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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Staunton Markets,
SPECTATOR OFFICE.

STAUNTON, VA, Aug. %, 1892.
We give the quotations of those articles the
prices of which have been changed since last
week as follows
Butter 20cts. Eggs 15cts. Corn 60 to 62cts.
Wheat rs to 76cts. Salt 81 10 to $780, =
Sugars-cut-loaf So; granulated s. powdered
81; standard A Al. Coffee A At; yellow 4; COM
mon 81
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKETl
THURSDAY, August Is, 1892.
Prices of Beef Cattle this week ranged as fol-
lows:
Best .......................... 81 80 al 10
Generally rated first quality. $50 al sly
Medium or good fair quality. 90 @g3 80
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
OF ta CATTLE received s came STon W 81 ~
The market has been fairly active with val
ues ba4 C higher.
Mich CowS-Dull at S15a34 per head
Veal Calves 4a5Hc per ID and a few extra at
Sd cents.
Sheep and Lambs-Prices have ruled up to
those of last week. Sheep 34a4Ac, and a few
extra at 45Sc per ID gross. Lambs 4Xa5Ec per
ID, and few extra at G4c per ID gross.
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
MONDAY, August ~, fS!l2 {
SwINE.-The receipts, something in excess of
100 over those of last weeks numbers, are
about the same in quality as the OFFERINGS then
4
mand, which is not active but only fair and
with prices shade easier than last week. We
quote the range for fair to good Western corn
fed Hogs at coca 500 per 100 lbs gross, with
| few extra good a shade higher, though not a
great number sold at $40; gra sold at 800
ass. 10 and rough Hogs, Sows and Stays, SEGA
| $50 per 100 lbs gross Receipts 9,775 head.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-The market is SLOW, and
the values are off for both Sheep and Lambs
&c for the former and nc for the latter Sheep
| are quoted at 3af& cents per ib gross, and
| Lambs at 4a5h cents per ID gross
| NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET,
| MONDAY, August ~. 1872
| ? CATTLE.-Receipts 7345 head including .i} cars
| for sale: market lower native Steers 3.50aS s. 2j
per 100 lbs, Bulls and Cows 1i0a$32 per 100 lbs.
Dressed Beef steady at 1aa@9 cents per ID. Ship
| ments today 200 Reeves and 260 quarters of
Beef; tomorrow 100 Beeves- Calves Receipts
| POO head; market dull; Veals 600aS7.50 per lOl
lbs, buttermilk Calves 2.25a $500.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-Receipts 2000G head mar
ket lower; Sheep 4.00a $3.50 per 100 lbs. Year
| lings O0a$000: Lambs 500a$7.00; Dressed Nut
| tons steady at 9a9k cents per ID, and dressed
| Yearlings 00c.; dressed Lambs 9a11S cents
| HoGs-Receipts $500 head, consigned direct
nominally easier at 575a$6.30 per 100 lbs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

For sluggish and torpid liver, nothing can
surpass ayers Pills. They contain no
calomel, nor any mineral drug, but are COM
posed of the active principles of the best vege-
table cathartics and their use always results in
marked benefit to the patient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

The building in. the Courthouse square
owned by Mrs John B. Baldwin, in which
are the office of the Clerk of the Court of APP
peals and several lawyers offices, has been
sold for her by L. E. Williams, real estate
agent, to VIM. Patrick, Esq, for 81, $50
C. TsPalmer has sold his warehouse opposite
the c. & O. Depot to Col. Jno. Lewis Peyton
for "a 800.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Baldwin District Fair.

