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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

To Messrs. C. G. Merritt, James Steele, John B.
Smith. H. ]. Williams John NJ. Tate. H. G.
Palmer. I. Van. l.. Davis, VIM. T. Shultz
and others:
In reply to your call in the SPECTATOR of the
the 9th instant, hereby announce myself a
candidate for the House of Delegates, and in
doing so feel that you gentlemen have over
rated my abilities in being able TO measure uB
to the standard expressed in your fiatterinj
call.
If should be elected to the position above
named, 1 will eudeavor to represent the peo-
pie who repose their confidence in me and will
have the sentiment OF your call to urge me 10
do my duty as representative of the people.
Thanking you for the honor your call proposes
to confer on me, am yours, respectfully,
July 81 A. 3. LlGHTNER.
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They Struck Luck.
THREE PEOPLE WHO CAPTURED BIG PRIZE
IN TIE LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.

THREE PEOPLE WHO CAPTURED BIG Prizes
IN THE LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.
Ten thousand dollars in new, crisp bank
notes from the Louisiana State Lottery were
paid to three lucky people in this city this
morning. One of the lucky ones, Madame
P. Decomier, of No. 81 North Thirteenth street
held one-fortieth of ticket and got g., 900 in
bank notes. and the other, No. 62,3ll. was held
Jointly by John Kleiber, a blacksmith, whose
shop is at 1912 North Tenth street. and Ludwig
Wagner, who works for OTTO Eepp, d pretZe
baker, at No. l7l9 Mervine Street.
All parties are elated over their success
Blacksmith Kleiber was hard at work at the
forge this morning when an Item reporter call
ed. He means to invest his $500, and young
Eudwig Wagner means to invest his 50 500 in 8
bakery: He is a steady-going, industrious
young fellow,and it is more than probable thai
success will attend his business efforts. Mad
anne Decomer was the less laxative of The
lucky ones. she would say nothing more thar
that she had drawn prize.
Messrs Kleiber and Wagner had bought
fraction of + eket between them five times
previous to winning, and they both feel high
~ eiated at their good fortune PhiLodeIphil
Pa lem July 6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The sensation of the week is the marriage OF
the Princess Royal, Louise, the eldest daughter
of the Prince of Wales and the Earl of Fife
who possesses large landed estates and NUM-
ficent income. and is an alleged descendant
of MacDuf who is related to have laid on,
SO heavily. The Earl wore the dress of High.
lander-parti- colored kilt and calves az na-
tureI. The Princess and the Earl will have the
best wishes for long life and happiness from
all good people. even those in this simple
hammered country where they would bs only
Mr.. and Mrs MacDuff- Richmond State
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If ANY Dealer Informs

You that he has for sale any dentifrice iden-
tical with or containing the Ingredients
equal or superior in efficacy to those of So
sist upon having that alone. By doing so,
you will secure dentifrice par excellence
the best in the mark ct, containing botanic
elements of rare preseryative influence up
on the teeth, and one which will endow
them with most bee nmipg wilderness. An
other desirable feature of this staple toilet
article is that it imparts fragrance to the
breath. Sold by druggists. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

THE STORE Rooms Y. NJ. G. A. BUILDING
The elegant Store-rooms of the Y. NJ. c. A
building to be occupied by Mr.. W. H. Weller's
Dry goods store, and the Mutual Building and
Annuity company, are now recelvi ng the
final equipment for occupation. Mr.. j. NJ. Will
son will execute the work on Mr.. Weller's, and
Lushbaugh Brothers on the other, which is
nearly completed-the same being in oiled
Walnut
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

ELECTION OF DELEGATES IN ROCKING
HAM.-On Monday last, we received the
following telegram
Harrisonburg, July goth, 1889.
O'Ferrall has swept Rockingham. He
carried twenty-one precincts, and divides
the other two with Harris. He will have
one hundred and six delegates out of one
hundred and sixteen to county convention
next Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

