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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27

Free medical advice. Men and wo-
men suffering from chronic diseases
are invited to consult DR.. Pierce, Buf-
falo, N. Y, by letter, absolutely with
out fee or charge. For more than thir-
ty years as chief consulting physician
to the Invalids7 Hotel and Surgical In
stitute of Buffalo, NY. Doctor Pierce
has devoted himself to the treatment
aud cure of chronic forms of disease.
Assisted by his staff of nearly a score
of physicians, each man a specialist,
his success has been phenomenal, nine
ty-eight persons in every hundred treat
ed being absolutely and altogether
cured. Women have especially availed
themselves of DR.. Pierce's offer of free
consultation by letter, thereby avoid
ing the unpleasant questionings, the
obnoxious examinations, and odious
local treatments considered necessary
by some practitioners. Over half a
million women have been treated by
DIR. Pierce and his staff for diseases
peculiar to women, with unvarying
success. Write without fear as with
out fee. Every letter is treated as
strictly private and sacredly confiden-
tial, and all answers are sent in plain
envelopes, bearing no printing upon
them. Address DR.. r. V. Pierce.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
HiqhIand County GIeanings.

Paris Johnston left Tuesday for
Staunton to spend several days.
L. II. Stephenson, Esq, attended
Presbytery at Ft. Defiance this week.
R. G. McCandlish, of Parkersburg,
w. Va, has accepted the position of
cashier of the Pocahontas Bank, at
Marlinton.
John E. Gum, Sheriff of Bath coun-
ty, has moved his family from his farm
near Williamsville, to the county seat.
l.. P. Blackwell, of Bolar, made a
business trip to Monterey last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackwell have made q
sale of their personal effects and will
in q short time move to Newport
News.
John Dever died Wednesday night
at his home at Vanderpool aged 35
years. Mr.. Dever has been faithful
mail carrier for a number of years up
till few days of his death.
Andrew Cleek, son of Geo. Cleek, of
Bath county, and Miss Clara Siple,
daughter Of Geo. Siple, of Green
Bank, w. Va. were united in mar
riage at the home of the bride, on the
18th inst.
Monterey postoffice received its first
Cuban money order last week. They
are written in Spanish and English,
and are payable only at an interna
tional money order office. The nearest
one we have is Staunton.-Th Re-
corder.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Appointments for Democratic Speaking.

Hon. j. NJ. Qualles-Gre enville,
Saturday, Oct. %, 3p. M; Spottswood,
Saturday, Oct. %, Ppm.
A. e. Braxton-Waynesboro, Satur-
day. Oct. 18. p. M; FishersviIle. Sat
urday, Oct. %, p. M; New Hope,
Saturday, Nov A, Z p. IN.
Richard s. Ker-Waynesboro, Satur-
day, Oct. %, 8 p. m.; Fishersville, Sat
urday, Oct. 2s. z p. m.; New Hope,
Saturday, Nov. 4. p. m.
Hon. John N. Ople-Mt Sidney.
Saturday. Oct. Zs, Up. IN Parnassus,
Saturday, Nov. 4, 3 p. m; Spring Hill,
Saturday, Nov. 4, p. Ill.
Henry w. Holt-Mt Sidney, Satur
day, Oct. %. 7p- H.; Roman, Saturday,
Nov. 4, 6p. m.
Jos. A Glasgow-Sangersville, Sat-
urday, Oct. 2s, 3 y. H.; Mt. Solon, Sat
urday, Oct. %, Z p. M; Churchville,
Saturday, Nov. 4, p. m.
A. G.. Gordon-Sangersville, Satur-
day, oct. 70, p. m.; MT. Scion, Sat
urday. Oct. 2S. Up. m.
J. Lewis Observation-Disclosures
Saturday, Nov. 4. p. M; Spring Hill,
Saturday, Nov. 4, Up. m.
Carter Braxton-BuffalO Gap, Sat-
urday, Oct. %, 8 p. M; Mt. Meridian,
Saturday, Nov. A, 8 p. m.
w. A. Pratt-Mt. Meridian, Satur-
day, Nov. 4, 3p. m.
S. d. Timberlake. Jr.-Churchville,
Saturday, Noy. 4, 7p. M.
Hon. W. H. Landes-Buffalo Gap,
Saturday, Oct. Is. p. m.; Roman,
Saturday, Nov. A, Up. m.
w. Z. MCCUE, Chairman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
LIFE SAVED BY STRONG DRINK.
Two Incidents Recalled Which Occurred
in Virginia Years Ago.