Yesterday was the first day of the Baldwin
District Fair. As usual, the first day was not
so fully attended as will be the succeeding
days. A large crowd may be expected to-day
and tomorrow, and it is hoped the last day,
Friday, will be more numerously attended
than heretofore if the weather shall be fav or
able
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
singing most at night; worse by scratching
Ii allowed to continue tumors form, which OF
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE'S OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation, and i'll most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists. or by mall
for so cents. DR.. Swayne Son, Philadelphia.
feb 10-1yr '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Mr.. Charles H. Goodwin, formerly of the
Baldwin Theatre, San Francisco, has been en-
gagged by Charles B. Hanford as business
manager for his julius Caesar Company. Mr..
Robert Saturn, M. c. Stone, Frank Handley,
Melvin Field and Antonio Greshoff will be
members of Mr. Hanford's supporting Com
pany.
Willard B. Wright, who was to have been a
member of Charles Hanfords Julius Caesar
Company met with a serious accident while at
Atlantic City, and has, therefore, been obliged
to cancel his contract with Mr. Hanford.
Romance the magazine of complete
stories, shows every month new signs of the
improvement in its character, since Mrs. Kate
Epson Clark became its editor. The Septem-
Der issue will be the first of notable series of
special numbers illustrating the fiction of diff
ferent nations, at least half of the stories in it
being from the French. Special numbers de-
voted largely to stories from other foreign Ian
guages will follow. The November issue will
be a special American number.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Female Weakness, Positive Cure.

To THE EDIToR:-Please inform your
readers that l have positive remedy
arise from deranged female organs. l
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
send their Express and p. o. address.
Your respectfully,
DIR. A. e. ANARCHIST, UTICA, NY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

nj. Quarles and others VS.. Vim. L. Stout
o. and Others.-Pursuant to decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered in
this cause, at May term, 1890, shall proceed,
at my office, in Staunton, ON
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1892,
to take a further account of the transactions
of the Executors of Mrs. Sallie Stout. At the
same time and place shall proceed to take
an account of the transactions of j. NJ. Quarles
as trustee for VIM, /. Stout, under the will of
the said Mrs. Stout.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com.
aug I1-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME

VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
CHANICAL COLLEGE, Blacksburg, Va,
Ii Instructors. thoroughly equipped shops, lab
oratories and infirmary. Farm of 3'S acres,
Steam heating and electric lights in dormi-
tories. Degree courses in Agriculture, Horti-
culture, Civil, Mechanical and Electrical En-
cheering, Applied Chemistry and General
Science. Shorter courses in Practical Agricul
ture and Practical Mechanics.
Total cost for session of nine months, includ-
ing fees, clothing. textbooks medical attend
ance, &c, about 1880. Next session begins
SEPT. Il. 1892. For catalogue amply to.
]. NJ. McBRYDE, Principal.
aug Hats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Tohn Il. Watson and Ella b., his wife, and
u others George =. Sheets, Alexander
S. Young and John ID. YOuel and others
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit court for Au
gusta county, entered in this cause, May 18th,
1872, / shall proceed, at my office, in Staunton,
on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 1892,
to take the following accounts l. OF the debts
of George p. Sheets, Alexander s. Young, and
John d. Youel, which are liens on their lands,
&C., &c. 2. OF all real estate owned by the said
defendants and the liens on each parcel, &c.
3. Whether the rents of the lands will pay the
debts within five years.
sB The lien creditors of George p. Sheets,
Alexander S. Young, ana John ID. Youel are
specially called upon to prove their debts be
fore me on or before the day herein appoint
ed.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Com'r.
Geo. NJ. Cochran, p. q.
July 2T-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

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 VINO
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N.Y.
feb 3-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

FYOUR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out really good for moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROVNS IRON BITTERS.
1t viii cure you. cleanse your liver, and give
q good appetite,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Grand Reunion Of Confederate
Veterans.

