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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
IN OLDEN TIMES.

People overlooked the Importance of
permanently beneficial effects and were
satisfied with transient actor; now that
it is generally known that Syrup of
Figs will permanently overcome habitual
constipation, well-informed people will
not buy other lsxatives, which act for a
tune, but fnally ipjure the system. Buy
the genuine manufactured by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup 90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
Sir Thomas More's New Years Ro.

1t is only some friend, overlooked at
Christmas, who nowadays receives New
Years gift Of anything moro important
than calendar, while in the days of the
TndQrs and their predecessors in England
rs well as in France, Germany and Italy
New Years tokens were commonly ex.
changed. Families distributed them, ten.
ants offered them to landlords courtiers
made splendid gifts to the sovereign, who
in turn bestowed rich gratuities in the
royal household. Gloves in Henry Wits
time were the popular gifts. There is an
interesting incident on record Of CRATE
full lady who sent Sir Thomas More on
New Years day when he was chancellor o
pair of costly gloves, in the palms of which
were slowed 40 gold angels, coins of tho
realm This was gift of gratitude, Sir
Thomas having decided an important case
in her favor, Her gratitude disconnected
him greatly however, and In a courtly
little note he thanked her for the gloves,
but returned their golden lining Later
when In disgrace and on trial there was
nm attempt to prove that he had had
bribe of 40 goldpieces from Nine. Croaker,
who boldly testified tho truth Of the case
in Sir Thomas defense
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
The Real Reason,

Here is juvenile story picked up 10y
the Chicago News; What bright eyes
you have" said the visitor to 5-year-old
Tommy. "You must get plenty of
Sleep"
"Yes'm, he answered MY nam
ma makes me go to led every night at S
o'clock "
THAT'S to keep you healthy" said
the visitor.
"No, it amt, replied the youngster
tits SO she can mend my clothes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

The extraordinary preoooity of chill
dren of India has called forth the aston
ishment of recent traveller, who says
that many. of them are skilled workmen
at an age when children are usually
learning the alphabet.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
COmpnrlnR Notes.

"My family cast help feeling lit
tie proud Of having been carried over
by the Mayhower" said the young wo.
man who was visiting in Chicago.
"ls that so?" answered the young
man interestedly, "None of our folks
ever went into the florist business.
What brought us through was wheat. I"
Washington Star.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
Too Good "a nnInncer.

"Why don't you marry him2" they
asked of the beautiful girl.
81 do not love him, )" she replied.
"Tut, tut, they said, "Don't be old
fashioned. He is worth million and
is already ON the brink of the grave. "
"On the brink, yes, 4" she answered
bitterly, "but | am told that he has
had experience as an equilibrist. Who
knows bow long he may be able to stay
MISUNDERSTANDING Chronicle,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

Pains in the chest when person has
a cold indicate tendency toward pneu
NJ onia. A piece of flannel dampened
with Chsmberlain's Pain Balm and
bound on the chest over the seat of pain
will promptly relieve the pain and pre-
vent thu threatened attack of pneumo.
ma. This same treatment will cure lame
rack in few hours. Sold by all drug
pists
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

~ had running itching sore on my
leg Suffered tortures. Doan's o
ment took away the burning and II
ing instantly, and quickly effected per-
manent cure" o. w. Lenhart, Bo wing
Green, o.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29
TEN DAYS AT WASHINGTON.

Tickets via PENNSYLVANIA Lines Good for
Stop-Over at National Capital.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York
via Washington and good for ten days
stop.over at the National Capital may
be obtained over Pennsylvania Lines at
the same fare as tickets sold to Phila-
delphia and New York over the direct
line Of the Pennsylvania System. For
special information apply to nearest
ticket agent Of the Pennsylvania Lines.
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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-12-29

The spanish Ern 'n Porto Rico anu
"32s" In the PhiIippincs-Old Tiiuo
Turkey shooting - Passing of the
panto,nir,,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
Grave Yard at the Old Stone Church.

