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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
THE BIG AMERICAN SHOW.
Now Known and Honored Throughout the
Earth.

Earth.
That permanently distinct and perennial
STYLE of amusement known from the begin
ming as 1.-THE Circus" has been for ages the
most popular with the masses, and will pre-
sumably continue to flourish under the can
vas as long as new generations come into LIES
broad arena and memories of youthful pas
times survive. There is ample reason for this,
and those who have SO sagely predicted the
ultimate fall of the circus empire with that OF
the mighty Roman one, with whose rise 1t
was imperially identified, not only forget the
halcyon, unsophisticated days when to them
the houri of the pad was divinity in fairy
garb, the clown a being superior to all the
potentates ON earth, the glittering spangles
genuine gold and silver, and the magically
rising tent fine canopy of wonderland; but,
furthermore, that human nature IS essential
ly the same in Sells Brothers day that it was
in that of Olympian-crownedN Nero, and phys
steal skill and daring equally evied and admir-
ed. Let the doubters visit the phenomenally
stupendous tents Of Sells Brothers big Aus
tralian living exhibit, circus menagerle, mp
podrome, spectacular pilgrimage to Mecca,
and elfland, pageantry and frOlics, which are
to exhibit at Staunton on Wednesday. August
81 and they will find themselves in charmed
circle, and arenic equator, as it were, OF over
twenty centuries, and appealing most gener-
ously and brilliantly to popular appreciation.
This world famous show has but recently re-
turned from most extraordinarily successful
six months tour in far distant Australia, and
a stupendous and daring trip by sea and land
of over twenty thousand miles. The recogni-
ton of its immensely, effectiveness and lnte-
gritty by both the press and public OF the young
empire of the southern seas was instanteous,
unanimous, and unqualified, and the admi-
ration with which its plucky owners were re-
garded there, as genuine types of the most
progressive, plonounced,..and strrdiest amer
lean manhood, will be appreciated at home
ley did not play the lick-spittle for royal
favor; pay, as was done by notorious show
man in London, for the privilege of picking
their teeth under the patronage OF aristocracy
or pander to class prejudice. They kept the
Stars and Stripes at the fore, treated all WIFI
strict Republican impartiaGty. acted honor
ably, an won squarely. Every newspaper IL
the Aus ralian colonies fully subscribed to the
complin lent of the Sydney Daily Herald thai
it was 'faa erAi6ition manitestly worthy 1t
Anle,iccre reputation and the ertensage pro'''ase
aciM uehach it came qspon australia" Since it
famous return in June, we have the concur
rent te stimony of the press OF San Francisc'
and elsewhere that it is even bigger and bet
ter show than when it left our shores and
will doubtless be found such here, which
saying great deal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Premiums on Sugar-beets.
STAUNToN, AUGUST 18th, 1892

STAUNTON, AUGUST 18th, 1897.
CAPT. G. JULIAN PRATT,
Sec. Baldwin District Fair.
DEAR SIR-Since talking with you today,
we have decided to make the following prop
osition:-
We wish TO offer the following Special Pre-
miums on Sugar-beets for the 25th Annual
fair, subject to the following conditions and
such others as your judgment approves.
The party or parties receiving premiums
shall have grown one acre of Beets this sea-
son.
They shall inform the Judges in writing,
(Which shall be free for publication,) all the
facts relating to their culture, the yield per
acre, the cost per acre in growing, the amount
and kind of fertilizers used. the kind of soil
on which they were grown, and all other in
formation concerning their growth which
may be desired by the Judges. The amount
of Saccharine matter and purity found by
analysis in the beets by competent analyzers,
shall be the main reason for deciding the
value of the Beets and determining which
premiums shall be awarded. The size of the
beet and its dryness shall also be taken into
account in determining the premiums.
The following premiums will be awarded
by the managers of the fair
100 pounds of the best granulated sugar fol
the best Sugar-beets.
so pounds of the same sugar for the second
best Sugar-beets.
25 pounds of the same sugar for the thir6
best Sugar-beets.
Yours truly,
o. X. LAPHAM & CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
Y Ian DS-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult court OF Augusta county In the case of
Hawpe's EX'or Us. Mc6uffn, rendered on the
18th day of December, 1891, we will proceed in
front of the Court house in the city of Staun-
ton, on
MONDAY, THE S,ND DAY OF AUGUST, 1892,
to sell at public auction the following real cs-
tate, to whilst. The tract of land containing
20 acres, situated about miles south of Green
Vile. adjoining the lands of the estate of Thorn
as Williams, j. Il. Lair and wife, and others
being the tract devised by Templeton Nc
Guffin to Nancy WiSeman, and being the tract
upon which Nancy Wiseman now resides-2nd
The tract of 81 acres, roOds and SO poles,
which adjOins the first tract above described,
being the same devised by Templeton McGuf-
fin to j. II. Lair and wife
TERMS:-Cash, as to ten per cent. of the pur-
chase-money; the remainder upon credit of
one, two, and three years from date OF sale,
with interest from the date OF sale the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personal
security and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr
W. E. CRAIG,
Commissioners.
certify that James Bumgardner, Jr, Com'r
above named, has executed bond as such in
the penalty of 5000 with surety deemed suf-
f1cient conditioned according to law.
C. s. w. BARNES, d. G..
july 2O-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Meeting of County Supervisors.
TAXES ASSESSED ON THE RAILROADS IN THE
rOIrNTv

