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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
CITY COUNCIL.

At the session Of the Council last night all
the members were present except Messrs.
Summerson and Tannehill-Presiden Berke-
ley in the chair.
There was a large amount OF routine work
disposed of. and several matters of important
public interest considered. In relation to the
necessity of stabling for the city horses, their
care, &C., that matter was, on motion of Mr..
Bell, placed in the hands Of q new committee
to bring in full report to a called meetings
The committee are Messrs. Bell, McQuaide
and Crimmens.
Mr.. Butts, from the committee to provide q
boiler for the Electric-Light works. reported a
contract made for 1t.
Mr.. Tams proposed certain Improvements at
the Park by the removal of the old building
and the erection of a pavilion. Lies over I'M
der the rule.
Mr.. Armentrout offered resolutions looking
to the erection OF Courthouse. Market House,
&c. Referred.
Also enquiry for paving certain streets refer
red to special committee consisting of Messrs.
Armentrout, Tams, and McQuaide.
On motion OF Mr.. Crimmens STA l6 was APP
propriated for payment OF hre.department
force.
Mr.. Bell presented a report, made by an ex-
at toe School-building on Beverly street. The
matter was reviewed and the Clerk was di-
rected to notify the parties responsible for
complete heating power, In order that the
matter muy be corrected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

THE CATTLE PaosPECT.-The National Stock
man thus refers to the prospective cattle inter-
est
eattlemen from time to time and we are much
interested In comparing opinions expressed by
them and the general trend of their expecta-
tions of the early future. Notwithstanding
prices have been lower for some weeks than
they were earlier in the season. hope seems to
be more strong and confident low than 1t mas
been for years. 1t is argued. and with some
show of reason, that good cattle will soon start
in for considerably higher range OF values.
which will for quite period be maintained
Some expect this to occur at once. While not
30 sanguine as this, wetake good deal OF stock
in the future of CATTLE and expect no little good
to come to cattlemen within the next year.
IRON PRoDUCTIoN.-The United States now
produces 76 per cent. of all the iron ore that Is
mined, 20 per cent. of all the COAL 80 per cent. OF
all the pig iron and 81 per cent of all the steel
that is manufactured. The worlds annual
tons; OF coal. 1852 600 tons; steel. .5l3 900
tons. The worlds production of pig Iron has
increased rs per cent. since 1878, and its produc
ton OF steel has increased in the same period
2iS per cent. the figures for 1878. being respec-
lively II. III. 900 and 3.02l.OO9
WHEAT CROPS OF THE PRINCIPAL PRoDUC.
ING CoUNTRIES.-Beerbohm London List oil
August % submits the following:
1.-THE prospects for the ensuing season are
now becoming defined very clearly; the crops
in the principal countries can be estimated
very approximately, and the result is shown
in the following:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
THREE LUCKY MEN.
They Hc,dTWO TWentieths of Capt
tai Prize iu a Louisiana state LO ttery
Ticket.

They Hc,dTwO + wentieths of a Capt.
tai Prize i'll q Louisiana state Ottery
Ticket
Fifteen thous and dollars for 81 sounds some.
what prodigious, yet three Baltimoreans have
recently been so fortunate as to acquire the
amount of money named at the relatively
small outlay. They are ]. G. Warnefeld, of
438 Light street, first assistant engineer on the
mate on the steamer baltimore, both of which
vessels belong to the York River Line, and
John 7, Stansbury living at 1872 Byrd street.
bought one.twentieth Of a ticket In The Louis
lana State Lottery. The number they held
drew the capital prize of $500. 600 in the August
On August ID MIR. Warnefeld saw in the col.
umns of the Herald that In the drawing on
the day before be had nas won one.twsntieth part
gust Is sent his ticket to New Orleans for col
lection. Just week later. on last Friday,
Express Company on q bank in New York
This was cashed in the rankin Bank OF this
city, and the money was then divided by Mr..
Warnefeld and Mr. Biilups equally. The for-
mer at once deposited his portion in the bank
named, while the latter left q portion of his
share in the same bank and the rest at other
MI. Stansbury, the third of the lu-ky trio.
Obtained one-twentieth of the winning ticket
and Blllups. After seeing in TIE Herald that
he was one of the winners, he forwarded his
coupon to New Orleans day later. A draft
was received last Friday. August e, which MIR.
Stansbury had cashed the same day in the
Howard Bank, Baltimore. Mr.. Stansbury, who
Is q nightwatchman for manufacturing firm
opinion in regard to the Louisiana State Lot
terry as follows; IT consider it an honest. fair
and square institution and believe that If such
thing as lotteries were still sanctioned by
law in the State of Maryland the result would
be far better than now. as SO much OF the bus
mess is carried on surreptitiOusly. 1t would
oIcno U y
The lucky ticket bore number 5l,l76.-RaEH-
more (Md.) Herald, August II.
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MARRIAGES.

