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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-12

Elegant Baby-Carriage. made of reed.
very fancy in design; upholstered in
finest silk plush frest pongee or
satin parasol. with lace edge, worth
sis, for sS25.
100 large Berry-Bowls. 5 fine patterns
best imitation cut-glass, worth IS
TO 75c. each--choice TWENTY-FOUR
CENTS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-12

make their profit in the aggregate
of large sales. the turning over OF
thousands daily. It's this,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
CONGRESSIONAL CURRENCY,
BY A. c. GORDON.


This most readable book, is from the pen Of
our townsman, A G. Gordon.
1t departs somewhat from the former lines
of Mr.. Gordon. who, though not tyro in
book making. has never before touched sub.
ject involving so much research. and careful
and accurate work as the volume before US.
The object of the work. is to present within
brief compass an outline of the genesis,
growth, and condition of the existing cur.
rency system of the United States, 30 the pre-
face inform u.s. and as the book itself dis
closes.
1t will be invaluable to any person studying
our present monetary system, or any particu-
lar branch of it, as the work is encyclopedia.
1t begins with the establishment of the
Treasury Department, in 1889. by the Con-
tinental Congress in aid of Revolutionary
finances, aud traces the various financial acts
of Congress to the present day, citing also
many important decisions.
With the constant depletion of our gold re-
serve, menacing our treasury, and affecting
values, a study of the system, which permits
such disturbances, is of particular interest
Mr.. Gordon has relieved the student, who
would otherwise be compelled to wade
through tones of misty literature, from deal
of hard work.
He expresses no preference for the metals,
but leans strongly to the view that the Gov
eminent should not be the nations banker.
The book is dedicated to bis grandfather
Gen. VIM. T. Gordon. author of the Indepen-
dent Treasury of the United States. 1t is beau.
tifully printed, and neatly bound.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
The New York Herald.
A MARVEL OF JOURNALISM.

The New York Herald, we have for years
considered one of the greatest papers publish
ed in this or any other country. 1t can be
only its own parallel and distances al! COM
petitors in the race of progress and enterprise.
We esteem it an exchange of inestimable val.
ne, and copy from it every week short ard
able and concise sermon by Rev. George H.
Hepburn who condenses as much matter in
one column as DR.. Talmage does in three
columns. No time is wasted in reading them.
That feature alone is worth to subscribers
much more than the subscription price of the
papers in which it if published.
The Christmas number of the Herald which
made its appearance on the 18th instant, was
truly a marvel of artistic journalism-the
greatest and most beautiful that was ever
printed on newspaper press. 1t contained
Y pages, and was not only illustrated with
finely executed color plates, half-tone pic
lures, and black and white sketches. but Its
matter was of unusual merit and interest,
comprising. among other good matter, the
first instalment, illustrated, of Paul Bourjets
latest novel-''A Tragic Idyr'-Molly Elliott
Seawelrs $1,000 prize novelette, - 1.-THE
Sprightly Romance of Marsac'-and the
great epic poem of which Abraham Lincoln
is the subject, besides all the regular Sunday
features of the Herald-the drama, society,
fashions, and general news.
The demand was too great for the supply,
A few days after its appearance there was a
demand for $4,000 COPIES Great is the New
York Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Married at Elkton. Va, at 1890 A. NJ, Dec
18th, 1895, by Rev. T. W. Brown, at the brides
| mothers, "Oak Grove" Miss "Pet" .Harnsber-
ger and Mr.. R. J. Snapp.
There were no cards, but notwithstanding
this, there was large crowd of friends as
sembled to witness the ceremony which was
beautifully rendered s1
The bride is the daughter of the late Chas.
W.. Harnsberger and Catharine B. Wolfe
Harnsberger, who is now living, and sister of
Mrs. J. G. Bishop of Staunton. and of Mrs. W.
NJ. Firebaugh of New Hope, Augusta county.
The bride was one of the most popular and
accomplished daughters of Rockingham Co.
The groom is the son of the late Rev. s. r.
Snapp of the Baltimore Conference M, E.
Church. South and Sarah " Smith Snapp,
who is now living at Grottoes, Va, and broth
er of the wife of VIM. Baxter of Moscow Va,
and of the wife of s. n Harper of Port Re-
public, Va, and has for three years been en-
ployed as agent for the Shenandoah Valley
Division of the N. & W. R. R.. at various
places, and at one time correspondent for
the SPECTATOR from Greenville, Va, and is
now located at Elkton. Va.
When married, the bride was beautifully
adorned in rich, dark brown travelling suit
and wore La France and Marechal Neil roses
The bridesmaid was Miss Ella Conrad of
Summit Point, w. Va, and the groomsman
was MIR. Robert Harnsberger of Elkton, Va.
While the ceremony was being performed
the celebrated Lochengrin Wedding March
was delightfully."- rendered by Miss Laura
Eakle of EIkton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
1.-THE Art Amateur.

