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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
New York Livestock Market, Sept.

A fatal accident occurred last Sunday
morning In the Dry River neighborhood on
the road between John Joseph's and the
Widow Arey's. Mrs. "Lute" Guyer, from
Pendleton had been visiting her mother,
and started home Sunday morning. Charles
Robinson. and Peachy Miller rode on ahead
on horseback. It is thought by some, but
denied by young Miller, that the boys were
racing their horses, when Robinson's horse
stumbled and fell. The young mans feet
became entangled in the stirrups, and the
horse in struggling to regain his feet struck
Robinson in the head badly fracturing his
skull. He was Immediately carried home,
and DR.. Painter summoned. Medical aid
was unavailiDg, and after severe suffering
the young man died Monday night. His
romans were buried at Glover Hill Tuesday.
He was 16 or IS years of age. the son of the
late Jack Robinson, and the only stay and
support of widowed mother, who is great
ly FRUSTRATED by her terrible bereavement
Rockingham Register.
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Personal,

DR.. Jos. B. Rush, the enterprising Dentist of
Woodstock, Va paid our city visit yester-
day.
We are glad to state that Miss Christine
Hartman, who has been very sick with fever.
is much improved.
Miss Mary Mcclure. daughter of DIR. Hunter
Mcclure. of Richmond. is visiting the family
of her cousin, Capt. T. D. Ransom, of this city.
At Fairfield, in the Methodist church at s
O'Clock this evening, the marriage of MIR. How
ard G. Fisher. of Washington. to Miss Annie
Cochran, daughter of Mrs. Eliza Cochran, will
take place.
In New York tomorrow Mr.. A. E. Harms
berger, OF this city, will be married to Miss E.
F. Louis.
Mr.. G. H. Osgood, late foreman of the Staun-
on Shoe Factory, has accepted the position of
general manager of Shoe Factory in Rio
Janeiro, Brazil, South American.
We acknowledge the receipt of an invitation
to attend the marriage of Mr.. Felix Seymour
Randolph and Miss Leila Littell, daughter of
Mrs. I. B. Littell, at the NJ. E. Church South at
McGaheysville, Rockingham county. at
o'clock p. M, next Tuesday. Sept 22nd, and
regret that we cannot be present on that inter-
esttng occasion.
Miss Oracle Patterson. daughter Of DR.. III. NJ.
Patterson of his city. Is visiting her sister,
Mrs. W. W. Brenaman, of Clifton Forge.
The "valley virginian" says. Major ]. N.
Woodward has taken charge Of the Woodward
Restaurant in the Nettleton building, Clifton
Forge, and will hereafter devote his whole at.
tention to the establishment, assisted by j.
Gardner Woodward and Miss Jennie Woods
ward.
At Millboro, Bath county. on the 9th inst,
Mr.. r. Byrd. of HIGHLAND, was married to Miss
Mary WIthrow.
At Longdale, Allegheny county. Sept. 9th.
Mr.. J. Z. Stansbury. of Richmond, was mar
ried to Miss Atchie HoyIeman.
Geo. L. Peyton has been appointed postmast-
er at the Rockbridge Alum Springs in the
place of L. c. Alphin, resigned.
Mr.. A. q Snyder. the sprightly editor of the
Rockingham "Regi ster," has our congratula-
tions on the bestowment Of the Grst olive
branch in his family.
Mrs. Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson passed here
on Saturday ON the way to her home in Char
lotte NC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

DEATH OF Mrs. JOHNSON. Ellen
johnson died of consumption at her
home in this place Clifton Forge) Tuesday
evening. in the 54th year of her age. Her
burial took place yesterday afternoon from
the Presbyterian church, a concourse of
friends and relatives paying respect to her
many virtues. She leaves large family
connection to mourn her loss. There are
three sons. Messrs. Robert, Henry and
George, of this place; and five daughters.
Mrs. J. J. Greaver, Mrs. G. G. Davis, and
Miss Mary johnson, of this place; Mrs.
Luther Masincup, of Staunton, Mrs. Ho.
ward Wade, of Highland county, and Mrs.
John Martin, of Roanoke. All of her chill
dren were present at the burial except Mrs.
Wade.-Valley Virginian, Sept. 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
oN-R ENJOYS

