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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
The Force Bill. =

In referrinc to the Force Bill the
Indee-Appeal says
This measure which is paraded in
the republican platform and by the
republican party as the palladium Of
national suffrage cOnfers on the federal
supervisor of election powers not held
even by the emperor of Germany, and
not much inferior to those exercised by
the car of Russia. In the exercise Of
his functions under the force bill, the
federal supervisor is an absolute auto
GRAFT. His return of an election must
be accepted as final, and any clerk of
the house of representatives who shall
refuse to accept it as such is liable to a
heavy fine. He can make a hOuse-tO-
house canvass of voters SO as to learn
the politics of every voter, and thus be
enabled to act with full knowledge of
what may be required of him by his
party. He may use the military forces
of the United States at his discretion,
and he may Gust the local inspectors of
election and run the polls to suit him
self. In every respect, so far as the ma
tiOnal suffrage is concerned, he is an
infinitely bigger man than the presi-
dent of the United States. What a
farce it is to talk about honest suffrage
under such an electoral system as this!
Such power us this entrusted to the
hands of such men as usually manage
elections would render revolu-
ton necessary to dislodge. the party
that happened to be in power"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Extra Session of the Legislature.

We are surprised to see that some of
the papers of the State have been
speaking of an extra session of the
Legislature, as though there were a
sentiment favoring it. This being so,
we deem it proper to state that there
is no sentiment favorable to it in this
part of the State, but, on the contrary,
a very decided feeling against it. Our
people see no necessity for it, but many
reasons against it, and they think
nothing C, uld be more unfortunate
than to call an extra session at this
time. They see no necessity justifying
the expense and do not want the State
to incur it. Give us rest.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local applications, as they can ne t
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only enc way to cure Deaf
ness, and that is by constit utional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
iniiamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets intlamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed Deafness
is the result, and unless the inflamna-
ton can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine eases
ont OF ten are caused by catarrh, which
is nothing but an infamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
Catarrh) that we can not cure by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free
F. j. CHENEY g. Co,
Tt;sdo. 0.
TSold by Druggists, = cents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Is it not perfectly plain that every
democratic vote cast for the third par
ty candidates is a vote cast against the
democratic candidates? And if the
third party succeeds in drawing enough
votes from the democratic party to de-
feat it, the result will be not victory
for the third party, but victory for
the republicans. What, in the name
of common sense, is to be gained by
such result? The evils OF which the
farmers complain, and justly complain,
are the work of republicanism. That
party, and that party alone, is respon-
sible for the present Ubiquitous system
of class legislation, and it seems to us
madness and recklessness on the part
of farmers to aid in perpetuating the
power of that party which has religi-
ously fostered and protected mono
poles and trusts, which is inimical to
the interests of the masses, which is
viciously at enmity with the people of
the South, and which will foist upon
us, il it can, the force bill.
Brother democrats, do not suffer
yourselves to be Observation-Disclosures
Register
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
THE republican party was too len

The republican party was too leni-
ent with the leading democratic con-
sprators The same old gang, save
those who were shot or hung. are again
conspring to get possession of the gov
ern,nent. Woe to them, for the loyal
hosts will crush them, and crush them
forever and forever
The man who uttered the above
quoted words is Mr. Weaver, the third
party's nominee for President. And
yet there are men in Virginia, the
mother OF Lee, jackson, Stuart and
hosts of others of Mr.. Viewers con
spirators," who advise their neighbors
to vote for Mr.. Weaver.-AIecGfallrid
Gazette,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
A REMARKABLE ESCAPE.

