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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
The Legislature.

The Virginia lawmakers are at work
again. and, from present indications,
find plenty to keep them busily oc-
cupied.
The General Assembly reconvened
Monday at noon after q two weeks
Christmas recess. and the large num-
Der of bills introduced showed that
they had not been idle while at their
Vs-r.little was done in either branch
beyond tue PRESENTATION of bills, but
enough of these were handed in to
keep the committees as-work for some
days. Several of the measures offered
are of great importance, as win he
seen from the titles of them that are
given below.
BY Mr.. Sands: To amend and re en-
act sections 3715 and 1929 of the. Code
of Virginia in relation to fees -of Of
ficers.
By Mr.. Withers: To amend and res
enact section 1927 Of the Code OF Vlr-
ginia in relation to how a chancery
case may be submitted for decision in
vacation; how the decree certified and
entered its effect, &c.
By same: To amend and re enact sec
ton 1923 of the Code of Virginia in
lCldGAOA " kIOWOA VI JANSO - v@O1soAOAA
to enforce obedience to DEGREES and or
ders.
BY Mr. Tredway; In relation to re-
port of commissioners in chancery in
pending causes.
Tho other bills we're of local interest.
Anderson Cunningham. charged
with burning and robbing the post
Office at Boyd, in Upshur county, has
confessed.
According to Commercial Cable
despatch from st. Petersburg, the
opinion prevails in the Russian capital
that British prestige has been dam
aged and that the Salisbury Cabinet
has received q mortal blow.
The Venezuelan Boundary Commits
sion organized in Washington by elect
ing Justice Brewer president.
Sir Cecil Rhodes. premier OF Cape
Colony, has resigned and his successor
has been appointed. The Beers claim
that the loss of the Jameson raiders
was 100 killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
Bonds to be Issued.

Secretary has issued a circular inviting bids
for $lOO, 00O, 900 of bonds, payable In com IN
thirty years, with four per cent. interest, but
the subscribers must pay for the bonds IN
pn1d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

During 1895 County Clerk issued 273 marri-
age licenses, of which 225 were to white pee
pie and forty-eight to colored.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

The promptitude and energy which
Gov. Bradley, of Kentucky, has dis
played in acting in the recent outrages
at lebanon entitle him to great deal
of profound respect, and show him to
be man who will tolerate no such
fragrant violations of the law. The
burning of Mrs. West and her aged
paramour, Devers, was one of the
worst outrages that ever disgraced
Kentucky. Gov. Bradley by his &C
ton in this matter has given the peo-
pie of his State satisfactory assurance
that he is thoroughly sincere in his eff
forts to have the Lebanon fiends quick
II fereted out and adequately punish
eds-IndeI- appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
Sale of Capt. H. II. Hangers Personal

Sale of Capt. HI. III. Hangers Personal Estate.
Mrs Cornelia D. Hanger Adm and G. w.
w. Hanger, Administrator, of Capt. H. H.
Hanger, decd, have in this issue of the SPEC
TAroR advertised for the Goth of January,
large amount of personal property to be sold
at the farm on Middle river, E. NJ. Cushing
and Son will be the auctioneers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
stanton Markets.
SPEorAroa Orsam.

SPEOTATOA ORBlO1.
sTAuNToN. Va. Jan. Z, 1874
The only changes are in Bacon, Eggs, and
sugars which we quote this week as foIlaws:-
New Bacon-Country cured-Hams 10 cts
Shoulders u; Sides u; Eggs Is cts.
Sugars-Granulated s. ID cts; Powdered s 81;
Yellow AS.
The other grades as reported last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
Death OF Mr.. c. w. BIakemore.

Mr.. G. W. Blakemore, the Oldest citizen of
Mt. Scion, died on last Friday evening" aged
"a years.
Mr.. Blakemore was the brother of the late
DIR. John Blakemore of the same town who
in his day was homeopathic physician Ct
much celebrity. Mr.. Blakemore was born
and reared in Mt. Scion, and never tired of
the friends he had made nor the beauty OF
the scenes about him. Nothing but death
could have made him give them up. He
leaves several children. One of his sons is
part owner, and operates the Mt. Scion flour
ing mill. Another son, Hon. G. A. Blake
more of Franklin, W. Va, is a prominent
lwyer, and has represented that State in the
Senate. Mr.. Rlakemore had for fifty years
been member OF the Methodist church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

Love is the great inexplicable. and
marriage sometimes makes it more SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

THE REGULAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE
SPECTATOR IS NOW JUST HALF WHAT
IT HAS BEEN HERETOFORE. TITS NOW
ONLY ONE DOLLAR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

BEAR IN MIND THAT THE REGULAR
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE OF THE SPECTA-
TOR HAS BEEN REDUCED FROM TWO TO
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR.
Sorrow herself will reveal one day
that she was only the benefcient
shadow of joy.
When a man is no longer able to do
harm, he becomes possessed of an
ambition to do good.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
Fatal Accident at Luray.

