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PUBLIC Land Transfers.
In Addition TO Seattle.

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pre- emptioDs, three cash entries and one anal
homestead
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member Of the fuyAllup commission. came
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
THE BABY !!

When the baby cries every one wants to
know what's the matter; and If the cutlery is
frequent, the chances are that there Ia some-
thing wrong about the food. 1t requires I'M
usual facilities to be able to keep posted on all
the latest ideas about feeding young children.
therefore the article 'How and What to Feed
the Baby" published in the October number of
that progressive monthly DEMoREsr's FAMILY
MAGAZINE, is especially valuable to all who
have anything to do with babies. It Will tell
you everything you need to know about baby's
food from the time it Is born till 1t can eat the
regular meals of the family what food to give.
how to prepare each kind. how much and how
often the child should be fed. when and how
often the diet should be changed, with bills of
fare for different ages, etc.,-and all SO clearly
that one cannot misunderstood the directions.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox's Story, Was it suicide?"
should be read by every woman. and all will
enjoy the Confession ofa Matchmaking Medi-
um;" "In the Woman's Ward OF an Insane
Asylum" tells pathetic story of Its own;
"Fireside Nooks and Corners" gives valuable
suggestions about inexpensive but artistic
house decoration; all the numerous DEPART
ments are replete with valuable matter; there
are nearly 200 fine illustrations; and altogether
1t is a remarkably fine number of this COM
prehensive magazine, which is published for
81 year by W. Jennings Demorest, IA East 18th
st., New York City.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
Let us ssTOte Fair.n

In laying their plans to capture the House
of Delegates, if possible, our friends of the
Farmers Alliance should not forget that
the Democrats have control Of the Senate
and will retain it for two years to come.
Not only wisdom and good policy, there.
fore, but self-interest should prompt them
to ''stand in" with the Democracy in the
selection of their candidates, to say nothing
of the lifetime allegiance of most of them
to that party, which is now and ALWAYS has
been the party of the farmers so far as the
promotion of their trne interests is concern.
ed.
As We understand the true situation. the
Alliance people have certain measures of
legislation which they are anxious to have
enacted. This being the case. and the
Democrats having control of the upper
branch OF the Legislature as above stated,
can the Alliance afford to antagonize the
Democracy by debating the terms and CON.
d1tions upon which they will cooperate in
the nomination aud election of candidates?
Evidently not. The good sense of the Al
lance leaders must convince thcm that d.
vision and disagreement upon these mat
ters at this juncture are both unnecessary
and dangerous. In order to name candi-
dates who will command The undivided
support of the party we must have a
square DEAL" and to insure this both
sides should "tote fair" Unless they are
willing to do this we warn them now that
candidates will be elected 10 many counties
whom it will be very undesirable and un-
fortunate to have elected both for the inter-
ests of the Alliance and the interests of the
Democratic party.-Lynch6urg Virginian.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
THE GRAIN TRADE, CROPS, &C.

The Cincinnati Price Current Of September
says 1.-The past week has not been warm enough
to hasten the maturity of corn, but the crop
has not lost ground. and the general promise
is maintained, a large proportion OF the west
erp growth being less advanced in maturity
than usual at this time in the season. WITH
dry. warm weather the crop would rapidly gel
into condition of security from injury by
frosts. No more moisture is now needed fol
the crop. After a brief period Of dry weather
light frost would be helpful to the crop.
Wheat in the Northwest has suffered SONS
injury from frosts but this applies to only q
small proportion of the crop. and a large out
put is assured. The crop across the line In
Manitoba Is more liable to serious impair
ment.
Our corr espondence further reflects q disposi.
ton to enlarge the wheat area, and seasonable
progress has been made in preparations for
seeding. In some portions of Kansas the lack
blowing operations.
Wheat has been marketed very freely. the
weeks receipts at primary markets being the
largest of the season.
Thu wheat markets have continued change
able. not ranging SO high during the week as
in the preceding week. At the close, Chicago
shows decline of 51sc on September and 4Ac
on December. compared with a week ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
7.3fO,O00 bushels for the week. against 6,637 900
the preceding week, and 2 OK. 600 last year.
Corn receipts were 3,z9S,00O bushels, against
2.I99, COO the preceding week, and 2.497 900 last
year. :"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
A COl0red Man to His Race.

