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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
FROM FISHERSVILLE.
FishersviIle. Va. Oct

Fishersville, Va, Oct. 3rd, 1896.
The Bryan, SewaIl and Flood Democratic
Club, was addressed tonight by Mr.. Jos. A.
Glasgow. of Staunton, in an eloquent speech
on the silver question. A number of ladies
graced the occasion, which no doubt lent
inspiration to the speaker, who in speech of
three quarters of an hour, ably defended the
cause of free silver, and the people against
the gold standard and its advocates. Among
many other good points, the speaker said if
the single gold standard was continued in this
country, we would be like the Egyptians of
old, who went to Pharaoh to buy corn, they
gave up all their money and cattle and finally
their lands, and became tenants on their own
farms. The gold standard would eventually
appreciate money to such an extent and de-
preciate the products of land. that the agri-
cultural class would soon be reduced to a state
of servitude. This country could not be
flooded with silver, as there was only about
20 millions of uncoined silver in foreign
countries, and there they could coin it at a
less ratio than we propose. Consequently it
would not come here. Mr.. Glasgows speech
was well received by those present and we
hope to hear him again before the campaign
is over. The Club then instructed the execu-
tive committee to prepare the flag which will
be raised here next Saturday, at 1 p. m.
When the Hon. 81. D. Flood, and Hon. J. w.
Marshall Cyclone Jim) will be present to adj
dress the people, and large crowd is expect
ed on that occasion. A Brass Band will be in
attendance and our earnest invitation is here
by extended to all to attend this celebration
and hear the orators, who will speak in be-
half of Bryan Sewall and Flood
JAS. r. KEMPFR, G. W. KoINER,
| Secretary. President.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
KNIGHTLY NEWS.

Our vicinity came in for its share of the
great flood of 1896. The scriptural prophecy
which says every valleyEshall be filled, was
in an aqueous sense literally fulfilled on last
Wednesday morning.
A good portion of the hills was also brought
low. =
Wheat fields just sown were literally wash
ed away.
Nearly every corn crop along the rivers is
on the way to the sea. Rockland mills that
has withstood every freshet since 1870 was
swept away in the unprecedented sudden
avalanche of water. We have been informed
that diphtheria is still raging in and around
New Hope.
DR.. Stout has II cases under his care. We
hope the ravages of this dread disease will be
topped before the opening of school.
NAMRAH
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Last Weeks Storm .

The storm which occurred on Tuesday of
last week extended over a vast territory; in
fact along the entire Atlantic coast. Key
West, Fla was almost totally destroyed,
Savanna was severely injured, considerable
damage was done at Charleston, Richmond.
Baltimore and Washington, each suffered
from the wind, and interior towns had houses
blown down and other damage done.
Heavy rains fell throughout Virginia and
especially in this locality. The Potomac,
the James and other smaller rivers in Vir-
their branchee, and great damage was suffer
ed in the loss of mills, bridges, farm products
and fences. The Shenandoah Valley branch
of the Norfolk & Western, rather badly
constructed road, was great sufferer. On it
severity large bridges were washed away,
many culverts taken, and washouts were fire.
quent No trains have passed over its line
since the storm and it will still be some days
before it resumes business and its line placed
in running order. We gave in our extra of
last week, an account of the storms work in
this city; but owing to the destruction of tele-
graph and telephone lines, were unable to
give at the same time the occurances in the
county. Next to Staunton, Waynesboro was
the greatest sufferer in the county. There,
the store house of Maslin, WayIand & Koy-
ner, was moved from its foundation about
fifty yards. An entire block on Wayne Ave,
which consisted of the store rooms Of A. c.
Fry, Lambert Bros. and others, was moved
into the street. and considerable damage done
to their stocks of goods. The mill of J. A.
Patterson was BADLY flooded and good deal
of flour and feed injured. The Rockland
Mill in this county, was washed away, the
loss of which is estimated at about $4,000.
The Vesuvius Iron Works was badly damag-
ed, and throughout the county bridges on
nearly all the public roads were washed out.
In many places newly seeded fields were
almost denuded OF their soil, and much corn
in the lcwlands along North, South and Mid
die Rivers was lost
Bridge water, in Rockingham county, suff-
cred quite severely, and throughout the Val
ley The rain fall was heavey and very des-
tructive.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
GRAIN TRADE AND CROPS.
The Cincinnati Price-C Current of las
Thursday saws

