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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

CITY CoUNCIL-IN CALLED SEssIoN.-The
Council was in called session on the evening
of the 18th instant to pass upon the tax-bill TOR
the coming year and other purposes The re
port of the Finance committee in submitting
the bill makes the most satisfactory statement
Of the financial condition of the city.
The tax-bill of last year was adopted.
Representatives of the United States Express
| Company were present to present the Unequal
ity of the specifcs tag OF Sl75. levied upon thai
business. After some consultation it was gen
/ orally agreed that the matter would he taken
up hereafter and adjusted upon per cent on
the business of the company liable to taxa
| ton.
The Engine-House on New, between Mair
and Frederick streets, was designated as the
voting place for the second Ward precinct
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

In the levy of this year the Board of Super
visors of Rock bridge have provided for the
building of two elegant iron bridges in that
couuty-one over the South River at Old
Buena Vista Furnace, two and half miles
north of the town, the other over the Cow
Pasture River at Goshen. Professor David c.
Humphries, of the Chair of Applied Mathe-
MATES, of Washington e. Lee University is
the engineer for the COZ struction Of both of
them. Monday. the Commissioners OF the one
at Old Buena Vista, with Professor Humphries,
located the one at that point, and, to day, he,
with his associates for the one at Goshen, will
proceed to accomplish that part of the pre-
liminary work there.
The Commissioners of both expect to have In
hand the bids before the June term of the
Court (lst Monday with their reports. after
which the contracts will be made, and it is
supposed that by the first of September both
will be completed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

Run OVER AND KILLED.---A special to
the Lynch. Aduance, dated Roanoke, April
19ch, says:-
John s. Wartzer, an employees at the
Blue Ridge Iron mines, while attempting
TO board moving coal train On the nsrroW
gauge yesterday evf ming, was run over aud
had both legs so badly mash~d that ampn-
Pedigo and Simple, of this city, were tele.
grapbed for and before they arrived the
man breathed his last. He was young man
of sober and industrious habits and has
been doing business for the company for
sometime. His native home is in Pennsylv-
MA"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

ssTHg DEATH OF Mrs. DUNsMoRE.-Mrs,
Dunsmora, wife of Prof J. G. Dunsrnore. Prin-
oipal of Dunsmore's Commercial and Business
College OF this City, died on Saturday. the 10Th
inst after several weeks illness. The funeral
Was from the residence on West Main street at
IL O'Clock Monday, Rev. DR.. lanes Nelson, o.
the Baptist Church, officiating. The burial
was in Fhornrose Cemetery. She leaves seven
chi'd:eB, the AGES ranging from few woek
TO sixteen years. The beraaved husband and
children have the sincere sympathy of the
whole community in their loss of devoted
e lie AID mother
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
A Dastardly Outrage.

Mr.. JOSEPH WILLIAMS is WAYLAID NEAR
OTTER HILL AND EMAsCULATED.
BEDFORD CITY, April 19-The report of
a dastardly outrage reached here late yes
terday evening, committed near Otter Hill
aud upon the person Of Joseph Williams.
1t seems that Mr.. Williams was on his way
from his home on the farm of Mr.. Julius IL.
Walker to an adjoining place to feed some
stock, and while passing through piece of
woods three negroes oVerpowered him, and
without any provocation emasculated him.
The negroes made their escape, leaving
their victim to suffer il the road. The
friends and neighbors of Mr.. Williams are
searching for the unknown fiends, but up
f this time they have not besn arrested.
DR.. Baker, of this place, was called TO sec
Mr. Williams, and thinks he will recover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Stamatou Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
~, II NrT0N VA nr.il 90 Is


STAUNToN. VA, April @, 1850.
Finishing up the sowing of oats and grass
seed and the planting of corn, as we'll as the
general activity on the farms. has restricted to
some extent the delivery of wheat and other
products usually marketed at this season OF
the year.
The upward tendency of wheat during the
past two weeks has been maintained, and we
quote good wheat higher now than 1t has been
during the season. The circumstances govern
Ing our own market, though a small one COM
pared with larger centers of trade, is about
the same as those which govern other
markets. There are two causes which have
stimulated prices aud that may continue to
hold good, and, If so, will cause a still further
| advance during the balance of the season. One
cause is the need OF millers everywhere for
good wheat. and the generally accepted opn-
wheat in its maturity. The advance, however
was rapid, and characteristic of other depart.
ments of trade in which short or margin SELL
ing is practiced. Why prices should have
ruled SO low for many months past when the
supplies of the world were known to be short
and the demand Of the purchasing countries
more urgent than previously, was problem
which was hard To solve, and now that the
long delayed reaction has come to pass, It's
permanency may be established in increased
growth and firmncss. We quote good wheat
to day from SO to IS cents.
There appears to be a better feeling In some
of the leading markets for hay, but only fol
prime quality.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Buena Vista News.

