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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Can't Collect Revenue Stamps.

Washington Cor. New York World
A stamp collector called at the Office
of the commissioner of internal reve-
nue. for the purpose of seeing if he
could obtain set of the internal
revenue stamps. He was informed
by the official in charge that proofs of
these stamps werenever given out and
that cancelled stamps went to the
maceratOr with thepaper money when
1t Is withdrawn from circulation The
revenue stamps are altogether too
valuable to be trusted in the hands of
collectors even when they are cancelled e.
Some OF the stamps represent a value
of So, 900 each. The collector asked
II there were any way in which these
stamps could beObtained. 1.-The only
way" said this official, els to take
them from the packages OF manu-
facturers or dealers after they have
complied with the law, but even this is
forbidden, and if your taking a stamp
from a package becomes known to an
Official OF this bureau it would be his
duty to arrest you and have you
prosecuted. The official added that
very few private citizens understood
the extreme rigOr of the revenue laws
upon this subject. For instance, it is
the duty of every smoker who buys q
box OF cigars TO scrape the stamp off
from the box and destroy it. Every
failure to destroy this stamp renders
the owner OF the box Liable to pen
atty OF $50 fine and ten days in jail.
Ii this law were enforced tomorrow it
Is probable that the great majority of
the smokers of the country would
! have to 90 to prison.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

In nearly all the Southern cities the
authorities are pulling down the bill
boards, and soon paper on the wall"
Will bea thing Of the past. The Char
lesion News and Courier gives express
sion on the question: '"The abolition
OF this mode of advertising, in other
places as well as Savannah, would not
only prevent the exhibition of the Of
fensive pictures 50 frequently to be
seen in cities and towns, but would
prevent the public from being deceived
by INSCRIPTIONS exhibitors.-MacOn
LGal TeIegraDh.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Amusing Chinese DEGREES.

From the Pail Mall Gazettel
The DEGREES in which the Empress OF
China from time to time commends,
upbraids, or warns the officials OF the
empire, are among the most amusing
state papers issued by any govern
ment. State papers, it is true, are not
amusing as a rule; those published
lately by Lord Granville, for example,
cannot be said to have caused much
hilarity among his countrymen. The
Empress of China like some other SOW
origins and statesmen, has the ad-
vantage of his lordship. An unfortu-
nate official having recently been pun
ished for memorial which he pre-
sented, another official, one Fan, ven
tured to acquaint the Empress that
his fate would probably deter others
from Offering criticisms III future, and
prayed an explanation. He got it in
a right royal fashion. Fan evidently
is not deferred, says her majesty, by
the punishment of previous petition
er; why, then, should he think others
would be? He evidently does not APP
preciate the motives of the court; he
Is exceedingly presumptuous to ad-
dress an improper and abrupt repre-
sentatiOn to the throne, and, pour
encourager les autres, he is according
ly handed over to the board of pun
ishments. Party government would
evidently not suit Pekin, for this is
how the Empress talks of the palla-
dunn of English liberties; 1.-The crea-
ton OF parties and factions, and the
support Of their own party and the
utilization of opposing ones, was a
vicious habit that prevailed among
officers OF government in the days of
the Ming dynasty; but this evil pro-
pensity is not tolerated now, and it is
our duty to punish offenses of this ma
ture as warning against indulgence
therein" Party government, then,
like the mariner compass, gunpowder
and printing, was known in China be-
fore We ever thought of it. Chinese
party men are now promptly handed
over to the board of punishments.
There are people in England who would
not be very sorry to see some of our
party men treated likewise.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
A NEm Erench annaratns

A NEW French apparatus called the
cylindrograph, is designed to photo
graph at a single operation a wide
sweep of the adjacent country. The
instrument consists of a camera OF
semi-circular form, with small lens
in the center. which moves on an axis.
The dark slide is OF some material
which will bend, and when a view Is
to be taken the lens Is turned upon
the center from one side of the land
scape to the other. The panorama
pictures thus secured are sufficiently
good to serve surveying, military and
other PURPOSES.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
An Importaut Arrest,

The arrest of suspicious character upon
his general appearance, movements or com
partnership, without waiting Until he has
robbed a traveller, fired "a house, or muir
dered a fellow man, is an important func
ton Of shrewd detective. Even more i'm.
portant is the arrest of a disease which, il
not checked, viii blight and destroy hu.
man life. Tho frequent cough, loss of ap
petite, general languor or debility, pallid
skin, and bodily aches and pains, announce
the approach OF pulmonary consumption
which is promptly arrested and permanent
~ cured by Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" Sold by druggists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Save the Good Calves,

