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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
The New Years Novelties for Ladies'.

With the beginning of the year appear
novelties of Russian effects and modern adop-
tons of the first Empire; the latter being I'M
doubtedly suggested by a recent revival of the
Napoleonic studies which makes its influence
felt into literature, on the stage and even in
art. Thus elegant opera wraps are frequently
made with Empire yokes and voluminous
Renaissance sleeves. The draperes already
announced are being developed into many
original effects, indoor gowns being infuenc-
ed by those OF the peplum description The
dress skirt is becoming wider al the bottom,
and the sleeve also more voluminous. Bodies
at the present moment, are taxing all the in
ventive genius of the artist dressmaker by be-
ing susceptible of every conceivable novelty
in trimming and material. There has never,
also existed such rage as the present one for
fur and ermine above all. Some original de-
signs of collarettes in real Louis XIII style
dropping at the shoulders and very flat-are
becoming popular among the new modes.
These various movements indicated in the
toilettes of the mothers are closely copied by
the fashions in girls dresses and even in the
costumes of very little ones themselves In
extracting these instructive items from the
latest Mcdowell Fashion Journals we notice
that the handsome publications still maintain
the high standard OF their former excellence
and contain besides new features of special
interest They are Invaluable for their prac-
teal advice to Dressmakers and Amateurs
LA Mode de Paris and paris Album of
Fashion" cost only $3.50 each for yearly
subscription, or 30 cents copy. THE French
Dressmaker" is $500 per annum or 80 cents a
copy. As for LA Mode,' it only comes to
$3.50 year or Is cents copy, which makes
it the most economical family fashion journal
IN existence. If you are unable to procure
any of these publications at your newsdealer
do not take any substitute from him, but ap-
ply by mail to MeSsrs A. Mcdowell & Co, 4
West l4th St, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
1.-THE Senator'S Wire" for the City
Mission,

Bear in mind and be sure to witness the
rendition, in the Opera-house next Friday
evening, of the interesting drama-"The Sena-
tors wife"-for the benefit of the City Mission.
by the amateur dramatic talent of this city.
Excellent music will be furnished by the
Staunton Orchestra. This play should attract
large audience even if it were not given for
such good purpose, but with that purpose it
should fill the house, as we have no doubt 1t
will
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Leg Broken.

On last Saturday, in Basic City, Mr.. Asher
W. CARRIER, an employee in the Basic City Car
Works, slipped and fell on plank walk that
was coated with ice, and broke his leg in two
places between the ankle and knee. He was
brought to his mothers home in this city Sat
Henkel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
THE MOST PLEASANT WAY

Of preventing the grippe, colds, headaches,
and fevers is to use the liquid laxative remedy
Syrup of Figs, whenever the system needs a
gentle, yet effective cleansing To be bene-
fitted one must get the true remedy manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany only. For sale by all druggists in SOC
and 81 bottles
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
AppreciatiVe.

A lady subscriber to the SPECTATOR in West
Virginia, in enclosing money for another year,
says
II enclose the money for renewal of my
subscription to your much-esteemed paper.
1t has been in our family so long that I feel
we cannot do without it in spite of hard
times' Wishing you success, l remain
Very respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
U, B. Annual Conferences,

The Annual Conference of the U. B. Church
will be held in this city on the 18th of Febru-
ary
Though Rev. j. D. Donovan has been here
four years, it is to be hoped that he will not
be transferred to different charge. He has
done good work, and has strengthened his
church more than any other man would have
done in that time, and it would be wise for
the Bishop to continue him here; and that
course would meet with the appreciation, not
only of his congregation, but of the commu-
nifty generally.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Ashnru Bear came near comm

Asbury Bear came near committing
justifiabl murder last Sunday night.
He awoke about II o'clock and discov-
cred niger attempting to get in the
house via a window. Mr.. Bear seized
a rifle, but for fear of disturbing his
wife, whom he thought was asleep, he
did not shoot, as he should have done.
The niger saw him and quickly made
his escape. Some tramp off the rail-
road track, prooably.-Elkton Ne1Os
(ROcki7lghGm.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

