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

By direction of the beneficiary In a deed of
trust executed 10 me by G. A. Roller and wife,
of record III O. rk's Office of the County Court
of augusta county, d. B. l02 page l73, will
sell at public auction in front of the Court
house, in Staunton, on
Saturday, May 18Th, 1889,
That very valuable and desirable little tract of
land now owned and occupied by Mrs. Emma
V. Roller, containing
90 ACRES. 2 ROODS and Is POLES,
situated on the Greenville road about 81 miles
south of Stanton. This lana is of very fir
quality has on it a comfortable dwelling house
and the necessary outbuildings, water, good
orchard peaches and other small fruit. Its
nearness to marcel. depOts. churches, &C., and
the character and value of the land and i'm
provements make it a very desirable and at
tractive little home.
TERMS;-Cash in hand to pay the costs of
executing this trust and the sum of $l,725 90
with interest thereon from the Nth day of Feb
ruary, 1885, and the residue on terms to be
made known on day of sale.
VIM. PATRICK,
apr I7-tds Trustee,
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Came to Life in his Coffin.
A TENNESSEE NEGRO, FRESH FROM TIE
GALLONS, RESTORED BY JOLT
ING WAGON
Nashville American.

ING WAGON.
Nashville Americana
The resurrection of Mack Francis. one Of
the negroes who was hanged last Wedues
day, was reported in Lebanon early yester
day morning, and passed in rapid success
sion until it was in the mouths of thousands
of people and acknowledged TO be a mosl
remarkable incident. 1t will be remem Der.
ed BY those who read an account of the
hanging that Francis's neck was not bro.
ken, but that he died of strangulatian,
struggling and grooming piteousy for long
time. He was finally cut down and put
into the cofiu Immediately and placed in a
wagon and started for the upper country.
1t seems from the report that only the
circulation had stopped and the jolting OF
the wagon over the road had considerable
effect upon the organs, causing reaction
to take place within very short time.
Within the course of the evening the negro
had obtained strength enough to make a
miserable noise in the coffin, when the
several negroes who had charge of the
wagon abandoned their post and fled
The incredible report was made and som e
drawer person advanced to the spot, and on
opening the coffin found CHASTITY appari-
ton half turned. 1t is supposed that
the body was then placed in the hands of a
physician, who charged it with electricity,
thus effecting complete reaction and re-
storing the negro to perfect activity. The
matter has been kept a secret, so far as
possible, for fear he would be brought a
second time into the custody of the law.
His whereabouts is not known, but it is
thought that he will make crop in De-
Kalb county.
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Saturday, May 18th, l
82 ACRES. 2 Roops and Is POLES.

UIRGINIA-IN VACATION of the County
Court of Augusta a.
9. H. and s. ], Alexander, Plaintiffs,
Giles T. Reeves, E. NJ. Reeves aud stephen
Harnesberger, Defendants.
Proceedings to Release Vendors Lien.
The objecu OF this motion is to have the ven-
doris lien reserved in the deed of conveyance
from Giles T. Reeves and others to Stephen
Harnsberger, dated Sept. Esd, 1881. and also in
the deed of conveyance from stephen Harms
berger to G. III. and 8, j. Alexander, dated
February 26th 1885, both of which deeds are OF
record in the Clerks Office of this court, re-
leased and discharged from said lien.
And it appearing from affidavit He'd that the
defendants, E. NJ. Reeves and stephen Harms
pdrger are non-residents of the State of Vir-
ginia, 1t is ordered that they do appear here
after due pu o iicatiou hereof on the LIST day OF
May court next aud do what Is necessary to
protect their interest.
Copy teste,
E. S. Sublett. pq. VIM. A. BURNETT,
April 10, 1889. Clerk.
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1880.
FdeUN LID 2

