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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

large gymnasium building in the UNIVERSE
ty grounds. Lunches for different organi-
cations will also be provided at their head
quarters. Only veterans and members OF
the volunteer organizations will be provid-
ed with lunch.
According to the plan now entertained
the procession as it goes up Main street,
will pass the ce metery, 60 out along the
Fair ground road and crossing a pasture
lot, enter the cemetery from the rear. The
veterans will witness the unwilling in line
and passing around the monument 60 out
at the main entrance. The battery will
fire from lot behind the cemetery.
Anumber of excursion trains will be put
on both the G. s. o., and B. d y. roads to
arrive here the morning of the 21st not la
ter than II O'Clock, the hour at which the
ceremonies begin.
The B. s. o. advertises fare at half rates.
It is understood the G. s o. will give the
same rates. It is understood that the rate
for veteran organizations will be one cent
per mile each way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

FAIRS AT RIcHMoND.-That fair will
be held in Richmond, Va, in October next,
by the State Agricultural Society, seems an
assured fact. AL the leading arrangements
have been made, aud meeting of the exc
cutive committee will be hold at 81 early
day to perfect the details. The State says
that as soon as the authoritative announce
msnt is made all interested In the various
branches of ndustry-eommercal. agrieul-
tural and mechanical--will go to work with
a will and mike the exhibition an entire
SUCCESS and the forerunner of the great ex-
position it is hoped to hold in 1882 The
fair proposed to be held in Richmond early
in October by the eolored people bids fair
to be in every way credtable to them. The
arrangements are in the hands Of coppe-
tent committee of wellknown colored men,
and they have gore earnestly to work in
behalf of the exhibition. The indications
are that it will be the most successful fair
ever given by the colored people in this
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
A Narrow Escape.

Saturday afternoon Mr.. J. Fl. Lindsay
and family started to drive to Mountain
Top 80 witness the Fourth of July festivi.
ties at that place. When nearly I'D the
mountain and in very narrow and rugged
portion of the road their surrey was run
into by team of runaway horses going
down the mountain at full speed. One of
the horses struck the surrey with such
force as to throw both Mr., and Mrs. Lind.
say from their seats, over the dash board
and under the feet of the horses hitohed to
the surrey Mrs. Lindsay, falling face
downward, was severely bruised and cut
about the head and face and other portions
of the body, and for short while was
rendered unconscious. Mr.. Lindsay suffer
ed severe sprain of the right arm, and
was otherwise badly shaken up. The
other occupants of the surrey were fortu-
nately unhurt. Had it not been that the
horses which Mr.. Lindsay was driving
broke loose from the vehicle, the affair
might have terminated in much more Sc
rious manner. The surrey was badly
wrecked in the collision, aud the narrow es-
cape of its occupants is almost miracu-
lous Basic City Advance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

TEE WHEAT CROP.-The farmers have
commenced TO ont their wheat, and the
general opinion is that there will be larg
er percentage of wheat raised in Highland
this year than ever before not only because
there has been mere wheat sown, but the
yield will be better than for several years.
1t is true the head is not long, but the grain
is well filed, AID will turn out we'll when
ground iHto a.our. The yield on an aver.
age will be from twenty TO thirty bushels.
This yield, when taking into consideration
the fast that our farmers do not use fsrtili
zsrs, is excellent. Highland Recorder.
Unless orr esteemed contemporary has
cver-estimated the average yield of wheat
in Highland, it is, We suppose, the best
wheat-gfo wing county in the State, for We
doubt if there be county In the State,
even in this fertile Valley, that produces
on the Average from 20 to 80 bushels of
wheat. There are farms that do 80, but
the acreage of the county is much less.
The average 10 the State generally is not
over 10 bushels. It may be more this year.
II the average in Highland is from 20 to 80
lshes that county should have "boom"
irrespective of it's minerals and timber.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
A Large Cave in oregon.

