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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
A Good Reference.

John was fifteen, and wanted desirable
lace in the Office of we'll. known lawyer,
who had advertised for a boy, but dou bted
his success because, being stranger in the
city, he had no references.
"rm afraid I'll stand poor chance" he
thought, shut I'll try and appear as we'll
as can, for that may help"
So he was careful to have his dress and
person neat and when he took his turn to
be interviewed, went in with his hat in his
hand, and smile on his face.
The keen-eyed lawyer glanced him over
from head to foot.
"Good face" he thought, land pleasant
oays."
Then he noted the neat suit-but other
boys had appeared in new clothes-saw the
well-brushed hair and clean-looking skin.
Very we'll, but there had been others here
quite as clearly; another glance shoUed the
finger. nails free from soil.
thought the lawyer.
Then he asked few direct, rapid ques-
tions, which John answered as directly.
s'Pronspt," was his mental comment;
s'can speak up when necessary. Lets see
your writing" he added aloud.
John took the pen and wrote his name.
"Hery soell, easy to read, and no flourish
es. Now, what references have you?"
The dreaded question at last!
Johns face fell. He had begun to feel
some hope of success, but this dashed it.
81 haven't any," be said slowly. "I'm
almost stranger in the city"
esCan't take boy without references"
was the brusque rejoinder, and as he spoke
a sudden thought sent flush to Johns
cheek.
81 haven't any references" he said, with
hesitation, ''but here's q letter from
mother just received"
The lawyer took it. It was short let
ter:
'sMY DEAR JOHN want to remind
you that whenever you find work you mus
consider that work your 0aon. Don't &c
into it, as some boys do, with the feeling
that you will do as little as you can, ane
get something better soon; but make NJ
your mind you will do as much as possible
ployer that he will never let you go!
s'You have been good son to me. Be
as good in business, and am sure God vii
bless your efforts.''
itH'm" said the lawyer, reading 1t over
the second time. "That's pretty good ad-
vice, John-excellent advice! I rather
think I'll try you, even without refer
ences."
John has been with him five years, an6
last spring was admitted to the bar.
"Do you intend taking that young mar
into partnership" asked friend lately.
eyes, do. coulden't get along with
out john"
And John always says the best reference
he ever had was mothers good advice
and honest praise.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
EXCUSE FOR INCIDENCE.

60 to work you lazy lout!" said the millers
angry wife;
"You haven't made cent sir, in weekP'
The miller gave a pull on his old pipe and blew
wreath
From out his lips and said in accents meek
1T have only one small mill, and really do
not think
That for money making was eyer meant,
And honestly believe that it isn't any use.
For 1t takes ten mills. you know, to make
cent?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
SOUTHWARK
.All Daily, except Sunday.

sAn Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. Alb has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harper's Ferry via main line, and Harper's
to Lexington
TRAIN No. AT has Pullman Sleeping Car
New York to Washington. Day Coaches Balti.
more to Lexington. Pullman Parlor Balti.
more to Stanton. Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers from
Philadelphia change at Harper's Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Harper's Ferry
and Lexington.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. 4lS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at l:07 p.
M, arriving at Columbus at 1923 M, and Chica-
CO at lilo q. m. next morning: with train
leaving at 1853 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
7:45 q. M. ST. Louis at $50 p. M, and connects
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 200 p. m. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at I.55 p. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibuled trains
. at Harper's Ferry at 1881 p. m. for Pittsburgh.
lois p. m. for Chicago, and Los a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
700 q. M; Chicago at 9:45 p. M; Cincinnati at
500 D. m, and st. Louis at $50 q. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati st. Louis, Chicago, and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets. baggage checks. and further
information apply to B. D. Agents. or to
9. E. DUDROw. Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va.
Ut. ODELL. General Manager.
CHAS. o. SCULL, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

First Politician-Do you really expect to
win
Second Politician-Well, rather.
First Politician-What are you doing to
elect your candidate?
Second Politician-Much. We are letting
yours talk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Adolf Lalloz, carriage manufacturer, 119
Carroll Street, Buffalo, N. Y, states: 1
was troubled with nausea of the stomach,
sick headache and general debility. Bur-
dock Blood Bitters cured me-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
A Fragment.

