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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
BY THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD.
gained in lSS4-S5 over 1888 ST.,


*Lipscomb is new station, established since
July, 1884, and draws on the former territory OF
Stuart'S Draft, which explains the loss there
all the other stations except that and Weyer's
Cave having gained.
The destination of this valuable product
is also matter of interest. Much the larger
portion goes to Richmond. Georgia, South
Carolina, North Carolina, and Southside
Virginia, through Lynchburg and Danville,
also receive their quotas of it. Some, also,
is dropped at the stations east of Char
lottesville and along the Chesapeake & Ohio
railway west of Staunton requiring forage
for the iron, mining and numbering indus
tries in that district, and some goes to the
White-top coal-fields of Southwest Virgin
la.
1t will be observed that the amount ex-
ported last year is more than the entire
crop Of the county in 1910, and that the es-
timated crop of 1884 is nearly five times as
much as it was then, and ten thousand tons
more than it was in 1888.
Commencing with the decade of 1910, the
following estimates are obtained from the
most authentic data in relation to the guam
titles produced in the county, commencing
with that year.
1910, 1858 tons; 1850, Is, 1856 do; 1860,
1857 do; 1870, 1851 do; 1880, %, 931 do;
1888, $4,000 do; 1884, $4,000 do.
If the amount fed to cattle exported from
the county receives credit for the equiva-
lent in cash which is received in that way,
the clear profits upon the surplus of the
crop of 1884 will reach something like eigh-
ty five thousand dollars. 1t may be re-
marked, also, that the product per acre is
gradually increasing, showing the filth of
our lands is improving under the treatment
they receive by the higher grades of cereal
culture, mainly through the use of that
great reformer, the drill, which, take it for
its comparative value, is the king of all
farm machinery through the multiplied adj
vantages it diffuses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
AUGUSTA COUNTY HAY CROPS.

EXPORTS OF BALED HAY-COMPARIsONs OF
THE CROP OF 1884 WITH OTHER YEARS
VALUATION, &C.
In accordance with our annual custom,
we have compiled statistics of the hay crop
of Augusta county harvested in 1884, with
the preceding and former years. The
quantity of baled hay is actually stated
Some of the other estimates are conjecturel,
but based upon the most reliable data avail
able. The annual increase of tons and ag-
gregated values are facts which go to show
the progress making in cereal and grass
culture, coupled with soil improvement, as
gratifying in the general effect produced in
the county as they are substantially remu-
nerative to our farmers.
The following tables show the amount OF
baled hay exported from each station of the
three railroads passing through the county,
for the year ending Both June, 1885, COM
pared with that of the preceding year, end
ing Both June, 1884
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
JUHN o. DAKbUUK, u
W. ". Scott, Secretary.

THE KELLEY CORRESPONDENCE Wash
ington dispatches say that when our State
Department received information from the
Austro- Hungarian government that Mr..
Kelley would not be received at the Court
of Vienna because his wife was Jewess,
Secretary Bayard indited dispatch to the
Austrian Emperor in which, with as much
vigor. as courtesy, his Majesty was inform
ed that the republic holds race and religious
prejudices in contempt, and indicated that
while the Austrian ambassador at Wash
ington will be treated with courtesy as long
as he remains, his recall would not be CON
strued by this government as an offense.
The Emperor Francis Joseph's reply is
now awaited with interest. The rela-
tons of the United States and Austria have
never been the most cordial in the world,
and this last incident will hardly improve
them.-BdH. San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
SHELBINA, Mo-, July 31st, 1885.

