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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
.Now ME DOWN: TO SLEEP
EUGENE FIELD.

The fire upon the hearth is low,
And there Is stiffness everywhere;
Like troubled spirits, here and there
The freight shadows f1uttering go.
And as the shadows round me creep
A childish treble breaks the gloom,
And softly from a further room
Comes: NOW lay me down to Sleep"
And, somehow, with that little preyer.
And that sweet treble in my ears.
My thought goes back to distant years
And fingers with dear one there;
And, as I hear the child's amen,
My mothers faith comes back to me-
Crouched at her side seem'to be,
And mother holds my hands again.
Oh! for an hour in that dear place!
oh! for the peace of that dear time!
Oh! for that childish trust sublime!
%! for glimpse of mothers face!
Yet, as the shadows round me creep.
do not seem to be alone
Sweet magic OF that treble tone
And Nov 1 lay me down to sleep"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
FROM BAD TO WORSE.

The ordinary treatment of contagious
blood poisoning is to drive one poison from
the system by introducing another. The
result, in most cases, has been that which
usually follows leap from the frying-pan
into the fire. To put it mildly, mercurial
and other mineral poisoniDgs have disad-
vantages which are hardly less serious than
contagious blood poison. In either case
the system is wrecked; and yet there is no
reason why humanity should continue to
suffer. 1t is the office of s. s. S. to cure
contagious blood poisoning. For that
disease the medicine is surely specific
And it is also its Office to cure mercurial
and other mineral poisoning. In short, s.
S. s. is the great blood purifier. 1t de.
stroys the germs of the contagious disease,
and expels from the system all forms of
mineral poisoning. 1t restores health and
strength to the sufferer.
Nobody will suffer from liver disease if
thew take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
Kreuizer Sonata.

Here is how it came about that ToLsTol
conceived and wrote the famous book
1t was about three years ago that the
''Kreutzer Sonata" first shaped itself, and
it came about in this fashion
There were several visitors at the counts
home. Among them was Nine. Helbig, oil
Rome, at whose house On Montoro l have
myself been entertained. There was also
q famous French painter present.
One night Nine. Helbig was playing at
the piano and the count sat with the paint
er among his children. A Russian lad
with dirty hands play led the violin. Nine
Hebig suddenly began to play Beethoven
"Kreutzer Sonata" A strange expression
came into the face of the great novelist al
be listened. He had head the sonata be.
fore, but it never shook his heart until
now. He has said that seemed to him a.
if Beethoven was trying to tell in that
music some personal experience Of
his own-something that he had actually
felt and done.
When the sonata was ended and Nine
Helbig rose from the piano the count turn
ed and said
THAT is Beethoven's version. 1 have
conceived plan. l shall write what ia il
the ''Kreutzer Sonata" and you shall pain
and without communicating our ideas
Then we shall produce the result stimuli
taueously."
The counts soul was in his face. The
painter accepted the challenge. Foo tina
he was, benever kept his word.
Meanwhile the unselfshness of thu
. counts plan of life bad its limits. TIL,
countess at that time resisted what seemed
to her to threaten the comfort and, possi.
bly,, the health of her husband and he
children. But the prophet philosopher
brushed aside all false arguments and stud
led human life in the searching light o
ideal love-his newly found religion.
The carnality, the lustfulness of society
even in its comparatively healthy phases
stood naked and ashamed before his homes
gaze. To his mind men and women wer
Disgusting animality under the mosS allur.
ing names and deceiving even themselves
The selfish desire to minister to the bod.
VISA dwarfiing the growth of the spiritua
nature.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13

At that time Russian actor named An
drew Boorlac came to Vasuia Poliana. he
told the count story of a mysterious man
on railway train who described how ne
murdered his wife.
Such was the inception and growth OF
the great story that has shaken the founda,
tions of society throughout the civilized
world
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
Spring { hummer DRESS GOODS

would most respectfully invite the atten-
ton of my customers and friends and the pub
lie generally to my ew fine stock of SPRING
and SUMMER DRESS GOODS, which will
please all tastes. Ia
Variety aud QuaIiy 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 styl les.
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES OF CLOTH
ING made up in the most approved styles
and warranted to give satisfaction. Goods
also sold to be made elsewhere, If desired.
AL I ask is a call, knowing that any taste
Can be pleased.
j, A. HUTCH
ma 20 No. 1A W. Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13

DOCTORs b. p. & ROB'T G. REESE
IL have formed copartnership in the
practice of medicine and surgery, and offer
suItation hours at Office OF DR. B. P. Reese. Cor.
Frederick snd Water SITS. from TO 10 A. NJ.
At office of DR. ROb't g Reese, l07 East Main
St opposite Opera House from to P. NJ.
Night calls answered from 6l4 W. Frederick
at may 6-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
A FINE FARM FOR SALE.