Boil, the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
oaly remedy of its kind ever pro-
d.loed, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptabie to the stomach, prompt in
iss action ard 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.
cALLF0ANIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. XIV NEW Y0Rk. NV
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For the SPECTATOR,

Mr. Otis Knopp and Miss Annie Fix were
married by Rev. Fl. r. Smith at Summerdean
last Thursday evening at O'Clock. They went
Friday to Mr.. Knopp's fathers, near Church
vile, and returned Saturday, and attended
church at Shemariah on Sunday evening.
Mr.. Winter, one of the rroprietors OF the
Estaline Furnace property. recently sunk q
shaft of twenty or more feet and came to an
old tunnel. thereby fully developing the bank
known of late years as the F1unkle Bank. The
whole depth OF the shaft was through good
brown hematite iron-ore.
the Chesapeake Ohio freight erginemen
seem to be afraid of the Fer rol ore-bank siding
since the recent collision an d wreck there.
Pond Gap claims to have opes of new store
by Mr., Potter.
The proper papers having been prepared, Mr..
Daniels, former proprietor, sold out his hotel
furnishings Tuesday of this week and gives
immediate possession Of the Augusta White
sulphur Springs to Mr.. PepdIeton.
The lime-quarry at Bells Valley having CIV
en- out. Victoria furnace removed her crew of
forty hands to Craigsville, where they are
making things lively well as noisy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
Fall in the price OF wheat.

r. G. Dunn & Co.'S Weekly Review Of
trade of Sept. 18th says
''The enormous receipts of wheat have
depressed prices. The exports continue
large, but tho belief is growing that the
foreign crops are not quite 60 short as has
been reported, though short enough to cause
an unprecedented demand from this country.
Thus the price of wheat has fallen 81 cents
during the past week, xith sales of only
%, 900, GEO bushels. The fall since the high
est point 10 August has been sixteen cents
here, and nineteen cents in Chicago, and
this week there has been semi-panic
abroad, as the new crop presses heavily up
on markets overloaded with American pur-
chases. Corn has declined but little, and
oats only one cent. Pork products are high
or, and oil about five cents lower"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

Death of John j. Cupp, Esq.

This well-kuown citizen. after protracted
illness, died at his residence at Mt Scion at 6
O'Clock Monday morning, aged about II years.
He owned and operated the Touring mill at
Mt. Scion for many years, (which he kept as
clean as a parlor. He was Justice of the
Peace for many years. and was genial, kind.
and popular citizen whose death is much la
mented. The funeral services took place at his
residence yesterday morning, conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Armstrong of MI. Scion. after which
his remains were brought to staunton, and
were yester day afternoon inferred In Thorn
rose cemetery, the services at the grave being
conducted by Rev. ]. T. Williams, Pastor OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church South of this
city. His wife. nee Hite, died some years since.
He leaves five children as follows
Mrs, John NJ Carroll and Mrs. o. ii. Ores
ham, of Staunton; and Mrs. Robert G. Todd
Miss Willie V. Cupp and Ashby Cupp. OF
Mount Scion.
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N SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERT Err

AccIDENTs.- William Rowsey, an en-
ployse at the paper mill had his left hand
caught in the calendars and badly mashed
last Saturday.
Oscar Moon, young man employed as
brakeman on tho ore train at the furnace,
last Monday, was run over by the train and
had his right foot badly crushed. DIR.
Strickland was cslled, and with. the assis-
lance Of Drs. Mapp and Kinnear am putated
the entire foot, save the heel. At last ac-
commits the young man was getting along as
we'll as possible under the circumstaDce
Capt. Thos Eagan, of the Norfolk &c
Western, is confined to his house, by a
sprain of the ankle, caused by stepping
from train while in northumberland Vista
Advocate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
OUR CLUBBING OFFER:


Ever DESTROYS to please our large family of
readers. we have made arrangements whereby
we can furnish them with an extra amount Of
reading matter for the evenings which are now
frightening. Agriculture and stock raising un-
der the present hard times will require NOR e
study of the methods OF those who have made
these pursuits successful. Knowing the read
ers of the SPECTATOR would be pleased to re-
paper, we made arrangements with the pub
fishers of THE BREEDERs's GUIDE and PRAC-
TICALFARMER. of Huntington. Indiana, where
by we are enabled to give free to each of our
subscribers one years subscription to that ex-
cellent farm and stock paper.
We do not ask you one cent for this extra
paper; we wish to make a present of 1t to all
those subscribers who will appreciate it. That
is to all those subscribers who pay all arrear-
ages and one year In advance to the SPEC
TAToR. We are not content with giving APP
preciative subscribers the best farmers paper in
Augusta county. but we want to give them free
the best semi-monthly stock and farm paper
published in America.
The subscription price of the SPECTATOR is
$500 per year. and THE GUIDE and FARMER
is so cents per year. We will 81 We you both for
SOU
The GUIDE and FARMER Is q semi-monthly
journal devoted to the interests of farmers and
stock raisers and is replete with practical in
formation so highly appreciated by all our farm
er readers.
You will want more reading matter this win
ter than usual, and you cannot get SO much
reading matter <or this small amount of money
anywhere Tell your nelghbors about it and
ask them to come in with you and get two
papers for the price of one
We will from time to time have sample copies
on hand that we would be pleased to have you
examine. Commence now. take 1t up and
assist us in putting these two excellent jour.
nails into the hands of every man in Augusta
county. You may never again have such an
opportunity. Seize 1t now and get your next
door neighbor 70 help you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

ANTr-MAHoNE REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
Capt. Parsons said in Roanoke Friday that
one hundred names we're signed to petit
tion to call party convention, to meet In
Roanoke, Staunton or Harrisonburg, in Or
der to secure public expression of opinion
upon the matter of making or abandoning
the legislative contest this fall.
He said that committee of Virginia Re.
publicans would meet next Wednesday In
Washington to consult with some Of the
party leaders, and would then decide upon
a plan of action, and the place at which the
mass convention should be held about Octo
Der l.
s'We are not following Malone, ''said he,
''nor are we fighting him. He has given
us bad advice and then left us to look out
for ourselves, and We propose to do it."-
Lynchburg Virginion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
Hust1ngs' Court.

In the Hastings Court on Friday G. 81. Clay
was found guilty Of forgery and sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary.
VIM. Boyd, (colored). charged with intimidat-
ing witness, Martha Vaughn, (colored). was
given so days imprisonment in jail.
The Judge granted a charter to the staunton
Construction Company to purchase and I'M
prove property, erect and repair buildings. &c.
with minimum capital of s., 500 and MAXI
mum of $4,000, with real estate not to exceed
1000 acres.
The officers are: President. T. r. N. Speck;
Vice President. Heber Ker; Secretary and
Treasurer, G. r. Caldwell. These gentlemen
and 81. A. Walker. NJ. M. Robertson, Reeves
Gait and 3. F. Eakle compose the board Of d.
rectors.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
MAnoNE's PURPOSE. Alexandria
Gazette saws


General MahoEe's chief purpose in hold
ing his party in allegiance this fall is to pre-
vent any attempt at its reorganization until
after the appointment of the delegation to
the next national republican convention. If
he can retain the craftsmanship of the state
republican committee he will remain in
command of his party, and by means of his
followers in the several districts can name
the members of the delegation referred to.
By staviDg off reorganization he will re-
tain his Craftsmanship and, therefore, must
be recognized by the Harrison administra-
ton as the official head of his party in the
state, and as such entitled to the patronage
it has left at its disposal. Then, too. as he
will have the appointment of the delegation
to the national convention, he believes, and
not without cause that President Harrison,
who is striving for denomination, will be
more favorably disposed towards him in
future than he has been in the past. That
one of his objects 10 publishing his latest
manifesto was to produce this last effect is
made evident by the appeal it contains to
President Harrison for cordial recognition
and encouragement"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
Is THE TARIFF A TAX.-In a letter I

Is THE TARIFF A TAX.-In letter to
the Baltimore 'Sun" a subscriber gives
his personal experience as follows:
s'Better than by any argument was it de-
monstrated to me that the Mckinley tariff
does touch the pocket of the poor man and
increase the cost of living. 1t occurred in
the following homely but practical manner:
My wife went to one of our Oldest and thor
oughly reliable retail stores to purchase a
pair of blankets. They had in stock few
pairs left over from last seasons purchase
but they were not exactly what she wanted.
They told her they would have new ones
in stock in few days, but that they would
cost for the same article 26 Per cent. more,
hence the charge would be that much more.
Now, when wool is generally known to be
lower, have to pay an increased price on
account of the Mckinley tax, and this ex
ira cost to me IA poor many goes into the
pocket of the manufacturer as extra prof.
it. -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

