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OLD PEoPLE.-Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kid neys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimu- late, and contains no whiskey nor intoxi- cant, but acts as a tonic and alternative. It acts mildly on the'stomach and bowels, adding strength and giving tone to the or gans, thereby aiding Nature in the per fOrmanee of the functions. Electric Bit ters is an excellent appetizer and aids di- gestion. Old People find it just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents and $tOO per bottle at E. K. Taft's Drug Store 5
The Press., 1895-12-19

Geo. w. Jenkins, editor of the Santa Maria "Times," Cal, in speaking of the various ailments of children, said: "When my children have croup there is only one patent medicine that ever use, and that is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It pos sesses some medical properties that re- lieves the little sufferers immediately. II is, in my opinion, the best cough medicine in the market" If this remedy is freely given as soon as the croupy cough ap- pears it will prevent the attack. It is al so an ideal remedy for whooping cough. There is no danger in giving it to children, as it contains nothing injurious. For sale by w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-12-19
Number 38.

falling. He could only gasp, Your mother ?" and turning grasped Jamie to his breast, and kissed him again and again. Jamie could not understand it all aud finally, looking around for his clothes, showed signs of real alarm My clothes, where are they?" he exclaimed. But Jamie had no cause for alarm, for the master had ordered them saved and they were soon brought to Jamie After fumb- ling around in his pockets, he drew forth a soiled envelope and handed it to the master. As the master read he only hug ged Jamie closer, and the tears rained down his face, for he held James Druid, his daughters boy, in his arms.
 Years have passed since then. Now Jamie, as his grandfather still calls him, is man; he is man, too, every inch of him, and if you and could be in a cer- tain city on Christmas day, we would be able to see, on big white cloth sign over a spacious hall, these words "Welcome to Boot-black'sl A Merry Christmas to AL" Inside the hall are long tables, loaded with turkey and all good things Christmas trees, and loaded, too. You, however, notice the absence of calling names, but as midnight comes the boys form in rows and pass by the tree, each boy receiving pair of comfortable gloves and good thick shoes and stockings Each boy after receiving his presents pro- ceeds to make himself comfortable for the night, for the candy has long since been eaten and the candles have burned low.
 No boy shall pass such a Christmas night as I did, thinks James Druid, and his grandfather, quite old now, but happy, tells the boys of that other Christmas, now so long ago.
The Press., 1895-12-19

' De Witt's Little Early Risers for bill iousness, indigestion, constipation. A small pill, prompt cure. w. D. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
 Captain c. E. Merchant, of West Palm Beach, Fla, had thrilling experience with sharks recently just of this bar j; and, as & result, his steamer, the Clean, worth $2,0O0, is wreck, and his dog, Warrior, is in the nav of man-eater Just as he was about to enter the bar, an immense school of mullet came by at a furious rate of speed, pursued by sharks. One of the sharks struck the boat and lifted her bow clean out of the water, nearly capsizing her. A hole in the bow was torn out three feet wide. The col lision crushed the timbers, and the shark was stunned and killed. His companions in short order tore him to pieces and de- voured him. The dog was knocked over board and was also devoured. The cap tain, seeing the thrush of water, turned the:prOw shoreward and put on all steam. She stranded in four feet of water. The sharks followed and swan around the vessel. The gunwales of the boat were only foot above the water, a very inse- cure bulwark against the man. eaters. Merchant fought them of with an oar for an hour, and was finally taken from his perilous position by fisherman.
The Press., 1895-12-19

