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attention, House-Keepers

M AHOGANY and otter Furniture can be
AN bought at the Ware-room of the subscriber,
one door below the Post Office, as cheap as the
same articles can be purchased in Virginia; they
are all made in Stanton by the best workmen,
and In the most fashionable style. Persons would
do we'll to call and examine for themselves, as I
am determined TO sell. Great bargains NAV be
expected. AUGUSTINE ID. CHANDLER.
Oct 10, 1914.
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FOR SALE

Y'UG SALMe
Z OFFER at private sale my MERCHANT
land SAW MILL, with 80 or 100 Acres OF
Land attached. This properly lies miles east
of Staunton, on Christians Creek. There are on
1t about 25 Acres of excellent bottom, which could
be made into meadow. The whole Of the land is
well watered, in good state of cultivation and as
fertile as any in the Deighborhood. The improve.
ments are good two-story Frame House and
Kitchen, good Barn and Miller's House, and
other necessary outhouses. The Merchant and
Saw Mills are in good state of repair, and are
turned by Christians Creek, which has plentiful
supply Of water at all seasons. The Merchants
Mill runs one pair Of Burrs and Chopper; the
whole situated in fine grain growing county,
will say no more about the property, as those
wishing to purchase can call, examine and udoe
tor themselves. Terms reasonable, and possession
had at any time by the purchaser.
HENRY DEFFENBAUGH.
Sept. 1o.-tf
Rockingham Register insert 3 times.
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&eS5essSs A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, who is
ENfES qualified to teach the Latin and Greek
Languages, and the higher branches Of English
Education, is DESTROYS to obtain a situation as tn
for in private family. He can furnish testino-
mails of character, capabiity, &c. from the pro
fessers of the College in which he graduated. and
other satisfactory sources.
Apply to theEditor of the Stanton Spectator.
August IS. 1914.
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tween 40 and As years Of age, with some few
gray hairs in his head-height not recolected,
but supposed to be between 5 feet or 8 inches
no marks recolected.
He took with him a low crowned white hat.
blue jeans dress coat, and pair of tow linen
pantaloons, pair of coars boots, and perhaps
some other clothing.
will give the above reward if said boy is
taken without the State, or $40 if taken within
the State. MICHAEL QUINLAN.
Staunton, Va, June 27, 1914.
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TOBACCO, SNUFF AND sEGAR
S r o II e.

V6$I1E subscribers have now on hand an excel
lent assortment of manufactured Tobacco,
which they will sell to merchants and others al
manufacturers prices, comprising the following
iavorite brands
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$40 REV ARD.

II AN AWAY from the subscri-
~ Der on the night of the 9TH of
the present month. negro boy
slave the property Of Col. James
Crawford, named MOSES, about
twenty years of age, dark complex
ION, pleasant countenance, about
five feet nine inches high.-Had
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II EEER TO

STORM, DUBoIs Co., New York
CALEB Core, Philadelphia.
LEWIS WEBB, Richmond.
WYATT CARDwELL., Charlotte Courthouse
WM KINNEY, Staunton, Va.
MAYO CABELL, Nelson Co. Va
r, Judge ST. GEO. TUCKER, University Va.
Richmond, Feb. Is, I644.-tf
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GREAT LITERARY ENTERPRISE /!
BOOKS BY MAIL!

The "Waldie" System revived by the original
Editor. The cash system carried 10 its utmos,
limit by grea, reduction.
TEN COPIES FOR $3.50 PER ANNuM EACH,
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All of which we offer on the very lowest terms
for CASH, and to exchange for country produce, OF
to sell on four months time to good and punctual
customers.
And we will here take occasion TO express our
sncerest thanks for the rery liberal patronage that
we have heretofore received-a continuance of
which we respectfully solicit. And we will also
add that any consignments made to US, either
here or at Richmond, will be received free OF
drayage, (both Lumber Houses being immediate.
ly on the CanaD and shall have that prompt al
tention that will we hope insure satisfaction.
HOGG, WHITMORE g. co.
Scottsville, May Q, 184d--tf
J. j. FAIRS & Co. Richmond,
HoGe, WHITMoRE & Co, ScotisyilIe,
Commission Merchants.
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I'm and after the first day of May next, line
~ of first rate four Horse Post Coaches.
(equal to any in the State,) will commence run
ming from Scottsville through to Staunton in
connexion with the Packet Boats.
Leave Richmond Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, by Packet Boat at p. NJ. arrive in
Scottsville next day A. M. at 10 o'clock, from
there by Stage, dine in Brooksville and arrive in
Stanton by +. M.-27 hours through TO Staun.
ton.
Fare s5-Whole expense to the passenger
only SIS SO.
RETURNING.
Leave Staunton Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day at 10 A. M, arrive in Scottsville at p. M,
go on board Boat at half past 6, and arrive in
Richmond next day at p. Mr. hours through.
This line connects with ]. NJ. Boyd g. Co.'S
route to the Warm, Hot and White Sulphur
Springs, going and returning, and the Lexington
routereturning. X. EDMUND g. co.
May2, 1914.
G~ Lewisburg Observer publish months
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$50 REV ARD.

