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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06


What Is the matter with Mr.. Blaine that he
should give fatal blow to the Mckinley bill
after that bill has been adopted by the caucus
OF his party in the House and Senate? 1t is a
good answer, perhaps. to say that Mr.. Blaine.
being discriminating man. sees that the Nc
Kinley bill Is bad bill and is going to hurt
the party. But what II 1T does hurt the party
in the congressional elections this fall? The
bargain made by the present leaders of the
party-Messrs. Quay, Reed and the like with
the manufactures that contributed to the
campaign funds in 1883 must be kept, or there
will be no money for 1892. The congressional
elections this fall are not all-important to the
tariff lords for the reason that the Senate will
be safely republican for years to come aud will
kill every tariff reform bill democratic House
may send over to it, Popular disgust counts
therefore. for very little. What aiIs MI. Blaine
is that he is an old fogy. He belongs to the
better period OF his party Is history, when re-
gard for public opinion was an active force.
The thing now. Mr.. Reed says, is ''su ccess."
Success at any price is Reeds motto.-Bdn.
Sim.
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MIR. John T. Shields, near Mint Spring, finds
iron-ores on his property which indicate rich
ness in metallic qualities.
Eighty.eight lots at Basic City situated on
the elevated land on the West Side of South
river aggregating SAG, 1885, were sold on the 3Oth
ultimo.
Justice 8. A. D. Mckee, of RIverh eads dis
trict. committed Mary Womeldorf. a white wo>
man, to jail in the 9th ultimo. charged with
attempting to kill two calves, the property OF
George W. Williams, by putting arsenic in
corn and placing 1t where the calves would eat
1t:
Two hundred and fifty excursionists from
Cincinnati and adjourning towns went East on
the Both ultimo. They will spend a week or
more at Old Point. Norfolk, Newport News. &C.
James and William KILLER. brothers and L..
Roemeck, all of Waynesboro. were out during
the afternoon of the Goth ultimo hunting
squirrels. In his needless and reckless hand-
ling of his CUR. pointing it at his brother. James
instantly killed William. ibid not think 1t
was loaded" is the explanation. James was
arrested and tried before Mayor Wright Of
Waynesboro and acquitted. William. leaves a
widow and two children.
The brick for tie new hotel for the ElktOn
Improvement Company is being made by Mr..
Snead, of Lynchburg. and will be ready by the
LIST of Octobel This hotel will cost $4,000
when compile led.
The Stonewall Brigade Band left on Monday
to 60 into encampment of a week at Romeo
verte Green brier county. VIVA.
Bethlehem Lutheran congregation. of Au-
gusta county, Virginia. of which Rev. j. E.
Schenck is Pastor on Sunday last vote (aenp
con) to transfer its connection to the Virginia
Synod from the Tennessee Synod.
A postoffice to be known as Anna. has been
established in Allegheny county, Va, with
Mary A. Johnston, as postmaster.
SALE OF LAND IN AUGUSTA CoUNTY.-Mr.
William F. Koiner, of near Waynesboro, has
bought eff A. NJ. Bowman and Marietta Virgins
ia Bowman. their farm of 1922 acres lying on
South River. near Stuart's Mill. known as
.."Belleview."
Captain William F. Asst has purchased from
DR.. Ham Fultz his farm q few miles from
Staunton on the Mt. Scion road for the sum of
$4,000.
Mr.. William L. Walters. jr., has purchased a
house and lot on North Coalter street from
Mr.. Charles 8. Arnall at $500.
Mr.. William 8. Kerr has purchased from Mr..
]. 8. Gillian at 5000 the lot 20 front on Au-
gusta street now occupied by Mr.. Kerr as a
marble yard.
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TOURNAMENT IN HIGHLAND.--Thec ou