HE MIsTOoK BUFFALO FOR DETRoIT.- town for Detroit Monday night. He took the wrong boat and landed in Buffalo yesterday morning without knowing his mistake. He wanted to visit his sister who lives at No. 1O4 McHenry street, De- troit, and thinking he was in Pingree's town, he secured Buffalo for McHenry street, and his sister. He questioned | policemen and searched the directory in vain all day. and strangely enough, never discovered he was in Buffalo. At last he grew frantic. His sister was the wife of a well-known man, and lived On fash ionable street, and he had s.her address, his sister was. His sister must have fooled him.
 Finally at o'clock, he wanderedsinto No. station, and in frenzy said to Doorman Nash:
 "What sort of town is this anyway Where am. IF"
 You are in Buffalo" answered the doorman, politely.
 "What!" yelled Roberts, grasping the desk and glaring at Nash.
 ''I said Buffalo"
 II thought was in Detroit, and have been looking for Detroit people and a Detroit street all day. Please detail squad to kick me to the railroad station"
 Then he asked for a timetable and rushed for the depot, while Nash whistled "The Wild Man from Borneo." -BWfaI0 Enquirer.
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A Health Drink, Nerve and Brain Food.
w. C. T. U. DEPARTMENT.
woman's Christian Temperance UniOr

b1 b. What has caused this great commotion Which is sweeping over the land; While from hilltop to the ocean Willing helpers join the band2 Can you not discern the women Coming from the east and west; Calling to the voting yeomen-- Come in force and do your best" Tempted by a thousand devils, Tried and beaten in the strife; Till it seems the prince of evils Touches all that's dear in life. Undo the harm that has been done, Until our homes shall all be free Until beneath the glowing sun Useless drink no more shall be. Wait ye winds this glowing story, Crime and sorrow soon must cease; Trusting in the Lord of Glory, Under Him we'll find release
The Press., 1895-12-19

The popularity of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the high esteem in which it is held leads us to believe it to be an arti- cle of great worth and merit. We have the pleasure ofgiving the experience of three prominent citizens of Redondo Beach, Cal, in the use of the remedy. MT. A. V. Trudell says: "I have always received prompt relief when used Cham berlain's Cough Remedy" Mr.James Or chard says: "I am satisfied that Cham berlatn's Cough Remedy cured my cold" MT. J.. M. Hatcher says: "For three years have used Chamberldin's Cough Remedy in my family, and it's results have always been satisfactory" w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G.L. Phillips, South Coventry.
 The wisest are the most foolish at timeS
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CHRISTMAS IS 9 5.

CHRISTMAS, 8 9 5. : We are now receiving our Christmas Goods daily, and have
 A Large Assortment Of Beautiful Gift Calendars for 1896, Christmas Cards and Booklets, Gift Books, Year Books. Calendar Pads, printed in gilt, for fancy work; Celluloid in all shades; Hand-painted Celluloid Goods.
 DIARIES! DIARIES! A fine lot We shall have ready about the 18th A Souvenir Booklet Of Views of Stafford Springs, size SKY, bound in vignetted Torchon Paper, containing about 95 Views of Stafford Springs, including views of Stafford Hollow, Stafrordvtlle, West Staf- ford, &c. Price 45c. Mailed to any address upon receipt of price.
 N. M. WILTON,
 Express Office Building.
The Press., 1895-12-19

r Pat-Sure, an what soort ova burd is that troyin' to sing wid the cookies in his throat?
 Farmer-That's a guinea hen.
 Pat-A guinea hin? Faix an she's not worth it. t.-DetrOit Free Press.
 Two LIvEs,SAvED.-Mrs. Phoebe Thom- s,fof Junction City, H., was told by her doctors she had Consumption and that there was no hope for her, but two bottles of pr. Kings New Discovery completely cured her and she says it saved her life MT. Thos. Eggers, 139 Florida St., San Francisco, suffered from a dreadful cold, approaching Consumption, tried without result everything else,. then bought one bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and in two weeks was cured. He is naturally thankful. It is such results, of which these are samples, that prove the wonder ful efficacy of this medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free trial bottles at E. K. Taft's Drug store. Regular size soc. and $1.O0. 5 j
 No man who aspired to be famous was ever satisfied when he lay on his death bed.
 Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggravates the disease. Instead of waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. It helps at once, making expectoration easy, reduces the soreness and inflammation. Every one likes 1t. W. D. Heald, Staf- ford Springs; c. L. Phillips, South Gov entry.
 The best of men do not always give good counsel; even so the worst of men sometimes give the best advice. BUOKLEN's ARNICA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for 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. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c. per box. Sold by E. K. Taft.
 He who lives solely fo- his own enjoy ment, will soon tire of his one-sided exist ence.
 Piles of people have piles, but De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. When promptly applied it cures scalds and burns without the slightest pain. w. D. Haald, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 | Perfection is very easily attained if the standard only be low enough. One Minute Cough Cure is a popular iremedy for croup. Safe for children and adnlts. W. D. Heald. Staftordi Springs e 5. Phillips, South Coventry. aRite the old adage, 3 bad baginuinn cure to result in a bad ending N
 Diseases of the blood are permanently cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true blood purifier.
 More men dye for the benefit of their hairs than die for the benefit of their heirs
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Take

