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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
Hail Storm in Baltimore.

The Bait. Sun says, that hail, rain and
thunder storm took Baltimore by surprise
Sunday afternoon. l. created great deal
of CONSERVATION and caused about $50, 600
damage to property, principally TO window
panes and skylights. A. four o'clock the
storm had passed ths city. Nobody bad
ever seen anything like t in this latitude
before. Hail-stones were picked up and
measured and weighed. One measured at
the signal Office was two and an eighth
inches in diameter. One fully as Large
passed through a window into the San
Office. Three that were weighed by re-
porter of the Sun brought-down che scales
three-quarters of pound together, the aver
age weight being a-quarter of pound.
The storm begau with thunder clap, and
was quickly followed by the rush of hail
and rain. We often see it recorded in re-
ports of similar visitations, especially 10
the West, that the hail was the size of hens'
eggs, but few people hereabouts have ever
actually seen hail Of such size. While,
perhaps, most of the Jumps were about a.
large as walnuts, it is, however, no exag-
geration to say in this instance that the
hail was the size of hens eggs. A very
large proportion of the stones were of that
size, and many Of them were much larger,
and resambled in size and shape large White
Heath peaches. Mr.. Levi z. Condor, the
well known property owner, makes this
calculation: "There are $1,000 houses in
Baltimore. Of this number one fourts
ia, 75O hsve the west q -xoosore A
fair estimate would. pus the damage At
average of 81 or s. for each h-,ase, o.
this basis the fusi ade vi eos5 tn proper
ty-owners upwards OF 6o,OOO.p
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
"Let Rs Causidarn

Under the hesC above, the Charlottesville
Jefersonian of April 23td has a long edito-
rial of which tho following is the concu,
sion:-
This economic repression, which has
done the farmer go much iujury-made his
class the great poor peasant class of Amer
ica-is praoticed in the interest of monopo-
listic comb;natians-or, at least, in the H.
terest of certain great manufacturing inter-
ests. Ooe would think that this fact would
arouse friendly and even charitable feel
| ing for the farmer. The Spirit intimates
that tho farmers belief that he pays more
for his manufactured articles because OF
the tariff is all moonshina and says:
''Not only do our farmers have to pay nc
more Oh account Of the protective duties
placed upon these articles, but they actual
ly get them cheaper than any other people
"a the whole world"
| We are "a Their partial to cold facts, 81
here goes:
'In thirt y-pine columns of illustrated
advertisements lin the Engineering dnt
Mining Journal articles for sale abroai
are enumerated and prices are given fo
both this market and the foreign market
A shocking difference appears between
what we pay for articles made among u
and what the foreigner pays for these SAM
articles"
We give enough Of this schedule to shov
the farmer what benefcent system it i
which feeces him and benefits his foreigl
competitor. Perhaps there may be SOM
interest in the great display of friend.
sympathy which the manufacturer show
the foreign farmer! Now note CAREFUL.
the difference between the prices which
Americans pay, for American manufacturer
and those which Europeans pay for th'
| samo goods!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30


The Washington correspondents of the
Alexandria Gazette says that, in Congress
on Wednesday. the 2Srd, Dir. Allen, of Mis-
sissippi quoted from the civil service plank
Of the republican party, and from President
Harrison's letter eff acceptance. The re
publican party had gone back on its prom
ses, and he wanted to call the attention of
the country to the civil service professions
of the administration.
A story Mr.. Allen recalled as showing the
republican opinion of the administration,
was to the effect that meeting republican
and asking him what he thought of it he
received the following reply:
"Wanny runs the Sunday school,
Levi runs the bar;
Baby runs the White House.
And, damn It, here we are"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
A Standard Publication.

