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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

A MONTH OF PoLITICS.-The Nor.
folk Landmark says, lone good solid
month to politics and the delegation
from this State will remain unbroken.
The arguments of the Republicans are
easy to meet and refute. They consist
mainly of string of declarations
which have no foundation in fact and
are brushed away by any Democrat
who Will take the trouble to inform
himself. All that is necessary is for
Democrats to take an interest in the
work and be lively. Do not neglect
politics; if you do you are like the SOL
dier who would throw away his gun in
war and let the enemy capture him.
Let the Democratic hosts rally now for
thirty days and victory will perch up
on their banners"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

/. Jos. b. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, certify that John A.
Alexander has executed the bond required by
decree of Sale in Richie for &c. VS.. Ashby sc
Given under my hand this Sth day of Octo-
Der, 1894.
oct lofts JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
NAIRGINlA:-In the Clerks Office of the CT
v cult Court of Augusta county, in vac;

NAIRGINlA:-In the Clerks ONCE of the Cir
v cult Court of Augusta county, in vaca-
ton, October 9th 1894.
Jane A. Taylor, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Plaintiff
VS..
David L. Coursey and others. 49,. Defendants
In CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to obtain partition
of the lands whereof Mrs. Sarah C. Blakemore
died seized in Augusta county, amongst said
Sarah'S heirs at-law, and if partition in kind
be not practicable, to sell same and partition
the proceeds amongst the persons entitled
thereto,
1t appearing by affidavit filed that John w
IL. CourSey and Mrs. Carrie E. Cook, defend
ants, are non-reSidents of the State of Virgin
ia. it is ordered that they and the unknown
heirs at-law of Thomas G. COursey decd
whose names and residences are unknown, do
severally appear here within fifteen days af-
ter due publication hereof and do what is nee
essary to protect their interests in this suit
COpy-teSte.
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
A. c. Brax ton pq.
oct 10-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

The fatal flaw in the Mckinley plan
of prosperity was that it started out
with the avowed purposed of cutting
down our imports, and increasing our
manufactured products, which, i'm
ports being cut down, must still be
consumed at home. That was thing
impossible to be done. Craftsmanship
has no magic art by which it can make
profitable the production of either
manufactures or crops in excess of the
market demand for them. But Mr. Nc
Kinley promised to perform exactly
that miracle. Our manufactured prod
ucts were already greater than the peO
pie of America alone could consume
Our agricultural products were Deepen
dent on foreign markets to take sur
plus of $500, 100000 a year. And Mr..
Mckinley's act proposed to bring good
times by making still more manufac-
tured goods to glut the home market
and at the same time making it harder
for the surplus crops to find a market
abroad. 1t was quackery and charla-
tanism all through, and it doomed the
country to a period of depression from
which there was no escape except by
reversing engines, lowering the tariff
and opening up again the choked chan
nels of commensurate San.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

SNOW STORM IN THE NORTHWEST
minneapolis, Oct. 8.-North Dakota,
portions of South Dakota and the
northern border of Minnesota are
buried under heavy fall of snow. The
storm, which in some localities has de-
veloped into blizzard, began yester-
day morning and every indication
points to repetition of the blizzard of
fourteen years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

A statement obtained from the rec
ords of the Treasury Department shows
that under the high protective tariff of
the Mckinley law the receipts of the
United States treasury diminished
until there was startling deficiency.
Secretary Gresham and his wife went
last week to the Virginia Hot Springs
for a weeks stay, leaving Mr.. Uhl as
acting Secretary of State.
At Newport News James S. Hopkins
was convicted for illegal dredging in
James river and sentenced to the peni-
Tertiary for one year.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

