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r ARGE PUBLIC SALE.

Having sold my farm. / will sci; at my lste
residence. two and half miles north of Fish
srsvtlle, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, 1889.
to the highest bidder all of my personal proc
9rty without reserve, consisting of HORSES,
among which are a fine Brood Mare in foal
and one No. l Buggy Horse. Several GOOD
MICH COWS, one fresh, lot OF young cat
tie 10 fine Ewes, two No. l Brood SOws and
Pigs, seven Large Shoat5.
NEW MCCORMICK HINDER,
Plows, Harrows< one new Grindstone and fix
Lures, one Good Family Carriage and Harness,
together with large lot of
Household ana Kitchen FErniture,
Spring Beds!eads and Bedding, one very large
double Wardrobe with mirror, two Marble-
top Dressing Cases, marble-tOp Washstand.
two marble-top Tables, three Centre Table.one
Extension Dining Table, Chairs and a large
Rocking Chair. one large Sleep Hollow, one set
of Parlor Chairs one Plush Sofa,
ONE FINE NEW ENGLAND ORGAN (new).
A large collection OF Oil Paintings, Steel En-
grav ed Pictures and Frames. lot OF Queens
ware, Crystal -waro and Silver ware, Knives.
Pitchers, a lot of nice Carpetry, some entirely
new-one large Musical Clock and one Splen-
did Mantle Clock, one new Lee Cooking stove
and utensils. three fine Parlor Stoves. three
franklin Stoves. one large Anti-Ciinker Hot
Base, No. Il, one New Domestic Sewing Ma
chine. All OF the above named articles are
new and first-class.
pure breed of Bronze Turkeys; Bacon, Lard,
Apple Butter, a large lot of all L inds of Canned
fruits. Preserves, Jellles, Wine, Pickles, Vim
egar. &C.; lG0 bushels of Corn and various other
articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS :-On all sums over $40 O credit of
six months will be given. the purchasers exc
cutting negotiable notes satisfactorily endorsed
For all sum under $40 the cash will be reqnir-
ed. +. G, OFT.
Sale to commence at o'clock a. m.
mar l3-St.
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A Hundred Tons OF Money.

1t hardly seems possible that the money paid
in one month for ten-cent article, could, II
pennies were used In payment. weigh one hum
dred tons. Yet one OF our bright school boys
mas figured that this Is true OF Diamond Dyes.
To Judge from the stocks OF our dealers in dye
stuf1s, Diamond Dyes own the field OF package
dyes, and are a complete success. or course
they nave infitators. Nothing is q success
until initiated" But no one wants to risk
counterfeit when the genuine can be obtained
at the same price. Three new colors have lat e.
ly been added to the list Of Diamond Dyes: Fast
Stocking Black, Turkey Red for Cotton, and
Brown for Cotton. The manufacturers, WellA
Richardson & Co.. Burlington. VT, will send
colored samples OF these new dyes with book
of directions. to any address. free OF charge.
These additions seem to have made the line
so complete that any shade can be matched
with some color of Diamond Dyes. The beau
tiful sample book OF shaded colors lately sent
to all dealers In dyes. will delight the eyes OF
any lady. "Ips easy to dye with Diamond
Dyes" Is so absolutely true that home dyeing
Is no longer difficult and disagreeaole task.
Almanacs with their hints as to proper times
for different work. tell us that now is the time
for Spring dyeing. This, together with the
thought OF that hundred tons Of money, leads
US to ask what school boy can figure how
many thousands of ladies are now saying that
this is the time to use Diamond Dyes.
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DEATH OF A Coop MAN AND FAITHFUL
was plain to those with whom he was familiar.
that Mr.. B. F. Fifer was in rapidly declin ing
health. The fattering disease, consump ton,
often alluring It's victim to confidence In re-
covery, but with him made its inroads with
unmistakable premonitions. A month or
more has elapsed since he became too feeble to
attend to business. Hedied yesterday morn
ing at o'clock at the residence of his brother
in-law, Mr.. Archibald Snapp. in the fifty first
year of his age. His wife died some years ago
leaving him with three children, two sons and
daughter. who survive him. lie died resign
eddy trusting In the Christian faith and in the
full possession of his faculties.
For twenty years or more and under the diff
ferent phases of administration of State Gov
eminent, Mr.. Fifer has been regularly appoint
ed during all the terms to the important and
confidential office Of Flour-Inspector the
duties of which he discharged with strict
fidelity, and to the entire satisfaction OF the
and obliging. Even in temperament, he pur-
sued the walks of lie quietly, leaving good
name and memory dear to family and
friends.
The funeral services will be from the Firs'
Presbyterian church, Rev. DR.. Mcfarland this
afternoon at O'Clock. The following named
gentlemen will act a pail bearers; James Il.
BIackley, ]. W. Splitter. J. T. Parent. Jno. A.
Fauver, j 81. Smith, aud E. M. Cushing
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IRELAND TO ENGLAND.
BY PATRICK sARsF1ELD GILMORE.

