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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
COMMERCIAL and FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-CRoPs, sc.

The Cincinnati Price Current of November
22nd, says -
There is little that is new to be observed
concerning the growing wheat crop. Portions
of the area have suffered from lack of mois-
ture, and are still in urgent need of relief in
such respect, but the general average position
of the crop must be regarded as of fair prom
Use.
Wheat feeding operations continue quite
literally, although current information indi-
Gates reduction, as has been previously init
mated was looked for under the enlarged
command of corn. We see no reason for
changing the calculations previously submit
ted, implying approximately 100000 bush
els for such disposition of this grain during
the current year.
While the corn movement is showing some
increase it is not notably enlarging, especially
in the western sections which generally con-
tribute the bulk of the commercial offerings.
In another article is presented careful deduc-
tons concerning the relative supply of wheat
in the country, in comparison with last year,
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MAR RACES.

ONEMAN-PURVIS.-N Keswick, Abe
marie county, Wednesday, Nov. 21st, by Rev
E. Valentine Jones, Mr.. Philip Newcome
Stoneman to Miss Minnie B. Purvis, daugh-
ter of Mr.. o. w. Purvis.
INNEAR-LACKEY.-N Timber Ridge
Rockbridge Co., at II O'Clock a. NJ, Wednes-
day, Nov. 21St, by Rev. J. III. Davis, Mr.. John
L. Kinnear to Miss Racine L. Lackey, daugh-
ter of Mr.. Hall A. Lackey.
BREEDLOVE-HILLIS. Lexington, Va.
at the residence of Capt j. G. Boude, by Rev
Forest ]. Prettyman, Wednesday, Nov. 2lst
Mr.. VIM. J. Breed1ove to Miss Margaret l.
Hills.
nesday, Nov. 21st, by Rev. G. P. Hanna. Mr.
Samuel G. Weaver to Miss Alberto Victoria
Gilmer, daughter of Mr.. Robert A. Gilmer.
Observation-Disclosures Annex, Sunday, Nov
18th, MIR. Walter A. Ritter to Miss Martha ]
Diehl
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Resignation of Hon. a. c. Gordon

We feel sure that the Democrats of the
county generally, if not universally, will
greatly regret as we certainly d. that Hon.
A G. Gordon feels constrainedsto resign his
position as County Chairman of the Demo-
cratic party because his personal and private
business demand all his time" 1t is a posi-
ton, not only of responsibility but one that
requires intelligence, good judgment, vigilance
and energy. all of which qualities he possesses
to a degree rarely found combined in one per.
son, and his place will be difficult to fill
though, we hope, that competent successor
will be selected, for upon him will depend to
a great degree the organization and success of
the party in this county,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Personal.

Tonight Wednesday, Nov. 28th, at s P. NJ.
Mr.. J. Finley Mcclure will be married to Miss
Annie P. Wilson, daughter of J.>E. Wilson,
at the residence of w. N. Wilson, near this
city.
The marriage of Mr.. John A. M. Dodge to
Miss Nellie NJ. Allen took place at Waynes-
boro' yesterday.
The marriage of Mr.. Thos. II. Mish to Miss
Minnie G. Bell will take place at Bethel
Church to-day.
Robert Brenaman of Charles City, and his
brother, J. L. Brenaman,- of Shenandoah
county, have been on a recent visit to their
mother on the Long Glade in this county.
Miss Josie Campbell Smythe, daughter of
Minister H. M. Smythe, is visiting at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. H. M. Patterson, on Kalo-
rama street
Mrs. Emma Doom and her two sons, Mason
and Marco, left here Thursday morning for
Birmingham, Ala, where they will reside.
The Shenandoah Valley of New Market of
Nov. 22nd says
''Mrs. Sallie Shaver of Staunton, Va, and
Mrs Thomas Harnsberger, of Elkton, Va,
are here visiting Mrs. M. F. Harrison and Mrs.
Caroline Brock, their relatives, having ar
rived on last Tuesday"
The same paper says -
Mrs Jemima Koiner, residing near
Waynesboro', was recently visiting her son,
Rev. Prof. J. S. Koiner, at Luray. On her re-
turn home she spent several days here with
her relatives, Mr.. Gideon Koiner and family"
The Rockingham Register of the 23rd inst,
says =
Rev. H F. Shealey. pastor of the Lutheran
church in Staunton, and chairman of the Ad-
visory Board of Missions of the Virginia
Synod, delivered highly edifying discourse
at the Lutheran church Wednesday evening"
A Staunton special to the Richmond Dis
patch, under date of Nov. 9th says
Captain Robert Edward Lee, Jr formerly
of King William county, is in the city, ac-
companied by his wife. Captain and Mrs
Lee are the guests of Mrs. Lees cousin, Mr..
Allen Capenton Braxton. Captain Lee is now
a resident of Washington city, where, in
copartnership with his brother-in-law, Mr..
H. Rozier Dulaney, he is engaged in the real
estate business
Miss Stevenson, daughter of the Vice-Presi-
dent, who is ill in North Carolina, is reported
improving.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28

