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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
Stories of General Jackson.
IRE IRATE FARMER WHO WAS AFTERWARDS
so GLAD TO SEE HIM.

TIRE 1RATE FARMER WHO WAS AFTERWARDS
so GLAD TO SEE HIM.
There lived in the summer of 1862, on the
Mechanicsvills turnpike, near Richmond, q
generous, hospitahle, whole-souled Virgin.
ia gentleman, who, however, was very pas
sionate ard excitsblo, and who when fur.
ried was apt to mix up the reverential and
the profane, the sublime and the ridiculous
in an odd kind Of way. He had given ur
all his crop, pasture fields, and everything
he could spare to the Confederate Govern.
ment, but he had reserved ten-acre lot OF
corn for his own use. and this he guarded
with unceasing vigilance. One day while
on the watch he discovered group of
horsemen approaching, and instead of going
around the fence they took direct out
through The reserved corn-patch. The
farmers wrath was instantly aroused, and
in terrible passion he shouted: Show dare
you to go through my field? DIN you, I'll
report you to President Davis" "We are
on urgent business, and took the shortest
route, " mildly replied the leading horseman,
who wore faded gray suit.
Farmer: "Do you command this compa-
ny?"
Hotseman: trYes."
Farmer: ''I'll teach you 10 ride thro' my
field, d--n you. What is your name?''
Horseman: "My name is Jackson
Farmer: "What Jackson?"
Horseman: ''T. ]. Jackson"
Farmer: "What is your rank?''
HorseInan: ~ am q msjor-general In the
provisional army of the Confederacy."
Farmer (raising his hat): 'Blesa my soul,
you amt Stonewall Jackson?'
Horseunan: 81 am sometimes called by
that name.''
Farmer Crushing eagerly up to him and
shaking his hand): "God bless you, General
Jackson, am SO glad to see you. Go back
and ride all over my field, d-n you, ride
all over my fsld. Get down and come into
z:y house. am so glad to see you. Ride
all over my aeld-0u 0oer it, Bless your
soul, / am 30 glad to see you."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
FOR DYSPEPSIA,

WHAT THE TRANSPORTATION LINES
HAVE TO PAY THE STATE.--Ths State o.
Virginia will receive nearly So, 900 more
this year than it did last from taxes on the
railroad and canal companies in the Com.
monweslth.
The total income from this source in 1890
was $171, 557 "a. This year the railroad
and other transportation lines will have to
pay the snug sum of 1894, 999 66--an in.
crease in dollars and cents of 500, 442.02
The report of the Board of Public Works,
just from the hands of the printer, slows
that the total mileage in Virginia of rail-
ways and canals--the former also embrac.
ing the street car lines-is 3,176.S4. The
total mileage ore year ago was 3,072.27,
showing that 102.57-100 miles of road was
constructed during the twelve months.
In addition to the tax referred to above,
there arises from the levy of per cent on
the net income of the various corporations
the sum of So. S62.78 as against $e7.O3 from
the same source in 1890.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
A Finished Prayer.

The sick room was very still; the night
lamp burned low, and the watchers made
fantastic shadows on the wall, but no one
moved or spoke. The doctor said this was
the turning point Of the disease, and there
was nothing to do but to wait-wait.
The boy slept and his father kept his
ewes fixed upon the thin, wasted features,
and watched for what he hoped would
prove a new lease of life. The mother mao
gone to lie down and rest. The nurse sat
near and dozed. At last the sick child sud
denly opened his large bright eyes and said
In clear voice:
''Papa."
sWhat, dear boy!" answered the father
softly.
SIS it near morning.
Eyes, dear boyW
"And will be well in the morning."
ell hope So" sobbed the poor father,
family.
There was long silence, then the sick
child moved restlessly on his pillows.
81 want to say my prayers, he murmnr-
ed.
The father beckoned to the nurse and
she brought the mother, who stole softly IN
and knelt on the other side of the bed.
cliff me ups" said the dying child IN
full clear voice; ''hold me, papa, while
say my prayers"
He clasped his little hands together and
krepeated like one who was dreaming.
"Our-FAther-which art in heaven
hallowed- e-Thy-name-Thy Kingdom
-come-Thy kingdom--come-
"Papa, can't remember! l can't re-
member!" :,
ssNo matter, dear boy, you can finish II
in the morning."
Again he lay among the pillows like
pale lily, and his eyes were open wide. ;,
ST can't see you, papa" he murmured
"Will it soon be morning."
''Yes, dear boy"
Sand will be well then?"
The poor father could not answer. M
one spoke, and faint light soon stole intt
the room that drowned the Pickering ray
of the night lamp and shone rosy on tn
wall. Then suddenly little voice hllet
the room. 1t was so sweet and clear tina
1t sounded like strain of music from celes
tial spheres. 1t was the dying boy finish
ing his prayer! When he came to the las
clause he seemed cropping in doubt.
'sForever and ever-forever and ever
and with the words on his lips he driftet
off to sleep again.
The rising sun shone into the room ant
lighted up its dim obscurity. 1t lay i
golden bars on the white pillows, and touch
ed the little face with hooking glow
health and strength. Perhaps it wakene'
him, but in the valley of the shadow 9
death he could not discern, and with wild
open eyes that saw not,he murmured plain
lively.
Is it nearly morning, papa?'
SIT is morning now, dear boy"
A smile trembled on the closed lips
there was futter of breath that came an
went as the child clasped his thin hand
together:
"Forever and ever--Amenp'- Detro
Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
A REAL LUXURY!