A fragment.
There is many gem In the path Of life.
Which we pass in our idle pleasure,
That ia richer far than the jeweled crown,
Or the miser's boarded treasure:
It may be the love of a little child.
Or mothers prayer to heaven,
Or only beggar's grateful thanks
For cup of water given.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

For Earache, Toothache, Sore Throat,
Hwelled Neck, and the results of colds and
Inflammation, use DR.. Thomas Eclect1ic
Oil-the great pain destroyer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

In Holland, Mich, G. ]. Doesbury,
publishes the News, and in its columns
strongly recommends DR.. Thomas Eolec.
trio Oil for coughs, colds, sore throat,
catarrh ard asthma.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

The essential lung-healing principle of
the pine tree has finally been successfully
separated and refined into a perfect cough
medicine. DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. Sold by all dealers on guarantee
of satisfaction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A button on your shirt is worth two
down the back of your neck
Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Fortune has often been blamed for her
blindness; but fortune is not SO blind as
men are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

used Simmons Liver Regulator for in
digestion with immediate relief.-O. G..
Sparks, Ex-Mayor, Macon, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
FINE FARM FOR SALE,

"A
offer the place known as the Thompson
Farm" situated in Augusta county on thu
Staunton and Mfddlebrook road, about siz
miles from either place. This Is an excel en1
farm, having water in. can be turned into
| every field. About 200 acres are in cultiva-
ton, all of which is in fine filth producing full
crops. The balance of 100 acres-there being
800 in all-is of fine forest growth.
The buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence containing rooms; q large bank-ba
and all necessary out-buildings, and all In
good repair.
An orchard of we'll selected fruit and In full
bearing is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort in connec-
ton with this property Is the large cold Spring
The full flow of water never varies, ana Is In
itself q luxury.
Mr.. R. w, Powell, who resides on the place,
will show the property to any one desiring to
examine 1t.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will ad-
dress at Fishersville, Augusta county. Va.
feb Att ]. M. WATSON. NJ. d.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A dog out In Idaho turned into bone and
died. He died hard.-Yonkers Statesman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

A doll that writes letters on slate is q
recent invention of machinist in Nurem-
burg, Germany.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Until 1776 cotton spinning was performed
by the hand spinning wheel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Even women who do not fancy work d,
fancywork.- Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Why suffer with dyspepsia, billiousness
or any disease of the liver when you can be
cured by Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Those who make the worst use of their
time most complain of it's ehortness.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Enpec-The Doctor says it wo1lden't
take but breath to carry me off.
Mrs. Enpec-The breath you brought
home last night was strong eroneh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Simmons Liver Regulator is the foe of
malaria as it throws off the bile and pre-
vents its accommodating.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Coughs and colds kept off by taking Sim.
mons Liver Regulator to regulate the
system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
nxECuroR,s SALE OF REAL ESTATE

TXECUTOR,s SALE OF REAL ESTATE
ID in Beverly Manor District.
As executor OF the will of Robert g. Bickle,
decd, will. in front of the Courthouse, in
the city of Staunton, on
THURSDAY, THE 22ND oP OCTOBER. 1891,
sell at public auction that parcel of land known
Is the Dull land containing 80 acres, situated
in Beverly Manor District. Augusta county,
Va, about i've miles southwest of Staunton.
adjoining Mrs. Hanger. Child and Others being
the same land conveyed to Robert G. Bickle by
p. A. Baylor, Commissioner. by deed of date
Nov. 10th, l875-see deed booK No. 90 page Alb.
TERMS.-Two hundred dollars of the pur-
chase price, Cash on day Of sale, and the resi-
due In one and two years OF equal payments
with interest from day of sale. the purchaser
to give bonds with approved personal security
and the title retained as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at IL o'clock A. NJ.
E. M. Gushing, Auctioneer.
sept 30-tds WHIT. RUSH, Executor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
G. M. COCHRAN, Jr.,
Commissioner,

VIRGINIA-City of Staunton. to- witt here
by certify that Geo. NJ. Cochran. Jr., Commits
sioner. has given bond, with security, as re-
quired by law, and by decree entered on the
10th day of March, 1891. In the Chancefy cause
Of Kayser's creditors against VIM. b. Kayser,
&C., pending in the Court of Hastings for the
City of Staunton Given under my hand this
9th day of October 1891.
NEWTON ARGENBR1GHT, Clerk
oct .fda
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

It's wise Pharisee who knows himself.
Blasphemy is such cheap wit that our
Humorous evangelists" have no need to
bear the market.
The devil always wears qulzzlcal ex'
preston when he hears man praying for
his enemies.
Fishers of men who bait their hooks with
birthstone must have queer idea of mems
appetltes.
It's just as impossible to get to heaven
vicariously as it is to commit a crime by
that convenient method.
The essence of prayer Is not to be mea'
sured by polysyllables nor graded by rhet'
ORIG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

