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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN TRADE-cROPs. 10.

H. s--
The Cincinnati Praee Current OF February
. 9Th says
Mild temperature has prevailed throughout
the past week in the West. accompanied with
considerable rainfall, especially in the central
regions, all Of which has been favorable for
the growing wheat. The element which is
recognized as modifying one with reference
to improving turn is the fact that where the
ground has become saturated with moisture it
would be more susceptible to injury from
hard freezing in the near future But this is
condition not yet reached, so that the gen.
eral situation for the week may be accepted as
having been fairly favorable for the crop. at
| least.
! As previously there is much of reference to
the backwardness of growth of the wheat
plant in many sections of the West, but in
this there is nothing new in the situation.
The mild temperature and moisture have
had the effect to make bad roads in a consid-
cradle portion of the western grain regions,
and to restrict the interior movement of prod
uce. So far as wheat is concerned there does
not appear to be much to move into CONNER
cial channels in the winter grain sections
But in the Northwest the supplies are mani
testify liberal, and are being drawn upon as
never before by millers in the winter grain
region.
The wheat markets have been active and
higher, losing some of the advance, and again |
developing considerable strength. The not |
able feature with reference to future condi- |
tons is the evidence that the British markets |
are more and more discovering that their re-
sources for the remaining portion of the crop
year are narrowing in comparison with the
situation last year; that the worlds current
clearances of wheat to importing countries
are falling short of the current requirements
of such countries; and that the crop outlook
as whole has not maintained an average
promise.
II the British markets can be counted on as
continuing in the upward direction, it will be
reasonable to expect that the recent advance
in this country will be maintained. But there
is liberal surplus to be disposed of before the
new crop. and to accomplish this there must
necessarily be shipping margin, which i'm
plies that while the British dealers assert that
their markets are keenly susceptible to the
course of values here our markets must in
fact be adjusted to theirs.
The situation OF the corn market has been
but moderately changed, and there is little to
be said of a new phase. The movement is be-
ing temporarily restricted, and the require
ments in no direction are especially great or
urgent
May wheat at Chicago closed 1sc below |.
The highest point of the week. 81 above
The lowest point, and &c higher than week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed zc
below the highest point of the week, &c above
The lowest point, and sc higher than week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were ,
1853, 200 bushels for the week, against 2,233-
700 the preceding week, and 10S9,00O last 2
year.
Corn receipts were 1854, 900 bushels. against :
25s, 900 the preceding week, and .217, 900 last
year |.
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MARRIAGES,

RILEY-LYNCH.-At the residence of Mr.. ]. 8
Surber at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
springs. Tuesday, January 2sth, by Rev. w
Va, to Mrs. Virginia S. Lynch.
CLARKE POWELL. At "Belmont'', the
country residence of Mr. G. w. Suttler, al
noon Wednesday, February 4th, by Rev. H
G: Ferguson, Pastor of the Baptist church in
Waynesboro, Mr.. Albert Conway Clarke OF
Talcott, Summers county, W. Va, to Miss
Lena Powell, granddaughter Of Mr.. G. W
Suttler.
SWOOPE-CLEMMER.- 10Th, by Rev
J. NJ. Schreckhise, Mr.. William H. Swoope to
Miss Tisha J. Clemmer-all of Rockbridge
county.
SCHRECKHISE-WHIT 3Oth
BY Rev. j. NJ. Schreckhise, Mr.. E. Monroe
Schreckhise Of Augusta county, to Miss Ida
Florence Whitmore, daughter Of A. J. Whit
more, Esq, of Rockbridge county.
PALMER-FITCH.-I the Methodist church
at Lyndhurst, after the usual services Sun
day evening, February End, by Rev. J. G.
ThraSher, Mr.. j. S. Palmer, Of Arbor Hill. to
Miss Leona Fitch.
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Salem Sentinel.

The Salem Sentinel, published by the Sen
tinel Pub. Co.; with NJ G. McClung, Editor
and W. W. McClung, Manager, which is now
at the close of the second year of its existence
comes to us in new dress and in enlarged
form which indicate its prosperity, as it an
nounces that its increased patronage makes
its increase in size necessary. We congratu-
late it on its success and hope it will continue
to be favored with subscriptions and adver-
Fl ,o,,oonfo
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Messy Creek Items.