TAXES ASSESSED ON THE RAILROADS IN THE
COUNTY.
The Board of Supervisors held meeting at
the County Almshouse on Tuesday of last
week. the 9Th instant, with the following
members present: Messrs. Fulcher, McFall,
Dunlap, Bumgardner, Conner and Clerk Bur-
nett.
For the following account of the proceedings
we are indebted to the News:-
1.-The levy was laid on the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway based on the value of S5S2, 745 as
assessed, as follows: For county purposes at
% cents on the 800, the sum of 81, 456.96; for
county schools at 10 cents, $58274;; South Riv-
er district school, S13i28; Beverly Manor do
$3.50; Pastures do $685. AZ; South River district
roads, Sl67 81; Beverly Manor roads, S225;
| Pastures, 90; total assessment of Chesa-
peake and Ohio, $33S8.2
The Norfolk and Western property in the
county, estimated from the same source, is
valued at s435, $40 The county levy at 25
cents per 500 is 81 ,0SS.42; county school levy
at 10 cents SI35 81; South River district schools,
1854 Middle River do S137.21 Riverheads
do. S1S1.73; South River district roads, S145.55;
Middle River district roads, -S171.5l; River
heads roads, S227.16; total assessment on Nor
| folk aud Western road property in the county
| 81, 50339.
(, The total assessed tax on the Western Union
Telegraph Company's property for all pur-
poses for 1890, 1891 and 1892, is S69.44.
| On motion of Mr.. Conner, the superintend-
ent of the poor was directed to have the dwell
| ling on the almshouse farm covered with tin
and otherwise repaired; and to have built a
suitable house for the storage of farming i'm,
plements and machinery.
| There are at present % inmates of the aims
house who range in age from babes to octo
genarians, nearly all of the older ones being
confirmed invalids. Among the benefciaries
is boy six years old, who has never spoken
or walked.
affairs of the institution in good shape, the
farm in excellent condition and well cared fol
and Superintendent Swartzel careful, efficien
and kind
Accounts were allowed amounting in the
aggregate to s639.74, the principal part Of
Sproul on Wilson road petition.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
For Exhibition at the Worlds Fair

The following letter from Captain T. C.
Morton, Secretary of the Board of Worlds
Fair Managers to Captain G. Julian Pratt,
Secretary of the Baldwin District Fair, is of
interest to the exhibitors at the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair -
The board of Worlds Fair Managers of Vir-
ginia recognizing the importance of the ex-
hibit which is annually made at your Fair
desires to seize upon the opportunity to be of
Committee consisting of the Manager for the
It'll District, the Secretary, the Business Com
missioner and the lady assistant of our Board
will attend your Fair August 23rd to 26th for
the purpose of soliciting such exhibits as may
be deemed suitable for the Worlds Fair and
have them properly cared for until the time
arrives for shipping them to Chicago.
We hope that you will cooperate with us by,
making public this purpose of our Board and
by facilitating in any way that suggests itself
to you, the efforts of our committee in this
great undertaking. | am,
Very truly yours,
T..C. MOTION, Sec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

| COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, July 26th, 1885,.
To T. r. N. Speck, lateS. A. c., and
as such Admir- d. b. n. of Polly Ma
theny decd, Plaintiff,
and
Elijah Matheny and - Matheny,
children of stephen Matheny; Philip
Cool and the other and unknown
children of Peggy Cool (nee Mathe-
n.y.; the unknown children of Will
liam, Reuben, Samuel Archibald,
James, and Peachy Matheny, and Of
their two sisters, whose names are
unknown; W. NJ. Matheny, and all of
the living brothers and sisters of
Polly Matheny, and the descendants
OF those who are dead, all being par
ties unknown, save Elijah Matheny
and Philip Cool of Rockingham, and
w. NJ. Matheny, of Staunton,. Defendants,
in a certain suit now pending in Chancery in
the Circuit court of Augusta, under the style of
Ndthenus Adm rs Mathenu Elijah & ais TAKE
NOTICE that, in pursuance OF decree rendered
in said cause ON the 18th of May, 1890, l shall,
at my office i'll Staunton, on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1892
proceed to take, state, and settle an account
showing: The transactions of Il. X. N. Speck as
Admir- of Polly Matheny, decd; the balance i'll
the hands of said Admir- for distributions; to
whom the same is diStributable, and in what
proportions; together with any other matter
specially stated that may deem pertinent or
any party in interest may require to be so
stated.
j w. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
july 27-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Virginia Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College.

