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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
No Not Suffer Any Longer.

Knowing that cough can be s,ecked in
a day, and the first stages of Consumption
broken in week, we hereby guarantee DR..
Acker's English Cough Remedy, and will
refund the money to all who buy, take il as
per directions, and do not find our state
ments correct. For sale hy Philip T. All.
len, Staunton, Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Worth Hundreds of Dollars.

My wife used only two bottles of Mothers
Friend" before her third confinement. She
says she would not be without it for hundreds
of dollars. Had not half as much trouble as
before. Dock MILES. Lincoln Parish, La.
Write the Bradfield Regulator Co, Atlanta
Ga. for further particulars. Sold by all drug
ic,s
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

John Steiff, of Bedford county, lost his
wife and two children the same day last
week from the measles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The Baskerville Farmers' Club will hold a
field trisl IF the improved hay stackers and
sweep rakes, at Ftsnersvllle, Saturday. April
18TH, at 2 O'Clock p. m, ,sharp! Ala farmers
who are interested in quick er anu bessar plan
for handling hay than the old way, are in vited
to attend.
JAMES K. KEMPER, Secretary,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A Camp of Confederate Veterans has been
organized at Arlington with 300 members,
Col. A. F. Cook is the commander.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Chance for a Bargain.

NEW DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CHEAP.
Those wishing a bargain In new Domestic
Sewing Machine should call at the SPECTATOR
office. This machine is just from the factory
and has never been used. The owner having
no use for It will sellit cheap for cash. A bar
gain can be had.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

when the spring time comes" we usually
find ourselv es drowsy and exhausted, owing
to the impure and sluggish state Of the blood.
To remedy this trouble. take Ay er's Sarsapa-
rilla, the most powerful, yet safe and eoonom
ical blood purifier in existance.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Emin Pasha writes that an Arab now at
Mobassa, saw the massacre Of DR.. Peters
party, and saw the body of DR.. Peters after
the fight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

live would have powerful minds, we must
think; If powerful muscles, we must labor IL
sound lungs. we must take DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup Price 25 cents.
For cuts, bruises, spraius, burns sea Ids chill
blains and frostbites nothing equals Salvation
Oil. 1t annihilates pain. Price rs cents bot
lie.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Entitled to the Best.

All are entitled to the best that their money
will buy, SO every family should Lave at once
bottle of the best family remedy. Syrup Of
Figs. to cleanse the system when costive or
bilious. For sale in soc and sl.OO bottles by all
eading druggists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Supposed Laws that are not Laws.
JURORS PAY-CHARTERS.

JURORS PAY-CHARTERS.
Following is copy OF the notice which has
been forwarded to the clerks of courts by the
keeper of the rolls as to jurors pay.
There appears on page No. l76 of printe ed
sheets of acts a bill to amend section 3,I60 of
chapter l52 OF the code of 1897 in regard to ppy
ofjurors. This bill did not pass the two houses
OF the General Assembly. ana is consequently
not law. 1t was Inadvertently sent to the
printer"
In relation to charters. the legislature enact
ed a law that they should be taxed. but sub
sequently modified 1t to certain degree. All
charters granted by the LEGISLATURE will pay a
tax, but those coming under the authority and
granted By the Courts will not be taxed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A shock of earthquake was distinctly
felt last Friday night at Contoocook, N H.
1t was also noticeable in several surround
ing towns.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

fyour cough keeps you awake and restless
by night. take Ayers Cherry Pectoral and OBJ
tain immediate elief. This remedy allays in
hammation, heals the pull nonary organs. In
duces sleep and restores health. The sooner
you begin the better.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Having used Mothers Friend" would not
be without it. 1t lis boon to wives who know
they must pass through the painful ordeal OF
childbirth. MRS G. MELBURNE. Iowa. Write
The Bradfield Regulator Co.. Atlanta, Ca, for
further particulars. Sold by all druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The headquarters Of the National Associ-
alton of Democratic Clubs has been chang
ed from New. York to Washington. Hon.
W. L. Wilson, of West Virginia, has been
chosen chairman of the executive commit
raj
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

