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Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
HOW TO MAKE A sELF-CLEANING CIsTERN

HOW TO MAKE A sELF-CLEANING CIsTERN.
Soft water for washing purposes is
a necessity. To meet this necessity
cisterns of various kinds are built,
but the dust lodging on the roof, to-
gether with dead leaves, and various
substances whirled about by the wind,
will be carried by the water into the
cistern. Unless it is frequently
cleaned, this fouls the water and gives
it bad odor. The following is a de-
scription of plan for a cistern so ar
ranged as to avoid this difficulty. The
overflow pipe, instead of simply
entering the cistern at the sur
face of the water in the usual way,
continues down the inner surface and
opens near the bottom. Then, when
ever the cistern fills with water and
overhows. the surplus enters the dis
charge pipe ut the bottom, thus carry
ing off whatever sediment may have
been deposited. As the substances
that are washed from the roof into
the cistern always settle gradually to
the bottom, each hard rain that fills il
to overlooking forces them into the
discharge pipe and carries them off to
the drain. Such foul sediment forms
good nest for disease germs. Where
the ground is OF firm texture 1t is not
necessary to brick up the sides, but
the cement may be laid directly on
the earth. Begin by laying out cir
Gle about a foot larger across than the
intended size OF the cistern. Dig this
size down three feet, then dig the
cistern six inches smaller on all sides
thus leaving shelf on which to place
the covering stones three feet below
the sur face 10 be out of the way of the
irost. Cover II by laying ON opposite
sides OF this shelf two long lat stones,
eighteen inches apart Then lay
two other stones across the ends
Of these. and man hole eighteen
inches square will be left. II h now
ready for plastoring. Use portland
cement, one part Of cement 90 two of
fine, clean sand, giving tho sides a
good layer clrar up Ca the cover, the
leader fTom tAe ruol haslng hean ia
serted ia or near the top Nos dlg a
drein irum snms convenient paiat ot
discharge ani .ty ihe asehpe pips las
beginning a. ths hattsu nt The eisturn.
Faesiug ID oHi nnaf ine top it may
las Hasle ui eonmun ruuHt tsU lueh
, dTatn tiits having that paft sAioh is
" tbs eisseEa ssll covered alta 81.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
A Very Cnrlous Discovery.

A colored hoy made very curious
discovery few days ago on the banks
ot creek near Hay Bity. Team. tie
observed large frog carrying piece
Of paper ia is mouth disappear ia
hole. The boy dug after him, aud
Mas surprised % lind = circular nest
allied with paper balls. singaierly
enough, each ot these pieces of paper
Was newspaper clipping Aad con
tanned poetry. Those who understand
the habits of the frog SAY lhls Is slm.
ply = coincidence Sss futk Mail
and Eapreaz.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
HALTER FOR HORSES THAT ROLL.

A horse that is addicted to rolling
nnd getting cast should wear halter
with ring fastened to the top be-
tween the ears Snap rope or strap
in this so he cannot lay his head down
flat, and thus tied there will be no
further trouble. American Agricul-
turist.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
ASSIST NATURE

O little now and then,
with a gentle, cleans
Ing laxative, thereby
removing offending
matter from the stom-
ach and bowels, and
toning up and invigo.
rating the liver and
| lquickening its tardy
action, and you there
4 by remove the cause
: of a multitude of dis
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

4 Michigan msh rHi nnilFa oYeF
aua ed his hsliu tAll pagties aFs
aaGaet aad asa iuFll.lIsa ast - pssy
kall - gkls laa1.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

WYOMING sheep and wool are being ex-
ported to England.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
IahorntorY Rinphnmton N Y
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

The Princess af Wales has started
sgsin The sensible f4shisn ef sesfins
he tse'huttoa sleVs ieT sammsF. .
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the California liquid lax
ative, Syrup of Figs under all conditions
makes it their favorite remedy. To get the
true and genuine article, look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup Co., printed near the
bottom of the package.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
The Ladies'.

