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 "In the summer of 1864 I was sent to the Annapolis hospital, suffering with chronic diarrhea. While there, I became so re- duced in strength that could not speak and was compelled to write everything wanted to say. I was then having some 25 or 30 stools per day. The doctors ordered medi. cine that I was satisfied would be of no benefit to me. I did not take it, but per. suaded my nurse to get me some of Dr. Ayers Pills. About two o'clock in the after- noon I took six of these pills, and by mid night began to feel better. In the morning the doctors came again, and after deciding that my symptoms were more favorable, gave me different medicine, which did not use, ' but took four more of the pills: instead. The next day the doctors came. to see me, and thought I was doing nicely, (and so did D. I then took one pill day for week. At the end of that time, considered myself cured and that Ayers Pills had saved my life. was then weak, but had no return of the disease, and gained in strength as fast as could be expected. ."-F. c. Luce, Late Lieut.. bsth Regt. Mass. Vol Infantry.
 "Ayer's Pills are
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MORE THAN LIKELY

Most of the people of Stafford and vicinity have bought more or less Crockery and Lamp Goods of M. G. Moore. To those who have this will serve as 8 reminder. To the small minority whe have not yet found the s'latch
 string" of our front door, we say to you, it is out. We are better prepared this season than
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 Springfield. November, 1890. Peloubet's Select Notes for 1891 ready. 90 cents.

Peloubet's Select Notes for 1891 ready. 90 cents. Every day now we are open ing some now novelties in Fur Trimmed Jackets.
 Newest materials
 Latest designs
 Exclusive styles Eachgarmenta bouquetofpleas- ant surprises, price included. Genuine Seal Capes $35 each! You won't hear of the like under $55-if you hear of them at that.
 Rolled collars
 Raised shoulders
 Pointed fronts They'll turn the ladies who do not read advertisements en- vious, and those who do joyous. But there are only so many o1 them. Bring the $35 quick. Crushed Plush Capes-first $6, then $5-now $4. They were worth the $6. Second floor.
 Black Cashmere 46 inches wide, 75 cents a yard. The mere statement can never inn press on your mind the ful worth ofthe offer, but when yor see the quality a brighter phase of bargain value will appear than you have ever before known. We do not recollec its equal, and are sure we vii never see it again. Left aisle.
 Plush Carriage Robes. Man ufacturers' samples. Horsemer seldom get such an opportunity You shall have them at retai for less than they can be bough at wholesale. See the bargains Right aisle.
 Our Blanket Department i making quite a stir in town The bargains are extraordinary At S1 50 worth S22
 At 200 worth s %
 At s % worth $4. .O0
 At $400 worth $500
 At $500 worth $6 50 Right aisle.
 Every day now there is a scene of bee hive activity at the Underwear depar ment. The glad news of another big shiK ment of Heavy Merino Vests and Pants $ 59c. worth $1, will be cheering to tn many late ones disappointed in finding tn other sold. Same with many other bal gains.
 South store.
 FORBES & WALLACE.
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The Grand Army of the Republic was born at Springfe'd, Ill in the winter of 1865-5. The. first post was formed at Decatur, Ill. April 6. 1866.
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NOG Able IO Walk,

was confined to my bed for six months with Rheumatism, not able to walk step. All of the remedies usually prescribed for this disease having been employed to no ef- fect commenced taking s. s. s. have now taken II bottles of this excellent medl- cine Ind am on my feet, attending to all my house work as of yore. feel that cannot sufficiently express my thanks for the benefit I have received from the use of this medicine
 MRS. M. A WooDWARD. Webb City. Mo
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By All Odds

The most generally useful medicine is Ayers Pills. As q remedy for the various diseases of the stomach, liver, and bowels, these Pills have no equal, Their sugaf-c0ating causes them not only to be easy and pleasant to take, but preserves their medi- cnal integrity in all climates and for any reasonable length of time. The best family medicine, Ayers Pills are, also. unsurpassed for the use of travellers, soldiers, sailOrs, campers, and pioneers. In some of the most critical cases, when all other remedies haya failad
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HE PREsCRIBES IT.

