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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Hay fever is 2 type of cataarh having pecu-
liar symptoms. 1t is attended by an infiamed
condition of the lining membrane of the nos
trils, tear-ducts and throat. affecting the lungs
An acrid mucus is secreted, the discharge is
accompanied with burning sensation. There
are severe spasms of sneezing, frequent attacks
of headache, watery and inflamed eyes. Ely's
Cream Balm is a remedy founded on a correct
diagnosis of this disease and can be depended
upon. 50 cts at druggists or by mail. Send for
circular. Ely Bros, Druggists, Oswego, NY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
A CARD.

To THE VOTERS OF THE 9TH SENATORIAL
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
Solicited in person. by letters. by "Many
Voters"in the Vi,adicotor. and b persons In
other persons OF the State. to return to the
Senate of Virginia, l have consentedt to become
a candidate for reelection. subject to the usu-
al action of the party My past St rvice is the
best guarantee tor my future action.
Respectfully yours &C.,
augl9 ABsALoM KoINER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The somewhat worn adage, that there is
nothing new under the sum-" will scarcely
apply to w. W. Coles new colossal shows, for
new and novel features is this popular show
mans trademark. He ransacks the world for
novelties, and being abundantly possessed of
the wherewith. secures them. His patrons
see them all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

THE ART AMATEUR for September contains
some charming figure designs, suitable for
sketching On linen, outline embroidery or
sachet decoration; a page of monograms in G,
another of designs for metal work, and three
pages of designs for altar-coth borders, wall
pockets and a photograph frame, besides china
painting designs for dessert plate (primroses).
and a cup and saucer (azaleas). The frontis-
piece is an attractive pen sketch by James
Symington, 1.-THE Duet" and there are other
interesting examples of pen work by Boughton,
Bridgman, Moran and Knight. The valuable
series of articles on Amateur Photography"
concludes with some excellent directions for
portrait groups, and the practical topics of
scene painting and embroidery stitches recsive
continued attention. The number Is especially
ri oh in needlework, both in text and illustra-
lions, and the three admirable linen altar cloth
borders the first of series of ecclesiastical
designs to be continued steadily during the
next eighteen months. Other articles OF spe-
cial interest are those on the Greatorex sisters,
and the Willard Mansion. The dramatic feuil-
Teton is revived, and MY Notebook" is as
spicy ever. Price So cents. Montague Marks,
publisher, % Union Square, New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

In speech made at meeting of Irish
Americans in Chicago, Senator Riddleberger
said among other things: 81 live in coun-
try where they have enfranchised the negro.
Nothing has terrors for me now" What
considers the enfranchisement of the negro
apublic calamity The only logical deduc-
ton from his remarks is that in his opinion
the enfranchised condition of the colored
people is the most terrible thing extant.-
This is ungrateful. If it had not been for
that acknowledgements, Mr.. Riddleberger
would never have filled seat in the senate
of the United States -Inder- appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

TO CURE OM NOT TO CURE.-Tbat is
l. the question, and the only question which
affects in the slightest degree the interests OF
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
headache, constipation. and such other dis
eases as have their oragin in improper diges-
ton. We admit that sufferers had better bear
their ills than resort to remedies That they
know not; out when they have the assurance
of their friends and neighbors that BAKERS
complaints; that they purify the blood,
strengthen the nervous system, quicken the
liver, enliven the mind, and expel all improper
secretions, it is little strange that all who
suffer do not. seek relief by the use Of them.
These BITTERS have now BONE the test OF
time, and from their curative powers have be-
come an established family medicine in this
section of the country. Their properties are
purely vegetable. may be taken by all GLASSES
failing tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists in Staunton and else
where. E. BAKER,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

For several years have suffered greatly
from periodical returns of Hay Fever. At the
suggestion of COVERT & CHEEvER, Druggists. /
obtained Ely's Cream Balm and used a portion
of it during a severe attack. I can cheerfulIy
testify as to the immediate and continued re.
lief obtained by its use. I heartily recommend
it to those suffering from this or kindred COM
plants. (Rev.) H. A. SMITH, Clinton, Wis.
Mr.. ]. E. Graham. Where I used your Au-
gusta Fertilizer years ago beside South Caro-
lima Bone the grass is 6 inches taller.
JACOB GOOD.
augl9-2ts Long Glade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