ANSWER TO THE QUESTION, (WHICH Is
BEST FOR THE NEGRO, NORTH OR
SOUTH"
1t is good thing for us to travel, have
lived in both places. How different is the
real situation of the negro both North and
South from the impression gathered from
newspaper representation. It undoubtedly
gives the South new aspect. The South
is truly the best part of the United States,
and the best place for the negro in
America. The negro shows more Of his
progress here in the South than any other
place. He has more homes, and they are
better kept and arranged. Their churches
and Sunday-schools are superior, society is
better organized and is as refined as our
Northern brothers. The negroes in the
North have not and cannot own as many
homes, even proportionately, as they do
here in the South. Property is high, and
the white people are less lenient in bust
ness.
The Northern negro is not doing much
but working in hotels, barber shops, and
waiting on private families. Here and
there you may find one doing fairly we'll,
and you can find six to him walking the
streets and keeping fire in furnaces during
Adil duu WiutOis "A VCIy low luuCOu 1OllOW
any trades, while here in the South a man
can follow almost any trade or business he
Wishes A negro school teacher is q very
rare thing in the North; they have to come
South after enjoying their school benefits
to get something to do. Those who have
little homes here had better be satisfied and
make themselves contented where they
are. Our white neighbors are congenial SO
long as We are manly, polite and respect
full.
Our privileges are wonderful. The thing
we need is to seek the purity Of our homes,
to teach our children to be industrious, live
neighborly and serve God, for when Christ
comes on earth again He is neither going
to be a Democrat nor a Republican-f|
guess He will be Prohibitionist. He will
certainly prohibit great many things the
people are doing.
Let Us be contented here and help to
build up the interests of our Southland
Let every colored man rally to the Fair to
be held in Charlottesville under the
auspices of the Piedmont Land Improve.
ment Company.
L. B. GooDALL.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
Death of Hon. A. b. Lightner.

Hon. A. B. Lightner. whose illness we no.
ticed In former issues, died at his residence
near West View, of typho Id fever. at o'clock
Sunday morning. aged 81 years. The funeral
services were performed by Rev. j. E. Booker,
Pastor Of Hebron Church, at the residence
of the deceased, Monday morning. after which
the remains were brought to this city and inter.
red in Thornrose cemetery at 2 o'clock, p. m.
He had been for many years prominent man
IN this county and held official positions-those
of constable, deputy sheriff. sheriff, justice o.
the peace. and for several terms member of
the House of Delegates. He was an active
shrewd. and and energetic business man and
accumulated considerable property. He leaves
widow by second marriage and seven chill.
dren Of both marriages as follows:-
Mrs. David B. O'Rorke and Geo. s. Lightner,
this city; W. T., and John near Churchville;
Charles A, near West View; Mrs. M. W. Buch.
er near Churchville, and James of Basic City.
w. I. Lightner is a son by the first marriage
to Miss Gardner. and the others are the chill
dren by the second marriage to Miss Wayland.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09

LOCAL OPTION IN VIRGINIA. re-
cent elections in Virginia indicate growth
of sentiment against license to sell liquor.
In Pulaski City, one of the rapidly growing
towns of Southwestern Virginia, after a
vigorous contest, the opponents of license
recently won by a vote of about two to one.
In StauntOn tie advocates of license won by
the narrow majority of ninety-two on the
largest vote ever cast in the city, but this
did not discourage the opponents Of license,
who went to work again, carried the three
districts of Augusta county in which local
option elections were held last Saturday.
The aggregate majority in these districts
against license was SIT, the majority in
Beverly Manor district, which adjoins
Staunton, being $50 out of q total vote of
31s. These figures indicate an overwhelm-
ing sentiment in Augusta county against
the sale of liquor. This sentiment is large.
ly the outgrowth, doubtless, of the impress
sion that to the sale OF liquor is due the
decentralization and increasing worthlessness
of farm labor. The same sentiment has
caused the triumph of prohibition in most
of the counties in Georgia, and which is
also making great Roadway in other South
ern States.-B0H. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities 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 viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KX NEW. YORK. nv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
DEATHS


ROWE-September q 1891. on Walkers Creek,
Rockbrfdge county, Of dropsy. Wilson Rowe,
aged about so years
BISHOP-August 2lst. 1891. near Folly Mills.
Mrs. Mary Bishop, wife of E. F. Bishop, aged
AZ years. months and IL days.
MOON-september Bird, 1891, near Fishersville.
Mr.. Isaac ID. Moon, father of Capt. Edward
Moon. OF Staunton. aged about Go years.
neutrality-suspicious. 5th, 1891, in this city, OF
consumption. Miss Gertrude, daughter OF
Mrs. Margaret Rosen. aged 20. Interment at
st. Johns.
RUSH.-Near Steeles Tavern, Augusta coun-
ty, Va. August 30th, Mrs. Susan Rush. widow
OF Peter Il. Rush, aged ninety years, six
mon tbs and six days.
She was the Oldest member OF Mt. Carmel
Presbyterian church and was one of the orig.
inal members at its organization f1fty-fve
years ago. She was the mother of Messrs. VIM
I. and John n. Rush and of the late Mrs. Mary
j. Bickie, wife OF the late Rob't G. Bickle OF
| city She had been Presbyterian for sixty
years having been q member of Bethel for five
yea before Mt. Carmel'was organized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
GREENVILLE.