WArERMELoNs lately sold for sixteen cents
a hundred in New Orleans.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10

The California Mid Winter Exposition has
Boston, the highest award and Gold Medal for
bicyclt.s
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
BEECHAM'S PILLS
(Vegetable)
What They Are For

Bilousnes indigestion sallow skin
dyspepsia bad in the mouth pimples
headache foul breath liver
bilious headache loss of appetite depression spirits
when these conditions caused by constipation and
stipaton is the most frequent of all of them
One of the important things for everybody
learn is that constipation than half the sick
in the world; and it all be prevented. Go by
the book.
Write to B. F. Allen Company, sos Canal street New
York for the little book CONSTIPATION Gts
sequences and correcton free you within
reach of druggist the pills will be by mall IS
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
DIR. Hox.ie's Certain Group Care
Hair. Catarrh Care

should be Ia every medicine closet. 1t cure
the worst Of coughs and colds, and does nc
cause nausea. so cts.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1894-08-10
Is taken internally. Price Use.

HaiP- Cstarrh Care
Is taken internally. Price 75c.
HALE's Honey OF Horehound and Tar re.
ncVee whuOplng cough.
Pixies IoOthache Drops Cure in one minute
karl's Clover koot. this great blood purifier,
give- freshness and clearness To the complex
ION and cures constipation, - cts, ~ cts, 81.
lfaiilictrd with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thonp.
sons E5 e-wuter Druggists sell ~ 25c per bottle
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
COMMERCIAL and FINAN CIAI
THE GRAIN TRADE-CRoPs, sc.

The Cincinnati Price Current of May 3rd
says -
1.-The week now closed has been a seasonable
one in a general way. Showers, and in many
regions good rains have proven helpful to
, crop conditions, maintaining the general posi-
ton or improving 1.-THE latter being the case
in some instances. Taken as a whole the gem
eral situation is without important change.
Compared with month ago the outlook for
winter wheat appears to be well maintained.
but it is doubtful if it can be regarded as
essentially better in the general average. The
situation in the spring wheat regions is more
assuring. conditions having recel tly favored
the advancement of seeding operations and
termination, so that the start appears to be an
encouraging one
In the wheat trade the week has not shown
special animation, and changes have not been
striking, the prevailing tendency being toward
lower range, closing with a reduction of LA
l3c compared with week ago for May and
July deliveries at Chicago. The arrivals at
primary markets were very moderate. In the
spring grain districts the movement has been
interfered with by railway strikes. In the
winter grain regions the offerings are of small
prOpOrti Ons
May wheat at Chicago closed 1sc below the
highest point of the week, being at the lowest
point, and lie lower than a week ago.
Corn at Chicago for May closed 1sc below the
highest point of the week. 4c above the
lowest point and lac lower than week ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were l.
2O2, 900 bushels for the week. against 1853, 900
the preceding week. and 2.626, 600 last year.
Corn receipts were 2,0i6, 900 bushels. against
1-154, 600 the preceding week, and 1,479,O0O
last year"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
From Nelson County.
ALTON, VA, May 9Th, 1894

ALTON, VA, May 9Th, 1894.
Editor Spectator:-Our farmers are about
through planting corn.
Mr.. w. H. Goodwin commenced work on
our comfy roads last Tuesday at Alton, under
the new road law.
Mrs. Hugh NJ. Hall, aged about 80 years
died last Monday, and was buried at Rodes
NJ. E. Church Tuesday.
Mrs. e. J. Coles is quite ill at her home, neal
Avon.
Our people are well pleased with Hon. H
st. George Tucker work in Congress. His
record has few parallels. The people of Vir
ginia love Harry as few public men are
loved, and will continue to honor him with
the most exalted positions of public trust
The 10th Va. District has one of the best Rep
resentatives in Congress.
There may be some recalcitrants to be found
in the towns of the 10th district but in the
rural districts, 96 per cent of the people are
for Harry Tucker for anything he wants.
The people on this side of the Blue Ridge
approve the course and prompt action taker
by Judge Chalkley and his sheriff. in thai
horrible case last Sunday. Let other counties
| do likewise, and perhaps stop will be put tc
all such deeds. H.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
DEATHS.