II is Eow reported that c;ye has been
dscovettd in Oregon which is Ia, ger thar
ske fam BUS Mammoth cave of Kentucky.
The n. Y. Herald says
"Tha uaw-cave which has just been dis
covered fry thrills tho soul with wonder
You ente: it through narrow fissure in a
limestone rock. After wandering several
miles you are ushered into series of cham
bers, the dazzling beauty of whose stalac-
tites make you think of the wonder of fairy
land. There are also giant pillars, m TX
white, which uphold the roof, and streams
of crystal water to make ripping music fo1
the bswidered traveller. The gentlemen
who spent week in exploring it found in
one place email lake and in another a
waterfall thirty feet high"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
A Fatal Explosion.

Tuesday, July Z, 1891. fatal explosion
took place at Stickley's Quarry near Stras-
burg, Va. Several men undertook to bore
out the dynamite which had failed to go off
or explode, and in their efforts to do so, an
explosion took place. Mr.. Samuel McIn-
turf was instantly killed, and Bud Keister
and Mr.. Miller, who also had hold of the
drill, were fearfully, if not fatally wounded.
Mr.. Mc1nturff's body, who resided in
Powell's Fort, Shenandoah Co., was taken
to Woodstock, Va, and thence to the Fort
for burial. He leaves wife and three
children. Mr.. Keister is of S:rasburg, and
Mr.. Miller of the Fort, Shenandoah Co.,
Va. Each of the latter lost hand, and it
is feared their other hands may have to be
amputated. It WAS a terriable event.
They all have the sympathy of the sur
rounding community Shenandoah VAL
ley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Portions of Cheyenne county, Wyoming,
are being devastated by grasshoppers. A
strip of land ten miles wide and extending
in southeasterly direction across the entire
country is completely hidden from view by
the hoppers. They settle upon the rail
road tracks, causing the wheels of the en-
CINE to slip, so that it often requires two
engines to pull the trains over these
places.
Another fact supporting the argument
for the protection of iDsectivorous birds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
70 THE PUBLIC.
A Lady Tells Of Almost a Mirac.
ulous Recoyery---Read.

TO the Edit0r of The JoGrnaE
l wish to tell the people of Atlanta something
through your Columns. l have sister who
lives In Birmingham, Ala. who has been affiict
ed with what many physicians termed sin
ternal tumor." One physician said it was ZEN
largement Of the liver" She came to Atlanta
for treatment by a specialist after failing to be
benefited in Birmingham. two months
treatment gave her only temporary relief. She
returned again to the same restment last year.
aud grew worse until she became bei-ridden
When she had despaired of ever finding relic
she at my suggestion began the use of Kings
Royal Germetuer. She began to improve at
once. In one work she was sleeping sOundly,
when she had not had nights undisturbed
rest In two years. She began to go about at
once and continue to steadily prove. In six
weeks she was SO far relieved as to be able to
return home, feeling well, with no swelling or
evidence of tumor or enlarged liver. had a
letter from her the day before yesterday and
she is evidently we'll.
My confidence in Germetuar was caused by
It's clriu. me of Cstarrh. My sister. Mrs. W.
A. Dobey. of Tsirni nynam. Ala. will verify the
above statement, and my neighbors here in
Atlanta Will certify to as much as came under
their observation. cheerfulIy give my testi-
mouy, hoping that the afflicted ones may be
induced To try remedy which has proven
signal blfs Ing 10 myself and my sister
MRS. A. A BD3GUS.
is Emma Street, Atlanta, Gr.
u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

The Texas Farmers Alliance Conven-
ton, at Fort Worth, adopted resolutions
denouucing the sub-treasury land loan
schemes and governmental ownership of
railroads, demanding that offce-seekers
who ara now farmers be removed from
national and State offices Of the Alliance,
and indorsing the course of President .. S.
Hall, of the Misso uri Alliance, in his op-
position to DR.. G. W. Macune. Alliance
leaders in Kansas say the Fort Worth
movement is scheme of Southern Demo-
crats to break up the Alliance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