TOURNAMENT IN HIGHLAND.--The CON.
mittee announces in the Highland Recorder
th at tournament will be held at Mon
terey on Friday, the 22nd day Of August,
1890. A cordial invitation is extended to
the yocng msn of that and adjoining coun-
ties who wish to enter as Knights, and
those who wish to participate are earnestly
requested to send their names to the Secre-
tary, Mr.. 8. B. Sieg, Monterey. Va, at
least ten days before the tournamen. takes
place. Valuable prizes will be presented
to the successful Knights. Appropriate ad-
dresses will be delivered, and the entire
ments expressly prepared for the occasion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

Referring to President Harrison newly
developed ultra opposition to the lotteries,
Col. Mosby says
"Three weeks ago Russell Harrison was
at Ell Paso and crossed the Rio Grande to
the office of the lottery and began to talk
business. The result was that he got 81, 600
in advertising for Frank Leslie's Illustrated
Newspaper and $500 for his paper i'll Mon
tana out of the lottery officers. The adyer-
tisment tells what a good thing the lottery
is. Now what bothers me is this If there
is family combine, is President Harrison
after the saints and Russell after the sim
pers ?''
The Cape May Point Cottage, the Glen
Echo lots, and the lottery affairs only tend
to make the comparison between Mr.. Hsr-
rison and Mr.. Hays more favorable to
the latter. Alexandria Gazette.
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Take Notice.

Remember that the present charter of The
Louisiana State Lottery Company. which the
Supreme Court OF the u. 8. has decided TO be q
contract with the State Of Louisiana and part
of the Constitution of the State, does not expire
until the LIST of January. 1885, The Legislature
of Louisiana, which adjourned on the 10th OF
July of this year. has ordered an amendment
to the Constitution of the State to be submit
ted to the people at an election in 1892 which
will carry the charter of the Louisiana State
Lottery Company up to the year nineteen hur
dred and nineteen.
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POPULATION OF BUENA VISTA 2,050-A
careful census of the town of Buena Vista,
taken by Treasurer A. j. Richeson, and
completed at a late hour last evening, shows
the population of the town to be 1850.
Mr.. Richeson has been engaged for sew
eral days in taking the school census, and
at the request of the "Advocate'' took a
general census at the same time. This is a
most satisfactory showing for our town,
which is only about one year old.
As the census was taken for school pur-
poses, it does not Include persons living
on the suburbs of tbs town, who are prac-
tically residents and are engaged in bust
ness here. If the houses could be had there
is little doubt that our population would
increase third in thirty days, as families
are daily moving into toWn.-Buena Vista
Adrocate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06


There is more catarrh in this section Of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incurable. For a great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven ca5arrh to be constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co., To-
ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses of from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hum
bred dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address,
F. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold Inv dru ucists Tie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

A DoUBLE-HEADED MoCcAsIN. St.
Louis Democrat reports that Captain Leo
Heit killed with pistol double.headed
moccasin three miles below St.Louis, whose
length was near five feet, and the oircum.
ference around the thickest part of the
body eight inches.
On examining the moccasin it was found
that the two heads forked at right aud left
angles from the body, each head having be-
tween three and four inches of neck. The
heads were perfectly formed and exactly
alike, and when the serpent was aroused
from its stupor both gave forth horrible
Kissing sound, which for an instant nearly
paralyz.d the Captain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

trip to the seashore at this season of tn 9
year Is the best possible tonic for the over
worked system, and what would be more &C =
ceptable than few weeks Eojourn at this City
by the Sea. with its cool bracing breezes and
matchleGs Surf Bathing?
The Fourth Select Excursion of the season to
this popular resort is announced forThursday,
August Nth. and all who can do SO should not
fail to take advantage of the low rates offered.
Every facility is afforded the tourist. the train
service and equipment unsurpassed.
We show below a list of soma OF the princi-
pal stations with time of trains and rates of
fare. Correspondingly low rates will be made
from other stations on the line.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
MAJOR MARTIN, OF TEXAS.
HIS SPEECH ON THE MILLS BILL TAKES THE
CAKE"

