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O, 3. Roller Elected 1t. Colonel

At the meeting at the Virginia Hotel las
Saturday of the line officers of the Secoud Va
Regiment of Volunteers, Col. J. c. Baker com
manding, to elect Lieutenant Colonel to sup
ply the vacancy caused by the resignation O
1t. Col. w. S. Pole, Capt. o. B. Roller, Cap
tain of the Harrisonburg Guards, was elected
unanimously. This selection will be accept
able generally, as he possesses in a high de
gree the requisite qualifications.
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NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Mnndau Dacarahn 1nd 1QnS

A number of hitherto unpublished
poems and sermons of Charles Wesley
have been discovered in the Office of
the Wesleyan Conference, in London.
1t is expected that a cabinet crisis
will occur with the opening of the;Ger-
man Reichstag.
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Kind Words.

\ =
The SPECTATOR is one of the most reliable
and conservative enterprises of its kind in the
state 1t has always stood deservedly high
among the better class of readers, and it should
not now be sacrificed. We would like to see
the paper converted into an afternoon daily.
1t could be made a paying institution. Ger
tainly there should be some one in Staunton
able and willing to steer this grand old craft
into safe, pleasant and profitable seas. Our
friend Mr.. Mauzy. after conducting this time
honored journal for more than thirty five
years; must relinquish the helm on account of
impaired vision; then let some good man or
men relieve this tried old veteran and take his
place. Who will do it ?-Clitton Forge Reyieo.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04
TBEMODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant laxative, Syrup of Figs,
when in need of the laxative effect of gentle
remedy than by any other, and that it is more
acceptable to them. Children enjoy it and it
benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of
Figs. is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co Only.
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"rhe Tornado" Tonight,

THE Tornado" which will visit this city
to night, should be witnessed by all. 1t will
not do any damage, though it will present a
startling and imposing appearance. The best.
and in fact the only place where it can be OBJ
served satisfactorily, is the Opera house, where
earth, fire, water and electricity will be called
into play in Lincoln J. Carter's well known
melodrama. THE Tornado will be given
with its wealth of weird and wonderful scenic
and mechanical aids
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04
Meath of Andrew Rexrode

The Highland Recorder says that Mr.. An
drew Rexrode, one of McDowelrs oldest and
most respected citizens, quietly passed away
on Monday, Nov. 18th, after lingering illness
caused from pneumonia. His remains were
inferred in the. Mcdowell cemetery the day
following in the presence of the family and q
large circle of sYmpathizing friends.
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n all his glory, was not arrayed, like either.

n all his glory, was not arrayed, like either
of them.'
Mrs ]. H. Silling, one of the most faithful
Union Church-goers was not in her place
Sunday. Indisposition and an overweight
body forced her to rest Mrs. Adelbert Jones
occupied her place at Union Church Sunday
Invitation cards have been received at this
office by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. silling and other
relatives which read thus
''Mr and Mrs. ]. H. Whitmore invite you
to be present at the marriage of their daugh-
ter Blessing, to Mr.. John H. White, Wednes-
day, December the fourth, at one o'clock
p. m; Olivet Presbyterian Church, Albemarle
county Va
1t Is predicted that the bride will suddenly
turn so white at the Hymenea altar that she
could not be whittier. The benedict, beyond a
doubt, will always have one blessing at least
to cheer his pathway.
asThere will be singing at Parnassus Churc
Wednesday at seven p. m.
RpOEPN WING
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

Alfred Hawkins, colored, was con-
victed in the County Court of Alexan
dria County of attempted criminal as
sault and sentenced to eighteen years
in the penitentiary. On former trial
he was convicted and sentenced to be
hung, but new trial was granted.
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Lecture ON Cuba,

Rev E. Pendeton Jones' Pastor of the Bap-
fist church at Clifton Forge, who was at one
time a resident of Cuba, will deliver a lecture
in this city on that gem of the Antilles on Fri
day night, Dec. 18th, for the benefit of the
Young Peoples Baptist Union of Clifton
Forge. At this time, that is subject of pecu-
1or into
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The Favorite Magazine
LITTLE MEN and WOMEN

