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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Parnassus schooI-house on Fire.

HEROIC AND coMMENDABLE CONDUCT OF cHAs
PEYToN, coLoRED, WHO SHOULD BE REWARDED
lNr. Editor
| In the village of Parnassus between the
hours of nine and ten o'clock on the 9th Of
January the frightful alarm of fire was heard
originating in the school-house from an i'm
perfect fue in one of the rooms occupied by
Miss Mamie Byers, one of the very efficient
| teachers of that school, of which Prof. Lacy
is now principal. Fortunately, the fire was
| discovered in its incipiency and was some
what confined between the second floor and
| plastering. The fire brigade respond
ed promptly and under the circumstances did
very efficient work under the supervision OF
| Prof. Peale, who hurried to the scene from
his farm near by. 1t is a matter of regret,
however, that the tire-plugs as is the case in
most villages, were not in frst-class working
condition and the fire gained some Roadway,
and the cry was from some quarters: LET it
go; the house will be consumed; but the in
domitable pluck and perseverance of those
who were enveloped in the dense smoke and
| almost wrapped in the consuming flames
seemed to defy retreat or failure and whilst
the conduct of all is to be praised, wish to
speak in special commentator of the heroic
conduct of Chas. Peyton, colored who has
been through flood and now through fire, and
like 1.-THE boy who stood on the burning decll''
has gained some distinction.
This is the boy who, in attempting to cross
Moffett's Creek lately, came near being drown
ed, and did lose one of his horses and some
goods by reason of high water.
l think it is conceded, by those in position
to know, that it was due to his manly efforts
that thesbuilding was saved, and should like
to commend him to the favorable finan-
cial notice of the school-board, representing
the funds by which the house was erected and
also to the Il. A. Fire Insurance Co., which
has taken the risk on said houses. The pro-
priety of rewarding such heroic action, in
which almost superhuman efforts are put
forth, and health and life endangered, for the
benefit of strong corporations, which are am
ply able to reward merit, can not be doubted.
hope therefore, that this colored man will
be suitably rewarded for the valuable service
he so heroically rendered.
Damage to the extent of about forty dollars
was sustained instead of the entire building,
worth $500 to 5000, This article is already
long enough, else L should speak more at
length of the good policy of rewarding merit
to say nothing of the duty and propriety OF
recognizing such efforts. l will not say how
much more, but I will suggest that each or
ganization pay the boy $500, which will al
least show that we are not insensible to favors
done. ORIENTE.
Long Glade, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

The Washington correspondent of
the Alexandria Gazette, under date of
Jan. Goth, says:
Intelligence reached here to-day of
the death in Mexico, of the mother of
Prince Augustine Iturbide, nee Alice
Green, of Georgetown, sister of Mrs.
Fielding Lewis, of King George coun-
tv, Virginia; Mrs. Norton, late of this
city, and Mr.. Oceola Green, also of this
city,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Child Burned to Death.

A little child, IS months old, of George M
Humphries at Barterbrook whilst alone in the
room on last Thursday crawled to the fire
which ignited its clothes and burned the child
so badly that it died the next morning. This
is distressing circumstance, and the grief OF
the parents may be imagined but not describ
al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Dwelling Burned.

The dwelling of O. w. Whkerson at Barter
brook, with its contents, was on last Wednes-
day, January 9th. Unfortunately there was
no insurance, and the loss is between three
and four thousand dollars. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Persons al.

Tomorrow, near Middlebrook, the marriage
of VIM H Wiseman and Miss Fannie P. Nc
Cormick will take place.
Tomorrow, at Clarksburg, VIVA, will oc-
cur the marriage of John A. Preston, Esq, of
Lewisburg, w. Va, to Miss Lille Davis,
daughter of Hon. J. j. Davis.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson and Martin Devier, of
Highland county, have been brought to the
w. L. Asylum for treatment been
adjudged insane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex, F. Robertson wont to
Richmond on Monday where they will be
the guests of DR.. Mcclure and wife, the latter
being sister of Mrs Robertson.
Rev. Chas. H. Sturgeon, the great Baptist
Preacher of London, died at IL o'clock last
Sunday night, at Mentone, Italy, aged So years
He suffered many years from govt, which
finally went to his head. He had been I'M
conscious since Sunday morning. He did not
recognize his wife and daughter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Rewards for Bible Readers.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Crrespondingly low rates from other sta
TONS
Parlor Car On the morning train from Staun
ton through to Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Samuel Kring and his wife were
burned to death in their home, at
Elton, near JohnstOwn, Pa. He was
seventy-nine years of age and she
eighty-three. The fire originated from
an overheated stove in the bedroom.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Cell Of a Pastor.

