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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
The H0ckbrIdge Delegation for
Mckinney.

The Lexington Duly GazeUe of Saturday
last says
POSSIBLY the best informed politician in
Rockbridge, q member of the delegation to the
State Convention of the democratic party
which meets in Richmond the l4th inst, and
who will be the leader of the delegation, says
to the Gazette that the standing of the delega-
ton is not as reported in the papers, but that
Mckinney will have Is ofthe q votes, the 9TH
er five being for Beirne, and in his hum ol e
opinion, with one or two exceptions. tn 9
Rock bridge delegation Will throw its first vote
for Mckinney. He says the reported siren 9Th
for Beirne, Harris and OFerrall is for som g
personal reasons. but that the majority OF the
delegation will settle on Mckinney as the
most available man and as the choice of the
county"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
Personal.

Mrs. Emma Taylor, of this city, is visiting
relatives at Mint Spring.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Wise have returned from
their visit to Atlantic City.
Prof. W. A. Bowles, of Richmond, former
Supt. of the Public Schools In Stanton is now
on visit to friends here.
Rev. Job Turner reached Luzerne, Swltzer-
land, on the 3lst ofJuly.
Mrs. N. P. Willis, the poets widow. is living
in Washington.
MISS Alberta Gallatin, g granddaughter Of
Albert Gallatin, one of the signers of the Dec
laration ofIndependence, and Miss Alice King
Hamilton, descendant OF Alexander Ham
ilton, have been engaged by Daniel Frohman
for the Lyceum Theatre. New York.
Andrew Rexrode has been appointed Post
master at Mcdowell, Highland county, in the
| place of w. Fl, Henderson, removed
Margaret 7. Ayers has been appointed Post
master at Alphin. Rockbridge county, in the
place of P. S. Huffman. removed:
t. W. Goodloe has been appointed postmas-
| ter at Alton, Nelson county, in the place of j.
E. Hall, removed.
| me marriage of Prof. j. Ashby Hiner OF
Dunsmore's Business College, of this city, to
| u.
gan, formerly of this city, viii take place in
| Winchester, KY, to-day, the 14th.
The two following personals are from the
| Greenbrier "Independent'' of the Sth instant :
Misses Belle and Mary Lou Bledsoe and Mrs
]. E. Guy. of Staunton, Va, are the guests OF
| Mrs. j. E. Bell. of this place.
Claiborne, Willie and James Mason, sons of
3D. Mason, ESQ., returned from Atlantic City,
| N. j., last week. Willie Walker of Staunton'
Va, came with them"
On last Thursday, Jacob S. :RunkIe was sp-
pointed postmaster at McGayhesville. Rock
inghani county, in the place of Richard E.
Hopkins, removed. Mr.. Runkle was the post
master there when he was removed to give the
place to Hopkins, so it is tit for tat.
Hiss Lulu Coyner, of Flshersville, is on a Wis
it to her cousin. Miss Maggie Henkel neal
New Market.
Miss Katie Bell Baker. of this city, is visit
ing the family of DR.. A. s. Miller, near New
Market.
Mrs. Col Short, of Sardis, Mississippi, is Wis
tting her sister, Mrs. Thos J. Williams of this
city.
We learn from the Highland Recorder that
Mrs. Laura Martin and daughter, from the
neighborhood of Waynesboro', and Mrs. AL.
eXarder, from the same place, are visiting O.
Wilson, in Monterey.
1t affords us pleasure 20 announce that Mr.
Robert ]. Glendy, who has been quite unwell
for some time. is improving.
A correspondent of the Highland Recorde,
says that Mrs. Della Hiner, wife of s. B. Hi
ner, late of Highland, died August LIST, of con
sumption, after an illness of four or five
: months"
The Lexington Gazette says
s'There are ninaty miles of railroad in Roc (
bridge county made up as follows: r. & A.
1888; S. ", IS As; Valley, l63l; @. & O., $40
which is valued at 1000 per MILE"
MRS. Campbell wife of the Rev. Robt. F
Campbell, and daughter of Dr. W. H Ruff
ner, is dangerously ill at her fathers resi-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