At Luray, Page county, Tuesday evening
Dec. 24th, Amos A. Conner, aged 20 years and
months, son of VIM. B. Conner, was mangled
and instantly killed on the railroad track He
was on his way home alone, and was within
two hundred yards of his home when the &C.
cident occurred. Toe shifting train that ran
over him was about to place some cars of
steel rails on siding just south of where the
accident occurred, and was pushing eight
heavily loaded cars in front of the engine, all
the cars and the engine running over him be-
fore the accident was discovered.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

DId you ever stop to think what indigestion
really really means e. 1t means simply that YOUR
rde Tbe bo 1ea .n II our legs are tired
work. Why not give your stomach a ride; de-
that IS iet'something else do its work. Foods
can be digested outside of the BODY. All
plants contain digestive principles which will
90 this The Shaker Digestive Cordial con-
ealns digestive principles and is preparation
designed to rest the stomach The Shakers
themselves have such unbounded confidence
in it that they have placed 10 cent sample
bottles on the market, and it is said that even
so small quantity proves beneficial in vast
majority OF cases. All druggists keep it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
+ COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
- staunton, Va, Dec. 18th. 1885.
The Town of Basic City, etc.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton. Va, Dec. 18th, 1885.
The Town of Basic City, etc.
The Basic City Mining, Manufacturing
and Land Co., ct ais.
All parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
county OF Augusta, TAKE NOTICE. that pursu-
cause, Dec. 18th, 1876, shall at nv once in
Staunton, Va, on
February LIST, 1896,
proceed to ascertain and report
ls T. " are the holders OF the bonds for
$22, 10000 in the bill mentioned, in what
holder thereof $500
2nd.-The fair value OF the Water-Worksand
the Electric-light and Gas franchises at the
time they were sold to the town OF Basic City
3rd.,-l shall also take and return such tcsti-
mo Mony as may pc addqced before me by any OF
4th.-Also any other matters deemed perti-
nent. etc.
HENRY.w. HOLT,
Commissioner.
D. 8. Henkel W. E. Craig, p. q.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ staunton, Va, Dec. 18th, iss5.
George H. Quinn
R. P. Young ct ais.
All parties interested Ia the above-styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
county of Augusta, TAKE NOTICE, that pursu-
ant to an order Of said court entered in said
cause. Nov; 18th, 1895, shall at my once In
StauntOn, Va, on
February 9Th, 1895,
proceed to ascertain and report
lst..The real estate owned by R. p. Young
and Ida d. Young, his wife, liable to the pay
ment OF the plaintiffs Judgment and the ma
ture and condition OF the title thereto and its
fee simple and annual rental value.
2nd.-.The liens binding the same In the order
of their priority.
3rd.-Any other matters deemed pertinent.
etc.
HENRY W. HOLT,
r. L. Grey, p.q
dec 25-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08
'As. r. TAYLOR, Jr., a CO.,

GENERAL INSURANCE AGENTS,
VII move to new omces In Masonic Temple
y =. Beverly Street, 80 - A'S'
ue insurance written 1t lowest rates.
Only nrst-class companies ranre..rsen
A2 HA1 0n county and Town Real Estate,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-08

LAxoL is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it in place Of Castor Oil.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
Congressional.

WAsHISGroS, April 3.-The House
bill requiring a residence OF Il yeal
in suits for divorce in the Territories
was received with Il favorable endor.
semen by the Senate Committee on
Territories to-day. The committee
amended the bill so rs to provide
that il will not affect suits already
begun.
The Senate Committee ON Judi.
ciary to-day decided upon a favorable
report upon the Voluntary Bank
ruptcy bill.
The River and Harbor Appropria
ton bill WIS finished today by the
House Committee. which has been
working on II most Of the session.
The total amount of the bill Is Few
thousands less than ten millions.
There are also provisions for con.
tract works To the amount Of $4,000
coo. AmouuE the appropriations
are the following:
Calitornia-Oak!and. $4,000; San
Diego, $4,000: Sln Luis Obispo, S32,
90; Washington. $4,000.
Fog NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
TO and FIathead rivers, S2jo,O00; San
Joaquin. $4,000
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
fal.e Report.