We invite attention to the advertisement of
the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Blacksburg, Va, of which ]. NJ.
McBryde is President We have on a number
of previous occasions written so much in COM
mendation of this college, that we deem it
unnecessary at this time to do more than to
briefly state that it is a valuable institution
which prepares and equips young men for the
practical duties of lfe-giving them desirable
and useful information at cheap rates. This
county has had some of her sons to avail
themselves of the advantages it affords, but
she should have many more, and we hope will
have.
For the branches taught and other informa-
tion we refer to advertisement. The next ses-
sion will begin September 21st.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Gratifying Appreciation.

An intelligent citizen of Indianapolis, Ind,
in letter enclosing subscription to the SPEC
TAroR, expresses himself in refere nee to its
improved appearance as follows -
II must congratulate you on the improved
appearance of the old paper in its new dress.
Publishers often expatiate on the improved
appearance of their papers in a new dress,
when it is difficult for the uninitiated to see
much change; but in the SPECTATOR it amounts
to a transformation. 1t seems almost i'm
possible for us to give it up after reading it
nearly 30 wears ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
YoSt'S MeekIY.

The first number of Yost's Weekly, publish
ep by Maj S. NJ. Yost, formerly of the Valley
Vi7yinian. and L. A. Fraser, recently of the
,Shend,n Netcs, was issued on Thursday, August
18th, 1t is an eight-column folio Republican
paper, printed neatly with new type on good
paper, and presents good appearance.
These gentlemen are too well known as
competent and experienced newspaper men to
need any introduction to this community
The only regret is that their talents will be
used in supporting party that should no Ion
ger be allowed to rule this country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

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 efectually, 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, -ss, e.
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.
fob 2-Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Leg Of Capt. n. p. Dickinson Ampu-
tated

For some time Capt. H. P. Dickinson has
been suffering with gangrene in one of his
legs, To save his life, if possible, his physi-
clan, DIR. Shelton, advised that the leg be am
putated which was done above the knee last
Thursday afternoon, by DR.. A. M. Henkel
assisted by Drs. Shelton, F. NJ. Hanger and
N. Wayt. He withstood the operation very
well, and is getting on reasonably WELL but is
not yet out of danger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Asvirpinia."

The southern war play, Virginia" will be
presented at The Opera-House early in Sep
TENDER for the benefit of the West Augusta
Guards, to aid the boys in paying for their
uniforms Twenty of the best amateurs in
the City will be in the cast, and the West Au-
gusta Guards will take part in the battle scene.
Hundreds were turned away in Lynchburg
when the play was first presented, and it has
been revised and improved since then. The
scenes are laid in the Valley before during,
and after the war, and the heroine is a Staun-
ton girl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
The Warm Wave.

The warm wave which has been gradually
moving eastward for the past week from the
West arrived here yesterday, and will abide
with us for several days or longer, during
which time we cannot hope to have more
than partial rains, if any. We need good
settled rain and that we will not get till there
is a considerable fall in the temperature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Lawn Party.

The ladies of Hebron Church congregation
will give lawn party at Swoope's Depot to-
morrow-Thursday, the 1Sth-to raise funds
to make Improvements in the cemetery at that
church. Refreshments of various kinds will
be furnished in good STYLE 1t is hoped it will
be well attended and literally patronized.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Another Insurance Com pany.

Staunton is to have another Insurance COM
pany, Judge Grattan on Saturday last having
granted a charter to the Southeastern Life In
surance company with a capital stock of $40, =
600, in shares of 500 each, the principal office
to be in Staunton, The following constitute
the officers, who are likewise the directors -
G. w. Freeman, of Roanoke, Va, president;
S. NJ. Ormsby of Washington, D. c., vice
president and general manager; S. S. Price, of
Washington D. Co.. secretary; S. l. Scott, Of
Stearns, of Washington, d. c., medical direc-
tor
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
pics! Piles! Itching riles.