THE FARMERS ALLIANCE Co-oPERATIy e
MANUFACTURING COMPANY AT IRON GATE
In the notice made last week of progress at
Iron Gate, the establishment of the above.
named large manufacturing Industry should
have been stated as closed. Major George
Chrisman Is a member of the commission OF
the National Farmers Alliance which has de-
termined in this manner to enter the field OF
competition in manufacturing implements
with the view that farmers may be able to
purchase them at the lowest price at which
such machinery can be put in the market. Ii
may grow into an industry of man moth prop
osltions. and it occupies most favorable loca-
ton at Iron Gate
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The green house belonging to the Luray
Ian, Luray. Va, was destroyed by fire on
Monday of last week. There was about
81 600 worth of..fowers and evergreens des-
troyed with the house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Prince Jerome Napoleon C"Plon-Plon")
is still in Rome, and is not in good health.
He is growing thin. his cheeks are hollow,
and his general appearance bstokens age
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Fincastle will vote on the question of
subscribing So, 900 to the proposed road
from that place tn Troutville, on the Shen-
audoah Valley Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

A fire supposed to be of incendiary orr
gin, occurred at Gordon, Pa, Friday night
last, destroying the Lutheran church and
lecture hall, causing loss Of $40 900.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The furniture manufacturing establish
ment of J W. Davis & Co., Louisville, Ky.,
was DESTROYED by fire on Saturday morning.
Loss $40, 000 Insured.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

SUICIDE IN N. Con last Wednesday
Martha Eaton committed suicide in Surry
county. N c.. by cutting her throat with a
razor. The horrible deed was coolly COM
mitted before mirror and she nearly sever.
ed her head from her body She died al
most instantly. She was in i'll health and
of unsaund mind. Some days ago she
threatened to drown herself. Her age was
about forty five years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Mrs. Crook, widow of Gen. Crook, will
take up her permanent residence in Oak
land. Md,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Victor Pain Balm will cure the worst case OF
cramp colic cholera morbus, or diarrhsa In 10
minutes. Ask for 1t. Try 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The biggest schoolboy in Rhode Island is
believed to be William Davis, of Westerly.
who is thirteen years old and weighs 2S7
pounds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The appointment of Gen, Daniel E. Sick
les to the sheriffalty of New York city is
regarded as shrewd move on the part of
Gov. Hill.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
The AUGUSTA COUNTY HEDGE CO,

J. ". TODD, President and Director.
M. F. GILKESON, Vice Pres and Director,
]. N. MCFARLAND. Sec'y and Treas'r.
Fl. 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 An.
gusta county to plan and finish Hedge on the
plans OF the Shens Valley Hedge and
Wire fences. q, TIL KExPEST BEsT
AND HANDSOME Inrner ON
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

VIII not cure everything 9. Tonic and
Abe. Alternative cure Blood Diseases only.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Stanley, the explorer, will sail from Cal
70, Egypt, for England on April Z.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
V1RaINIA-IN vAcAT1oN.-In the Clerk,a
County, March 18th 1900 -

" Office of the Circuit Cour { of Augusta
County. March 18th, 1890.
James Bnmgardner. jr.. surviving partner of
who sue on behalf of themselves and ali other
creditors Of the estate OF Janaessteele, decd.
the cost thereof Plaintiffs
r. Frank Larew, Admir- OF James Steele, de-
ceased Isaac II. Steele. VIM. II. Steele, CeIes-
tine Yates, and ais, Defendants,
In CHANCERY.
noant @ ., unis SUIT Is to procure settle.
James steele: decd, to ascertain the personal
estate OF said James Steele, decd, and the
personal estate applied to the said debts and
TO have the real estate of said James steele
sold for the satisfaction of such debts as may
been applied and exhausted.
It appearing by affidavit filed that Celestine
Yates SIS nonresident OF this State. 1t is or.
dered that said Celestine Yates do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
tect her interests in this suit.
Teste,
- J. L; Bumgardner.rq J.N.RYAN,
mar is-4t Clerk.
XyIRGINIA-In the Clerks office of the Cir
~ ,ooo cult Court Of Augusta county, March
B. F. A. Myers. Plaintiff.
vs..
George A. Crann. Amanda E. Craun, Jas. t.
Liam and NJ. B. Oberdorfer, the last three
Trustees ofthe taunton Perpetual Building
and Loan Company. and George A, Craun.
trustee for Amanda E. Craun, Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to enforce payment
Of judgment favor of Plaintiff against q.
A. Craun and Amanda e. Craun for the sum
ofSl600O. with interest on $500 part thereof
rom April LIST, 1888. and on SIS 90 residue from
April LIST. 1883. aud si2.38 costs, by subjecting
the real estate of said Crauns', and affidavit
having been made and filed that James T.
Clarke. jr, Trustee. w. A. Gushing, and ] s.
Gillian are nOn-residents of the State of Vir-
.inia. 1t is ordered that the said non residents
do appear here Within fifteen DAYS after due
publication of this notice and do what is ne.
cessary to protect their interests in this suit,
Teste.
Sipe Harris, pq. jim. RYAN
mar law Clerk,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

