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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-25

Cureulios may best be fought by in
closing the plum or other fruit trees in
fested-cherries, peaches, etc., with a
chicken yard fence, and colonizing q
flock or chickens within. Then, after
the fruit is set, by a slight shaking OF
the trees early every morning, while the
insects are still inactive, they will drop
off and become an easy prey to theiI
ready enemies beneath,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-25
A True WOrkingman.

Mr.. ]. Az Humphries, a son of the late
William Humphries, of this city, and an
industrious and efficient master me-
chanic in the employ of the Midland
railroad at Lynchburg, declines the
nomination for the House of Delegates
from that city, rendered him by the
workingmen's party, in the following
sensible and truthful card, the perusal
of which will profit the few mechanics
who have Joined the workingmen's par
ty in this city:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Sept, Z, 1877.
Mersrs. B. f. Taylor and E.. Fuqua,
COnlnaittee:
Gentlemen-Your letter of the 3rd in
slant came to hand this p. M, and while
I am gratified that the workingmen
have the confidence in me to suggest
that should become their candidate for
the Legislature, permit me to say that l
am not in accord with the movements
now being made to sever the working
men from the great Conservative party.
I see no necessity for il, md believe that
any combination resulting in the defeat
of the party will be to the detriment,
not only of the workingmen, but of the
people. If the workingmen have causes
Of complaint (but 1 must confess I do
not know what they are, it seems to me
that the proper place to complain and
adjust such matters is within the party.
You certainly can not complain that you
have not been represented. Did not the
people of Lynchburg and the county oi
Campbell take up and elect your candi-
date to the Legislature few years ago,
and then endorse him by re- election ?
Have we not been represented in the City
Council and our School Board from re-
construction up to the present time?-
Did not a conservative Legislature in
troduce the present public school system
years before the time required by the
Constitution, and has not the city made
liberal appropriations of money to erect
school houses and sustain the schools
Were not the homestead and mechanics
lien laws passed for our benefit? Did
not our distinguished fellow-citizen,
John w. Daniel, Introduce a bill (Which
was passed) which secures the wages of
all employees on railroads, &c? Then
what is the cause of complaint? trust
you will spurn the counsels of those who
would have you abjure allegiance to
your party and join with your political
enemies that they may secure place and
power. Had there been class legislation
against the mechanic and wOrkingmen,
had we been neglected by the conserva-
tive party, I would have been among
the first to raise my voice in condemna-
tion. But such is not the fact; we have
had every consideration, we have been
represented in the Legislature of the
State, in the city Council and School
Board, laws have been passed for our pro.
lection, and money appropriated to edu'
cate our children. 1 implore the work
ingmen to stand by the party that has
stood by them. Be assured the leaders
in this movement have some selfish enc
in view; they care not for you, excep
to accomplish their aim. For the above
reasons | cannot be your candidate fol
the Legislature, but shall cordially sup
port the nominees of the conservative,
party, and hopeyou may go and do like
wise. Very respectfully,
JOHN A. HUMPHREYS.
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DIR. Tut has been en-
gagged in the practice Of
medicine thirty years, and
for a long time was demon.
strator Of anatomy in the
Medical College of Geor-
gia, hence persons using
his Pills have the guaran-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
lie has succeeded in
combining in them the
heretofore antagonistic
qualities of a strengthen
img,fn,gative, anda pnr-
Uytng tonic.
Their first apparent ef-
feet is to increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
to properly assimilate.
Thus the system is nour-
ished, and by their tonic
action on the digestive or
gans, regular and healthy
evacuations are produced.
The rapidity with which
PERSONS take on flesh,
while under the influence
of these pills, Of itself in
dicates their adaptability
to nourish the body, and
hence their efficacy in cur
ing nervous debility, mel.
ancholy. dyspepsia, vast
ing of the muscles, slug
gishness of the liver,
chronic constipation, and
myth to the system. Sold
fufrav Street. New York
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All Diseases Of the Blood

# VEGETINE will relieve pain, cleanse, purify
and cure such diseases, restoring the patient to
perfect health after trying different physicians,
many remedies. suffering for years, is it not
conclusive proof, if you are sufferer, you can
be cured? Why fs this medicine performing
such great cures? 1t works in the blood in the
circulating fluid. 1t can truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great source
OF disease originates in the blood; and no med
lc1ne that does not act directly upon it, to purify
and renovate, has any just claim upon public
attention.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
FIRST DOSE
ON A BOSTON POLICE OFFICER.

