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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

MORE MULLIGAN LETTERs.-It is hard
to cover up wrong actions. Frauds appear
to live somewhere forever, and to come to
the surface just when those who perpetrate
them least expect and least desire their ap-
pearance. Honesty is the best policy
Mr.. Blaine has at last learned by bitter ex-
perience at least, if you are not content
with the immediate reward of the fraud
By indirection, trickery, and tho sale of his
public position in his salaried place, where
he was paid by the people, Bfr. Blaine, q
poor man, became a rich man. He was
scheming for money, and he got it-he was
working for gold, and it came. He sold
his conscience for wealth, and he became
rich. 1t was fair bargain with his con-
science-he set right, and honor, and hon.
esty, and public virtue, which he might
have had, aside for wealth. He got the
bribe and then he wanted the honor, and
the character and the standing which he
had thrown away, and these Mulligan let
ters rise up and tell him he cannot have
these too. He thought himself high above
Muligan, and Fisher, and Caldwell, but
they are not willing that he should play
the hypocrite at their expense. He came
out of the first investigation badly, and he
will sink under this. If there are any hon
est men left they turn from Mr. Blaine
Lynchbirg AdUance.
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CLEVELAND PHoToeRAPHED.-Mr. Blaine
has recently been held up to public deris-
ion by leading men of his own party be-
cause of his flagrant corruption in office;
but Notwithstanding this he has turned up
at several fairs, and has made an engage
ment to go to Cincinnati, evidently to help
his sinking cause in Ohio.
On the other hand, Governor Cleveland
has stood the fiercest scrutiny and no man
has impeached his honesty or capacity in
office. He, too, has been invited to "go
West" and has been promised a grand re-
ception in Chicago. But though this would
undoubtedly aid him in his canvass by
kindling new enthusiasm in his behalf, he
declines the invitation like good public
servant. II have" says he, ''no doubt
the great city of Chicago would extend to
me cordial reception; but have now on
my hands an Office, the duties of which are
exceedingly exacting, and they cannot be
postponed. Ofthey must not be neglected" :"
The italics here are our own, and the
phrase thus marked gives in few words a
photograph of our candidate. He has never
neglected public duty. He has been
faithful over few things, and in Novem-
ber the American people, because of this,
will make him ruler over many things, and
then, oh, countrymen, he'll ''turn the ras-
Gals out p'-NorfoM Landmark.
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In drawing q comparison between the
personal character of the two candidates
for President Mr.. Bayard, in his recent
grand speech, said:
'This is the leading influence in the
character of Grover Cleveland as discern
it-not love Of money, not to achieve sue
cess nor arouse noisy admiration, but chief
ly to perform his duty in that station ol
life to which it may please God to cal
him. He has done this alike in offices
comparatively humble as we'll as those of
great distinction and power, for he has
governed the Empire State and $500, OOC
of people honorably, honestly, and well
for the past two years. As son and brother
he has done his duty; as a citizen he has
done his duty; as a Sheriff he has done his
duty; as Mayor of Buffalo he has done his
duty; as Governor of the State of New
York he has done his duty, and, God will.
ing, as President of the United States he
will do his duty
Every word of this is true. But look or
this picture and then on that of Mr.. Blaine,
as drawn by himself in the Mulligan letters
In those letters he says: 'tNo one will ever
know from me that disposed of single
dollar in Maine;" 81 note what you say
about the Importance of my keeping al
quiet hore;'' 81 can do something, fee
very sanguine, with Thomas A. Scott;'
ssBurn this letter." 81 will make it all right
with YOU" "If you knew the agonies
have suffered in this matter during the pas
six months you would pity me- and 81
want you to send me letter, such as the
inclosed draft. $50 1t will be favol
shall never forget" Which of the two
men is more worthy of the suffrages of the
reputable people of the country, irrespec
tive of former political affiliation?-4tec
Gazette s4si ae eF
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Letter from Highland County.