indicating that the total invisible stocks are
Sc, 900, 900 bushels smaller than "a year ago;
the visible being 100000 larger, the aggre-
gate supply is 100000 less than last year.
These figures are for November 1.
Speculative realizing on the recent advance
in wheat has checked the advancing tendency,
and values have rather sharply receded the
May option at Chicago closing 15c lower than
a week ago. But the general position seems
to Justify expectations of an early reaction,
and more positive resumption of the strength
ening tendency.
The corn market has also declined, closing
13c lower than week ago at Chicago for May
delivery. There is little apparent reason for
much of change toward higher figures for
this grain in the early future.
May wheat at Chicago closed 2sc below the
highest point of the week, and at the lowest
point, and 1sc lower than week ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed DC below
the highest point of the week, and at the low
est point, and lie lower than week ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were A.
252, 1000 bushels for the week, against 1897 900
the preceding week, and $685. 900 last year.
Corn receipts were /, 273 900 bushels, against
LOU 900 the preceding week, and 1854, 900
last year,
FINANCIAL.
The following is the concluding paragraph
of the Financial review of Henry CIews of
November 24th =
1.-THE immediate problem is now to fill up
the Treasury gold reserve and at the same
time secure for the Government good form
of income sufficient to keep the reserve good
under any contingencies. There should be no
really serious difficulties in the way of solving
this question. The supply of gold in the
country is many times over what the problem
calls for. It is within reach of availability
for the purposes of the Treasury; and it is
within the power of the banks to make it
available sufficiently for the purpose con-
templated. The banks could now afford to
pay out a considerable amount of gold to i'm
porters for customs duties; and if the Treas
ury would back them in so doing by return
ing to them as much gold as possible through
the Clearing House, the deadlock would be
broken and affairs would again run in normal
grooves The present indications are that
matters are tending towards some such SIM
Pile method of adjustment; and on that ac
count we hope to see an early end of the pres
ent arrangements without much dependence
on Congressional bungling. When that
comes, marked and real recovery of conf
times coming of the bulls will be here
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Important Facts.

If you have dull and heavy pain
across forehead and about the eyes if
the nostrils are frequently stopped up
and followed by a disagreeable dis
charge if soreness in the nose and
bleeding from the nostrils is often ex-
perienced if you are very sensitive to
cold in the head accompanied with
headache; then you may be sure you
have catarrh and should Immediate
ly) resort to Ely's Cream Balm for a
cure. The remedy will give instant
relief.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
IurkexsI TurkaysII.

The strange and interesting spectacle of a
drove of turkeys from Highland county, num-
bering, it is said, 1880, marching through the
streets of this city on their way to the B. e. O.
depot to be shipped to Baltimore and Phila-
delphia was witnessed last Saturday. They
were divided into companies. each with its
drivers, and they marched on their way to
their doom as quietly and orderly as if they
were to be participants in the enjoyments of
Thanksgiving holiday instead of being the
victims of slaughter to feast their human MUIR
derers whose ears are deaf to their plaintive
appeal-''Guit QUIT u
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FOUL characterization, W. Va,
Nov. 23.-It was an awful sight that
the coroner's jury had to look at this
evening. Frank Harton was found by
the side of the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad, four miles from here, with
his head cut off and his body horribly
mangled. He had been in this city
with a pocketful of money on a spree,
and is thought to have been murdered
and robbed. The police have clue
to the murderer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
DISPLAY of Fine Taste.

