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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
Europe,


We learn from letter from Rev. Job Turner
to Mr.. VIM. M. Berkeley. of this city. dated
Dublin. Ireland. August 9th, that hs would
embark at Liverpool for BaltimorA, Nd, Sep
TENDER 3rd, in the Buenos Ayrian ria Melville
in the Western part of ireland, st. Johns, New
foundand, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the
Cepes of Virginia. and, after voyage ofl2
days. expected TO reach Baltimore about the
18Th. He selected this route that b. might TAX e
a look at places he had never visited before. He
has had quite a pleasant trip in Great Bri ain
and on the continent. during which he has
visited many plac s of great Interest and sew
eral schools for the educational of the Deaf and
Dumb, of which class of pupils he was for
many years an efficient teacher. He visited
Stratford upon-Avon. the burial place ofShaks-
peare, and passed the place where the poet
Robert Burns lived and was buried. He did
not visit the Holy Land as he WAS advised
that 1t would not be prudent to do sd till after
October. From Dublin he sent us copy of the
Irish Times of date August Tth-seconde jition
"a very large eight.page paper, from which
we copy the following
Last evening" in the Foyer Le!nster Hall,
Mr. William Lynd exhibited, andin an instruc.
tive manner described Edison's latest phono.
graph, by which voices and music recorded In
America and in England were reproduced with
great distinctness. The phonograpa. as now
perfected, is truly a marvellous instrument:
AS the cylinder, like part of the M achlnery OF
of musical box, revolves. the words or music
recorded months ago beyond the Atlantic, or
in London. are reproduced with SO much dis
tinctness that those who place their ear to the
trumpet through which the sound passes. if
they were not previously aware of the charac-
ter OF the instrument, might suppose that the
sound came from an underground apartment.
The exhibition is very attractive one and is
eminently calculated to impress the audience
with an idea of the progress made in the way
of scientific invention in recent times"
After the above was written we received
copy of Stratford.upon Auon Herald dated Au-
gust 30th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

LAWN PARTY.-The ladies and gentlemen of
st. Johns congregation and others will have a
Lawn Party at that church to morrow, Thurs
day, the 18th. at which substantials and deli
cacies will be served from noon till the close
also music by Prof. D. S. Price. The proceeds
will be devoted to the Improvement of the
graveyard and churcs.. We hope it will be
literally patronized. and can promise pleas
ant time to all who will attend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

EXCURSION TO COLUMBUS. O.-On account of
the meeting OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge 1.
o. o. F., to be held at Columbus. Ohio. the B.
& o. R. R. Company will sell excursion tickets
to Columbus at rate of one ffrst-class limited
fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold
September 18th to 18th, inclusive, and will be
valid for return passage until September 26th.
inclusive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

MERCHANT TAILORING is q stylish business
and nothing so pleages gent as when he comes
forth rugged as fashionable merchant tailor
can start him out on his walks to aud fro
trough the world. OF patterns and goods
Hotchkiss G Hilldale No. North New street,
have not few, an examination of which will
insure an order to them and excellent clothing
TO the customer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

DEATH OF MRS. HUTToN.-The sad and
startling news reached Lexington early FRI
day morning announcing the sudden and I'M
expected death of Mrs. Hutton, the young wife
of Mr.. A. Gil. Hutton. at their new home at
Oak Dale, The interment of the
young wife and mother, with her first babe on
her breast, in the family burying ground at
Collie1stown. was attended by large party of
sympathizing friends from the country and q
number from ngton.-Lerington Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
Local Departments.