Prince Bismarck's reception in Berlin
Friday was veritable triumphal pro-
cession. The city was gaily decorated
and thronged with thousands of people
from all parts of Germany Emperor
Williams greeting to the Prince was
most cordial and Bismarck was affect
ed by the enthusiasm of people and
Emperor.
DR.. Stalker, of Des Moines, Iowa,
who testified before the Senate COM
mittee investigating Hawaiian affairs,
in support of the conclusions of Com
missioner Blount regarding the es-
tablishment of the provisional govern
ment, is a republican.
The bill to repeal the federal election
laws was taken up and arguments
against it u-ade by Mr. Chandler,
whose motion to postpone it until De-
cember 25 was voted down.
Religious meetings preparatory to
those to be held in Washington by
Messrs. Moody and Sankey next month
will be conducted in turn in seven
churches in that city.
Capt. S. S. Turner, the democratic
nominee for Congress in the seventh
district, was given an ovation at Front
Royal, his home, on his return from
the Harrisonburg convention.
The Fife revival at Charlestown, w.
Va, closed Sunday. About three hun
dred persons confessed conversion.
The indications are said to be that
f. A. Crandall, newspaper man and
also a practical printer, will be APP
pointed public printer by President
Cleveland.
1t is reported that United States Minister
Smythe sent an insulting note to President
Hippolyte of Hayti, who demands his recall,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Staunton Chamber of Commerce
Re-inVi0OFat0d.


A special meeting of the Staunton Chamber
of Commerce was held in their chamber room
on last Thursday night, at which % new
members were added to the 80 old members
remaining on the roll. This is the result
chiefly of the labors of Col. j. G. Shields who
has entered with vigor Oh the laudable work
of building up that valuable institution, and
making it an instrument in promoting the
interests of the city and county.
The meeting was presided over by Isaac
Witt, First Vice President, and Col. J. C.
Shields was elected Secretary to serve as such
till the election of officers at the annual meet
ing to be held on Monday next, the 9TH of
February. The meeting appointed a COM
mittee of seven to recommend the names of
officers to be elected at the annual meeting.
and to report at that time.
There was some discussion as to the nature
of the amendments of the city charter recon-
mended by the city Council, and which are
now before the Legislature for adoption. On
motion of Maj. Hotchkiss, the Legislature
was asked to suspend action on the amended
charter till the Chamber of Commerce shall
take action on it. This motion was adopted
unanimously.
Mr. Massey writes a screed ON Local Option
closing with paraphrase of "Woodman, Spare
that Tree that indicates a degree of poetic
genius calculated to make Amelie Rives turn
tea green with jealousy and the bones of Walt
Whitman rattle in the tomb.-Aler. San.
The following are the lines referred to, in
which Mr.. Massey concluded his communica-
ton, appealing to the Legislators not to
amend the local option law
20, legislators, spare that bill,
Touch not single line.
1t surely helped your seats to fill;
Now bid it live and Shine.'
1t will be hard for the Legislators to resist
that appeal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Accident to Miss Mamie Hite.

On Sunday evening at the residence of DR..
S. P. Hite, corner of Lewis and johnson
streets, his sister, Miss Mamie Hite fell down
a flight of stair-steps, and was painfully, but
not dangerously hurt. Her left arm was
broken near the wrist. and she received a
wound over the eye.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Successful Revival,

The revival meetings, which have been con-
Quoted for several weeks at Rocky Spring
Presbyterian church near Deerfed by Rev. J.
H. H. Winfree of Churchville, have been
very successful-there being about 60 CONVEX
sons, many of whom have Joined the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Staunton M arketS.

STAUNTON, VA, Jan. Both. 1894.
5sThe only changes in the quotations this
week, are in eggs and butter-both of which
have slightly increased in price. We quote
eggs at 124 cents. and butter at 20 cts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

Proprietors Of livery stables, who have
thousands OF dollars invested i'll horse-Hesh
whose special care and interest it is to have
every animal in proper condition for the road,
will make 'ten strike if they only keep
Salvation Oil always on hand. They will
need it every day for the relief and cure OF
one or other of their roadsters. As IMMINENT
for horses it has not been excelled. Price 25
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
Rom ance.