Jake-I hope I'll never be sent to prison:
Cora with yawn)-If you were you'd
be sure to stay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
MEN THAT JUMP

at conclusions, are generally ''off their
base.n because there are numberless
patent medicines of questionable value, 1t
doesn't follow that all are worthless. Don't
class DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy with the
usual run of such remedies. 1t is way
above and beyond them! 1t is doing what
others fail to do! 1t is curing the worst
cases of Chronic Nasal Catarrh. II you
doubt it, try it. If you make thorough
trial, You'll be cured. $500 forfeit for an
incurable case. This offer, by Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. Y. At all druggists: 30 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
NoRTHwARD. as.
Mail
sAll Daily. except Sunday.

sAll Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. 4l8 has Day Coaches Lexington
to Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
lor Car Staunton to Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Washington
to New York.
TRAIN No. 416 has Day Coaches Sfaunton to
washington and Baltimore, and De ! Cosr hes
and Pullman Sleeping Car Washington j
Baltimore to New York:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21
SALE OF SPLENDID BUILD

DUBLIC SALE OF SPLENDID BUILD'
il ING LOBBY virtue of a decree of the
Hastings Court Of Staunton, rendered at the
March term, 1891. In the cause Of Kayser's
creditors VS.. Kayser &C.. will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in front of the
Courthouse in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, THE 7TH DAY OF NovEMBER, 1891
lot fronting 80 feet on the cas- side of Market
street In Staunton. and adjoining Kalorama
on the south, and running back between par
allel lines to the lot of Reeves Gait, and Is the
southern part of the VIM. B. Keyser property.
This is beautiful building lot, situated in the
most desirable and convenient part of the city.
and all things considered, is the most desirable
building lot for sale In, StauntOn.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-thi in cash, and
the residue in the equal payments. at six,
twelve and eighteen months respectively, and
bearing instant from the day of sale, for which
deferred payments the purchaser will be re-
quired to execute bonds with approved secur-
ity, and the title will be retained as ultimate
security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

RoTHscHILD's MAxIMs Elder bar
or Rothschild had the walls OF MS panA
placarded with the following curious "aA
inns:
Carefully examine every detail of your
business
Be prompt in everything.
Take time to consider, but decide posi-
lively.
Dare to 90 forward.
Bear troubles patiently.
Be brave in the struggle OF life.
Maintain your integrity az sacred
thing.
Never tell business lies.
| Make no useless acquaintance.
Never appear something more than you
are.
| Pay your debts promptly.
Shun strong liquor.
| Employ your time well.
Do not reckon upon chance.
| Be polite to everybody.
| Never be discouraged.
Then work hard and you will be certain
to succeed.
The Shows that all epidemic, en-
Germ demic, and contagious diseases
Theory. are produced by minute infect
ing germs or microbes, peculiar to each dis
ease, which enter the system. 1t being .
well-settled fact that any remedy which
would kill the germ or microbe would de-
stroy the life of the patient, it has been
found that to force out these germs is the
only safe relief from their ravages In this
way Swift's Specific has for go years been
curing blood and skin diseases. It forces
out the microbes through the pores of the
skin, and soon sends out the poison which
they may have left. In this way thu
disease is cured, and the general health o.
the patient is built up.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-10-21

IF YOUE. E.ICH ACHES, -,
Or you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWN'S icon BITTERS.
twill cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
WHAT Is TRUTH?

