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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
A RnSinaSS-Iika Offer.

For many years the manufacturers of DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy have offered in good
faith, $500 reward for case of Nasal Ca
tarrh which they cannot cure. The Rene
dy is sold by druggists at only fifty cents.
This wonderful remedy has fairly attained
a worldwide reputation. If you have dull,
headache, distractions of the nasal passa-
ges, discharges falling from the head into
the throat, sometimes profuse, watery, and
acric, at others, thick, tenacious, mucuous,
purulent, bloody and putrid; if the eyes are
weak, watery and inflamsd; if there is ring
ing in the ears, deafness, hacking or cough
ing to clear the throat, expectoration of Of
fensive matter, together with scabs from
ulcers;the voice being changed and having a
nasal .twang; the breath offensive smell
and taste impaired /; sensation of dizziness,
with mental depression, hacking cough
and general debility, you are suffering from
nasal catarrh. The more complicated your
diease, the greater the number and diversi-
ty of symptoms. Thousands of cases annu-
ally, without manifesting half Of the above
the above symptoms, result in consump-
ton, and end in the grave. No disease is
so common, more deceptive and dangerous,
or less understood, or more unsuccessfully
treated by physicians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
Fer the SPECTATOR.

The farmers here have not secured their
wheat, oats and hay which are in a precarious
condition. Rain, rain, is the order of the day.
Our mail carrier from Sangersville TO Staun-
ton has changed hands Mr.. Hentry Randolph,
who has been the most prompt and reliable,
and accommodating gentlemen we have ever
had, is still on the road.
People who want their business attended to
promptly, call on Henry, and you will not be
disappointed.
The late North River Road Board held o
meeting alter the election last Spring and dis
posed OF what little money was in the treasury,
so the roads need work. and the road fund
bankrupt. and in debt.
Some four hundred tax tayerE pstitoned
Judge Stout to appoint new member of the
road board. The right of petition is as old as
our goyernm emit and has always been respect
ed, but Judge Stout entirely ignored the petit.
TONERS. NORTH RIVER.
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To BE Proud of.

1t always gives US pleasure to record the sue
cessful result of well directed effort in any de-
partment of business especially when that sue
cess is backed by merit and tends to promote
the general welfare. Competition in all
branches of business at this time is great, and
he who by energy, integrity and perseverance
taxes the lead is worthy of commentator. In
this connection we allude 10 DIR. Tut, of New
York, who has achieved a great victory over
long. established competitors in the introduc.
ton of his worldrenowned Liver Pills. In a
comparatively short time they surpassed pills
that had been before the public over quarter
of a century. TUFTS Liver Pills have gained a
popularity unparalleled. Endorsed by the
Medical Faculty in Europe and America, they
have become household word on both CONT
meats.
DR.. Tut deserves and doubtless has the
gratitude of thousands of invalids who have
been healed by his medicine. In this age of
quackery it is refreshing to know there is at
least one who furnishes O remedy prepared
on scientific principles, and offers it to the
sick conscientiously. We record his success
with a feeling Of pride which every American
should have at the triumph of one of his coun-
trymen.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
Election of Delegates to the Democratic
Convention.

A meeting of the citizens of Highland
county, called to order by l.. H. Stephen
son, County Chairman, at the Court house
July 90, 1899.
5. w. Sterrett called to chair. w. H
Matheny was elected secretary.
On motion of W. W. Benson, commit.
tee of five, one from each district in the
county and two at large, for the purpose CT
recommending delegates to- the guberna.
torial convention al Richmond, was ap.
pointed, as follows: W. w. Benson, Mon
terey. Dist; o. P. Chew, Blue Grass Dist.
DR.. Il. 81. Jones, Stonewall Dist; and j.
a. Jones and P. D. Williams at large.
After consultation the following delegates
were recommended by the report of the
committee, and elected by the Convention:
Delegates at large. L. II. Stephenson and
). N. Bradshaw; alternates, G. Arson Bird
and 5. G. Eagle. District delegates, Blue
Grass, 5. w. Sterrett; alternate, J. F. Byrd;
Monterey, Q. P. Jones; alternate, j. w.
McClintic; Stonewall, John J. Hinar; alter
nate, John T. Byrd.
Resolued, by the Convention that any
delegate attending the Con vention in Rich
mond be authorized to cast the vote of the
county, and that the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Highland Re-
cOrder.
Ordered that the meeting do now adjourn.
s. W. STERRETT, Chm.
w. ID. MATTHEW, Sec'y.
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Shenandoah Valley Assembly, at Mt. Jack
son, Va.