Miss Mary E. Wilkins makes new depar-
ture in her latest story, which forms the lead
ing feature in the February issue of Romance.
1t is ghost story, and the tiny but blood
chilling heroine announces her age, in true
graveyard parlance, as years, 3 months and
5 days.
Attention to the daily habits of the young
prevents suffering. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

With bottle of Ayers Cherry Pectoral in
the house, you have an effective remedy for
all sudden attacks Of throat and lung troubles.
An hours delay may lead to serious conse-
quences. No household should be without
this wonderful medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more prompt
adapting the worlds best products L,
.l.c needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Tt; excellence is due to its presenting
/, lIle form most acceptable and pleas
i Il to the tasta, the refreshing and truly
, a'cfcial properties Of perfect lax
70; cifGcct'laliy cleansing the system,
-, .!l::.r calls, headaches and iey rs
ai.u Prominently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
a,et with the approval Of tic mcdica!
profession, because it acts OF tie hid
news, liver and Bowels witho.Is weak
e,,ing them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale By al drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it i; man.
ufacturcd by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
.:....3. being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
LocaI-optIon Amendment.

The Richmond Dispatch of last Sunday pub
fishes communication from Capt. John N
Opie of this city in advocacy of the adoption
by the Legislature of the Miller Bill amend
ing the LocalOption law so as to exempt cities
from its operation. On this subject he takes
issue with Hon. John E. Massey, who pub
lished IN the same paper week ago a com.
munication in opposition to it, maintaining
that it would be fatal to the Democratic party
of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

Incomparably the best remedy in use for
all affections of the chest and throat. Mr..
Thomas Lyons, Fort Washington, Pa, says:
81 caught very severe cold and cough in my
breast and bought one bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and obtained great relief l
took two more bottles and am now well and
hearty. l think every family should keep a
bottle or two in the house."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

On Wednesday last, January Oath Judge
Charles Grattan was reelected, by the Legis-
lature, Judge of the Hastings Court of Staun
ton without opposition.
On Tuesday night of last week January
23rd, the saw-mill and stave factory of James
H. Cross near West Augusta were destroyed by
fire, the origin of which is unknown. I'm
fortunately, there was no insurance, and the
loss is considerable.
There were ten accessions to the member
ship of the First Presbyterian church of this
city last Sunday by professions of faith
and three by certificates.
In the U. B. Church 10 were baptized, and
there were four candidates for baptism
Heiskell Argenbright, the com bined MINI
rod and Isaak Walton of Staunton, killed a
turkey on Monday within few miles of this
city. Whose turkey it was has not yet been
revealed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,

