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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Blaine and Harrison.

The Washington correspondent o
the Alexandria Gazette, under date o
February 2nd, says =
1.-The report that Secretary Blaine
at Senator Hale's recent dinner, said
that although the Valparaiso affair
was nothing more than a drunken
squabble in disreputable slum, signi
flying nothing, the Chilian government
had already apologized for it ten times
more than ours had done for the brutal
and barbarous massacre of italian
citizens in New Orleans, is credited
here, and was telegraphed to London
some days ago. 1t has all along been
suspected that though the relations
between the President and his premier
were amicable on the surface, there
was a wide breach beneath, and an
open rupture now would not be sur
prising. Indeed, it is said at the
Capitol, that the strangest thing about
the relations between Mr.. Harrison
and Mr.. Blaine is that they have not
been severed long ago. The Harrison
men are denouncing Mr.. Blaine in
round terms, and say that if he had
proper regard for the proprieties of
official station, he would not continue
to retain his position in the Cabinet" !"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Grover Cleveland,

The following paragraph from an edi-
torial of the st. Louis Republic, ex-
presses the views we hold in reference
to Grover Cleveland, and the views, we
believe, of the masses of the Democratic
party who are not office-seekers, and
who look alone to the interests of the
country and the best administration of
the government
"Grover Cleveland is an honest man,
fearless man, a man who has been
tried in positions of trust from the low
est to the very highest, and in ali has
done his duty earnestly, honestly, man
fully. The Democratic party is proud
of the record he has made as a demo-
crat. In public Office he has been loyal
to his trust and has served the whole
people. AS a party leader he has never
misled his party. He has been fearless
ly candid. He has never been guilty of
double-dealing, of trick, of evasion to
further his personal interests. Every
Democrat has always known just where
to find him. He says what he thinks
right and does what he thinks right,
because he believes that double-deal
ing is both crime and folly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

The American Minister in Russia re-
ports to the State department at Wash
ington that the famine in that country
is real one; that it embraces thirteen
provinces which are as large as the
States of Maine, New Hampshire, Ver-
mont, Massachusetts,, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, North Carolina, South
Carolina, Georgia and Kentucky, and
that the people on the verge of starva-
tion number more than 14,000,O00 Is
not this most deplorable state of
things to exist in any one country in
this enlightened century, when all the
world around it are more than supplied
with an abundance of all the necessa-
ries of life? 1t shows how unevenly
the blessings of life are sometimes dis
tributed in the world, and it shows,
too, how grateful we should all be
when we simply have enough without
grasping for an over-abundance when
millions of human beings are starv-
ing.-Inder-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Why the People Admire Cleveland.

In commenting ON the wonderful and
enthusiastic ovation given Cleveland
at Atlanta, Ga, last week, the Daily
Journal of that City says -
"Mr. Cleveland is now a private
citizen, but he holds unique place in
the regard of this people. From one
end of the country to the other he is
recognized and honorcd as the most
distinguished exponent of true democ-
racy, the most fearless of our political
leaders, one whose honesty and de-
votion to principle his bitterest politi-
cal opponent has never questioned.
"The people of the United States
believe in Grover Cleveland as they
believe in no other living public man.
They know he will do to trust. They
honor him for his sterling integrity
and his broad statesmanlike views
They remember with gratitude his
clean, honest and economical admins
tration, and they admire the dignity
with which he was borne himself since
his return to private life.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
A Citizens Meeting at Clifton Force.