On next Saturday, under the auspices of
Slower Camp, No. 90 Confederate Veterans,
there will be Grand Reunion of Confeder-
ate Veterans and picnic at Fishers Hill near
Strasburg. Excursion trains ON the B. IL o.
Railroad. All veterans are invited, and it will
be an interesting and enjoyable occasion.
Speeches will be made by distinguished Gen
erals and Orators.
Several Brass Bands will be present Hon.
John w. Daniel is the orator of the day, and
among others invited are Gen. Fitz Lee, Gen.
John B. Gordon, Gen. L. L. Lomax, Gen. VIM.
H. Payne and Hon. Holmes Conrad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Some people are constantly troubled with
boils-no sooner does one heal than another
makes its appearance. A thorough course of
Ayers Sarsaparilla the best of blood purifiers,
effectually puts an end to this annoyance
We recommend a trial
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

NJ. QuaIles, Trustee, VS.. George Rue
- bush's Adm'r.--PuFsuant to decree of the
Circuit Court for Augusta county, entered in
this cause, May %, 1892, shall proceed, at my
office, in Staunton, on
TUESDAY, AUGUST BOTH, 1892,
to take the following accounts: !. OF the assets
of the estate of George Ruebush, decd. 2. OF
all just debts against said estate, &c, &c; and
3. OF the transactions of James f. Smiley, Ad-
ministrator, C. t. a., of George Ruebush, decd.
JOS. A. WADDELL, Comr.
aup 3-4tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
To the Public.

Our store is now open again for business, and
in few days it will be stocked with new goods
in every line. All goods damaged by water or
smoke in the fire of April 90 Will be removed,
and their place win he filled with desirable
new goods. Thanking for past patronage, and
a continuance of the same, we are,
Yours respectfully,
ALLEN & HOGSHEAD,
Corner Drugstore.
april Eft
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Pure and Wholesome Quality

Commends to public approval the California
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs. 1t is
pleasant to the taste and by acting gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels to cleanse the
system effectually, it promotes the health and
comfort of all who use it, and with millions
it is the best and only remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

If you are melancholy Or down with the
blues you need Simmons Liver Regulator.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-21

WORLDS FAIR EXHIBIT.
Washington Commissioners at WoI
Completing It-Sugar Beet Display.

Washington Commissioners at Work
Completing It-SuEar fseet Display.
TACOMA, Sept 20-lSpecial "A number of the
Worlds fair exhibits which Fave been incom-
plete SO far will soon be completed SO as to make
the best possible showing of Washington pro-
ducts at the exposition.
Up to date l05 car loads c.f material for the
Washington Worlds fair building have been
shipped from this city to Chicago.
W. l. LaFollette, superintendent of the agri-
cultural department, il in the city looking alter
that department and arrangins to make his col
lection more complete. Tomorrow morning he
will go to Puyallup to confer with Worlds Fair
Commissioner Ezra Meeker in fegard to arrane-
ing for an exhibit of hops hemp, sugar beets,
etc. In the line of sugar bees they expect to
gather large quantity and sekd them to q fac
tory to be manufactured into various grades OF
sugar. A complete exhibit OF the beets and
sugars will thus be provided To show the future
disabilities of this state.
Word has just been received that the sign
writer OF the commission, Joha l. Wiley, of Se-
attic, in making for the Worlt5s fair large oil
painting of the Washington Worlds fair build
ing aud also one of the whsie as it appeared
when alive. The pictures will Ee here tomorrow
and will be at the exposition.
DR.. Blalock arrived last night from Walia
Walia and is still in very preesrious condition
from his accident He Ia able to walk q little
but does not exp pect to entirely regain his health
He suffers from brain concussicn.
John, Rigby, one of the contractors ON the
Washington Worlds fair buildisg is in the city
| today looking alter his materials, etc.
Hon. J. G. Megler, Wahkiahktm county, head
of the fishery department Of tne Worlds fair
arrived today to arrange for q more complete ex
! hbit of Puget sound fish for thkt department
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Tacoma Exposition News.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES HEADQUARTERS, EXPO
sIrIoS, 4 TACOMA, sept. ~. specia'.I ne
Wor,a's fair commission are trying TO arrange
for a great day tomorrow at the exposition, il
being Worlds fair commissioners day. They
have invited the forty-three members OF the
Worlds fair commission TO BE- present. IL con-
venien, to them. As the executive committee
of nine will have . meeting on the following
day all of them are sure 70 be present
Today was WalIa Wslla day at the exposition
large excursion arrived from that city.
DR. Blalock brought over with him large ad-
a,tionsl exhibit of walIa walia fruit Tor Waila
waila day. They will also be added to the
Worlds fair ext bit later
Tacoma Post of the National Guard OF Wasa
tnston. Was incorporated today to maintain an
armory Captains Ashton, Billings and Howell
of troop B, G, and companies, respectively
are officerH
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-21
Horrible Death of an Old
Rancher Near Puyallup.
ACCIDENT NEAR WALlA wALLA.
One Man Killed ard Three Badly In
jured by Boiler Explosion.
Murderer Billy Fay Acquitted ut Spo-
kane-Murderous Fight In . Harvest
Field Near Puliman-World's Fair
Horticulturist Bucey Resigns.

