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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
Roanoke College,

The illustrated catalogue of Roanoke College
for the thirty. eighthayear-a handsome book
of So pagss-shows that this Institution Is max
ing gratifying progress. The numbsr Of stu
dents increased last year and they came from
eleven States, Indian Territory, NJ exico, and
Japan. The record for general scholarship was
the best in the history of the College. Last
year a laboratory was equipped and much ap'
paratus purchased for the Dep artment Of
Chemistry and PHYSICS to which Prot. w. A
Smith returned after three years' study in Ger
man universities. Next session Prot. Wy:he
F. Morehead, who has spent three years In the
study Of Ian zuages in the Universities Of Der.
lin and Lelpsie, will return to the College to
take the chair of English Language and Liter
ature. The Endowment Fund was increased
$50 coo last session. The College is sharing In
the new gro With and prosperity OF Salem, and
the outlook 10 general Is decidedly cheering
The regular college classes will be unusually
large next session and considerable increase
In the number OF students is expected. For
the advantages offered the College is very econ-
omica and Its location is one of the best in
America. The Catalogue, copy Of the Roam
eke Collegisn. and handsomely illustrated
hook about Salem Will be sent free On applica-
tlon to the President or Secretary of the Facul-
ty, Salem. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
STORMS Miles of railroad were washsd

OIOhaS -NliiSS VI WSIc WdSuSu
out in the Texas Pan Handle and the peo-
pie cut off from any but Geographic com.
munication. The bridges on both the Red
and Paase rivers we're washed away, and
for week no trains passed between these
points. Whole fields of wheat situated In
the valleys standing in the shock were car.
ried away, total loss to the owners. Be-
sides this much stock was drowned.
a report ooE es from Cherokee county,
North Carolina, of terrible cloudburst
there late Wednesday afternoon. Two
Illicit distilers named Harvey Agnew and
Jacob Newton, who happened to be near
by. we're instantly killed. "A number of
farms for G,iles below were inundated and
growing crops suffered loss of several
thousand dolaTs.
The food in North western Iowa on We'd
uesday overspread fourteen counties and
did great damage to crops, railroads and
telegraphs. The Illinois Central Railroad
refuses to sell tickets or ship freight to any
point west Of Aarelia, Iowa. The tracks
and bridges sre gone for about $50 miles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

Monroe doctrino or not, the experience
OF almost a century has demonstrated the
fact that Hayti, under negro rule il retro.
grading. rather than advancing in civiliza-
tion. This strengthens the idea entertain.
ed by those most familiar with negro char
acter, By association as we'll as history, that
negroes removed from the association and
control Of white men, and left to themselves
will soon revert to the condition of their
barbarous cousiDs ia the land of their FORE
fathers. And yet it is to such o race Mr..
Harrison, ann the vast majority of the re-
publican party in the North, would entrust
the control of all those southern communi.
ties, large as well as small, in which ne
groes outnumber the white people.-Alex.
GaZstte,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

STUDENTS AT ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-We have
received the catalogue of Roanoke College for
the 3Sth session. from which we learn that the
number OF students OF the late session was 1870.
classified as follows:-
Postgraduate 1. Seniors 10; Juniors %; Soph-
ignores Is; Freshmen 20; Sub freshmen "a;
Commercial and partial courses 49,
The following are from Staunton and Au-
gusta county,
Staunton-Robert Christian Beard Craig.
Augusta county-James Walter Sieg OF
Churchville; Robert Andrew Helms and
Ulysses Michael Carwell. of Middlebrook; Lu-
ther Hogshead of Arbor Hill; John William
Shuey of SWoope
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
Elegant Prizes fOr the Ladies'

The Publishers of The CANADIAN QUEEN,
Toronto, Canada, are offering two new prize
competitions. with leading prizes consisting of
pair of Shetland Ponies. carriage and har-
ness. Free Trip to Europe. frst-class upright
piano, two weeks vacation to any summer re-
sort in Canada or the United States, all ex-
penses paid; safety bicycle or tricycle., one
hundred dollars in cash. suite of parlor furni-
ture, ladies' gold watches. etc. etc. This mag
azine has become fam Gus on account of Its
prize competitions. Hundreds OF Americans
have won valuable prizes in previous contests.
Sample number of THE QUEEN with full parti.
culars, will be sent by the publishers upon re-
ceipt of the address ofany lady and six U. 8. 2
cent stamps. Address. THE QUEEN Toronto
Canada,
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A Sad Occurrence.

