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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
The Lost Art of Roadmaking.

In the United States intelligent road
making in the country is, as a general
thing, almost wholly unknown. The
ridiculous misapplication of rustic la
Dor and foolishness known as road
working is the gravest farce an ordl-
narily intelligent people ever took part
in year after year. 1t is too well known
to need description, and the fact that
it has long been tolerated suggests a
doubt as to whether as people we are
not destitute of humor. The spectacle
of all the able bodied men of the dis
trict" turning out under that master OF
roadmaking farce, the supervisor. as he
is called, and spending two days each
year in making the roads almost I'M
passable for the rest of the year, and
thus imprisoning themselves in the
country during the late autumn and
early spring, is one that would have
delighted the heart of Cervantes and
perhaps furnished a companion volume
to the adventures of the Knight of La
Mancha.
But the farce goes gravely on year
after year. If here and there city be-
gins to agitate the cause of good roads
into the country in the interest OF both
country and city residents, it is opposed
with much the same arguments and
obstinacy that good roads were opposed
in England a century ago. The fact
that it has been proved in other cOun-
tries that good country roads have
benefited the country on the whole faI
more than the cities is a fact country
jewellers, as rule, are ignorant of and
apparently cannot understand or ap
preciate.
Railroads can never supply the place
of good wagon roads, and the develop
ment of a system of good roads in any
state will demonstrate that fact SC
clearly that the example would soon be
followed by other states Chicago Her:
OIH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
Give the Hens Shells.
By our Agricultural Editor.


Oyster shells broken or ground fine,
or mari shells, are essential to hens lay
ing. They must have lime in some
form. Mari shells that are broken are
very good. Ground bone is excellent
also. Most of the prepared food for
laying hens is nothing but ground oys-
ter shells, and many people would be
astonished at the magnitude of the
business. Many hundred tons of oys-
ter shells are ground up annually, and
shipped to all parts of the globe where
poultry are reared for the purpose of
furnishing the hens with the material
for their egg shells.
may provide them mari, Or pound the
shells on block with light axe, or he
can give them access to plenty of
ground bone. But let him keep some
thing by them all the time that they
can pick and get the she'll they need
and must have in order to lay. 1t will
not do to neglect this provision, and
being so cheap and easily supplied,
there is no excuse for not having it in
some form.
Of course they must have other food,
for the ground shells are not food in
the proper sense. Grain must be given
them daily: None is better than corn,
but barley, rye, oats and wheat are all
excellent. Give hens what they need
and they cannot help laying eggs for
you.-IUdeGAppeaI.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
A Striking War Narrative.

One of the most interesting and thrill
ing narratives that have been publish
ed relating to the civil war is contain
ed in a little pamphlet written by Cap
tain Samuel B. Davis, the well-known
commander of the steamer Washing
ton, running between the Capital and
Norfolk. Captain Davis was an officer
in the Confederate service, and, though
little more than a boy in years, was
noted for his great GOODNESS, judgment
and gallantry. These qualities led to
his selection for much dangerous and
important work, that which terminal
ed his military career and which forms
the principal subject of his reminis-
cences being mission to Canada for
the Confederate government in Janu-
airy, 1865. On his return through Fed
eral territory he was recognized and
arrested and, after trial, was condem-
ned to be hanged as spy. He was
saved by the interposition of President
Lincoln, but the communication of his
sentence was not communicated to him
until within an hour or two of the time
fixed for his execution. Before he had
been notified of the action of the Pres
ident he was sitting quietly waiting
for the end, listening to the band play
ing the dead march and watching some
men stretching a rope, which he was
informed was to be "his cravat" The
story is simply but graphically told,
and in dramatic interest is one of the
most striking of the many stirring in
cidents for which the war was remark
able. In connection with the main
episode in his sketch Captain Davis
gives an account of his escape from
Chester, Pa, after the battle of Gettys-
burg, where he was wounded and tax
en- prisoner, and of his experiences at
Andersonville, where he held respon-
sible position during 1864. His testi-
mony as to the treatment of the prison
ers there and of the efforts of the Off
Gals in charge to ameliorate the neces-
sarily severe conditions by which the
Federal soldiers were surrounded goes
far to refute the reckless allegations of
brutality and cruelty that have been
brought against the Confederate gov
eminent and its agents. Captain
Davis's book, which is on sale in Balti-
more, forms valuable addition to the
military history of a period that was
as full of romance and adventure as
any in the legends of chivalry.-Bdzti-
more Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
KEEP YoURHEART TgxnER 10

