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"Uncle SAM and John Bull.n

From an article in the Baltimore
San giving the origin of certain
familiar catch-words, we extract what
it has to say of the origin of the names
f'Uncle SAM to represent the United
States and John Bull" England
John Bull" the mythical parsonage
supposed to represent the English
people, and now figuring largely in our
editorial writing and in cartoons, was
the invention Of DR.. Arbuthnot, in one
of his satirical sketches ridiculing the
great Duke of Marlborough. In the
opinion of DIR. johnson, Arbuthnot
was "the first man among the eminent
writer's in Queen Anne's time. He
drew John Bull as the typical English
mana stout, red.faced old farmer,
far too corpulent for comfort, choleric,
but withal an honest and we'll meaning
fellow. He clothed him in leather
breeches ind tOp-boots, put stout
Oaken cudgel in his hand and bull
dog at his heels. and so set him up for
all time to serve as the representative
Englishman. He may have been not
so bad caricature in the days of
Queen Anne. But today certainly
there is much force in Leslie Stephens
remark that The completely hides the
Englishman of real life The average
Englishman of 1896 is physically no
stouter certainly than. probably not
SO stout as, the average American; and
the stout cudgel and the bulldog are
no longer apt symbols of the modern
Britlsher's disposition. He has lost
the excessive pugnacity OF his fore
fathers, and, as we have lately seen, is
- - hA nal
with his Uncle Samuel.
Speaking of "Uncle SAM and
"Brother Jonathan" whose names are
being freely used too, in the passing
international furry, there is no doubt
about their origin. When General
Washington went to Massachusetts to |
take command of the revolutionary |
army he found a great lack of am
munition and other supplies. He
turned for aid to Gov. Jonathan
Trumbull, of Connecticut, and got it,
and In many emergencies of that
period he used the phrase, I'VE must
consult Brother Jonathan on the
subject" The expression became
nationally current, and it stands as the
American parallel to "John Bull"
Uncle Sam was not invented until the
war of 1912. Two inspectors of war
supplies at Troy, N. y, were named
Ebenezer and Samuel Wilson. A
workman,in their employ was marking
a lot of casks received from one Ebert
New York contractor,
and which were thus stamped. "E. A.
u. s." A bystander asked the
workman what these remarks meant,
and he replied that they probably
meant Ebert Anderson and ''Uncle
SAM" abiding to Inspector Samuel
Wilson, who was locally called "Uncle
Sam" Thus the initials of the United
States we're transformed by a local
joke into national sobriquet, which
will doubtless last as long as our ,
republic.
But who first undertook to give the s
portrait of "Uncle SAM or Brother ,
Jonathan" as long, lean, slabsided,
lantern jawed individual is not known. {
Whoever he was he libeled us. There {
is strong reason for believing that the !
average American of today is heavier
in the scales, broader between the
deeper in the chest and Of :
more generous waist girth than .-aAEt i
of bis civilized contemporaries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
The New Telegraph.

tThe New Telegraph is the title of a Daily
newspaper at Bluefeld, W. Va. published by
the Bluefeld Telegraph Publishing Company
Within the last few days, Mr.. Hugh 1. Shott,
formerly of this place, (and son of Mr..
Daniel W. Shot who met with a fatal acct
dent on the railroad track last week, as MOTTO
ed elsewhere) who has been employed on the
Norfolk & Western railroad for some years,
has become the Editor and Manager of the
New Daily Telegraph, and John F. Lindsay is
City Editor. The first issue under this new
management is dated January 18th, and con-
tains sensible and well written salutatory
by Mr.. 'Sh ut. The Nep Telegraph. barring its
politics, has our best wishes for its success. n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
A New Bank In Staunton.

The Staunton Sayings Bank which for some
years has been in business in this city, at its
annual meeting held on last Thursday decid-
ed to enter broader field, and to this end
has closed out the institution as a savings
bank and will amend its charter SO as to
change its name to that of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank Of Stanton, and will do a
general banking business, retaining in its
charter however a savings bank feature in
order to accommodate any persons wishing
to deposit in that way.
Mr.. W. T. McCue will be the President and
John T. Hartman Vice-President, and Mr.. G.
G. Child will be Cashier.
The confidence of the people in the integri-
ty of the management of the savings bank
will add much to the favor with which this
bank will be received, and tend greatly to its
early success.
The bank will begin business under its new
name and conditions on February 1st.
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MARRIAGES..


