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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

THE Doc SWALLOWED THE WATCH
A young lady of Wi C X had beauti-
full gold watch of which she was I'M
duly proud. The timepiece was ex-
hibited on various occasions, and a
few days ago when some admiring
friends were examining it the watch
accidentally slipped from their fingers.
A cry Of dislnay went up when the
party saw the watch disappear with a
gulp in the yawning mouth of dog
which sat at their feet looking ex-
pectantly upward and goodnaturedly
wagging its tail. Poor doggie imagined
that he had received choice mOrsel,
and looked pleased with his feat of
catching it on the fly, but it proved to
be his death warrant. He was sum-
marily despatched, and at the post
mortem the watch was recovered none
the worse from the mishap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Lacy, of West
Virginia, has been called to Briery and
Meherrin Presbyterian churches.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

The health of Bishop Whittle is i'm
proving. His most serious trouble just
now arises from his eyes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP,

The firm of Allen & Hogshead has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent. All liabili-
ties of the firm will be paid by Thos. Hogshead,
to whom all persons indebted to the firm will
make payment.
b. /. W, ALLEN,
THOMAS HOGSHEAD.
dec Il 3ts, 'S2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
DRESsY EFFECTS

are often impaired to an otherwise
sober costume, by some one of the
charming jabots or fichus of the day
The prettiest of the former are in col
ored chiffon combined with delicate
lace and they are sold in sizes to suit
every purchaser. Fichus likewise are
in diverse gradations and in white Or
occasionally colored chiffon, with finish
of chiffon plaits or lace or in fine net or
point d'esprit, have lace borders.
Wrapped about the corsage, with ends
tied at the back or left loose in front,
they impart charming softness to
deficiencies in too slender figures. For
inexpensive
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
b. g. o. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES.

Tickets good between all stations of the
Baltimore Ohio Railroad Company east OF
the OHIO river will be sale at ticket offices OF
that Company from December oath to 26th, III
elusive, and from December 31st to January
End, inclusive, good to return until January
3rd, inclusive, For more detailed information
apply to nearest B. & o. ticket Agent
dec FITS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

A NNUAL II TING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
EAThe annual ~ eetng OF the Stockholders OF
the STA UNTrON VIRGINIA NURSERY COM
pANY will be heI on JANUARY 2ist, 1899,
at L. O'Clock. in tie Office OF SIR. j. N. Mcfarland
Treasurer of Augusta county i'll Staunton, Va
J. Fl. LUPTON, Secretary.
dec 81 ITS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

TFTOUR TACK ACRFs.
Or Won ave all worn out, really good for meth
Ing, It is general debility. Try
BHCWy'S IRON RITTFRF.
It viii cure ycu cleanse your liver, end give
good appetite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

DONATIONS TO THE UNIvERsIT OF
VIRGINIA Charlottesville Prog
reSs announces that Mrs. Linden
Kent, of Washington, has given the
University of Virginia $6O,0O@ to endow
chair of English literature. Her hus-
band was distinguished graduate of
the university. He died during the
past summer, and it is surmised that
she gives this money to establish a
memorial to him. Col Archer Ander-
son, of Richmond, has also recently
given the university $4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
CHRISTMAS

1t is Sin the air" shines from the
eyes of eager buyers is manifested in
the increased ahability and enterprise
of the merchant. The Christmas spir-
it dominates the day, on both sides of
the counter. Our contribution to-
ward making this a notably successful
season for our customers is in afford
ing them the opportunity to secure the
most attractive goods in the promptest
way, at the lowest prices. We have
gathered together a larger and finer
stock ofNOVELTIESI SILVER.
RICH JEWELRY, WATCHES,
CLOCKS, &C., than we have ever
had before, and we have paid for them
in the prompt way, thereby enabling
as to sell at bottom figures. We are
well prepared to furnish GOLD
SPECTACLES and EYE GLASS
ES at a moderate cost. We a.e pecul
iarly fitted to give exceptional service
to our customers in these days of criti-
cal choice and quick demand, and we
invite test of our resources.
lang 5 JEWELRY STORE.
dec 7-sts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

"E are authorized to announce JOHN M.
w KINNEY as candidate for Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Augusta county. Election,
18th Thursday (25th) in May, 1898
dec Hide
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
b. g. o. THOUSAND MILE TICKET GOOD
TO ST. LOUIE.