2
THE following was intended for publication
last week, but was not received by us till Wed
nesday morning of last week, after the SPEC
TAroR had been printed and mailed.l
A mass meeting of several hundred citizens
of Clifton Forge, Va, was held in the Town
Hall on Thursday evoning January %.
The meeting was called to order and Mr.
C. NJ McElwee elected Chairman, who stated
the object of the meeting and after an appro-
pirate prayer the following preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted
WHEREAS, Offense was taken by few of
our citisens at some remarks said to have been
made by the Rev. w. w. Smith in one or more
of his recent sermons in this place which led
to an unfortunate encounter of the offended
parties with the said Mr.. Smith as he was re-
turning from church on the night of the 25th
inst, and
WHEREAS, There is no proof that the said
Mr.. Smith did use disrespectful language of a
peronal character toward any one or more per-
sons in the townof Clifton Forge Therefore
belt
Resolued, That we the citizens of Clifton
Forge regret this unfortunate occurrence as
tending to give the town and community a
bad reputation and we especially condemn the
action of these gentlemen in demanding an
explanation of Mr.. Smith at a late hour of the
night, and in a body requiring him to accom-
pany them 10 private room ahd there sign a
certain paper said to be retraction of the Of
fensive remarks imputed to him. Be it
RESOLVED, That the Rev. Mr.. Smith has been
sustained by large majority of our people and
that he has made many friends and accom-
plished good. Be it
Resolved, That this meeting is called in the
interest of harmony and with the hope that
these differences may be quickly healed and
peace and good will may soon be restored. Be
it
Resolyed, That a copy of these resolutions be
furnished the Clifton Forge Richmond and
Staunton papers, with the request to publish
the same.
H. T. PARKRR,
J. w. MCNAIR,
E. T. MILLER,
r. s. WILEY,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
When to Use Fertilizers.
BY Our Agricultural Editor.

By Our Agricultural Editor.
With oats or rye for a spring crop,
the stubble ploughed under in June,
followed by field peas for the summer
crop, ahd the latter fed off and stubble
ploughed under in October, the south
ern farmer ought to become independ-
ent of expensive fertilizers, and not
need to invest all his surplus cash every
year for enough to fertilize his crops.
The one greatest need of nine-tenths
Of Virginia farms is more humus, more
organic matter in the soil. A mellow
loan is the beau ideal of a fertile soil,
and there can be no loan without a
a good deal of organic NATTER
OF course, there are many why's of re-
storing humus to depleted soils and
many crops that may be grown for the
purpose. The practical farmer will
make use of those that best suit his
case and conditions. But the three
named above are crops of short period
of growth, one hundred days sufficing
for them, so that, in the course of one
year, the farmer, if he will, may turn
under two crops to furnish humus to
his soils. We know of nothing better
than these for this latitude, and hav-
ing practical acquaintance with them,
recommend them without reserve.
Let the farmer sow these crops to
turn under, and let him apply also all
the barnyard scrapings, woods mould,
and other organic manures that he can
get about the farm, in addition to the
crops ploughed in. There is very little
danger that he will get too much vege-
table matter.
And now to answer the question;
when to use fertilizers? After having
done all the above, after having filled
his soil full of the all-important humus,
then let him apply the commercial
compounds with a liberal hand, and he
will get pay, both for the fertilizers
and for the humus. No use to apply
fertilizers where there is no humus
1t will not work. But they pay well
after liberal application of long man
ures.-IndeG-Appeal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
The Fools are not all Dead.

A lazy man, whose horses and cart
were stuck in the mud, prayed to
Jupiter for help. Jupiter answered
''FSool get up and put your shoulder
to the wheel, and do not call on me
when yosl can help yourself" Foolish
people buy medicines hap-hazard,
blindly trusting to promises made
aDithout guarantee. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is guardn-
tesd to cure colds, coughs, all lung af-
fections, and even Consumption, in its
early stages. 1t puts to rout all
stomach troubles, purifies the blood,
gives healthful action to the sluggish
liver, and drives blemishes from the
skin. 1t is an honest medicine, and an
invaluable health insurance policy
which should never be allowed to
lapse. All druggists keep it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

Trinity Episcopal church, Main street, be-
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services al
II a. N. and 7.3O p. m. Rector, Rev. W. Q. HUI
linen.
United Brethren church, Lewis street. be
tween Main and Johnson streets. Services 81
II a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Pastor, Rev. ]. D. Don
ovan.
Methodist church, Lewis street, between
Main and Fredericksstreets Services at II .
m. and 7.30 p. N. Pastor, Rev. J. 7. Williams
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church, LIE W
is street, between Main and Frederick streets
Services at II a. m. and 73O p N. Pastor, Rev
Il. F. Shealy.
Baptist church, corner Main and Washing
ton streets. Services at II a. m. and 7.30 p. m
Pastor Rev. W. J. E. Cox.
Second Presbyterian church corner Freder-
lex and Lewis streets. Services at IL q. m.
and 7.30, Pastor.
st. Francis Roman Catholic, North Augusta
street, Mass at and 1870 a. m. Vespers and
benediction OF Most Blessed Sacrament at 4
pm. Pastor, Rev. Father Mcverry.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at p. m
Sunday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
A Courageous Editor.
HE DID NOT QUAIL BEFORE THE AWFUL
PROSPECT, BUT THEN HE HAD
REASON