The ladies of the Old Stone church
are interesting themselves in the fences
about the old grave yard and the new
cemetery. They intend placing sub
stantial and new enclosures about
both, and are raising money for that
pnrpose. On October the 2Sth they ex
pect Polk Miller to deliver lecture
there, the proceeds of which will 60 to
this undertaking. They hope persons
who know their ancestors or relatives
to be buried in either of these burying
places will assist in the good work
The old grave yard is historic and one
of the most interesting in the county.
Mrs. Charles s. Roller and Miss Hanna
NJ. Walker are giving much of their
personal attention to the enterprise
and they can be written to OF seen on
the subject. If persons at a distance
feel interested and write they should
address their letters to Fort Defiance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06

mas been dead for several days. There
Is rumor afioat that he was poisoned.
out 1t lacks confirmation. 1t is reported
that the Dowager Empress called all the
court physicians to Pekin in order to
make it appear that the Emperor died
from natural causes. Intense excite.
ment prevails throughout the empire.
Washington. Sept. 3O-Gen. Miles
proposition as to the reorganization of
The army, contemplates the restoring of
himself to the power and authority
which formerly belonged to the Major
deneral Commanding. He is prepared
TO show by what process the dignity of
his office was withdrawn from the mill
tary head of the army. Moreover, he
has evidences to show he has been little
more than figure head as to some very
Important matters which should have
had his consideration.
New York, Sept. 3O.-Dr. Parkhurst
arrived here today. He said that one
Van Wyck was enough for him. He |
wanted to know if Col. Roosevelt went |
to see Platt, or if Platt went to see him.
When Informed that Roosevelt went to |
see Platt, he said: Il did not think he
would have done so." Personally, he
said, he admired Col Roosevelt.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
The Best Man for State Senator.

Governor Tyler has called an election
for State Senator in the district com
posed of the counties of Botetourt
Rockbridge, Allegheny, Bath, and
Highland, and it becomes the Democrats
to put forward their best men. The
SPECTATOR has heen feeling the pub
lie pulse and whilst we have heard the
names of numerous gentlemen suggest
ed, there is no one who can SO easily
win our people together as Mr.. Chas
P. Jones, who was for several years the
Senator from that district. The dis.
trict- cannot act more wisely than to
nominate him, if he should consent to
run.
This is the opinion of every one with
whom we have talked. There must be
the very best man put forward or ALE.
ghany will stir herself, bring out her
negro vote and swamp both the Senator
and Congressman. Mr. Jones popular
ity in the district will insure his elect
ion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06

Nowadays when women are trying to
do everything it is not strange that
many things are over.done. 1t is not
strange that there are all kinds of phys
ical and mental disturbances. If the
woman who is doctor, or lawyer, OIL
a Journalist, or in business would not
try to be society woman too it might
be different; but the woman who knows
when she has done days work has yet
to be born Usually woman's way is
to keep doing until she drops. Working
in this way has manifold evils. The
most common trouble resulting from
over-exertiOn, either menta ly or physi-
cally, is constipation of the bowels, with
all its attendant horrors.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most etfectual remedy in the market.
They work upon the system easily, nat
urally. There is no unpleasant nausea
after taking them. No grlping-no
pain-no discomfort. They are COM
posed of materials that go through the
system gradually, collecting all impuri-
ties and, like the good little servants
that they are, disposing of them effec-
tually.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
Virginia and West Virginia Items.

The Buena Vista Hotel, at Buena
Vista, Rockbridge county, has been
sold to Norfolk parties for $4,000.
The large barn ON the farm of George
H. Burwell, in Clarke county, with its
contents, including 1000 bushels of
wheat, was destroyed by fire.
Mrs. George S. French died in Alex
andria yesterday.
Five thousand dollars has been Sc
cured for the erection of memorial
hall on the grounds of the University
of Virginia.
The procession Of the Virginia fire.
men, at Newport News, was one of the
handsomest pageants ever witnessed in
that city.
The New River wv. Va.) coal opera
tors formed a strong organization to
build up the coal trade of that section.
In the circuit court of Berkeley coun-
ty, B. F. Fellers was convicted of crimi-
nal assault on Henrietta Rusk.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
Amongst Our Exchanges.
From the Greenbrier Independent.


