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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

The Philadelphia Times thinks that
the Peoples party committed stu
pendous blunder when it nominated
James b. Weaver for President. II
says that the party has launched its
fortune in "a worm-eaten, storm
STAYED, rickety ship, and the party
must carry the candidate instead OF
the candidate carrying the party" II
describes him as 1.-THE hero of repeated
Greenback defeats; and the putrid
corpse of the old Greenback party will
make perpetual stencil in the nostrils
of the people. Instead of new ideas
with new leaders the most hopeful new
party of modern times turns back its
own tide and fossilizes itself in the
grave of dead political heresy."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
And at the Same Time Earn One Hundre
Dollars in Gold.

And at the Same Time Earn One Hundred
Dollars in Gold.
/ The first letter containing the correct an
swers to the following questions received at
week from now until the 3lst of December, 1892 }
viii receive 500 in gold the second will get
so; third, 50; fourth. handsome service; to
the next 50 correct answers we will send prizes
| ranging from s. down to s..
B.Every answer, whether prize winner
| or not, will receive special prize.
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSwERED.-Q.) How many
books does the Bible contain? ca How many
chapters? 3D. How many verses?
RULES.
]. We commence to open letters on Monday
morning of each week. If more than one let
ter is received by the same mail with correct
answers, the first opened will count, the sec
ond will take next place, and so on.
2. Each letter containing answers must be
accompanied by 81 to pay for six months sub
scription to THE AGRICULTURIsT-one OF the
very best Illustrated Home Journal to Canada.
8. People living in the United States have
precisely the same privileges in connection
with this competition as those residing in Can
week SO as to reach US in the beginning of the
week, when they will be almost sure to get
good prize.
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY OF US.
Received 81, 900 prize all right. IN. NJ. BRAD
EN-, vancouver, Is. e.
II shall recommend my friends to enter your
tons."-LORD KILCoURsIE, A. d. c. to
the Governor General, Ottawa, Canada.
splendid prize received" &C. F. Mccormack,
st. Stephen, n. ID.
prize of $35 received."-D. HARRISON,
Syracuse N. Y
Handsome prize received.'-MIss RETTA
KENTZ, Oxford, Mich.
Over 5000 receipts from prize winners in
former competitions on file i'll our office.
Letters containing money should IN all cases
| be registered. Address,
THE AGRICULTURIST PUBLISHING co.
Peterborough, Canada.
dec 30 '91-9mos mr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Burning Of the Highland House in
this CITY,

About o'clock on last Thursday morning
the two-story frame building on the corner of
Frederick and Water Streets known as tho
Highland House." owned by Jas. II. Cross,
occupied as boarding house by the Misses
Cross, was partly burned the result of de-
fective iue. The fire department, though the
building was old and infammable, prevented
the destruction of the whole building and
saved others near by from taking fire. The
upper part is wholly destroyed and as it is
within the fire limit it will have to be replaced
by brick building, so that the whole build
ing is lost to the owner. Most of the furniture
was saved. Fortunately, the building was
insured for $500 and the furniture for s4OO
in the Guarantee Fire Insurance Co., and the
Western Insurance Co., respectively of which
Ker q May are the local agents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

What necessity, what reason and
justification are there under the Me-
Kinley bill for the reduction of wages
bya great protected industry, which
has led to these distressing and fatal
consequences? The answer of the iron
and steel manufacturers is that their
business is PROSTATE, that prices are
lower than before, and that they can
not afford to pay the wages they have
heretofore given. The answer is how,
then, does protection protect?" The
hard facts and figures of trade and
statistics which cannot be contradict
ed show that during the past twelve
months the prices for raw material
have been low, and that the duty on
manufactures and products of steel,
take for example, steel billets,n has
been prohibitory. If any concern in
the country ought to have been bene
fitted by the Mckinley bill, Mr.. Car
negie's is that one. The proof is that
today, with boiling water from hose
and pipes, and with bullets from Pink
erton rifles, Mr.. Carnegie and his asso-
ciates have undertaken to meet the
protest of their workmen against re
duction of wages. This is an object
lesson in illustration of the benefits OF
republican legislation and of protec-
tive tariff, and of the consistency of re-
publican statesmen, which the people
of the United States will not fail tc
take to heart and ponder. 1t is prac
tical lesson, the significance of which
will be understood and appreciated
throughout the length and breadth OF
the Union.-Bdttinlore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13


