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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
THE FIRST STAR OF THE YEAR.

In field of amethyst,
Hanging like q globe of mist,
Comes the first star of the yeag.
Streaming banners, crimson red,
Float above the suns low head,
Resting from his days career.
Like bursting ball of snow,
Lik9 white rose opes to blow,
Shows the low ring star her face.
Bright companions one by one
Gather round her pearly throne,
Each resplendent in its place.
Like the dawning of the truth
As love walzens in the youth,
Flashes now the New Years star.
Queen and brightest of her race,
Shedding all her lustrous grace
Down to us from realms afar!
Down to us from realms of light,
Ever glowing beaming, bright
Golden star and dazzling sun.
Clouds may oft obscure their rays,
But they clnnot quench their blaze.
Constant in their course they run.
Wisdom fraught, they teachings give,
How we day by day should live,
Nobly shining in our sphere.
Greater light and clouds may mar,
Shine on steadfast like the star,
Like the first star of the year.
Chicago Record
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Brother Christian, determine to make
this the bestyear of your life-the rich
est, ripest, strongest, happiest. But you
cannot grow in grace ''by wholesale "
Begin the year by putting the knife in
to some bad habit or besetting sin. Be-
gin by laying stiff hold on some neglect
ed duty. Conservation means letting
Jesus Christ own the whole of you.
Holiness means serving Christ in little
things, and remember that in all the
year you will see only one day, and that
will be called ''today." The ladder to
heaven is climbed not by leap but
round by round. Theodore T.. Cuyler.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Remember the Poor.

Blessed is he that considereth thf
poor! The Lord will deliver him III ev.
cry time of trouble Lord, who shall
abide in thy tabernacle and who shall
dwell in thy holy hill? He that walk.
eth uprightly, and worketh righteous
ness, and speaketh the truth i'll his
heart; he that backbiteth not with his
tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbor,
nor takoth up reproach against &
neighbor; in whose eyes a vile person is
oontemned; who putteth not out his
money to rsury nor taketh a bribc
against tho innocent-he that doeth
these things shall not be moved foreve,
and ever. .-Soott's Commentary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

The Anglo-Saxons called New Years
the Wolf-monat because the wolves were
more ravenous then than at other times,
and the Scandinavians also called ii
Aefter- Yule In old Illuminated missals
and calendars January is depicted as
an old man, carrying woodman's az
and bunch Of fagots, shivering and
blowing upon his fingers. Exchange.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
Superstitions of New Years Eve,

Country folk study the weather very
closely and draw anguries therefrom,
for the winds of New Years eve have
portentous qualities. Hence:
If New Years eve night wind blow south,
1t betokeneth warmth and growth;
If west, much milk and FISK i'll the sea-
If north, much cold and storms there will he;
II east, the trees will bear much fruit;
II northeast, flee it, man and brute.
The custom of drawing water from
the dead and living ford Usque- Cash
richd is still followed in some parts of
the highlands. This water when drunk
acts as charm against the spells Of
witchcraft, the evil eye, etc. The high
landers. too, burn juniper branches and
fill their houses with smoke to purify
them and prevent harm entering them
during the coming year. Selected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
AT BAVARIA'S CAPITAL.