proper nourishment. Feed the nerves, organs and tissues on rich red blood, ard
 how soon the glow of health comes 10 the pale cheeks, tirmness to the unsteady
 hand, and strength to the falterinK limb.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Ileapite the old adage, g bad begfnuinA ABty cure to result in a bad ending.
The Press., 1895-12-19

One Minute Cough Cure is popular remedy for croup. Safe for children and adults. w. D. Heald, Stafford; Springs ;; c 5. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Piles of people have piles, but De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. When promptly applied it cures scalds and burns without the slightest pain. w. ID. Heald, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Singers, public speakers, actors, auc- tioneers, teachers, preachers, and all who are liable to over-tax and irritate the vocal organs, find, in Ayers Cherry Pectoral, a safe, certain, and speedy re- lief. A timely dose of this preparation has prevented many a throat trouble.
 The biggest giants are usually theg great nSt nnuards
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purifes, vitalizes and enriches the LIood and is thus the best friend to unfortu ate humanity. Be sure to get Hoods a9d only Hoods. All druggists. S1; six fo; s6. Hoods Pills ta: tag sssnaGs. R s.. ana
The Press., 1895-12-19

Perfection is very easily attained if the standard only be low enough.
The Press., 1895-12-19
What Shall ! Do?

h the earnest, almost agonizing c~y of weak, tired, nervous women, and croN ed, Overworked, struggling men. Slight diff faculties, ordinary cares, household work or daily labor, magnify themselves into seemingly impossible mountains.
 This is simply because the nerves are weak, the bodily organs debilitatsd, and theV do not
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r Pat-Sure, an what soort ov a burd is that troyin' to sing wid the cookies in his throat?
 Farmer-That's guinea hen.
 Pat-A guinea hin? Faix an she's not worth it.-DetrOit Free Press.
The Press., 1895-12-19

The best of men do not always give good counsel; even so the worst of men sometimes give the best advice.
The Press., 1895-12-19

Coughing irritates the delicate organs and aggravates the disease Instead of waiting, try One Minute Cough Cure. It helps at once, making expectoration easy, reduces the soreness and inflammation. Every one likes 1t. w. D. Heald, Staf- ford Springs; G, L. Phillips, South Gov entry.
The Press., 1895-12-19

No man who aspired to be famous was ever satisfied when he lay on his death bed.
The Press., 1895-12-19

He who lives solely fo> his own enjoy ment, will soon tire of his one-sided exist ence.
The Press., 1895-12-19

IF you are in need of fSpectacles or \ Eye Glasses, ,call at ..
 Eeald's Drug Store
The Press., 1895-12-19

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for 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. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 25c, per box Sold bv E. K Taft
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
Schlatter, the Messiah

