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Blue-grass blade., 1894-04-01
The BUSY BIS;
" Breckinridge, Bill Owens
Bronston and Balm.

PrOhibitionists may now be re-
as having candidate in the Con-
Jnal race, in this, the Ashland dis
and ! am going to have a finger in
Z.
as Bronston is concerned he is
hardly "in it" He is playing
for "Willie's" shoes, and his
is to damn willie" with faint
~ praise" He hits willie" a reg.
,cdolager, with an iron fist in a
glove, or brass knucks in kid
10 adapt the metaphor to the
of this day.
,-ston thinks willie" ought to
y, throw himself on the mercy
able world and start fresh
sources, and at one time
Id not have been bad
on, and after everything
n against Willie" it is
counts Juvenal or Jun
st moods.
ston but there is
until he formally
Congressional tar
knock the bulls
Krup gun.
nan Of genius and
gs for which was
ni,n, an did com
Sut, y.4e looking al ound the
oods for Congressional timber, Char
va name which of course is not OBJ
.ctionable to me-is a first class mar
IQt to pick; and this for little domestic
sons known among ourselves, and
rhich there is no occasion now to ex
lott. =
But let As take up Billy" and bill
Blue-grass blade., 1894-04-01
AGENTS Cuanted for the Blade

Iwant agents to sell the BLADE on the
streets and to get subscribers for it, in
every town in the United States and
Canada. For particulars address the
editor.
The advocate., 1894-06-20

RM@eSA ", NV FOB ALL sTS Honth salary and q.
WfaH ~ pensss paid. n yOu want snpoymsnt wfiso
# W. WM A a once % P. o. VIcKERY Augusta pAaHe'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood has been
granted permission to practice law in
Virginia courts Can woman reform
the ordinary court room, and Danish
the dirty and vulgar sights, scenes and
sounds, associated with these reeking
drag-nets of filth and rascality? If SO
let her come in by all means.-Buena
Vista AdU0cate
o, that doubtful "ifn 1T so, let
her come in by all means" says the
Adoocate. But ''if' she cannot reform
the ordinary courtroom" what then
Ii the 'ordinary courtroom is such as
the Adr0cdte describes, it is no place
for woman, and she could not re
form" It, for she would not be consid-
cred and treated us a woman, but IT'S a
lawyer, for she would be there not as a
woman, but as a lawyer. The court
room would not be reformed, but the
woman would be in the wrong direc-
ton. AS the Irishman said, she would
advance backward" With the Press
at this time it has become the ''fad' to
make the women men in violation of
the laws of nature that made them not
the same, but to be the compliments
of each other-both being necessary to
a perfect whole. They are intended
for different spheres of duty, and
should be confined to their respective
spheres Man should not trespass on
woman's domain, nor woman on mans.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
Female Lawyers.

Referring to the granting by the
Court of Appeals of the petition of Mrs.
Belva A. Lockwood, of Washington
city, to practice law in the courts of
Virginia, the Lynchburg Neaos says
I'VE suppose this decision will give
the right to practice in the courts of
our State to all women who pass the
required examination. We think it an
unfortunate decision ourselves, but if
Mrs. Lockwood and other women of re-
fined taste and delicate nerves, whose
ambition runs in that masculine direc-
ton, can stand the rough and vulgar
proceedings which almost daily occur
in all the courts In the country, it will
be a matter of no complaint, perhaps,
on the part of the balance of the court
and the bar who are forced to endure
such disagreeable things to their dis
gust every day"
- We think it will be bad for Virgins
and the country, and especially for the
women, when we shall have women
lawyers and women politicians. WheI
the women become as men. the mef
will cease to respect and love them a:
women to the decree they do now.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
Divorce.