On Wednesday OF last week, June 9th. Ed
ward, little son of DR.. E. f. Wayman, of this
city at the residence OF Mr.. VIM Pannell, a
tenant on the farm of DIR. Wayman in the
Spring Hill neighborhooi, took up gun to go
hunting, and whilst passing through the room
in which the only child of Mr.. Pannell,-two
years old-was sleeping in cradle, the gun
was accidentally discharged. and the load un-
fortunately entered the body of the child that
died within two hours after the sad accident
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
a complimentary appointment.

Cadet Thomas a. :Biackford, a son of DIR
Benjamin Blackford. Superb tendent of the
Western Luuatic Asylum, who graduated at
the Virginia Military Institute at the recent
session, has been appointed by Capt. Chas. 8.
Roller: to the position of Commandapt and
Instructor OF Mathematics in the Augusta
Military Academy" of which Capt Roller is
the Principal. He Is highly commended and
recommended by General Ship, Superin-
tendent of thu Virginia Military Institute, and
other members of the Faculty
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
RECENTLY ISSUED.

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS AND SEA SHORE: SO
pa ges. Ofspecial interest to seekers of delight.
full Summer Homes among the Mountains and
On the Coast.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED Tours: 80 pages
Daylight tours through the Virginias. visiting
White Sulphur Springs, Natural Bridge. Luray.
Caverns, Richmond, Va, ana Old Point COM
fort. Hotel expenses included in the price of
Round Trip Ticket which is $500
SPRINGS, MOUNTAINS AND SEA SHORE RE-
SORTS: q page leaflet with illustrated map
locating the Summer Resorts among the Allie
ghany Mountains in Virginia.
SUMNER HOMES: page leaf1et giving list of
Private Families living among the Allegheny
Mountains in Virginia, who are prepared to
take Summer Boarders.
F. F. V. (FAsr FLYING vIRGINIAN:) vesti-
buled Limited between Cincinnati and New
York via Washington. Pullman Vestibule
Sleeping Car Service is maintained by the
F. F. v. between Louisville, Lexington and
Washington, (through Sleeping Car Tickets
being sold between Louisville and New York }
also betweenCincinnau andOid PointComfort.
Pullman Sleeping Car Washington to Boston
Through Dining Car between Cincinnati and
New York. 10 page ieaf1eJ giving Time Table
of the F. f. v. and also of the Washington and
Cincinnati Fast Line.
The above publications Will be mailed free by
addressing II. w. FULLER, g. P. A, G. & O.
R'y. Cincinnati, Ohio, OR by applying to any G.
& o. Ticket-Agent. junl0-St
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

II the condition of the churches and the char
acters OF the members are such as Rev. Sam
Jones represents them to be. then the number
of"whited sepulchresp and dirty "platters'' are
very numerous in this land. He says that God
never created but one man and one woman
and that they are about as scarce as ever; and
If what he says be SO, then true Christians are
equally scarce. and Sodom and Gomorrah COM
pare favorably with the cities of this day. Has
Daniel come to judgme nts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
StOnewaiI Jackson Monument.

The Monument erected OF the grave OF Gen
eral Thomas Jonathan Jackson will be unveil.
ed at Lexington, Virginia. with appropriate
ceremonies, on Tuesdny, the 2lst day of July.
1891. All survivors of the Armies and Navy OF
the Confederate States are cordially invited t q
be present and participate in the csrem ouies
OF the occasion.
A free lunch VIII be spread on the grounds O
tie Washington & Lee University on the day
of the unwilling ]. ]. WHITE,
WA. ANDERSON,
JOHN G.. BoUDE.
Committee of In vitatiou.
Southern papers requested to copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
Virginia State Bar Association.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING-JULY %. 20 AND 81
1901

