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LEGAL NOTICES.

Cpeck's Widow VS.. Speck, Eel shall
- proceed at my Office. in Staunton, on Tues
day, July 81, 1885, to take the accounts required
county, entered in this cause. May 9, 1856
ATPersons asserting claims against the estate
of David Speck decd, are notified to present
said claims to me on or before the day herein
appointed. JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
june24.4t
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Sought for the

Sought for the last hundred years.-A rem
edy for Catarrh, Hay Fever, and Cold in the
Head, found at last in Ely's Cream Balm. Safe
ard p easant to use, and easily applied with
the finger. 1t gives relief at ouce and a thor.
ough treatment positively cures so cents by
druggists. 80 cts. by mail. Ely Bros, Owego,
N. Y.
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county Democratic Committee.

The County Democratic Committee. accord
ing to announcement, held meeting Satur-
day, Capt James Bumgardner, Jr., Chairman.
and Alex. F. Robertson, Esq, Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object OF the
meeting, which was to provide for the ap-
pointment OF delegates to the State Convention
on the goth of July.
Ro. G. Wright, Of Waynesboro'. having be-
come postmaster at that place, rendered his
resignation as a member of the Committee.
which was accepted, and Capt. G. Julian Pratt
was elected to supply the vacancy.
Under the rule governing the ratio Of repre-
sentation, Augusta county, including the city
OF Staunton is entitled to delegates to the State
convention as follows:-
In the City, Ward No. l, delegates. and in
Ward No. 2. do. In the Magisterial districts
Beverly Manor is entitled to 8; Pastures, 2;
North River, 2; Middle River 8; Riverheads, 4;
South River, 8.
The voters ofthe Wards and Districts thus
named will assemble Saturday. the 18th, In
mass meetings and elect the delegates
In the city of Staunton, the Ward meetings
will be at o'clock. P. M.-No. 1 at the County
Clerks Office. and No. at the Police Office.
In the Districts, Beverly Manor voters assem-
BILE at the Court house at P. NJ, and all the
other districts Up. M. at the following named
places: North Ri er, at Mt Scion /; Pastures, at
Churchville; Middle River, at New Hope
Riverheads, at Greenville; South River, at
Waynesboro'.
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REPUBLICAN, FARMER.-If any one in this
county has file of the Republican Farmer, the
immediate predecessor of the SPECTATOR, and
will give or loan it to us for a while, he will
confer favor upon us for which we will feel
under obligations
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

Mr. W. Walter Lyon. who resides in Augusta
county, near Swoope's, has received intelli-
gen cethathi brother in New Mexico, rancher
with Mr.. Upshur, in that Territory, was MUIR
dered there recently.
Ifyou want nice buggy and horse. hack
spring wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburg's. ie22-tf
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BUSY DAY AT THE COUNTY TREAsURER's
OFFfcE,-Yesterday was annual settling day
with road-commissioners and overseers. 1t
was busy day in Capt. McFarland's office, fl
ing warrants and issuing checks.
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1, Jos. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that Fl. st. g. Tuck
er and A. G. Gordon, Commits sioners of said
Court in the cause of Donaghes Exor VS.. Dom
aghe's Widow, &C., have this day executed
the bond according to law. required by decree
of June 9th, 1885, Given under my hand this
18th day of June, 1885,
je17-tds ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
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SALE
L or A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1884 ACRES,