CLUvERIUs HoPEFUL.-A prisoner who
recently came out of Jail, and who while
there had opportunities to see and talk to
Cluverius, reports the distinguished prison
or calm and confident that he will get new
trial. He was recently visited by his moth
er, and his brother and Mrs. Tunstall come
to see him quite often.
The record in his case has not yet been
but it will be in good time
There is, however, but faint prospect that
his appeal will be reached for hearing by
the Supreme Court before the Christmas
recess. -Dispotch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Those who wish to advance the interests
of the Democratic party in the present
important canvass should take the proper
steps to have every voter supplied with a
Democratic paper, and they should unite
with others in raising sum sufficient to
supply all in their neighborhood Many
do not take any paper, and Republican
papers are sent gratuitously to many-all
such should be supplied with good Dem
cratic paper, and it would not require a
great sum in each neighborhood to effect
this purpose. The cheapest and the most
effective mode of increasing the Demo-
cratic vote, is to furnish Democratic news
papers to the voters. Each neighborhood
should, without delay, send us large clubs
at the low rates given above.
In making up clubs, the names need not
be confined to one Office. We will send to
any addresses furnished.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

has no one to reply to him, it might be
sufficient to say that his speech on this &C.
casion was characteristic of that speaker.
It was delivered in a good ad captandum
style; was demagogical in the highest de-
gree: was filed with abuse Of the Demo-
Gratis, and reckless statements, that he
would not have dared to make if he had
had any one to reply to him who could
have exposed the falsity of his assertions,
and the fallacy of his arguments. -if argu-
ments they can be called.
AS an illustration of his bold and bald
statements we give the following:
He stated IN the most emphatic and
dramatic style that the Democrats in the
Legislature turned out II Republicans to
give place to II Democrats to secure a
two-thirds' majority, and that they would
have turned out so il necessary-whereas
the truth is, that OF the 10 contested cases
in the House six Republicans and six
Democrats served their terms; and of the
cases in the Senate, one Republican and
four Democrats were allowed to serve their
terms.
He spoke of the Democrats as rascals
and knaves, and seemed to think that he
was displaying great degree Of liberalhy
when he conceded that some of the rank
and file of the Democratic party were as
'thonest and respectable as the Republi-
cans" Did he mean such Republicans as
himseif7 "God save the markr'
From his charges against the Democrats,
a newly-landed foreigner, who was wholly
unacquainted with the speaker and the
people he was ibelling, would suppose that
the Democrats were people who 60 about
with torches in their hands to burn down
school-houses, and with burglars imple-
ments to break open houses to rob the oc-
cupants thereof, that it was their mission
to rob the innocent and to steal whatever
they could lay their hands upon. His
speech was almost exactly of the character
he delivered in the previous campaign
going over the same ground, and having
but few new features. Those who had
heard him before, found but little to interest
them in his speech on this occasion, and
that is probably one of the reasons that
caused his audience to become smaller as he
advanced with his speech.
His speech was not addressed to the in
telligence of his audience, but to their ig-
norance and prejudices. We think he will
find the majority of the people too we'll in
formed to be imposed upon by his reckless
assertions, and too intelligent to be deceiv-
ed by his fallacious arguments.
Before an ignorant and prejudiced au-
dience he is quite an effective speaker, for
he has speaking talent, and the art and
| tact of an accomplished demagogue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

A serious misunderstanding is reported
to exist between the outgoing and incoming
administration of the United States sub
treasury in San Francisco regarding the
count Of the money in the vaults. Mr..
Brooks, the newly appointed sub-treasurer,
is willing to accept the count by weight,
but Mr.. Spaulding, the present incumbent,
insists on every piece being counted before
the transfer is made. There are $685. 600, 900
in the vaults and to count it all over would
take from six to eight months. A decision
from Washington on the subject is looked
for
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

TURN ABOUT Is FAIR PLAY.-The SOCIAL
ed Republicans of this State are attempting
to make point against our Fitz, the Stat
ford farmer, by referring to the fact that he
was once defeated in his own county. In
reply, the Richmond State remarks with
great force that Mr.. John 8. Wise, who has
lived for years in Richmond, has been re-
pudiated in that city, time after time, at the
polls, with great emphasis; and to this it
in his own ward in Petersburg. II, there
fore, the argument against Lee is of any &C
count that against Wise is simply terrible,
for it is no injustice to him to say that he is
the most unpopular man in Richmond, and
can only get from his neighbors mill stone
to help him to swim in this or any other
canvass.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