Heller calves even from COWS that
are extraordinary mixers are
sold to the butcher IN large
numbers. Such a waste of re-
sources is unaccountable. Good
cows are always in demand, and one
probable way to get them is to save
the heifer calves. The colts from
mares that have shown speed are
carefully cared for until they can dem
onstrate what there is in them. But
the cali is too often regarded as pref
ty nearly worthless. 1t is not certain
OF course that the calf OF an extraor-
binary common COW will have the
merits OF the dam. But we can well
afford to wait and see. On the other
hand the calf of q common COW NAV
prove much better than the COW. and
we can afford to wait and see whether
or not that is true. To indulge in the
wholesale destruction of heller calves
is a good deal like destroying a crop
before 1t ripens. OF one thing we are
all cOgnlzant. There is room for an
immense number of better COWS than
we have, and 1T may be that there is
room upon the farms of some who
may read this article. The loss from
keeping inferior COWS has frequently
been referred to and the subject is
being so constantly agitated, that the
work of replacing inferior stock with
that which is better is going steadily
on. Hence there is a constant de
mand for good COWS, and it would
seem to be the part OF wisdom to util-
ize the means that are placed in our
hands to supply the demand. No
risk Is run. If the calf does not prove
what it should be as a cow we can get
our money out of it readily enough. We
should certainly turn over a new leaf
in this matter and not throw away
dollars for few cents any longer. 1t
is not difficult to raise a calf and
there is money in it in the long run.
Suppose we try it for a few years.
Western Rural
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Weighing a Hair.

from the New York Sun.
"To number the hairs OF your head
is not a very difficult task, the re-
finer of the assay Office said. "a very
close approximation can be made by
weighing the entire amount OF hair on
a mans head and then weighing sin
Gle hair. The weight OF the former
divided by that of the latter will, OF
course, give the desired number. Ii
YOU will pluck out a hair from your
beard can show you"
A long and straggly one was accord
ingly detached, the refiner putting 1t
on a scale, which was enclosed IN a
glass case, and graduated with ex-
IRENE accuracy. With little weights OF
aluminium he piled up one arm, until
an eouipoise was reached. The HAIR
weighed three miligrammes. I'll you
reduce this to figures" he said, cit
would require 5000 hairs to weigh an
ounce, and supposing you have SIX
ounces, you have $4,000 hairs"
THERE are /, O83 homeopathic stu
IT,,,+nl
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

A GOVERNMENT clerk applied to the
head of his department for leave of
absence, in order to attend the christen-
ing of his youngest boy. "How old Is
thechild?" -Four days old" Every
good" said the chief clerk; "but two
months ago gave youleave OF absence
to bury your wife. What have youto
saw" For @ moment the clerk was
dumb; then, putting bold face on it,
he said: 81 beg your pardon; my lit
tie boy is a posthumous child.-Lon'
don Truth.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

PITTsBURGH, Pa, Nov. 5th, 1888. Mrs. Lydia
E. Pinkham: LAS is frequently the case with
mothers who have reared large families, l
have been a great sufferer for years from
complaints incident to married life. have
tried the skill of a number Of physicians,
and the virtue of many medicines without
relief, and as an experiment concluded TO
try yours. l osn assure you that the benefits
have derived from it came not because OF
any faith I had in it for had but slight nope
of any permanent good. l am not seeker
after notoristy, but Itednt to tell gou that Mace
b6cTl ;CondeTftlIiy benetted by yetsr nsedtefr1e
am now using my fourth bottia and II Wouio
take hut little argument to persuade ms tns'
NV health e fully restored. l should IKE TO
widely circulate the fact of its wonderful eur
alive powers PHESA U 5oOf-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

INDIGESTION, dyspepsia, nervous prOstra-
ton and all forms OF general debility re-
lieyed by taking MENsMAN's PEPToNIzED
BEEF Tone, the only preparation of beef
containing its entire nutritious properties.
IT contains blood-makiug force generating
and DEMONSTRATING properties; is invaluable
in all enieebled conditions whether the re
suit OF exhaustion. nervous prOstratiOu
oyerw0rk, or acute disease, particularly if
resulting from pulmonary complaints.
Caswell, Hazard d Co., proprietors, New
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
II Don't Want ReItef. But Cure. :,

is the exclamation of thousands suffering
from catarrh. To all such we say: Catarrl
can be cured by DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
1t has been done in thousands of cases; why
not in yours? Your danger is in delay
Enclose a stamp to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y, foI
pamphlet on this disease.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

