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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Letter from Highland County.
REPUBLICAN, SPEECH IN MONTEREY-HYDRo-
PHOBIA, PERSONAL ITEMS, &C.
Tor the SPFCTATOR,1

MONTEREY. VA. Sept. 9th. 1884.
me first gun of the campaign here "a pop
gum Was fired off in the Court house on Tues
oay last (court-day.) VIM. c. Pendleton, Bour-
Don Republican, of Marion, Va made speech
10 seVenty-five men and boys actual count,) OF
whom from fifteen to twenty five were D mo-
oiabs. For an hour and half the speak er
hafangued the crowd. dilating principally up
on the beauties of a high protective tariff. He
iofgot, however, to tell the people, that, not
withstanding home industry is now enjoying
the highest possible advantages the tariff can
confer, it is in the direst distress. Ee omitted
| 10 say that the result has been 10 close three
hiths of the iron furnaces of the country, TO
throw vast numbers OF iaborers ont OF employ
ment and to spread bankruptcy throughout
the trade from one end of the land to The 9TH
err.
1nefe was no enthusiasm, no applause The
speech fell fiat. The Blaineites looked sad =
They see the handwriting on the wall. We
nope the Boss will send Pendleton out here
again.
me drought is really becoming alarmi ug.
me pastures are literally burnt up, and, N
some sections of the county, farmers have be-
gun feeding their STOCK
MISS Emma Clemmer, of near Staunton, is
visiting her friend Miss Estele Trmble
DIR. Hy. NJ. Patterson is off on a weeks visit
to the Valley.
The members of Monterey Presbyterian
church held picnic in beautiful Grove near
H}ghtoWn, on Thursday. The occasion was q
mNst Interesting and enjoyable one.
We learn that of John n. Armstrong,
of Big Valley, was bitten by a dog few days
ago, since which time violent symptoms CT
hydrophobia have developed.
All is lovely for Cleveland, Hendricks and
Tuck er in old Highland.
a protracted meeting conducte by Rev. L.
Il. hardwood is in progress at Hightown.
The SPECTATOR is a welcome visitor into
hundreds OF homes in this county where a few
months ago it was unknown.
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A LIZARD FROM MANS SToMAcH.-lu
Petersburg, Va, Sunday week, young
man named VIM. Schand, a member of the
police corps, who has been confined to his
bed apparently from bronchitis, to the
great surprise of himself and family vomit-
ed what resembles in appearance lizard.
1t is about IA inches in length, and, strange
to say, Mr.. Schand has never suffered any
pain from it. For the past week, how
ever. he has been unable to take any food,
and has subsisted chiefly on milk, but even
when taking this most of it would flow
from the nostrils The patient is now do
ing well. An interesting feature of the
case is that DR.. j. B. Hartwell had the rep
tile given him by a friend of Schand's to be
preserved in alcohol, but by some means it
became displaced, and On Monday, when a
brother Of Schand's, a prominent Young
physician, called ON Hartwell for the curl.
osity, he would not produce it, and the
Schands at once instituted suit against him
for damages. Hartwell took an appeal
from the magistrates decision, and the
case now goes to the Hastings Court fol
trial.
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:Snssssnrtss charged FOR ut advertising rGIes
sat;ess 81 defysiasp@oIished yrtxtsittossslf,
WILsoN.-At Staunton. Va. Wednesday, Sept
Nth, Mary Sand, aged two years and eight
months. and on Monday, Sept. 22nd, West
Delawan. aged seveu years aud eleven
mouths, children of Chas. w. and Pamela B.
Wilson.
Norfolk, Va, papers please copy
SIEG.-Near Churchville, after short illness
of one week. Mr. David Sieg aged 81 years,
months and day.
Mr.. S. had been member of the Evangelical
Lutheran church for 20 years, and although
unable to attend church, on account of the in
firmitles OF age FOR several years, kept up his
family altar until illness prevented him from
50 doing. He was the father of the late Judge
J. NJ. Sieg Rev. Mrs. A. r. Schreckhre and
Gen. j. Sieg, of Missouri. He died on Sabbath
morning, ust as the clock struck IL, and as the
bells ceased ringing to call men to worship God
here on earth in perishable tabernacles his
gentle spirit went to join the General Assem-
bly, and chnrch of the first boru in Heaven, TO
worship the God, he SO long loved and served,
in that temple. not made with hands, which is
eternal in the heavens. A FRIEND.
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DEATH OF wNI. A. McCUE.

