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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
To Do 1t Ali.

They come around with the regul arity of
the seasons. New parties started to oppose
rings and monopolies and right the wrongs
of some great class; new parties to force a
hearing in the halls of national legislation;
new books that will be revelation and
create genuine upheaval. ALI these come
and go, and, when they are at their ripe
stage, the agile politician Invariably cap
lures them, uses them when they are need
ed, as they are temporarily, and then casts
them aside. These movements, such being
the term by which they are known, are gen.
orally honest, but work to the benefit of a
few persons. The great Readjuster move
ment placed few men in power and dam
aged the State to the tune of millions and
indirectly the very class who inaugurated
the movement. The great Knights Of La
Dor movement benefited a few men and
damaged the cause of labor. And so on
with all such. The Farmers Alliance
movement is an honest movement. The
farmers of this country have been badly
treated. By whom? Certainly not by each
other. The offender is the great Govern
ment, and the great Go 7ernment as admin
istered by the Republican party. The far
mers' market for his goods is contracted.
National legislation is against him. He, of
all men, is the most affected by the tariff,
and when that tariff closes the markets of
the world against him he has hard times.
He has harder times ahead. Why? Because
the Mckinley bill is working. He is living
under its operation, and at the very time
the market for his goods is getting moro
contracted, the cost of his living is increas-
ing. The Democratic party has fought this
Mckinley bill. The Republican party is
the author of this bill. Just at the mo
ment when the Democratic party is strong
est and the Farmers Alliance is strongest,
and the Republican party is weakest, the
Republican party, as is the way with the
politicians, proposes to utilize the Farmers
Alliance in the usual way-namely, by
making it save the Republican party from
destruction. The scheme is given in anoth
er column under the head of "The Peoples
Party" 1t is published in the st. Louis
Globe Democrat, an organ of the Republi-
can party. The farmers will not permit
themselves to be taken in by this game
They have the experience of other move
ments to guide than. They know that
the Democratic party is the friend of the
farmer and the Republican party is his en-
emy. The plot of this blasted organiza-
ton, now presided over by Harrison and
Blaine, is transparent.-Richmond State.
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Harrlson's Message.
WHAT SOUTHERN MEMBER OF CONGRESS
WAS REMINDED OF WHEN he HEARD IT
READ.

| WHAT A SOUTHERN MEMBER OF CONGRESS
| WAS REMINDED OF WHEN he HEARD II
| READ.
| From the Washington Post.
The feeling among the democrats can be
pleasantly illustrated by a story told by a
southern member, who said that he had
been impressed by such "bombastic utter
ances" as eff any intelligent and loyal COM
pany of American citizsns were required to
catalogue the essential human conditions of
national life, "The path of the elector to
the ballot-box must be free from the ambush
of fear and the enticements of fraud" and
''The floods of lawlessness cannot be leveed
and made to run into one channel"
"Down iE my district" the story began,
"there lived sadler who wanted to become
politician. So he secured his appoint
ment as a sub-elector, who, in our country,
means man who can make speeches, but
for whom no one can vote.
Well, this young harness maker started
off to make speeches and he ended his cam
paign in the democratic stronghold of the
district.
1.-THE hall which he had hired proved too
small, and he went out under an oak tree
prepared, as he says, to shake the acorns.
In the front row of the crowd sat Major
Blank, the bell-wether of the democratic
flock. The amateur orator was vastly pleas
ed. If can make an impression on the
major he said, my political fortune is
made"
"After a,great display of oratorioal fire.
works, during which he kept his eye on the
major. he descended from the improvised
platform on the side nearest the major,
who, much to his delight, beckoned to him.
"'I have heard the greatest orators, said
the major, and never before did see the
fire of eloquence kindled as it was in your
eyes to-day
go, thank you,' said the blushing ora
tor.
And your gesticuiations were perfect.
If had been deaf should have under
stood all that you said
4 am delighted murmured the sad
dler.
".And your voice is as musical as deep
toned church bell.
"'You fatter me major, interrupted the
listener again, you fatter me-"
"'And if you only had some idees, young
man. concluded the major with crushing
emphasis, just soma idees, you would beat
the worldr'
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GRENADA, MISS, June 81, 1889.
W. Mcbride. ESQ.,, with Radam's Microbe
Killer Co., Nashville, Tenn.