The Cincinnati Price-Current OF last
Thursday says
Crop returns develop little that il
new, or at variance with previous IN
dictions and conditions. Considerable
of rain has fallen, especially in central
localities, and to some extent seeding
has been retarded where not comp!et-
ed. In other instance this work has
been promoted. The later indications
favor the view shat the winter wheat
area will fully equal last year, and
that the crop is favored with a declo-
eddy better condition at the start.
The marketing of wheat has been
yery moderate. The speculative inter
est has SO enlarged in this grain, and
the upward course of prices has been
SO striking, that the effect is to discour,
age offerings of grain in the interior.
This may be expected to continue un-
til influential markets display shap-
ing in the downward direction
The wheat markets appear to have
derived some encouragement from the
stronger speculative sentiment abroad,
and which appears to be based not so
much on apprehensions of deficient
supplies as in the feeling that eastern
political questions are becoming more
threatening, and in fact the situation
is regarded on some sides as SO strain
ed that the chances are more in favor
of break in peace conditions than
otherwise-and when once the Turk
becomes the subject of demonstrative
attention by any of the Powers there
il no telling what may follow. The
movement oF brea dstuffs from Russian
ports to western Europe would surely
be interrupted. z
The course Of prices Of wheat at
Chicago during September, for Decem
Der delivery, is sho Hn in tho following:
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Some of Highlands Big Cattle.

Messrs. Porter Christie and D. "
Ruckman have, in the last few days
taken to market a number of the finest
cattle that have ever been grazed in
the county. Among them were 90 head
of Hon. G. P. Jones' which weighed
1910 lbs. so head of 4-year.olds which,
belonging to L. H. Stephenson, ESQ.,,
weighing something over 1,500; 60
head of two and three-year olds, be
longing to J. Trimble, averaged 1410
pounds. OF this lot there were four
4 year old steers which weighed 1894,
making an average of 1,648a pounds
for each Highland Recorder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

The range in September has been
571a68a.
The corn market has gained moder-
ately in strength, in sympathy with
wheat, there being but monerate de-
gree of speculative activity in this
grain, even at the low position OF
values.
December wheat at Chicago closed
5c below the highest point of the week,
SIC above the lowest point, and BIC
higher than a week. ago.
Corn at Chicago for December closed
ac below the highest point of the week,
&c above the lowest point of the week,
and &c higher than week ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets
were 5,714,000 bushels for the week
against 6.857. 900 the preceding week,
and 6, III, 900 last year.
Corn receipts were 1901 600, bushels,
against 2,407.0 the preceding week,
and 2,941, 900 last year.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Dig down to the cause of your sickness, if
you want to get well and stay we'll. Most like
ly it's indigestion. The irritating poisons of
fermenting, putrid food, left in the stomach
by indigestion, cause headache neuralgia,
nervousness, dizziness, stomachache, nausea,
irritability, and all the other we'll known
symptoms of indigestion.
They also cause many pains and disorders
which are often laid to other causes and hence
are not easily cured. But as soon as the poi
sons are removed. all these symptoms and dis
orders disappear, because there is nothing left
to cause them. Nothing succeeds in this like
the undigested food from fermenting in the
stomach and helps the stomach to digest its
food.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to s1.OO per
bottle,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Extracts from Mr.. Bryan's Speech al
ClarkSburg, w. Va.