GRAssHoPPERs IN KANSAS AND Colo
RADo.-A despatch from Topeka, Kansas, of
date July 18Th says
Startling reports from Eastern Colorado
and Western Kansas about the reported
grasshopper invasion we're received here
yesterday. The grasshoppers cover an area
Of 400 square rnilaas where the Santa Fe
road crosses the Colorado line. They are
young and not able to fly. but they are
hopping eastward at the rate Of two miles
per day, and much damage is anticipated.
In the region infested ~ the hoppers the
helds of corn and wheat have been swept
clsan.n
When Will our people learn to appreciate
tho Importance Of protecting the birds? We
repeat, what we have heretofore said, that
mankind are dependent for their subsist.
enoe upon the birds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Dispatches frona various points In the
eastern half of Kansas and eli OF North'
western Missouri state that heavy rains
prevailed Wednesday, the Ssh INSTANT
Considerable damage is reported to wheat
in shock md to wheat which it has been
impossible to harvest on account OF previ-
GUS heavy rains. The heavy fa'l OF rain
has caused the Missouri river TO rise again
to the aood stage.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

EMBEzzLEMENT AT BUEKA VIsTA-Sev.
eral weeks since G. G. Busbee, Secretary O!
the Millbourne Saddle sManufactory at
Buena Vista, left that place. It was after.
wards learned that he had embezzled some
of the money of the company. He went to
Buena Vista about year ago from North
Carolina. He was son of the late Quen
tin Busbee of Raleigh. N. c., prominepl
lawyer of that city. He was arrested in
Raleigh, N. c., where he now awaits the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

President Frank MoGrath, of the Kansas
Farmers' Alliance, has announced the ap-
pointment of committee to take charge of
the placing of loans for members of the al.
lance. Men having mortgages coming
due which they are unable to meet will be
assisted in securing extensions when they
are deemed worthy of it. He prononnces
the report that the Farmers Alliance had
sent out a secret circular appealing to its
members to hold their weat until it would
bring 81 25 per bushol a fake pure and
simple.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
immigration Statistics.

The N, Y. Herald says, fthere are some
curious facts in connection with immigra.
ton and here are few of them
During the eleven months ending May 81
France sent ns small contribution Of about
six thousand persons. Even this number
is larger by about five hundred than that Of
til preceding year. Of all the important
European nations the French Republic has
the strongest hold on it's citizens. They
seem to be contented and prosperous and
are not anxious to make change of resi-
dence.
The Scotchman who came over numbai
something more than ten thousand. They
are thrifty, hard headed race, full OF
pluck, independence and sound horse sense,
and always earn for themselves right
hearty welcome.
Less than fifty thousand Irishmen left
the could sod" for this country, number
which only equals that Of immigrants from
England and Wales combined. Time was
when Ireland led the world in sending her
people to America. But in those days the
land flowed with milk and honey. The
railroad mania was on us, and we haa good
wages for every mothers son who could
swing the pick or handle the spade. We
got to be covered all over with railroads
like tattooed man with his ships and
anchors, hearts and dragons, and since then
Irishmen have sought other places in which
to locate.
Very nearly sixty-six thousand Italians,
however, have helped to keep the average
up. They are mostly from the lower classes
and have been allured to this country by
dreams which have not been realized. Italy
was not sorry to part with her subjects and
the agents of the various steamship lines
have induced the unwa:y by false represen-
tations to make a new venture in new
world.
Germany stands at the head of the list.
She has given US nearly one hundred and
three thousand of her surplus population,
and very industrious, economical and OF.
derby lot Of people they are. We have no
better foreign material than these Germans,
They know how to think and work and
save. By temperament they are suited to
our popular institutions, and there are very
few of them who have not bettered their
own prospects and added strength to our
national character.
The sum total Of immigrants reaches
close On to round half million. z number
equal to one-third Of the entire population of
New Yoek city have made their homes in
this country during the last twelve montis.
On the whole, however, they give US very
little trouble. Oar national digestion is
good, and we have assimilated this enor-
nous amount of foreign food. But, to tell
the truth, there are symptoms of dyspepsia
abroad, and it is full time for our immigra-
ton laws to be rigidiy enforced"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
From The Lexington Gazette, July 9th. j
ST0NEWALL JACKSON.