The following letter was intended for
last weeks issue, but was postponed for
the want of room. 1t will be seen that the
effort is being made to tole Readjuster
Democrats of Highland into the Republi-
can party with the tariff nubbin. 1t will
not succeed to any considerable extent.
MONTEREY, VA, Sept. Goth, 1884.
The unterrified legions of the Democracy
of Highland, like the clans of old, are mar
may be found certain alleged Democrats
who followed the fortunes Of Boss Malone
until they are ashamed to return to their
'.frst love-" however much they would
like TO do so. In conversation with one of
these the other day, we said: "You claim
to have been Democrat all your life; why
are you now hob-nobbing with your old
enemy? We differed honestly, but very
unfortunately, upon questions of State pol
itics, in the past, and, in the beat of bitter
partisan contests, said great many hard
things of each other. Those differences
are now, happily, settled. You supported
Tilden in 1876, and Hancock in 1880, bo-
cause they were Democrats. Have the
time -honored and eternal principles of the
Democracy deprecated one whit since
then? Has Republicanism become more
beautiful than it used to be? Has it, the
party of monopoly, and sectionalism, and
corruption, and pelf, done anything to re-
deem itself within the past eight years? If
not; why then, are you Republican now?'
He turned away his face and muttered
something about ''the tariff" but we did
not catch his words. [These fellows all
''dodge" into the Republican party under
the "high tariff plank Protection, alb
Is the present iniquitous, monopolist-pro-
tecting tariff, the kind of 'protection" you
want !? A tariff that enriches the few, and
fills the Golfers at Washington with an
enormous annual surplus to tempt corrupt
men, and invite extravaganza, at the ex-
pense of the toiling millions? The dullest
mind can see whether the progeny of a tar
iff averaging AZ per cent. is beautiful OF
not Is the Democratic party any the less
in favor of Reform IN the broadcast sense
than it was eight years ago? You are q
protectionist-so is Samuel J. Randall, who
stands square upon the Democratic plat
form, and is giving his hearty support to
Cleveland and Hendricks. The fact is that
the attempts of the Blaine newspapers and
Blaine orators to dupe voters by pumping
the tariff question into the campaign as a
vital issue have failed. Even from Penn
sylvania, we hear much less than usual of
the perils threatening American industry
from foreign competition. Elsewhere,
where we might look for considerable inter-
est in the tariff, the people are quite indit-
ferent to it. In Virginia no Democrat will
be duped by this hue and cry.
BROWN.
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No.2. Nos.
EASTWARD No.4. See Train See Train
Daily. Notes. Notes.

STANDARD TIME.--East of Huntington, 18th
meridian, or Eastern time; West of Hunting
ton, Goth meridian, or Central time, which is
one hour slower than Eastern time.
No. l, daily, except Sunday, Old Point to
White Sulphur; leaves White Sulphur daily,
except Saturday, arrives Cincinnati and Lou
isvilIe daily, except Sunday. Pullman Sleep
ing Cars from Clifton Forge and White Sui
phur to st. LOUIS, Mo-, and Columbus, Ohio,
without change,
No. q daily, between Ashland and Clifton
Forge; leaves Clifton Forge daily, exc pit Sat-
urday, arrives Old Point daily. except Sunday.
Pullman Sleeping Cars White sulphur to
Washington and Baltimore. and White Sui
phur to Richmond.
Nos. and 4, Solid Trains daily. with Pull
man Sleeping Cars, between Washington,
Richmond, and Louisville and Cincinnati. Do
not stop for local business.
No. 5, daily, except Sunday, Richmond to
Clifton Forge; daily, between Clifton Forge
more and Washington to White Sulphur, and
Richmond to White Sulphur.
No. 6, daily, except Sunday, from louisville,
phur daily, except Monday: leaves White Sui
phur for Old Point daily, except Sunday. Pull
man Sleeping Cars st. LOUIS to White sulphur
and Clifton Fora e. via Louisville Airline, and
CHARLOTTESVILLE ACCoMMoDATION.-No.7 Z,
leaves Richmond, except Sunday, 4:30 p. m;
arrive Charlottesville, 9:I5 p. m.
Steamers at Newport News. 200 p. M. on Mon
day. Tuesday, Wednesday. and Saturday; ar
rives at.New York next afternoon.
Trains from Old Point Comfort make direct
connection at R., F. & p. junction FOR Wash
required.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, apply to
any office of g. q o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
C.w. SMITH, Gen'I Passr Agent.
Gen'l Manager. sept2
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Prevent Decay of the TeOth

With their surest preservative, aromatic
SOZODONT. Whiteness of the dental
row, healthful rosiness and hardness of
the gums, sweet breath, an agreeable
taste in the mouth, all these are conferred
by SOZODONT. Does not such an in inval-
liable toilet article, one SO pure as well as
effective, deserve the popularity it enjoys
Most assuredly. It has no rival worthy of
the name. The ordinary powders arenoth-
ing to it, and since its appearance, have
rapidly lost ground. Sold by druggists.
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THEY BOTH TOOK STOCK.