On and after December 18th, 1892 thousand
mile tickets issued by the Baltimore L. Ohio
Railroad Company will be honOred between
all sections on the Ohio s. Mississippi Railway
dec Hats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
new PARTNERSHIP FORMED,

The undersigned have this day formed a
partnership, under the firm name of Thomas
Hogshead u Co., for the purpose of conducting
q wholesale and retail drug business at the old
stand of Allen Il Hogshead,
THOMAS HOGSHEAD,
j. FRANK CLEMMER.
dec 21-3tS '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
AN EMPIRE GOWN


worn lately, had for bodice, ONLY a
few folds OF pink velvet crossing in
front and held by rosette at the back,
which came just below the shoulder
blades. The drapery was of fine white
net that hung straight with fullness
massed from the middle of the back and
front. Zouave fronts and sleeves large
puffs of pink velvet with double caps
on the shoulders and cuffs from the
elbow reaching overthe hand. Zouave
| fronts are foreign to the character OF
this dress. but one sees numerous
notifications and ordinations of fea-
lures belonging to different leading
| varieties in make. Some of these come
in conveniently in the way of remodel
| ing and last seasons dress was lately
rendered stylish by an addition of black
velvet Zouave fronts and painted En-
| pire belt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

travelling bags, card cases, dressing
cases, jewelry or silverware cases, blot
tiers, frames or fancy leather articles
are suitable gifts and this year, novelty
in design is not so noticeable as the ust
of numerous different skins. A lead
ing house has catalogue of one hun
dred and thirty varieties, to furnish
which, wild beasts, serpents, birds
fishes, amphibious and domestic ami
mails are laid under contribution.
Books are gifts that a gentleman can
with propriety send to lady On only
slight acquaintance.
ROSAIIND MAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.


handkerchefs are always in order and
dressy ones are hand embroidered in
white with border of hemstitching
and Valenciennes lace. The subject
becomes pertinent because of inquiry
and either one or an assortment, would
not be inappropriate from a gentleman
to a lady. Gloves are standard for
either lady or gentleman, and it is time
ly to note that red or reddish shades
are by far most fashionable for day
wear and also in the evening when
matching the dress. Pink in gay or
delicate tones, also matches the gown
and the same can be said of green, yell
low, heliotrope or Magenta, a refining
influence in general being impaired by
the great rOminence Of white. Arti-
cles appertaining to the desk, are al
ways in order from lady to a gentle
man and this year, dealers show novel
ties to afford choice for those who are
already supplied with everything need
fui. Among these, small fancy bottles
with silver tips and spOnges for moist
ening stamps, are new: cases for hold
ing large pencils, stamp boxes, match
boxes or pocket mirrors afford a change
from the innumerable slippers, pen
wipers or smoking caps of former days.
One or more handsome handkerchiefs
would not be inappropriate from a lady
to a gentle but in any case an ad-
dition of choice perfumery gives finish
as it were, and for such purpose. we
must not overlook that sweetest and
most popular of perfumes, Murray and
Lanman's Florida water. Indeed ladies
could find no more acceptable gift for
husband, brothero or beau. Gentlemen
find it SO refreshing after shaving, to
say nothing of the fragrance it leaves
around the moustache
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
NETWORK FASHION :
Observation-Disclosures -COLLARETTES
ACCESSORIES GIFTS.