The Philadelphia Times puts two
pointed questions to the workingmeI
of the country. 1t reminds them that
the Mckinley Tariff has been in opera
ton nearly two years, and asks -
"What protected industries have
lessened the employment. of foreign
pauper labor since the adoption of the
Mckinley Tariff ?" and 'What pro
tected industries have increased the
wages of labor since the Mckinley
Tariff went into operation Z"
The American workingmen have
about four months in which to C, n
slider these questions, and they viii
give no uncertain response to them al
the polls on the Sth of November.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Did Trullender Kill General Ashby

Referring to the article about the
killing of General Turner Ashby by
Frederick Trullender, of LIST N. j.
Cavalry, the Alexandria Gazette says a
correspondent from Fauquier county,
who knows whereof he speaks, says =
sit matters but little at this late day
who it was that ended the life Of the
gallant Turner Ashby, but if any
history is to be written ON the subject
it had as well be the truth. Mr.. Trul-
lenders claim to the honor of having
fired the fatal shot lacks confirmation
by the circumstances of Ashbys death,
for instead of being killed by a ran
dom shot made by a picket, as Mr.
Trullender claims, he fell in a general
fight, between two regiments of caval-
ry, in which not less than 5000 shots
were fired, and which one of them it
was that struck General Ashby, all
men engaged may claim, but none can
possibly substantiate."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Little Child Killed.

On last Sunday evening at the Fire Depart
ment building little son, six years old, OF
Jacob H. Wamsley was killed by having his
neck broken by a fall through hole cut in
the floor for ringing the fire bell in the tower.
When the child was missed by his father, who
had been conversing with the firemen, he
was found dead on the floor beneath under
the shafts of buggy. The remains were tax
en- to Highland for interment. This was
truly sad occurrence, and the afflicted par
ents have the sympathy of the community.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
The First Orphan at the Orphanage
at Salem

The first orphan received at the "Baptis
Orphanage' at Salem was little Grover Cleve
land Sheets of this county. The "EEans Cot
tage" for the orphanage was practically COM
pleted and ready to admit orphans on the 18th
of June.
Salem correspondent of the Roanoke
Times says -
''The first papers of any orphan to be ap.
proved by the orphanage board were those OF
Grover Cleveland Sheets, aged nearly -four
years, of Augusta county Saturday last the
little man was put on the train with tag
around his neck on which was written,
''Grover Cleveland, Baptist Orphanage, Salem,
Va.," and several times at different points
three cheers for Grover were given by those
who read the tag. He arrived safely and was
turned over to Superintendent Holiday who
attempted to take off the tag, when Grover ex-
claimed Don't; Pll get lost if you take my
tag off," Upon being told who the gentle
man was, Grover relented and the tag was
taken off,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Negra OntragaS.

During Clevelands Administration
the negroes in the South behaved well
and were treated well. Negro out
RACES ON white women were of rare Oc-
currence. But no sooner had Mr.. Har-
rison assumed the presidential office
than Southern disturbances were re-
ported again. The negroes imagined
that they would be protected in their
lawlessness by a South-hating Presi-
dent, and it is a noteworthy fact that
indecent assaults by negroes are more
numerous now than ever. There is not
a day that some horrible case is not re-
ported.
1t therefore behooves the white peo-
pie of the South to stand together and
work for the defeat of the Republican
Force bill NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Child Burned to Death.

News of a distressing accident comes
from East Rockingham this week.
Last Thursday night the dwelling
totally destroyed by fire and ten
year-old son persisted in the fiames.-
Mr.. Hensley was absent from home at
the time, and the family were reused
from sleep barely in time to escape
from the burning building. Mrs
Hensley rescued three of her children,
but the oldest could not be found. She
was forced to retire from the building
without him, and next day his skull
was found among the ruins of the
house. Mrs. Hensley was severely
burned, but her injuries are not re
garded critical Rockingham Register,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Normal Institute.

