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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
OUR MANNER OF FARMING.

To US it appears, beyond shadow of a
doubt, that our system Of farming must be
changed, and the sooner our people awake
to the necessity of the case the better for
us.
Our farms are too large and unw;eldly
to be worked to advantage unless we have
plenty of labor that can be relied upon,
and such is not the case. Our laboriug
CT asses are deserving the country and flock
ing to the towns or 10 the public works,
and there is not left a sufficient number to
dc the ne sessary work. Others have by
care and economy saved up their earnings
and have bought little homes of their own.
| We knew one of our best farmers only a
| day or two ago to commence work in the
morning with five hands and before dinner
he had only one. This, with instances too
numerous to mention, shows chat the few
who are now left cannot be relied on, and
hence our people cannot farm on the scale
necessary to util re their many acres. We
must divide our large farms into smaller
farms, and thus bring into our midst a W
! class of land owners to become part and
parcel of our country. They must have !;
! lecuniary interest in our country that " Il
cause them to feel that it is their country.
that It's prosperity is their prosperity, aud
It's iOSS 10 tuttf losS. LOU Sut largo farms
be cut up into small onss-instead of one
thousand acres let them be one hundred
| acre farms, and let them, az can easily be
done, be brought to high state of cultiva-
ton, and instead of the waste places that
now present themselves we will have a
| country as rich and productive as any to be
| fonud.
Let our Alliance people take this matter
under consideration and do what they can
to bring about the happy TINA when all of
our lands may be brought into high state
of cultivation. and then throughout all of
our country there will be "boom" as en-
during as the everlasting hills. -Fdrmrille
Her0ld
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
THE REAL MOTHER-IN-LAw.

Who was IT. taught my wife to bake
loaf of bread or fancy cake,
And appetizing dishes make?
My mother in law.
Who was 1t, when my wife was Ill,
Bestowed upon her care and skill,
And saved to me nurses bill?
My mother in law.
Who then my little ones prepared
Each morn for school, who for them cared.
And all their little sorrows shared?
My mother in law.
Who was it, when their prayers were said,
So snugly tucked them into bed,
And, till they slept, beside them staid?
My mother in law.
Who of my clothing then took care,
Who overlooked my underwear
And kept such garment in repair?
My mother in law.
Who oft to me her aid has lent
To buy the coal and pay the rent?
Who'd gladly see me President?
My mother in law.
A loving grandmother is she,
A generous friend she's been to me.
Forever honored let her be,
My mother in law.
-rRoston Courier.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

will be held in Cleveland July IA and Is.
The State central committee has decided
that the ratio of delegates appointed to
each county must be made on the vote of
1890, and not that.of 1889. which was the
Campbell vote. This knocks out the phi
maries of the Hamilton county democrats,
which were held Saturday week, and makes
legal the primaries of several other coun-
ties which have already Endorsed Governor
Campbell. Allen g, Thurman will be tenn
porary chairman of the convention. This
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

The TRUE PEACEMAKER.-Don't be a
grumbler. Some people contrive to get hold
of the prickly side of everything, to run
against all the sharp corners and disagree
able things. Half the strength spent in
growing would often set things right. You
may as well make up your mind to begin
with that no one ever found the world quite
as he would like it; bat you are to take
your part of the trouble and bear it brave
ly. You will be sure to have burdens laid
upon you that belong to other people, un-
less you are shirker yourself; but don't
grumble. If the work needs doing, and you
can do it, never mind about that other fell
low who ought to have done it and didn't
Those workers who fill mp the gaps and
smooth away the rough spots and finish up
the Jobs that others leave und0ne-they
are the true peacemakers. and worth a
whole regiment of growlers.-Nebraska
Farmer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
SHE HAD HIM.

Dear Jessie, it seems quite strange to me
docs it not seem strange to you?)
When we together used to be,
We both were twenty-five.
But now we meet (can it be true?-
think 1t DER and o'er)
I've passed my forty-irst and you
Are only thirty-four!
do not know, do not care
How Fortunes favored you;
You look as young as when you were
My dear, at twenty-five.
But this I'd like to know, dear Jess
-fFor 50 it now appearsG
Why you in age than me are less
By 70 ore than seven years?
Tne matron dropped her deep dashed eyes.
And as she held him fast,
She answered. 'twixt her long drawn signs:
"You know men live SO fast!'
Rosfna1 No7,Yjey-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
SOUTHWAR
IAN Daily, except Sunday.

