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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
For the SPECTATOR.
Why Is This Thus?

On Monday, after the election of "wep' in
Staunton, the emaciated form of a Doctor Of
Divinity was seen passing on the street in
front of his house of worship In deep reflection.
with his head down and eyes fixed on the
pavement, which suggested the thought. that
possibly he was intently engaged to discover
how 1t was possible that the conscientious COM
victions Of duty are so variant among the
members Of his congregation. that some felt
constrained by q conscientious sense of duty as
well as personal taste and choice to co. operate
with those who were endeavoring to suppress
drunkenness and its attendant crimes and
miseries. while other members claim that they
voted with drunkards and others to continue
the traffic In ardent-spirits under a sense of
conscientious duty also. Now here is very
difficult question to determine. Both sides
cain to be led by their consciences: both in
structed by the same teacher, move In the
same society and yet how variant their sense OF
moral duty. Conscience is usually regarded
as sort OF infallible guide. monitor OF moral
duty, an appeal to which is a last resort to
personal integrity and honor. This contrariety
Of action appears to set at naught received
opinion. If the parties had been reared and
educated in different countries and civiliza.
lions. 1t might be attributed to these causes:
but here the local circumstances were the
same. The theory of an Internal monitor, call
ed conscience is very old and universally &C.
cepted. But here is a state of things presented
which calls for q solution on the part Of moral
Philosophers. VIII some Of the learned men
of that school. make the apparent contradict
tIcn plain to the general reader? IT conscience
Is so variant as toantagonize itself and destroy
confidence. what resort can be had to establish
the verify Of mans convictions. Mere words
are said to be often used to conceal intentions.
Will some one rise and explain this ethical
query? LooKER-oN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

In response to the solicitations OF many OF
my friends and to the call made upon me
through the Viadicdtor Of the 2lst uItimo
take this opportunity to announce myself a
candidate for the next House of Delegates, sub
ject to the decision OF the Democratic COnven-
ton which Is to assemble in the City of Staun-
ton the l4th instant.
In making this announcement 1t is but
right that should. in q brief way, define my
position on several questions which are deeply
interesting the people of Virginia.
Whilst l am member of the Farmers Alli-
ance, and am greatly interested in its welfare.
salvation ofthe Alliance In the South Is with
In the ranks of the Democratic party. There
fore, have no sympathy with the third party
movement that we hear spoken OF, in some
sectiOne, In connection with the Farmers Al.
lance. / am unalterably opposed to that
plank in the Alliance platform which demands
that the government shall establish subtreas-
uries or deporitories in the several states,
which shall loan money direct to the people,
because do not believe such q plan feasible
or In keeping with a sound and safe financial
system. 1 favor the re- election of Hon. John
w, Daniel to the Senate of the United States,
tor, q fearless guardian of the peoples rights.
and an ornoment to his State. but my allie
glance 1s to the democratic party, and shall
support the caucus nominee.
II the democ rats of Augusta County and the
City OF stanton see fit to honor me with this
nomination, promise to serve them couscien.
tiousy and faithfully-always looking to the
inter tsts of the people.
Very respectfully,
sept2 JOHN H. CRAWFORD.
Vindicator copy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
General Malone not Wanted,

The Spirit ofthe Valley thinks that Gen.
Malone should be deposed as the leader of
the Republican party In Virginia. 1t says:
s'We do not believe there is single in
telligent Republican in the State of Virginia
who does not believe that it would be far
better for the Republican party if Gen. Ma
hone would cease to try to run the party.
All, whether they be his friends or not, see
clearly that as long as he continues to force
himself upon the party that nothing but
defeat after defeat is in store for u.s."
1t does not approve of the do-nothing
policy of Gen. Malone, and in another
paragraph says:
"When we used to show that Gen. Ma
hone only led us to one defeat after an
other from 1882 down to 1889 his friends
sWOre that we were gaining all the time
and that at the next election We would "get
'em." But now the General himself comes
forward and says we have no hope even in
such county as Rockingham Or Tazewell,
and peremptorily commands us not to run
any candidates."
In another paragraph it assigns Mahone's
motive and publishes the following with all
the emphasis of small Gaps:
"All this advice about perfecting our Or
ganization while at the same time We are
told it is no use to make fight, is merely
intended as blind. It's only object is to
enable Gen. Malone 10 fasten himself even
more securely upon tie patty with a view
of capturing delegation to be traded off
in the National Republican Convention"
The Spirit Of the Valley says that Gen.
Mahoae "don's propose to use the Rspubli-
can organization to fight the Democratic
party, but for the purpose of fighting tho
Republicans and to advance his own inter-
ests." This is its language in another
paragraph. These extracts are not from a
Democratic paper, but from leading Re-
publican paper, and the ablest Of that party
in this State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
McKinley's campaign banner is inscrib