O@A AAo"~A 6f W
My friends, the Republican plat
form upon which the candidate stands
declares in favor of the maintenance
of gold standard until the leading
commercial nations of the world join
us in abandoning it. Let me read you
what the Republican candidate said
six years ago in the discussion of this
Sherman BILL. Il am for the largest
use of silver in the currency of the
country. l would not dishonor it.
would give it equal credit and equality
with gold. would make no discrimi-
nation. I would utilize both metals as
money and discredit neither. I want
the double standard, and I believe
confidence will accomplish this pur'
pose."
He wanted the double standard then.
He wants the gold standard now
What change has taken place
| (Cheers.) II the double standard was
good six years ago it is good now
(Cries of .Good p and appiause.) The
principles which underlie the double
standard have not changed in six
years. The laws of finance have not
changed in six years.
The rules that govern this Govern
ment now governed it then. Aud yet,
my friends, we find Republicans "ho
were openly, earnestly, enthusiastic
ally championing the double standard
then who are today, for some reason,
known Or unknown, turned complete
ly about and are opposing today what
they advocated then.
In letter written September 9th,
1890, when he was chairman OF the
Ways and Means COMMITTEE OF the
House, to Mr.. E. 8. Perkins. member
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
BUST OF COL. BALDWIN

Capt. 7. D. Ransom had in his office at the
time it was destroyed by the caving in of the
Crowle building the night of the food, a very
fine bust of his uncle, Col. John 3. Baldwin,
the work of Valentine. This fell when the
rear of the building came down and was sup
posed to have been carried with the other
contents of the Office down Lewis creek. On
Friday last, when cleaning away the rubbish
he discovered it broken into two pieces. He
hopes to have it repaired so as to still give it
some of its former beauty, yet the loss is of
course 1rreparable
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Mt. Olive CLUB.

There was Bryan and Sewall Club OF
ganized at Mt. Olive School house neal
Plunkettsville, on Saturday night last, with
twenty-five members, with Joseph Houseman
President, Booker Smith, Vice President, an6
J. T. Hanger, Secretary. Speeches were made
by Lockhart Gray and E. G. Vincent. The
regular meetings will be on Thursday night
at Z o'clock, and it is believed the Club will
be increased by at least 25 men members al
the next meeting. 1t is the purpose of the
Club to raise poll at Plunkettsyille in q
short time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Barn Burned.

A fine barn belonging to Geo. W. Hevener,
who lives near Swoopes Depot in this county,
was destroyed by fire on last Saturday night,
together with its contents, inficting serious
loss The origin of the fire is not known,
but supposed to be of incendiary origin,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Persons familiar with Staunton will re-
member The old building on the corner of
NTiddlebrook Avenue and Augusta street,
near the G. & O. station. On last Thursday
it was observed to be sinking and ropes were
stretched about it tosprevent passers-by from
possible injury by too near approach to it.
About three O clock in the afternoon it fell
with a crash, doing some injury to the house
of VIM. Kinney Esq, which adjoined it and
greatly alarming his family and the employ
ees of M. Ersklne Miller in an adjoining
ware house. The old building was the prop
erty of NJ Erskine Miller, Esq, and the i'm
mediate cause of its falling was the weaken
ing of the foundations by the food
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
WHEN NATUElG

Needs assistance it may be best to render it
promptly, but one should remember to use
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Arrested for Forgery.

named N. P. Cooke of Hampton, Va, was
arrested in Harrisonburg upon the charge OF
forging two checks in Staunton, one of which
he had cashed at the store of the Caldwell,
Sites Book Company and the other he passed
upon Mr.. Painter, the B. & O. ticket agent at
this point who sold him a ticket to Philadel-
phia and gaye him the residue in money.
Both check we're for small amounts, the
larger beng for S165O. Young Cooke who is
only about twenty years of age, is said to be
the son of prominent merchant at Hamp-
ton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
of the Ohio - -, .iss.r.s. he used this

