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The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18
WIEN DEWEY WAS A BOY.

The plug was not driven in with suf-
fieient force, however, and was blown
out without making the desired report.
Running forward with one impulse, the
boys would have recharged, but George,
waving them back, exclaimed: "One
mans life is enough at a time and
going to the log. was proceeding to
pour in more powder, when it ex-
ploded directly in his face.
With eyes fast shut he made straight
for the raintub. and. plunging his head
in. shook 1t violently about When he
raised 1t, with hair all singed and eye
brows and lashes gone, he presented a
strangely altered appearance; but there
was not culver on the small, powder
burned face, as. turning to his com
panions, he asked:
Does 1t show much?"
The least candid of them was Obliged
to admit that it did; but George, still
sanguine Of escaping detection, hoped
that after 1t stopped smarting it would
look better"
When the doctor returned from the
distant call that evening, however, he
found patient awaiting him at home;
and in the quiet seclusion OF the two
or three days following the adventure
the future admiral had leisure in which
to concoct new plans for the entertain
ment of himself and his young friends.
During the Mexican war he was an
ardent worshiper at the shrine of Gen.
Taylor, who licked the enemy every
time" He never tired of looking at a
picture Of him which hung in his own
home; and when the boys. catching the
military spirit which pervaded the air
fought sham battles. he always in
sisted upon personating "old lack"
assigning the part of Santa Anna to
some one else, an apportionment Of
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

once alter his will to the detriment of
innocent people, for victims often de-
ceive themselves In this way. A blind
ly credulous patient-under the thumb
OF young woman, say-might cause
scene at once, and order the doctor
to be kicked out.
The doctor dare say no word to
those about the patient, for he may
be conf1dtng in the very murderer and
he may but hasten the end by a word
in this way; again may he be shown
the door. Can he confide In the usually
laundering, tactless head of police,
probably an Ignorant promoted con-
stable, who might precipitate a crisis
is ne not even counting ruin by call
ing in another doctor-that is, If he
has no power to prove his suspicious?
know splendid young fellow who
had built up practice worth G1,000
year, with a prospect Of three times
that. He saw patient was being
murdered, and at once confided in that
patients solicitor. This man made q
stir, pooh-poohed the whole affair,
called In another doctor, and spoke
about the affair locally The verdict
OF the public was This doctor wants
to be too clever: we dare not have
such man in our houses; he might
say my housekeeper was poisoning
mel! The patient recovered, because
the murderess-for it was a woman
was frightened off; the doctor was
ruined. and had to leave the place. But
In less than six years the woman the
doctor had suspected was charged with
numbering, by poison, another wealthy
employer, bachelor. Poor consola-
ton for the doctor.
People who have. been purposely
poisoned, and are just on the verge of
the grave, people who have been 9TH
erwise terribly and murderously in.
1ured, often privately call in doctor,
and the latter dare not denounce the
offender! I'VE are employed to heal.
and not as detective officers" was
actually the speech of a hospital doc
tor made in London at an inquest
when the terrible injuries or a patient
that could not have been self-inficted
were in no sense reported to any pun
tive authority. This means that which
Is actually the case-that many a half
murdered person is treated at hos
pitfalls. and even then. so long as no
inquest Is required, the police hear
nothing Of the matter, and the MUIR
derer in intent goes free-the hospital
doctor has no time to denounce MUIR
derers; he only patches up their work.
I repeat that, from my own personal
knowledge, and from solemn discus
sions on the matter with many a broth
er medico murder. cruel. wilful, and
deliberate, Is constantly being done
under doctors eyes-especially BY
means Of poisoni
FORBES MITCHELL
No man ever thinks he issas hcrhely
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

Wood craekles when it is ignited be-
cause the air expanded by heat forces
its way through the pores of the wood
with cracking noise. Green wood
makes less swapping than dry, because
the pores contain less air, being filled
with sap and moisture, which extin-
guish the fame, whereas the pores Of
dry wood are filled with air, which
supports combustion.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

The largest city in the world is Lon
don. which has a population equaling
the combined population of Paris, Ber-
lin, st. Petersburg and Rome. Its
streets. placed in row, would reach
around the world. leaving bit over
long enough to reach from London to
SAM Francisco.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18
shaving between B.xonst oharr...

