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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Marriages and Deaths

In this city there were Al marriages cele-
brated during the year 1898. OF this number.
80 were white couples and IA colored.
During the same year there were IA inter
ments in the Thornrose Cemetery, of which
102 were whites and AZ colored.
MARRIAGES IN THE COUNTY.
During the year 1893, there were issued from
the clerks office OF Augusta county PSI Ii
censes to marry, of which 206 were for white
couples, and 50 for colored
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Arrival of Geo. Coffey,

Geo. Coffey, who was indicted last August
for house-breaking at the residence of II. c.
Shultz near Greenville, and who then disap-
peared, but was recently arrested in Ports
mouth Ohio, as stated last week, arrived here
on Saturday, under the escort Of N. c. Watts,
Sheriff, who has furnished him accommoda-
lions in the jail to await his trial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Edward Baxter Perry.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Y. NJ. c. A.
have secured the services OF Mr.. E. B. Perry
for one of his concerts on Friday next at 8
p. m. IN the Y. NJ. c. A. Hall. Tickets are
now on sale by Mr.. Mccoy. Fifty cents is the
price and no additional charge for reserved
seats.
All lovers of music will appreciate Mr..
Perry's Lecture Recital" of which attractive
method he IS the successful originator, and
has had many imitators. This is tie best of
the entertainments, for the present season, of
the Auxiliary, as a New Year will begin with
March 1st 1894
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
ChiIdren's Xmas Enterra inment.

The annual children's Xmas entertainment
at the NJ. E. Church South last Thursday even
ing was unique and highly enjoyed.
THE Log Cabin" with wintry scenery sur
rounding and the appearance of Santa Claus
-personated by S. E. Wbitmore-with his
sleigh and reindeer, and his descent of the
chimney to fill the expectant stockings with
presents, were quite realistic.
The preceding exercises consisted of singing
and brief addresses by the Pastor, Rev. DR.. J.
H. Boyd and by Mr.. Reeves Gait, Superinten-
dent of the Sunday-School.
The committee of arrangements, of which
c. R. Caldwell was Chairman, deserve much
credit for the manner in which they discharg-
ed their duties. They displayed great taste in
conception, and much skill in execution.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Commemorate cenerosit,

Messrs. NJ. Erskine Miller & Bro, the we'll
known coal and grocery-merchants, have
generously donated to the City Mission, for
the benefit of the poor, $50 worth of coal or
groceries, of either or both as may be prefer
red, subject to the order of the Manager of the
Mission, Mrs. W. L. Olivier. Mr. Reeves Gait
who delights in doing good, has generously
contributed to the City Mission tons of coal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
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, 1894-01-03
HibefnIan B all.

The annual ball of the Hibernian Beneficial
Society in the Crowle Building Wednesday
night, December 9th, was we'll attended, and
as usual, was an occasion of much enjoyment
and was we'll managed in all respects. The
refreshments were furnished by Mr.. j. Alex
Teabo of the Central Hotel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
COMMERCIAL And FINAN CIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-CRops. sc.

