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T1RUsTEFS' SALE OF VERY DESIRA.
BILE PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OF STANTON.

By virtue of authority vested in US as Trus-
tees. in a deed of trust executed by J. E. Guy
and wife, of date March 4th, 1885, and of record
in the Clerks Office OF the Hastings Court OF
Staunton. Deed Book 8, page Bis. and with the
consent of j. VI. Frost, trustee, in prior deed
of trust executed by said j. E. Guy, of date
April l, 1882. and of record in the above-nam ed
CLERKS office d. b. 8, page 1885, the undersigned
will sell, at public auction, sir front of the Court
house, in Staunton, on
Saturday. April 3rd, 1886,
that certain HOUSE AND LOT on the IA
Northwest side of North Coaiter street, E.sH
in the City of Stanton, formerly occu- sEzHs
pied by said j. E. Guy residence.
The lot fronts on said Coalter street about
eighty feet, and runs back about 29412 feet along
Pleasan mt street, which bounds it on the North
east, and separates it from. the property OF
Charles s. Arnall. tits bounded on the South
west by the property occupied as residence
by VIM. ]. Nelson.
The Improvements are Dwelling House, sta.
BILE and fruit and shade trees.
The situation of this property is unsurpassed
for beauty; and the lot is one of the most de
sirable in Staunton.
TER s F 3 A L E.-Ten per cent. in cash
about 81, 900 90 twelve months from the day oil
sale; and the balance in two years from the
day of SALE For the deferred instalments the
purchaser will be required to execute bonds
with approved personal security, bearing in:
withhold as additional security. The purcha-
ser will else be required to keep the dwelling.
house insured for at least six hundred dollars
the policy to be held as further security for the
deferred instruments of Purchase money.
THOS. G. ELDER.
VIM. ]. NELSON,
mar5-tds Trustees.
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The Audubon Society,

The Audubon Society (named after the great
naturalist), founded last February, is rapidly
increasing its membership in all parts of the
country. The purpose is to prevent-(D The
killing of any wild bird not used for food. e.
The taking or destroying of the eggs or nests
of any wild birds. (S) The wearing of the
feathers of wild birds. The Office is at 40 Park
Row. New York.
The Society wishes local secretary in every
town and village to secure signers of its
pledges; and will upon appli cation furnish
circulars of Information and pledge forms.
Upon the return of the signed pledges certifi-
Gates of membership will be issued. Beyond
the promise contained in the pledge no obliga
ton nor responsibility is incurred. There are
nofees. no dues, nor any expenses of any kind.
There are no conditions as to age.
The prom oters of the movement are sanguine
OF effecting great change of sentiment rea-
tive to the destruction Of our songsters and in
sect-destroying birds for hat decoration.
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County Court.

The term of the County Court, Judge Stout
presiding, has continued and will probably not
terminate before the close of this week.
Several road and bridge-cases and number
of other matters have had and are recsivine
consideration.
The petition of A. B. Anderson and others
North River District. for the establishment Of
a road, was approved and ordered to be certi-
fed to by the Board of Supervisors, appropria-
ting S64l.6622s.
$225 were appropriated for the construction
of road, bridges. &C.. on the B. F. McClung
road. near Greenville.
The petitions of J. D. Rozen and others. Riv-
erheads District; David s. Hunter and others.
North River District, for roads; and the petit
ton of L. X. Huff and others for bridge over
South River at Weynesboro'. are under consid-
Grafton.
The estates of l.. W. Newcomb and Mary E.
Rusmisel. deceased, were committed to the
Sheriff for administration.
The petition OF G. w. G. Karnes. South River
District. for reduction of assessment was over
ruled, and that ORG. w. Hildehrand. same
District. was granted reducing the assessment
on his land from $50 to $40 per acre.
Uenire facias was directed to be issued for
the second day of April Court for the trial of
w. D. Myers.
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Richard Bennett, 81 prominent farmer of
Warren CO., Va. died Tuesday, aged p years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Templeton, who have
been several months in Florida. returned to
their home in this city last Friday night.
The wife of Judge A. c. Avery, of Morganton,
N. c., died a few few days ago. She was sis
ter of the widow of Gen. stonewall Jackson.
Judge William P Houston. of Rock bridge
who has been visiting friends in w. Va. re-
turned yesterday, and was registered at the
Hale House en- route for Lexington.
Attorney General Garland is suffering from
a severe cold and is confined to his bed. His
physician has advised him to remain away
from the Department for a few days.
The physicians attending Secretary Manning
report his condition unchanged Members
of the Secretary's family and his after dants
say that he appears somewhat better.
Mr. Jas A August Of the Hot Springs Bath
county, Va, was registered at the Hale House
last Monday He will resume the manage
rent of the Hot Springs the coming Summer.
Capt. Henri DAWN of Lexington, who Or
ganized the Fitz Lee Cavalry at the upening
of the State campaign last Fall is one of the
recent corporators in the Baldwin District
Fair.
DR.. G. E. Rogers, of Allegheny co unity, was
in this city yesterday, and stood his examin-
alton before DIR. H. M. Patterson, one of the
members of the State Board of Medical Exam
liners.
Mrs Virginia Harrison, wife of Geo. M. Har-
rison, Esq. of this city, and a daughter Of Col.
Jas. F. Kent of Wythe county, who has been
on a visit to the home of her parents, has re-
turned to her home in this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