The next session of this Assembly begins
August 9, 1889, and continues ten days
Programmes are now being distributed
which provide for the regular course of in
struction in the Bible Normal Union, Daily
Lectures and Sermons, a Preachers Insti
tute, and Music Department.
The Preachers Institute is a new feature,
and promises to be of much interest
The Music Department will be under the
management of Prof B. g. Unseld, of New
York, whose reputation as music teacher
is guarantee of success.
Wednesday, August Ash, ia Convention
Day, to which all Sunday-School workers
are invited, and the children are especially
invited to come that day. The railroad will
offer low excursion rates for this day.
The Hotel will furnish board and lodging
per day and for the season at very moderate
rates, and 10 cents per day or so cents for
the season for entrance fee at She gates will
admit person to all the exercises and SER
vices of the Assembly.
The Assembly is undenomin national, and
all wishing the benefits thereof are welcom-
ed.
Beside the advantages for maatsl and re.
ligious culture, there IS offered al excellent
opportunity for recreation in a pleasant
grove.
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"A Mexican TGFtiiEa.

On Saturday morning last, we received
through the mail package which was secure
ly bound with strong Irvine, and wrapped in
many folds of very strong, thick paper, which
enclosed box that contained the article sent.
1t was not, as might be imagin ed, a huge spid-
er, Lizard. or horned-frog, but q Mexican
Tortilla. 1t was circular in form, semi trans
lucent. about five inches in diameter, and
about one-sixteenth ola inch in thickness
AS but few of our readers know what a Mexi-
can Tortilla is, we give the description which
accompanied it,-written by Charles L. Coyner
Esq, OF San Diego, Texas. who sent it to u.s.
of what it is and how it is prepared, as fol.
lows
"a Mexican Tortilla is made of corn and
water, without seasoning Of any kind. Tht
corn Is prepared as our mothers prepare com
mon hominy, that is by putting shelled corr
In I've and leaving 1t there until the husks O
the grains can be removed When the corr
thus prepared Is mashed or rolled on Met
ate'' II curved grinding stone, about 10 inche
long, 6 inches wide and 2 inches thick th
meal or mush is then mix ed with water, form
ing dough, patted between the hands unit
1t becomes the present shape, and baked upol
stone heated upon the fire and served hot
taking the place of bread among Americans"
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n SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
stn.n1on Markets.

