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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-29
MEETING Of Board Of Super
visions.
Contract Made for Iron Bridge
Over the neutrality-suspicious.
for County Exhibit at Worlds
Fair, &c.
ROADS LET TO CONTRACT.

The citizens of large section of the
county will be glad to know that the
much-talked-ot bridge across the river, on
the Fort road, is to be built and in a short
time at that. On Tuesday the Board of
Supervisors and members of the bridge
committee met in the county clerks Office,
and after considering bids from several
companies finally awarded the work to
the Wrought Iron Bridge Co, of Canton,
Ohio, at $500. The bridge is to be en-
tirely of wrought iron, with two iron cyl
ender piers, and will comprise three spans
of about III feet each. 1t Will be p feet
above low water and about five feet above
the highest point ever reached by the
highest flood. The work Is to be COM
pleted on OF before November Goth. The
bridge will be subjected to a rigid and
careful examination before it will be ac-
cepted, and will doubtless be a frstclas
structure, as the Canton company is one
of the Oldest ard most reliable in the
country.
At the same meeting the Board also ap-
proprated the sum of S250O0 for the
purpose of aiding the people OF Shenan-
doah in making an exhibit of the county's
resources at the Worlds FAIR at Chicago.
1t is hoped that our people will at once
move in this matter and get together as
large an exhibit as possible for our COM
ing county fair, as it is highly desirable
to ascertain at as early day as possible
what exhibit is likely to be made of our
resources.
Upon a suggestion from the authorities
of Woodstock the Board appointed a COM
mittee to confer with a committee from
the mayor and council in regard to pro-
viding a suitable hitchng yard and shell
ter for horses. This is a very decided ne
cessity, as the people coming in from the
country are obliged to hitch along the
streets, wherever they can, and thus ere
ate offensive and bad smelling places dan
gerous to health. If a suitable place can
be secured with sheds for shelter itshould
be done just as soon as possible.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-29
Death of staunton's Postmaster.

Major Edward Mcmahon, postmaster at
Stanton, died last Saturday night, aged
about seventy years. Major Mcmahon
was prominent republican, and was
defeated for the republican gubernatorial
nomination in 1374 by Judge Robert w.
Hughes. At one time he was large con-
tractor in railroad building.
MAJOR S VI fOsT SUCCEEDS THE LATE
POSTMASTER.
The Stanton Daily Mars OF Tuesday
SAYS: Major Samuel NJ. Yost was yester-
dav appointed to succeed the late Major
Edward Mcmahon as postmaster of staun-
ton by the suieties of the deceased, and
qualified before rotary public for the
performance Of the duties Of the Office
The appointment shall told good until it
shall have been confirmed by presidential
action and the ratification of the senate,
or until a successor shall be appointed.
Major Yost is an experienced gentleman
in this position, having held the Office for
period of twelve consecutive years, be-
ginning in August, 1874, and ending in
August, 1856. In 1874 Major John Har-
man, incumbent of the Office died, and
Major Yost was appointed as Lis successor
1t is something of a coincidence that in
both cases Of his appointment it has been
on the dea IN of the incumbent. Having
faithfully and efficiently conducted tn,
affairs of the Office for so long a term, il
is but fair to expect that they will be ad
ministered with the same fidelity ant
efficiency in future.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-29

The following letter explains itself
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 81, '92.
SHENANDOAH HERALD -
Enclosed please
find one dollar. Continue my "weekly
letter." the SHENANDOAH HERALD, fol
another year. l consider it dollar well
spent. No virginian can enjoy life with
out his home paper.
Yours truly,
d. J. COLEMAN.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-29
IL yONR R-ICE ACHES.

If YOUR BACK ACHES,
Or you are all orr out, really good for moth
ing il is general debility. Try
BROWN'S IRON BITTEKS.
It viii cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
good appetite.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
DEER PARK AND OAKLAND.

To those contemplating during the coming
summer trip to the mountains in search of
health or pleasure, Deer Park, on the dome of
the Allegheny Mountains. 5000 feet above the
sea level, offers such varied attractions as a
delightful atmosphere during both day and
night, pure water, smooth, winding roads
through the mountains and valleys, and the
most picturesque scenery in the Allegheny
range. The hotel is equipped with such ad-
juncts conducive to the entertainment, pleas
ure and comfort of its guests, as Turkish and
Russian Baths swimming pools for both ladies
and gentlemen, billiard rooms, superbly fur
nished parlors and rooms single or en- suite,
an unexcelled cuisine and superior service.
The surrounding grounds as we'll as the hotel
are lighted with electricity, have cosy and
shady hooks, meandering walks, lawn tennis
courts and grassy play grounds for children
within full view of the inviting verandas. Six
miles distant on the same mountain summit
is Oakland, the twin resort of Deer Park, and
equally as well equipped for the entertain
ment and accommodation of its guests. Both
hotels are upon the main line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, have the advantage of its
splendid Vestibuled Limited Express train s
between the East and West, and are, therefore,
readily accessible from all parts of the coun-
try. Season Excursion tickets, good for return
passage until October 31st will be placed on
sale at greatly reduced rates at all principal
ticket offices throughout the country. One
way tickets reading from st. Louis. Louisville,
Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago and any point
on B. & o. system to Washington, Baltimore;
Philadelphia or New York. or vice versa, are
good to stop off at either Deer Park or Oak
land, and the time limit will be extended by
agents at either resort upon application.
The season at these popular resorts COM
mences June 22nd.
For fnIl information as to rates, rooms, etc.,
address George d. DeShields, Manager, Deer
Park or Oakland, Garrett county, Maryland.
may LIFTS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11