AUGUSTA ORPHAN ASYLUM BURNED
AUGUSTA, GA, Aug. 1.-THE Augusta Or.
phan Asylum, a magnificent fVe-story
building, was almost entirely destroyed by
fire to-day. The fire department. fought
nobly, but was Handicapped By lack o.
water. The structure cost over one hun.
dred thousand dollars and was insured fol-
sixty thousand dollars. All the children
were gotten out safely. TSo fixmen were
injured by falling timber.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

FRUIT CROP Mr.. jeff. Deacon, of Buff.
falo, was at the Gazette Office Wednesday
and reports the fruit crop in his section to
be unusually la-ge and of fine quality
This is true of the entire county. The
fruit-crop, especially the apples, in Rock
bridge this year, will bring the farmers
hundreds of dollars. The Winter varieties
of apples are said to be better this year
than for many seasons, and in great
abundance. Mr.. Deacon is the gentleman
who makes such fine display of fruit at
our fair every year. He will be here this
season with fine selection from all the
best varieties Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
If ANY Dealer Informs

You that he has for sale any deptifrioe iden
teal with or containing the Ingredient
equal or superior in efficacy to those of SO
ZODONT discredit the statement and in
sist upon having that alone. By doing SO
you will secure dentifrice par ercellenc,
the best in the market, containing botanic
elements of rare preventative influence up
on the teeth, and cue which will endou
them with most becoming wilderness. An
other desirable feature Of this a pie toile
article is ithat it imparts fragrance toaths
breath. Sold by druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

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 well as the ad.
dress
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

The name of Col. John III. Crawford. of Mid
die River District. is suggested as suitable
person for the House of Delegates. Col, Craw-
ford is by profession energetic and success
full farmer, has ever been honest in his deal
ings. thoroughly reliable, capable. and adding
dignity and success to the position.
His services and conduct in the last House
OF Delegates will be remembered With pride
and interest aud should entitle him to public
confidence for his demeanor, zeal and generous
support to the Democratic party. His merits
as a gentleman in every way worthy and thor
oughly comp etent for the position, are before
the public, and we hope the convention will
act with the wishes of a majority of the voters
and give him the nomination as one Of the
members of the next House of Delegates, pro-
vided 1T is his desire and will so signify his
consent.
AUGUSTA,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

The negro is not only prohibited at the
hotels and theatres of the North, but only
permitted to oome upon public grounds as
providers after dark, when respectable
people" have ''retired from the beach. ~
What famous pharisees and hypocrites are
they who insult the Israelites (the pures.
blooded race on the earth), murder the Chi.
nese and taboo the negro; aud yet reproach
their Southern neighbors with the infirmity
of race Notwithstanding Ne,os.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

We understand that there is a general
feeling amongst those true and tried Re
publicans in this county who are denounced
''Kickers' to let the present clique who
have had themselves thrust upon the Re-
publicans of this county, run the coming
County Convention. They are tired of
being controlled and abused between cleo
tions and then expected to do all the work
during political campaign.-Spirit of the
Valley (Republican.)
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

DEATH OF Mr.. CHAs. CAMDEN.-The Lexing
ton "Gazette' say that MIR. Charles Camden
a resident Of the lower end of Lexington. died
at his home, near the Virginia State Fish
Hatchery property Friday evening of cancer
and was buried Saturday morning from Nea-
riah church at South river" He suffered for
months, daily growing worse till death came
as welcome messenger to terminate his suf-
ferings,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

BRIDGE COMPLETED The Highland Record
err says the new bridge over the Bull Pasture
river at Mcdowell, is completed. ready for the
use ofthe travelling public. The Supt. deserves
credit for the rapid manner in which he push.
ed this work to completion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

c. II. B. S.-The annual outing of the Catho-
lie Hibernian Beneficial Society, which was
postponed recently on account of the weather,
will take place on the 2lst instant at Fort De-
flance. All the regulations, including railroad
travel first made, continue in force for the
postponed occasion. The committee having it
in charge have left nothing undone to make it
one of the social events OF the season, and
promise all who attend day of enjoy
ment and recreation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

The favorable impression produced On the
the first appearance of the agreeable liquid
fruit remedy Syrup of Figs a few years ago has
been more than confirmed by the pleasant eX-
perience of all who have used it, and the sue
cess ofthe proprietors and manufacturers, the
California Fig Syrup Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
His funeral took place from the Presbyt
Church Monday evening at 5 o'clock.