STAUNroN. VA, July Goth, 1889.
| Ia Its bearing upon our local Interests, the
information embodied in the editorial article
| THE outlook"-tn this issue of the SPECTATOR
| though written on the 25th, Will stand uror
| its merits as Is appears, th2ush the standard
| authorities received since dwell at length up.
on the wheat situation as the mere asing crop
| from our own and estimates of foreign cour-
tries are noted. the latter controlling as the
most powerful 10 influence as to values. The
situation of nterIor 10 terss.s IN the great west
| Ia not embraced in thai calculation. There is
an evident belief h1|evsr. th@t upon the
early foreign demand. The first half OF sur year
in delivery, will meet a fairly remunerative
export price We add that TO the State o
things existing ia the West, and conclude II
the trade is left tree from deals and corners at
Chicago aud New York. we shat have as a re-
suit good local aud Richmond market al
prices better thar were anticipated in view Of
the large crop which has been produced in the
United States
Since writing last week, when referring to
the weather as most unfortunate, not only for
saving the wheat cisp. but In getting the sur
plus ready for market, 1t may be stated that
the rains have continued to fall, adding
difficulty and dependency to the situation as
it then existed. If, therefore. natural laws
shall govern trade. as 1t shall meet the inflow
Of foreign orders. and not attempt to hamper
our millers. as was the case last year. we may
reasonably anticipate sound healthy trad 3,
because of two leading sources seeking sup
plies to sustain it. In that contingency our
Augusta and Valley producers viii open their
gamers at more satisfactory prices than the
reports before harvest indicated.
The offerings of good dry wheat are OF course
light. The quotations Of so and 81 cents, the
selling figures to-day, are for wheat more or
less damp; buff otherwise of good quality. Old
wheat of good quality sells higher but 1t is on.
ly now and then any is offered. The quota
tions here. when charges are &dded, are about
the same as In the eastern markets.
Waiting for clea- weather and striking in by
piece-meaI, as a few hours now and then are
available for field work, Is still the situation
of many tanners who yet have wheat In the
shock, oats and grass over-ripe, and not cut
and any quantity of ruined and damaged hay
to dimish the prospect. as 1t was four our five
weeks ago.
In wholesale grocery lines, slight reduction
is made in quotations of sugars and western
bacon and lard.
In other respects the price current is un.
changed.
The quot dtrons ara phoiesot>. nor RETAIL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Mrs. Hattie Gibson Heron, wife of the
Rev. David Heron. late of Jonesboro',
Tenn, and formerly known as the most
beautiful lady in East Tennessee, has been
sentenced to death in Corea for teaching
the doctrines of Christianity. Acting Sec
rotary of State Wharton has cabled the
United States minister to use his good off,
ces in securing Mrs. Hsron's release
Bait. Sun.
A dispatch from Nashville, Tenn, dated
July oath contradicts this startling state
ment as follows:-
The statement that Mrs. Heron, wife OF
an American missionary, was sentenced to
death in Corea is denied. It can be said
on the best authority that Mr.. Heron is not
a preacher but doctor; that no nobeman
has been converted, and that Mrs. Heron
has not been arrested. On the contrary
she and her husband enjoy the confidence
of the King of Corea.
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u w
w. FL. MATTHEW, Sec'y.

A WEST VIRGINIA AMPsoN.-Matt.
Kramer, of Putnam county, this State, who
is supposed by men who know him to be
the strongest man in the civilized world, is
attracting the attention of the sporting cir.
cles far and near. One of his recent feats,
in which almost superhuman strength is
called into account, was witnessed only q
few days ago by number of the best citi-
zens. He raised, apparently With the
greatest ease, a huge pedestal weighing
thirteen hundred pounds and held it aloft
above his head for several seconds. Mr..
Kramer is over six feet in height and tips
the beam at 1856 pounds. 1t has been fire..
quently asserted by papers in this section of
the State that he has exhibited deeds of
strength that would make the renowned
Australian giant turn green with envy, and
Editor Tippett this week announces in his
paper that this modern Sampson can tie
Sullivan with one hand and thrash the
"Boston- baked beans" out of him with the
other. There are men in this county who
will stake $1,000 that he is the strongest
human being in existence to-day Wheel
ing Intelligencer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
NJ MARRIAGES.

PRIcE-NIMMo.-In this city. July 25th, by
Rev. Mr.. Treble, Mr.. W. II. Price and Miss
Ella NimmO.
-MELLoN.-At the Hoover House in
this city, July 25th, by Rev. DR.. Halves, Mr..
Matthew J. Bradley and Miss JosepAine,
Mellon.
UT-MCGUFFIN.-July oath, 1889, near
Greenville, DIR. w. F. Stout, of New Hope.
and Miss Lucy McGuffln.
Hope, Mr.. Charles w. Yates, of Rockingham
and Miss Barbara Clarke.
MoRRIs-BEARD.-On July 9th. 1880, at
Waynesboro', by Rev. w. A. Whatsoever.
Mr.. John H. Morris and hi SIS Alice E, Beard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

HIGHLAND RECoRDER.-The Highland Re
corder Of last week contains The following an.
nouncement:-
1.-THE Highland Recorder will. Immediately
editorial control and management of ". 81.
Matheny. of Monterey, Va. The paper with It's
presses fixtures, stock and good will having
been purchased by him and another young
gentleman of this county. We think they will
furnish the reading public with newsy paper
worthy of liberal and extensive patronage"
The new proprietors of the Recorder have our
best wishes for their success, and we cordially
welcome the new editor to the editorial frater-
nifty. and hope he will find more shekels than
flowers in his path, for there are more thorns
than flowers in the path editors are doomed to
tread.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

