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The leap Year German.

The Staunton German Club, elaborate in
| their Germans, were surprised last Friday
night, in being excelled in o Leap-year Ger.
| man given by the young ladies of this city. II
was the largest ofany of the popular enter.
tainments which ever came off, as gorgeous as
they have heretofore been.
The large ballroom of the Hale House was
fairly aglow with electric light and the beauty
OF the scene. The figures were led by Mr.. Lou
F. Abby, and Mesdames w. L. Bumgardner, W.
l.. Olivier. and W. p. Tams champaroned the
delightful occasion. The couples were:-
Miss Annie. McGIll Fauntleroy with Mr.
Corse, of Lexington; Miss Sallie Bayly with
Mr.. Kenneth Mccoy; Miss Emma ClarkRon
Harris, of Harri sonburg, with Mr.. John A. Ed
mondson Miss Viola o. Davis with Mr.. Thorn
as W. Burke Miss Julia Nelson with Mr.. Ed
ward 5ublett; Miss Ellen Guigon with MIR.
Rhodes Nelson Miss Brittop, of Texas, with
Mr.. Edward Patton Miss Bessie McCue with
Mr.. Geo. G. Walters Miss Lucy Kinney with
Mr.. G. K. Hoge; Miss Lucy Harper with MI.
Baldwin Wayt; Miss Murrell, of Lynchburg,
with Mr.. VIM. F. McCue Miss Nettie Foster
with Mr.. Fitzhuga Elder; Miss Aurelia P. Nc
Cue with Mr.. Hampton Wayt; Miss Bessie
Fauntleroy, of Richmond, with Mr.. B. M. Nc
Cue. Miss Bette Fauntieroy with Mr.. Hugh
Braxton; Miss Laura Taylor with Mr.. James
Ker, Jr; Miss Shoup, of Harrisonburg, with
Mr.. Carter Braxton; Miss Annie Bell with Mr..
Lacy Gibson Miss Turnbull, of Arkansas, with
Mr.. ]. Med. McCue; Mrs. Moreland, of Texas.
with MIR. w. w. McGuffin; Miss McGruder. OF
Woodstock, with Mr.. Lewis Bumgardner, OF
Washington & Lee University; Miss Lucille
Davis, of Texas. with Mr.. Lou F. Abby Miss
Bessie Plnkard with Mr.. 7. c. Kinney Miss
Augustine Davis with Mr.. Hanson Tams Miss
Lillian Arthur with Mr.. r. D. McCue; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. Alderman, of Florida; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Blackley.
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REMARKABLE RAMA rain storm oc.
the Rockbridge Baths, on Thursday, the 18th,
which in its fierceness and rage surpassed any
rain fall we have ever heard of in this county.
Mr.. Mothers house is situated in a bottom or
rain began to pour in torrents the atmosphere
without seemed to be one solid sheet of water,
In an astonishingly short time the water was
running into the kitchen and servants bed
room, and rapidly rising. covered the bed and
ran out of the key-hole of the door. Extend
ing TO the rest Of the house it reached MI. Moh-
lers dining room and parlor. 1t completely
destroy ed the garden, washing it awaywith the
fences, and utterly ruined Mr.. Mohler's hay.
covering it with mud, gravel and sand. Mr..
Ms. little grandson was out in the harvest
field, and those with him seeing the storm ap-
preaching, told him to make for the house,
which the little fellow attempted to do, but
before reaching it. the rain caught him, and
when he reached small branch which had to
be crossed he found it too high for him to ford,
and to provide against unforeseen accident,
mounted the fence near by. But this wise pre-
caution came to naught, for the fence was soon
washed away and the little fellow came near
being drowned. We understand Mr.. Mohler's
loss was heavy, probably reaching $500. His
misfortune will be heard of with much regret.
Rockbridge NesOs,
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HEAVY RAINS AND DAMAGE TO CRoPs.-In-
telligencs from several sections of Augusta
and Rockbridge counties report heavy rains
during the afternoon and night of Sunday with
damage TO crops-in some cases very Serious
That was more so in the Middle River Valley
than anywhere else About Verona and the
Augusta Roller Mills and higher up as well as
lower down the Valley the accounts in refer
ence to the very heavy rainfall which occurred
in the afternoon represent it as terrific and de-
structive. Along the intersecting valleys,
great floods rushed forward, carrying every
thing before them, and sweeping grain and
grass shocks from the fields like SO much cnaff
before gale. The loss in the shocked wheat
is represented as very heavy on the Norman
estate which went down in the torrent of rain
and was carried off by the rapidly rising
river.
The Valley pike, it is reported, is torn up in
several places. showing the immense volume
and force of the water rushing against its sides
and over Its surface.
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StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR UFFICE,
Staunton. Va. July 10th. l8e