To Boom ANDERSON, W. VA.-Hon.
John W. johnson, of Summers county, has
sold his farm, known as the Lane Bottoms)
contiguous to the town of Anderson, to
syndicate composed of Judge H. A. Holt
and Capt. A. F. Mathews, of Lswisburg,
E. Fl. Smith and Alex. Nov. Miller, of
Anderson, and others. The price paid was
$4,000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02
Tomm issiOners' sale of
" Valuable Real Estate
IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.

IN AUGUSTA COUNTY.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court for
augusta county, in the cause of Osborne vs..
Snapp, we will sell at public auction in front
OF tne court house, In Stanton on
MONDAY. APRIL 2Sth 1890
That very valuable farm, situated a few mfles
noIen ol Seauoton, on which Cyrus n. Snapp
and 81 POLES. i'o0Do
This is one of the most fertile farms in that
section, well watered and tImoered, In q COOL
STATE OF cultivation, with good Dwelling House
and improvements. Seldom a better oppo-tn..
nifty Is offered to the public TO purchase a very
valuable farm.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pay costs OF sui.
ana expenses of sale, and the residue on a
cfeoit OF one. two and three years. payable in
equal 1nstalm ents, the purchaser giving bonds
for tne said deferred instalments with APPROX.
ed personal security, bearing Interest and
waving the homestead exemption and the til
tie retained as ultimate security
JAS. Blu hGARDNER, JR
VIM. PATRICK,
Commissioners.
l, j. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. certify that the bond re.
qnired of William Patrick, Commissioner an
pointed In the foregoing cause, has been exc
cuted according to law. Given under my hand
this 18th day of February, 1890.
]. N. RYAN,
mar zo-tus Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

The Roanoke Machine Works has 1,200
employees on its payroll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-02

Those who wish to have Horse Bills printed
should call at the SPECTATOR Office, where
they are prepared to print them in the best
style and at caeap rates, with suitable horse
outs, making them show well and conspicu.
ously. They can be furnished on white ,or
colored paper as preferred.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
Epit0me of the Week.
INTERESTING NEWS COMPILATION.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Second SexxlOn.

A RESOLUTION providing for IN investigation
Ss to whether the right to vote was denied or
ebridged In any State was discussed in the
United States Senate on the 10Th and the cleo
tions bill was further considered. =. In the
House u concurrent resolution was offered pro-
viding for holiday recess from December ~
to january s. The Congressional apportion-
ment bill was debated.
THE time was taken up In the Senate on the
18th In discussing the elections bill -. In the
House the apportionment BILL fixing the NOM
bership Of the House at $50, was discussed and
finally passed by o vote Of lS7 TO 81.
In the Senate on the 18th bills we're passed
for public buildings at Danville, Ill., Blooming
ton, ILL.,, and South Bend, Ind. Senator Cul.
lom Introduced bill to provide for the payment
Of all who worked In the commiSSary depart
ment Of the Government during the late war
and also to place them on the pension roll. The
elections bill was further discussed. .. : In the
House the Senate bill amending the inter-
State commerce not by providing that deposi.
lions may be taken by notaries public was
passed. and a bill to place American marine
engaged in the foreign trade on an equality
with that Of other nations was considered.
A BILL was introduced In the Senate on the
10Th to allow tho exchange OF the interest bear
Ing debt for legal tender notes. Mr.. Stanford
advocated his bill to provide the Government
with means suffcient to supply the National
want OF sound Q rculating medium. A resou
ton was introduced setting forth the desira-
bility OF reciprocity with Great Britain and
Mexico. Tue elections bin was further dis
cussed. In the House bill was introduced
providing that no exhibition or exposition for
which appropriation is made by Congress shall
be opened on S, lay. A resolution was offered
expressing sorrow ut the persecution Of Jews
in Russia and directing the American Minister
at St. Petersburg to present the matter to the
CgAr
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
cNa Nave 'Sr,s ly a:NPONlNl0 l.