BIDGOOD YOUNG. = In the Presbyterian
church in Charlottesville at 1I.30 a. M, We'd
nesday. January 18th, by Rev. DR.. George L.
Petrie, Mr.. Charles w. Bidgood to Miss Min
ME NJ. Young.
The bride is the third daughter of Prof. C. &.
Young. principal Of the Charlottesville Female
Seminary, and is a lady whose many graces OF
person and mind have won for her q host of
friends. The groom is a son OF Capt. j. ". Bid
good OF Richmond, and Is a prominent lawyer
of Fayetteville, N. C.
The Charlottesville Progress Says
among those in attendance were Mrs.
Arbuckle. a sister Of the bride, of Lewisburg,
W. Va, and Captain and Mrs. Bidgood, par
entS OF the groom, of Richmond, Va.
Inc decoration Of the church was the deft
work of friends Of the bride, and was very
credttable to their good taste.
Mr.. aud Mrs. BldgOOd were the recipients of
large number OF exceedingly handsome and
useful presents.
LOv!NG-PANGLE.-In the Parlor of the vir
g1n1a Hotel in this city, Wednesday after
noon. January 18th, by Rev. H. F. Shealy,
Mr.. Henry N. Loving to Miss Alice L. Pangle
both Of this county.
me guests OF the Hotel presented the bride
with silver ladle which they quietly purchas-
60 lor that purpose whilst the parties were
waiting to be married. This will probably in
duce others to be married there.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, December 20, 1895.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, December 20, 1885,
Sherwood Land Co.
VS..
W. L. Fleming, etc.
Same
VS..
W. L.. Walters, etc.
All persons interested in the above styled
Chancery causes viii TAKE NOTICE, that in
pursuance Of two DEGREES of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta County entered in said causes on
May 70, 1895, and December 10, 1895, respective
", shall, at my Off1ce in StauAton, Va, on
Friday, the 18th day of February, 1896,
proceed to enquire into the questions raised
to my last report in said causes, and such
other matters required by the former DEGREES
In this cause and not fully reported upon here
tofOre, upon such further evidence as may be
adduced; also to enquire into the matters set
forth In the petition of P. n. Trout, together
with any other matters deemed pertinent, etc.
X. E. r. NELSON,
Commissioner In Chancery.
Patrick & Gordon,
BraxtOn & BraxtOn y.
Jan LIT
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s. RametoWn."

The clever lines ON the fourth page headed
Raff1etown," representing boom town in
the booming days of few years since, will be
appreciated and enjoyed by those who will
read them. They are supposed to represent a
boom town in Rockbridge county. No one
will suppose that they apply to Augusta coun-
ty. 1t will be continued in next weeks issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, January 14th, 1885,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, January 14th, 1885.
Summerson
VS..
SummersOn's Admir-, &C.
All parties interested in the above entitled
cause pending in the Circuit Court of Aueusta
county. TAKE NOTICE, that I, pursuant to q de-
cree entered In said cause on the 10th day OF
May, 1885, shall. at my ONCE, in the city of
Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, THE 18th OF FEBRUARY, 1895,
proceed to take, state, and settle the: follow
ing accounts =
1st..An account Of the facts in connection
with the sale OF the property in the bin mem
TONED, to Lizzie A. Moore Whether there is
any acceptance OF the said property and part
performance Of the contract by payment of
tne purchase money and taking possession of
the property.
2nd.-An account OF the amount due from
Lizzie a. Moore on account Of the purchase
money OF said property, and to whom and
when she has paid anything on account of the
purchase alleged in the bill. -
5rd.-Any other matters deemed pertinent
ty in interest. f
j. NJ. QUARLES,
Jan lo4ts Master Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
For THE SPECTATOR
NEWS FROM LITTLE TAMMANY.