AT a congregational meeting of the Second
Presbyterian Church of this City held last
Sunday, call was extended to Rev. VIM
Cummings, of Farmville, who, it is under
stood, will accept it. The congregation fur
nish a nice manse and give a salary of 81, 600
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Workmen are engaged in side-walking Au
gusta street near its Northern terminus anc
matchmaking Vine street. Much to the salts
faction of the residents in that section.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Chief of police Waters received telegram
from Mechams River Friday morning asking
for the arrest of Henry Maupin for wife muir
der
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

A NJ. Cupp, of Raphine Rockbridge coun-
ty, has established himself in the grocery
business in Burke's new building, opposite
Virginia Hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STANTON, VA, Feb. End, 1892.
Not much change in the market. Corn and
rye little higher, and wheat and flour a lit
tie lower, we regret to report. We drop old
corn from the price-current. For prices see
quotations below.
(The Qtotetions are ,cholesale, not retail
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

The completion CT tn culvert on East Main
street opposite Maj, Hotchkiss's, renders, that
heretofore almost impossible spot in good con-
dition,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Rashness ola Grippe.

La Grippe, after striking down some of the
highest in position in the world, has recently
been rash enough to attack an editor, but it has
suffered in the encounter, as in the case Gold
smith tells us of, in which a mad dog bit a
man, but 'the dog 1t cas that died'-the man
was doubtless an editor; for there has never
been a case in which a mad dog bit an editor
that the dog did not die, and that speedily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Miss Terrell was to have served to-
day as bridesmaid to young lady in
Hagerstown, and Miss Smooth. a sister
of the prisoner, was to have accompa-
MED her to the wedding.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

The Indiana democratic State COM
mittee changed the date of holding
the State convention from the 14th of
April to the 21st of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Shakespeare will please excuse us if we
modify him thus; Thrice is he clad who
hath his system strengthened with Ayers
Sarsaparilla, and he but naked, though ar
rayed in furs, whose blood is poor or with
disease corrupted. An Incompatible medi-
oit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

You can never tell what slight cold may
lead to; it is best therefore, to give yourself
the benefit Of the doubt, and cure it as soon as
possible with Ayers Pectoral. A days delay
sometimes an hours delay, may result il
serious consequences
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

We invite attention to the advertisement
by Mrs Sarah NJ. Hull of fine grazing farm
for rent in Crabbottom, Highland Co., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
$500 IN REWARDS!
THE CANADIAN AGRICULTURISTS GREAT
WINTER LITERARY COMPETITION.

The Fifth Half Yearly Literary Competition
for the winter of 1892, of THE CANADIAN AGRI-
CULTURIST, Americas old and reliable Illustra-
ted Family Magazine, is now open. The fol-
lowing splendid prizes will be given free to
words made out of letters contained in the
words THE ILLUSTRATED AGRICULTURIsT"
~ Every one sending in list of not less
than 100 words will receive valuable present
of silverware.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

A question that is troubling some of
Harrison's supporters: If the CHILEAN
| embroglio was so quickly done for,
what was it begun for?-Lynchburg
Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

On Saturday, the House of Delegates passed
the bill to incorporate the Atlantic, Staunton
and West Virginia Railroad Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Col J. L. Peyton has purchased for cash. OF
Mr.. A. J. Butts through the agency of P. E,
Wilson & Co., Il acres of beautifully located
timber land two miles Northwest of Staunton
on the Parkersburg road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Among the many handsome residences III
course of construction, on the West side is one
for Mr.. Eubank of Hanover c. H., who will
make Stanton his future home.
Col J. Henry Sellman, Collector of In
ternal Revenue, Baltimore, Nd, believes in it
for rheumatism. He writes Il have tried
Salvation Oil and believe it to be good
remedy for rheumatism.
Consumption may be prevented by check
ing cough or cold in time and nothing
equals Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup for throat and
lung affections, % cents
We are indebted to the courtesy of Col. H. J..
Williams for copy Of the Bill to incorporate
the Atlantic, Staunton and West Virginia
Railroad Company.
The YoUth's Companion of February 4th is
double number, and is notable for its articles
of special interest and for its distinguished
writers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

NOMINATION. OF Po5TMAsTERs CONFIRMED
On Tuesday, the 18th, the United States Sen
ate confirmed the nominations by tie fresl-
dent OF W. H. Mosby, postmaster al Bedford
CITY, Va, and J. H. Mclaughlin, Lynohburg,
Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
Meeting of City Democratic Com
mittee.

