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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
Gipsx HilIsPark.
To the Editor of the Spectator ;

Without desiring to call in question the good
intentions Of the City Council in their expend-
1tures OF the public moneys, would it not be
better, instead of expanding large sums OF
money, as is now being done, in making q
pleasure drive up one side and down the
other of a narrow shoestring ola valley outside
the city limits. if they would set to work in
side those limits, systematically to improve
our streets.
1t will be found, If attention is turned in
this direction. that from q third to q half OF
our sidewalks are uncurbed. unpaved and un-
guttered that the road-ways of a large propor.
ton of our streets are not McAdamiZed and
that many of them need grading also. These
streets are in daily use by all classes of our cit
liens, and good many of them are In deplor-
able condition during our winters. To apply
to their improvement any surplus revenue
that may be found in the Treasury would SIM
ply be- as it seems to US, to give the preference
for the present at least, to the needful over the
and TO business over pleasure.
UTILITY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
TEACHERS IN PUULIC SCHOOL.

TEACHERS in PUULIC SCHOOLS OF STAUN-
ToN.-The new teachers in the white public
schools of Staunton are Messrs. ]. w. Pond
and r. E. Mckay and Miss Mary Echard max
ing the teachers for this session as follows -
High School,. H. Bader, Principal, and
teacher of English and German; w. NJ. Black,
teacher of Latin and French; j. w Pond, Math =
ematics, Chemistry, &c.
Grammar Grades list, RE Mckay; I'd, Mrs.
II. R. Perry; Bid, Miss Annie Mills; 4th, Miss
Lizzie S. McCue.
Primary Grades.-lst, Miss Annie Elder; I'd,
Miss Mary Echard; 3rd, Miss ]. NJ Brown; 4th
Miss Julia Atkinson; 5th, Miss Ella Shelton
6th Miss Annie Fallon.
The new teacher in the in the colored schools
is Sadie e. Lewis, daughter of VIM. Lewis
making the teachers in the colored schools as
follows:
Grammar Grades.-Ist, j. T. Anderson; End
1. j. Derritt; Sd. D. G. Carter
Primary Grades.--1st Laura A. Coleman; I'd
Sarah c. hurry; Sd, Lucy ]. Flood 4tb, Sadie
c. Lewis; 9Th, Maggie G. Taylor; 9th, Lizzie M
Saunders.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
GiDaY Hill Park.

In the last SPECTATOR q Taxpayer" finds
fault with the City Council for making the
Gypsy Hill Park. and argues that the money
thus spent is wasted. Allow me, another tax
payer, to say in your paper that 1t is the best
money the Council has expended except that
appropriated for building the new school
houses. In Richmond last week 1 had the
pleasure of riding around the new parks
Chimborazo, Monroe, CANDLES Hill and New
Reservoir, and was greatly impressed with
their beauty and usefulness to the community.
of property while affording needed recreation
TO the citizens. Richmond is rapidly growing
in population and especially in wealth. Many
get the advantage of the public schools and
the parks. The danger is Eot that Staunton
Council will spend too much on the new park
but that 1t will not spend enough. This is tn
view of ANOTHER TAXPAYER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

LITTELLS LIVING AGE.-The numbers OF
THE LIVING AGE for September 9TH and 14th
contain The Papacy a Revelation and a
Prophecy, Mr.. Wallace on Darwinism. by Geo
]. Romanes, F. r. s., and the Civil List and
Grants to the Royal Family, contemporary
The French in Germany, Nineteenth Centu
ry;" Giordana Bruno, "Fortnightjy;' Some
Few Thackerayana, "National;" In Macedo-
MIA, William Cowper, Hlppolytus Yelled, and
Orlando Br1dgman Hymsn. "Macmillans'':
Seen and Lost. "Longman's;" In Praise of the
Carnots, 'Murray's." The Papacy Spectator,
with instruments of "Sir Charles Danyers ,,
"a Modern Novelist" and Patience" and
poetry.
For flfty-two numbers of sixty-four large
pages each Tor more than $500 pages year, the
subscription price tsS) is low; while for $40 81
the publishers offer 10 send any one of the
American $500 monthlies or weeklies with TIKI
Living Age. for year, both postpaid. Littel
& Co., Boston, are the publishers.
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s.preme Court of Appeals.