Cha N~Wa Sr,a L. a:tap"NtNlel.
Joseph Brecken, of St. Paul, was rur
over by a street car and killed.
Faribault will have new bank. Ex"
Postmaster John r. Parshale will be
identified with the management.
The different Masonic bodies of St.
Paul have contributed about $500 fo,
the new Masonic hall in the Lowry
arcade.
The colored population of St. Paul
are preparing for an emancipation
celebration to take place on January l,
in Armory Hall.
Hillyer & Baker, furniture dealers,
one of the pioneer business firms of
Winona, assigned the other day. Liza
bilities, $4,000: assets, $4,000.
Patrick Ryan, laborer at St. Paul,
shot his wife, who had begun divorce
proceedings against him, and then sur
rendered himself.
E. Stansbury, aged "a years, an old
and respected citizen of Rochester, died
the other day.
The third biennial report of the State
Dairy Commissioners shows total of
994, 704 cows in Minnesota, an increase
of $50, ,391 since 1855.
There is now total of 103 miles of
water mains in the city of St. Pau,
26 miles and 4,O85 feet of which were
laid the present year.
There have been eighteen suicides II
Minneapolis during the year now draw
ing to close.
Governor Merriam has appointed
Judge Stearns, of Duluth, a membor Of
the Board of Regents.
BY the breaking of a scaffold at New
Duluth, four carpenters fell thirty fee,
and were badly hurt, One may die.
Three prisoners under sentence to tn,
State penitentiary nearly made their
escape from the Wilkin County Jail al
Breckenridge. ....
Frank M. Carlson, an old man with
gray hair and beard, committed suicide
at Minneapolis by shooting. He lived
alone, and over $4,000 was found on his
person.
The committee in charge of reorganiz
ing the Bell & Eyster Bank in Dubuque
as National one have made applica
tion to Washington for blanks, ani:
would organize at once with $500, ,0OO
capital. 80 ,.,. ,... s,....,.. ~E2.. ~
Patrick Ryan, a laborer employed at
the Northern Pacific shops at st. Panl,
shot his wife and then walked to the
police station and gave himself up. His
wife had commenced divorce proceed
ines against him.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
A ~ CKY BLvNDER.
minnesota Woman Cots $500 for .
Mistake Made Long AFRO.

Minnesota Woman Gets $500 for
Mlstnks Made Long Ago.
y Is not often easy to see the ben.
.ht people derive from their own mis-
sakes, but couple residing three miles
from Nicollet are now the happiest
couple In Southern Minnesota, owing to
mistake which they made twenty
eight years ago. In 1862 William Duehrs
and his wife owned small farm Of
fourteen acres ut Blue Island, ILL.,,
eighteen miles from Chicago. Deciding
to come further west, Mr.. Duehr sold
the property and the family has ever
since lived on its present place, farm
Ing In small way and making only
just enough money to keep tho wolf
from the door. Recently a syndicate Of
Chicago capitalists purchased the old
farm ut Blue Island and plotted It for
the purpose of selling lots, but when
the attorney for the purchasers exam
ined the title he ascertained that it was
defective. Mrs. Duehr had not signed
the deed when the farm was sold twen-
ty-eight years ago. The property is
worth nearly $4,000 and, in order to
protect themselves, the syndicate Of
fered Mrs. Duehr $4,000 for q release of
her rights or the alternative of law
suit. She demanded 81, 900 and q COM
promise was reached by which she re-
ceiycd $500. The money was tc]e-
graphed her.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
A Private Funeral.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE military
honors connected with the funeral Of the
late Major General Terry rendered bJ
the Secretary Of War and Major Gen
eral Schofeld, commanding the army
have been declined by the family, it hav
ing been decided BY them not to havt
any military display.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
A Steamer Burned.