Capt. A. F. Mathews and son, Henry
left this week for Richmond, Va, where
his son will attend Mr.. McCabe's
school. Capt. Mathews will go to New
York and Boston before returning.
We regret to announce that on Thurs
day morning last Dr. VIM. P. Rucker
was paralyzed at his home near Lewis
burg. He is now improving, and it is
thought will recover.
Miss BERTHE Snapp, of Shendun, Va,
was the guest of Mrs. T. w. Brown last
Monday, and left Tuesday morning for
Hillsboro to visit her sister.
John s. Crawford, son of Deputy
Sheriff John H. Crawford, of Organ
Cave, is now student at the Dunsmore
Business College, Staunton. Va.
The governor has appointed Henry
A. Robinson, of Falling Spring district,
as one of the delegates from this State
to the National Road Parliament,
which assemblies at Omaha, October
Sth.
R. Hunter Dickson, who went to
Klondike to dig gold, has returned to
his home near White Sulphur Springs
He was sick with fever all the time he
was there, and consequently failed to
get any gold.
DIR. James A. Larue, of Hillsboro,
Pocahontas county, was in Lewisburg
last Friday. DR.. Larue has sold out his
property in that county, and will in a
short time move with his family to the
State of Georgia.
Rev. J. R. Van Horne and wife, of
Clifton Forge, Va, were guests at the
District Parsonage here last Monday, |
end left Tuesday morning for Hills
boro, Pocahontas county, where Mr. |
Van Horne will assist Rev. J. Fl. Dills !
In revival meetings.
Robert E. Guy left the first of the |
week for the State University at Nor
gantown, where lie will take the law
course, and Verne Snyder, with Guy
Johnston, Horace McNeer and Forrest |
EARLY, of Union, will leave today for the
same institution.
H. s. Rucker. of Huntersville, and
Prof. James T. Rucker, of Romney,
were called to Lewisburg last Saturday
by the illness of their father, DR.. VIM.
P. Rucker. Also Judge VIM. W. Ruck-
Ell and wife, of Keytesville, Mo-, and
Can't. E. p. Rucker. of Charleston.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
BID Coal Combine.

Wheeling, W. Va, Sept. SO.-Repre.
sentatives of thirty eight big mining
companies doing business in the New
River region met in Charleston today
and formed combination under the
name of the New River Consolidated
Coal Company. Each concern in the
valley becomes a stockholder in the
new concern, for which charter was
asked today. The consolidated compa-
ny will fix selling prices and wages, ap-
portion trade, and limit production,
handling the entire output of the
valley.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
West Virginia Railroads.

The State board of public works OF
West Virginia has made its return OF
railroad property in the State to the
auditor for taxation. The total is
$21, ,625, 1924, against a total last year OF
$22, 100. .573. The decrease is due to the
small mileage built during the past year
and depreciation of old roads: The
Baltimore and Ohio, Charleston, Glen
DENIM and Sutton and West Virginia
Central and Pittsburg roads show the
greatest improvement in value, while
the Norfolk and Western, the Chesa.
peake and Ohio and the West Virginia
and Pittsburg show heavy depreciation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06