J. Wagner, of Springfield, Va, says in
the year 1888 he used Powelrs Prepared
Chemicals, for wheat, and harvested double
the quantity where he used it to where he
used none, and would advise all who use
fertilizers to try it. PowelPs Prepared
Chemicals, cost only $500 per Dbl, a suffi-
Gent quantity to make one-half ton of COM
plete fertilizer. Brown Chemical Co.,
manufacturers, Baltimore, Md.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
THE CONTENTS OF A SECRET DRAWER

THE CONTENTS OF A SECRET DRAWER.
Twenty years ago prominent citizen of
Raleigh purchased an old desk. He after
a while ceased to use it, and few days
ago broke it up. To his surprise he discov-
cred secret drawer. Out of this fell piles
of money. Some of the bills were moth
eaten and dingy, while others were fresh
and clear. There were thousands of dol
lars of the currency. 1t was in many cases
issued under the authority of Congress, in
session at Halifax, N. G.. The denomina-
tions of the bills were from So to $50. In
some the value was expressed in pounds,
shillings and pence. 1t was all what was
known as continental currency" and
must have been placed in the secret reposi-
tory during or just after the revolutionary
war. A reporter was shown quantities of
the money.-Raleigh IN. CO. Nesos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
As to Mrs. GrundY.

This potent parsonage has been allowed
to rule too despotically in the feminine
world, and the ladies say that it is time her
tyranny received check. But not even
Mrs. Grundy has dared to speak against the
value of Browns Iron Bitters as a strength
ening tonic for ladies who suffer from de-
bility. 1t enriches the blood and complete
ly restores failing health. Miss Sallie L.
Paules, Wrightsville, Pa, was cured by
Browns Iron Bitters of back-ache, kidney
trouble, and liver complaint.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

TO CURE % NOT To CURE.-That is
l. the question, and the only question which
affects in the slightest degree the interests of
such persons as are afflicted with dyspepsia,
disordered bowels, loss of appetite, nervous
headache, constipation. and such other dis
cas- eA as have their oragin in improper diees-
tion.- We admit that sufferers had better bear
their ills than resort to remedies that they
know not; ont when they have the assurance
of their friends and noighbors that BAKERS
BITTERS are an unfailing remedy for these
complaints; that they purify the blood
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 BITrERS have now borne 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 classes
without lear of injury, and will prove an un-
falling tonic in all cases of loss of appetite.
Sold by Druggists in Stanton and else
where. E. BAKER,
Proprietor, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

DR.. z. Sigmondy, an experienced tourist,
who recently published book on 'the dan
ger of Alpine climbing" has been killed by
falling over a precipice, after climbing the
Pic de Lanez, in the Hautes Alpes, which
had hitherto been considered an impossible
feat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
"A I.ady's Perfect Companion.

PAINLESS CHILDBIRTH a new book by DIR.
John IL. Dye. one of New York's most skiIlful
shows that pain is not necessary in
Childbirth but results from causes easily I'M
de stood and overcome. 1t clearly proves that
any woman may become mother without suf-
fering any pain whatever. 1t also tells how to
overcome aud preveot morning sickness,
sweled limbs, and all other evils attending
pregnancy. 1t is reliable and highly endorsed
by physicians every where as the wife's true
private mpanion- Cat this out; it will save
you great pain, and possibly your life. send
two cent stamp for descriptive circulars. testi-
monials and confidential letter sent In sealed
envelope. Address FRANK THOMAS & Co,
jyl-3m Publishers, Baltimore Maryland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