VOTE FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.--Be sure to vote on cleo
ton day, November 9th, for the pro-
posed Constitutional amendment and
save many thousands of dollars to the
State.
The reasons for it are thus briefly
given by the Richmond Dispatch:-
"Our Supreme Court of Appeals a
year or two ago decided that it was
unconstitutional to try any person ac-
cused of petit-larceny, ETC., without a
jury. So, justices of the peace have
been deprived of the jurisdiction they
long had had in many petty cases. All
| these cases, no matter how insignifi-
| can't the sum involved, now go to the
grand jury, and USUALLY thence to
petit jury. The costs thus piled up
ale enormous. They form one of the
| chief items of our criminal charges
| one of the great burdens upon the tax.
payer.
Now, the General Assembly asks
that the voters of Virginia go to the
polls in November and declare whether
they wish for this condition of things
to continue or not. Those citizens who
are in favor of comforting upon our
General Assembly the power to make
laws authorizing magistrates to try
petty cases will vote for the amend
ment, while those who wish to contin-
ue the present useless and extravaganza
charges upon the public treasury will
vote against the amendment. If the
amendment is adopted, laws will be
passed restoring to justices the juris-
diction that they had up to the time
of the decision in question"
Chinese soldiers are reported to be in
wild retreat from Moukden before the
advance of the japanese army. A
japanese squadron and transports has
been seen in the Gulf of Pechili, and a
landing OF 10000 troops is said to have
been made near Port Arthur.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
CHAS. CURRY,
G. W. SMITH,
GOnnnnincinnnHn
Sept. Is, '94.

|, Jos. b. Woodward, Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Augusta county, do certify that
Charles Curry has executed the bond required
by decree of sale in Herman Becker, Trustee,
ct ais, Us. ingalls, Iron and Coal Company.
Given under my hand this 18th day of Sep
tember 1894.
sept 26-4ts JOS. r. WOODWARD, Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
the Clerks Office of the ci,

| NIRGlNIA:-In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, in vaca
ton, October 9th, 1894.
| Annie Il. Lindsay, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Plaintiff
VS..
E u. Leidig and j. l.. Leidiy and
U. C. Mehurln, Trustee, ............. Defendants.
IN CHANCERY AND ON ATTACHMENT
The object of this suit is to attach any Of
fects, debts or property belonging to the de-
PENDANTS, L. X. Leidig and J. l.. Leidig in the
State of Virginia and County of Augusta and
especially any debts, effects, or property IN
the hands of o. {. Mehurin, Trustee. to satisfy
debt OF Sdl5 evidenced by eight Gel tain notes
of s.! SIX .ch, executed by the defendants TO
the plaintiff.
1T appearing by affidavit flied that E f.
LeidiS and J: L. Leidig are non-residents of
the state OF virginia, it is ordered that they
seYerally appear here within fifteen days at
essary to protect their interests in this suit.
A cOpy-teste,
JOS b. WOODWARD. Clerk.
l., W. weaver, Patrick & Gordon, D. a.
Get 10 Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

VIRGINIA In the Clerks once of the Cir
cult Court for Augusta county, in vaca-
ton. September 4th, 1891.
Horace Fl. Blount. Observation-Disclosures Plaintiff
Viola Carter, Henry II. Loomis, Trus-
tee, and The Eastern Building and
Loan Association of Syracuse, New
orK.......... Defendants
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to establish and per-
rect Mechanics Lien of $3.50 subject to
credit of Sl5,0O against the house and lot of
Viola Carter in Basic City, Va, and-to have
decree for an account of liens upon said prop
erty and sale of the same to satisfy said
liens.
And it appearing by affidavit fled that
Henry FL. LOOMS, Trustee. and The Eastern
building and Loan Association OF Syracuse,
N. Y, are non residents of the State of Vir-
ginia, it is ordered that they do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication here
of and do what is necessary to protect their
interests in this suit.
A copy-teste,
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Henkel & Leedy, D. q.
sept Bats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
The Young

are made prematurely aged by diseases
(alas, how prevalent which make
them pale, listless, low spirited, morose
or irritable in temper. easily tired. for
getful and incapable; fill Warehouses
and swell the lists of suicides; separate
husbands and wives bring untold suf-
fering to millions, even to the third and
fourth generation. A complete and
scientific treatise on these ailments,
their symptoms, nature and proper
management, prepared by those who
have had a vast and successful expert
ence in their treatment and cure, will
be mailed, secure from observation in
plain sealed envelope. to any one
sending enclosed with this notice ten
cents, for postage, to Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

IN DEBT AND ON ATTACHMENT.
The object of the above suit and attachment
is to obtain judgment against the members
of the firm of Pelter & Co, and to attach the
property of said firm, to satisfy the claim of
the plaintiff.
1t appearing by affidavit filed, that John NJ.
Waddell and ) Norris Lara are not residents
of the State of Virginia, it is ordered that they
seyerally appear here within fifteen days alter
due publication hereof and do what is neces-
sary to protect their Interests in this suit.
copy teSte,
JOS. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
j. j. l.. Bumgardner, p. q.
oct 3-itS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Re. NJ. Cushing and Son, Auctioneers. I