KEEP Your H Fart TENDER.-l love
to see you keep your heart tender, my
dear, even at the risk of being called a
softly" If were an angel out pros
pecting would Ego for'' the man who
keeps bit of sentiment alive in his
heart-lil1e blooming rose in dingy
window-as entomologists go for rare
butterflies. 1t will be high time to
grow Grabbed and old when death
drops it's final frost from the still heav-
ems until then laugh, sing, trust and
have faith in humankind, for unto such
were you created.
If God had meant US ali to be gloomy
and distrustful he would have put us
into sunless, unlovely world instead
of upon a ball carved and colored lik e
an emerald stone, with flowers to make
it sweet and birds to make it musical,
with a path cut through diamond
strewn space and countless suns for
signal lights to clear the track before it.
l-ChicGgo Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
STANTON SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
Is THERE A MAELsTRoM EVERY

Is THERE MAELsTRoM Every
school child in the early part of the
present century was taught to believe
that there was terrible and wonder
full eddy or vortex several miles in dia-
meter on the coast of Norway, into
which ships, icebergs, whales and all
the monsters of the deep were indis-
criminately dragged and buried forever
in the oceans awful depths. A cores
pendent of the st. Louis Republic says:
II have been Informed by European
acquaintance that the maelstrom has
no existence outside the imagination
of sensational writers. A joint com
mission of Swedish and German nauti-
cal and scientific men recently went in
search Of this, the greatest bugbear of
antiquity, and report themselves un-
able to locate it, and that the sea was
perfectly smooth where the whirlpool
should have been" The latest geogra-
pliers barely allude to it. One marks its
site upon the map, but does not men
ton it in his article on Norway. Ac-
eording to our way of viewing the sub
ject, says the Republic, the maelstrom
romance has been pretty effectually
destroyed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
"All Daily, except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS:

Train No. AIS connects at Earper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at
III. p m, arriving at Columbus at 2:55 a. nl
and Pittsburgh at $50 D. M, and Chica1o at
lI:55 a. m. next morning; with train leaving
at 4:59 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 a.
m, 81. LOUIS at t:z5 p. H., and connects at
WeVerton with train arriving at Hagerstown
az I:OO p. M, and at Wasl ngton Junction with
tram arriving at Frederick 1T 1:55 D. m
Train 4lG connects " It'll fasf Vestibi1ie trains
at Harpers Ferry at lD:3I p. III. fCr Pittsburgh.
lO:l2 p m for Chicago. ara LIS Il. n. for Cincin-
natl and st. Louis. Arrive 1T PittsLurg at
6:sO a. H., chicago at 8! II. H., Cincinnati at
5:l5 p. M, and st. Louis at Ills q. ~.
Trains All, and AIS have Pullman Buffet Par
Tor cars between Staunton and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks apply TO
=. y o. H. X. or to G: f., DIT Di,CW, Travclirg
Passenger Agent Winchester We or &. r.
Hammond, city ticket agent, Staunton. Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, l. n OUETT
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen Man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

FAvoRING BETTER ROADS.-A move
ment in favor of better public roads
has been inaugurated in Accomac coun-
ty, and at the coming session of the
Legislature an effort will be made to
secure special road law for that coun-
ty. A plan has already been formulat-
ed which, it is claimed, would result in
the securement of good public roads
Each magisterial district is to be a road
district, provided with a roadman to
be appointed by the Governor at a
salary not exceeding 5000 per annum.
The county is to furnish the necessary
machinery and tools to do the road
work, and the county judge is to ap-
point competent engineer to survey
all the roads in the county and make
map of the same, and that said engi-
neer instruct the roadman in his duties.
etc. A tax is to be levied of not less
than ten cents on the one hundred dol
lars worth of property, and a capita
tlon tax of fifty cents on each male per
son over twenty one years old, the
same to be used in furnishing labor.
teams, etc, as the roadman may think
proper. Another section provides that
the roads shall not be less than thirty
feet wide and the main roadbed shall
not be less than twelve feet and the
bridges not less than sixteen feet. The
roadnan shall be required to straighten
all roads, so far as practicable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
A Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the lead
among pure medicinal tonics and
MISUNDERSTANDING nothing which
permits its use as a beverage or in
toxicant, it is recognized as the best
and purest medicine for all ailments of
Stomach, Liver or Kidneys. 1t will
cure Sick Headache, Indigestion, Con-
stipation, and drive Malaria from the
system. Satisfaction guaranteed with
each bottle or the money will be re-
funded. Price only so cents per bottle.
Sold by Hughes & Bells Drug Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
upon this condition. If you are af-
flicted with Cough, Cold or any
Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and
will use this remedy as directed, giving
it a fair trial, and experience no bene-
fit, you may return the bottle and
have your money refunded. We could
not make this offer did we not know
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could
be relied on. 1t never disappoints.-
Trial bottles free at Hughes & Bells
Drug Store. Large size so cents and
S1.O0.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