*An Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No AS has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harpers Ferry via main line, and Harper's
to Lexirg ton.
TRAIN No All has Pullman Sleeping Car
New York to Washington. Day Coaches Balti-
more 10 Lexington. Pullman Paror Balti.
more TO stanton. Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers from
Philadelphia change at Harper's Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Harper's Ferry
and Lexington.
CoNNKCTfoNS:
Train No. 4lS connects at Harpers Ferry with
FAST Limited Express trains leaving at l:O7 p.
M, arriving at Columbus at S:23 m, and Chica.
CO at 1l:l0 a. m. next morning: with train
leaving at 1858 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
7.45 q. M; ST. Louis at $50 p. M, and connects
WevertOn with train arriving az Hagerstown
at 200 p. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at l.55 p. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1881 p. m. for Pittsburgh
10:15 p. m. tor Chicago, and Los a. m. for Gin
cnnati 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 $50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati st. Louis, Chicago and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates, tick cts, baggage checks,a further
information apply to B. q o. Agents. or to
G. E. DUDROw. Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va.
1T. ODELL, General Manager.
CHAs. O. SCULL, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

ga God.sand is Fly's Cream Balm. l
had catarrh for three years. Two or three
times week my rose would bleed.
thought the sores would never heal. Your
Balm has cured me-" Mrs. NJ A jack
son, Portsmouth, N H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

l was SO much troubled with catarrh it
seriously affected my voice. One bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm did the work. My
voice is fully restored.-B. F. Liepsner, A.
NJ, Pastor of the Olivet Baptist Church,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
HEADQUARTERS.
FOR

FOR
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Tire and Strap Iron, Steel and Iron
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GROCERIES.
Raw and Refined Sugar, Rice, New
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Syrups, Salt, Green and Roasted Cot
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CRYSTAL FLOUR
will make beautiful bread, beautiful
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to give entire satisfaction or no sale.
If you do not use it, now try it. Many
use it and will not have any other.
Come to see us or write us.
BAKER & BROWN.
feb IS 6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

To feel bright and cheerful attend to your
stomach. Take Simmons Liver Regulator
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
LADIES' AND GENlLENEN'S
REST A U r a N It.

We adopt this means of informing the pubs
lie that we have pun chased of Miss Mary Casey
the restaurant which she has been conducting
for some years on Main street, next door to
duct it in good style In more suitable rooms
few doors West, on the same street.-The rooms
recently occupied by the Equity Life Associa.
ton opposite the Opera House-and would
respectfully solicit the patronage OF the public
generally, and of its former patrons particu-
larry. and promise to give satisfaction both as
to prices and the character of the fare.
MARGARET & LUCY CAUTHORN.
June 17-9l-Iyr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
SPRING { SUMMER DRESS GOODS
GENTLEMEN AND YOUTHS.

GENTLEMEN AND YOUTHS.
would most respectfully invite the atten-
ton of my customers and friends and the pub
lie generally to my new fine stock of SPRING
and SUMMER DRESS GOODS, which will
please all tastes. In
Variety sud Qualiy of Goods
my present stock has never been excelled by
any which L 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
also sold to be made elsewhere, if desired.
All ask is call, knowing that any taste
Can be pleased.
IL A. HUTCH ESON,
ma 20 No. 1Y W. Main Street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

The healthy people you meet have healthy
livers. They take Simmons Liver Regu-
lator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

How TALMAGE WAS CoNvERTED.-You
can take any man for Christ if you know
how to get at him, writes DR.. Tallnage in
THE Ladies' Home Journal. Truman Os-
borne, one of the evangelists who went
through this country many years ago, had
a wonderful art in the right direction. He
came to my fathers house one day, and
while we were all seated in the room, he
said: "Mr. Tslmage, are all your children
Christians?" Father said: "Yes, all but
De Witt" Then Truman Osborne looked
d0vu into the & fireplace, and began to tell q
story of storm that came on t'.e noun
tains, and all the sheep vera ia lie fold;
but there was one lamb outside that perish
ed in the storm. Had he looked me- in the
eye should have been angered when he
told that story; but he looked into the fire.
place, and it was SO pathetically and beaut
fully done that never found any peace
until was sure 1 was inside the fold,
where the other sheep were.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
MILLINERY

VIM. A. HUDSON Vs. Wm PATRICK
w Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta County, entered in this cause
June 8. 1891. shall proceed at my Office In
StauntOn, on Wednesday, July Is. 1891, to take
accounts showing, list the assets of the firm OF
Hudson & Patrick. I'd, the debts of the firm
Sd, the accounts of the partners as between
themselves. and 4th, any other matter deemed
pertinent, etc.
jun17-4ts JOS. A. WADDELL, Com
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