We don't know when we have witnessed
such display of exquisite taste as that shown
in the decoration of the Bookstore of w l..
Olivier for his opening days of last week If
the poet, Keats, could witness it, he would
say it is "a joy forever" for it certainly is "a
thing of beauty" There is nothing gaudy or
extravagant about it, but is confined within
proper limits, and gratifies the most esthetic
taste. A similar good taste is exhibited in the
arrangement of the various beautiful articles
for sale
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
COUNTY COHRT

The November term of the County Court
Judge Chalkley presiding-commenced on
Monday, when the following business was
transacted
Elizabeth White was appointed guardian of
Elsie Alfred and Nancy White. her infant
children.
The will of Charles B. McKemy, deceased,
was admitted to probate with James D. Ander-
son, executor. He also qualified as executor
of the will of the late William c. McKemy
t. A. Jordan qualified as administrator d.
b. n. C. t. a. of Thomas P. Wilson.
The will of Margaret Hanger was admitted
to probate with William Gale as administrator
C. t. a.
The will of Elizabeth J. Hoover was admit
ted to probate.
The road petitions of H. T. Richie and orb
ers and G. B. Peters and others, in Middle
River district were established The damages
and costs in the Richie caee amount to $50,
and in the Peters case to 1924
On yesterday the will of Rachel Bowers was
admitted to probate.
No other business was done, and the court
adjourned to this morning.
Secretary Carlisle, of the Treasury
Monday accepted the bid of Mr.. John
A. Stewart, representing a syndicate
of New York bankers, for the entire
bond issue of $5O,O0O,OOO The bid was
at 117,0T. The interest is reduced to
q per cent per annum. Already S.
100000 in gold in part paymen has
been paid into the sub-treasury at
New York. 1t is rumored that Secre-
tary Carlisle, in his forthcoming mes
sage, will recommend more popular
loan, the bonds to be in small Genom-
nations.
Reports from the section of Missis-
sippi visited by the cyclone Friday
show much damage to property, but
no loss of life has been reported. In
the vicinity of Newton, Morton and
Hickory buildings were swept away,
giant trees uprooted and cows, hogs
and horses were killed by hailstones.
In Meridian the streets are strewn
with broken timber, signs, telegraph
and telephone wires.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Musical Entertainment.

A fine and artistic entertainment of both
vocal and instrumental music will be given,
under the auspices of the Y M. c. A in the
Opera-house next Friday night by the cele-
brated ''Ovide Musin's Company" Tickets for
reserved seats can be obtained at the Y NJ. c.
A. building from the Secretary of the Associa-
ton. The merits of the entertainment and
the laudable object for which it is given should
ensure a full house
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28

FIRE IN ROANOKE.-Two six-room
frame dwellings in the West End of
Roanoke City, were destroyed by fire
Monday morning. The fire originated
from defective fiue in the kitchen of
one of the buildings. The buildings
were owned by D. G. Moomaw, and
were covered by insurance. The loss
on furniture was about 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
he w atI1er.

On Sunday, the cold wave from Manitoba
affected the weather here, making it cold and
very blustery, and by Monday morning the
mercury sank to "A degrees-8 degrees below
the freezing point.
On Monday evening and night the weather
moderated considerably, making it quite pleas
ant yesterday with the mercury above 60 de-
grees-30 above freezing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Death of Miss Mary Johnston.

We are sorry to announce the death of Miss
Mary Johnston, eldest daughter of Col. VIM.
Preston Johnston, President of Tulane Uni
versity of New Orleans, and granddaughter of
Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston, who fell when
in the command of the Confederate forces at
Shiloh. She was sister of Mrs. H. st. q.
Tucker whom she recently visited. About
two weeks ago she left here to visit her sister,
Mrs Geo. A Robinson, at Louisville, KY,
where she was attacked with pneumonia, and
died last Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs Tucker have gone to attend
her funeral She is survived by her father
and four sisters-Mrs. Richard Sharpe OF
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Mrs. Thos, G. Kinney OF
Texas, Mrs Geo. A. Robinson, of KY, and
Mrs H. St. G. Tucker of this city.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Regard for the Spectator.