THE PRESIDENTS PLANs.-The Deer
Park correspondent Of the N. Y. Herald
says
"The President has determined upon his
plans for the next few weeks. He leaves
Deer Park on the 10 o'clock train on We'd
nesday night in his private car, the Balti-
more, arriving il Washington early on
Thursday morning.
The remaining days OF the week he will
devote to official business with the various
heads of the departments, there being many
questions Of state demanding his personal
attention at Washington which could not
be satisfactorily considered at Deer Park.
On Tuesday, August 6, Mr.. Harrison will
leave Washington for Bar Harbor, where
he will remain about two weeks as the
guest of Secretary Blaine.
Mrs. Harrison will not accompany the
President. She will continue to enjoy life
IN the little official cottage on the heights
The Presidents unlocked sor departure
will no doubt be a great disappointment to
| the Grand Army people who will assemble
at Mountain Lake Park on Thursday ex
peeting to hear speech from Mr.. Harrison
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UGW'S This.

We offer one hundred dollars ra ward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catareh Cure.
F.J.CHENEY & Co., Propr's, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney, for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by the firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, Ohio.
WALD1Ne, KINNAN s. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
E. Fl. VAN HoEsEN, Cashier, Toledo Ma
tional Bank, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 70 cts per bottle. Sold by ali
Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

A most distressing accident occurred near
the Wooden Mills on Friday. The little child
Of Mrs Harlow, recently deceased. died, and
the friends were proceeding to carry the body
to deposit it near the mother, who was buried
in the vicinity of Free Union. Before they
had gone far, the horse attached to the vehicle
became frightened and ran away, throwing
the occupants and the coffin out. Mr. Burton
was thrown against barbed-wire fence, tear
ing his clothing almost off of him, and scratch
ing him severely, and the little coffin was
thrown through the fence and down an enc
bankment on the other side. The other gen.
tlemen escaped without injury, - Charlottesville
Chronicle July Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Everybody in Virginia knows why Gen
Malone and many of his followers left the
Democratic party, and why all the ''kick-
ers" left General Malone, but what nobody
knows is, how can can all the latter be pla
Gated and conciliated by giving one of then
a lucrative office. AS one of the latter re
marked the other day, sit can't be did,
ALer. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
Devastated by Storm.

ORAWFoRDsyILLE, IND, July ga terrible
storm OF wind. rain and hail stones larger than
hickory nuts passed over this city yesterday
afternoon. The windows and sky lights in the
college building, churches, and business houses
were broken. In places. hail stones fell over
foot deep, destroying gardens, flower beds, ar
bors and breaking shade trees The corn is
cut and the damage to fruit trees and crops is
immense The line of the storm was about
two miles wide.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
The Egeancst Man.

One of our exchanges says: ga man in Clay,
who owes US over two years subscrip ton, put
his paper back in the postoffice last week
marked refused We have heard of many
mean men. There ia the man who used the
wart on his neck fol a collar button, the one
vino pastured goat on his grandmothe
grave, the one who stole coppers from a dead
mans eyes, the one who got rich by giving his
five children a nickel each to go to bed without
supper and then stealing the nickel after the
children were asleep; but for pure, downright
meanness the man who will take paper for
years, mark ii refused" and then stick it back
il to postonlce is entitled to the first premium.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31
NfiddEebrOOk News.