There is scarcely anything to note in trans
actions. The opening of the wheat-market Is
the commencement of the revival of trade as
1t begins to draw itself along through the clos
ing summer months. There is a general de-
sire to know the test Of the wheat-market.-
The new crop from Virginia has commenced
to arrive in Baltimore and Richmond, for
which there is an active demand in the Balti-
more market ranging at from IS to 81 cents
The Richmond millers will not be ready to
enter the market actively for two weeks to
come. Our millers say with the present lights
before them the Staunton market will open at
so cents.
The first delivered In Richmond was on the
3rd, it was of the Fultz variety from Amelia
county and sold at 90 cents.
The weather in this section elsewhere re-
fsrred toy is most unfavorable upon the wheat,
eight tenths of which is standing in shocks.
When 1t can be hauled up the disposition will
be to thresh with quick dispatch. AS nearly
all will be mole or less damp every farmer
should refrain from threshing until the grain
has thoroughly dried in the stack or barn, for
If threshed otherwise the grain never RECEIVERS
its lost merit in consequence of dampness.-
Threshing In damp order was not so objection
able under the old system of threshing when
the grain was bulked with the chaff for a
season, as the chaff extracted the moisture, but
as it is now through the proficiency of the
separator the grain goes into the garner d.
vested of chaff retaining an amount of mois-
ture from which it cannot be Invested for
many weeks, If at all. Under the difficulties
OF continued rains and humid atmosphere,
there will be large amount of grain gathered.
The suggestion we make is with Difference to
the farmers own better knowledge and expert
ence. Ifhis wheat is damp when he sells, he
hears the decision of the buyer in sorrow and
with regret, and then with resolution to i'm
prove for the future. goes his way, and THAT is
| the last Of 1t except the reflection that he
might have done better in not hurrying the
! threshing process. The market reporter hears
| great deal more about damp wheat and is
| informed of the immense loss to the producer
| to an extent which he little dreams of, and
| therefore after all it may not be out OF place
for cautionsry word on his part. A prosper
Gus agriculture dispenses the richest of bless
| ings, and wheat-culture with Its relations to
soil Improvement should make 1t a select
study with every rejecting man who desires q
realization of that prosperity which showers
| its abundance on the heads of the tillers of the
| SOIL
| The Information to be found elsewhere in
this paper in relation to the yield of the har-
vested and growing crops has direct bearing
on the interests of our Valley producers. The
fact that the amount of wheat now in store
houses in the United States and Canada, in,
Guiding both coasts, is many mflf6n bushels
less than it was this time last year will be {
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WHIYM0RE, denny { LIGGETF,

No White Goods, Laces or
Embroideries to be carried over
for next season, but a clean
sweep must be made of all of
them. Swiss Flouncings in
beautiful patterns, ranging in
price from so cents to $500
per yard--also a full stock of
Black and White Lace Floun-
cings to be closed at greatly
reduced price. India Linens
from 6 cents to 80 cents. Per-
sian Mulls from 20 cents to 40
cents. These goods you will find
to be good values at the prices.
Also a large stock of Plaid and
Striped Muslins, which we are
sure you will find much cheaper
than you have ever before seen
them.
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MfddIebroOk News.