RULES OF ACTION FOR ALLIANCE
MEN.-The address from the confer
ence of alliance men recently in session
at Birmingham, Ala, to the Brother
hood of the National Farmers ALI
ance and Industrial Union contains
some commendable suggestions. 1t
urges spirit of harmony and unity of
action, and suggests that ''fealty to the
principles of the order be the true and
only test of membership" The ad-
dress calls attention to the fact that
every member who takes the obligation
always administered to those who join
it is first told as condition precedent
and upon which all that is to follow is
predicated, THAT it shall in no way
interfere with the political or religious
liberty" of the applicant. Therefore, :"
the address continues, this order as
such or any of its branches has no
right to take any partisan, political or
sectarian religious action" This may
not be pleasing to the fe v demagogues
who have gone into the order for the
advancement of personal and political
schemes, but it is the position the
order should maintain if it would real
ize, even in part, the expectations of
the great majority of the membership
Baltimore Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Stanton.

In speaking of Staunton the last is
sue of the Buena Vista Advocate says:
Superior in water supply and pro-
lection from fire, gas and electric light,
a street railway, and now follows the
paving of the principal streets with
brick, places Staunton in the front
rank of modern, vigorous city growth,
characteristic of the age.
The newly-comInenced city park is
far outreaching at this early time all
anticipation of the public interest
which its founders knew would be at
tracted to it. 1t is not now in the
minds of the people to hold in check
the disposition of the city fathers to
adorn and beautify the wales and the
rolling hills that encompass the springs
of the city water supply. Green sward
shade trees, evergreens, flowers, shrub
berry and drives and walks entice the
people to the enjoyment of their new
pleasures and they wonder why these
blessings were not of their posses sions
in the years that are past"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Stauutoll Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18th.
Difficulties in the Way of Success.

The difficulty of electing Demo
cratic President has been so increased
by the gain of electors in the Republi-
can States by the late census, and by
the admission of new Republican
States since the last Presidential cleo
ton, that the chances of success are
greatly diminished, and calls for the
greatest care and wisdom on the part
of the National Convention in making
proper nomination.
In addition to the difficulty above
mentioned, there is the unfortunate
dissension of the party in New York
State it is absolutely necessary for
success to carry-and the division OF
the party ON the question of the free
coinage of silver, thus ''piling Pelion
upon Ossa." 1t is not only necessary
to carry New York, but equally neces-
sary to carry eUery Southern State,
and hence each State in the South is as
necessary to success as New York, and
one or more of them may be lost by
the division that may be caused by the
action of the Alliance party.
These considerations make it diff
ficult matter to determine whom it
would be best to nominate. The risks
are great, and the convention, to re-
duce them as much as possible, will
have to act with calm judgment and
great wisdom. They should nominate
the ticket that offers the best chances
of success, after free and candid con-
ference and a calm and unprecedented
survey of the whole field. The object
should be to nominate ticket to win,
and to do so personal preferences will
have to be sacrificed by many, for it is
useless to nominate a ticket that can
not be elected. There should be
guarantee or satisfactory assurance
that the ticket nominated would carry
New York, Indiana, New Jersey, Con-
necticut, and all the Southern States.
1t is impossible to predict at this time,
with any certainty, who will be nomi
mated, or to assert positively who
ter for us to say whom we would pre-
fer to be the next President, but it is
not so easy to say whom, under the ex
listing circumstances, it would be most
wise to nominate; for it may be that
the man who ought to be the Presi-
dent, could not be elected, if nomi-
mated, even though he should receive
a majority of the popular vote, as was
the case in the last Presidential cleo
ton.
A great responsibility will rest on the
members of the Convention, which we
hope they will properly appreciate,
and the work they will have to do is
very difficult and delicate one, and we
hope they will act with great judg-
ment and patriotic motives, looking to
the success of the party and the best
interests of the country
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Tucker at CharlestOwn, Jefferson Coun-
ty, VIVA.