The opening exercises of the Normal Insti
tute took place in the Hall of the D. d. & B.
Institution last night. We regret that they
occurred at time when we could not attend
being the night of publication, and conse
quently missed the pleasure and the oppor
tunity to make a report of them. The attend
ance during its sessions promises to be yer.
large, quite number having already arrived
Ayers Pills promptly remove the causes O
sick and nervous headaches. These Pill
speedily correct Irregularities of the stomach
liver, and bowels, and are the mildest anC
most reliable cathartic in use No one SHOULD
be without them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Great Day at Shendun.

Quite number of entertainments to be Civ
en- at Shendun tomorrow Thursday-for the
benefit of charitable institution-the Clar-
ence H Rose Mutual Benefit Association-will
afford those who attend aIgreat deal of enjoy
ment satisfying all tastes. There will be a
tournament, base ball, dinner and picnic,
music by the Stonewall Brigade Band, speech
eS by Hon. John T. Harris and others, en-
trance to the cave, and grand ball. We have
no doubt that great many will avail them
selves OF this opportunity to have day Of
real pleasure. Redu ced rates on the railroads
have been secured. Go if you can and have a
p0od time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Impure Breath.

Among all the d isagreeable conse
quences that follow the decay of the
teeth, an impure breath must be the
most notifying and unpleasant to its
BILE and offensive in society; and yet
the cause of it may easily be removed
by cleansing your teeth daily with that
Justly popular dentifrice, Fragrant
SOZODONT. 1t purifies and sweetens
the breath, cools and refreshes the
mouth and gives pearl-like appear
ance to the teeth. Gentlemen who
indulge in smoking should cleanse
their teeth with SOZODONT, as it re-
moves all unpleasant odors of the
weed. Ask your druggist for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
First New Wheat,

As he did last year, SO he did this-Captain
William F. Asst sold in this market the first
new wheat, which he sold to the Staunton
Milling Company at 80! cents per bushel. The
quantity was 400 bushels, and the quality ex-
cellent, raised on his farm near this city. 1t
was of the Longberry variety, and will be
made into flour of the best quality. Captain
Asst seems to believe in the policy of taking
the ball at the first hop" and saves storage
shrinkage, and ''rat-age"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
A Chance for Composers.

In order to stimulate American composition
The Ladies Home Journal has just made pub
lie an attractive series of liberal prizes for the
best original musical composition by compos-
ers resident in the United States and Canada
The prizes call for waltz, a piano compost
ton, pleasing ballad and a popular song al
anthem and the four best hymn tunes. The
competition is open until November LIST, next
The opportunity has an additional attractive.
ness since the prize compositions will form
part of a series for which Strauss is writing ar
original waltz, and Charles Gounod and Sir
Arthur Sullivan each an original song.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

A few days ago General Stevenson,
the democratic candidate for the vice
presidency, said:
1.-THE force bill is nothing more or
less than a theft of the liberties and
franchises of the white people of the
South. l know well what the republi-
can plans are, provided they can get
this wicked bill through. know that
they intend simply to take out of the
hands of the white people of the South
the reins of the government, and they
mean, by fraud and violence, to turn
over that prosperous country to negro
rule and corruption"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

Senator B. X. Bruce, colored, who was U. S.
Senator from Mississippi, and then Register of
the Treasury, and now Recorder of Deeds for
the District of Columbia, will deliver an ad-
dress tomorrow hursday-evenlng, IN the
colored Baptist Church of Harrisonburg, for
the benefit of that church, the subject of
which will be ''The Progress of the negro and
his duty" He is man of education and
wealth, and good speaker. He will be intro
duced by Judge John Paul, of the u S. Court,
and Mayor Switzer, says the Spirit Of the Va
ley, will be on the stand to welcome him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Libel Suit.