Mr.. Frank Pilson died at his home, near
| Greenville, on Thursday last. the 5th instant
OF consumption. Mr.. Pllson was about thirty
years of age. and married. He was son OF MI
Matthew Pilson, well known in this county
The deceased has been very consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian church for NUMBER
Of years. His death is a sad dispensation OF
Divine Providence. He was, SO we are told,
only sick for three weeks. but that dread dis
ease, consumption, soon called him away TO
better world than this. We are told that Mr.
Pilson has lost several sons, the pride and JOY
of his heart, by this fell disease. He was in
TERED at the family burial ground on the
farm of his father. Divine services were
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Murray. of Bethel
church, the deceased being at the time Of his
death very devoted member of said church.
The fields around this village are now stud
ded with wheat shocks, and the farmers say
the wheat is well filled, With a large wheat
crop, and large crop of hay and oats and
corn, times ought to get better and money
plenty, as these products are bringing good
prices such as there is no use in grumbl1ng
at. In the last few years mechanical labor has
been coming down. Now that 1t is down very
low in price, all kinds of produce. such la
boring man needs. is steadily going up,
Divine services were held at Mt. Tabor
Church Sunday last for the last time, as the
old building will be torn down to make room
for the new one. Quite a large crowd was in
attendance, and the venerable old structure
which has been place of worship for SO many
years, and wherein so many souls have been
converted will now be torn away. There
were some additions to the membership OF the
church.
Services were held at the Lutheran Church
last Sunday, by Rev, MI. Miller, who preached
very impressive sermon after which num-
Der went forward and uniied with the church.
The farmers are all praising the Deeripg
binder as being the best ofall. 1t cuts tangled
wheat as well as any other grain and ties ev-
cry time. Well. the fact is, the people have
gotten tired of these old horse-killers. as a
merciful man is merciful to his beast.
We are glad to announce that Mr. Edward
Condor is able to be about again, and we hope
he will soon be entirely restored to his former
good health
Mr.. Shannon, of Texas, who has been on a WIS.,
it to his father, at Mint Spring, las returned
to his home in Texas. SO we are informed.
Miss Burke, of Amherst county, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. James Blosser, of this place.
Miss Lowman, of Bath. is visiting at .Mr. J..
W. McCorkle's, in this place,
A little child of MIR. s. E. fuckers is very
Ill, but we hear with pleasure that 1t is getasng
better. and hope it will recover as it Is the idol
of a fond mothers heart and the joy of a devo-
ted father. Only those who have experienced
it, know what 1t isito lose their little children
by death.
We had a nice rain Sunday last.
Col. Hogshead and family, of Staunton, Wis
tied the family off. Frank Clemmer. on Sun
day last.
More anon, QCIDNUNC.
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Mr.. L. d. Timberlake died at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. C. E. HARDWOOD. at this place
last Thursday morning. Mr.. T. had been in
delicate health for fifteen years and had never
complained of his cares. He had been true
follower of Gods church for more than twenty
five years, and was one of Virgipia's fruesi
and noblest men, worthy of imitation.
Mr.. T. was native of Clarke county, va
Although he had besn with US but a few
who Will regret to hear of his death. Dr.Gard
ner preached his funeral at the Methodist
church in Staunton and his remains we're In
tered in Thornrose Cemetery.
Mr.. j. Grass who had been Ill for a long time,
died at his home near this place last Wednes-
day. His remains were laid to rest Ia the GEM
etery at Calvary chapel on Thursday evening.
Mrs NJ. Gray, of Richmond, has been visit
ing her father, James Hall, near this place
J. II. Rankin has been in Roanoke for sever.
al days and has bought seven lots or which he
intends to build and expects to have his future
home in that place.
Miss Lena Black has returned home from
Richmond where she has been visit, ng friends
for several weeks past.
Thomas, Oldest son of W. A, Hodge, has
been Ill for several weeks, but is now improv-
ing.
Quite number from this place attended the
dedication of the new church at Lyndhurst
last Sunday. The day was very warm, and q
large crowd was in attendap ce. 10.
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Thos. A. Bledsoe. Cashier of the National
Valley Bank of Staunton has been quite unwell
for the past week.
Charles Catlett, of Virginia, has been pro-
NOTED from copyist to assistant chemist at
5000 in the Geological Survey.
Rev. r. L. Dabney, D. D., now of the Fac
ulty of the University of Texas, preached to
the people of his old charge at Thinking Spring
last Sabbath.
We are Indebted TO Hon. Jacob Yost for q
copy of his speech delivered in Congress on the
18th of June favoring an amendment to in
crease the duty on tin.
Rev. DIR. Quarles, of Washington and Lee
University occupied the pulpit of the Waynes-
boro' Presbyterian Church. last Sabbath morn
ing and night.
DIR. G. Mcdonald of Union, Monroe Co.. Va,
has Withdrawn from the contest for nomina-
tlon for Congress in thai. the Srd, District of
that State.
Mr.. F. s. Haines, Clerk at the wholesale
house of Hoge and Hutchinson. left yesterday
afternoon on leisure for the benefit of his
health at the Variety Springs.
The wife and little daughter of Prof Adj
velIe arrived / n New Yo rk city from Paris on
Saturday week, where Mr.. Hovelle met them
and brought them to this place on Tuesday
evening OF last week. Mr. II. will be in bet
ter mood than heretofore to take artistic pho
tographs.
Mrs. Effie Stiff Richards, of Atlanta. Ga.
formerly OF this city, Is now on visit to the
family of Mr.. J. A. Wilson, of this city.
L. NJ, Harris, son of Prof. Carter j. Harris
of Washington and Lee University, has been
appointed to the position of Latin and Eng.
Iish instructor m Tulane University. New Or
leans.
Rev. J. S. Gardner, D. d. was one of the &C.
tive ministerial pail bearers at the burial Of
Rev. j ohn 8. Martin D. D. at Loudoun Park
Baltimore.
| The floral design was sheaf of ripe wheat
| and a sickle.
| DR.. ]. r, Stout, who has suffered from dis
ability for many months, went to Richmond 6
| few weeks since for treatment under DIR, Nc
CURE, and has returned feeling like new
man, greatly revived in heath and feelings.
Mr. VIM. H. Fry, of Augusta, Ga, who wal
| married in that city, on June 9th to Miss Ell
la Ferris, daughter Of J. c. Ferris, ESQ. is on
visit with his bride to relatives and friends in
Lewsburg, W. Va, his native place. He is 8
son of the late Judge Joseph Fry, of Wheeling
w. Va, and grandson of the late Rev. DIR
John McElhany, of Lewisburg.
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The Board at the same time made the Dis.
trict School and road levies as follows on the
500 of assessed values -
For Roads-Beverley Manor, Is cents; North
River. 1212 cents Pastures, l2% cents, Middle
River, 10 cents Riyerheads. 10 cents; South
River, cents.
For Schools-Beverly Manor and all the dis
tricts except South River will pay 10 cents on
assessed values of$lOO. That district will pay
cents.
The following named overseers of the poor
presented their reports and accounts to July
LIST, which were examined and approved,
to-wit: N. c. Watts, Middle River Michael
McAleer. Beverly Manor; R. D. Hensley.
South River Jacob G. Fellers, North River.
During the war number of Confederate SOL
diers who died from .small-pox were buried
separately from the others who died here
The Board directed the purchase of the ground
If practicable, and will cause the same to be
enclosed and the graves cared for.
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Manufacturing Flour.

