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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
5tauntOn Markets.

Staunton. Va. May Sth, 1888.
The commercial journals are devoting much
attention to the grain-crOps of the world I'm
der our general CONN erc1al head will be found
very full compilations of intelligence from the
West concerning them which has a direct bear.
ing upon the grain and flour-trade eenter1ng
in this city. AS they are our base of business
the general situation is at all times of para
mount interest In addition to the informa-
ton already referred to, Bradstreets review, to
the close ofihs past week, contains tatements
showing the rapid reduction of supplies, and
conclusions as to the present and future effect.
At $50 points East of the Rocky mountains the
decrease of wheat in April was II 422 600 bushels
against decline of but 5S64,OO0 bushels in
March, and as compared with decline of 49,
966. 900 bushels during January, February and
March.
The grand totals Of wheat and flour in sight,
and out of farmers hands, including both
coasts OF the United States and Canada at the
dates named, were as follows: Wheat. May 1888,
5S,036,7S2 bushels. April LIST, 1888, 70, 622, 2S3
bushels. January LIST. 1888. 9O,99l,6S5 bushels.
April lst. 1887. 74e65,6O9 bushels. April LIST
1886, 70 99S .66l bushels.
Flour-on hand May LIST. 1888. 12Ol.3lI barrels.
April LIST. 1888, 1.Sl0929 barrels. January LIST,
1888, 100000 barrels.
The stocks of flour are 100 900 barrels less than
they were one year ago, and 900 less than
two years ago.
Under the effect of the recent advance in
wheat, our producers who have their crops on
hand, have been fairly active In making de-
liveries.
The wool market for the new clip has open
ed and several of our dealers have received
small lots. We quote unwashed at % to %
cents per pound.
In both the leading markets Of the.United
States-Boston and Phia delphia-the trade ID
noted dull. Manufacturers are buying spar :
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

PAINFUL ACCIDgNT.-Edward Lee Collins,
aged seventeen years, son OF Mr.. James Col
Inns, near Greenville, with his young COM
panion was out cunning on the 5th instant. The
barrel of the gun became detached from the
stock. and, falling. the end holding the
cartridge struck rock. ignited the charge and
lodged the contents in his right leg just above
the ankle, SCATTERING the bones At the time
he was about two miles from home. As soon
as possible carriage was obtained and the
sufferer conveyed there. Doctors Smith, Gilk-
eson and Davis, were summoned, and ampu-
tation was found. to be necessary. Intelli-
gence received yesterday stated that whilst
suffering from the effects, he was doing very
we'll under the great shock which his physical
system had SuffarAd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

THE LIVELY HARDWARE TRADE.-The new
advertisement of Cochran q Lewis, Hardware
dealers, specially refers to articles which
many persons at this season require. In sash,
doors. and blinds, they just want an examina-
ton of their stock to insure the buyer to find
exactly what he wants.
Not few people are now building fences re-
quiring special kind of wire, SO call and see
their stock made to order and for their own
trade.
The daisy hand force pump is a small COM
plete water-power, and comes in very handy
for a great many purposes. 1t is eheap, strong.
and Will not get out of order. Every house
keeper should have ONE. a bucket of water
can be appropriated for variety of purposes
by this little simple contrivance. When ex-
amined every body will buy one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

BEN-HUR.-The entertainments given In the
Opera-H House last Thursday and Friday nights
under the auspices OF the Ladies' Auxiliary OF
the Y. M. G. A, representing scenes IN BEN
Hur, were not as well patronized as thelr
merits or the laudable object for when tney
were given richly deserved. Those VINO at
tended were not only amply compensated Tor
the money they paid for admission. but mad
the pleasure of knowing that they had contrib
uted something to worthy object. Those
who witnessed the tableaux. and more part1-
cularly those who had read the entertaining
book entitled Ben Hur. enjoyed these presen-
tations very much and those who failed to wit
ness them lost a rich treat of enjoyment.
We hope that these ladies will have better
success, financially, when they shall again
give an entertainment for the same object OF
one equally as laudable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
WaynesbOro' Items.