BY PATRICK sARsFIELD GILMORE.
Every man to his post at the shrill trumpet
sound!
With his hand on his sword let each true man
be found!
There's no power on the earth that can stand
in the way
OF the proud Irish lads when they enter the
fray.
With a cause that is just and heart that Is
brave,
Is there one son Of Erin who would be a slave?
Ifthere is let him die-he'sa stain on the land!
For we'll have none but freemen with strong
heart and hand.
See the rivers of blood that for England we've
shed.
Fighting battles for her in the coat that is
red
II she'll not do US justice let none stand
between,
And we'll march to our graves in the coat
that is green.
But If England will come with her heart in
her hand.
And will say MY brave boys you shall have
your own land
If you swear that our union you'll never OPP
pose
We will drink to the shamrock that clings to
the rose.
1--WE will give you Home Rule with its
pleasures and cares;
Go and make your own laws for your local
affairs;
But the crown of Great Britain shall reign over
all
You must stand by forever In Its rise or Its
"Then what more do you ask. will you an
swer us now?
And for evermore Danish that frown from
your brow!
"Tis the voice all England your rights to
restore
And from Ireland's old heart to remove every
sores
Let these words once be heard in the isle ever
green,
And million of healths will be drank to the
Queen.
If our rights we can have without striking
Then we'll stand by Britannia-our breasts to
her foe.
May the Lord in his mercy these tidings soon
send,
Then the whole heart of Erin with England's
will blend,
We will bury our sword-therell be joy in the
land
And forever and ever united we'll stand.
New York, March, 1889.
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The ID. and ID. and the B. Institution.
ANNUAL REPORT.


The annual report OF Captain Thos. s. Doyle.
Principal of the State Institution for the ed.
ucation of the Deaf and Dumb and the Blind
for the year ended Both June. 1888, has been re.
ceived. This report embraces fully all the ed
ucational features of the Institution, and, as
provided for under recent legislation. is made
to the State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, but also contain summary of the receipts
and expenditures for the same time. The de-
tailed financial report is made to the Board of
Directors and for the fiscal year ended 30th
September, 1883.
In the deaf-mute department. the course OF
articulation and lip-reading. painting in oil.
drawing and calesthenics. In the blind de-
partment are taught the academic branches
and music. and in the mechanical department.
printing. as-fitting and plumbing. carpentry
cabinet-making and painting. shoe making.
baking. tailoring. mattress making, cane seat
ing and broom making.
Mattress making, cane-seating and broom
making are confined to the blind.
All these branches OF instruction are fully
equipped with full force of teachers.
Tho plumber of pupils present during the
year were, deaf mute males Al, females 4s; blind
males 80, females 22-total lH During the SEES
sion. ten withdrew. leaving l3l present at the
close of the session.
The report is very full in every detail and
highly Interesting and instructive, enabling
the reader to understand the entire workings
of this well equipped. elegantly conducted. and
invaluable State Institution.
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DEATHS .
Notices Of deaths published Qratllito,lslu.