VIM. A. McCue departed this life, in the 4Sth
year of his age, of neuralgia OF the heart, aftei
brief illness on the morning of the Goth @
August, 1884, leaving behind him true and af.
fectionate wife and six children.
| He has the son of John McCue, decd, of Long
| Meadows, gentleman we'll known in Virginia
| as was the father of his wife, the late Hon r
| Bowyer Miller, than whom there was no more
| accomplished lawyer, statesman and orator.
| VIM. A. McCue was born on the LIST Of June
1886, and at g n early age, manifesting strong
disposition for letters, was entered as a student
| in the best preparatory classical schools, and
terminated his course with distinction as
Bachelor of Arts at Washington and Lee Uni.
versity. His father had educated him with the
idea of his entering upon the ministry of the
Gospel in the church of his fathers.
Very shortly after his graduation he, and
another gentleman of superior requirements,
were chosen Principals of the Fincastle Male
Academy, in which position he soon became
distinguished as an educator. But, alas, the
bugle note of war sounded, and in the ar(:or Of
youthful patriotism, he Duckled on his amor
and, as private, entered the service, in which
he continued until the close of the fatal con-
flict. From staff-be of his regiment-Col.
Radford's-h was transferred to the staff OF
Gen'l Longstreet-thence to the Captaincy of a
Cavalry cOmpany-and was about being, for
distinguished gallantry, promoted to the ma
iority when the war closed
Long before his majority, he connected him
self with the Presbyterian church, of which he
continued a consistent member, working III the
cause of his master in and out of season. and
was one of the founders of the Young Mems
Christian Association of StauntOn, in which he
was greatly distinguished for his enlightened
exposition of OBSCURE texts of the Bible, and as
an evidence of the esteem in which he was held
by his brother members, he repres ented on
several occasions, the society in State and in
ternatIonal associations with zeal, energy and
eloquence
AS son, brother, husband and father, there
was no one who q affection and gentIeness
surpassed him. II the dispenSation OF charity
his heart and ha nd were ever open.
With splendid form, a face and head indicn-
ting what he was-a man of indOmitabe cour-
age Possessing a heart overlooking with the
noblest instincts of our nature, his loss will be
felt by all who knew him and all who knew,
loved him as brother.
A distinguished friend writes thus to broth
er of VIM. A. McCue:
sit is true, had but slight acquaintance
with him but from what knew and have heard,
there were few men like him, in all the quail
ties we much esteem and admire. Brave,
upright, honest and straightforward in all of
his relations with his fellow men. an affectionate
husband, good father and brother, his depar-
ture will be felt and mourned by all VI no knew
him."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

At the last moment, ten o'clock, A. M, Au-
gust 18th, Eugene Gaudins, "a warehouseman for
Messrs. B. Onorato & Co, bought one-f1fth of the
coveted ticket. The revolutions OF the wheel
brought out No. 1885 as drawing the capital
prize The fact was published and came soon
to the ears of Gaudins, who yesterday was
poor, but to-day, by the investment of q dollar
ranks among the "bondholders." Hecalled al
the office of The Louisiana State Lottery with
Mr.. B. Onorato, and was promptly paid in full
-NeaO Orleans Pcayauee august 18Th, 1884.
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TRYING TO GET THE WHITES TO GO TO
THE CoLoRED BROTHER.-As Hon, Geo. D.
Wise said in his speech at Manchester last
Friday night, the Malone Republicans
first tried to get the colored brother to go
to the whites, but now they are trying to
get the whites to go to the colored brother.
The tariff appeal is made to the mechanic
that he will come over and join the colored
brother.
When these gentlemen say that the Dem
ocratic party is in favor of free trade, it is
not telling the truth, tosput it in mild
form.
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WaynesborO' Items.

