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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
The Central Clubs LOye-Feast.
CAPT BumGARDNER'sR RINGING SPEECH.

CAPT BUbIGARDNER'S RINGING SPEECH.
Al The large meeting of the democrats which
was held in the Mayors office and Hall ON Sat
uroay night Capt. James Bumgardner, Jr., de-
ilVered the speech of the evening. We regret
enat our'limited space Will prevent us from CIV
ing more extended report of his telling speech
capt. b. said that he would not insultthe intel
ilgence of his audience by dwelling on the
tarlH as 1t did not now constitute an issue IN
the Democratic party. Capt. B. is well known
In this section of Virginia as q good canvasser,
ana as Mr.. Tucker said when he introduced him
10 the audience, "Capt. Bumgardner's voice
mas never been silent and his energies have
never been exhausted in support of principles
which he deemed honest and just We heard q
gentleman say who has repeatedly heard Capt.
Bumgardner that his speech on this occasion
was the best he had ever heard from him. Capt.
L. dealt mostly in generalities which were we'll
suited to large audience of the people, and he
was frequently applauded.
Upon being called out Mr.. Tucker said that
he was not there to speak himself but was de-
lighted to hear his friend again. Eight years
ago In the famous campaign of Tilden and Hen
bricks Capt B. was doing good service in a
similar cause. Capt BIS happy illusions to the
ticket revived his recollsctions of the old tick
ct which would be vindicated in 's4. While in
Richmond few days ago. Mr.. Tucker said he
met the greatleader of Virginia Democracy and
asked him what he should tell the people of the
Valley? TELL them, said Mr. Barbour, that we
look to old Augusta county for support just as
the democrats used to look TO Brooks Gap in
Rockingham county, Mr.. fuckers remarks
excited alternate laughter and applause, and
after few brief remarks by several ether gen.
| f1a,>
seemed pleased with the evenings entertain
ment-
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The Right Kind of Subscribers.

During the past week a subscriber to the
SPECTATOR called in to pay his subscription,
and upon looking to his account we found that
he had previously paid to September 28th, 1884.
After telling him that he had paid up to Sept.
2Sth, 1884, we asked how much he desired to
pay, when he replied that he wished to pay
four dollars. whereupon we gave him a receipt
for his subscription to Sept. 18th, 1885. Two
months before his subscription expired, he paid
for two more years in advance. He is OF the
kind that we call model subscribers. How
much better it would be- if all subscribers were of
that kind! The publishers would be more COM
Portable. and the subscribers more happy and
independent. We hope to add many names to
our list of model subscribers. We have always
felt just pride in the character ofthe subscrib-
ers to the SPECTATOR and do not believe that
any journal has list of better subscribers.
A subscriber from the gallant little county OF
highland, in paying his subscription last
Ihursday, remarked that he had been taking
She SPECTATOR for So years, and said, in en-
phatic terms, that he would continue to take
IL as long as he lived. That is the kind we like,
and we are pleased TO know that we have a
number of that kind on our list.
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For the SPECTATOR
Letter from MT. Sidney.
Observation-Disclosures. sc.