And now another reduction of ten per
cent. in the already low wages of the labor
employed in the factories at Fall River has
been ordered by the protected owners of
those factories. But in the congressional
campaign of last year the employees of the
factories referred to were told by the re
publican speakers who addressed them that
the necessary effect of the Mckinley bill,
which has raised the price Of the product of
their labor, would be to increase their
wages. The Bible says there are people
who if prayed in mortars would be the game
still, and the Bible is true. The hands re-
ferred to have the advantages (?) of free
! chools and cheap newspa pers, but as regu-
lrly as the congressional elections recur,
lst SO regularly do majority of them 90
to the polls and vote for the high tariff can
d.date.-Alex. Gazette,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

ELECTRIC-I wish to inform the public
IL tn at having been in the business for some
time, am competent to execute any kind of
electrical work in first-class manner, at low
r ties.
Gentlemen requiring Electric Bells. Calls.
House. and Hotel Administrators, Electric
Gas-lighters, etc.. etc., are respectfully asked
to write to me for pri ces and general tnfOrma-
ton, e. r. POLEHAMPTON,
ELECTRI CLAN,
P.O. Box2. Charlottesville, Va.
decl090-lv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
CONDITION VS.. THEORY.

Those who are in ill-health are con-
fronted by condition, not a theory, al
though there are numbers of people ready
and anxious TO theorize about it. In ninety
nine cases out of hundred s. s. S. will do
the work of renovation. In cases of indi-
gestion, loss of appetite and general de-
bility, this wonderful med cine acts with
almost miraculous certainty. 1t restores
the activity of the liver, purifies the blood
and builds up the system. AS a tonic for
young and old Is is without rival. Though
it is powerful in it's effects, the youngest or
the oldest can take it with the most bene-
fetal effects. S. s. s. has behind it record
of half a century, and is more popular as a
household remedy to-day than ever before.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

*All Daily. except Sunday.
TRAIN No. 4lS 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. 416 has Day Coaches Stanton to
washington and Baltimore and De 7 Cosr hes
and Pullman Sleeping Car Washington
Baltimore to New York:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08
Political Depravlty.

Few men are SO hardened in guilt that
they can do what they know to be wrong
with an unblushing cheek. There is a monitor
10 every breast that .pronouuces Judgment
on each moral action. The vardict of this
i'm partial iurist may not be the same in one
as in another, for there may be conflicting
views of right and wrong, but the wrong
once admitted the condemnation is certain.
Some deal with their consciences as suitors
given to crime do in other courts; they sub
orn witnesses, they suppress testimony,
they use the most cunning sophistries to
secure a favorable verdict. The arblter can
be kept in ignorance of facts necessary to
correct decision, it can be blinded some
times as to the real merits of the case. but
it cannot be bribsd to favor the wrong when
it clearly perceives the truth. A celebrated
preacher once startled the congregation in
a village church by stating somewhat
abruptly that men might do the most wick
ed things with clear conscience and be as
devout as Saul of Tarsus was when he per-
secuted the early church, putting believers
10 prison and driving them to their death
for opinions sake.
1t is not little singular that men who
are settled, as they think, in right doing,
and who will stoutly resist the temptation
to evil when its true character is disclosed,
will go far ont of the way if they can only
persuade themselves thatit is not a very wide
departure from truth and righteousness.
An executive committee organized in a
New England State to carry the election for
a political party were furnished with a
large amount of funds for this purpose aud
used it freely for the purchase of votes.
Many who were Indifferent about the re-
suit accepted direct bride and sold their
duty at the polls as openly as they would
have disposed of load of hay Or a bushel
of potatoes. One man of considerable po-
litical influence could not be approached in
this way. He had always acted with the
other side, and it was very desirable to win
not only his vote but his good will for the
cause tho committee had so much at heart
A very adroit member thought he could
manage it if it was left to him, and he was
intrusted with the undertaking. He visit
ed the object of his mission and offered him
$50 for his services in distributing cam
paigu documents for the three or four weeks
preceding the election. The man had
horse and wagon, and but little to do, and
he accepted the tender. He drove all around
the peighborbood, leaving the polit icsl
tracts and circulars, and proved very good
canvasser for the party which employed
him. This was kept up for several years,
and although he felt constrained to vote
thu tickets Endorsed by his employers he
never once admitted to himself that he had
accepted bride or a consideration for the
selection of his ballot. In the committee
book was the entry, ''Paid John Smith
fifty dollars for his vote and influence" but
John Smith always said to himself lin
the hearing of his conscience) ''you have
not been paid for your vote, but only for
the hire of your horse and wagon. and the
distribution of campaign literature. my.
Journal of Commercial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