~ AN AWAY from the SUBJ
81 43 scrber, about the 9TH inst,
k/ESM negro man named
S5> 5 a NJ
EA Sam is of copper color, with
rGI ~ sullen downcast countenance
~ when spoken to,lips thin, and
s:oop shouldered. He is be-
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feet 10 or III inches high, stout made, lioht com.
piex'on, has an unusually high forehead for a no
gro, and fine countenance, and is remarkably
pleasant when spoken to his uiterance, however
is somewhat indistinct. owing TO an affection OF
me throat He is blacksmith by trade. He
took with him blue cloth coat with velvet collar
and cuils-his other clothing not recollected.
will give the above reward for securing said
boy in any Jail, SO that get him.
JOHN MckEMY.
Nov 25-3t
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD

Z KAN away on Saturday last from
D the subscriber, living five miles a
bove Middlebrook, in Augusta coun-
ty, Virginia, negro boy named
b GEOREE
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NEW GOODS

vENHE subscribers are just receiving large and
= well selected stock of GOODS, consisting
of all articles belonging to the Grocery line, to
wit:
Rio, Lagnira, and St. Domingo Coffee
Porto Rico, New Orleans and ST. Croix Sugars
N. o., S. Fl. and Trinidad Molasses
Herring, Shad, Salt, Plaster, Sole Leather, &c.
ALSO-A general supply of
Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Sc.
Der liberale beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties allgemeine anzeiger. ([Reading, Pa.) 1839-1864, 1844-01-30

Sooes .--Oas NeeermGo
ben. oae lebten CONNER cine Weibe i'm
bIsiieen Staats9efdneni6e ermorbete. it
uerurtbeilt am 9ten 6ebruar eebaneen 3u
weroen.
ueber Start rpuroe eeitern oas Eos
oesurtbeil 8eipro6en; er fou ebenfa(s am
9. Sebruar in Columbus eebaneen perocn.
Ser Woroer 6 tart. eeesn ben eeitern
oas Gooesurtbeil aueeelproben tpuroe,
seet nibt Die minoefe &eue dber feline
Serbreben. Mit 1roe perlanete er elm
neues 8er56r, oas ibm aber natiirlib
nibt 9eifattet MISUNDERSTANDING
oes &ibters ltieb ct NIT elmer Srebbeit
fonoer @leiben Surif. I'm ibm if in Der
Gbat 6opfen uno Mal3 perloren uno Der
@aleen ibeint feline Sbreden fir ibn Su
babeu. 4ub bas Neeermdoben ,par febr
Der liberale beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties allgemeine anzeiger. ([Reading, Pa.) 1839-1864, 1844-01-30

g9is"stas sen 80. 8an''ar 1914.
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OIL OF TANNIN,
OR LEATHER RESToRER.
A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.

NEW CHEMlCAL DISCOVERY.
Most people know that skins an. hides are convert
ed into leather by the Of Tannin extracted FROM
certain banks, sc.
When the force and strength of the Tannin is worn
out, leather becomes dead hard dry, BRITTLE cracked
covered with crust sc TIL. ALL .Now. To re-
store, then, life soncss, moisne.s, strength smooth
ness and ranove all crust fly, blister-restore the
tannin. This substance the leather never receive
the second time; but the whole virtues Of it a. in
this article, the OIL OF TANNIN--whch pene-
trates the stiest and hardest leather if it has been
twenty years in use; and if it tears easily with the
fingers it imparts at strength that is utter y
incredible until seen. II becomes like new leather,
in all respects, with delightful softness and polish,
and makes all leather completely and pc, fectly I'M
pervious to INDEPENDENTLY boots, shoes, CARR
age tops, harness, hose trunks, and in fact all things
made of leather, giving splendid polish even high
err than new leather has, and at least doubling its
wear and durability in whatever manner the leather
Is used THESE ARE FACTS.
Those who will may wear old shoes, groan with
corns, tide with carriage-tops-have old harness,
and throw them aw half used-look filthy them
selves and all about them-expend double what is
necessary for articles Of leather to their hearts con-
tent, for what care, If their prei,ldlces are SO
strong they will GOT try new discovery. We have no
avors to ask Of th-m they the greatest sufferers,
aud we beg for nobody's custom or patronage. Now,
g.ntemen, please yourselves. "
~ None genuine unless with the fac smile sig
nature OF COMSTOCk & Co.
For sale by CHARLES STOTT,
Jan 40 Druggist, renn Av., Washington.
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NO EXCUSE FOR "A BALD HEAD