GARISG-DEAvEE.--In Lexington. Sept. srd:
by Rev. A. M. Cackley, Mr.. P. G. Caring and
Miss Minnie Beaver, daughter of Mr. G. E.
Beaver, of that place.
GLEN ENTs-MCCLINTIC-On Thursday, Sent.
4th. 1880. at the residence of the BRIDES moth.
er at Letcher, Bath county, Mr.. Glenn ents, OF
POwhatan, and Miss Bette McClintic.
HANZrMoN-THOMAS-In Lewisburg, w. Va,
Sept. 3rd, at the residence Of Mr.. Richard
Thomas, the father of the bride, by Rev. r.
L. Telferd. Mr.. Harry M. Hantzmon of Alex
andria, Va, aud Miss Annie P. Thomas. The
groom's present to his bride was $500 in cash
and her father gave her handsome set of
chamber furniture.
GARBER-CLEM-At Mt. Jackson, Sept. 4th, by
Rev. L. A. Mason. Mr.. G. F. CARRIER, of Angus.
. ia county, and Miss Ida v. Glenn.
SHUMAKE-GARBER-In this county, near Mt.
Sidney, Sept. 4th, by Rev. 8. w. CARRIER, Mr..
G. L. Shumake and Miss Priscilla CARRIER sis
ter OF Mr.. G. F. CARRIER married the same day
at Mt. Jackson to Miss Ida v. Glenn.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. End, near Arbor
Hill, Mr.. George Theis and Miss Mary Con-
way.
R-SHIFLETT-September 3, near Craigs-
willie. Mr.. John u. Glover and Miss Frances
Shiflett.
neutrality-suspicious. End, at Win
chester, KY, by Rev. 7. G. Stackhouse. Mr.W.
81. Hcge. son of Mr.. ]. B. Hoge, of Staunton
and Miss c. F. Tfmberlake.
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"THREE FAST MEN,"

The above comedy will be presented in Its
entirety at the Opera House Monday evening.
Sept 18th.
1.-THE Three Fast Men" Is one of the most
mlrth- provoking comedies ever placed on the
American stage, and from the very fact that
the play was taken from the pen of G. Hoyt,
the writer of all the popular comedies OF the
day. Is sufficient guarantee that there is some
thing in store for our citizens well worthy OF
patronage. One of the interesting features OF
the play is that 1t is intersperced with num-
Der Of interesting specialties. presented by a
Company of first>class and refined artist 8.
There are no stage waits The curtain does not
descend from the time 1t is raised until the
finish of the last act, therefore making one
continuous carnival of merriment, keeping the
audience in an uproar of laughter for three
solid hours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Third Annual Convention of the Wiz
gtnia Funeral Directors Association.

