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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
A Stock Exchange,

The Virginia stock Exchange is a chartered
Institution and located in Staunton. There
are many Stock Companies In Virginia and
West Virginia in addition to those located in
this City in which there are daily transactions
in their securities, and makes this suitable
place to furnish accurate reports of values, and
accordingly such an Exchange has been eatab-
lished in rooms over Wayt's Drug Store.
The Exchange has only been opened a Gay
or SC. The list as reported in this issue is the
first. The Stock of other companies will be
added and blanks as they exist will be filled
and correctly reported in every issue of the
SPECTATOR.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Roanoke Times.

Messrs. c. t. Grsndy and j. T. Hill. lat 9
Proprietors of the Roanoke Daily Times, have
sold their paper to 1.-THE Roanoke Times Pub
fishing Company" and it is low issued as an
eight-page daily paper. The Times from its
origin has kept pace TGr paSsu with the pro.
gressiye city of which it is a true and faithful
representative. The progress OF that city has
besu wonderful, and that of the Times no less
Sd. In it's make up. its matter, its general and
local news, and in all its appointments 1t
rivals the dailies of metropolitan cities. The
Times seems determined to keep abreast of the
times. It's neighbor. the Herald, proposes TO
follow it's example.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Fun Next Friday Night.

On next Friday night at the Opera.House
Messrs Daily and Bernard's fine company OF
artists will present the Biack-face Burlesque
Musical Comedy entitled-"Colored Aristocra-
Cyl" in which will be given songs, dances
marches, and other features OF minstrel shows
embodied in a burlesque comedy with q plot
in three acts. This is unique performance
and will greatly interest and amuse the audi
ence and shake their sides with laughter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

STAUNToN BUILDING Co.-The Allegheny
Sentinel says that 'Mr. W. G. Damron. manag-
er of the Staunton Building Company has just
returned from Mineral City where he closed
negotiations to establish a building factory.
This will be the fourth factory operated by this
company in Virginia, and the inducements
given at Mineral City are the most f1attering
yet secured. Negotiations are also pending
with Salem and other places"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

CAPTURE OF Two INDIAN Pupils. Two
Indian pupils made thelr escape last week
from the school at Hampton, IVA. Chiei-of-
Waters was apprised ofthe fact by telegraph,
and on Friday evening. arrested them as they
were making their way on freight train. He
had them confnea jail, and apprised the
school authorities of their arrest. They were
promptly SEMI for, Eand taken back on the
passenger train the next day.
Captain Waters, Chief-of-Poice has received
q letter from Mr.. + G. Briggs, the business
manager of the Institute, conveying the
thanks Of the Faculty of the School for the
efficient aid ne rendered Mr.. Thompson in re-.
turning the runaways, whose names are Carey
La Fletcher and Charles Park ehurst.
Has your doctor cured you OF Blood Disease?
II AZ. try A. B. G, Alternative many such
cured
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Oh eRIl 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, I'M
clipped papers. Call at the SPECTATOR Off &c
and get one or more hundred before they are
old
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Progress at the New Towns.

Raphine on the Valley Railroad, midway be-
tween Staunton and Lexington. comes to the
front in the new progress. 1t is already place
of local Importance and has excellent facilities
for handling grain by means of an elevator,
and sustains mercantile and other commercial
business.
A joint-stock company has been formed for
the purpose of pushing the progress OF the
locality. A charter has been granted and de-
signates the following officers: Col. II Will
liams, President: G E Kemper, Vice-President;
E G Hill, Secretary and Treasurer; 81 iPleck-
er, General Manager; and James Bumgardner,
Jr.-the five co1stituting.the Board of Direct
Ors.
One hundred and twenty-one. acres ofsland
are embracedin the property. The plans for
development are general. There fare caverns
on the property now under exploration, lithia
water in large quantities, and buildings! con-
structed in part for large male high-school.
A hotel and other schemes. as well as those
specified, are pr ogressing. The location is the
very best for light industries and the General
Manager is already In correspondence with
the view of locating several at Raphine.
The capital stock offered by the Grottoes
company for the largest development at Shen-
uuu LAS uccu I'd hOu. anu ILO ihOeo dobiNO OPOA-
atoms commenced. A street-railway with
three miles of track is among the first of the
designs to be completed. which will be done in
a few days.
Savernake Is the name given to the new
town adjoining and Immediately south OF
Buena VISTA 1t is located on the Loeb Laird
farm bought some time since from Mr.. John
E. Laird by an English Syndicate. 1t spnam-
ed for the country home of Lord Henry
Bruce, M. p, of England, who is President OF
the Savernake Company. 1t is authoritative
ly announced through the Buena Vista Aduo-
cate that two million dollars of English capital
will be Immediately expended there in estab-
fishing industries and town. The manutac-
turing of tin-plate on a.large scale will be one
of the first Industries established.
Buena Vista has been commenced as well as
several other new plants. President Barclay
is now in the West arranging for more INDUS
tries to locate there.
The Clifton Forge and Basic City and
Waynesboro papers report increasing activity
at those places.
Goshen is steadily proceeding on the extern
sive lines mapped out for that locality, and is
attracting new enterprises.
The Glasgow Herald reports In full the pro-
ceedings of the Board of Directors Of Rock
bridge Company in accepting the one million
five hundred thousand dollars of English cap
1tal stock negotiated for In London by Hon.
william A Anderson, Vice-President of the
Company. Theamount is paid in instalments,
the whole to be completed Goth of June next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
For pab,ic Du,,dtng u. stanton.