The following paragraphs are from the
Buena Vista Alrosats Of TIE 49,. lust
QUALIFIED. City Treasurer W z. Il
win, has given bond in the sum OF $o,OOo,
and the same having bsen approved, ne nas
regularly entered upon the discharge OF Of
fetal duties.
ANOTHER BANK. E. 3. Stuart, Esq ,
Cashier of the Buena Vista Iovestment,
Building and Banking Company is in town
arranging for the opening of the banking
institution of this company on the 1st OF
May. The bank will be in the corner store
of tie compauy's building, corner Of Sgca-
more avenue end Twenty street.
A Coop SALE OF LoTs.-Last week
Messrs. Moore, Mcclure s. Mcdonald sold
thirty-six lots to Jas. R. Jordan, ESQ, Of
the Southwest Virginia Building Assooia-
ton. This company now own a large uuG,-
Der of lots here, and will at ouce commence
building on t. em.
Indications point to the bnilding of seT-
eral hundred houses hers during toe sum
mer. There ia growing daily demand for
them. There is not nov vacant house in
town, and large number Of families are
ready to move ia "a soon as they can get
houses.
BUILDING, LIGHT AND WATER COMPANY.
1t will be remembered, thai at the 'iast
meeting of the stockholders Of the Buens
Vista Co., held in February, a resolution
vas adopted employing o7uase' 10 i.v"sii
gate the legality Of tha action OF tie bohr3
Of Directors in granting certain rights and
franchises to this company, organized large
" from the Directors of the Buena Vista
Co. The matter was referred to Maj. 7. G.
Elder, very distinguished member of the
Staunton bar, for investigation and decision
Maj. Elders report WAS presented at the
last meeting of the Directors He stated
that TRANSACTIONS of both the Board and the
Water and Light Committee were perfectly
valid, business like aud far. Nobody fam
THAR with this transaction supposed at any
time that there had been aly orookedness
in it; but the investigation was proper
one, and the result cannot fail to be both
satisfactory and gratifying to every stock
holder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

SrAUNroN SCHOOL GIRLS IN WASHINGTON
C1ry,-The Washington correspondent of the
Alex. Gazette, under date Of the 10Th inst.
says
1.-THE beautiful and accomplished young
ladies of the Wesleyan Female Institute at
Staunton, Va, of which DR.. Harris, brother
of Judge John T. Harris. is principal are now
the guests of the Metropolitan Hotel. They
went to Mt. Vernon to-day on the steamer
Corcoran Their presence added greatly to the
attractions of that place."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

New MARKET PoSToFFICE.-On last Wed
nesdsy, Mr.. John Z. Wickes, having made
known his commission, took charge Of TIE
postofiee al New 'iaTkei, Va, in place Of Mr..
Lemuel Zrkle who has been charge of it
for lit past seventeen ytars, and WAC was re.
moved so.eiy for political reasons. The same
day, 1.-The office was removed to the ronns form
erly occupied by Messfs. Calvert & Ernkle, at
torneys-at- Jaw and Mr. v i'll Roller from The
postoffice at Harrsonburg, Va, was present
duriu the day, instructing Mr.. Wickes in his
new duties.-Shenandoah Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Facra yyor,b KNOWING

In all diseases of the nasal mucous mem.
brane the remedy used must be noa-irritatipe
The medical profession has been slow to learn
this. Nothing satisfactory can be accomplish
ed with douches, snuffs; powders or syringes
because they are all irritating, do not thor
oughly reach the aft cted surfaces and should
be abandoned as worse than failures. a mul
titude of persons who had fer years borne al
the worry and pain that catarrh can inflict
testify to the radical cures wrought by Ely's
Cream Balm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

NEW COMPANIES ORGANIzED.-T James
River Cement Co., at Balcony Falls has been
organized with Asher Hartman, jr., as Pl esi-
dent, and Messrs. W. II. Ii. Lynn, and Alex.
and Lewis Harman as Directors.
The Montrose Land and Improvement Co.,
of which MIR. j. Howard Wayt, of this city, il
President, has it's principal office at Buenf
Vista. Among the Directors are P. a, Baylor
and j. +. Landes, of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
SINGULAR FREAK OF THE WEATHER.