Third Annual Convention of the Vtr-
ginia Funeral Directors Association.
CONTINUED
At the second and final day of the conven-
ton Wednesday, the 9Th instant. an increased
attendance of members reported at roll.call.
Lushbaugh Brothers, & Co., of Staunton. were
among the member.
Reports from standing and special commit
tees were submitted. The books and accounts
and records OF the Secretary and the Treasurer
were found in good shape. Tributes OF respect
to the memory of deceased members and to
the late Mr.. Lytton. editor of the 'Casket".
were submitted and adopted-the letter by
rising vote.
Irregularities springing up between manu-
facturers and dealers and members Of the AS
ISOLATION, were discussed and referred under
the rules.
The bylaws were changed SO as to make the
third Wednesday in September. hereafter, the
day of the annual meeting Of the Association
On motion of the Secretary fraternal mes
sage was sent to the New England Association
then in session in Boston.
Hampton was appointed the place for the
next meeting Of the Association.
The President gave the assurance that V1r-
ginia would be the place for the next meeting
Of the International Association, and a resolu.
ton was adopted 1nstructing the delegates to
that body to press that desire on the part OF
this Association.
Mileage was allowed the delegates to the In
ternational Association.
The election of officers resulted in that OF
Joseph w. Laube, of Richmond, who was re :
elected President, and ]. M. Brown, of Hamp-
ton, LIST, II. D. Oliver. Of Norfolk, End; W. D.
Dluguid, of Lynchburg Srd; M. Il. Hamrick,
| Staunton, 4th; George W. Kurtz. of Winches-
| ter, 9Th Vice>President.
s. L. Christian. of Richmond was reelected
Secretary. and ames Perley, Of Charlottesv lille
| Treasurer.
The President appointed and the Convention
ratified G. L. Woodwine. of Roanoke, 81. G.
Smith. of Norfolk and S. R, Fravill, of Wood.
stock, the Executive Committee. as In like
manner, R. M. Fox, of Danville. W. M. Blu cher
of Woodstock and R. J. Billings. of Richmond
| the Gem mittee on Grievances.
| Joseph w.Laube. Richmond. L. T. Christian
Richmond. and G. W. Woodwlne. Of Roanoke
were appointed delegates to the Intern ational
James Perley. of Charlottesville and G. J. Bill
| ing, of Rich mond, alternates.
The thanks OF the Convention were returned
to Prof. Dunsmore for the use OF the hall Of tn,
Commercial College; to Rev. DR.. Mcfarland
for opening the session with prayer; to Mayor
Fultz for his address of welcome: to Messrs
Hamrick and Hyer for courtesies; to Professo
Sherive. the Press and Railroads. and then thu
President declared the Convention adjourned
The session was then formally closed.
During the afternoon, Professor Sherive CAV
demonstrations In embalming.
At night. the members OF the Convention
visitors and guests attending the deliberations
of the body. by invitation of the Stauntor
members. partook OF an elegant repast at the
ice-cream saloon of Messrs. Barkman and Sin
ger. The occasion was one OF much social en-
joyment
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
New Lutheran Churches.

The Church Extension Board established at
the recent Synod of that church at Mt. Tabor
In this county, whose duty 1t is to select sites,
collect funds and build churches had meet
ing In the Lutheran church of this city on
Tuesday, the End instant, and organized by
the election OF the following officers
president. Rev. 81. +. Shealey; Hon. Alb.
SALON. Koiner, Vice. President; Rev.T. H. Sharp,
Waynesboro. Va. Secretary, G. G. Berry,
StauntOn, Treasurer"
They will make an effort to have churches
erected at the new cities of Basic City, Buena
Vista, Glasgow, and perhaps at other places.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

PREMIUMS AT BENCH SHow.-Mr. Heisk ell
Argenbright returned to his home in this city
on last Sunday night, after pleasant visit OF
three weeks to friends in Shepherdstown, JEFF
ferson county, VIVA. Whilst there he exhib-
tied two of his dogs at the Bench Show held
at Morgan's Grove near there, and was so for
tpnete as to win both the first and second pre-
miums. His dogs were Llewelyn settlers. "Ma-
jor" took the first premium as being the best
bred dog; and Rex" the second. as having the
best points. There were about l0Qldogs on ex-
hibition.
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stanton Marke tS-
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
STAuNT0N VA Sent q l84


STAUNToN. VA, Sept. 8. 1899.
During the past week, wheat again receded.
selling to-day at from 81 OF to 81 o. This is still
higher than the Eastern markets without cons
sidering the cost of transportation. Notwith>
standing this condition of the markets. the
Prairie (Chicago) Farmer, good authority. de-
clares that season of high wheat and flour iE
assured.
The best authorities have made the estimates
and put the demand of the importing countries
at something like 1OOOOO.OO0 bushels Of wheat
more than the exporting countries can supply.
The pressure of the deficiency has not been felt
as yet In the United Kingdom, where the Chi eff
demand will exist. Stocks are accumu-
lsting at the Atlantic ports, but at the same
time are less than they were at the same date
the last and previous years since 1882. AS long
as the export demand can be held in State OF
suspense, the accumulations on the coast will
depress prices, and sudden changes In quota.
lions may be looked for.
We advance all grades of sugars.
Canned fruits continue to advance. and the
end Is not yet reached.
Butter is something lower than last week.
Irish potatoes are quoted higher.
1.-THE quotations are wholesale, net resaa. j
Country Prodace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

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 omce
and get one or more hundred before they are
old
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
A COIOred Boy Accidentally and FATAL
LIZ Shot.

