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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-11

PIANO FORTE TURE-RECITAL.-On Fri.
day evening at o'clock, February 18th, the
music-loving people Of Staunton will have a
rare treat before them in the recital Mr., E. B..
Perry, OF Boston, will give in Y, M. C. A
auditorium under the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary. Mr.. Perry is pupil of Liszt,
Ciara Schumann, and other great masters, and
is noted for bis "beauty of tone and of inter-
pretation." Though Mr.. Perry is blind, he has
labored strenously and heroically to obliterate
this fact from bis life and work and with such
success that he has established himself as the
only blind performer ever admitted by fellow.
musicians and music critics to leading place
among the virtousi of the day. Mr. Perry's
specially is the Lecture-Recitsl, that is O
regular concert program CT piano works, ac.
companied by an informal lecture centering
chiefly upon the com positions presented, but
touching upon the lives of the composers and
running into the fundamental principles of art
and aesthetics.
The program will contain selections from
Chopin, Wagner, LisZt. Schubert, and others.
Tickets are row on sale at Y. Ii, C. A., adj
N issior, including reserved seats, being so
cents
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Is tan nton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,
VA Fab nth :Q(


There is general desire on the part OF pro-
ducers to market ell surplus of their crops,
though hay continues dull. A large quantity
from Augusta and lower Valley counties is 60
road During the past wesk fuctuatioas have
to limited extent characterized the wheat
markets. and some angular phases occur,
such as cash quotations being higher than flu.
lures. We are prepared, as frequently stated,
to see fluctuations, but a gradual advance will
manifest itself.
The information furnished in the CONNER
cial department of the SPECTATOR to-day is OF
very interesting character, and covers a
Wide field ofinvestigation into the supply and
demand of breadstuffs. The export demand
for flour at Minneapolis has continued to in,
crease and the foreign shipments of both wheat
and flour were also active.
More of the cauntry millers in Augusta coun
ty and the Valley are now buyers of wheat
than ever before. They are paying in the
main Sl00 per bnshel and the purchasing
agents ofthe eastern city millers are paying
the same delivered at depots on board OF cars.
To-day our millers were paying 81 o. and
hrmness ruled the market. Oats and Rye are
in demand. We quote both higher,
We advance the quotations for clover seed.
the demand for which is Increasing.
In wholesale grocery lines we quote an adj
vance in all grades Of sugars.
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save the Babies.

infant mortality is something frightful. we
ca 4 hardly realize that of all the children born
ga civilized countries. twenty-five per cent, OF
4 arly one-quarter, die before they reach on
ysar; thirty-seven per cent. or more than one
third. before they are five. and one-hal1 before
they are fifteen.
We do not hesitate to say that timely use
OF Castoria would save majority ofthese pre-
ulous lives. Neither do we hesitate tosay that
many of these infantile deaths are occasioned
~ the use of narcotic Preparations. All the
drUps, tinctures and syrups sold for children's
complaints are composed principally of opium
or Morphine. They are. in considerable guam
It'll IS. deadly poisons. In any quantity, they
SUI, 5efy, retard circulation, and lead to conges-
Ions !; sickness. death
Castoria operates exactly the reverse. IL
causes the blood to circulate properly, opens
the pores of the skin and allays fevers. Then
tho child sleeps. He gets WELL This is the way
astoria acts.
'CJastoria is the best medicine for children.
l r. commend it.
DIR. W. b. HUBBARD.
P;,rth Amboy, n. j.
use Castoria in my practice. 1t should be
given at the commencement Of all children's
ailments, and will cure them Immediately, or
Ter their course more mild.
DR.. +. J. MURPHY,
Lima Ohio
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wide-nwake prod ucer to know how such m at
tiers are in the great grain-growing and de-
mand-supplying source in the Western
states.
The LAST issue of the Cincinnati Price Cur
rent is richly freighted with Information of
interest as the field in mid-winter is viewed,
whilst the growing crop of wheat is In Its cold
weather quarters and the limited surplus of
the crop OF 1890 is feeling its way to market.as
well as something of the spring wheat pros
pect in the higher latitudes.
During the past week considerable rain has
fallen in this latitude in the West, and sn W
further north to some extent, but as a rule the
western winter wheat area Is without snow
protection, and the hardest free zing OF the sea-
occasions more or less of apprehension as to
injury to the growing crop-but such damage
has not yet resulted. We have several hun
dred reports from special correspondents in
the central western States, received the past
two or three days. part of which are ollsh-
ed in this issue-a large proportion coming N
within few hours of going to press. Wblcn
we are unable to put into type tor this issue.
These returns represent all districts IN ONO,
Indiana, NJ ichigan, KENTUCKY, LIMOS, MIS-
standing the absence of snow nearly all WIN
ter the condition of the crop averages high
the complaints being mostly confined to Inn
tied areas in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas
where the fly did more or less damage TO the
early sown grain. AS whole the condition
better at this period of the year than at the
present time. The previous indications as to
considerable enlargement in the area seeded
are confirmed by the returns now received.
These reports furnish good indication in
regard TO remaining stocks of wheat In the
winter grain regions-pcinting quite plainly
to smaller supply than usual for the time OF
year. evidently considerably below cores
ponding time last year, and suggesting close
approach to exhaustion of marketable supplies
in excess of local requirements. in the winter
grain States. In fact there are many interior
mills now placing orders in st. Louis ana Chi
cago for current operations which usually OBJ
tain supplies from nearby places. There are
occasional reports OF quite fair quantities be-
Ing held back in expectation of peter prices.
The Improvement in the wheat market not
ed week ago has assumed a more pronounce
ed form and considerable further advance has
been reached, although not fully maintained
at the close. at Chicago May wheat at the
close is $50 higher than a week ago. and &c
below the extreme point reached. on Nonday
ranging yesterday at 99sa to l0l, closing at
$3.50.
One feature of the wheat situation is the
relatively liberal stock at Chico go. A COM
parison for few leading places Is shown IN
the following, for this and last season, IN
bushels.
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EsOLE OF HONG z.

