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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
A Good Basis.
By Our Agricultural Editor.

By Our Agricultural Editor.
We reckon it as one of the. best pieces of
good fortune that has fallen to the south
in many a long year, that farmers generally
from Maryland to Texas have made and
harvested good crop of corn this year.
This is positively good news, inasmuch as
it takes the southern farmer out of the
market as a corn-buyer, and puts him in
condition to command fat and serviceable
stock and team next year. Now, if, in adj
dition to this, the farmer can raise bacon
enough to serve him the coming season, he
will indeed be upon good and substan-
tial basis of prosperity. With plenty of
bacon and corn at home, the farmer is
independent, and can command labor and
work his crops without help from mer
chants or lender.
A word of caution to some may not be
out of place in this hour of plenty and
prosperity. Do not waste the corn because
you have plenty. Feed it out with eco
nomical and saving hand. Fatten the hogs
as far as you can on the pickings of the
fields from whence crops are taken on po-
tato strings, chufas, peanuts left in the
land peas, apples, nuts, acorns, persim-
mons, &c, giving only little corn daily
while these things last. The work team
that are not steadily employ cd, need but
little corn now, with grazing and picking
the fields, &c, especially if you have cats
for them. a half feed Of corn will answer
for them now. And the poultry need little
or no corn Civ them for some weeks yet.
Let them forage about the fields for in
sects, fruit, and scattered grain, and keep
the corn for full feed in winter.
Put the corn away in shuck. 1t keeps
much better and cleaner, does not shrink
or waste so much, is less infested by wevil
in summer, and makes better and winter
bread. Look out for the rat too. and do
not let the crib or barn get infested with
this troublesome and expensive kind of live
stock. Get terrier dog, a score Of cats,
use poison-anything to get rid of rats and
mice.
We trust our people will continue to
make full corn crops from now on. 1t is
certainly the basis of our prosperity. AS
| food product for man and beast, Indian
| corn has no superior for economy, nutri-
ton, OF healthfulness Corn bread is the
most wholesome of all bread stuffs, and
also the cheapest. It is the poor mans
| diet and tue rich mans recipe for health
| and strength. AS fat and flesh former
| for stock, few products of the farm, north
or south, equal it, and for making solid
pork and savory ham and bacon, it stands
| alone and unapproachable.
Thank God for a bcuntiful harvest of
corn. Cotton, tobacco, cane, rice and corn
are our peculiar staples, but the best and
richest Of these is corn. Grow corn, let
there be no lack of this cereal, and our
prosperity will follow as matter of course.
Inder-Appeol.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Paipitatiou Dropsioal Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache. Sleeplessness cured by
"WelIs' Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

A young gentleman wishes to know
which is proper to say on leaving young
lady friend after late goodnight or
good evening? Never tell lie, young
man. Say good morning.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Ask for Wells Trough on Corns." l5c. Quick
complete cure. Hard or soft corus, warts, bun
ions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Cob, don't propose to me here % ex-
claimed young lady, whose lover was
about to pour out his avowal as they were
riding by corn-feld, 'sthe very corn has
ears
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

wells Health Remover" restores health anC
vigor. res Dyspepsia. Headache, Nervous
ness Debility. 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

"Roughon Itch" cures humors, eruptions,
ring worm. letter, salt rheum, frosted feet,
cnilbiains.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
DEALERS AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS!
say- Read the following for Yourself

RGS@ Read the following l0r 1oEfseii'
We have new in stock the largest and best
stock of PAINTS ever brought to this sectionI
man ufactured by Lucas & Co., the oldest paint
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entlre
satisfaction, and can be furnished in any tint
or shade desired ht prices to suit the times. a
saving of rs per cent. can be made by their use
ano they are always ready for imm ediste use
presenting a smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
sy surface. 1t does not crack or beeon e lOos-
ened from the material upon which 1t is used
Read the following guarantee,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March Both, 1882.
Messrs. Berkeley d Co., Stdunton. Vd.:-
DEAR SIRs:-We have not as yet found Il
necessary to issue printed guarantee for oul
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep
utation with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the mark Ell an in
ferior article, particularly under our brand
Wehowever will cheerfully follow the expedi
ent which has been resorted to by manufactur
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that W,
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAIN1
any work with English lead ard boiled oil W,
believe is orthodoxy on which our paint hal
been used, that you feel well satisfied hal
proved Itself inferior. If further guaranteed
are required you may give them on our au
thority, but we do not think you will ever heal
of one auth entic case of trouble arising throupf
the use of our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS & co.
These paints may be obtained by wholesal,
and retail from
BERKELEY Il WALTERS,
Junel5 % StauntOn Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
s.ysaueE, On A-au~ns.o


Ask fer Rough on Coughs for Coughs
Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, 15c
LIQUID, 25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

three or four bours every night coughing. &c
immediate relief and sound rest by us1n
Wells Rough on Coughs" Troches l5c
Ralsafn. DC.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

What is to become of the little frogs that
have been jumping about in shallow water
chirping Tariff Tariff Tariff.-Lynchbws
Adrance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Enough On Pain Porcused Plaster;
Strengthening, improved the best for back
ache pain in chest or side, rheumatism, neu-
ralgia,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
CROUCH Or Eech."

