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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-10-12

/ him. AS he went out into the conflict
he was so anxious for the victory he
forgot himself. and that hilt might 90
never so deeply into the palm of his
/ hand, it could not disturb him. His
hand clave unto the sword" oh, nv
brothers and sisters, let US go into
Christian conflict with the spirit Of self
abnegation. Who cares whether the
world praises us or denounces us
What do we care for nisrepresenta-
ton or abuse or persecution in a con
tiict like this? Let US forget ourselves.
That man who is afraid of getting his
hand hurt will never kill a Philistine.
Who cares whether you get hurt or
not if you get the victory? Oh, how
many Christians there are who are all
the time worrying about the way the
world treats them. They are so tired,
and they are SO abused, and they are
SO tempted, when Eleazar did not think
whether he had a hand or an arm or a
foot All he wanted was victory.
We see how men forget themselves
in worldly achievement We have
often seen men who in order to achieve
worldly success will forget all physical
fatigue and all annoyance and all OBJ
stacle- Just after the battle of York
town, in the American Revolution, a
musician, wounded, was told he must
have his limbs amputated, and they
were about to fasten him to the sur
geon's TABLETOP it was long before the
merciful discovery of anasthetics. He
said, No don't fasten me to that ia
BILE; get me a VIOLIN A violin was
brought to him and he said, Now go
to work as | begin to play" and for
forty minutes during the awful pangs
of amputatlon he moved not a muscle
nor dropped note, while he played
some sweet tune. Oh, is it not strange
that with the music of the Gospel of |
Jesus Christ, and with this grand |
march of the church militant on the |
way to become the church triumphant,
we cannot forget ourselves and forget |
all pang, and all sorrow and all persecu-
ton and all perturbation?
We know what men accomplish I'M
der worldly opposition Men do not
shrink back for antagonism or for hard
'I1I p lou have d0HlfOQ HfoSCOCUS
Conquest Of Mexico" as brilliant and
beautiful history as was ever written;
out some of you may not know under
what disadvantages it was written
hat Conquest of Mexico"-for Pres
:ott was totally blind, and he had two
pieces of wood parallel to each other
and totally blind, with his
zen between those pieces of wood, he
Vrote, the stroke against one piece of
wood telling how far the pen must go
4 one way, the stroke against the
Their piece of wood telling how far the
en must go in the other way. Oh,
ow much men will endure for worldly
and for worldly success, and
ct how little we endure for Jesus
'hrist. How many Christians there
re that go around saying, ooh, my
and, my hand, my hurt hand; don't ;
on see there is blood on the hand and
acre is blood on the sword?" while
,leazar, with the hilt imbedded in the
esh of his right hand, does not know it.
7 l.
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Thfs Age Of InfdeIity VIII Pass as
Others Have Passed and the Bible ia
Its -,ntirrty VIII Ernain-The Enspir-
iua- Example of E-lea1ar.
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ABSOLUTE DEVOTION To ,r1,r-ru

ABSOLUTE DEVOTION TO TRUTH.
As | look at Eleazer's hand | also
notice his spirit of self forgetfulness
He did not notice that the hilt of the
sword was eating through the palm of
his hand. He did not know it hurt
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PiCo1Od CI1lS S6TluOn DIS a tonic. |
want you to hold the truth with in
eradicable grip, and I want you to
strike so hard for God that it will re-
act, and while you take the sword the
sword will take you.
You noticed that the officers of the
northern army a few years ago assem-
bled at Denver, and you noticed that
the officers of the southern army as
sembled at Lexington. Soldiers com
ing together are very apt to recount
their experiences and to show their
scars Here is a soldier who pulls up
his sleeve and says, There, 1 was
wounded in that ARM" and shows the
scar. And another soldier pulls down
his collar and says, There, 1 was
wounded in the neck" And another
soldier says, II have had no use of that
limb since the gunshot fracture"
Oh, my friends, when the battle of life
is over, and the resurrection has come.
and our bodies rise from the dead. will
we have on US any scars of bravery for
God? Christ will be there all covered
with scars. Sears on the brow, scars
on the hand, scars on the feet, scars all
over the heart won in the battle of re-
demption. And all heaven will sob |
aloud with emotion as they look at |
those scars. Ignatius will be there, and |
he will point out the place where the
tooth and the paw of the lion seized
him in the Coliseum; and John Huss
will be there, and he will show where
the coal first scorched the foot on that
day when his spirit took wing of flame
from Constance M'Millan and Camp
bell and Freeman, American mission
ari..s in India. sill be there-the men
who with their wives and children
went down in the awful massacre
at Cawnpore, and they will show
where the daggers of the Sepoys
struck them. The Waldenses will
be there, and they will show where
heir bones were broken on that
lay when the Piedmontese soldiery
pitched them over the rocks. And
there viii be those there who took care
Of the sick and who looked after the
poor, and they will have evidences of
earthly exhaustion. And Christ, with {
MS SCARED hand waving over the
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-04
An ILLUSTRATION