The libel suit of George L. Bolen, of the
Staunton Daily Nens, for $500 damages
against J. B. Burwell of the augusta County
Argus, was commenced in the Hastings Court
yesterday, Messrs. Curry and Opie for the
Plaintiff and Messrs. White and Craig for the
Defendant.
On yesterday, the opening speeches were
made by Curry and Craig, and the balance Of
the day was spent in the examination of only
one witness, George L.. Bolen, the Plaintiff
There are many witnesses to be examined
and the trial will be a protracted one.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

THE BETTER WAY-If the manu-
facturers of iron and steel in and about
Pittsburg would turn over to their
workmen in wages the cash they pay
into the republican campaign fund
they would be in a better position
Their employees would not be shot
down for refusing to take reduced
wages. The $4OO, 900 said to have been
given to buy votes in 1888 would be
very handy now. The high tariff or
iron and steel was to enable the Pitts
burg men to pay big wages. Why
doesn't it work !-Balt. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Ratification Meeting in covington,

On Tuesday night of last week the Allegha-
ny Democratic Club of Oovlngton, held q
meeting for the purpose of ratifying the nomi-
nation, of Cleveland and Stevenson. The
meeting, which was held in the Courthouse
was large and enthusiastic. Speeches were made
by Capt. Jas. Bumgardner of Staunton, Jno
T. Delaney and Jas. J. Barlow, of Covington,
and g. F. Moore of Clifton Forge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

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 effectually, 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 &C.
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 will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW york. NV
fob 2-Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Aeoy Has His Foot Crushed.

A boy, IA years old, Conrad Geisen from
Roanoke, was attempting to beat his way on
the railroad, and when the train arrived at
Fishersville he got off, and when attempting
to board the train again when it started he
lost his hold and fell under the train when a
wheel crushed his right foot. He was brought
here and DR.. A. M. Henkel, the Surgeon of
the company, rendered the necessary service.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
StonewaIIJackson Camp.

The first meeting of the Stonewall Jackson
Camp of Confederate Veterans was held in
the City Hall last Saturday night, at which
bylaws and rules of order were adopted, and
the times of the regular meeting fixed, which
will be two month, one at 8 p. IN. on the
End Monday, and the other at II a. m. on the
4th Monday
The next meeting will be at IL q. m. on
Monday, July 25th when a good attendance
is desired
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

DRUM CoRPs OF THE w. A G-The follow
ing will constitute the uniformed Drum corps
of the West Augusta Guard: Charles Eichel-
berger Harry Cootes, Willie Walker, Richard
Witt, Dan Pemberton, Edward Hilbert and
Archie Fauntleroy with snare drums; and
Morton Fultz with bass drum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Cood Wheat-New Flour.

The new wheat is now being delivered by
the farmers is of very fine quality. The
Staunton Milling company has made the first
new flour of the season, and of the very best
quality, and they are putting it out under
their well-known brands of "Silver Wave"
patent and ''Staunton Bell" family.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Com MERCIAL And FINAN CIAL
THE GRAIN rKADE-cKops, sc.

The Cincinnati Price Current of July
7th says that "the temperature has been some
what below normal for the time of year in
the corn belt, the past week, but this has evil
IDENTIFY not prejudiced the position of the corn
crop in any essential degree. In various re-
gions good rains have fallen where moisture
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

Excuse me, George, but when 1 saw yor
year ago. your face was covered with PIN
pies; it seems to be all right now" Eyes
sir; that's because I stuck to Ayers Sarsapa
rilla, the greatest blood medicine in the
world. l was never so well in my life as
am now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
The Ladies'

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use California liquid laxa-
tive Syrup of Figs, under all conditions, makes
it their favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name of the
California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom of the package.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Robbery of Postofiice at Covington

On Monday night of last week the
postoflice at Covington, Allegheny
county, was entered by burglars and
robbed of almost everything of value
in it, amounting to about $500 The
safe was broken open, and the robbers
left some of the tools they used which
were recognized as the property of E.
Nj. Nettleton & Co., of that place, from
whom they had been stolen-a chisel,
a monkey wrench, and a brace.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Pew. sam p. Jones at Harrisonburg

