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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

ONE Boy ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS AN
OTHER AT Lexington on Monday of last
week gun in the hands of Arnie Kramer,
9 youth, was accidentally discharged and
shot another youth, Campbell Senseney.
The Rockbridge NeacS says;-
''Shot entered his eyes, the sight Of one
Of which and possibly the other, was de-
stroyed; want through his nose and cheeks,
and into his tongue, ard lodged in his neck
and forehead, making most painful and un.
slightly wounda. He was carried home and
medical attention rendered. His suffer.
ings have been great and he has borne
them with great fo.titude. Young Kram
er ia over halmed with grief at the unfort.
innate accident. Much sympathy is felt for
the wounded boy who is just sixteen years
of age, aud for his parents, Mr.; and Mrs.
Amiss Sonseney, as well as for Kramer. 1t
has been but few months since MIR. Ssnse,
ney had hand 1t off in che machinery Of
the Lexington Manufacturing Co."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
CONGRESS-.

The United States Senate Tuesday, Aug.
26th, unanimously agreed to close debate
and vote on the tariff bill september 8. At
ter lengthy debate the Senate agreed to
the conference report on the civil sundry
appropriation bill. The tariff bill was fur
Their considered.
The House spent the session over the lard
bill, its opponents successfully filibustering
against taking a vote on it.
During the debate in the United States
Senate Wednesday on the tariff bill Mr..
Davis, republican, of Minnesota, spoke in
favor of the admission of binding Irvine free.
In the House the flibustering against the
lard bill was continued. During the pro-
ceedipgs Mr.. Cannon, of Illinois, made an
undignified attack on Mr.. McAdoo, of New
Jersey, which the latter sharply resented.
Mr.. Beckwith, of New Jersey, and Mr.. Will
son, of Washington, also passed hot words,
and the latter struck the former. Finally
Of absence except these granted on account
of illness.
IL the United States Senate Thursday
Mr.. Aldrich, from the finance committee,
gave notice of two reciprocity amendments
to the tariff bill. The bill was further dis
cussed and good progress made on it.
The House passed the lard bill and the
bill constituting eight hours a days work
for laborars, workmen and mechanics en-
ployed by the government or its contrac.
tors.
In the United States Senate Friday, Mr.
Edmunds introduced resolution, which
vent over, providing for an adjournment Of
Congress from September 10 to November
10. Considerable progress was made on
the tariff bill, the salt and spirits clauses
being disposed of.
The House was engaged on the private
calendar. The omnibus Southern war
claims bill, which carries about $3.50, 1000,
was passed,
In the United States Senate Saturday the
tariff bill was further considered. Mr.. Car
isles molten to strike out the wool para
graph, so as to place wool on the free list,
was defeated by party vote. During this
debate Mr.. Allison admitted that he was
not satisfied with the wool schedule.
The House passed the bill amending the
contract labor law.
In the United States Senate Monday,
during the consideration of the tariff bill,
Mr.. Paddock, republican, Of Nebraska,
made a speech in which he favored the re-
to the lowest point consistent with the
maintenance of the home industries.
In the House, Mr. Smyser, republican, of
Ohio, was excused from further service on
the committee investigating Gen. Raum,
commissioner Of pensions, it having been
developed that Mr.. Smyser is stakeholder
in the refrigerator company in which Gen.
Raum is interested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Speeches Of Hon. John w. ssaniel.

We are indebted to Hon. ohm w. Daniel for
q copy of his speech on the Tariff in the Senate
on the Goth of August in which he exposes the
receptions and contradictions of the Mckinley
monopoly Tariff and its advocates. In this
issue we publish extracts from his speech on
the tariff on the 9th of August, and in our next
will publish extracts from his speeches on the
18th and Goth of August. The Republican
Senators frequently interrupted him in the
course of his remarks. with the view of bf eak :
ing the thread of his able argument, but they
were foiled, as be promptly replied 10 all ques-
tons, and never failed to give them Roland
for an Oliver. He is not only fluent and eo-
quent speaker, but.a learned and able man. the
peer in ability and eloquence of any member
of that august body. He is q Democratic ST.
George always prepared to encounter success
fully the Republic an dragon.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
e Buy the Best Stock on
Sale in Virginia.
The GrOttoes Company