Obituaries are charged for at aGperfiSanG rate
Notices of deaths published gratliito,lsIy.
RAMsEY.-Near Riverside, on Marcn 5th, 1889,
Mr.. Thomas J. Ramsey, aged 81 years. He
was member of the Baptist church nearly
all of his long life.
JoHNsToN.-Disd at Loeb Laird, Friday, SIN
instant, Annie Johnston, aged about u years.
She was sick not quite three days. 1t Is
thought she poisoned herself by eating some
thing she supposed was "mountRin tea" as
violent vomiting attended her illness from
the first hour of her sickness until her death.
Her remains were inferred at Neriah church.
-Rockbridge Ne,Us.
LEARY.-On Friday, March 9Th. 1885, at the
home of his mother in Ronceverte, OF con-
sumption, Mr.. T. T. Leary, aged q years. His
remains were taken to the Catholic cemetary
at Sweet Springs for interment.
OERRITT.-On Thursday. the 9th instant, Cora
Derritt, daughter OF Madison Derritt, at the
home of her father at BIT. Crawford. aged 10
years.
Dayton, on the 18th instant, at
the residence of his brother, d. X. CLICK, OF
Inflammation OF the bowels, Mr.. Frank
Click, aged % years.
the residence OF her father, Capt.
W. F. Snapp, In West End, on Saturday
evening. March lG, 1889, of neuralgia, B ,ssie
Snapp. aged about IL years.
night, March IL, 1882 OF
fever, at his home at Greenvllle, Mr.. sandy
Mitchell, aged about SO years. He left widow
and two children,
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Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUNToN. VA. Mar. 18th, 1859.
All departments of trade have been very
quiet during the past week. We have made
but few. and those slight, changes in the price
current, none affecting the staple products.
Wheat offerings have not been brisk, and Is
taken readily at the present, which were the
previous quotations.
The trade in cloverseed is still on the lively
side. 1t is an encouraging omen to note the
increasing interest thus demonstrated in
sections of the State which will be greatly
benefited by enlarged grass production. At
the same time there is no diminution in the
quantity of acres In our Valley but If anything
an increase OF those assigned to rest under
clover tillage and hay production.
The following from the weekly review of the
wheat situation by the Baltimore Journal of
Commerce. we think fairly states it as II ex.
lists -
1.-THE trade for the week has been disap-
pointing. and dealers have found 1t difficult 10
settled. Holders assume and keep a arm
front. but in reality there 1s NO back bone to
demand, and any moderate concession would
not provoke a fair movement of round lots
Stocks are light. especially of low grades, but
are quite ample, and Western markets, not
understanding the high pr ces being paid for
wheat, evince no activity, and offerings to ar
rive are free all along the seaboard. There are
some mutterings OF an export demand for the
tropics, probably filled before this, on the usual
secret terms"
Examining carefully quotations for southern
wheat, the Staunton market Is better one.
with charges added. than any of the EASTERN
indeed the quotations are higher here than
they are in Baltimore, to say nothing of trans
portation.
In wholesale grocery lines we note another
small advance In sugars.
Without altering quotations from the prev
ious week, 1t is proper to say that the local de
mand for butter and eggs is quite brisk.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale, not retoit. ]
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To GET GOOD STAND OF CABBAGE PLANTS.
Let the bed be raked down very smooth. 1t
should be about six feet wide. and rs long as
necessary. Make drills cross ways the bed q
loot apart by pressfog q round stick into the
soil about hall an inch. TIE handle of the
garden rake is usually the best thing for the
purpose Drop the seed at the rate of3 or to
to the inch. cover just enough TO hide from
sight, spread old bags or cloths over them and
keep them wet It'll the seed Is just appearing
which will be within three days; then tax OFT
the covering and dust the plants with ait-
Stacked lime to keep away the f1eas. AS soon
as the leaves can be seen, the earth between
f1eas and promote the growth of plants. Any
weeds appearing between the plants should be
removed by hand. The kinds best suited to
this locality for marx ct crops are Landreth's
Flat Dutch and Drum head Other small seeds
such as lettuce, celery and tomato seed, can be
started in the same WaY.
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AGfEn LIENS.

4 ION, ' "A, o0Ph IOs Iooss
How will this tick ct suit your readers? For
Governor, Richard F. Beirne, of Hanover; for
1t. Governor, Absalom Koiner, OF Augusta
for Attorney General, Philip w. McKenney.
of Farmville. These men represent he South
side, Middle and the Valley-business men,
farmers and working meu-the three grand
divisions and all classes of our people.
Our farmers are busy sowing oats and pre-
pairing for other crops.
Business of all kinds is dull.
Mrs. Granny" Beaver died on Wednesday
morning, after long suffering. of dropsy, aged
about 90 years, She was buried at Hebron
Church, TIL ursday evening.
Miss Bluma Williams has been quite i'll for
several weeks. ID.
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The Mason d Foari Company and the
Mason GOOch IL HOge Company.