The matter of divorce is assuming
large proportions in this country, and
any comparison of our divorce statistics
with those of other countries is simply
In Ireland there is one di-
vorce to every 10000 marriages, there
are ten in France, thirteen in England
fourteen in Russia, twenty eight in
Italy, forty one in Australia, fifty four
in Belgium, and 14S in Prussian Ger
many. Iu the United States there are
more divorces granted than in all the
rest of the world combined. The record
goes beyond $4,000 annually, and the
number is rapidly increasing. The in
crease in the number of divorces grant
ed in the United States in the twenty
years ending in 1886 was fifty per cent.
If the same percentage of increase in
the number of divorces granted should
continue indefinitely, at the end of fifty
years about one fourth of all marriages
in this country would be annulled by
divorce, and one hundred years from
now fully one-half of all marriages
would be terminated in this way
Christian Work.
A friend enclosed the above to us
with this brief marginal note
'If this is correct, ought not some
thing to be done somewhere to try and
stop it, and, if possible, to correct it ?''
Divorces are certainly becoming too
common, particularly in the Northern
and Western States, and indicate bad
condition of society. In countries where
the Catholic church prevails as in Ire
land, and where the Episcopal church
prevails, as in England, divorces are
comparatively few, for the reason
chiefly that the priests and ministers
of these churches are forbidden save in
a few excepted cases, to marry persons
who have been divorced.
If either the laws of the States OF
those of the churches were more rigid
the number of divorces would be di-
minished, but we are not prepared to
suggest the character of the restric
tions, for persons who cannot live to-
gether peacefully and have lost love
and respect for each other, had better
separate, and the innocent at least
should be allowed to marry again, il
either be such.
If fewer divorced persons were allow
ed to marry again, there would not be
so many cases of marrying in a hurry
and repentiug at LEISURE
Marriage is a very serious and i'm
portant matter and should be carefully
and wisely considered before it is con-
sulnmated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
MIDSUMMER BY the SEA,

On Thursday, July 5th, the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad viii inaugurate the series of
popular excursions for the summer to Attain
tic City from Lexington and all intermediate
stations to Washington Junction, Md. This
announcement will be welcomed by thousands
of residents of the Virginia Valley. who may
desire to avail themselves of the cheap rates
and superior train service of the b. & o. X. Il.
for a trip to the seashore. For the excursion
on July 5th, the same low rates and uneXcelled
train service, which have made t csc jaunts
to the sea so popular in past summers will be
in effect. Many improvements have been
made & Atlantic City. which will add to its
general popularity and strengthen it's claim
as the most attractive resort on the Atlantic
Coast.
Tickets viii be valid for return Journey for
twelve days from day of sale, and will he
gOof on all Irregular trains. On return journey
they will be good to stop of at Washing ton
thus aff0rding an oppOl tunity to see Congress
in session. to visit the numerous public build
ingS, which are open to visitors free of charge,
and to take a trip down the Potomac to Mt.
Vernon, the tomb of the immortal Washing
ton, as well to visit other places of interest in
and near Washington.
For rates and time of trains consult append
+I,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
$taunto11 Spectator.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE27
The Danger to the democratic Party.

The Danger to the Democratic Party.
The danger the Democrats of this
State have to encounter in the APP
preaching canvass is not from its avow
ed and recognized political enemies,
but from its professed, but insincere,
friends - the disappointed and dis
gruntled office-seekers, and the cap
tious presses that find fault with near
ly everything the Democrats in Con
gress or in the State Legislature do,
and would fain have the public to be-
lieve that their criticisms are the re-
suit of honest and Independent express
sions of opinion-that they are wiser,
more honest. and more patriotic than
the officers the Democrats have chosen,
and the Democrats who approve their
action. They claim to be Democrats
and to desire the success of the Demo
cratic party. whilst they are continual
ly finding fault with it and furnishing
capital for its opponents to use against
it. They profess to be friends, but
furnish weapons for the arsenal of the
enemy. From such friends, the party
may we'll pray to be delivered. One
such friend in che Democratic camp
is more dangerous to the Democratic
party than hundred in the camp of
its political enemy, and thus it is that
the danger to the party is not from its
avowed enemies. but from its captious,
selfish, and ever fault-finding profess
ed, but insincere, friends.
No one claims that the Democratic
party or its Representatives never
make any mistakes, for they are hui
man, and ito err is human, to forgive
divine" and there is no objection to
friendly criticisms, and the discrimin
ating judgment of the public has little
difficulty in distinguishing friendly
from hostile criticisms-those intended
for its benefit from those intended fol
its Injury. A man who does not prefer
the success of the Democratic party tt
that of any other, or any combination
of others, is not a good Democrat, how
ever loud his professions, for actions
speak louder and with more emphasis
and meaning than the loudest profes
sions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
ItNiINfA:-In the Circuit Court of Angus
IL county, NAV 3lst. lSgi-