On the rail, on a steamboat, aboard fishing
smack, or yachting on tin coast Hostetter'.
Stomach Bitters VIII be found reliable means
Of sverting and relieving ailments to which
travellers, mariners, and emigrants are peculiarly
subject Sea captains, ship doctors, voyagers
or soourners in the tropics, and al about to en-
counter unacclimsted, and unsccuStomed OF
dangerous climate. should not neglect TO avail
themselves Of this safeguard OF well ascertained
and long tried merit. Constipation. bilious
ness, malarial fcvers. Indigestion rheul atism,
and affections of the bladder and kidn VS. are
among the ailments which it cradicatcs. and it
may DE Iesorted 20 not only with confidence In
its remedial efficacy, hut also n pert, free
dom from every OBJECT Onalle ingredient, since
1t is derived from the pgiest and most sslutary
sources. 1t coUnttrs, Is the effects OF unwhule-
some food and water
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

Et IL Dangerous to tamper with irri-
tat1ng liquids and exciting snuffs. Use Ely
Cream Balm. which is safe and pleasant and
is easily applied with the finger. 1t cures the
worst case OF Catarrh, Cold in the Hesd and
Hay Fever, giving relief from the first sypl;-
eaton. All druggists have it. Price 80 cents
By mail 90 cents. Ely Bros, OweEo, n. /.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

WEAK lungs, splitting of blood, consump,
ton, and kindred affections, cured without
physician. Addres for treatise. with two
stamps, WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AS
ISOLATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Must be stolen for Luck.

IFlom the Americus IGa.l RECORDER.
A funny illustration OF superstition
occurred IN the city last week. A ne
gro employed by a grocer on Forsyth
Street was bargaining with Maj
Black for hive OF bees, and after set
ting the price he said: II pay you
now, boss, an den gwine ter 60 an
hire Dick to come teal 'em fus' chance
he git" "Why do you want to take
all that trouble?" ooh, boss, eff
don't teal 'em dey1I run away, and
won't do we'll at all"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
have been bothered with catarrh 70

Et~tf q bce4 BOIutTeu WIN GdldEEu iOI
about twenty years. / could not tell how
many different remedies l have tried, and
none seemed to reach my case like Ely's
Cream Balm. ] had lost my smell entirely
for the last fifteen years. and j had almost
lost my hearing. My eyes were getting so
d III ] had to Get some one to thread my
needle. Now ] have my hearing as well as
ever had, and | can see to thread as fine s.
needle as ever did, and my smell is partly re
stored, and e seems to be improving all the
time | think there is nothing Ike Ely s
Cream Ba III for Caturrh.-Mrs Z. E. Grimes
g. Valley street, ReudriH Perry o, Ohio.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
important.

When you visit or leave New York city
save Baggage Expressage and Carriage Hire
and stop at the Grand Union Hotel
opposite Grand Central Depot; 600 elegant
rooms fitted up at a cost of one million
dollars reduced to 81 and upwards per
day. European plan. Elevator. Restau-
rant supplied with the best. Horse cabs,
stage, and elevated railroad to all depots'
Families can live better for less money at
the Grand Union than at an first-class
hotel in the CitY.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
Iniammation of the EYes.

Jas L. Clapp, Milston Wis, after being
nearly blind for years, was entirely cured
by the use Of Coles Carbolisalve, and now
reads fine print with ease. % and SOC. at
Druggists
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

ALLEN IRoN ToNIC BTTERs sTIRs up the
torpid Liver to action, and knocks Dyspep-
STA higher than kite. All genuine bear the
signature of J. P. Allen, Druggist. St. Paul,
Mimi.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

ACCORDING to the universal verdict
of the North the two greatest men
produced in this country were Wash
ington and Lincoln-both Southern
men.-Augusta (Ga) Chronicle.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

"WILL you pass the butter, Mr..
Fogg?" asked Brown. Every time, p"
replied FOgg The landlady said it
was tbs way Fogg said it that made
her mad .-BOstOn Transcript.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
As a Cure for Sore Throat and

Browns Bronchial Troches" have been
thoroughly tested, and maintain their good
raputatiOn.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04

SERGT. MASON, whoHattempted to
shoot Guiteau, is in jail on a charge. OF
having robbed fellow soldier
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1885-07-04
When on the High Sea.