Ofthe value Of extensive and judicious adver-
Using of any article of undoubted merit is
found in the remarkable success of the CALI.
FoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co.. which has simply
been phenomenal. even in this age of great en-.
terprises.
Organized few years ago to manufacture
new and more perfect remedy than had ever
been produced, a laxative with original and
attractive features. prepared from delicious
fruits and health,giving plants. one which
would be pleasant and refreshing to the taste,
as well as really beneficial to the system. the
management very wisely concluded to select
the leading newspapers throughout the United
States to make known 10 the public the merits
Of the new remedy. of Figs. Recognizing the
SPECTATOR as a most valuable advertising me-
dunn, arrangements were made with 1t for the
attractive advertisement which appears In our
advertising columns AS happens with every
valuable remedy, cheap substitutes are being
offered to the public. but with the general diff
fusion acknowledge ii is becoming more diff
cult each day to impose on the public. Health
is too important to be trifled with. and repu
table druggists will not attempt to deceive the
public, as they all know that Syrup of Figs is
manufactured py the California Fig Syrup Co.
OF San Francisco, CAL, Louisville, KY. New
York, N Y. Do not accept any cheap, nom
advertised limitations il offered.
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Physicians.

Castoria has met with pronounced favor on
the part of physicians. pharmaceutical socie-
ties and medical authorities. 1t is used by
present extended use of Castoria is unquestion-
ably the result of three facts: LIST, The indis-
putable evidence thatitis harmless; End. That
it not only allays stomach pains and quiets
the nerves, but assimiates the food, and Srd.
1t Is an agreeable and perfect substitute for
castor oil. 1t is absolutely safe. 1t does not
contain any opium, morphine, or other mar
cotic-unlike Soothing Syrup, Batemans
Drops, Godfrey's Cordial, &C.. 1t does not
stupefy. This is a good deal for medical jour-
nal to say. Our duty. however, is to expose
health. The day for poisoning innocent chill
dren through greed or Ignorance ought to end.
To our knowledge, Castoria is remedy which
prod uces com posture and health by regulating
the system-not By Supplying it-and our
readers entitled to the Ia form alton. Halls
Journal of Health.
81 regard Castoria as one OF thebest remedies
for children of which I am acquainted. have
prescribed 1t In my practice to several children
recently, and it gave excellent satisfaction.
hope the day is not far distant when mother
will consider the real interest of their children
and use Castoria instead of the various quack
nostrums which are destroying their loved
ones, by forcing opium. morphine. soothing
syrnp and other hurtful agents down their
throats. thereby sending them to premature
graves"
DIR. ]. F, KrNcHEEcE.
49,.
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entertainment at Opera III ouse.


Our people will be pleased to learn that the
ladies of Lexington who have interest Them
selves so actively and efficiently in aid of"The
jackson Memorial Association" are proposing
to present, for the benefit of that object. at the
Opera House in Stanton, on the night Of
Tuesday next, February 10th, Goldsmith's
charming comedy. "She stoops to conquer"
They will be assisted by some of the students
and other gentlemen of Lexington, and will be
prepared to render the play in most acceptable
style.
It is confidently expected that the citizens Of
Stanton and Augusta will turn out in force to
show their appreciation Of this laudable enter.
PRISE one commencing itself to every South
ern heart. And it is especially hoped that the
Principals of all our schools Will make point
of encouraging an entertainment SO worthy Of
their patronage.
The work ofthis Association now approaches
completion. The bronze statue by Valentine
q noble representation of "Old Stonewall,"
heroic size, is now at Lexington and fully paid
for. OF the entire cost, S4 900, only some 81 300
remains to be raised to provide for the vault
and pedestal, and for the unwilling ceremonies
of July 2lst, 1897.
The ladies of Lexington have already raised
lore than IS coo of this fund realizing S2700 by
their Bazaar of last Christmas. Judge Edmond
son, OF the Executive Committee, desired the
ladies of Staunton also to move IN the matter
at that time. but 1t happened that they were
then engaged in their efforts to help the Young
Mems Christian Association by Bazaar. so
that little has been done here for the Jackson
Memorial Fund.
Tickets will be on sale at Olivier's Book
Store.
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The Washington cor respondent of the Bait
Sun says "many of the calculations now ap.
pearing in reference to the possibilities and
probabilities OF the electoral vote in 1892 seem
to lose sight of the fact that the presidential
election will be conducted under the new APP
portionment act which has Just passed Con-
gress. This was fully set forth in the speech OF
Mr.. Carlisle when the bill was under consider.
alton in the Senate. 1.-THE republicans should
be able to hold on to the States which they
have carried for the last thirty years in presi.
Dental elections and retain all the New
States, democratic prospects would would not
be very brilliant. as republicans have claimed
But unless the present condition of things
should change very materially, at least half q
dozen States heretofore counted as reliably re
publican can be very safely put down in the
doubtful column
The N Y. Herald in an article we publ sh In
this tissue says SIT will notgo into eff ct till
March. 1s93."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-04

