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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
fuckers Speech,

We are indebted to Hon. H. st. G. Tucker
for copy of his able und interesting speech
on the election of United States Senators by
the people in the House of Representatives on
Tuesday, July 18th, 1892. The argument was
strong and well presented, and yet it was en-
livened by wit and humor which added to
its interest and enjoyment.
Great Mortality in New York City.
The excessive heat of last week caused many
deaths in New York city, including ninety by
sunstroke. The deaths. attributed to heat num-
bered l ,434.
The deaths for each day during the week are
day, 1877; Wednesday, Ill; Thursday, 1885, Fri
daY 223 and Saturday $50
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Sudden Death.

On last Saturday evening Lucy Vaughan, q
colored woman, aged about As years, died sud
denly of heart-dtsease in the store of Lewis
was on her way toa dressmaker's, and feeling
badly stepped into Brooks store to rest awhile,
but in a short time was corpse. She had
been for the last eight years a cook in the fa1ni
ly of Mr.. NJ Ersl1ine Miller, and was good
and faithful servant who commanded theil
esteem and affection, and her death was quite
shock to them who could not refrain from
weeping when they learned of her sudden and
unexpected death She was so faithful and
attentive to her duties that she had not been
off the premises for a long time till that even
ing when she left in good health, but was
soon returned a corpse.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

Sic gloria transit nletndi.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Increased Assessment of City Rea
EST ate

The assessment of the real estate of the City
of Stanton shows an increase over the pre-
ceding year of s16O336. The following is the
assessment for this year.
Real estate owned by whites. 50, 127, 314
owned by colored people s64, 300 Total as
sessed value of real estate in the city of Staun-
ton, 81, 191 ,514. Increase for 1892, $3.50, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Shot in the Finger,

On last Saturday afternoon, whilst Mr.. VIM.
Rennie was at work in his wheat-feld about 2
miles West of Staunton, ball from an I'M
known source struck his middle finger, which
was dressed by DR.. A. NJ. Henkel 1t was a
stray shot, by an unknown person, and might
have proved fatal if it had struck vital part
of the body. 1t was narrow escape.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Horses KiIIeds!oy Heat,

During six days of last week 500 car-horses
in New York city died in consequence of the
heat. Car-horses and truck horses fell in the
streets faster than the ambulances could carry
them away.
In hot weather persons should be very care
full of their horses and mules and not allow
them to be over-heated by fast travelling OF
hauling heavy loads. They cannotspeak, but
they suffer, and any body but man worse
than brute will treat dumb amin ais with
kindness and due consideration
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
A Literary Find.

Mr.. Box has succeeded in unearthing a
quantity of unpublished material by Henry
Ward Beecher, which will shortly be publish
ed as a series of articles in The Ladies' Home
Journal The material is especially valuable
since it deals with a range of topics both va
ried and timely, and will advance, for the first
time in print, the great preachers views on a
number of such interesting questions as mar
rage, home government, woman in public
and private life, politics, etc, etc. Mr.. Box
has secured the cooperation of Mrs. Beecher
and Professor Ellinwood, Mr.. Beecher's pri-
vate reporter, in the editing of the material.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Improvements at Roanoke College
All the Buildings to be Renovated and I'M
proved-Steam Heat to be put in.


As it does not seem likely that the Trustees
of Roanoke College will be in condition in
the very near future to accept the fine site OF
100 acres offered as a gift and to erect new
buildings thereon, they have resolved to make
many improvements on the present buildings
so as to render them both more attractive and
more comfortable. The buildings are to be
repainted inside and out, and the brick work
is to be restained and repeneiled, thus giving
them a new and fresh appearance. The stu
dents rooms in the main building are to be
wainscoted and ceiled with narrow pine strips,
finished in hard OIL the other wood work is to
be painted and the walls papered. Arrange
ments have been made for the students to buy
carpet at reduced price 30 that they may aid
in making their rooms as neat as those in
nice private house. The chapel and recitation
rooms will be greatly improved, and so will
the Railways in the main building; Best OF
all, steam heat is to be introduced throughout
| the buildings-chapel, class-rooms, and dorml-
| tories and hot and cold water will be put IN
| the main building to supply the wants OF the
students. This building will be entered by
self closing doors, and sash will be put in the
doors and windows on the second floor used
Cor ventilating. Thus not only the rooms, but
the Railways of the building may be made
co mfortable in the coolest weather.
Workmen are busily engaged in making
these improvements and when the boys re-
turn in September they will find the buildings
SO changed inside and out. as to seem like new
edifices All of which will be most gratifying
TO the students and friends of the Cole &C.
sSdlem Times Register July 30N.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Election in Harrisonpurg.