McKinley's campaign banner is inscribed
"Protection Means to Protect" Where
upon the Chicago Mail propounds the
conundrum, "Protect Whom7" and answers
it as follows "Not the wool. grower, GER
tainly, who gets lower prices for his wool
today than before the Mckinley bill be-
came law; not the farmer, who pays
higher prices for his clothing, his farm i'm
plements, the lumber in his buildings, his
furniture, crockery and household utensils,
while his farm products bring no higher
prices; not the American workingmen at
Pottsville, Pa, who are held at bay to-day
by armed Pinkerton men; not the Ameri-
can laborers who have been evicted from
their homes in the Pennsylvania coke re-
gions to make room for hordes of imported
paupers, numbered like sheep. Protection
means to protect men like Carnegie, who
buys castles in Scotland and labor in
Hungary and Italy, and Niedringhaus,
who locks his tin-plate plant against will
ing and skilled American workmen unless
they agree to accept foreign wages"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
TWELVE REASONS WHY
DIR. Kings Royal Germature Has Be-
come the Most Popular and Reliable
Household Remedy

l. 1t ia the best Blood Purifier.
2. 1t is the best Nerve Tonic and General In
vigoratOr.
8. lisa positive cur for Stomach Troubles.
such as Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Sick Headache,
etc.
4. 1t cures Bowel Diseases in old or young.
whether of long or short standing,
5. For Catarrh and Rheumatism 1t Is more
nearly a Specific than any other remedy on the
market.
g. For Female Diseases 1t is all that can be
desired-pleasant, safe and unfailing.
7. For Children 1t Is the great King of all
remedies. They all like 1t, and it builds them
up faster than anything known.
8. 1t cannot be surpassed as a cure for diseases
OF the Kidneys and Bladder.
9. 1t is the great conqueror of Malaria. Cures
promptly swamp Fever, Chagres Fever Jaun-
dice and all Maiarial Troubles.
10. For Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Sores Sprains
Bites of Insects, etc. 1t is quick and nm failing
remedy, used externally. There is nothing bet.
ter.
IL. It will break any fever in less time than
Quinine and Antipyrine, and leave none OF
their unpleasant and hurtful effects, such as
nausea nervousness and prOstratioD.
IL. 1t Is as pleasant to take as Lemonade,
Harmless always. and CURES WHEN ALL
ELSE FAILS.
These statements are sustained by the unan-
sWerable logic OF FACTS. Germetuer presents
an array Of testimonials absolutely without q
parallel in the history of medicines, either as
to character or number.
Price. 81 90 per bottle; Six bottles for 500
Sold by all reliable Druggists.
KINGS ROYAL 0ERMETUER Co., IA N. Broad
ST., Atlanta, Ga, Manufacturers.
Aug oats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
Police Court-Justice Henley Presiding.

The following cases were disposed of in
this court during the week:
NJ. LayDe, who had been imbibing too
freely, was found in maudlin condition at
the depot. lie was arrested and carried
before the Justice, who fined him SO. 90 and
cost.
B. Cabiness, arrested for drunkenness,
was fined $500 and cost.
Loney Anderson and Martha Collins,
charged with using profane language on
the public streets, was fned $3.50 and
cost.
J. ]. Comfy, for fighting and using pro-
fame language in the street, was fined So 30
and cost.
Thos. Werner and-Stewart, for drunken
and disorderly conduct, were fioed 50. 90 and
$500 respectively.-"Buena Vista Advo-
cate"
Since they have license to aell liquor at
Buena Vista, the business of the Police
Court has increased.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