Then up rose William Martin,
And every face was pale;
They knewthat he was going
To twist Protectlon's tail.
Five thousand eyes were on him
AS he prepared to meet
The grim and CORY monster
And knocked it on It's feet,
Then loud the people shouted,
And loud the chamber rang,
AS Martin charged the monster
And hit it with bang.
He forced it to the corner;
He punctured 1T with speech;
He smashed 1t with statistics
And every thing in reach.
He carromed on its counter
He pushed it to Its tents;
Till paralyzsd Protection
Essayed to climb the fence.
Then came tbs chance for Martin,
A chance that.could not fail,
For as Protection bolted,
He caught it by the tail.
Full many twist he gave it,
And then he gave 1T more,
Till poor Protection, conquered,
Curled up upon the floor.
Then Martin stepped upon 1t,
His foot upon Its neck,
His hand appraised to heaven,
The hero of the week.
Loud shouted all the people;
They raised mighty fuss.
And with one voice proclaimed him
The Lone Star Spartlcus.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOPS A

FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOPS AT
LUHAY.-The Page Courier says "a found
ry and agricultural implement factory has
certainly been secured for Luray. The
organization has been effected and work
will be begun in a few days. The capital
stock is to be not less than $4,000 nor
more than 500. geo, and the charter gives
it liberal privileges and wide scope in its
proposed field of operations. The Land
Company not only gives the establishment
ample grounds for their buildings, but is
also liberal subscriber to its capital stock. ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

There are some-not many-republican
farmers in Virginia. When they go to the
polls next November and vote the republi-
can ticket they will prove that they are
willing to sacrifice their own individual
interests to secure the success of the north
ern South haters, or else that they are bet
ter informed on the subject of the tariff
than Secretary Blaine, who has devoted all
the mature years of his life to the study of
that subject; for he insists that "there is
not section or line in the entire Mckinley
bill that will open market for another
bushel of American wheat or another bar.
raj of American pork. ALEX. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

CoLoRED MEN OPPOSE THE FORCE BILL -
On the afternoon of the 3rd instant, the Mat
thew Stanley Quay Club of Philadelphia com
posed of colored men, Gilbert Ball, a
prominent local politician, being its presi-
dent. held a largely.attended meeting, and
passed unanimously resolution ms to the efrec,
that the Federal Election bill which was re.
Gently passed by the House ofRepresentatives
and is now awaiting faction by the Senate Is
not practical and will not help the political
condition of the colored men of the South but
will rather have tendency to keep alive race
prejudices. The club therefore expresses the
hope that the bill will not bacome a law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
Stauuton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
sG- Arr>Yu.AN VA Ar10 : 4,


.STAUNToN. VA. Aug 5. 1890.
Trade Is becoming more active,and the Offer
ings of wheat, oats, and the corn which has
been in the garner waiting for advancing
prices, is increasing. BY reference to the price
current. il will be observed that We continue
to advance quotations of wheat. corn, oats and
flour.
We have at hand and of latest dates much
reliable Information relating to the yield of
the harvest and the growing crops in Virginia
and other states. 1t strengthens the intelli-
gence heretofore communicated through the
Spectator of the short yields of wheat, corn,
oats, fruit, and potatoes through the country
generp lily.
Mill5rs everywhere want wheat. The buy
ers in the interests OF the foreign demand
struggle hard to prevent the advance of that
cereal to its real commercial value as demand
and supply exist and the reduced supply of
breadstutfs must increase the de mand and the
price for them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant.
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale IN SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Amy reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. NY
mar o6-l
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The Valley Mutual.