IE NJ CtISHIIIB anu SOII, AuCGIOneerS.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.-Pur-
~ suant to a decree entered at the Nav
term, 1894, of the Circuit Court of Augusta Co.
Va, in the chancery cause of Richie A. j., Us.
Ashby NJ A., &c, the undersigned Commits
the courthouse of Augusta county, Va, ON
Saturday, November 10th, 1894,
the undivided one-tenth interest of said NJ A.
Ashby in certain tract of land containing
US acres situated near Churchvllle, Augusta
county, Va it being the same farm that was
owned by j. A. Ashby in his life time.
-TERMS:-CoSt of suit and sale in hand, the
balance on credit of one and two years, the
purchaser to execute his bonds with good per-
sonal security bearing interest, and the title
retained as ultimate security.
j. A. ALEXANDER,
liSSi1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

DEATH OF EX.- Gov. A. G. CURTIN.
Hon. Andrew G.. Curtin, Elk. Governor
of Pennsylvania, Ex.-Minister to Rus
STA, and Elk. Congressman, died at 3
o'clock Sunday morning at his resi-
dence at Bellefonte, Pa, in the S0th
year of his age.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
Destructive Fire at Manchester.

The large axle works of J. R. John
son & Co., located on the Richmond &
Petersburg road, just outside of Man
chester, were destroyed by fire between
one and two o'clock Thursday morn
ing. The loss is estimated at 100000
and the insurance is only $4,000. A
lamp filled with kerosene oil was upset
by Night Waterman Charles Williams,
while kindling fire in the furnace. The
oil igniting fed upon shavings and the
structure was burned to the ground in
short order. The plant was established
outside the corporate limits two years
ago presumably to escape municipal
taxation and it was impossible for the
fire apparatus of either city to reach
the establishment in time to save it
from total destrU ction. 1t is the pres
emit intention of the firm to rebuild.
FELL FROM A BALLooN.-On Satur-
day at the Fair Grounds at Buffalo,
N. Y, Beatrice Won Dresden, girl II
years old, made an ascension, and at
the height of 1900 feet, she fell out
and was instantly killed. Her father
and mother were present. AS the wind
was blowing they tried to persuade her
not to try it, but she did not wish to
disappoint the crowd, and made the
attempt with the result stated. Bal
Icon ascensions at Fairs should not be
allowed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

NIRGINIA.-In the Clerks Office of the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, First Oc-
tober rules 1891.
A, S. Lara, Plaintiff
VS..
Joseph Pelter, John NJ. Waddell and
S. Morris Lara, partners trading uns
der the style and firm of Pelter &
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10

] certify that \. C. Gordon has executed the
bond required by decree of sale in Watson and
wife vs.. sheets and ais. Given under my hand
this 2lst day of February, 1888.
oct 5-tds C.S. w. BARNES, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
Groceries. Etc.

BACON-country, see country produce.
Western, canvas hams.
- long clear sides
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
Curing Sick Headache,

If you ever have sick headache, and
want it cured quickly and effectively,
with none of the facilitating effects OF
anti-pyrine or kindred drugs, just take
a tablespoonful of red pepper, mix it
with vinegar to a thick paste and
spread upon cloth, cotton or linen,
bind upon the forehead with a hand
kerchief, from temple to temple, then
take about two grains of the red pepper
in teaspoonful Of vinegar and swallow
it. The mixture on the forehead will
burn, but will not blister, and in the
course Of ten minutes the headache will
disappear under the stimulating effects
of this remedy leaving the patient
feeling as if such distressing things as
sick headaches were unknown TO the
human family.-N. Y. World.
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The Production OF Artificial su,,