s,--COl-11atSflIb les
ACCESsORIES-HOLID GIFTS.
[By our New York Female Fashion reporter.l
In dressmaking there is choice among
three styles and of these, first empire
outlines have great prestige, by reason
of novelty and because graceful even
to poetry. A second style shows a
round waist with straight or empire
belt and the third is continuation of
very short basques. Evening gowns
display huge Empire puffs reaching al
most or quite to the elbow, though thin
armed people may rejoice in the fact
that equally stylish sleeves are con-
tinued tight from elbow to wrist, even
hanging we'll over the hand. Apart
from puts. devices for breadth in the
way of shoulder caps standing stiffiy,
are much i'll order and of late, plated
collarettes fiaring out and reaching to
the shoulders, have become very fash
ionable. They meet
SLEEVES
| that may or may not match or are
placed effectively over capes or cloaks
for the street or evening. Some sleeves
consist only of short puff with small
caps above, but these are exceptional
as the great run of the season is to-
wards extravaganza in breadth. As
may be OWNED, advantage is on the
side of thin figures and really at pres
ent, no woman need suffer i'll outlint
because lacking in avoirdupois. A ia
vorite cut about the neck for full dress
is low on the shoulders and finish Of
soft folds that often cross in surpllce
style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21
THE NEW YORK
WEEKLY HERALD
oMN ONE DOLLAR AYEAR!
The Presidential Inaugural
WORLDS FAIR,
dec lily 90

Will be given particular attention. So COM
plete will be the descriptions of everything
connected with the great Exposition, and so
mer will be almost as satisfactory as visit to
Chicago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

dec Its
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-12-21

NO3tTHwARD. 41s* 416* ~ 4.a
mail express mix. mix
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
A Mute Rccoytrs speech.

Alphonce Bemphling, of Summit
township, Butler Co., Penn'a., made
an affidavit that his twelve-year-old
son, who had had st. Vitus Dance for
twelve years, lost his speech, was COM
pletely cured after using three bottles
of DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine, and
also recovered his speech Thou
sands testify to wonderful cures from
using it for nervous diseases, dyspep-
sia, nervous debility, dullness, confu-
sion Of mind, headache, cts. -Four
doses of this Nervine cured Mrs. w.
Il. Burns, South Bend, Ind, who has
been suffering with constant headache
for three months. Trial bottle and
elegant book free at Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

A one legged political orator named
Jones, who was pretty successful in
bantering an Irishman, was asked by
the later chow he had come to lose his
leg.n swell" said Jones, "on oxamin-
ing my pedigree and looking up my
descent, found there was some Irish
blood in me, and becoming convinced
that it had all settled in that left leg,
! had It cut off at once" "Be the pow
ers," said Pat at 'ud ev been a deuced
good thing eff 1t had only settled in
yer head.n- brakes Magazine.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
Deserving PraIse.

We desire to say to our citizens that
for years we have been selling DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters
and have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or that have given such
universal satisfaction. We do not
hesitate to guarantee them every time,
and we stand ready to refund the pur-
chase price if satisfactory results do
not follow their use. These remedies
have won their great popularity pure
ly ON their merits.
SMITH DRUG Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
tion, coughs and colds II you have
never used this great cough medicine,
one trial will convince you that it has
wonderful curative powers in all dis
eases OF the throat chest and lungs.
Each bottle is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed, or money will be re-
funded. Trial bottles free at Smith
drug store. Large bottles SOC and ST..
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
Bncklen,s Arnlca salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by Smith Drug Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

Cholly: My brother Is IN luck. He's
got place as floor-walkah in a dry
goods store. lie is there l6 hours a
day. Awther: J cawn't see the luck.
Cholly: You cawn't? Why, his
pawnts can nevah bag at the knees
INew York Weekly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

Mrs. Stuyvesant: ! understand
that Mrs. Van Amsterdam was not
at all pleased with Paddy-Effsy's piano
playing. Mrs. Van Cortlandt; Why
not? Mrs. Stuyvesont; Why, you
see, the stupid tellew didn't tell soul
that she gave him $4,000 to play at
her last reception.-[Cbicago News
DooorJ
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
|. y. .elnn. rrzzl.a d.