New Years Reception at the Court OF
Dresden-Greeting the Queen.
On the night of the cour the persons
who are to be presented assemble in an
amber hall lighted by wax candles in
six immense crystal candelabras La
dies of honor stand here in group near
the door, while aids-de-camp move
about, the strangers that come in one by
one being placed in row that lines the
four sides of the room ambassadors,
ministers and ministers wives take ND
their places along the line near the per-
sons who are under their charge.
Suddenly three taps of the marshal's
staff resound on the mosaic, hard wood
floor, and majesty enters. All bow deep
ly. The queen gives her hand to the
minister S wife next to her. then steps
very close in front of the first lady to
be presented. Her master of ceremonies
mentions the lady's name. Majesty
is nearsighted. The lady therefore
makes her reverence without taking the
conventional two steps backward. ''Is
she living in Dresden?" the queen in
quires. The stranger answers, "Yes,
your majesty" whereupon the queen
moves her hands nervously, lingering
her fan. The page, in crimson and sill
yer, who carries the end of her out
spread, long, peacock colored, velvet
brocade train, stands motionless. like
statue. His face is powdered and his
curly perul,e has been sprinkled with
white porcelainlike dust that glints in
the light. During the pause and silence
the stranger observes it curiously, though
her eyes are fixed on the queen and her
mouth fixed in a grin, as if before
photographer camera. At last the next
question comes, ''Is she not American
by birth?'' Eyes, your majesty, comes
the stereotyped, stupid little reply. Maj
esty pauses again one indecisive mo
ment longer; then finally she mods and
passes on to the next stranger. At once
the next stranger makes her reverence
of greeting while the first is finishing
with hers Of farewell New York Iii
dependent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Read what eminent Physicians say
STAUNToN. VA, July 21th, 1894.
Capt. JnO. McQudide, StduntOn, Va:
DEAR AIN reply to yours of this date
wish to say that have prescribed your brad
dock Pure Rye Whiskey,'' and ind 1t pure;
reliable whiSkey and ali article that is well
borne by delicate stOmachS.
| will take pleasure in recommending l6 TO
those of my patients who need whiskey as
medicine.
Yours truly,
Fl. II. HENKEL,
STAUNTON, VA, April 14th, 1884.
Cdpt.-Jn McQudide, Manager, Stdunton, Va:
DEAR SIR Il have tested the Rye Whiskey'
manufactured by James Clark Co, ana hnd
il an excellent article. When necessary for
medicinal purposes would highly recommend
it. Respectfully.
B. P. REESE, NJ. d.
STAUNToN, VA, March 2Sth, 1894.
Capt Jn0. McQuaidc:
DEAR SIR:-Please accept my thanks for the
sample of Braddock Whiskey which have
thoroughly tested as to it's medicinal prop
critics i'll my practice, and find 1t theraputlcal-
ly meets in every way the demands OF the pro
fession where stimulant is required.
Very sincerely.
J. 3. CATLETT,
sept l2-tf City Physician.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

@> Before taking the
SA Discovery" / would
M have four or i've bad
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VIII since taken the Golden !
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Il lxrr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

There aze many Of ca th's thonght.
less ones towhosa the Gyirg Of year Il
only tlia rcandins pp OF an ,suone.-iics..
period devoted to idleness OF TO the pur
suit of pleasure, while tho coming in q
a new year is the point of view from
which to regard the possibilitiea fos
ministering to the pleasures Of scass Tor
another twelvemonth.
But to others the New Year opens up
another ard q very different outlook
to those vino realize the mistakes that
belong to the past and who look anx-
iously toward the future and what it
may bring Christian Work.
The way to make prosperous year is
to mako it. Quit borrowing trouble
Quit conjuring up hard times. Remem-
ber that the sun will shine, the rains
will fall, health and strength are yours.
and that your fortune is with yourself
and not with the stars. Louisville
Cnnriar. journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
KNIGHT TEMPLARS.

Staunton Commandery, No. s, Knights lem
plar, meets first Friday night in every month
in Masonic Temple, on Main street. W. Is.
McChesney, Eminent Commander; A. a. EsB
ridge, Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26
CHAMBER OF CONCIERGE.