Looking out the many homes of this country see thousands
If women wearing away lives household ddge that might be
materially ssened by the of few cakes Of SAPOO an hour
l. saved each time used less wrinkle gathers upon the face
because the toll ghend she must be foolish woman who would
hesitate to make experiment. and he chuh husband who would
pudge the few cents which it costs.
If vom grocer sends you anything place of SAPOLO send it
hack and insist upon having lust what you ordered SAPOLO always
piyes satisfaction On floors tables and painted work acts like
Charm For securing potts. pn and metals has no equal Everything
shines after it, and the children delight IN using In ne attempts
to help around the house
SAPOLO Deer pnI
esnS articles ordered
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

How TO RELIEVE A PAINTING PERSON -.
II the face is pale lay the patient fiat on the
back and raise the feet little. IF the face
is red raise the patient to sitting or easy
reclining posture. The pale face indicates
that there is too little blood in the head
the red that there is too much. Il is neces-
sary also to be careful that q Hblaok OF
blue face is not mistaken for a pale one,
for this dark hue indicates venous conges-
ton. and in such case the patient should
be raised.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
A RELIABLE ASSISTANT.

The poet and the almanac-maker agree
that all seasons have their signs, but thoae
Of spring are most active and insistent. 1t
is then that nature throws off the lethargy
of winter and prepares to renew her boun-
ties. 1t is then, also, that nature attempts
to throw off the impurities that have lain
dormant in the human system. This effort
manifests itself in various ways-in the in
creased activity of old affections, in the ap-
pearance of boils, carbuncles and other
eruptions, and in the various symptoms SO
familiar to those who have suffered. 1t is
at this period that nature finds an active
and a trustworthy assistant in S. s. S.,
which, in the work of purifying the blood
and strengthening the system, has proven
to be the most perfect spring medicine ever
offered to the public.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
l FINE FARM FOR SALE.

IA -
offer the place known as the Thompson
Farm" situated In Augusta county on the
Staunton and Middlebrook road, about six
miles from either place This is an excel emit
farm, having water in, or can be turned into,
every field. About 200 acres are in cntiva-
hon, all Of which is IN fine filth producing full
crops. The balance of 100 aeres-there being
300 IN ellis of fine forest growth.
The buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence, containing rooms; large bank-barn,
and all necessary out-buildings and all In
good repair.
An orchard of well 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, and is in
itself luxury.
Mr.. r. w. Powell, who resides on the place,
will show the property to any Que desiring to
examine it.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will ad
dress at Fishersville, Augusta county, Va.
feb 4-tf ]. NJ. WATSON. M. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

How TO REMOVE PAINT STA1Ns.-When
the stains are dry they should be softened
with butter and lard, and are then easily
removed by turpentine and soap. Benzine
alcohol OF tucpantine will readily remove
fresh paint stains, and chloroform will re.
move stains after everything else fails.
Common turpentine often leaves a stain of
it's own on silk. This can be taken out by
alcohol applied with sponge.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

"When'er some lucky Indian maiden
Found red ear in the husk1ng,
'Muskar cried they altogether:
'Muska!' you shall have sweetheart
You ehall have handsome husband"
The handsome man always admires the
beautiful woman. Then simply make
yourself beautiful. Remove all blotches
pimples, "forked signs of turkey tracks"
from your features, by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription, a tonic to
the nervous, oirculatory and provocative
systems. Its use brings roses to the
cheeks, and sparkle to the eyes. Take it,
and you will, like the Indian maiden, find
''red ear" in good health, an omen Of
future happiness, Guaranteed to give
satisfaction in every case, or money paid
for it refunded.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
GOOD SENSE |

Disease is largely the result of impure
blood. To purify the blood, ia to cure the
diseased AS blood-purifier and vitalizsr,
DR.. Pieroe's Golden Medical Discovery
stands head and shoulders above any other
"a specific! Its power In this direction
s21s ng short Of wonderful. Guaranteed
as or cure in every case, or money
~ I'd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
HEADQUARTERS

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

How TO KEEP MEAT FRESH IN Sum
MEn.-Meat can be kept very nicely for a
week or two by covering it with sour milk
or buttermilk and placing it in cool cell
lar. The bone or fat need not be removed.
Rinse well before using.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

Hundreds of native cattle are dying in
the Cherokee Nation Of Texas fever, hav-
ing become infected by the thousands of
Southern cattle recently taken into that
country.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
MAKE A NOTE OF III /!