Following are the proceedings in the Su
preme Court of Appeals the report of which il
continued from the last.
SEPTEMBER 18th.
Fudge, &c. VS.. Payne, &C., from Allegheny
further argued by Colonel E. Pendleton, ano
submitted.
On the petition of the Piedmont Guano Com
pany, writ of error was awarded to the judg-
ment of the Circuit Court of Henry county Of
the October term 1858, in the case at law o.
said Company VS. z. F. Morris and others.
Johns administrator VS.. Johns. from Angus
Ia, was argued by Mr.. Charles Curry, for APP
pellant, and Major T. q. Elder, for appellee
and contin ued for further hearing.
Samuel NJ. Garland aud Elliott NJ. Braxton,
Jr., were admitted to practice.
SEPTEMBER .l2TH-oPINToN DAY.
Thomas VS.. Farmers National Bank OF
Salem, and others from Montgomery county.
Attrn1ed-opinion by Judge Lewis
Trout's administrator VS.. Trout. from Roam
oke. A6trmed-opinion by Judge Lacy.
Turner's administrator vs.. Staples. from
Patrick county. AFFIRMED opinion by Judge
Lewis.
Snapp vs. Osborne, from Augusta, argued by
Capt. James Bumgardner. Jr., and continued.
Edward q. Haskell. W. J. Rust, Charles
Priorlesn and W. N. Fishburne qualified as
attorneys.
SEPTEMBER 18TH.
Snapp VS.. Osborne, &C., from Augusta, argu-
ed again by Capt. James Bumgardner. Jr. for
appellant, and William Patrick, for appellees.
and submitted.
Geiger, &c, VS.. Biackley. &C., from Augusta,
was argued by James Bumgardner. Jr.. for ap-
pellants, and continued to the 14th
Mr.. c. D. Moomaw qualified aa attorney.
SEPTEMBER 18th.
Geiger, &C.. VS.. Blackley, &C., from Circuit
Court of Augusta, argument continued by Mr..
@. E. Kemper. for appellees, and Capt. James
Bumgardner. Jr., for appellants and submits
ted
Paxton VS.. Steele's admir-, de-, from the Cir
cult Court of Rock bridge. argued by S. H.
Letcher, Esq. for appellant. and Col. Edward
Pendleton. for appellees. and laid over for fur
Their argument.
SEPTEMBER 18TH.
Paxton VS.. Steees administrator, from
further argued by Capt. James
Jr., and submitted.
s. s. Lee, &C, VS.. McGuffin, &C., from Angus
ia, submitted on brief.
Cleek VS., McGuffiu, from Bath. argued by
Capt. James Bumgardner, Jr., for appellants,
and II. L. Parrish, for appellees, and continued
for further hearing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
T H E DAY !
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER THE 2SRD.
PHIL. w. M'KlNNEY
Speaks Ot the Court House
to the People.
Come Out and Hear the
Democratic Candidate
for. G0vax.nOF

Next Monday, the Odd instant, Captain Phil
Up W. Mckinney, by appointment, Will adj
dress the people at the Court House, commence
ing promptly at u o'clock. He and his asso-
ciates on the State Democratic Ticket are coz
Quoting the most vigorous canvass ever made
in Virginia. Our gallant leaders from every
quarter of the State are in the field supporting
our nominees and the Democratic cause with
ability and determination, the sure precursors
of glorious triumph. Let the people turn
out by multitudes and from every quarter of
Augusta and adjoining counties and give one
day to their country and its cause. Come and
see in person your noble standard bearer, and
give him the assurance of an unprecedented
majority in all our Valley counties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
THE HEDGE FENCE.