William Adams, a colored boy aged about16
years. whose occupation was that of boot. black
at Espenshied's barber-shop. was accidently
killed by pistol-shot Sunday afternoon. near
the Extract-works. 1t appears that he was In
company with Henry Washington, another
colored youth: and the two were experiment.
ing with pistol in the hands of Washington,
when 1t was discharged. The bullet entered
the right side OF Adams just above the hip.
He died early Tuesday morning. He was
buried yesterday afternoon from the colored
Baptist church in the western part of the city.
Adams was good boy and respected by the
customers at the place of his business, and was
a favorlte with Mr.. Espenshied. who raised a
sufficient amount OF money mostly from those
who knew him. to pay the funeral expenses.
Adams saved his earnings. and was the main
reliance of his mother for support.
The City Coroner. DIR. George 8. Walker. on
examination OF the circumstances, did not
deem the holding Of an inquest necessary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

PROHIBITING BoYs FROM SMOKING
The following stringent law of the State of
New York went into effect Monday, Sept.
1st
'tNo child actually or apparently under
sixteen years of age shall smoke or in any
way nse any cigar, cigarette or tobacco in
any form whatsoever in any public street,
place or resort.
A violation of this provision shall be a
misdemeanor and shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding ten dollars and not less
than two dollars for each offence"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

marion HARLAN RESIGNS HER POSITION
AS EDITOR OF THE "HoME-MAKER.'-M
Terhune (Marion Harland) the talented and
distinguished sister of Rev. H.H.Hawes, DID,.
of this city. has resigned her position as editor
OF the Home Maker, and in letter for puhlica-
tion says that her voluntary resignation OF
editorial office and duties will take effect on
September 18th. 1890. after which date l shall
hold no connection whatever with the Home
Maker.u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
A Word to Our Patrons.

Those who are indebted to the srhoraI soA
oe,ce for subscription or advertising are re-
speotfully, but earnestly requested to make ,aa.
,,annoent Those who have received, or may
receIve in future, the accounts sent them as
ron,inders are kindly requested to pay prompt
.ttention to them. Many have been INDUCED
for q long time, and they are asked, II not
convenient to pay all, to pay. at least, part
of what they are owing. With many, we
know, their remissness is the result ofthought-
Iessness, and not of a Discrimination to pay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

AT the sale OF lots at Clifton Forge last Wed.
nesday, the occasion was enllvened by music
by the Stonewall Brigade Band The Clifton
Forge ReUie,p says:
1.-THE average price per lot on the entire
amount sold Wednesday, was about s23l. The
average price of lots in section l, was about
S675; OF section 2, about S475; section 3, nearly
S3o5; OF section A. sos. These lots are located on
the property that has been recently opened up
and developed by the Clifton Forge Improve
ment Company.
One ofthe pleasing and highly entertaining
features of the SALE was the music furnished
by the Stonewall band of Staunton, Va. This
band has a national reputation. and the beautt-
full melodies played by 1t, sends a thrill of pa
triotism through all who may have the pleas
ure OF listening to their soul-stirring music
The highly amusing and popular auctioneer.
E. M. Cushing. of Stanton, furnished amuse-
ment and fun for the crowd"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
Jack Taylor vs.. Harry Tacker.

Inc washington correspondent Oh tne
Alexandria Gazette says
''Mr. Jack Taylor, of Fluvana, who was
once elected to the Virginia Legislature as
a readjuster, has notified Congressman
Tucker that as the Republicans will not
run candidate for Congress in his, the
10th district, he, Taylor, will run against
him. He also asks Mr.. Tucker to have dis
cussions with him. Mr.. Tucker will reply
to the effect that if he. Taylor, be DEM
ocrat there is nothing to discuss with him,
and that if he be Republican he doesn't
feel called upon to supply him with audi
ences."
It is au old and familiar saying that 1t
takes Shine tailors to make man." The
boys may work On this problem tiff it
takes nine real tailors to make man, how
many thousand jact-taylors will it take to
make Congressman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

