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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
January Weather.

We have received from the Weather Bureau
of the U. S. Department of Agriculture the
report for January, 1896, being the 55th
monthly report of the Virginia Climate and
Crop Service cooperating with the State
Board of Agriculture.
The elevation of Staunton above the sea Is
1880 feet, at which the mean temperature for
January was 1876 degrees; the mean maxi
mum AZ; mean minimum 25.2; highest 3d.
Total precipitation 2.55 inches. Greatest in
"a hours 1.S6, January 18th. Prevailing winds
Northwest: Clear weather Is days; partly
cloudy IL; cloudy 6; rain inches. No thun-
der nor hail storms
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Give 1t q trial.

AS an exchange says, the newspaper goes
right into a mans house and sits down with
him. 1t is with him at night by the freside
when he has dismissed all his business cares
time and the only time when he is approach
able by salesman" Why not then tell him
about your business in a clear plain, concise
way. as one man talks to another? These are
the kind of "ads'' that attract the eye of any
hard working man. Try it and see.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
A NEW BOOK.

S. S. SCRANTON & Co., Publishers, Hartford,
Conn, want 1000 agents to canvass for bran
new book that will be especially popular dur
ing this Presidential year and will CERTAINLY
sell in every community.
1t is a handsome volume finely illustrated
and moderate in price.
No experience needed to sell it. A grand
chance for men and women to earn money
easily right at home. Write to them at once
for particulars.
feb 26 Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Fine Imposed,

On Saturday, Justice J. E. Craig, of Craigs-
vile, paid into the court $40, the amount of
fines imposed and collected by him from the
following persons, which will be added to the
Literary fund of the State:-
Robert Sprouse, trespassng, S.; John Bell,
John Bell profanity, 81: E. and z. Sprouse,
drunkenness $40; P. NJ. Jackson, cruelty to
ANIMALS, SO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

r ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
II farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley of Virginia, containing
about $50 Acres has on it good new eight room
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildings, two or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station, in SPLEEN
did state of cultivation, fine spring, plenty Of
Price $3.50 per acre, on :one. two, and. three
years time Has ON it now 10 head horses, fifty
cattle, 40 hogs. $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1000 bushels of corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
ONCE.
ian 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
City Extension Bill not reported.

On Thursday last the Committee of the Leg
islature on counties, cities and towns, after
argument. decided not to.report the bill,allow-
ing vote on the extension of the limits of
Staunton. Both of the Augusta county dele
gates were opposed to the bill We had ex-
pected the county delegates to oppose the bill
if it had provided for the result to depend on
the joint vote of the city and the district pro-
posed to be annexed but when the bill pro-
vided that the result should be determined by
majority of each, we supposed there would
be no objection
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-cRops, &C.

The Cincinnati Prsee Current of February
9th says
1t is evident that the recent weather condi-
tons have been more or less prejudicial to
the crop, and that the chances with reference
to results have been lessened in favorableness.
1t Is yet too early to speak with special conf
dence concerning the crop, for the past has
demonstrated the possibility of most strik-
ing change for the better under fayoring con-
ditions subsequent to this time in the season,
while on the other hand the most severe
drawbacks in some seasons have occurred
later than this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
If YOU eat what YOU like, and digest it, you

will surely be strong and healthy.
But if you don't digest it, you might al
most as we'll not eat, for what good can your
food do you if it doesn't nourish you?
If you find that you can't digest it, there is
a simple help for your stomach.
1t is Shaker Digestive Cordial, made by the
Shakers OF Mount Lebanon. 1t has never
failed to cure the worst case of indigestion.
Strength and health come from the food
you eat after it has been digested and has
gone into the blood
The best tonic is digested food. The best
aid to digestion, Shaker Digestive Cordial.
When you have acid quotations, nausea,
headache, wind dizziness, offensive breath,
or any other symptoms of dyspepsia, Shaker
Digestive Cordial will cure YOU.
At druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

Mrs. L. L. Chalkley, wife of Judge Chalkley
of this city, has the distinguished honor Of
winning the prize offered by the New York
World for the best list of 100 books to be read
by Misses of Is and 16 years of age. She won
the prize over 1900 competitors. An honor
indeed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Three DAYS Longer.

The session of the Legislature expired Mon
day night, but the members agreed to remain
its session three days longer to give time for
the completion of the legislation already
enacted, but no bills were to be acted on after
Monday night. That time was given that the
sign the bills.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

BELLIGERENcY OF CUBAN INsUR-
GENTS RECoGNIzED.-On last Friday
the Senate of the United States passed
by vote of GA ayes to nays the fol
lowing resolutions
"Reso1Ued bu the Senate (the House OF
Representatives concurring,) That in
the opinion of Congress condition of
public war exists between the govern
ment of Spain and the government
proclaimed and for some time main
tanned by force of arms by the people
of Cuba, and that the United States of
America should maintain a strict
neutrality between the contending
powers, according to each all the
rights of belligerents in the ports and
territory of the United States.
"ResolUed, That the friendly Offices
of the United States should be offered
by the President to the Spanish gov
eminent for the recognition of the in
dependence of Cuba"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Road Petition.