owns 5000 acres of the best Iron and Tim
Der lands, and 5000 acres of unsurpassed
City Site lands. 80 900 acres, all in one body,
including the famous Weyer and Fountain
Caves. the noted Grottoes Hotel, large Elec-
trio Light Plant two good Water Powers,
twenty five Brick and Frame Houses. a thous-
and acres of native forests in PARKS, etc, etc
1t now offers 1900 Shares of its stock (par val
ue slO9) at $50 per share, with privilege OF buy
ing by allotment. q business. residence, or
villa lot. at nominal prices and on long time.
81 Go and see the property. where the City
of Shendun is now being laid out. at The
Grottoes, Shenandoah Valley Railroad, Au-
gusta and Rockingham counties, Va. and you
will agree that nothing yet offered compares With
IL in Intrinsic Udlue.
A limited number OF reliable agents send
ing good references, wanted to sell stock.
For prospectus, maps and information. ad-
dress The Grottoes Company, 7Staunto1, Va
or The Grottoes, Va.
ID. III o C II IL SIS. Preside nt,
SfauntOniVa.
july 2-3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

GEO. DELANY. (CoLoIED. )-George Delany
(colored) aged 40 years, returned here from
Cincinnati last Monday to spend several
weeks with his relatives and friends. Before
the emancipation of slavery, he belonged to
Mr.. Christian Hear, OF Churchville. After the
war he work ed at the wagon making trade
with Mr. j. M. Lickliter of this city. He was
confined IN the Jail here for awhile luna
tic and then sentas a patient to the Central Lu-
matte Asylum at Petersburg. After being there
four years. he was discharged. but afterwards
was again returned to the Asylum from which
he made his escape and made his way to Gins
cinnati. Ohio, whe.e he has since worked as a
carriage painter with the firm of Obling & Co
This is, in brief, his history as he told it to us
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

OPENING CT IKE PUBLIC SCHoots.- The
Public Schools of this city were opened last
Monday.
The following are the teachers in the white
Schools
Principal and Teacher of Senior HI gh School,
]. 81. Bader; intermediate High School, W. NJ.
Black; Junior High School j. Shelton Horsley;
LIST Grammar Grade, Miss Salie Grattau; Cd.
Miss Annie Elder; Sd. Miss Annie Mills: 4th,
Miss Lizzie McCue; 1st Primary Grade (A), Miss
Mary Echard; LIST Primary Grade (B). Mrs.
Resale Whittle; I'd. Miss Mamie Pritchard; Sd,
Miss ]. N. Brown; 4th, Miss Julia Atkinson;
5th, Miss Ella Shelton; 9th, Miss Annie Fallon;
Teacher of Elocution In the High School, Miss
Cornelia May.
The new teachers are the following
Mr.. j. Shelton Horsley of Nelson county, a
graduate of the University of Virginia, Miss
Sally Grattan, Miss Mamie Pritchard, Mrs.
Rosalie Whittle, and Mi IS Cornelia May.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

There was more activity in the market than
last week, and there was an advance in prices
all through of nc.
Milch Cows-Uommon Cows S20a25 fair to
good s30a35. and extra S4oa45 per head. Veal
Calves 4a6o per 10.
Sheep and Lambs "A fair trade is reported.
Butchers Sheep 3a43lc per 10 gross. with a few
extra a shade higher, and Lambs at 4l2a614c
per ID gross.
Monday ..Sept..l. 1890.
SWINE-There Is only moderately fair Of
fering on the market this week, and its quali-
Hogs being among them thar there is a de-
mand for Trade is fairly active for good Hogs
at an advance of ct. Good Western cornfed
Hogs of desirable weight sell at 6a6A cts per ID
and grassers at 54a55 cts, net. Receipts OF
Hogs this week 1907 head.
NEW YORK, Sept. I.-Beeves-Receipts today
400; market dull and 10 cts lower;native Steers
sold at 35aS5.00, and Bulls and Cows at 50a
49, per 100 bs. Dressed Beef was steady at
Baeves and 1900 quarters of Beef. Calves-Re-
ceipts 1900; market firm; Veal 6.00aS8 80 per 100
bs; buttermilk calves 3as35O per 100 lbs. Sheep
and Lambs-Receipts 1900; market was ffrmer
4as5.75, and Lambs 75as7.75 per 100 MS. Dress
ed Mutton firm at Sal0 cts per ID. Dressed
Lambs higher at 10all% cts. Hogs-Receipts
10000; market firm at 4.25asi.60 per 100 TBS.
Richmond livestock Market, Sept.
Receipts: 1856 head of cattle, 235 sheep
and lambs, 4S0 hogs.
Sales: S85 head Of cattle, 235 sheep and lambs,
430 hogs.
Prices:
Cattle-Best, 4a414c. gross; medium to good,
3}4a37lc. gross: common to fair. l1za3c gross.
Sheep-3la41%c gross.
Lambs-4I%aGo. gross.
Hogs-5a5Ac net
Bulls-2a2Ic. gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