A. B. Hayden, an old gentleman, 81
years of age. who lives with friends at Iron
Gate, was knocked of the railroad track
there Tuesday evening and very seriously
injured, Ooe Of his legs was broken, and
he was severely hurt about the head. It
seems there were two trains moving west,
one on the maiu line and one on the side.
track, where he was walking. To avoid
the train on the sidetraok he stepped on
the main line, not having noticed that there
was train on that track also. Engineer
Cochran had not time to stop his train. be-
ing only a short distance away. He blew
the warning signal, but it is supposed MIR.
Hayden was deaf and did not haar. He
was living at last acoounts.-Valley Virgin
ian, Sept. 10th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
THE MURDERER OF CoNNELL.-The

THE MURDERER OF CoNNELL.-The
Basic City Aduance saye:-
"From prominent detective, who is
now engaged in sitting the matter, We
learn that Price, the mulatto who is now
under arrest for shooting Conductor Gallo
way, of the Norfolk and Western road,
claims that he shot Cornell. Whether he
had read or heard the particulars, is not
known, but his account of how he entered
the Car, aroused Miss Marshall and after.
wards shot Mr.. Cornell, agrees in every
particular with the statement made by
Cornell before his death. 1t was not be.
lieved that Price was anywhere near Basic
City at the time OF the shooting, but upon
Investigation it has been found that he was
seen in B asc City twenty minutes before
the arrival of the train, and that far only
has his confession been ccrroborated. The
detective further said that if robbery was
the motive, the robber was certainly an in
experienced scoundrel to have shot Mr..
Cornell der the circumstance"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
WHEAT RATHER Low,-Wheat Frids

WHEAT RATHER Low.-Wheat Friday
exhibited remarkable weakness, in view OF
the crop situation in most other countries.
1t opened at Chicago at from 95a to SO and
sold down to 95a, though there was a rally
later. The government crop report is said
tn have been the cause, experts figuring it
out as meaning a crop of $50 900, 900 bush
els, Corn had d similar tumble and recov'
erv. The price of wheat and corn seems
at present purely speculative, in the sense
that it is kept low by speculation. All
things considered, 1t ought to be higher
Bait, Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

THE GooDSoN GAZETTE-We again welcome
the Goodson Gazette. the publication of which
is suspended during the vacation of the school
of the Deaf. Dumb and Blind Institution. The
first number of the 18th volume was issued
last Saturday. The pupils reported more
promptly and in greater numbers than usual.
This is fine school and a pleasant home. and
every deaf and blind child in the State should
he
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

A DRESS. MAKERS DAUGHTER MARRIEs
AN EARL.-The Earl of Dudley was mar
ried Monday to Miss Rachel Guerney at
Trinity Church, Sloane Street. London
The Earl is "a years old, inclined to lead a
sporting life, and has been regarded the
greatest 'tcatch'in all England. He is the
owner of an immense estate and string of
the most magnificent sapphires in Europe.
His wife's mother was dressmaker of gay
proclevities. Her daughter was adopted
By the Duke of Bedford and his wife, who
gave the young lady 500, 900 as marriage
portion,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

DEATH OF MRS. FAIR.-Mrs. Theresa
Fair, divorced wife of ex-senator Fair,
died Sunday night at San Francisco of fat
ty degeneration of the heart. She had
been ill several days. Senator and Mrs.
Fair began diverse proceedings. No de-
Tense was made and the diverse v as grant.
ed Mrs. Fair received from the ex-Sena-
tor 81, $50, 900 in securities and a large
amount of valuable real estate. She leaves
four children. Her eldest daughter, There
sa, was married to Hermann Ulrichs, of
NewYork, last year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

"Bob," the dun horse belongings to jas:
Gross, who has been RAINING OF the mail
route between here and Staunt"n, has 10
be last six years made 1878 trips, and
+, ,aveled 81, $50 miles. This ia more than
tn distance around the world and wouia
an count to about twelve trips across the
Up tied States, from ocean to ocean;
s.R oh" ia still as lively as ticket. and
will run off at the ''drop of q hat-High.
land Recorder
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

DIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC IN INDIANA
Diphtheria is epidemic in Shelbyyille, Ind
The public schools have bsen closed and a
general quarantine established. Thirty
deaths have occurred within the past forty
eight hours, and adults are being attacked
as well as children.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

TRADE EDITION OF THE WAYNEsBoRo'
TIMEs.-The twelve.page illustrated trade edi-
ton of the Waynesboro' Times, of which 10000
copies were issued. with asupplement contain
ing large and Well-executed map of Waynes.
boro. reflects the greatest credit upon the
terprIse of its young Editor and Proprietor.
Such enterprise deserves to be richly rewarded
and we hope 1t will be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
Has HamIlton's Premiums.