THE FINAL OF THE Y. NJ. C. 4. BUILDING.-
The artizans are now giving the finishing
touches to the Final which concludes the
architectural design of the tower of the Y. 81.
G. A. Building. The Die rests upon the apex
of the tower roof. Above it are the cardinal
points of the compass. and vane with the
initials Y. M. G. A. ball surmounts the
whole. The letters and ball are gilded. 1t VIII
be placed In position in day or SO. and the
scaffold will be struck, and then a few
more touches, and the building will stand
complete,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
For Hay Fever

"GIve Ely's Cream Balm trial. This justly
celebrated remedy for the cure of catarrh hay
fever, cold in the head, &c, can be obtained
of any reputable druggist. and may be relied
upon as a safe and pleasant remedy for the
above complaints and will give immediate re
lief 1t is not liquid, snuff or powder, hai
no offensive odor and can be used at any tint
with good results, as thousands can testify
among them some of the attaches of this of
fice."-SpirH oftbe Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

INCREASE OF TRAVEL. The Highland Record
er says, Zach year we notice an increase IN
the travel over the Staunton and Parkersburg
turnpike. Every day from five to six vehicles
pass either going east or west, and 25 years
back 1t was a rare thing to see a buggy or
wheeled vehicle of any kind"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
Wheat & Summerson sell choice Groceries
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.

BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION Tc
LExINGToN.-The Baptist Sunday School o
this city will make an excursion to Lexington
on Tuesday, the Goth instant. Those who wish
can visit Buena Vista and return to Licking.
ton in time to return with the excursionists tt
Staunton, as the train to Buena Vista will
leave Lexington at p. M, and retur TO Lex
ington at $50; and the train will leave Licking
ton for Stanton at pm. The train will leave
Stanton at s O'Clock Tuesday morning, Au-
gust Goth. 1t will be pleasant excursion, and
we hope many will avail themselves of it and
have day of rare enjoyment. Round trip tick
cts Sl.25 children under IL years Coo.
G. o. Herring, Grocer, will sell you Queen
Esther Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
AUGUSTA COUNTY sUNDAY-scHooI CoNvhN.

AUGUSTA COUNTY SCNDAY-SCHooL CoNvhN.
TIoN.-The County Sunday School ASST organ
lied for Augusta county in 1884, has continued
to hold annual sessions since, The encourage
ment IS well as attendance and reports from
the different Sunday schools of several demon.
nations that Joined in the work have been
sometimes good. and then again the other
way at the subsequent annual meetings. 1t has
been understood that this year would witness
a revival in the efficiency of Sunday schocl
work under the cooperative plan so generally
adopted in town and cities and thickly popu-
lated districts.
The CONVENTION will meet this year to-mor-
row, the 18th Instant, at Naked Creek N. E.
Church, South, which is near Cave Station,
Valley Railroad. in the Northeastern part OF
the county. Carriages will be at Cave station
to take delegates and visitors to the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

We would remind candidates for Office and
their friends that all communications in be.
only way In which newspapers can be protect.
ed against flood OF such communications.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-In Louisa county
during the storm of Tuesday night of last
week, the lightning struck the dwelling of j.
H. Hester, who lives about two miles west of
rolersvills. killing his wife and shocking ev-
cry one else in the house
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

PrscAToBIAL- The Highland Recorder savs:-
"Dr. q. W. Christian of Cincinnati, Hon.
ot,o Evans OF Amherst, ana :; =, upshnr Of
House Tues lay night. and spent Wednesday
fishing for the speckled beauties in Jscksons
river" kaN -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

Los ANGELES, CALIFoRNIA-We acknowl-
edge our obligations to Mr.. Byron Mauzy of
San Francisco, California, for copy of the
San Francisco Chronicle OF date August 3rd,
nearly the whole of the 9Th page of which is
occupied with description by Los Angeles
correspondent of the advantages and resources
ofthe city and county of Los Angeles embel>
lished with the following illustrations:-
City Hall, Croker Mansio., Normal School,
st. Vincent College, New Courthouse A Bus
mess Block, Bradbury Mansion, San Gabriel
Mission established III, Lutheran Church,
Residence of Dr. Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