To THE DEMOCRATIC VoTKRs OF AUGUSTA
COUNTY -
Responding to call which appeared in the
Vindicator, and many private letters as well,
1 respectfully announce myself a candidare for
a seat In the next House Of Delegates Of Vir-
yinia, and submit my claims therefor to the
Democratic Convention called to meet in
Staunton on the 10th of September, 1885.
aug26-3t JOHN H. CRAWFORD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Do you wish beautiful complexion? Then
use Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t cleanses and puri-
fies the blood, and thereby removes blotches
and pimples from the skin, making it smooth
and clear. and giving it a bright and healthy
appearance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

APPALACHIA NORMAL SCHOOL, Doe
Hill, Highland Co., Va. Complete courses
OF study. Expenses less than at any other
school in the State. Address the under
signed as above for circular, giving full in
formation. j. LUTHER SHEPPE,
augSo-2t cow Principal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

BEEF CATTLE--A very large proportion of
the offerings to-day consisted OF thin cattle,
few good butcher grades among them. The tops
were quite as good as those of last week. and
possibly as numerous, but there was very
long line of medium and thin cattle. Dealers
generally consider the decline. on tops as about
20 cents, and on medium and common cattle
371a cts per 100 lbs. We quote at 25@s565 with
most sales at 1896 % per 100 lbs.
$3.50 IS IS; that generally rated, first quality
12]4@S51213; medium or good fair quality $50
@A o.; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows
Most of tie sales were at 3 OO@s525 per 100 lbs.
OF the Cattle received, 1872 head came from 1r-
ginia. 672 from Kentucky. 70 from New York,
Maryland. $40 from West Virginia, and 90 from
Pennsylvania. Total receipts for the past
head same time last year. OF the offerings 7S5
head were taken by Baltimore butchers, l39 sold
to Eastern spectators, 1893 to country dealers.
last week, and 1453 same time last year.
SwINE.-The run of hogs is quite light this
week, and their average quality is not as good ID
grassers in proportion among them. Trade is
fairly active with the light supply. We quote
the better grades at GN@7cts per 10 net. Re-
ceipts this week SO75 head against 4274 last week
and $50 head same time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.--There is q heavy run
this week, and numbers will be left over un-
sold or be re-shipped East at owners risk
Trade IS very slow. there being no outside de-
mand whatever. The quality of the offerings
does not average as good as last Mondays. We
quote sheep at 2@334cts. and lambs at 2la@5cts
per Id gross. Receipts this week 690S head
against 1897 last week and 9l26 head same time
last year.
New York Livestock Market, Aug. Fl.
BEEvEs-Receipts $3.50 head, 233 carloads for
this market and 46 for export. Few prime and
choice steers sold early at full prices, but COM
mon and ordinary native steers and all sorts of
Texas and halfbred cattle ruled dull The
market closed weak at reduction of Is to Is
cents native steers sold at S5@S6 So per 100 lbs
live weight; Texas do. at 4@s4 co. and grass-fed
Colorado do. at 25@A S5 sheep and Lambs
receipts 1850; dull and week for both sheep
and lambs and prices touched the lowest OF
the season. Poorest to best sheep sold at 2@s4 so
per 100 lbs. common to prime lambs at $50
SIS so, and choice State lambs at 5 75@S8 per 100
lbs. Swine-receipts $40; fair to good State
hogs sold at S0@S5 per 100 lbs; the feeling was
fairly firm.
Philadelphia Livestock Market, Aug.
Fl. 1885.
Cattle market good; receipts $500; sales of
prime at 6@65scts. good 514@5slcts, medium ~
@5cts and common 3@415cts per lb. Sheep mar
ket demoralizei; receipts $500; sales OF prime
at 415@434cts, good 331@4ets, medium 3@31acts
common l1502Acts per Id. Lambs 21sD6cts per
Id. Hog market fair; receipts 5000; sales at 81
GG7ctS per lib,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The best medical authorities acknowledge
the great value of Ayers Cathartic Pills. and
frequently prescribe their use with the utmost
confidence, well knowing that they are the
most effectual remedy ever devised for diseases
caused by arrangements of the stomach, liver,
and bowels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The Democracy of Augusta county will sup
port j. ADDISON COCHRAN for the Senate of
Virginia, If he will consent to be candidate.
Able, fearless, progressive. and thoroughly in
accord with the Democracy of the times, he
would make most excellent representative
of the grand old county of Augusta
aug26 BEVERLY MANOR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