Tine craving for strong drink is a
weakness. and yet tie bibulous habits
OF newspaper friend of mine doubtless
saved his life on two occasions" said
Mr.. w. g. Rae. of Virginia, at the
Ebbitt House in Washington, to a
Post reporter recently.
ION the first occasion he was sent to
q neighboring State to report the i'm
parchment trial of high official. A
holiday came on, the Legislature ad-
journed, and my friend, without ask
ing anybody's leave, proceeded back
to Richmond, where the first thing be
Gid was to mature the jag which was
III embryo when he arrived. At that
time he lived at the old Spottswood
Hotel. and in the small hours of the
morning started for his apartments in
that historic hostelry. But be was too
..drnnk to get there, and a friendly po-
liceman handed him over to the propri-
etor of a small lodging house.
'About noon of the following day
toe proprietor awakened him and the
half sobered journalist mechanically
asked, What's this new?' Not much,
except that the Spottswood Hotel
burnt down last night while you where
asleep and about eight people lost their
lives Had my friend gone to his
lodgings he would have been cremated
with the other victims.
1.-THE other time was at the collapse
of the capitol when Richmond was in
a fever of excitement over the issue of
a city election which had gone to the
Supreme Court for settlement. All
the local reporters and great mass OF
citizens were In the chamber waiting
for the justices to decide the moment
Gus question. There was an irritating
delay to two of the newspaper craft,
who were thirsty, owing to a symposi
um the previous night. One of them
had escaped tie Spottswood confagra-
tion. Let's get out of here, said he
to his colleague; Il am dryer than a
powder house; we we will irrigate ard
return later
Twenty minutes afterward, when
returning from visit to saloon at
some distance, where they had tick,
they saw fearful sight. The ancient
in which they had been late.
ly seated waiting for the courts deci
sion had not been strong enough to
withstand the unusual pressure of that
day; the chamber in which the crowd
had assembled went down with an aw-
full crash and eighty lives went out in
a twinkling.',
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
SOLDIER BOY WRITES TO MOTHER.
Describes His Surroundings and Express
es Concern for Those Left Behind.

Mrs. Jennie Shelter. of Churchville,
has received the following interesting
letter from her son. A. d. Shelter, who
enlisted in the army some weeks ago
for duty in the Philippines, and who
has been stationed at Vancouver Bar
racks, State OF Washington. The
young soldier says:
II will trY to write you a few lines
this beautiful Sunday evening. This
leaves ne well and hearty and hope
will find you all well and enjoying good
health. Hope you all are not grieving
about me. / am getting along fine
and having a jolly good time, and
would enjoy myself real we'll If | knew
you all were not bothered about me.
This is the finest country most ever
saw. 1t never gets cold out here-just
stays one thing all the time. They
tell me that this is the healthiest place
you most ever saw. We are right in
sight of the Columbia river, and can
see steam boats going up and down the
river every hour in the day. If you
want to see where we are, look in the
geography. We are just across the
river from Portland, Oregon, the first
State north of California. feel right
at home here. Hugh Cox and room
together. He is just like a brother to
me and we just have a sporty old time.
There are five Of the Staunton boys in
the same company with me and don't
get bit lonesome. 1 got my uniform
last night, and l feel as proud as a
peacock today. We will get our guns
in few days and then 1 will have
some photographs taken and send to
you all.
received a letter from Clarence
Miller few days ago. He told me that
you all were well. I would have writ
ten sooner, but I was ashamed to
write. 1 known you all think hard of |
me for going away without saying |
sbout it, but it is my nature
and l can't help it. l have seen |
great deal of country since left home.
l have been In thirteen States and |
crossed the Rocky Mountains and the
Cascade. The tops of them were COW
cred with snow and it was so cold |
would nearly freeze. When the train |
would stop 1 would get off and look |
around: but it was so cold I would |
have to 60 back in the cars. Saw In
dians and all kinds of wild animals,
and I went through some of the finest
country you ever saw. Some places
you can see for miles and miles
and the ground is as level as floor. l
would just love to live out here. Tell
father that people get from 81 so to
s5 per day for working on the farm,
and they can't get hands at that. l
wish you all lived out here. l believe
you could get rich in few years. If
[ was not working for Uncle Sam l
would try this country for a year or
two, but 1 am duty bound for two
years. am getting $3.50 a month
and they allow me $50 a year for my
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
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Bears tho +, The Kind You Fave Always BOug
Signature ss Z<zAzzza
chesapeake L. Ohio improvements.