The Cleveland Club at Charlestown,
Jefferson county, WA, was addressed
on Friday night. April 29th, as publish
ed last week, by Hon. H. St. Geo. Tuck
er and Hon. Paul Edmunds, of Va, and
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, of VIVA. OF Mr..
fuckers speech, the Spirit Of Jefferson
says
1.-The first speaker was the Hon.
Henry st. George Tucker, member of
Congress from the Staunton district of
Virginia. He is the son of the Hon. John
Randolph Tucker, so well known to our
people and to the country at large, and
seems to inherit many of the qualities
of that distinguished statesman. His
theme was the tariff, and he discussed
it, as dry a subject as it is, with ability
and in the most attractive manner. His
attack upon the Mckinley Bill, its in
euualities and enormities, was logical
and conclusive. In the elaboration of
his subject not even the dry facts of
percentages and the comparison of
| figures were permitted for moment to
| tire the audience, for he has the rare
talent of flavoring his remarks with the
salt of satire and with the humOr OF
anecdote. Our limited time and space
does not permit us to give even the
outlines of his speech, but we think all
who heard it were not only delighted
but convinced, and many of his hearers
have pronounced it one of the best ex
positions of the tariff question they
have heard on the hastings"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Negroes Attempt Lynching.

A despatch frnm Charleston, W d.
Va, dated May 9th, says IAN attempt
was made to lynch man named Sam
Cummings by band of negroes in this
City yesterday, as the result of game
of-"craps.n He shot at the crowd with
whom he was engaged in general
fight, wounding three. He was chased
by the mob for mile and half, when
he was arrested by officers, who pre-
vented the lynching. When brought
to Jail a large crowd of negroes sur
rounded the officers, and at one time
seized him, but prompt action prevent
ed further trouble"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11

DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES FROM AL.
LEGHANY.-At the Democratic Con-
vention held at Covington, Allegheny
county, on Tuesday, May 3rd, the fol
lowing uninstructed delegates and
alternates were elected
Delegates-Captain Lewis Hartman
DIR. G.. T. Lewis, Maj. T. G. Jones'
Messrs. J. H. Wright, w. A. Rhine
heart, W. A. Gillian, W. E. Allen and
G. A. Cameron.
Alternates-C. F. Moore, H. T
Parker, ]. G. Devinney, J. E. Carper
j. R. England, j. H. Oliver and w. H
Mann.
The Convention was addressed by
Col. Ham Shepperd and Mr.. G. F
Moore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Republican Delegates and Electors.
The Republican Convention at Roam
oke last week elected the following =

The Republican Convention at Roam
oke last week elected the following =
Delegates at large-Gen. VIM. Ma
hone, S. Brown Allen, A. w. Harris,
Hon. Henry Bowen. Alternates-Col
J. s. Browning, r. A. Paul, M. G. Car
doZa, j. w. Simmons.
Electors at large-Hon. A. T. Nook
lar, Robert J. Walker
District Electors-First Joseph A.
Bristoe; second, II. B. Nichols; third,
Patrick keenan,; fourth, E. P. Mclean;
fifth, George d. Gravely; sixth, 8.
Everett Sproul; seventh, Rev. A. p.
Funkhouser; eighth, H. P. Dodge;
ninth, Stuart F. Lindsay; tenth, w. P.
Franklin.
The convention refused to instruct
the delegates for Harrison, and Malone
thus triumphed over the Harrison in
structionists.
The Lynchburg VirginiGn says =,
BOSS Billy carried his point of send.
ing an uninstructed delegation to Min
neapolis by vote of nearly three to
one, and the Harrisonian yelpers are
wondering what became of the strength
which they had before the convention
met.
In his closing speech at Roanoke Ma
hone said that nobody expected Vir
ginia to cast an electoral vote for a Re
publican for President"
Leaving out the Boss, the principal
actors in the Roanoke Convention
from the chairman to the back-row
shouters, were Federal office-holders
| and how they did yell for Harrison!''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Harrison a Heavy Load.

The N. Y. Herald says that "Mr.
Harrison's administration has been
one of complicated and malodorous
scandals from the beginning. The
Force bill, the blocks of five Dudley
matter, the appointment of Judge
Woods, the attempt to subsidize the
press by giving dozen prominent ed
itors fat positions, his ample provision
for the members of his own family,
and-well, the list is practically end
less
Atlas did manage to carry the world
on his back, but the republican party
hesitates at the prospect of shouldering
Mr.. Harrison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Impure Breath.

Among all the disagreeable conse-
uuences that follow the decay of the
teeth, an impure breath must be the
most notifying and unpleasant to its
possessor, and it is the most inexcusa-
BILE and offensive in society; and yet
the cause of it may easily be removed
by cleansing your teeth daily with
that Justly popular dentifrice, Fragrant
SOZODONT 1t purifies and sweetens
the breath. cools and refreshes the
mouth, and gives a pearl-like appear
ance to the teeth. Gentlemen who in
dulge in smoking should cleanse their
teeth with SOZODONT, as it removes
all unpleasant odors of the weed. Ask
your dr. -ggist for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Cheap Excursion to Gettysburg Bat
tlef1eId.