In the County Court Saturday, the roac
petition of W. B Scott and Others in South
River district, was heard and ordered to be
certified to the Board of Supervisors for ap
proval or rejection, the expense ascertaineo
aggregating 1888. SO for fencing, land damages
and construction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
coIored Military Company.

A colored military company of this city,
was organized on last Friday night with 60
enrolled members, by the election of the fol-
lowing officers
Mac Chiles was elected Captain; G. W.
Stevenson. First Lieutenant, and c. T. A. Dick
enson Second Lieutenant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
THISTLE.

Clean, bright Walls add as much to the good
health and good nature of household as any
one thing can. and at the prices offered by F.
H. Cady, of Providence, R. l.. see ad. (Which
yon can select at your leisure and see right on
the wall you wish to paper no one need hest
tate about the expense, that is sure He has
customers all over the U. s. that recommend
his goods and methods of square dealing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

Pensions are now paid to 966, 1874
pensioners, and on July 1, 1895, this
grand total was 97O.5 24. These pen.
sions should all be made payable out
of a special fund derived from an in
come tax on the fortunes made by the
brave soldiers for the northern mil
lionaires.-Aler. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Constitutional Convention.

The bill of the Senate to submit the ques
ton of holding convention to revise the
State Constitution to the vote of the people
was passed by the House Monday night, by {
vote of So to 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Election Judges.

On Saturday, the following were elected
judges of election for he-city election in May
next
First ward w. L. Olivier. E. NJ Funkhouser,
j. D. Coffman.
Second ward, W. A. Burke, ]. A. Temple
ton, Charles Prufer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
B. g. O. Ry. IN Receivers Hands,

Not great while ago there was not any
stock in this country more valuable than
that of the B. & Q. R. R. Company, and yet
on Saturday last it passed into the hands Of
Receivers K. Cowan, the newly elected
President of the Company, and Oscar G.
MURRAY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Social at Fort Defiance.

Mrs. Charles S. Roller, on last Wednesday
evening, entertained at tea, a number of
friends in honor of Miss George Morgan, a
young lady of Lynchburg, who is visiting
there, and Mrs Rollers daughter Margaret
Among the ladies present were Mrs. Walter
B. Finley, Mrs. Saml H. Parkins and Mrs.
Nina Beard, and Mrs. William A. McCue,
Misses McCue, Cooke, Miss Minor, daughter of
DR.. Minor of Bridgewater; Rosa Bell Parkins,
Bell, Crawford, Ryan, Makernson, Lee, and
Misses Claggett and LIE Hew of Front Royal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes. use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for all
the family and costs only so cents; the large
size 81. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Company only, and
for sale by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Children Burued to Death.

CRIsFIELD, Md, Feb. 27.-Thres
young children of Nelson Parker were
burned to death here today as result
of being locked in the room by their
mother who had gone to neighbours
on an errand. Their bodies were
burned to a crisp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Death Of Miss Lena Hanger.

On Tuesday, the 18th instant, Miss Lena
Hanger of Waynesboro, died at her mothers
home Of typhoid fever, after an illness of
about one week. Miss Hanger was the
daughter Of the late Peter Hanger and Mrs
Margaret Hanger, who survives both her hus-
band and daughter. She was niece of Maj.
Marshall Hanger, the envoy of the United
States to Bermuda.
Miss Hanger was teacher both popular
and successful, and at the beginning of the
last session of the public schools of this city,
was an applicant for position. Two of her
brothers are reported to be i'll of the same dis
ease She was buried on Wednesday at Mt.
Zion Iutheran) church.
An Old Confederate heard from.
We are pleased to see from the Bolton Re
porter that Capt James Boyd, of Bolton, Texas
has been appointed by The Texas Division of
United Confederate Veterans Assistant Com
missary General on the staff, and that Miss
Minnie Boyd, daughter of Capt. James Boyd,
has been appointed sponsor to the Division
of Texas for the General Reunion at Rich
mond, Va, June 30th, and July LIST and End,
1896. Many Confederate Veterans of Virgin
ia, and among them Captains Henry l.. Hoover
and James Bumgardner. Jr., will recognize
Capt. James Boyd as a gallant Virginia sol
der, who entered the ranks of the Confeder-
ate army from Virginia, as it existed when the
war began, but of West Virginia after the dis
memberment of the Old State, and who, after
faithful and honorable service during the war,
and receiving in battle a desperate wound
sought, at the close of the war, new home
in the State of Texas, rather than return to
his old home, and recognize the dismem ber-
ment of his native State. Capt Boyd is now
a distinguished lawyer of Belton Texas, and
his old Virginia comrades will rejoice in the
prospect of meeting Capt Boyd at the reunion
in Richmond.
Capt Boyd after the war spent some time
near Mt Scion, in the home of Maj J. M.
McCue, and married Miss Amanda Taylor a
lady of this county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