ORNATE SALE
Il or A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1891 ACRES,
Lying on Cub Run. Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
Is more suitable for my purposes, l wish to dis
pose OF the above mentioned 1851 acres. The
farm is
WELL IMPROVED,
has on it large Dwelling House, large barn.
and all necessary out buildings, a good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing, and
is well-watered by Cub Run and never-failing
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and we'll timbered.
win dispose Of this property either as
should desire more land. VIII sell as much as
400 ACRES,
with the improvements. Or will sell SO acres,
with sufficient quantity of timber without
These lands are located one mile south of
Montevideo, In a good neighborhood, conve-
nlent to stores; churches, schools. &C.. making
a very desirable property.
PERSONS contemplating investment are re-
spectfully requested to call on or address the
Undersigned IN who will take pleasure in giving
may6-tf Montevideo, Rockingham Co, Va.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A NICE
~ LITTLE FARM, NEAR STAUNTON,
NA.-By virtue OF decree OF the Circuit Court
of Augusta county, at its May term, 1885 in the
cause of Donaghes Exor VS.. Donaghe's Wild
ow, &C., therein pending, we will, in front of
the Courthouse of Augusta county, on
Saturday, July 1lth, 1885,
sell the farm of the family of W. w. Donaghe,
Jr., decd. containing ITO acres.
This farm is on the Staunton and Church
vile road, about 1 mile from Staunton. Ex-
cept what is in woods enough to give fuel
and fencing for it), it is well set in grass;
in good state of cultivation; naturally pro-
ductive; has on 1t a well of good watar near
to market, schools, churches, &C., and would
make desirable home.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash enough to pay the
costs on the petition of ]. F. Effinger, General
Receiver, &C., and expenses of sale: the bal
ance on a credit of one, two, three, and four
years after. with interest from day of sale /; dn-
terest payable. annually purchaser to execute
bonds. with approved personal security, and
title to be retained ultimate security, for the
deferred payments.
n. ST. G. TUCKER,
A. G. GORDON,
Commissioners.
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LETTER PosTAGE.-After this date, the rate
of letter postage will be two cents for each
ounce or fraction thereof, instead of two cents
for each half ounce or fraction thereof, as here
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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.
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KINGS EVIL

Was the name formerly given to Scrofula
because Of q superstition that it could be
cured by kings touch. The world Is
wiser now, and knows that
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A Visit to the Crab.Tree Falls.

A young lady friend who was one of a very
happy party visiting the Crab-Tree Falls last
week. sends us an outline sketch of the trip
With some visitors at the timein the neighbor-
hood it was made up mainly from Raphine and
adjoining country, in all twenty six thirteen
ladies and an equal number of gentlemen as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Blackboard Harris, Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley Roll
Ter, of Augusta, and VIM. Handley, and Misses
Mary and Bessie Handley, and Miss Brownie
Mays, the latter four of Lewisburg. Misses
Matte Bell, Winnie Fisher, Poague Rowan,
Mamie Harris, Lizzie Wade. Lula Carson and
Carrie Mcclure. and Messrs. J. H. Mcclure,
VIM. Harris, Lewis Mcclure, DR.. r. B. Fish
burne. J. B. Culton, VIM. Hutcheson, B. Bell.
]. Slower and s. f. Mcclure.
At one O'Clock P. NJ, Tuesday, the 23rd ult.,
the party passed Midway. and thence by Vesu-
vius station S. v. r. R., the ascent of the
mountain by the Tye river pike commenced
Carriages. buggies. and few pairs of the young
err of the company in saddles, made up the
train, climbing the long mountain sides to
their Summit where MontabeIla is reached,
and thence across the elevated range, they pur-
sued their way and reached the "Crab Tree
Farm" fifteen miles from Raphine, before
night
4ss
welcomed them as he does all who visit the
great curiosity. The night was spent beneath
his old, old time roof. where good genuine,
nd generous mountain Hospitality is dspens-
ed, and in the morning all were rested and re-
freshed and ready for the sights to be seen.
1t app ears from the sketch sent us, that they
only descended the first great fall which is
about six hundred feet. They ought to have
added another day to their time and thus been
enabled to see the wonderful beauties of the
cataracts and benches as the water continues
to course its way down the mountain sides for
nearly two thousand feet They should also
have taken in the grand views from the sum-
nit of the great De Priest Mountain above the
falls, from which the eye can range over much
of East Virginia. the great Valley, and through
the vista of Panther Gap.
But as it was, the rich displays of wild nature
which they beheld compensated them well Tor
their trip, and all returned home delighted
with it.
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" FANCY HILL -
FOR SALE.
On the 18th day of August, 1855,