For the dedication of the Monument on
June End on the Gettysburg battlefield, des-
ignating the High Water Mark of the
Southern Confederacy, the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell round trip
tickets at all stations east of the Ohio river at
the low rate of one fare for the round trip.
The President of the United States, members
of his Cabinet, the Governor for twenty-five
states, members of their staffs, and other dis
tinguished persons as well as several military
and civic organizations will participate in the
imposing dedicatory ceremonies. This will
afford an excellent opportunity for cheap
Excursion to the historic battle ground by
veterans and others desiring to visit the scenes
of the greatest conflict of modern times.
may Lists
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Col Watterson, in his latest out-gi

Col. Watterson, in his latest out-giv-
ing on the Presidential question, at
tributes what he characterizes as the
craze" to the dread of Sena-
tor Hill, which, he says, lis entertained
by Democrats everywhere" He then
adds:
'"Fhe Cleveland boom is largely a
protest against the Hill boom. If Gov
ernor Hill could only have seen it, he
has been all along, and was from the
beginning, impossible. All that he has
tried to do for himself has merely serv-
ed to throw him in unfavorable con-
trast to Mr.. Cleveland, to bring out
conspicuously the imagined points of
thor disagreement, and, instead of
weakening, to strengthen Mr.. Cleve-
land"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Hollywood Memorial Association.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 9Th, 1892.

v A., u dill. JILL, 1CJS.
The ladies of the Hollywood Memoir
al Association have secured from the
city of Richmond the house occupied
by Mr.. Davis as President of the Con-
federate States. They propose to re-
store it, SO far as is practicable, to the
exact condition in which it was left by
President Davis, and to establish there
in a Permanent Museum for Coalfede7
ate Relics, under the charge of a socie-
ty chartered and known as the COnfed-
the Association has appointed the I'M
dersigned committee to gather these
relics.
The clothes, the arms, the money,
the belongings of the Confederate SOL
der, and of the women whose loyal
enthusiasm kept him in the field, are
properly objects of historic interest.
The glory, the hardships, the hero
ism of the war are noble heritage for
our children. To keep green such
memories and to commemorate such
virtues. it is our purpose to gather to-
gether and preserve in the Executive
Mansion of the Confederacy the sacred
relics of those glorious days.
We appeal to our sisters throughout
the South to help us secure these inval-
liable mementoes before it is too late.
Our plans are to give a room to each
Southern State where the relics collect
ed from such State may be deposited.
A Regent will be appointed from each
State to collect relics.
Any articles sent to any of the ladies
named below will be promptly acknowl-
edged, and any information desired
concerning donations will be cheerful
ly furnished.
Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson, Chairman,
No. no f. Franklin St., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. John Stewart, Brook Hill, Va.
Mrs. C. c. Baughman, No. 10 N.
Second St., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. John 3. Purcell, No. 914 E. Clay
ST., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Lewis Webb, Washington, d. G.
Miss Symington, No. 404 E. Franklin
st., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. H. Theo. Ellyson, No. 814 Park
Ave., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. J. Adair Peasants, No. 500 +.
Franklin St., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. G. Henry Stern, No. 20O1 w.
Main ST., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Van Doren, No. 524 N. Fifth St.,
Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Stephen Putney, No. 1912 +.
Marshall St., Richmond, Va.
Mrs. James R. Werth, No. 313 E. Main
St., Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Saws He was Born 1888.

CITY OF MEXICO, May 2, 1S92.-Jesus
Campeche, who lives on the outskirts
of this city, has just celebrated his
birthday He was born, he says, in
1888, which would make him 154 years
old. He came originally from Spain,
and has the appearance of being about
ninety years of age.
To prove his age he carries copies OF
a church register in Valladolid. The
priest of the church Campeche attends
says that the latter was an old man
when he was boy, and he is now
eighty-tive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11
Highland County Jail.

In the Circuit Court on the 3rd inst,
says the Highland Recorder
A report of the insecure condition of
the County Jail, having been certified
from the County Court, the Court
awarded rule against the Board of
Supervisors, returnable to the next
term of the Court, to. show cause why
a mandamus should not be issued, COM
handing them to erect a jail, or to
cause the present Jail to be made Sc
cure, or put in good repair"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-05-11

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be incurable.-
For a great many years doctors pro-
nounced it local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
stantly failing to cure with local treat
ment, pronounced it incurable. Science
has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for any case it fails to cure
Send for circulars and testimonials
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
az Sold by Druggists, 75c.