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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

A MEMORABLE DAY.-February 18th
will be memorable day in the annals
of Congress. On that day the Senate
passed the bill repeating the Federal
election law, an event which marks a
turning point in American politics. For
thirty years Federal legislation has
tended toward GENERALIZATION, toward
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the general gov
eminent and the dwarfing of the States.
The Federal election law placed the
States at the mercy of the party in
power at Washington, and it requires
no great degree of penetration to per-
ceive that the power was always liable
to be abused to the detriment of the
peoples liberty. The pendulum has
now swung back to it's normal position,
and the States are left free. as they
were before the rise of the Republican
party, to regulate their own elections
without interference from Washington.
The majority for the Repeal bill was
emphat1c-the vote being 80 to %. Of
course, the President affixed his sigma
ture at once, and the whole affair may
be considered settled. This is one of
the most beneficent results of the Dem
ocratic triumph of 1892.
AdCGnce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
CAUTION.

zone kiss, Kate dear! What do you fear
There is no one but your brother near,
And he is such little thing
What harm can such an infant bring?"
my brothers small, nor old is he,
But, having eyes, he'll surely see,
And, having seen, I've learned full well
1t is the little things that tell"
Yale Record.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The vote by which the McCreary
resolution was adopted in the House
Wednesday-17 to probably repre-
sents very fairly the sentiment of the
country on the course of the present
Administration and of that which pre-
ceded it in relation to the Hawaiian
business. 1t was party vote, to be
sure, and there is, no doubt, dispro-
portionate representation of the Demo
cratic Party of the country in the
House at present, but the division
among the people on this question is
not along the party line, and we have
no doubt that ifsthe single issue could
be put to a popular vote, after a fair
discussion, the course of the Cleveland
Administration would be sustained by
fully the ratio of 1T to rs. There never
was a question seriously disputed upon
which the merits were so clearly on
one side, and all the posing and pre-
tending of the politicians in Congress
would fail to upset the plain common
sense and sense of right of the people
of the United States.-N. Y. Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The machine is something developed
in late years under the operation of our
election laws. Not, we think, a neces-
sary outcome of these laws but a per-
version of them.-No7folk Landmark
Exactly: "a perUersion" of the law
If the people of Norfolk or any other
city OF any county of this State are de-
frauded at elections it is because the
law is either secretly evaded or openly
defied. The remedy does not lie in
abuse of the law, but in the swift and
sure punishment of the breakers.
If Norfolk or any other community is
beset by election thieves let the city or
community appeal to the courts and
have the knaves landed in the peniten-
tiary. 1t is an unmitigated wrong to
put stigma upon the whole Demo
cratic party of Virginia simply because
few localities are either Indifferent to
their rights or impotent to defend them
in the courts.-Lynchburg ,NeaDS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Be oder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
NEW GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of it's exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every
part of the urinary passages in male
or female. 1t relieves retention of
water and pain in passing it almost i'm
mediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this is your remedy. Sold by
w. NJ. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
july 26, 1S93-1yr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

For THE relief and cure of a cold in
the head there is more potency in
Ely's Cream Balm than in anything
else it is possible to prescribe. This
preparation has for years past been
making a brilliant success as remedy
for cold in the head, catarrh and hay
fever. Used in the initial stages of
these complaints Cream Balm prevents
any serious development of the symp-
toms, while almost numberless cases
are on record of radical cures of chronic
catarrh and hay fever after all other
treatments have proved of no avail.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Deacon Heavywe1ght-An so you
are going to leave us, parson?
Rev. Mr.. Thankful-Yes. | have
had call to another parish, where, by
the way, the salary is considerably
larger. | am sorry to leave my flock,
but l must obey the call.
Deacon Heavyweight (dryly)--Waal,
it NAV be what YOU call call, but it
seems to me good deal more like a
raise.-Life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

T. F. Anthony, Ex-Postmaster of
Promise City, Iowa, says: II bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism and two doses of it did me
more good than all the medicine | ever
took" Sold by w. M. Allen, Druggist,
StauntOn.
Nov Is GnOS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.
Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia, radically cures in 1 to
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits, rs cts. Sold
by w. M. Allen, Druggist, Staunton.
Nov. 15-GmOs.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
Pass. Pass. Mix.
SOUTHWARK. Alb 4O5 Al
CONNECTIONS:

Train No. 408 connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains. leaving at
liz p. M, arriving at Columbus at 2:55 a. M,
and Pittsburgh at 9:15 p, NJ, and Chicago at
i1:55 a. m next morning; with train leaving
1t 50i p M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 a.
u, st. Louis at 60 p. M. and connects at
Weyerton with train arriving at Hagerstown
1t 200 p m, and at Washington Junction with
rain arriving at Frederick at ISIS p. N.
Train u connects With fast vesth';led trains
Z Harper,s Ferry at litf6 T. n. .or Chicago;
':2l p. m for pittsDurg AM; .s5f a. H. tort in
nnati and St Louis. Arrive az Pittsiurg Il /
~ a. m; Chicago at l:35 =. m, Cincinnati al
Is p. m, and St Louis at ,.l5 q. m
Trains Alb, and i0S have Pullman BuTet Ear
Tor cars between stanton and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
TO Cincinnati. st, Louis. Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage cheeks. apply to
any office of the 3. & o. r. H. on to O. E.
Dudrow4 Travelling Passenger Agent Win
chester. Va. or C.. T. Hammond city ticket
agent, stanton, Va.
GHAS. o. SCULL, r. b. CAMPBELL.
Gen. Pass.-Agt. Cen Man
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

1t is said that III ost of the razor homes
to be fouad in the worlds markets
come from strange lake in Ireland,
the waters of which petrify any sub
stance with which they come in con-
tact.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
OYerIOaded.
You've eaten too much turkey,
And so you cannot work, ehl
Your head feels very murky-

There! | don't believe l could add
another line and make it rhyme if
had dollar for doing it. A few cents.
however, will cure me. To relieve
stomach and bowels from the effect of
overlooking, full dose of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets is the best
remedy. They operate gently, yet
thoroughly, and Without gripping, nau-
sea, OR other unpleasant effects. In
walls, convenient to carry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Itch on human, mango on horses,
dogs and all stock, cured in 30 minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by W. M. Allen, Drug
gists, Staunton, Va.
Dec 6, 90, 1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

''But surely" urged Binks, seeing
is believing"
Not necessarily" responded Jinks.
"For instance, l see you every day,
but as to believing your
He never finished that sentence
brakes Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The bill to repeal the federal cleo
ton laws will be sent to the President
tomorrow or Saturday. Representa-
tive Tucker, who introduced the bill in
the House, has procured new gold
pen, which he will ask the President to
use in approving the measure, intend
ing then, to keep the pen and make it
an heirloom in his family. Respecting
the attitude of President Cleveland
towards the bill, gentleman who
conversed with him on the subject
some weeks ago, reports him as saying
that he would rather sign that bill
than any one that eonld come to him.
--AleaGndri0 Gazette, Feb. Sth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Young Tutter-I hope you will par
don me for not coming around to
dinner last night, but it was really
impossible.
Miss Pinkerly-No excuse is neces-
sary Mr.. Tutter. The fact that you
didn't come to a dinner is ample proof
that you couldn't-Truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The spectroscope tells US that the
composition of the sun is nearly the
same as that of the earth. We find in
it iron, silver, zinc, and other familiar
metals
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
Hucklen's Arniea Salya.

THE BEST SALvE in the world fol-
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box
For sale by Hughes& Bell.
iuay lily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
DEVOTION.

Though neither beautiful nor young,
The SWANS on her who call
Worship the ground she walks upon,
Because she owns it all
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Big heads do not always indicate in
tellect. A scientist points out that
| the Greeks, one of the most intellectual
of nations, were one of the smallest
headed of races.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

In some villages of Germany it is
customary when an engagement is
broken to toll the bell. In this cOun-
try it isn't considered necessary to toll
the bell, but it is thought proper to re-
turn the ring.-Buffalo Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY.-On Monday,
the 29th ultimo, the venerable Simon
Koiner, ESQ.,, rounded up his S9th
birthday. He celebrated the event by
giving an elegant dinner at the resi-
dence of his son. Phillip NJ. Koiner,
Esq. About twenty guests were invit-
ed, principally descendants of the
worthy old gentleman.
Mr.. Koiner is most remarkable
man. While he bears the distinction
of being the oldest representative OF
this numerous and honored family, yet
he is more active and agile on his feet
han many far younger man.
W1ynesb0r0 Sentinel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Coughs and colds kept off by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator to regulate
the system.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

At Huntington, w. Va, Harry Potts
accidentally shot and killed John
Alexander. Both were students a.
Marshall College.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The tomb of Mahomet is covered
with diamonds, sapphires, and rubies
valued at ten million dollars.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Why suffer with dyspepsia, bilious
ness or any disease of the liver when
you can be cured by Simmons Liver
Regulator?
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
Which Shall it Be :?