WvYNESBORO', VA, Sel't q, 1884.
The Fishburne School opened here last We'd
nesday with about 20 scholars.
Messrs. Sweeney and Taylor are in Richmond
purchasing their fall and winter stock of goods
Mr.. T. j. Yancey, of this place, left for Roam.
oke last Tuesday, to take position as drum.
mer with Gamhel, Andrews and Gu. tobac.
conists, at that place. rLf
The millinery business of the late Mrs. A. M
Fitch has been re-opened by Mr.. L. K. Huff
and is under the management or an experienc
ed lady from Baltimore.
A thief entered the residence of Mr., Clinton
Smith on last Monday night, and stole a boiled
ham from the dining room and his pair q
pants from his bedroom. After rifiing the
pockets of the pants of about, sl75, they wer,
hid in an old buggy.
Hon. ], R. Tucker will speak here on mex
Saturday Oct. 4th.
Col VIM. s. Gilman, of Rich mond, and Capt
James Bumgardner, of Staun ton, spoke to {
good audience here on Saturday last e.
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Sweet Gum and MuIIein

The sweet Gum, as gathered from a tree of
the same name, growing along the S n all
streams in The Southern States, contains a
stimulating expectorant principle that loosens
the phlegm producing the early morning cough
and stimulates the child TO throw off the false
membrane in Group and Whooping cough
When combined with the healing mucIIagtn-
Gus principle in the mullen plant of the old
fields. presents in TAYLOR'S CHEROKEE RENE
DY OF SWEET GUM AND MULLEIN the finest
known remedy for Coughs, Group, Whooping
Cough, and Consumption; and SO palatable,
any child is pleased to take it, Ask Your drug
gist for it. Send two-cent stamp for TayIor's
Riddle Book, which is not only for the afuuse-
ment of the little ones who will gather around
your knee to hear the puzzing questions but
containing information for the health and well
fare of every home.
WAITER A. TAYLOR Atlanta 10
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
4 GREAT REMEDY!

This is the season in which these celebra-
ted Bitters are mostly sought after, and pos
sessing as they do a worldwide fame. it ia
hardly necessary to impress upon the mind of
the invalid their inestimable virtues. We
have, in our social intercourse heard but one
expression in their favor, and that is, when
ever used they act like charm, and prove
more efficacious than any medicine that has
ever been offered to the public. The maker
of these Bitters uses no highly-wrought pane
gyrics or flaming hand-bills to further the
sale of his Bitters, but simply throwing the
article on its own merits, to be judged accord
ingly. He does not, like all the Quack stuff
now in use, say that it will cure all the ills
mon to humanity; but he stakes his reputa-
ton that whenever taken according 10 direc-
tions, 1t will cure Ague and Fever, Dyspepsia,
Bowel Complaint, Cholera Morbus, Indiges.
ton, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from torpdity of the Liver
and inaction of the digestive organs. Their
equal is yet to be had."-Edttor Norfolk Virgin
ian.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
K. BAKER, Proprietor,
RfchmOnd Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Lambs 319@51s cents per Id gross. Stock sheep
az Zgs525 per head for Ewes. Receipts this
Hogs:-I here is heavy percentage of in
crease in the receipts over last week. and a fair
Improvement in their quality, as there are not
as many thin grass Hogs selling under cents
as were then. Trade has been moderately fair.
We quote at 6l1@S5l cents per ID net Receipts
this week 1921 head
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BLAINE'S RECORD VENTILATED BYsRID-
DLEBERGER.
WHAT RIDDLEBERGER SAID OF BLAINE TWO
YEARS AGO.

AS Riddleberger is now supporting
Blaine, his admirers will be interested in
reading what he said about Blaine just two
years ago. The following appeared as ed
itorial in what was then Ridddleberger's
paper, the Woodstock Virginian in its
issue of September goth, 1882
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Baldwin Augusta Fair Items.

Leonard & Fishburne, Agricultural nipple
ment dealers of Waynesboro', have engaged
large space at the Fair grounds for the exhibit.
t1on of their machinery. They will have g
steam engine to propel all that requires that
agent to exhibit its power TO advantage. Their
Buckeye platform-binder will be in operation
on the grounds.
1t has been provided by the Society, on the
motion of Edward Burke, that the corporators
under the direction of the Executive Commit
tee, shall, in generous contribution, plant
groups of shade trees. Col John L. Peyton
leads the way in proposing to plant fifteen.
NE management, having declined TO license
bar-roo ms and lessened the income thereby
hone to ha We an increased number of visitors
from that class who desired this rule to bt
made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

MEETING AT FISHERsvILLE.-There was a
good Democratic meeting at Fishersville on
last Saturday night, which was addressed In an
efficient manner by Mr.. Chas. Grattan. Of this
city. and Mr.. j. q. Stump, of Flshersville.-
Fishersville is preparing to do good work in
this canvass, and on the day of election, she
will acuuit hersefin a creditable manner That
neighborhood is blessed with people of intel
1,eence. and they appreciate the Importance OF
he issues in this canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