HE DID NOT QUAIL BEFORE THE AWFUL
PROSPECT, BUT THEN HE HAD
REASON.
He was in towering passion when
he strode into the editors room. 1t
+! was evident that he was looking for
trouble.
my name is Sellers, sir Sellersl" he
exclaimed.
"Ah, yes, Mr.. Sellers, Have CHAIR -
said the editor courteously.
mo, sir, I'll not have chair!" thun-
dered the stranger. ''I've come in to
clean out the office"
Eyes, yes," said the editor calmly
"Will you stand a little to-one side,
please? You shut the light off from
my desk"
The stranger was SO surprised that
he moved without thinking.
That's right" said the editor
"Stand right there. You can get a bet
ter shot at me from there. Would you
mind my calling reporter in?'
"If you move I'll blow your brains
out!'
mo intention of calling for help, l
assure you," protested the editor
but you know what a sensation this
affair will make, and l always try to
have a reporter on hand when there's
any tragedy. 1t makes better story.
With your permission"
He touched bell and young man
appeared almost instantly.
"Mr. Brown, this is Mr.. Sellers.
called him monkey, an inspired idiot
and thief in this mornings paper,
and he has come up to clean out the
office, especially this room. Get good
account of it and let it lead the paper,
double loaded. 1t ought to make a
rattling story"
''See here, you've got nervem ex-
claimed the stranger.
Not at all" replied the editor. II
simply understand my business and
am an enthusiast in it."
The stranger looked about him ner-
vously and then said:-
"Oh, well, never mind let the matter
go. | didn't mind it much and you're
too nervy a man to be done up in cold
blood.n
He backed out of the door and hur-
ried down the stairs. Then the editor
gave a sigh of relief and turned to the
reporter; ,o.o.,, -
asked
'Squarely on it,"
II thought got him there. Was
the battery working well?'
''Splendidly."
''And you had your hand on the
switch?"
''Yes, sir.
"You could have shocked him."
''If he had moved I'd have made him
think he was struck by lightning"
''These electrical appliances are great
things,' said the editor as he leaned
back in his chair, 'but l was mighty
nervous just the same. I'll have that
plate made larger and the switch put
on my desk-Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
DREAMING OF HOME.

DREAMING OF HOME.
1t comes to me often in silence,
When the freight sputters low,
When the black uncertain shadows
Seem wraiths Of the long ago;
Always with throb of heartache
That thrills each pulsive vein
Comes the old, unQuiet longing,
For the peace Of home again.
I'm sick Of the roar Of cities,
And Of faces cold and strange;
know where there's warmth of welcome.
And my yearning fancies range
Back to the dear old homestead,
With an aching sense Of pain,
But there1l be Joy in the coming
When 1 go home again.
When 1 go home again there's music
That never may die away,
And it seems the hands of angels,
On mystic harp, at play,
Have touched with yearning sadness
On beautiful broken strain,
To which is my fond heart wording
When go home again.
Outside Of my darkening window
Is the great worlds crash and din,
And slowly the autumn shadows
Come drifting, drifting in.
Sobbing, the night wind murmurs
To the splash Of the autumn rain;
But dream Of the glorious greeting
When go home again.
-Eu9ene Field, in Chicago News.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From a letter written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hurd, of Groton, s. D., we quote :
WAS taken with a bad cold, which
settled on my Lungs, cough set in and
finally terminated in Consumption
Four doctors gave me up, saying
could live but short time. gave
myself up to my Saviour, determined
if could not stay with my friends on
earth, l would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to
get DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. l gave
it a trial, took in all, eight bottles; it
has cured me, and thank God 1 am
now a well and hearty woman" Trial
bottles free at Hughes & Bells Drug
Store, regular size, so cents and $100.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
For the SPECTATOR.
CIGARS.