Monthly meetings, Fourth Tuesday in the
month at 7:50 O'Clock. Room in City Hail build
ing Isaac witz, president; J. @. Shields, seer
'tarT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-12-26

Staunton Lodge No. 13, A. F. and A. NJ, meets
every second and last Friday night in each
month, in Masonic Temple, Main street. Jas
NJ. Lickliter,W. M; B. A. Eskridge, Sec'y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-29
GEN. ia WKINs's RETIREMEN
Lsest. Brainsrd OF Arctic Fame TO he Pre-
noted In the SabsIstenco Departmsat

W~AsHINGToN, Sept. 2S.-The retirement to-
morrow Of Brighten. John =. Hawkins. Com
missary- General of Subsistence Of the army. ia
attracting unusual interest. not so much on ac-
count OF the selection OF his immediate sue
oessor, who will undoubtedly be Col. Michael r.
Morgan, the next ranking officer OF the corps,
but because OF the vacancy due to promotions
among commissaries Of subsistence ranking as
Captains. This vacancy, under the law, must
be filled from the First Lieutenants of the line.
and every indication points to the selection
OF First Lieutenant David l.. Brainard of the
second Cavalry. now stationed at Fort Wingatc,
y. NJ. Vacancies In the subsistence corps have
always been eagerly sought, and almost in
varisbly have been given as a reward OF merit.
Lieut.. Brainard's remarkable record as a SUBJ
sistcnce offcer. when he served In that capacity
on the Inflated Franklin Bay expedition under
Greedy, is said to have attracted Secretary La
mont's attention to his peculiar adaptability for
the new vacancy. When the expedition was
starving at Camp Sabine. Brainard, who had
charge of the %rations, consisting OF sealskin ana
the other miserable substitutes for food. made
primitive scales, carefully weighing out
the ration OF each man. and when ali
the others were too weak To move he pro.
AS shown by the Official reports, by catching
shrimps and distributing them to the survivors.
that he never took even his rightfui share from
their scanty store: Brainard also has the dis
tinction OF the tarthest North" Lieut.. Lock
wood and the Eskimo attendant. who took the
American flag on that memorable sledge Jour
new with Brainard, died before the relief party
arrived. ~
Brainard, who was born thirty-elghty years ago
In Herkimer county, New York. enlisted in the
army in 1870. and saw active service the same
year under Gen. Miles in the Sioux
campaign in Montana, where he re-
ceived n severe wound in the face. He
was selected as chief of the enlisted men on
the Greedy expedition, having risen to the rank
OF sergeant on the plains. President Cleveland
commissioned him "A SaRnnH IfapNanAnN IN n
army in 1850, as a recognition OF the gallant
and meritorious services rendered by him dur
ing the Arctic expedition OF lSSl-S4." With
continuously with the Second Cavalry. in which
he was originally enlisted, having been pro-
IA OF last wear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-29
PBARY,s SENSE OF FAIRNESS.
His Win s.ys He shared All the Di.ee-.
fsrts with His Mes.

WARRINGTON. Sept. 2s.-Mrs Peary. the wife
OF the Arctic explorer, denies emphatically the
truth OF the criticisms Of some Of the members
OF her husbands party on their alleged treat
ment. These charges, In brief, are that Lieut..
Peary's autocratic methods were offensive to his
associates; that he was inconsiderate Of their
comfort and u~ngentlemanly in his treatment Of
them; that they were nearly starved to death,
and that they would have Jared better had Mrs.
Peary not been a member OF the party. These
allegations were made by w. 4. swain, Lieut..
Peary's secretary.
Mrs. Peary said that her husband was un.
usually considerate TO his men. She added:
As to the menu, he gave them the best that
IL was possible TO obtain. No partially was
shown. Lieut.. Peary, all reports to the contrary
Notwithstanding, ate at the table with his men
and shared their hardships in every way. |
could not go to the general table on account Of
my baby. Some OF the table delicacies given to
me by my friends were used by me, but my hus-
band declined to share them with with me, say
Ing that he preferred to have only what was
given TO the rest OF the party"
Mr.. SWAIN" Mrs. Peary continued. wants
TO get a little advertising out OF the expedi.
tion. which accounts for his unjust criticism.
He Is welcome to this: but IL strikes ne that IL
Is unfair to attack Mr.. Eeary when he Is not
here TO reply"
Mrs. Peary. in conclusion. said that she had
received kilograms from friends in Philadelphia
advising her to pay no attention to the state
ments of Mr.. Swain. In that city, she said, Mr..
Peary's friends, who had backed him In the ex-
petition. are Indifferent rs to what any mem
beers of the party may say.
PH1f.ADELpHIA Sept. 2S.-A letter has been
received here from Lieut.. X. f.. pcary, in which
ne says that homing pigeons are not successes AS
messengers In tie Arctic regions. The letter IL
reads:
y" regret very much to say that the expert
ment with homing pigeons as messengers in the
Arctic regions has not proven n success. even
with our earnest efforts to make II 30. Between
the Eskimo dogs and the Greenland falcons the
number OF birds were very rapidly reduced.
Some were lost In the confusing wilderness OF
rocks and ice. The only message successfully
carried was from n camp on. the ice cap. about
twelve miles from the lodge. A few of the
birds survived into the winter night, but became
stupid with the cold and darkness and the last
1ne was decapitated by one OF the dogs as the
bird put his head through the bars OF the cote.
y am led to believe from the years expert
ence that this region is adapted only for those
kinds of life which are found here, and any at
tempt to Introduce others is certain to fail. /" The
birds, In all sixteen pairs, were In the care OF r.
Baldwin, meteorological t OF the expedition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-29
JAPAN As 4 RECOGNIZED POWER.
The New Treaty or Commerce asd NaviEa-
toz with Great Britain.