MILLER.-At the home of her grandson, NJ. b
Miller, near Spring Greek, Rockingham
county, Monday, April 30th, Mrs Mary Miller
at the very advanced age of 90 years.
The funeral was at Beaver Creek church in
the afternoon of the day succeeding her death
HOLBERT.-At his residence at Vesuvius
Rockbridge county, Tuesday evening, May
1st, Mr.. William Holbert.
Interment at Mt Carmel cemetery May End
Funeral services by Rev. J. W. Canter of Fair
field
ROSEN.-Near Arbor Hill, at $50 O'Clock D. m.
Tuesday, May 1st, of Bright's disease Mr.
George Rosen, age d IS years. Funeral at ST
Johns Church Wednesday, Rev. Mr. Ballet
conducting the services.
| RADER.-At her home at Renick's Valley in
Greenbrier county, W. Va, Sunday night
April 10Th, of consumption, Mrs. Mary RAIDER
wife of Samuel b. RAIDER, aged about 81 years
She was daughter of Andrew Hinkle.
| SHAWVER;-At his home in Meadow Bluff
District, Greenbrier county, W. Va, Satur
day, April 2Sth, Andrew C. Shawver. aged 81
years, 3 months, and Is days.
He was confederate soldier in all the bat
ties fought by Stonewall Jackson. He leaves
| a widow and six children.
| OGERS.-At her home in Irish Corner Green
brier county, w. Va, Saturday, April 2Sth, OF
complication of diseases, Mrs. Elizabeth
| Rogers, aged 70 years.
She was sister of David Coffman of Green
| brIer county. W. Va, and of Rev. Samuel Golf
been for many years member of the Metho
dist church.
SIBERT.-In this city, at the residence of hel
daughter, Mrs. G. W. Hamilton, on North
Greene street. at near 6 O'Clock Thursday
morning, May Bird, of paralysis, Mrs. Kate A.
d. Sibert, aged Il years.
Her first husband was Sias A. Rhodes, OF
Ohio, and her second, John Sibert of Rocking
ham. She had been member of the MethO-
dist church for 80 years. She is survived by
two children-Mr. Oliver T.. Rhodes of Baltf-
more, and Mrs. G. w. Hamilton of this city
Iessrs. Il. L. and c. T. Hite CT this city are
grandchildren of hers. Her remains were
taken on Friday morning to Bridgewater for
burial, and Rev. ]. H. Boyd, y. D., of this city
performed the funeral services.
ROSEN.-At the residence of her SON In law
Mr.. Thomas O'Donnell, on Hampton street at
$50 O'Clock Friday morning, May 4th, of
pneumonia, Mrs. Isabel BoSen, wife of blr.
William ROsen, aged 81 years.
She is survived by her husband and the fol-
lowing chIldren-Mrs. T. ODonnell, Robert
Rosen, Miss Eva Rosen of this city; Miss Nellie
Rosen, of Philadelphia, Mrs. A. b. Cochran, of
Summerdean, and Mrs. T. Hunter, Of Ruther
Glenn, Caroline county.
The funeral was from the Second Presby-
terrain church Saturday afternoon. conducted
by the Pastor, Rev. William Cumming, assist
ed by Rev. A. NJ. Fraser, Pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. The burial was in
Thornrose cemetery. The pallbearers were j..
F. Templeton, N. G. Kester, William Simpson,
Charles Grafton, B. F. Hughes and Mr.. Rus
misel
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
County Court.

In the case of Geo. A. Pullin, OF Highland,
on the charge of petit larceny, the evidence of
DIR. Benz. Blackford, Supt. of the Western
State Hospital, and others established that he
was insane at the time of committing the theft
and is still insane
The jury rendered a verdict according to the
evidence and the Judge ordered the prisoner
to be remanded to Jail until such time as he
could be entered into the Western State
Hospital or some other asylum.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS. Ebt
Middlebrook and Asbury Veney. upon indict-
ment for assault upon c. j. Barger, there was
verdict by the jury and punishment fixed at
thirty days in the county Jail, and a fine of
SIS each, the parties to remain in Jail until the
fine and costs were paid or they were released
by order of the court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09