A barber was doing a rushing busi-
ness in the Kansas trenches Sunday.
The barber solicited custom from one
soldier who preferred to wear lilacs,
and was greeted with the cheerful re-
ply: mo, l had close enough shave
yesterday coming ints%S. Caloocan."-
Manila American. u 49,
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

He-You are so freakish you ought
to be in a dime museum. Shelf it
were more than a dime, you would
never see me again.-Indianapoiis
Journal.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

showed any trace Of painting or deco
ration Of any kind In this we have
resemblance to the cold. crude brick
work Of Chaldea.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1899-05-18

No man ever thinks he is.as hcrhely
as be really is. ...4
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Bad BIood-Cure Free.

Bad Blood causes eating sores, tn
mors, ulcers, cancer, are al
durable by b. B. B. (Botanlt
Blood Balm), which is made es
pecillly to cure all terrible blood dis
eases. Persistent sores, blood AND
skin blemishes. scrofula, that resis,
other treatments, arequickly cured by
B. B. B. botanic Blood Balm). Skin
eruptions, pimples, red, itching ecze
ma, scales, blisters. boils, carbun'
Giles, blotches, catarrah, rheuma-
tism, ETC., are all due to bad blood, and
hence easily cured by B. B. B. Syphi'
little blood poison producing mucous
patches. eruptions, falling hair), liter
ally driven from the system and
cure made bv B. B. B. (Botan.
ic Blood Balm). in one to
five months. B. B. b. does not contain
vegetable or mineral poison. One
bottle will test it in any case. For sale
by druggists everywhere. Large bottles
81, six for So. Write for free
sample bottle of B. B. B., which will
be sent by return mail. When you
write, describe symptoms, and person.
al free medical advice will be given
Address Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta, Ga
aug ly
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Millinery.

In this department we endeayor to
please the ladies, and are satisfied we
can do so far beyond their most san
guine expectations. Head apparel can
make woman homely or beautiful.
Why disfgure yourself with something
out of style. We have just received
the largest and most complete line of
shapes. Birds and Tips that has ever
been presented to the admiring eyes of
the ladies of the city aud county. Now
this is not mere talk, but genuine
facts.
Our $500 Velvet Pattern Hats are a
dream.
And our So and $3.50 hat is simply
magnificent.
Now do not delay; as the season ad-
vances our stock demlnishes, and the
ladies that would receive the best bar
gains must come at once.
We have just purchased the entire
sample line of q leading Baltimore
hOuse-Shapes, Trimmed Golf Hats,
Sailors, Feathers, Tips. Fancy Mil
linery of all kinds at so per cent off.
You can buy this class of goods from
US cheaper than other merchants pay.
Come and be convinced.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
@ - IS n 10 REA
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature a. &<WAzzzx
What Railroads Do.

The railroads of the country have
long been the bugbear of the dema-
gogue. Upon them he has vented all
his spleen, all his bitterness and all his
yituperations; but the railroads are
potential factors; they are here, and
we cannot get along without them,
and We would not wish to get along
without them. The railroad marks
the dividing point between the savage
and the civilized man. The railroad
means quick transterence of the indi-
vidual;it brings people together; it
makes people know each other, and in
all things for the upbuilding and de-
velopment OF the country, in spite of
the deDagogue, the railroad always
takes al advanced part Memphis
Commercial. Appeal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
China Goods.

By long experience and untireing
| efforts, we are able to cut the prices in
this department lower than ever before
Our friends who may wish to buy Din
ner Sets, Tea Sets, Toilet Sets, or in
fact any article in this department.,
may do so at cost never dreamed of
by the patronieing few cut prices:
Good Royal Iron Stone China plates
Csc and 35c per set
Good Royal Iron Stone China cups
and saucers 35c per set.
Good heavy glass tumblers 1Oc set
Good glass stand lamp 18c each.
Handsome decorated lamps, big SELL
ers, 81 to SLIPS.
Good Iron Stone China meat Dishes
&c up.
Good Iron Stone China vegetable
dishes Sc up.
Good Iron Stone China bowls &c up.
10 piece Toilet Sets artistically deco
rated In gold and three colors, 1915,
worth S..
Salt and pepper shakers 4c each.
And the best 100 piece under glazed
warranted first class China Dinner
Sets for the unheard of small price of
So so.
Sc piece tea sets are now selling at
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Furniture