OF the Ohio - .,..sEsse. he used Till
language:
II have always been in favor OF the
free and unlimited coinage of the sill
yer product of the United States. and
have SO voted on at least two occasions
during the time I have been in public
life. My purpose was to secure
immediate legislation that would cred
it and dignity our silver coin. l be
lieve the law which we enacted this
session (the Sherman law will accom-
plish that result. It utilities every dol
lars worth of the silver product, and
even more. The value of that iegisla
ton has already been apparent in the
enhanced value given to silver
If an act creating a demand for
$4,000. 900 ounces of silver month en-
HANGED its value, how can it be argued
that an act creating an unlimited de-
mand would not restore it to its posi-
tion of 1878?
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

large building, three stories high, stand
ing Immediately over Lewis Creek between
the Burns buildings and VIM. Kinney's had
It's foundations badly injured by the food
and seems to be settling to one side. On last
Friday the occupants were compelled by the
nailed ND
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Lewis Creek in this city is being rapidly
cleaned out. Large forces of hands have been
working since Wednesday morning last and
the channel is now almost clear. A large
opening was cut in the walls in the rear OF
the county jail, and workmen have been busy
for several days tearing down insecure parts
along the eastern bank of Augusta street or
the county property.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

]. W. Beaver, who is from this county, but
who has been travelling with a Photographic
car in Pocahontas and Greenb rier county,
W. Va, died in the latter county last week, at
the residence of Thomas L. George in Grassy
Meadows.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Fine Cattle,

Mr.. Geo. W. Hevener, of Crabbottom, drove
through this city on yesterday afternoon, 1O1
of the finest beef cattle ever seen in this coun
try. They averaged 1450 lbs, and are for di
rect shipment to LIVERPOOL
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
At Monterey.

There was joint discussion at Monterey
on last Monday between Chas. Curry. Esq,
of this city, and the Hon. Jacob Yost, in
which we learn that the fur flew. A few
party secrets were given away and Mr.. Cur
r; literally fayed Yost alive.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

The county of Fayette W. Va, offers $500
reward for the body dead or alive) of Joe
Thompson, who murdered W. Lloyd Wilson
of this county, and stole the 5000, he was
carving
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

During the flood silverite lost his Bryan
and Sewall badge which he wore in the lap
pell of his coat On Thursday he found il
high and dry on top of pile of debris.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Our Moffett's Creek letter did not reach the
office until few moments before going to
press which we regret exceedingly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
LOCAL DEPARTMENT..

A SILVER DOLLAR MAY BE WORTH
! ONLY so CENTS, BUT A SILVER DOLLAR
WILL GET THE SPECTATOR FOR ONE
YEAR, JUST THE SAME.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Workmen were put to work on Saturday
last repairing the washout on the race track
at the Fair Grounds and it is believed thai
races will be run on it today
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
WEDDING CARDS.

beautifully printed at the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line of type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
Funeral Of Victims of the Flood.

James Smith and wife, with their daughter
and grand child, the negro victims of the
flood, were buried, on Thursday last-two
collins being used for the bodies. large
number of people attended the funeral.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

The Supervisors of the county have appro-
priated $1,000 to be used Immediately in re.
pairs on the public highways and especially
to repair bridges carried away by the flood.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
A Narrow Escape from ouicksand

One day last week, William Carroll, an
employee of J. F. Tannehill while working
in the mill race near the ice factory. found
his feet suddenly give way under him and
his body sink rapidly in the sand. Realizina
his perilous position be called for help, ano
by the united efforts of several men with
ropes and poles, he was rescued from his
danger, not, however, before his body was
immersed waist deep in the treacherou'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

In to days paper on second page will be
found the advertisement of a newspaper outfit
complete and for sale. All who are interest.
ed should read the announcement.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Mrs. Mary Dabney, wife of the Hon. Wal
ter D. Dabney, Professor of Law in the Uni
versity of Virginia, died, after short illness
on the I'd inst. She was buried at Char
lottesyille on Sunday last
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Rev. J. N. Craig, D. D., of Atlanta
Georgia, will preach in Huntersville
October II, at II O'Clock a. m. That
day will be the 50th anniversary of the
funeral of his father, George E. Craig,
leading citizen in the early DAYS Of
Pocahontas. The church at Hunters.
vile stands on the Craig residence
PocGho9atQS Times.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

Up to the date of going to press, thirty-nine
horses have been taken from the debris
along Lewis creek, and it is believed those
were all that were drowned. A number of
hogs and several dogs were found, but no
more human bodies.
II. H. Harlow, who has been employed by
W. II. Strough as bartender, rode through
the streets last Friday night giving few war
whoops and firing a pistol in the air. He
was taken in charge by the police, and as soon
as the fire water sufficiently subsidies he will
be taken before the police justice to make
amends for his hilarity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07
OUR EXTRA.