Tip, the big elephant in the Central
park, New York, menagerie, who has
killed eight men, tried TO slay his keep
er Thursday. He pinned him fast with
his trunk, but the man escaped safely.
Tip will be put to death if no one can
be found to curb his fearful temper.
Representative fuckers committee,
that on the election of President and
Vice President, agreed Saturday to re,
port favorably the bill providing for
changing the days for the commence
ment of the sessions of Congress.
President Cleveland, Vice-President
and Mrs. Stevenson, members of the
United States Supreme Court and a
number of Senators and Representa-
tives will attend the unwilling of the
Mary Washington monument at Fred
ericksburg, Thursday-to morrow.
Nathaniel Poyntz and Oliver T.
Poyntz, president and cashier, respec-
lively, of the suspended First National
Bank of Orlando, Fla, have been in
dicted for alleged ENLIGHTENMENT and
making false returns as to the banks
condition. Directors ParramOre, Oneal
and Lee, of the bank, have also been
indicted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
For the SPECTATOR
From EIkrun, near New Hope.
CROQUET PARTY

The croquet party given by Miss Annie D.
Sites at Elkrun, on last Saturday, May 9Th,
was a decided and entire success. quite a
large number being present notwithstanding
the unfavorable appearance of the weather.
The participants we're: Misses Annie D. Sites,
Lottie J.. Sites, Leila B. Sites, Alice A. Sites,
Cora c. Cline, Lula R. Cline, Ada McCutchan,
Mamie McCutchan, Eda Palmer, Bermuda
Kerr. Lara Kerr. Jennie Rankin, and Messrs.
]. B. Tuttle, Robert Summers, s. 0. lobe, w.
r. Wolston Jr., G. c. Cline, Benz. Cline,
Chas. Sites, Johnnie Palmer and Howard
Bell.
Chaperons-Mr Jennie Palmer Mrs. Bette
Kerr, Mr.. James Palmer and Mr.. John A.
Kerr. The feat of the day was the manner in
which Mr.. j. B. Tuttle, an esteemed Cadet
from the A. NJ. A, showed his dexteritv in
rolling the ball. After spending quite a
pleasant time on the croquet lawn, refresh
ments were served at the residence of Mr.
John A. Kerr, after which the guests expressed
their gratitude, and after given the sweet
good-byes dispersed to their respective homes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It: excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties OF perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
di:pelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute il offered.
feb /
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
Geo. Curry Injured.

Last Monday afternoon at w. H. Harris
Nickel Plate Show on North Augusta street,
IN an alteration between Geo. Curry, a resi-
dent of Sears's Hill, and negro travelling
with the show who gave his name as Ed.
Campbell, Curry was struck on the head with
large stick and severely injured. The negro
was arrested by Policeman Hamilton and was
taken to jail. Mr.. Curry was taken to the of.
flee of DR.. H. II. Henkel, where his woun
was dressed, and was afterwards taken to his
home on Sears's Hill
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
The Income Tax.

It is now believed that the income
tax will be accepted with the new
tariff bill 2
The amendments reported. says the
Atlanta Constitution, will disarm the
opponents of the tax. The inquisito-
rial feature of the bill is stricken out.
Persons and corporations whose in
comes are subject to the tax must
make an annual return under oath, or
in default pay a fine of $1,000 and 10
per cent in addition to the amount of
their tax Persons and corporations
may be examined under oath, but
there will be no seizure and overhaul
ing of their books.
Educational, religious associations,
and building and loan corporations
will be exempt. This is another good
feature of the bill and will modify the
prejudices of its opponents.
The provision limiting the operation
of the tax to five years is well enough.
This will carry the bill through Con-
L
election, and will give the people an
opportunity to be heard from. Even
without this provision there would be
nothing to prevent the people from
electing a Congress that would uphold
or abolish the tax in accordance with
the wishes of the majority.
The bill is very carefully drawn, and
great care has been taken to relieve it
of everything oppressive or inquisi-
torial. Only net profits will be touched
and the tax will fall upon those who
who are most benefited by the gov
eminent, and who have thus far es-
capped bearing their just and proper
tionate share of the public burdens.
We do not See how there can be any
reasonable opposition to the proposed
law. Our democratic Congressman
have learned by this time that the
rank and file of the party demand this
reform in our system of taxation, and
they have been put upon notice that
their constituents expect them to stand
by the tax, and see that it is made a
leading feature of the new tariff. If
the income tax fails now, it will be
because the eastern bosses have more
influence over some of the western and
southern Congressman than we give
them credit for. The outlook bright
ems, and there is no reason why the
democratic majority should not have
it's way.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
Loss by Fire of o. X. Laphann & Co.