have used s. s. $. for Blood Diseases. for several years, and find it all it is recommend ed to be. MI heartily recommend it to any one needing blood purifier. o. B. TRouTMAN, Oakland City, Ind. Drug Clerk. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
 SWIFT'S SPECIFIC CO.,, AtlaEta, Ga.
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you a few lines to tell you how we is
geteen along. you know how bad of us
all was when you gin uses that nolandine
we'll marin my husbon tuck all them
bottles and got we'll and etc all you fetch
him, you kno he was most dead and you
saved hisn life and them too childer you
gin them six bottles of nolandine the is
big and fat boys all them sores is well.
my old man is doing smart, he dun got
a fine farm and makes good Twin and
has good health. nolandine saved his
life and them too children too. we calls
our home nolandine because it saved my
old man life and the childrens life too.
we pray for you and good man who
made nolandine every mite and morn
in and hope god will less you both and
hope we will meet in heven. there amt
none of us willing to be here without
nolandine and heep of peple here
never herd of it afore we told them about
it. now they like it like we does, and
git it by the dozen dear good madam
You has made we'll man of him and
then, too children and god bless you for
that. it takes me a week to write so
much this is first letter l have writ for
nigh on fore year you is only one I would
rite too if YOU don't mean rit us few lines
and thank that good man for given us
that nolandine were save my old man
and them too boys who is all we'll and
Iarty, your devoted friend,
SARAH ANN LAROCHE.
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About two years ago I took your "No-
1andine"; since then my health has
been and is now as good asst ever was.
Can eat in moderation now food that
two years ago dared not touch. At the
same time was afflicted with adisease,
I believe, of the skin; for the last fif-
teen years it has been a plague to me.
It invariably made its appearance IN
February and lasted until April. When
I got warm in bed it would commence
itching. There was no eruption until
was compelled to scratch, then little
pi1nple, not as large as a pins head,
would appear, and then my misery
commenced. I have laid many cold
winters night without any covering Ut
til I could stand the cold no longer,
and then would pull the cover over me
and get snatches of sleep. I have not
felt it since taking your valuable NO
1andine," which was taken for dyspep-
sia and I believe that it has cured me
of that plague. write this to show you
I have been cured by your valuable
eNolandine, invaluable to me. I owe
YOU many thanks. I do not write this
for publication, but if you think it may
benefit any of our fel1ow-rlcn similarly
afflicted, you may use it as you think
proper. Very respectfully,
JAMES L. EGE,
at the house of John H. Tyler & Co.
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DEFERRED MATTER.
The Whipping Post

Mr.. Downing has introduced bill in
the House of Delegates to re-establlsh
the whipping post. We infer from the
comments of the Richmond correspon-
dents that the movement was i'll conse-
quence of the large criminal expenses re-
f,e.ted by the Auditor, which were as
sumed to be, in large measure. the result
of crimes committed by colored people.
When. however, more careful investi-
CATION such expenses were shown to
be double as large in the largest
white district as they were in the larg
est colored district, another phase was
given to tie matter.
Apart from any mere question of dol
lars and cents, the proposition of Mr..
Downing is indefensibe. In 1876, when
the Democrats had carried the State by
A, 600 majority, similar legislation was
enacted, as we'll as constitutional pro
vision adopted, fixing price upon the
ballot. We then warned that party
that they were sowing to the wind and
would reap the whirl wind-that they
had driven the entering wedge into their
organization, and that it was only q
question of time when it would be sew
cred in twain. How true that predic-
ton was, it is only necessary to refer to
the history of the State since that time.
We again warn them that the people
will never endorse such cruel barbarous
L.
They will allow no step to be taken
backwards Partizan zealots may
think that because they have power,
they can WELD it regardless of popular
sentiment, and Indifferent to conse-
quences. But there is always a day OF
reckoning, and it will come in this in
stance as certain as fate il Mr.. Down
| ing's bill becomes u law.
When a mere boy we well remember
| the horror we experienced in seeing two
men-one white and one a free black
tied to tree ia the public square in
Harrisonburg, and thirty-nine lashes
laid on their bare backs. The victims
were thrown into commissions under the
1 severe punishment. It Sluif eIILs5 ueoii
and the gushing blood which followed
each cruel blow, sickened many in the
large crowd assembled to see the brutal
performance. Strong men wept, and
the whole community was revolted that
in the name of justice, human beings
had to be put through more cruel Or
deal than the Inquisition, under the
light of q christian dispensation. From
that time to this, when it was oppor
tune, we have raised our voice against
the torture Of the whipping post. Nc
brave people will sanction it. No chris
tian people can give it their counte
nance. You can not measure the hui
name instincts of an enlightened com
munity by dollars and cents, and wheI
the Negislatura OF Virginia undertakes
j to inifict such q barbarous punishment
as part of the Jurisprudence of The
Commonwealth, they will find q revolt
ing consistency, and a verdict of con
domination, that there is not enough
money or party attachment in the State
to arrest or modify. The enactment OF
Mr. Downing's bill into law would be {
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Torpid Liver.