The Christmas Number of 1.-The Art Anna
teur'' is replete with valuable practical mate
rial in every department of art work, and con-
tains special articles suited to the season. The
picture of the old fiddler, which is this year
the attraction of the news stands throughout
the country. is from the famous picture by j.
G. Brown, entitled "a Sad Heart, but Merry
Tune" Even more valuable to the Art Stu
dent is the striking study of "Fleur- de- Lis, 4"
IN water colors, by Frieda V. Redmond, shown
in progressive stages of painting, like the COM
panion panel of American Beauty Roses, ~
issued with the October number. Examples
of decoration in the supplements are numerous
and seasonable-china painters and wood
carvers especially are given rare treat. In
the letter press, among countless good things
the story of Lady Emma Hamilton, with the
portrait by Romney, is alphabetically. and,
briefly told, 1.-THE Study of Human Express
sion' deals with subject of universal inter
est, and the article on Teaching TIE Child tc
Draw" will attract not only teachers, but ev'
cry mother in the land. 1t is not easy to i'm
agine more suitable holiday present for an
artistic friend than years subscription te
this sterling magazine. (MoNTAGE MARKS
Publisher. % Union Square, New York. 8;
cents; $500 year,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Christmas Marriages,

The following marriages took place in this
county yesterday, the day before Christmas
Fl. T. Foley and Miss Lettie Sneed at Spring
Hill
J. S. Scrogan and Miss Minnie Viola Zirkle
at New Hope.
Charles Kemper Smith and Miss Annie c.
Oliver, near MiddIebrook.
Charles NJ. Earhart and Miss Ida L. Dinkel
at Mt. Scion.
Elmer E. Palmer and Miss Eldenora J.
Harris at Greenville.
F. W. Bowcock and Mary Jane Coffey at
Stuart's Draft. D.s.
Richard s. Cofey and Miss Rosa L. Hall at
Stuart's Draft
The following will take place to-day
Christmas
W. T. Weller and Miss Gertrude Gentry at
New Hope.
James W. Wiseman and Miss Ida Hoover at
New Hope.
Luther R. Fogle and Miss May Kate Golf
man at Mt. Sidney.
Gabriel D. Coiner and Miss Lucy Anne
Eliza Wine, at Salem Church.
John W. Bryant and Mollie Ada Cast at
Spottswood.
Charles s. Dovel and Miss Margaret Landes
at Milnesville.
Charles F. Morris and Nelia J. McCauley at
Basic City.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
"Put YourseIfin his Place"

This is good rule when considering any
differences between ones self and another,
and the golden rule-"do unto others as you
would have them do unto you''-should al
ways be kept in view. When there was diff
ference of view between the Texas and Mexico
as to the true boundary-Me1ico cortending
that the Nueces river was the true boundary,
and Texas that it was the Rio Grande-
what would "Uncle SAM have thought if the
English Government had interposed and said
Hold on, 1 will appoint a commission to
determine the matter-I will draw the line.
and woe betide the power that will dare to dis
regard my decision"
In.that case. "Uncle Sam" would have said,
TITS none of your business, and if you pre-
sumo to interfere, will not only twist the tail
of the British lion, but will wiring his neck. "
"Uncle Sam" should consider what he would
do, if the British Government should dictate
to him how he should settle any dispute about
boundary he might have with another gov
eminent, before he undertakes to dictate to
England how she should settle with Venezuela.
To endeavor to preserve the peace and to
have the matter amicably settled, and to that
end, in friendly spirit, to.recommend that ii
be done by arbitration of impartial powers, is
all right; but when he has done that, and his
friendly recommendation is rejected by the
powers in dispute, he should do no more, and
keep wholly out of the difficulty. This would
be not only right, but wise and polite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
A Strange DeiusIon.