Since the important discovery of DR.. JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC, every one may, If he chooses, pre-
serve his hair from falling of, if already bald may
with certainty have his hair restored again faith
iu and perseverng application Of this valuable HAIR
TONIC.
Please to read without prejudice the following
communication from the Philadelphia, Sun, viii, in
addition to hundreds Of others equally respectable
should remove the doubts of every reasonable per-
of the uniform and singular efficacy OF JAYNE'S
HAIR TONIC:
We publish the following letter from sense of
duty to the public. II is just such letter we
should have expected from such source. We know
DR.. Quigy personally, and there is no man j., the
country whose opinion is entitled to respect -
lie is all subjects honest and sincere, and his high
character Physician can be aitested by tho first
medical men in this cty.-Philaa. Sun.
Shephcrdsto,cn, Va Oct 10, 18l3.
Dear Sir:-You inquire Of me whether have used
your Hair Tonic, and the effects.
Several years ago my hair began to fall rapidly
from the scalp, and had the prospect of premature
badness. During several years used various pre-
parations recommended for the hair, from which l
derived no benefit. At length friend recommended
your Hair Tonic. ] used three or four bottles ac
cording the printed directions, and at the end of
six months my hair was thick set, and since its ten
dency to turn grey was arrested.
have never before given a certificate recommend
ing patent medicines, which indscrimin iteiy used,
they often are, do much injury, but in case like
the present, where know the article to be beneficial
and that il can do no harm, have no scrupIes IN
stating facts within my own knowledge.
Yours, &c.
JOHN QUlGLY, NJ. D.
DR. d. JAYNE Philadelphia.
ALSO
JAYNE'S VERMIFUGE--
JAYNE'S CARMINATlVE-
JAYNE'S SANATlVE PILLS
For sale by
r. 8. PATTERSON,
Sole AGENT, Washington,
And
o. M. LINTHICUM
Georgetown, ID. c.
Druggists and dealers supplied at tho Propretor's
prices. Jan s-6m
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WAsHINGToN. Jan. @. 1919.