We feel fattered by the affectionate man
ner in which the author of the communica-
ton from Mt. Scion speaks of the SPECTATOR,
and have reason to believe that many other
old subscribers have similar feelings of affec-
ton for the old journal which has been a
weekly and welcome visitor to their homes
for so many years, descending for several
generations from sires to sons No paper ever
had truer or more devoted friends, and we
feel greatly attached to them, and are truly
10th to sever the tie that binds us together.
We don't wonder that others wish to have
them as subscribers, as is shown by the fact
that we have received three letters within the
last two days inquiring on what terms the
SPECTATOR can be bought.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Shot Himself.

About 8 o'clock last Thursday night in
front of the Augusta Street NJ. E. church (col-
ored John Ware, jr., colored son of John
Ware aged about IA years, whilst handling a
pistol accidentally shot himself in the right
thigh. The ball entered the upper portion of
the thigh and lodged near the knee, whence
it was extracted by DR.. A M. Henkel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Do not miss the splendid business offer mad,

Do not miss the splendid business offer made
by S. l. Bell & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. They
apply for ladies and gentlemen and offer equal
pay to both for the same work. See their ad-
vertisement in another column,
LITTELL'S LIVING AGE FOR 1895. The
success of this sterling periodical is owing to
the fact that it enables one with a small out
lay of time and money, to keep pace with the
best thought and literature of the day. Hence
its importance to every American reader
1t has always stood at the head of its class
both IN the quality and quantity of the read
ing furnished; and in fact it affords of ITSELF
SO thorough and complete a compendium of
what is of immediate interest or permanent
value in the literary world as to render it an
invaluable economizer of time, labor and
money. In the multitude of periodicals of
the present time, -quarterlies, monthlies and
weeklies, such a publication has become al
most necessity to every person or family de-
string to keep we'll informed in the best litera-
ture of the day.
For 1895, an extraordinary offer is made to
all new subscribers; and reduced clubbing rates
with other periodicals are also given by which
a subscriber may at remarkably small cost OBJ
tain the cream of both home and foreign liter
AZURE. Those selecting their periodicals for
the new year, would do well to examine the
prospectus. In no other way that we know of
can subscriber be put in possession of the
best which the current literature of the world
affords, so cheaply or conveniently.
Littell q Co., Boston, are the publishers.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Congressional Convention.

At the urgent request of the Demo
Gratis of Botetourt county, and of those
of the town of Buchanan more espe
cially, the last Congressional conven-
tlon for this district was held in Buch-
anan in that county. In view of the
vote of that county, we hardly think
Botetourt will ask for the convention
next time
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Especial from Mt. Scion, Nov. 26.]
The Spectator, Vaccination, and the
SchooI-board.

| Wednesday evenings we look eagerly for the
Staunton MAIL which brings us the Dear old
SPECTATOR, which is always full of interest
and reliable information, but the last copy
caused some sadness. as it contained the pro-
position to sell out, and hence the question,
| would it still be the Spectator, and can it be
| the same without Mr.. r. Mauzy." All, NO,
Never. True, his reasons are very good. Tho
| fight of time makes his impress on us, and
we feel our infirmities more with each sue
ceeding year, when we view scores OF copies
of the'Old Spectator laid on shelf with some
thing in it we wish to preserve, or something
too good to be lost, or some fact which we can
not trust to our treacherous memory. We
have been almost constant reader of the
dear old Spectator for thirty gears Is it any
wonder that we would cling to such an old
frie,d2 We imagine that when it goes into
other hands it will never be the same We
irish for no change.
A short time since, in a letter from Middle
brook, the writer comes down pretty heavy
on vaccination We would very kindly ask per-
mission to correct statement made in regard
to the teachers. If they haze not been 0acciated,
they can not teach in the public school. And
further more, if a physician thinks child
not in proper condition, and he is requested
to give certificate to that effect and it is hand
ed to the teacher, that is sufficient There
were some opposed to vaccination in our dis
trict last year-none this year. But as this
American people boast of will of their own,
and seem to pride themselves on being some
what more or less. contrary, it is very hard to
please every one, and | am of the opinion if
that ancient and often quoted JOB were here
now, and were a member Of the school board, he
would prefer being vaccinated, to having his
boils; and as some persons have thought he
was afflicted with smallpox, he would prefer
even that to the worry the members of the
school board have. | am sure some persons,
when they went to school, told tales out of
school, as they are so glib to tell such trivial
things; but whatssurpasses thatsand all the
rest is, when the patrons suggest that the board
will reconsider, and change teachers, and in
sist upon man undoing what he considers he
has done for the best, and were he once to al
low himself to go against his own judgment,
what would be the next request. Now, only
one plan can l advise Il don't say for the besD
and that is appoint W omen on the school
board, as they are so much interested in all
matters, and as they are allowed to change
their minds monthly, and their dearest con-
fidential friends, whenever they imagine a
fault in sight.
Mr.. Byron Blakemore has workmen i'm
proving and repairing his mill here, having
Rollers put in his mill, which promises us
three grades of -four
Long live the SPECTATOR J.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Hand Badly Cur.