The Washington correspondent OF the Alex
andria Gazette says that "the bill which passed
the Senate last Saturday for public building
at Staunton. Virginia, appropriates $4,000 for
the purchase of the site and the erection and
completion of the building with fire proof
vaults for the accommodation of 1.-THE postofiee
and internal revenue Office and for other gov
eminent uses at Stanton"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
A THOROUGH REMEDY.

The Board of Supervisors after considering
the subject, adopted the following resolution,
and appointed Charles M. Patrick. Edwin A.
Fulcher. and w. A. Burnett to carry cut its
provisions.
Resolved, That committee OF three be APP
pointed by the Chairman to examine the FEAST
bility of buying property and building new
jail-building and selling the present all prop
present property according TO the latest i'm
provements with regard to sanitation and Sc
curity, and that this committee be clothed
with full power to make any examination of
jail buildings elsewhere and to take into cons
sideration any matter relating to the subject.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Synod of Virginia.

The Synod of Virginia will meet in Staunton
on October q, 80 in First Presbyterian Church.
ALI persons who are willing to entertain the
delegates to the same will oblige the commit
tee on entertainment by reporting the number
and names of the delegates whom they will
entertain to Mr. VIM. H. Weller or MI. B. F.
Hughes or to any of the other members of the
committee at as early day as possible.
w. A. BURKE,
II. d. PECK,
HENRY A. WALKER,
j. A TEMPLEToN,
II. w. HENRY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

A Lady In South Carolina Writes:
My labor was shorter and less painful than
GU two former occasions; physicians astonish-
ed. thank you for Mothers Friend" 1t is
worth fits weight in gold. Address the Brad
field Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga. for particulars.
Sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

VIRGINIA's TWIN SIsTERs-FRoNT ROYAL
AND RIvERToN.-We invite attention to the
advertisement elsewhere of the first sale of
lots by the Front Royal & Riverton Improve
ment Company" which will take place on tie
22nd, 23rd, and 9th of October
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

ITO BUILDERS.-The Board of School Tius-
l. tees of North River District will let to
contract to the best bidder, two school houses
lone at Samuel G. Neff's and one at the old
Anderson School House. Plans and specl1ca-
tions for the first can be seen in the hands of
s. G. Neff and the other in the hands of J. T.
Stickley. Bids to be sent the Clerk Of Board at
Stribling Springs until Sept. 25th. 1890.
T. 8. HOGSHEAD.
sep 17-1t Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Chance for a Bargain.

Those wishing a 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 it will sell it cheap for cash, A bar
gain can be had,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

KAYsER MEMORIAL CBURCH.-The new
church to be erected at Iron Gate is called
"Kayser Memorial Church. in recognition,
not only of the generous contribution from
member of the family, which made the cree
ton of the church possible, but also in memo
ry of this old family itself, on the property of
which the new town is built.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Mr.. GIBBS SPECIAL PREMIUM.-As an error
occurred in the announcement OF the special
premium offered by Mr.. E. A. Gibbs of Raj
phine to the lady of the District who exhibits
the largest number OF articles of her own make
it is again restated. The premium is Wilcox
& Gibbs Automatic Sewing machine, the sale
price of which is seventy five dollarss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
M Not Suffar AnV LONGER.

Knowing that a cough can be checked in
a day, and the first stages of consumption
broken in a week, we hereby guarantee DR..
Acker's English Cough Remedy, and will
refund the money to all who buy, take it as
per directions, and do not find our state
ments correct. For sale by Philip T. Al
len. Stanton. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