On the I2tn day OF August, 1885,
will offer for sale, at public auction, that
splendid estate In Rockbridge county, Virgin
ia, known as Fancy HILL" comprising about
400 acres of land, about so acres of which
Is in timber, and the balance CT eared-the ara
BILE land is level or gently sloping, so that ma
chinery of all kinds can be advantageously
used over it. The land is in good condition,
crops well, producing tobacco, all the cereals
and grasses. and is susceptible of high state
of Improvement. There is a large apple or
chard upon the estate, comprising all the
choice varieties of the several seasons, and the
In respect to location, it lies on the main
thorOughfare from Lexington to the Natural
Bridge. about midway between the two places.
and within pleasant drive of about hours of
either place-is accessible by good roads in any
direction, and convenient To churches. schools,
MILL railroad depots of the several lines ira
versing the county.
The improvements consist of splen- -
did Brick Dwelling of 10 rooms, in good H5s9
repair, comfortable and convenient, .As4R
commandingly located in beautiful grove
sary Outbuildings, tenants houses, &c.
The Location is Peculiarly Healthy,
and O. more attractive place IS not to be
found in the Valley Of Virginia.
TERMs-Liberal. and will be made known on
the day of sale, or at any time upon applica-
ton to the undersigned, who will take pleas
ure in giving any other Information desired in
the premises. ~ Sale to be on the premises
and to commence at IL m.
D. E. LAIRD,
jel7-tds Fancy Hill, Rockbridge Co.. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

Ayers Sarsaparilla, operating through the
blood. radically cures every scrofulous faint
or Infection
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

You cannot afford to buy FURNITURE be-
fore examining the stock of
BICKLE & HAMRICK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

A carload of CHAIRS. of different varieties,
just received and for sale cheap by
BICKLE & HAMRICK.
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MAI. EDWARD MCMAHoN's STRATEGY
The Wytheville Ente1pris in noticing the
visit Of our citizen. Maj. Ed. Mcmahon, to that
place, says:-
"Maj. Mcmahon, of Staunton, is visiting his
friend and partner, Maj. ]. G. Green of this
place. Maj. McM. was for a while du&ing the
war a resident of Wytheville as quartefmaster
of Breckinridges command, with headuuar-
tiers in the McGavock corner building. When
our trends, the enemy, were making one of
their raids, the Major, with an improvised
stair of two or three mounted men, sent out
a flag of truce and negotiated with the Yanks,
for a surrender of the town. until the military
stores were safely removed, The gallant Ma
jor and his staff then put spurs to their steeds
and absquatulated 1t was f1rst-rate piece of
strategy-equal to Gen. Joe JohnstOn's Quaker
gun trick"
THE NEW COUNTY BUILDING.-By reference
to the proceedings of the Board of Supervisors
on the Goth ult., it will be observed that new
county building for the accom- modation of sew
eral county offices is TO be erected on the jail
lot opposite the Court House. fronting on New
Court House Street. This will be great con-
venience to the people as well for the despatch
ofbusiness by the public offic of the county.
1t is to be fire-proof. which guarantees abso-
Lutte safety for the public records connected
with the various departments which are to be
quartered in it. The style and the plan of the
buildings appear to be all that could be de-
cira
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

MEETING OF THE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI
The meeting of the Alumni of the University
of Virginia was held at the place on the Both
ultimo.
Last Wednesday the Alumni Association of
Staunton and Augusta county held meeting,
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart in the chair, and Hon.
A. G. Gordon, Secretary. Mr.. Stuart stated
that he had been requested to say that the
meeting of the Alumni on The 3Oth was an
important one, and that it was desired to have
a full attendance of members. Five delegates
were specially appointed with the further pro-
vision that all the members residing in the
city and county who attended. should be add
ed and considered as of the delegation; where
upon the meeting selected the following five
gentlemen named: Hon. Alex. H. H. Stuart
Judge John Howard McCue. Major Marshall
Hanger, Hon. A. c. Gordon, and Hon. J, A.
Waddell
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-01

Ayers Ague Cure is warranted to cure all
malarial disorders, when the directions are
faithfully followed.
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Th1rty-four varieties of BEDsTEADS. for
sale cheap by BICKLE & HAMRICK.
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Fourth of July.