The Cincinnati Price Currents Forty Fsrsl
Annual Report of Pork-Pdcking in The
Vest and elsewhere IN the United States,
Accompanied aOsM Provisien and Gram
Trade Statistics, for the year ending
March 1st, 1890. By CHARLES B. MUIR
RAY, editor of the Cincinnati Price Cur.
rent.
Above is the title of 40-page large
sized pamphlet issued from the Office of the
Cincinnati Price Current. 1t is unneces.
sary to tell the readers of the SPECTATOR,
who regularly receive through its columns
valuable information in trade Interests
indicated by the title, the Importance to be
attached to this superior compilation OF
statistics and the review aud far-reaching
comments accompanying it, as they come
in installments from the weekly edition.
We wished to give an enumeration of the
headings in the departments of trade and
commerce with a summary, at least of
those which our farmers of the Valley of
Virginia produce, as we'll as others which
concern cur Wholesale mercantile interests,
but must forbear for want Of space.
In our oommeIte, and in compiling in.
: formation touching our local markets in
prodEcs and provisions, we often have &C.
casion to ascertain statistics of production,
of demand and supply, for the purpose of
comparison running through several years.
To do that, we have often found it neces-
sary to search through volumes to reach the
cad, but in this compendium which the &C.
complshed editor Of leading trade and
financial Journal has perfected with COM
PARSONS of many years, it is all at onr
fingers end. We could wish that every
reading farmer and merchant-one class
engaged in producing, aud the other in
buying-had this publication constantly
before them. A year from now they
would be impatient to receive each success
sive number.
The Price Current is issued weekly at
So per year. The annual trade report &C
companies the weekly without additional
charge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
Revolutionary Legislation.

1t is becoming quite evident now, says
the Inder-Appedl, that Chandler's pro-
posed gag rule in the senate was merely
the precursor, and is inte1ded to expedite
the passage of the federal election bill ID
PRODUCED by Senator Hoar on Thursday
No law enacted by congress during recon
struction times approaches this in its out
rageous violation of every constitutional
principle, of all the reserved and establish
ed rights of the states, of all ideas OF fair
ness and Justice. Under such law cleo
items for members of congress would be
naught but the registration of the DEGREES
of a given number Of federal judges, for the
machinery provided by each state for the
determination Of the peoples choice would
be absolutely imperative. The president
appoints the judges; these appoint the
supervisors; these again the minor election
officers, and the result Of the election, al
certified by the supervisors, guides the
clerk of the house in making the roll o.
representatives entitled TO seats. If Mr.
Hears bill becomes law, tho only ques
ton as to the political complexion of the
house of representatives of the fifty-secont
congress will be: How large majority d.
the republicans want
Nor is it at all probable that, having
subverted elections for representatives tt
their purpose, the republicans will not at
tempt to play like game so far as thu
senate is concerned. They need not ever
wait for the adoption of a constitutions
amendment making senators eligible by
the people, but may take advantage OF The
section ", article 1, of the constitution
for still further revolutionary proceedings
Under that clause congress may at any
time by law make, or alter, existing regu
lations, as to the times and manner of hold
ing elections for senators; the selection O.
places for such elections being all that Ii
left to the respective states.
Thus with one sweeping stroke coulc
this governmental mesamorphosis be eff
fected? Who that has studied the course
of the republican party in the past, ano
kept watch on its present movements
doubts that it would not hesitate to per
petuate its control OF the government if il
shall have the means at hand? Senator
Pugh has given notice that Mr.. Hoar's bill
will be fought by the minority to the las
extremity. 1t will be necessary, tar more
necessary, TO wage such a stubborn fgh'
against the adoption of Mr.. Chambers pro-
posed gag rule. For, that way danger
lies
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Average discount to fOre1gner farmers, % PEI
cent.
Now what does this teach, if not that the
farmer, being prevented from purchasing
in the same market he sells in, is feeced
by the manufacturers Of these goods, while
all the benefactions go to foreign purchas-
ers, who pay not ceot Of tax or tribute?
Oh, that the scales would fall from the
eyes of the people, and that a knowledge OF
the facts would mako them free!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
SHOES !! SHOES F!