CIGARS.
(What is said in the following lines about C
CARS will apply equally well to the weed"
all its forms)
I have objections to cigars,
Whether at home, or In the cars;
Yea, whether in the mart or street,
Or in the depths Of some retreat.
Now, when come to con them DER,
Ny reasons are not less than four,
And, If should philosophize,
Moore than a dozen would arise,
The first objection would give,
Ny body being sensitive,
Is that the venom of the weed
Would on my very vitals feed.
Another reason, pleads the Muse,
Should be the time that would lose
In whiting smoke, and flipping ash,
And rubbing matches to flash.
A third objection is at hand
The money it would demand
For me to smoke three times day,
And have cigars to give away.
This season we may add, in fine,
And it is weighty, opine:-
The fumes would such discomfort give
To those with whom we meet, or live.
Are you beneath this habits thrall?
Then, appeal to you and all;
''Quit you, like men!r be not its slave.
And health, and time, and money save.
If men would treasure up the dimes,
Which buy "Havanas'', in our times,
How they might help the helpless poorl
And spread the gospel more and more.
IOngv1ew, Texas. r. M. TUTTLK,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Killed Instantly,

Tuesday evening distressing trag-
edy occurred at Hinton, w. Va, by
which Engineer Snyder, of a freight
train, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway,
was shot by Conductor Robinson, of
the same train, and instantly killed.
Robinson had a pistol in his hand,
which he snapped at several persons,
not thinking it was loaded. He was
asked to desist, but did not, and finally
snapped it at Snyder, when it exploded,
from Eastern Virginia, probably Louisa
county, and single. Valley Virginiaaa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

She (sobbing)EPoor little F-F-Fido
is d-d-dead
He (calmly)-Well, my dear, that
dog never did like me. l can't say
that am altogether sorry.
She-N-no, neither am 1. I've got
you left, and besides, black is awfully
becoming to me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

1t is curious how your Republican
will hang on to an office as long as he
can, if not by fair means, then by foul.
Here is Thayer, of Nebraska, who has
occupied Governor Boyd's office for
months under technicalities of law
and now, although the Supreme Court
of the United States has decided that
he has no title whatever to the place,
he has declared his intention to hold
ON until mandamus has been issued
to compel him to vacate. Ever since
Hayes managed to defraud Mr.. Tilden
of the Presidency the average Republi-
can has acted as if he thought all the
offices in the country were his by di-
vine right.-RichmOnd Times
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
TARIFF ON WOOLS AND WOOLENS.- -

The Baltimore sun says -
"There is said to be unanimity in
the ways and means committee as re-
spects the vigor with which the wool
and woolens bill is to be pushed to its
passage. The Springer plan of sepa.
rate bills is to be adhered to, but the
advocates of a general bill are to have
leave to bring in as many separate
bills as they like. The difference be-
tween the two plans will thus be mini
mized. The protectionists are using
the shallow argument that, in view of
the scant revenue at present, it is i'm
practicable to lower the tariff taxes on
anything. They try to conceal the
fact that the tax on many articles,
whose importation would produce re-
venue, is now prohibitive, and that it
is low tariff and not high tariff
that produces the biggest revenue. An
average 20 per cent. rate would produce
vastly more revenue than the average
go per cent. rate we now have.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
TheHomeliest Man in Staunton

AS we'll as the handsomest, and Others
are invited to call on any druggist and
get free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, a remedy
that is selling entirely upon its merits
and is guaranteed to relieve and cure
all chronic and acute coughs, asthma
bronchitis and consumption. Large
bottles SOC and 81. feb 10-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
The President and Blaine.

The Washington correspondent of
the Alexandria Gazette says
SIT has leaked out from knowing
quarters that the report of what Secre-
tary Blaine said at Senator Hale's din
ner in opposition to the Presidents
course in the Chilian affair, so far from
being exaggerated was toned down
considerably, and that the reason the
President does not break with his
Secretary at once is the formers as
serted sympathy with the letter on ac-
count of his bad health.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending upon healthy condition
of all the vital organs. If the Liver be
inactive, you have Bilious Look, if
your stomach he disordered you have
a Dyspeptic Look, and if your Kidneys
be affected you have Pinched Look.
Secure good health and you will have
good looks. Electric Bitters is the
great alternative and Tonic, acts direct
ly on these vital organs Cures Pim-
pies, Blotches, Boils and gives good
complexion. Sold at Hughes & Bells
Drug Store, so cents per bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

After trying many remedies for
catarrh during the past twelve years, l
tried Ely's Cream Balm with complete
success. 1t is over one year since l
stopped using it and have had no re-
turn of catarrh. I recommend it to all
my friends.-Milton T. Palm, Reading,
Pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

The world is always interested in the
cure of consumption yet its preven-
ton is of far more Importance. DR..
Woods Norway Pine Syrup is guaran-
teed to cure coughs and colds. Sold
by all dealers on a guarantee of salts
faction
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
Dodds' CataFrh Cure
LOCAL AND INTERNAL TREATMENT.