Rev. DR.. Upper of Richmond, in
writing to the Richmond DISPATCH
from Denver, Colorado, under date of
October, the 9Th, says
"Among the excitements of Denver
at present is "Schlatter, the Messiah"
so called. He is u man of striking ap-
pearance, with long black hair, parted
in the middle, and hanging on his
shoulders, which gives some intensity
to his very serious face, seemingly in
symyathy with the thousands who
daily visit him to be healed of all man
ner of infirmities. He stands in va
cant square from 8 A. M. until P. NJ,
and can be approached only through
an aperture, which prevents any
crowding. A line of invalids is formed
around two sides of the square. in
which line-some three abreast-there
are at least ten hundred people in per-
feet order, moving up perpetually to-
ward the great object of their hopes.
Each person who approaches him
whispers his trouble into the Mes
siah's" ear, hands him a white hand
kerchief, which he blesses and returns
with word, and the work of healing
always prospective) is done! | won
dered as witnessed from a carriage a
few feet from the man, in whom such
faith was exercised, whether such a
spectacle could be held in Richmond.
While trying to study the problem l
saw lady, whom l have met here for
six summers past, receive the blessing.
With solemn couutenance she inquir-
ed: ''Have you come to be healed1" l
can hardly describe the sadness that
came over my mind, which may have
appeared on the face. The only res
ponse was from the lips of this wife of
noted official herself: "Ah! you do
not believe"
AS l drove away thought: Was not
that the kind of spectacle, so far as
the crowd was concerned, often wit
messed in the days of the true Messiah?
An reyoir, II. A. T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16

medicine which can call out such strong
words in it's praise as this recommends
ton of this honored statesman, for all
to use DR.. Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy to be cured. But it is a
fact that doctors. statesmen, scholars,
preachers, druggists and the people ev-
erywhere, unite with one voice in pro-
nouncing this grand medicine the great
est curer of disease ever known. The
weak, the feeble, the nervous, the run
down and debilitated, the sufferers
from poor blood, rheumatism, dyspep-
STA, kidney and liver diseases, all are
restored to health and strength by its
marvellous curative powers.
1t is not a patent medicine, but the
prescription of the most successful liv-
ing specialist in curing nervous and
chronic diseases. DR.. Greene, of 35 West
14th st., New York City. He has the
largest practice in the world, and this
grand medical discovered is the result
of his vast experience. The great rep,
utation of DR.. Greene is a guarantee
that his medicine will cure, and the
fact that he can be consulted by anyone
at any time free of charge, personally
or by letter, gives absolute assurance
of the beneficial action of this wonder
full medicine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
Culture" Butter.

The New York Journal Of Commerce
says the most singular development of
modern science on it's commercial side
is the production of culture" butter
butter from cream into which "bacil-
lus Al" has been introduced for the
purpose of antagonizing injurious
bacilli, retarding the deterioration of
the cream, promoting the ripening
process and improving the flavor and
general qualities. The bacillus, the
public has been led to suppose, is al
ways deleterious, but the scientist finds
some varieties that are possessed of
great merits, and one of them seems
likely to prove a blessing to the dairy
men. Already there has been extensive
experimentation with bacillus Az
under all conceivable circumstances
and with every sort of milk and cream,
and the production of "culture' butter
has passed beyond the laboratory
stage and become commercial fact
1t suggests strange visions of the pos
sibilities of processes of production in
the middle of the Twentieth Century.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
Hon. T. S. McGinniss, of Jericho, VT,

Hon 7. S. MEG inniss, of Jericho, VT,
the war horse of the Democratic party,
is Vermont's silver tongued orator, and
always and ever commands the atten-
ton and respect of the people. He ran
at the last election as the peoples can
didate for governor. Such is the high
standing of the man, who, out of his
own experience, advises you to use DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve rem
cdy to be cured.
"We have used DR. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy in our family"
he says, land think highly of it. We
could plainly see that it had the desired
effect upon Mrs. McGinniss, and firmly
believe that, could we have persuaded
her to use the medicine, it would have
cured her entirely from her extremely
nervous condition. but she was greatly
benefited as it was.
1--WE have used it in our family with
good results, and have recommended
it to our friends. and know of many
who have used DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy with the best
results l do not hesitate to recon-
mend the medicine to all. 1t is won
derful medicine"
It must indeed be great ana good
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
Killed at Richmond.

The Richmond State says that early
Wednesday morning Wiley Brown, 6
colored youth, lost his life by not keep
ing his wits about him. He was cross
ing the Free bridge, walking in the
middle of the roadway between. the
car tracks. Car No. 200, run by Motor
man W. L. Hall, and conducted by W.
Wood, was rapidly approaching. also a
man on bicycle.
Just as the car and bicycle had al
most overtaken him, the man on the
wheel yelled out a warning. Brown
jumped out of the bicycles way, but
got right in front of the advancing
car. He was knocked down, crushed
and mangled against the heavy timber
which divides the walk-way from the
track. The front wheel of the car
passing across his abdomen, crushed
his hip and completely disemboweled
him. He was also horribly mangled
by the fender.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
Action of the Good Roads Convention.