AN IMMENSE BLACK EAGLE. - Mr..
Hall Revercomb says in a letter to a
friend at the Warm Springs that he
last Wednesday killed a black eagle
near his home weighing ninety pounds.
1t measured from tip to tip feet 8
inches. The bird has done a great
deal of damage, having killed several
sheep and attacked and seriously hurt
a young calf. These birds are becom-
ing rare in this county and we under
stand that Mr.. Revercomb will send
the bird away and have it mounted
Bath NeeOS.
NINETY pounds =! Whew! Nothing
small about that eagle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

The President, in recent published
letter to an arbitration association in
Philadelphia, says: 1T should be en-
tirely unnecessary for me to assure
those who advocate this cause of my
hearty sympathy with any movement
that tends to the establishment of
peaceful agencies for the adjustments
of international disputes"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Secretary 7. M. c. A.

Mr.. Geo. A. Overdorf, for the past six years
Secretary of the Y. NJ. G. A. at Hampton, Va.
has accepted the position of Secretary of the
Y. NJ. c. A. of this city, and will enter on his
duties as such on the LIST of April.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

Gen. James G. Field, who was candi-
date for Vice President on the populist
ticket. in letter to the Fredericksburg
Free Lance, announces that the popu-
lists. or free silverites, will have candi-
dates of their own for Congress in
every district in Virginia this fall.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Pastor of MI. Tabor.

On Thursday last, Rev. G. A. Marks, OF
N. c.. the new pastor of Mt. Tgbor church,
with his family arrived, and met with cordial
reception by the members of that church who
had literally provided supplies for his family
and horse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

TO Buildings of a most suit
L able nature for the establishment of
school located at Huntersville, Pocahontas
county, W. Va, are for rent or sale. The peO-
pie are prosperous and it is a splendid oppor-
tuntty for any enterprising teacher. For fur
Their particulars, address this ONCE.
jan 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

Fire destroyed the large building in
the rear of the Virginia Military Insti-
tute barracks Wednesday night. The
building was used as carpenter shop
and lumber storehouse. The night be-
fore the building was found to be on
fire, but the fire was put out before any
serious damage resulted. The fire was
confined to the building in which it
originated through the excellent disci-
pline of the cadets and their fire ap-
paratus. The barracks fanked the
building on one side and jackson Me-
mortal Hall OH the other. There was
no insurance, and the estimated loss is
81, 800.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

During a fog in New York bay Sat
urday the American Line steamship
New York ran aground. the Atlas Line
steamship Ailsa was sunk by the
French steamship La Bourgogne and
the Clyde Line steamship George W.
Clyde was SO badly damaged in coils
ion with the Old Dominion steamer
Guyandotte that she was beached,
The New York was pulled off Sunday
morning and went to her dock. No
lives were lost in either of the disaster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

AT Mr.. U. l.. Hamricks sale near Spring
Hill on the 26th. Jersey helfers brought
from S32 to SAL. Two-year-old colts brought
from S24 to S2S. Bucks SO, and Ewes $3.50.
Cbootc &c 5n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

Capitals. H. Todd advertises in this issue
his valuable grazing. farm in Highland
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Gludncss Comes

With better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills which vanish before proper eff.
forts gentle efforts pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that Sc .n2ny forms OF
sickness are not due to any acegal dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condl.
ton of the system, which the pleasant,
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and il
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slkillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
feb 1-1yr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Richmond Booksellers Assign.

West, Johnson G. Co., booksellers, made an
assignment Feb. 9th. Their liabilities are
placed at $4,000 Among the creditors are
the American Book Company, of New York,
for 50, 36S. 46.
The Monthly Illustrator and Home and Cou1a-
try, New York, for March, is replendent with
illustrations. But art aside, the table of con-
tents of the current number is very attractive.
The subjects discussed are numerous and the
text matter is exceptionally good. There is a
feast for reason as we'll as to the sense of sight
which will be appreciated to the full. And
the soul will echo Amen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

The State convention of the A. p. A. g
of Wisconsin has protested against the
erection of the statue of Jacques Mar
quette in the statuary hall of the Capt.
tol at Washington. for the reason that
he was a Catholic And this too. though
Father Marquette was the explorer of
the Mississippi, and though some of the
most distinguished men this country
has produced were Catholics, and
though but for the assistance rendered
by Catholic nation, the success of the
Revolutionary war would have been
doubtful.-AZeU. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
Death OF an Aged Citizen.