81 was with Blaine" the stranger said.
Said the editor: "Say no more.
But rest you there in my easy chair,
I've met you, think, BEFORE"
"You were with Blaine in Congress, you say
Our noble James G. Blaine, ai
When full and far he cast his lance,
The Plumed Knight from Maine."
81 was not there" said the aged man,
"But was with Blaine; you know,
We both took stock in Little Rock
Twas quite awhile ago."
But he heaved a gentle sigh,
And now they know each other not,
Or speak as they pass by.
Utica Observer.
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Easy to See Through.

How can watch-no matter how costly
be expected to go when the handspring
won't operate? How can any one be well
when his stomach, liver or kidneys are out
of order? Of course you say, "He cannot" !"
Yet thousands of people drag along misera-
bly, in that condition; not sick abed, but
not able to work with comfort and energy.
How foolish, when bottle Or two of Park
er's Tonic would set them all right. Try
it, and get back your health and spirits.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

An old man was fast going to his twin
dowIess palace of rest" and the minister
with number of friends stood by his bed
side. 'Do you know me?' asked the
minister gently. "Oh, yes, I know you
ALL" ''Do you feel that you ale sinking ?"
eyes, sir; Pm not long for life on this side
the river" s'You realize, then, your situ-
ation?" Perfectly, sir" Are you afraid
to die ?'' ssNot bit, SIR" ''You are a
brave man." 81 think / am, sir; I was
married four times"
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A STOLEN KISS.

HIS EXCUSE.
AS bade her goodnight,
Could 1 help just one stealing?
The moons mellow light.
AS l oade her goodnight,
On her face shone SO bright,
Those r@d lips revealing
AS l bade her goodnight
Could help Just one stealing?
HER IDEA.
To take only one
And then say "Good-nightv v
(How quickly twas doneD
To take only one!
Next time he'll get none;
For 1 don't like it quite,
To take one
And then say "Good-night!"
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September Goth, 1884.

LET BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TO-
GETHER.-The Malone managers are great
ly exercised because they are left to speak
to the Negroes. If they are capable of
shame they must blush when they confront
their constituents, and talk of the tariff
Their disgust is natural, and we confess that
we enjoy it. But we approve the plan of
letting them severely alone'' for other and
better reasons. The leaders should be
isolated from other white people on such
occasions just as if they were black men,
They have chosen their company, leave
them to enjoy it. And, furthermore, there
is less danger of riot and disturbance from
their violent speeches when they have the
scene all to themselves, so that from every
point OF view it is desirable to leave them
to sleep on the bed they have made for
themselves in this Commonwealth
folk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

NICE GINGER CoOKIEs.-Melt one-half
cup of butter in onerrcup molasses and one
of sugar, allowing the mixture to become
hot; then add one tablespoonful of ground
ginger, one teaspoonful of ground cinna-
mon, one cup of sweet milk, five cups of
flour stirred in full one-half teaspoonful
of soda; bake in flat tin pans or gem-irons.
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The Household.

APPLE FRITTERs.-Three eggs beaten
light, one quart of milk, half teaspoonful
of salt, grated rind of one lemon; pare,
core and slice thin one quart of apples; add
to the batter and fry in boiling lard.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

REMOVING STAINs.-A mixture which is
excellent for removing grease spots and
stains from carpets and clothing is made of
two ounces of white CASTLE soap, one ounce
of glycerine, one ounce of ether; cut the
soap fine, dissolve in one pint of water over
the fire; add two quarts of water. This
should be mixed with water in the propor-
tion of teacupful to one ordinary-sized
pail of water. Mix thoroughly, and wash
soiled garments in it. For removing spots
use sponge or clean flannel cloth, and
with dry cloth rub as dry as possible
Woolen goods may be made to look bright
and fresh by being sponged with this.
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&Ass
PO e II r Y.
THERE'S MUSIC IN A MOTHERS
VOICE.