The Cincinnati Price Current of December
2Sth SAYS
The past week has been period of mild
for the time of year in the Cen
trail West, and in various regions blowing
operations have been carried on, in prepare
ton for spring seeding. The freezings have
not been severe enough to disturb the condi-
ton of the growing wheat, although the snow
covering has to large extent disappeared,
and there are evidences in the current returns
that fears are entertained that if hard freez-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Generally rated first quality. 44@4K
Medium or good fair quality. 316(d34,
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows. 2 @3
OF the Cattle received Ats came from Virgin
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been very
slow this week, comparatively few buyers be-
ing on hand, and held on rather longer than
usual. Values of tops are unchanged. though
there were fewer at our extreme quotation
than last week. in the absence chiefly OF the
Christmas cattle; other grades were strong
&c lower
Mich Cows.-The market is slow. and very
few sold at our top figure. Quotations at $2O
to $40 per head.
VEAL CALvEs.-A very light offering, but am
pie for the demand. Quotations 3a54c per lb.
Rough grass calves S3a5 per head, and hard to
sell.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There is a light Offering,
over 200 head less than the limited number
last week, but is equal to the very moderate
demand. A little higher range of prices rule
over those reported last Monday. with favor
able prospects for next week. Quotations for
sheep 2a3 &c per h. and lambs 3Ha4hc per ID.
SwINE.-The market is not active, and prices
were as on Monday. Fair to best hogs sell at
S5.50a575 per 100 lbs gross, and roughs, sowS
and stays 81 seas per 100 lbs gross.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,I
MONDAY. January l, 1894. {
SwINE.-The market for hogs is somewhat
stronger this morning, with fairly good trade.
The receipts are about 800 head less than they
were last week. Prices are &c higher than
they were last Thursday. Quote: Fair to best
light Western hogs at 5.60aS5.S7 per 100 lbs;
heavy 550a$5.75 and roughs 4.50a$ $500 per 100
lbs. Receipts $3.50 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-There is fairly active
trade in both sheep and lambs, sheep being &c
higher than last week, and lambs &c, with IA
vorable prospects for the balance of the week.
We quote the range for sheep at 2a4 cents per
lb gross, lambs 3ha4a cents per Id gross.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY. January l. 1894.
CATTLE.-Receip pts of beeves 1924 head; the
market was only fair and closed dull; common
| to choice native steers sold at 370a$5.00, oxen
and stays 275a 375, bulls 2.30aS3. TO- cows l5ua
$40 per 100 lbs mixed cattle 1915 per 100 lbs.
| Shipments tomorrow 800 cattle ahd 200 quar-
tiers beef.
| CALvEs.-Receipts Ill head; market active
and steady; common to choice veals - cents,
| grassers 2 cents per Id, fed calves and mixed
| lots at 2Ha2A cents, common to prime veals at
5aS4 cents.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Receipts 6,979 head; the
market for sheep was steady; lambs was active
and &c per lib higher; sheep 2.OOa s. o per 10y
| lbs, and common to choice lambs 424aS531 x
per 100 lbs.
HoGs.-Receipts 7,772 head; market frmer at
5.4Oa$5.9 per 100 lbs, choice light pigs at 6.2Oa
| $6.25.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Welcome Legacy,

Capt John N. Opie of this city has received
the welcome intelligence that his aunt who
was the sister of his father and the wife of
Senator Reid Riddle, decd, the successor of
Senator Bazard, of Delaware, has bequeathed
him legacy of from five to seven thousand
dollars. In common with his friends gener-
ally, we cordially congratulate him on his
good fortune
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Do not tamper with cold life is too pre-
| cious Mr. VIM. Wills 10th & Susquehanna
Ave, Philadelphia, Pa, says: After suffer-
| ing for many weeks with an obstinate cold,
using meanwhile all the available means of
relief, l at last tried DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
1t helped me from the star, and finally brought
about perfect cure. 1t is a good healing
| oorIoh medcineD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Supervisor of nnojoratjon.

The Richmond correspondent of the Balti-
more San says
Judge Charles Grattan, of Staunton the
former commissioner of immigration under
charge of the Virginia bureau of agriculture,
suggests the appointment by the general gov
eminent of a supervisor of immigration. His
idea is that that officer, if created, should have
the power to appoint agents in all OF the lead
ing points of Europe to furnish reliable and
non sectarian information to those desiring to
make their homes in this country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Watch Meeting,

As usual with the members of that church,
what is known as ''Watch Meeting" was
held in the NJ E. Church South Sunday night,
beginning at II o'clock and continuing till
midnight when the old year went out and the
New Year came it. 1t was conducted by the
Pastor Rev. J. H. BOYD, DID,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
New Years Day.

The weather the first day of the year 1894
was pleasant with the mercury standing above
80 degrees. The sky was clear, and the weath-
er just cool enough to be bracing. There was
in spite of the weather prophets, neither sleei
nor snow, and no storm of wind or rain The
weather for the New Year commences well.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Missionary Work.

Rev. Randall is still continuing the good
of this city have started him list for his
support in the work. A meeting will be held
in the jail at o'clock P. NJ. to-day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Mr.. P. L. Cline, son of Mr.. Joseph P. Cline
has sold his farm on Middle River, possession
to be given on the LIST of March, to Mr. Taylor
Stickley for 81 ,000 equivalent to cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
COURT OF APPEALS.