About 3 o'clock on last Wednesday after
noon the valuable Bark Extract Works and
Beet-sugar factory Of Messrs. o. X. Lapham
& Co., were burned, inficting pecuniary loss
between $4,000 and $4,000 and causing the
loss, for time at least, if not forever, of
enterprises which were of great value to the
community. Unfortunately, there was no in
surance, and the sympathy for Mr.. Lapham,
whose enterprising spirit has been of great
value to this community, is very great and
generally felt. The loss is not as great as it
was thought at first, the costly machinery not
being as much damaged and destroyed as was
supposed at the time of the fire, owing in
great part to the effective service of the Fire
Companies. That on Searss Hill, like that Of
the other, did good service in diminishing the
loss
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09

Governor O'FerraH thinks the evil
ginia oyster commission proves that
the crews of the Maryland vessels were
illegally dredging in Virginia waters
and were captured on the Virginia side
of the line.
The will of the late Mr.. Frank Hat
ton was filed Friday. He left his
library to his son Richard, and his
interest in the Washington Post COM
pany and the remainder of his estate
to his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09

Congressman Jones, of the Fred
ericksburg district, will move to-day
that Congress adjourn till Friday in
order that the members may attend
the dedication of Mary Washington's
monument at Fredericksburg to NOR
row-Thursday.
The trial of Coxey, Browne and
Jones, leaders of the Commonweal
Army, was resumed Monday in the
Police Court in Washington. and after
the case for the accused was closed,
Judge Miller said that he would charge
that the jury must find that the Com
monwealers wilfuily and knowingly
trepassed upon the Capitol grounds.
Hon. Jno. F. Lewis, of Lynnwood,
Rockingham county, went to Rich
mond week before last to have a
cancerous development taken out OF
his face by DR.. Hunter Mcclure. This
is the third cutting scrape Mr.. Lewis
has been in. He had cancerous de-
velopment taken from his breast. He
then had one of his eyes taken out, and
now his face has been treated by the
surgeons lance. Although n years of
age, his remarkable will-power and
nerve make him equal to almost any
trial, and have kept him in good spirit
and comparatively active health.
A census of the coiored business men
of Atlanta, Ga, just completed, shows
that they are worth over $1,000, 00O.-
There are eight men worth $50, 1000
each: while large number are placed
at sums between $4,000 and $4,000
The provision business seems to be the
one in which they make the greatest
success.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-05-09
Knights TempIar Celebrated AS
cenSion Day.

Thursday last Ascension Day, was cele-
brated with appropriate religious services,
conducted IN the NJ. E. Church South at
o'clock p. m, by Rev. W. Q. Hullihep, of
Trinity Episcopal church, and Rev. W. J. E.
Cox, of the Baptist Church. At 6 o'clock,
Stevenson Commandery No. s Knights Tenn
plar, numbering so Sir Knights, paraded a
number of the principal streets, in their beau
tiful uniform, presenting a very handsome
appearance, headed by the Stonewall Brigade
Band, also in full uniform.
As the procession was coming down Gospel
Hill, it was halted a brief time, in which a
photograph of it was taken by Blakemore, the
photographer. The procession then proceed
ed to the M. E. Church South, where the ser
vices appropriate to Ascension Day were held
After these services, the Sir Knights marched
to the Virginia Hotel, where they and their
guests, many of them ladies, partook of a
festival provided in the best style by the
caterer, w. R. Newman for the Virgins
Hotel
The following are the toasts offered and the
parties who responded 10 them
1.-THE Grand Commandery of Virginia" by
Past Grand Commander William II. H. Lynn
"Our Guests, the Ladies'" by Past Com
mander William B. McChesney.
stevenson Commander, No. g." Past Com
mander William A, Burke.
SOLDIERS of the Cross-In hoe Signo Vinces
Sir Knight Rev. James H. Boyd, ID.
Mr.. Frank Sparks of the Philadelphia Office
of a. B. Dick Company, representing one Of
the most valuable of Edison's inventions, the
Monograph, is now.exhibiting throughout the
State this well known device, in connection
with the new Monograph typewriter, and we
learn will stop over in Staunton for day or
10th inst, with view to interesting some OF
a1ntS etc