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]. N. EDWARDS and M. EDWARDS.
For sale by N. Wayt & Bro, StauntoD,
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No carries Pullman Palace Sleeping Car
through from New York and Philadelphia via
Harrisburg to Chattanooga and Memphis, with
out change.
Has connection at Hagerstown with fast mail
from Baltimore.
Also makes close connection at Waynes-
boro junction with G. & D. Railway east and
westbound trains
No has through connection from Philadel-
phia via Harrisburg and @. V. Railroad; also
carries Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping Car
from Philadelphia. via Harrisburg, to New Or.
leans. without change,
No. has connection from Baltimore and
Washington at Shenandoah Junction via b. q
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore, Freder-
lex, Emmittsburg.. Gettysburg, Penmar,
Waynesboro Pa, and points on the Western
Maryland Railroad and branches.
with the Cumberland Valley Railroad toand
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Martineburg, and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroadand
branches.
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, and the North and East.
Line of Baltimore &Ohio Railroad to and from
the West.
Waynesboro Junction with @. q Ry. East
and West bound trains.
at Loch Laird, with Lexington Branch OF
Richmond & Allegheny RailreaH.
At Buchanan with Main Ii Richmond
& Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk essern Rail-
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce, for Millwood and Winchester. Va.
AtTroutvil1e for Fincastle.
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A SONG OF LONG AGO.

A song of long ago;
Sing it lightly. sing 1t low.
Sing 1t softly-like the lisping of the lips we
used to know
When our labor laughter spilled
From our hearts forever filled.
Let the fragrant Summer breeze,
And the leaves of locust trees,
And the apple buds and blossoms, and the
wings of honey bees,
All palpitate with glee
Till the happy harmony
Brings back each childish joy to you and me.
Let the eyes of fancy turn
Where the tumbled pippins burn
Like embers in the orchards lap of touseled
grass and fern:
And let the wayward wind,
Still singing, plod behind
The cidaTspress-the good old fashioned kind.
Blend in the song the moan
Of the doye that grieves alone
And the wild whirr of the locust and the bum
ble's drowsy drone;
And the low of COWS that call
Through the pasture bars, when all
The landscaps fades away at evenfaI.
Then far away and clear.
Through the dusky atmosphere,
Let the wailing of the kildee bs the only sound
you hear.
OH sweet and sad and low
AS the memory may know,
Is the glad pathetic song of long ago.
james Whitcomb Riley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

That sprightly, able and influential organ
of the Republican party in the West, the
Omaha Bee. says, now since the people have
STAN ped their condemnation of the McKin
ley tariff:
"There is no reason why we should pro-
tect the tres of the forest or the bowels Of
the earth against the competition of pauper
nature in Europe. There is no reason
why duties should be raised on cotton and
wooden goods, which are already manufao-
tured here extensively, and very proftably
Such mistakes as these should be remedied
by the present Congress, for their unreason-
ableness is so palpab!e that they prejudice
the people against the whole protective
system"
That is good Democratic doctrine and
well expressed.
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His Patience Gave Out.