A VALUABLE MEDIcINE.-U this
head the Petersburg Delly Indea- has
the following:
eve have received from Rev. Mr.
Kelley the following testimonial in re-
gard to the virtue cf 'Nolandine, which
we cheerfully publish for the benefit of
those who may lie il Feed of such a
medicine"
NoLANDINE. Some time ago there
was a notice Of the above mentioned
in the local co1rlnrs Of tie index,
which attracted my ate, ton. After a
conference with ore Ct the proprieto-s
| procured a bottle CT "Nolardine, )"
I'd received SO much fe.-eet from its
Use that / tried a scoo' d ore, ard an
rev usirg tie third. Having suffered
i..describable to1tu1es fer more than
fort- years from torpid livertll:s nct !
cine has afforded me more relief, tlcn
anythirg / have ever used. A desire
to Leneft my fcllow-creatures is ~
sole motive for publishing tbs state
nlent. JOHN d. E-EIL4EY,
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conferences with members of the Farm
ers Assembly, the last of which was at
the Office of Commissioner Whitehead
Friday night. when about sixty practi-
cal tillers of the soil were present and
considered the bill by sections. The
committee had placed the salaries of the
commissioners at $4,000 per annum each,
but the Assembly reduced them to $4,000
and the secretary is to get $1,000. A
large per cent. Of the lawmakers are
committed to the general aims of the
bill, which, it is understood. was drawn
by Mr.. Yarrell. One member of the
committee favored bill nearer like the
interstate commerce law, but the other
three who We're present wanted meas
ure more effective and far-reaching, and
in this one is embraced the chief fea-
lures of the Georgia law, which has
been in operation nearly eight years
and is said to work very satisfactorily.
From the decisions of this commission
the railroad companies will have no APP
peal other than that given them in
equity
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LAND SALES.
Oak Hill For Sale.
LAND SALES.

TNINDING myself encountered with too much
H business, offer for sale privately, on ac,
commodating terms, that beautiful Home anu
Dairy Farm, COAX HILL" X miles south or
Staunton, containing 146 acres. The improve
ments consist OF TWO GOOD BRICK DWELL-
INGS, Brick Dairy, Ice-house, Tenant House, a
large handsome ne1c three story Barn just com
pleted with accommodations for 36 COWS and III
horses, and other out-buildings large gar gar
den containing acres; orchard OF 5UO to GUY
bearing trees Of improved fruit; 2U Standard
and Dwarf Pears just commenced bearing
handsome grounds, with a large grove OF ndttre
oaks five never failing Springs, with an album
Aant supply OF water carried through the barn,
dairy and dwellings by 4-inch iron pipes.
the land is of best quality of yellow limestone.
" ita, most Of it well set i'll grass. Has 30 acres
in sSrnber. Has also very valuable mineral
spritlgx, and could be made a first Summer
resort Is noted for its good health
TIliS pdace is susceptible of the very highest
sfy3e of dIas prOvement at very small expense;
and its proximity to Staunton and adaptation
to fruit, dairy and truck purposes, make u one
of tlse most eizdbe and desirable places III the
Valley of Virginia.
Aiso 100 acres Sf good yellow limestone Land,
separated from OaE Hill by the county road, IS
very productive, well get in grass, has 10 acres
meadow, 10 acres flnsaar, well watered, unuer
good fence. all southern sgposure has no build
'i7' DAVss A. KAYSER,
aug15 staunton. Va.
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Radical Railroad Bill.