bO5TON, NOV. 10, IS71.
II. r. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-In the spring of 1869 was stricken
down with fever, which had q long and almost
hopeless run. The best medical advice being in
it left me terribly reduced and weak, with ex-
cruciating pains in my side, back and hips. 1
was completely prostrated with Kidney Com
plant, and no medicine seemed to reach my case
In this condition I was persuaded to try VEG
ETINE by friend whom it cured of the same
disease, and it seemed as though could feel the
and from that moment began to mend, gradu-
ally growing better from day to day; and 1 fol-
lowed on with the VEGETINE, until it completely
restored me to health, since which time have
oeen able to perform my duties as a police
officer, enjoying good health; and there is no
9onpt about the great value Of VEGETINE in
Kidney Complaint and similar diseases.
LAFAYETTE EoRD. 5s4 Rroadxsr.
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fss H.
One evening as walked and unused alone,
1 CHANGED to meet a man how'd down with
years,
Who o'er the memories of the past did mourn
Whose silver locks told of his weight of cares
What is Life? asked tn is aged man,
He sighed and turning sadly said to me,
Poor mortal, yes, it's but a fleeting span,
The dying Of wave upon the sea.
Not long ago and was young and gay,
And Life spread out a sumptuous feast to me;
grasp'd the cup but joy had flown away,
The fruit took-ashes 1t proved to be.
Ambition Whispered softly In mine ear,
Honor could sure pleasure to me give;
/ strove and when fair honor seem'd so near
1t fed, and hence in solitude live
'Tis thus. young man, earth's fairest prospects
flee,
And disappointment blasts the fairest bud
Of Ofyouthful hopes, that surely seemed to be
stood.
But when we grasp these earthly joys, we find
That they are false-the labor was in vain;
With broken hearts the world can never bind,
We turn to Him and never turn in vain.
Oh! strive not for these fading earthly joys,
But labor for the smile and love of God;
For Deaths cold blade cen feitself destroys,
The honored head 1t lays beneath the sod.
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For the SPECTATOR.
THRENODY.

BY WILLIAM TENNYsoN HEAroN AUTHOR OF
"soNGs OF THE sHENANpoAH.n
The golden rods are nodding in the meadows,
The wild rose has faded from the hill,
The maple leaves are drifting in the shadows.
And the solemn pines are moaning by the
mill.
The winds thro the lonely halls are calling
For the forms that will come again no more.
Thro' the nighttime the silent dews are falling.
Or grave by the lonely rivers shore.
Then seem to hear the wild waves chanting.
AS they break DER the rocks upon the bars,
Of golden home where joys are never want
ing
A home beyond the silent silver stars!
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LUMBER BUSINESS.


" j. LUSHBAUGH d BRO,
H~ Manufacturers of
Sashes, Doors and Blinds,
BRACKETS, MOULDINGS, FLOORING.
&C., &c., &c.
Near Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA.
N. B.-No material but seasoned lumber uset
by US. dec 5-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-25

A corener's jury in Arkansas found
that corpse came to his death "by
holding five aces"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-25

n. M, MATHEWS. ALEX. B. MATTHEW'S.
MATHEWS & HATHEWS,
M ATTORyEYS-AT-LAW
LEwISBURG. WEST VA,
practice regularly in the Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe, Pecahontas and Nicholas counties w;
Courts for the District OF W. Va.
EAParticular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
may lily
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Seventy-one Years Of Age.

MR.. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I am seventy-one years of age have
suffered many years with Kidney Complaint
weakness in my back and stomach. 1 was in
duced by friends to try your VEGETINE, and
think it the best medicine for weakness of the
dies for this complaint, and never found SO much
relief as from the VEGETINE. 1t strengthens and
tnvigorates the whole system. Many Of my ac-
good for all the complaints for which it is re-
commended.
Vnur rvr1r
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TAILORING.