Read it over and over again, spell it ou
and sing it, until it is indelibly fixed il
your mind. that DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy is an infallible cure for chronic catarrh
of the head, with all its distressing com
plicstions. Impaired taste and smell, of.
fensive breath, ringing noises in the head,
defective hearing, nose and throat all
ments, are not only relieved, but positively
and permanently cured | This is no fancy
of the imagination, but hard, solid fact,
proven over and over again. and vouched
for, under e forfeiture of $500, by its manu-
facturers, the Worlds Dspensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. 7. "A word to
the wise is sufficient"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
San Daily, exeep; Sunday.

*An Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No 4I3 has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harper's Ferry via main line. and Harper's
10 Lexington
TRAIN No. All 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. Passenger from
Philadelphia change at Harper's Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Harper's Ferry
and Lexington.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. Ais connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at 1:07 o.
NJ, arriving at Columbus at 3:23 m. and Chioa-
CO at lilo q. m. next morning; with train
leaving at 4:5S p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
7:45 a. M; ST. Louis at $50 y. M, and connects
Weverton with train arriving at HagerstOwn
at 2:0O p. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 1.55 %. m
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibuled trains
At Harpers Ferry at 1871 p. m. for Pittsburgh
l0:l5 p. m. for Chicago, and Los a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
700 a. M; Chicago at 9:45 p. M; Cincinnati at
500 p; M, and st. Louis at $3.50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets baggage check and further
Information apply To r. o. Agents, or to
g; E. DUDRow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va.
J.T. ODELL. General Mana ger.
CHAs- o. SOULL, Gen'l Pass, Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

The man who does not complain makes
more friends than the man who always has
a grievance. TIE dead martyr is the only
kind that is ever canonizsd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

Doing things, and not dreaming about
them, is the secret of SUCCESS. Thinking
ont plans will never come TO anything IN.
less the thought be followed By detarmin
ed will to execute.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

How TO FIND THE CONTENTS OF A CORN
CRIB.-Multiply the number of cubic feet
b. = and point off one Decimal place. Tie
result will be the answer in bushels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

For Malaria, Liver Trou-
bic, or Indigestion, use
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

a stone that is fit for the wall will not be
left in the way.
The bad thing about little sin is that it
won't STAY little.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

VyYANTED.-A white woman to do general
w house work: want a first class manager
we'll recommended will make wages satisfac.
tory-a chance for permanent home at good
pay, J. A. FAUVER.
50 s. Augusta St..
July Is 4ts* Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

"AMPDEN-SIDNEY COLLEGE.-Tbe
"a Il6th session will open September 10th
at o'clock, P. M. For catalogues and 9th er
Information apply to
RICHARD McILWAINE, President
July l5-2mos Hampden-Sidney, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
MILLINERY.

NTADAMES SHEPHERD d PAGAN,
WI No. N. New Street, STAUNToN, VA,
keep constantly in stock a full line of the mos
Fashionable Millinery.
Thay are regularly receiving new supplies of
the latest importations.
Notions in Great variety.
A9-Call on them for BARGAINS in the most
stylish goods. Mrs. SHEPHERD & FAGAN,
no26-u No. N. New Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
FAMILY and BUSINESS JOURNAL

Its se,ections and Miscellany entertain and
interest. and are alike appropriate for the
young, rniddl Gagged, and those of older years.
DEMOCRATIC in politics. 1t sustains Its par
ty with un1agging ZEAL believing that under
the rule of that party the progress Of the coun-
try and the development of its resources can
g best attained. 1t is watchful OF the AGRI-
CULTURAL interests CT its section and the
State. and is constant laborer In the good
work advancing all our Industries. 1t
furnishes Commercial. Information giving de.
tails of interest to the Merchant, Farmer and
Manufacturer. by compiling from the best and
most authentic sources of such Information.
Its MARKET REPORTS embrace the City OF
Stauntor, with full weekly comments, and q
carefully revised Price. Current. The distant
Produce Markets are also furnished with com.
ments bearing on the quoted prices of staples
produced in the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
ENGINEERING SCHOOL

WASHINGTON and LEE UNIVERSITY.
Civil; Mechanical; Mining; Electrical.
Address d. O. HUMPHREYS. Lexington, Va.
July l5-fts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

DKICRS FOR SALE.-EnQuire at the Of
ID flee of The Staunton Improvement Go.
REEVL6 GAIT.
apr 2e-t - Manager
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
HOW 70 GET A HANDSOME HUSBAND