TN the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court OF
L Augusta County; .o Xsa.' In vacation Oh said
THE COMMONWEALTH oP VIRGINIA.
To the Sheriff of augusta County: Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon ]. F.
TempletOn, W. NJ. Chew j. L. Smith, L. II.
Antrim, A. c. Braxton. trustee for j. A. Fat
terson, Jr., j. A. Patterson. Jr., r. N. Pool,
trustee. Francis A. Osborne, Writ x. Fuller. w.
II. Ward, The Boston Development Company,
6. Bra4ton trustee to appeaF at the Clerks ONCE
Of our CrcuitC Court for augusta county, at the
1891, to answer bill in ohancery exhibited
against them tnsaid Court by WE. Bib, trus-
they shall answer the said bill within the time
prescribed by law, the court will take the same
for confessed and decree accordingly; and this
flO0; and have then and there this writ.
Witness. ]. N. Ryan. Clerk Of our said court
at the Courthouse, the l4th day OF August,
1891, In the 1l6th year of the Commonwealth.
j. N. RYAN, CLERK.
The object of this suit is to enforce the specific
performance of contract dated July 18th. 1890.
for the purchase by r. N. Pool trustee and
Writ X. Fuller. Francis A. Osborne and W. 81.
Ward. Of w. E. Blbb trustee and Edward L.
WaynesbOro', Va, known and plotted as Baker
Springs tract. containing l67 acres. with some
execution of a release deed to portion of the
above named land. by ]; F: Templeton, g.
ch aH.o9 !Tu Smith and T. 81. An;rim and to
determine the rights Of the parties, and should
sale Of said land, or any portion thereof be
necessary to determine in what order the same
shall be sold and how the proceeds shall be
disposed of between the parties: and 1t appear.
r. N. Pool trustee. Francis A. Osborne, Writ
X. Fuller, W. Fl. Ward, The Boston Develop.
ment Company and The Amazon Mineral
Springs Company are not residents OF this
state. and that there is no agent Of the Boston
Development Company. nor OF the Amazon
wherein said suit is com menoed, and no other
person in said county on whom there can be
service as TO said Boston Development COmpa-
ny and said Amazon Mineral Springs Com
pany, respectiyely. the said ]. A. Patterson,
Jr., r. N. Pool trustee, Francis A, Osborne,
Writ X. Fuller, W. Il. Ward, The Boston De-
veopment Company and The Amazon Mineral
Springs Company are hereby summoned to ap
pear here in fifteen days after due publication
of this notice and do what is necessary to pro
tect their interests In this suit.
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
W. E. Bibb, p. q. Aug l9-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
MFDDLEBROOK.

A year or SO ago. petition WAS gotten up
Tor the purpose OF changing road near here
known as "Cale's HILL" The Hill Is very
steep, something like 10 degrees, and, as
great many CT the people have to wagon and
travel over this road, 1t Is very important that
1t be good road. Well. the Judge ordered the
change to be made as per petition. The road.
as changed, was staked off and that was the
last OF it, Well, not long since, Thomas
Bowers was moving hay-press down that
awful hill and the lock broke. He narrowly
missed being killed himself as well as bis
horses. Next Jas. Goram was going down the
hill with an engine, the lock broke, and he
fell from the saddle-horse and was near being
run over. One horse fell down, by trying to
hold back, and was dragged considerable
distance and very badly hurt. Next, and the
worst of all. on last Sunday week ago. Mr.
john Baylor's daughter and some OF her
sisters were going down the hill when the
buggy ran on the horse SO much that the girls
were unable to hold him back; SO he ran eff
and threw them out, Joke the buggy all up
and strewed IL all along the road. That the
occupants were not all killed Is a miracle
This shows us that the hand of Almighty God
is always about us. The girls were consider
ably bruised, but were not seriously hurt
Now, then, in the face OF all this, why don't
the farmers who are In charge of such affairs
and who are paid by the county to attend to
1t, see that the order of the court Is carried
out. Some say, well, the papers were lost"
Well, that was inexousable negligence on the
part of somebody. Those who have always
opposed this change and who were never will
ing to do anything toward it, ought to have
their eyes opened by now as the ninth day of
accidents is past Now the people clamor for
this change. and let the officers In charge not
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
Tn DcuTI wish to rent my farm for
IU ncVI. money rent.
Call on or address.
MRS. J. SUMMERFIELD MOON,
Batesville,
Aug 19-2ts Albem arle Co., Va.
Aug 19-2ts