HE COULD STAND ICE CREAM, ETC., BUT HE
DREW THE LIKE SOMEWHERE.
A rosy checked young Irishman came
sauntering down the street. He was dress
ed in his bsst, and was evidently out for a
holiday. Just before he reached the corner
he met three rosy checked girls. They,
too, were dressed in their best. and were
evidently bent on enjoying themselves.
"Hello, Jim!' said the three girls, all to-
gether.
"Hello, girlsp replied the young fellow,
cordially, "I'm glad to see you, Mary.
How are you, Sarah? You're looking bet
ter, Maggie" And he shook hands warm
ly all around.
After they had conversed for some min
utes about the affairs of sundry aunts and
cousins, Maggie, with a sly wink at her fe-
male companions, remarked:
can weren't we just goin' into the sa-
loon on the corner to have cream? Won't
you come with us, Jim?"
swell, don't mind" replied Jim in a
good natured tone, "though it's gittin' a
| little cold for cream" Jim's rosy cheeks
became slightly roster, probably at the
thought of the ease with which Maggie had
inveigled him into treating. They went in
and Jim ordered ''cream," the mem mbers of
the party selecting favors to their taste.
All went well until Maggie took sip of the
water that was served with the cream"
ssThis waters warm" said she, and
then, with another wink at her female CON-
panions, ''soda would 60 nice with cream. I"
"Yes, let's have soda," said Jim, "Wait-
er, bring soda" He had plainly made up
his mind that now he was in the tolls be
would not faiter.
l khax, + al Gnso haI kba;.
''cream," but had not yet made much of
an inroad on the soda, Maggie winked at
the other two girls again and gave utter
anee to gleeful giggle that she was unable
to suppress as che remarked:
II always like to eat cake with Soda"
| Yes, let's have cake, "said Jim. "Wait-
er, bring us cake" Jim's face had now
begun to glow with an unusual ruddiness,
but his manner remained as cheerful as
ever. His determin alton not to falter still
remained unbroken.
At last they had finished. Jim paid the
bill, and they emerged from the store.
Jim had promised to go with them to take
part in house warming at the home of
some relative, and the prospect of ap-
preaching fun rather cheered him up, and
made him feel somewhat repaid for he ex-
pense to which he had been put. But his
good humor and his sIoicism both received
a fatal blow al last, when Maggie coyly re-
marked:
"There's horse car that runs right past
the door. Pm awfully tired walkih'. His
rosy cheeks grew fiery now, and the slight.
est shadow Of Indignation spread itself over
his features.
''An' se you're tired walkin' Maggiea''
he asked.
"Yes," said Maggie, 81 am"
"Then, Maggie, ''said he, you kin. run. u
New York Tribune.
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For the SPECTATOR.
ASHES OF RIOS Es.

(The following lines were suggested by cul
lings from the memory Of an:estimable matro,
who grew up in-the cultured society of OF
Virginia-one ofthe fair daughters Of the Val
ley.)
Ashes of Roses In Its hue
My wedding dress was, bright and new;
1 wore 1t on the second day,
A youthful bride in balmy May;
Yes. / remember we'll do.
Ashes of Roses was the hue.
Many the gratulations then
From lovely matrons and from men.
Who wished for me domestic bliss,
The former adding each kiss.
And whispering with soft caress,
1--WE do admire your wedding dress"
1t was. indeed, a queeniy dress.
And much priced 1t, confess.
For memories clustered in each fold
More precious far than gem or gold;
o yes. 1t was my bridal dress.
And much loved 1t, l Confess.
To an afianced friend of mine,
Whose wedding suit. though very fine.
Could not be used-to her sent
My nuptial gown for the event,
And, robed in it at eventide,
She made q charming little bride.
Again, a friend, sweet Bessie Bell,
A schoolmate whom loved so well,
In after years was wooed and won.
(The war clouds then were rolling dun.
And handsome trousseau none could buy
In all our Southland. far and nigh.)
From her one day message came.
This one request in her dear name.
That would freely give to her
The silk to me, and memory, dear:
first declined. then deemed IL best
To send the garb at her request.
She wore 1t to the altar soon;
Twas in the month of rosy June.
But. ere another June had come,
Ashes Of Roses, for the tomb,
Wrapped up her fair angelic form.
And added in her death charm.
All! many years since then have passed,
And silver crowns my head at last.
But oft my sweetest thoughts return,
Thoughts taken from fond memory's urn,
To that rare bridal gown for three,
And its romantic history.
LonPview. Texas. r. NJ. TUTTLE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

The tariff reform issue caused remark.
able change in the congressional vote in
Illinois. In 1888 the republican majority
on the congressional vote was 81, 667, whilst
in the recent election the democratic ma
jority on the congressional vote was "a, 504,
q change of III. No wonder the repub-
lican papers of Illinois are earnestly de-
manding radical change in the Mckinley
tariff bill.-BaH. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
From ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL.