AT the municipal election in Harrisonburg,
Rockingham county, last Thursday, D. NJ.
Switzer, (Democra) was reelected Mayor; d.
S. Lewis, Republican,, was reelected Treasur-
er; Z. L. Dechert, (Republican) Assessor and
T. H. Miller, (Republican), Sergeant. The
councilmen are Republicans and 2 Demo-
Gratis In some cases the elections were close
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
PEKkER'S
HAIR BELSAM


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
i ERTY.-By virtue of a deed of trust, ex-
ecuted by James F. Arehart and wife, to the
undersigned, bearing date on the 10Th day OF
June, 1889, will proceed ON the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1882,
to sell at public auction that very valuable
tract of land situated about miles south OF
Middlebrook in Augusta county, adjoining the
lands of J. Frank Clemmer, A. A. Sproui, RIOS
coe Turk, formerly Martin, upon which said
James +. Arehart resides, containing about
liz Acres, upon the following terms, as pre-
hand as will pay the costs of sale, and the re-
mainder upon credit of one, two, and three
wears from day of sale, with interest from the
day of sale, the purchaser giving bond with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
July 2Q-4tS Trustee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

On Thursday afternoon of last week
a colOred man named William Clarke
attempted to get on the engine of a
material train at Steele's, several miles
below Covington, and missing his foot
ing fell with both feet under the en-
CINE. They were both completely
crushed. Clarke was brought to Gov
ington for treatment and attended by
Dr. Rogers. He never recovered from
the shock, however, but died the next
morning. He was unmarried and lived
at Bumpass, Va, to which place his
body was shipped. He was about 25
years of age, and hand on the train
which killed him.-AUeQh0ay Sentinel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Female Weakness, Positive Cure.

p To THE EDIToR:-Please inform your
readers that l have positive remedy
for the thousand and one ills which
arise from deranged female organs. |
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
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send their Express and p. o. address.
Your respectfully,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Lawn PARTY,

The ladies of Churchville and vicinity will
give Lawn parties at Churchville tonight and
tomorrow night under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid Society. These will be occasions
of much innocent enjoyment, and it is hoped
thew will be well attended
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Large Bass Caught,

On last Friday evening, Mayor Alex. H.
Fultz, Heiskell Argenbright, and Frank
Merriken went down to Mr., Rippeto's, on
North River, a short distance below the juno
ton of North and South Rivers, where they
staid over night to fish for bass in the river the
next day, when they caught seven fine ones.
Mayor Fultz and Frank Merriken each caught
several, weighing from II lbs to lbs each.
Heiskell Argenbright caught but one, but it
was a very large one, which weighed 81 lbs
and measured 231 inches in length To see
him when he was trying to land this fish was
spectacle as interesting as a circus show
For about five minutes it was not certain
which would be the victor, the bass or the
Observation-Disclosures the fish would be landed
or the fisherman ducked in the river.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

As Mr.. Charles Bell young man from
Clifton Forge, was riding on Lewis street
about o'clock on Monday evening, he had
his ankle broken by the fall of his horse,
which was caught beneath the body of the
horse
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Cattle Purch ased.

Mr.. David v Ruckman, the cattle-dealer,
has recently purchased in Pocahontas Co., w.
Va, 200 head of fine cattle from Uriah Hev-
ener and Isaac Moores sons. What D. V.
Ruckman does not know about cattle is not
worth knowing
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

The pseudo Lord Hope" who was sent to
the penitentiary for theft in this county, is
now working as a convict on railroad in
Southwest Virginia. For a time he had a
good time with the rcal-estate agents in Har-
risonburg who thought he was an English
Lord with plenty of money.
La. L.. AZ faalala
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

| s''Oh, if had only taken this medicine
earlier in life, what years of suffering it
| would have saved me ~ was the touching ex-
ciamation of one who had been cured of
rheumatism by the use of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. Scores of such cases are on record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Hay Burned.