WAYNEsBoRo'. Va, May 9Th, 1888.
Mr.. David W. Flickwir. Supt. of the Shen.
Valley R. R., was at Way nesboro' Junction
several hours last Saturday.
MIR. Jno. s. Ham, of Covington, Va. passed
through town last Saturday. His daughters.
Misses Mamie and Lille, who are going to
school here Joined him at the depot and &C.
companied him to Mines where all spent
Sunday, returning here that evening. Mi. Ham
returned to Covington Sunday night
Mr.. E. H. Campbell, at one time editor and
proprietor of the South River Advertiser, was
in town last Wednesday. He purposes going
into the real estate business in Roanoke with
Mr.. W. M. wager, of GordonsvIlle.
Miss Nettie Straughan was married at Coal
Valley Tuesday. May Sth. at O'Clock a. M,
to Mr.. Robert Saunders, an engineer in the
employ of the Newport News and Miss. Valley
r. r. They will make their home at Hinton
to which place they went on No. A. Her many
friends here wish her a happy life.
MIR. ]. NJ. Hippert is preparing to establish
brlck-yard in the field to the left just east of
Waynesboro' Junction. He will begin to
make brick about May 18th. and will employ
probably twenty-five men. He expects to
turn out about million brick this season and
will make it permanent thing. Several mar
row escapes have been made by the men en-
ployed by the Phoenix Bridge Co. in putting in
the new iron. bridge across South River at this
point for the G. & D. R. r. Co. One fell from
the bridge about thirty five feet, but escaped
with q few bruises,-n one serious.
Mr.. B. L. Greider, ex-Agent Shenandoah
Valley r. r. here, now engaged in the real
estate business in Roanoke, is the proud father
of little girl.
Prof. James A. Fishburne Principal of the
Fishburne Military School, has been fortunate
in securing as assistants for the next session.
Mr.. VIM. 4 Wilson, graduate of the Univer-
sity of Virginia. Mr.. W. Nice. White of the
Washington and Lee University, and Mr.. s..
B. Walker Of the Virginia Military Institute,
yet very unfortunate in losing Messrs. ]. H.
Saunders aud NJ. B. Corse. These latter gentle
men have been with hin several sessions, are
skilled teachers, and have made many friends
who will miss them and regret their loss. All
three of the gentlemen whom he has secured
have had experience, and come with the best
of recommendations,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

LEG BRoKEN.-On Thursday, Mrs. Adj
am Arbogast and Miss Mollle Arbogast
started from New Hampden to Monterey in
a buggy. Near Union Chapel, one of the
shafts became unfastened and dropped
down, at which the horse became fright
Mollie Arbogast sustained severe injuries,
having one leg broken and an ankle sprain-
ed.-HigAland Recorder, May 9th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
MARRIAGES.

the residence of the
brides father, DIR. r. p. Walton, of Bram-
bleton, Wednesday morning May I'd, 1888, by
the brides brother. Rev. R. A. Walton, of
Owingsville. Kentucky, assisted by the Rev.
=. ii. McCluer. Miss Louie e. Walton to
Mr.. H. T. Bell, OF Lewisburg. West Va.
BROWN - DICKINsoN.-In Charleston, West
Va, on Thursday, May 3rd, by Rev. j. C.
Barr. Mr.. Benjamin Brown, youngest son of
Dickinson, eldest daughter of the late ii.
clay Dickinson. s-Sss
VINEs-WIsEMAN.-May 3rd, 1888, in the Coun-
ty Clerks office. Stanton, by Rev. Dr. JAS
Nelson. Alexander @. Vines and Miss Rose
Emma Wisemau. daughter of Samuel WISE
man, both of Augusta.
The age of the groom is II years and 10
months and that of the bride 20 years and 6
months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

THE RIVER AND HARBoR BILL PASSED.
The House on Monday passed the river and
harbor bill by a vote of 161 to SO, after the
$19, 494, 7s3 called for by the bill as first re-
ported had been increased by about S25, 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