LITTELL'S LIVING AGE. The numbers of
The Living Age for the weeks ending July 18th
and 10Th contain The Savage Club, and DR..
johnson as a Radical, Contemporary Sardinia
and its Wild Sheep, Nineteenth Century; The
Women of Spain, Fortraightly; The Roman
family, and An italian Nun of the Seven
teenth Century, National; George Crabbe Mac
milan: DIR. Johnson and Charles Lamb, Temple
Bar; The Rejected Addresses" and Bush Life
in New Zealand, Gentzeman'S; Mount Athos in
1889. MurTGy'S; La Lisardlere. Spectator; Not
Quite Lost, Chambers; South African Canni
balls. Cape Times; with instruments of, "a
Queer Patron" and "a FOOLS Task ann
poetry.
For hfty-tWo numbers of sixty-four large
pages each Tor more than $500 pages a the
subscription price (sS) is low; while for $40 sc
the publishers offer to send any one of the
American 81 90 monthlies or weeklies with The
Living Age: for year, both postpaid, Iitteli
& Co., Boston, are the publishers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

AN AssIGNMgNT.-On last Friday. Messrs.
James E. Taylor & Son, Confectioners of this
city. made an assignment to r. s. Ker. Trustee,
who will sell their stock for the benefit of
creditors, among them being the National
Valley Bank, note endorsed by A. ]. Butts
for S275; Lillian G. Taylor, borrowed money
1925; George Blome & Son, Sl6l.6S; Rogge &
Koch. $3.50. g: Clarke & Jones. S3S. 35
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

1t will never do to allow Virginia to pass
under the Malone yoke, and it would take
years for the people of this state to recover
from the disaster. With Malone IN the
gubernatorial chair the Old Dominion
would be fairly started on the read to Afri-
canization, and when once started where
will it end?-Roanoke Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

John Wise most aptly described the
situation between Malone and the "kickers'
when he SAID that Virginia republicans new
er bury the Ratchet, except i'll each other.
Even blind can see that there is no peace
between the factions of that party III this
State, however much Mr.. Harrieon may
hug that fond illusion to his BOSOM
Index Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

To Messrs. VIM. b. Alexander. John W. Man
ly, VIM. T. Antrim, G. T. Jordan, J. w. Eli
son, NJ. F. Fox, Frank l.. Chew. G. W. Rus
miseile, w. {. Koiner, j. J. Leonard. w. \.
Fishburn, George A. CoyGer and others.
Gentlenen:-In response to your f1attering call
which appeared in the SPECTATOR of the 9th
instant, hereby announce myself a candidate
for the State Senate, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
In doing so am sensible of the responsibili-
ties of the position, espec ALLY, when / consid-
er that, if elected, | am called upon to succeed
a gentleman who has so ably and faithfully
represented this district In the Senate of Vir-
giniG, and who n ow voluntarily retires after a
long and valuable service 10 his people.
Should 1t be the pleasure of my fellow citi-
zsns to elect me, there could be no greater lu-
centive to me to q proper discharge OF public
duty than the approval OF thosewho have hon.
Ored me by the call referred to.
am, very respectfully,
july 3l-lt EDWARD ECHOLS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

PURCHASE OF Mill PRoPERTY.-Messrs. w.
E. Mays and W. H. Watts have purchased
from W. F. Summerson for $500 the Vallay
Mills property on the Middle River, near
Swope, consisting OF merchant mill, a dwell
ing, iron foundry and 80 acres of land The
mill will be improved and the flour made by
what is known as the roller process.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

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.
Victor Pain Balm will cure the worst case OF
cramp collie, cholera-m orbus, or diarrhoea, in
ten minutes. Ask for it. Try It.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

TEARNSBERGER'S ADMIR- &c, VS.. HARMS.
Il BERGER.-In pun suancs of decree If
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered il
this cause, May 10th, 1889, shall proceed, 1t
my office, in Stauuton. on TUESDAY, AL.
GUST 18th. 1889, to take, LIST, a further account
of debts against the estate of Robert S, Harms
berger, decd. 2nd. A further account of the
actings and doings OF the administrator C. I. a.
of r. S. Harpsberger, decd. Sd. An account of
the fund in this cause arising from the sale Of
the "Old Virginia. farm, showing how it
should be disbursed. &c. 4th. To ascertain
what sum of money Mrs. Rebecca A. Harms
berger is entitled to in lieu of her dover. ) n.
What fee should be allowed plaintiffs attOi-
neys, &C., &C. JOS. A. WADDELL,
July l7-4W COmm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