The extraordinary success we have
been having with the sale of Furni.
ture low prices explain the secret. We
will give you more for your money
than you can buy elsewhere. To con-
vince you give us a call when you want
anything in this line.
Three piece solid value suits $3.50
worth HOO.
Three piece solid oak suits 1000,
worth 1900.
And extra heavy piece suit, 24x30
mirror, at 1900, worth $500.
Extra golden, oak finished, piece
suit. fancy mirror on dresser and
stand, at 25 90, worth 80. 90; a bargain.
Separate beds at 1.50, IT'S. 200 and
rs, oak finish.
Iron beds at all prices.
Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, etc., liz
fact everything in the Furniture line
at the lowest prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Shoe

In our shoe department we have
bargains that have never before been
offered to the Staunton public and the
surrounding counties.
Our sample Shoes, which are widely
known throughout the district, are
now on hand. The first that come
always get the pick and of course re-
ceive the best bargains. Come at
once, delays are poverty makers.
Ladies heavy grain shoes, so cents.
Lac1es' heavy calf shoes, so cents.
Ladies' fine dOngola shoes, 80 cents.
Boys buff boots, 81.
Men g fine buff boots, $3.50.
Men g heavy brogan shoes, so cents.
Mems heavy stitchdown, $1.15.
Fine shoes from $3.50 to So.
Misses and boys shoes are lower
than ever before, while chilrren's
shoes are going at a song. Don't DELAY,
but come at once.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
How the People Pay FOR Prosperity.

While the trusts have here and there
slightly increased the wages of their
employees, they have in every instance
added several times as MUCK to their
own profits, and made the people foJt
the entire bill. The Emporia Times
has taken the trouble to obtain from
the merchants of that city, the in
crease in price of articles of necessity
as compared with the selling price OF
one year ago.
Stoves have increased 80 per cent.
Wagons have increased from four to
five dollars.
Copper has doubled in price.
Fourteen inch plows that sold for
$40 now sell for $14.
Ropes that sold for cents pound
now sell for IL cents.
A common stove pipe sold for 10
cents; now it goes at 20 cents.
Bolts and rods have gone up IS per
cent.
| LID DaS luCEtdocu llOu %1'oo ~ W -
box.
Cultivators have increased from w
to 81.
| Hoes, forks. rakes, sh0vels, spades
and all such articles have gone up to
the consumer As per cent.
Nails per keg $3.50 to "a 10.
Barbed wire galvanized, from 81 ~
hundred pounds to $500.
Binder Irvine. which cost Z cents a
pound, now costs from IL cents to III
cents.
| Glass has increased 40 per cent.
/ Other articles of general use show
like increase in cost to the consumer
In every instance the trust has added
enormous profits, every cent OF which
must come off Of the people who nav
!, heard 80 much and seen so little OF In
boosted mckinley prosperity.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
The Story Of Samson.

With distended eyes, mouth, and
ears Tommy Traddles heard his Sun
day-school teacher tell about Samson
and his long hair, and his wonderful
feats of strength, and his weakness af-
ter Delilah had shorn him of his leonlne
locks.
IAN he didn't have no strength at
all after he got his hair out ?" he asked
incredulously.
mo; his strength was in his long
hair, and when his locks were gone he
was powerless," explained the teacher.
When Tommy came the following
Sunday lis face was a trifle scratched,
and one of his eyes was discolored. He
had very little to say, but was evident
ly doing great deal of thinking.
II say, teacher" he said at last, II
don't think much Of the Samson story
you told us last Sunday
"Why not, Tommy" inquired the
teacher.
"Oh, you see. Johnny Jones, he's big
germ me, an he 3 captain of the Young
Rovers football team, an he wore his
hair long. An him an me isn't good
friends, an last Tuesday me an jim
my Hawkins an Bob White-we all
caught him alone, an piled on to him,
an held i'm down, an cut off all his
long hair with mas scissors"
THAT wasn't at ali nice. Tommy, J"
reproved the teacher; "but l suppose
you we're thinking of the story of Sam
son 20
Eyes, that was what l was thinkin
Of"
sand you thought bis strength was
in his hair?"
eyes, m. that's what l thought.
"Well, was it ?"
"Was it? ?" Tommy cried disgusted-
ly. 81 met him all alone yestiddy.
Was it2 Now just look at that eye"
Scottish American.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
|Cl0aks and
Capes I!