A Lexington correspondent of the
Richmond Times says
1.-The triumphal passage of the Tuck
err repeal of the Federal election law
will have very much, many think, to
strengthen Mr.. fuckers political fences
among his party friends in his canvass
for the nomination in this district.
A Unknown Republican says that
Jake Yost will not have the walk over
he and his friends had hoped for in Sc
curing the Republican nomination in
this (the tenth) congressional district;
Auditor s. Brown Allen are in for the
fight andswant the nomination"
The decision of the Court of Appeals
to the effect that no person can be
compelled to work on the public road
who does not or cannot pay the road
tax, has created profound sensation
in the State and its soundness is seri
ously questioned. 1t is impossible to
doubt that the result of it will be dis
astrous to the road system, such as it
is, for there are thousands of persons
who will be only too glad to feel them
selves free from responsibility to give
their time and labor in lieu of tax to
keep the roads in order. 1t is hard to
understand what difference there is in
principle between collecting taxes from
citizens for roads and collecting labor
where there is nothing else with which
to pay. If the State has the right to
make a man pay taxes why has it not
the right to make him pay in labor if
that is the only money he has Nor
folk Landmark.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

Judge VIM. Gordon Robinson has
announced himself as a candidate for
mayor of Roanoke.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
1t will not Straiehtep Teeth

but SOZODONT will vitalize and
beautify them, and impart a delicious
fragrance to the breath. This prepare
ton, in use SO long, has not one enemy.
1t is perfect Caesar of Wash 1t
came, saw, and conquered. Its sale is
widening every year, and will con-
tinue. When introduced on the toilet,
it remains
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard. Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes fr0Gi horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints. Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle Warranted the most wonder
full Cure ever known. Sold by w. NJ
Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
Dec 6, 50, w.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

I used Simmons Liver Regulator for
indigestion, with immediate relief.-O.
6. Sparks, Ex-Mayor, Macon, Ga.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
READ And PROFIT BY IT.

Why buy an imitation when you can get the
GENUINE Oliver Chilled Flows OF
LYNN & co.
Your Gardens and Yards need fencing now
Get the best-the Woven Wire and Cedar Pick
ct Fence-frOm LYNN & co.
BATHS are healthy and necessary. The
flexible Rubber Bath Tubs which can be used
in any room in the house, for hot and cold,
mineral salt or electric baths and weigh only
ID lbs, are the desiderata, sold by
LYNN & co. 81
SAVE YOURSELVES. Any one who gives
check is liable to have it raised and be the
loser. Save yourselves by using the Lightning
Check Punch, sold by LYNN & co.
WAGONS.-The hest are the Studebaker &
Brown. For sale by LYNN a. co.
GARDEN TOOLS.-Double and Single Shovel
Plows, Cultivators, and every tool in season,
at LYNN & CO.'S
march
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

SPALDING'S GLUE is a Caesar and 6
Holder wherever it comes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21

The republicans themselves first gave
us an income tax in 1863 1t was not
like the one now proposed, a small tax
on the larger class of incomes. 1t was
a graded tax, laid on the strictly popu
list and socialist principle-the larger
the income the higher the rate. 1t be-
gan with the man whose income was
above $12 week and taxed him pei
cent. 1t taxed all incomes above $10,-
600 year per cent. Later on it in
creased the per cent rate to per cent
and the per cent rate to 1" per cent
on all incomes above $4,000. Finally,
in 1867, it was changed to 5 per cent on
all incomes above $1,000 a year.-Balt
sam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
Electric BItterS.

This remedy is becoming SO well
known and SO popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise. A purer medicine does not ex-
list and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and Kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
Malarial fevers. For cure of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters-Entire satisfaction guar
anteed, or money refunded-Pric so
cts. and $1.00 per bottle at Hughes &
Bells Drugstore.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-21
y :. :. ~ HalIoIls5 esI8rnsIi
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT NOV. 10. 1889.
LEAVE BASIC, VA, DAILY.
NORTH BOUND.

No. 6. Vestibuled LimiteD has Pullman
sleeper from Basic to Washington, New York
without change, via Shenandoah Junction
and b. & o. Railroad.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
Innocent Inv Accident.

A story is told of a Pennsylvania
Judge who once had a number of
Irishmen before him in one of the
interior counties, indicted for riot
on the canal. All their names were
included In the one indictment, and
the jury found them all guilty,
though one of them, Pat Murphy,
clearly proved an alibi. They were
all broughtinto court to be senten-
ced, and Pat was directed to stand
up with the others. Pat protested
yebemently and reminded the ndge
that it was clearly proved on the
trial that he was at the time sick in
bed and at a considerable distance
from the scene of riot. Stand up,
Pat" said the Judge, "stand up.
You're just as guilty as any of them.
You know you would have been
there if you could"
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
Doggy Found the Pocketbook.