William Mcclellan died on the 9th at hi:
home near Middlebrook, of paralysis, aged
about 70 years. He was buried at Moffett's
Creek from the Lutheran church Saturday
morning at II o'clock. He leaves a family Of
four daughters.
Mr.. Mcclellan had been a lifelong friend
and reader of the SPECTATOR, and only shor1
time since sent friend to the office, with
characteristic instructions for its continuance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

OF the cattle received 1893 came from Virgin
ia.
Mich Cows.-Trade is dull with an ample
| supply. Cows sell at $20a35 and few extra at
$40 per head.
CALvEs.-The market is dull and lower. Fair
to choice veals sell at 5a6c per Id. ROughs $5a7
per head.
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, March 2, 1895. {
SwINE.-ArrivalS this week II, 707 head. There
is a rather light supply of hogs on the market.
and a moderate demand is reported. Near
by hogs are quoted at 4 25a a so per 100 lbs
gross. Roughs Sass so per 100 lbs gross, and no
prime western hogs reported.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The trade in both sheep
and lambs is dull, except for good light fat
sheep. Sheep sell at Easy CENTS and good
light sheep cents per Id. Lambs 44a4% cents
and extra AZ cents per Id.
CALvES.-Trade is dull. Veals are quoted at
5a6 cents per Id. No rOughs reported.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET, [
Monday, March 2, 1895.
BEEvEs.-Receipts ,l82 head; steers and
COWS firm, oxen steady and bulls lower; steers
"a 10d$4 so, oxen 70a$4, bulls 2 60a$ rs, cows
Sass Is. Cables steady.
CALvEs.-Receipts 6s8 head; veals lower at
4a$7 Is, fed calves Sass so.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts Z, 400 head: light
sheep firm and heavy, do. slow; lambs higher
common to choice sheep 3a$4, export wethers
81 25; lambs 50a$5 Tx, mainly 81 60.
Hoes. Receipts $3.50; steady at 20a$A co.
choice light 81 Is.
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NOW IS YOUR TINE TO SUBSCRIBE
FOR THE SPECTATOR, FOR 1T is ONLY
lone DOLLAR A. YEAR.
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feb 19-4ts

email FARM FOR SALE OR RENT.-A
~ small farm of 123 acres near Craigsville,
one and One-half miles from the railway sta
ton, for rent or sale. Well improved. Write
this Once for particulars.
Jan 22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

REED AND MCkINLEY.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette, under date of Thursday,
says
Virginia republicans here to-day
say that as between Reed and McKin-
ley in their State it is nip and tuck.
They say strong effort will be made
at their State convention to send an
unpledged delegation to st. Louis, and
that it will probably succeed, as the
possibilities of such a delegation are
infinitely greater than those of dele
cation whose preference is known"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04

When war with Great Britain was
imminent, by reason of he Presidents
lingo manifesto, the United State Sen
ate made haste to pass bill repeating
the statute prohibiting certain class
of ex Cohfederates from holding COM
missions IN the United States army
and navy; but now that the war scare
is over, that bill remains upon the
calendar of the House, the republicans
refusing to allow it to be taken up
alexandria Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
staunton Markets.

STAUNToN. VA. March 8, 1896.
There is no change to report except in the
price of wheat. which is now quoted at IS to
IS cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
MAR RACES.

REED SNEED-Near the Augusta Springs
Tuesday, Feb. 18th, by Rev. j. A. Thomas, as
sisted by Rev. Henry Young. Mr.. Robert Reed
of Williamsport, Pa, to Miss Mamie Sneed
daughter of Capt. Sneed of the c. Il o. Ry
They will reside at Goshen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARX Ell

THURSDAY. February 27th. 1895.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been slow
from beginning to end. Values were OF for
tops about Kc. Other grades showed a some
what larger fractional decline in some cases
on the common cattle. It was as much as &c.
The tops were of a better grade than those of
last week. Prices of beef cattle this week
ranged as follows:
Best. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 4K@435
Generally rated first quality. 4 OAK
Medium or good fair quality....... 8 @3x
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-03-04
VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT.

On First FIOOr-Entrance on New street.
Nice newly furnished rooms, private for
ladies and gentlemen and connected with the
ladies' Entrance and Front Restaurant Din
ing Room. Nice Oysters served in any style
desired. The best service-Low charges.
nov 21-1v j. G. SCHEFFER, Prop'r.