Hacki lrritating Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat,
cured by though on Coughs" Troches, l5c.
J!nuid. &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
sEongh on To0ahache."

If you are losing your or p on life, try wells
Health Remover GoeS direct TO weak spots
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
If you are a minister, and

Ii you are minister, and
have overtaxed yourself with your
pastoral duties, or a mother, worn out
with care and work, or man of business
or labor, weakened by the strain of your
everyday duties, or a man of letters toiling
over your midnight work, Hop Bitters will
most surely strengthen you
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
Wide Awake

Children, slow in Development puny. scrawny
and delicate use Wells Health Remover"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Ifyou are failing brok en-. worn out and nerv-
Gus, use ellis Health Reviewer 81. Drug
gists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

sEoagh sss PAIN" s'9roused Plaster;
Strengthening, impruved. tbs best for back
ache, palms in CHI. 81 or sde, rheumatism, neu
rals Ia je17 "a IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

A solid, quiet, peaceable, honest South,
is what the Democracy presents to the coun.
try
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
Pretty Women.

Instant relief fer Neuralgia, Toothache.
Faceache. AK for Trough on Toothache." Is
and 70 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Clears out rats. mice. reaches, flies, ants. bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c. Drug
giStS,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26
TRAVELERS' GUIDE.
THESAPEAKE d OHIO RAILWAY
The ONLY LINE running
a SOLID TR AIN

WITH
Pullman Sleeping Cars and Day Coaches from
Washington, Richmond, Charlottesville
Waynesboro, Stanton and Clifton Forge
TO LOUISVILLE and CINCINNATI,
WITHOUT CHANGE.
Connecting direct for all points in the WEST.
NORTHWEST, and SOUTHWEST.
Schedule in Effect October I2th, 1854.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

GLOW can I best increase my stock ?"
Said Farmer Jones to Thomas
"By making six Of one," quoth Tom,
No miracle, l promise;
A simpler process meier was known;
What is it? Well, now, s'posin
You catch that yearling COW asleep,
Twill be heifer-dozin'."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

If you are suffering from over-eating o,
drinking, any indiscretion OF dissipation,
or are young and growing too fast, as is
often the case,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Ladies who wou' ID retain freshn ess and vivac
ity don't fail TO try 'W els Health Remover.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

NNTIGF Persons having bus,
AN\I Il 10lus ness at my Furniture
Store, In my absence, will please call on Mr.
w. ID. Gambler, who may be found at all times
either In the shops, on the premises, or at his
residence. Undertaking promptly attended
dec26-tt Y. Nj. BTCKLE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

COUNTY SCHOOL sUPERINTEN-
~ DENTS NOTICE.-My office days mi
stanton will be Wednesday and Saturday of
each week, and Court Days-which days Will
devote exclusively to School business.
~ Office with w. A. Reed.
II. SHEFFEY ROLLER.
JyiI-u Co. Supt. Schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

fyou are costive, or dyspeptic OF suffer-
ing from any other of the numerous dis.
eases of the stomach or bowels, it is your
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Cor if you are in the workshop, on the
farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel
that your system needs cleansing, ton
eng, or stimulating, without intoxica-
ting, if you are old,
blood thin and Impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady, faculties
waning, Hop Bitters is what you need
to give you new life, health, and vigor. >
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

own fault if you remain ILL., If you
are wasting away with any form of Kid
ney disease, stop tempting death this mo-
ment, and turn for cure-to Hop Bitters.
If you are sick with that terrible sick
ness, Nervousness, you will find ''Balm
in Gilead" in Hop Bitters.
If you are frequenter, or a
resident of, miasmatic dis
-trict, barricade your system
against the scourge of all coun-
-trie@-Malaria, Epidemic, Bill
-ious and Intermittent Fevers
by the use of Hop Bitters.
you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin,
bad breath, Hop Bitters will give you fair
skin, rich tlood, the sweetest breath and
health. $500 win be paid for case they
will not cure or help.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Catarrhal Throat Affections,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

junel9 'S3 stanton Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

Thank God for a bcuntiful harvest of
corn. Cotton, tobacco, cane, rice and corn
are our peculiar staples, but the best and
richest Of these is corn. Grow corn, let
there be no lack of this cereal, and our
prosperity will follow as a matter of course.
IRder- Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-11-26

ney disease, stop tempting death this mo-
ment, and turn for cure-to Hop Bitters
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05