BERLIN-THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF
THE GERMANs.-We invite attention to an in
teresting letter on the first page, written by
one of our citizens who has been some weeks
in Berlin, giving description OF the manners
and customs of the Germans in the grand cap
ital of that great empire as they appear to an
American visitor. In science and learning the
Germans arc probably in advance of other ma
tons
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

DEATH OF AN OLD REGINEER Mr.. Robt. P
Murrey, who was locomotive engineer on the
c. & o. R. r. for many years, and formerly re
sidei in Stanton, died at his residence at
Clifton Forge, aged 50 years. His remain G.
were inferred here yesterday morning, the
funeral services from the Baptist church. The
deceased was q member of the Baptist church
at Clifton Forge. The former pastor Rev. s. F..
Chapman, accompanied the remains here, and
conducted the religious services. When the
deceased resided in this city he was a member
of the Baptist church here. He leaves family
who have the sympathies of many friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

The application Of a colored lawyer named
Burrows to practice at the bar of Northamp
ton county, Va. was refused by County Judge
Neale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

To MERCHANTs.-We would invite the at
tention of merchants and others to the card of
Mr.. T. NJ. Blakemore, who is with Roth &
Geoghegan, wholesale Commission Merchants
and dealers il ell kinds of country produce.
No. $50 Louisiana Avenue. Washington city,
DC.
Mr.. T. NJ. Blakemore is a son of n. L..
Blakemore, Esq, late OF Sal gersville, now of
Tenth Legion, Rockingham, Who is so well and
favorably known. Mr.. T. NJ. Blakemore has
been with this house for six years, and he as
sures us that 1t would be to the interest of our
Valley merchants and others to do business
with it. We would advise them to give
that house trial. for we rely upon the assur-
ance given by Mr.. T. M. Blakemore that 1t
would be to their interest to do so.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

Job-work of all 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, 1889-08-14

HAND MAsHED.-The Coal Valley, wv, Va
PlaindeQler of the Sth instant. says; "a color
ed boy about sixteen years Of age and said to
be tramp from Staunton, Va, was beating
his way on through freight last Monday
When at Kanawha Falls he went 10 jump of
and fell with his hand on the rail, and the
front trucks of a freight car passed over il
crushing it in horrible manner. He was
brought to Coal Wiley on the local freight
and the mangled fingers amputated by Drs
Hoover and Clease. They did neat job, and
the boy was able to start Tor his home on Wed.
j. @ yday m 0rning.'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

LYNGHED.-In Charlotte county, William
Blankenship, a young colored man, who at.
tempted a criminal assault upon white girl
was taken from jail and hanged.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

1t Is reported that the Hollis brothers were
shot to death in Mcdowell county, W. Va, fol
criminally assanlting and numbering widow
named ellis and her two daughters
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

DEATH UF Col. B. j. JoRDAN.-This gentle
man, a native of Rockbridge and connected to
the Jordan family so well known in that
county, died In the Moore building in Lexing-
ton on last Sunday afternoon OF hemorrhage
of the lungs. The Lexington Gazette says
she was here on visit and was taken sick
Friday night, but no fears of his death were
entertained. He was in his Goth year. and
widely known as q gentleman OF education
and culture, and the announcement of his
sudden demise will be received with no less
sorrow than it Will surprise ALP
His funeral took place from the Presby terrain
Church Monday evening at s O'clock
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

Go to D. A. Sniteman for choice melons, fine
groceries and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

The Temperance men, in our opinion,
retarded their cause very materially by
nominating State ticket this year.
Pttsylragi9 Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

I'M. Williams & Co., sole manufacturers OF
Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco, Lynchburg,
Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

THE STAUNToN SHOE COMPANY Prepare
lions for opening the Shoe Factory are pro-
crossing very well. The alterations and refit.
ting the building will soon be completed
Most of the machinery has been received and
is being put in position for operation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
Confirmed.