Referring to the threatened war with Great
Britain on account of the Venezuela difficulty
about the boundary between Venezuela am
British Guiana in South America, our optim-
istic contemporary, the Charlottesville Progress
Says
I'VE could raise an army of million men
in ninety days, and in that time cover the
seas with our craft
No one was ever the victim of greater de-
usion. if it means volunteers. for the people
of the United States are sensible and eminent
ly practical and they will not rush to arms
about foreign matter in which neither their
interests nor liberties are involved. On the
contrary, they would be opposed to such a
contest in which there is nothing to gain and
everything to lose. And this would be the
case with the Southern people particularly,
for they know that it would be the loss of the
market for their surplug products and that all
that they raise for sale would be reduced in
price, and all that they would have to buy
would be increased in price-that wheat
would rot in the garner or be sold at 25 cents
per bushel and cotton would sell for 8 cents
per lb-there being no foreign market for
these products.
In England, cut off from the wheat supply
of this country, there would be distress and
bread riots by the starving population, whilst
in this country the wheat they needed would
be rotting in the garners,-a beautiful spec
tacle, indeed, for the spirit of humanity to
witness in this age of civilization and chris
tianity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
THE TWO LITTLE STOCKING.

Two little stockings hung side by side,
Close to the fire. place, broad and wide,
| 1.-TWO 2" said Saint Nick, as down he came
Loaded with toys and many a game,
"HO! hO!'' said he with u laugh of fun
iii have no cheating, my pretty one,
1 know who dwells in this house, nv dear;
There is only one little girl lives here.r
So he crept up close to the chimney-place
And measured sock. with a sober face,
Just then a wee little note fell out.
And futtered low. like a bird about
.Ah! what's this?n said he. in surprise.
As he pushed his specs I'D close to his ewes.
And read the address in a child's rough plan
Dear Saint Nicholas go it began,
THE other stocking YOU see on the wall
have hung for child named Clara Hall.
She's poor little girl, but very good.
So thought, perhaps, you kindly would
Fill up her stocking, too, tonight.
And help to make her Christmas bright,
II you've not enough for both stockings there
Please put all in Clara's: shall NOT care.r
Saint Nicholas brushed tear from his eve.
"God bless you. darling he said with a sigh
Then softly he blew through the chimney
nigh,
note, like birds when it scars on high,
When down came two of the funniest mortals
That ever were seen this side earth's portals
Hurry up!" said Saint Nick land nicely pre-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
MAR RACES.