C,H. B. S-The Catholic Hibernian Bene-
fetal Society will have their Annual Grand
Picnic on the 14th of June. They will HE to
the mountains this season, having chosen the
Augusta White Sulphur Springs, on the line
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, for the
occasion. The general arrangements have
been made, and, in due time, by further pub
LEGATION, the details of the trip and the manner
of spending the day will be made known.
The Hibernian Picnic day is always booked for
pleasant time. and that for this good year
will excel all of the past. A special train has
been provided, and all who patronize it, will
| receive every attention.
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ingly, preferring not to place orders until the
new clip begins to arrive in It's full proportion
Texas will largely increase her clip. In the
other States, the estimates are about as they
were last year.
They are no changes worthy of note in the
price-current this week.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale. not retail.
Country Produce.
d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Joe Suit man of bad character of
Wytheville was arrested on Manday night,
April 3Oth, for attempting to wreck pas
senger train by placing distractions on the
track.
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Death of Lewis M. Bumgardner. ESQ.
Mr., Lewis M. B umgardner died sudden
ly on the night of the 9TH instant in the a5tb
year of his age. The funeral service took place
at the residence of his brother, Captain James
Bumgardner, jr., at half past one o'clock on
the 18th inst. Rev. DIR. D. X. Mcfarland offici.
ating at which there was large attendance
of friends. including a full representation OF
the bar. Messrs. B. B. Eskridge, ]. H, Wayt.
s. b. Smeltzer, P. A, Baylor, John McQuaid e,
I. Jones, and Judges ]. w. Stout and T. M.
Quarles were the pall-bearers, who, with many
friends of the deceased from the CITY. accom-
panied the remains to their final resting
place in the cemetery at Bethel Church. where
RevDr. Jas. Murray conducted the services.
Mr.. Bumgardner was young man possess
ing clear, vigorous mind, and highly cultur-
ed in his profession. His death is lamen ted,
and the sympathy of the entire community is
sorrowfully felt in this affection, which has
come upon his venerable father and the mem
bers of his family. All who knew the deceased
unite with his brethren of his procession in
their high estimate OF his ability and that
uniform courtesy which characterized his in
tercourse with his fellow men.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BAR.
Monday, May 9TH, to take action in reference
to the death of Lewis M. Bumgardner decd
On motion, Msj. Marshall Hanger was called
to the chair, and G. E. Kemper was designated
as Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. A. G. Gordon, tho Chair
appointed committee of three to draft resolu-
lions expressive of the feelings of the bar an ii
the committee. consisting of Messrs A. C.Gor-
don, Edward Echols and John w. Stout re-
ported the following resolutions:
RESOLVED. That tn e bar of Staunton and Au-
gusta county have learned with sorrow and
regret of the untimely death of Lewis M. Bum
gardner, who died on the night of the 5th of
May, 1888, in the prime of his young manhood
That they desire to testify their appreciation
of his talents. his accomplish ents as a law
yer, his anna bility OF character, and his uni
form courtesy to them and his other associates
That the members of the bar wear the usual
badge of mourning for thirty days and attend
the fun ra1 of the deceased in body.
That copy of these resolutions be sent to
the family of the deceased and published in the
Stanton papers, and that they be presented
to the County Court of Augusta, the Court of
Hastings for the city of Staunton, and the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, at their next
session.
The resolutions were spoken to Judge Chas.
Grattan, who referred in feeling terms to the
talents of the deceased as lawyer, his career
as law student at the University of Virginia,
and the bright promise he there gave of de-
On motion of H. st. Geo. Tucker, Esq.,, the
resolutions were unanimously adopted, and
the meeting adjourned.
MARSHALL HANGER,
G. E. KEMPER, Chairman.
Secretary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Cornelius Vanderbillt's income from his
capital is said to be million dollars
month, while that of William K. Is not very
far behind it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

K. L. johnson, of Stones Cliff, W. Va,
was struck on the head last Saturday by
Jehn Pennington, and it is thought he will
die. Pennington is in Jail. The ARRAY
grew out of quarrel about woman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Rich deposits Of iron ore have been dis
covered in Henry county, on the line of the
Danville and New River railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
DEATHS.


Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates
Notices Of deaths published gratuito,tsly.
SUPULE.-At Greenville, April q, 1883, Mrs
Polly Supple, wife of r. Supple Sr. aged
about so years.
SHnETs:-Near Keezletown, Rockingham, May
I'd, 1883, Mr.. Samuel Sheets, aged 49, His
wife was daughter of Benjamin Houff,
decd, of Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

THE TINKER CONFERENCE.-The State Re-
publican says it has learned that the chief
reason why the Thinker Convention next year
Will be held at Harrisonburg instead Of Staun-
ton is that Harrisonburg voted for local option
and Staunton did not. Now, suppose it should
turn out that before that convention meets,
Staunton should vote for local option and
harrisonburg should vote against it, that
would be pretty how-de-do, would it not and
stranger things than that have happened,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
New York Live.stock market, May 2.