Mr.. Editor: Rain. rain, and the earth SOAK
ing wet, so wet that farmers cannot pillow until
the land dries few days.
Fruits and vegetables are SO abundant that
they are going to waste.
The Augusta Baptist Association was In ses-
sion In Greenville this week-Rev. John Tay-
lor Moderator. Several ministers and dele
gates were present. among them, Drs. Hatcher.
Cooke and Woodin. They seemed to be busy
while in session in regard to different matters.
DIR. Murray is expected to be at Bethel to-
morrow. intending to return from Columbia,
Missouri, where he and Mrs. NJ. have been
visiting the latter's brother, Prof. Allen OF
Missouri University, Rev. B. G. Patterson
preaching during DIR. Ms absence.
Mr.. James Hutchens. formerly of Stanton.
has purchased one of Mr.. John W. Otis farms
near GreenvIlle for 500 per acre. 14S acres.
William F. Smith. Esq, has refltted his mill
with new machinery. &C.. and is now prepared
to grind 81 barrels of flour per day.
We noticed in Richmond Dispatch the notice
of Mrs. Holidays death and burial in Chariot
tesville. She was living In New York and was
a daughter of Rev. Luther Emerson, formerly
of Shemariah In this county; also sister OF
Miss Ellen, now of China.
Persons are returning from Cold Spring and
other places where they have been visiting, as
summer has gone. and many have to enter
school and others to go back to duties. V.
Sept. 9Th, 1891.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09

ARREST OF DEsERFER. On the 30th of May
John M. Garrison enlisted as a soldier in the
United States army at Waynesboro'. and was
stationed at the garrison at Fortress Monroe.
On the 22nd Of August he took French leave"
and. on Saturday last, was arrested at Crimora
by Constable John W. Craig, and'was brought
to Jail here. 1t appears that he belonged to
Battery B. Third Artillery. Of which Frank
W. Hess Is the captain, and that he had gotten
a furlough for one:day. during which he.skip-
ped. On being apprised OF his arrest here by
Sheriff Watts, Captain Hess instructed him to
deliver Garrison to the Commandant OF WASH
ington Barracks at Washington, D. c.. which
he did on yesterday morning.
As Garrison had changedithe date Of the ter
mination OF his furlough from the 9Th to the
18th OF September, he is guilty of double Of
tense -desertion and forgery-which will make
bis case bad one. 1t seems that Garrison did
not like garrison duty. but he will be made to
regret the day he enlisted, and more the day
he left the garrison without permission. There
ts not much fun in being United States SOL
der as 1t is at best but life of quasi lmprison'
ment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
MARREAG


BLIss-GoFF.-sept. 9th. 1891, in staunton'
Thomas Bliss and Mollie Gof, of Augusta.
EDY-REDNER.-Sept. 9th, 1891, near
Mt. Sidney, D. D. Kennedy and Ida B. Red
ner.
STRICKLER-GIBSON. Sept. End, 1891, near
Staunton. Samuel j. Stricklcr and Jennette
Gibson, both OF Augusta.
SCHAFFER-CROFT.-S Bird, 1891, at
Fort Defiance. Noah L. Schaffer, OF Rocking
ham, and BEETLE Croft, OF Augusta.
WELLs-RITTER.-Sep 3rd, 1891. in Staun-
ton, DR.. Harvey Wells, of HargerstoWn, Nd,
and Mrs. Lucy II. Ritter. of Aug usta.
WHITEHEAD-FULCH morn.
Ing, Sept. LIST, at the residence of the brides
father, Capt. E. A. Fulcher. few miles from
this city, by Rev. II. f. Shealy, Mr.. Lem j.
Whitehead, of Cape Charles, Va, and Mics
jamie K. Fulcher. After the ceremony they
took a bridal trip to the Northern cities.
PAXTON-TAPSCOTT this city on Wed.
nesday, the 2nd 1nst at the residence of Mr..
Jas. A. Templeton, an uncle of the bride. by
Rev. d. X. Mcfarland, DID,, Mr.. Alex. 8.
Paxton. of Florence, Ala, and Miss Mary @.
Tapscott.
ISHAM-LINCOLN-We dnesday; Sept. End,
at Bromton Parish. London. England. by
Archdeacou FarTar. Mr.. Chas. B. Isham. of
New York. and Miss Mary Lincoln, daughter
of U. s. Minister. Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, son
OF the late President Abram Lincoln.
From the church the wedding party was
driven 10 Mr.. LincOln's house. In Cromwell
Gardens, where, In company with a few init
mate friends, they breakfasted.
The church was beautifully decorated with
flowers. After q short tour the newly.marrIed
couple viii proceed to America.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09
RECENTLY ISSUED.

VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS AND SEA SHORE: 56
pages. Ofspecial interest to seekers of delight.
full Summer Homes among the Mountains and
on the Coast.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURS: 81 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: "a page leaf1et with illustrated map
locating the Summer Resorts among the ALLIE
ghany Mountains in Virginia.
SUMMER HOMES: page leaflet giving list of
Private Families living among the Allegheny
Mountains in Virginia, who are prepared to
take Summer Boarders.
F.F. V. FAST FLYING VIRGINIAN) Vesti-
buled Limited between Cincinnati and New
York via Washington. Pullman Vestibule
Sleeping Gar Service Is maintained by the
f. F. ". between Louisville, Lexington and
Washington, (through Sleeping Car Tickets
being sold between Louisville and New York.
also betweenCincinnau andOld PointCOmfOrt.
Pullman Sleeping Car Washington to Boston
Through Dining Car between Cincinnati and
New York. 10 page leaf1eJ 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 81. w, FULLER, q. P. A., G. & o.
Ry. Cincinnati, Ohio. or by applying to any c,
& o. Ticket-Agent. tunl0-st
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09

BRev. Job Turner will leave for Louisville,
KY. this evening to have a service next Sun.
day. after which he Will make several vista
lions in that State for two or three weeks.
The family OF Capt. g. g. Gooch. who have
been spending some time at Covington, have
returned to their nice home in this city.
Misses jamie and Annie Robertson, of Bed
ford county. will have their home in the future
with their brother. Prof. W. W. Robertson. gu.
perintendent OF the Public schools of this city.
His aunt, Miss sallie West. of Bedford. will
also make her home with them.
Near Middlebrook to-day will occur the mar
riage of Mr.. John strickler to Miss Laura Bell
Lucas.
The scholarship of Washington and Lee Uni
versity In the gilt of the Augusta Alumni AS
ISOLATION was conferred on Harry Wallace, q
son OF Mr.. j. w. Wallace.
The marriage of Mr.. 9. P. Ker, of Pittsburg.
Pa, a son OF Mr.. Heber Ker. of this city. to
Miss Annie Gray, of Nashville. Tenn, will
take place to.morrow-Thursday.
At Summerdean tomorrow evening. Mr.
Otis 9. Knapp and Miss Annie Bette Fix will
be married.
Mrs. ]. Crist and da lighter, Hattie Bell OF
sangersvills, are now visiting their father and
grandfather, MI. Blakemore. at Tenth Legion,
Rockingham county.
By postal received Monday morning from
Prof. John H. Bader. dated Dresden, Germany.
August 9th, 1891. we learn that he is WELL and
that he has spent q pleasant and profitable
Summer visit at that city. He has seen q
great deal that is both interesting and instruct
ive On his return. he will pass through
Switzerland and down the Rhine.
Mr.. o. D. Forrer. OF Messy Creek. in this
county, is visiting friends in Highland coun-
ty.
Miss Annie Zirkle of New Market Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. I. 81. Trimble at Monterey,
Highland county.
Mr.. ]. Karicoff of this county is on visit to
Highland county.
Miss Eva Priest and brother. of Franklin, are
the guests of Mrs. DR.. w. W. Dear at Crabbot-
tom, Highland county.
Miss Amelia Hiner. of Highlands on visit
to her brother, Mr.. Robert Hiner. in this coun'
ty.
Mr.. John Mohler Of this county was in High
land county last week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09

In bis recently issued public letter to
Gen. Malone, Mr.. q. C.Parsons, promin.
emit Blaine republican of Rock bridge coun.
ty, says: "Three years ago we were start
led by your circular stating that you bad
private knowledge of the fact that Mr..
Blaine had made corrupt political bargain
that proved his hatred toward southern re-
publicans and bis disloyalty to his party"
Mr.. Parsons and all the other Blaine repub.
licans in Virginia should demand that Gen.
Malone either substantiate the truth of
this statement or else withdraw it as pub.
licly. Retribution comes to all sooner or
later, but the speed and hsaviness with
which it has overtakeu the Virginia repub-
licans, for the political crime of accepting
a sore headed renegade democrat as their
leader, were never exceeded and never rem.
dered more apparent.--Aler. Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-09

ROBBERY OF A WOMAN While Mrs.
Hattie L. Elkins was sitting in her private
room at her home, in Haverhill, Mass,
Saturday afternoon, two men, pistols in
hand, demanded her money. She offered
them $50, but this sum did not satisfy
them. They tore open the front of her
dress, where che has always been in the
habit of concealing money, and grabbed a
canvas bag containing $500 in cash and
$400 in checks. The robbers item disap-
peared.