spring, and summer. this present surplus. and
that which producers must market now for
Wxfo or ana ey OF he
only drawback is that foreign markets have
unusually large stocks on hand, and the wheat
growing area has been widened recently. But
there Is not that universal abundance Of good
crops throughout the world that existed in 1884;
and consumption is going right along. every
where, at rhe regular rate-indeed, at an unu-
sually fast rate SO long as prices remain as low
as at present, everywhere.
I'VE are no prophet, nor the son of prophet.
but from the best survey of the whole field pos
sible to be made now, 1t would seem to be wise
for all who can do SO to hold on tn their grain
and let the present market stocks. and the first
rush OF new wheat wear away. OF course those
who have no perfectly safe storage. and those
who must positively receive cash for their crop
at once. will have to sell. If there were no such
persons and all could hold on prices would
jump up in a very few weeks They may as it
the determination Of the farmers to hold the
wheat back for paying rates; and also upon the
We e for four weeks to come. which will de-
clue the amount of good corn we shall have"
! StauntOn Markets
SPEC1 AToR OFFICE,
Staunton. Va, August 25. 1885. !
Under the influence of the ruling markets.
wheat dropped down to-day to 80 cents, at
which we quote it, We have no "bulls' or
'bears' here. but the observer can see how
quickly their ups and downs. causing vibra-
tions. are felt at remote points from the centre
where the accounts of demand and supply are
entered up. With the exception of our millers.
it may be said, no disposition to buy exists.
There is demand for timothy seed, and if
producers who have a surplus will send it in
they will find ready sale for it, and relieve
their brother farmers who have none from t.
necessity of sending orders to the West for it,
We quote 1t at Sl.9 to s2.25. according to quail
ty.
Thn hOt = r. Loot
weeks of summer. retards that vitality in
in trade which naturally comes as the bracing
vIgor of autumn is foreshadowed. Certain it is
the fall weeks have borrowed nothing from
the summer. Its inertia will have Its full
reign. When the change comes may all in
dustries and all departments of trade feel Its
quickening life and invigorating activity.
THE quotations are wholesale, not RETAIL
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

10 M Ss'1 J o a. SPENCE John d. husn'
Mcclure, Enos OFT, ]. w. Wallace, R. Frank
Larew, and others:-
Gentlene'-Your note calling on me to an
nounce myself as candidate for the House OF
Delegates, and pledging me your earnest and
cordial support, has been placed in my hands.
beg to assure you that this expression of
esteem and confidence on the part of those
who have known me so long and well, is in
deed most gratifying.
In com pliance with your request, and in re-
Spouse to the express ed wishes of many others
In different parts of the county and in the city
of Staunton, l hereby declare myself candi-
date as requested-sub to the decision OF
our Democrat County Convention.
Very truly yours,
aug26 ct HUGH F. LYLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Patrick Mcnamara, the first grave digger to
Thornrose Cemetery. has been there some forty
years. and has laid away fraction over Sc en-
thousand persons He has just passed the SIND
mile post, and can dig grave, secundun artem
quicker than any young man, having the
chang Oft" az he calls it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

IS THE MACHINE YOU WANT.

IS THE MACHINE YOU WANT.
1t possesses the most new and valuable i'm
rovements-it has the fewest number of parts,
20 less than any other machine made.
Think of it. THE ROYAL is run either For
yard or Bdck1Udrd and continues to setO in the
same direction and aUiH not break needles or
thread. This is an age of improvement and
you should avail yourself of the progress by
calling and examining The Royal. for sale by
aug19 I'm M. P. FUNKHOUSER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

THE POSTMASTER AT MoNTEREY.--The con-
troversy about the appointment of Postmas-
ter at Monterey. Highland county, has been
compromised by the agreement to recommend
Mr.. w. A. Cunningham
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Our esteemed friend, Rev. A. P. Boude, of
the Rockbridge Nea0s, was last Saturday made
secretary. and treasurer of the Rockbridge
Mutual Insurance Company. This is COM
paretively young company and is in fair
way to be of great service to farmers and other
residents of the county. Mr.. Boude was Sc
lected because of his well-known business
qualifications and tactin conducting interests
of this kind
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Ayers Pills cure headache by removing OBJ
structions from 1.-THE system. relieving the
stomach. and giving healthy action to the d.
gestive apparatus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Mr.. j. e. Graham, Dear Sir: Used your
Staunton Fertilizer (Sl8.0O beside a s33 arti-
Gle. The stanton made better quality of
wheat and great deal more of it,
Respectfully G. C. FEIFER,
augl9-2ts. Fishersyille. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

NTerritt's Executrix VS.. Merritt, &c
Nl In pursuance of decree of the Circuit
May 7th. 1885, shall proceed at my office, in
Staunton, on Monday. September 7, 1876, to make
further settlement of the accounts of John
Merritts Exec 1trix, &C., &C.
augl2-4t JOS, A. WADDELL, Com'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

We call upon that active young working
Democrat successful business man, and
slice 7eless Confederate soldier, JAS. A. PATTER.
SON, JR.. to announce himself for the State
Senate from this county. MANY VOTERS.
IT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
Business Notices.