New York livestock Market, May z.
BEEvEs-Receipts today II carloads for the
for slaughtercrs, Market shade firmer and a
small fraction higher; common to strictly
prime Steers sold at Sass 80 per 100 lbs. and
Bulls and dry Cows at 69ass so per 100 lbs.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts $780, market slow
and downw ward; uushorn Sheep sold at CAST Is;
clipped do 50as5 So per 100 TBS; unshorn year
lings st 50aSS clipped do. at sass per 100 lbs,
and Spring Lambs at 75as5 10 per head.
Hoss-Receipts 920 market steady for live
Hogs at 5 60is5 80 per 100 lbs.
philadelphia livestock Market
Nay 2.
CATrLs-R Receipts 2iOO; market quiet: extra
at 81 4a55s cts, good 454a5 cts, medium 4a4 cts
common 334a4 cts per fb. Shesp-Receipts 1000;
41S755 cts per b. Clipped Lambs 41la71S cts per
h.; Spring Lambs at 3as6 per head. Hegs-Re-
ceipts 500; market firm; Western sold at Sass
| cts per 10.
Baltimore Livestock Market, May B.
Beef Cattle.-Priees of Beef Cattle ranged
follows:
Generally rated first quality $50 @4621.
Medium or good fair quality .....- l21z q 621:
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Extreme range of prices.-......- 2 so o. 90
Most of the sales were from......... 10 q AS
Total receipts this week 95S. Total sales TO
| OF the receipts 20 came from Virginia.
With the exception that prices this week
were 70 lower than last Thursday, and in
| some 1eW instances Ac, Inc TRADE was pretty
much as 1t was then. The quality compares
| very favorably with that of last weeks offer
| ings. The extreme prices obtained show nc
variation from the figures of last Thursday
but the Cattle sold at the highest price to-day
| were not nearly as numerous.
| SHEEP AND LAMBs-There is slight falling
| off in the number of the receipts as compared
with last week, but their quality averages
| quite as good as that of the offerings then
| There is O fairly good demand reported in al
| the yards for good Sheep and Lambs. There IL
| very little variation in the prices as compared
| with last weeks figures. We quote wool Sheer
| at 3a614c, and clipped do. at 3a534c per ID gross
Lambs sold at 7a9c per ID gross. Common
Sheep are slow of sale. Receipts this week o
Sheep and Lambs 1852 head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
Riehmond Grain & Hay Market Ap'Iiso

The SPECTATOR publishes the livestock
markets of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, and Richmond earlier than any other
paper in Staunton.
Richmond livestock Market, May z.
Receipts: 16l head of cattle, IL sheep. 33l hogs
Sales:- 16l head of cattle, IL sheep, 26l hogs.
Prices:
4a414c. gross; common to fair, 2aIa334c. 81 oss.
Sheep-411a6lSc, gross.
Hogs-611a734c net.
lv- Zo2I
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Staunton "Stauntor," by Hon. Jacob Yost :
The ~. P. A." by j. Dewitt, of New York !;
"1he Drummer" by W. E. Craig, of Staunton !;
Transportation" by ]. L. Wallerstein, of
Richmond; "Hotels-past and present." by g..
c. Shield, of Richmond; Commerce of the
State" by A. q. Braxton, of Staunton; 1.-THE
Ladies'" by 7. G. Peek, of Richmond, and
The Press" by Col. ]. O. Shields, of Staunton.
Amid the closing scenes as at intervals. the
Band rendered its choicest music and vocal
solo, 1.-THE sword of Bunker Hill,n by Mr.. G
81. Phillips. of Richmond, was received with
great applause, and thus closed very pleas.
ant day OF business and social Intercourse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
sag A STANDARD REMEDY

EG A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERs5. which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see ''Universal Panaceas, - "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise. flourish, and collapse, neve.
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
fiated with the certificates of men of straw,
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as apple to certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
ry, Diarrhoea. Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels, and such we rec
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS,
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes,
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor
Richmond, Va.
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THE BANQUET.