NOMMIssIONER's SALE OF vALU-
" ABLE FARM.-In pursuance OF de-
cree entered on the 14th day of May, 1881. In
the chancery cause of George M. Cochrans
Admir- va. K. II. Kyle &C.," pending in the Cir
cult Court OF Augusta county, will proceed In
front of the Court house in the city of Staun.
ton, Va, on
MONDAY, 2STH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1891,
to sell at PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST
Bidder that certain tract of land containing
ono hundred and twenty-fiv acres with
its improvements. situated in the NOrther n
part of Augusta county. between the Warm
Springs and Harrisonburg turnpike. and the
Miller's Iron Works. formerly owned by
George A. Crawn. and now owned by r. II.
Kyle & ais.
TERMS OF sALE.-Ten per cent of the pur>
chase money In cash, and the residue In ], 2,
and years equal 1nstalments-the purchaser
executing bonds for the deferred payments with
approved personal security bearing interest
from day OF sale and title retained as ultimate
security. oo
Commissioner.
certify that Geo. NJ. Harrison. Commission
err as above named, has executed bond as such
in the penalty of So 0O0. 90 with security DEEM
ed sufficient conditioned according to law.
G. 8. W. BARNES.
Dept. Cpk Circuit Court Augusta Co.
Aug 26-tds
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

'BRER RABBIT EscAPED.-As Jerry
Garfield, the head sawyer at Oswald's
mill, on the edge of Indian Swamp, Conn.,,
was standing by the carriage which takes
the logs to the saw on Saturday he was
startled by rabbit which darted out OF
the bushes at his side and sprang over the
log betw cen him ana the saw. Close upon
the rabbit came a big blacksnake, which
crawled over the log in pursuit of its prey.
The snake was carried against the saw,
VIII ch chopped the end of its tail off in
second. The pain angered the snake, and
it darted toward Garfield, and before he
could move it coiled itself tightly about bis
legs. Garfield tried to spring away, but
the snake had bound his legs, and he fell
on the carriage and both of his legs were
fractured. The iron trundles caught the
snake and killed it before Canfield's COM
panions reached him. The snake was of
the white-throated species, and the largest
ever seen In the neighborhood. It measured
over eleven feet in length, and its body
was larger around than mans wrist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
The "WOrd "ZOzOdOnt,"

Which has already become household
word. is derived from the Greek, and COM
posed of two words, Sozo and Odontes. -
s'Sozo' translated means to preserve, and
'Odontes" the teeth-"SOZODONT' o
preserver of the teeth. And it is true to it's
name. 1t beauties and preserves the
teeth, hardsns and invigorates the gums,
and corrects all impurities of the breath
The odor of this pure preparation is SO
delightful that it is a luxury to apply it,
1t is as harmless as water. Sold by drug
gists and perfumers
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

Stephen B. Elkins' efforts to coax the
President to visit Secretary B si'ie at Bar
Harbor appears to have failed s.sually. Ii is
believed by those best posted that Mr..
Blaine himself snubbed Elkins when he
learned the lay of the land, and said he
would himself invite the President when he
wanted to see him.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

Ex-Congressman Smslls, of South Caro-
lima, reports that the Alliance has caused
or will cause such split in the Democrat
io party in that State as to give the Repub-
licans the opportunity of electing several
congressman next time. This is the fruit
of the third party tree. This is what the
harvest will be all around it our farmer
friends split off into an opposition organi-
zation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

Two young hounds started rabbit at
Chico, Cal, the other day. Bunny lodged
through fence, end in following one of
the dogs got stuck. After struggling some
time he gave up and kept quiet. Presently
tne rabbit doubled and, returning, came
through the fence 80 close to the dog in the
fence that the latter nabbed him and by
hard work managed TO squeeze through the
fence with his trophy, when he went on his
way rejoicing, accompanied by the other
dog. which had coma up in the meantime.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

FRosTs IN THE NoRTHwEsT.-Reports
from North Dakota and Manitoba state
that severe frosts have inflicted serious in.
jury on the wheat crop in the far North
west. In Manitoba, especially, the disap-
pointment of the farmers is very great, as
the crop was fine and it was thought there
would be some 20, 600, 900 bushels OF choice
hard wheat for export.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

The Georgia House of Representatives
Wednesday refused, by vote of 81 to 81,
to accept for the State the Confederate
Veterans Home, erected by popular sub
scription in the movement started by the
late Henry Grady. The chief opposition
came from the Farmers Alliance people.
The x.Confederates are very angry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

Wheat went up last Wednesday In the St.
Paul market SO high that one George T..
Osburne, who was large dealer in it, kill
ed himself. He wanted prices to 60 down
that he might make fortune, but as they
didn't he just went down himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