In order to cure catarrh it is NECESSARY to al
lay the Inflammation of the irritated mem
the head of the plugging mucous secretions,
and heal the discharging ulcers For cold in
the head and nasal catarrh Dodd'S local treat
ment does this without the aid of snuff, DOUGH
es or fumes. If the disease has extended
downwards, affecting the bronchial tubes or
lungs, digestion and blood, the internal treat
ment both removes from the system the scat
tered poison, and by its building-up proper
ties assists nature in restoring the impaired
Foster, Milburn & Co. .,proprietors, Buffalo, NY
Sold in Staunton by
sept 23, 81 ly W. NJ. ALLEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

'Do you expect your marriage to be
happy one, dear ?"
"Oh, yes l guess so. But if it isn't,
Jack has promised either a divorce or
suicide, so you see I'm really not run
ming much risk. life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17
DIRECTORY OF LODGES.
MASONIC LODGE,


Staunton Lodge No. 13, A. +. and A NJ, meets
every second and last Friday night in each
month, in Masonic Temple, Main street. Jas.
n. Lickliter,W NJ; B. A. Eskridge, Sec'y.
UNION ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
No.2, meets third Friday in every month in
Masonic Temple, on Main street. W. W. Nc
Gufin, High Priest; A. A. Eskridge, Sec'y.
ODD FELLOWS LODGE.
Staunton Lodge, No. As, 1. o. o. F. meets ev-
cry Thursday night in Odd Fellows Hall, over
Wayt's drug store, on Main street. John c.
Eretwell Noble Grand; C. A. Grafton, Secy.
KNIGHTS OF HONOR LODGE.
Staunton Lodge, No. 756, Knights of Honor,
meets every first and third Tuesday in each
month, in Pythian Hall, Main street. W. L.
Olivier, Dictator; W. A. Burnett, Recorder.
MOUNTAIN CITY LODGE.
No. l16, l. o. G. T., meets every Friday night
in their lodge room over Wayt's drug store on
Main street. Jas. Blackburn, Chief Templar;
F. B. Kennedy, Sec'y.
DISTRICT LODGE.
No. q, 1. o. g. T., meets every three months.
J. w. Campbell, D. c. T.. Geo. H. Baker, Dis
trict Secretary.
ROYAL ARCANUM.
Augusta Council, No. 400, Royal Arcanum,
meets every second and fourth Tuesday in the
month, at Pythian Hall, Main street. W. W.
Robertson, Regent; Jos. B. Woodward, Sec
retary.
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.
Charity Division, NJ. A, Sons of Temperance,
meets every Monday night at Odd Fellows
Hall. w. A. Rapp,. Worthy Patriarch; John
D. Coffelt, Sec'y.
UNIFORMED RANK, KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS.
J. E. b. Stuart Division No. 10, meets second
and fourth Mondays each month at Pythian
Hail. Sir Knight Captain F. b. Berkley; Sir
Knight Recorder, S. III. Rosenbaum.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Valley Lodge No. IS, K of P, meets every
Monday night at Castle Hall, on West Mair
street, over DR.. Wayt's drug store ]. T. Long
Chancellor Commander Albest Shultz, Keep
er Of Records and Seal.
KNIGHT TEMPLARS.
Staunton Commandery, No. s. Knights Tenn
plar, meets first Friday night in every month
in Masonic Temple, on Main street, W. B
McChesney, Eminent Commander; A. A. Esk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-02-17

paradise; but with a Cara Mexican
behind every bush, it is fine type Of
the lower regions. We look, however,
to Uncle Sam and the Great State of
Texas for our help, and we believe it
will come. LUTHER COYNER