CHANGE OF STOCKHOLDERS AND OFFICERS.
Some OF the stockholders in the Valley Mutt
ual Life Association have sold their holdings
OF stock in that company, which causes a
change OF administration, Mr.. George D.
Eldridge OF Washington City becoming the
President. This gentleman is represented as
an Actuary of excellent qualifications and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
"vtrSinfa rganufnefurern

The new weekly journal. Virginia Manu-
facturer." announced some weeks Since to APP
pear at Buchanan, Va, has issued the initial
number. 1t will be devoted to the industrial
interests of the Virginias, and O Scientific
Technical. and commercial journal OF mining
metallurgy and manufactures.
Mr.. Joseph D. Weeks. formerly OF Pittsburgh
but largely interested In development at Buch-
anan and Iron-Gate. will direct the columns Of
this journal. lie is gentleman Of. wide rep
utation in tn from and steel-manufacturlng
interests of the country and will give informa-
tion of a high order, and much need ed. especial.
ly at this time in Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
MARRIAGES.

SHEErs-GUM-July 3lst. 1890, at the residence
of the brides parents. Rev. Howard Wade Of
ficiating, Mr.. Samuel p. Sheets, of Pocahontas
county, w. Va, and Miss Sallie G. Gum, of
Highland county.
BLANK ENSHIP-HINKLE-On Friday, July g.
1890, at the al. E. Church, South, Parsonage,
in Lewisburg. by Rev. ]. o. Knott, Mr.. Har.
vey Blankenship, of Pike county. KY. and
Miss Mary Ann Hinkle, of 7Greenbrier coun>
ty. w. Va.
JONES' FELL.-In Lewishurg, W Va, July 81,
1890. by Rev. John o. Knott, Mr.. Stuart L.
Mamie Fell daughter of Mr.. ]. P. Fell, OF
Lewisburg, W. va.
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~ Sold..by druggists, T5c.

STRIKE AGAINST CoLoRED woRKMEN-Pitts-
burg, Pa. Aug. 4.-All the employees of the Car
bon Iron Company struck this afternoon be-
cause an attempt was made 10 start the pud-
ding depar tment with colOred men. The pud
oilers struck month ago for SIS per ton for
pudding, but the firm refused to grant the
demands and the men quit work. Today forty
eight colored men were put to work. and all
theeother employees, numberi ag 500, came out,
causing suspension of work In the entire
mill. Threats of bodily harm have been made
against the new corners, and lively times are
expected before the strike is settled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

REFERENcE.BooK OF THE NORFOLK & WEST.
EkN r. RIVE acknowledge the receipt OF q
COPY of the Reference Book of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad company. which Is profuse-
Iy illustrated and contains q map, and gives
descriptions of the present condition of pro-
gress In Mining. Manufactures and Agricul-
ture, and the undeveloped resources of those
portions Of the State of Virginia traversed by
its lines. Copies can be obtained on applica-
ton to officers of the Company at Roanoke or
Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

WILsoN-On the 3cd instant, at Mt. Jack son,
Miss Rose. daughter of Mr., Arthur Wilson,
and the niece OF Mr.. Proctor, of this city.
MCLAIN-On July 3lth, In Harrisonburg from
dropsy. Mr.Samuel Paxton McLain, formerly
of Stauntor. Interment at Lexington.
EPeNCER-On July 10Th, at Zion, Amhert CO.,
MIR William b Spencer, aged about years.
h g left family of eight children. Deceased
was brother of Mr. H. NJ. and Miss Addie
Spencer living miles north OF Staunton.
LANDEs-On July 3lst. at Knoxville, offever
on her 29d birthday, Miss Maggie. daughter
of w. r. and NJ. E. Landes, OF Mt Sidney,
This county. She went to Knoxville last
September to attend a sick brother and
remained until her death.
MANNING.-In Harrisonburg, July 25th. at the
residence OF her uncle, Mr.. Eugene West,
Miss Fanny l.. Manning, aged % years.
MCCLUkE-At his residence near Fairfield, in
oekbridge county, at p. M. July 2Sth, Mr..
W.P. Mcclure aged about 20 years. Mr..
Mcclure was a member of Timber Ridge
Presbyterian church and lived an earnest
Christian. he was full of faith and the
"Holy Ghost" loyal to the church and his
Savior. and passed up to the church triumph
ant with an abiding trust in the merit of his
Cruciied Redeemer. He leaves large circle
offriendship and relatives to mourn his loss.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
Facts Worth knowing.