Is the only Magazine edited especially for
Children from J to IL.
Its Serials, Short Stories, Poems, Art Pa.
and delight all the children. OF
No other Magazine fills its place. 0l Aear'
Leading Features of the New Volume;
BoCKERs. story of Two City Schoolboys
By Margaret Compton. (Serial)
THE KNoTHOLE IN THE FENCE. A Boys Story,
By Beth Day, (Serial)
NELLIE OGG AND HER GOATS. By Frank Pope
Humphrey. A romantic true story of a
little Scotch lasSie in the days of ssbonnie
Prince Charlie" (Serial.)
ANIMALS WITH MINDS True adventure stories
OF animal sagacity. By W. Thomson.
PAINTERS AND PAINTINGS OF CHILD LIFE. Art
Papers for Children.
WHERE MAMA USED TO PLAY. True stories of
two little country girls. By Percia V.White.
ALL AROUND A DOLL HOUSE. How to build and
furnish 1T. By Anne Isabel Willis.
THE WHIRLING GLOBE. Gimpses of all the
children in all the world. By Charles
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TWELVE "SoNGs FOR CHILDREN's VOICES"
STORIES AND POEMS by Mrs. Jessie. Benton
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

SENSATION IN SHENANDOAH-Ase SEN
sation has been caused in Shenandoah
county by the announcement that Mrs
Mary E. B. Allen, of Allendale, near
Mt. Jackson, had instituted proceed
ings in the Circuit Court here for di
vorce mensa ct thoro from her hus
band, Tiphen W. Allen, Sr. They we're
married on February 81, 1867, and had
seven children. all of whom are living.
Mr.. Allen is q we'll known farmer, OWL
ing one of the finest farms in the val
ley. Cruelty, non support and drink
ing is the ground on which the suit il
based.
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DEATHS.

acknowledgements 27th, at Craigsville, Mrs.
Jane Taylor.
She left a daughter, Mrs. Dudley, of Clifton
Forge.
STEAR AT his home at Lacey Spring, We'd
nesday, November goth, Mr.. James Stearn
aged nearly 70 years.
He was a brother of Rev. DR.. Stearn of the
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Breth
rem church.
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An editor gets off the following: SIN
church or in state it is rule or be ruled;
in courtship or marriage it is fool to
be fooled; in logic CT law it is nick or
be nicked; in gambling or trade it is
trick or be tricked; in treaty or war it
is beat or be beaten; in struggle for life
it is eat or be eaten; in politics it is
crow or eat crow; in newspaper life it
hoe your own row."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday. December End. 1895.

BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, December End, 1895.
SwINE.-Arrivals this week 13,94S head.
and the demand is slow, owing to the bad
weather. Prices are trifie easier than last
week. Prime far-Western Hogs 4.20a$425 per
100 lbs gross, and but few extra at latter price;
others 3 75a$4.10. RoughS at 3a$3,25 per 100 lbs
gross. Light Pigs 3.75aS4 90 per 100 lbs gross.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-There Is a fairly good
trade for good Sheep and Lambs, others are
dull. Sheep sell at 1ha2A cents, and a few
extra at cents per lb. Lambs 5a4 cents, and
a few extra at ~ cents per 10.
CALvES.-Trade Is good for both VealS and
GrasSers. Veals sell at 4a6 cents per ID, and
Grassers at lass per head.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, December End, 1896.
BEEvEs.-Recelpts for two days 4,544 head;
on sale 81 cars; generally active; steady for
steers; higher for oxen, bulls and dry cows;
yards fairly cleared; poor to prime native
steers 50a$4 80. oxen 2 40a$4 rs, bulls Goa
81 70, dry cows 10a$3 European cables quo to
American steers at 8a104 cents per Id, dressed
weight; refrigerator beef 77sa91 cents per ID.
CALvES.-Receipts for two days 1904 head;
firm; poor to prime vealS sass rs, grassers and
barnyard calves 75a$3 37k, coarse Western
do s. 80.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts for two DAYS
1889 head; on sale 13,40C mead; frmer for
sheep; Slightly higher for lambs; nothing un-
sold; poor to prime sheep Sa$2 25; common to
choice lambs 2 80a$4 8S.
HOGs.-Receipts for two days 1891 head;
easier at S0a$i Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

We know of but one community in the
known, and that is the Shakers of Mount
Lebanon, N. Y. These good people have
been studying the subject of digestion for
more than hundred years, and that they
understand it pretty thoroughly, is evidenced
in the foregoing fact. Their Digestive Cor
dial is the safest and best remedy in cases of
digestion that we know of. A trial bottle
can be had through your druggists for the
trifing sum of 10 cents.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies the
system with food already digested and at the
same time aids the digestion of other foods.
1t will almost instantly relieve the ordinary
symptoms of indigestion, and no sufferer
need to be told what these are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

We are indebted to Rev. Job Turner Mis-
sionary to Deaf mutes, who is now in Cali
fornia, for the following San Francisco papers
of last Wednesday-The Examiner, 5 pages;
The Chronicle, IA pages; and The Call, 16
pages
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