sWANK-- BEERY.-At Cedar Dale.' the
beautiful country residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Noah w. Berry, near the village of Edom, in
Rockingham county, at O'Clock a. M, Tues
a. t. NJ Rey olive r. T. Rs Mr.
AFTER the marriage the guests were uShered
into the dining-room. where a sumptuous
cacy which refined taste could suggest or Law
ish hospitality supply had its place upon the
festal board. At its conclusion the party were
Swank boarded the noon train for a wedding
trip to the Atlanta Exposition, where they
Will spend week.
The bride is beautiful young lady,a daughter
OF N. w. Berry, who is widely known as one Of
the most successful farmers in the Valley Mr.
S M;,aI 3 owns and operates the Edom Roller
farmer of Linville District, and one Of the
largest cattle dealers in the Valley.
DULANEY-MCNEER.-A the residence of
Mr.. Lewis C. McNeer, the brother of the
bride, near the Salt Sulphur Springs, Monroe
county, West Va, Tuesday morning, Deem
Der 18th, by Rev. j. B. Chambers, Mr.. Thomas
Dulaney or Peterstown, that county, to Miss
Harriet NICK. McNeer, daughter OF the late
r. T. McNeer.
DENNY-BARRON-At st. Johns Episcopal
e Mudc az warsaw, RIcnmond county, Va,
SemmeS Mr.. Victor L. Denny of Staunton, to
Miss Imogen W. Barron.
as maid of honor. j. Martin Perry, of Staun-
ton, acted as best man. Immediately after
the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Denny left for At
lanta on wedding tour.
HARsHBERGE FER- Near stuarr's
Draft, this county, Wednesday, December
18th, by Rev. E. A. Shenk, Rev. Charles E..
Harshberger to Miss Catherine ", eldest
daughter of the late J. ]. Harper.
The groom Is native OF Page county, but at
presenG Is serving Lutheran church at Kin
Gaia, Tenn. The happy couple boarded the
afternoon train at Stuart's Draft for the home
Of the groom's parents at Luray.
RHODES-NE the home of the bride
near COwan'S Station, Rockingham county,
at O'Clock Wednesday morning, December
18th, by Rev. j. ID. Donovan, of the United
Brethren church in Staunton, Mr.. Miller D..
Rhodes, eldest son of Mr.. Reuben Rhodes, to
Miss Hannah X. Nefr, second daughter of
Mr.. Joseph Neff.
YANCEY-JENNINGS.- the home of the
parents of the bride in Rockingham, Tues
day, December oath, Mr.. Robert L. Yancey
to Miss Mamie Jennings, daughter of Dr..
William L. Jennings.
HAROLD-GROGG.-A the residence of Mr.,
Samuel Gregg, in CrabbottOm, Highland
county, by Rev. W. III. Woolf, Wednesday.
December 18th, Mr.. James Harold to Miss
Carrie Gregg.
HARMAN-NEWCOMB. Basic City, Tues
day, December oath, Mr.. Charles E. Hartman
to Miss LeOla N. Newcomb.
NORRIS -HUMPHREYS. - December 18th,
| near Dorcas, Simeon w. Morris and Emma j
Humphreys, daughter of j. b. Humphreys.
| acknowledgements 18th in Louisa
county, Charles L. Meyer, of Augusta, and
Alma SmelSOn, of Louisa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
An important Case.

The chancery cause of Bumgardner creditors
vs.. Bumgardner and ais, was up in the
Hastings Court last week on the confirmation
of sale of the home farm at Bethel. This
farm had been sold on the 18th of December
to Mr.. G. E. Waugh by VIM. Patrick, COM
missioner, at $3.50 per acre. the purchaser
paying in hand s3,5122s. Exceptions were
filed to the report. both on account of infor-
mality in making sale. and for inadequacy of
price. The case was argued with marked
ability by Judge Quarles and Maj. Elder for
those opposing confirmation, and by Patrick
& Gordon and Capt. Cochran for those in
favor of it. Judge. Grattan took the case I'M
der advisement and on Saturday entered a
decree, setting aside the sale made, and order
ing resale. The farm is now advertised for
the 9th of January 1896.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
The Pandora's BOX.

If the original intent and meaning of what
is called the Monroe Doctrine" is to be re
pudiated. and the modern perverted interpre-
tation is to be maintained and applied, and is
to be observed and adhered to as the fixed
policy of this government, then the mon
roe Doctrine becomes Pandora's Box, and
the United States government may expect to
be perpetually embroiled in difficulties with
foreign nations, in which all the powers of
Europe will be opposed to it. To adopt such
a principle, or rather want OF principle, with
the fixed purpose to apply and enforce it sat
all hazards and to the last extremity" would
be the very madness of the moon. II
would be the suicide of all the interests of this
country, and Chinese hari-kari would be wis
dom as compared with its superlative aud
criminal folly.
1.-THE Monroe Doctrine" with its peryert-
ed Interpretation, is the most dangerous issue
that it is possible for our government to make
with any foreign power, for all the powers OF
Europe would oppose and resist it, and ii
would put our government in position that
would enable any of the wrangling govern
ments of South America at any time to in
volve it in war with European govern ments
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
REVOLUTION IN JOURNALISM.
A TEN-C CENT PAPER FOR ONLY FIVE
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an Illustrated Journal, it is marvel of beauty
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Double Wedding at Laurel Hill.