Experiments with vegetable-pulp
have demonstrated the feasibility of
silk-making by machinery. At no dis
tant day the sill1worm will find her oc.
cupation gone, and in place of the CO.
coon we will have enormous spools of
silk drawn directly from pulp. Vege.
table fiber is made into collodion, and
is then forced through finely perforated
metal plates. The slender threads that
issue are at once submerged in water.
This takes up the volatile elements Of
the collodion and hardens the threads,
which become elastic and solid. The
filaments are so fine that it requires
nearly dozen to make thread that
can be handled with safety. Extreme
6neness is necessary in order to give
the required softness and fexibility.
With this comes degree of brittleness
that makes the product frail almost
past handling. When machinery of
sufficient delicacy can be invented to
carry and manage these tiny lines
without breaking them, we may be
able to engage in sillS-malIing as readi-
ly as in paper making, and with quite
as satisfactory results. Experiments
have thus far been made with perfect
ly successful results in all particulars
save the one noted.-N. Y, Ledger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
Hunt q Home
NONRESIDENT MOTTO e.
In the chancery court at Jones
boro, Washington county,
Tennessee.
Isaac Harr, Assignee, ct al
VS..
G i. Jackson ct al.
In ihis case II anpearinc rom the al.

In this case it appearing rom the al.
legations of complainanrs amended and
supplemented bill, which is sworn to,
that the defendants, G. B. Jackson and
w. A Nesbitt, are non-residents Of the
State Of Tennessee; 1t is ordered by
me that publication be made for -four
successive weeks, as required by law, in
The COMET, a newspaper published in
the town Of J Johnson City,in said county
notifying said moor resident defendants
10 arpear before our said chancery
couj ut court to be holden at the
couii holse in Jonesboro, on the first
Monday of July, 1894, and make defense
to said bill or the allegations thereof
will be taken for confessed and this
cause set for hearing exparte as to them.
This May 80, 1894.
w. F. YOUNG, G. & NJ.
SIS At printers fee SIS
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
Strong Paper.

The tough paper which comes from
China and Japan is made from MANILA
fiber The new and fresh fiber is not
used, it being too expensive, but after
it has served its purpose as a rope OF
cordage and has become old it is care.
fully picked to pieces into a strIngy
pulp and manufactured into paper.
The paper is singularly strong; when
rolled up into string or cord it is a
very good substitute for cotton or faX
Irvine. Its strength is solely due tc
that of the MANILA, which is one OF
the strongest fibers known to the man,
ufacturer. Chicago Herald.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
n DID NOT AVE 10 pay


One-Legged Pennsylvania Man Who Has
Spent Fortune In Tolls.
Speaking of bridges
One time there was a one-legged man
who lived in Kittanning, Pa, and who
had q fairly comfortable situated mar
ried sister living across the river in
Williamsburg. He had lived along the
rivers Of Pennsylvania all his life, and
had worked at the modest but honor.
able occupation of shoemaker, butwhc
had in every instance had some tie on
the farther side of the river which drew
him over the bridge evenings and Sun
days and holidays.
OF course in Pennsylvania all the
bridges are toll bridges, and even
foot passengers are required to con
tribute at least two cents every time
they cross.
This shoemaker had observed that q
large number of men in the humber
walks of life wore one leg instead OF
two, as was the case in other states
Indeed, he was quite consoled with his
loss by the reflection that peg-legged
men were quite the fashion.
One evening he started across the
bridge as usual, and when he came tC
the toll-taker's lodge in the center he
stumped over the roadway, dropped his
little fee and went on.
Funny thing" he mused 81 never
paid my toll yet but l had to wall
across the roadway TO the toll-talSer
My path seems to be always ON the
wrong side of the bridge. l SHOULD
think now and then toll-talSer's oflic,
should be ON my side of the bridge"
But he went on, visited his sister
and started back. On the return tril
he met another peg-legged man going
over to Kittanning and the two wallseC
together When they came up to tn
lodge the shoemaker fished up tw,
pennies and started across the dust,
roadway.
"Where you going?" asked the othe
peg-legged man, halting and looking
curiously at his companion,
Going to pay toll"
"Why, you don't have to-"
'What?"
"You don't have to, One-legged me
don't have to pay toll in Pennsylv0
MIA. The law always exempts them
1t is only able-bodied men who pa,
toll"
The shoemaker looked long and eal
nestly at the wise man; then conclude
he would try it. He walked past tn
lodge, watched the keeper, saw a gri
spread over that pig-iron face and the
burst out:
"And ! have been paying toll on tn
bridge for the past four years, fou
times week. Jerusalem, what FOX
I've beenp'
Yes" agreed his companion.
"And what is worse" he resume
mournfully, sis that have alway
been on the wrong walk and have ha
to cross over"
Eyes, you're in hard luck"
But that didn't console him. Nothin
did. He kicked himself all the way {
Kittanning with his peg leg. lie too
daily trips to his sisters home. Il
found rooms in Williamsburg and boar
IN Kittanning-made the trip six tim,
a day. He went over and back whe
ever he had time, just to even thing
up. But he never could, to the day
his death, get back the money he ha
needlessly played against Pennsylv
MIA toll bridge.
There's hard luck for you.-ChicaG
Herald.
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Notice TO Voters.