TACOMA, Sept 2l.-fsrecial lit 10 believed
that John waunett, aged, 4s, rancher living
near Puyaliup, was rinioned by falling tree
on q tract of land which he was clearing and
was slowly roasted alive by fire which he had
started to burn tho brushs He has been miss
ing for six weeks. and this morning Willie
Fries, boy, while hunslng, found his tody
badly charred. Wannett 5ived alone in shack,
and no one thought anything about his absence.
Evidences of terrible struggle were maui
fest One of his legs had4probably been broken
by a falling tree. He had pulled of the boot
from the uninjurei foot, snd piecss OF clothing
were see tered about He died within few
feet Of the water. His nearest ueighbor could
not hear his cries for help He was an old see.
tier and a member OF the q. A. X.
No one has knowledge of any relatives oil
Wanest in this vicinity. slc formerly lived in d
barricaded house with 8 .oat about it. He said
he feared the Indians would attack him. He
had springs SO arranged thas he could I'LL the
mOat with water.
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SEATTLE WEDNESDAY. 2,

months voyage the staff would be in New York
in March Mr.. Cole has been informed by
superintendent Shelby, Of the Great Northern,
that the New York Central railroad could carry
1t to Chicago or it could be forwarded by water
through the ST. Lawrence river and Great lakes.
On account of the sharp curves it is doubtful ii
the New York Central could carry this pole. 1t
10 claimed il would be the longest flagstaff ever
exhibited in the world. The staff to be in front
OF the Washington Worlds fair building will be
230 feet high. 1t IL now loaded on the ears here
ready for shipment over the Northern Pacific
President Blslock says all poles must be up at
time OF dedication on October II, therefore 1t
Will not be possible to get the poles around by
water. He says there will be three poles 30
feet long, to be sent in sections, and that they
will be spliced together by large steel sockets
like fishing rods. and that the bark will BE- re-
placed so that the splice will not show.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-21

BoNNERs FERRY, Idaho. Sept 20 0-[Special.l J.
Trouble has already commenced over the allot-
ment of lands in the Kootenay valley to In
dams About four months ago seven ranchers
settled on land near this city. When Indian
Commissioner Roman made allotmcnts to In
dians on this section, an Indian named Fry
claimed for his children and grandchildren, ff
teen in all, LAND on which these ranchers had
settled few DAYS since he began suit as
guardian for the halfbreeds to acquire posses
sion Of this land, and Judge Holman issued an
Injunction restraining settlers from interfer-
ing with Fry's cutting hay on the land. Under
this Fry set mon at work cutting hay and stack
ingit good desl OF bad feeling has been en-
geudered. and although "gun piays' have been
made, no shooting has yet been done. On satur-
day night warrants OF arrest for Fry and five oil
his men, charging them with grand larceny,
were sworn out. Deputy sheriff Doust, who
has been protecting Fry under the injunction
issued, was also arrested. The preliminary
examination will be held Wednesday. The
settlers claim that the mothers Of both Fry
chiidrea and grandchildren are Colviile In
diaus and are not entitled to land under the
allotment 10 the Kootenays This Fry denies.
and claims Commissioner Roman made the al
lo,meuts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-21
THE MOUNT VERNON swINDLER.
He IL the Same Mas Who Defrauded
People In Brittsa1 Columbia.


