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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DAY.-.Yestor-
day was a national holiday because it was the
centennial OF the Inauguration of Washington
az President. 1t was observed also az thanks
giving day in virtue Of the Proclamation OF the
President Of the United States setting it apart
a. sach, It was so observed l n several OF the
churches In this city. The govern IN ent o ffices
and the National Banks were closed as usual
on holidays.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

We apprehend that there may have been In
New York on yesterday change Of the wealth.
or there As here, and that tho cooler weather
there az here caused a rain which made 1t I'm.
fortunate for tbs celebration OF the centennial
anniversary Of Washington's Inauguration.
We hope, however. that such was not tho case.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
ROCKINGHAM FARMER.

DEATH OF MRa. Mrs.
Maria B. Breckinridge. widow Of the late
JohR b Breckenridge. died yesterday evening
at about 1880 O'Clock, at the residence OF her
daughter, Mrs. N. P. Catlett. on Gospel Bill,
In this city. Mrs. Breckiuridge was quite an
old lady. and had bssn Ill since the early part
Of January.
The latsness OF the hour prscludes q more
extended notice In this Issue.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
MCGAHEYsvILLn. April .. 1sse

Dear Spectator I'm these degenerate times.
when professional politicians, who represent
NO pr 'ductive industry, have become the
governing class. the suggestion Of the name
of one OF virginia's ablest and truests farmers.
as well "a practical statesman. a. q candidate
for Governor. cheers tho hearts OF the people.
Senator A. Koiner. OF Augusta. has ably de-
Tended the interests of the mechanic, the
farmer, and the laborer. He knows their
wants and has their confidence. and they
would gladly avail themselves OF an oppor-
tunity. we're 1t offered. to make him the sue
eessor OF Governor Lee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
A shoe-Factory for staunten.

In the many discussions which have taken
place when our people have been consulting
about the kind Of new industries " hich should
be esta blished In this city. q shoe-factory has
always been a unanimous choice. We are in
clined to think there is now an opportunity to
secure one on favorable terms.
Mr.. 7. b. Sickles, of Phiiadelphia, practical
Observation-Disclosures was last week on his way
to Roanoke, and. meeting with Staunton
merchant. was induced to visit this city before
going further, as possibly he would receive
sufficient encouragement to locate here He
expects himself to invest in the business, and
being a practical manufacturer, and having
substantial investments in 1t he would per-
sonally be interested In running 1t.
Yesterday Mr.. Sickles had interviews with
several OF our citizens who were pleased with
the prospect Of securing the location Of such an
establishment here. It would give employ
ment to large number of persona. female as
well as male, Of our white population, who
would be glad to obtain 1t
Several of our best business men who talked
the matter over yesterday. were pleased with
the design, and expressed q willingness to en-
courage the scheme. and. believing 1t practi-
cable for good, should At once proceed to ss-
tablish 1t.
We have established furniture manufac-
tory. Now let US take up this scheme and
see If 1t will not be equally practicable to 60
into 1t. and following the furniture establish.
ment as o permanent industry. we shall have
come to be gratifisd that Mr.. Sickles was in
duced by one of our own excellent merchants
to turn aside in his prospecting South and take
a look at Staunton. Mr.. Sickles 10 at the
Hoover House. and as be is here by the invita-
ton Of q citizen Of stanton, We hope our busi-
ness people generally will call ON him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

A wealthy London merchant gives the secret
of his business success as follows: 81 always
feel happy when am advertising, for then
know that, waking or sleeping, have strong
though silent orator working for me- one who
never tires. never makes mistakes, and who 10
certaiu to enter the households from which. If
at all. my trade must come" To secure the
services OF such an agent as this shrewd mer-
chant referred to. advertise in the SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