The caucus of the Democrats of the General
Assembly of this State will be held next Fri
day night to nominate FIVE candidates for the
Court of Appeals. Those nominated will be
elected Judges of that high court
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
WOOD wood

We would request those who wish to pay
their subscriptions with wood to bring it on at
once Have it delivered now before the roads
get in bad condition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
Staunton Nj arketS.

STAUNToN, VA, Jan. 2st 1884,
For want of room, we omit the price cur
rent, and give the only changes since last week
as follows
WESTERN BAcoN.-Long clear sides 8 cts;
short clear sides ST. bellies 81 cts.
SUGARs-Cut-lo loaf 81; Granulated Al; Pow
dered ST; Standard A Il; Coffee A A. Yellow
81.
TEA-Black 25 to 40; Breakfast 25 to rs:
Japan 20 to so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
CONGRESS-.

Both houses of Congress will re
assemble Wednesday-to day 1t is
expected that the struggle in the
House of Representatives over the tar
iff bill will begin in earnest on the
opening day. Representative Wheel
er, of Alabama, says call for caucus
of the democratic members of the
House to discuss the tariff dill will prob
ably be issued to day. Instead of the
tariff bill becoming weaker during the
present recess of Congress, it is believ-
ed to be stronger. Chairman Wilson,
of the ways aud means committee, is
opposed to a democratic caucus on the
tariff bill. Chairman McCreary, of the
House foreign affairs committee, pro-
poses calling up the Hawaiian question
in the House Friday next.
We showed two or three days ago
that in less than ninety days after
they obtained higher protective duties
in the Mckinley tariff the manufactur-
ers of sanitary pottery at Trenton re-
duced the wages of their workmen by
% per cent, thus causing memorable
strike, and that when the same manu-
facturers made their Trust, a few
months later, they admitted in their
DuoilSuSd Uldb tIl0lT DiOuto
in the last three years of the old tariff
had been 224 per cent per annum upon
their capital while for the year in
which wages were reduced upon the
T, Ell that the earnings of the business
were small, the profits were, by their
own admission, 294 per cent. Certain
stockholders of the Trust, who were
formerly owners in part of the absorb
ed potteries, are now asking the courts
to annul that part Of the Trust agree
ment which prevents them from set
ting up new and independent potteries,
and in their appeal to the courts they
assert that 1.-The effect of the agree
ment lis to limit the production and
to maintain exorbitant prices of sani-
tary pottery" A merchant engaged
in the wholesale pottery trade now
writes to us that after the formation of
the Trust the price of sanitary pottery
to jObbers was increased by 60 per
cent, while the advance to retailers
was 100 per cent, If he has not been
misinformed, the complaining share
holders have had ample warrant for
their assertion that the prices main
tanned by their organization are 'exor-
bitant." This is the Trust that is 60
ing straight to ruin" because the Will
son bill gives it protective duties of 35
and 40 per cent.--NeaO York Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Correspondingly low rates from other sta
tiOnS.
Tickets will be good ten days.
For guide to points OF interest in Washing =
ton, address nearest B. a. o. Agent. jana ct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want build
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BITTEES.
II is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion
Bllousness. Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

A movement, headed by James r.
Keene, has been started i'll New York
t improve the status of the turf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
A WHALE Captured ON LONG ISL