IS THERE ANOTHER CASE LIKE IT ??
On Thursday week, as noticed last
week, Samuel Wagner, of Port Repub-
lie, Rockingham county, whilst riding
was struck by lightning and his horse
killed, though he was not. The Port
Republic correspondent of the Rock
ingham Register furnishes the follow
ing interesting particulars of this most
remarkable escape =
son Thursday last Samuel Wagner
of Port Republic, Virginia, borrowed a
gray mare of VIM. Scott to ride to Nc
Gaheysville. Returning about three
o'clock p. NJ. Mr.. Wagner was caught
in severe storm raging in the Three
Springs neighborhood. Just before
reaching the big sinkhole, "near Frank
Kyger's (of NJ house, Mr.. Wagner was
struck by lightning. The bolt first
struck a large, rugged black oak on
the side of the road, thence to Mr.. Wag-
ner's head, tearing the crown from his
hat, singing the hair from his head for
a space two inches broad and about
four inches long, passing diagonally
across his chest, leaving a broad burn
all the way across, tearing the strings
from his shoes and instantly killing
the horse he aDds riding Wagner was
knocked senseless, and was thorough
ly drenched by the severe rain storm
raging. After the rain a daughter of
Mrs. Almond riding along the road to
Frank Kyger's, saw the horse lying in
the road, her horse refusing to pass.
She dismounted and walking up found
the mare ON her launches, dead, and
Wagner sitting in the saddle in daz-
ed condition. He asked her to help
him to get loose. Proceeding to Mr..
Kyger's house she returned with Frank
Kyger and some work-hands who car
ried Mr.. Wagner to Kyger's house and
sent for doctor. Mr.. Wagner recov-
cred consciousness, and the next day
was walking about the room. He says
the last thing of which he was con-
scious was lighting his pipe (which was
found near the mare about half full of
tobacco). He remembered nothing
more until be regained his scattered
senses in Mr.. Kyger's house. Take it
all in all, this is one of the most mirac-
ulous escapes of which we have ever
heard or read. The fluid struck him
squarely on the head, burning out the
crown of his hat. burning his hair,
passing down his body, tearing out his
shoe strings, killing the horse he was
riding, and still leaving him alive.
Does the history of the world show a
similar case? We doubt it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
The Miners War Ended.

The miners in Tennessee have been |
overcome by the soldiers under Col.
Carnes sent to the relief of Fort Ander-
son at Coal Creek Mines. After captur-
ing the forces defending the mines at
other places in which convicts were
releasing the convicts, and
burning the stockade, they besieged
Fort Anderson, which is favorably
situated for defence, and was defended
by about $50 soldiers under command
of Gen. Anderson, and made several
desperate attempts to take it by as
sault, but were repulsed with the loss
of number killed and wounded. The
miners numbered several thousand
and seemed determined to take the
fort. Before these assaults the miners
demanded Gen. Anderson to surrender,
but he told them positively that he
would not surrender After several
further attempts on the part of the
miners, Gen. Anderson went down to
pacify them, when they treacherOusly
him if he would not order his men to
surrender, when he told them they
might kill him, but he would not sur
rem der. This was the situation when
Col. Sam Carnes went with force to
the relief of Fort Anderson, and sue
ceeded in conquering them, and taking
several hundred prisoners. The loss in
these engagements were 16 killed-3
soldiers, 2 civilian members of the
Sheriff's posse, and IL miners-with a
proportionate number of wounded.
The notorious bud Lindsay" the
murderer previously of a number of
men, and deputy U. S. Marshall, the
man who threatened to blow Ander-
sons brains out if he would not sur
render, was the chief instigator. of the
conduct of the miners. He is among
the captured, and correspondent of
the New York Herald describes him as
| follows -
"Slinking around in the rear of the
rogues' bOQuet and looking out with
have ever seen was the most noted
desperate of the section, bud" Lind
say-United States deputy marshal,
appointee of President Harrison, a
self-confessed murderer of three men
and the cause of the death of a score.
| This was the man whose infiammatory
speeches have done more than any
thing else to stir up treason among the
mountaineers. He is the scOundrel
who placed his pistol at General Ander-
sons head when the latter had come
down to pacify the miners and
threatened to kill him if he did not
order his soldiers to surrender the
fort"
With such deputy U. s. marshals to
enforce the Force bill and control
elections in the South, where would
the liberties of the people be? Think
of this and vote the Democratic ticket?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Bruised up by a Runaway Accident.