1t is the universal opinion of every
one that has seen the vast line of
Capes and Cloaks now on sale at our
store that they are the handsomest line
every seen here. They are going, and
going fast. The prices make them 60.
There are none too poor to buy at
such prices as we quote you here.
Three dozen good full sized Capes
SOC each.
Three dozen good full sized Capes,
trimmed in fur, $1.20 each.
Two dozen good full sized Capes,
trimmed in fur and braid, SLIPS.
And better class Capes cheaper than
ever before presented.
We have purchased the Witt, Burke
q Co. g stock, a class of Capes and
Cloaks that are unsurpassed, which We
now offer at SOC on the dollar.
A good Cloak for 1920.
Have you ever heard of such prices
duplicated No is the universal reply.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Clothing

If you appreciate saving of your
money it will pay you to look our
stock over in this line.
Boys three piece vest suits for small
boys from to years, trimmed with
fancy braids, at 81 to $1.50, worth
81. so to So.
Boys double breasted from 75c to
$3.50; the best values to be had in the
city.
Large boy 3 suits from 50 so to IS
Mems suits at $2.75; better at So. so.
Mems all wool suits at SIS and So.
Black suits. imported, clay worsted
$3.50, worth $40.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Dress Goods.

Five hundred pieces Dress Goods
bought from Witt, Burke " Co. at SO
cents on the dollar. Bargains that you
will appreciate.
Wool mixed Dress Goods, all the
latest shades, at 121c, worth zoe.
Fancy styles at Csc, worth SOC.
Black Goods, Fancy Mohairs, at 40
cents, worth 75c.
All wool Brocades, solid, new colors
25c. worth Csc,
Black 55 inch Ladies' Cloth, all
wool, SOC, worth 80.
All wool Black Surge at SOC, As inch
As inch Storm Serge 25c, worth 40c.
Velvets and Silks all less than whole
sale cost prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the Of 1Z1zZzSzz<
Railroad Grammar.

what was the next station?"
"You mean what is the next sta.
tion."
mo. What was is, isn't it ?"
THAT doesn't make any difference.
Is is was, but was is not necessarily
ISL
Look here; what was is, and what
is, liz. Is was is or is is was.''
Nonsense. Was may be is, but it is
not was. Is was was, but if was was
is, then is isn't is or was wasn't was
If was is, was is was, isn't it2 But if
is is was then"
Listen. Is is, was was, and is was
and was is; therefore is was is and was
is was, and if was was was is, and was
was was and is is was"
''Shut up, will you ! I've gone by my
station already.''-Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
PILES! PILES! PlLES!i

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure Blind, Bleeding, liberated
and Itching Piles. 1t absorbs the tu-
mors, allays the itching as once, acts
as poultice, gives instant relief. DR.
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
prepared only for piles and itching of
the private parts. and nothing else.
Every box is guaranteed. Sold by
sent by mail, for SOC and 81
per box. Williams Mfg Co., Props,
Cleveland. Ohio.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Domestic Goods.

Heavy weight Outing at &c, worth 8
Best quality Apron Check sc
Grey half wool Skirting Flannel 10c,
worth 15c.
Heavy weight Cashmere 100. worth
25c.
Eiderdown at 1876, worth 25c
ALI wool Saqueing zoe, worth 35c
All the bhst band Prints sc
Extra heavy Canton Flannel Sc,
worth 10c
Ladies' Ribbed Vests 10c, worth 1Sc
Corsets-a]l the best makes-R. q e..
and 81. & s., Sonnette, at Csc. worth ST
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

The Kentucky Democratic commit
tee, at a meeting in Frankfort. decided
that contest should be made before
the legislature for the seating of VIM.
Goebel as governor,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Monday, November 9th, 1899,