PEDESTAL AND STATUE PLACED IN Posi-.
TIoN IN THE LEXINGTON CEMETERY.
Tuesday afternoon the heroic bronzs
statue of Gen. Jackson was placed in posi-
tion in the Lexington Cemetery upon the
pedestal above the vault in which rest his
remains. 1t is pronounced fine likeness
and magnificent work of art. The top OF
the figure is nineteen feet and two inches
above the grouLd. The statue itself is
eight feet high, the bronze plinth upon
which it rests is eight inches, and the gran
lite pedestal ten feet six inches. The only
inscription to distinguish the monument is
upon the front or diverse side, the words,
JACKSON, 1S24-1S63, and upon the reverse
eide the word 'SToNEwALL. The statue
will be covered until the time of the I'm
yelling.
The base arrived here from Richmond
over the G. & o. Road on Saturday. The
Westham Granite Works Of Richmond pre-
pared it out of Virginia granite and charg-
ed no profit upon it. The railroad compa.
ny gave it free transportation. The dora
tlon of each of these companies made in
this way amounted to as much as 500.
Ga Monday tue pedestal was moved to the
cemetery. 1t consisted of six pieces, total
weight Of which was 81, $50 lbs. The bot.
tom piece of the bsse weighed just little
less than $4,000. It was drawn By four
horse team Of James Humbles on saw
mill wagoo, gotten from James A. Bare.
Each piece was placed in position over the
vault as soon as gotten to the cemetery, and
on Tuesday the statue which has lain boxed
at Gen. Cnstis Lees residence since Deem
Der was taken up and placed in the posi-.
ton ready for it. The whole 'hung was
done su,cctkly and with no breakage of any
kind. Mr.. E. J. Lsyburn, who construct.
ed the vault, superintended the placing OF
statue and pedestal. Msssrs. William Mo
Key aud William Hileman, we're the stone
cutters employed in placing it. A strong
derrick was used to raise the heavy pieces
! to their proper position.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DAY.
Prof. James J. White, Oh behalf of the
Jackson Memorial Committee, has com.
municated with Mr.. W. E. Christian inyit.
ing his little daughter, Anna Jackson
Christian, to withdraw the veil from the
statue Of her grandfather on the 21st. She
is about five years CT age.
Col. Edmondson has already arranged
for headquarters for the various military
organizations expected to arrive here on
the morning of the 21st.
The headquarters Of the Ssonewsll Bri.
gads and of the Maryland line of Confed.
crate veterans will be at Washington and
Lee University. The Winchester Camp
will quarter at the public school building.
The R. E. Lee Camp, of Richmond, the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues as escort,
will quarter at the Presbyterian Lecture
room. The Salisbury, N. c., veterans, in
the basement of the Opera House. The
Clarke Cavalry and the 2ud Va. Regiment
Nj Volunteers at the Institute. The Stone
iSsde band at the Franklin Hall.
q lunch will be provided In the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

During the height of Monday nights
storm of last week the captive balloon OF
the Chicago Worlds Fair grounds, recently
imported, was struck by lightning and de-
stroyed. The French rronauts Goddard
and Pants were both severely Injured
Ex-Sheriff Matson, E. s. Craggen and
other well-known citizans owned the bal
loon. Loss $95. 900; partly insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
HOW,S THIS ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured
by taking Hsl's Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned. have known F. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Q.
WALD1Ne, KrNNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Cstarfh Cure ia taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood aud mucous
surfaces of tie system. Testimonials sent
free. Price Toe. per bottle. Sold + III
druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

MARRIED IN HAsTE.-A dispatch from
Louisville, KY, to the N. Y. Herald says
that John L. Wilson, of Nelson, Neb., and
Mrs. Lena Martin, of Washington county,
KY, were married last Friday night after
an acquaintance of one hour.
Wilson is fifty years old and merchant.
His wife is fifty-two and owns splendid
blue grass farm. They we're introduced by
a mutual friend.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

While Cephas Y. Williams, about so
years of age, living near Chestnut Level,
Pittsylvania county, prominent man and
wealthy farmer, was packing his last bag
of wheat in his storage room Saturday
week, the flooring gave way and he was
carried to the cellar. The bags of wheat
burst, and Mr.. Williams was smothered to
death.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Near Fire Creek, West Virginia, Wedass
day, special train on The Chesapeake ane
Ohio Railway, carrying the delegates from
the District of Columbia to the Youre
Peoples Society Of Christian Endeagor
ran over and killed Mrs. aydenstricker and
her little child.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15
OPPOSED TO THE SUB TREASURY SCHEME