We have received from the publishers
Messrs. WALTER d. MOSES & Co., Richmond,
Va, copy of their latest collection of popular
and standard songs entitled "Vocal Gems"
Although this book contains IS songs-worth
at retail 500 49, it is sold for only 40 cents and
mailed postpaid to any address on receipt OF
so cents in money or stamps. We may predict
a large sale for the Vocal Gems as everyone
can afford to order a copy at this modest price
Messrs. WALTER d. MOSES & Co. have the
largest stock of Pianos, organs and Music in
The State. and it will pay our readers to write
for catalogues if they wish to purchase any
thing in their line.
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Getting Ready for the Harvest.

Wheat and grass crops begin to make mucn
| more promising appearance than the hard
winter promised for them. Throughout the
country. journals devoted to the trade and
manufacture of Harvesting mach inery are
| making announcements of great activity
| among dealers, and the desire of farmers to OBJ
| tain first-class machinery and be prepared for
rapid work when the grass and grain are ready
for the sick lie.
The Agricultural Implement House OF
LYNN & Co.. in this city presents attractive
appearance to the visitor, especially if he be a
farmer.
The lie Mowers, Droppers Reapers
and Binders of the Champion Works at SPRING
field, Ohio, which for completeness in excellent
work, nght-running, lightweight and easy
draft cannot be surpassed are there. and are
going off here as they are all over the country
rapidly. In all our Valley counties, in the
South. west and in the Eastern counties, the
steel-made light and handy implements of the
champion-make are taking the lead. The sales
by Messrs. Lynn & Co., already amount TO fiji
teen binders one dropper and mower. and
seven mowers, and many farmers are examin-
ing these new-style implements, which are
warranted, with the view of having them early
in their possession and thus be amply pre-
pared for the harvest work when it comes.
The enquiry has often been made for ono
horse mower. That nice little machine light
and tidy exactly after the pattern of the heavier
is there, and will doubtless find good run be-
cause of its utility on large as we'll as small
farms.
The champion wagon offered by Messrs.
Lynn & Co., is new invention in its front
axle and coupling arrangements. The advan-
tages it possesses over the old style can scarce
ly be described. The front wheels change direc-
ton independent or the axle, which remains
stationary. This is done by pivot on the
principle by which a furniture castor works
It will have to be seen TO learn its advantages.
For neuralgia. rheumatism, lumoago, govt
swellings, burns, wounds, ETC., the best RENE
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The GIittering Stone.
WHICH A. BOY RECEIVED FROM A CRATE
Full FISH,

NORFOLK VA, March 25.-The fifteen
year-old son of Capt. Harlow, near this
place, was crossing a footbridge over Paw
tucket creek week ago when a good-sized
fish sprang out Of the water and fell before
the boy on the planks. The fish resembled
carp. Harry, in a spirit of compassion,
picked it up and gently put it back into the
water. The carp instead of swimming di-
rectly away, nodded it's head gracefully to
the lad and bowed to him with its tail.
While the young boy was crossing the
same bridge the carp again leaped out of
the stream and fell at his feet. Harry
picked up the fish. He was about to return
it to the stream when it dropped a glittering
stone the size of a walnut from it's mouth
into his band. The astonished lad placed
the carp in the water, where it nodded its
head and bowed with its tail as before.
Harry hurried home with the stone. His
father pronounced ita diamond of extraor-
binary value. 1t is supposed that the CRATE
full fish presented the gem to the boy for
saving its life. 1t is impossible to say where
the carp found the diamond
This beats the Greenbrier Independents
eagle story that we publish in this issue
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JIM AN ALE, q
Baltimore Livestock Market. Mar. 80