Rev. Sam P. Jones, the noted evangelist,
will hold meetings for week at Harrisonbnrg,
commencing ON Tuesday, the 10th of August.
These meetings will attract an immense num-
Der of persons, for he attracts larger crowds
than any man in the United States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
What Harrison said of VIM. ]. Campbell

Harrison had the National Republi
can Committee to elect VIM. j. Camp
bell, of Chicago, as its Chairman in pre-
ference to Clarkson, the choice of the
Committee. Ex-senator G. B. Farwell,
of Chicago, says in a letter to the Wash
ington Post
"Some three years ago, more orless,
while was in the Senate of the United
States, l recommended a gentleman by
the name of William j. Campbell for
the office of collector of customs at
Chicago. All the Republican members
of Congress recommended this gentle
men at the same time for this office.
The President said that he was a pre-
fessional lobbyist and unfit for this
position, and that he would not appoint
him"
This is the same Campbell with tt e
lobbyist hump. and though the Presi
dent deemed him unfit to hold Fed
eral Office, he had him elected Chair
man of the Republican National Com
mittee. Comment unnecessary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
Staunton M arkets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON, VA, July II, 1882

STANTON VA, July IL, 1852.
We mention the prices of the only articles,
the quotations of which are changed, as fol
lows =
Butter 10 to ID cents Short clear sides 81
Bellies 81; Wheat. rs to 80 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13

The Chairman of the Democratic County
Committee has called that Committee to meet
next Saturday in the Supervisors room at the
Courthouse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-13
the Cattle received 63s came from VII

Medium or good fair quality. 62K@4 90
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Of the Cattle received SIS came from Virgin
ia.
OF %a4c, the greater Improvement being on
the better grades; the average advance being
generally quoted as &c all round.
Mich COws-There is a large Offering and
trade is slow at 20a$50 per head.
Veal Calves-The market is slow at 4a5kc
per h.
last week, but a much better feeling pervades
the market. Sheep Sake, and a few extra at
4Hc per ID gross Lambs 5a6c and few extra
at 64 C per Id gross.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
MONDAY, July IL, 1892.
Swine-There is light Offering at the yards
this week, but is equal to the rather limited
demand reported. The quality is satisfactory
of 7sakc net over last week at Calverton Yards.
Prices at these yards are quoted gross, at ga
$3.50 per 100 lbs g for % good Westerns with few
7KasS cts, and few of the best at 81 cents;
rough Hogs, Sows and Stays, 5.20aS5. 40 per 100
Sheep and Lambs-Sheep sold at 3a5H cents,
with a few at Az cts per Id. Lambs 6a64 cts,
with fairly good demand reported for good
stock of both Sheep and Lambs.
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY, July II, 1892. I
Cattle Receipts $500 head, including rs cars
for sale; market lower; native Steers 4.20a$55O
per 100 lbs, Bulls and Cows 225a$3S5 per 100 lbs
Dressed Beef steady at 7HaS4 cents per ID.
Shipments today - Beeves and = quarters
of Beef tomorrow 800 Beeves. Calves-Re
ceipts 1000 head; market slow; Veals 5.50a$7.O0
per 100 lbs, buttermilk Calves 3a$4. Sheep and
Lambs-Receipts 1900 head; market lower;
Sheep 4a$6-25 per 100 lbs. Yearlings 00a$0.0O;
Lambs 5a$9; Dressed Muttons steady at 10a1lk
cts per h. and dressed Yearlings 00c.; dressed
Lambs 11a13k cts. Hogs-Receipts 5000 head,
consigned direct; nominally firm at 6a$6.25 per
100 lbs
RICHMOND LIVESTOCK MARKET
MONDAY, July s, 1892. {
Receipts: 115 head cattle, go sheep and lambs,
and 500 head hogs.
Sales: 175 head cattle, go sheep and lambs,
and 500 head hogs.
Prices:
Cattle, best 4a44c gross; medium to good,
3a3&c gross; common to fair, 24a2@c gross.
Bulls, 2Ha3c gross.
Sheep, 34a4c gross
| Lambs, 5a6c. gross.
Hogs, Txa7xc net.