THERE'S MUSIC IN A MOTHERS
VOICE.
There's music in a mothers voice,
More sweet than breezes signing;
There's kindness in mothers glance,
Too pure for ever dying.
There's love within mothers breast
SO deep It's still o'erAowing.
And care for those she calls her own
That's ever, eyer growing.
There's anguish in mothers tear
When farewell fondly taking
That so the heart of pity moves
1t scarcely keeps from breaking.
And when a mother kneels to heaven
And for her child is praying,
o, who shall half the fervor tell,
That burns in all she's saying.
A mother, how her tender arts ss.-s
Can soothe the breast of sadness!
And through the gloom of life once more
Bid shine the sun of gladness.
A mother! when, like evenings star,
Her course hath ceas'd before US,
From brighter worlds regards US still,
And watches fondly DER us.
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Always in tho House.

ROCKVILLE, CT., May "a, 1888.
"When troubled with kidney complaints,
HUNTS Kidney and Liverl REMEDY re-
lieves every time. l always keep it in the
house. ~. H. Ryan, Supt. of the Ameri-
can Mills.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

There was heated discussion in hotel
the other night. 81 tell you, Sir" said
one of the disputants, 81 tell you, Sir, there
is no law made but what the people can
CHANGE ''Yes, there is" said new
conner, ssthere is one law no man, no peo-
pie can change" "What is it?'' "Moth-
er-in-laW."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

ICE-CREAM CAKE.-Two cups sugar, two
cups of flour, one of corn starch, whites of
eight eggs, one small cup of butter, one cup
of sweet milk, three tablespoonfuls of yeast
powder. Icing: Four cups Of sugar, whites
of four eggs, boil the sugar in half cup
of water until ropy, then stir in and beat
Bake the cake in layers and put the icing
between and on top.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

A venerable Michigan editor attributes
his long life to the fact that he has never
had money enough to pay his funeral ex.
penses, and couldn't afford to die.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

CORN CAKEs.-Cut tender, sweet corn,
that has been boiled, from the cob; to each
cupful allow an egg and teaspoonful of
milk or cream. Beat the eggs until light,
add the corn and milk, and thicken with
Just enough -four to hold the ingredients
together; season, and cook upon a griddle
the same as batter cakes. Test a little first,
and see if it is not Of the proper consisten-
cy. An excellent luncheon dish, or nice for
breakfast.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

How TO CAN GRAPEs.-Pick grapes from
stems, taking only the perfect ones. wash
and spread them on a table on which you
have previously put table cloth. Leave
until dry. When dry, fill the cans. Then
place on stove to boil, one pound sugar and
one cupful of water to every quart of grapes.
When boiling fill up cans with the hot
liquid. Before sealing, leave stand about
ten minutes and fill up again, as they will
have settled. Be sure to have damp cloth
around the bottle while filling. Will be fit
for use in six weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

In case Blaine should be the next Presi-
dent, the Lowell Times would expect to see
the national anthem changed from "Hail
Columbia" to the 'Mulligan Guards"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30

In Congress there are some delays
By which 8 aspeaker apt displays
The strength he Yields, if he but tries
To push his friends nefarlous ways
And proves he's not. on busy days,
A deadhead in the enterprise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
RATES OFlADVERTISING.
"DEAR FISHER

Dear Fisher, should you chance to see
Arailroad scheme for you and me
Which needs Speaker shrewd and wise,
| BY which Pll gain handsome fee,
You will not find old ]. G. B.,
A deadhead in the enterprise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-30
III.

And sor dear Fisher. let US talk TX
About those bonds of Little Rock,
When first proved, by my advice,
That cheeseI knew quito we'll from chalk
And did not prove myself balk
Or deadhead in your enterprise.
.s-8 90 - - Iru la
H. lsoME YEARS LATER.i
: NOW, Fisher, 1 ana hardly pushed
This Cleveland to the front is rushed;
feel the folly OF my lies.
Come, Fisher! or shall be crushed
The foe with victory is flushed
Do help me in my enterprise.
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TAILORING.