We would remind candidates for Office and
half of candidates are chargeable. This is the
only way in which newspapers can be protect
ed against flood OF such communications.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO PASSENGER STA
TIoN.-The old passenger station-house has
been removed. preparatory to the erection OF
the new and handsome passenger accommoda-
tions that are to take its place. The new build
ing and the Improvements in connection with
it were described in the SPECTATOR some
weeks ago.
The contemplated foot-bridge over railroad
connecting Augusta street and Sears hill, will
also be erected at this time, and probably
water, tank will be located there in order that
the railroad may replenish their locomotives
at that point.
The et-office, under the management of
Mr.. James Ker, Jr., has been located for the
time being in tie Bumgardner building at the
eastern end of the platform.
The office of M. P. II. Woodward, Passenger
Agent, is now in the office, near S. E: corner
of Augusta and Court house streets, formerly
occupied by L. NJ Myerly & Co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

THE COUNTY CAMPAIGN.-The Dem ocratic
Committee has commenced work in earnest
by the organization at the several precincts.
Arrangements are perfecting for thorough
canvass by good speakers and calling out the
people in large crowds. Barbecues will be in
the plan of the work to go on. Two points
have been chosen for pesboro'
| and Mt, Scion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

DEATH OF MISS DAwKINs.-Miss Meade
Dawkinq of this city, who went from here with
some of the members of the Salvation Army
several months since, and who had been sick
a week or more with malarial fever, died yes
terday at Frankfort, KY. Ii er mother went on
Saturday to see her, and yesterday. we are in
formed, telegraphed to the family here the
death of her daughter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

x,Senator Lewis, one of the original
Virginia republicans, has joined the other
white men of his Soate in opposition to
Gen. Malone. Langston and all the other
negroes stand by the General, but the re-
putable white republicans are making COM
mon cause with their white fellow cirizens
against the common enemy. The color
line will be pretty closely observed at the
November election, for, if the negroes, as
they will, all vote one way, it is only natu-
raj that all the white men who think them
selves better than negroes should vote the
other-Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

A Fox CHASE ON BETSY BELL MOUNTAIN.
On Friday night, the 18th, there will be
fox. chase on Betsy Bell" Mr.. Heiskell Ar
&c nbright, DR.. j. 3. Catlett, and Mr.. E. T. Dad
nun have large grey fox in custody which
they propose to appropriate for this amuse-
ment. A large pack of hounds are in readiness
to make the chase. There are two fox -dens on
"Betsy Bell" but they will be closed against
"Renard" at tn at time. A large company of
ladies and gentlemen have already signified
their purpose to be on the field,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT.-Ciaude Turner,
aged thirteen years. son of Prof. T. NJ. Turner,
of Lewisburg, W. Va. last Friday fell headfore-
most into vat of boiling water in the Green.
br1er cannery scalding himself to such an ex-
tent that he died q few hours later.
He was grandson of Prof. A. J. Turner OF
this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
Wheat & Summerson sell choice Groceries
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.

CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RY.-From circular No.
4s of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company we
learn that the Offices of Division Freight Agent,
Main Line. and James River Division, at Rich
mond, were abolished on the LIST instant. and
that the General Freight Agents office Will be
removed from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Richmond,
Virginia, on the 10Th instant.
All communications relating to Freight
Traffic of the Company heretofore addressed to
Division Freight Agents or to the General
Freight Agent at Cincinnati, Ohio, should be
addressed to E. D. Hotchkiss, General Freight
Agent, Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

THE RoCKBRIDGE NEws.-Last week the
News appeared in new dress and enlarged In
size 1t is an Industrious cultured, and pains
taking journal, and is highly appreciated by
its readers. The business people ish in
mistakable evidences of their estimate of 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

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 'on the kidneys, liver and bowels, 1t
cleans the system effectually. thereby promot'
ing the health and comfort of all who use it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

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, 1889-09-11

POSTMASTER APPoINTMENTs.-On Monday
last, E. 3. Bateman was appointed postmaster
at Fishersville in this county in the place Of
Geo. A. GuIley, removed; and at Mt. Clinton,
Rockingham county. David II. Lands in the
place Of Lewis Driver, removed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

To produce sweet, natural sleep and fat laugh
ing babies use Victor Infants Relief Give il
q trial and be convinced. Csc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