Baltimore Livestock Market. Mar. 20.
BEEF CATTLE.-Trade. in point of activity
were fully up to those oflast week; a few choice
Cattle sold at S. %. We quote at 2@S5 .. with
with st sales made at 4@S5 l21z per 100 lbs,
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
at l2l9@S5 rs; that generally rated first quality
S11a@5O 90; medium or good fair quality
o0@S4 IS; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
006aS5 %. Most of the sales we've from COO
s l21a per 100 lbs. OF 1.-THE Cattle received some
Pennsylvania, and "A head from Virginia.
Total receipts for the week SS5 head against
9S5 last week, and 1897 head same time last
year.
OF the offerings 10 head were taken by Balti.
more butchers. 81 sold to country dealers and
As to Eastern buyers, and 90 to Washington
city butchers. Total sales for the week 1856
head, against $50 last week, and Si2 head
same time last year.
| an advance over last week OF fully Hc, with
some slight increase in the number of the Of
The hqqaty better as
actual advance in values. We quote Hogs at
513@62s cents, with most sales at 61s@6A cents
per ID net Arrivals this week 1873 head
against 4lS5 last week, and 5402 head same time
last year.
| SHEEP.-The receipts are less numerous than
last week, but of better average quality than
the offerings then. Trade for the better grades
| is reported fair. while common stock is dull
W 10 quote Sheep at 215@6% cents and clipped
Sheep at 1905 cts per ID gross. Arrivals this
week 1910 head against 1924 last week, and 22SS
head same time last year.
| New York livestock Market. Mar. 30.
| Beeves-keceipts to day 1850 head; "a car
| loads for the market, and 63 carloads for eX-
port and for saughterers. Sales at a small adj
vance, but the trading was dull and the feel
| ing at the close was unsettled. Steers sold
| at 6OGS6 I6 per 100 lbs; Bulls and dry Cows
| 5 1904 so Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1910,
dull for inferior and common stock, fairly &C
tive for prime and EXTRA Sheep sold at 5@s7 II u
per 100 lbs, and yearling Lambs at 00@s7 80
| per 100 lbs, Good clipped Sheep sold at SIS 3D.
Hogs Receipts 1900; nominaily steady at
65@s4 IS per 100 lbs.
| Philadelphia Livestock Market, Mar.
| %, 1856.
| Cattle market active: receipts 100; sales OF
prime at 5A@6A cents. good 5@515 cents,
med um 4l94A cents, and common 3@4
| cents per ID. Sheep market higher for good
| stock and lower for common: receipts q
500; sales of prime at 612@6A cts, good 5s4@6L
cents, medium 5@511 cts, and common 214@
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NEARRIAGES.

CARRoLL-HoYr.-Ats the residence of the
brides's mother, in Madison county, on the
18th, by Rev. Mr.. Grimsley MIR. d. B. Carroll,
of stanton, to Miss Alice A. Hoyt.
LANDEs-V Er-Near Mt SIDNEY, Mar.
q, 1886, by Rev. G. A Long, Mr.. g. A. Landes
and Miss Louisa G, Vanfossen.
GREEN-REED-AtL Lexington, on the 23rd. by
Ell Kregloe. Mr.. Thos. S. Green and Miss
Elizabeth A. Reed, both of Rockbridge.
SPENCER-JoNEs.-At Lexington, on the 18th,
BY Rev. E. L Kregloe. MIR. Vim. ]. Spencer,
of Amherst, to Miss Martha 2. Jones. of Rock
bridge.
DINGtEDINE-GRANDL AT the residence of
the brides sister, Mrs. Chas. w. Sprinkle,
March 10th. by Rev. Jacob A CARRIER, MIR. Eli
B. Dingledine and Miss Mary V. Grandle, all
of Rockingham county.
ZIRKLE-MA the residence of Mr.. Israel
Davis. on the 2lst inst. by Rev. L. d. Cald-
well, Mr. J. Perry Zirkle, of Shenandoah
county, and Miss Florence V. May, of Rock
insham Co,
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Correspondence OF the SPECrAToR.]
LAUREL CREEK, w. VA.

March 81 1886.
Mrs. H. Sans, of this place. died few days
since, leaving a house-full of little ones to
mourn her loss. She had been a sufferer for a
long time with consumption. We hope she is
better off.
Miss Rosa Burns also died last night, after o
short illness. Her remains will be taken to the
Cave School-house tomorrow for burial.
Mr.. Jas. Crizer, our lumberman, has very
fine horse. whose leg was broken the other day.
We fear he will lose him.
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ANSWER TO Fox AND HOUND sUMiIN SPEC
TAToR.-The fox made 8 #. at leap and gain
ed leaps in nn the hound. In leaps the
hound made ~ #; in 9 the fox q IT. The hound
gained yds. in leaps and in " leaps 50 yards,
The fox was so yds. ahead at the start and ran
324 #. or los yds; the hound sol #. or 16S yds
GO yds farther. P.
Sum for the fox hunter to answer: If Il was x
what would q be.
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MAeLIN 81 BOOKER
HARDWARE COMPANY.
A NEW WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HARD
WARE HOUSE, sTAUNToN, VA.