Ifyou want a nice buggy and horse, hack
spring wagon, or any thing in the livery line
go to Thornburg's. je22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
MARRIAGES..

HoovER-KING.-Aug.2 Goth, 1885, by Rev. H. H.
Halves. DID,. at the residence OF Mrs. suffer.
Staunton, Va, Jno. P. Hoover, OF Summers
Co. West Va, and Miss MolHe E. King, of
Augusta CO., Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
3HO8. u LIIDEIRs
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
commissioners.

Clerks Office of Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, Va, August 18th, 1885,
L, Joseph N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, Virginia, do certify that
fnomBs Q. Elder and Alexander n. Fultz, APP
pointed COm'rs to sell a certain farm of 1871
acres, 3 roods. and SO poles. under a decree of
the aforesaid Court. rendered Deer Sth, 1884,
In the chancery cause of Mary X. Kelly Us. Kel-
tys I,ytaat and ais, Gave executed. with APP
proved security, bond in the penalty of S60001
required OF them by said decree as the condi-
ton upon which they are to sell said farm,
collect the cash to pay costs of suit and sale,
and to take bonds for the deferred instruments
payable to the General Receiver of the Court.
augl9-tds j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
TAX NOTICE.

TO City TdI-PoyeTs:-
You are hereby notified that the first half of
your City Tax for 1885 Is due, and payable ON
OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1ST PRoXIMo
ALI Taxes remaining in my hands after that
date upon which one-haD has not been paid
will be turned over to the Deputy Treasurer
for immediate collection of the phoIe WITH FIVE
PER CENT. ADDED. JOHN NJ. CARROLL,
aug12-tsep1 City Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette says
been held, have any men holding Federal
positions taken any part. In the South
heretofore the Republican conventions
have been almost entirely composed of and
entirely controlled by Federal office-hold-
ers -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
SPLENDID BUSINESS 0PPO RT
NIFTY

Mr.. C. B. SoMERvILLE being compelled by
ill-health and the positive orders of his physf-
clan to retire from the China and Queensware
business and engagein active outdoor exercise
we offer for sale privately our large stock of
CHINA, QUEEMSWARE, PLATED AND
Sill YER WARE, FTXTURES
and good will at No. Is Main street. Staunton.
Va This is an established business new and
saleable goods, and offers fine opportunity
for an energetic business man.
jy22 c. B. SOMERVILLE & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

CHICKENS WILL DIE unless you feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS.
Manufactured and sold by
jams BERKELEY d WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Buy Reeves Catt's Blood, Bone & Flesh Fer
tilizer. The best high grade fertilizer on the
market for the money
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The admission to Coles show is so cents fol
adults and 25 cents for children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

To HUGH F. LYLE. ESQ.,
The undersigne voters Of Riverheads Dis
trict believing that you will make a faithful,
industrious, and efficient Representative, and
pledging you our earnest and cordial support,
hereby respectfully request you to announce
yourself as candidate for seat in the next
House OF Delegates of Virsinia-subject to a
Con YantiOn Primary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Cleanse the blood with Ayers Sarsoparilla
and realize how far down in the scale of health
you have been living,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

THE FINEST YOU EVER SAW.-BERKE-
LEY G. WALTERS have the finest stock of
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw. jams
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Information from the Southwest is to
the effect that the canvass of Mr.. John s.
Wise, has fallen fiat. He has excited no
enthusiasm, made no votes. That section
is solid for Democracy.-Roamoke Leader.
A "bald-headed" lie was that statement
in the Wing to the effect that Craig, late
Internal Revenue Collector, got the better
of Phil Mckinney in discussion at Farm
ville.-Bedfor Star and Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26
GALE OF
REAL and Personal PROPERTY,

By authority vested in me by the will of
Thomas Shumate, decd, 1 will sell at public
auction, on the premises, on
Saturday, the 29th day of August, 1885,
the Home Farm of the late Thomas Shumate,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

The Finest Cigar for Sc.
"DRUGGISTS' BEST MEDICINE"
Will sharpen the appetite,
Sweeten the breath.
Purify the blood,
Aid digestion,
Fumigate your mediterranean,
And do your heart power of good.
jams BERKELEY q WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-26

Encourage home enterprise and buy Reeves
Cats Blood, Bone and Flesh Fertilizer.
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