Monday, November 9th, 1899,
at II O. clock m, that valuable real estate
situated in Riverheads District, in said
Augusta county, Virginia, near the line of
the N. & W. r. R., owned by the deten-
dant, Virginia Mining & Investment Co.,
being the same that was conveyed to said
company by Mary W. Newton, ct ais, by
deed of date May 30th 1891, the same being
of record in the clerks Office of Augusta
county court. in D. B. lis, page 166 ct seq.
Said real estate contains about 1900 acres,
and has on it what is known as the New
ton Mine Bank, which is rich with deposits
of iron, manganese and other mineral
ores. Also right of way SO feet wide
These lands are noted for their rich mine
raj deposits, and afford a rare opportunity
for those who desire to invest in mineral
lands.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash in hand on
day of sale sufficient to cover the costs OF
the above named suit and of this sale, and
the residue of the purchase money in four
equal annual instalments. to be evidenced
by the bonds of the purchaser, bearing
even date with the day of sale, with inter-
est from date, and falling due respectively
in one, two, three and four years from date
with good personal security thereon, and
the title retained as ultimate security.
Further information may pc mad IN re
latiOn to the above by commit Indicating with
any of the undersigned special commits
sioners, at Staunton, Virginia.
F. B. KENNEDY,
TURNER z. HICKMAN,
THOMAS ID. RANSOM,
JOHN B. COCHRAN,
Special Commissioners.
Clerks Office of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta County, towit:
1, JOS B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid do certify that F. B. Kennedy
has executed the bond required by decree
of sale in the chancery cause of J. P. q j.
F. Smiley. assignees, VS.. Va. Mining q In
vestment Co., ct ais, now pending in said
court.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
October, 1899.
oct POST Clerk.
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until
Monday, January 22nd, 1900,
at the same hour and place.
F. b. KENNEDY,
TURNER K. HICKMAN,
THOMAS D. RANSOM,
JOHN B. COCHRAN,
Special Commissioners.
dec l.. ids.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

W IRGINIA,:-In the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1879.
Reddle- Hamilton Company, Plaintiff
VS..
The Warwick Manufacturing
Company, Defendant.
In Debt and on Attachment, returned
duly executed.
The object OF this suit is to recover of the
defendant the sum of $3.50, with interest on
1925 part thereof from February LIST, 1899,
and on $225 residue thereof from June 9Th,
1899, and 10 per cent attorneys fee, due by
two negotiable notes of 1925 each, waving
protest, ard for that purpose to attach the
following. as the property of said defen.
dant, to-wit: twenty tons of iron, one car
load of coke, fuel, oils, and other personal
property, on the Car Works property at
Basic City, as we'll as any other property or
debts belonging or due to said defendant.
And it appearing by affidavit filed that
the defendant, The Warwick Manufacture
ing Company, is non resident of this
State, it is ordered that it do appear here
within fifteen days after due publication
OF this order and do what is necessary to-
protect its interests in this suit.
Teste:
jos. b. WOODWARD, Clerk.
Patrick d Gordon, pig. decS-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Sewing Machines.

Sewing Machines made by Standard
Sewing Machine Co. at $3.50. Equal
to any $50 machine made. Guaran-
teed for five years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22
Commissioners Sale
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate and Mineral Lands
In Augusta County, Virginia,

By virtue of the authority vested in US as
special commissioners of sale of the circuit
court of Augusta county, by decree of said
sienees. VS.. The Virginia Mining & Invest
ment Co, ct ais, now pending in said
court, we will offer for sale at public auc.
ton, in front of the court house in the city
of Cfouutan IN
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-12-22

No.s,-Daily-L Local for Charlotte and IN
tsrmediate Stations, witch connection Ior
Harrisonburg daily, and Staunton daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 35.-Daily-United States Fast Mail
through Pullman Sleepers to Jackson
Vile, via Savannah; to Atlanta, ana new
Orleans connecting at Salisbury with sleep
er for Ashevllle. Knoxville. ChabJanoOga.
and Memphis and at Charlotte for Augusta;
and at Columbia with sleeper for Charles-
ton. Also at Charlotte with sleeper Tor AT
lanta. Dining Car service.
No. S3.-NEw YORK AND FLORIDA EXPRESS
Carrying Pullman Buffet Sleeping cars
New York to Augusta, with connectio1 for
bia, Savannah and Jacksonville. Through
coach to Jacksonville. Dining car service.
No. 33.-"washington and Chattanooga
Limited via Lynchburg. with Pullman But H
fet Sleeping cars for Memphis and New Or
leans through Bristol. Through coach from
Washington to Memphis. PArlor and
Observation car betw cen Radford, Va, and
Alfalfa, Ala. Cafe car service.
No.37.-Daily-Washln and Southwest
ern Vestibuled Limited, through Pullman
Sleepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
yille via Salisbury and Chattanooga; &c
New Orleans. via Montgomery and Mobile
to Memphis, via Atlanta and birmingham
Pullman Observation and Library Sleeping
car to Atlanta. Dining Car service.
SUNSET PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST
EXCURSION on this train every Monday
Wednesday and Friday, from Washington
to San Francisco without change.
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway connect In Union Station al
Charlottesville with Southern Ry. trains