The books Of Registration will be
open Friday and Saturday, June 10Th
and 10th, 22nd and 29rd, Goth and 90th
and July 9th and 9TH, for the purpose
Of registering voters for the County
election in the 9th Civil District, for
the August election.
First Precinct books will be in the
Express Office, Harr Building, G
H. Berry and w Martin Registrars
Second Precinct in Carr Building
on Boone Street, ]. w. Willard and w.
W. Whitesides, Registrars.
@. w. CARR
. P. @, MILLER
r. 9, HUNTER
Commissioners OF Registration.
May LIST 1894.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07

woman, dare not to defy" She was
pale but resolute, and she met the eyes
of the angry man without quailing.
"Give it to me-" with a savage snarl
he seized her wrists. A cry burst from
her lips. 'Brutel" she shrieked The
paper fluttered from her hand With
smile of malignant triumph he
snatched it and returning to his cot
fee, perused in detail the cross-exami.
nation of Col. Breckenridge. -Detr oft
Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
Presto. Changel

Jonesey-Say, Brownie, can you let
me have two
Brownie Chastity interrupting)-I
haven't a blamed cent, Jonesey.
Jonesey-Two flves for ten?
Brownie heartily -Certainiy, old
fellow! With pleasure.-Judge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1894,

sell at public outcry. to the highest
bidder, IN front of Jobe's opera house
door, IN Johnson City, the property
mentioned and described in the plead
ngs and said decree, and ordered to
be sold, towit: A certain lot of land
situated in johnson City on the e 7.
& w. N. G Il r., and bounded as fol-
lows: Commencing at planted rock
q, the southeast corner OF D. j. Wheel
re garden fence, running east with
lid fence 800 feet 10 stake, thence
or'h 167 feet. within thirty feet OF
center OF railroad; thence west 800
feet to the NORTH Cor or Of said
Wheeler's fence, thence ruth 100 fee,
to the beginning to satisfy complain
ants decree against defendants for the
sum Of $91261 with interest thereon
from March 80 h, 1894, and the costs
Of this suit unless said debt interest
and costs are sooner paid.
TERMS OF SALE.
Said land will he sold on credit
Of six and twelve months aud in bar
Of The equity of redemption. Notes
with good personal security will be re.
quired Of the purchaser, and lien
will be retained Oh said property for
purchase money until fully paid.
This May 10Th, 1894.
W. F, YOUNG, G. & NJ.
BY @. w. HODGE, D. G. & M.
SIG At printers fee, S13.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07

Eyes," said Cholly, II was struck
by the caah, doncherknow, and
stunned, and when I-aw-woke up l
knew nothing" "Ah, then you
were all right when you woke up"
said Jack Jolleboy; back to your nat
ural condition. IN. Y. Press.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07

-Husband-"I know I'm going to
die. The doctor says l am suffering
from 'circumscribed simultaneous in
flammation, characterized by indura-
ton, and suppurating with a pustular
tumor." Wife crushing alarmed to med
zeal dictionary)-"Oh, darling, darlingl
It's all right. That's only the me deal
language for boil"-Home.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07
Landlords and Tenants.

Capitalist should just like to know
why my new apartment house con-
tinues to stand empty?
Agent-It is your own fault, sir. You
refuse to admit children.
81 said nothing of the sort, sir.
objected only to small boys"
"All the same. People who have
boys big enough to shovel Snow and
dig garden won't live in a fiat food
News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-06-07

"If l had the wings of bird, sighed
the lady, I'D fly away and be at rest"
well, my dear madam" ventured
the boarder, you may get them yet.
] see by note you sent up to my room
this morning you already have bill. ="
Detroit Free Press