WASHINGTON. April 3-Secretary
Lamont. when asked to-day concern.
fnS the published statement that he
hSi 3 letter from President Cleveland
GecGrinE TO be again Il candidate for
the Presidency and urging that the
Democratic platform stand for sound
money and its previous position on
the tarit question said the statement
Wis absolutely untrue. Lamont also
added: i never heard of such a let
ter
FOu another and uuquestionably
an excellent source of information, it
is learned that no such letter has been
written.
The fact that President Cleveland
had fully decided not to be Il candi-
date for denomination, and Secretary
Carlisle would go before the Chicago
Convention as an aspirant for the
Democratic nomination on IA sound
money platform, was announced en-
ciusively 10y the Associated Press 4
few weeks ago, but the matter has not
yet gone beyond the lines then indi.
Gated.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

In the chur II Of Santa Maria An.
n%tnZiata, at Naples. girls assemble
once II year for ihc purpose Of being
chosen in marriage. On the day Of
Our Lady. before its ultur kncrla u vi.
! lent row Of % girl dressed in black,
and with folded hands. They arc
orphans Of the ncighborinc founding
asylum, ard once n year those who
have reached the z uf IL have n
| chance OF being chosen in marriage
by any honest man whose character IL
good.
At tho door leading to the sacristy
says the Richmond Star. stands Il
gray. haired priest, the hcnd " the
founding institution. BY aud Icy a
Young man approaches him hands
him q packet Of papcra. These the
| priest reads carefully. and. being sat.
isficd, leads the candidate toward tho
row ~ girls. Tie man walks slowly
along the row nj Inst lao stops: lia
choice in made. aud he stretches out
his hand Tho Gtti usca, puts ont her
hand into that al sIc stranger by way
of consent. and together they disap.
( pear into tho saCris,y. The ice having
been broken others follow. and this
goes ON until the suitOrsuru exhausted
~ NIL t1fo gH'ls have boon chosen.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
A ho1Ep POKER GAME.
The Texan Thought lie Had Fall
Among n Gang OF Sharpers-

The Texnn Thought lie Had Fallen
Among IA Gang OF sharpcrs.
A Buffalo man who is stopping Mt the
Waldorf told n poker story the other
night in the presence oil u reporter,
which. he says. ia never been in print,
concerning -four eminent citizens of his
own and n bad man from Texas. Ac-
cording 10 the narrative, the four emf
nent citizens, who were II then dis
trict attorney, the surrogate of Erie
county. the proprietor of the principal
democratic newspaper of Buffalo and
n wealthy iron manufacturer, decided
To have Il quiet game one evening some
time ago. and with this end in view
they repaired to n private room over a
shop conducted by Paddy Lyons, 4
leading saloonkeeper. The four citi-
zens considered that five was the
proper number TO make poker inter
csting and complete, and they accord
inrlv sent out Il messenger to ont
friend after another to obtain a fifth
man. but without being able To find
one. In the emergency Lyons in
formed them that there had coIne to
him that day "a mar from Texas, with
Al lttltE VI lIlNlt va " IA
that state. Perhaps he'd like to join
the game" said Lyons.
Il don't know anything about him,
except that my friend says that he's nil
right. but I'll stand for any losses he
don't make good" The four eminent
citizens said they would be glad to
have the Texas gentleman in the
game. and he was therefore brought
MP and introduced. He seemed a quiet.
inoifcnsivc person. and he appeared Ia
be acquainted with the game.
II so happened that the first time II
came the deal of the newspaper pro
prictor lac gave the Texan Il full hand.
That gentleman looked ut his cards,
glanced about AT the other players. and
then turning his hand face up ON the
table, he said: Il pass" with solnc sig
n%i;icancc. The four eminent citizens
We're somewhat surprised, but they
continued the game without II cOm-
mcnt. The very next time the news.
paper proprietor dealt the cards he
happened by the mcrcst chance TO give
the stranger four kings.
Again the gentleman from Texas
turned his cards face up on the table.
and again he scrutiniZcd the faces Of
the four eminent citizens. Then he
said: I've played this game with
thieves before. I'll bet one thousand
dollars hat that black-brardcI urooiI
(thc newspaper proprietor then wore -
black beard has got four aces" Vain
~ did the four eminent citizens pro-
claim the innocence OF any intention 20
take the stranger in. lie was ul"Iu-
rate, and they finally called Lyons up
TO explain matters to him. The Texas
gentleman listened Ii Lyons cNpu~-u-
lations that the players were four 81
the leading men OF Buffalo. and then
he said: You blankcty blank rnLhcr.
you can't play that game on me! You're
in with 'cm!" II was several days he.
fore the Texan was convinced that the
four eminent citizens were what they
profcsscd to be; and To this day i:3f!a.
lOnIanS are undecided a. to whether
the joke was on the Texan or their feel.
lOw.citizcns.-N. Y. Telegram.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
The Arctic Boom.