General Grant has been laid in his tomb.
The services were participated in by the
people of all the States, and it is now to be
hoped, and to be believed, that the sectional
hatred fomented by selfish politicians will
be trampled down by all good men in the
Republic. The life of Grant was not in
vain, and his death promises to be fruitful
in olive branches to cure the wounds Of the
Republic Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

According to the Alexandria Gazette,
General Malone complained that General
Lee was invited to serve ON the staff of the
gallant Hancock at the Grant obsequies,
and cries out shame upon it as an endeavor
to make capital out of the dust of the great
soldier. General Malone was not invited,
and this makes no end of difference in the
way in which he looks at the matter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Showing very much the proportion of
damage that has been reported all along.
Unfortunately there was no questions asked
concerning the quality, but it will proba-
bly, soon be apparent that the present crop
will grade lower than almost ever before.
We learn from millers and others that the
grain is badly shriveled in general, which
is not surprising as there was more or less
'hy' in almost all the wheat in the East
ernxpart of the State, and perhaps else
where. In some sections more damage was
done by Hessian fly than by the hard win
ter; though it may be said that the weakly
condition of the plants consequent upon the
hard winter invited the attack of insects.
All varieties Of wheat suffered. Bearded
wheats of the Mediterranean family, which
were formerly thought to enjoy almost COM
plete immunity from being preyed upon by
Hessian fly suffered as much as any,"
The crops of corn, rye, oats, hay, tobac-
co, cotton, fruit, &c., are considered and
form an interesting part of the report,
which concludes as follows
81 am happy to report that large ma
jority of voices represent the condition of
things as improving in their respective Sec
lions. Of course there are those who dis
sent, but there are many more who take a
bright view. This is encouraging"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Some people are trying to squelch Black
Jack Logan's Presidential boom by per-
suading him to take part in the Virgin
ia-Mahone campaign this fall. Independ-
ent of the fact that the renowned warrior
in question care writing bool' CHS own
memoirs), he knows too well the effect of
such proceeding ever to subject himself
willingly to so disastrous a proceeding.
He would cripple his Presidential aspira-
tons beyond repair.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Thirty thousand dollars was paid by Mr..
Lyman for the Dolly Ann Iron survey.
This is very valuable tract of land and
under the direction and capital of Mr..
Lyman and his efficient lieutenant in man.
agement, Capt. Jno. S. Ham, we may
reasonably expect to see its value doubled.
Operation in mining we understand will he
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

The MILLBoRo' CONVENTIONS. Last
week, upon what was then stated as correct,
we announced that the Democratic Senate
rial District Convention at Nillboro' would
be on the Goth.
The Allegheny Sentinel of the 18th, pub
fishes the official call, which fixes the day
on the 2Sth at II o'clock, A. M.
On The same day at the same place, del
egates from Allegheny, Highland, and Bath,
will also hold Convention to nominate a
democratic candidate for the House of Del
egates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

The Republicans show decided amount
of spleen when any reference is made to
the class of people composing that party.
Look at the matter fairly and see if there
is not some truth in the charges. 1t is dis
tasteful to us to speak of the "best peo-
ple' in speaking of parties, but John S.
Wise tells the truth when he says there
are 1913, 600 negro voters in the State and
that he will get 100, 600 of them.-AUegha-
nU Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

NOMINATIONS IN Alexandria, the
County Democratic Convention in Alhe-
marie last Monday, Walter D. Dabney and
M. L. Van Doren were nominated for the
field was re-nominated for the Senate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

James Wilson Marshall, who first made
known to the world the existence of the
mineral treasure of California, died
recently at his home in Kelsey, in that
State, in poverty, disappointed, queru-
lous man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

SOME ALARM ABOUT CHOLERA IN LON
DoN.-The ravages of the cholera epedemic
in Spain are undated, and the panic at
Marseilles is increasing. The supposed
case reported at Bristol, England, turns
out to have been genuine. Some alarm is
therefore felt in London. The serious as
pect of the Bristol case for us is in the fact
that when the disease once gets step into
England it has made long step in our di-.
rection. The total of deaths from cholera
in Spain thus far is reported to be $4,000.
BAH. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
BY THE CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY.
3" gained in l8s4S5 over 1888 81 ......I GA
BY THE VALLEY BRANCH B. & o. RAILROAD.