SINGULAR FREAK OF THE wEATHEG.-The
N. Y. Herald reports daily the maximum and
minimum temperature of the day before.
The Herald CT Monday reparted that the
minimum temperature was in Maine and
Vermont, but the degrees given show that
it was colder here on Saturday night and Sun
day morning than II was In either Maine or
Vermont. In those States the mercury, as re
POI ted several degrees above freezing
whilst here thin ice in pals of water form-
ed, and some who neglected to protect their
tomato plants in hot-beds. had the misfortune
to have them killed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

The outrage Of seating the Republican
Senatorial candidates from Montsna by the
United States Senate is only another stra "
on the camefs blok Toe people see more
and more clearly every day that the Re-
publican party is without conscience and
without conjunction. NethiDg is too
radical, moth ng too audacious t, be done
fo- partisan purposes. The country bushes
for those who cannot blush tor themselves.
The Republican Senate is mere party ma.
eh'ne aeaaciation seeking t. perpetuate it's
owa poser. ToYfoN Ldndmayk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
ut. Snson News.

Mt SCION. April 81 100.
Mr.. Samuel Huffar. WIDOWED on North Riv-
er, near here. died, aged about sixty years. lie
leaves a devo.ed wife and one child. His death
has cast gloom over the community were he
lived, he was OF of the few N en- who attend
ed to his own business and let other peoples
business alone; honest and upright in all nis
dealings, and christian in whom tliere was
no hypocricy.
Thirty-fcur railroad carts passed up the
Warm Spring turn pike few days agn-thei,
destination not known. SoLoN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Cheap Pap, rs,

Newspapers besides the reading matter they
contain are valuable for many otne purposes
in the family,-for putting under carpets
cleaning lamps and windows polishing stoves
starting fires, &c-and at the price we sci
them-25 cents per hundred-are the cheapes
things that can be bought.
At this low price we will furnish good, I'M
clipped papers. Call at the SPECTATOR office
and get one or more hundred before they are
all sold
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
she suTeradf for 20 Years

My wife has suffered for fifteen years from
congestion and painful menstruation, Aftel
using three bottles of Brsdfeld's Female Reg
ulator she is now able to do her house work
and 90 where she pleases. j. W. DAVIS,
Moravian Falls, N. G.
Write to Bradfeld Regulator Co., Atlanta
Ga, for further particulars. Sold by all drug
giStS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

MISS NARY r. SEIPLEY AN INSANE PATIENT 4.
Miss Mary Rebecca Shipley. who was arrest
sd as before stated, in Philadelphia some
weeks ego for shop-liitlng, has been adjudged
insane. and has been placed for treatment in
the private hospital of DR.. ]. S. Conrad OF st.
Denis. Nd, near the Relay House about nine
miles from Baltimore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

LEG BRoKEN.-On Saturday last, whilst Mr..
]. 81. Harris, who lives near Fishersville. was
feeding his horse in Thornburg's stable, in
this city, his horse kicked at another horse
and struck Mr.. harris on the left leg breaking
1t between the knee and ankle. DR.. f. L.Hen-
KEEL lendered necessary surgical attention.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Worked Like a Charm.

Bradfield's Female Regulator worked like a
charm; improvement been wonderful; cannot
express my gratitude. Wish every lady affiict-
ed would try it. know it would cure them.
MRS. LULA A. LONG, Spring Grove, Fla,
Write the Bradfeld Regulator Company, At
lanta, Ca, for further particulars. Sold by all
druggists,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
GENERAL DISPLAY
THE TRADES DISPLAY.