IGttOT OF Lte spectator:
Many years ago, there were from IS to 20 mills
in Augusta county manufacturing flour, and
all conducting business with Staunton. With a
doubled quantity of wheat produced in the
county and the Valley accessible to this city.
that trade, except as conducted by the roller
mills, is very much curtailed. If more mills
were established at Stanton with the oppor-
tunities which exist for commanding the
wheat product from Lexington to the lower
Valley, the commercial Importance OF Staun-
ton would be largely promoted.
The Interstate law governing tTansporta-
ton furnishes just system OF freight charges
which would materially promote the interest
of the Valley producers in seeking a market
bera, and think the time has come and the
opportunity is now afforded, which can be adj
yantageously embraced, for enlarging our
Merchant Milling interests.
Sooner or later our flour trade with South
America, especially, will be enlarged, and 1t Is
lust as practicable to manufacture flour in the
in terror for that market. as 1t is to ship the
wheat from this locality to the mills in the
EAST and then make its flour for that trade
which will be in time restored to Virginia.
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WHITMORE denny { IIGGEIT,

Dress Silks in all the lead
ing Spring and Summer shades
also an elegant stock of Black
Silks in every grade from 85cts.
to $3.50 per yard. This line Of
Goods we feel safe in saying,
will suit you all, both in quality
and in price, and everything in
the way of Trimmings you may
want to suit them. "Surah
Silks" for Sashes in all the light
er colorings and in fact in al
most every shade you may call
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WHI1MORE, DENNY { IIGGETF.

And as we intend to close the
stock of Dress Goods, the Trim
mings must go with them, and
in these, we can offer a splendid
assortment in Braids of all kinds
"a Beautiful line of Gilt Braids,
the newest things in way of
Trimmings for the Season-also
"Surah" and "Moire" Silks in
all the leading shades to suit the
Dress Goods. 1t will pay. you to
look through our stock of these
goods.
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Whitmore, Denny & Liggett

AS for Hosiery, Corsets and
Gloves, we can compete with
any market in the Country.
Our stock of Hosieryis complete
in every respect---our Ladies
Blk Hose at IS cents is the best
value ever offered in this mar
ket--a nice line of Lisle Threads
and Silks--nice weights for Sum-
mer wear, ranging in price from
IS cents to SI.25 per pair. Try
our IS cents Wover Corset. 1t
will please you as well as any
you have ever worn at SI.25
try our 500 Kid Glove.
Every pair warranted in Blk and
all Colors-full line Blk and
Colored Silk-Gloves and Mitts
from 20 cents up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-07-11

The 'leading Republicans, says the
Richmond Dispatch, who criticise erstwhile
Republican papers for supporting Cleveland
and Thurman generally get the worst of it.
Into the ranks of these critics the New York
Times fires the following telling shot:
"When party arrives at that state In
which it is serious question whether man
cannot buy its nomination to the presi-
dency with money paid to che leaders,
and when the leaders put out platform
which is simply speculation. upon the
gullibility of the voters, intelligent and
conscientious voters must feel that such a
party has outlived its usefulness"
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Peabody Normal Institute.