NIitGINTA:-In the Circuit Court of Angus
tn county, May 3lSt 1871
To WHOM IT NAV CONCERN:
Whereas at the may term 1894 OF the said
Circuit Court or Augusta county, the General
Receiver of said court reported to the court
that there is in his hands as such receiver in
the cause of M NJ. Parry's Executor against
Susan Pollock and others" legatee under the
will OF said Parry, the sum of $5021 due to
Rebecca H. Linville, IL. L. Parry and Alexan-
der Parry, all of whom are nOn-residents of
the State, and whose residence is unknown and
that said fund has so remained in the hands of
said General Re ceiver for more than seven
years
1t is, therefore, in accordance with the pro
visions of section 1929 of the Code of Va Or
dered by the court, that all persons having
any claim to the said fund do appear before
said Circuit Court on the first day of the No
vembel term, 1894, thereof, being the 10th day
OF November, 1S9D and establish their claim
thereto. TeSte,
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Circuit Court OF Augusta County.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
SUMMER VACATION TOURS.

The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. Co. now has on
sale at all its Offices east of the Ohio River a
full line OF tourist excursion tickets to all the
lake, mountain and seashOre resorts in the
Eastern and Northern States and in Canada
til October 3lst. Before deciding upon YOUR
summer outing it would be wen to consult the
b. o. hook of Routes and Rates for Summer
Tours All b. Y o. Ticket Agents at principal
points have them, and they will be sent post
paid upon receipt of ten cents, by Chas. o.
Scuil, General Pass. Agent, B. 81 o. X. r., Balti
more, Nd lime 37-2tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
EXCURSION TIC AsBURY PARK. Nj.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co, will
sell excursion tickets to Asbury Park, II. j.,
and return, from all points on its lines east of
the Ohio River, July 9Th, 9th and 10TH good
returning until July 18th, with privilege of ex-
tension until September LIST, provided the
return portion OF the ticket is deposited with
the JOINT Agent at ASbury Park on or before
July Eth.
The round "trip rate from Baltimore will be
$1.O3, WASHINGTON $S25 and Lexington SI3.75,
and cOIrespOndingly low from all other points
on the B. Il 0. system. June 21-2us
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
Reign of Queen Victoria.

At the age, we believe, of Is years
Victoria was crowned Queen of Eng
land on the Goth of June, 1887, and
consequently last Wednesday was the
57th anniversary of her reign. AS the
Baltimore Sun says, her reign is al
ready longer than that of any other
English sovereign except that of
George III, which lasted fifty nine
years and three months. The two
longest reigns before George III were
those of Henry III and Edward III
The former was fifty six years and the
latter fifty years. Queen Elizabeth
ruled over fortyfour years. The reign
Of Victoria has not only been one of
the longest, but it has covered one of
the most momentous periods of the
worlds history. Nearly all the great
engines and appliances of civilization
with which we are now familiar have
been the products of those years. With
the exception of the Crimean war Eng
land has been at peace with all the
great powers.
No less momentous have been the
changes in the governments and the
map of Europe during this reign
France has changed its government
four times and lost part OF its terri
tory The German Empire has been
organized and Italy has been united.
The government of the Indian Empire
has passed to the crown of England
and the British Empire has been vastly
extended No other great European
power has enjoyed so long time of
peace and prosperity as England in
this reign. The good Queens health
is reported TO be excellent and she bids
fair to enjoy the longest reign in all
history, perha ps, with the exception OF
that Of Louis XIV, which began when
be was child and continued seventy
two Years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

The Course of the Bill.