in view the enlargement of the trade in this
city and its tributary country.
Purchasers will find the stock in general
line of BUILDERS and AGRICULTURAL
HARDWARE. WAGON CARRIAGE HAIR
NESS AND SApDLERY- MATERIALS,
GUNS, AMMUNITION, &C.. COMPLETE. They
can buy supplies on as good terms from this
Company as they can in the Northern and
Eastern cities.
The thorough knowledge possessed by the
Company. OF the general hardware trade, fur
nishes purchasers with opportunities Of pur-
chasing at the greatest advantage as an ex-
animation will establish. mar3l-2t
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MiddaebrOOk News.
[For the SPECTATOR.

One night last week, the smoke. house of G.
W. Hess, near here, was raided by thieves who,
we learn, stole fourteen pieces of bacon. We
hope they may be detected and brought to JUS
tice.
On Thursday night last, Mr.. Henry Splitter
Was married 10 Miss Mitte Smith, of this viii
lage. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Spiggle at Mt. Tabor Church.
Our legislature neglected to do one thing at
the last session, and that was to make it I'M
lawful to kill the robins and other song birds.
The useful birds should be protected by the
law against the wanton slaughter now going
on. Let our farmers prosecute all sayers of
birds on their farms to the full extent of the
aw. and thereby break up lcruel and inhu-
man practice.
We expect to give battle to whiskey pretty
soon and give the local. option law chance to
shed its radiant light over community to
the building up of peaceful homes and the adj
vancement of refined society and the purifica-
ton thereof. CARA
BAKER BROS. sell CASTINGS for Living
ston, Oliver-Chilled. Roland-Chilled and
South Bend PLOWS-cheap. mar3l-3t
HUNGARIAN Gypsy BANDA RARE MUSICAL
Observation-Disclosures Joseph's Hungarian Gypsy
Band gave in the Opera House last Friday
night one of the most enjoyable musical enter
tainments ever given in this city. Though the
weather was very unfavorable, as it was rain
ing at the time, they had large audience, COM
posed in great part Of good judges of music.
who appreciated the excellent manner in
which this band played the various pieces
they rendered Those who were present en-
joyed a rich treat, and those who failed to at
tend have cause to regret their absence, for an
opportunity to enjoy such feast of music will
not soon again be presented. This music could
be enjoyed by the uncultivated as well as by
the cultivated ear. These musicians do not use
any motel books in their performances yet each
performer plays in exact time, with the proper
rnythmical accent, and the result Of the har-
mony, accompanied by melody, is very won
derful and enjoyable.
We would be glad, as would be this whole
community, il they would soon return and ia
vor US with another entertainment.
A WISE SUGGEsTIoN-ORDER MORE COAL
Man persons are apt to think at this season
of the year, that they will need but little if
any more fuel. This is a mistake, against
which we wish to warn our readers. When
you come to the conclusion that you will not
need any more coal, order at least halfa ton
more, and then when that is about to be ex.
hausted as it Will be, and you certainly think
NJ more will be needed. order another half
ton. 1t is wise to have fuel on hand at all
times, for there are damp and cool days, even
in the Summer season, when it is not only
comfortable but healthful to have fires, and
then you will have it ready when the cool
days Of Autumn come unexpectedly upon you.
Ifyou act upon this suggestion you will not
regret it; but if you do not, you may regret
your failure to do So
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-03-31