To Farmers Of augusta County, Vd-The ques-
ton of what kind of a fence is the best in the
end and the cheapest for this section of coun-
country is being agftated at this time and be-
l1eVtng 1t to be to our interest, as well as the
interest of the farmers of this county, TO learn
all that we could from personal Observation
and inspection of hedge fences as cultivated
and finished on the plan of the Shenandoah
valley Hedge Co., on the invitation OF Mr.
k1ngsbury, their agent. we went to Rocking
ham county, where we saw hedges that had
been finished or FLASHED, as they call It, for
two years, and after close examination we feel
that we can safely endorse the hedge to our
ne1ghboTs. Before going we were preiudiced
against the hedge for q fence because we
though 1t would sap the soil in fields adjacent
TO 1t, but the farmer, James Roller, on whose
land the hedge is, assured us that il did not
and also that 1T did not sprout. We found that
t1e labor OF trimming was much reduced fl ON
what we expected, it being only about days
work to trim mile. In short we believe
where farmers will give it proper attention IL
makes the best and most beautiful fence W.
have ever seen and at a cost not more than
any other first class fence. The fact that viii
last many generations makes the hedge the
cheapest fence that can be built.
]. N. MCFARLAND,
h. A. FULCHEB,
f. j. XAUPE, JR.,
A. b. LIGHTNER,
SAMUEL BYERs
p. w. WHITMER,
G. CRAWFORD MILLkss
III. Z. DICKERsoN,
DR.N. WAYT,
GEO. r. BELL
sep At
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Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
121z@ 80
Generally rated first quality ..... 4 90 a I2111
Medium or good fair quality $1,000. 25 q 400
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
total receipts this week ISIS. Total sales s
the offerings were equal to the demand
which was slightly more active than 1t was
last Thursday. Prices of middle and common
grades were shade higher but tops were but
little If any. better than they were last week q
shade stronger.
sheep and Lambs-values show no change.
There is fairly good demand for good stock
but other grades are by no means active. We
quote butchers Sheep at 315a45sc per Id. and
Lambs at 4a534c per 10 gross. Stock Sheep sell
at Sad per head.
MONDAY, Sept. Is, 1889.
swINE,-There is only fair supply of Hogs
on the market this week. The quality of the
offerings is generally up to the needs of the
grass Hogs being among them. Trade is only
moderately fair at decline on last weeks fig
ures of &c per ID. Tops sell from 81 down to 6
CTS, rough heavy Hogs cts and grassers at GA
5.592 head.
NEW York, Sept. l6.-Beeves- Receipts 1900;
the market was about steady; native Steers
sold at 25aS4 10 and Texas do. at 2Gas2 50and
Nebraska half breeds at 4as4 20 per leo lbs.
Calves-Receipts 1885, firm for Vesls at BASS,
dull and weak for grassers and buttermilk
Calves at 25as3 90 per 100 lbs. Sheep and
Lambs = Receipts 1880; market steady for
sheep, and easy for Lambs; sheep sold at 8 5Oa
s5 Is, and Lambs at 5Oas7 per 100 lbs. Hogs
Receipts $500: no live Hogs offered; nominal
value 25aS4 IS per 100 lbs.
Richmond Livestock Market. Sept. 16
September 16.-Receipts sA head of cattle, $50
sheep and lambs. 2l7 hogs.
sales: 5S3 head OF cattle. 200 sheep and lambs,
2l7 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 315a4c. gross; medium to good.
234a3l4c gross; common to fair 1s4a212c. grosa.
Sheep-3a412o gross.
Lambs-4a512c, gross.
Hogs-6a614c net.
Bulls-I34a215c. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

STAUNToN, VA. Aug. %, 1889.
we nave investigated Mr., Phil. Knapps
method oftesting the vision and we endorse IT.
as the proper method employed for accurately
and scientifically adjusting glasses to the eye.
We believe Mr.. Knapp to be a competent and
reliable optician and as such we recommend
him to our friends and the public
Hy, M. Patterson, MD
Jno st p. Gibson
A NJ Henkel,
H II Henkel,
] NJ Hanger,
p. P. Reese,
B NJ Atkinson,
John w Harris.
J Breckenridge Catlett
w Shelton,
F l. Henkel,
Office at DIR Chapman's Dental rooms
Glasses as cheap "a SO so per pair, NV
permanent address in future will he Lock Box
l03 Stanton, Va. PHIL. KNAPP,
aug 2S-2w Optician,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