The signing of the new treaty Of commerce
and navigation between Japan and Great
Britain is one step more for Japan toward the
posluoh OF recognizes po"er' Inc new treaty
copies OF which have Just been received In this
country, while 1t makes certain concessions in
Oh. line ~ foreign resIdence and travel IN ,ba
NV NV " i'''H" ~ ~" ue''' IA 'ho
interior Of japan, also secures the full ~recogni-
hrn,rs for Tho nrotac,ion ~ the right.o 81 Co.
D"n"e W - !" ."' "
eigners as well as OF natives. The consular
courts OF Great Britain have been an offence TO
a. IoDanasa s,rca ,bay hv iunr,.,Ion -.
sno '"pa"e', ,ne''Ds o 10
nected upon the japanese sense OF Justice
The new treaty signed at London ION the
,s,h Ja" ~, ,ha so,snth non,h ,waD,v s.~.n,b
:" :, ~, -..ts y. -, o"."
year OF Neil, and ratined at Toxic on the .5th
day Of the eighth month" does not take effect
Tor n'e years Inc sighers were 'iscouht Aoki
Siuzio, the eminent Japanese diplomat, and tho
Earl of Kimberly, in behalf OF the high con-
traotnhs pa,'e'' II "'sI iu're % 'no :"
treaty contains two or more Important stipuls-
.Th. snbiac,s n, each ~ the two hioh con-
in' suoJe'S" ."" W u w hish ooh-
tracing parties shall have full liberty TO enter,
travel. or reside in any part OF the dominions
and possessions OF the other contracting marty
and md shall enjoy full = and d'I perfect protsctIon IL for
their Derson. and property.
"Tbev shall nave free and easv sccs.s N m,
'"es shaii ' " easy a0'eSS % tho
courts OF Justice In pursuit and defence OF their
rights . . . and in all other matters connected
v,i,h ,ba adminI.tra,IoD ~ tn.,ica nav sh.u
WIN 'he Hhnihlst'a''oh oi JUSTICE 'hey shAh
enjoy all the rights and privileges enjoyed by
native subjects"
This should he taken in connection with arti-
Gle XVIII, TO show how much IL Involved.
Her Britannia Majesty's Government, 80 far
following arrangement:
The several foreign settlements in Japan
shall be incorporated with the japanese COM
mUnes. and shall thenceforth form part of the
general municipal system OF Japan. The COM
petent japanese authoities shall thereupOn as
SUM all municipal, obligations and duties in
respect thereof, and the common funds and
property, II any, belonging to such settlements,
shall at the same time be transferred to the said
Japanese authorities"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-29

women Reformers Want Living Pictures
and Others Suppressed.