"AnnpvN6s, 1.-THE CO.
partnership heretofore existing :, between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutuhliy M az oissolved
py p. B. Graves. IL,
He has reduced his prices for casn, ana ;SI VII
do all kinds of work pertaining to the Ialior.
Ing business, in the very best manner, and at
figures SO low that no one will 1all 10 % SAILS SAILS
fed. He has removed his shop TO Court
House Alley, and invites all his friends ana the
nov 80 W P. B. GRAVES.
DARE 4 SPRINKLE,
~ FASHIONABLE TAILORS.
New ST, next door to Mrs. Scherer's Millinery
Store, and 3 doors from Loebs Corner,
Staunton, Virginia.
Al Work ~ OUT nne executed with neatnesS
and dispatch. Special attention paid to cut
ting repairing and cleansing aug 5-tf
1OSEPH HAMMERS.
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Shop in Bruce Building, next door to Glenn's
Store,
AUGUSTA ST., STAUNToN, VA.
~ AL work done cheap for cash. decl4-ly
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Stanton Spectator.
RATES OF ADyERTISM0.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rata
of 90 per square of eight lines or less for the
first insertion, and so cents for each subsequent
insertion,
~ A liberal discount will be made on advor.
tisements published for 8, 6, or u months.
~ SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at dou.
BILE the advertising rates.
~ Obituaries Announcements Of Candidates
for Office, and all communications of personal
or private character, will be charged for as ad-
vertisements,
Address -"Staunton Spectator" Stanton, Va.
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STOCK SALES.

CHORT HORN CATTLE.-Two fine Bull
- Calves, months old, 8 or Cows and Heif-
ers, also Berkshire Pigs, for sale at low prices.
A. M. BOWMAN,
mar 9-u Waynesboro'j Va.
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RAILROADS..

Trains leaving StauntOn at I0.3U A. NJ. and 3.35
F. M, run daily Except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at 2.55 A. M and IL Is
between Huntington and Alleghany, and at
Covington, Millboro', Goshen, .Waynesboro',
Alton, Greenwood, Mechum's River, Ivy, Char
mond.
Sleeping cars run on 2.55 A. M and L. Is A. M.
trains between Richmond and Covington. AL
SO Sleeping cars will run on Nos. and trains
between Washington and White Sulphur.
A Passenger coach attached to Freight train
runs between Waynesboro' and Goshen, leav-
ing Steunton at $50 A. NJ, and arrives at Co.
shen IL M, stopping at all Intervening stations.
This trains makes connection at Goshen for
Lexington.
@-For further information, rates, &C., apply
to ]. II. WOODWARD, Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY R. HOWARD,
w, NJ. s. DUNN, G. p and 7, Agent,
Engineer and Supt. jel2
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Life a Burden.

BOSTON, Nov. 2, 1873.
H. R. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir--From a poor, emaciated sufferer, the
VEGETINE has restored me to perfect health.
have for years been a terrible sufferer from
Canker and Dyspepsia, at times rendering life
almost burden to me. l am now fifteen u5)
pounds heavier than whenI commenced the use
of VEGETINE.
Twill make mention that was also great
sufferer from Kidney Complaint, causing excru-
ciating pain through the small of the back
nearly all of the time. This, too, VEGETINE has
cured, and am now perfect picture of health,
and will add, happiness - all caused from the
use OF few bottles of VEGETINE.
Respectfully, H. G. HUGHES,
Union place, Boston, Mass.
vEcErrNE is composed Of Roots, Barks and
Herbs: 1t is very pleasant to take; every child
likes it.
- -, =.
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WIN. NJ. McALLISTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
WARM SPRINGS, VA.
Courts-Aueghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas West Virginia.
EESpecial attention given to collection OF
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
dec 23-tf
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Would Give a Dollar for a Dose.
ROSToN Nav IN 1877

H. r. STEVENS ESQ.,:
Dear Sir-I have been badly afflicted with Kid
ney Complaint for ten years; have suffered
difficulty in passing urine, which was often and
In very small quantities, frequently accompanied
with blood and excruciating pain. 1 have faith
mended for my complaint; / have been under the
treatment of some of the most skilful physi-
clans in Boston, all of whom pronounced my case
advised by friend to try the VEGETINE, and
could see the good effects from the first dose
took, and from that moment kept on improving
until was entirely cured, taking in all, should
think, about six bottles,
1t is indeed valuable medicine, and if I
should be afflicted again in the same way would
without.
Respectfully, j. NJ. GLE,
361 Third ST., South Boston.
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DRESS GOODS, LINEN and COTTON GOODS,
EMBROIDERIES, LACES. GOODS Tor
MEMS and BOYS WEAR, COR
SETS, LADIES' READY
MADE UNDERWEAR,
&C., &c.
"a SAMPLES SENT FREE! -Ga
Also to their Dress Making Department..
Cloaks, Dresses, &c. made to order, promptly,
in q superior manner, and in the latest style. at
moderate rates. Orders solicited Rules for
self-measurement, and sample of materials,
with estimate Of cost, sent upon application.
All orders amounting to so or over, will be
sent free OF freight charges by Express, but par
ties whose orders are not accompanied by the
money. and having their Goods sent c. Q. D.,
must pay for return of the money. feb27-ly
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fA5s.
p Oct R, "