IVES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF rIlE u. H.,
IL with biographical mott. cs of the signers of the
Declaration Of Independence, sketches of most re-
mark bile events in the history of the country; by
H. w. lincoln. t.mbellished with portrait Of each
OF the Presidents, and forty.fve engravings. For
sale at the book store of et
nov g. r. FARN-1AM.
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NTAT TENSIONS NEW GUIDE To WASH
w lNIrON.--To strangers visiting this city. who
arc frequently at loss for some guide to direct them
to the prominent objects Of curiosity and interest
which it contains this little volume will be of great
USE Il has been found to be SO by all who have con-
suited it.
For sale at r. FARNHAM'S Bookstore, corner
of nth street and Pennsylvania 9venue, where can
also be had few copies Of the last edition of Mr..
Waite, ston's Gallery Of American Portraits, contain
ing sketches the most distinguished statesmen and
orators Of this country fer the last thirty years.
dec l.
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John A. BLAKE Bookbinder, Paper Ruler, and
d Blank Book manufacturer, south side Of Pcnnsyl-
vania avenue near l4th street. and opposite Fuer's
City Hotel (up stars) Blank books Of all descrip-
tions manufactured to order, old books rebound,
maps mounted and vanished and all kinds Of fancy
binding executed in the neatest manner and at rea-
sonable prices.
NOCK'S IMPROVED PATENT LEAF HOLD
Err, OR TEMPORARY BINDER, of all the various
sizes, with or without locks, will be furnished in any
quantity and any style of binding desired, at whole
sale prices nov 6--dtf
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WTISTAR'S COUGH LOZENGES These i.oz-
w enges cannot be too strongly recomm. nded to
public attention as safe and efectual medicine for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas, Sc They are
very serviceable soreness and tightness Of the
breast, difficulty Of breathing hoarseness, &C., and
give almost immediate relief in troublesome sensation,
tickling in the throat, which tormenting in this
complaint.
They have been used very extensively in this city
and other places and have gwen universal satisac-
ton 10 all who have used them; price Is cents per
box. A large quantity just manufactured and for
sale, with directions, at
GILMAN,S,
Qats Todds), Drug Store.
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IIOVER'S BLACK INK-The above ink is kept
il constantly on hand by r. FANHAu, corner Of
th street and Pennsylvania avenu-, who is agent
COR the manufacturer, and will supply the trade at
manufacturers prices, Wholesale and retail Ihs
ink has acquired celebrated character, and is ia
extensive USE The following c. rtificates are from
Dr. Thomas r JONES' Of the Patent Office, and DR.
F. Hall, late Professor Of Chemistry at the Medical
College of this city:
WASHINGTON, Jan. %, I643.
Mr.. Joseph E. Hover Sir: ] have made use Of
your Black Ink sufficiently long to ascertain that il
possesses all the desirable qualities which are neces-
sary the employment of steel pens more fully than
any kind Of ink that had previously essayed, and
have rot pretty well through the catalogue. / have
not taken the trouble to test 1t chemically, as th.
has been already done by others Whose certificates
are as satisfactory IT, me though the experiments
had bsen made by myself aF 81
THOMAS P. JONES.
WASHINGTON. Jan. %, laI3
Mr.. Joseph L. Hover: Sir: have examined and
used part Of the specimens of ink which you left with
me, and am prepared to speak favorably of them
both. Since began to metallic pens, have
never heen able TO obtain INK which would not more
or less co,rode, and speedily destroy them. Yours
appears to be free fron every corrosive ingredient
The marking ink possesses, in my opinion, all the
qualities which are requisite TO give to the article
very high character. Yours, respectfully. M
nov \. HALL +
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DRlNTING AND WRITING PAPERS of every
i quality and size made to order, and sold at man
ufacturers' prices. X. FARNHAM,
nov corner Ith st. and Penn. av.
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE
MAILS.