Many persons are unable to sleep
on their left side. The cause has
long been puzzle to physicians
Metropolitan papers speak with great
interest of DR. Franklin Miles, the en-
inent Indiana specialist in nervous and
heart diseases, who has proven that
this habit arises from a diseased heart.
lie has examined and kept on record
Thousands OF cases. His New Heart
Cure, wonderful remedy, is sold at
Smith Drug Store. Thousands tes-
tify to its value as a cure for heart
diseases. Mrs. Chas Benoy, Loveland
Colo, says its effects on her were mar
velous. Elegant book on heart dis
ease free.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
The unintentional.-The ministers

The unintentional.-The ministers
wife to industrial scholar); Eliza Jane,
Pm sorry to hear from your school
mistress you are not diligent at your
needlework You know who it is
finds work for idle hands to do?
Eliza Jane Gntensely anxious to pro-
pitiate): Yes'm; please'm you dol
rid Bits.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

"Where's Satan this mornmg%
asked Macchiayelli Of the head imp
"IIe's gone down to the City Hall to
fix one of the inspectors" said the.
imp. "You see our place hasn't any
fire escapes and it might get us into
troublc."-[ York Herald.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

Scads: You say he left no money
Baggs: No. You see he lost his
health getting wealthy, and then lost
his wealth trying to get healthy
[Smith, Gray & Co.'s Monthly.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
SAXET VS.. RHEUMATISM

SAXET VS.. RHEUMATISM
,Saxet Med. Co., Dallas, Tex i had rheu-
matism ever since last Aug; | had tried
yAflous remedies, but none Of thcm did
me any good. My home is Kansas City,
but hoping to derive some benefit from
ihe climate Of Tex came to Ft, Worth
last jan, but continued to grow worse
pntil began to take Saxct. The, pain
mad all left me before had finished tax.
Ing tho first bottle, and VIXEN had used
onlya Few bottles was completely well,
ard had gained about twenty pounds !
am. boarding at the 81. Charles h otcl,
and Mr.. andMrs. Bridges, also about, ,thir
" boardcrs, know Of my condition and
aow much suffered belore taking Snxet.
ResdcctlulIy, Il, McDASIEL.
We hereby certify that the above state
msnS Is true, A. A Bridges, Prop, 81.
Gha!les hotel, Mrs. NJ 70, Bridges,
q. W. Moore. hook.kccpcr for y L. Ry,
70, and many others. ~. W Feb is'9l
sarsoID BY SIXTH DRUG co.-w,
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
PENSIONS.

Sec g. This invention hereby reaews
the expression Of u preclation of the atri-
otisu OF the sol ii rs and sailors e the Un-
ion in the war Of its pr3servet on, mi we
favor jut and liberal pension, to all disa-
blcd Union soldiers, their widows and de-
pendents but we demand that the wo k
of tn, Persi n Office shall be done industrl-
ously, impartially and honestly. We de-
nounce the pre- ent administration of that
office s incompetent corrupt, disgr ,oefal
and dishonest.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
IMMIGRATION.

Sec, u. We heartily approve all legiti-
mate efforts to prevent the United States
from being used as the dumping ground for
the known criminals and paupers of Euro pc;
and we demand the rigid enforcement of the
laws against Chinese mml ration and the
imp lrtation Of foreign workm under con-
tract to degrade American labor md les en-
its wag E, but we ,ondemn and denounce
Sny and ai att mpts 70 restrict the immi-
grafton Of the industrious and worthy of
foreign lands
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
Miles' Nerve and Liver pills.

Act on a new principle-regulating
the liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. A new discovery. DR..
Miles Pills speedily cure biliousness,
bad taste, torpid liver piles and con-
stipation. Uncqualed for men, wo-
men, children, Smallest, mildest,
surest; so doses % cents. Samples
free at Smith, Lightoot Il Co.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
REMoNsTRANcE WITH RUSSIA.

Sec. II. This country has always been
the refuge of the oppressed from every land
-exiles for conscience sake-and the spirit
Of the founders Of our Government, We con-
demn the oppression practiced by the Rus
Jewish subjects, and we C Ill upon our Ma
tional Government, in the interest of justice
ard humanity by all just and proper means
to use its prompt and best efforts to bring
abouta cessation of these cruel prosecutions
in the common of the Gar and to secure to
the oppressed equal rights.
We tender our profound and earnest SYM
pathy to those lovers OF freedom VINO are
struggling for home rule and the great cause
of self government in Ireland.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