OUttUuI UUUGTEIyt7tg "a
Notices of deaths published gratuitousln.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 0th, near Arbor HILL
Mr.. Augustus Argen bright, aged 70 years. In
terment at Mt. Tabor.
night September LIST, In
Staunton, Mrs. Margaret Hagerty. native of
County Cork, Ireland. aged about II years.
She lett two children, Mr.. Thomas Burke. OF
Staunton. and Mr.. James Hagerty.
WESTERMAN.-M Katie Westerman, wife OF
Fred. b. Westerman, well>k nown business
man of Clifton Forge. died at her home on
Main street at Ia O'Clock Sunday, August 81
1890. from a long and complicated illness
Mira. Westerman was dau ghter of Thomas
months and 28 days old. at the time of heI
death, and consistent member of the Bap-
list church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

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-
TEN electuaily, dispela colds, head
aches and Pyals and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of Its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptabis 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 conaplsnd 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 pot have it on hand will pro-
cure Il promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
sul!ss.. :.tttlto.
CALIFORNIA FIo SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAk.,
LOUISVILLE, XIV. NEW YORK, EY
mar al
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

ROBBERY AND FIRE.-The smoke-houss
and wash-house belonging to Mrs. John
Dalhouse, about miles north of Waynes-
6oro', we're totally destroyed by fire
wednesday night. 1t is said to be the
work OF an incendiary who, after breaking
into the smoke house and stealing lot Of
meat, set ire to it. All the remaining
meat was destroyed Waynesboro Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

THE TYLER DESK Co. OF ST. LOUIS, MO-, nave
ust published in colors. great work OF art on
Bank Counters, Fine Desks and Office Furn1-
ture generally. Big cut in prices, with 1ncreas
ed cash discounts. The Bankers Catalogue
$50 pages, in colors, free, postage l5c.
Catalogue of Desks and Office Furniture, lSo
pages. free, postage 10c, These books should
ioterest every business man in the country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

LAWN PARTY AT ST.. JOHNS CHURoH.-Th Q
lawn party and festival at st. Johns Church.
on the night of the 3rd instant, was complete
success. The attendance was about six hun
dred from different parts of the county, among
them a number from Staunton. The gross
proceeds amounted to 5000, and will net
about 1886, which will be appropriated to the
purchase of an organ for the church. The tea
set which was voted to tie most popular lady
was won by Mrs. Spiggle. wife of Rev. G. W.
Eptggle. pastor of Mt. Tabor Church. The tea
sot brought sIS. As to the receipts of the party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
Fatal Accident-Thos. Croghan Killed.


At noon on Saturday last. Thomas Croghan,
aged % years, son of MIR. Daniel Croghan of
this city, told his mother that he was going
down to Harrisonburg. but would be back
home by supper time. On his return in the
evening. when the passenger train reached
Kinney's Coal-Yard, opposite his home, he
jumped off, when his foot struck a round stone
which threw him under the cars, the wheels of
which cut both legs off at the knees, and he
survived but few hours after having been
taken to his home near by. On the way back
from Harrisonburg. the wind blew his hat of.
and as he did not wish to go to the depot with
out hat, he concluded to jump off the train
when passing near his home. and thus go there
without going to the depot. He was bright
and popular young man. and his tragic death
is greatly lamented. His remains, followed by
a large funeral procession from the residence
to Thornrose Cemetery. were buried in that
"city of the dead" at O'Clock Monday morn.
ing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10

MT, MERIDIAN BRIDGE-The masonry work
on the bridge at Mt. Meridian was completed
on the 4th IL days earlier than the time al
lowed by the contract and we have been told,
by q person who has taken much Interest In It's
construction, that 1t has been executed In GOOD
luhstantIal style.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-09-10
SYNOD 0fYirginia.

The Synod of Virginia will meet In Staunton
on October q, 100 in First Presbyterian Church.
All 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. 81. Weller or Mr.. B. +.
Hughes or to any of the other members of the
committee at as early day as possible.
W. A. BURKE,
h. d. PECK,
HENRY A. WALKER,
J. A TEMPLEToN,
II. w. HENRY.
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Tourists

Whether on pleasure bent or business, snoulo
tske on every trip bottle OF Syrup OF Figs as
1t acts most pleasantly and effectually on tne
kidneys liver and bowels. preventing leYeis'
headaches and other forms of sickness ro'
sale in SOC and 81 90 bottles by all leading drug
crIcf