OYSTER SUPPER IN U. B. CHURCH.-The
Girls Society will give an oyster supper in the
United Brethren Church. February 9Th. for the
purpose of securing pulpit and furniture for
the church. Ice cream and cake will be served
by the Ladies' The public are cordially inVit-
ed"
REMOVAL AND A HANDSOME OFFICE
Messrs W. ]. Perry q Co., Real. estate and In
surance Agents, have removed from Lawyers
row to the corner of Beverley and New Streets.
No. 20, in the building formerly occupied by
w. M, Aliens drugstore. The office il hand
somely fitted up, and in every way well suited
for conducting the growing business which
this firm has built up. The members Of the
firm are well posted on Real Estate in this
City and the surrounding country, and spare
no pains in furnishing Information to all who
call on. or communicate with them by letter.
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MARRIAGES.

HoULTz-SHELLEY-Janu q, 1891, at Barter.
brook. Mr. David l.. HOultz and Miss Lou
Shelley.
CARRoLL-WIsEMAN-Ja 20, 1891. In
Staunton, by Rev. j. W. Wolfe, OF Greenville
Mr. Alonzo 8. Carroll, formerly of Aloemarle
county. and Miss Margaret 8. Wiscman, Of
Augusta.
MCFALL-HoFFMAN-At Mt. Scion in this
county, on the 9th instant, by the Rev. L.
H. Paul, Mr.. 81. B. McFall and Miss Maglonia
v. Hoffman. all of this county.
CAssEL-SHANK-At the residence of the
brides father, G. F. Shank. Singers Glen
Rockingham Co, w.. Thursday, January q
1891, by Rev. ]. r Baer, Mr.. Edwin H. Cassel
of Montgomery county, Pa, and Miss Laura
P. Shank,
HoLLAR- HAWEs-At the residence of the par.
ents of the bride, near Cherry Grove, Rock
ingham county about two weeks ago, by
Rev. b. E. Kline, John w. Hollar and Miss
Amanda Halves.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-02-04

EXAGGERATED REPoRTs.-It seems that
the reports of q riot at Carbon Hill mines,
Ala, Representing that number of negroes
were killed, were greatly exaggerated and
that there was no necessity for the military
c,n paoy. A despatch of.the End says:-
Goa "Wednesday last thirteen colored
men were sent over to shaft No. 2. A ne
gro had secured them for the company, and
he made himself particularly obnoxious by
his demeanor. Seven of the miners went
to one cabin, and Thursday night it was
rlddled with Winchester balls. One man
only is known to have been wounded. All
of the thirteen left the next day.
On Friday one of the pit men was dis
charged by the boss and he threatened the
latter. Saturday afternoon John Guthrie
was killed and Arthur Harris wounded in
an encounter with Bill Murray and Bill
Sith. Murray went down to Carbon Hill
heavily armed and the constable was afraid
tn arrest him. 1t was then the military
was telegraphed for. Sith was arrested by
The sheriff today and lodged in Jail at Jas.
par. Evsryt5ing isquiet and the troops
bare returned. shougl it is not impro bahle
there may be aQEpie yet.
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CITY COUNCIL.