LOUISE MICHEL is studying the Rus
sian language in prison.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24
Failure of Shenandoah Iron C

We regret to see that the Shenandoah
Iron Company, at Mines, has defaulted on
the payment Of some Of it's Indebtedness,
and bill has been filed in the United
States Circuit Court at Harrisonburg ask
ing for an injunction and receiver. The
parties to this action are the Seventh Ma
tional Bank, the Union Trust, Safe De-
posit and Insurance Company. the Eighth
National Bank, and John Mines. all of
Philadelphia. The liabilities of the COM
pany are about 5000 900, $500, 900 of which
is in first mortgage bonds. The remainder
is floating Indebtedness. The injunction
and receiver are asked for by the creditors
representing the floating debt.
The Shenandoah Company was founded
about six years ago. Mr.. VIM. Mines. jr.
is the head of it, and it is understood that
the Shenandoah Railroad Company fos-
tered it's interests. 1t was one of the best
known producers of what is called in the
trade Southern iron. and endeavored to
acquire trade by selling it's products at q
low rate, but it did not meet with prosper
lty. The suspension of the works is a Sc
we're blow to the prosperity of the State,
and especially to the people of the county
In which it is located. Between 200 ard
300 men will be thrown out of employment
just at the time they will most need work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24
The Feature of the Fair.

The Exhibition of the Baldwin Angus
ia Fair for 1885, promises to be the most
attractive and creditable that has taken
place since the organization of the COM
pany. In addition to the large prospective
representation of improved machinery,
blooded stock of all kinds. farm and dairy
products, &C., and the Balloon Ascension,
the reunion of the Confederate and Mex
lean veterans will form the most conspic
uous and attractive feature of the occa-
sion. A number of distinguished Confed-
crate soldiers have signiGed their purpose
to be present and participate in the pro-
ceenings. It will be notable demonstra-
tion and bring in review many startling
Incidents, .'hair breadth escapes" and
thrilling encounters and exposures, as well
as pleasant associations, such as none 9TH
er than camp life could produce. Fight
ing their ''batt les DER again." will amply
compensate the gentlemen who have ac-
cepted invitations from distant States, and
compensate those nearer us in the inter-
change Of greetings and tie revival of
fading memories. We wish we could
reach every Mexican and Confederate vet
eran with an appeal to be present, for it
will be memorable time, and carry with
it an impression that will last for many
years to come.
Let the veterans of Augusta and ad-
iacent counties make an effort to be pres
ent-devote one day to adding interest to
the Reunion, and signalling the occasion
as q prominent feature in the exhibition of
1885,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24
Registrars Appointed by the Elec-
toral Board.
BEVERLY MANOR.

BEVERLY MANOR.
Hebron Church-Sam j G Brown, Swoope
P. o.
Sandy Hollow-Wm D Anderson, Staun
ton o.
Peaco's Mill-Wm A Burnett, Staunton
PO.
Folly Mills-John G Whitlock, Folly
Mills P O.
Bolivar-Harper Hartman, Staunton P O.
NORTH RIVER.
Mt Solon-W l. VICAR, Mt Scion P 0.
Observation-Disclosures Crist. SangerS-
vile 7 o. <
Spring Hill-A z Wheeler, Long Glade
P0.
Parnassus-J Shields Beard, Parnassus
Pc.
Centerville-P II Wheeler. Milnesville
p ..
MIDDLE RIVER.
New Hope-Jas N Gentry, New Hope
Mt Meredian-M E Bishop, Mt Meri-
dian O.
Re. Red :, Msdills-Kasper B Koiner, Koiner's
Mt Sidney-Cs Thompson, Mt Sidney
PO.
Verona-C M Parkins, Rolla Pc.
SOUTH RIVER.
Waynesboro-Thos Harlow. Waynes-
boro L o.
Fishersville f Pierce. Fishersyille
PO.
Sherando-Jno B Hunter, Lynhurst P O..
observation-disclosures I'll Gilkeson, Fish
ersyille 2 O.
RIvERHEADS.
Greenville-Jno B Smith, Greenville
Pc.
Middlebrook- Mordecai Smith, Middle
| brook ? O.
New Port-Thos M Smiley, Moffett 5
Creek 2 o.
Midway-Jno NJ Humphreys, steele's
Tavern P @.
| PASTURES.
Deerfeld-J w Clayton, Deerfield P o.
Craigsville-J R Hidy, Craigsville P o.
Lebanon Springs-A Y Vanfossen.
| West Augusta P O.
Buffalo Gap-Jno Waldrop, Swoope P O.
Churchville-Geo d Jordan, Church.
Vile P O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24