During the period between 1846 and
1861 the country enjoyed a Democratic
tariff for revenue, and during that time
the census statistics show that the in
crease of wealth in the country was 1875
per cent, and the increase OF the
amount of capital invested il manufac-
lures was 80 per cent. Let us hurry
and get back to the beneficence of
Democratic rule, and to the enjoyment
of another era Of prosperity such as ex-
listed in those fifteen years.-Rjchnaond
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

To CURE A CoLD.-To cure the very
worst cold catcha bic, take one teaspoon
full of flaXseed, one ounce O. licorice,
and one quarter of a pound of raisins.
Put the above ingredients into two
quarts of water, and over a slow fire
boil it down to one-half it's original
bulk. Now, pound till very fine one
quarter of a pound tf rock candy, add
it to the mixture, and finish by adding
one spoonful of lemon juice. Drink a
half pint of this upon going to bed, and
a little more whenever the cough is
troublesome. This is a sovereign bal
samic cordial for the lungs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
CoLoREp STUDENTS Nor WANTED

CoLoRED STUDENTS NOT WANTED
The Kansas City Medical College is
having trouble over colored student
who was admitted to the institution q
few weeks ago. He is a light mulatto,
and represented at first that be was
half breed Creek Indian from Okla
homa, and that he had attended both
the Fiske and the Howe Universities.
All went smoothly for time until the
students discovered that he was no
Indian, and then trouble began. The
faculty has asked him to leave, and he
says that he will have a lawsuit first
The colored citizens are talking about
prosecuting the officers of the institu-
ton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

1t was a sad ending Of the life of
Lieutenant Schwatka, the Arctic ex-
plorer. After encountering the hard
ships and disasters of the frozen re-
gions, he died by his own hand on the
street in Oregon. He was a man of
splendid attachments, but cursed, like
many other brilliant men, with the
LIQUOR habit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
RuckIIn'S Arnica SaIve.

THE BEsr SALvE in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhenm. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box
FOR SALE BY HUGHES IL BELL
jan27 '92 1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

l have been sufferer from catarrh
for 20 years. | found immediate relief
in the use of Ely's Cream Balm. Since
using it have not suffered q moment
from headache, sore throat or loss of
sleep, from which previously suffered,
caused by catarrh. | consider your
Balm a valuable remedy.-R. &. Vas
sar, Sc Warren st., New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Don't you consider marriage a
means of grace, George ~ Yes any
thing is means of grace that leads to
repentance" replied the young hus-
band, who had already been forced to
play second fiddle in the household.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

No. 3 for Roanoke Radford, Bristol and all
points south and west, also for Bluefield. Ohio
extension, leave Blueheld, $40 a m daily for
Kenova- Columbus, and the West. Pullman
sleeper from Basic to Memphis via Bristol and
Chattanooga.
No. (Vestbuled Limited) for Roanoke Bris-
tol and beyond. Connects at Roanoke for all
stations, WinSton-Salem Divis on ana for Main
Line West of Roanoke. Connects at Radford
for Blueleld, PCcahUntas and all points on
Clinch Valley Division, also for Louisville aud
stations L. & n. r. X. Pullman Sleeper Rcan-
oke to Louisville via RadfOrd and Norton.
Pullman sleeperS to New Orleans, Memphis
and Nashville, Dining car attached.
For tickets, time-cards and all information
call on agent, Norfolk q Western Railroad.
W. b. BEVILL, Gen. Pass Agt.
Roanoke, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Professor Whackem-Wh helped
you to do these sums Johnny Fizzle-
top-Nobody, sir. what! Nobody
Now, don't lie. Didn't your brother
help youy" No. he diApt help me :;
he I'D them all b. hi.ns.-f.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Simply apply ''SwAYNE OINTMENT No in
ternal medicine required. Cures letter. ecZe
ma itch, all eruptions on the face, hands, nose
&C., leaving the skin clear, white and healthy
Its great healing and curative powers are pos
Sessed by no other remedy. Ask your drug:
gist for SwAYNE'S OINTMENT.
feb 1O-1Vr '92
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

NOTlCE.-The undersigned have associated
~ themselves together as FARMERS i'm tIe
name and style Of J. a. J. 7. BuDlgardner, At
torneys at Law. 49,
we VIII practice in the courts of the city of
Staunton and the counties of Augusta Rock
Dr1dge, Rockingham, Highland and Bath All
law business entrusted to our care VIII b,
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUMGARDNEP. JR.
July-h j. LEWIS BUMGAEDN Els.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Mrs. Hutchings How are you get
ting on in the literary line, Mr.. Dun
can "Oh. poorly enough. All my
articles have been rejected well, l
shouldn't mind Why, sometimes good
articles are rejected"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
Y8Ur Minister'S Wife.