We take from the Dispatch the follow
ing report of the proceedings of the Leg
isIature on Saturday last We would
suggest to that body to go slow in such
against railroads, upon imaginary prem
ises, which may have just the contrary
effect to that designed. The people
have no disposition to tolerate an un-
necessary increase of offices, and are in
no condition to shoulder the expenses
incident to such measures as Mr.. Aarrell
fathers, unless they are indispensably
necessary. They have yet seen very
little practical benefit arising from either
the office Of Railroad Commissioner, or
that of Commissioner OF Agriculture,
and now TO create another bureau, with
three or four high salaried officers, would
arouse q sentiment that would not be
healthy for the politicians engaged in it.
AS at present advised, we can see no
use or policy for the proposed legisla-
ton. and we would suggest that the
Legislature go slow in such matters.
The report reads:
Mr. Yarrell presented bill to pro
vide for the regulation OF railroad
freight and passenger rates in the Com
monwealth of Virginia.; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Roads and
Internal Navigation. This is one of the
most important measures that will be
brought to this General Assembly and
I is invested with great interest to the
people of the entire Commonwealth.
1t is proposition which the railroads will
fight with all their combined strength
and one which the farmers will bring
every influence they can command to
have enacted into law.
The bill provides that there shall be
three railroad commissioners = one a
practical farmer, one lawyer, and the
third shall have experience in railroad
matters. The terms of their office shall
begin on the LIST of April after their
election, and they shall hold Office for
six wears, but the terms of office OF the
commissioners first elected shall be as
follows: One for two years, one for four
wears and one for six years, and IN case
Of vacancy the Governor shall appoint.
They shall not hold railroad stock or
bonds or be connected in any way with
railroad companies; shall be furnished
with an Office and can employ secre-
tary, and are required to make sched-
ule OF just and reasonable rates. which
will be legal evidence in contests in the
courts. and the schedule shall be posted
at stations of all railroads. The sala-
ries and expenses Of the commission are
made payable quarterly.
Every officer, agent, Or employe OF the
railroads who shall fail or refuse to fur
nish any report required by the com
mission shall forfeit to the State and
pay not less than 800 nor more than
SIS, 600 for each offence. The act permits
the free carriage of officers and employees,
and also freight and passengers fol-
charitable purposes. If the bill becomes
a law it will go into effect on the lst OF
July.
This bill had it's origin in the Farmers
Assembly which met here before the
holidays, and was prepared by the com
mittee composed OF members OF the
Legislature then appointed to formulate
the measure and present it in both
houses. The committee held several
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Liver Complaint.
OFFICE OF J. W. CALDWELL,
RICHMOND, VA. J

OFFICE OF J. W. CALDWELL,
RICHMOND, VA.
Dear Sir,-For the benefit of persons
suffering from Chronic Liver Com
plaint, [ beg leave to call their atten-
ton to your vegetable preparation,
"Nolandine." regard it asa "chola-
ooeue." combining also tonic and reno
y Tating properties, and in this respect
differing from any medicine | lave
ever taken. :,
The effects of yorr "Nolandine" in
NV case, has been OF the liver and Sc
cretions identical with calomel; at the
same time, entirely free from nauseating
ing the use of that mineral.
{ very cheerfu1ly recommend your
uNo1andine y for The diseases enumc-
rated on your circulars, ard am convinc-
!, i from personal bei eft derived from
ifs use. that it must teconic stanG-
ard family redi>irc.
am not a1one i'll the very high esti-
mate place OH 'Nclaraine," and trust
# Will be universally known ard be, IS
# should lie, the means OF taking lie
Mace of mineral preparations for tEat
Class of diseases il which it has Irov-
ed so successful ard already gained su' h
reputation. Hoping that '.NolaIdine"
NAV reach ali persons suffering from bill
ious arrangement ard prostration from
,hrouic diseases. I { III very respectfully
,.l,,-s lOEN W. ca NNEI.L.
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Varicose Veins.
ze N0Iandine CoUfbanp.

To tie Nolandine COMPANY:
Permit me to add my testimony to the
curative properties of N olandine.
For many years have suffered from
varicose veins Twelve months ago 1
struck my leg against a chair, breaking
ore of the veins. The wound thus
made could not be healed except for a
short time; then break out afresh. At
times l suffered untold misery from To-
cal fever and most insuherable burning
sensation. After using two (2) bottles
of your Vegetable Nolandine" the
liberated places healed, the swelling
disappeared, natural sleep was restored,
and my nervous system composed.
AS "a verinifuge, Nolandine acted spe-
cihcal1y on one of my children. AS a
blood purifier and general tonic, your
Nola1dine has no equal. Gratefully
yours, ID. b. PROSSER,
at 1908 Main street, Richmond, Va.
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ChilIs and Fever.