We are trying to find laborer who has
had his wages raised in consequence Of the
republican protection policy.
When the campaign orators we're on the
stump they poured whole volleys, of prom
ises into the expectant multitude, and pre-,
dicted that every workingman would have
something better than "fiye acres and q
mule if their candidate was elected
Oar office telescope is at tho service o.
any one who thinks he sees that mule any.
where on the horizon ine-N. Y. Herald
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

There is growing impression that Gen.
Malone has no idea of running for Cover
nor, but merely wishes to have the nomina-
ton thrust upon him with the purpose of
declining and suggesting the candidate
The impression is not confiued to Demo
crats.-Norfolk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of the California figs, combined with the
medical virtus of Wants known to be the most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels, effectually
cleansing the system. dispelllng colds and
headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

FATAL ACCIDENT IN FAYETTE COUNTY,
W. VA.-On Tuesday, the 23rd inst, tree
fell on the hack that runs between Fayette
G. 81. and Fayette Station, instantly killing
Squire J. Fl. Settle and badly injuring Mr..
]. A. Birchfeld, section master on the rail.
road at Sewell, who were passengers. One
other passenger, the driver aud the horses
escaped injury. The hack was completely
demolished. Mr.. Settle was an influential
citizen, and was well known 10 this county.
This accident was followed by another the
next morning equally appalling. Mrs. Nc
Vey, wife of ex-sheriff George w. Money,
was going over the same road in buggy
when the horse became frightened, ran off,
and Mrs. McVey was thrown out and in.
stantly killed. Master Joseph Phillips, who
was with her, was also badly hult,-Green-
brier Independent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The production of pig iron in the first
six months of 1889 amount ed to a, 107, S99
net tons of 2, 600 pounds. This amount ia
greater by over 100, 900 tons than ever be-
fore produced in the same length of time in
the history of the American trs de,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

JUST OUT-"Robin's Farewell" Caprice for
Piano. by Fischer. Brilliant, not difficult, and
easy to commit to memory. A capital piece
for young progressive pianists. Mailed on re-
eeipt of so cts, in oct postage stamps, by any
music dealer or Ign. FISCHER, the publisher
Toledo. o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

THE CoLoRED GEohelA FANATIC AR
RESTED. Edward James, the oolored mag
istrate in Liberty county, Georgia, who an
nouneed himself as the Messiah after Du.
pont Bell had been sent to the insane asy-
lum has been arrested. Duril his short
reign as Christ two human beings had been
offered a Sacrifices to appease his wrath
The whites were in danger of massacre and
incendiarism. The sheriff of Liberty coun-
ty organized posse Of forty c;iizens, who
secured the county for two days in search
of the lunstics. One of the first to be run
in was James himself, who was found stark
naked, surrounded by a large number OF
worshipsrs. They would have defended
him, but with wave of the band James
called on his followers to be q iet, as he
would soon rejoin them. Tweuty-niue of
his most noisy followers were arrested, aud
the whole crowd we're put upon trial before
the judge for luuacy. James was ordered
to the State asylum at Mllledgev.lle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

NEW Law FIRM.-William E.. Craig, ESQ.,
U. S. District Attorney, and Mr.. Chas. Curry,
have entered into partnership for the practice
oflaw. the connection commencing the list OF
August. They have taken the rooms formerly
occupied by Sheffey & Bumgardner, in the
Burns Block, on Augusta street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

General NIahone's intimacy with William
w. Dudley warrants the apprehension that
the latter may take Dotiou into his head
to try the "blocks of five" business here in
Virginia. -Inder-Appeal.
Certainly, that is his idea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
The Washington correspondent of thu

Alex. Gazette says
"It is understood here that MIR. Blail
Morris has been recommended by General
Malone for the Richmond postofice, and
that he will be appointed, though Colonel
Brady has said that Office would be given
to Mr.. Grubbs, who is recommended by
Mr.. John WISE"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

It is narrated thai Hon. jake Yost Wis
tied Deer Park to see the President, and
after performing the waiting act for sever
al hours, took tie trair for home, thinking
chat the cold sh uller had been Put on ice
for him by Boss Mahone.-Richm9nd Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Malone has doubtless determined wheth-
er or not he will run. 1t will be either
Malone or Mahone's mar. Can any intel
ligent, liberty loving citizen of Virginia
vote for anything that Malone is interest
ed in?-Rach. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