On last Friday, in the Stuart's Draft neigh
borhood, Jacob Forrer had about 8 tons of
hay burned by sparks from an engine on the
Norfolk and Western Railroad, and came very
near losing new barn which is approaching
comnlekion
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
stinging most at night; worse by scratching.
Ii allowed to continue tumors form, which Of
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists. or by mail
for so cents. DR.. Swayne l. Son, Philadelphia
feb 1Q-lyr '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

Rawlings & Hill and Others VS.. w. q. Stou-
IL and Geo. NJ. Harrison, Trus tee.-PurSu
ant to a decree of the Circuit Court for August
shall proceed, at my office, in Staunton on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 1892
to take account, 1st, OF the real estate owned
by W. +. Stout, and the condition of the title
thereto, together with its annual rental and
fee simple values; and End. of the liens bind
ing the same.
july 20 It's JOS. y. WADDELL, Com.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

- others VS.. George p. Sheets, Alexander
S. Young and John D. Youel and Others
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit court for Au-
gusta county, entered in this cause, May 18th
1892, l shall proceed, at my office, in Stau nton
on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 1892
to take the following accounts !. OF the debts
of George p. Sheets, Alexander S. Young, and
John ID. Youel, which are liens on their lands
SC, &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.
SThe lien creditors of George p. Sheets
Alexander S. Young and John d. Youe1 are
specially called upon to prove their debts be
fore me on or before the day herein appoint
ed.
JOS. A. wADDELL, Comr.
Geo. NJ. Cochran, p. q.
July 27-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

On Sunday night last, at the United Breth-
rem church of this city, Rev. J. D. Donovan,
Pastor, one person was baptized and another
received for membership.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

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Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

On Sunday, July Gath, Hon. John F.
Lewis had the misfortune to have his
fine Engineer riding mare known as
"Old Pet" killed by train near his
residence at Lynnwood, Rockingham
county.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

The climate of Montana is such as to
try constitutions. Last Thursday there
was frost there, and not more than a
week before the temperature was 104
degrees.
The temperature in Montana was
again up to 104 degrees last Monday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

AS an after-dinner pill, to strengthen the
stomach, assist digestion, and correct any
bilious tendencies, Ayers Pills are considered
the best. Being sugarcoated, they are as
agreeable as any CONNECTION, and may be
taken by the most delicate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

The tariff is for the benefit of labor,
we are told, and yet as the profits to
the great mill-owners increase, and
their power increases with their wealth,
the effort to reduce wages and deprive
labor of any participation in their pros
perity becomes more determined.
The Engineering and Mining Jour
nal, with every opportunity for acquir-
ing information, declares that the en-
tire cost of producing a ton of rails at
Carnegie's mill does not exceed $40.
This includes every item of expense,
remote and direct, plant, investment,
everything The output of the six
mills being million and a-half tons at
$50 ton. the annual profits of this
combine is not less than fifteen millions
a year.
Is it right to tax the people of the
land In order to create millionairesi
Can the policy of protection as exem
plfied in steel rails and tin be justified
or defended?-BGltimo7 e, Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

BITTEN BY A COPPERHEAD.-About
II o'clock on Saturday last as Matte,
aged thirteen years, the bright little
daughter of Mr.. James Kimel, who
resides on the Sulphur Spring farm,
about two miles northwest of this city,
was playing in the front yard near the
house, with several other members of
the family, she was bitten on the upper
part of the foot, by a young copper
head snake which was concealed in the
grass. The bite produced acute pain
and bled freely. which latter cause per-
haps saved her life by removing the
greater part of the poison. She was
carried into the house and turpentine
and soda were applied, as well as other
remedies-whiskey being used as a
stimulant. Although her foot was
much swollen she is now thought to be
out of danger. DR.. Hughes prescribed
for the patient, and with proper atten-
ton she will doubtless speedily recover.
We are glad to know that she escaped
more serious results. The snake was
found and killed.-CIiftOn Forge Valleg
Varginid1a, July 20th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
Powder Explosion near Buenavista.