FLEET, KING AND QUEEN Co., VA, /
January 81, 1887. +
Twas afflicted with chi11s and fever
during the fall of last year. I could
stop them with quinine, but they
wouldn't stay stopped. They would re-
turn the 9TH, 18th, 2Ist, or 28th days.
A friend gave me part of bottle of No
1andine. I used it according to direc-
lions, and haven't had a chill since.
Am in good health and weigh as much
or more than I ever did.
E. S. WILSON,.
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Constructive Diarrhea.

1 feel it MY duty to make tie fact
known, for the benefit of those who
may be suffering as 1 have done. The
late DIR. Charles Bell Gibson, and other
pi. ;sicians in the city, pronounced my
disease consumptive diarrhea, and after
three (3) years of treatment, during
which time derived no benefit what
ever, they said my complaint was in
durable. I WIS reduced to a mere
shad ow by loss of appetite, cough diar-
rhea, night sweats and sleeplessness.
1 had not strength to go up and down
stairs without assistance.
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Blood Purifier.

RICHMOND, VA, October I, 1886.
To a0how it may concern:
For twelve months was fearful suf-
ferer from chronic eczema, during
which time was in the hands of most
skilful physician. faithfully using his
remedies, internal and external, with
cut deriving any benefit whatever. I
suffered night and day with the most in
tolerable itching, continuous headache,
loss of sleep, appetite and strength.
My kidneys and nervous system were
fearfnlly deranged, and my body was
covered with innumerab1e boi1s. BY
taking three (3) bottles ofJOHNSTON'S
VEGETABLE NOLANDINE / have
been restored to perfect health. / re-
gard Nolandine as the best blood puri-
fer, and the most powerful tonic ever
compounded, and I am not alone III
this belief. Very respectfully yours, &C.,
H. B. GRUBBS.
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Heals Ulcers.

Dear Sir,-As recipient Of its heal
ing powers, it affords me pleasure to tec-
tify to tie efficacy of your remedy "No-
landine." For two years have been
afflicted with painful ulcers, following
the slightest abrasion of the skin, DIS
ahling me from all labor and exercise.
A single bottle of the Nolandinc 'l; $
rot only healed the ulcers, but removed
all predisposition to them, and l have
no longer any fear of their return. Very
truly yours, THOS. B. BoII,
Hanover county, Va.
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three years with the Chronic Liver Com
plant, Diarrhea and Dyspepsia, with
total loss of strength, energy and appe-
tite, accompanied by s1eeplessness. A
single bottle of your "Nolandineo has
restored me to health. To "No1andine"
I am indebted for this restoration. 1
would also state, in this connection, that
during the several years of my sickness
1 tried many remedies, all of which
proved to be entirely worthless in my
case. Your "Nolandine should beuni-
versally known. am convinced, when
tried, it will become standard remedy.
Any persons desiring further informa-
ton will have it most cheerfully impart-
ed by calling upon me.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
o. P. HAWKINS, Richmond, Va.
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A Family Medicine.

Having suffered for several years with
liver complaint, indigestion and all OBJ
stinate form of cutaneous disease, after
unsuccessfully using other remedies, I
was advised by several physicians to try
your celebrated preparation, 'Nolan-
dine"
Since thoroughly testingit, I can con-
fdently recommend it as the best alto
rative blood purifier and liver invigora-
tor have ever used; and it call also be
taken with much efficacy by delicate
females. I consider it valuable family
medicine, possessing the advantages Of
Mercury" without its injurious effects,
and with pleasure offer my unsolicited
testimony in favor of Nolandine.
Very respectfully.
Mrs. G. w. FRANCISCO,
Richmond. Va.
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1 had my attention called to you,
Vegetable Preparation, Nolandlne,,
which commenced taking as directed.
In a few days my relations saw an
improvement in my complexion. MY
strength and appetite increased. l be-
gan to be hopeful, and assure you l
was not disappointed. In the space Of Of
twenty (2o) days gained sixteen G0
pounds in weight, ard have since come
up to my usual weight. ! am now en-
loving the best of health, thankstoyour
most powerful Nolandine.
I have published this for the beneflt
of suffering humanity. I am most CRATE
fully yours, etc, I. W. CHALkLE1,
of o. H. Chalkley & Co., Leather Deal
ers. Richmond, Va.