On last Thursday, December 18th, there
were two weddings in the Baptist church at
Laurel Hill which was tastefully decorated
for the occasion. Mr.. J. Frank Dellinger and
Miss Fife Borden, only daughter of Mr..
Henry F. Borden were united in the holy
bonds by Rev. William T. Jones. Pastor of
the Laurel Hill Baptist church, and Mr. Frank
A. Kerr and Miss Sadie Borden, only daugh-
ter of Mrs. Margaret Borden, by Rev. Thomas
Cooper, Pastor of the Methodist church at
New Hope.
After the ceremonies, both married couples
took the train to visit the Exposition at At
lanta, Georgia, after which they expected to
return in time to spend the holiday season at
their homes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
Shooting Ducks and Hunting a
Lion.

| As soon as President Cleveland returned tt
/ Washington after shooting ducks off the coas
of N. c., he took shot at Lord Salisbury, the
Prime Minister of England. 1t is to be hoped
that his gun was not like the one described by
Hudibras, which
whether aimed at duck or plover,
Bears wide Of the mark and knocks the owner
over"
What, at first, seems to be boom, may. at
the last, prove to be a boomerang"
Hunting the British lion would be fine
sport for a sportsman, if the British lion
would not hunt the sportsman. Shooting
ducks. though not so exciting, is much safer
than attacking lion in his lair or when in
search of prey. "Uncle Sam" Is brave, but,
sometimes, as Falstaf says, discretion is the
better part of yalor." Though this as the
expression of a coward, yet there is truth in
it. The little bovine that attempted to butt
railroad locomotive off the track was very
brave but he was wofully wanting in discre-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-25
County Court.

On Monday last the first day of the Deem
Der term of the county court, the following
business was transacted -
Rev. P J. jennings of the Methodist Epis-
copal church, was appointed and authorized to
celebrate the rites of matrimOny.
James A. Walker. Joseph 7. Carr and Geo.
F. Smith were on motion of the County treas
urer appointed his deputies.
Justice J, B. Hunter reported and paid into
Court fine of S. imposed upon Lewis Free
man and also a fine of $50 on George Conner;
both for assault. The clerk was authorized to
receive and account for SAID fines as the law
directs.
Administration was granted to Mrs. Cornelia
D. Hanger as administrative and Il. wallace
w. Hanger as administrator upon the estate
of Henry H. Hanger, decd.
Administration was granted to Perry An
derson upon the estate of Isaac Hepler, decd
The estate of Samuel D. Nelson was COM
| the will annexed.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. Mar
garet Lyman indicted tor petit larceny the
jury rendered verdict of guilty and assessed
fine of IS. Judgment accordingly and for
| costs. The execution is to be issued forthwith.
In the matter of the road petition of Isaac
Cook and other, North River district, the road
| board of the district made its report showing
| that said road had been constructed according
| to specifications. The report was confirmed
and the road received as pubic highway Win
the following costs: For construction. 1854: to
D. l. Sanger land damages. $50. to Martin
CARRIER, $3.50. making 1856 which was ordered
to be certified to the board of supervisors for
| payment from the general county. levy
| The case of the Commonwealth vs.. Law
renee Crawford, colored. indicted for rape was
continued for the accused until the next term
The following was done yesterday
| Revs Abraham B. Early and Daniel c.
Flory of the German Baptist church were en-
powered to celebrate the rights of matrimony.
Chas G. Garrison qualified as administra-
tor of Willie F. Garrison.
In case of Commonwealth VS.. Geo. Caul.
colored, indicted for larceny Of horse and
house breaking. prisoner confessed on both Of
fences, and the jury found five years in the
penitentiary for the first and two years for the
last offence. The prisoner was represented
| by R. L. Gray.
Justice S. 4. D. Mckee reported and paid
| into Court $500 fine imposed by him on
Washington Thompson for assault.