T. TIRE AMERICAN AQRICULTUEIsT.-TheM May
number OF this popular and valuable monthly
has been received.
We have SO often spoken Of the general and
special merits OF the Aorieultrist, that IDS not
an easy matter to make suitable notics-of 1t
without some repstissbn. Rich in illustrations
and elegant and varied in matter, 1t keeps its
readers well in advance.
The article entitled THE Homeless Farm or -
is full of admonition and good advice,
The Ayrshire family of cattle and the Anger.
goats are lifs-like Illustrations that have the
full accompaniment OF inst ructive resdins
In the article devoted to the Ayrshire cattle
the country OF their origin and the old town
which Burns mentions as
"Auld Ayr whsm ne'er town surpasses
For honest ZEN and bonnie Losses
are brought In the sketch of history In assooia.
tion with that of the origin of the cattle.
The attractions Of the A0ricunuriss are only
known to those who read 1t.
New York. sl.@ per year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Gen. w. Il. F. Lee. who Is recovering from
m attack OF pneumonia. and has been travel
ing in the South for the bsnefit of his health,
accompanied by his wife. arrived at Lexing-
ton last Saturday, where they are the guests Of
Gen. q. W @. Lee.
Gen. W. II. r. Lee ID the Representative in
Congress Of the Alexandria District
J. B. Yount and David e. Yount OF Crimora
Station are visiting friends and relatives at
Clarksburg. W. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

TIE BAPTIST CHU RcH 1.-The Baptist church
was flrst opened for worship last Sabbath since
the new alterations and repairs have been
made.
Rev. DIR. Goodwin. OF Richmond, very abls
minister, prsaehed morning and night,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

CONCERT AT GHEENvILLK.-At the joint con-
cert by the Presbyterians and the Raptists To
be held at the Greenviile Baptist Church on
Friday evening. May 10th. MrR. VIM. L. Bum
gardner and Mr.. ]. J. Shirley, Of Stanton. are
expected to sing. Admission IS cents. Re-
freshments will be served before end after ths
concert.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

The stonewaIl Brigade Band left here on
Saturday evening for New York City to take
part In the celebration of the centennial an.
nivsrsary OF the Inauguration Of Warrington
as President of the United States. Yesterday
April Soth, was the hundrsdth annivernaFy OF
that svent. The civic parade. which will ba
immense, will take place to. day-Wsdnssday
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

THE NEW CHURCH EDIFICE AT BETHEL TO xn
DRDIcATED.-The new church edifice at Bethel
IL now completed. The dedicatory services will
take place the second Sabbath In this month,
the 18th instant. at the usual morning hour.
Rev. DR.. D. K. Mcfarland Will deliver the SER
mon.
The time has been chosen with the view OF
having favorable weather for which there ID
10 much anxious desire. That being the case
there will doubtless be on the old histori g
grounds that day one OF the largest. II not the
largest. assemblages OF people ever sheltered
beneath the old oaks OF the locality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

GuNrNER's SALooN.-Mr. John B. Guntnsr.
who has conducted the Saloon at the Annex
for q number OF years. has changed to the locs-
zion few doors below at the corner of New
Street and Court House Alley, where he, with
his assisteut, Mr.. Thos. ODonnell. will serve
their guests with the choicest liq uors and
oipnrs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

REAL ESTATE SALES IN WAYNEsBoRo.-Mr.
John r. Long, OF Baltimore. bought the Cald-
well lot opposite the Chesapeake and Ohio
Station at Wayneshoro fronting I2O feet and 2ns
deep at $40. per foot. The sale was made by
Mr.. E. M. Cushing, auctioneer.
A.. Mr.. ]. W. Ellison has also made q good sale
OF q lot about Il of an aero at the upper ED Of
Main street opposite the residence OF Mr.. T. II.
Antrim. he sold 1t to Mr.. B. F. Smith. OF
Waynesboro, at $1,000
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

The Maslin & Booker Hardware Co. have
Just opened beautiful line OF Summer Lap
Robes. Horse Covers and Linen Sheets. Fly
Nets, &c. They also keep full line Of Har.
ness, Saddles Brides, Halters, collars and ev-
erythine that horseman wants.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
Sweet May Is coming.

IU6 b66S Hrb uuLOinlnB,
And the small boy bankers for early fruit;
The skies are b1usr,
The gales are fewer,
And the damsel ia trimming hsr bathing suit
The weather fair is,
And warm the air ID,
And the oriole In the orchard sings:
And hearts are lighter,
., And lifeis brighter.
For house cleaning's over again. by jings!
Boston COxTier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

DEATH OF MISS NANCY II. EwlUa.-Misa
Nancy B. Ewing. SO long known and univer-
sally esteemed In this community. died on
Sunday evening last. after q brief illness. at
her reaidence. the old Ewing homestead near
Harrisonburg. She was in the s0th year of her
age and was the daughter Of William Ewing,
who died many years ago, and sister the late
Rev. DR.. Daniel B. Ewing, the prominent
minister In the Presby terlan Church. No one
held higher place in the affections and e.
TEEN OF those who knew her, than Miss Nancy
Ewing.-R0kkinQham Reqtsssr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