In the Roads Convention in Rich
mond last Friday, the committee on
legislation, of which Mr.. James H.
Dooley is chairman, reported series
of resolutions embracing the sugges-
tions as to legislation most desirable for
the improvement of the roads of the
State. These are the most important
features covered by them -
"That we favor the enactment of a
law by which all classes and interests
in the State shall bear the burden of
taxation for road purposes in proper
ton to the benefits derived; by which
State aid will be extended to the i'm
provement of the main roads under
equitable conditions; by which the
counties shall be allowed to issue bonds
for the permanent improvement of the
public roads under proper conditions
and restrictions; by which both State
and county cOnvicts or convicted pris
oners will be employed in improving
the public roads; by which the road
work will be passed under control of
the boards of supervisors, or Of special
road boards of the respective counties
and by which the actual supervision of
the road work will be entrusted to
county engineers, thus consolidating
the authority and responsibility and
insuring intelligent supervision. That
to this end we would urge the enact
ment of general law containing the
following provisions:
A State tax of cents on 500 valua.
ton of all real and personal property
subject to taxation by the State, the
revenue derived therefrom to be known
as 1.-The State road fund.-; authorizing
supervisors to apply to this object reve-
nues derived from railroads; authoriZ-
ing counties to issue bonds for the per-
manent improvement of the roads up
on 3-5 vote of the freeholders; provid-
ing for the appointment of a State high
way commission by the Governor by
and with the consent of the Senate for
a term of four years.
The resolutions also direct the presi
dent of the convention to appoint a
committee to prepare bill in accord
ance with these resolution, to be sub
mitted to the Governor and presented
to the Legislature as soon as it assem-
bles. The resolutions were adopted.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
CHANGE OF CHURCH RELATIONS

CHANGE OF CHURCH RELATIONS
We learn from the Norfolk Landmark
that the Rev. George H. Ray, Jr., son
of the Rev. DR.. Ray, of Berkeley, and
a very able man in charge of the Char
lotte Circuit, has determined to sever
his connection from the Methodist
Episcopal Church and to work in flu
ture in the Presbyterian Church.
In assigning his reasons for so doing,
he says
MY reasons for taking this step are
N that l am not suited to the revival
work as it is conducted by the Metho
dists; and (2) that l do not hold the
Armenian system as taught by the
Methodists."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-16
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-The undersigned as
Commissioners appointed for the purpose by
the Circuit Court of Augusta county, Va, by a
decree entered on the 10th day of May, 1885, in
Ex'or &C., Us. Peter Whitmer ct ais. will pro-
coed to sell at public auction in front of the
Court house in the city of Staunton, Va, on
Saturday, the 9th day of November, 1895,
at II O'Clock NJ, that certain tract parcel of
land situated in Augusta county, Va, about Z
miles north of StauntOn, being the land now
owned by Peter W. Whitmer.
This tract contains 1873 acres, 2 rOOds, and
poles, and has on it a good dwelling house.
TERMS :-One-fourth of the purchase price
to be paid in cash. and the balance in three
equal annual installments, bearing interest
from date of sale, purchaser to give his bonds
with good personal security for the deferred
payments, and the title to the property to be
retained as ultimate security.
W. H. LANDES,
JSO. A. ALEXANDER,
CHARLES CURRY,
Commissioners.
Clerks ONCE of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, to-wit:-
Jos. Is. Woodward. Clerk of the court afore-
said do certify that Carter BraXton has ex-
ecuted the bond required by decree of sale in
the chancery cause of Elisabeth Whitmars
Ex'or, &c, VS.. Peter w. Whitmer, &c.,.now
pending in said Court.
Given under my hand this Sth day of October,
1895.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.