See. 10. Tho Democratic party is the only
party that has ever given the country for
eign policy, CONSTANT and vigorous, COM
relling respect abroad and inspiring conf
dence at home. While avoiding ertangling
alliances, it has aimed TO cultivate friendly
relations with other nations, and especially
with our neigh5ors on the American CONT
nent, whose destiny is closely linked with
our own, and we view with alam the ten
dency to policy Of irritation and bluster
which is liable TO confront us with the alter,
native OF bumillatCn or war at any time.
We favor the maintenance of u navy
strong enough TO, all purposes of national
defense snd TO properly maintain the honor
and dignity of the country sbroad.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

Mistress: Oh, Mary, see this mir
ror | Lave broken, and think of the
bad luck | shall now have for seven
years! Maid: What, that little bit
of mirror But think of mel
have just broken the big mirror in the
parlor.-[ .-[F'liegende Batter.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
TExARKANA & FIT. SMITH RAILWAY.

The DEMOCRAT job Office turns out
promptly all job work. Call and see
our large stock of job material.
AeEree's VINE OF cARpuI for female diseases.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
WATERWAY IMPROVEMENTS.

Sec IA. The Federal Government should
care for and improve the Mississippi River,
nd 9th great waterways Of the Republic,
SO as TO secureior the interior Slater easy
and che p transportation to tdewaer.
When any waterway of the Republic is Of
sufici mt importance to demand aid of the
Government, such aid should be extended
upon definite plan of continuous work un-
til permarent improvement is secured.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10

as the stan ard money Of the county MS 10
the coinage OF both gold and silver without
discr minat ng agaiI st either metal OF charge
for mntage, but the dollar unit of coinage
tf both metals must be OF equal intrinsic snc
exchangeable value or be adjusted ihrou L
international agreement or BY -ach safe
guards OF Legislation MS shall insure The
maint nance of the parity Of the two me:als
and the equsi power oi every dollar ut al
tiues in The markets AID in the pay ment of
cebtS, and we demand that all paper curren-
cy shall be kept at par with and rrdeemahe
in such coin. " 9 iusist upo this pclicy rs
especially Necessary tcrthe protection Of the
farmers and lsboring classes, tha fl st and
most defensele,s victims OF unstable money
aid d 6uctuating currency.
BANK TAXATION.
Sec. 8. We recommend that the prohibi-
tory 10 per cent tax on State bank issues be
repealed.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Sec. 9. Public Office is public trust. We
reatirm the declaration of the Demo ratio
Convention OF 1876 TOR the reform Of the
ciyil service, and we call for the honest en-
iorcement for ill laws regulating the same
The nomination OF President us in the re-
cent Republican Convention BY delegations
composed argely of appointees holding office
at his pleasure, is scandalous satire upon
free popular institutions, and startling il
lustralion of the methods by which Presi-
dent may satisfy his ambition. We de-
nounce policy under which Federal Office
holders usurp control of party conventions
in the states, and we pledge the Democratic
party tc the reform OF these and all other
abuses which threaten individual liberty and
selt-goYernment.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
Job Printing.

The DEMocRAr Job Office in connection is full and com
plete and every description Of Job Printing done in tho
best style and at reasonable prices.
Office at the old stand next door the Pacific Ex-
press Office 11S State Line Avenue
]. w. GARDNER Proprietor.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
NICARAGUA CANAL.

Sec. Is. For purposes OF national de-
feuse and the promotion of commerce be-
tween the States, we recognize the early
constr ct on Of The Nicaragua Canal and its
protect on against foreign control as of
great importance 10 the United States.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Sec. 10. Recognizing the Worlds Col.
umbian Exposition as a national undertak.
ing of vast importance in which the general
government has invited the corporation o
all the powers of the world, and appreciate
ing the acceptance by many OF such powers
of the invitation &c extended and the broad
and liberal efforts being made by them tc
contribute to the grandeur of the undertalS.
ing, we are of the opinion that Congress
should make such necessary financial pro
vision as shall be requisite to the mainten'
ance of he national honor and public faith
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1892-09-10
BEST PRINTED PAPER
BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM
LARGEST CIRCULATION

With bran type, and other improvements made the
DEMOCRAT is second to daily outside Of the large
cities. 1t is the newsies local paper in the city.