In all diseases of the nasal mucous membrane
the remedy used must be non-1rritating. The
medical profession has been slow to learn this
Nothing satisfactory can be accomplished with
douches. snuffs, powders or syringes because
they are all Irritating, do not thoroughly reach
the affected surfaces and should be abandoned
as worse than failures. A multitude OF persons
who had for years borne all the IVORY and pain
that catarrh can infilc testify to radical cures
wrong ht by ElY's Cream Balm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
James IN. Gott. Carmt. I'M. Saws:

James Il. GOtt. Carmf, ILL.,. Says:
He paid thirty-one dollar DOCTORS bill for his
wife one year, and one bottle of Bradfelds Fe-
male Regulator did her more good than all the
medicine she had taken before.
81. DALE. Druggist,
Carmi, Illinois.
Write Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta, Ga =,
for particulars. Sold by druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

According to Senator Carlisle, every man,
woman and child, white and black, in the
United States is taxed $40 by the existing
tariff. This is by no means an exaggerated
estimate, as at least four-fifths of the
amount 60 into the pockets Of the protected
mine and factory owners, and Only about
one fifth into the government treasury, the
extent to which the many are plundered for
the benefit of the favored few can be seen
at glance. But then, it must be remem-
bered that the benefciaries Of the tariff sup
piled the money that bought the Presidency
at the last election.-ytleC. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06
Cheap Papers,

Newspapers, besides the reading matter they
contain, are valuable for many other purposes
In the family,-for putting under carpets
cleaning lamps and windows polishing stoves.
starting fires, &c-and at the price we sell
them-25 cents per hundred-are the cheapest
things that can be bought.
At this low price we will furnish good, un-
clipped papers. Call at the SPECTATOR office
and get one or more hundred before they are
call
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IL is understood the COMMITTEES on 81

1t is understood the committee on cleo
tions are anxiou to do something to show
The love of the republican party towards the
colored brother by taking up some of the
contested cases from the South, principally
the Ian gston- Venable contest from Vir-
ginia and the Miller-Elliott case from South
Carolina. It is necessary to do something
to impress upon the colored voter the affec-
ton of the republican party, as the admin
istration has turned the cold shoulder to
them in the South in many instances.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

DIsATERs FROM LIGHTNING.-The barn OF
Mr.. John Ruff near Mt. Scion was struck by
lightning the End instant and was immediate
ly consumed. The loss is heavy one. In ad-
dition TO the large barn. 500 bushels Of wheat.
200 bushels Of corn. 20 tons Of hay. and all his
farming implements were destroyed. A buggy
only was savedt from the general ruin. No
insurance.
The storm passed up the Valley OF North
River. The Baltimore d Ohio depot at Mt.
Crawford and Frieding's church were Injured
by lightning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

The Mckinley tariff bill imposes high
er duty on the articles farmers have to use
than the tariff bill now in operation, high
as that is. But even under the latter the
American manufacturer can afford to, and
does, sell his products to the foreign farm
er at lower prices than those at which be
lets the American farmer have them, and still
makes large profit. How any poor man
can support high tariff party is puzzling,
but how a poor farmer can do 80 passes I'M
man understanding .-Alex. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

NEW DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CHEAP.
Those Wishing bargain in new Domestic
Sewing Machine should call at the SPECTATOR
office. This machine Is just from the factory
and has never been used. The owner having
no use for 1t will sell 1t cheap for cash, A bar
gain can be had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-08-06

1t is now stated, has not been satisfacto-
rily denied, and is generally believed, that
the order issued from the Postoflice De.
partment excluding Tolstoi's new novel,
''Kreulzsr Sonata" from the mails, was
the result of the publishers refusal to al
low Mr. Wanamaker more than the regu-
lar discount. Alexandria Gazette.