The following is the roll of honor Of the
Staunton Public Schools for the month ending
Jan. 2Sth. 1S9l:-
Sr. Class.-Edna &c Powell, Teresa Bagby
Ma gle X Cameron, Mary Trotter and Berthe
Skewey.
later. CLASSIFICATION P 5ooch, Edna Run.
neis. Fannie Hogshesd, Horace Peck and
Roy R Turner.
Jr Class.-(Geo NJ Hulvey. Mildred Hutcne-
son. Mamie Allen, Willie 4 Shepherd, Addie
Fauver, Lucy Cochran, Julia Baker. Willie
Ryan, Ida Smith, W Hampton Hanger, Marg,t
Ryan, Lizzie Grattan, Mamie Dunn, Maggie
Robertson and Eugene P Summerson.
LET Grammar Grade.-Minnis Morton, Eva
McCue, Annie Wayland, George autchinson
Mary Campbell. Hayward Baylis and Willie
Fifer.
2nd Or. Grade.-Frank Ogilvie, Josie Ogilvie,
palsy Hamilton, Josie Loeb, Stella McGuinnity,
Clara Nothange, Kate Dunn. Bessie Leftwich
and Edna Shanholtzer.
3rd CIR. Grade-Louise Hullihen, Gaines Bey,
Ior and Maggie Hoge.
An Or. Grade.-Mary opie Ned;VaIz, Bessie
Blackburn. Willie Tyree and Iva Way.
Ist Pr. Grade A.-Lucy Walters, Mary Gait
Charlotte Walk er and John Stoddard.
, LIT Pr. Grade B.-Luele Opie, Maggie Byers
Mary CoTman, Herbert Davis. Evelyn Daniel
. Maud Dornin and Fannie Matthews.
y. End Pr. Grade.
3rd Pr. Grade.-Emma Black burn, Johr
oglIvie, Natalie Hogsett, Wayt Timberlake
Thomas Dunn Virgie Gait, Mary Hager, JOSH,
Nothnagel, Nettie Ervin and George Teagle.
4th Pr. Grade.-Ashby Kester, Jenni,
Ogivie. Nora Marshall, Wayt kirby, Johr
Walters. Emily Lnaweaver, Osborne Reed
Carry Forbist, Harry Lushbaugh, George Hose
James Alien, Helen Blue ana Lsonidas Trot
ter.
5th Pr. Grade.-Dorsey Davis, Bailey Dozan
Fred Filter, Cleve Hutcheson, Purvisnce Tams
Frazier Ta-ns, Eddie Woodward. Edith Brande
burg, Bertha Williams, Annie Becks. En- I'M,
Bell, Rosa johnson and Julia Burwell.
9Th Pr. Grade.-Abbie Bernstein. Harry Rob
ertson, Gaines Diggs. Tom Opie, Sadie Wash
tngion, Virginia Kingan and Howard Sbafe,
Requisites for roll of honor: present ever,
day. no tardy marks, no demerits and an aver
age of not less than 95 on all studies.
ie order in which the names occur indicate
tie relative class standing.
RESPECTFULLY,
NV. ROBERTSON. supt.
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XIIRGINIA-In the Circuit Court of Augusta
County, December 5th. 1890.
Alex +, Robertson. Administrator OF the es
tate Of John Brady. deceased.
VS.,
James Brady and Others