The wife of wealthy merchant of
this city has an intelligent spaniel
who in some way has acquired the
art of retrieving. This lady, while
walking in Broadway one day, ac-
companied by her dog, lost her
pocketbook. She made the discovery
when about to pay for a purchase
she had made in a store. She re-
traced her steps and looked for the
missing pocketbook, and not finding
it concluded it had been picked up
by some one.
She went home Immediately, as
the shopping tour was of necessity
terminated. When she reached the
house, the spaniel, who had been
quite demure, began wagging his
tail and manifestiAg other evidences
of joy and triumphantly laid at her
feet the pocketbook she thought she
had lost. Her explanation is that the
spaniel. seeing the pockettook fall to
the ground, thought he was expected
topick it up and carry it.-New York
Herald
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
The Woman are Not In 1t.

Talk about woman's curiosity,
it isn't to be compared TO mans.
A woman won't stick her finger
into rat trap to see fit is set; a
man will.
Who ever heard of woman
blowing in the muzzle of a shot gun
to see if the fuse is loaded. The
golden paths of glory are lined by
men who have come in over the
shot gun route.
a woman will not put her hand
on door facing to see if it is fresh
painted. The sign, "Beware, Fresh
Paint" is meant for men only.
Whoever saw this touching cpl
taph on the tombstone of a woman:
sacred to the memory of fool
Who plucked cockle-bur from the tail
of mule"
In fact, when we come to think
about it, woman has no curiosity at
all.-Chicago Herald.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
MuseIe and Yiror-A pifIerenee.

Many muscular men suecumb to fati-
CUES borne with ease by persons far
their interiors in physical strength.
Muscle does not imply vigor. In fact,
it is not difficult of proof that athletes
do not live as long nor enjoy as good
health as the average individual who is
vigorons-that is to say, whose diges-
ton and sleep are unimpaired, whose
nerves are tranquil. and who has no or
ganic tendency to disease. These re-
quisites of vigor are conferred upon
those inherently weak, no less than up
on those debilitated through wasting
disease, by thorough, persistent
course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
the-leading national tonic, Endorsed and
recommended by physicians of emf
nence. 1t will not endow you with the
muscle of Corbett, but it will infuse
energy into your system, and renew the
active and healthful performance of its
functions. Itaverts and cures malarial,
rheumatic and kidney complaints, and
oyercomes dyspepsia. constipation, liver
trouble and nervousness.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
A Brilliant meteor.

On Feb. 10, 1875, an exceedingly
brilliant meteor in the form of an
elongated horseshoe was seen
throughout a region of at least 400
miles In length and $50 in breadth,
lying in Missouri and Iowa. It is de
scribed as without tail, but hay-
ing flowing jacket of fame. Deto-
nations were heard SO violent as to
shake the earth and to jar the win
dows like the shock of an earth
quake" as it fell about 1890 p. m, a
few miles east of Marengo, La. The
ground for the space of some seven
miles in length by two to four miles
in breadth was strewn with frag-
ments of this meteor, varying In
weight from a few ounces to "a
pounds. Iowa State Register.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
Chins.

If a man should reach perfection
in this world he would have to die
Immediately to enjoy himself.
L have observed down town that
the fact of your ancestors doing
nothing is not proof that you can
do anything.
Uncle Josh wants to know why
some people sick on Sunday can put
out such monstrous washings on
Monday.
The Christian has no more right
to worry and fret about things he
cannot help than he has to steal and
break the Sabbath.
The man who has attained his
ideal is scarcely less to be pitied
than the man who has no ideal.
1t easy for the minister to pound
the little low priced sins that every
body condemns, but to tackle one
bearing compound interest requires
courage.
Some people believe that ten doll
ars for the gospel buys a through
ticket to heaven.
No one can store up warmth en-
ough in a revival to last through a
month without replenishing.
1t is one thing to possess Bible;
it is another thing for a Bible to
possess you.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28

We just heard of an old colore d
woman who was taken to Chicago
last summer to act as nurse to an
invalid. One day she was given a
holiday and ticket to the Midway.
When she returned at night and
asked how she enjoyed herself, she
replied: "Pshawl 1 don't want no
more holidays. Why, they had in
there a lot of people they called
Egyptians, and tried to make me
believe it. Why, they was all
drowned in the Red Sea. Don't
the Bible say SO? 1 don't want no
one to try to make me believe the
book amt true" 1t was almost as
bad misunderstanding as that of
the college freshman who said in a
Bible recitation that the duties of
the priests were chiefly of militia
ry sort.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1894-02-28
CharIeston PeopIe Mnrrr Young.

People marry younger in your
county than any place ] have ever
seen, said a gentlemanon the street
yesterday. This may or may not
be true, but it may be interesting to
know just how young some of our
people are when they step off the
matrimonial precipice. Last year
% girls married in this county at
the age of 16, IL at the age of 10,
and four were only IA, one of these
having stretched her age a year.
There were Is boys under 20 years,
who did the same thing, and four
of these were only Is years old. 1t
would be interesting to know just
how much these people know about
housekeeping and the responsible
ties of married Charleston Ga
zette.