New ORLEANS, Dec. l9.-The steam
boat Lake Washington, plying between
Monroe and points on Bayou dAr-
bonne, was burned Thursday morning,
together with her cargo, consisting Of
about 500 bales of cotton. The cargo
was valued at $4,000; insurance not
known. The boat was valued at SIC, 900;
insurance, $500. No lives were lost.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
LATER NEWS.
Wrecked For Plumber

WooDv1LLE, Miss, Dec. 21.-A most
diabolical, atrocious and successful at
tempt was made yesterday afternoon to
wreck the pay train of the Louisville,
New Orleans & Texas ,on the Woodville
branch of that road. The pay train, af-
ter paying of the employees Of the road
left here at 400 p. M, and proceeded
two and half miles from this place
when the engineer, in turning the
curve, saw man at a distance of forty
yards, deliberately pull rail away. He
Immediately reversed the engine, called
for brakes, but it was too late, and ere
the echo of his whistle had died away,
the entire train was wreck.
All of those aboard were injured more
|or less. The miscreant who wrecked
the train was caught near the scene and
placed in Jail.
100 Drowned.
BUENos AYREs, Dec. 21.-A disastrous
accident has occurred at Cordova, where
the canal has burst its embankments
and destroyed hundreds of houses. One
hundred lives are reported to be lost.
Gen. Roca, the minister of the interior,
has gone to the scene to superintend
measures of relief
THE three-vear-old child of car re-
'pairer named Ed Lennctt, while PLAYING
i'm the tool house at Hawarden, Ia., on
the 21st, set fire to lot of greasy
waste. The house was burned, and the
boy was literally baked.
The paint and repair shops of the
Illinois Central road at Chicago were
burned on the 2lst. Among the proper
ty destroyed were twenty-eight passen-
ger coaches. The loss is $780,
AT .Uniontown, Pa, on the 3lst, Fred
;Lamson and John Paine, while playing
poker, became engaged in quarrel.
Lamson struck Paine, whereupon the
latter the drew revolver and shot
Lamson three times, killing him in.
'stantly. -
HENRY CHRIsT1ANsEN, sixty-one years
iold, choked his aged wife to death in
the bed room Of his home at 71O Drexel
avenue, Chicago, and cut his own throat
some time during Saturday the 21st.
!; A MAN named John Young was found
dead in his bed at the Clarence House,
Butte, Mont, on the 21st, after several
days attack of delirium tremens. An
investigation of his baggage proved that
be was Presbyterian clergyman from
McGregor, Texas. nj
/ An electric car at Omaha, Neb., on
the 2lst, jumped the track and was over
turned. Several persons were badly
burned by Goals from the stove.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
Mexico's Jack-the-Ripper to Dlo.

Cry OF MEXICO, Dec. l9.-The An
tonic Guerrero, alias Chalequerot (the
Jack-the- Ripper OF Mexico), trial has
ended. He was convicted Of eight mur-
ders auN was sentenced to death.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
Big Purchase by y Syndicate.

A St. Paul syndicate purchased the
stove factory of Redway & Burton at
Cincinnati, for 100000 The works.
which have been located in Cincinnati
since 1853, will be brought to St. Paul,
together with about $50 men. Among
the gentlemen interested are A. B. Stick
ney, Albert Scheffer, Henry Castle and
George F. Farwell.
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL

=
MAJoR-GESERAL ALFRED II. TERRY,
of the United States army, died at New
Haven, Conn. aged 63 years. ..-.>..,~ ).
THE vote of Texas at the November
election was officially declared on the
18th to be: Democratic, 257,2o4; Re-
publican, 1888: Prohibitionist, 1854.
JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER the poet,
celebrated his SD birthday at his home,
Oak Knoll, in Danvers, Mass, on the
18th. - n.
HUGH LEHoRr, the Oldest man in the
Galena and Wisconsin lead regions,
died on the nth at Benton, Ill, aged
103 years. - 4
HENRY d. AlcHENRT, Q member of
the Forty ty-second Congress, died ct his
home in Hartford, Ky. ..<s +
Mower County transcript., 1890-12-24

Life Sentence for killing His Chum.
Last July John McAllister of North
Benton, Mont, and Charles Price, a
sailor, met in st. Paul by chance and
chummed together. July 81 Price dis.
covered that his friend had six dollars
and Drained him with a coupling pin to
secure the money. Recently Price
pleaded guilty to murder and was SEN
fenced to States prison for life.