along with the best minds, and Wit
the best thought, of the Bar of his eli
cult, and of his State with it's advance
Until his strength failed him som'
what in latter years, he was one of tn
most laborious Judges that ever ga
upon the bench. None we're even MOI
patent and more diligent in researc
. than he. In a case Involving question
OF difficulty and Importance, there neve
was more attentive listener, or Oh
more anxious to hear all that lawye
had TO say, and none who assumed less
to know the case to be presented, befor
hearing the arguments or authorities
Nay more, he approached the hearing
of the case with no preconcieved opin
ions, or if such, indeed, he entertained
there was no conceit accompanying tn,
same that would prevent their nova
by the processes of eloquence and logic
More than once was he heard to say
Until the argument in this case, was
of the opinion that another conclusion
would have been proper, than that
which have reached, but l admit free
ly that my opinions have been changed
and that am forced to the conclusion,
that my decree should be what it is y
"Ihis characteristic of his was &C.
companied however, by firmness that
seemed to be gotten of certainty of
conception, assuring him of the correct
ness of the results which he had reached.
Upon investigation, ard this firmness
together with a commanding presence,
conspired to demand respect for and to
enforce acceptance of his conclusions.
" II he had any infirmity, if indeed,
it might SO be called, it was, that bis
friendships were ardent and lasting.
Those who enjoyed his confidence
found themselves entrenched against
criticisms and assault, and while this
element of his character may have led
him further at times, in minor matters
than may have always appeared to be
right, nevertheless, the knowledge of
this trait secured to him from the men,
bers of the Bar an emulation to win his
favor.
His knowledge of the law was most
profound and his acquaintance with
the rules of practice and of pleading,
almost perfect, and as with these, was
united most untiring industry, he was
enabled to do the work, which few men
would undertake.
1.-The value of his services in the |
Circuit in the economy of money and of |
'he time, of suitors and juries, can |
never be estimated. It is to be feared |
hat they will never be fully appreciated.
The facility with which be ecould dispose
,f cases on trial before him was simply
His dispatch of business
and unique.
Behind and under an exterior
which appeared to be cold and reserved,
ltter,y devoid of effusiveness, and
Without the least particle of emotion
lis great frame carried warm heart.
He was model and devoted hus-
oand. The last act of his life was a
ender and touching expression of love
OF little boy,-his playmate and his
yet.
with a kiss on his lips, from his
title friend, this eminent, laborious,
aithful and just Judge, bade adieu to
ife.
And now in loving memory of his
lame, and virtues, on behalf of the Bar
f the County of Rockingham, in
which he did as much work as any
ther of his Circuit, I present to the
'ourt these resolutions of respect"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06

ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
- farm in Augusta county, the richest
qnarter OF the:Valley Of Virginia. containing
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
ana painted, other new outbuildjngs, two or
tion with turnpike leading to station in splen-
did state OF cultivation. fine spring, plenAy of
TIMBER IN sight Of churches, mills, stores, etc
years time. Has on it now l3 head horses, so
caGtie, Az hogs, $50 sheep, 10 milch cows raised
SOOU Dusnels Of corn last year, other grain in
ONCE. w 'N-'
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06

nuns, duQ nearly all
women are compelled by circumstances
to use up their vital powers beyond ali rea.
son: 1t may be in housework or socia,
demands or the bearing and rearing of
children At any rate the candle of life is
too rapidly consumed
Some people need to have their natural
vigor constantly reinforced in the same
proportion that it is used up They need
the fortifying help of DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t is powerful altera
tive and invigoraut of the digestive func-
tons and liver; it cleanses the blood. and
makes fresh blood and healthy flesh. Nerv-
Gus, deb1l1tated women should take if in
conjunction with Dr. Pierce's Favorite pre-
scrlptlon which is specially designed for
female weakness and nervous troubles.
Mrs. Sallie Kaufman of Virgil Citv. CedarCo
Mo, writes: ~ had suffered from disn1acenent
OF internal organs and female weakness for one
year. Had bearing down sensation and very
dlsagreeable feeling after my second child was
born; 1 could be on my feet only a few minutes
until he was six weeks old then Commenced
taxing Dr. Pferce's Golden Medical Discovery
ties in all. After taking the first bottle I felt
much better. 1 think am entirely cured of ali
my troubles. can do all my work and am on INV
feet all day. am in much better health now
than have been in four years; am feshy and
gaining strength very FAST
By writing to Dr. Pierce who is chief
consulting physician of the Invalids' Hotel
and Surgical Institute, of Buffalo N v
careful professional advice will be obtained
tree OF cost and specially adapted to the
individual case. DR.. Pierce's great 1000
page Medical Adviser will be sent free
Ior II cents; the cost of postage
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
0OO1 OUc11 y
Remarks of Gen. John E. Roller.