Independence is only to De found in iso
lation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29

*All Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. AIS has Day Coaches Lexington
| to Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
Tor Car Staunton to Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Washington
to New York.
TRAIN No. 4l6 has Day Coaches Staunton to
Washington and Baltimore, and De Ccfr hes
and Pullman Sleeping Car Washington 1
Baltimore to New York
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
Spring { SUMMER DRESS GOODS

GENTLEMEN AND YOUTHS.
would most respectfully invite the atten-
lion OF my customers and friends and the pub
lie generally to my new fine stock OFFSPRING
and SUMMER DRESS GOODS. which will
please all tastes. In
Variety ana Qualiy of Goods
my present stock has never been excelled by
any which have ever heretofore had. Now
Is the time to get tasteful and useful suits in
the latest styles.
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES OF CLOTH
ING made up In the most approved STYLES.
and warranted to give satisfaction. Goods
alsS sold to be made elsewhere, IL desired.
Cali be pleased.
is a. HUTCHE
ma W No. Ia w. Main Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-29
DYBIyG SECURING
EStabIiShHn emit.
LAW school.

WASHINGTON q LEE UNIV, LEXINGTON, VA
@. A. Graves, Prof. Com. and Stat Law. J.
Randolph Tucker, Prof. Equity and Const'l
Law, etc, Opens Sept. 10. For Catalogue ad-
dress g. W. c. LEE, President
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-23
THE PRESIDENT AT HOME.
The Long Nine Thousand Mile Trip
is Ended.


is Ended.
President Harrison and party arrived in
Washington at so o'clock P. NJ, exactly on
schedule time.
Several pleasant incidents occurred during
the run from Harrisburg 10 Washington.
Soon after leaving the former city the travel
ers were treated to an extra fine dinner on the
train, provided by the officers of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company.
When the train was nearing the National
Capital, and the journey was almost at an end
the President summoned to theobservation car
every person who had accompanied him on
the trip including the ladies and all the en-
ployees of tie railroad and the Pullman Car
Company, and made them n short address.
He said he found TINT he had made Just i31
speeches since they left Washington on the
14th Of April last, and he thought this a good
occasion to make the number a round 40.
lie then referred to the Unprecedented excell-
ence and perfection Of the railroad service
throughout the entire trip, and said that the
fact that they had been able to travel over
10000 miles of territory ms splendidly cqdipp-
ed train without an accident or mishap OF any
kind and without ne minutes variance from
the pre-arrange'l schedule must always be re
garded as a most remarkable achievement.
In addition to his kind words the President
gave all the employees a substantial token OF
his appreciation Of their attention. The
Postmaster General, the Secretary OF Agrieul-
turc, and the other gentlemen OF the party al
50 remembered the employees in the same
way.
The arrival in Washington was unmarked
by any demonstration beyond the presence at
the station of a small knot Of officials and
several hundred travellers. The Presidents
grandchildren were at the station and his first
greeting was to them. Secretary Proctor,
Attorney General Miller, Secretary Foster,
Assistant Secretary Nettleton, Assistant Secre-
tary Willets, and General Tyner Of the Post
office Department, then boarded the ear and
welcomed the travel ers home. The company
broke up in a few minutes, however, and the
White House.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-05-23
TOUCHED A MANS HEART.
Wonderful Surgery That Saved Life
in Chicago.


Surgeons West and Bouffier have performed
difficult operationon Luke Branick at the
County Hospital. It consisted Of sewing up
knife-wound that penetrated the outer cover
ing of the heart. Branick was brought 70 the
hospital in almost dying condition. DR..
Boutiler made an incision five inches long ex-
tending in the median line through the peri
toneum. A gush Of dark blood from the
previous internal hemorrhage flowed from the
incision. Silken sponges were placed between
the intestines, and the liver was pulled down
and tied.
The surgeon followed the course Of the
knife. His finger was passed upwards and
found an opening in the diaphragm. This
settled the question of life and death with the
nurses and attendants. The man may be dead
But DR.. Vests finger passed on through the
opening when he looked up in surprise and
hastily withdrew his hand.
This man is living. touched his heart.
! felt its pulsstions, . said he.
The opening into the diaphragm led into
the perieardial cavity. The heart was fut-
tering and the patient was sinking rapidly.
Hastily a suture was passed through the edges
of the wound and the opening in the dia-
phragm was closed. An ''Mi shaped stick
was put into the liver and the upper part Of
the abdominal cavity was sponged out. The
abdominal incision was then closed with iOdo-
form gauze and oeclusiye dressing. The man
was still living and is still alive The opera
ton was performed a fortnight ago and
Branick is preparing to be removed 10 his
home. He is twenty-four years old unmar-
ried, and an engineer by trade.