Editor Spectator The literary feature of our
Institute continues to attract crowds upon the
rendition of our literary programmes. At our
last writing the enrolment was IS; the en-
rollment now Is 10S and a great many more
are expected this week. The Institute listened
to lecture by Prof Owens last Thursday. On
motion, vote of franks was rendered Prof
Owens for his practical lecture. The Teachers
Association on last Thursday effected new
organization by the election OF a new Presi-
dent and other officers. Mr.. o. ]. Derritt, of
the Staunton City Schools, was elected Presi.
dent vice Mr.. j. T. Anderson whose term of Of
flee had expired. This Association is doing
great good for the teachers. The Association
hold no ceilings every afternoon at o'clock for
the purpose of discussing questions effecting
our interest as teachers. The organization was
| started upon the suggestion ofProf. Robertson,
q man whom we all feel to be interested in our
welfare. Everybody is invited TO these meet
ings to hear the discussions.
Last Friday night the Institute held literary
xercises in the Augusta ST.. NJ E. Church, for
che benefit of the citizens of Stanton. Dod-
gers having been scattered throughout the
city, large and appreclative crowd assembled
at the Church to witness the exercises. Prof.
f. Trigg presided. The exercises opened with
The Rev. offered fervent prayer in the inter.
est of popular education. He was followed by
Mr.. ]. Fl. Becks in en- GRAFTON, entitled
"Cicero." Miss L. ]. Boulding read humor-
GUS selection which elected much applause
Miss Carrie T. Green. of Danville, read good
essay upon 'sThe Teachers Mission.'' Her
essay was loudly encored. 1t showed much
originality of thought, and gave many pract1-
cal ideas beneficial to every teacher: Mr.. d.
G. Carter edited the Institute Month";" dis
playing much ability as editor. His jokes
were rich and elegant; his editorials able and
to the point. "Larboard Watch was sung
with much expression by Mr.. D. W. Davis and
Miss L. ]. Boulding. The exercises on the
whole were rare treat. Exercises of like
nature will take place next Friday night. We
would like to see large turnout of our white
friends. The calisthentic exercise at O'Clock
is hardly to be surpassed. We shall let you
know more next week.
wv
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M MARRIAGES.

June 18th, in the Metho.
dist Church at Whitestone, three miles from
Carter's Creek. Lancaster county, Va, by
Rev. ]. Fl. Crown, Mr.. W. Med. Lee, son OF
Mr.. A. Y. Lee. (ArchiteeD formerly OF staun.
ton, and Miss Leah R. Boughton, both of Car
ter's Creek. The ushers were, ]. 7. Saunders.
Thos. B. Lee. of Pittsburgh. Va, Bascom
Boughton, OF Essex. and Arshur 8. Morton. OF
Staunton.
INSTRUMENTATION Wednesday. June
9th, 1888, at the residence Of the brides faith
er civilian WilliamsD by Rev. L, Butt. Mr..
Samuel J. B. Walkup and Miss Nina r.. vii.
liams. all OF Greenbrier county, w. Va.
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The Frozen Pirate. !"
''Is IT A BIOGRAPHY OF BEN HARRISON p
QUERIED SENATOR SHERMAN.


QUERIED SENATOR SHERMAN.
WASHINGTON, July 3.-Senator Sherman
left this city to day for Cincinnati, where he
will spend few days before proceeding to
his home in Mansfield. He will return to
Washington about July Is. A fellow. Sena.
tor tells the following story on the disap-
pointed presidential candidate from Ohio:
Senators Sherman and Hoar probably
read more novels than any two senators in
the Chamber. Whenever one finishes a
particularly clever story he invariably passes
it over to his colleague to peruse. They
have an excellent opinion of each Others
judgment in the sslection of reading matter,
and whenever one of them opens book in
the Senate the other will cross over to his
seat to glance at the title. Yesterday after
noon Senator Hoar sat in his chair deeply
engrossed in paper-covered novel. Sher-
man passed down the aisle and paused to
ask:
"What are you reading?"
Without looking up, Senator Hoar re-
piled:
some of Clark Russell's sea tales-a good
story for warm weather-'The Frozen
Pirate.'"
With a sarcastic smile Senator Sherman
inquired:
"Is it biography of Ben. Harrisons"