Next Saturday will be the 4th of July, and
will be celebrated in quite a number of pleasant
excursions in various parts of the State.
The "Staunton Artillery company, accompa-
MED by the "Stonewall Brigade Band" and
large number of gentlemen and ladies, will
go on an excursion to the Natural Bridge,
where they will witness one ofthe great won
ders of nature. Those who have never been
there should not fail to avail themselves of
this pleasant opportunity to go. The cost will
be small and the enjoyment great. Round trip
ticket only So. The excursion train will leave
here at in the morning and return here at at
night.
The Good Templars will go to Fort Defiance,
where addresses are expected to be delivered by
Rev. kumsey Smithson and State Lecturer
Holden.
The railroads will sell tickets at half rates on
the 3rd and 18th of July, good until the 9th.
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A SAD DEArH.-Last Sabbath, Mrs. Hattie,
wife of B. B. Eskridge, ESQ.,, was in her usual
cheerful spirits, and the prospect Of long lie
was as bright to her as pleasing future could
present. This was remarked by friends VINO
had dined with her that day. She retired
about IL o'clock that night, but shortly AFTER
wards called h er husband, complaining OF sup
pressed and CHI oking sensations. physician
was sent for at once, who was soon present,
and also another summoned, but Ia less than
80 minutes after her suffering was discovered,
death ensued. The attack was pronounced
congestion of the lungs, Mrs. Eskridge was
favorite with her acquaintances and friends
and a widespread grief exists for Mr.. Esk''
ridge and her relations in their sudden be-
reavement Mrs. Eskridge was from Balh
more. Her body was conveyed there Monday
afternoon for interment. Before the mournful
cortege departed from the residence for the
railroad station, Rev. Jas. S. Gardner. pastor
of the M. E. Church South. made a few remarks
appropriate to the event, and concluded Win
a most impressive prayer. Mrs. VIM. W. Brad
ley, sister of the deceased, and Mr.. Alfred A.
Eskridge, a brother of the stricken husband,
accompanied him in the journey which con-
veys to the tomb of her family, the companion
of his Bosom, and the object of his most devo-
ted affection.
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The dumb locust, q new insect to this section
is reported in large numbers in the southern
counties OF the valley. They are said to be
ravaging the apple trees in that section, killing
them by hundreds. In many cases whole or
c. ards are destroyed, not single tree remain
ing.-Shendndodh Herald.
Why is this insect callei the "dumb locust?"
Does it resemble the seventeen-year cicada
miscalled locust? We ask these questions for
the reason that we wish to know if it be the
same that is fnflicting injury upon the apple
trees in this city, and probably in the country
also, though we have not heard of its ravages
In the country. The insect that has injured
the apple-trees here is a little worm that we
scarcely think any one would call locust"
Will not some person give particular de-
scription of this insect, and the character and
amount of the damage it has inflicted upon
the Misunderstanding the kinds of fruit-trees?
THE ART AMATEUR for July contains designs
for two panels (bird, fruit and howers), des-
sert plate (roses) and a plaque (geraniums), be-
sides several for embroidery and repousse
work. There is a long and interesting notice
OF the Paris Salon with two pages of illustra-
lions, and timely article on De Melville,
distinguished French military painter who re-
Gently died. Other articles of special interest
are those on Mont st. Michel Fart Life in
Rome" The Hotel Drouot," Japanese
Swords and "Oriental Musical Instruments"
Wall and ceiling decoration, amateur photog-
raphy, scene painting and frame embroidery
are the practical topics receiving particular at
tention. The illustrations in this number are
especially varied and attractive. Price IS
cents. Montague Marks, Publisher, % Union
Square New York
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1 would respectfully invite the careful atten-
ton of farmers to the chemical analysis and
the price of the above named fertilizer. Also
to the fact that by purchasing from me you
support a home industry. The money you pay
for my fertilizer will be expended largely in
our own community.
respectfully invite all consumers of fertili-
ger to call at my warehouse, No. Is Middle
brook Street, and inspect the fertilizer in bulk.
Truly yours,
iune17-tf REEVES Gait.
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PORTER AND ALE p ....S22o
Richmond Live Stock Market. June 80.
RICHMOND, VA, June 29-Prices this week
ranged as follows:
BEEF CATTLE.-very best, 5@6c.; medium to
good. 4@5c; common to fair, 2I@$Ac.
sassr.cSSsS45zc ns Gross.
There were l53 head of beef cattle, 2S5 hogs,
and 1855 sheep and lambs on the market during
the week.
Baltimore Live Stock Market, June 20.
BEEF CATTLE--Ihe market to-day was
quite slow throughout, and prices for the tops
about u cent lower, while common Cattle
were Il cent off, The quality of the offerings
averaged not quite as good as last week. tops
more plentiful. We quote the range at 3assOO
with most sales at 4.56@ s5.75 per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
4.75@S5 621S; medium or good fair quality 425
@475; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
3O0@S4 90. Extreme range of prices s00@S6O0
Most of the sales were at 4.50@S5.75 per 100 lbs.
OF the Cattle received, 6S7 head came from Vir-
ginia. 10 from Kentucky, 20 f, ON New York,
AZ from Illinois, Us from Ohio Ill head from
Pennsylvania. Total receipts for the past
week 14l4 head against 1889 last week, and 1872
bead same time last AS OF the offerings e2
to Eastern Spectators, IS to country dealers,
and II to Richmond butchers. Totai sales
for the week 742 head against 6S5 last week, and
957 head same time last year.
SwINE.-Trade generally was fair to good.
tn run being slightly in excess of last week.
The quality is fully as good as it was them
We quote Hogs at 5@6 cents per lb net, with
free sales at and near the latter figure. Re-
ceipts this week 1888 head against 1882 last
week, and 377S head same time last year.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.--The receipts though
much lighter than last week, were fully equal
to the very limited demand, as butchers
bought sparingly. and there was no outside
demand: The quality was not as good as it
was last Monday. We quote Sheep at 215@4
cents, and Lambs 800 cents per lib gross. Re-
ceipts this week 4439 head against 1882 last
week, and $50 head same time last year:
New York Live Stock Market, June 20.
Beeves-Receipts, 47S0 head, active and firm.
er at an advance of 10@l5 cts poor to prime ma
tive steers sold at 40@s6 SO per 100 lbs live
weight; best at at 60@S6 75 poor through Tex
as catue at S4 and fat bulls at 4@S4 % per 100
lbs. Exporters bought 700 fat steers and re-
celved $50 direct from the West. Sheep and
Lambs-Receipts. IA 200; market dull and weak;
sheep sold at 3@S5, and lambs at 5@l$7 so per 100
lbs. Hogs-Receipts, Il, 40; live hogs nominal
ly steady at 20@S4 70 per 100 lbs,
philadelphia Live Stock Market. June
30. 1885.
uCattle market fair; receipts. $780, sales of
prime at 61z@6Mcts; good, 6@614c medium
51z@5Zcts. and common, 4A@5N cents per Id.
Sheep market inactive; receipts, ID 600; sales of
prime at 4A@41acts; good, 3A@4cts; medium.
3A@313cts common, 2@3 cents per Id. Hogs
active; receipts. 5000; sales at e@61 ctsper ID,
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Absolute Cure
FARMERS.
READ THE FOLLOWING:

STAUNToN, VA. May Goth, 1885.
am pleased TO be able to speak favorably of
fertilizer manufactured by Mr.. Reeves Gait
of this city.
After careful analysis found it to contain
about the average percentage of phosphoric
acid and potash of the best high-grade fertili-
zers of our market and an amount OF ammonia
considerably higher. In this fertilizer, the
price falls several dollars below its comm ercial
value. This is point greatly in its favor.
This commercial value must be understood
to be appreciated 1t is a value of so much per
pound placed upon each constituent; take am
monia for instance: A committee of chemists
of the various State Agricultural Experiment
Stations, which made these valuations, has
placed value of twenty cents per pound upon
ammonia. Now let US take this fertilizer; it
contains upwards of three per cent, of ammo
mia. This would be over sixty pounds to the
ton, or value for ammonia alone of more than
twelve dollars per ton. The sum of the value
of the other constituents found in the same
way gives the commercial value
This fertilizer is in an excellent condition for
drilling, owing to its low percentage of mois-
ture. FRANK W. TRAPHAGEN, Phi. D.
Manufactured by Reeves Ctttt Staur,ton, Va.
Available Phosphoric Add. to per ct
Total $500. 6 to per Ct
Potash ........2 to per Ct
Ammonia, I" .....2% to 81 per ct.
FRANK w. TRAPHAGEN, PH. D.,
Stau nton Male Academy, Staunton, Va.