DRUNKENNESS-LIQ HABIT-In
all the world there is but one cure. DIR.
Raines' Golden Specific
1t can be given in a cup of tea or coffee with
out the knowledge of the person taking 1t, eff.
fecting a speedy and permanent cure. whether
the patient is a moderate drinker or alcoholic
wreck. Thousands of drunkards have beer
cured who have taken the Golden Specific in
their coffee withou: their Knowledge, and to-
day believe they quit drinking of their
own free will. No harmful effect results from
its administration. Cures guaranteed. Send
for circular and full particulars. Address in
confidence. GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1856 Race st
Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-07-08

BALTIMORE d OHIO RAILROAD.
Time Table in effect Dec. Sth. 1890, until fur.
Their notice.
Evening journal., 1891-02-17
he MAY NOT BE GUILTY.
The Alleged Jack the Ripper" Ques.
tiOns a witness.

ans AAtNEHA WA'A hNN a@aRNNN EAEH-
tiOns Witness.
LONDON, Feb. H. -Sadler, the suspected
Whitechapel murderer, obtained an ad
mission from a witness who said he saw
him with "Carr0ty Nell' on the night
Of the murder 10 the effect that be
iSadlerl was scratched and bloody at
that time. The object Of Sadler ia asking
the question was to show that the scratches
had nothing TO do with the murder The
police will busy themselves, pending the
adjournment, In securing for evidence.
The police are not yet willing to express
their belief that they have Jack the Rip.
per" in custody, and the general public
still reserve their opinion as to Sadler be
ing the man. Il appears that Sadler, after
his encounter on the fatal night, whether
that encounter was a brawl or the murder
of ''Carroty Nell, went to a hospital t.
have his injuries dressed, and this is quot
ed as indicating that he had probably NOT
been guilty Of a crime
He claims to have been twice assaulted
and robbed during the night in question,
which is not at all improbable in view OF
the condition Of the Whitechapel district
The weapon traced to him, and which Is
said to have human blood stains, is knife
in ordinary use by sailors. AS no one saw
the woman killed the evidence is necessa
rily circumstantial.
An unfortunate element in the case is
the jealousy between the old and the pres
ent police regime. The new management
of the department is of course anxious tC
prove its superiority On the other hand
the friends OF the former commissioner
and the numerous constables who were
dismissed for insubordination some time
ago sneer at and disparage the efforts Of
the police to detect the murderer.
Evening journal., 1891-02-17
pen.ion peaciencv. ~. "A. ase,

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE commissions.
er of pensions laid before the house com
mittee on appropriations Monday revised
estimate Of the deficiency Of the pension
Office for the present fiscal year He shows
that during the past seven months the
actual payment for pensions has been S60,-
SOS, 1913. He estimates that there will be
required for the old law cases for the next
five months So, ,436, 900, and for the cases
allowed under the act OF June 81 1890,
during the balance Of the fiscal year, So
634 900 making a total for the year Of si25, y
769,093 There has already been appropri-
ated for this service S97, ,090, 76i, leaving a
deficiency Of S2S, ,67s, 1872 The estimate first
presented to congress was for s34, ,OO0, 900.
Evening journal., 1891-02-17
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Condensed kilograms Gathered at Ran
dom from Various Places.
Mike Kelly has signed TO play with the
Boston Association Baseball club for the
coming season.
The League Of American Wheelman have
elected the following officers. James Dunn,
New York, president; Maj G. L. Burdett,
Hartford, Conn, first vice president c.
Carlton Brown, Elizabeth, NJ j., treasurer,
and w. M. Brewster, St Louis, secretary
Representative Langston, of Virginia,
has introduced in the house bill provid-
ing that Feb. ~ Q4inc0ln's birthday and
April q Grants birthday be hereafter OBJ
served as national holidays.
At Hartford, Conn, j. Mandelbaum &
Sons, large dry goods firm, have made
an assignment
Samoan advices state that wreclers have
begun work on the vessels which were
sunk in Apia harbor. It is expected that
the United States flagship Trenton,
wrecked in the storm OF March. 1889, will
shortly be fioated
Charles r. Morrill,, senior partner Of the
Morrill, Leather company, Of Boston, died
suddenly at Rochester, N Y.
Edward c. Goodnow, aged 80 Of Calais,
Me-, United States consul at st. Stephens,
~ b., is dead
Supervisor Of the Census Murray shas
been ordered by the Albany Legislative
committee to produce his official letters
and other documents
The Rev J. H. Kyle, independent, state
senator Of South Dakota, was elected
United States senator by a combination Of
the Democratic and Farmers Alliance
members Of the legislature. It is under
stood that this was in pursuance Of an ar
rangement whereby John M. Palmer,
Democrat, is to be elected ia Illinois by a
similar combination
Attorney General Tabor, Of New York
state, has begun proceedings to secure inn
mediate action by the federal courts In the
cases of Jugiro and Wood. the condemned
murderers.
The Kansas Legislature has passed bill
to prevent the holding Of lands by aliens.