THIRD ANNUAL MEETING-JULY %. 20 AND 3d.
1891.
The Committee on Admissions will meet at
the White Sulphur Springs on July 27th 1891,
at O'Clock P. NJ.
Applications for membership may be for
warded to Hon. George L. Christian. Chair
man; or. If sent to the Secretary. will be
promptly presented to the Committee.
Arrangements have been made with the
railroads for very Low rates of transportation.
which can be had in due time from the local
agents.
The terms at the Springs will be $3.50 per
day. not limited to the time the Association
may be in session, but to continue as long as
the member may desire to remain. The same
terms will be extended TO the families of mem
bers of the Association.
The attention of the members is respectfully
called to the fact that their dues for the year
commencing July 1.lS3l (unless sooner settled).
will be payable. and must be paid. on the first
day of the meeting-July 2sth.
JAMES G. LAMB,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

HIGH HoNoRs WON BY AN AUGUSTA Stu
DENT.-Cadet Lawrence w. II. Peyton, at the
close of the session of 1891, at the v. M. L..
took the LIST stand in his class, being dis
tinguished in every study but one-and was
promoted from Co. &C." to Co. "B.' of which
he was appointed 1st.. or orderly sergeant
Cadet P took the LIST honors at the Staunton
Military Academy three years since, and we
were, therefore. prepared to learn of his dis
tinguished success, on which We congratulate
him. his family, and friends.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
Death of sT.s. Estill.

A telegram to Mr.. E.G. Fishburne announces
the death of Mrs. Katherine Estill. Mrs. Estill
was the step daughter of Mrs. NJ. L. Fish
burne. of our town. and the widow OF Prof.
Charles p. Estil. Prof. Estill moved to Texas
in 1870 and was professor of ancient and
modern languages In Sam Houston College,
Huntsville Texas. He died in 1882, and his
son Harry F. Estill, though only twenty years
old then, was elected to fill this chair.
Mrs. Estill was living with her son at the
time OF her death She leaves two sons and
three daughters. Waynes6oro Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

The alliance platform adopted Wednes-
day at Grand Forks, N. D., makes no men,
ton of the Cincinnati platform, demands a
100-cent silver dollar and taxation of mort
cages, and fAvors en- income tax, prohibit
ton and women suffrage. Tue alliance al
50 Endorses the Ocala platform.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

INcREAsE OF SALARIES OF PosTMAsTERS.-
By the re-apportionment just made of the
salaries of third class postoff1ces the following
are among those increased:
Waynesboro' from ST. 800 to 81 400; Harrison
burg from 81 900 to sl,7OO; Luray from $1,000 to
$780, Lexington from O.. 800 to $1,000; Gordon
sville from 81, zoo to 81 400.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

MEETINGS OF hEv. SAM JoNEs.-Rev. Sam
Jones holds his meetings as follows:
Ia the morning and at night In the "Taber-
nacle'-J. w. Bodley's Wagon. Factory build
at O'Clock in the afternoon in the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. These
meetings Will be thus held till next Sunday
when they will close. These meetings are e ell
attended and grow in interest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
VIRGINIA WEATHER CROr BULLETIN.
BASED ON THE REPORTS OF VOLUNTARY
CORRESPONDENTS THROUGHOUT
THE STATE.

CORRESPONDENTS THROUGHOUT
THE STATE.
The following summary. is condensed
from the reports Of voluntary correspond
ents for the week ending June 26, 1891, as
furnished by Observer Gardiner:
An average to a slight excess of rain oc-
CURED during the week, which has, in
many actions, interfered with the wheat
and oas harvest; this work is now very
general throughout the State and is being
pushed; the prospect for an abundant yield
OF this grain is very fattering. Corn has
bsen much benefited by the rains. The
temperature has been above the normal,
and the amount Of sunshine q good aver.
age These two factors have tended still
more to improve the corn, as well as all
other growing crops
Wheat and other uncut grains we're
slightly damaged in Heurico and Greene
counties by high Winds of the 21st.
All grasses aad fruits have msds aa i'm.
provouaoat during the week and the outlook
for these crops is now mora promising.
Oats continue in promising condition
The tobacco crop is looking well, but WILL
10 SOME sections. soon need rain.
In general, the weather conditions whiot
have been obtained duriag the week have
bsen quite favorable for all farm work.
REMARKS BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS
Stauntou, (W. L. Asylum) - Weasae
has hesn favorable for ell crops. The har
vesting of wheat and barley has begun
these crops are good. Oats and grasse
have improved very much. Rainfall, or.
inch.
Dale Observation-Disclosures are in ths
mids: of the wheat harvest, the crop is vel
matared aud grain of fine quality. Some
sections of this county have been visited
by heavy rain storms, which did consider
abla damage to cropa. Fruits Of ali kind.
are promising an abundant yield. Rain
fall, 1.65 inca.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