VYIRGINIA, TO WIT:-In the Clerks of.
v flee of the Circuit Court OF Augusta coun-
ty. in vacation OF said court, August
25th, 1891.
Philip Bernstine & Co., Plaintiffs.
rs.
Charles Indorsky & Louis Rosenberg, late part
ners in business under the firm name and
style of Indorsky & Rosenberg. .Defendants.
IN AssUMPsIr AND ATTACHMENT.
The object of this suit is to attach any and al
estate. effects or debts belonging or due to the
defendants In the State of Virginia, and espe-
cially the stock of goods. &C.. late in their
es Of Of mems and Boys ready.mads
clothing, handksrchiefs. jewelry. combs. brush-
es, hats, boots and shoes, valises. umbrellas.
&C.. and fonr large swinging lamps. or the
proceeds OF the sale thereof, and subject the
same to the payment OF the plaintiffs' claim
for 80 with interest thereon from Feby LIST.
1891, till paid and costs.
And it appearing by affidavit that Chas. In
dorsky & Louis Rosenberg are not residents of
the State of Virgnia,it Is ordered that they ap-
pear here in fifteen days after due publication
of this notice and do what Is necessary to pro-
tect their interests in this suit.
Teste,
]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Patrick and Gordon, pq.
Aug 26-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

The democrats of the district composed
of Page and Shenandoah counties have
nominated NJ. L. Walton, Of Woodstock,
for the State Senate. In Shenandoah coun'
ty the same party nominated p. W. Ma
gruder for the House of Delegates.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
Horrible Suicide.

On Saturday week at Weston, w. Va,
VIM. F. Cook, who was confined in the
Lunatio Asylum at that place, committed
suicide in the most horrible manner.
During the absence of the attendant he
got into bath tub and turned on the boil.
ing water and lay there till his body was
entirely cooked. When the attendants at
tempted to remove the body the flesh drop
ped from the bones in large quantities,
leaving only the skeleton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

President Balmaceda, of Chill, has ri-
moved his Consul General at New York,
Frederick Beelan, native CHILEAN, whom
he suspects of sympathy with the Congress
sionalists, and has appointed Charles R.
Flint, Of N. Y, In his place.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

A SEA SERPENT.-A dispatch from She
diao, N. B., says Two pilots and three
other men, while on a mackerel fishing ex-
petition, report that on Sunday last, when
eight miles off the Riohibucto shore, they
saw sea serpent. They estimated the
animal to be 200 feet long and of about the
size of mans body. 1t had fat-shaped
head, with the eyes on top, like those of q
frog. 1t resembled a snake and sometimes
raised its head six feet out of water, and its
body curved like an immense hawser. They
were near enough to see its scales, and the
animal remained within view for an hour or
more.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02
GALS OF VALUABLE REAL EsTATr
sept 2.4ts

GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
y IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, Pursuant to a
decree OF the Circuit Court in the case of Hoge
vs.. johnson. we will sell at public auction IL,
Waynesboro', on
WEDNESDAY. THE 3Oth DAY OF sEPrEMB ER, 1891
that valuable tract of land a short distance
north Of Waynesboro', containing l94L acres
now occupied by Isom Johnson. This land lies
on South River. and Is a part of the land for
merly owned by Zachariah McChesney.
TERMS:-Cash in hand to pey the costs of
suit and sale, aud a sufficient sum to meet two
bonds, one for SCOTIA with interest from Janu.
airy 9th. 1885, and the other for 1896. Is with in.
terest from January 9Th. 1890. on a credit of six
and twelve months from day Of sale, and the
residue on such terms as will meet the pay
ments still due by Johnson on the laid (un-
less the purchaser desires to pay sooner the
purchaser to execute bonds for the deferred
payments with approved personal security,
and the title to be retained as ultimate secur-
lily.
r. P. BELL,
VIM. PATRICK,
COm'rs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

LAWN PARTY AT TINKLING SPRING.-A
Lawn party will be given at Thinking Spring
tonight for the benefit Of Thinking Spring
church. Re'reehmen's--.ce cream Gle. and
lemonade will he served In he school-house
in the grove at O'CLOCK this afie. noon. We
hope 1t will be we'll attended and literally
patronized,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-02

A youth named Baillett, convicted of a
number of atrocious murders, was behead
ed at Doual, France, Friday. He jested
with his executioners tc the last, and as he
was thrown upon the guilloti @ be shouted,
"Vive la Republique."