When the tariff bill is passed by the
Senate it will be returned to the House
for concurrence in the Senate's amend
ments In the House it will be referred
to the ways and means committee,
which, after examining it, will lay it
before the House, recommending that
the House should not concur III certain
specified amendments and should con-
eur III others. Then a committee will
be appointed by the House to confer
with Il like committee of the Senate up
OH the points of disagreement. At the
meeting of the conferees an effort will
be made to reconcile differences. The
items agreed upon will be reported to
both houses. The House may vote to
accede to or refuse concessions recon-
mended by its committee. It'll may also
by vote instruct the committee to
hold out in respect TO items the com
nittee opposes. In the Senate there
will be~votes on the question whether
to WE'LL or stand by amendments the
House objects to or whether to accept
compromise arrangements made in
the conference committee. Conference
committee have been known to con-
strict new bills, differing greatly from
those PASSED by either house. 1t is I'm,
possible to predict the future of bill
wher once gets into conference coiE-
mitjet..-Bdlt. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

SHOT THROUGH THE CHEEK.-Mr.
Dan Perkins was shot through the
cheek yesterday at Whitehall by Gray
son Wood. Mr.. Perkins's sisters had
attended picnic the day before, which
Wood also attended. When they re-
turned home they complained to their
brother that Wood had used language
nitheir presence which was indecent.
The next morning Perkins went to see
Wood and demanded that he apologize,
and on Wood refusing to do so, Per
kins struck him, wiereupon Wood
drew IL pistol and fired, with the result
above mentioned, after which a scuffie
followed Then a brother of Wood
who was standing near, got the pisto
and attempted to shoot Perkins. but ar
outsider interfered before he could dc
so. Mr.. Perkins was not dangerously
wounded and is in town to-day
Charlottesville Progress, June 22nd.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
aANApOl MN

The First Term of the l05th Session begins
Sept. 18th, 1884. situation heAithfnl Eight De
partmcnts and Four Courses Of study. pre-
paratory school attached for youths preparing
for College or the Naval Academy. Students
board in the College Club, or in private fami-
lies The ordinary charges vary from $50 tc
$40 per session. Special Scholarships at re-
duced rates for the sons OF clergymen and oti;-
er meritorious youths of limited means. Gaia
logue, address Pres. TIIOS. FELL, LII d., Phil
june Ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

No matter what Senator Hill may
say, common sense and natural justice
agree that if it be right for the State to
tax IL poor mans home, it is certainly
right for the nation to tax the income
derived from the untaxed bonds of the
rich man, who has no home to tax, but
lives in a luxurious hotel.-AleI. Ga
zette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

CORES o. dinghy low rates from other Sta
tiOns.
Fos more dAtaIied Information apply to
nsnrssi u, Il q. Assent. june 27-ats
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

In pursuance of its usual liberal custom, the
B. & y. T. Il. will sell excursion tickets between
all ticket stations on its lines east of the Ohio
River, for all trains July 3rd and 4th, valid for
return trip until July 5th inclusive, at reduced
rates. June 27-2tS
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
Thursday, JULY 4Sti,. 1891,

at Il m, offer for sale at public auction upon
the premises, that valuable farm upon which
the said Long now resides, being the same
bought by him from g. w. Reeves. containing
about 100 acres. The farm is well improved
with good brick residence, u large barn. and
all necessary ont buildings. 1t lies near the
road between Rridgewater and Mount Scion
in Augusta county, Virginia, and is a very de
Srable property.
TERMS cash to the extent of the debt due
upon it, and the balance upon such time as
may be agreed upon the day of sale.
j. W. F. ALLEMDNG,
June 20-4tS Trust &c
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