A young girl here had been suffering for
12 years with Blood Diseases until she had
lost the use of her limbs, and was subject
to many troubles incident to the disease
The physicians declared her case incurable,
and predicted that her life would come to a
speedy end. After taking S. s. S. she
recuperated SO fast that it was plain that
she bad obtained new lease on life, and
she has continued to grow better until her
permanent cure is assured. Many other
patients in our hospital have obtained
signal benefit from s. s. S., and it has be-
come quite a favorite in our house.
The ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL,
Highland. Ill.
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track. The handiest thing on the planet
Is the penny laid up for rainy day.
Now, young sir, get rid of the nonf ense
th 1t you are genius, settle down to the
co clusion that you are just an average
North American boy and than start in.
Keep yourself alert, look after your diges-
tive apparatus, don't smoke cigarettes, get
to bed early, be square toed in all your
dealings. and we will wager a cookie that
at sixty you will have to look back ward for
those who began tie race when you did.
Are you ready? Then, Go!-Nesc York
Herald.
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CURED HERSELF AND HER CHILD.

S. s. s., has relieved me of terrible
Serofula, from which / had suffered for
years. 1t affected my nose first as catarrh,
then carries off the bone, and continued to
eat until it destroyed the soft bone in the
right side of the nose, then went to my
throat, and later on to my lungs, and it
looked as if 1 was doomed. s. 3. s. has
cured me, and has also cured my little
daughter of the same disease.
MRS N RITCHEY, Mackey, Ind.
B Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseas-
es mailed free, SWIFT sPRCIFIC Co,
Atlanta, Ga.
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The AUGUSTA COUNTY HEDGE CO.

J. w. TODD, President and Director.
NJ. F. GILKESON, Vice-Pres. and Director,
]. N. MCFARLAND, Sec'y and Treas'r.
II. A. 8. HAMILTON, Director.
STEWART BOWLING, Director.
Under the charter granted by His Honor,
Judge Mclaughlin, on December 18th, are now
prepared to contract with the farmers of Au-
gusta county to plant and finish Hedge on the
plans of the Shenandoah Valley Hedge and
Wire fences. EA-This Ia the CHEAPEST, BEST
AND HA N. hSOMEST FENCE farmer can
have. M KINGSBURYi
Jan-1y Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

IF Youi. LICK ACHES,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BITTEK0.
It VIII cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

Never place so much confidence in your
minister as to sleep during the Sermon
Denver Road.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

So easy in its action, harmless and ef
fectual in relieving is Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

Simmons Liver Regulator has never
failed to relieve constipation of the bowels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10
For the SPECTATOR
DREAM PALACES.
BY.W. W. LONG.

world OF ours mas not had sucn In his or ner
memories?
Ever hoping, ever dreaming.
Bright the visions fitting DER,
Full of sunshine ever seeming.
Happiness there is in store"
Through stately halls we wander, and gaze
out upon the mystic beauties of Dream Land.
The bright sun is always shining: there is no
cold. barren, dreary winter; no snow.wreathed
shrouds; no fair, dead faces, no graves; no sor-
rows; no broken. blasted lives; no crape-lined
memories; no cares; no pains; no heart-aches;
all is peace and happiness. Bright flowers
bloom unceasingly; sweet birds warble airs
caught from heaven: fountains throw up their
crystal sprays in the sunlight: the air is heavy
with a Thousand sweet odors; glad voices ring
out n merriment: lovely forms glide softly by;
fairy fingers sweep the harp-strings; all is joy;
no shadows rest on young hearts; bright eyes
dim not with tears; sweet faces are never
shrouded in sorrow.
"There are no farewells on their lips.
No sadness in their songs"
Who is there among us that does not love to
dream? Who has not drifted out upon the mys--
tic sea in white-wInged vessels. bound for Avil
lions Isle. where the stately Dream Palaces lift
their marble domes and towers to the kiss of a
never.setting sun?
Yes. through thy palace halls we wander,
Where perfumed flowers are blooming,
And strains of music on the unseen air
Float out in loves sweet dreaming.
Yes. we dream of thee bright, beautiful phan.
tom, and awak ing from our dreams, with stern
faces. and lips that make no moan, wait pa.
tiently-
till the glimmer
Of the davis last heqn ia done.
Then from out the gathering darkness
Holy. deathless stars will rise,
By whose light we'll see the grandeur
Ofour guardian angels eyes.u
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SOUTHWARK.