"MELANCHoLY DAYs."-The Goodson Gazette
published at the D. d. & Blind Institution says
that the melancholy days have come" We
thought that the melancholy days" of that
Institution had passed. We are pleased to
learn from that neat little paper that, 1.-THE In
titution is now full and every department is in
operation, each working in connection with
others as smoothly as well-oiled machinery"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Mr.. Edmund Berkeley. the skillful photo.
grapher, has removed his gallery into the third
story of the new building of Loeb Bros. His
gallery occupies the whole floor, and is fitted
up in good style, where he is prepared to dc
work in the best manner, and by the latest and
most improved process, known as the "Instan-
taneous dry plate" He has on exhibition some
very fine crayon portraits. Those who want
good pictures should visit his gallery.
sept30-3ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

SPECIAL PREMIUMS THIS YEAR.
A Ora I'D Trades Display, representing all the
industries Of the Valley.
The Washington Light Infantry Corps and
the Marine Band.
Herd Sweepstakes for Beef and Dairy Cattle
5000 and 800 respectively assuring the best
Cattle Show ever given in the Valley
Saddle Horse Shown competition for the
Lewis 500 Cup and cash premium.
Fl erd of Imported Polled Angus Aberdeen
Cattle owned by w FL Whitridge, Esq, of Bal
timore, Nd.
Bicycle Race, Ladies' HoTsemanship, and
many other attractions, for particulars of
which see the catalogue.
Address the President H. j.. D. LEWIS, Ber-
ryville, Clarke county, Va, or the Secretary,
E. G. HOLLIS Winchester. Va sep23-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

SPECIAL SERvICE.-On Wee nesday night,
Oct. LIST, (to-morrowD the Rey. A. W. Lamar,
Pastor of the Central Baptist Gnu rch, Memphis.
Tenn. will preach in the main udience room
of the Bap list church at 1880. cordial invita-
ton given to hear this eloquent and able
divine.
Rt, Rev. John j. Keane, Bishop OF the Catho-
lie diocese of Richmond, will preach at st.
Francis Church, in Staunton at the late mass at
halfpast ten O clock next Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

BAPTIST CHU RCH-Rev. Allan Curr, Pastor.
Sunday morning service at II o'clock. Even
| ing, at the usual hour. Young Mems Prayer
Meeting, Tuesday night. General Prayer Meet
ing and Lecture on Wednesday night. Teach
ers' meeting, Thursday night. Sunday School
at O'Clock. Strangers and visitors invited to
attend these meetings,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Y M C. A.-Sunday next is Ladies' Day at
the Assoc alton. Leader, Henry l.. Hoover
Lesson, st. Matthew Goth chapter. Meeting
begins at half-past four and closes at half-past
five, sharp. All are welcome, especially visi-
tors and strangers. Gospel hymns-good sing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

DEATH OF Col. G. D. GRAY-Sudden
death always shocks and startles commu-
nifty. So it was on Monday last when the
news was circulated that Col. G. D. Gray
had dropped dead of heart disease at Coli
cello, the home of Mrs. Lupton, in this
place, at about $50 o'clock
Col. Gray was in the best of spirits dur
ing all the day Monday, and in the evening
had gone from his home at Capt. F. A.
Daingerfield's, to visit his daughter Mrs.
Mccoy, who was boarding at Mrs. Lupton's,
and who intended leaving for her home in
Baltimore by the 80 train that night
He had taken his little children to his
brothers., r. A.. Gray, Esq, during the
evening, and had just returned, and was en-
gagged in lively and ocular conversation
with friends, his grand children playing
around him. He had just called his daugh-
ter to bid her goodbye, and was sitting on
sofa in the hall waiting for her to come
down, when suddenly one of the little chill
dren remarked, 'Why, Grandpa has gone
to Sleep" And it was so. Without a
struggle or even a gasp, he had entered
upon that long, long sleep which knows no
waking
At the time Of death Col. Gray was clerk
of the .. S. Court here, and during his life
had held other places Of trust under the
government. He was an honest man, and
had very many friends not only in Harri-
sonburg and Rockingham, but in various
sections of Virginia. He was in his 9th
year. His funeral took place from the
Presbyterian church, of which he was a
member, on Wednesday, Rev. W. T. Price,
of Mt Clinton, officiating. -Rockinghan,
Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