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 efectually, 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
msr26El
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Another Sale of Lots by the Salem De.
VelOpme nt Company.

The Salem Development Company at Salem,
Va, of which Hon. A. M. Bowman is President,
will have another grand sale of lots on Friday,
the 18th instant, when another opportunity
will be offered for purchasers to make profita-
BILE Investments. The success of this company
has been phenomenal. At their first sal g of
lots on the 18th of August. the sales amounted
to the handsome sum of $3.50 GOETHE lots aver
aging s6i2 each. The remarkable increase in
the number of buildings and population of
Salem insures not only hesafety. but the prof.
itableness of Investments made there.
Salem has many things to recon- mend 1t to
persons who desirs good homes. The country
is beautiful and healthful. the society the best,
the school advantages excellent, and the GER
tainly of enhanced. value OF property assured.
For further Information, see advertisement.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
The Washington correspondent of til

The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette uuder date of tbs 9th
of August, says
''In the Senate to-day Mr.. Davis, of
Minnesota, strong Republican, made an
able speech in favor Of removing the duty
on the twine used by farmers and of TIE
reciprocity with all American countries.
He said that SO outrageous was the imposi-
ton Of the twlne trust, composed Of o few
manufacturers in this country and Canada,
that the people of his State, in order to re-
lieve themselves of it, had deliberately de.
termined to attempt to break Tae mo-
nopoly By starting o twine factory in their
penitentiary. Mr.. Davis's speech was sur
prising to both sides os the Senate, and
was as satisfactory to the democrats as it
was annoying to the Republicans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Nsr. Tnckerlf, EOckhrIdge.

Monday was the opening day of the Rock
bridge County Court. There was good at
tendance of the people of the county. Hon.
Henry st. Geo. Tucker was present. Many Of
his constituents expressed a desire that he
should address them, which he did at some
length, and gave minute account of some of
the scenes and movements in Congress as con-
trolled by the Republican majority.
The people were much pleased to meet Mr..
Tucker and gave him highest assurances of
their appreciation OF his services. and should
there be opposition to him-which but few, If
any, of the Republicans desire-he will receive
an increased majority of votes In that county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Dunsmore,s Business COLLEGE

We irvite attention to the adver tiseinent of
Dunsmores Business College. which will b.
gin its Goth Session on Wednesday, the 3rd in
slant today. This is one Of the best institutions
of that kind In this country. and has done, is
doing, and will continue to do. good and faith
full work In preparing young gentlemen and
ladies for the practical and profitable pursuits
in life. heInerits OF this college SO gener-
ally and so fayora5ly known that We feel 1t to
be unnecessary to give IL any special com.
incubation. The disci pline is strict, but kind
o,d
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

ANOTHER CHARTER GRANTED.-On Wednes-
day, August 9th. Judge Grattan of the Hust-
ings Court of this city, granted a charter to the
"Humbert Nut Lock Company" Capital
minimum $4,000. maximum $4,000; Shares. $50
Purpose. manufacturing nut.locks. Officers
President. Thomas S. Doyle of Staunton; Vice.
President, j. Fleming Christian of Roanoke;
Secretary and Treasurer, Taylor Bissell Of
Staunton. Direetors-Isaac s. Humbert T. 8.
Doyle. Frank B. Yates. Charles A. Gladke and
Alexander Hartman of Stanton; r. w. Davies
and ]. F. Christian of Roanoke, and W. 81.
Travers of Charlestown, W. Va. The maxi
mum quantity of land they are allowed to
hold is coo acres.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
SYNOD of YIrEERia.