Again has the grim monster invaded ourqui-
ct little village and removed from our midst
one of its most popular citizens, Mr.. VIM.
Shumake, whose death occurred at his home
in this place, July 22nd. 1884, aged rs years. II
months, and IL days.
He had been ill for several weeks, but was
thought to be improving. Shortly after dress
ing h1msefon Tuesday, he complained of a
severe dizziness. to which he had long been
subject, and Immediately expired, from the
effect OF heart disease. it is presumed.
he lived true Christian life and died be-
lievlng in Jesus.
About two years ago, his beloved and devoted
wife passed away-both gone to that bright
celestial world above. What happy re union
on the other shore. for death can divide friends
but cannot sever affection,
His funeral took place on Thursday from the
NJ. E. Church South, Rev. II. A. Graver preach
ing to large congregation, after which his re-
| mains were inferred in the family graveyard
| Children, follow in their footsteps that your
| lives may be as full of good works and your
| death as peaceful as theirs.
| Their labors ended. they have gone to the re-
ward of the faithful, for truly Blessed are The
| dead who die in the Lord.'
Mr.. w. S. Beard, who recently moved to this
place from New Hope, has bought Mr.. G. B.
Crawford's farm, near Fort Defiance, and will
move his family there about September LIST.
| Miss Gussie V. Johnson is attending the Nor
mai at Harrsonburg
Miss Fannie M. Crawford is visiting friends
| in Lewisburg, w. Va.
| Miss Annie Maphis, a pretty and entertain
| ing young lady of Maurertown, who has been
visiting Miss Kate Shaver for several weeks,
left for home few days ago, much to the re-
greet of her many friends here. She was ten
dered serenade by the band previous to her
departure.
| Miss Lizzie E. Pence OF Timberville, is visit.
| ing Misses Fannie and Mamie Long.
Mr. John Hampden has gone to Back Rock
| Springs to spend few weeks.
MIR. J. 7. Cribbins, who has been travelling
for Washington house, is at home for a brief
rest.
| The United Brethren will hold camp m eet-
| ing on Mr.. Whitesell's land, near Pisgah
church, SOM time next month; date not def
nitely fixed.
grand "Fete" to be held by our town ladies
in few weeks. r.
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A EARE CHANCE FOR ENJoYMENT.-Major P.
I'll. woodward informs us that an excursion
erein on the G. q o. R. R., for Newport News
and Old Point Comfort will leave Staunton and
clifton Forge on or about the 10th of August
With his characteristic energy and anxiety for
the enjoyment of his friends, and the public
generally, MAJOR Woodward is the originator
of this excursion himself The fare for the
round trip will be only five dollars. and tickets
will be good for one week The hotels at Old
Point and Newport News will be prevailed on
to reduce their rates for the accommodation of
excursionists who may wish to spend day or
two at these popular summer resorts. This will
be an excellent opportunity for onr country
friends to visit the sea-shore, and we doubt not
that many will embrace it. Major Woodward
forced on the trains both in going and return
ing: Such chance as this is seldom offered to
realize so much enjoyment, and for such q small
sum of money.
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DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged for or udvcrgfsfn q rofss-
Notices Of dedthspalb he'd ot.uta.itosislsI

Obituaries are charged for oc advertising rofes
Notices Of deathsDubl ished oratasitosssly.
BRowN.-June 2lst, 1884, at her home near Mid
way. Augusta CO., Va, Mrs. Mary D. Brown.
wife Of joint. Brown, deceased, in the SIND
year of her age.
McCoRKLE.-At Buffalo Gap, Augusta county.
Va, on the morning of July 18th, Capt. David
Senior, of Washington, d. G. Interment al
Washington, ID. G.
Richmond and Washington papers please
copy. f--A~
SHUMAKE.-At his home in Mt. Sidney. July
END, about IL o'clock A. M, after an Illness
OF some weeks. Mr.. William Shumake. an old
years, II months, and IL days He had been
amember OF the Methodist Church for about
30 years. n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Petersburg had a disastrous fire a few DAVIS
ago and the Lade1-Appeal quotes at the head
OF its editorial column the remark of the fire
chief: IF we had had enough of good hose " 9
could have conquered the fire in one fourth Of
the time, and would mol have lost SO much pro-
perty.r
We quote the above as 1t suggests to our owe
authorities the importance of providing our
fire companies with all the requisite apparatus,
and especially plenty OF good, sound, strong
hose. The expenditure OF a small sum for this
purpose may save thousands of dollars worth Of
property. A word to the wise is sufficient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, reLlred from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula of a simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of
Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh, Asthma,
and all Throat and Lung Affections, also pos
Tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this M olive
and desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free of charge, to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French, or English, with
full directions for preparing and using. Sent
by mail by addressing with stamp, naming
this paper W. A. MOVES, l49 Poa0ers Block,
Rochester, ". Y. septll-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