TERRIBLE DYNAMITE ExPLosIoN.-The
dynamite explosion in cartridge factory
az Antwerp, Belgium, Friday, occurred in
a workshop where old cartridges were
being taken to pieces. Men and women
were at work breaking them up and 25,-
600, 900 had been already broken. When
the explosion occurred the flames shot up
10 an immense height, and amid their roar
was continuous succession of loud reports
from the ignition and explosion of packets
of cartridges. Several vessels were burned,
as, owing to the intense heat, the firemen
we're unable to approach the flames nearer
than one hundred yards. The cartridge
factory was situated behind the docks, ad-
jaceut to the petroleum stores, and two
large petroleum warehouses containing 3d.
900 barrels of oil were set on fire and de-
stroyed. The stained windows of the
Cathedral were smashed, aud it is feared
that the steeple will collapse. The whole
vicinity is strewn with debris, and the adj
joining property is greatly damaged. The
latest estimate is that there are 100 dead
and $50 injured. The victims are mostly
factory girls. Windows three miles distant
were shattered by the explosion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

GREAT SUCCESS OF THE CELEBRATIoN.-The
Baltimore Sun says that the Baltimore celebra.
ton in commemoration of the seventy-flfth
anniversary of the battle of North Point began
Monday with great street parade which was
reviewed by President Harrison and thousands
of visitors and home folks. The civic and
industrial display was more interesting than
that of the Seaquj. centennial and a decided
success. After the parade the President was
entertained at luncheon at the Hotel Rennert
and held public reception at the City Hall.
At Pimlico, where the exposition buildings
are, the scenes were full oflife and ANIMATION.
The winners of the races were Cabosh. Reina
and Peninsula. Tuesdays programme included
races and a tournament and ball at Pimlico.
The sham battle at North Point will take
place on Thursday, and the bombardment OF
Fort McHenry on Friday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

INCREASE OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.-Wdshtng-
ton, Sept 2-The debt statement issued this
afternoon shows that the increase of the public
debt during the month of August amounted to
ss,G76692 25. Total cash in the treasury, $685.
275,2I5 IS.
EUROPEAN WHEAT OUTLOOK. From the
careful London correspondent of Brad
streets, whose letter is dated August 2lst,
we compile the following information OF the
European wheat outlook, which will inter-
est our producers and dealers, especially
in his conclusions that Europe will require
all the wheat that the United States can
spare. The summary he makes of European
production is worthy of noe for the pres
emit as we'll as future study of the situation
as our interests are to be affected. We
compile as follows
1.-THE summary of the agricultural returns for
Great Britain has just been issued by the Agri-
cultural Department. 1t gives the following
areas for the three principal cereals. potatoes
and hops. the only crops referred to-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

WHEAT AND HAY.-Producers of wheat and
hay on the line of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad will remember that P. B. Sublett &
Son desire to have the opportunity of buying
the same by samples, which can be sent to
them. See advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
It's Excellent Qualities

Go to D. A. Sniteman for choice melons, hn'
groceries and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

Hon. G. P. JONES IN BoTEToURT-On
Monday, Hon. Chas. P. Jones, of Highland,
Democratic nominee for reelection to the
Senate in that district opened his canvass
by stirring speech in Fincastle. A cor
respondent Of the Dispatch says
t'Mr. Jones spoke in pleasing, forcible
style. His eulogy upon the State ticket
was good and his arraigument of Malone
excellent. We are fighting Malone. and
the life of the State depends on our sue
cess"
He was followed by Phil. Mckinney, Dem
ocratic candidate for Governo-, who made
an able speech and fine impression, and
number of Republicans are reported as
having declared their purpose to vote for
him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

Fl. Pforr has full line of pipes and cigars,
and Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE
M TERMS EASY. Apply to
VIM. T. McCUE, Cashier
Augusta Perpetual Building and Loan Co.
an Oily staunton,syA
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
mo ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS.