There was a meeting of the Board of Direc
tors of the Western Lunatic Asylum las
Wednesday, when some changes in the officer
were made. AL the Directors were presen
except Mr.. Broaddus of Page county. The fol
lowing composed the Board OF Directors
w L. Bumgardner, president, and Messrs
Gleaves of Wythe; Russell. of Winchester
Edmund Pendleton, of Rockbridge; Coleman
of Cumberland; Dim cen, of Richmond; and
N. Wayt and R. W. Burke. of Staunton-Dem
ocrats; and Messrs. Harnsberger, of Rocking
ham; w. Q. Pendleton, of Smythe, and Broad
dus, of Page-Rapublicans.
For the Office of Superintendent. the incum-
bent, DR.. A. M. Fauntleroy, was nominated by
Col. Coleman, and DR.. D. B. Conrad, of Win.
chester, by DIR. Gleaves.
The vote resulted as follows:-
For neutrality-suspicious. Bumgardner, Cole
man, W. G. Pendleton, Edmund Pendlton-4.
For Conrad-Messrs. Russell, Gleaves, Din
neen, Har nsberger Wayt, and Burke-6.
DR.. Conrad was an applicant for the position
of First Assistant Physician, and had the good
fortune to be elected Superintendent. He is a
brother-in-law of DR.. Fauntleroy. and, we
learn, refused to be a candidate for the office
of Superintendent against him till he was as
sured that DR.. Fauntleroy would not be re-
elected. DR.. Conrad is qualified by the requi
site character, knowledge, and experience for
the position. Before the war he was surgeon
in the U. s. Navy and during the war was a
surgeon in the Confederate service. He was
for four years Superintendent OF the Central
Lunatic Asylum at Richmond, and after re-
signing it, was for eight years member of the
Board of Directors of that Asylum. He is a
brother of Holmes Conrad, Esq., of Winches-
ter.
assistant physician at the Asylum, the follow
ing assistant physicians were elected
DR.. Edward Fisher, promoted from second
to first assistant physician.
DR.. A. H. Weir, promoted from third to sec
ond assistant physician.
DIR. Geo. S. Walker, of Stanton, of the firm
of Geo. S. Walker 6. Co., elected to the position
of third assistant physician.
Mrs. Hopkins, matron, and Mr.. ]. w. Black
burn, steward, present incumbents, were re-
elected.
For President of the Board of Directors, Col
W. L. Bumgardner, present incumbent, and
Mr.. r. w. Burke, of Staunton, were placed in
nomination. Both of the candidates retired.
sndthe ballot resulted in the election of Mr.
Burke. by the following vote:-
For Burke-Messrs. Russell, Gleaves, Din
neen, Harnsberger, and Wayt-5.
For Bumgardner-Messrs. Pendleton, Cole
man. and Pendleton-3.
The Executive Committee was also re-or-
ganzed-Mr. W. c. Pendleton declined To
serve longer on that committee and the follow.
ing were elected: Messrs. Wayt, Bumgardner
Harnsberger. and Dinneen.
The Winchester Neaas, published at the home
of DR.. Conrad, says
"Dr Daniel B. Conrad, of Winchester, has
been elected Superintendent of the Western
Lunatic Asylum at Staunton. This is an ex-
cellent selection, and whilst we are sorry to
lose gond citizen, we must congratulate the
State at large that the Institution gets fine
officer. Before the war DR.. Conrad was sur
geon in the U. s. Navy
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! steadily increasing. New Orleans, the largest
cotton emporium, received !, sos, 4S3. Newport
News was only As bales less than Philadel-
| phia.
| THE CORN CROP OF 1SS5.-The Department
| of Agriculture estimates the corn crop of 1885
by States and with elaborate statistics. The to-
tai amount is 70 $50, $50 acres cultivated, produ-
cling 1886. l76 600 bushels, valued at $685. Co.
Average valuation, 1913 cents per bushel,
against S5.7 cents the previous year. The crop.
though larger than that of 1874, is less by s5-
0O0 900 in value. Illinois is the banner State
She had S.559,036 acres, producing 26S. 99S, COO
bushels. valued at s75.9l9,44O. Virginia cu1ti-
waited 2,l32 230 acres producing 81 ,S3S 600 BUSH
els, valued at Sl4 1858 $3.50. Nevada was the small
est. She had S47 acres in cultivation, produ-
cling 81 600 bushels valued at s15,75O. Every
State and Territory cultivated that cereal.
CORN ExPoRTs.-For the year ending 30th
June, 1885, As, 247. s90 bushels of corn were sent
from the United States to foreign countries
In addition to this. 252779 barrels of corn-meaI
found a market abroad. The aggregate total
value of both was s2S. 1861 The amount that
went out of the country in the more profitable
form of livestock, dressed meats. and dairy
products there is no means of determining,
but 1t must have been very large.
THE IRON MARKETs-The Chattanooga re-
view of the market notes pig iron as moving
steadily along without change in quotations.
The shipments during the week were 5000 tons
to Eastern points.
In ST. Louis the strikes on the railroads prac-
tically suspended work in all the iron estab-
lishments and manufacturers are slow to enter
contracts ahead. Quotations we're firm.
The manufacturers in Louisville using iron
in many cases made voluntary advances in the
price of labor, which indicates improved BUSH
ness. The nail factories were adding addition
al machinery. The supply of nails is plentiful
and in an increasing demand.
The Cincinnati comments note an increase
in the volume of business.
The Philadelphia iron market review states
that steel-rail buyers are in the market for
large blocks. desiring concessions which were
not yielded. IT is stated that more railroads
are projected this than for several years.