We invite attention to the sdvertissm ent Of
the staunton Va. Nursery company who will
furnish trees, plants, vines, &C.. ON good
terms. They promise to furnish "nrst-slass
stock for less money than you can get IL any
zheYA elaeo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
Tourists

Whether on pleasure bent or business. should
take on every.trip bottle Of Syrup of Figs. ~
It Sos most pleasantly and erectually on the
kidneys. liver and bowels, preventing levers.
and other forms OF sickness. For sale In 6oc
and 81 90 bottles by al leading druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

THE HARDWARE sroRx.-FArmers Mechan-
les. Housskeepsrs, &C.. will md in the stock at
the Wholesale and Re'ail Hardware Store OF
Frank Alexander q Co.. almost any article
they may desire to purchase In the line nam.
cd. For some OF the articles Of every day de-
nand look at their new advertisement " Ill
toll where to ind them. 49,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
rhe Albemarle Am.teur..

The Albemarie Amateurs gave 3 very dc.
lightful entsrtainm emit in the Opera House OF
this city last night for the bsnsft Of the Pied.
m ont Cottage Hospital OF Ch ariottesville. The
Comedy OF "Perfection;" or "The Maid of
Munster" consisting of one act and three
scenes was first given. in fine style. The first
scene was an apartment In Kate OBrien's
houss-the second, an apartment at sir Law.
renee Paragons.-the third. Kate O'Brien's
boudoir.
The following was the cast in this comedy
Sir Laurence Paragon. mfr. Andre Burthe.
Charles Paragon. Mr.. Sackviile Caldbeck.
Sdns. Mr. baiiey'
J. ohn. :.......''..''' 49,. MT j. U Frlzeiie.
KATE o Brter.. Mrs. g. Macready Chute.
Susan .....................Mi Miss Leta Robertson
Between he two plays. Mrs. Chute sang Ora
Pro Nobis in a delightful manner, and in re-
Spouse to an encore. sang we'll another song
Of different character.
The entertainment was concluded with the
amusing ons-act farce--''To Oblige Benson :"
Scene. Drawing room in Mr.. Benson's house
The following was the cast:
Mr.. Henson. ..........Mr. 8. ". Caldbeck
NJ. T!otter Southdo'0n. Mr.. P Mallorie.
Mrs. Meredith. Mr.. ]. NcElrOy. jr..
Mrs. Benson ...................Mi Miss Efne Lynss.
Mrs.. 1rotter Souttdu,on. -. Miss Edith Dixon
Az tho performance closed about the time
for pntting our paper to press. we could not
give this entertain N snt suoh a notice az we
desired, and such ~ 1t deserved.
In consequence OF the inoemsncy of the
weather. the audience was not as large az the
merits OF the performance and Its laudable OBJ.
tect deserved. but II was an apprsciativs one
that greatly enjoyed both the acting and the
singing, and the applause was frequent and
rapturous.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Nothing like ''Sellers' Liver Pills." for
headache, biliousness, dizziness. constipa-
ton, fever, and sgue, and all malaria.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Miss Fannie Trout. daughter OF the late
Nicholas K. Trout. died ut O'Clock Monday
evening ut the residence Of her mother In this
city, and Was buried at O'Clock yesterday
Afternoon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Dr.. T. H. KELLAM, Dentist, late of Bslti-
more, Md, once No. 1T East Main street, op-
posite the Opera House. Staunton, Va.
| mar N-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

F. W. Devoe d. Co.'S Ready Mixed Paints are
guaranteed to contain no alkalies or benxine,
For sale by CHILD SHELTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
A Growing Ipdustry.