CHARTERS GRANTED.-Judge Mclaughlin
has chartered the Southern Investment Com
pany, with principal office at Staunton, Va.
Capital stock, 100000; real estate, 10000 acres;
officers. George G. Jordan. President; Asher
Ayers, Vice-President and Treasurer; ]. D.
Pickard. Secretary. The above and g. J...Por-
ter. NJ. M. Robertson and W. E. Craig. Direc-
tors.
Judge Mclaughlin has granted charter to
the Goshen Central Construction Company.
Object, building and loan business. Capital
from $4,000 to 100000. President, Alexander
D. Payne. WarrentoD, Virginia. Vice-Presi-
dent, F. D. Morrison, Baltimore; Secretary and
Treasury, o. r. Funston. Staunton. Directors.
Thomas s. Doyle and Meade F. White, in addi-
ton to the above officers.
Judge Charles Grattan of the Hastings Court
has granted charter to the Virginia Stock
Exchange. The officers are: President, Ernest
Howard OF New Orleans; Vice-President, j.
Mason Miller. Staunton; Secretary, G. R. Cald-
well. Staunton; Treasurer, W. ]. Perry, Staun-
ton. Directors, the above and 3. B. Estridge,
Staunton. Capital stock $4,000. Principal
office, Stanton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

OBSERVE THIs-"LURAY, VA.-We invite
special attention to the article headed "Luray
Virginia." in this issue, and would recom>
mend our readers to attend the grand sale Of
lots by the VALLEY Land and Improvement
Company which will take place there to-day
and 10 mOrrOW.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Rrad6eId,s Female Regulate,

Should be used by the young woman, she
who suffers from any disorder peculiar to her
sex, and at change of life is powerful tonic !;
benefits all who use it. Write the Bradfield
Reg Co., Atlanta. Ca, for particulars. Sold by
all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
Tourists

Whether Oh pleasure bent or business, should
teke on every trip bottle OF Syrup of Figs. as
1t acts most pleasantly and effectually on the
kidneys, liver and bowels. preventing feyers.
headaches and other forms of sickness. For
sale in SOC and ST. 90 bottles by all leading drug
pfstS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

CHURCH FEsTIVAL.-The ladies of Christ
Lutheran church will have an "Orange Grove"
Icescream Festival, on Friday September Goth,
from to II P. Nj. in room formerly used by
YIN. G. A. in City Hall. The Public generally
is liz Yited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

wANTED.-A party with small amount OF
capital to start Steam Laundry; profits from
20 to 80 per cent. For further information, ap-
ply to this Office or the WILSON LAUNDRY MA
CHINERY Co., Columbia Pa. sept l0-4t*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Until further notice the afternoon services
the Second Presbyterian Church will COM
mence at O'Clock promptly, instead of 81
o'clock as heretofore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
ONE ENJOYS

ONH EXNJO Il -
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. Any 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 FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, NY
mar al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Phil Knapp. Optician, will be IN Staun-
ton, during Fair week. Thorough examina-
ton of the eyes free and accurate adjustment
of glasses. Office opposite the Opera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

= ould be better for both the saloon'keeps
ers and their patrons. as well as for the public
generally, If the saloons were closed at 10 or II
O'Clock at night.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Phil Knapp. Optician. will be in Staun~
ton during Fair Week. Thorough eXamina-
ton of the eyes free and accurate adjustment
OF glasses. Office opposite the Opera House.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Lhe MARKER, ana prices generally are quoted at
Mich Cows-Trade is more active Common
to fair Cows s2Oa25. fair to good sS0a35. and ex.
Veal Caives-There is fair trade at S1za6l4c
per ID.
Sheep and Lambs--There is a fairly good de-
mand for butchers Sheep and Lambs as also
common 10 fair, 4]1a454c for fair to good. and
b gross stock Sheep sS.5Oa5 per head.
Monday, Sept. %, $780,
SwINE.--.There is comparatively, light of
fering on the market this week, and trade is
reported as being fairly active in all the yards.
An improvement of &c is seen in quotations
as compared with last week. Hogs of larger
There are comparatively few grassers among
the receipts. as they are very difficult to sell.
Good Western Hogs at say 111alAc per b gross
Hogs at 65sa6s4c per ID net, srassers at 6 cts per
net. and roughs at 519a5A cents per ID net.
Receipts of Hogs this week 1880 head.
5792 the market was reported steady: native
Steers sold at 3.55as5 and Bulls and Cows at
1.S0as2 go per 100 TBS. Dressed Beef was firm at
Beeves and $500 quarters Of Beef. Calves-Re>
ceipts 1870: market steady: Veals 5.5OaS8 per 100
ns; grassers Calves .50asS per 100 lbs. Sheep
steady for Sheep. and Il cent lower for Lambs;
Sheep sold at go. and Lambs 6aS7.25 per 100
Dressed weak at & per
ceipts TO- ll2 market dull at 5aS5.75 per 100 lbs.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O.-Beef Cattle-extra
434c; good 459a4ssc; medium 4a44c; fair 31sa3a4c;
common 3aSI4c culls 2,aa224c; fat cows 2I4a354c
per pound. Mich Cows s25a45 head. Mich
Calves 5a7c; Western and grassers S12a5c. Sheep
41za434c; common 334a414c culls 21aa31ac per II.
Lambs 41aa719c per ID. Hogs advanced to 6s4a
&c for Western and 6a84c per ID for State. A
further advance is expected.
Richmond livestock Market, sept. %
Receipts: 665 head Of cattle. 735 sheep
and lambs. $50 hogs.
Sales: 500 head of cattle, 7S5 sheep and lambs,
$50 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best 31Sa4c. gross; medium to good.
3a35sc. gross; common to fair, 11aa234c gross.
Sheep-31<a434c gross.
Lambs-4Ia6c. gross.
Hogs-5a6c net.
Bulls-2a2Ac. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
GreatBargains
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Respectfully
A. E, HARNsBERGER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Speeches by Hon. III. st. Geo. fucker.
Hon. Fl. St. Geo. Tucker will speak at Mon
terery, Highland county. on the Bird of Octo-
Der, and in Stauhton at the October Court-4th
Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
TEEMING WITH WEALTH!
Is the Western Side of the Valley when
Invites the Cumberland Valley Ry'