July 26, 'S9.
We have had heavy showers for several days
and nights which have greatly delayed the
farmers in getting up wheat and hay. as shere
is Considerable of the latter to store up yet.
We have new mail contractor from Staun
ton to the Baths, commencing on July LIST. 1859.
for four years at 5000 per year.
D. NJ. Smith, blacksmith of this place, nj
and drove forty five horse:shoes one day last
week in less than a day. He anticipates NOV.
ing next Spring to some ether part ofthe state
if he can succeed in renting good stand for
his business. Arthur Cochran. one of the al
PENDANTS at the asylum is at home on visit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Last year farmer could get fifteen
pounds of sugar for bushel of wheat this
year he can get only eight pounds of sugar
for bushel of WI eat. The tariff enables
the sugar trusts to put up the price of thai
| article, and at the same time restricts the
farmers market for his products. In fact
it catches him ''gwile and comin," anc
will continue to do 50 until he asserts his
rights as citizen at the ballot box by vot
ing for his own interests and the Demo
cratic party. He has certainly had enoasl
experience during the reign of the G. o. p
to have learned little something.-
| Charleston (W. Fa.) Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

President Harrison limped very badly the
othsr day and seemed to be in great pain.
He begged Lige Halford to pull off his boot
which the private secretary did with unus-
ual dexterity.
The cause of the trouble was large
pebble, which Mr.. Halford showed the
President, calling his attention to the fact
that the word Tanner" was plainly in
scribed thereon.
"Throw it over the garden WALL" said
the President.
"Aud the other Tanner with it, sire?'
asked Halford.
The Presidents reply was not distinctly
heard.-W. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

KILLED ON THE CHESAPEAKE e OHIO
RAILwAY.-A despatch from Charleston,
West Virginia, under date of Friday last,
says
Phil. Leist, brakeman and baggage
master Of the Chesapeake and Ohio road
was instantly killed this morning by being
struck OF the head by timber of the tip
pie at Carkin. He was on top of freight
car attending to a brake at the time, and
was knocked off the car. Mr.. Leist was
about twenty-one years old and unmarried
His parents reside at Barboursvile.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.

SELECT EXCURSION TO THE SEA SHORE AUGUST
THE 9TH VIA CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAIL
WAY.
Special Excursion tickets will be sold from
all stations between Clifton Forge and Louisa
to Old Point and Norfolk. These tickets will
be good only on special train leaving Clifton
Forge at 6.l5 A. M. August 9Th. and good to re-
turn on any regular train to August 18th.
This Is the only opportunity this season TO
visit Old Point, Fortress Monroe, Norfolk. the
Navy. Yard Virginia Beach. Ocean Shore Park,
Ocean View and other seaside attractions on
the Virginia coast at such exceedingly low
rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

The Staunton Spectator publishes very
flatteriug calls, signed by number of in.
fiueutial citizens, on A. B. Lightner, Esq,
to become candidate for the Legislature:
and on Ed. Echols, Esq, to become a can
didats for the Senate, from Augusta county.
Both of these gentlemen are good men and
true, and Augusta will honor herself by
honoring them. -Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

Two HUNDRED SKELETONS Chicago
July 26.-Dispatches from Yankton, Oak.
says: A party of explorers yesterday I'M
earthed plumber of human skeletons
buried in the chalk bluffs, tea miles east Of
Yankton, on the Nebraska side, Fifty
skulls and 200 headless skeletons were
found, which the local physicians pronounce
to be the remains of white psople, children
and adults. The indications are that they
have been buried forty or fifty years. Fur.
Their researches will be made.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-07-31

We see no reason for debt plank or q
tariff plank in the Democratic platform
leave them to the Republican convention,
which meets few days afterward. We
want platform made out of solid piece
Democratic white oak without crack, or a
division, or a rasty nail in it. The tariff
question is natlonal-the debt question is
out of order.-NorfoM Landmarks.
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" Court of Aunnata cQnnfU IulX Is 1870 1

NIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-In the Circuit
V Court OF Augusta county. July Is, 1883.
g. F, Fsidley
~.
William Conway,
ON ATTACHMENT IN ASSUMPSIT.
The object of this suit is to attach q quantity
of walnut lumber. to wit 5000 feet, at the 3. &
0. Depot, in the city of Staunton, and about
500 feet of walnut lumber at or near Harriston
station, on the s. v. r. r., in Augusta county,
belonging to the defendant VIM. Conway to
satisfy to the plaintiff his debt of slSOl2 with
interest on Sl76.l2 from April 26th, $50. and on
and his costs.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that William
Conway is non resident of this State ii is or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what Is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste.
Curry, pc. ]. N. RYAN.
July l7-4t Clerk