Whilst Waynesboro may offer rather
dearth of the kind of local news which is now
considered the most interesting, her stable
enterprises. her educational institutions and
the development of some of her natural re-
sources, are quietly but steadily going on and
prospecting.
The Lambert Furniture Factory has not
shut down an hour this winter; but, on the
contrary, is running On full time.
The Rife Hydraulic Engine Co. is now max
ing one of its large No. 80 Engines to be ship
ped to Buffalo Bill OIL his famous ranch in
Montana. Mr.W.A. Rife. a Waynesboro man,
is the inventor and part proprietor;
Mr. A. ]. Ford of "Ford's Hoter' from
Richmond Va, has inaugurated, and is push
ing to completion line of improvements
which will fairly paralyze the former guests
of "The Brunswick Hotel"
Waynesboro is now in position to call on
"Centralp' The merry ring of the telephone
is heard on the air-in the drug stores anu
several other places OF buslness-conneetlng
us with the County Seat"
If the Governor hadn't sat down SO hard on
our Electric Tor some other poWeT) Rallroao, we
might now be laying ties for it. But it Will
come.
Misses Matte and Flora Grove, of Luray,
spent last week with their sister, Mrs. John
W. Ellison of this city.
Our young townsman, Mr.. Walter u. Elison'
was ''best man. at the marriage IN idofuon-
sville last week, of Mr.. W. G. Fitch, OF Luray,
Va.
Miss Lillian 10th is visiting friends in
Richmond.
An additional building to the W. J. 10th
Stove Works, Of this place, shows that me me
hustling proprietor is meeting the success all
such men sooner or later gain.
Mr. Howard D. Conner. who recently re-
turned from his stock farm in Hernngton,
Kan, to visit his family in this place, mas
been confined to the house with bronchial
trouble for some days.
Mr.. Casper Coiner, son of Major Elijah
Coiner, near Hermitage. Is to become bene-
| dict next week.
We have not learned the young lady's
name.
The many old friends and patrons OF the il
SPECTATOR, gladly welcome it sgain under us
knew management. fHlsTLh.
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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN rRADE-cHoPs. 60.

l
The past week has been rather trying on
portions of the winter wheat area, not
ably in southern sections of Ohio and States
westward, under freezing and thawing condi-
tions. In some instances the plant has al
ready been seriously disturbed, but there does
not appear to be an important proportion of
the crop SO situated. The general average
condition Of the crop has probably been some
what lowered
There is little to be said about other features
of the grain interest The shipping move
ment of all grain is of moderate proportions,
with little indication of decided enlargement
for the future unless it be for corn. of which
there may perhaps be mos free ,sserings.
Prices in the central markets for this grain Z
however are not inviting, and in most of tie
supply districts there are buyers for feeding
and for storing in cribs at better prices than
can be realized at the centers.
The abundance of CORE otherwise available
for consuming regions ordinarily largely de-
pendent on the centers for supplies will con-
tinue TO restrict the shipping demand from
such points, and the lack of such demand in
its effect on trading sentiment will help to-
keep prices down. The large amount OF corn
stored in cribs in the West is not likely to be
offered short of very decided advance, at
least until the season advances, and with it is
reached a 1attering outlook for a new crop.
All things considered some improvement in
the corn market seems reasonable to expect.
In the wheat trade the occasional manifest
atoms of shaping toward an upward turn
seem doomed to be quickly overtaken with a
hating condition, and no positive evidence OF
higher values is yet in sight.
May wheat at Chicago closed &c below
the highest point of the week, 1c above
the lowest point, and 4c lower than week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed DC
below the highest point of the week, sc above
The lowest point, and 4c lower than week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
J, 1921, 900 bushels for the week, against 1885,
700 the preceding week, and 1921 900 last
year.
Corn receipts were $4,000 bushels. against
254, 600 the preceding week, and 81, 900 last
year
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
Death OF Bishop Haygood.

Bishop haygood. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, died at his
home, Ia Oxford, Ga, on the 10Th
inst. at two O'Clock from paralysis.
Bishop w. w. Duncan. of South
Carolina, preached his funeral on
Tuesday morning.
He took much interest in the educa-
ton and advancement OF the colored
people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
~ Staunton, Va, Jan. 18th, 1896.
The Basic City Bank
VS.,
Swain, Z. T., ct al
| All parties interested in the ve-styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for the
ant to an order of said Court entered Dec TO-
1895, Fshall, at my office in Staunton. Va, on
FEBRUARY Is, 1896,
proceed to take, state. and report the follow
ing accounts =
1st:-An account of the assets, real, and per-
sonal. owned by the Basic City Bank.
Snd.-An account Of the liabilities of said
bank. - ''--N
3rd:EAn account showing who are the present
stockholders Of said bank; how much has been
PAID BY, and how much Is still due from, each
stockhOlder to said bank, and the standing Of
each stakeholder with the bank,
4tn:-An account between the stockholders
equalizing them, and showing how the assets
OF said bank, after the payment of its liabilities
should be distributed among them;
9th. ANY other matters deemed pertinent.
etc. -''
HENRY W. HOLT,
Jan to-4ts commissioner in Chancery.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
DEATHS.