At the first annual exposition of the Green
brier wv Va } Exposition held on the 1st, End
3rd and 4th instant, our enterprising county
man, H. A. s. Hamilton swept the premiums
with his fine Jerseys. Sheep, and Hogs. lie had
on exhibition II head of Jerseys, 10 pens OF
hogs. 2 pens of Southdown sheep and pens Of
Cotswold.
This Exposition was gratifying success and
all the premiums promptly paid.
Among the notes of this Fair by the Green
brier Independent are the following
"Kentucky and Virginia Judges pronounced
our track one of the best half-mile courses they
had ever seen.
The grandsjand accommodates from 800 to
1000 spectators and was full every day
The 300 stock >stails were well arranged,
strongly constructed and pronounced by good
Judges the best they had eyer seen. And they
were all occupied.
The re-uninn of the old Veterans on W cd
nesday was great success. Fully 5oO partOr h.
of the FEAST and at its conclusion permanent
association for this district was formed.
John 5tratton, the l3 year old son OF Major
Jas 81 StrattoE. of our town. was the hero OF
the hour at the Fair last Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons. John rode Mr.. G1lmer's
fast horse Bowlex, In the races, and won
against ali competitors. He is the finest boy
rider we ever saw in the saddle, and The crowd
went wild in its admiration of the little fel.
LEWIS horsemanshfp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

NEW RESIDENCE CONFERENCE.-THE new resi-
dence of Mr.. D. B. Engleman. a merchant at
Middlebrook, is now completed, and is one OF
the best residences of that place The carpen.
ter work was done by Mr.. Hartman Rosen, OF
Middlebrook; the papsring by Mr.. George w.
Hewitt. OF Staunton; and the painting by
Messrs. Fitch & Kelser of GreenvilIe. who conn
pleted their work last Saturday to the entire
satisfaction OF the owner of the building.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

SUDDEN DEATH OF A MINISTER REV.
James P. MoTeer was found dead in his
room at the Hancock House in Wytheville
Monday morning about O'Clock. The
coroner's inquest showed he died from heart
failure caused by the excessive use of mar
cotics.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

APPLICANTS FOR PATENTs.-Mr. W. E. Aug.
limbaugh, the representative of the firm of
Aughinbaugh d Co., patent lawyers, of WASH
ington D. c. will visit Staunton on Thursday,
September 18th. stopping at the Virginia
House. While there Mr.. Aughinbaugh will be
pleased to meet any Of our citizens who may
be interested In any way in patent matters.
and will furnish any Information regarding
the same, as to the mode of obtaining patent,
probable cost, etc., to any applicant free of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

PAPER MILL AssIGNMENT.-On last Friday
the Buena Vista Paper Manufacturing compa-
ny made an assignment to j. W. Blackburn.
Trustee. The cause assigned is the failure to
make collections to meet its obligations. 1t is
claimed that the assets exceed the liabilities.
Plans are reported under way for re organiz-
alton of the company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16
MARRIAGES.

KNOPP-FIX-Septem TO- 1891, at Summer
dean, o s Knopp and Annie Fix, both of
Augusta.
Observation-Disclosures 18th. 1891. at
Estaline Chapel, by Rsv. Fl Smith, John
Thomas Valid. of Augusta, and Mary Marga-
ret Swisher, of Rock bridge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-16

FARMERS ADVISED TO HOLD THEIR
WHEAT.-The alliance leaders of Mime
sofa and North and South Dakota have be-
gun mailing letters to the farmers advising
them to stop shipping wheat. If the grain
is shipped at the present rate, they say, it
will be out of the farmers hands by the
end Of the year and the price will 60 down
to 80 cents a bushel, and then the specula.
tors will pnt it up to $1.5Oa$2. The letters
ask the farmers to hold it and profit by the
rise.