THIS cause came on this day to be again heard
upon the papers formerly read, and the report
OF Master Commissioner George NJ Harrison
with one exception thereto. by Susan @. Hyers
ana DINERS, and was argued by counsel. On
consideration whereof, the Court forbearing at
this lime to pass upon said objection, 1t Is ad /.
judged, ordered and decreed that said repor:
De and the same is hereby ratified and con-
hrmed in all respects in SO far as the Commits
sioner In said report has set aside Distribute
PIE share Ct the estate Of John Brady. deceased,
for Mary Ruckman, a half-sister Of said dece-
dent, or her descendants. And it is ordered
and decreed, that Mary Ruckman, if living or
the rcnt Ge,r1 o any appear before
holden at the Courthouse thereof in Staunton
Virginia. on May 18th. 1891. that being the first
day of the May term of said court and show
cause If any can be shown. why the share OF
the estate of John Brady, deceased, set apart
for her or her descendants, by Commissioner
uted ratesbly among the other heirs at law of
SAID John Brady. deceased. Aud 1t is ordered
that Alex. F. Robertson, Administrator as
aforesaid, cause the foregoing part of this de
cree to be published once q week for four sue
cesslve weeks In some newspaper published in
the State OF OHIO; that being the last known
residence OF said Mary Ruckman, and said AID.
ministratcr Will file with the papers in this
cause copy of said publication with the edi>
Tors Tor certih ca. as to publication; And it APP
rlson's report, that report of the accounts of
Alex. F.. Robertson, Administrator of the es-
and demands against the estate of John Brady
deceased. have been filed in the Clerk office
OF This Court 10 this cause, and more than one
year having elapsed since the qualification of
sara ADMINISTRATOR on motion of Susan G,
Eyers, Cynthia A. Crosby and Frederic Brady.
distributes OF John Brady. deceased, i; is or
dered that the creditors OF John Brady, If there
be any, show cause before the Circuit Court OF
Augusta County. at the Courthouse thereof in
Staunton, Virginia. on May 18th. 1891, that be,
Ing the first day of the May term of said Court,
against the payment and delivery of the estate
OF the said decedent. John Brady, to his dis
tributes without Iefunding bonds And it is
further adjudged. ordered and decreed that a
copy of this decree be published once week
FOR four consecutive weeks in one of the news
papers published in the city OF Staunton, Vir-
ginla, and posted on the front door of the
courthouse OF the County of Augusta, Virginia
on the first day of two successive terms of the
County Court of said Augusta Comfy, that be.
Ing the County In which this Court is held.
A copy teSte. J. N. RYAN, Clerk
January % 4w
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OTHER RESULTS OF THE TREATY.


MIR. Junius A. Norris, OF the firm of Daven-
port q Morris, who are large dealers in sugars
and coffees, said he thought that the treaty
would have good effect on the trade of this
country generally. 1t would stimulate impor-
tation and give an outlet for our manufactures.
As one of the results. he said, he expected to
see sugars very cheap.
THE IRON INTEREST.
Mr.. Arthur B. Clarke, president OF the Old
Dominion Iron and NALL Works Company.
said that as he understood the treaty 1T would
be godsend to this country. 1t would. he
thought, be of decided advantage to the iron
trade and the trade in machinery" This coun-
try he continued, lis like boiler full of
steam.- 1t is replete with manufactures whose
products need market. The next step now
should be the passage by Congress of the ton
mage bill. which would stimulate the running
OF fast steamships to the Brazilian ports In
place of slow sailing vessels"
TO sum up, 1t seems to be thought IN trade
circles that the treaty promises, as far as its
details are known, to build up RichmoDd's
importing interests, and thus utilize to the best
advantage the facilities of the city for receiv-
ing from Brazil and distributing South mauy
products OF that country that enter largely in
10 the wholesale business.
Ii the brazilian export duty on coffee should
De taken off, and there seems to be question
On that point. what with our milling interest
there appears in the minds of some to be no
reason why there should not be such coffee
sales here as frequently took place before the
war and which attracted buyers from all over
the country.
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
TRADE NoTEs-CR0P REPORTS.
KILLING AND WHEAT STOCKS.