"A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-The alarm of fire
was sounded on Friday afternoon about four
O'Clock, which created considerable commo-
uon IN Inc city until its exact location was
found out, and even then the excitement and
curiosity which were aroused by the visitation
of fire after long interval. did not altopetber
suos1de. The sparks from the engine in Mr.
b. L. Bagbys Factory, on Water street two
squares above the Lutheran church. were conn
municated to the infiammable material in tho
roof OF the building which caused it to, ignite
and in a little while the fire had made sncb
Roadway that it was found impossible ,o ex-
tinguish the flames, and the alarm was +ho,,
given. The Fire Company, with its nsnaI
rapldlty, was soon on the spot and did all in
its power to arrest the further progress of the
flames, but by this time the roof was ready to
fall in and the burning structure was left IN ito
fate. The building contained good deal of
unfinished work. embracing doors, sash. and
window-blinds, which were intended for some
of the new store-houses now undergoing erec.
tion in the city. which was all consumed,
A lot of carpenters tools valued at ffty dol
lars, among them those owned bv Mr. Won
fossen, were also destroyed Altogether Mr.
Bagby's loss amounts to three thousand dol
lars, which is only half covered bv insurance
Before the arrival OF the Fire Company. the
sparks which had likewise been Communicates
to the old tannery across the street. soon de-.
veloped into unquenchable flames. and the de-
struction of that building and contents. TO-.
gether with one or two old outhouses which
were used as stables, imposes on Mrs. MAYS
the owner, the loss Of about five hundred dol,
lars. A timely fail OF rain was most proyIden-
Ilai, ana no doubt prevented the destruction of
other buildings in the vicinity. o'''n u
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To Toy Gently with Fortune is Mic

To toy with Fortune, if not too great risk
is one of the pleasantest of pastimes. The
wild gambling in stocks on Wall street brings
to the Spectator not near as healthy an exer-
else as the Investment in the drawings of the
Louisiana State Lottery, at New Orleans. La.
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final parts. The Hist Grand Monthly Draw
ing will occur on Tuesday, August 10Th, and
any information can be had on application to
M. A. Dauphin, New Orleans, La.
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MARRIAGES..

HARPINE-OREBAUGH.- Goth, 1884, at the
residence of the bride, in Rockingham CO.. by
. Rev. G. w. Summey, Mr.. Jacob NJ. Harpine
and Miss Mary Alice Orebaugh.
RALsToN-CAvE.-Julyl II, 1884. by Rev. H. M.
Stricken, Mr.. Samuel W. Ralston and Miss
Laura Cave, both Of Rockingham.
BIxLER-SHULTz.--July Goth, 1884, by Rev. Mi
chael Cline, MIR. J. Fl. Bixfer and Miss Mary
e. Shultz. both of Rockingham.
the goth inst, in a bugs
gy in front of the parsonage at Doe Hill, by
Rev. @. A. Joyce, Mr.. John F. Snyder and Miss
Melissa Botkin. all of Highland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
HAY FEVER.

For twenty-five years have been severely
afflicted with Hay Fever. While was suffer-
ing intensely was induced, TIN ough Mr.. Tlche-
nors testimonial, to try Elys Cream Balm
The effect was marvellous. 1t enabled me to
perform my pastoral duties without the slight
est inconvenience, and I have escaped return
attack. pronounce Ely's Cream Balm a cure
for Hay Fever.-WM. 7. CARR, Presbyterian
Pastor, Elizabeth, N. J. Not liquid nor a
snuff, iulY22-2ts
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Several weeks ago, III. G. Barnhart. Secretary
ofCouncil (Waynesboro CHARGE sent by regis
tered letter to the Treasurer of Va. Synod
Rev. d. M. Moser, Shepherdstown, w. va,
the amount OF SlS.25 to be applied to the Synodi,
cal Fund. After the letter reached Shepherds
town. 1t was stolen, together with the contents,
from the Pcst-office. AS 1t was lost there the
Post master was responsible and had to pay to
the Rev. Mr.. Moser, the amount specified. We
do not know whether or not anything has been
done to find the guilty party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

A FEMALE BURGLAR.-Susan Irwin, alias
Susan Herr, and Eliza Alexander were arraign-
ed before Mayor Gordon. on the 14th inst. up
on warrant issued by Justice Harlan. Susan.
whose offence in the eyes Of the law constitutes
house-breaking and larceny, broke into the
residence of Major Bell and stole wearing APP
parel walked at thirty-five dollars. .Eliza's Of
fence is still grayeF, in the amount stolen. as
she committed a felony by stealing goods vslu-
ed at sixty dollars. They were both committed
to iaii to await the action of the grand jury or
separate charges.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