. MAllsDs
Northern and Eastern Mails arrive daily at 5
a. m. and 81 p. M, and close AT p. m. and 9
D. M; the mail that closes at 3 p. m. goes
through TO Boston.
Baltimore Extra Mail arrives at III a. m.
Western Mail arrives at "a p. m, and closes
at p m, daily.
Southern Mail arrives at 3 p. M, and closes
at 8 p. m.
Wanenton Mail arrives at 5 p. m. on Sunday,
Wednesday, and Friday closes at 9 p m on
Monday, w ednesday, and Friday daily in July,
August, and September.
Middleburg (Va.) Mail arrives at S p. m. on
Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday; closes at p.
m. on Monday, w ednesday, and Friday.
Lcesburg Mail arrives on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, al 5 p. M; closes on Sunday,
Tuesday, and Thursday, at p. m.
Winchester and Harper's Ferry Mail closes
daily at p. M, and arrives at II p. m.
Port Tobacco Mail arrives at 6 p m. on We'd
nesday and Saturday; closes a, p. m. on Sun
day and Wednesday
Upper Marlboro Mail arrives at p. m. on
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; closes at
r. M. on Sunday. Tuesday. and Thursday.
Annapolis Mail arrives at II p. m, and closes
at p M, daily.
Brookvie Mail closes at 9 p m. on Thurs
day, and arrives at 2p. m. on Sunday
Rockville Mail arrives at p. m. sn Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday; closes at 8 p m. on
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The Post Office is open for business daily,
from a. m. till 8 p. M, except on Sunday; on
that day II will be open from TO 10 a. M, from
IL ia p M, and from to 9 p. m.
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FRIENDSHIPS OFFERING for 1914 Friend.
i ships Offering and Winters Wreath, Christ
mas and New Years present for 1914, with eight
handsome engravings
THE LITTLE GIFT, for 1874, with engravings.
THE LITTLE KEEPSAKE. for 1874, edited BY
Mrs. S. Colman, with engravIngs.
ST. NICHOLAS ANNUAL, for 1874 for little
boys and girls, with enxrayings
THE CHiID'S GEM, helyday gift for 1874
The above just received and for sale at the book
store of R. FAkNHAM,
nov 6 corner ItA st. and Penn ay
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Potomac Lodge, No 5, Georgetown-room ~
Bridge street. opposite Union hotel; regular night
Of meeting, fourth Friday in every month.
Lebanon Lodge, No. 7---room corner a street
and Pennsylvania avenue; regular night ot meet
ing, first Friday in every mouth.
New Jerusalem Lodge, No. Groom corner OF
AZ street and Pennsylvania avenue; regular
meeting, third Tuesday in every month.
Hiram Lodge, No. l0.-room over West mar
kel, LIST ward; regular meeting, first "Wednesday
in every month.
Grand Lodge Of District Of Columbia annual
communication first Tuesday in November, semi
annual, first tuesday, in May. Installation
meeting, ST. Johns day, 9th December.
IO.O.F.
Central Lodge, No. room City hall; nigh,
Of regular meeting, Friday.
Washington Lodge, No. Groom City hall
night of regular meeting, Tuesday.
Eastern Lodge, No. Tat present occupying a
room in Masonic hall, nary yard night OF regu-
lar meeting, Friday.
Potomac Lodge, No. Sod Fellows hall,
Alexandria regular night Of meeting, Friday.
Harmony Lodge, No. 9--Odd Fellows hall,
corner of 7th and G streets, navy yard; regular
night Of meeting, Monday.
Columbia Lodge, No. l0-room City hall
regular night Of meeting, Thursday.
Union Lodge, No. ll-Odd Fellows hall, navy
yard regular night of meeting, Wednesday.
market, first ward; night of regular meeting,
Thursday.
Covenant Lodge, No. 13-Odd Fellows hall,
Jefferson street, Georgetown; regular night Of
meeting, Monday.
Columbian Encampment, No. room City
hall; regular night Of meeting, last "Wednesday
in every month
Marley Encampment, No. 2 Odd Fellows
hall, Alexandria; regular nights Of meeting
second and fourth Mondays in every month.
Grand Lodge of the District OF Columbia
meets annually on the second Monday in No
vember, and quarterly on the second Mondays
Of January, April, July, and October
Sons OF TEMPERANCE.
Timothy Division, No Walker & Kmmell's
rooms, on c street, between d and 9th streets,
opposite the Bath house night of regular meet.
ing, Wednesday.
street, Alexandria; night of regular meeting,
Monday.
Crystal Fount Division, No. 3-Walker Il
Kimmell's rooms, on C street, between 4. and
9Th streets, opposite the Bath house; night OF
regular meeting, Monday.
BENEFICIAL Society.
Island BenehcIal Society oil the City OF w ASH
ingson. D. C.-Night of regular meeting, the first
Thursday in every month-John w. Martin, pre-
sidcnt; VIM. T. Donphan, Sc etary.
TEN. FRANCE SOCIETIES.
Freemen's Vigilant-room Medical College;
regular night of meeting, Friday-George Saw
age, president; E. Brooke, secretary.
folomac Total Abstinence-school room at
the corner of 18th street and Maryland avenue;
regular night of meeting, Monday. T. Cassel,
president; Patrick McKennan, secretary.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF THE
MAILS
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DATENT ELASTIC lNKSTANDS.-An assort-
l. ment Of Elastic lnkstands Just received from the
manufacturer. smaller size has just been intro
duced by the patentee, neat ari beautiful article,
and is pronounced the lus ultra Of inkstands, as
with it the ink grows thick or evaporaes and
preserves the same consistency and color until it is
all consumed Sold wholesale and retail by
X. FAKNHAM,
nov corner ! 18th st. and Penn av.
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC !--GARRET ANDEI
Nl SON, agent Of Atws Mu-ic Repertory. New
York. has just rerevea large assortment Of AtwiIIs
most popular music. o
G. \. will be constantly in the receipt Of the lates,
publications and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully socits strangers visiting the city
and the citizens generally to call and examine his
collection, which will he sold at the New York prices
Between nth and 18th str'ts, Pennsylvania avenue
nov "a --2aw6w N
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NTANESCA'5 FRENCH COURSE an Oral Sys
Nl TEN Of Teaching Living Languages, illustrated
by practical course Of lessons the French through
the medium Of the English by Jean MaResca, fourth
edition, revised. For sale by n uH
r. FARNIIAM,
corner lth street and Penn. av.
Where may be found all the French School books
now in use, and sold at very low prices.
nov