The first day Of the Fair was selected for the
Trades Display, and the Secretary was di
rected to communicate with the City Council
| and Chamber of Commerce offering the CO.
operation of the Fair.
Expert judges will be appointed by the
President.
| The 3. D. F. Association becomes o member
| of the American Trotting Association.
No gambling nor the sale of intoxicating OF
malt liquors, will be allowed.
Mr.. Jno. W. Churchman was appointed tc
take charge of the gates and admission regula-
ton, with authority to appoint his associates
Mr.. j. Alex. Bumgardner was appointed
Chief Marshal.
The Rock bridge Fair occurs the week before
and the Woodstock and Lynehburg Fairs the
week after this one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

THE CAPERToN SUIT.-At a special term oil
Monroe Circuit Court, held at Lewisburg on
April 18th and 18th. the sale of the 900 acres
OF land in Nicholas and adjacent counties, in
the suit of Caperton's Admir- VS.. Caperton's
heirs, to Johnson n. Camden, was confirmed.
Moneys in hands of Commissioners Stiies, Cor
don and Caperton were ordered TO be distribu-
| ted as follows: To jackson Guy, substituted
| trustee sl0,098 to Il. Ii. Marshall and ais, Com
| missioners In Grants Admir- VS.. Maury SC, in
| Oh ancery Court of Richmond, 49, to eredi-
| tors of A. T. Caperton. decd, whose debts have
been allowed, S28.59l; to John Williams adj
ministrators, S., 297 ; to J. Il. Snead's EX'or,
500. so; to Charles Stepbins' Executrix, S595.50
| And these causes are referred to q. W. Hutch.
inson, special commssioner.-Monro VIVA.
| Wdtchnean.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE.-We invite at
tentfon to the advertisement of the sale OF
valuable lands by Thomas ID. hanson Coln'
missioner. These lands are desirable ana the
terms are easy. furnishing good opportunity
for safe and profitable investment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

MAKE Your RETURNs.-Capt. Crowder, the
Commissioner of the Revenue, has left blanks
with all persons liable, upon which to make
returns of personal property, but many nave
failed to do so. They are now reminded OF the
matter aud he hopes there will be no longer
dalaY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
nuck Did Rot rura Tnetr sEeaas.
TWO WISE YOUNG CLERKS WHO WON $4,000 Il
THE LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY.

Henry Hudson and Harry Kuotts, two
Young clerks In G. D Kenny's tea store, 500 N.
Cav ST., furnish Interesting instance OF the
fact that q stroke of good fortune does not al
ways turn the heads of those who profit by it
A couple of weeks agO they drew SIS GOO in the
Louisiana State Lottery and have already lie
ceived the money. Instead OF celebrating their
good fortune by giving up their places and
proceeding to "enjoy lite as so many persons
do under similar circumstances. they put
their money in bank, aad are working Just as
hard at selling tea as they did before they be-
came bloated capitalists. "A Ne,os reporter
81 Mr.. Hudson this morning at his place OF
business. "Havp you received your money
yel?'' inquired the reporter Yes was the
reply. I'VE learned Of our good luck March
H. the day after the drawing and we placed
our coupon in the hands oil the Adams Express
Company for collection. l tell you it made
me feel like new man when handled my
half of It, and my friend was just as happy as
both OF us made up cur minds to hold on to
our heads and net let our good fortune run
bank the same day. 1t is there TO stay, for a
while at least. as my friend aud don't intend
to give up our places just yet.
1T only cost me 80 cents TO get that $3.50 and
| il ha ppened in this way continued MIR. Hud
son. MY friend and bad invested dollar. OF
fifty cents apiece, eight times without getting
ANYTHING and we began to feel like dropping
| the thing In fact we came very close TO mol
| buying ticket this month. We have moi
struck anything yeti said nay friend but still
| fifty cents apiece isn't much, We won'tmiss
| 1t even If we don't get anything
I thought would likely spend the money
| for something else, any how SO 1 said all right
| and we sent one dollar and got one twentieth
| tick t. 40. 1872. which won $500 600, of which
| we received $4,000, the enc twentieth part.
| It is said that another baltimorean drew
SIS OOO in the last months drawing of the lot
| tery which was collected through the Frank
lin Bank of this city. At the bank the Officers
refused TO say anything about the NATTER
| Baltimore News. March 9th.
Females should use A. B. G. Tonic It is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

For the delicate and aged and all 10 whom
the vital current is i'm poverlshed and sluggish
layers Sarsaparilla is the very best tonic. 1t
restores the wasted tissues. and impsris to the
system surprising easticy and vigor Price 81.
Worth S. q bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Our Very Best Pe0pla