The Frankfort KY, Argus of the1th instant;
contains lengthy notices of these t. concerns
and their relations In their extensive enter
prizes and business to the public In ,erests and
to the state of Kentucky.
The first named company has renewed It's
lease of the Kentucky Penitentia-y for four
years from the LIST of A pril next. 1t is unneces-
sary in this community to say anything as to
the high standing of these companies. OF the
first, the authority quoted SAYS
"They are prompt in fulfilling every con-
tract entered into and are polite and accom-
modatipg to every ono with whom they come
in contact, either socially or In a business mat
ter. They are men OF integrity who do ousi
ness on business PRINCIPLES.
These gentlemen have never had any issue
with the State. They have paid their rental
promptly as their contract provided, although
thew have been deprived OF the ute Of one If
the main buildings in the prison since u Was
destroyed by fire In 1887. 1t was very lucky
day for the State when this corpora. ion Leased
the prison. They have done more than any
other firm or CORPORATION to develop the re
sources OF Kentucky.
Continuing. OF the last named company it
adds
"Since the year 1856 they have constructed
two hundred and seventy. one miles of railroad
In this State which cost about So l0O Go0. In ad-
dition, they built the masonry of the Cincin
natl and CovinstOn bridge. near Cincinnati, al
q cost Of about $500 O0O and completed rail
road In Alabama at a cost of about SS00G0 the
total value of work com pleted by this firm since
the wear 1886 is about s., 4S0 900 This is thf
i1rgest firm doing this character Of work in the
State. They are thoroughly practical in their
business, and give all their contracts tier per-
sonal attention.
They have large amount of railroad con-
struction under contract in this State. the cost
of which will amount to about 81 200 coo. all OF
which will be completed within this year.
They have done their work well every where,
and have given general satisfaction In all their
contracts.
The gentlemen composing the firm are men
OF integrity and worth, with financial stand
ing second to no other corporation In the
State"
The officers of the Mason & Foard Company
are as follows, viz: C. e Hoge, President: 10.
F. Foard, Vice.President; n. P. Mason, Gen.
eral Manager and G. 7. Blackley. Secretary.
Messrs G. E. Hoge, VIM. F. cambridge. Jno
King, II. P. Iason, .. B. Mason end s. d.
Gooch compose the firm that make specially
of building railroads. bridges and other public
Improvements throughout the State. ID r.
Mason, is President aud w. F. cambridge, Sec
retarv and Treasurer.
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THE SECOND REGIMENT TO BE FoRMED.-By
direction of the Governor, Commander In
chief, Brigadier General Charles ]. Anderson
has issued an order for reforming the second
regiment of volunteers. This command will
be compos ed of six companies of infantry, one
each from Pocshontes Pulaski city. Staunton,
Harrsonburg, Woodstock and Winchester
The order directs that the officers of these COM
pauies shall assemble 10 this city next Satur
day, the 2srd instant, at II NJ. ahd report to
Captain Joseph NJ. Mutton. of Winchester.
The field officers to be elected ars Colonel.
Lieut. Colonel and Major.
Two companies from this regiment Will ba
under orders to unite with the other troops
that will make up the Virginia fore. s taking
part in the centennial celebration CT the in
auguration of General Washington Presi-
dent of the United States. The Jackson Rifles.
Captain w. P. Tams, are ready to report for
that duty
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ToMAToE, FOR CANNING.-The time is at
hand when farmers and truckers near Staun-
ton, proposing to furnish tomatoes to the
cannery, should be arranging for 1t. A lar e
quantity will be required, Seed are abundan Mt
and can be easily procured.
Those who furnished tomatoes last year,
realized very well on their land and labor and
as the cannery will need more than were then
produced 1t is hoped all who can forward this
induitry will do SO, especially as they will be
well paid for their esterprize.
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IIfyour hens don't lay try the Imperial Egg
Food" to be had at
CHILD'S Drug Store.

THE AMERICAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a new number of this truly popular monthly Ii
perused, the reader concludes that it will be
impossible to excel ii in the future, If indeed
Its equal can be attained to. We used to
think SO. but that was q long time In the past
Always impatient to greet its appearance and
to enjoy the feast of good things it has in store
the March number, in origi nality of varied and
interesting reading and in excellence and
beauty ofillustratlons. more than satisfies the
expected pleasure.
The farmer. gardener. fruit-grower the grow
or of live stock and every interest and taste
which desires qualification. in the practical and
ornamental habits of rural as well as town life
will find 1t in a high degree In Its broad and
elegant letter-press pages.
The farmer who has not the benefit and the
luxury ofa filled ice. house, would now SET to
work and prepare for the future II he could
read the description and CRAFTY his eyes with
the illustration in this number OF the Farm
Ice house and Creamery" Monthly. New
York ISL Broad way, Sl.5O year.
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MONDAY. March Is. 1899.