\
~ BAKERS PREMIUM BITTER5-A
STANDARD REMEDY. which has stood the
test OF thirty years trial, has lived to see
Universal Panaceas," "Cure Ais" and the
like. rise, flourish. and collapse. never again
to be revived. We do not mean by STANDARD
Remedy" some quack nostrum OF sweetened
water and bitter herbs. highly inflated with
the certificates of men of straw. warranted good
for everything but ft for nothing. When we
use the term "Standard Remedy" we mean as
applied to certain remedy for Dyspepsia, Liv-
er Complaint, Dysentery, Diarrhhpa. Cramp
Collie. Cholera Morbus, Nervous Headache Loss
of Appetite. and all diseases arising from dis
ordered condition of the stomach aud bowels,
and as such we recommend BAKERS PRE-
MUM BITTERS, medicine that has by Its
merits, gradually worked itself into popular
favor throughout the entire South.
These bitfers are warranted TO be entirely
free from all mineral pOisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition. without the slight-
est fear of injury.
E. BAKER, Proprietor.
July 3l-ly Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rat
Notices of deaths published gratuitottsty.
LINK.-July 22nd, 1889. near Fort Defiance.
Justice william Link. aged about 60.
SHEA.-J~ly 23rd. 1885, Dennis Shea, son of Mrs,
Bridget Shea, OF Sag street, of consumption,
aged about IS.
CURRY-Grace Beatrice, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Curry, died at her father 8
residence on the 26th instant. aged months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

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, 1889-07-31

baltimore Livestock bSarket. July %
Beef Cattle-Prices of Beet JattIe ranged as
follows:
$500 @445
Generally rated first qualify. s. IS 600
Medium or good fair quality......- 3 50 @375
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Total receipts this week Ills. Total sales sos
The demand was somewhat less active than
last week but values show no serious change
Sheep and Lambs-Trade is fairly active.
| Sheep. are slightly higher; They are quoted
| now at 3a49sc per ID gross. Lambs. 4a5A per Id
gross, few at the latter price, Stock sheep are
IN fair demand at S2a3 so per head.
MONDAY, July 20. 1889.
SwINE.-The receipts of Hogs, though some
| l 800 less than they were last week, constitute
O fair supply, which is about equal to the mod
crate demand prevailing in all the yards. The
quality of the offerings is very good, perhaps
better than usual. Prices show no appreciate
change since last week, and range now at 63sa
| 656 cents, with most sales at 61aa65a cents for
| good light Hogs. Heavy Hogs are hard to sell
at 6a6l4 cents per 10 net. Receipts this week
| $40 head.
NEW YORK July MISUNDERSTANDING for
two days 200, including SO carloads of sale Cat
| tie, s. for city slaughterers and 46 for export.
Good native Steers scarce and firm at former
prices, while inferior natives and all offerings
| of Texas and Colorado Cattle very dull sale at
very low prices: native Steers S0as4 rs. Color
ado do l0aS3 65, Texas do. S0aS3 20, Bulls
| and Cows l0as5. Caves-Recelpts 1903: mar
ket active and firm at 419a611 cents per Id for
Hedls anu o1sa4 Genus Ior DutterInilKs. Sneep
aud Lambs-Receipts IL 400; market steadier
and firmer, with sales of Sheep at 5GaS5 so per
| 100 lbs, and OF Lambs at 4as6 S. Hogs-Receipts
1906 few sales of live Hogs at 5Oas5 per 100 lbs.
RichnnOnd livestock Market, July 20
Receipts: $50 head of cattle; 100 sheep and
lambs; 1856 hogs.
Sales $50 head of cattle; leo sheep and lambs;
| 365 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 4a41Sc. gross; few extra fine,
nc. higher; medium to good, 314a3s4c. gross;
common to fair, 114a3c. gross.
Sheep-3a414c gross.
/! Lambs-415a6c, gross.
| Hogs-94a634c. net.
| Bulls-2a3c. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