| About four years ago, Lushbaugh Brother
| added the manufacture of furniture to theiI
| elegantly equipped establishment for house
| building. They introduced here Mr.. ]. p.
Kics. then OF Missouri. and under the nrm
nAne Of Lushbaugh Bros d Co., established
furniture ware-rooms which shortly afterwards
were opened where they are now at 1e2 West
Main street.
Mr.. Kice has had charge of this whole estab.
lishment. and. under his supervision and con.
troll. 1t has grown to be q very large and valua-
BILE industry In which the city and It's trading
interests can well take . just pride. When the
business was opened. II showed purpose to
grow and bring success. ~ 1t has done.
The warerooms, occupying three stories. sre
united by a superior elevator. The assortment
OF furniture 10 complies In variety and styles.
and the most fastidlsous taste can be gratinsd.
They are not warerooms elegantly stocked
ssr The purpose only OF exhibiting samples In
stantly going ON there In the sales of the wares
and the replsnishing from their factory and
their enterprises in business.
Mattrsss-making. too keeps pace with the
other departments. and. in style and excel.
Isnce OF workmanship. cannot be excelled.
Upholstering In Its broadcast scope goes on
also. Their furniture Is made the more attrac-
tive by the designs ADD richness of material.
This department extends Its facilities to church
and hall work. The cushions now nearly
ready for delivery to the recently erected
edince at Bethel associates the establishment
In church decoration and comfort In most
pleasing manner with that sanctuary.
Undertaking has been progressive study
with this concern. and they have cultured it
In the completeness of preparation which hon
ors our civiliza tion In the care and tenderness
in preparing toe caRkst In which the human
form is returned at the end OF Lie to the bosom
of mother earth. Mr.. VIM. D. Gambler SO
long known in this community In superintend-
ing at the ceremonies OF sepulture. is now as
ISOLATED with this firm.
Lushbaugh Bros q Co., on the tide of con-
tinued successful progress. again deem 1t prop.
or to invite the public to their " ell equipp ed
establishment described In their advertise,
mont. and to ask for the continuance of that
growing patronage with which. from the first,
Q generous community has favored them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

ONION SETS. Silver Skins. Yellow Dam
Yers and Potato Onion Sets At CHILD &
SHELTON'S.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Landreth's Garden Seeds for sale By CHILD
Il SHELTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

large stock Of fresh Garden Seeds at Child
q Shelton's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

Three months ended
March 81 ............ 500, 465 5S3 Sl70, ASS 1852
Nine months ended
March 81 .......... 6S3,l90,673 SIS, 396 $40
Twelve months end.
ed March 3l........ 72S.757,83s 69i, l5S Sis
Imports for
1889. 1888.
Three months ended
March 81 .......... Sl98,716 S31 SIS, 4l0, 60l
Nine months ended
March 81 .......... 81, 30, $3.50 539,7iS, SS3
Twelve months end
ed March 3I..... .... 1885 ,I95 723 .l4i
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01

which 10 quoted lower. shsrs are no changes in
Inc price current from la-t week 1'aiy snd
small products o the farm are about So they
were one week ago.
i2Hs a~otaf'ens are Wholesale. not RETAIL
Country Produce.
BAOON-cQuntrY curad.s
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-12-17

periodically strive and labor together
to correct the evils which so seriously
threaten their common country:
1t was a session of laborious and
earnest, but harmonious work, and It's
results will inure to the general good
of all the people.
l write very hastily, of necessity,
and must defer, until a later hour,
theNdetails, which L know will be Of
very great interest to our readers.
The PRoGREss1vE FARMER, with next
issue, will begin the publication OF
The proceedings in official form and
will give them to our readers entire.
The next annual meeting of our
body will be held in the city OF Jack
sonville, Fla. | append a list of the
officers elect:
GENERAL OFFICERS. y
l.. L. Polk, President, North Caro-
lima. 4E-.. .'E il
B. f. Clover, Vice-President, Kan,
sas. - 80: ~, { rs
III, Turner Secretary, Georgia!
W.. II. Hickman, Treasurer, Mis-
souri,. y. ~ ,r2es IS s.n.~D
BenqTerrell, Lecturer, Texas. 'se
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. "
C. w. Macune, W ashington, D. c..
"A. Wardall, South Dakota.
j. f. Tillman, Tennessee.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
r. c. Patty, Chairman, Mississippi;
Isaac McCracken, Arkansas. Naer e
Evan Jones, Texas. .Is e..r
The: State Business Agents effected.
a National organization, to be known
as the, State Business Agents Associa-
ton: - .5s1 -
J. B. Dimes. President, st. Louis.
; W. H. Holland, Vice President,
Kentucky. ~ :,
Oswald Wilson, Secretary, New
York. 90. L. L. T.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-12-17
EMIGRATION TO THE CONGO
~ STATE.