lA -
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 excelien
farm, having water in. or can be turned into
every field. about 200 acres are in cuItiva-
uon all Of which is IN fine tilth producing full
crOps Inc balance OF 100 acres-there being
3OO IN all-is of fine forest growth.
Inc buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence, containing rooms; large bank barn.
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 nf water never varies ant. ia in
itself a 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 aud other
information concerning the property will ad-
dress at Fishersville, Augusta county, Va.
feb 4-tf j. M. WATSON. MD.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13

Nobody can be troubled with constipa-
ton it they take Simmons Liver Rsgula-
tor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13

NOTICE.-The undersigned have associa.
IN ted themselves together as partners In
the name and style OF ]. & JILL. BUMGARDNER-
AttOl neys-at- Law,
We will practice in the courts of the City OF
Staunton and the counties of Augusta, Rock
ingham. Rockbridge, Highland and Bath. All
law business entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
]. LEWIS BUMGARDNER
July loft
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N : = :: NorfoIksWe stern RR.

SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JANUARY IL, 1891.
LEAVE BASIC, VA.
ISouthbound)
NO. L. No. 2. No. 49,
Ia q. M. LIZ p. nj. 6.22 a. m.
(Northbound)
No. 2. Nod. No. 30.
5o5 a. m. 342 8, m. 7.27 p. m.
Nos. ], 2, and run daily between Hagers-
town and Bristol. Nos. 20 and 80 run daily be.
tween Roanoke and Shenandoah only.
CONNECTIONS.
AT ROANOKE.-With Eastbound trains on
main line for Bedford, Lynchburg and Norfolk.
With Westbound trains for Radford Pulaski,
Bristol and the South.
AT RADFOkD.-Wlth New River Branch for
Poeahontas and the coal re glons; also for the
Clinch Valley Division.
AT PULASRI.-With North Carolina Divis-
lon, for IvaDhoe and Gossan.
AT HAGERSTOWN-With Western Mary
land and Cumberland Valley Railroads.
For tickeTs time Nards snd all in formation.
call OF agent Norfolk & Western Railroad
". B. BEFILL, g. P. A,
Jan "A, ly. Poare,te, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13

DRUNKENNESS-LIQ HABIT-In
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Haines' Golden Specific.
1t can be given in a cup of tea OF coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking II, eff
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the patient is q moderate drinker or alcoholic
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IF YOUR BACK ACHES.

1T IVUIs BACh ACdES.
On you are all worn out, really good for moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWNS IRON BITTzERS.
It will cure you cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
FAMILY and BUSINESS JOURNAL

Its seIections and Miscellany entertain and
interest. and are alike appropriate for the
young. middle-aged. and those of older years,
DEMOCRATIC in politics, 1t sustains Its par
ty with unfiagging zeal, believing that under
the rule of that party the progress of the coun-
try and the development Of its resources can
9 best attained. 1t is watehful of the AGRI-
CULTURAL interests OF its section and the
State. and Is o 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
Staunton, with full weekly comments, and a
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, 1891-05-13

Nobody will suffer from liver disease il
they take Simmons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-05-13
IAN INVESTMENT
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Paying Dividends April and October.
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the
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
From FGiYVielC.

Regular correspondence
Miss Mamie Bell Beaton spent
Saturday visiting Miss Edna Van
Huss.
Mr.. W. M. Pierce, Of Mckenzie,
is looking after the interest Of his
farm near this place.
Born, last week to the wives Of
Tom Barnes, Boyd Medlock, and
Bud Brewer, child each.
Mr.. A. H. Melton is victim of
rheumatism. We hope he may
soon recover his usual good health,
Mr.. and Mrs. Will FL. Davis and
sister, Miss Mallie Davis, of Big
Sandy, visited at this place Satur-
day and Sunday.
We regret to announce the sad
death Of Aunt Polly Pierce, which
occurred one day last week. The
remains were inferred at Pleasant
Ridge Cemetery the day following
We extend our most sincere sym
pathy to the bereaved family.
Rev. Mr.. Parnell, pastor Of The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
delivered an excellent sermon a
Pleasant Ridge Sunday forenoon
In the evening he delivered a ser
mon addressed to the young PEG
pie, which was received with mark
ed attention.
FAIRvIEw, February %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
From ATiddne. =