Corn. oats and garden truck
are growing nicely.
The river has raised several
feet since the recent rains.
The Sunday school at Harmony
and this place are in a prosperous
condition, and we are led to be-
lieve that much good is being
done in them, and that unity and
harmony reigns supremacy, and
it is to be hoped that the good
work will be protracted during
the winter.
While tramping around we
CHANGED to wander to the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Matt Kyne. We
found him to be hospitable and
generous, and gentleman Of fine
ability. His benevolent mate,
Mrs. X. knows how to fix up a
meal to crafty the Unsuitable ap.
petite of a weary tramp. May
they live long in the land Of the
free.
At this writing the farmers are
in the midst Of wheat harvest
hay harvest is about over. Many
Of our neighbors are using sell
binders, which are a great acqui.
sition over the old method OF
harvesting We do not claim to
know which is the best binder,
but we see none but the deer
ing" in this immediate neighbor-
hood, and we believe that it will
do all that is claimed for it. The
wheat is badly tangled and beat
en- down by the recent rains, but
the most of it can be taken up
and bound with the reapers,
ARCTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05
would "boom' him a little though
one of his merit needs no boom

would aboom" him a little though
one of his merit needs no boom
ing.
Our old friend VIM. s. Henshaw
would fill the office of Prosecut-
ing Attorney with signal ability
and though friend Rohrbaugh
might object to such arrangement
it is due to Mr. III. that his party
allow him to make the race. As
to clerks, your suggestion some
time ago Ito retain both the pres
entincumbents) finds an echo with
me. Were to visit Berkeley
twenty years from now, | would
like to meet my genial friend G.
w. Doll in the County Clerks
office.
The Office of County Clerk and
Justice in Huntington seems to
be more in demand than any
other Office. | think some 8 or
10 are announced for each office;
all on one side. They have the
primary election, system here.
One man fills both Clerkships and
very acceptably, but from the
number announced he will scarce
ny have a ghost Of d show for
either except with the people.
Fearing to trespass too far on
space and patience, If / have not
done so already, | will close with
the hope that the afflicted Editor
of the INDEPENDENT may have a
speedy recovery and return to
usefulness. L.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05
Double Death from Light
ing.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, July lst.--
During severe storm on Stormy
Fork Greek, in Western North
Carolina, yesterday morning, the
lightning struck the house of a
man named Church, running down
the chimney, and instantly killing
the twenty-year-old daughter Of
Church. Mrs. Proffet, a neigh
Dor, when told the news, fell dead
on the floor Of herown house.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05

When you visit or leave New York
City, save baggage expressage and car
riage hire and stop at the Grand Union
Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot. FL
egant rooms fitted up at cost of one
million dollars, reduced to ST. and up.
wards FER day. European plan. Eleva-
tor. Restaurant supplied with the best.
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots Families can live for less
money at the Grand Hotel than at any
other first-class hotel in the city.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05

TAKE DR.. Fahrney's Health Re-
storer, best blood purefier. AL
druggists sell it-$1.00
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05

The Wheeling and Lake Erie
Railroad has curious trestle work
at Norwalk, Ohio, where the tracks
cross the Lake Shore Road. The
country is as level as q prairie, and
the trestle was built so as to avoid
crossing at grade. 1t Is over two
miles long, ascending on one side
and declining on the other. This
Is the road on which Commodore
Garrison spent several millions and
is at present unproductive.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-05
The Auditor Upheld and th e
Assessor Compelled to List
the Disputed Property.

The case of State Of West Virgin
la ex. REL, Joseph 5. Miller, Auditor
vs.. T. H. Buchanan, Assessor of
Brooke county. was decided by the
Supreme Court of Appeals on Satur-
day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-30

PARIS, Jan. 30.-The French chamber of
deputies debated on the Interpolation offered
by Langlois regarding the economical policy
Of the government and the questions affect
ing the workingmen. Minister Ferry said he
recognized the gravity of the labor crisis in
Paris. 1t would be difficult, he thought, to
remedy it. The excess of building had pro-
duced crisis in the building trade. 1t would
be imprudent to open new building-yards
The government was considering a bill to
open credit for agriculturists. The crisis
was not general but confined to Paris Ferry
referred to the causes which led to the
crisis, notably the rate of wages, which he
said was too high. He thought too great
profits were expected. I'VE cannot" he said,
''close our frontiers. We export 200, QUO. 600
francs worth of articles more than we i'm
port. 1t is impossible to exclude foreign
worfrmen from France, for Frenchmen arc
allowed to work in foreign countries During
the last five years six milliards of francs
were spent on building in Paris, which found
difficult tenants The continuance Of the
folly of building would madness. The
chamber ought not to commence giving
aims
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-30