TIL FAIR GROUNDS TO BE PURcHAsED-THE
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS TO BE IMPROVED.
All tho members of the City Council were
present at the meeting last night except Mr..
BUTTS, who is absent from the city-the Presi'
dent, Mr.. Berkeley. In the chair.
Mr.. Tams submitted an amendment to the
ordinance regulating the water-tax on engines
employed In industrial development which
modified the charges which he explained was
excessive. The same was agreed to.
Dr. B. Catlett. City Physician. called at
tention to several necessary reforms needed at
the Almshousc. Referred.
The application of Col. Thos. 8. Gordon to be
appointed Police Justice in the absence OF the
Mayor came up on the report from the City At
torney to whom 1t had been referred. The
ordinances make provision In conformity to
the charter, The appointment rests with the
Mayor according to usage.
Captain James Bumgardner. Attorney for
the B. & o. Railroad, explained the delay In
paying the city water tax, which was satisfac-
tory.
Mr.. Tams called up the reports made some
months since blythe committee shaving the
matter in hand providing for the purchase OF
the grounds OF the Baldwin District Fair Asso-
citation. An alteration in the proposition o.
tne Hair Di,eoooiy was appio'eo, ~
III case Vi iaiiure iof 'niee years y" nou Oh
Ine PrivAese ceases. eAceps q. 'ue WI. y. sno
Oouho'i. Ahe noie euD'eo' ""'
discussed, ana Inc purchase sgreeo W az .ne
SUI" oi eio'ooo' LUIS 'o'e "as ayes '0' noe'
Mr: "eher.
on iuo'ion Va VI non' '.e 80. ~
s.iee'S was au.noi.eu W oo.'.a 49, - 80
M Vaiz W ooiiu al aioneo ''on0 '--"s' oA
new seree' oSer 'n7 ofeeA.
MI Aan neniii sPoAo VI 'Ae AeoeSy ~
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From GreenvIlIe.

have put off writing this letter for longer
time than 1 expected to. but news has been SO
scarce and times so dull that was afraid any.
thing might write would be untnteresting to
the many readers of your valuable paper.
The weather has been SO terribly bad, and
the roads in such condition that all farming
operations are at a stand-still except the haul
ing of hay, which the farmers seem to be send
ing off in large quantities, the most of which is
being shipped by the Norfolk & Western. con-
sequeptly the roads to the Greenville depot on
the N. & W. is almost impossible.
We are waiting very patiently till the
spring opens for the boom for old Greenville
which we think will surely come as we have
many advantages that many Of the now BOOM
ing towns have not. 1 think if capitalists
could be induced to come and look around
that they would be pleased with the outlook.
I understand the first payments on the
glass; sand properties in the neighborhood will
be paid during the early part OF this month.
The Methodist congregation of this place
gave an entertainment in the way of an oyster
supper, &C., here on the nights of the 23rd and
24th Of January. The crowd was small. owing
to the Indictment weather. but 1 understand
they realized quite handsomely from 1t. The
proceeds were appropriated to the purchase OF
a new organ for their church.
The Baptist congregation here, understand
propose having Martha Washington Tea
Party on the Goth inst. at the Masonic Hail.
The proceeds for the benefit Of their church.
miss Minnie Tate. one Of the teachers in the
public school at this place, has been quite sick
for several days. but we are glad to see her out
again.
Dr. Vincent j. Churchman, formerly Of this
county, but now of Anderson, West Va. Is now
with his lovely bride visiting his aunt. Mrs.
w. ]. Larew and other friends Of this place.
His many friends wish him long and happy
married life.
Mrs. W. A. Cross, the mother Of Mrs. R. H.
Palmer, has been quite Ill for some time. We
are glad to hear she has somewhat improved.
DR.. W. b. Gillum. formerly a physician
here, now OF Rockville, Indiana. and his lady.
are here on a visit to her sister. Mrs. G. B,
Palmer, and her mother. The DR.. is looking
well, but, like most of us old Confeds, begins
to show his gray hairs.
Mrs. 8. 8. Palmer and Mr.. B. F. Shultz, too
of our citizens. have been sick for some time
I understand both are on the mend.
We are In hopes of having sidewalk in our
town before long, as a subscription paper is
now being circulated to try to raise themone
With the aid of Town Council. we hope soon
to see at least. plank walk made.
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DEATHS .