A WHALE CAPTURED ON LONG ISL
AND.-The whalemen of Southampton,
N. Y. killed large whale off Water
mill Wednesday afternoon. Two boats
joined in an exciting chase. Captain
Rogers and Captain Hubert White, two
retired Arctic whalemen, commanded
the boats. Captain ROgerss boat was
made fast to the whale with u harpOon,
but he was killed by one of the crew of
Captain Whites boat The dead whale
was landed at the Mecox life, saving sta
ton, near Bridgehampton, where the
blubber will be cut off and fried out.
The estimated valued of the whale is
$4,000 One of the boats was badly in
jured by fierce blow from the whales
fiuke, but the crew managed to reach
shore in safety. Great crowds have
viewed the huge carcass of the monster,
which is fully 70 feet long.
The Burlington route carried $780,
COO to Chicago, during the fair, and
from local points near Chicago. carried
100000, making a total of 5000, 00O.-
This immense number of people trav
elled without any accident of any kind
and without serious delay.
WHY IS THIS THUS 1T is said that q
strike among coal miners in Ohio be-
cause of reduction in wages is i'm
pending. AS the tariff on coal has not
yet been disturbed and as it is not
claimed that the tariff affects Ohio coal
one way or the other, it is interesting
to know to what this proposed reduc
ton of wages is ascribed.-BGltO.S Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, Dec 10Th, 1893.
w. H. Landes, Trustee, sc.
vs.
P. H. Eubank, ct al.
In CHANCERY.
All parties interested in the above cause will
take notice that, pursuant to decree of the
Court of Hastings for the city of Staunton, en-
tered In said cause ON Dec. Is, 1893, will, atmy
office in StauntOn, on
Thursday, January 18th, 1894,
proceed to make, state, and report the follow
ing accounts
LIST. An account of the real estate of the de-
PENDANTS, P. H Eubank and wife, liable to the
satisfaction of the liens thereon by deed or
otherwise"
End. AN account of the liens on said real
estate stated in the order of their legal prior
ity.''
3rd. ANY other matter, specially stated,
deemed pertinent by the said Commissioner
or that may be required by any of the parties
interested to be stated
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Commissionerin Chancery.
w: H. Landes, p. q.
dec a04tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Two years ago David S. Morrison,
clerk of the court of Scott county, de-
faulted in the State and county funds
to the amount OF about $50, 900 He at
tempted to escape. but was captured
in Tennessee and taken to Bristol. He
escaped from custody there and the
authorities were never able to find him
again. He has now turned up at his
home at Gate City, where the embezzle-
ment was perpetrated. His physician
states that he is raving maniac. Nor
rison claims to have been concealed in
his fathers home ever since he escaped
from the officers. His whereabouts
were unknown until he volunteered to
come out on the streets.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARK EFT.
THURSDAY. Dec. 2Sth, 1898.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03
APPLES! APPLES!!
25 CARLOADS Fall and Winter Apples
Wanted Winter varieties preferred.
dec 81 cts p. b. SUBLETT 4 SON.

VIIRGINIA.-In the Clerks ONCE of the Cir
Y cult Court of Augusta county, in vaca-
ton, December 23rd, 1893.
L. A. Drumheller,... Plaintiff.
VS..
Julie Hail. Carry Hall, and
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to make partition
among those entitled thereto of q tract of
about l0% acres of land in Augusta county,
near Fishersville, belonging to the heirs at
law of Mary Hall, decd, or to have the same
sCfS nd the proceeds divided, If division in
IA shall be found impracticable.
md it appearing by affidavit filed that the
said Julie Hall and Garry Hall are non-reSi-
dents OF this State, it is ordered that they ap-
pear here within fifteen days after due pub
LEGATION hereof and do what is necessary to
protect their Interests in this suit.
A copy teSte,
JOS. b, WOODWARD Clerk,
Patrick & Gordon, p. q.
deco
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Pills promote consti pation-Sim mons Liver
Regulator cures constipation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

KILLED IN RICHMOND At
well the yardmaster of the York River
Division of the Richmond and Danville
Road. was shot and killed Friday
night. The killing was done by Thomas
McNamee, with whom he had some diff
ficulty about a real estate transaction.
The shooting took place in the yard of
the Richmond Coal Company. Atwell
was shot twice, and died almost instant
ly after the last shot. McNamee sur
rendered himself to the authorities. He
lives in Manchester, and claims that he
did it in self defense.
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY OR MURDER.
The Charlottesville Progress says
that on last Thursday night at Mr..
John Hamilton's residence. on Coch-
rams mill road, near the residence of
J. d. Watson, ESQ.,, Mr.. Hamilton hear
ing noise as of some one trying to get
in the second story window investigat-
ed, when he found, upon raising the
window, a ne gro on ladder trying to
force his way in. The negro struck
Mr.. Hamilton on the head with an axe,
inflicting a painful wound, whereupon
Mr. Hamilton fired upon the three in
truders and thinks he struck one of
them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

The promptness with which Ayers Cherry
Pectoral stops hacking cough and induces
refreshing sleep is something marvellous. 1t
never fails to give instant relief even in the
worst cases of throat and lung trouble, and is
the best remedy for whooping cough.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-03

Dr.. Oliver Wendell Holmes being
asked recently if young man should
smoke, emphatically replied: Ger
tainly not. 1t is liable to injure the
sight, to render the nerves unsteady,
to enfeeble the will, and enslave the
nature to an imperious habit likely to
stand in the way of duty to be per-
formed"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-04-03
THE COLLEGES.