The synod OF Virginia will meet III Stanton
on Octob or q, 80 ia First Presbyterian Church.
Ali persons who are willing to entertain the
delegates to the same will oblige tue commit
tee on entertain Aent By reporting the number
and names CT the delegates whom they will
entertain to Mr.. VIM. H. Weller or Mr.. B. F.
Hughes or 10 any of the other me albers Of the
committee at as early day as possible.
W. A. BURKE,
Fl. D. PECK,
HENRY 4. WALKER,
j. A TEMPLEToN,
4. ". HENRY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

Pursuant to announcement the citizens of
the head of Middle river let at Summerdeap,
called George W. Shuey. Esq, to the Chair and
appointed j. o. McCutchan, Secretary. On
motion, 1t was decided that it was of vital I'M
portance to the interests OF this portion of the
Valley that the CumberlandValley road be ex-
tended along the southeastern base Of the
Little North mountain It's entire length.
On motion of W. W. Hamilton. Esq, the
Chairman appointed .Messrs. G. w. Cochran,
James F. Clemmer. VIM Miller, E Gale, j
Shuey, ] E Trimble, Thos Thompson, John
NJ Baylor, w Scott Geo w Miller, r A Olem
mer, and David Hoover as delegates to repre-
| sent the wishes OF this section at the meeting
at Staunton on the 18th OF September.
On motion of ] ...Shuey, the delegates are
instructed to obtain, and havelpressnt at said
meeting, ANY valuable minerals along the base
of said mountain from Buffalo Gap to the
Rock bridge county line, and statements rela-
tive to all that may be calculated TO induce
the location OF said railroad along the hersiu
proposed mountain route, and obtain written
guaranty from as many are willing to give
free right Of a0ay.
On motion OF W W Hamilton. the Secretary
was instructed to add the name Of the Chair
man as a delegate.and send copy of the pro-
ceedings of this meeting to the SPECTATOR Of
fee for publication, with a request that the
other Staunton papers copy.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
q. w. SEUEY. Chairman.
]. o. McCutchan, Sec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Bargains In merchandise,

Mr.. A. e. Harnsberger, at the \. Y. Racket
Store. No. Main street. is Offering bargains in
his advertisement. to which we invite atten-
ton. He has almost anything you may want,
which he proposes to sell cheap, among which
are included dry goods, shoes, gents goods,
white goods, gloves, collars, corsets, hosiery.
ruchings, handkerchiefs, jerseys, laees, linen
goods. queensware. glass and tin>w are, hang
ing library lamps, etc, etc., embracing articles
too numerous TO mention.
Give him call and seq what he eau do for
you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
A Camping Party.

Last week party OF young people, chape1 on
ed by Mrs. W. A.McCue. spent delightful time
in the neighborhood of Dice's Spring, near
Weyer's Cave.
The week was spent pleasantly in boating,
fishing and swimming, together wi tn all the
other charms Of camp life.
On Monday last, the party visited Shendun
and the Cave, and were much struck with the
magnificent view from the tower surmount-
ing Cave Hill.
The party consisted of Misses Lizzie, Jennie,
aud Eva McCue, Grace and Eloise Elder. Susie
Wren Kate May, Mrs DR.. Phillips, and Messrs
Perry. Sublett. Eozelle Elder and others.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

There ID more cltarrh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incarabe. For great
many years doctors pronounced it a local
disease, and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incuraole. Science
has proven cassrsl to be constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. HalPs Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney It Co., To-
ledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure
on the market. 1t is taken internally in
doses of from 10 drops to a teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
facasof the system. They offer one hum
bred dollars fos any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address.
T. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
nH.Qold nv drn ouieks 75c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
washburn & ArIinston,s show.

OF this show. which will be exhibited here
next Wednesday, the 10th, the Newport (R I.)
Observer says
There is one thing to be said about WASH
burn & Arlington's circus that exhibited here
yesterday, and that Is there were no outside
fakirs TO do the people out of odd dimes and
quarters. People do not like to be pestered
with anything else than circus at such times,
and for the reason stated Washburn & Airing
ton are entitled to the good will OF every conn.,
munity.
The Arabs attracted much attention and the
Indian encampment was excellent. The ira
peZe work of the Vernon Brothers was bright,
particular feature of the performance, while
the performances of the BendOZa Sisters on
trapeze was wonderful for people of their sex.
The Wild West show received loud applause
as did the work of LOWELL, the contOrtionistN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