Do not remind her every time YOU
see her of her failure to attend this
meeting, or that, writes A. J. Parry in
the June LADIES' Home Journal.
Do not allude more than is needful in
her presence to the devotion and activ.
ity of your former pastors wife, or of
the wife of some other pastor in town.
Do not make her president of all yonl
societies, or chairman of all your com
mittees.
Do not forget that she is a woman,
and a wife, and mother, before she is
an assistant pastor.
paid for.
Ely's Cream Balm is worth it's weight
in gold as cure for catarrh. One
bottle cured mes. A. Lowell, Frank
lin, Pa.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Simmons Liver Regulator has never
failed to relieve costiveness, and blind
or bleeding piles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
No. Communicates.

The communicates of the Baptist and
Episcopal, with those of other denomi-
nations, will bring the aggregate up to
about 20,000,0 900.
The following table shows the num-
Der of churches in the United States to-
day as compared with forty years ago:
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Simmons Liver Regulator has never
been known to fail to cure sick head
ache.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

So easy in it's action, harmless and
effectual in relieving is Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

nnnHH1FD DOWN men and women
IL D1Ik III III suffering from any form of
nhHIk n iii CHRONIC DISEASE, can
UIIuADJHS secure valuable work on
their affection sealed free
and learn how they can be cured at home by
writing DIR. PARKER & CO. $40 North Cherry
Street, Nashville, Tenn. Better write to-day.
Delays are dangerous. Please state your trou
BILE and how long afflicted.
feb TO- 'a2-Iv
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

NTnU WOMEN WHO have Headaches.
Why Backaches, Neuralgia, Scanty Pro
MIR fuse. and Painful Menstruations
ULUA Disorders and l}isplacements of the
Womb ana Sexual Organs, Barren
ness, Ieucorrhpa, etc. should send for WO-
MANS BOOK OF LIFE. (sealed), free with
particulars flr home cure No Cure No Pay.
scientific Qualifications, Unlimited Expert
ence, Careful Diagnosis and Honest Represen-
tations are the secrets of our success. Address,
c. W. PARKER, Md,
feD TO- ely.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Time Table in effect Jan. 18th, 1882, until fur
Their notice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
Family and Business Journal.

Its selections ana Miscellany entertain and
interest, ana are alike appropriate for the
young, middle aged, and those of older years
DEMOCRAT in politics, it sustains its party
with unf1as ging zeal, believing that under the
rule of that party the progress of the country
and the development of it's resources can be
best attained. 1t is watchful of the AGRI-
CULTURAL interests of its section and the
State, and is constant laborer in the good
work advancing all our industries. 1t furnish
es Commercial information, giving details of
interest to the Merchant, Farmer, and Manu-
| facturer, by compiling from the best and
most authentic sources of such information.
It's MARKET REPORTS embrace the CITY of
StauntOn, with full weekly comments. and a
carefully revised Price Current. The distant
! uce-Markets are also furnished with com
ments bearing on the quoted prices of staples
produced in the Valley.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

He took her hand tendeIl "A ring
would look sweet on that little finger,n
he said-'an engagement ring" ut
isn't the fashion to wear enpaper'' mt
rings on the little finger" she repl eI,
NiHg her and away.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

Simmons Liver Regulator has never
been known to fail to cure dyspepsia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
Live Stock Points.

A southern stockman says he regards
one pound of cotton seed meal practi-
cally worth as food a pound and a half
of the ungrOund cotton seed
Mr.. E. W. Cottrell. of Detroit, chief
of the live stock department of the
Columbian Worlds Fair, is a man who.
among his other fine qualities, will i'm
press foreigners that meet him with
the fact that we grow fine looking men
as well as fine live stock in America.
1t is the old story again in the cattle
market. First-class home grown ami
mails sell for good prices. but some of
the i'll conditioned western cattle are
almost unstable
We have had three comparatively
mild winters. If, as begins to be be-
lieved, weather goes in cycles, then
this coming winter will lie a severe
one. Whether weather moves in
cycles or not, however, it will certainly
be a safe measure to provide warm
quarters and plenty of food for the live
stock
Hogs fatten u third faster in O.
moderately cool tempera ure than in
the severely cold months It is econ
omy, Therefore. to push the fattening
as rapidly as possible in the fall and
early winter
Germany admits our pork under a
tariff 0f slightly more than two cents a
po1lBt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16

i'rrtof's Wife :-You ought to avoid
eVl'll the appearance Of evil. Do You.
yourself. think the girls who dance are
right? Belle of the Parish :-1hnv
mus 10. know the girls who don +.
ar always left
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
The Churches.

The census shows some interesting
facts in reference to the growth and
strength of the churches as to members
and property.
The number of commandments in five
principal religious denominations for
which the statistics have been complet-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-16
The value of church property for the

same period is as follows:
DaOOmipa tiOnc 1250