Eqe % N ED ?
The place TO buy
MEMS { BOYS FURlISH'G GOODS,
My Spring Stock is now complete, I have
bought the largest stock ofthe season that will
~ PEpARTMENTI
Consists OF full line of Scsrfs in Puffs. Tecks.
Four In Hands and Windsorettes Full Dress
Bows and allthe latest novelties in these goods
DEPARTMENT
Collars and Cuffs. A full stock of the latest
styles received every day. ALI of the latest
styles of East & Wilson.
DEPARTMENT
My line of Shirts surpass any ever brought to
this market. The Gold and Silver are the best
made for the money. Plated. Plain aud Fancy
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DEPARTMENT
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fancy stripe and solid coors.
DEPARTMENT 5.
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In colored and white. at all prices.
DEPARTMENT ..
Suspenders-My leader Is the Celebrated At.
wood. for which am sole agent, and ali 9th.
er styles at prices to suit.
DEPARTMENT 2.
Gloves-Kid, Dog Skin. Castor, Beaver, I'm
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Thread.
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Just received.
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Observation-Disclosures and Linen, in white and
bordered of the latest novelties.
DEPARTMENT 10.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Scarf-pius Collar but
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DEPARTMENT II,
Hats-all the latest Spring shades and styles
Silk, Derbies, Felt and Straw.
DEPARTMENT
Tailor-made Clothing to order.-My line of
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These goads are made at the largest Tailoring
establishment in the world Jacob Reeds Sons.
Philadelphia. Call and see me and will save
you money. lam yours truly,
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Is E. Main St., Staunton, Va.
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A HARD OLD TIME.-TLe Galveston
NeaOs says that some of the Republicans
are calling Harrison Mugwump. This is
because he does not make haste enough in
putting Southern Republicans in places.
The same charge cannot be brought against
him by Northern Republicans, upon whom
he has bestowed offices with lavish hand.
1t was stated few days ago, apparently
on authority, that the PresiDent was going
slower in the South than in the North in
distributing patronage, because in the latter
he had members of Congress to advise him,
and that he could depend upon them as re-.
sponsible to their constituents, while as the
South sends few Republican congressman
he was not so sure of his Southern advisers
or of their recommendations. This is prob.
ably true. In Virginia, for example,
whose endorsement is the President to pre-
fer, Mahone's or Wise's or Brady, Groner
& Company'sP 1t must be truly hard for
him to decide which of the "dear charm
ers" shall have his ear. In like manner in
Alabama, he must decide between the old
time scalawags and carpet baggers and the
pew-issue Turncoats of Tooley street, Bir-
mingham. The Republican s'boys" are
very hungry. The Washington cores
pondent of the Dispatch within the last few
days has reported Republican ex-senator
from Virginia as declaring that there were
three hundred Virginia Republicans So
journing in Washington and hanging on
the ragged edge of hope, while dwpdling
purses and swelling board-bills were rapid
ly compelling them to turn their eyes to-
wards home. It is evident that Harrison
is having hard time with the Southern
Republicans and it is also evident that they
are having an equally hard time with him.
-Richm0qad State.
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A7OgEGE.-fhe flrm heretofore doing busI-
~ ness under the firm name of BURDETT
& RLAcKLEY is this day dissolved by mutual
consent All parties owing anything to the
firm viii ray to. and all parties having claims
against the firm Will present them to The un.
dersigned. John Blsekley, who will close up
all the business OF the firm.
r. M. BURDETT,
JNO. BLACKLEY.
apr l7-2t
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ENTLEMEN's AND YOUTHS,
Spring { SUMNER DRESS GOODS,

respectfully invite the attention of my GUS
tuners and friends and all in want of first
class Gentlemen's Al L AND WHIT E r
CLOTHING to my new stock, which has
been received.
In VARIETY OF STYLES and ELEGANT
FOODS, have never been able to make a finer
display than now.
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES OF CLOTH
ING made up in the most approved Styles
and warranted to give satisfaction Goods
also sold to be made elsewhere. If desired.
All ask Is a CALL knowing that any taste
can be pleased.
j. A. HUTCH ESON,
mar 90 No. lib Z HstU Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-01
ROTARY SHUTTLE.

ROTARY SHUTTLE.
THE STANDARD SHUTTLE continues in
one direction (no backward and forward mo-
shuttle makes but 65. with the same motion OF
the foot and requires only one half the effort
to operate IL. The most delicate lady can op-
crate the STANDARD without injury to her
health. Dress makers and Seamstresses can
reduce their burdens one half by the use of the
STANDARD
We keep in stock the best assortment of ma
chimes to choose from of any house In the city,
cnnseq GENTLY you get just what you want. Old
Machines taken In exchange at highest cash
prices for new ones.
See the STANDARD, run II and be convinced.
REMEMBER
that every lady who calls to see the STAND
ARD" at our Office will receive "a new style
Chinese Napkin free. also a beautiful assort-
ment of picture cards gotten up especially for
the STANDARD.
REMEMBER
the STANDARD Bobbin holds 100 yards of No
80 cOtton,-think Ofit.-1he shuttle is never Ia
ken out of the machine and reQuI es no thread
ing.-think of that.
In using the STANDARD one can "Sing -
coward, Oh. Onward" runs the standard SO
light. Call and get the napkin whether you
want sewing machine or not.
REMEMBER
We keep the very best sewing machine Oil.
needles, &C., for all machines sold in the mar
ket.
Agents tOanted in anoccupied territory.
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE CO.,
No. Main Street, Staunton, Va.
july4-
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VTIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Circuit
Court of Augusta county. April 9Th. 1889.
Elizabeth Board, who sues by her next friend
Henry Harris
vs.
Charles Board,
In CHANCERY.
The object ofthis suit i to procure d vorce
"a viDculo matrimonii'' for the plaintiff from
the defendant.
Board Is q non resident of this State, or II q
resident OF this state, that diligence has been
used by and on behalf of the plaintiff to ascer.
tain In what county or corporation he is with.
out effect 1t is ordered that he do appear hsrf
within fifteen days after due publication of
this notice and do what is necessary 10 protect
his interest, Teste,
Chas. Curry, q. j. N. RYAN.
ap l0-4w Clerk.
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I'M all All! PPA4PPEERRV
w ALL PAPERN