GRADUATES LAST WEEK IN DUNsMoRE's
BUSINESS CoLLEGE.-The following received
diplomas in Dunsmore's Business College last
week:
In the Accountants course. Messrs. j. a
Gabb ert and D. h. Miller of West Virginia, d.
W. Baylor of Churchvllle, W. FL. Kable ana
w. II. Goodwin; and in the Mercantile course
G. w. Lambert and II. Berthe of Staunton, and
o, E, Schirman of California.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
whea. and 4zzc for September On corn. a res

whea. and 47sc for September. On corn. a res
duction of Sss@S7sc.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
$50 900 bushels for the week. against 1e4s.O COO
the preceding week, and 100000 last year.
Corn receipts were 100000 bushels against
l,70o,c0o the preceding week, and 3439, 600 last
year.
FOREIGN COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES
The monthly reports OF the foreign commerce
of the country, says the N. Y. Journdlof Com
nerce, are locked for with unusual interest on
account of the depleted condition of the public
| treasury. The imports of merchandise for
May were nearly two millions in excess of the
total for the corresponding month of last year.
but this was largely composed of free goods, so
that 1t contributed less than usual to the
receipts for customs. The exports Of produce
and merchandise were a trifis larger than for
| the same period of 1890. the excess being about
| half a million dollars. The feature OF the re-
| turns which will attract the most attention is
| the outflow of specie, which amounted for the
| month to upward of thirty-one millions
against only about one and half millions for
| the corresponding month OF last year. In the
year 1880 New York received 65 per cent OF all
the foreign imports and sent out AK of all the
exports the country to foreign ports. For
the month of May the total imports landed
here were only about IS per cent. of the whole
volume received while upward of 81 per cent. |
OF the exports were shipped from cur docks, |
the large volume of specie helping to swell this
total. The figures now presented are subject to
slight changes when the books are balanced. |
but are near enough the true total for all prac-
tical purposes:
FOREIGN COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES |
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY.
1880. 1891.
Exports OF produce and
mdse. ......... e57 62s S57. 500 1902
Exports of specie and bull -
Hon.. I,ooo-oo ol,ZSooOz |
-
Total exports in May s59142s94 sS9,297 SOL
Imports of merchandise. SIC. l3SO4o 81, $50 1913
Imports OF specie and bull
lion. ............ ....".... aS6O.43S 1,353Ss4 |
Total imports for May ..s7s. s9s,47s 1884 I'LL
-
Balance oftrade..........s4S 55 5S4 SIS. 1853, sos
In the merchandise and produce account the |
total imports for May exceed the exports sl3,-l
96O,S25. In the specie account the exports |
exceed the imports s29. OASIS. The two togeth.
er make total excess of exports for May Of
this year amounting to $3.50 sos against an
excess ofimports for the same month of last
year amounting to sl4S55.5S4.
Included In the exports for the month are
sSo,5l9,36O In domestic gold. SCI 400 in foreign
gold, sl3S los in domestic silver and $40 637 in
foreign silver The imports of specie consisted
OF S2l2.6iS In gold and sl.I4l 1886 in silver.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

LARGE SAFE.-The Staunton Perpetual
Building and Loan Company have received
and had placed in their office one Of the largest
safes that are made to run on wheels. Its d.
mansions are sc inches high and 7014 wide, and
weighs 1000 pounds. 1t is steel burglar-prooi
chest Inside, with three combination locks. 1t
Is beauty and works like charm. and seems
perfect In every respect 1t was manufactured
by the York Safe and Lock Company. 1t was
considered Hsrculsan task to get it into the
building, but it was safely performed by our
ingenious mechanic and useful citizen. Mr..
William McKeever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

A PROPOSED MONUMENT TO RoN-MAsTERs
The last issue ofthe Buena Vista Advocate
contains a long article. written by Col. j. G.
shields, giving the history of iron production
In this Valley, and of the pioneers In It's pro-
duction, and suggesting that a monument OF
iron be erected to their memory upon which
their names should be inscribed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