Messy CREEK, February 3rd.
The weather for several days has been very
damp and disagreeable.
| 1t is what is known as unsettled weather.
To day, few fakes of snow, mingled with
sleet and drilling rain, gave promise of the
| fulfilment of Hicks prophecy for this month
| The Messy Creek Literary Society held its
regular monthly meeting Friday evening at
the residence of Rev. L. H. Paul.
The exercises opened with musical selections
by Mr.. Kinsey Blakemore of Spring Creek.
This was followed by charming rendition
of John Anderson My Jo," by Miss Emma
Williams and Mr.. George Robson, both sen
costume"
Mr.. D. D. McBryde made short i'm
promptu speech on the Venezuelan boundary
question.
Mrs. John Robson was very entertaining in
a review of Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush -
The special feature of the evening was the
mock Court Scene" by DR.. KeezIe of Mt.
Scion.
The following young ladies and gentlemen
took part
Mr.. D. D. McBryde judge DR.. w. R.
Keezle, Counsel for the Plaintiff; and DR.. W.
R. Gordon, Counsel for Defendant.
Messrs. George Robson, Walter Reeves,
Robert Fultz, George Irvine, st. Andrew
Myers, Herbert Patterson, Misses Wade
Leckey, Minnie Moore, Grace Gordon, Sadie
Davies Sallie Robson, and Mary Hamburger
| were variousiy Plaintiff, Defendant, and
| Witnesses.
Yesterday morning, as the Messy Creek
congregation were assembling for worship the
stiffness of the Sabbath was broken by the
sharp report of a pistol, and another victim OF
an unloaded pistol, amid CALCULATIONS OF
Pm shot Pm shot" was splitting out blood
and bullets and jaw-teeth.
A son Of Mr.. Eye was shot through the
right cheek by his brother, who was swapping
a pistol that he didn't know was loaded
The wound is not serious.
A lady here, belonging to one of our best
known families, tells me that she has a copy
of the SPECTATOR published in 1926. That's
the kind of subscribers to build up a good
paper. Of course, they still take the SpEcrA
TOR.
Miss Agnes Irvine is visiting at the Rev. l.
II. Paurs.
Mr.. John Robson is in Highland on bnsi
ness.
/ The Messy Creek Graded School with Mr.
d. D. McBryde as Principal, is still in very
fourishing condition and the matter of edu
| new impetus ED. LARUD.
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Light Punishment.

Samuel Strother, colored, charged with as
saulting Mr.. R. E. L. Hlner, near Slower, and
severely injuring him, was found guilty in
the County Court last week, when the Jury
fixed the penalty at six months imprison
ment in the county Jail and fine of five dol
lars. 1t will be remembered that Mr.. Hinel
was SO seriously injured that, for some time,
his recovery was doubtful. We did not hear
the evidence. and do not know what were the
palliating circumstances, if any.
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Communicated.
CITY Extension.

Interests of the city and of the adjacent
country are, in general sense, one.
Besides, well-recognized wholesale and
labor saving machine principles, applied to
the case, show incontrovertibly advantages
accruing to both city and suburban citizens.
Extension fad' does not apply to this
movement.
Those knowing the relation of territory
to population in other towns, must admit
that Staunton is fearfully cramped.
Should any living in city, suburban
district, or that of the country far beyond,
be willing longer to fstter her? W.
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Gludness Comes

M/ith better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper Ell.
gentle efforts pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There Is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forfdS-oz
sickness are not due to any actual die.
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when you pur.
chase, thatyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informed everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
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LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
"Debtors' Roll OF Honor"

1t affords us pleasure to announce that
quite number of those indebted to the
SPECTATOR have entitled themselves to have
their names on the debtors Roll of Honor y
Some have so far failed to do so, and as We
wish as many as possible to do so, we have
concluded to extend the time for settlement tt
March LIST. Those who will neither pay il
cash nor settle by note, will not pay debt
they can avoid it. and their names will be
found on the roll of dishonor. We do not
wish them to be so enrolled, and they will
have no one to blame but themselves, if they
shall be so enrolled. 1t is an easy matter tc
settle by note, and an honest man will moi
hesitate to do so.
Jan. 29th-4t. r. MAUZY.
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BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday EahruarV 10 1905

BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, February 10, 1895. {
SwINR.-Arrivals this week Il, 277 head. The
receipts this week are reported as being fair
and the demand generally for them through
out all the yards is considered moderate. Good
to prime far-western hogs sell at 75a$4 80 per
100 lbs gross, a few extra pl ime only at the
higher figure; others 4Oa$4 go per 100 lbs gross.
Light pigs 4aS4 rs and roughs Sass rs per 100lbs
gross
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Dealers report q fair
trade for both sheep and lambs at 4c higher
figures than last week. Sheep sell at 2a3H cts
per lib. Lambs 3xa44 cents per Id, and q few
extra shade higher.
CALvEs.-Veals are quoted at 4a6 cents per
Ib. with fair trade. No roughs on the mar
ket.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, February TO- 1895.
BEEvES.-ReceiptS 1926 head; on sale as
head; opened active. 5a10c higher for steers
and oxen; cows and bulls steady; closed weak.
Common to choice steers 410e$4 TO- oxen 3a$4,
bulls sass Is, cows 50a$3 30. Cables lower;
refrigerator beef 6xa7Hc. American steers Ga
9Hc, dressed weight. Shipments today none,
tomorrow 6S4 cattle. 500 sheep and $50 quar-
tiers Of beef.
CALvEs.-Receipts 241 head; market Sec high
er. Veals Case; fed calves 50a$3 %; all sold.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.-Recetpts $685. head; on
sale 1000 head; opened active, 15a25c higher;
closed lower, three cars unsold. Common to
prime sheep 3a$4 Tx, choice wethers 26aA 60
culls 81 so. Lambs 4 5Oa$5 62x, ohe car extra
Ohio lambs S rs. late sales 40a$5 80 for prime
| HoGs.~Receipts lO,sa7 head; on sale es6; firm
att 50ael 80; choice pigs 90aak
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Strong Proof Needed.

1t would require very strong and positive
evidence. from perfectly reliable witnesses to
convince the people of this community, who
have known him favorably for so many
Years, that Prof. H. A. Bear has been, at any
time, guilty of immortality at the Institution
which he has been teacher for so many
wears
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Nice CaIenda ar.

We are indebted to Mr.. G. Richard Berlin,
editor of the Bridgewater Herald, and label
and commercial printer, for large nice
calendar for the present year-one of the best
we have seen, and which reflects great credit
on his enterprise and good taste. Such
enterprise deserves to be richly rewarded and
we hope it will be.
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Election to Determine on Primary Election

Election to Determine on Primary Election
Polls were opened at II NJ. yesterday in
room, No. % W. Main street. to be continued
open till 10 p. m, to decide whether nomina-
tons for city officers shall be made by q
primary election or not As our paper was
put to press before the close Of the polls, we
are unable to give the result in this issue.
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THE MODERN WAY

Commends itself to the well-informed, to do
pleasantly and effectually what was former
lv done in the crudest manner and disagree.
ably as well. To cleanse the system and
break up colds, headaches, and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the delightful
liquid laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs
Manufactured by California Fig Syrup
Company.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-02-12

On Friday night, a little before 10 o'clock,
there was another alarm, caused by fire in
the floor of the room occupied by J. W. Bear
as tailor shop. over the room of the liquor
store of Clemmer & Hogshead, No. 10 South
Augusta street. The fire had burned through
the floor before it was discovered, but it was
soon extinguished. and before much damage
was done, by Chief Kivlighan who entered
by breaking glass in the door, and, with a
patent fire extlnguisher, put out the fire be-
fore the fremen arrived, though, as usual,
they responded promptly. 1t was quick work
and an illustration of the old saying-''a
stitch in time save nine.''
1t might have been dangerous fire, if it had
progressed little more before the alarm was
sounded, for then the liquor barrels would
have been ignited and the destruction might
have been great.
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Roll Of Honor.

The following pupils are on the Roll of
Honor at the Fair Ground School for the
month of January
Amy Humphreys, Lizzie Humphreys,
Vyrgie Mari, Alyse Mari and Bessie Huffman.
Miss MARY BELL. Teacher.
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Catholic Suppers.

Suppers will be served this evening and to-
morrow evening in the room recently occu
pied by Putnams Music store by the ladies of
st. Cecilia Society of st. Francis church.
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"BREAKS UPo COLDS.