People in Brittssi Columbia.
MOUNT VERNON. Sept 1a.-tspecial Cyrus
Cushmsn. alias John Smith. who Is in Jail here
upon a charge OF obtaining money under false
pretenses by representing Eimself as the author
lied agent OF the Seattle 5e,egrap ph. is the same
man who operated extensively in British
Columbia during August, representing himself
as one George J. AexAndeE, salaried empioye
of the PosT-INrELLIGENCEa and authorized to
solicit subscriptions aud fsrite-ups at cut rates
and receive money therefor
II. Windebank, of Missioo City, proprietor Of
the MatsQui hotel, arrived in Mount Vernon
Sunday and identified the prisoner, Cushman,
alias smith, AS one and tho same person Who
under the name of George J. Alexander repre-
sented the PosT-lNTgLLIGkwcER at Mission and
collected good deal of rnofsey.
At Mission City Alcxandsr, alias Cushman,
alias Smith, received IS fram William Elliott,
proprietor OF hotel at Riverside, across the
river from Mission City, as subscription for the
Observation-Disclosures and few days later, in
company with another person unknown, he
burglariSsd EilfOtts barroem, dangerously as
saulting Chinese porter who was in charge of
the premises, and then ea5ried away thirteen
bottes.of whisky. fl We bottles OF gin and guam
tity Of beer. besides tapping several kegs OF beer
and allowing the contents to run out on the
saloon ioor. The next day Elliott, in company
with an officer, went In search Of Alexander.
but the latter crossed the line at night. aud
after operating few days Isl Whatcom county
as the PosT-IETELLIGESCEk agent, collecting
money for subscriptions,acam to Mount Yer
non. He here represe,;kss hiusself AS G. C.
Cushman. who is she fslerrapfs authorized
agent, and succeeding in collecting good deal
of money before his arrest
Mr. Windebank made an affidavit today be.
fore a notary public in which he affirmed that
Cyrus c. Cushman, in jail here. and George ].
Alexander 10 one and the same person, and that
Alexander. while at Mission, represented him.
self as being In the employ OF the Posr-INTsLLI.
GENCER, aud by such representations collected
money for subscriptions. personal mention
and business write-ups. Mg Windebank left
today at noon for his home He says that the
people at Mission City are very bitter against
the swindler, and If he is brought across the
line he will be vigorously Prosecuted upon sew
eral charges.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-21

Increase OF $4,000 Members-Expendi-
lures More Than Three MILLIONS.


lures More Than Three Millions.
PORTLAND, Sept. 2O.-The Sovereign Grand
Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows con.
vened at $50 this morning. The report OF
Grand Sire Busbee shows q net increase OF act
tive lodge membership from January /, 1891, to
January l, 1892, of 4S.S07 the largest yearly in
crease in the history of the order. The lodge
membership i'll good standing on the lst Of last
January had reached 72l,1i6, aud, including
Reoekah lodges, So,SSL Expenditures for relief
during the year were over $3,l76000. Alter dis
posing OF the preliminary routine business, the
lodge proceeded to the election of grand officers
for the ensuing year. c. T. Campbell, of Lon
don, Ontario, Canada, was chosen grand sire.
This afternoon the election of officers was COM
pieted rs follows: Deputy grand sire. John W.
Stebbins. of Rochester, N. Y; secretary, T. A.
Ross. OF Columbus, o., reelected: treasurer,
Isaac A. Shepard, Of Philadelphia reelected.
This afternoon AZ the Hotel Portland the sis
ters of the degree of Rebekah. of Portland, ten
dercd a reception to the ladies accompanying
the Sovereign Grand Lodge representatives.
This evening a reunion of past grand represen-
ta:ives took place at the First Presby terian
church. There was musical programme, and
addresses by Gen. Underwood, Rev. J. W. Ven-
able, grand chaplain. and Hon. Oliver j..
Semmes, Of Alabama. Tomorrow the visitors
will make an excursion through the Willamette
valley as far as Albany.