The onward march of civilization
cannot he seen Ia any greater extent
than 10y taking n glance into the inter.
Tor Of Alnska Cities are growing up
within the shadow Of the Arctic circle
II hitherto section OF the country Of
such rcmoteness. and credited with
such u climate OF severe cold and long
win'"rs that it was only possible for
EHkuuns to exist there. But during
ti'c las; decade civilized people have
al elad there, and finding u country
ui WONDERFUL resources as yet unin.
habiicd and only awaiting for the ON
ward march TO come and with ito prog.
ress change it from "a land Of wider.
ness into II land OF tho living, tho re-.
suit is that nearly 1000 whito souls.
including men, women and children.
have planted their future homes
there, and thousands more are now
following them. Cities have been
built. steamers ply tho rivers. and
within the next decade tho iron horse
will have penetrated those fertile val
leys. Aud to what branch OF the
country's tc.ourccs can be credited
this wonderful and rapid changer
Gold, of curse yellow gold. The open
tho up Of the country started from lis
placers.-Alaska Mining Record.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

In a talk with Gen. &. III. Howard
while he was here we referred to the
sentiment on the Pacific coast for the
free coinage OF silver. says the Now.
Castle, Cal, News. He expressed
doubts that the people here were
much more unanimous than they
we're throughout Illinois, Iowa and
other states that We call Eastern
states. He says the News Record,
II OF the greatest dailics OF Chicago,
which is not Il silver paper, sent
ont slips asking for u vote on the
question aud that more than two to
nhe we're returned in favor OF the free
coinage OF silver at the ratio OF Is to
| regardless OF the action OF any other
nation. Gen. Howard tried it among
the farmers through the Farm, Field
and Preside and of $1,000 returns ne
received, 10000 were for the free and
unlimited coinage OF silver ut the
ratio of 10 to |, and 5000 for the pres.
ent gold standard.
The politicians arc having il their
own way in making platforms, but
they will think Il Western tornado has
struck them next November.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

Tho statistical bulletin Of the
french Ministry OF Agriculture deal
ing with the consumption Of horse
ment i'll Paris last year gives the
number of horses killed for consump.
ton at 23,lsG, this being exclusive OF
IL mules and 3S3 donkcys. The total
weight Of meat sold was 5l3O tons, and
this was sold at $50 shops or stalls
which are not allowed to sell any
other kind Of meat. Prices rapgc
from Is centimcs n pound for the
fillct to 4 confines n pound for the
neck und lower ribs. The rcpor,
adds that not more than a third OF tho
meat is sold at the stalls; the re
mainder is used to make sausage.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

Ii Jem is the same as Jim,
And G. sounds the same rs J..
Then between "a Gem and Jim md
Jcm,
What Is the difference, pray?
We read about Gem Jars.
Jars made for holding jam.
Then are these Gem Jars Jim jam Jars?
(Be calm, my mind. be calm.j
Jim.jams is Il modified way
or y delirium trem
And the jars of Il fit OF the blues
Why, nothing can equal them
So alter the name at once
Lest discussion should wax hot.
And call the Gem Jam Jar. instead,
The James Preserving Pot.
But il folks are opposed to this,
AS many doubtless are,
Then let the jar have it's name in full.
AS the Jim Jem Gem Jam Jar.
-PcarsOn's Weekly.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
IN a NUTSHELL.