Reeves's Creditors Us. Reeves.-Pursuant to
IL decree of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, entered in this cause, May 81, 1884, |
small proceed, at my Office, in Staunton, ON
Monday, July 10, 1894,
to take the following accounts l. OF the fund
in this cause, End ..Of the transactions of Wm.
Patrick, Special Receiver. and Bird OF the ont
standing Indebtedness of the estate of Thomas
JOS. A. wADDELL,
June ~ its Commissioner.
C5out. y. r. aud Others rs Stoutand Others.
~ and ouari.s & Others U.s. Stout d Others
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court for
a augusta county, entered in these causes, May
ton, on
Saturday, July IA, 1891,
to take accounts of the transactions of l. NJ
SalfleS, surviving executor Of James NJ. Stout,
ana OF Sirs. Sallie Il. Stout, and also of the
transactions of Thornton q. Stout as trustee
OF " IN. 1. Stout and his wife aud children
JOS. 4. WADDELL.
lime ~V-fts Commissioner.
VIM: r. Iightner and Others Us. Alex. ID.
" tightners Adm, &c.-Pursuant to de-
cree ol 6iie Iifcuit Court for Augusta county,
e ea III GiS cause June 1874, shall pro-
Tuesday, July II, 1894,
LIST. TO consider the matters raised by the stb
= III aiii "til exceptions of the widow and heirs
OF OF ms A. LShtner to Commissioner Smiths
~ =. of I.le tth ana a6h exceptions to the
same ny John \. LiShtneF, ana by the three
exceptions to the same by VIM f. Liehtner
and others; 2nd. To restate all matters of ac-
count between John a. Lightiier and the es-
tate Of Chas. \. iaglitner, respectively. on the
one hand, ani the estate of Alex H. jjrItnei.
on the other hand; 3rd. To restate the debts
a'id liibihtias % tne iiecedeut, Alex, 3D. Light
ner, &c, Nc; 18Th TO make a further settlement
OF the ACCOUNTS of t. X. N. Speck, Adm. and
take an account of the uaadministered assets
OF the estate OF Alex b. Lightner, real and per
SOnal ath. To ascertain what is q reasonable
fee to the attorneys of plaintiffs and the at
totney VI the adm; 9TH. 10 ascertain the fee
simple value of the small farm at West View
on which the widow of Alex. B. Iightner now
restless, and also what amount the widow is
entitled TO receive out OF the rents of the real
estate OF A.R L;Shtner since his death It'll
To apportion the costs of this suit and report
in what proportions and by whom the same
should be paid.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
June 204ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-As executor of the
last Will and testament of James Jordan de-
ceased, will offer for sale at public auction
at the front door of the court house in Staun-
ton Va, (or will sell it privately on
Monday, July s3rd, 1894,
that valuable tract of land containing $50
Acres, known as the home farm of said James
Jordan, decd. situated on Middle river about
miles north of StauntOn, = miles west of the
Willow Spout. The improvements consist of
an excellent brick dwelling containing rooms.
a large bank barn, tenant house and Other.
outbulidingS; also two fine orchards and a new
er falling spring at the house. These lands are
extremely fertile and productive and this is
one OF the most desirable homes in the widely
known Middle River district
TERMS OF SALE:-PossessiOn will be given
on August end, 1894, and the purchaser will be
required to give bonds, with approved securi-
ty, for the cash payment of one fourth. PAYABLE
Aug. -, 1884, and the residue of purchase price
on credit of ], 2 3 ana years from Aug End,
lsyi with interest from said last-named date
Title retained as ultimate security. Sale to
begin at O'Clock D. m.
PETER A. WHITESEL Exe.or
Cross Keys, Rockingham Co, Va.
may 30-tdS -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

THE STRIKE ENDED.-Now that the
great coal strike is practically ended,
it is pertinent to inquire. What have
the strikers gained? That question is
easily answered nothing. 1t would
require more words to tell what they
have lost. They have lost their wages
for the two months they were unem-
ployed. They have lost the good will
of their employers. They have lost
the sympathy of the public; nay, more,
they have lost the respect of upright
and law abiding citizens. They set
out with the declaration that they
were treated with injustice, and theF
ended by invading the rights of other
people. They prevented other men
from working, and in order to accom-
plish their purpose, scrupled not to
destroy property, check production,
stop transportation. and shoot down
innocent men. The record of the great
strike of 1894 must go down in history
as the most stupendous folly of this
eventful year.-Lghchburg Adcance
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27
BUILDING

- Persons contemplating buying
a lot and building a house. would do well to
enquire ct the Staunton Improvement Co
office, z01, West Main Street, and get it's plan
OF building houses Oh the ilSta lmeDt PLAN.
REEVES GAIT, Manager
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

Oft in the Silly night
Ere slumbers chain hath bound me,
Sharp pains dart through my head.
And chills come creeping round me.
| feel so sick. sure shall die
All hope of cure seems broken,
But there's "Pellet" all may try,
A sure, unfailing token.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

On Tuesday, June 18th John G.
Martin, an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, Washington, committed suicide
in the grounds of that institution by
st;ta.ti.l9 i,i::soHtf. shrpn2h the lssasl,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

Yes, token of recovery in every
case, rs effective, and almost as magi
Ca. as the famous Craftsman" of fairy
lore. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
positive cure for all arrangements of
the liver, stomach and bowels.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-27

An explosion of fire damp in the
Albion Colliery, in Wales, caused the
death of $50 miners