A meeting of the City Democratic Execu-
tive Committee was held Saturday night in
the office of w. G. Kinney, at which Isaac
Witt presided and the following members
were present.
VIM. A. Burke, Geo. NJ. Harrison, w. T. Nc
Cue, John McQuaide, E. w. Staples, W. G.
Kinney, C. w. Warden and Michael Houni-
han. a resolution was adopted recommend
ing that a mass-meeting be held on the night
of the 22nd of February at 80 o'clock to elect
new committee, the present committee hav-
ing served for six years, and a committee con-
sisting of Isaac Witt, G. w. Kinney and Jno
McQuaide was appointed to select the place of
said meeting. 1t is hoped that this meeting
will be well attended and that wise and jul
dicious committee will be electeI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
SOUTHERN SUNBEAMS

Jan 9th
The Editor of Southern Sunbedms-Afr. NJ. Lee
Starke-is Virginia by birth, and we would
be glad for him to receive large and liberal
patronage from Virginians. 1t is the only pa
per speciallyfor youths published in the South,
and the Southern people should sustain 1t with
liberality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

VIM. Byers has recently purchased and
brought to his home from Pennsylvania two
horses, Coach and Percheron: four CATTLE
pair each of Devon and Holstein; and a Shet-
land pony
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

Groceries, Etc,

Groceries, Etc,
BACON country, see country produce.
Western, canvas hams. HOLE
g" loug clear Sides. 81
e" short clear SideS..... 81
" bellies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
BOYS AND GIRLS,
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To see it is to want it, and to have it for six
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to send us one cent stamps at once for a sam
pie copy, or if you will send us One Dollar we
will send you the Magazine one year and make
you present of Leather Stocking Tales by
Cooper, FREE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

I'M TlmUOrgans, Pianos 1888 up. Catalg
FREE. Daniel +. Beatty, Wash
OAAA : l ington, n. j. jan 13 Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03

The trial of the other four colored men
Simms Brown, Henry Johnson, Walter Stew
art, and Charles Scott-lmpicated in the MUIR
der of James F. Lofts was commenced on
Monday and continued on Tuesday-both
days being consumed in the examination of
witnesses without getting through.
As Captain James Bumgardner, of counsel
for the defense, was compelled to go to Rich
mond, to attend trial in which he was inter-
ested not only as counsel, but as a-trustee, the
court took a recess till Thursday morning at
o'clock, when the trial of the prisoners will
be resumed.
At an informal meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce on Monday night. on motion a
Committee of three was recommended to be
appointed to appear before the House Com
mittee in advocacy Of the Kent Railroad Com
mission Bill This will be Loves labor
lost" as well as time and money.
The next meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce will be next Tuesday night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-03
From the Spirit Of Jefferson, Jan. 26.]
Awful Tragedy in ShepherdstOwn.

SUSIE FERRELL, A BRIGHT, PRETTY
AND POPULAR LADY SHOT DEAD ON
THE STREET-HARRY NJ SMOOTH
THE AUTHOR OF THE TERRIBLE
nEED
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-28
ER EVITIES.

large amount of money to loan; low rates
James boutwell,, Kex well block.
Miss Buffers kindergarten opens In Congre-
gational Mission, Pontius addition, next Mon
day.
The examination OF plumbers will commence
next tuesday morning. About ten applications
have been received.
4 piece OF bark sixteen inches through, taken
from Puget sound fir tree, is on exhibition at
the West Street holise.
Mex; sunday there will 10 grand excursion
Bend. Particulars later.
Licenses to wed were issued yesterday " the
county auditor Tor Charles F.. Royce and Nellie
II. Robertson. both of Fail City: Charles /.
Nichols and Carrie 4 Page, both OF Seattle.
81 Wiuifred's Seminary will be removed on
August - 10 Mr. James McNaught's house,
corner Of Fourth and Spring streets, and will
open oeptem Der with large corps OF teachers.
Lee & Bowien. Co1msu block. have ca han d
$4,000 private funds, 10 loan in sums 10 suit;
improved or unimpruyed property: six months
20 three years time Low rates: no red tape.
Labor Reform sermon.-Rev Clark Bradeu
VIII preach in University park this afternoon az
2-54 HIS subject VIII be. "The Evolution Of u
crank the Greatest crank the World Has Ever
Known
report from Rcatoa is 10 the effect that tho
large string of trout which Police Officer siepler
brought home last wneS was not wholly due to
bis skl!t as an anglTr. man named Scott
claims 10 have caught about wo-thirds of the
srccklvsl beauties
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ADVENTIST CAMr~MEETING