On Monday shortly after noon a
horse hitched to buggy in which
were seated Hon. w. A. Anderson and
Mr.. J. r. A. Hobson was badly
frightened by passing train just as
they left Goshen and becoming I'M
manageable ran off. 1t ran the buggy
upon steep bank and upset it with
its occupants. The buggy was dragged
few feet before the horse broke loose
from it. Mr.. Anderson was seriously
bruised about his thigh and leg, and
badly shaken up. but otherwise un-
injured. He secured a carriage and
came home that evening. He is con-
fined to his bed by his bruises but ex-
poets to be out ia IL few days. Mr.. Hob
son WAS unhurt.- Rockbrddge Ncaos,
Au9. 18th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
REV. SAM JONES AND CLEvE

REV. SAM JONES AND CLEVELAND.
Recently Rev. Sam Jones said OF
Cleveland
stick to purity and honesty though a
funeral procession awaited him in No
vember, but [ verify believe that be-
cause the people believe il his purity
and honesty 1, Sly ne aa VIII 20 .rlu triumph
years, and when his second term is end
ed he will go out of Office '.wept, hon
ored and sung" and leave these United
States to his successors in office on a
more solid busis of industrial union,
broader prosperity and greater happi-
ness than they have known for a hun
dred years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Armed to the Teeth

Is very common expression, but we
think that armed to embellisil and
preserve them to Il ripe old age is de
cidedly mere appropriate. This can
be done by keeping yourself supplied
with q bottle of that splendid denti-
frice, Fragrant SOzODONT, which
will beautify the teeth and preserve
them from the ravages of decay
SOZODONT contains no acids or gritty
substances which injure the enamel,
but is composed of rare and antiseptic
herbs, which havea beneficial effect no
the whole economy of the mouth -
Sold by druggiSts,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Suppressed by the Military.

The riot and disorder which have
recently prevailed-Ewith the railroad
switchmen at Buffalo, New York, and
the miners in Tennessee, like that at
Homestead, Pa, have been suppressed
by the military forces of those States
respectively and in Idaho by Federal
soldiers The laborers have the right
to strike, but not to violate the law by
the destruction of property, or by for
chilly preventing others from taking
their places. When this is done it
becomes the duty of the State to pun
ish them as violators of the law and
the rights of others, and they should
know that any contest against the
State is futile, and that its only effect
is to injure their own cause and forfeit
the sympathy and goodwill of the
people generally. 1t is not only fool
ish, but criminal and suicidal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

1t is A Magnet to the Wise and Good
Its Advertisements to the Letter Filled
Its Many Races Beyond Rivalry
1t Everywhere Exhibits Everything
And Even Adds to its Tremendous Store
Acknowledge Foremost in Both HemiSphereS
Two Empires Laud Its Earned Supremacy
Showing So Much It's Price Is Nominal
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Governor Mckinley is touring the
West endeavOring to explain the beau
ties of the tariff which his famous bill
provided. The farmers would doubt
less like to know how it is that a reap
err, mower, scythe, plough, threshing
machine, and nearly every other farm
ing implement can be pun chased cheap
er in Australia than it can at the man
made it. Explain that, Governor, with
those $4,000 miles of freight charges,
and you will be dazzling success
Ale1andria Sun.
Most people are too busy to read long
tariff speeches, but everyone can APP
preciate the iniquity of law that i'm
poses an import tax of $4,000, 900 on
goods costing $40, 500, 900 abroad. These
are the figures quoted by Senator Car
Isle in his recent speech, showing the
direct effect of the Mckinley bill upon
the cost of wooden articles since that
measure went into force. AleCandria
Sun.
The Farmers alliance in some of the
counties of the State are surrendering
their charters and disbanding, because
politics have been introduced in them
and attempts made to transform them
into third party organizations. All OF
them should do so. The alliance was
OIL ganized to hel p farmers, not to helI
the republican party, which is the only
conceivable effect the third party cal
produce in Virginia. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

PACING RECORD LOWERED On
Thursday last at Washington Park,
Chicago, Hal Pointer paced mile in
minutes and ST seconds-the quickest
pacing ever done. Old johnson, who
paced his mile in 2064 October, 1884, at
Chicago West Side Driving Park, has
been dethroned, and Hal Pointer reigns
in his stead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Nomination OF "Cyclone Jim. .