FEAMsTER.-kt the residence of F. W. Taylor,
Her sOn~in-law, at Morristowp, Tenn Jan.
10. Mrs. Sarah A. Feamster, nee Craig, a ma
tive of Craigsville. Augusta county, and
widow of the late Joseph Feamster, OF
Greenbrier Co, w. Va. Interment at Lewis
burg, w. Va.
SHEETs.-February l, 1891. near Spring Hill.
Mr.. David Sheets. aged 90 years.
q. 1884, at Hotel Brandon.
Basic City, Mr.. Roland Turner, formerly OF
Danville, Va
CAMPBELL-JanusIy 2Sth, 1891, near Glasgow,
Rockbridge county, Mr.. James Campbell.
aged rs years and days. His widow, who
was Miss Jane Ballard of Augusta survives.
RYAE--January 18th, 1891, at his home near
West Augusta. this county, Mr.. Nicholas
Ryan, in his S7th year.
He was familiarity known as Uncle Nich.''
He was friend to all. especially to the church
and Christian people, and always gave freely
to the support of the Gospel. Mr.. Ryan was
one of Augustus leading citizens. He left con-
siderable property, accumulated by his own
Industry. Four daughters survive to mourn
their loss. The funeral was largely attended.
on Tuesday, and the sermon was preached by
Rev. Mr.. Station. of Churchviile. ]. L. v.
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VTIRGINIA-In the Circuit Court of Augusta
" County, December 9Th. 1890.
Alex. F, Robertson. Administrator of the es.
tate of John Brady. deceased.
James Brady aud others.
This cause came on this day to be again heard
upon the papers formerly read, and the report
OF Master Conn ssiouer George NJ, Harrison
with one exception thereto. by susan G. Hyers
and others, and was argued by counsel. On
consideration whereof. the Court forbearing at
this time to pass upon said objection 1t Is adj
Judged ordered and decreed that said repor.
be and the same is hereby ratified and con-
firmed in all respects In so far as the Commits
sioner In said report has sci aside dist iouta
bic share of the estate of John Brady, deceased,
for Mary Rue man, q half-sister OF said dece-
dent, or her descendants. And it Is ordered
and decreed, that Mary Ruckman, If living. or
If dead her descendants, If any, appear before
the Circuit Court of Augusta County, TO be
Virginia. on May 1lth, 1891, that being the first
day of the May term of said court, and show
cause If any can be shown, why the share of
the estate of John Brady, deceased, set apart
for her or her descendants, by Commission r
Harrison in said report. should not be dstIib-
uted ratesbly among the other heirs at law of
that Alex. F. Robertson, Administrator as
aforesaid, cause the foregoing part of this de
cree to be publishe ed once week for four sue
the State Of Ohio, that being the last known
residence of said Mary kucknan, and said Adj
ministratcr will file with the papers in this
tors certificate as to publication. And it APP
pearing to the Court from Commissioner Har-
rison's report, that a report of the accounts of
Alex. F. Robertson, Administrator of the es
tate of John Brady. deceased. and of the debts
and demands against the estate OF John Brady
deceased have been filed In the Clerk g office
of this Court 10 this cause, and more than Que
year having elapsed since the qualification of
said Administrator. on motion Of susan g.
Hyers, Cynthia A. Crosby and Frederic Brady
distributes OF John Brady. deceased, 1t is or
dered that the creditors Of ohm Brady, IL there
be any, show cause before the Circuit Court OF
Augusta County. at the Courthouse thereof In
stanton, Virginia. on May 18th, 1891, that be>
ing the first day of the May term of said Court,
against the payment and delivery of the estate
of the said decedent, John Brady, to his dis
tributes without lefundiDg bonds. And it is
further adjudged. ordered and decreed that
copy of this decree be published once week
for four consecutive weeks in one Of the1news-
papers published in the city Of staunton, Viz
Courthouse of the County of Augusta, Virginia
on the nsst day Of two successive terms Of he u
lag the Countysin which this Court y heid.
copy teste. j. N, RYAN CLERK
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LEG AND ARM CUT oFF.-An accident which
it is feared will prove fatal occurred at Big Bend
tunnel on Tuesday last about noon. A freight
train of which Mr.. A. c. SAUL of this place, was
conductor, broke in two in the tunnel, and
Mr.. Saul while assisting in coupling up, was
overc ONE by the smoke and fell on the track.
His fall was not seen by any OF the men. and
part OF his own train passed over him. cutting
off his left arm above the elbow and his left leg
above the kYee. The colored track-walker
found him few minutes after the accident
and sjgnaled No. Ii, which was approaching.
He was brought 10 his home in Hinton and
both his Limbs ampu tated by Drs- Peck & Peck
At last account he was resting quietly. There
is some hope of his recovery.-HinLon wv. va.)
Indep end ent. Jan. 29ih.
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DEATH OF MRS. MovEIGH:-On Thursday,
January 22nd. 1891, at the residence of her som
in~law. DR.. Keen, in Hamilton, Loudoun coun-
ty. Va. Mrs. Mary E. McVeigh, died, aged rs
years. Mrs. McVeigh was well known in
Lewisburg, and was the mother of Mrs.
J. W. Mathews. of this place. She leaves three
daughters all of whom were with her at the
time of her death-and two sons, one OF whom !,
Mr.. Hughi r. McVeigh, of Arkansas. was also
with his mother in her last hours. Mrs. Nc
Weigh was consistent member of the Presby.
terrain church for many years, and passed away
in the peaceful hope Of a Christian.-G :
brier wv Vd) IndeDeudent.