PROP. FRANKLIN Z. GIDDINGs has been
elected head of the newly-created de-
partment of sociology at Columbian
| university. This department is under
stood to have separate endowment
of three hundred thousand dollars, and
will probably be the most richly en-
dowed department of sociology in the
country.
THE Williams glee, banjo and man
dolin clubs have for the last few wears
been unheard of outside of New Eng
land and vicinity, but this year a trip
has been arranged for vacation which
will extend as far west as Missouri,
and include Albany, Buffalo, Cleve-
land Columbus, Chicago, Detroit and
ST. Louis
A NEW plan for helping the students
of the freshman class at the Massachu-
sets institute of technology select
their courses has been agreed upon by
the faculty. Each student when he
enters is assigned to certain pro-
fessor. to whom he is to go for advice
on all points concerning his course of
studies at the institute.
THE attitude which President Eliot
is going to take in discussing athletics
in his annual report is not likely to
foster friendly feeling between him
and the students of Harvard. He rec
3mnends abolishing freshman inter-
collegiate sports entirely and allow
ing important Intercollegiate universe
~ contests. such as those with Yale,
Princeton and Pennsylvania, to occur
pnly once in two years in the form of
Rth1atics
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-04-03
MASTER ON BOARD.
L Russian Admiral Who Was Running
His Own Skip.


II all the stories Of kings and en-
perors are to be believed, the infer
snce must be that they respect no one
so much as the man who has the
courage of his own opinions. Admiral
Ereig joined the Russian navy when a
boy, and rose to the command Of the
Black Sea feet, which the car re-
viewed from time to time.
One fine day his majesty expressed q
wish to enjoy cruise in the flagship.
The admiral accordingly set sail, and
ell went well until sudden tempest
broke. to the great discomfort Of the
imperial party.
to put back. but the wind was con-
trary and the admiral could attempt
nothing of the sort. The emperor then
succumbed utterly to seasiclSness, and
peremptorily ordered return.
81 acknowledge that his majesty is
ruler Of all the Russias," said the ad-
miral, ''but / am master on board. You
may tell his ma jesty that his commands
cannot be obeyed"
The snip was actually driven within
sight of the Asiatic coast, but only
when the storm abated could his auto
cratic majesty's orders be obeyed-
On finding himself safe on land, the
szar begged the admirars pardon for
ais impatience. and presented him with
The usual gold snuff box. set with dia-
nonds and suitably inscribed.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-04-03
THE CARS JOTTiNGS.


Characteristic Comments Of tho Ruler Of
All tho Russias.
Il is the daily official work Of the
car to read and sign edicts, ukases,
laws and reports. Upon the margins
Of these documents he writes his de-
cision or his impressions with frank
ness which makes these jottings more
characteristic of the man than his con-
versations with his ministers and cour-
tiers. NJ. Lanin, a Russian, reports in
the Contemporary Review several Of
these marginal jottings.
''They are a set of hogs" is phrase
that recurs frequently. what beast
he Isl" is another. "Discouraging' is
the sterotyped commentary written
upon reports Of fires, of failure Of crops
or Of some other calamity.
Two years ago the czar wrote this
disparaging remark upon the margin
Of document prepared by his own i'm
perial council: "The council thought
to trick me, but they sha'n't." AS it is
the custom to glaze everything the
car thus pens and preserve it in the
imperial archives, the members of the
council were highly indignant when
they heard Of the libel The state Sec
cretary was requested to explain mat
ters to the emperor.
''WelI, and what do they want donep"
asked the car.
That your majesty would be gra-
eiously pleased to order that the words
should not be glazed over nor pre-.
perved in the imperial archives, lest
they should be endowed with an invidi-
BUS species of Immortality"
What foo lishnessl' exclaimed the
szar, smiling. However, I'll have the
words struck out" The libel disap-
oeared.