On Wednesday last Hon. James W,
Marshall, of Craig, was nominated by
reclamation as the Democratic candi-
date for Congress of the 9th District.
He is a native of this county, and has
many friends here. We hope he will
be elected by triumphant majority.
The candidate of the Peoples Party
in that district is named Snavely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
E. NJ. Cushing s Son, Auctioneers.

E. NJ Cushing s. Son, Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-Pursuant to decree of
the Circuit Court for Augusta county, in the
Chancery cause of Beard us Boards Admir-
and ais, will sell by public auction In front
OF the Courthouse in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH 1892,
tract of land belonging to the heirs of David
:: beard, decd, situated seven miles from
Staunton, 4 mile from Mint Spring station on
b. u q. X. r., containing II acres, 8 roOds and
% poles, adjoining the lands of Grigg, Beard,
Gardiner and others. This farm is well water
ed and timbered; good buildings, and has been
very much improved during the last year,
and can be made splendid home.
TERMS.-One-third cash and the residue in
two equal annual installments, payable re-
spectively In and years from day of sale,
purchaser giving bonds for the said deferred
installments with approved personal security,
bearing interest, waving homestead exemp-
tiOn, and title retained as ultimate security.
j. A. ALEXANDER
Commissioner.
certify that J. A Alexander, Comr above
named, has executed bond as such in the pen
atty of $1,200.00. with security deemed sniff
Gent, conditioned according to law.
aug "a Ats CS. W. BARNES, d. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
ELECTION, TUESDAY; NOVEMBER 9Th, 1892
FOR PRESIDENT:
GROVER CLEVELAND,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT:
nADLAI e. STEVENSON,
- OF ILLINOIS,.
VIRGINIA ELECTORAL TICKET.
AT LARGE.
HOLMES CONRAD, of Winchester.
Il. C. KENT, of Wythe.

lst Dis.-W. A. LITTLE, JR., of Fredericksburg
Ind DiS.-ROBERT X. PRENTIsS, of NanSemOnd
Bird Dis.-MEADE HAsKINs, of Richmond.
4th Dis.-F. II. LASSITER, of Petersburg,
5th DISH. III. HAIRSTON, of Henry.
9th Dis. THOMPSON BROWN of Bedford.
18th Dis-A. MOORE JR., OF Clarke.
Sth Dis.-R. WALTON MOORE, of Fairfax.
9th Dis.-JOsEPH c. WYsOR, of Pulaski.
10th DISH. ID. FLOOD, of AppomattOX.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

We see the farmer listening to de-
lusive story that fills his mind with
visions of advantage, while his pocket
is robbed by the stealthy hand of high
protection.-CE Cleveland an his address
of accordance. .J9tzu Goth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

On Wednesday last, August nth, at
Washington Park, Chicago, Nancy
Hanks lowered the trotting record by
trotting mile in 2 minutes and IT
seconds.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

DR.. w. p. Exum was nominated by
the third party of North Carolina.
Col Harry Skinner, who was mt first
nominated, withdrew and was made
elector at large.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Elk Senator John G. Spooner was I'M
animously nominated for Governor by
the Wisconsin Republican State Con-
vention at Milwaukee Wednesday, Au-
gust nth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

The difficulties recently existing at
the Iron Gate rolling mill between its
owners and the workmen have been
adjusted and the machinery set to
work as usual.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

If you feel weak
and all worn out take
32oWN IRON BITTERS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

A farmer vote for Weaver in Virgin
Do not make any mistake about this.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
[E. NJ. Cushing g. Son, Auctioneers. !