SYMPTOMS Moisture; intense itching and
singing most at night; worse by scratching.
If 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 Son, Philadelphia.
feb 10-lyr '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
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, 1892-08-17
Mad Cows and Hogs.

The Goods Mill correspondent of the Harri-
sonburg Free Press says
1.-THE excitement of mad dogs, or rather
cattle, has reached us at last Five cattle and
some hogs, close around here, went mad last
weak. They were all bitten by a shepherd
dog, which was killed here some time ago."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

rTNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A HOUSE AND LOT
l. IN BASIC CTTY-As substituted trustee
in deed of trust executed by VIM. j. Hulvey
to A. N. White, dated April 2Sth 1891, and now
of record in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Augusta county, in deed book lis
p. 327, default having been made in the pay
ment of the debt secured in said deed of trust
by reason of which default, the benefciaries
in said deed require that the trust be execut-
ed, l will proceed, in front of the Basic City
Hotel. on
FRIDAY, THE End DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1892,
at II O'Clock, a. m to sell at public auction lots
Nos. and in Troxell Addition to Basic City.
This property is situated on Brandon heights,
rooms.
TERMS:-CaSh.
F. w. WEAVER, Trustee.
aug sits
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Fine speech court-pay.

Hon. James L. Gordon, of Charlottesville,
will address the citizens of this county at the
Courthouse on next Monday, (Court-Day)
August 22nd. He is a very fine speaker, elo-
quent and instructive, whom it will delight
our people to hear. He should have large
audience
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

The annual Session of the Evangelical
Lutheran Synod of Virginia will begin next
Tuesday, the 23rd inst, at Milancthon church
nelr Weyer's Cave Station and will continue
probably week.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

If the ladies would abandon cosmetics and
more generally keep their blood pure and
vigorous by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla
naturally fair compilations would be the rule
instead of the exception, as at present. Pure
blood is the best beautifier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
LOCAL Department.

AT council meeting last week of Elk Run
German Baptist congregation, Mr.. Jacob
Zimmerman was ordained Elder, Revs. Sam'l
Driver and Hayes officiating. The annual
harvest or thanksgiving services were held at
that church last Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17

Be sure and put box OF Ayers Pills in
your satchel before travelling, either by land
or sea- You will find them convenient, eff
cacious, and safe. The best remedy for
costiveness, indigestion, and sick headache
and adapted to any climate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Deafmute Convention.

! As announced in last week paper the Deaf
nuts Convention commenced at the 1nstitu-
ton yesterday morning and was hard at work
all day. About 100 mutes were in attendance
upon the meeting. They came from all por-
tons of the State, several from West Virginia,
| North Carolina and elsewhere.
The meeting was wholly deafmute affair,
there being no Interpreter of what was said or
done.
Rev. Mr. Turner opened the convention
with devotional exercises, consisting of a
prayer and discourse from Mark XVII; 36.
Capt Doyle President of the Institution, made
an address of welcome which was full OF
pleasant things, especially to the old pupils OF
the Institution.
The response was by Mr.. Thos. McCreery,
of West Virginia.
Miss Lavenia Argabright, of Bluefeld, re-
cited poem, and Messrs Berkeley and Cham
berlayne, Turner and Young Mr. Doyle made
addresses.
President Michael's Annual address includ-
ed a number of recommendations, including
one for new memorial asking the Legisla-
ture to separate the deaf from the blind to
consider the colored mutes of the State, and
for the convention to consider appointing
State lecturer and preacher. These and other
matters discussed during the afternoon session
will be acted upon to-day. To day the officers
will also be chosen.
The meeting has been very gratifying af
fair with those who are interested in it. The
mutes are domiciled at the Institution and at
the Va. Hotel and make their presence felt no
little. Tonight they will have a ball and BAN
quet.
On Thursday they go to Weyer's Cave, and
the gathering will break up about Friday to
fneesayithin two years elsewhere to be chosen
by,the Directory board.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
CONGRESS.
Female Weakness, Positive Cure.

ToTH EDIToR:-Please inform your
readers that have positive remedy
for the thousand and one ills which
arise from deranged female organs. 1
shall be glad to send two bottles of my
remedy FREE to any lady if they wi
send their Express and P. o. address.
Yourrespectfully
DR.. A. q. MARCHISI, UTICA, NY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-17
Strokes of Lightning.

On last Thursday, Samuel Wagner, of Port
Republic, Rockingh am County, whilst horse
back, had his horse under him killed by
lightning, but he escaped death though he
was rendered insensibe for some time
On the same day near Bells Valley, Rock
bridge county, the stable of Charles Condor
was struck by lightning and burned, together
with horse, a mule. 10 tons of hay and some
harness.