ctA new inc pstus and an increasing interest
are manifested in the milling business In the
Valley OF Virgi mia. The alteration ofthe burr
mills into the roiler-process, and the building
of new merchant mills furnish cheerful views
OF the future for our fsl ming interests We
have been the constant advocate of continue
ing wheat production. though the price itself
for that cereal wa not remuaera tive. we
placed q izigh estimate upor its relations TO
the o atom system of crops IN farming, and
ad nered 10 the firm belief the ultimate
profit to he delive fiom the cultule of that
Ger al. Ia our Gwn section -oi country. the
corn prop is the immediate forerunner of the
commencemeptsf for wheat. The winter has
been entirely nniavorable for blowing for
corn, but in view of the prospects for that
crop IS well as wheat, we hope to STE very
general and successful effort for continued en-
largement of area on the part of our farmers.
It is pleasure to produce facts and infor-
nation tending to throw light along the road
our farmers are required TO travel In the round
of their pursuits. AS we view that duty as
well as privilege. 1t is to draw information
from all sources. from foreign as well as in our
country; and especially is it of interest to the
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0uera-HOuse Thursday Night.

II smorrow, Thursday. night will appear for
the 1rst time in this city the talented actor
Ale2ander Salvlni in Don Cesar De Bazan.-
OF L Is performance in this interesting drama,
tie Richmond Dispatch of Thursday last
Eas =
4 is seldom that the theatre goers of this
CITY have tn opportunity of witnessing SO in
teresting. SO thoroughly artistic. and SO effect~
i've dramatic performance as that which was
given at the Academy of M usic last night by
uT, Alexander Salvlni, who appeared in the
title role of d. Ennery's famous comedy -drama
"Dol Cesar de Bazan," before q large and
fashionable audience.
IN appearance Mr.. 5alviDi was an ideal Don
Caesar. There was breadth and grandeur
OF manhood about it that few actors have eth
81 the physique or the nature to accompli sn.
TIE humor of the situations. the chivalry OF
the man who although at outs with fortune
never forgot his honor, were beautifully
brought out, the entire conception being upon
an exalted plane worthy the great name he
bears, while the other members of the compa-
nv are ali good"
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DEATH OF Mr.. GEORGE d. FISHER, OF R1cH-
MoND.-Mr. George d. Fisher of Richmopd,
porn In that City, died there the afternoon of
Inc TIN instant in the S7th year ofhis age. He
was long engaged In the milling business and
one OF the best known and most mighty honor
eo cltlzens of that City. He was a brother of
Inc late DIR. Edward Fl. Fisher for many years
physician at the Western Lunatic Asylum,
whose memory is SO deeply engrafted in the
aHectlons of the people OF this City, and uncle
OF our to"nsmen Messrs. Jno. M. A. F. and
Edward C. Kinney.
me long sketch of his life in the Despatch of
the 9TH instant opens with these touching
WORDS
one OF the best, most Iovable, and most
dearly beloved men that everlgraced the busi-
ness, social. religious circles of this or any
other community has passed away
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DEATHS.

so, 1891, at Clifton Forge.
Robert Murray. aged 10 years ard 10 months.
-Interment at Stanton.
SLOAN.-At his residence in Breham. Texas,
at S:3OP. NJ. February 18th. Capt. VIM. E.
Sloan, in the S5th year of his age. He leaves
wife and three infant children to mourn
their loss. Capt. Sloan is a nephew OF Mrs
]. r Jordan and Mrs. Jacob Fuller OF Lex
ington, Va.
SNOW.-In Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 4th, Mrs
Annie Donaghe snow, daughter of the late
W. w. Donaghe of this place. in the 23rd year
of her age.
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| FINE FARM FOR SALE.

offer the place known as the .Thom psou
Farm" situated in Augusta county on the
Staunton and Middlebrook road, about six
farm, having water In, or can be turned into.
every field. About 200 acres are in cultiva-
tioD, all OF which Is in fine filth producing full
crops. The balance of 100 acres-there being
300 IN all-is of fine forest growth.
Tne buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence, containing rooms; q large bank barn.
and all necessary out-buildings, and all In
good repair.
An orchard of well selected fruit and In full
bearing. Is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort In connec-
ton with this property Is the large cold Spring.
The full flow OF water never varies, anu Ia In
itself a luxury.
Mr.. r. w. Powell who resides on the place.
Will show the property to any Que desiring to
examine IL.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will ad-
dress at Fishersvile, Augusta county, Va.
1so Att j. 81. WATSON. MD.
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MICE JOB WORK.