On Tuesday afternoon, July 26th, keg of
powder which had been deposited in the black
smith shops at the stone quarry 1! miles above
Buena Vista, was exploded by sparks from
the anvil, when two colored men, VIM. Wins
ton and Geo. Field, the blacksmith and his
helper, were both badly injured.
When they attempted to knock the sparks
from the keg, says the Bucna Vista Adcocate,
the explosion occurred, blowing Winston out
side of the building about fifteen feet in the
air, and prostrating his helper. Winston's
clothing took fire, and before it was extin-
guished he was badly burned about the arms,
legs and body. His internal injuries are also
very serious. Field, though badly burned, is
not otherwise seriously injured. DR.. kinnear
was summoned to attend the injured men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03


Any thinking man in Virginia must
be impressed by thesfoliy of jeopardiz-
ing Virginia's interests. General Field
himself can promise nothing as the re-
suit of his labors but that Virginia
will go for Harrison" In other words,
he asks the white men of Virginia to
hand the State over to negro rule and
Force bill tyranny. He is an erin G
brother. We are sorry for him, but
not angry. He will learn of his IN is
take. No joint discussion is needed
for that. As for Weaver. the bitter
and unrelenting prosecutor of poor ex-
Confederates in Tennessee after they
had surrendered Weaver, the vilifier
of Southerners; we would suppose that
no self-respecting Democrat would care
to engage in joint discussion with him
Richmond State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
In all arrangements of the liver cure i
Certain if you take Simmons Liver Regulator
NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW.

The North American Review for August
contains the following: English Elections and
Home Rule, by the Duke of Argyll; The Shud-
der in Literature, Jules Claretie; Our Recent
Floods, Major ]. w. Powell; Abraham Lin
coin as Strategst-II, Archibald Forbes; The
Point of iView, Gail Hamilton; Thomas Paine,
by Col Roberto Ingersoll; The Pope at Home
Giovanni Amadi; Business in Presidential
Years, F B. Thurber; A Last Word on Lon
don Society, Lady frances Balfour; Two Con-
crosses Contrasted by ex-Speaker Reed: Party
Conventions, by Senator John T. Morgan;
Notes and Comments; The Deaconess Move
ment, The Nun of Kenmare; Are Students in
Italy, Ex-Governor J. Schuyler Crosby Farm
Organization, Newton L. Runnell; A Time to
Be Out of Doors, Woods Hutchinson, MD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

The New York Herald has announced {
novel plan for the presidential campaign. Tt
the person who most nearly predicts the pop
ular plurality of either Cleveland or Harrison
it will give free trip around the world, pay
ing all expenses; to the person making the
the second best prediction it will provide a trip
to London, Paris and return, and the third
best prediction will be rewarded by a trip to
London and return. Competition is open to
residents of all parts of the United States the
only conditions being that the prediction must
be made on ballot which is printed in the
Herald every morning Any one can make
as many predictions as he has ballots
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
NEW YORK LIVE STOCK MARKET,


Cattle-Receipts $500 head, including 81 ears
for sale; market lower; native Steers lass per
100 lbs, Bulls and Cows l 90a$2 so per 100 lbs.
Dressed Beef dull at X aSk cents per lb. Ship
ment today - Beeves and = quarters of
Beef; tomorrow $50 BeeveS. Calves Receipts
1900 head; market firm; Veals 5aST per 100 lbs,
buttermilk Calves2 50aS2 10. Sheep and Lambs
s. 80 per 100 lbs. Yearlings O0a$0 90; Lambs
5aS7; Dressed Mutton slow at Sail cents per ID,
and dressed Yearlngs 00c; dressed Lambs 9ala
cts Hogs-Receipts $500 head, consigned df
rect; nominally steady at 5 50aS6 30 per 100 lbs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03

LADIES
Needing g tonic, or children VINO want ouAio-
in.c u D. should take
2. BROWNS. IRON HIITEKs.
1t is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion,
Biliousness, Liver Complaints and Neuralgia
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-03
WESLEYAN FEMALE IH SiIIIylI

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Schools for Young Ladies i'll the South. Twen-
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at distance. Those seeking the best school
for the lowest terms, write for Catalogue of this
time honored School, to the President,
VIM. A. HARRIS, DID,, Staunton, Virginia.
July 274tS
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