PFOhR;.At the residence of his brother in
law, Mr.. Ernest Nothnagel. on JeffersOn
street, at O'Clock p. M, tuesday, January
In5 LIN, AFTER lingering illness, Mr.. Herman
ne Is survived by three sisters and two
pLOtners.Mrs. e. Nothnagel, of Staunton;
prs; 'Megina May, Of Port Republic; Mrs. Julia
Va, and John Pforr, Of Baltimore.
Lne mineral was from the residence of Mr..
d Erness Notnangel Wednesday afternoon, con-
o o,,',c Dy Rev. H. +. Shealy OF the Lutheran
inc pa!lrbearers were Daniel Crimmens, j.
= tnnk hhgan, n. +. Peterflsh, J. H. Wehn, F.
= ranger and Andrew Phneriing.
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court-dav next Monday.

The January team of the County Court will
b egin next Monday, the 9th. The following
constitute the special grand-jury summoned
for Monday
Capt F. F. Sterrett. D. W. Drake, H. C.
Hanna, J. H. Silling, ]. G.. Fulton, David
Beard, Johu H. Bowman, R. ]. Mason and
Geo. M. Bear.
The following veniremen have been sum-
moned to attend on Tuesday
H. F. Wiseman, J. B. Hanger, M. K Fultz
D. NE. Kerr, ]. A. Whitman, D. f. Hoover,
J. N. Mohler, G. E. Schumacher, T. NJ Ear.
man, J. E. Spitzsr, w. NJ. Firebaagh, G. A.
Pifer, S. H. Kerr, J. H. Green, G., W. TrimbIe,
W. p Guy. J. P. Tribbett, E. O. Cleveland. J,
D. Miller and William Green
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
Kind Words.

Our old friend, VIM. Foutz, of Rock bri dge
Baths, writes, II have taken the SPECTATOR
all my life and cannot do without it."
Mr.. w. L. Hunter of Independence CAL
who moved there from this county many
years ago, in writing to renew his subscription
tells US, THE SPECTATOR is the first newspaper
l remember, and have read it for fifty years. .
How fortunate to have such friends.
Another friend, Mr.. G. F. Fall of Ell Paso
Ill, in stating his appreciation of the SPEcTA-
TOR, adds: Though my children were small
when I left Va, as they grow older nothing
delights them more than reading the SPEcrA-
TORI
]. H. Roller, of Ocala, Fla renews his sub
seription with good wishes.
Mr. James A Trice, an old subscriber of
Teck King William county, Va, writes 1.-The
SPECTATOR is ia very clean paper and ought
to be in every home in the land'
DR.. Darwin Bashaw of Craigsville called on
Monday to renew his subscription and said
that he had seen and read the SPECTATOR fifty
Z years; that it had been coming to his present
home 65 years and he hoped his children and
grandchildren might enjoy it as he has done.
\ Mr.. D. H. Fauver of Catopaxi, writes, "Con-
tinue sending me the SPECTATOR, as 1 think ii
is the first paper ever read, some IS years
ago, and have been almost a consta mt reader
of it ever since. and do not wish my house to
be without it. 1t is welcome visitor every
Wednesday"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
c.H.FuIton's House Burned.

The friends of Clement H. Fulton will be
to hear that his residence on Long
Glade about a mile east of the Forrer Iron
Works on Messy Greek, was burned on the 18th
inst, and that in addition to the loss of his
house he also lost much of his household
goods This is the old John Givens Fulton
house and was one of the oldest houses in that
neiphbOrbood
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
To the Friends Of the spectator

The SPECTATOR this week has been mailed
to number of persons who are known to be
friendly toward it, but are not now SUBJ
scribers. We hope as soon as the paper
appears in their houses again they may feel
the necessity of having it come regularly, and
Will notify US to continue it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
More Harm than GOOD.

We are inclined to the opinion that it would
be better for the country and State if neither
the Congress nor the Legislature were in
session, for the indications are that both
bodies will do more harm than good. This is
particularly the case with Congress. These
bodies are like hogs in a meadow-the more
they. do, the more harm they do
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

Weller and Armentrout who have been
largely engaged in the clothing business in
this city for some years past, have determined
to retire from business and are closing up and
selling their stock at such figures as must at
tract buyers. They mean. what they say. See
their advertisement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
IN OLDEN TIMES

People overlooked the importance of per
.lmanently beneficial effects and were satisfied
with transient action; but now that it is
generally known that Syrup of Figs will per-
manently cure habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other laxatives,
which act for time, but finally in1ure the
system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
FIshersvilIe Farmers Club.