Regular correspondence
j. F. Pierce returned to Paris
Thursday.
H. Fl. Pierce went to Big Sandy
Wednesday.
Ex-Sheriff w. H. Rushing visit
ed at Ariadne this week.
II. R. Pierce is slowly recover
ing from his recent illness.
Horace Rushing made a business
trip to Big Sandy this week.
Miss Mollie Cherry Of near this
place is visiting relatives on Crook
ed Greek.
Miss Mollie Cheatham and Mrs.
Tabby Evans, after a pleasant Wis
it at this place, returned home last
Thursday.
Miss Mollie Luton, of Hum
phreys County, is visiting at this
place, the guest Of Mr.. H. Rushing
and family.
While returning from Big Sandy
one day this week Troy Ball had a
narrow escape from drowning. He
attempted to ford a creek and his
horse almost lost its balance, but
the brave boy threw away his arm
full of small purchases and succeed
ed in guiding the animal safely tc
shore.
This neighborhood has not EN-.
tirely recovered from the sensa.
tional elopement of John Belyev
and MissSallie Lawrence the latter
part of last week. They resorteC
| to the usual recourse in such case:
where parental consent is with
held. Your correspondent has no
heard from the couple since theil
elopement
ARIADNE, February Il.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
From Luterton.

Regular correspondence
A. Fl. Berry made a business trip
to Eva Saturday.
j. G. Berry visited the family Of
James Berry, of Wheatley, Sunday,
The family Of Robert Waters
has been indisposed for the past
few days.
Married, at this place last Thurs
day, at the residence of Mr.. e,
Holloman, Mr.. John Belyew, son
of Mr.. William Belyew, and Miss
Sallie Lawrence, daughter of Mr..
John Lawrence. We wish them a
happy voyage through life.
DIR. I. r. Luter is closing up his
business interests at this place as
rapidly as possible preparatory to
removing to Texas. The DOCTORS
place among us will be hard to fill
His long residence here has en-
.deared him to our people who re-
greet to see him leave, and all wish
him god-speed wherever he may go
LUTERToN, February %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
MARKET REPORT.

GNoTE-The quotations given In the following
are taken from Thursdays daily papersl
WIIEAT-NO. 9, in car lots sl.O5 per bushel:
wagons 81.
CoRN-Sacked white, 620G5 cents. per bushel;
bulk, g.
Mixed, sacked, "a cents per ,bushel;
bulk, o.
BRAN-Per ton, free-On-bOard-earS, SOB: in
small orders 81 per ton advance is asked.
COUNTRY BACON-From wagons, clear sides
6 cents per pound; shoulders, 9; hams, s.; fowls.
SG4; lard, 61S.
POULTRY-ChckenS, per dozen, Sl.SO: hens.
800; ducks, 2.20@9,lO; turkeys, per pound,
gross, cents; geese, per dozen, Ss0s .25; eggs
cents
BUTTER-Medium, per pound, Scents; choice
Il.
PEANUTS-Farmers stock, good to bright red
perpound, h@2A cents white, 2n@s; recleaned
reds, 1904; whites, 31s@4A.
C0TT0N-0rdinary per pound, OK cents good
ordinary, 7lS low middlns, ~; middling, So:
good middling, 9b.
TOBACCO-The quotations of the Clarksyille
marketyesterdayw were :eommon Tugs 81 .5Oa2, 30:
medium Tugs 2.7503.25; good Tugs 3.5Oa4. 80:
common leaf 4.OOG6.OO; medium leaf .5OaS 90:
good leaf s.50S510 90; fine leaf 10. 5Oal2 90.
FLOUR-Extra fancy patent, S. .s5 per barrel.
fancy patent, 500 straight, 40; faney. 4, 20
extra family, 4.25
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
DGUiS- Barr.

Mr.. Will G. Davis and Mrs. Ella
Barr were united in marriage at the
residence Of the brides father, Mr..
1. W. Gibson, in South Camden,
Wednesday evening last, DR.. Il.
w. Mannon officiating.
Quite a number of friends and
Relatives were present to witness
the plighting of the solemn VOWS,
after which they were invited to
partake of an excellent repast.
To Mr.. Davis and his accom-
plished, bride we join their host OF
of friends in wishing them life
crowned with many days OF Joy and
few of sorrow; that they may have
the favors Of an all-wise providence
to guide them over life's turbulent
sea, and His grace to give them the
victory in gaining the bright and
happy home forever.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
an INTERESTING TEAL.
n ChiLd of URknOWR PGFentGOe
Causes a Lawsuit.