Services on the Poplar street Grounds
Growing in Interest.
Large congregations continue to attend
the camp-meeting exercises of the Seventh
Day Adventists on Poplar street. Yester-
day was observed as the Sabbath, and the
day was spent in devotional exercises.
Every morning prayer and social meet
ing is held at $3.50. Services were held at
1890 a. m. and 2 80 and As o. M At the
morning and afternoon exercises the SER
mons were by Elder s. n Haskell, whose
themes were the promised Power From
on High" and the Power of the Word of
God" In the evening Elder G. H. Derrick
preached from Revelation Ill, "For the
great day of His wrath has come and who
shall be able to stand 2" Sabbath-school
exercises were held at 9 a. m, in which
there were go participants. An interest
ing feature of these exercises was the con-
tributions for missionary work in Central
America, the sum collected amounting to
$53. AT the close of the morning service
those seeking God were invited to come
forward, and about fifteen persons re-
sponded. About 200 people are either
camped on the grounds or are occupying
rooms in the vicinity, many of them hav-
ing come from long distances, and there
are very few who are not church members.
Elder Haskell is the chief speaker at the
meetings. Having lately returned from a
tour around the world on foreign mission
airy work, his talks are very interesting.
The programme for today is the usual
prayer-meeting at $50 a. IN. and preach
ing at 80 u. m, 2:30 and AS p. m.
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ANOTHER THEATER BUILDING.
Made to Garry Out tho
Yesler Avenue scheme.

Fred +. Sander has joined ID. X. Baxter
in arranging for the erection of the theater
building at the corner Of Yesler avenue
and South Fourth street. d. X. Baxter,
in conjunction with II. l.. Yesler, began
work on the foundations some time ago,
but financial difficulties prevented it's con-
tinuation.
Messrs. Sander and Baxter have now
negotiated a loan with the Philadelphia
Mortgage and Trust CompSny of sufficient
money to complete the building, and Mr..
Sander says that work wills begin and be
pushed with all speed
The plans on which the construction be-
gan last year will be followed. They pro-
vide for tive-story building 162 feet on
Gesler avenue and 126 feet on South
Fourth street, standing back four feet
from the Iesler avenue building line. 1t
will be of brick and stone. At present the
theater proper, fronting on South Fourth
street, Will be built to a height of three
stores, with one-stOry rew of stores on
the Iesler avenue front. The main en-
trance will be on Yesler avenue near the
corner.
Ii has not yet been settled who is to
have the management of TIE theater, but
a proposition from John ". Hanna for a
lease has been fay0rably considered.
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Highest Of ali in Leavening Power-Latest u S. Govt Report
@&!a!:'!!! R RSxa:s'
PURE

public works, declares; II shall vote for
McGraw. though am loyal to Cleveland
and the Democracy"
Alderman J. Eugene Jordan's comment
is: Il don't know where the Democratic
state ticket will find votes in Seattle"
The workers in the city are as steadfast
against the state ticket rs are the city offi-
Gals. John w. Consiiine asserts: $50
far as the state ticket Is concerned, there
are no Democrats in the First ward" T. II.
Cams position is: ~ am a Democrat,
but in this fight am, as Seattle man.
for McGraw." James sneehan says: II
am for the canal and Metiraw"
The feeling throughout the party is the
same. H. W. Baker said: ~ am going to
vote for John McGraw. 1 would have
voted with my party # Lewis had been
nominated. but now 'seill vote with the
other side. We are Democrats or Re-
publicans according as We think
that the one party or the
other will do the most good
for the country generally and the section
i'll which we live particularly. The Demo-
cratic party of this state has singled out
King county as the ore county in the
state in particular that is to receive no
consideration but contempt. That being
the policy of the Democratic party in the
state, shall vote for Cleveland and Nc
Graw. Lewis did the right thing in stand
ing by his colors, and It will bring him
into greater prominence in the future"
Guy c. Phinney. who is as uncompro-
missing a Democrat as cas be found in the
city, said: II shall not vote for any nomi-
nee on the Democratic ticket. l would
rather swallow McGraw and the whole
Republican party, thouss, ii is a bitter pill.
The Democrats never had better chance
to win, but la Democratic, they have
made veritable asses Of themselves, as
usual
Warren L. Gazzam declared: II shall Of
course vote for Cleveland, but the straight
Republican state ticket will have my sup
port" w. J. Colkett said: II want no
better candidate for governor than Nc
Graw."
A. P. Sharpstein. of Walla'Wall. who is
in the city, says: Il see that Judge B. l..
Sharpstein, my father, is quoted as COM
planning of the ticket. That is a mistake.
| am the guilty man. What have held
is that the chances OF Democratic success,
which were very good before the conven-
ton, are much lessened If we loser then
Pierce county must be held responsible
for our loss.