TO My FRIENDS AND PATRONS:
desire to call your attention to the latest
addition to my stock of BOOKS AND STA.
TIONERY; having laid in the largest and
most carefully selected stock of
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
Fast Freight for Oranges.

There is at present fair prospect of
the establishment of fast freight or fruit
express between Jacksonville and North
ern and Western points that will deliver
our fruit in Chicago within four days, and
otherpoints in proportionately fast time
The extra cost will be about fivecents per
box. This is just twhat the people of Flor
ida need as one of the great sources of
loss the past season was due the delay of
fruit while en- route. In many instances
the car has been so long on the way that
the largest part of the fruit was rotten
and fit only for the scavenger carts. The
company now being organized to carry
out this plan propose that unless they de-
liver the fruit within the specified time
that no charge will be made. The matter
lies now with the orange growers as to
whether or not they will agree to ship
their fruit destined for Western points by
this line. We cannot see why every or
ange grower i'm Florida should not sign
it, as it is in no way binding on him to
include all his fruit, but merely that which
he proposes to ship to Western markets
reached by this line. Copies of the con-
tract can be seen at this office
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
Vegetable Crates.

The American Agricqlturist says that
the sizes of crates now used for packing
vegetables in Florida are very unsatisfac-
tory to the dealers who buy them in New
York, because they are not made to con-
tain any even standard of measure. 1t
says that they should be made to hold q
full, rounded half-bushel or bushel, such
as dealer must give to his customers.
For such crates it gives the following di-
mensions, which are slightly larger than
the usual Florida crates: For a half
bushel crate, two ends and one middle
piece ten by fourteen, three-quarters
thick, Stats twenty-five and a half For
a barrel crate, two ends and one middle
piece twelve by twenty and one inch
thick, and Stats thirty-one inches long.
Florida cannot afford the reputation Of
giving scant measure, and we hope full
measure crates will soon be universally
adopted. S'
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
Keeps the Hogs at Home.

One of our correspondents sends us the
following communication:
Editor Florida A AgTiculturiSt:
Will you not give helping hand in a general
move to get the Legislature to pass law COM
pelln hog owners to keep them from running at
large. Surely most of your readers would be in
favor of such law, and the sooner the better.
think good article in your paper, and marked
copies sent to Hons. Hawley, Green and Bielby.
would do great deal of good Oak Hill has
petition in circulation to help the cause H.
Oak Hill, Florida.
Our correspondent fails to state wheth-
er he wishes general or a county option
law, and whether or not such law would
apply only to hogs or to all kinds of
stock. Certainly it should be the latter.
We have more than once called the atten-
tion of the Legislators to the necessity of
enacting law that will relieve our farm
ers from the constant and immense tax"
incident to fencing out the ten cent hog
and cattle in general. We're it notfor this
expense our farmers would be able to i'm
prove their farms III many other ways,
but as it now is every time they have ac-
cumulated little surplus it must needs
go to the fences. By all means letu have
some kind of no-fence law.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

slowly becomes absorbed. Theusual plan
OF watering with hose is, no doubt, very
refreshing to vegetation-thatis is, SO long
as the water is running-but one hour of
stiff breeze and hot sun will evaporate all
the water that penetrated the earth.
Some practical gardeners remove the sur
face soil around the plants, and after
soaking the earth thoroughly, replace it
again. This is very well, but 1t takes
time, and time is money to the florist.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

or flavor smoking tobacco. 1t is used for
other purposes now. The Florida Pro
duce Manufacturing Company, of Lees
burg, in this State, use a large quantity
of it in the manufacture of a splendid per-
fume. We are unable to quote the prices
paid for the leaves, but the above named
manufacturers could probably give the
desired information.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