MERCHANT TAILORING
HEADQ UARTERS,
Nj. r. Mon A NJ ARA,
No. 10 NEW ST.,
STAUNTON, VA.
My Merchant Tailoring Establishment has
ust been fitted up with a new and fine assort-
ment of
Suitfngs, Cloths, Cassimeres, &C.,
FOR FALL AND WINTER,
of the latest styles and best manufacture.
sF- Perfect fits guaranteed and orders prompt
ly executed.
Call and examine goods and prices jy2-tf
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WESTWARD. No. 8. Daily. B9i !; N No, 3D., .,
Daily. Elk. Sun. Notes.
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TUFTS hair dye.
GRAY HAIR OR WHISPERS changed In.
stantly to q GLOSSY BLACK by single ap.
plication of this DYE. Sold by Druggists
or sent by express on receipt Of 81.
Office, A Murray Street, New York.
TUFTS MANUAL OF USEFUL RECEIPTS FREE
aug7-ly
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yETM. Il. McAE.E5sTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WARM SPRINGS, VA.
Courts-Aueehany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pecabontas, West Virginia.
ABrSpecial attention given to collection Of
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
dec 23-tf
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! Ut s
PILLS
TORPID BOWELS,
DIS OR D ER ED LIVE r A.,
and NAL ARIA

and MALARIA.
From these sources arise three-fourths of
the diseases of the human race. These
symptoms indicate their existence: Loss of
Appetite, Bowels cOstive, Sick Hoad-
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exertiOn of body or mind, Eructation
Of food, Irritability Of temper, Low
spirits, A feeling OF having neglected
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cause no nausea or gripping nor interfere
with daily work and are a perfect
ANTlDOTE TO MALARIA
HE FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN.
81 have had Dyspepsia, with Constipa-
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kinds of Pills, and TUFTS are the first
thst have done me any gCea. They lave
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite y
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have natural passages. 1 feel like a new
map w. D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, O.
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nR. yAEEES JOHNSTON,
~ DENTIST,
MAIJ STREET, SrAUNToN. VA.
OFFICE :-Over Turner & Harman's Grocery
tore. dec 2l-tf
The sun., 1884-02-24
JOHN SHERMiN'S HOME.
His Farm House mt Mnn.neld-yhat the
ToWnsf0IK Ihlnk Of IkL,r.

MANsFIELD Ohio, Feb. 22.-Mansiield Is
the home of the Hon. John Sherman. She ought
to be proud Of her illustrious citizen. but she
isn't. This city has been his home for forty
four Years. and yet stranger could spend
week here and not once hear tho word "Sher-
man" pronounced. save by accident. The peo-
pla here do not disown him; neither do they
boast OF him. He has been thirty years in pub
lie life. and has outgrown his townspeople.
Walking on the principal street OF the town.
mile from the Court House the writer paused
before the finest place on the thoroushfare
passer by said. in response to inquiry. tnat it
was the home OF John Sherman. rs indilrer-
emily emily as =, he might have @ pointed out the resi-
square brick. with Mausard roof. 1t stands
loo Yards from the street, is painted n sickly
rounded by large trees. 1t is, a farm house.
and there are many out-huiidnGs. An awk-
ward sort Of a boy. lettering about the gate,
said tramps meyer stopped ihere because lhoy
never got nothin'," although you would nat
excessively disnihed appearance OF the straw
coloLcd house.
We don't know much about Mr.. sherman
round here" snid M0nsiieldcr. He comes
home during the summer, stays awhile and
then goes away. He has dropped out Of home
society. and is not what you would call popu-
lar, Our peonlo have notion he is very cold
and unsociable man; and don't crowd them
doesn't put on any style. walking down town
and Knocking round the farm rs If it was his
business. Mrs. sherman Is the biggest man Of
tho two al home. She is quito popular and
she takes conspicuous pnrt in church mat
tsrs. The Shermsns are Ep,scopG,lans She
was n stewart. daughter Of cX-Lieut. Gov.
s@uniy Mr. Sherman was b"rn here e in aH toWH s
The sherman boys were raised IN This nogl
horhood, but wcrn poor. Nhen John ic!l in
love with Miss Stewart the old Governor oh
lc"ted and the then young LAWYER had quite a
light on his hands before lie won the case. He
was an awful lean lnuh chap at that time, with
no money and no prnc'ice.A
Have the Shermau- any chilircnf'
Mono of their own. They have an adopted
daughter. about 10 years old, who Will inherit
the property.
Is sherman rich 2"
" He il pretty well nvci You know he hna
some lino property in Washington. He owns
this place another good farm M tie road there.
also the stewart farm and II number Of nice
town lots. ile is the principal s,ockholjcr Of
the national bank here. and | think, owns
stock in n Clevelnnd bsnk. He has some Fort
Wayne Railroad stock and is director in that
company. He is supposed TO bn worth threo
| hundred or four huN iroi Thousand dollars.
He Is very economical man, and likes to save
/ money