AN INFLUENTIAL CONVENTION CoNslDEhiN'
THE MATTER-wHAr WAS SAID THhkA-A
SAMPLE SLICE OF WHAT THE WESTERN SLIDE
OF ROCKINGHAM HAS TO SHIP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Best........ ....... 81 Is al 40
Generally rated first quality..... 8 70 al 25
Medium or good fair Quality.....- 8 90 @3 so
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24
FINANCIAL AND COM MERCIAL.
VIRGINIA SToCKiEXCHANGE.
STAUNTGN, VA, Sept. 23rd, 1896

Following are the quotations of unlisted
securities SO far as reported at the stock ex-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

Baltimore livestock Market. Sept. IS
Beef CattIe.-Prices of Beef Cattle ranged
follows:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

OF ROCKINGHAM HAS TO SHIP.
&C., &C., "0'
rAstha ranorter of the SPECTATOR, Col. j. G..
Shields was called upon to take such an active
part in the proceedings of the Convention last
wednesday that he could not occupy the re-
porter,s desk or perform reporters duty, and
as we could not be present to discharge that
dutv ourself we adopt and publish the re-
mort of the Viadicator-ED. SPECTATOR
"On Wednesday last, the convention called
to offer inducement to the Cumberland Valley
Railway to come up through the Western side
of the Valley from its present terminus at
Winchester, or to some other organization If
the Cumberland Valley Declines assembled at
the Court House. A number of prominent cit
liens were present, including G. W. shuey. E.
A. Fulcher, DR.. ]. T. Clarke. j. s. McCor kle.
JAS Bumgardner, s. Brown Allen. and others
of Augusta, and Prof. G. II. Hulvey, D. A.
Bucher. s. G. Driver, John W. Click, oliver
Rhodes, Ad. Holler, and others of Rocking
ham.
On motion of Hon. A. B. L1ghtner, Mr.. L. s.
Hoeshead, member OF the Board of Supervisors
of Augusta, was chosen Chairman, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were made Secretaries-D.
A. Butcher of Rockingham, s. Brown Allen OF
Augusta, and NJ Sterrett of Rockbr1dge.
THE OBJECT OF THE MEETING.
Chairman Hogshead called on Colonel j. G.
Shields to explain the object of the meeting,he
having been prominent in the matter from the
beginning and familiar with all that has been
done, and is intended TO be done. Col.Shlelds'
after narrating the inception of the move
mert, said the Western side of the Valley was
practically without railroad transportation.
Ia Augusta we had n railroad ia the Eastern
Valley and on the plateau, but none in the
West. A railroad through the neglected por-
ton would find ample traffic. He remember
ed that eight years ago the Shenandoah Valley
Railway had one freight train day; now it
has from twelve to fifteen daily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, NY
mar 28-l
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-12-06
A Mistaken Policy.

The method followed by our County
Assessors and Boards OF Equalization
in assessing property at a low valua-
tion-50 per cent Of what it would
actually bring in the market-and
making up the assessment, is certainly
"a mistake, for it keeps out foreign
capital and cripples us in every way.
One OF the first questions capital asks
is, What are you taxes?" And if
they are told that they are three dol
lars on the hundred that is all they
want to know. They make nc further
inquiry about Is or our possibilities,
but leave us severely alone. If we
could assess our property at its full
value we could reduce our assessment
one-half, and still have just as much
money.
That item was started by the Reno
Gazette. 1t has been quoted approx
ingly by two-thirds of the papers in
the State, and by some that had no
conception Of the idea conveyed. tits
not true that the general run of pro-
perry is assessed at so per cent of its
cash value in any of the eastern
counties. We have out here both a
high valuation and a high rate. II a
contrary policy prevails in the west it
is carried on to the detriment OF the
eastern part Of the State and shows
most clearly that a State Board of
Equalization is one of the pressing
needs OF the hour.