A PLAGUE OF FLIEs.-Neao York, July
26 "A special from Tonawande, N. Y,
says: "This village has been visited by a
plague of sand flies, compared to which that
visited King Pharoah fades into insigni-
canoe. At sunset Wednesday night heavy
cloud was noticed hanging over the Cana
dian shore of che Niagara river. and many
supposed storm was coming. When the
street lamps were lighted the nature of this
storm became manifest. Billions of Cana
dian sand-fies, having wide spread of
wings and a caterpillar-like body, descend
ed on the town. In an hour it was imposs:-
bic to walk the streets. Houses were shut
up, stores were closed, and everybody
pIematurely went to bed. Most of the flies
were dead yesterday, their bodies covering
tho streets and house-tops nearly three
inches deep. The inner harbor and canal
were thick with their remains. The street
commission was bnsy with q force of men
all day cleaning up the dead insects. The
principal streets are now free, but there is
a horrible stencil from rhe decay of their
light bodies in thousand other places.
Nothing similar is membered here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

]. F. Smith. the exclusive tobacco man. will
sell you good chew for SOC per pound and 2
Mariana cigar for SC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Boys, your sweethearts want you to take
them to Child & Shelton for cool and delicious
oda, and Mariana Cigar for yourself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION AT NORFOLK
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will sell
round-trlp tickets from all stations at reduced
rates to the Republican Convention to be held
in Norfolk August 22d.
These tickets will be sold on August Goth ,2lst
and 22d. and will be good to return until Au
gust 25th inclusive.
Visitors to the Convention will be sold
RoundTrip Tickets at the same rate as Dele
gates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Y. NJ. G. A.-On next Sunday at 4;3O p. m. the
service will be held in the Lutheran Church.
Subject 1st Sam, 18th chapter. Public invited
to attend. Special Invitation to young men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette says
"Marshal Watts, of the western district
of Virginia, has appointed, as his chief de-
putty, Mr.. Butler Malone, the Generals
son."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The ugliest and best smoke in Staunton is
the Mariana Cigar sold by Child & shelton
the careful Prescription Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL despatch from
Alexandria on last Friday says

IOAHIufI I'd OH Ino1 IiUdJ ndybs
ga belated south bound Midland passepg
er train ran into an extra freight train nea
Waterloo early this morning derailing fiv'
freight cars and badly wrecking them ant
the engine. Engineer Matthew Acton, O
engine, but was caught and dragged ter
yards, seriously injuring himself internally
Conductor Finks was also hurt, and an IN
known negro, supposed to be tramp steal
ing ride, was found mashed to death il
the wreck,n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

G. o. Herring. the polite and attentive gro
Gerry man, wants you to try his Mariana CT.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The value of the products of the county poor
house farm the past year is reported by the
Steward, R. B. Humid ey, to have been 81 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

FOURTH GLASS PosTMASTERS.-On last Fri
day j. F. Collins was appointed postmaster at
Greenville in the place of H. G. Palmer, re-
moved; and Jas. G. Kincaid at Healing Springs
Bath county in the place of E. B. Williams, re-
moved; and E. P, Legg at Allegheny Station
in the place of w. H. Mann, removed; and
John P. billiard at Arlington, Nelson Co.. in
the place ofC. Fl. Stevens; and Agnes a, Larew
at Millboro Springs in the place OF c. II. Hug
hart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

LAWN PARTY.-The ladies of the Greenvile
Baptist church will give Lawn Party at the
church on Tuesday, August 6. afternoon and
evening. Proceeds for the benefit of the church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

FURTHER DETAILS OF FLOOD IN W..
WA dispatch from Parkersburg, W..
Va, says: Further details of the disastrous
floods in Writ county have been received.
The brother of Thomas Hughes. whose
wife and children were drowned Sunday,
arrived from Pittsburg to assist in the care
of his brother, who is dying from injuries
received. Thomas Black, who lived close
to Hughes's family, and who was drowned
with his wife, had but recently been mar
ried. A circus was showing on Tucker
creek when the cloudburst struck that Sec
ton, and the flood struck the show just
after the performance began and tore the
canvas to shreds, utterly wrecking and
running the whole concern, carrying off
horses, wagons and tents. Miss D. Alma,
who performed on the trapeze was drowned
1t is reported that some Of the employees
also lost their lives but the whole section
of country where the misfortune occurred
is still in such state Of confusion that it is
impossible to get full particulars. Sauls.
bury, on the Big Tigart river, is virtually
wiped out of existence.