The managers of industrial development at
Iron Gate, Ferrol, North Mountain, Waynes-
boro', Buena Vista and Glasgow, have been
invited to send to the Exhibition specimens
of materials and progress at the respective
places Hon. Jacob Yost, for Iron Gate has
responded favorably, and doubtless the others
will do so in good time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

GooDsoN GAZErTE.-We again welcome the
receipt of the Goodson Gazette. the bright and
neat little paper, the publication of which was
suspended during the vacation of the Institu-
tion for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb
and the Blind from which it is issued.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Pain and Dread accompany the use O.
most catarrh remedies. Liquids and snu1s are
unpleasant as well as dangerous. Ely's Cream
Balm is safe. pleasant, easily applied into the
nostrils, and a sure cure. 1t cleanses tie nasal
passages and heals the infiamed membra ne,
giving relief at once. Price 50 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

In 1888 some of the best citizens of Vir-
ginia were getting ready to move out of the
State in the event of the success Of Malone
at the polls that year. Malone had been
in power two years and his riotous rule
was fast stopping the wheels of progress
and destroying values. This was especial
~ so in thu agricultural sections. Some of
the people who contemplated leaving Vir-
ginia were Northern settlers who had in
vested their money here.-Rich. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
Fortune Follows Fresno, Cal, Disas-

Bernard Heringhi, a well-knoTn broker on
Pine Street, between Montgomery aid San
som, is the father of a young man who will
hereafter speak praise concerning the Louisi-
ana State Lottery. A few days before the re-
cent conflagratIon at Fresno, he bought the
one-twentieth part OF ticket No. 42,75S, for
which he paid 81. His ticket No. 42,75S had
drawn the first capital prize of $4,000 in The
Louisiana State Lottery, of which he was en-
titledto SIS 000.-San Francisco Call, Aug. Sth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Commend to public approval the California
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs, 1t is pleas
ing to the eye, and to the taste and by gently
acting ion the kidneys, liver and bowels, it
cleans the system effectually. thereby promot-
ing the health and comfort of all who use it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Capt James Bumgardner, Jr., OF Staunton.
Democratic District canyasser, will speak at
Warm Springs, Bath, Wednesday, Sept. 25th;
Amherst c. H.,sMonday. Oct.2lst. and Loyings-
ton, Nelson, Monday, Oct 2Sth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

The most obstinate cases of catarrh are cured
by the use of Ely's Cream Balm, the only
agreeable remedy. 1t is not liquid or a snuff,
is easily applied into the nostrils. For cold in
the head it is magical. 1t gives relief at once.
Price so cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

MoNITREss.-Thc only change this session in
the force at the Deaf and Dumb and Blind In
stitution is the appointment of Miss Lydia
Hahn, of Long Glade. as Monitress in the place
of Miss Pattie Albertson, who surrendered that
position in consideration of her health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

We learn that so many guests remained at
the Rockbr Alum after the band engaged
had been disch arged, that the proprietor de-
termined to engage another band. which went
there accordingly on last Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

A NOTE TO SUBsCRIBERs.-The date follow
ing your name on the direction label informs
you to what month and year your subscription
is paid. If this date is not changed within two
weeks after payment is made, please notify us
Please examine the date, and if in arrears, re-
nit the amount due
When the address of paper is to be changed
be careful to send the old as we'll as the neo ad'
dress.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

All persons wishing accurately adjusted
e asses should call at my Office at once, as
shall remain at Staunton only until Oct. 18th.
PHIL. KNAPP,
sep 1S-3t Optician.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

D. & D. & B. INsTITUTIoN.-There were more
pupils present at the opening OF the present
session of the D. 81 d. & B. Institution than
ever before in all its history. at the annual
opening party there were LOG present. We are
pleased that this benehcent and well-conduct.
ed Institution enters upon its present session
under such favorable auspices. The Institu-
ton paper. the Goodson Gazette, says that at
the opening of the session. "all the old faculty
were back much improved by the vacation.
and fully equipped for the sessions work; a
greater number of pupils were present, ready
for classification, than were ever present on
the opening day of any previous session and
the Institution was never In a better condition
to receive its school,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