Just received $50 of fine shoes from the large failure Of
Smythe Bates & Co., of Boston, consisting of Mems Ladies'
and Chdrens Fine Shoes which will sell at one-thrd of
their actual value in order insure quick sales Do miss
prices For want of space will quote you few prices
500 pieces of Best Standard Calico worth &c. being sold
by Al per yard 20 Bales Gnghams sold all
the country at cents price is only cents yard 500
pieces yardwde Bleached Cottons free from DRESSING only
81 cents yard other stores asking and 10 cents for the
goods Papers Of Good Pins for cent 500 Hem
stitched Handkerche white coored borders worth else
where Is piece price only cts piece. II doz
Buttons for 100 doz Ladies' Vests piece
1000 Ladies' and Chdrens Hose pair worth
double what ask for them This your golden opportu-
nifty do delay, but at and be convinced
We agents the Celebrated e. P Reed Fine Shoes
Rochester, New York.
Mr. CAMPBELL is now with and will be glad to serve his
friends.
Yours for BARGAINS,
Thu IEH YORK { PHILADELPHIA BANKRUPT COMPANY,
and North Augusta St., Staunton, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
MAYOR.
Al GsA-rI "a

MAYOR.
| To the Voters of the City of Staunton
respectfully announce myself q candidate
for re. election to the office of MAYOR OF your
city. ALEX. H. FJLTZ.
mar % tide
Iannounce myself a candidate for the MAY.
Orally of the city of Staunton, and respect
fully solicit the votes of my fellow citizens,
promis 81 laitnfnl discharge Of its duties
CITY SERGEANT.
To the Voters of Staunton
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection as CITY SERGEANT, and solicit
your votes.
feb 20 tide
To the Voters of the City of stanton:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the Office of CITY SERGEANT, and solicit
your votes.
mar Side THos. A. DAWSON.
To the Voters of the City of s taunton:
1 hereby announce myself a candidate for
CITY 5ERGEANr-a position 1 held for twelve
years to the satisfaction of ths people. I re-
specially solicit the support Of my friends es-
ptctally and the voters generally,
mar l2-tde% W D. RUNNELs.
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY,
In response to call published in the Staun-
ton SPECTATOR, and at the solicitation of mn
merous friends, 1 respectfully announce NV.
self a candidate for the office of CONNIE n.
WEALTH ATTORNEY Tor the City of Stanton
apr 2-tde RICHARD s. KER.
Having been informed by Mr., A. G. Braxton
that he will not again be a candidate for The
office OF Commemorative Attorney of the city
I respectfully aunonnce myself candidate for
that Off ae as the May election snhjert TO the
action of the Democratic party 49,, reonnise If
elected p conscientious and f+i,.f,1t ,t,scF.~r.
of It's duties Id the best of my ..nisitv
Staunton. Va, Jan. 10. 800. As. GoapnN
respectfully announce myself Il esndfda.e
for.Commonw saith's Attorney of the CITY OF
stanton at the coming May election.
THos. G. KINNEY.
jan 22-tde-Yin and Vir COPY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

He SAID He WOULD DIE AND HE DID,
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 23.-Geo. Den
sou, merchant at Randolph, Ala, declar-
ed Sunday night that he would die sudden
ly at O'Clock on Monday afternoon. On
Monday morning he selected coffin. made
his will and gathering his family and friends
about him, spent the day ia prayer. At
o'clock he seated himself in rocking chair,
and in three minutes was dead. The doc
tors say death was caused by heart disease,
brought on by mental aid nervous excite
ment. benson was about 40 years old and
apparently in excellent health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
No Not Suffer Any Longer.

Knowing that cough can be checked in
day, and the first stages of consumption
broken in 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, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

The postoffice department has decided
upon free delivery for Charlottesville and
the University of Virginia, to gointo effect
July 1st. The University will be made a
station for the sale of postage clamps, mon
ey order and postal notes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

TALMAaE's CORNER SToNE.-Naval Off
car Theodore B. Willis April 22nd issued
tho necessary papers to the RevT Dewitt
Talmage to permit the removal, duty free,
of the portion of Mars Hill that is to be
made the corner stona of the new taberna-
Gle. He swears that the rock has no com.
mercial value, aud the custom-houss au-
thoritles let it go.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

In Danville, Wednesday night, as Mrs.
EN- ma Raines started to walk across hei
room she said 10 her husband that unless
she could get Der breath she would die
floor in heap and instantly expired.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL Assoc

SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
The Southern Educational Association
and Exposition will bs held at Morehead,
N. c. from July LIST to July 9Th The ad-
dress of welcome Will be made by Hon.
Daniel g. Fowle, Governor of N. c., and
an address will be delivered by Rev. J. L.
M. Curry, LID, of Richmond, Va, and
papers will be read en- interesting topics by
distinguished educators.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

GOLD STRUCK IN WEST VIRGINIA.
telegram from Petersburg, Grant county,
W. Va, says that gold has been discovered
on what is known as the "Wise tract" neal
the county seat. Samples of the quartz
have been assayed in the East and show an
average of 1929 per ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

sss. ACCIDENT TO G. W. SHoMo.-The Shen.
Valley says that Mr.. G. W. Shomc,
a. Ca, returned Thursday to New
Market, b. home, and that he was ''three
weeks ago, badly hurt about the head, by a
passenger train running into truck loaded
with ties, about IS miles beyond Atlanta,
Ga. TIE engineer and fireman were killed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

The Equity Improvement Company,
Winchester, Va, has contracted for new
hotel, furniture, ETC. At Scranton, Pa,
Friday, 100000 was subscribed to the
stock of the Equity Improvement Compa
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Iu Grafton, W. Va, last Saturday eve
ming, Mrs. Yelling, who had climbed into
the stable loft for the purpose of getting
hay for her COW, fell back to the floor on
her head and shoulders breaking her neck
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
pr. aeker'a English Pills

A. &C w., efteeave and pure. For sick
headache. disAroered stomach, loss Of ap-
peiife, bad complexion and biliousness, they
nave Il. ves bsen equaled eithe in Ameri-
ca or abroad For sale by Philip T. Allen,
Ssaunton, VI. -.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

A five year old girl living at Mechanics.
vile, Fauqnier county, who has never been
to school, reads the most difioalt sentences
with great fiuency. She scarcely glances
at the matter while reading.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Z. "Who," says the Richmond Times, could
be better fitted to advise the farmers than
Congressman Oates. Oates says the tariff
is impoyerishing the farmers"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

News from Spencer, Roane county, says
Louis King, justice of the peace, shot and
fatally wounded Lille Hall on the evening
of the 23rd inst. Hall and another man
were engaged in row and King tried to
stop the fight. Hall obj ected to the inter-
ference, when King pulled a revolver and
SHOT him in the left breast over the heart.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Arrangements have been perfected fol
the building Of four m ore furnaces at Bris.
toll in addition to the one already building.
A Pennsylvania syndicate will establish
two Bsssemer and two Basic furnaces
there, to employ several hundred men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Ex Gov E. Willis Wilson has announc-
ed himself as candidate for the democrat
ic nomination for Congress in the third
district of West Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

In letter received in Louisville, Ky.
April 25th, Mary Anderson, after confirm
ing the report of her engagement to Mr.
Navarro, states that she will never again
appear before the footlights.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
HOw's This 2

H0W'S his
We offer enc hundred dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY s. Co., Proprietors,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney fer the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole.
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price Use per bot
tie. Sold By all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

The Lynchburg Real Estate, Loan and
Trust Company, controlled by colored peo-
pie, has declared a dividend of ten per cent
The net earnings on the year were sixty
per cent,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
S?AUN?QN'S GREA? BOOM
$l,OOO,OOO ; i;iiiiji n
|NBV YORK & PHILADELPHIA BANKRUPT CO.
Now occupying three floors packed with genuine
/ BARGAINS!
DRY GOODS, s caoT T.t..s. c:

This is GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for those in want of
Cothng $500 Fine Wide Vale Suits going this week
for $1O.75
$500 Atwood Cashmere Suits in light and dark coors,
are being sold by for 1915.
$2O0 Wool Business Suits NICE desirable patterns at
1.-THE low figure $4,000.
Good $40 90 Suits in all styles special bargain, $49S
We carry the best selected stock Of Boys and Chrens
Suits in the city $500 Boys Suits all wool and warranted
Ito WE'LL from 81 Is and upwards we'll worth double the
money Each boy receives base ball bat, cap and belt
who buys suit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