L y II Il EO Il
For the SPECTATOR.
WHAT IS LIFE?
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inparting health and strength to the system
everywhere. Office, IS Murray Street, New
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07
r,-.7,-,.-s-,,r.-,..rrn1.-,..

CoNFLIcT WITH WIFELY DUTY.-
Last Fall, the public wero narrowed by
the pathetic tale of beautiful young
b idc, who, marrying n gallant army olli-
Ger, first hearing and udmiriGg her rs the
modest soprano OF Western county
choir, went almost immediately from the
al,ar to ltaly for vocal culture ut her
husbands expense, only to return home
IL her coffin when the glor;es Of her mar
veous voice were just beginning to make
her famous. But it will be rcmenb bercd
that the body received by the husband
wa, not that OF his wife, after al. There
is now added what puupoit- to be the
true story. The young wife sailed for
Milan, with the intention OF stopping two
years AT the erd OF th7 time. she ask
cd for another year that she might yet
further perfect her training, and then for
still another year, and when she had sued
for the ifth year, her long enduring hus-
band said her nay gently but iirmly,
and insisted on her return. Then the
singing bride could not summon enough
resolution out Of her own better woman
hood and her solder-husband's long
cJurse Of unseish devotion, to renounce
the glamour OF u professional career for
that husbands arms. Thus, after tenn
porary hesitation in Paris, she yielded
finally to ;he temptation Of the sinister
spirit Of evil, aud giving herself over
wholly to the madness Of folly, deliber-
atey Planned deception by which hus-
band and kindred should be persuaded
that she had died in IA foreign land.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

SIZE DEDE'T URDERsTAND.-Yes
day forenoon two young ladies called at
a dry goods store on Woodward avenue
to look at one Of the late style Of cir
culars. The one who wanted to pur-
chase was amazed aud disappointed to
find the circulars made without sleeves
or arm holes.
"WeI, that's the STYLE" said the
salesman and they are very popular.
They are meant to cover both shoulders
and arms"
g guess | won't buy one," whisper
ed the girl 10 her friend. "If | had a
beau how could take hold Of his arm
with that circular on ~
&" Why you goose - replied the 9th
er. "you let him put his arm right
around you, OF course That's what it's
made that way for"
mister, I'll take that circular ="
promptly observed the anxious party,
aud She had it sent home. Detroit
Free heSs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