The Rockbridge Company invites plans and
proposals for the erection of hotel at Glas-
cow. Virginia, to cost not exceeding fifty thou
and dollars. The Board will meet on the 18th
of September, 1899. to consider the plans and
bids submitted. For further particulars apply
to the undersigned. By order of the Board OF
Directors. WILLIAM A. ANDERSON.
'Vice-President Of the Rockbridge Co,
sept 4-3 Lexington, Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

]. NJ. Williams & Co., sole manufacturers Of
Queen Esther Chewing Tobacco, Lynchburg
Tobacco
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

DIED ON HER WEDDING EvE.-Near
Bowder Springs, Ga, Monday of last week,
what was to have been wedding proved
to be funeral. The daughter of Col.
John McFadden had met Mr.. Edward
Smith, of Charleston, at Tallulah in the
ea-ly summer. The couple sooD became
lovers. and the young lady returned homo
before the season was out to prepare for
her wedding, which was set down for Mon
day. Her father, who is one of the leading
planters of Cobb county, resolved to make
the wedding grand social occasion. The
bridal trosseau was ordered from New
York, and young ladies were present from
several States to act as bridesmaids. Sum-
day night the bride expectant aIrayed her.
self in her robes for the inspection of her
friends. For few moments the greatest
hilarity existed. when suddenly Miss Nc
Fadden put her hand to her forehead with
scream and fell to the floor. She was
dead. The body, arrayed as it was for the
wedding, was laid out for burial, and when
Mr.. Smith rode up at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon, which was the appointed time,
he found that he was at funeral instead Of
a wedding He was SO overcome that he
could not go to the burial, which took
place at 4 P. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

G. o. Herring, Grocer, will sell you Queen
Esther Tobacco.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TRADE NOTEs-CROP REPORTS.

From the report of the comptroller of the
currency we make the following extracts
CoINAGE.-W Washington. Sept. 2.-The coinage
executed at the MINIS of the United States du-
ring the month of August. 1885, was as follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rat
Notices Of deaths pu6Lished QratuitollsLu.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11
" H. WILLGOSS
DEALER IN
Fish, Oysters and Vegetables
Two doors above Post Office,
STANTON, VA.

Goods delivered free. Satisf tlon guaranteed
HFEARLY ARRIVAL OF NORTHERN n
SEED POTATOES.
W. H. WILLGOSS. at Yeager's old stand,
doors above Post Office, has just received by
steamer direct from Boston his first consign-
ment OF those celebrated EARLY ROSE PO-
TATOES. Read the certificate below:
This certifies that got from W. 81. Willgoss.
now at the Yeager Stand, on Main Street, 3
potatoes weighing combined ~ lbs, which
planted. having one eye on each piece. which,
when dug, weighed IS ponds of the finest ia
vor have ever raised. JAS.'LoHR.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th
day ofJanuary, 1889. JOS, b. WooDWARDi
N. p.
/ invite all in want of Fish, Oysters and
Vegetables and Early Seed Potatoes to give me
q call. w. ID. WlLLGOSS,
feb eff 2 doors above Post Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

STAUNToN. VA, Aug. %, 1889.
We have investigated MIR, Phil. Knapp's
method oftesttng the vision and we endorse II
as the proper method employed for accurately
and scientifically adjusting glasses to the eve.
We believe Mr.. Knapp to be competent and
reliable optician and as such we recommend
him to our friends and the public
Hy, M. Patterson NJ
Jno st P Gibson
A M Henkel,
FL II Henkel,
NJ Hanger,
r. p. Reese,
B M Atkinson,
John W Harris,
] Breckenridge Catett,
T w Shelton,
F T. Henkel,
Office at DIR Chapman's Dental rooms,
Glasses as cheap as 50 80 per pair, NV
permanent address in future will be Lock Box
1903, StauntoD, Va. PHIL. KNAPP.
aug 28-2w Optician.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-09-11

Total receipts this week 3ll2. Total sales 1857
Values are 1sa14c off. The quality continues
generally up to that of last weeks offerings.
Sheep and Lambs-There is an Improvement
of slight fraction in values as compared with
last week. Butchers Sheep 313a4Ac, and
Lambs 4a5Ac per ID gross. stock Sheep S2a4
per head.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-05-11
6orerS in Fruit Trees.