The Secretary OF State of Ohio issued Ii
csnses April 25th to the following: John
Brown, Liberty Museum, at Chicago, to
purchase and remove to Chicago the build
ing known as John Browns. at Harper's
Ferry capital stock S1S0,000, incorporators
H. Fl. Beck, J. A. Coleman, Alfred Moore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
Our Very Best People

Our Very Best People
Confirm our statement when we say That
DR.. Acker's English Remedy is in every
way superior to any and all other prepare
tions for the throat and lungs. In whooping
cough and Group, it is magic and relieves at
once. We offer you sample bottle free.
Remember, this remedy is sold under a
positive guarantee.-For sale by Philip T.
Allen, Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
The marriage of Theodore Thomas. th

The marriage of Theodore Thomas the
well known orchestra leader, to Miss Rose
Fay, Of Chicago, will take place Wednes-
day, May 7th, in the chapel Of tbs Church
of the Ascension. The ceremony will be
private, only the most intimate friends will
be invited.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
The beautiful residence and farm of tt

The b9AuttfuI TcSldenc9 and farm OF Tue
late Hon. James A. Seldom, secretary Of
war of the Confederate States, in Gooch
land county, twenty miles west of Rich
mond, has been sold for $40, 200 to party
of Richmond gentlemen, who will proba.
bly, use it as stock fatm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30
commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Real Estate

~ Valuable Real Estate,
NEAR GREENVlLLE.
By virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, in the chsncery cause OF
boy les creditors VS.. Doyle &c. at its NOyem-
Der term, 1889, will offer for sale at public
auction, 10 front of the Courthouse, in Staun-
ton on
MONDAY MAY Goth, 1890, court day,)
the following real property, to-wit
Is The interest of Margaret E. N. DOYLE
wife of John NJ. Doyle, in 2N ACRES ana 2
ty, devised to Mrs. Masaret Mckee for life I'M
der the will of the late Henry Hawpe. that Is
to say. the fee simple interest OF said Margaret
E. n. Doyle, of an undivided one third of said
tract contingent upon the falling in Of said life
estate.
I'd. An undivided one-third Interest of said
Margaret E. n. Doyle in 1873 ACRES of LAND
il said Rivecheads District devised to Eliza
beth steele for life under the will of the late
Henry Hawpe.which said undivided one third
interest is in fee sim pie.
Sd. An undivided two thirds interest of said
Margaret E N Doyle in said last nam ed tract
during the life of said Elizabeth Steele
Said Interests will be sold separately or to-
gether, and on the following terms:
Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs of
suit and expenses of sale, the residue oa cred
it of TIVE Te. eighteen and twenty four months
evidenced by bonds with approved personal
security for the deferred equal Instruments
be Retained IS ultimate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

THE POLITICAL SITUATION IN Iowa.
Mr.. J. Richardson, the member of the
national democratic committee for Iowa and
the editor of the Davenport Democrat, is on
a visit to New York. He is quoted as say
ing to an interviewer that "there is little
fear of Iowa returning to the republican
fold, now that her farmers have got their
eyes opened. The hard struggle was to
make them see that high monopolistic pro-
lection was running them. The fetch held
them enthrailed for many years, but they
have now emancipated themselves and over
turned and broken the idol. The farmers
of Iowa are for tariff reform, and they will
vote against republication henceforth. "
Mr.. Richardson says the new democratic
Governor, Mr.. Boies, is giving the State a
satisfactory administration. His appoint
ments have been good and pleasing to the
farmers and the labor organic atoms, who
hold the balance of political power in-Iowa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Thomas Gaskins, a youth who rcsides
on the Staunton river, below Brooknea
Campbell county, was drowned Thursday
by the capsizing Of boat in which he was
fishing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

Governor Mckinney Friday, appointed
Mr.. A. Brown Evans, of Middlesex county
to the judgeship of the Ninth Judicial Gil:
cult to fill the vacancy occasioned by TIT
death of Judge Jeffries.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-30

A lock factory employing 500 hands will
be removed from Buffalo, N. Y, to Basic
City, Augusta county, Va.