THOSE of our readers who would like to
experiment with producing new varieties
of Strawberries, can do so with but little
trouble The plan is, OF course, to pro-
duce new varieties from seeds. The most
perfect berries should be selected and
thoroughly dried in the sun. Then rub
them gently with the hands, SO as to sep
arate the seed. In planting, the seeds
should not be covered with more than an
eighth of an inch of SOIL The best plan is
to SOW the seeds in a box and transplant
in the fall.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

ONE hundred years ago yesterday the
infant nation of the United States of
America inaugurated it's first chief execu-
tive. If the coming century shall be as
pregnant of prosperity and development
as has been the past, who can estimate
the magnitude and greatness of our ma
tion in 1889?
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

AS A RULE all tuberous rooted plants,
says Josiah Hopes, delight in abundance
of water during the growing season. Just
how to apply it, however, is what many
growers would like to know. "A good
plan is to prepare a wide, deep basin
around each plant, and fill it with sphag-
mum moss, which will retain moisture for
a long time. The basin prevents the es-
cape of water over the surface soil, and
concentrates it near the roots, where it
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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of this paper are solicited.
We cannot promise to return rejected manu-
script unless stamps are enclosed.
All communications intended for publicatl on
must be accompanied with real name as guar
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if objection is made. No anonymous contribu-
tions will be regarded.
HTMoney should be sent by Draft, Postoff1ce
Money Order on DeLand, or Registered Letter,
otherwise the publisher will not be responsible in
case of loss When personal checks are used ex-
change must be added. Only l. and 2-cent stamps
taken where change cannot be had.
Ry-To insure Insertion all advertisements for
this paper must be received by 10 o'clock Monday
morning of each week.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
Notice to Subscribers.

When subscribers write us to change
their paper to another postofice, it will
save us considerable trouble if they will
name the old address as well as the new
one. Please do not forget this.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01

may cost you some time and little
money, but it may save you large doc
tors bill and possibly the life OF one OF
your family
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-01
Hints for May.

The weather for the past four months
has been out of the general order of Flor
ida weather, and it is hard to forecast
what the coming month will bring forth.
Usually May is comparatively a dry
month"; but in Blake's predictions for
the peninsula he puts the rainfall for May
at 12.48 inches The average of past
years was 3.47 inches. His predictions
for January, February and March were
nearly correct, but for April he missed it
about eight inches, as We did not have
over two inches of rain during that month.
The abundant rains have made the high
land gardens flourish and they have not
required irrigation at all, while on the
low lands many gardens have been aban-
doned on account of high water. Ii we
get one-quarter of the rainfall predicted,
evenly distributed during the month of
May, there will be no cause to complain
of dry weather.
The garden will continue to dowell, and
can be planted. Outside of these there are
very few vegetables that will do well if not
planted before this time and are large
enough to have madeago goodroot growth
We havefound that mulchingcan be used
to good advantage in the garden from
this time on, as it keeps the soil from be
coming too hot and helps to retard the
evaporation of moisturefrom the ground
Plants that otherwise would wilt and die
have grown right along when mnlched.
Irish potatoes should be dug as soon
the vines die, as the potatoes, if left in the
gound, will rot or start to grow again
They can bt kept through the summer
if thinly spread out on the ground in a
shed that is comparatively dark but well
ventilated. Onions can be kept the same
way.
Sweet potato draws should now bt
planted whenever the opportunity occurs
Cassava cane can, also, still be put in
should you not already have a good sup
ply planted.
Crab grass has taken an early start anC
so will the farmer, to keep ahead of it
Frequent hoeing and cultivating Will,
small is the only way to keep it from
around your plants. If you desire IL
make hay, the crab grass will ''come on
fast enough after your vegetables, etc.
are removed. II you have any spare lane
and wish to make hay you should nov
plow and harrow same and leave it a
level as possible, so as to make the cut
ting of it much easier.
Orange trees will put on a second growtl
this month, and budding in the nur
sery can be done to advantage.
If you haye not already ordered you
fertilizer for June, you should do so AM
get it near you, so that when the tim
comes for putting it on you will be read.
and can take advantage of rain, as yo,
are sure then to get the most benefit iron
it.
In all your farm and garden work yo1
should drive your work-not let you
work drive you. GA stitch in time save
nine" is as applicable to farm work a
any other Everything about the prem
ises should be put in good sanitary cor
dition, and nothing left that will in an
] way endanger the health ofyour family. /