THURSDAY, Jan. 10Th, 1894.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Best. 3-5d4H
Generally rated first quality. ........... 44(d4%
Medium or good fair quality. ...........3 ass
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and COws...2 OH
OF the Cattle received 6S2 came from Virgin
Ia
BEEF CATTLE.-The market for beeves this
week has been quite duh, TO Improvement III
activity over that of last week. Prices for the
top cattle were unchanged, considering the
quality, but other grades were easier, some
dealers thought &c lower. The quality of the
tops was of a better quality than last week,
and there were more of them, and other grades
of butcher cattle among the offerings.
Mich Cows.-The market is dull and prices
Without serious f ehange Quotations at $40 to
VEAL CALvES.-Trade is very dull Quota
tions at 4a5Hc per Id, and few extra at 81 C
per Id.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The market for both
sheep and lambs is reported by all dealers as
being very dull, generally demOraliZed, there
though the receipts number but little more
than half as many as last week. Prices for
sheep range at 2a34c per Id gross; lambs 2Ha
Ak per Id gross.
SwINE.-Trade is dull, and prices without
much change since last Monday. Light hogs
sell at $5.6Oa575, heavy hogs at S5.5Oa57O and
rough hogs at S4.75 per 100 lbs gross.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
MONDAY. January 20, 1894
SwINE.-The receipts of hogs this week are
fair in point of numbers being some 1880 head
less than they were last week. Trade Is mOder-
ately active. Prices for best hogs range at s. 70
assoc per 1o0 lbs gross, good nearby country
light hogs at 5.6Oa$5.S0 roughs, sows and stays
425a$50O per 100 lbs. Receipts 10.O13 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is a fairly good de-
mand for good sheep at 2ka4h cents per lb
gross, an Improvement of fully cent since
last Thursday. Lambs are slow at the rates
ruling then, 3a44 cents per Id gross and a few
extra at Az cents
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKELL
MONDAY. January 20, 1884,
CATTLE.-ReceiptS Of beeveS 5,49S head; mar
ket slow; common to good native steers 3.75a
$3.50. oxen and stays 2.10a 1896, cows 2.O0a So 80
per 100 lbs. Dressed beef steady; SH cents per
Id for city dressed native sides. Latest cable
advces quote refrigerator beef at 81 cents per
Id, American steers at 9kau cents per ID, dress
ed weight. Shipments today were Sis cattle
and 2240 quarters of beef.
CALvEs.-,keceipts 464 head; market slow but
unchanged; common to choice vealS BASS
SHEEP AID LAMBs.-Receirts 9,637 head;
sheep active; lambs in good demand; sheep
sold at 2.00a$375 per 100 lbs for common to best;
| lambs at 4.OOaS525 per 100 lbs for common to
choice, cullS at O.00a$000 per 100 lbs. Dressed
mutton was slow at 5a7 cents per h. dressed
lambs unchanged at Gas cents per 10.
HOGs.-Receipts 10, lbs head; market firm at
| 5.75a$ 40 per 100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

Y. NJ. G. A. CoNVENTION.-The eigh-
teenth annual meeting of the Virginia
Yong Mems Christian Associations
will be held in Roanoke February IA to
19, 1894.
Mr.. Samuel Saum, well-known
farmer and esteemed citizen, living
near Saumsville, Shenandoah county,
died at his home OH last Wetlnes day at
the advanced age of seventy three.
Paralysis was the cause of death.
Miss Carrie Windle, of Edinburg,
Shenandoah county. aged seventeen,
died on Thursday after a brief illness
of typhoid fever.
A dispatch from Charleston. W. "a.
says that, on last Saturday evening an
unknown man entered the house of
Henry Jones, we'll TODD farmer, of
Hughes Creek, and in his absence pick
ed up three-year old child, and
swinging her around demanded of Mrs.
Jones the $3.50 she had of her husbands
money or he would dash the childs
brains out against the door. She gave
him the money. The thief escaped.
Two negroes broke into the Chesa
peake and Ohio Depot at Adams, ktia-
villa Co, W. Va. last Saturday night
and stole $40 Railroad tickets. Cine
vas captured and the other escaped.
Mrs. Olden, widow of Governor Olden,
of New Jersey, gives $4,000 to the
Sheltering Arms Hospital in Kanawha
county, WA, for the use of disabled
miners.
1t is understood that Rev. DIR. Whar-
ton, of Norfolk has been offered $4,000
a year by Brooklyn church and that
he will accept.
THE Boy KING LORDS liking
Alexander of Servia, coached by his
father, is taking decided stand in
politics. He seems determined to end
the miserable squabbles that distract
the country. The DEGREES requiring
his father and mother to live abroad
have been cancelled at his command.
The makeup of the cabinet is to be
determined in part by him. The min
lister of war and the ambassadors to
foreign countries are to be his nOmi-
nees. This may mean that Alexander
wishes to have no officers in the army
hostile to the Obrenovitch dynasty
and wants all the best places for his
friends.-B0ltimOre Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
LADIES

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BIT"TERS.
IL Is pleasant cures Malaria, Indigestion.
Sliousness Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31
The "stonewaII" jackson Medals.