Confirm our statement when we say that
DIR. Acker's English Remedy is in every
way superior to any and all other prepara-
lions for the throat and lungs. In whooping
cough and Group, it is magic aud relieves at
once. We oflsr you a sample bottle free.
Remember, this remedy is sold under q
positive guarantee.-For sale by Philip T.
Allen, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
MAYOR.

| MA
/ To the Voters of the City of staunton
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the Office of MAYOR of your
city. ALEX. H. FuLTz
| Iannouuce myself candidate for the MAY.
Orally of the city of Staunton, and respect.
| fully solicit the votes of my fellow citizens
promising faithful discharge of its duties.
CITY SERGEANT.
To the Voters of Stanton
respectfully announce myself a candidate
LOT reelection as Cry SERGEANT. and solicit
your votes.
~. oo LOGAN TURNER.
To the Voters of the City of stanton
respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office of CITY SERGEANT, and solicit
your votes.
mar Side THos. A. DAWSON.
To the Voters of the City of Staunton:
hereby announce myself q candidate for
CITY SERGEANr-a position held for twelve
III yn soct th OF the people re-
pecially and The voters generally.
Respectfully,
mar l2-tds" W.D. RUNNELs.
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY,
In response to call published in the Staun.
ton SPECTATOR, and at the solicitation of nu-
merous friends, respectfully an ounce my.
selfa candidate for the Office of COMMON.
WEALTH'S ATTORNEY for the City of Staunton
apr tide RICHARD s. KKR.
Having been informed by Mr.. A. q. Braxton
Inse ne Will not again he candidate for the
office of Commemorative Attorney of the city
respectfully announces myself candidate for
that office at the May election, subject to the
action of the Democratic party and promise If
elected. conscientious and faithful discharge
of Its duties TO the best of my ability.
Staunton. Va, Jan. 10, 80. A. c. GORDON.
respectfully announce myself candidate
for.Commonweaith's Attorney of the City of
Staunton at the coming May election.
THos. G. KINNEY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

GLEE AND BANJO CLUBs.-The University OF
Virginia Glee and Banjo Clubs gave an enter
tainment in the Opera-House last Friday
night which was much enjoyed as was evil
denced by the frequent and rap u1ous applause
on the part of the audience. Every piece, vocal
and instrumental, was e2aco7ed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

SALE OF THE BEAR LITHIA-SPRING Prop.
ERTY-Mr. Henry A. Bear, one of the teachers
of deaf-mutes in the ID. D. & B. Institution. has
sold his property few miles below Elkton in
Rockingham county, including the Bear Lithia
Spring, for $4,000, TO Messrs. Kemp g. Co., Of
Roanoke.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
DEATH OF JoHs NJ RrxRopE-John M. Re

DEATH OF JOIN NJ RFxRoDE.-John N Rex.
rode, Of Hightown Highland county, Va, died
at his res deuee On the 18th instant.
Deceased had been in ill-health for three Oh
four years, and, as is frequently the case, the
end came when it was little expected by The
people generally. He leaves surviving hin
two sons and two daugh ters-all married.
Mr.. Rexrode served his county faithfully anG
efficiently in the capacities of constable, dep
uty sheriff and sheriff. having been elected t.
the latter office for two successive terms. in the
years 1858 and 1862
The funeral took place from the residence @
the deceased on the l7th instant. Rev. r. S
Cunningham conducting the funeral services
Highland Recorder,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Entitled TO the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their money
will buy, SO every family should Lave at once
a bottle of the best family remedy. Syrup OF
Figs, to cleanse the system when costive OF
bilious. For sale in soc and Sl.0O bottles by all
eading druggists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
No Not Suffar ANY Lnnoar.

Knowing that cough can be checked in
day, and the first stages of consumption
broken in a week, we hereby guarantee DIR.
Acker's English Cough Remedy, and will
refund the money to all who buy, take 1t az
per directions, and do not find our state
ments correct. For sale by Philip T. AL
len, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23
Chance for e Bargain.

NEW DOMESTIC SEWING NJ AcHINE CHEAP.
Those wishing bargain In new Domestic
Sewing Machine should call at the SPECTATOR
ofIice. This machine is just from the factory
and has never been used. The owner having
no use for it will sell it cheap for cash, A bar
gain can be had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-23

For nearly a half century Ayers Cherry
Psctoral has been the most popular cough rem
edy in the world. The constantly increasing
demand for this remedy proves it to be the
very best specific for colds coughs, and all dis
eases Of the throat and lungs.