At the appointed hour. the Division assem-.
bled at the Hall. and, under escort of Post
"C' and the Stonewall Brigade Band, march
ed to the Virginia Hotel, where royal ban
quet had been prepared for the closing scenes
of the occasion. The proprietor of the hotel
and his aids exhausted every resource in
making it complete, both in the bill of fare
and in flowery decorations. President Hope
presided and conducted the ceremonies. MIR.
S. c, Shields, OF Richmond, was at the oppo-
site end of the room. and on his right and
left. as at the head of the table, many OF the
visiting guests were seated. The Band occu-
pied the hollow square made by the tables
In addition to the excellent provision made at
the hotel for attention to the guests, Com
m.ttee of Post &c" members were also in at
tendance, and nothing was left undone to
make the arrangements in every respect COM
plete. President Hope read the .toasts. and
announced the gentlemen chosen to respond,
as follows:
"Our Guests" by W. H. H. Lynn, of Staun-
ton; "VIroinia." by a. st. Geo. Tucker, Of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-The County Board
OF Supervisors will hold a sess sion tomorrow,
the lOth.instant.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
MISCELLANEOUS.

John Dewitt, Esq, Ex-President of the New
York Division, who was an invited guest, ar
rived in the afternoon and was escorted from
his hotel by a Committee appointed for the
purpose. He was introduced to the Conven-
ton, and addressed the body at some length
on various topics Of interest in a National
point of view. He presented the greetings of
New York to Virginia, saying the Empire
State and the great Metropolis had warm
heart for the Old Dominion and its CONNER
cial and social interests.
Richmond was chosen as the place for the
next annual meeting.
Delegates to the National Division were in
structed to advocate a general proposition to
all the railroads of the country to adopt
travelling book of l. q and 5000 miles. Mr.
Lynn was the author of this proposition.
The Railroad Committee was instructed to
make application to the Norfolk q western
and other railroads in Virginia for similar
rates of travel to those which had been SO
generously conceded by the Richmond & Allie
ghany and the Chesapeake G. Ohio lines.
Letters were read from several persons in
vited and expected to be present, among them
President Pindell. of the National Division.
The communication of Ex-President w. D.
simmons Of the Virginia Division, rendering
his resignation, which was received through
the Secretary of the National Division. was
| returned to him without action thereon.
Thanks were rendered Post &c" the citizens
of Staunton, the Stonewan Brigade Band. the
Press, the Odd Fellows for their hall. the off,
| GERS of the Division, &c., &C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
THE VIRGINIA EXPOSITION.

A communication from Mr.. Ashton Starke,
President of the Virginia Exposition, was
read, in which he requested the cooperation
of the members of the Division in furthering
its objects. 1t was heartily received, and a
resolution, on motion of Mr.. W. 81. b. Lynn,
adopted, agreeing to make special exertions
for the success of the same.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

President John s. Harwood, of Richmond,
called to order, and invited Rev. DR.. D. K
Mcfarland, of the First Presbyterian Church,
to open the meeting with prayer, which be
did in deeply impressive words. Members in
conversation afterwards said that they had
never more sensibly felt the responsibilities
resting upon them than during its delivery.
and that they hoped to profit by observing its
teachings, which were that country and its
business could only become great and prosper
GUS by the observance of christian principles,
as it was q God-fearing and God honoring
country. Next in the order of proceedings.
was the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09
WELCOME OF POST &C"

delivered by the President, Mr.. M. A Hope
1t was a brief. but happy address, sketching
the history and prosperity of the Post, and
concluding with welcome to the delegates
which came from and went to the heart. But
this was not the only welcome.
The city, through representative citizens,
claimed share in these proceedings, and its
inequalities were also extended to the Di-
vision, and, on its part, Mr.. Henry st. George
Tucker delivered the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-05-09

Colonel Jno. 81. Crawford called the meeting
to order. I'D. Craig, Esq, presided, and Mr.
W. 81. Norman was chosen secretary. Col
Jno. H Crawford and Chas. s. Patterson and
W. H. Norman, Esqs.. were elected delegates
with Messrs. s. H. McCue. A. II. Roller and C.
Ed. Crawford alternates.