4 Our Extra containing an account of the food
/ has met with remarkable sale, and we are de-
lighted to say many encomiums. 1t was un-
der the most adverse circumstances we could
| give our readers the benefit of that edition.
/; Our press is worked by gas engine. The gas
! house was destroyed, and left no means of
publishing the paper except to turn the press
by hand and work by lamplight. Our force
| was much crippled Some of it had worked
| all the night before assisting our neighbor,
the Neaos to get out its edition and all had
worked till after midnight on our regular edi-
ton. We were not however to be discourage
ed, and at twelve o'clock on Wednesday, be-
gan our account of the storm, and by mid
| night, three thousand copies had been printed
and mailed giving the public, the best descrip-
ton at our command, of what had transpired.
We regret that our city patrons did not re-
ceive their copies until late in the afternoon
of thenext day after they were published and
delivered at the Post office.
In our distress and disappointment over the
fact we made enquiry at the post Office and were
Informed that the Office had done the best it
could with only one lantern and one lamp
The reply was satisfactory of course, though
we had been led to believe that the govern
ment, in the twenty -four hours that elapsed
between the time the gas was cut off, and the
distribution of the mails on Wednesday night,
had equipped its $4,000 Office with one lantern
and tuo lamps In this We we're mis-
taken The additional. lamp could not
be secured. the boys had to work as
best they could in the gloom, and we con-
graduate the public, the department and our
selves on the good work they did, under such
adversely
Daylight helped them OUT and by the af-
ternoon we are reliable informed our extra
for city subscribers had been properly and
satisfactory adjusted for the late evening de-
livery.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-10-07

From an examination of our advertiser
list will be seen that of Joseph L. Barth & Co.
leading clothiers offer great inducements.
The J. c. Bishop Cash Co. offer several car
loads of fall and winter goods.
Baker & Brown advertise damaged fertilizer
The James Clark Distilling Co. have large
double column advertisement in this issue, te
which attention is called
Geo. F. Smith, Ex'or of V. Hupman ad
vertises the Valentine Hupman farm for sale
on Nov 10, 1896, in front of the court house
door.
The Acme Cash Grocery new firm has be-
gun business at No. 5 W. Frederick street
and are advertising in this issue.
A farmer wishes to borrow $3.50 on two
years time secured on unincumbered real es-
tate.
The Weinberg Clothing Company have a
large advertisement in this issue calling at
tention to their goods which are about to ar
rive, and will on in few days.
J. A. Alexander, Trustee, will sell on Fri
day, 9th inst, the personal property of Sam
Byers. See advertisement.
1 Summerfeld calls attention to sales at
cost in order to close out business.
A farm near Lynchburg, Va. is offered, con-
sisting of 318 acres. finely improved, on easy
terms.
A. F. Robertson and J. A. Alexander, Com
missioners, offer the real estate of Jas. West
ern, deceased, between New Hope and Har-
riston, to be sold at the October County Court.
The Arthur property, on corner of Main
and New streets, is offered by A. H. Fultz and
VIM. Patrick, Commissioners, to be sold on
the 24th of October.
The Weaver property near Middlebrook, on
which Mrs. Rebecca Miller resides, is offered
by Eichelberger, Perry and Alexander, Com
missioners, for sale on the 10th of October.
Messrs. James Bumgardner and Chas. Cur
ry, Commissioners, offer for sale the Grooms
land, near Mt. Sidney, acres, to take place on
October 2t6h.