''THE BACHELOR. last Tuesday
evening, Rev. j. z. Strider, pastor of the
LIST Presbyterian church. delivered his
lecture. 1.-The Miracle in Stone, or the
Bachelor, 7" for the benefit of the W. G. It.
U, of StaunUon, to a good audience in the
room of the Y. M. c. A. After his intro
duction of the subject, in which among
other things, he gave laughable descrip-
lions of the experience of bachelors with
buttonless shirts, and their first attempt
at holding baby, he divided them into
three classes, comparing them to apples,
as follows: The Real" bachelor or s'Sum-
mer Red,o which, because of it's early
appearance and attractivenesS and bright
ness of color, was seized at once and was
soon off the market, and while not in
frequently a shade of disappointment was
felt by those who spent their pennies so
freely and purchased so soon, yet their
lives were pleasant. The Ideal bache-
lor, or Fall Pippin." which always hung
on the tree till late to receive the rays of
an October sun, was juicy and sweet to
the core, and when it fell to earth nestled
i'll its own leaves by the side Of i fresh,
blooming violet. The "Hard Shell, = or
Winter Crab, - the third class. was tough
and sour all thelboys in a neighborhood
could not induce it TO fall and it needed
not the laws of gravitation. It made a
prime article Of vinegar, and tho a woman
might happen to bring it down, it generally
lived forever, for no one had ever read an
obituary of the death of arHard Shell =
Notwithstanding the lecture, during the
entire hour of its delivery, was humorous,
spicy, and amusing, it contained much
practical thought and information, and
was highly instructive. Mr.. Strider S
acquaintance with 1.-The Bachelor" is
thorough and those who stayed away
missed treat.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24
Weyer's Cave Items.

Reported for the VIRGINIAN
The Farmers are preparing for their fall
crop, though the ground is getting very
dry and hard.
The fertilizer agents are travelling over
the country telling the farmers how to get
a good crop of wheat and grass next har-
vest; they told them the same last year,
but the wheat crop was almost failure
in some sections therefore we cannot ex-
pect the fertilizers to do it all.
B. f. Click has commenced to burn,lime.
He is prepared to burn it by INDIGNANTLY
and can furnish it for all purposes at allow
price.
Messrs Wine and Funkhouser are car
rying large stock of goods at this place
consisting of dry goods, groceries, hard
ware &c.
There has been great deal Of sickness
In the neighborhood. Mrs. Richie, who
has been very poorly, is improving slowly.
r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-24
A Card.
STANTON, VA, Sc

STANTON, VA, Sept. 22d, '85.
To the Pubic:
There is not single line, word, syllable
or letter of truth in the report that i have
left the Republican party and intended to
vote the Democratic ticket.
was amazed on hearing that such re-
port was being industriously circulated !;
for although the Democrats have said
everything else about me they could man.
ufacture, L have never been charged as
being fool.
There are no grounds, whatever, for the
origin of a report like the above. Not
even the fact that my health for the last
two or three months has prevented me
from taking anything like as active part
in behalf of our ticket as have invariably
done heretofore; for even in that time
every line have written to the Republi-
can papers proves that my whole soul is
enlisted in the cause of Wise, Wood and
Blair.
l am but an humble citizen and member
of the great Republican party. In my
feeble way have done all in my power,
for years. in the interests of that party,
even to the shedding of my blood and now
let me asks there man who knows me
who needs to be told that am still Re-
publican ? If there be such a man, let
me tell him now, that when [ enlisted in
this cause it was for life, and that SANDER
nor villification. nor threats. nor ostracism,
nor height, nor depth, nor any other
creature, can separate me from the great
cause of the people. I am there to stay,
and when the night of Nov. Sd closes down
upon the earth, and the vote of the State
OF Virginia is counted-if there is but one
ballot found in all the State bearing the
names of Wise, Wood and Blair-that bal
lot will have been cast by
A. A. ARNOLD.