DEAL CLosED.-rhe Stanton Building Co.
has closed deal with tbs Greenwood Land
Company, NJ 3 9dfor1 City, Va, for branch
factory at that point.
This necessltates the Issuing OF the remaining
$4,000 Of stock Of the 5tauaton Company. Mr..
Damron disposed of $4,000 of this STOCK at Bed
ford City, and number of shares have been
placed by him elsewhere. Thero remains now
ONLY few skates of this stock for sale. 1t is
pretty sue now that branch flclory viii be
pat at B1cha nan Alley tany Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

A PAINFUL ACCIDENTAL painfal acc
dent occurred to little Willie, soa of J. A.
Jones, last Sunday, which may cause him
to lose an eye. The little fellow was sit
ting on the fence near the house with
knife in his hand, when he fell off and the
knife blade ran directly in his right eye,
penetrating the ball. He suffered very
much, but at last account was getting
along nicely.-Hiahland Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
MAHRsAGE%.

RALSToN-WHITMER-A Cooks Creek Pres
byterian church in Rockingham, by Rev. L.
3. Johnston, DR.. G. H. Ralston and Miss
Annie u. Whitmer, second daughter of Mr.
VIM. Whitmer. all OF Rocking ham.
stephen Hensley, Mr.. Michael s. Baugher
and Miss Barbara Ann Lawson, both OF Rock
ingham county.
ZSg-August 18th, at the
Catholic churcn in Harrlsonburg, by Rev,
Father John McVerry, Mr.. John Kennedy
and Miss Minnie ". Kratzsr, both of Rock
ingham county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

WOMEN AND MEN AS CENsUs-TAKERs.-Iti is
stated that in the recent census the average
number of persons counted by the women was
AZ $50 and by the men 1886. If the census of
Staunton had been taken by women it is prob
sble that the population OF Staunton would
have been more accurately reported than it
was The census enumerators should be H.
dustrious and painstaking and should be al
lowed sufficient time to do their work proper
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

THE LURAY TIMES is the successor and es-
t ablished on the old plant of the Page Ne10S. 1t
appears in an enlarged size and new dress I'M
der the recent transfer to the ownership of the
Luray Publishing Company. Mr.. E. q. r.
Humphries, formerly of the Lexington Gazette
IL the managing editor. He is q well. equipped
man for the position and will make the Times
leading and interesting as & representative
paper of the active people and wealthy COM
munity of that section of the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

Mr.. Charles Scruggs, yard brakeman at
Sewell, W. Va. fell between two cars tuesday
night, and was killed. Mr.. Scruggs was son
of Mr.. J. w. Scruggs. Of Charlottesville. he
had insured his life for $500 for the benefit OF
his father only few days before his DEATH
The remains were brought to Charlottesville
yesterday and buried at lakewood at p. H.
Charlottesville Chronicle. Aug ust 2eth.
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S1aunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
VI

STAUNTON. VA, Sept. l, 1890.
During the past week slight check was Civ
en- the rising tendency ef the wheat market.
1t was lower than quotations for day or two,
but is now in our market about the same Jas
last week. The offerings are increasing An
examination will show, as was stated last
week, and often before, that Staunton is the
best wheat market at tn is time on the ContI-
nent.and is always leading in that respect. In
these remarks we should also include all our
merchant millers, who are growing in number
as well as In operations 10 Augusta county.
We advance again quotations of -four, corn
meal, eggs, and butter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03
Excursion from Richmond.

Three excursion trains from Richmond, with
l6 cars filled with both white and coloreG--a
great majority colored-arriyed here yesterday
morning and returned last night. This excur-
sion was gotten up for the benefit of the new
church for Rev. John Jasper, Of "de sun-do>
nlove'' fame. The streets cara of this city were
also benefited as q great many OF these eXcur-
SioniStS rode In them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-03

Newspapers, besides the reading matter they
contain, are valuabIe for many othec purposes
In the fAniiy,-for putting under carpets
cleaning lamps and windows polishing stoves,
starting fires, &c-and at Tie price We sell
them-o cents per hunGred-are the cheapest
things that can be bought.
AT this low price we will facnish good, I'M
clipped papers. Call at the SPECTATOR Off ce
aud get one or more hundred before they are
II sold,