SwINE.-There is a full supply of Hogs on the
market this week, an excess of more than 1900
head over last weeks numbers. Their general
quality compares favorabiy with that of last
Mondays offerings. Trade Is reported as mod.
erately fair. and prices shade higher tnan
last week, a few rough Hogs selling as low as
81 cents, the better grades ranging up to 81
cents, with some extra Western Hogs shade
higher; most sales at 65sa634 cents per ID net.
Receipts this week 1885 head.
PHILADELPHIA. March 1S.-The receipts at
the West Philadelphia and North Penn
Beeves $500. sheep $500. Hogs G,SO0 Beef
Cattle in lighter supply and dull from the
opening, as butchers only bought for their i'm
compete with the cheap Chicago beef that is
on the market in large quantities; extra AZ
cents. good 4a4H cents, medium 3%a3M cents.
mand at a decline of &C.: extra natives 5s1a8
cents, good do. 514a513 cents, medium do. ia1a5
cents. common do, 414aI19 cents. culIs do. 3lsa4
4a4a5 cents, medium do. 4l4a41l cents, common
do. 3Aa4 cents, culls do. 3a3lz cents per Id
Lambs in fair demand at a decline OF &c, at
4a714 cents per Id. Hogs were firm and active;
Western 7a7A cents, State Sa6L cents per 10 .
Mich Calves were Inactive at 4a81l cents.
Dressed Beevcs were In fair demand at 5aGI6
cts per Id for city dressed.
NEW YORK March 49, Beeves-- Receipts 1900
head. Good Cattle firmer and 5a10 cts per 100
lbs higher. but inferior and common barely
8 S0as4 40. tops at 5Oss4 80 per 100 bs. Bulls
and dry Cows at 60aSS, and fat. Bulls at goa
s. per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lam bs--Receipts 10 :
200; market dull but trifle firmer for yearlfne
Lambs; Sheep sold at 2 50a5 so. and extra al
S. rs PEI 100 lbs; and Lambs sold at 25aS7 so
per 100 lbs. Hogs-Receipts 900; steady for live
Hogs at 90as5 so per 100 lbs.
Richmond livestock Market. Mar. Is
Receipts: 275 head of cattle. 19S sheep, al d
I'll hogs.
50 Sales: 1888 head of cattle. and, 1s5 sheep, and
Prices;
Catfle-Best. 4a4Ic. gross; a few extra higher.
fair, 2aS1zc. gross. W.
Sheep-4a51zc gross.
Hogs-6a63zc. net.
Bulls-214a3c. gross,
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"OwE NO MAN ANYrHNG."-The scriptural
injunction is to lowe no man anything" and
we would respectfully. but earnestly. request
those who lowe anything" to the Spectator for
subscription. advertising. or Job-work to obey
st. Paul's wise injunction, to lowe no man
anything. but to love one another" The dates
printed on their papers will enable subscribers
to know how much they are owing on subscrip-
ton account, as they show to what time pay
ment has been made. The dates printed do
not indicate the time at which payments were
made, but the time to which their payments
paid their subscriptions.
Their receipts show both the time of pay
ment and the time to which their subscrip-
tions are paid.
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ROLL OF HoNos.-The following is the roll
of honor for West View School for the 9Th
month, ending March 18th
Maggie Bailey. Belle Brown. Lelie Humph-
ries, Bette HUMPHREYS, Grace HUMPHREYS,
Gentry Snyder. Minnie Tribbett, Willie
HUMPHREYS, Ivan Lighter, Hugh Young.
Archie Snyder.
This requires them present every day and 95
per cent on department and all their studies.
M. E. BEARD, Teacher.
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GEN. TERRY's SON COMMITS SUICIDE
B. W. Terry, son OF the late General Will
liam Terry, of Wytheville, committed sui
eide at Radford Monday by taking laud-
anum. General Terry, who was in COM
mand of the old s'Stonewall' brigade at
the close of the war, was drowned few
months ago while attempting to ford a
swollen stream near Wytheville
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BURNED TO DEATH-On Thursday last,
the 7th inst, little Minnie Dolan. aged 10
years, who was living with Mrs. Mary
Livesay, in the Richlands, this county,
happened to go too near the fire. Her
clothes caught fire and all the efforts Mrs.
Livesay could use to extinguish the flames
proved fruitless. The child was so hor-
ribly burned that medical skill could avail
nothing. She died on Monday, and was
buried near Ronceyerte, where her father,
Mr.. Asbury Dolap, lives.-Greenbrier In
dependent.