A Frenchman, who was great admirer OF
the character of General "Stonewalr' Jack
son, short while before the termination of
the war between the States, had medals struck
with the view of furnishing each member of
the immortal Stonewall Brigade with one of
them. These medals had been lost till re
Gently, when a portion of them-two barrels
were found in an old warehouse in Savannah,
Ga, into which port they were run through
the blockade, and have remained there since.
1t is hoped that there are enough to supply
each surviving member of that heroic brigade
with one of these souvenir medals, and there
is nothing they would more highly prize, and
safely keep to hand down to their children
and grandchildren.
The medal is quite large perhaps two and
one half inches in diameter. The frame is of
some metal painted black and holds a medal
lion bearing picture of Stonewall Jackson
and this inscription: Lieutenant General I.
]. Jackson = 'Stonewall Born, 1921; died,
1S63-Deo Vindicl." On the reverse side is
handsomely engraved the following list of
battles in which the brigade took part: Fred
ericksburg, Harper's Ferry, Shepherdstown,
Bull Run, Chantily, Martinsburg, Antietam,
the Wilderness, Kernstown, Front Royal,
Middletown, Winchester Strasburg Harrison
burg. Port Republic, Mechanicsville, Cold
Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill,
Cedar Mountain, Manassas
Capt Chas. S. Arnall, of Atlanta, Ga. ma
tive of this county, the gallant Adjutant for
several years of the Stonewall Brigade, and
who served with distinguished bravely
throughout the war, and who is highly esteem
ed by all who know him, deserves great credit
for the steps be has taken to have these re-
cently-found medals to go to those for whom
they were DESIGNED
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-31

On yesterday morning, Chas A. Gladke,
who has been a merchant in this city for
many years. made an assignment The liza
bilities are about $50, OO0-the assets unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-06-19

Silk or velvet may be used in the Same
manner or cut into tho shape OF n jacket
if preferred. This is O satisfactory way
to renovato an old waist.
Plain skirts and those which arc mar
rowly trimmed prevail over the moro
elaborate ones. The latest skirt is
yards around the bottom if the mate
rial is silk or any thin stuff. 1t is cut
like II bell skirt i'll front and ut the
sides, while at the back there arc three
hreadths of silk, with additional width
given to each one at the bottom by sew
ing on cores, These are sloped off quite
narrow ut the top and made to stand
out i'll round folds from the waist by
the means of n stiff interlining To in
sure an even appearance around the
edge the brcadths have to be cut i'll seal
lops. DrapcrieS are very chary about
asserting their disadvantages, for they
haven't many points Of recommendation
and are still in the minority II one
combination Of color can be moro fash
ionablo than another, it is black and
white.
For tennis, yachting and outdoor
sports nothing yet invented quite takes
the place Of serge for these gowns, but
tho spirit of decoration has invaded this
variety Of dress. Colorcd and white
linens are used for these costumes and
this season they are combined with serge
IN one suit. \ white linen coat called
"Garcon IL Cafe barely reaches to the
waist. This is Worn over Il white serge
skirt and n bright colored blouse. Silk
muslin waists. made over silk lining,
are also considered suitable for yacht
ing.
y pretty idea for decorating II gown
with the yachting club colors consists
of coat and skirt threaded with rib
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SUMMER FASHIONS.
HOUSE DRESSES AND COSTUMES FOR
OUTDOOR SPORTS.

The Latest Skirt Is Six Yards Around the
Bottom-How to Make It-An Kinds Of
Rodices and Jackets-Linen and Serge
Tennis Suits.
The keynote Of the seasons modes
which arr now so fully developed is the
revival of the styles of our grandmoth-
ers, but history never does quite repeat
itself III fashions, so there IS both dis
tinction and a difference between the
old time ideas and their modern treat
ment Old fashioned silks, checked,
striped and watered, and balloon sleeves,
flaring skirts and lace capos have been
accepted with evident satisfaction. All
kinds of bodices-except perhaps tho
one which is mslded to the figure with
many seams-are worn.
They are drapod across, fulled into
the belt, arranged with frills, wide
spreading collars and revers, deliberately
trimmed with lace, chiffon and spangled
trimming, but they are i'll appearance
practically seamless. Little jackets are
either made or simulated by the trim
ming. A pretty way to accomplish this
effect is to full lace in at the front seam
Of the armholes an inch or so on the
shoulder and under the arm and draw
1t closely together in front with knot.