REMOVAL The contemplated removal of
Mr.. W H. ,Weller's dry goods establishment to
his new store-room in the Y. M. G. A. build
ing was accomplished on the 10Th instant. He
has finely arranged and handsomely equipp-
ed hou>e and can display his goods to the best
advantage
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

]. NJ. Williams & Co., sole manufacturers of
Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco, Lynchburg
Tobacco.
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It's ExceIIent OuaIittes

Go to D. A. Sniteman for choice melons, fine
groceries and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Wheat & Summerson sell choice Groc erie
nd Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

To produce sweet, natural sleep and fat laugh
ing babies use Victor Infants Relief Give it
a trial and be convinced. Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

G. o. Herring, Grocer, will sell you Queen
Esther Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

II Is astonishing how rapidly the feeble and
debilitated gain strength and vigor when TAX
ing Ayers Sarsaparilla. For what are called
"broken- down constitutions nothing else has
proved 50 effective as this powerful but per-
fectly safe medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Job-work fall kinds, from the smallest to
the largest, is done in the best style and at the
lowest price at the Spectator office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
a Gentle Reminder.

We would most respectfully request those OF
our subscribers who are in arrears TO pay up
The date printed with the name on the paper
shows to what time payment has been made
and enables each one to know how much is
due. Many fail, through thoughtless neglect,to
pay as soon as they intended, and this notice
is designed as a gentle reminder. Do not put
off till tomorrow what should be done to day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
MERCHANT
Nu TAILORING.

We take pleasure In announcing the OPEN
ing OF our establishment for Merchant Tailor
Ing. our rooms are now ready and will, we
tnlnk. IN point OF comfort and appearance,
meet with the appreciation of all who honor
us with call. We are amply prepared to fur
nish everything pertaining to
Gentlemen'S Dress
from goods as fine. as novel and as desirable
as can be found. Every branch of the trade
Will receive our attention.
All Inc carbohydrates and Journals for GEN.
tlemen's Fashions on hand.
Very Respectfully
HOTCHKISS & HILLDALE,
sep ll-tf -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

Tue aulumual equinox occurs on Sunday
September ed at p. m,
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THE CAUSE OF THE CoLLIsIoN.-The fireman
killed at Buena Vista Friday morning by the
collision oftwo freight trains on the Shenan-
doah Valley R. r., was named James Callahan,
a resident of Roanoke. and without family.
The cause ofthe wreck is reported to have been
due to the failure of the train dispatcher on
duty at Mines. to give the southbound train a
copy of the running order which had been is
sued to the northbound train to meet the
southbound freight at Riverside station, six
miles north of where the collision occurred
Lerin0ton Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

81. Pforr has full line of pipes and cigars
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
ITO ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.

i = - - = ID q 111DHS'
The Rockbridge Company invites plans and
proposals for the erection of q hotel at Glass
gov. Virginia. to cost not exceeding fifty thou
and dollars. The Board will meet on the 25th
OF september. 1889, to consider the plans and
to the undersigned. By order of the Board Of
Directors. WILLIAM A. ANDERSON
sept As lexington va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

The use of camomie for arrangement of the
liver has ruined many a fine constitution.
Those who, for similar trouble-, have tried
Ayers Pills. testify to their efficacy in thor
oughly remedying the malady, without injury
to the system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

We would remind candidates for Office and
their friends that all communications in be-
half of candidates are chargeable. This is the
only way in which newspapers can be protect
ed against flood or such communications.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising r,
Notices of deaths published grGt,sitolLsLy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-18

LOST, A LADY'S SMALL SILVER WATCH
with silver chain and opal fob set with rhine
stones. The finder will receive five dollars by
returning it to MRS. J. e. 3. STUART,
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dean, Mrs. Sarah. widow of the late Peter
El,inger. aged 70 years. Interment at Mt.
Tah
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sep 1S-St