UfFOsED TO THE SUB TREASURY SCHEME.
Congressman Enloe, of Tennessee, ad-
dressed his constituents at Jackson, in that
State, July 4. His utterances against the
sub-treasury scheme were plain and to the
point. He said he regarded the measure
as clearly unconstitutional and absolutely
impracticable, and the discussion of it as
irrelevant. Mr.. Enloe says 1.-THE first and
most important step toward financial relief
ia BY tho adoption of a jus. system of tax
etior.,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

ARRESTED ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.-A
young man, Davis Fry, has been arrested
and sent on to the grand jury in Shenandoah
county under tbe grave charge Of attempt
ing a feionious assault on Miss isabelle
Cash, who is respectable young lady of
about II years, living with her widowed
mother near Lantz's Mill. The Shenan-
doah Herald says
s'Tbe screams of the terrified girl were
heard by Lew Drifting who hurried to her
assistance, and at sigh of them Fry releas-
ed her and hnrried away
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

4 man named Purcell, who from papers
found in bis pockets ia supposed to have
been a printer from Troy, h. Z, was
struck by locomotive On the Pennsylvania
Railroad, near New Brunswick, New
Jersey, Wednesday night, while walking
on the tracks. His body was thrown upon
the telegraph wires, where it hung sns-
pended until taken aown by q linemsn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

REPORTED VIOLATION OF q. S. Con-
sULATE IN SIcILY.-A cablegram to the N.
Y. Herald from Rome, dated July 18th,
says:-"It is rumored here that the local
authorities of Catania, city of Sicily, have
violated the United States Consulate at
that place and that the Consul has asked
tue officials at Washington to permit him
to close his office and to place the archives
under the protection of the German flag"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

This caterpillar is making fearful havoc
with the fruit trees in Southern New Eng
land. More birds are needed there. Man
is dependent upon birds chiefly for his SUBJ
sistenoe. Every State should have laws to
protect the birds. Tt should be penal Of
Tense to kill an insectivorous bird. The
sooner this shall be 80, the better it will be
for all
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Hon. John II. Van Mater, of Goochiand,
member of the House CT Delegates, dleo
Sunday night of last week. While he was
combing bis hair he remarked to his wife
that something inside of his head mao
hurst. He was dead in two hours.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

The offer of the master of the CHILEAN
steamer Itata to pay $500 for violation Of
our navigation laws has been accepted out
its settlement has no bearing on the graver
charges against the officers of the ltata.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

ARRESTED FOR POISONING HER HUs-
BAND.-Mrs. Martin Farwell, wealthy
woman of Pittsburg, Pa, was arrested
Sunday night on the charge of having poi.
soned her husband by putting Paris Green
in his beer. The couple were married
abont FIVE years ago, but have never lived
happily together, the bone of contention
being fortune of $4,000 left to Mrs. Far
we'll, which she has persistently held in hei
own name.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Sunday, Ralph Langston, son of John M.
Langston, was rrested in Washington aud
taken to New York on requsitiou OF
Gov. Hill, on the sharge OF EaEing betrayed
Helen M Graf. white girl Of that State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

James Moses, eyed thirty.four years. a
ysll-known confectioner of Paterson, N.
j., was charging soda-water fountain at
his store thursday, when the fountain
burst, and large piece Of it Strnck Mr.
Moses in the neck, severing his Jugular
vein and causing death in few minutea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

Damage suits aggregating $50, 900 were
brought in Charleston, W. Va, against the
Kanawha and Michigan Railroad Com.
pany, growing cut of the disaster of Satur-
day week, in which Is persons wese killed
and 81 injured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

The funeral of ex-Vice-President Hanni'
ba! Hamlin took place last Wednesday al
Bangor, Maine. The remains were vieweo
by thousands in TIE Unitarian Church be-
fore the services The Governor ard many
prominent citizens were present.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-15

MR.. LEWIS BOOKER PLEADS GUILTY
In the Hastings Court of Richmond on
Monday, Mr.. Lewis Booker, by advice Of
Counsel, pleaded guilty, and his sentence
will be three years in the penitentisry.
There were five indictments against
Booker for embezzling bonds, stocks and
moneys from Miss Emile and Edward
Hanewinckel, for whom he was guardian.