A SAD ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH
The excursion ofthe Methodist Sunday School
of Charlottesville on Thursday last for Variety
Springs received some additions when the train
halted at this point. After their arrival at the
Springs, Mr.. Thomas NEWMAN and two or three
other young gentleman of the party engaged
in game of ten-pins. While one little fellow
was sitting in window observing the game
ball which had been rolled by Mr.. NEWMAN re-
bounded with such violence that it struck the
boy on the forehead. He was apparently I'M
hurt by the accident at the time of it's occur
renee and soon afterwards walked home-
Alarming symptoms developed themselves at
a later period, however, which resulted in his
death. His name we were unable to ascertain
P.S.-Since the above was put in type we
learn from Mr.. NEWMAN himself that he stum-
bled In the act of rolling the ball which caused
It to leave its regular course without rebound
ing at all and to strike the boy on the head,
who was sitting close by looking at the game.
The boy who was about fifteen years of
age was a son of NJ. Peter Sprouse. of Ferroll.
Mr.. Newman was and is deeply distressed at
The accident and has received a letter from the
bows father exculpating him fully.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

R1cnMOnO Grain and Flour Market,
July 26. 1854.
OFFERINGS.
WHEAT.oWhite; l.166 bushels. Mixed, $500
bushels. Red, s7O6 bushels. Total, IA, l62.bush-
els.
OATS, 100 bushels.
RYE.-28 bushels
"A SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY
WHEAT.-White' 98S bushels very good at 81
to Sl02 Mixed, 500 bushels on private terms
300 bushels at 90c. to $l.02. Red, 2272 bushels
common to very good Longberry at SEC. to
$l.02; 57s6 bushels.common to very good Short
berry at IS to CSC. Eyaass
CoRN-White, 1l6 bushels prime at 7oc.
FLOUR.
We quote: Fine, $2.5O@s3; superfne, s3@s375;
en1fa sao5@4 amiaiy Il s4@s5 IS Patent
Baltimore Cattle Market, July FL, 1854
Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as followed
Best 6.0O@s6.40; that generally rated first quail
ity 5:oo@s600;, medium or good fair quality
4Oo@s59@; e ordinary 1 thin Steers, Oxen and
OSLO Most of the sales were from 1850
S5.S5% per 100 lbs: Total receipts for the week
The market has been slow to-day, and though
the sales show fair increase over last week,
prices are nc lower for tops and a015c for me-
some 900 in excess of last week. About 325
have have been taken for export to Europe
and over 100 reshipped to the New York and
Sheep and Lambs.-The receipts are in excess
of a rather limited demand from local dealers,
and no outside inquiry of any account. The
quality is generally common. Wequote Sheep
| at 3@41ac. with few shade higher. and
| Lambs at 4@6l4c per Id gross. Receipts this
week 1868 head.
Hogs.-The receipts are light again this week,
but the quality is fully as good as last weeks
offerings. There is some Improvement in pri-
| ces, owing to the limited supply, and the de-
| mand is fair to good at the advance. We quote
rough Hogs at 1910, and the better grades 7A
| Csc per lb net. Receipts this week {. 1875 head.
Richmond Live Stock Market. .
| JULY 2l.-Prices this week ranged as follows
BEEF CATTLE.-Very best, 51a@6c.; medium
| to good, 5@511c.; common to fair, 3Q9414c.
| SHEEP.-3@4l4c. gross.
| LAMBs.-4@5c. gross.
| HOGS.-7@7Ac. net.
/ There were DO head of beef cattle, 81 hogs.
and 264 sheepX ind lambs on the market during
| the week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