Money is the measure OF value.
This is the highest function. by this
/ mean it measures value OF all prop.
erty. just like u bushel measures
quantity.
The government regulates these
measures by law.
In quantity measure, the Law says
2l5O 1900 cubic inches makes a
bushcl.
In value measure. it says25.s grains
Of gold is a dollar.
The government may change the
law and say 400 cubic inches is a
bushel.
IL in 1850, 4. owes d a debt OF 1000
bushels OF wheat. the also - 100 Gu
bic inch measure, and the debt is due
in 1890, and a wants TO pay. but finds
that since he made the debt the law
has been changed. and the bushel he
has to pay holds 400 cubic inches,
who will say 4 great Injustice has not
been done \: So be becomes a crank
and b a gold bug. Do You sees
The measure OF value may increase
too. Its value Is enlarged or decreas.
81 by the oonmon rule Of supply and
demand.
II You decrease Your measure 81
value the dollar you DO II byincress-
ing their number. that is, the prnsr!
dollar.
II YOU increase your measure q
vsiue. you 30 80 by 61cSSoS ;aeG
number. tha; Is the panIry SslI-.
Prior 10 1878 re I'D silver lnd gold
a. primary dollars AtsEr I>r5 gold
oaly.
Biraetalh<n. th1: Z. silver AMI gold
both q primary zoCeE z1re as ap
pUIir2stely SIS per curita before
1873
II ISIS silver Ezs dsulcretized and
when its function was destroyed. as
primary money only was left, aud
80 per capita IS our primary moneytc-
day in gold.
BY this reduction from SlS to - the
measure of value is enlarged-the val
ue is enlarged-the value OF tine dol.
lar increased; its purcharing power is
greater.
The people did not make or author.
izc the change Of the measure OF value,
nor did they even know it was %
templated. Their first notice was
served by the falling price OF their
products and property, and like Mr..
\ paying his wheat debt, they find
when they enter the market to cx-
change their products for dollars.
with which to pay their debts, they
have to heap up about twice the
quantity they did before.
The above facts breed silver cranks
and they multiply just ms fast as hard
times.-A Silver Crank" in Atlunta
Constitution.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12
Republican Central Committee.

The Republican State Central
Committee met here Saturday in the
parlors OF the Palace Hotel. The roll
call was responded to rs follows:
Churchill county,. w. Ferguson
\. c. Bragg. proxy.
Douglas-C. 1. Bliss tE. c. Wander
leith, proxy l.. S. Lyel tE. ID.
VANDERBILT, provyl
Elko-C. III. Sproule. W. J. Plumb
/ (Spruule. proxy. W. NJ Angel
tSprOule. proxy.
ESmeralda-G. w. White IL. X;
Dodge. proxy. q w. Whiting dodge
proxy.
Eureka-W. ii. Beard. John Terry
IL. d. NandeFieith' proxy i'll Smith
tBeard. proxy.
Humboldt Il. }. Button tG r.
Iurr'''n' proN!H Ihomas Neisoh IA.
I. bragg proxy, ~. d. frat'.
Lander-"' w. Mchardy -. Snn
meriielh' Proxy. Leopold STEINER H.
IA So.corn' proxy. ,. Bray tCpiSord'
proxy
Lyon Cfa'S w. -. fhi'iips
proxy .. fierce tIeo. Mills proxy
oFmSp! lfehnnor Cohn 10 onhl'
ni'r PROXY L. d. riche! VA ~
ND.'''"' - i~'rN'nson'
'i'''' w. 'i"N'S'''
p'V>!''
"'C'e! i'"Mn, 'n"h
p'oa '''
He', 20 ,
r'T " NJ r'oNh
u r''!'
H"n i''r
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f' l9'
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

George Gould got caught in Il trap
set Tor mm recently Mt g" '!'a....,
elevated stock, md his friends in
bis club guyed him literally about
his misfortune.
"ilow much did you really Loser"
nsked one of his club friends.
"Wcll, cir replied George. "over n
million won't to HI in the deal"
'Oh, WE'LL consolingly added an.
other friend. at isn't really lost. II
will stay in tho family tho old man
will get it,
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-04-12

From what the IspEprspASr Ina
been able Ia gather regarding the
arrest OF ,ranps for selling whisky to
Indians, IL docs not believe that tho
Cou5tables Of Elko and Carlin lose
amy money on tho goods. Tho whole
business is very dirty and the less
the parties engaged III il say about il
tho more peace Of mind they Will
have. II they wish u newspaper con
t~rovcrsy over the matter, tho
IrDprrEDrsT is rcnut for it..