*Al Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No 4l3 has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harper's Ferry via main line. and Harpsr's
to Staunton.
TRAIN No. All has Pullman Sleeping Car
New York to Washington. Day Coaches Balti
more to Lexington. Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers from
Philadelphia change at Harper's Ferry
No Sunday trains between Harper's Ferry
and Lexington.
For tickets and further In formation apply to
B, d o. Agents, orto
9. e. DUDROW, Travelling Pass. Agt.,
Winchester, Va.
J.T. ODELL. General Manager.
CHAs. O. ScULL Genl Pass. Agent
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-10

ForMalaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWN IRON BITTERS
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THOS. G. ELDER. FITZHUGH ELDER.
NEW REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
Thos. @. Elder and Fitzhugh Elder have en-
tered into partnership for conducting the
business of a REAL ESTATE AGENCY at l03
SOUTH AUGUSTA ST. (the law offices of Tn os. g.
Elder) under the firm name of THoS. G. ELDER
& Son.
Real estate of all kinds in town and country
bought and sold On moderate com mission.
Fd, ming lands ,eiU not be neglected.
The 10 experience of the senior member Ia
the real estate business and the promise of the
juni to devote all his energies to the busi-
n ess, re the inducements offered to the pub
lie for a share of Its patronage.
THOS. @. ELDER,
FITZHUGH ELDER
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NoTE.-The arrival at Louisville and South
for train No. is via Cincinnati (Newport).
Trains from Lynchburg, Lexington. Va.
DanYiIle, Va, etc. connect at Clifton Forge.
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME: West of Clifton
Forge.
EASTERN STANDARD TIME: East of Clifton
Forge.
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BAIriAokh d OHIO hAlIH'AD'
Time Table In effect Nov. 10th, 1890, until fur
ther notice.
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EORGE M. HARRISON,
<T ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

Offers his professional servicest the public
generally. will practice in all tn. courts held
In the city of Staunton and Augusta county
attend regularly the Circuit Courts OF Rock
bridge and Allegheny counties and practice
In the Court of Appeals at Stauntop.
dec 26-
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Nos. 8 and 4, daily, F.F.V. Limited run SOL
Id between New York and Cincinn att with
Vestibule Sleeper between Washing ton and
Louisville and Old Point and Hinton.
Nos.l and have Pullman Sleepers between
Cincinnati and Washington. Solid train be-
tween Cincinnati and Old Point daily.
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS.
RICHMOND DIvIsIoN.-No. z, daily except
Sunday. leave Richmond 4 80 p. m. arrives
Charlottesville Is p M No. 8. except Sunday,
leave Charlottesville 8 10 a m. Arrive Rich
mond 90 a m.
HUNTINGTON DIvIsIoN.-No. 13, leaves Cliff
ton Forge daily 80 M, arrive at Hunting.
ton 80 pm., No. IL, daily except Sunday, leave
Huntington 90 a m. arrive Clifton Forge 80
p m. No. Is. daily, except Sunday, leave East
Sewell at 90 M, arrive at Huntington 10 90
q m. No, l6. daily. except Sunday, leave Hunt.
ingtOn at 90 p m. arrive East Sewell 05 m.
CINCINNATI DIvISIoN.-No. II daily except
Sunday, leave Russell Qronton)7 10 m arrive
Cincinnati IL Is m. No. Is daily except Sum-
day, leave Cincinnati 2 90 p M, arrive at Rus
sell 30 m. No. 10, daily except Sunday,
leave Maysville As a M. arrive at Cincinnati
20 m. No. 20 daily except Sunday, leave
Cincinnati 60 p m, arrive at Maysville 45 p.
m.
Trains at short intervals between Cincinnati
and Dayton.
Through tickets and baggage checked to any
destination. Apply to any c. d o. Ticke ct
for full Information and tickets.
GEO. W. STEVENS, h. W. FULLER
Gen. Surt. Gen'l Pass'r Agent.