DR.. Humphreys Specific "77' "breaks up''
cold that hangs on; fits your vest pocket
For sale by all druggists.
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We very much regret that The following
letter, which was intended for last week s
paper. did not reach this Office till Tuesday
night. after that issue was printed and put in
to the Postofice. Several marriage notices
also failed to reach US till the same time. We
hope our correspondents will send their COM
munications earlier
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Staunton Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE.
STAUNTON. VA. Feb. IL, 1896.

STAUNTON. VA, Feb. IL, 1895.
The changed prices to report this week are
as follows
Wheat 70 to IS cts.
Western Bacon-Long clear sides 6 cts:
short clear sides 81; bellies g.
Granulated sugar 513 cts.
Country Produce.
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An important meeting of the Ladies Auxil-
iary of the Y. M. c. A. will be held at A clock
this afternoon, when full attendance is de-
sired.
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BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET,
THURSDAY. February 9th. 1895. I
BEEF CATTLE.-The cattle at the yards to-
day were about Of the the quality as last
ter. Common to medium about the same
Oxen and COWS very hard to sell. Prices of
Generally rated first quality...... SX94X
Medium or good fair quality..-... 8 ask
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
CALvEs.-Veal calves 4a6c per Id, and ronghs
$4a7 per head.
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Fire Alarms s.

About IL o'clock last Friday morning box
No. A near the D. D. & B. Institution rang out
an alarm. The Firemen responded promptly,
but found no fire and the alarm box was
locked. Here was mystery. How came the
alarm to be sounded? After examination,
Chief Fireman Kivlighan and his assistant
Kingan discovered that the alarm box had
been struck with a stone, which Jared the
magnet and completed the electric circuit
which gave the alarm.
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NOW Is THE TINE TO GET THE SPEC
TAToR AT ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR
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VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT.

On First Floor-Entrance on New street.
Nice newly furnished rooms, private for
ladies and gentlemen and connected with the
ladies' Entrance and Front Restaurant Din
ing Room. Nice Oysters served in any style
desired. The best Service-Low charges.
nov 21-1y j. C. SCHEFFER, Prop'r.
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not only tells US WnaI Is SoiuS oH, ouO ~ 81
often brings out something which reyives old
memories.
Mr.. Frank Shiplet, aged seventy four years.
died on the 9th, at is.home near Dorcas, ana
was buried on the 9Th in the Parnassus grave
ward at II O. o'clock a. MIR. E. Bear of Church.
vile, undertaken. The following gentlemen
were pall-bearers Messrs. William Floyd
David Gilkeson, Chesley Blair. William Ba1-
ter, William Benton, and Samuel Daggy.
Rev. Mr.. Paul; of Messy Creek. who was
accompanied by DR.. Robinson, preached the
| funeral sermon, from the following text--St.
John Nth chapter and End verse-'In my
Fathers house are many mansions, etc. Mr.
Paul was assisted in the services by the Kew.
Kyle Gilbert.
The discourse was excellent and appropriate
and the very large congregation was mucn
pleased.
Deceased was a Confederate soldier. ana
member of the 52nti Va. Infantry.
He was the faith er of Mr.. Ben Shiplet OF For
Defiance of Messrs. Dan and Pet Shlpiet u
Illinois: of Mr.. John Shiplet OF this comnu'
nifty. and a brother-in-law of Mr.. John flsne'
of Spring Hill His wife, nee Miss Mary keeo
and one dau ghter, Miss Kate. also survive MIN
All the children were present except 'ns
youngest son, Mr.. Pet Shiplet. Deceased nao
been me mber of the Messy Creek fresoy
terrain ch arch for many years.
Mrs. J. II. Jones, of our community. IS quit'
ill. DR.. Kinney, the family physician IS az
tending her.
Miss lseckie Hogshead is sinking very last
Preae hing at Parnassus last SUNDAY at l.
a. M, by the Rev. Kyle Gilbert, ana the sacfa
ment the Lords Supper was administered
Their will be preaching at Parnassus cnurc!
Wednesday night, Thursday night, and FIN
day night.
Mrs. Daniel Fisher, of Spring Hlll' at'enoe'
Parnssssus church last Sunday. she was
guest at Mr.. John Shiplets.
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Groceries. Etc.
BACoN-counLry, see coun ry pro uce.
Western, canvas hams. .............,14 LAG
long clear sides.......
short clear Sides. 81
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