SrAMMERING.-Prof John 8. Stubs, who
cures stammering, is at the Hoover House
where he will remaiu few days. and where
those afflicted III that way should call to see
him. His card and a testimonial of his treat
ment will be found in our advertising colu INNS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
O. HOW THEY GRowL-Hyena shepperd Of

the New York Mail and Express, is on his ear
again. This time because the Southern peo>
pie are going to build monument to the
memory of jefferson Davis. and have 1t point
ing heavenward before the foundation Of the
Grant monument is laid. He snarlingly puts
1t this way: "Amnestfed rebels are building
monuments to traitors and liberty goes weep
Ing through the land" and then he asks,
"Shall we smile In sentimental sweetness
while this outrage is going On?"
Certainly you will not. Hyenas never smile.
They only grin and snarl, and growl and show
their teeth.-Danville Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUNToN. VA, June 30th, 1891.
The farmers are now busily engaged in reap
Ing an abundant harvest, for which, so far.
they have had favorable weather, and but
little Is doing in the way OF trade In farmers
products, and consequently there is no change
to report in prices. except In the small article
of eggs. the price for which has fallen a few
cents. and they are now quoted at l2H cents.
The quotations are wholesale. not retail.I
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

H. c. Clay, hailing from Chicago. was arrest
ed in Staunton on Friday for forging check
on Campbell G. BIxby, proprietors Of the man,
tel factory upon which he drew the money at
the Augusta National bank. The check was
for SI2.EO. He is in Jail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
SYRUP OF FIGS.

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
Juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues Of plants known to be most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, efectually
cleansing the system. dspelling colds and
headaches. and curing habitual constip alton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

MEs. Joynes while sitting 10 her kitchen
with child in her lap in Princess Anne
county, Va, last Wednesday night was
struck by lightning. Both we're instantly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

SHIPMENT OF SHEEP AND LAMBs.-The Nor
folk and Western Railroad Company. for the
accommodation of livestock shippers has
has double decked large number OF STOCK cars
for the shipment of sheep and lambs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
sta1tutot, Speftaior,
LOCAL Department..

NATIONAL ALLIANCE LECTuRE.-Mr. j. F.
WiIletts of Kansas. the National Alliance Lec-
turer, will deliver public lecture in the Court
House here on Tuesday, the 2Sth ofJuly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

Two drunken men were caught in Buens
Vista Thur sday while making an effort to en-
ter the room of young lady now visiting at
the home of 6. W. Sylvester. The window was
raised and the men were getting in when she
awoke and gave the alarm. Some of the lady's
underclothihg had been thrown out of the
window, and indications appeared that the
purpose was to gag and carry her from the
room. The men were apprehended and are
held to await the action of legal authorities.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

A large variety ofgents furnishing goods in
shirts, underwear, half hose, collars and cuffs,
we can't be beat Cali and examine our stock
at the Beehive Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

MR. PHIL. KNAPP, OPTICIAN, is again
in Staunton and will remain until July 4th.
Office in DIR. Burkholder's Dental Rooms
over Maj. Harris store. Glasses accurately
suited. Examination free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01
Chesapeake d Ohio Railway Company
Fourth of July Excursions

For this occasion the c. d o. Ry will sell
Excursion Tickets, between all Stations on its
Lines at greatly reduced rates.
Tickets will be sold for all Trains of July 3rd
and 4th and will be good returning until July
9Th inclusive.
Procure Ticksis at Stations as Conductors
will collect regular rates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

used Simmons Liver Regulator for in
digestion with immediate relief.-O. G..
Sparks, Ex.Mayor, Macon, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

Before purchasing your millinery go to the
Beehive Store. large assortment TO select
from
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

When needing table linens. towels. napkins
and want them cheap. call at the Beehive
Store
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

Perfectly sure, perfectly pure. perfectly
harmless is Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-01

Values for tops show no apprectable change:
other grades. of which the bulk of the offerings
consisted, were generally considered shade
on from last weeks values.
Mich Cows.-Sl5a40 per head. with few at the
top figure.
Veal Caves-There was fair offering and
trade at 31za5L cts per II.
Sheep and Lambs.-The market closed o
shade off for sheep. Lambs declined Na1ac on
last weeks values. Butchers sheep 3a451c per
D gross, with few ct the latter price. Lambs
512a6llc per ID gross with O few extra for ship
ment a shade higher.