Remarks of Gen. John E. Roller.
In presenting the above paper to the
Supreme Court on yesterday General
Roller made the following remarks:
'When, some 80 years ago, the Legis.
lature of the State of Virginia was
called upon to put in force it's new
Constitution, and to elect the officers
Judicial and other. necessary for it's op
GRAFTON, the name of William McLaugh
lin, then member of the Legislature,
was presented to that body for the posi-
tion of Judge of the Twelfth Judicial
Circuit. He had emerged from the wal
but few years before, having attained
the high rank of Lieutenant-Colonel oil
Artillery, but as distinctions of that
character were with the leading men OF
those days, rather the rule, than the ex.
ception, it did not prove that he was
worthy Or fit for the place for which bis
friends had named him.
Upon inquiry being made of those
who knew him best, a noted testimo-
nial came from one gentleman, himself,
a most distinguished man; the same
who formulated the plan to put the new
public school system of the State of
Virginia into successful operation, and
was, for twelve years, it's first Superin-
tendent Doctor of Divinity, and a
Doctor of Laws. OF his fellow County
man, he said, He is, in my opinion, as
fit as any man in the State for such a
place."
"While he has had no opportunity to
distinguish himself at the Bar, since the
war, yet I know for myself and from
my own experience with him, that be
is as learned and as thoroughly prof.
cient in the knowledge of the law as
any lawyer at the Bar. will give you
an illustration. He is the only lawyer
at the Bar, of whom 1 inquired, who
could answer me with readiness and
with accuracy, my question, which was,
Can nonresident assignee of a resi-
dent oblisee, if the amount is sufficient
ly large, maintain his suit against the
debtor, in the Federal Courts ?"
"That reputation, thus early con-
ceded to him, William Mclaughlin, as
Judge of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit,
maintained for nearly thirty years.
"Confronted by numerous and i'm
portant questions arising out of the
war and its results, holding a Court
not inferior in Importance to the people
of the circuit, to that of your Honors or
even to that of the Supreme Court of
the United States, and having been in
office during three decades, more full of
evidence than any that had ever pre-
ceeded them, of the fact that the law
is "liYing SCIENCE" he kept pace
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-10-06
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1898-08-19
A Letter From Jack Vaughn.
AS ever your friend,
lake TIDRRw.

wO Champc. Editor KANSAS AcIrAToR.
Dear Sir: | AM now in the land OF inc
red man and the long-horned cattle,
where the men white sticks while inc
women milk the cows. This beautiful
country, all that could be desired IN the
way of natural advantages, as there rs
"rass and water for the cattle, wood and
Coal for the people without limit.
Corn was never better, wheat fair, oats
400, conc the best it ever was They
have had an unusual wet summer ana
i,.v snr;nq. There is a great deal OF rot
TEN wheat. The ground is too wet to
nlow. Not much hay made.
There 10 scores of cattle in this coun-
.-u II seems to me that we are not i'll
Il when | see from 500 to 1000 IN
bunch. +,,;s
year, though what there is IS goou'
They don't have any bull fights down
here but they had a foot race last Satur-
dav that caused all the excitement that a
nan from Kansas would care to look at
Nv the way, forgot to say, ANYTHING
about southern Kansas. | thought to
,n,,ssif when came down, what a won
deyful country it is. actually saw corn
d;a.,;uy in size from six inches high to
FIJI crown corn, and actually saw one
niece in the shock | want to tell you
rr;oht now that we are going to have
lots Of corn
am going to STAY here until some nc
time in September then l am gong TO
Arl ausas. where the big red apples grow
and King Alcohol reiqns supreme
Hoping you will receive this as from
friend remain yours
A. VAUGHN.