Indeed y exclaimed KITTY. II should
like to know what right you have to be-
ieve thut?"
"Wen. Kitty, Judge you by myself.
| have been wretched ever since the
night of that unfortunate party. made
up my mind yesterday to swallow my
pride and come here and ask you to
forget and forgive. We were both To
blame, although the fault, no doubt,
was mine to begin with"
"If you have been wretchod as you
say," rejoned Kitty, her eyes fixed on
the floor, "why didn't you CO TO Helen
Clapp? You would surely have found
comfort there"
Nonsense, Kitty care no.hinp
for Helen Clapp-no more than you do
for Cyrus Phelps. l haven't seen her,
nor have | wanted to see her, since the
night of the party"
"You take it for granted, | presume
that l will overlook all that has hap
pcned without a word"
81 did not take it for granted, Kitty,
until"
"Until what ?" Here tho young lady
turned her ewes suddenly upon Jack,
and discovered for the first time the vol
ume under his arm. "Whpt is this
book ?" she demanded, bushing scarlet.
THAT" returned Jack, with tantalz-
ing composure-"that is Wehster's Die
tionary While you was engaged in
wa hing the dishes was improving the
time by study"
Give it to me this instant !" demand
ed Kitty, springng to her feet.
Jack banded her tho volume without
word. She snaiched it impetuousy,
AID turned over tho leaves until she
came to the letter.
"lou have rend it !" she exclaimed,
crumping the sheet Of paper in her
hand.
al you mean your farewell epi,tle,
rejomed Jack, gravely, II have"
"Why, Jack !" And, theIeupon Kit
ty threw herself upon the sofa, aud
wi h her face buried in the cushions
began to sob convusvely.
And what did Jack do ? Perhaps h'
drew her to his side aud told her wha
IL very, very wicked girl she was l.
think OF drowning her pretty self
Perhaps he repeated to her, fer tn
thou,audth time ut least, the story o
his love, which had grown and deep
enrd during month OF seli-inilctcC
torture, and which was dearer TO hin
than anything else in lile-Genrer thar
fame or fortune, or even the Phi B"t
Kappa key which he had won at Yale
| Perhaps he soothrd her with soft word
and rested her head upon bis brea t
and convinced her that, after all sh
had much to live for in this world an,
that her heart was not 50 seriously shat
tered as she had tancied. Perhap., evel
he kissed her /; but that is no affair o
ours.
Whatever Jack may have done, thi
much | know to bo fact when th
ice in the river thawed, KITTY did no
throw herself into the waters Of tn
Connecticut. And when the blossom
May came round, she blushcd prctLil
because people called her Mrs. Bur
roughs." -Hd3per'S Bdzar
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

IT was refreshing variation from
the general run OF speeches at temper
ance meetings when n nHn got up in
Pittsburg the other day, and remarked.
" Ladies and gentlemen to bring my
nose to this state Of blooming perfec-
tion has cost me, at the least calcula-
lion. $500 y
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07
VOLUME XXI.
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Woavervillo, April 7, 1877.
BUSINESS NOTICE.

All communications pertaining to the Bust
psss or Editorial management of the Journal
should be addressed to c. w. CRAIG, "TRiN-
rr JeURNAL." Weaverville. Cal
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

Man was made when Nature WAS but
an apprentice, tut woman when she was
skiiliul mistress Of her art.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

A NEW York policeman shot ut a
mad dog and hit man in the neck.
Then the man was msd.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-04-07

OFFICE. at his Residence, corner
Court and Center Streets, Wcaveryiile. !.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-09-12
DELAYED reLecHAMs.


A DEfrERATE BURGLAR
81. Louis Sept. ll-An unknown burglar
st 81 Elmo. Ills, escaped arrest Monday
and took TO q corndeld. where the whole
town besicged him. When brought at bsy
he shot and instantly killed two pursucr&.
ard m0rtslly wor rndcl another, snd escaped.
His arrest is. however. considered certain.
aud II srrcsted be will be lynchcd.
SKULL vOURD.
Now York, Sept. LA skull Was dug
out at Hale's piano factory to-day, making
five discovered 50 far.
RELIGIOUS
Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE fortieth annual
convention Of the Episcopal diocese of iii.
nois met at the cathedral this morning.
The principal question TO come before the
body IL the sdvIsability OF dividing the dio.
cese. thus relieving the bishop of the sur.
plus Of work and securing more Episcopal
supervision. The proposition is tn make
three centers, with ss mssy bishops. name
ly: AT Chicago, at Quincy and at Spring
field.
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THE PLANET MARS.

A View OF the Ruddy Planet That Will b~
Remembered for Life Time.
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New Advertisements.

0lAN NnC Magnificent sAan t,nrsA ocd tiau,.s
VsNOy si.s tns lt.sewued tpits,i i'ia,,s.
nQCAMS ii,ttir msedi cast s.ss ..i,iy s,.s n,,i.l
ynSsSsSS In sold, fnlpt Organs. stops .ta
y .tOje US !. stops only s;t Nrail, Nc~ sri
itccd ~ stop. Sub fa,s & Octave Coupler tT.
g,.,,s. cost over saat, oHiy sas. Lowest Price.
V,rr offered sent on ia days test TRIAL. Son ASK
Why oficr M cheap? reply. iinr'i Times. Re-
sut sales over i,Gn,MO annually. War com
nrnrrd by monopolists. beware Anonymous
Circular. Write Tor cAl,lnnauon. Battle raging.
fu,i particulars free. Address Daniel =. Ur.
atty, Washington, New Jersey.