BAPTIST CHURCH.-On Sunday there were
two sermons by the Pastor. In the morning
from the well-known passage in Luke. con-
tanning the cry OF blind Bartimeus and his res
toration to sight blythe simple word of the pass
ing Savior.
On Sunday night he preached from the
somewhat singular text found in End Kings
80 man of God, there is death in the pot. The
social evils of our time were plainly and severe
ly, though fitlv handled. Among these were:
Improper Literature, Extravaganza, or living
beyond ones means, Dishonesty, Unchastity'
and Intemperance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29
RooK1Na CHAIRS, from &c.,. up, at sr1FF's. :

When you want the toniest chew you EVER
'.chawet,," try TALBOT'S BEST, at HAINEs's.
so cts. per plug. jyl5-3t
Call and examine our stock of TOBACCO AND
CIGARS. Chewing Tobacco from so cents to
81. copper pound. BERKELEY & WALTERS.
jy1
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Local Business Notices,
Towels and Corsets, cheap. at stif's.

40 cts. will get one pound of beautiful brigE
Tobacco, at HAINEs's. It is splendid. 15-3t
Matchless Metal POlisfs.-An elegan
preparation for removing RUST from any
metal. 1t will polish Silver and Gold without
injury to the metal For sale only by
jy1 BERKELEY & WALTERS.
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For the SPECTATOR
To the Grand Jury of Augusta county

beg to call your attention to the very neg
lected condition Of many of our public roads.
About month ago, had to travel over the
road leading from Thinking Spring to Bethle-
hem church, and when arrived near the resi-
dence of Mr.. Young, formerly Overton Gibson's
residence,) found the road in such danger
GUS condition that it required exceedingly
cautious driving to pass over it.
On three subsequent occasions, was afraid
to drive over it. and believed it would be at
the hazard OF life limb. For nearly one
month this important road has remained in
this dangerous condition.
Is the public to have no redress for such a
wrong? The Surveyor, whoever he may be-
should be promptly indicted and heavily fined.
A CITIZEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

WEIGHT SoCIABLE.-The weight Sooiable''
held by the ladies of the Baptist church last
Friday, was success. After paying all ex-
penses, the neat little sum of s2O.35 was cleared,
and every one had a delightful time. The next
sociable will be held during the first week of
September, and due notice will be given of time
and place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Hay Fever. have been great sufferer iroin
Hay Fever for ID years. 1 read OF the many
wondrous cures by Ely's Cream Balm anu
thought would try once more. In ID minutes
after one application was wonderfully heipeo.
Two weeks ago commenced using IL anu how
feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest discovery
ever known or heard o1.G q Oenta iulys2-2ts
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SUBSCRIBERS PAYING UP.-We have been,
for several weeks, sending out our subscription
accounts to all in arrears without distinction
ofpersons, and it affords us pleasure to state
that our subscribers have been paying these &C
counts promptly on their receipt. Many have
not paid before, because of neglect-simply not
thinking of the fact that they were in arrears.
AS soon as their attention Is called to that fact
by the receipt of their accounts,-and that is
the object in sending them-most of them pay
up arrearages and year in advance In short
time, we hope, all will have paid for year or
more in advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

A. Wonderful Preventive or Chicken Cholera
WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS. TRY THEM
TRY THEM!! The only authorized agents for
these Powders are BERKELEY & WALTERS.
iyI
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WOOD! WO0D!! wO0DI!!-Large sup
ply OF dry seasoned oak and pine wood at w.
G. Kinney's Coal and Wood Yard near B. & o.
Depot for a3 rs per cord, cut and split, deliver
ed in any part of the City. Telephone No. so.
iuly22-4t V. and Wv copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.-We would
invite attention to the advertisement OF the
Virginia Female Institute, ofthis city, OF which
Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart is Principal. The next ses-
sion of this excellent school for young ladies
will open on the 18th ofSeptember. 1t has a full
corps of Inexperienced and accomplished teachers
who are successful in communicating instruc-
ton to their pupils. The standard is high and
the instruction thorough. The terms are mod
crate and the number of pupils limited Par
ents and guardians should make early applica-
tfon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-07-29

Save trouble and money by buying your
wood, cut and split, at w. G. Kinneys Wood
and Coal Yard near B. & o. Depot for 50 IS per
cord. Don't forget. Telephone No. 90.
iuly22-4t " and Wv, CODY
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Gear in mind thatThornburg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-tf
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.