ANOTHER HEATED TERM.-We are now
passing through another heated term. Though
one of the Fall months has passed, we are hav-
ing midsummer weather. For Inc past three
days, the mercury has been abov,e oo degrees In
the shade. The weather is still dry. Inc equl-
nux did not give us a rain storm tlis Fall
We would request the equinox-storm L'el1eV-
ers to remember this. They should count the
times it misses as well as those it hits. If this
kind of careful observation were made
at wad frae monte blunder free us
nd 11eh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

l have used Eiy's Cream Balm for Hay Fever
and experienced great relief. I most cordially
recommend it as the best of all the many rem
edies have tried-T. B. jerks, Lawyer, Grand
Rapids Mich. Price fifty cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

WHITECoTroN front OF the par
sonage. in Crabbottom. Highland county
Sept. 18th, by Rev. J. II. Temple, Mr.. Solomon
Whitecotton and Miss Susan Rexrode.
Observation-Disclosures st. Francis church, in
ssthis city, on the 23d instant, by the Rev. Faith
err O'Donohue, Mr.. Chas. Devine, OF Hinton,
Wa, and Miss Mary Carroll, of this city.
CANFIELD-TAYLoR.-On the 18th instant, at
the residence OF the brides father, in Barbour
county, West Virginia, Mr.. J. 3. Garfield
Editor of the Pacahontas Times and Miss Lee
D. Taylor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Ihave been a Hay Fever sufferer for three
years; have often heard Ely's Cream Balm
spoken of in the highest terms; did not take
much stock in it because of the many quack
medicines. A friend persuaded me to try the
Balm, and did so with wonderful success.-T
S. GEER Syracusa N. Y. Price fifty cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
Preventive of MaIariaI Diseases

OPINION OF EMINENT DIR. H. r. WALTON OF
ANNAFoLIs, MD -'COlden's Liquid Beef
EOnic is par excellence, superior to cod liver
OH or anything | have ever used in wasted or
impaired constitutions. and extremely benefi-
clal as a preventive of malarial diseases. -
t1afe no other.) OF druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Wehave received complaint from Highland
county that some of the SPECTATORS sent to
that county are not given out by the Postmas-
tess to the parties to whom they are directed,
and have been requested to call public atten-
ton to the fact. We hope that no official has
been Intentionally remiss in the performance
of his official duties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

There is no use to send work to the job Off
ces in the larger cities when 1t can be done as
well and as cheap at the SPECTATOR office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

CoRElcE, CoENICE POLES, CURTAIN RODS,
WINDOW SHADES of newest colors, and Uphol-
stery Goods generally for sale at B. NJ. JAMI-
| SONS, Main street. 1t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

The METHODIST CHURCH.-Repairs to the
exterior of the Methodist church are in pro.
gress. The new roof is of excellent material
and is being laid in substantial workmanship
A thorough re-painting will brighten up the
entire outside of the edifice,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

I was severely afflicted for eleven years with
Hay Fever. After trying almost everything
without avail gave up all hopes of being
cured when purchased bottle of Ely's Cream
Balm. TO my surprise, after a few applications,
was entirely relieved.-R. WATSON HARRIS,
Letter Carrier, Newark, N. J. Fifty cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

Hs- Wonderful Preventive Of Chicken Cholera
I-WILsoN's CHICKEN POWDERS. TRY THEM !
Try THEM! The only authorized agents for
| these Powders are BERKELEY & WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

,n6.EGATEs TO THE FARMERS ASSEMBLY
Baldwin Augusta Fair has, through
In xeeutive Committee, appointed as dele
me- O the Farmers Assembly, Messrs Jo-
'ate' Mitchell, A. A. Sproul, and E. A. Full
'eph he Assembly meets in Richmond Oc-
cher.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

| Lock OUT FOR THE GREEN LIGHT.--When
| you see the green light burning in front o.
Berkeley & Walters Drug Store You can get
q prescription put up any hour OF night by
either DR.. Berkeley or Mr. Geo. Walters. sci
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

The members of the West Augusta Guard
are urgently requested to attend meeting of
that Company at Wilkess building next
Wednesday ~ o'clock, P. NJ. Business OF
importance will be before the Company.