to Chicago over the Nickle- Plate has not
paid expenses. IL am not mistaken the
expense of the superintendent Office at Buff
falo was scarcely covered by the receipts"
Then the Baltimore & Ohio folks have not
secured big thing after ALP
mo. l think not Besides this, l under
stand there are some questions of mortgages
and legal points surrounding the line from
Buffalo to Chicago which by no means render
the title clear In other words, the Baltimore
& Ohio people get nothing for their money.
sand the effect upon the Western Union
viii not amount to much; it Is, in your opin-
ion, a matter of no account"
1T is a mere speck, replied Mr. Gould.
that's the case exactly"
A Western Union official said the receipts
of the Western Union have have been
showing constant increase, and are much
larger now than at the same season in any
previous year"
The transfer of the National Telegraph
line was made at Baltimore. 1t comprised
400 miles of wireand 1000 miles of poles.
1t has four wires between New York and
Chicago, extending along the West Shore
and Nickel-Plate roads. The pr.ce paid is
thought to have been about $500, 900
Articles of Incorporation OF the Merchants
Telegraph & Gable company have been filed
capital stock fixed at $1S, 000, 900, but provis-
ion is made for am increase of the sum not to
exceed S20,00,000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-30
THE BEARS BEATEN.
Financial support to the Oregon
TranscontinentaI.

NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-The Mail and Ex.
press, in its financial article, says: The finan-
cial aid accorded the Oregon Transconti
mental company, and the subsequent
Generalization of the bear clique
which has worked SO persist
emily for months to destroy its cor
porate and individual credit, have laid the
basis for better condition of affairs in
financial circles. The capitalists who rendered
this aid are practically fighting the battle of
the investors in railway and other property,
and their success, which now seems assured,
will eventually cause to drift to the stock ex
change millions of idle money now await
ing Investment, the effect of which
cannot be otherwise than beneficial. The
outside situation warrants the Improvement
as the railroad earnings are large and the
differences between the roads in all sections
are nearly adjusted. While there is no longer
any overproduction of goods by the mills Of
the country, business is getting more active
at all the leading centers, and the heavy
SHOWS In winter wheat sections promise well
for that important crop.
Particulars of the financial negotiations
with the Oregon Transcontinental show the
syndicate to be composed of ]. Pierrepont
Morgan, Cyrus W. Field, Jay Gould, Russell
Sage, and Frank Work, of New York; A ].
Drexel and j. Lowber WEIGH, of Phila-
delphia, and Jefferson Coolidge, Of Boston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-30
Slight Odds.
A Little Story with Large Moral, One
Man who Knew his own Business.

"No, my dear" said the venerable keeper of a
country store to a timid little girl whose head
scarcely came up to the counter, mo, my dear.
haven't any red flannel, but we. have some first
rate New Orleans molasses :" Softly limiting that
she didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite we'll the child went away in search Of the
article she wanted
"Have you BEFsoN,S CAPcINE PLAsTERS, -
asked gentleman of a certain druggist whose
name could be given were it desired. Il am trou-
bled just now with touch of my old friend, the
lnmbago, and the Benson's Plaster seems to go
the spot almost soonas it touches the skim
mot at present., replied the druggist. genially,
but we have lots of plasters just as good There
is Alcock's. the Capsicum and others-wont one
of them do just as welly''
my dear sir retorted the gentleman, with a
slight show OF temper. 81 say nothing against
those articles, but am business man. and al
ways ask for precisely what want, and for moth
ing else. I may enlighten You, however. when |
say that sometime ago, for another disease,
which the Capcine has since cured me, tried all
those you mention, with no appreciate benefit.
They are inefficient, every one of them, the mean
est act of the proprietors Of some Of them being
this: that they make plssters with similar sound
ing names TO deceive the unwary into believing
they are the same thing Experience taught me
the difference, III 60 10 the next man in your line
Good day"
Be on your guard against limitations. The gen
une has the word OAPCINE cut cleanly in the
middle of the plaster All others are impositions
Seahury & johnson. Chemists New York
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-01-30
Head Tern on.

New YORK, Jan. 3o.-An accident occurred
in the East river bridge engine-room on Port
land street, Brooklyn, by which Patrick Nc
Bride, an oiler, was instantly killed and his
head literally torn from his body Engineer
Hunt and Bridge-Trustee Snow were stand.
ing near the driving wheel when the floor
appeared to rise suddenly under their feet,
and at the same instant the mangled
body of the unfortunate oiler was thrown out
with great violence within short distance OF
where they stood. The head rolled across the
floor, while the trunk lay where it fell when
thrown out by the wheel. Less than second
elapsed from the time McBride's body was
drawn in between the.spokes at one end OF
the room, where portion of the wheel dis
appears beneath the floor, and the time when
a half revolution of the wheel threw the body
out at the opposite end of the room. Nc
Bride. while oiling the machinery, had been
caught by the arm between the spokes of the
flywheel and drawn under.