MCKINLEY DEFEATED IN REPUBLI
CAN STATE CoMMITTEE.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Alexandra
Gazette under date of November Goth
says
"a member of the Republican com
mittee of Virginia, here to-day, who
ATTENDED the late meeting of that com.
mittee, when asked whether the Nc
Kinley or the Reed men we're victo
rious at that meeting, said he would
not say that the latter were the victors,
but that the Mckinley men were GER
tainly defeated, He also said that at
Mr.. Butler Mahone's request, most of
the members signed a paper asking
that he be appointed newspaper clerk
of the House."
While Chinese officials are decapi
tating cinnamon who raided Christian
settlements and murdered foreigners, a
Hong Kong Chinaman who has seen
life in the West thus champions Chi
nese civilization: look at your bold
Englishman as he bounds forth with
gun in hand and dog at heel seeking
something to slay. Compare him with
one of our Celestial sons, who, many
centuries further removed from bar
barism, wanders forth with fan IN hand
and clothed in perfect harmony of
lovely colors to enjoy his evening
stroll. He would not kill a fly for
sport What ease! What grace! The
very poetry of motionl The outcome
of centuries upon centuries of culture
and wonderful evolution. China, soci
ologically, passed through Europe's
present chaotic State many centuries
ago, aud has gone through every stage
of experience incidental to nations
progress before arriving at State of
philosophic peace and harmony. She
has had her day of big armies and con-
tending States, of moral reformers and
socialist dreamers; also her age of in
vention, science and great enterprises;
and the era of big buildings, specta-
cular exhibitions, dancing girls and fe
male influence. But long, long ago
she discovered that these things are
OF little practical value. and that the
only thing worth a moments thought.
for the nation as for the individual, is
life and how 70 live it," For all that,
''better fifty years in Europe than a
cycle at Cathay. "'-AleTandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

The funeral OF Alexander Dumas
toot place Saturday, in Paris, and was
transformations in accordance with the
w;sbes of the deceased author and
iranatist. The remains were inferred
in sire cemetery of MontmarFre in the
presence Of q vasr eonoourse of literary
tnln tlEfif san1 ACTORS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

Ofthe cattle received 1136 came from Virgin
la.
COws.-Trade is not active for cows since
last week. There is q fair Offering as to num-
Der. quotations range at $20a45 per head with
a few extra at $50 per head.
CALvES-The market is fair for veals as
well as grass calves. Veals sell at 4a8c per Id.
an advance since Monday of nc. Grass calves
$4a6 per head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

The 54th Congress met at noon, Mon
day last.
| U. s. SENATE.-The Senate was call
ed to order by Vice President Steven
| son. The offerings were unusually
abundant. In his prayer the chaplain
referred to the affliction in the family
of ex Senator Wilson, of Iowa, and also
alluded to the absence of the veteran
doorkeeper, Isaac Bassett, who is dan
gerously ill. After new members had
been sworn in, committee, composed
of Senators Villas and Allison were APP
pointed to wait on the President and
notify him that Congress was ready to
tive branch desired to present. After
journed until Tuesday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE. =
Monday at noou the House was called
to order by Hon. James Kerr, clerk of
the last House. Prayer was offered by
the chaplain, Rev. Mr.. Bagby. The
roll was called, and Mr.. Kerr announc-
ed that 341 out of 1856 members were
present. Nominations for Speaker
votes; Mr. Crisp, 95; Mr.. Bell, 6; Mr..
Culberson, /. Mr. Reed was declared
elected, and made a speech of accept
ance. The members then took the
oath to support and defend the con-
stitution.
The officers of the House nominated
by the republican caucus on Saturday
were then formally elected. A COM
mittee was appointed to join with a
similar committee from the Senate to
wait upon the President. The bienni
al lottery, or seat drawing. was then
begun, and as soon as it was completed
the House adjourned until Tuesday.
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A. H. Nichols, farmer, living seven
miles northwest of Lincoln, Neb., threw
heavy club at horse. 1t struck his
cight-year old daughter. She died In
half an hour
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

About five hundred deaths are re-
corded as having resulted from the
severe storms which have prevailed re-
Gently in the Odessa district of Russia.
The victims in nearly all cases we're
drowned or frozen to death.
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SUGAR AND MULE.-When the army
surrendered at Lynchburg and Col. R.
M. Stribling mounted a cannon and
told his men the fight was over, each
one made for mule or horse to ride
home. Mr.. r. S. Moore and another
man got hold of the same mule, but
the man claiming first lien on it,
Mr.. Moore compromised by taking the
saddle with which he trudged for some
distance when he came to man, with
his head and body in a sugar barrel
scraping off what chung to the slaves
with a fine mule standing behind him
He gently placed his saddle on the
mule and mounting him, rode away
When at safe distance he looked
back and the man was still engrossed
in scraping the su gar. Mr.. Moore rode
the mule home and cultivated a crop
of corn with it, but has never ceased
! to wonder what the man thought and
said when he took his head out of the
barrel and found his mule gone
| W07renton Virgiaaian.
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County Court.