The above ascertained results are some
what remarkable Whilst the shipments
from the stations fluctuate, the aggregates
for each year are identical. Verona is not
now billing station. Shipments from it
are entered at the adjoining stations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

THE FINEST YOU EVER SAw.-BERKE-
LEY & WALTERS have the finest stock of
TOILET SOAPS and PERFUMES you ever
saw. Jan2S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
SPECTATOR FOR THE CAMPAIGN.

The campaign which is now open will be
one of the most important that has ever
taken place in this State, and every voter
should be supplied with an active Demo-
cratic paper, and that such may be the
case in this and the surrounding counties,
we will furnish the SPECTATOR to single
subscribers and to clubs at the following
very low rates-the money in all cases to
accompany the order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Capt. Ridgway Holt, of Eynchburg, has
purchased the Yellow Sulphur Springs, in
Montgomery county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
Tine Finest Cigar for Sc.
"DRUGGISTs' BEAp MEDICINE.

VIII sharpen the appetite.
Sweeten the breatu
Purify the blood,
Aid digestion,
Fumigate your mediterranean,
Aud do your heart power oil good.
jams BsRKELEr @ WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

II yon want "a nice buggy and horse, haok
Surfing wagon, or anything i'll the livery line
go to Thornbure's. ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

A destructive fire occurred in Frankfort,
KY, on the 10th instant. $75, 900 damage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
ssuSineSS Notices.

Fresh Roasted COffees always ON hand.
Buy them. Try them. ut
aug12 Ct CHAs. c. WHEATS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
TO CURE @ NOT To CURE.-That i,

''earin mind tnatrhornpurg's Is the place 10
get nice bu2gias and horses. hacks. sc. Ie22-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

GHlCkENS WILs. DIE unless you feed
them WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS.
Manufactured and sold by
JAMES BERKELEY q WALTERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

OVER SANaUINE.-Hon. John. E. Mas
sey, the Democratic candidate for Lieuten-
ant-Governor, who was in the city yester-
day in attendance at the State executive
committee meeting, says that the only
possible way the Democratic ticket can be
defeated this fall is by the over confidence
of the individual members of the party.
He says that there are numbers of Demo
Gratis scattered throughout the State who
now feel SO sanguine of the success of the
party that they say there will be no use
troubling themselves on election day about
going to the polls to vote--Alec. Gazette.
Then let organization commence at once.
Let the work proceed upon the true and
real ground for conducting the canvass.
That is, that success is only to be obtained
by organization and determined effort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19
THE
THE
WAYNESBORO' FEMALE SEMINARY.
Mrs. N. M. KiNG'-.----. -.-..-...-. Principal.
Will begin ITS next Session
WEDNESDAY SEPFEMBEH 18th. 1SS5

The success of the present session has en-
Outraged the Principal TO prepare greater ac-
for the next session. and par
ents having daughters to educate should write
for terms and further Information at once.
Z, Address MRS. N. nj. KING,
iy15-3m WaynesbOro'. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-08-19

Last week we noted the subscription of
$25, 900 made by Goodson, Va, towards
completing the narrow-gauge railroad to
the Kentucky line. A few days after
Goodson had taken this action, Bristol, the
adjoining town in Tennessee, voted $50, 900
for the same purpose. The two places are
IN commercial and industrial interests one
town. The Main street is on the dividing
line between Tennessee and Virginia, and
though existing under separate corpora
lions and State laws, the two towns unite
in mutual progress and Development
Contractors will Immediately commence
work to finish the road. Last week we
referred to the important interests to a
large section Of Virginia involved in the
completion of the line of which this road
is part