We are prepared better than ever before TO o 40
ONCE. we have been adding new type OF varl-
Gus kinds and other necessary materials 70 IN
Job Office and are prepared to do the pest anu
neatest work at low rates.
Sale bills can be printed in better style tnan
heretofore.
Those Wishing to have printed circulars anu an.
letters In tpye-writing type should call at the
SPECTATOR Office Jobs OF ell kinds and SIZES
from visiting card to mammoth poster are
executed with neatness and deSpatcn at 10"
ates.
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1.-THE GrOnnd-hog story WON'T hold
good -

The Shenandoah TaUey, of Thursday last
published at New Market, contains the follow
Ing from Mr. John B. Shafer of that place.
.Ihe grounding story won't hold good. Ac-
Sorolns 10 the saying, he came out last Mon
Gay, and saw his shadow, as it was nice clear
gay, and If he went back, can't see how /
eonio nave caught one on Tuesday, In an open
neio, II ne had gone back to stay seven weeks
longer. II any one doubts the fact of my hav
ing caught one on Tuesday, L can furnish the
evidence to that effect"
Some years since, when the second of Feb
was a me clear day as it was this year, John
hipps Esq, OF Lewisburg. w. Va, went out
INTO the neld on the next day and killed q
grounding, and that clinched his incredulitv
In reference to the ground-hog superstition.
Those who have correct information as to the
habits of this animal know that, If the wealth.
or Will permit he is as likely to come out of
his burrow in search of food on any other day
as on the End of February.
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Fox CHASE IN WAYNEsBoRo'. The
Waynesboro' Times of Friday last says


Some days ago Mr.. Booker, living near
this place caught fox and wishing &c
have some genuine sport in which his
friends might join he had the animal
brought to TIE Waynesboro Cempany's
land near the new bank building. Not rel.
ishing the first impressions of city life
from the glare of our electric (2) lights his
fox ship left the town to the right, and run
ming over the hills back of the Fishburue
School turned. crossed and recrossed roads,
ravines, woods and lanes and fiuaIly was
brought down by TIE dogs at Or near Mr..
Sine Co;Ber's. Some fifteen or t5enty
peraons joined in the chase, and several adj
ventures ara related. Mr. Jno. Opie's horse,
wboea rider vas dragging the fox or their
return 70 to@e, coming suddeniy upon a
wagon s'antiag ia sn alley cleared the va
gon at = bound. Young Mr.. Pratt came
very near having serious accident. His
hofse fell and pinoned him to the earth,
bat quickly recovered himself and no harm
vas done. Altogether it is ss i'd to have
heen very enjoyable OCCASION"
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XyIRGINIA:-In the Circuit Court Of Angus
Y Ia county. in Vacation, Feb. 4, 1891.
A. c. Braxton, Trustee of J. A. Patterson. Jr.
VS..
j. A. Patterson, Jr., Mamie E. Patterson, his
wife, and John It. Smith, Trustee of Mamie
E. Patterson.
The object OF this suit Is to execute the trust
expressed in the deed of ]. A. Patterson, r., to
A u Braxton, under the DEGREES of the court.
and to settle the accounts Of the said A. C
Braxton, trustee, before issloner OF the
court And 1t appearing by affidavit that ]. A
Patterson, Jr and Mamie E. Patterson, his
wife. are not residents of this State they are
hereby notified to appear here in fifteen days
after due publication OF this notice and do
what Is necessary to protect their interests In
this suit
Teste,
IN. RYAN, Clerk.
j. q j. L.. Bumgardner, p. q. feb 4-4ts
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Personal,

Mr.. N. G. Watts has resigned his position as
deputy sheriff.
Mr.. B. l.. Partlow, ~h, had removed from
here to Clifton Forge. has returned to reside III
this city.
Mr.. John Rutherford, Who has had much ex-
perience in that line Of business is now a sales
man in the clothing store of A. Loeb d Co.
Mr.. w. B. Ward, who went last Sunday week
to hinton. ". Va, to attend the funeral of his
fatherin- law, is detained there by the extreme
illness of his mother in. law.
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Marriage of a Minister.

CHURCHvILLE, FEB 9th, 1891.
Despite the rough weather, the bad roads,
and the Grounding representations our quiet
villige was enlivened. while the news gatherer
was somewhat dumfounded by a marriage
which took place here on Thursday evening
last. The Rev'd Joseph 81. Temple, of the
Baltimore Conference. in charge of the Metho-
dist Church here, was United in marriage to
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Baskins. highly respected
lady, who has resided here for q number Of
years.
me ceremony was performed by Rev, J. H.
ID. Winfree, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.
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Entertainments Postponed

The entertainment, which we announ ced
last week would be given In the Opera House
in this city on last nighttime performance of
"She stoops to Conquer by an amateur com.
pany of Lexington in behalf of ''The Jackson
Memorial Acknowledgements postponed to a
future day