Mrs. Emile u. Martin. National Superintend-
ent OF the Department OF Literature and Art OF
the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and
Mrs. II. S. Pritchard, State superintendent OF
the same organization. called upon Mayor
Schieren in his office at the City Hall in Brook
lyn yesterday and directed his attention to
the fact that the reform administrator
had not yet wiped out all the impurities OF that
city. Mayor Schiercn was told that the living
picture shows and the theatrical posters OF
women in tights which were placarded all over
the city was n disgrace To Brooklyn and a men,
ace to the morals OF the children. These things,
Mrs. Martin said. clearly came under the ban OF
the law, which provides for the seizure and de-
struction OF the posters and the arrest and pun
ishm n OF the offenders: uo,., ,.w
we want il to have 1t enforced. We represent
100000 pure women, who want to see these i'm
nized by Congress. by the Post Office Depart
ment. and all over the United States. Secretary
bian figure because 1t represented a nude man.
Surely we women have a right to protect our
forms; pegrade the form of woman and you
Mrs. Martin handed the Mayor q copy of the
lay Mr to PhiSh snf s TetsrF swe hold tina, the e..
right to be continued than have house. Of pros
on the car this morning, here in brooklyn. we
saw a theatrical poster on a bill board repre-
represent a woman's form that way. Our chill
dren see these things on their way to school.
More than this, a mother can never know where
her children will go when she Is not with them.
How does she know that her children are not In
q public hell, looking at these living pictures.
We speak OF these things from experience. We
have seen them"
They promised to cooperate with Mayor SHE
rem in fighting the evil.
The Mayor said he was surprised to learn that
any immoral pictures were on exhibition. He
would not permit such a thing to continue, and
would have an investigation made. He ex-
pressed sympathy for the woman's crusade. and
said that he would find out exactly what hela
required and whether IL was properly enforced
or not. The ladies' took their departure appar-
entity well satisfied with the result of their mis-
sion.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-09-29
WHYTHE CHINESE WE'RE DEFEATED
An Expert Says the Yaiu Battle VIII BOO.
the BuiIding OF Cruisers.

VIENNA. Sept. 2S.-The Ncue Frcie Prose- pub
fishes a report OF an interview with Baron Won
Sterneck de Ehrenstein, the chief official Of the
Austrian navy, who has served actively as COM
mander Of the war ships Ferdinand Max and
LISA. In regard to the recent naval battle be-
tween the Chinese and Japanese fleets. the
Baron says:
THE great lesson Of the Yalu engagement, as
far as can be Judged. is that the cruisers wero
we'll able to hold their own against the large
and unwieldy ironclads. This fact has opened
the eyes OF the naval powers. and induced them
To give greater attention to the construction OF
LONDON, Sept. 2s.-Capt. Lang, a former di-
rector in the Chinese navy and supervisor OF the
terview to-day in regard to the Chinese reverses.
The inherent conservatism and apathy con-
corning everything outside OF China and the
results. As a matter of fact the Chinese never
expected to have to fight, and their supreme
contempt OF Japan Is a predominant trait with
be wished, but they have not the slightest
patriotism. Their officers are, regardless
OF almost everything but personal advantage,
main ashore. They have hated Europeans and
European ideas, and are insufferably obstinate
and conceited. There are admitted exceptions
TO this rule. however, especially I'm the case Of
Admiral Ting. who Is conspicuously n brave
and capable officer. whose lead could safely be
followed anywhsre; ! cannot nnde cr,aH q 1.-The the
guns. The -four vessels Of the ching Yuen class
were, admirably equipped, and | am not dis
posed, in the light Of the present In Information,
TO give the Japanese the credit they claim
Capt Lang ascribed the defeat OF the Chinese.
IL they had been defeated. to the fact OF their
cheney since 1890. The only Europeans now In
service in the Chinese fleet, he said. are acting
in subordinate capacities. In conclusion. he re-
affirmed his belief that the Chinese had been
the ylCtOrs.