The Doctrine of Individual Liberty Pro-
claimed by Christ.
Much interesting information in regard to
the kindergaTtens was given by Mrs. Cooper
at the opening Of the bible class yesterday.
This work with the little children is the dis
tinctiye work of the class. In fact the
second free kindergarten west Of the Rocky
Mountains was organized by this bible class,
under the leadership OF Mrs. Cooper. There
have been eight new kindeTgartens organ
lied tie past ye ar. making thirty-two now
under the control Of the Golden Gate Asso-
citation.
The lesson Of the day was mainly based
upon the words, "Ye shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free" Mrs.
Cooper said: 1t is the aim of Christianity to
make all persons free. 1t is the truth alone
that makes free. Jesus told his disciples.to TO
abide in the truth. The proof of disciple
ship does not consist in merely processing
religion. The test comes afterward. 1t
is a fine thing 10 enlist as a soldier,
but the the test of sOidieriy character
comes when the battle RACES Fear
sometimes acts as a prOpelling powsr, but
that is not the highest sort Of patriotism.
So, too. there is much religion, so-called,
that is under martial law. and not
under civil order. Religion is privilege,
not penalty. Only the truth can ever
make men free. The root and substance of
ali reform lie right herein essential char
ter, formed through religious nurture and
training. We may talk about laws and con-
stitutions on paper, time without end, but
the only true and lasting reform is based
alone upon the reform in individual charac-
acter. G verHment of children or of adults
fails in its ultimate end If it fails to teach
self-goYernment. Make the inner man free
through the truth and nothing Can enslaye
him. Force cannot make men free; legisia-
ton cannot make men free, except exter-
nally Making men free by such means
does not fit them for freedom. But make
the inner man free and he shall be free in-
deed
And so it comes to pass. continued the
teacher, that the very worst slavery is that
which would put gives ard fetters on the
human mind. Who has a right to demand
that another shall think and feel and believe
| as he does? Christ proclaimed the doctrine
OF individual liberty. based upon the knowl-
edge of the truth. Individual liberty Is
linked with individual responsibility. And
responsibility is a personal matter. Ii can
not be relegaieti to another. Every man
| must give an account of himself to God.
Truth is reality, and the love Of truth is the
love of realities.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
A RNOTTY PROBLEM.

The Oakland Board of Education has de-
termined not to re-elect the married women
school teachers of that city. As the term
for which teachers are elected in Oakland is
one year the lady teachers who have hus-
bands will choose between resignation and
tie refusal Of the board TO re-elect them
7 he question whether married ladies should
be employed in our public schools is not
new. Those who hold that a woman should
be employed 10 do any work that she is ca
pable Of performing on the same terms as
men consider the sweeping refusal to allow
married women to teach unjust. No one
VIII contend that the fact of marriage inca
pacitates woman from teaching. On the
contrary mothers are found by experience
to be cur best teachers. The argument
against married teachers rests mainly npon
the assumption that home duties claim so
much O. a woman's thought aud time that
she cannot do justice to her class. Ii is also
said that women who have husbands should
not stand in the way Of the employment Of
women who have to earn their own living
There is a third argument sometimes ad-
vanced that women WHO are earning good
salaries are more sought iu marriage by de-
signing men than women who expect their
husbands to take care of them. This latter
argument would, however. apply to the en-
plegment Of women in any oney-earning
occupation. The consideration School Trus-
tees should keep in view is the good Of the
schools. Are married women teachers OF
single teachers, as a rule, the better quail
fed2 Do home duties absorb the average
wife more completely than the social pleas
ures to which unmarried teachers are in
cIined? A broad rule may be laid down
that no public body should adopt rules that
will discourage matrimOny. A couple con-
templating marriage have right to CON-
bine their efforts in determining upon the
time for the cOnsummation of their pur-
pose. II the woman has 10 become depend
ent the moment she becomes wife she nat
uraily puts that moment of
The morning call., 1891-09-14
S1,O62,OOO.

These figures represent the sum that the
S-ate Board + Equal ZatjOn has attempted
90 lake out Of The pockets Of the people Of
this city. The City Assessor gave in an
assessment roll, tie total Of which was
nearer the total value Of the property in the
county than was elsewhere handed in, snd
the State Board has added 30 per cent to
thIs amount. In the division of Spoils the
State officials viii get S262, 600 and the San
Francisco officials about Ss00,000. When
we say this money will go to officials we
are guided by the lamp Of experience
When extra money goes into the public
treasury it is mostly expended for purposes
that do nor benefit the public. Some fraud
ulent claims viii be paid, and the amounts
so paid out viii be distributed between the
holders Of the claims and the officials who
viii enable these holders to realize upon
them. Some new places VIII be created for
political workers who have not yet been
provided flr. 4 general cry will go up from
the departments for more help. The pros
pecJ Of a full treasury always sets the
schemers 10 work. Among the professional
boadlers there Is but one opinion as TO the
Legality Of the State Boards assessment
They are busy now pointing out reasons
why il cannot be prevented. The action Of
two branches Of the Superior Court in the
matter Of tie Stock Reports illegal printing
enc, Urages the boodlers in their desperate
attack upon the property Of cur citizens.
They say, and with some show Of truth,
that the courts are with them.