On Wednesday last whilst Mr.. James M.
Hollar, deaf-mute carpenter was operating
the shaper machine at the shop of Messrs. A.
]. Livick & Bro he had the misfortune to
nave his left hand badly cut between the
thumb and fore-fnger by the beading Bit
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28

The return of prosperous times un-
der Democratic laws will demonstrate
to the country the wisdom of the
Democratic party in repeating the OBJ
noxlous laws that brought about the
worst panic this country has ever
known.-AleG. Times,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
coIored Man Killed.

On Wednesday morning last, November
21st, Moses Ferguson, an old colored shoe
maker, who lived at Keswick, Albemarle
county, whilst on his way to Charlottesville
was struck by the f. F. V. train on the
bridge over Moore's Creek, and instantly kill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
Little Men and Women.
S1.OO A YEAR. ENLARGED,
An Illustrated Magazine for Children
from Seven to Eleven.

An Illustrated Magazine for Children
from Seven to Eleven.
The New Volume Begins with November.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Polly and the other Girl. Serial. By
Miss SOPHIE SWEET.
The KnOt-hOIe i'm the Fence. Boys Serial.
By BETH DAY.
Little Peterkin Vandilxe. A lively series
CHAS. s. PRATT.
Great Cats Have Met. A dozen hunting
stories, every one true. By W. THoMs ON.
Y Illustrations.
A Childhood i'm an Irish Castle Adven-
lures of real children in an ancient CASTLE
By Mrs. B. H. DoBBs.
When Grandfather's Grandfather was
boy. A series of historical articles, il
Illustrated. E. s. BROOKS
An American Dog Abroad. Dog Tony's
voyage and travels; very amusing. By F.
p. HUMPHREY.
Sunshine Corner. About children who be-
came happiness makers. By ABBY NOR
TON DIAz.
Songs for ChiIdren's Voices. monthly
feature.
DOll-Dressmaiing. series written for
children.
Distinguished StOry.Tellers. Stories by
Sophie May, Mary E. Wilkins, Hezekiah
Butterworth, etc,
"ChlldrGn Menagerle" Prize Competition.
Special terms to Schools and Clubs.
Sample Free.
ALPHA PUBLISHING CO., BOSTON.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28

Mr.. Phil. Knapp, the Optician, will again
be in his office in Staunton, Dec. 3rd and re-
main until Thursday, Dec. 18th. Eyes ex-
amined free. Office at DR.. Burkholder's
Dental Office. nov 2S-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
PoSromce.

The Postoffice has been removed to the new
Government building corner of Frederick and
Lewis streets The location is not as conve-
nient to the business part of the city as the one
Just left.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
House Burned.

In the absence of the family, the house oc-
cupied by Andrew Flick on the farm of J. J..
Showalter, near Mt. Crawford, with. its con-
tents, was burned on Tuesday afternoon of
last week-Noy. Goth.
Mr.. Flick is an employe of the B. & 0. rail
road company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28
A Lady Thrown from Her Horse and Kicked

The Argus says
ION Sunday Miss Clara Mcclure, of Spots
wood, was riding horseback to church in
company with her brother Finley. Her
horse began jumping and the saddle turning,
she was thrown and considerably bruised
about the limbs. The horse kicked her as
she fell and another kick took her hat off.
Dr. George was called. The horse jumped
several fences and was badly hurt"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-28

We, too, are sorry the country went Repub-
lican, but we could not help it. The ground
hog predicted it.-Stdunton Post
Simple faith is better than Norman blood"
The Post not only has faith in the ground hog
as weather prophet, but as political proph-
of