| Inc following Was uoHe III tHe COUNTY CouI
astFriday, Nov. 29th:-
Mrs. Lydia Ann Grove qualified as executriz
of the will OF her late husband, Henry III
Grove.
The estate of Christian Michael, decd, was
committed to the sheriff for administration
d. b. n. C. t. a
The order entered on Monday last appoint
ing j. F. Arehart curator of the estate of Mrs.
Margaret NJ. Splitter was set aside, she appear
ing in person and by counsel, asking that said
order be annulled, and motion docketed and
continued to next term.
L John A Lightner VS.. Z. 7. Williams, in I'M
lawful entry and detainer, case heard and
judgment for defendant
The following was done Saturday.
Rev J. D. Donovan was appointed guardian
of A. S. Croft.
Rob't S. Myers was appointed guardian of
Miss N. A. Croft.
The case of Miller's administrator VS.. Ken
needy was partially heard Saturday The case
involves the payment of rent The plaintiff
is represented by R. P. Bell and Judge ]. M.
Quarles The defense is represented by Cap
tain James Bumgardner, Jr., and f. B. Ken
needy.
Monday this case was concluded, when the
jury rendered verdict in favor of Miller's
Administrator.
On the same day, J. Lacey Black was APP
pointed constable to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Conyers B. Smith.
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BALrIMoRE Live STOCK MARKer

NOV6IuU6I II. 1870. 7
BEEF CATTLE.-There was but little, if any
difference in the quality of the offerings as
compared with last week, ranging generally
quite up to that of the offerings thee and val
ues showed no material Change. Possibly the
common grades in some instances were a
tribe stronger than they were last week.
Prices of beef cattle this week ranged as fol
lows:
Best. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 43@4x
GENERALLY rated first quality. OAK
Medium or good fair quality. 8 G3X
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

REPUBLICAN IN CoNTROL.-Last Mon
day, Congress passed under the control
of the Republican party. The Alex
andria Gazette says that those silly
enough to believe that business will
improve and money become more
plentiful in consequence of the change
in the political complexion of that
body, will soon realize the fact that
they have been egregiously deceived.
But all history proves that people like
to be gulled, and those of this country
do SO as much as those of any other on
the face of the earth.n
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CONGRESSIONAL.

LAXoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in ]. ace of Castor Oil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

The population of Japan in 1894 was
AZ, 900, 900, and, including Formosa. it
is now estimated at 100000. The
area of Japan proper is about one
fourth larger than that of the British
islands. In population, if China be
excepted as negligible quantity, the
japanese empire ranks as fourth power
of the world, or the fifth if the colonies
chiefly inhabited by men of European
race be included with this population
of the British empire. European
Russia. including Poland and Finia nd,
has about $4,000, 900 inhabitants; the
United States, with its 70,000,000 peo-
pie, comes next; then Germany, with
40, 100000. The population of the Brit
ish empire, excluding India and it's
Asian, African and other possessions
Inhabited by alien races, is about 49,
900, 900. A homogeneous nation nearly
as numerous as the inhabitants of the
German empire, quick-witted and of
strong physique, and moved by COM
mon patriotic impulse, the japanese
constitute power that must be taken
into account in the adjustment of the
affairs of the far East.
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For Baby, up to the Six-(and even Seven
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Leading Features of New Volume:
MARY ELLEN'S PLAYTIMES. Her adventures
and playmates. By Mrs. Ella Farman
Pratt.
BABY's BIRTHDAY SONGS Charming verses
with pictures, for every baby of every
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PINT OF PEANUTS. Entertaining occupations
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Harr,sorburg Guards.

The Harrisonburg Guards to the number of
% or 30 left on Monday for visit of 10 days
to the Exposition at Atlanta, Ga: wearing
gray uniforms with helmets. We wish them
a Joyous time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

LAxoL is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-12-04

ACCIDENT AT SCoTTSyILLE. = The
Charlottesville Chronicle says three
loaded coal cars and the tender of an
engine pushing them, fell off coal
shute at Scottsville Thursday. Two
brakemen, Russell Shores and John
Auburg went down with the cars and
were caught in the debris. Both men
were terribly injured, one having his
leg crushed, and the other his ankle.
Both sustained terrible bruises. The
engineer, Neil johnson. in jumping
from the engine slipped and broke his
leg