Fl. Pforr has a full line of pipes and cigars
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
IRREPREss1BLE CoNrLIcr.-The sIude

IRREPREssIBLE CoNFLICT.-The s'Iudex-
Appeal published in Petersburg, Va, the
home of Malone, says
'Tho conflict between the factions of the
republican party Of Virginia is an irrepres-
sible one. 1t is, in the very nature of the
case, al impossible gulf. So long as it is
impossible for General Malone to be born
again, just so long will the war wage be
tween the factions while 10 remains at the
head of the party"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

DEATH OF MRS. SEMMEs IN LEXINGTON,
VA.-The Lexington Daily Gazette ct
Thursday last says
after a short illness the venerable
mother of Col. Thos. NJ. Semmes, of the
Virginia Military Institute faculty, died
last night at the residence of her son on
upper Main street. = She was a COM
municant of the Episcopal church and it
was there that the funeral services were
conducted by the Rector, Rev. R. J. Mo
Bride this evening. .sssss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
RESOLUTIONS.

Resolred. /. That each delegate to said
conventions have power to appoint his own
alternate, provided that each alternate
shall be a resident of Allegheny county.
2. That the delegates aud alternates ap-
pointed as above provided for, be author
izsd to cast the vote of the county"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
PosToFFICE INsPECToR.-The Washington
correspondent OF the ALer Gazette SAYS

Col. L. G. Estes, of North Carolina, a carpet
petoagger, who was rewarded for leading
off some of the delegates from his State at the
last national republican convention from
sherman. first to Alger and then to Harrison,
by giving him the pla ce of postoffice inspect
or for this, the Maryland and Virginia dis
trict, has been tried and found wanting, and
been removed and his Office given to a man
from Wisconsin. This is the place for which
Mr.. Brown Allen, of Virginia, was an appli-
can't
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

At mass meeting of the Democrats of
Allegheny held at the Court house in Gov
ington on the 9th inst, the following dele
gates ware appointed
delegates to the Gubernatorial conven-
ton, to be held in the city of Richmond, on
August 14oh, 18S9-W. H. Mann and D. j.
CalIaghan, of Boiling Spring District; W..
G. Moody, A. NJ. Stull and I. P. Bowles,
of Clifton district; and R. l.. Parrish,
James Bowler and Harrison Handley, of
Covington district.
Delegates to Senatorial Convention and
also to the convention to nominate Demo-
cratic candidate for House of Delegates
from counties of Allegheny, Bath and
Highland,-C. a. Damron, J. T. PlymaIe.
A. Given and J. H. McDsvitt, of Boiling
Spring district; G. T. Lewis, Geo. l.. Ssuli,
R. S. Wiley, F. L. Karnes, of Clifton dis.
trict; James r. McAllister, Thos. D.
Kyle, Jas. Fl. Oliver, and II. A. Noel, of
COvinpton district
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

% Ws
| Total receipts this week l4l5. Total sales 100
| The market less active than 1t was last week,
| gish, with values a shade Off Prices ranged
| about as last week.
| Sheep and Lambs-There is fairly coed de-
| mand prevailing for good stock. Prices for
| butchers Sheep range at 2a434c per 10 gross,
| and Lambs at 4a612c per ID gross, an advance
| of fully re per 10. Stock Sheep sell at s2a3 so
| per head
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

baltimore livestock Market, Aug. 8
Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as
follows:
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DEAEET9 -

obituaries are charged for at ADVERTISING rat
Notices of deaths published gratlit0usly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14
MONDAY, Aug. II, 1852.

SwINE-There is a moderately fair offering
at the Yards, but 1t is ample for the very mod
crate demand existing. The quality shows no
serious change, nor are prices different from
what they were last week and the week before.
They are quoted now at GAGS cts; most sales at
815a65s cts per ID net. Common Hogs aud
heavy rough ones sell along down to cts per
10 net. Receipts this week 5.7O0 head.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-14

Best..... 81 % a 40
Generally rated first quality.....- 8 ego SIX
Medium or good fair quality....... 3 Is "a 621&
Ordinary thin steers, Oxen and