A RESOLUTION offered by Sen
IN ator Morgan, of Alabama, in the
Senate, Monday, the 9th inst, has Tor
it's real purport, says a correspondent,
the encouragement of negro emigra-
ton from the United States to the
Congo State. Senator Morgan says
that the United States has no political
rights in that country because it did
not accept the conclusions of the con-
vention of twenty.one powers that met
in Berlin to fix the status of the Con-
go State. The Senator is, therefore,
anxious that the United States should
secure its just political power in that
State.
"My reason for desiring this" says
the Senator, els that it may be able
to encourage negroes of this country
who have wealth and enterprise, but
have not standing and never will
have here, to engage in trade in that
country. Ultimately l have in view
a general emigration of negroes from
the United States to Congo. They
came from that country and should
return. Here their civilization is
wasted; there it might be devoted to
the building up of a government and
a country that shall be a credit to
them" ,ASt 81. Il
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-12-17
WORK FOR THE NEW con-
GRESS.

WYE find in the Kansas Farmer of
w December 4th, the following
able and well considered article upon
the duties and responsibilities which
devolve upon the present session of
Congress. 1t is a fair statement of
the condition of affairs, and the advice
given and the suggestions made seem
to be eminently practical and proper.
The editor remarks that not in the
last eighteen years has the American
Congress been confronted with graver
problems than those which are now
presented and pressing for solution.
"Fhe country appears to be prosper
Gus" says the editor, but it is not.
The volume of trade'appears large and
bank ~clearances show millions in ex-
change, but the producers, are not
making money. Traffic issextensive,
but merchants, traders and carriers
handle only that which others made.
Profit margins for the men and women
who raise or make the things in which
other people trade and live. on the
traffic, are discouragingly small. Con
gress can do. much to relieve the situa-
ton. Do the members Of that body
recognize the facts above recited, and
will they set TO work industriously to
ascertain the causes or conditions
from which they come? or is party
excitement, party prejudice, or party
interest yet too strong to allow the
full and free play of patriotic i'm
pulses? This work must be done.
The people are desperately in earnest.
Three great matters at least must have
attention, serious, earnest and sincere
attention, for relief must be had and
that soon.
What a be done? Let us see.
First-What one thing more than
any and all others has operated to re-
duce prices of commodities
of labor ? Placing the power to con-
troll the peoples money in the hands of
a few men. If a doubter asks proof,
let him go back just twenty years and
trace the country's history ten years
forward. And if he would learn
whether anybody expected trouble
from the proposed contraction of cur
rency, let him read the debates in
Congress at that time. John Sher.
man painted perfectly the picture he
saw in prophetic vision. 1t will be
said. probably, that we are not now
contracting the currency. But we
are. 1t was on that account that
President Cleveland directed the de
post of some $50, 600, 600 in national
bank repositories. It is on that &C
count that outstanding bonds are be-
Ing purchased at a high premium
every week. Look at the Treasury
reports monthly; look at bank state
ments quarterly. There are but about
1920, 900, 900 in the country all told
] and nearly if not quite half of that il
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1889-12-17
Low PRICE OF LIVE STOCK.

TT is said that cattle gro wers in the
IL far West are nearly ruined and
discouraged by reason of the
prevalence of starvation prices for
live stock. The Colorado FaFmer
SAYS: son Nov. al, Western cattle
were quoted at $40 tod$3 so per
hundredweight. at the Union Stock
Yards, : Chicago. with Texas cattle
much LOWER. These prices, let itxbe
remembered, are for cattle on which
freight has been paid, In Denver,
native steers, Weighing 1000 to 1900
pounds, were quoted on the same day
at $2.4O to $2.75 and few got more
than the minimum price, except for
choice animals. The result lof such
prices. is that cattle.men are losing
money every day. Before another
autumn comes thousands of stock men
will have been ruined unles prices
are much improved. Last
week at Greedy, Mr.. Tregoniug sold
four steers that weighed over 300
pounds each, for 1914: The time has
been when one of the steers would
have sold for as much IS he got for
the four. Two years. ago Mr. Tregon.
ing bought q Holstein calf for $40.
The calf is now a handsome heifer,
and the highest price offered for her
O week ago was ST.