Fishersville Farmers Club opposed to tax
to MacAdamize roads. At a recent meeting
the following resolutions were passed
WHEREAS. 1t is evident there will be a
powerful effort made by what is known as
the Good Roads Association of Virginia,
bicycle manufacturers, bicycle riders, ETC.,
with the promised assistance of our Governor,
and recommended by him in his message to
our legislature, to have enacted general road
law, one provision of which is State tax of
five cents on the hundred dollars valuation of
all real and personal property in the State, the
revenue derived therefrom to be known as a
State Road Fund; and whereas, it will be
| necessary for the board of supervisors in
every county to impose an additional tax OF
six times that amount before we can receive
| in return any benefit from said road fund.-
and whereas we believe that any State law
| for improving and working our roads will be
unwise, impracticable and expensive; and
| whereas, we prefer on an average of nine
months in the year our present roads to
| MacAdamized roads; and whereas. we are OPP
posed to any increase of taxation for any pur-
pose, therefore resolved
1st That we do most earnestly demand of
our Representatives that they oppose with
| their might any and all laws pertaining to the
matchmaking of our roads at this time.
End. That our Secretary send copy of this
preamble and resolutions to our representa-
tives, and request our county papers to pub
| lish them
It was moved by ]. R. Kemper. that the
| following resolution be added to the aboye:-
| Resolved, further, That should this propos-
ed law to improve and MacAdamize the roads
of the State, by State taxation, pass the gen
| eral assembly, we earnestly demand our dele.
gates in the General Assembly to have the
county of Augusta excepted from the prov1-
sions of the law.
No further business being reported, the clut
| cd od 70 tIo third Fob
ruary. G. W. c. KARNEs,
]. R. KEMPER President.
Corresponding Secretary.
1t is with regret that our paper for want o.
space could only publish this week the resolu
tons of this meeting. Our columns have
been crowded to such an extent that we -hav'
had to omit this with great deal of othe
valuable matter. Our paper will, however
never be closed to the actions of this most en-
terprising club.
The Mount Lebanon Shakers have invented
a great many valuable things. They wer
the first to make brooms by machinery; thu
first to put up seeds in little packages; the frs
to manufacture cut nails
! Now they are out with method Of curin,
Dyspepsia by resting the stomach. Thei
remedy is known as the Shaker Digestiv'
Cordial 1t supplies food in an artificial.
digested form and at the same time aids tn
digestion of other foods in the stomach. II
other words, by the use of the Shaker Di
gestive Cordial dyspeptic virtually get
along without the use of his stomach until
is restored to its natural strength and vigor
| A single 10 cent bottle will Oft-times Civ
marked relief Get bottle from your drug
gist and try it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The G. & w. railroad is about through with
rack-laying between Harrisonburg and Elk
ton and will soon pass trains over the entire
line. 1t is stated that the present terminus in
Bridgewater will be extended further into the
town and a suitable station erected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
MISS Ellie fisher to be MARRIED

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Haxall Fisher of Rich.
mond, have issued invitations to the marriage
of their daughter Eleanor, tie Mr.. James Ma
cauley Higginson of Albemarle The ceremony
will take place Wednesday evening, January
22nd, at clock, Monumental church, Rich
mond. The prospective bride has many rela
tiyes and friends in Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22
Sermon on Odd Fellowship.

On Sunday evening next, at 7.30 o'clock,
by Invitation of the Odd Fellowship Lodges
of this city, Rev. J. H. Boyd, D. d., will de-
liver sermon on the principles of that Or
der. The two Lodges of this city will attend
in q body and the Lodges of Mt. Sidney,
Basic City and Goshen are requested to at
tend
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

The question of issuing bonds to the
amount of $4,000 for the purpose of erecting
a new Courthouse at Lexington, will be SUBJ
mitted to the voters of Rockbridge county.
The time of this election has not yet been
fixed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-22

W. H. Landes, prominent attorne of our
bar, announces himself candidate for the
office OF Commonwealth Attorney for the
city, subject to the Democratic primary.
Mr. Landes has many friends and no doubt
will poll large vote.