E. NJ. Cushing g. Son, Auctioneers.]
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to decree
of Augusta county, 1892, in the Chancery cause
OF ID. X. Orebaughs Admir- Us. ID. X. Orebaugh's
heirs, we will sell by public auction, ON
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1892,
County Conrt-day) at Il O'Clock NJ, in front
OF the Courthouse of Augusta county, Va
The ID. r. Orebaugh farm, containing fifty
six acres, more or less, situated about sixteen
miles from StauntOn, Va, near summit"
Church, adjoining the lands of Writ Saufiey.
and others. About II or Is acres of Timber
and the remainder of the land in cultivation.
The improvements consist of good dwelling
ingS.
TERMS cash, tie balance i'll !, 2, and 8
years, the purchaser to execute bonds beariag
interest with approval personal security, and
the title retained as ultimate security.
JOHN A. ALEXANDER
n, WATTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Judge Walter @. Gresham denies the
report that he has agreed to take the
stump for the peoples party.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

NOTICE TO CONTRADICTORY are
IN hereby asked for arching 215 feet more
or less of Lewis creek, along Water street be
tween Main and the North side of Frederick.
Plans and specifications can be seen at the
until FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH inst. The Com
mittee reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
JNO. McQUAIDE,
aug Alt Chair. st. Com.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Every man opposed to the use of
military force at the polls should unite
to defeat the force bill, whether he be
democrat, republican or third party
man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
w f. CRAIG
Commissioners

L certify that James Bumgardner Jr, Com'r
above named, has executed bond as such in
Ihe penalty OF 5000 with surety deemed suf-
c. S. W. BARNES, d. C.
aug 24-tds "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

No Spa efor An Inferior
An Not N nch o Sparet the Commol
10
No
s Know So Fam
L
"a
~ Ii G
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF yALUABIE
u LANDS.-By virtue Of decree of the Cir
cult court Of Augusta county in the case of
HaWpe'S Elk or Us. Mc(1uff1n, rendered ON the
4th day of December, 1891, we will proceed in
front of the Courthouse in the city of Staun-
ton, on
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1892,
to sell at public auction the following real es-
tate, to-wit: The tract of land containing
Vile, adjoining the lands of the estate of Thorn
as Williams, j. L. Lair and wife, and others
being the tract devised by Templeton Mo
Guffin to Nancy Wiseman, and being the tract
upon which Nancy Wiseman now resides
TERMS:-Cash, as to ten per cent. OF the pur-
one, two, and three years from date of sale.
with interest from the date of SALE the pur-
chaser giving bond with approved personal
security and the title retained as ultimate Sc
curity.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
W. E. CRAIG,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TRUSTEES SALE OF WINTER CLOTH
l. ING.-Call at Alloys, No. West Main
Street and get your Fall and Winter Clothing
for Men and Boys. A few extra sizes at great
ly reduced prices. Boys Overcoats good and
cheap.
Cali at once. This stock must be closed.
JAS. BUMGAEDNER, Jr.
aug 2I-3tS Trustee
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

No republican candidate for Con-
gress is to be put into the field in the
tenth Georgia district in which Repre-
sentative Watson is running for re-
election as the third party candidate.
The republicans, it is stated, will sup
port Watson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Jonas Wolfe has been elected Gov
rrnor of the Chickasaw Nation He is
a full-blooded Indian, and does not
speak a word of English. He is bitter
ly opposed to any legislation which
has tendency to advance his nation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
Cleveland to Mr.. Glennan, of Norfolk.

The article, Twill someone explain" was
unayoidably postponed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
JOHN A. ALEXANDER,
N. G. WATTS,

hereby certify that ]. A. Alexander, one of
as such in the penalty of 81 10000 with security
deemed sufficient, and conditioned according
to law.
aug Ats C.S. W. BARNES, d. C.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24
aug 24-tds
We Lead! Others try to Follow

Grqin nrillr -. "BICKFORD Il HUFFMAN" the
uldiu UllllS. best made most durable and
accurate Perfect Force Feed for Grain, Fertili-
ger and Grass Seed. For sale by
LYNN s. CO.'S
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

President Harrison is working on his
letter of acceptance. He says he will
not take the stump in the Northwest.
as renOrted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-08-24

Oliver Chilled PoWS vs alG pPes ss tie Fe gss
&c. ANY other party in Staunton claiming to
do this miSstates facts. - - w