The dust or fine chips noticed at the
-oo;s Of fruit trees is caused by bOrers
which are at work under the bark or
the wood. By examination . chan
nel will he found leading from the hole
where the dust is seen under the bark
and into the tree. At times the tree
will he found completely gir.iled. and
he withering fOli...se which precedes
he death Of the tree 10 the effect OF the
injury. The chann.ls shou d be fol-
owed up by cutting awxy the bark
Sith . small gouge. and il the insect
has entered the wood . wire should be
pushed into the hole until il reaches
the grub. which may thus be killed. To
prevent the damage the grass around
the tress should be removed and the
bottom Of the stem cover d with q
plaster m de Of clay. lime. and enough
carbolic acid to give it u strong OAior.
This will prevent tho beetles or moths
which produce these grubs from de-
posting eggs on the bark. or will cause
the eggs TO perish before they can
pene. rate the bark. The egg-lal Ing
~eason is in june aud July.-N. J..
'llUssa
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-05-11

NAV. sir. ! ran him down. He
drunk on mad-berry. didn't shoo
him." so sid our little stable-LOy. ..Joh,
Henry. We examined the beautiful
blue jay. 1t was lying in the boy.
hand. with sort Of contented daicc fin
nient, expression on its face. Its hcac
wa.ged ridiculously in the effort ;o
hold it up. 1t was common Nor'i
Am rican drunk. nothing less The
bird was intoxicated on the berries oil
tho Pride OF China, known Throughout,
the South as the poison or m;Ii-berry.
In Florida thousands Of respectable
Northern robins. that would blush ID
do 1t at home. are found lying about In
the state OF grossest drunkenness from
The same Cause. We wondered il some
blue ribbon society might no: be prof.
isably started among these poor birds
But they do not know any better. We
have this advantage over them. We
.knOw the mad-berry wien We see ii.
It is u our disgrace il We do not let il
sioueA-l0uth's CVmpaai0n.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-05-11
He liked Cheese.

In the little city Of Geneva. Ga. q
certain merchant employed - q clerk
a good. clever. farmers boy. who knew
very little about different articles Of
merchandise and who had always
creased his wagon with fresh tar. One
day the merchant sent the new clerk
into side room where he kept grocer
les to attend to some matters there.
and not seeing him again for some
time. he went in to see about him. He
found him eating something with ap-
psrent relish. and asked what he was
doing2 The clerk replied: Il have
found a whole lot OF little chceses and
they arc mighty good with crackers"
The merchant proceeded to investigate.
and was perfectly thunderstruck TO find
that the boy had eaten nearly . half
box Of axle grease. thinking 1t wss
cheese.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1889-05-11
THE DEAR OLD CHURCH.

49, yer nev church 10 scrumptious With e,
velvet En- its 81 tier,
- roscGlnf. an its music. an, !, so,,,v .,,r.
mer n light ~
ous somehow all this anery makes me k,ra.,
sorter bitter.
FER ny heart is allus turnin' to the
Dear Old Church.
ss mighty common buildin', there vas
nothn n purity bout it
An onsightly old gray buildin', scanned with
cracks adown the des,
%. wnen you youngsters speak Nv II, an kinder
sorter scout It.
- remember. plesse. my feeln'. Ter the
Dear Old Church.
1cu see. Tn eiehty-nve PEARS old. I'm suearln.
the other shore
An the old church allus took me back to the
time was boy
"a pacter the pews with faces Nv the ones 'sts
gone before.
An 30 that's the how I'm longin' fer tho
Dear Old Church.
thousand tender memories clustered round
the dear old place..
There sat q boy with mother, an there I
wed my fair young bride.
N that sacred spot bade farewell to the last
beloved face;
Do you wonder At my c.insin' to tho
know the new ones mighty fine. with its vel.
vet an its glitter.
It's frescoin'. a its music, an its softly shim-
mer n light
But somehow all this nnery makes me kinder
Fer my lonely heart Is longin' fer the
Dear 0 d Church.
-AAley B. Crist in Cine naati Enquirer.