- N'' 81 SAO"N SVUAANAN ~ - ViAS
circuit court room Monday, attract
ed thither by the report that A. E.
Swindle and wife, N. i. Swindle,
had instituted suit against w. A.
Swindle upon an account of taking
care Of a child.
The case came up before Justice
j. H. Combs, and a Judgement re-
turned in favor of the plaintiff for
$55 and the cost of the suit, from
which judgement the defendant
appealed.
The facts as declared by the wit
nesses examined are about as fol-
lows: Sometime about the 10Th
day of April, 1890, a strange trio
made their appearance in Camden,
stopping at the Dodson House, in
South Camden. A man, woman,
and little baby girl, only few
days old, composed the mysterious
trio. The man (whose name and
residence are not to be given to the
public for the present. approached
W. A. Swindle, the defendant, and
asked him to direct him { the stran-
ger) to some suitable person who
would, for a consideration, take the
infant in charge and care for it un-
til Christmas. Mrs. N. L. Swindle,
the sister-in-law of w. A. Swindle,
was at that time visiting the fam
lily of the latter, and owing to the
illness of his wife, Mr.. Swindle APP
piled to his sister-in-law to take the
child, stating to her that a good.
round sum would be given for that
purpose. She finally consented tC
take the child, and made a visit to
the Dodson House to make the nee
essary arrangements with tn, man
and get the child. The man agreed
to give $110 to have the child vel
cared for until Christmas, at which
time it was to be called for or fur
ther arrangements made for its sup
|. port and maintenance. Mrs. Swim
die agreed to the terms, and the
money was paid over to the defend
ant, w. A. Swindle, after which
the woman imprinted a kiss upol
the little infant and turned it owe.
to the tender mercies Of a stranger
On the following day an agree
ment was made between Mrs. Swim
die and the defendant by whicl
they would each keep the child hal
the time under certain circumstan
ces and divide the money. M
Swindle did not call for the chill,
promptly at the expiration Of hal
the time as per agreement, an
when he did call for it, Mrs. Swim
die refused to deliver it up to hin
and he refused to pay her only hal
of the S110, hence the suit.
The child was very delicate whe
brought here, but has grown to b
a fine, healthy looking child, an
Mr.. and Mrs. Swindle have becom
SO much attached to it that the
speak Of adopting it.
The man and woman left on tn
eleven o'clock train going west tia
night, and the secret Of the child
birth and parentage are locked
the bosom Of a few who prefer
remain silent for the present
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In Chancery at OEm6en, Tenn. Hudson.
Hatley q Bro, VS.. A. N. Walker ct ais.
In this cause it appearing from the all
legations in complainants' bill, which is
sworn to, that james Shurley iie a nom
resident Of the State of Tennessee and is
resident of the State of Texas, so that
the ordinary process of law can not be
served upon him; it is therefore ordered
by the clerk and master that the said
James Shurley enter his appearance in
this cause on or before the first Monday
in April andmake defense to the bill 81
complaint filed herein against he and 9TH
ers, by which complaiuants seek a:iudg-
ment upon a notefor $50 against the said
James 'Shurley and l. l.. Shurley and T.
sale of acertain lot of peanuts to satisfy
the same, or the same will be taken Tor
confessed and the cause set for hearing
exparte as to him.
February25, 1891.
TOM G. RYE,
1874 Clerk and Master.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
the FIRST Symptoms of Death

me Ft1'St Symptoms Of Death.
Tired feeling, dull headache, pains in
various parts of the body, sinking ct the
pit of the stomach, loss Of appetite tfe-
verishness, pimples or sores, are all
positive evidence of poisoned blood. No
matter how it became poisoned it must
be purified to avoid death. DIR. Acker's
English Blood Elixer has never failed
to remove scrofulous or syphilitie poison.
Sold under positive guarantee,
214 eow6m. MANNoN,I& HRRRIN.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her CaStoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
/ know no friends more faithful and
inseparable than hard-heartedness and
pride, humility and love, lies and impu-
dence. -LaYater
For Sale!
Seventeen four-year old mules. Will
exchange for one-yeGr old mules, or sell
for one-half cash and balance good note
due twelve months after date.
D. B. THOMAS, JR.,
1861 Eva, Benton County, Tenn
True religion shows its influence in ev
cry part of our conduct; it is like the
sap of a living tree which penetrates the
most distant boughs.-Anon.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27
DO Not Suffer Inn Lonner.,

Knowing that cough-can be checked
in a day, and the first stages of eonsump-
ton broken in week, we hereby grrai
antee DR.. Acker's English Cough REM
edy, and will refund the money to all
who buy, take it as per directions, and
do net find our statement correct,
214 eow6m MANNoN g. HRRRIN.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27

Tom; Come what may.T shall never
marry woman who is not my superior
intellectually. Jack i wish I could get
q wife as easy as you can. Yankee Blade.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1891-02-27

One of the most amusing and harmless
distractions that man is heir to is the
fancying what he would do if he were
somebody else. st Joseph News.