The work of double-tracking the
western division of the Chesapeake &
Ohio is being pushed right along, and
the two mile stretch between Clifton
Forge and Iron Gate is about COM
pIeted. A new double-track iron
bridge has been thrown across the
Jackson river, and other improvements
on the road made With this addition
the Chesapeake & Ohio now has about
one hundred and forty miles of double
track, while the James River division
and the main line may be considered
as such.
The other Improvements on the
colnpany's property are progressing
favorably, and the two new piers and
elevator at the Newport News termi-
nus will soon be finished.
The work along the river front at
Richmond is being rushed and within
the next year and half will be COM
pleted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Thomas Mitchell Dead.

Thomas Mitchell died at his home on
Sunday, the 18th, near Mint Spring,
aged Sc years. The funeral took place
on the following day from st. Francis
Catholic church, Rev. Father Mover
ry conducting the services. The in
terment was in Thornrose cemetery.
Mr.. Mitchell is survived by his wife,
and parents, the latter residing in
Richmond, and two sons, Thomas OF
this city, and Dennis of the county.
Mr.. Mitchell came from Ireland to
Augusta county when he was not quite
ten years old, and resided here ever
since. He served in the Confederate
army and was gallant soldier.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27

~ every SUI
fering woman who values modesty DR..
Pierce's method of treatment is boon be-
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ite Prescription, cures ninety eight out of
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Any woman who needs more help may
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~ write these few lines hoping that some
other suffering woman will try Or. Pierce's med
icines, as I did," writes Mrs O. S. Adams, of
Fargo, Cass Co., N. Oak. ~ had female weak
ness very badly; so had to be in bed part of the
time. was tired and sick all the time, could
not do my housework had faintiug spells, ner-
vous headache, baokache and pain in my left
side when 1 would lie down had pains aud
aches all over. commenced taking Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription and had not taken two
bottles when was able to be around again and
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ing better than 1 have for a great many years.
think Dr. Pierce's medicines the greatest
In the world"
When the bowels are obstinate, take DIR.
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To Agents and Baggagemen.

During the hunting season. i. e,
from October l, 1899, to March 81, 1900,
the N. & w. Ry. will take free in Bag
gage Cars, when accompanied by
owner, and at their risk, the dogs OF
sportsmen or hunting parties, not ex-
ceeding one dog to each man. Owners
must show their tickets to agent OF
baggage agent, that dogs may be prop.
erly way-billed to train baggageman,
and they must furnish chain, SO that
dogs may be securely fastened in bag
gage cars. After March 31st, 1900, the
regular dog tariff to apply in all cases.
w. B. BeYill, General Passenger
Agent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Judqe Nash Embarrassed.

The other day, after speaking in a
small town, Judge Nash. the Republi-
can candidate for governor of Ohio,
was introduced to man who, once a
Republican, had been lately voting the
Democratic ticket, but was now CIV
ing symptoms of returning to the Re-
publican party.
'.Ah, Mr.. Smith," said the Judge,
Hospitality, ''glad to hear that you are
coming back to us. Don't be afraid
of a repulse. Well welcome you. 1
was never in favor of using the club
myself"
''Then." rejoined Mr.. Smith, quick
ly, "why does your party use it in the
Philippines ?"
Judge Nash did not answer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Distressing stomach Disease

Permanently curedby the emasterlypower
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weakness and Indigestion. The cure be-
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brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
makes no failure; never disappolnts. No
matter how long you have suffered, your
cure is certain under the use of this
great health-giving force. Pleasant and
always safe. Sold by B. F. Hughes,
Druggist, 6 s. Augusta street, Staun-
ton. Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Received His Pension.

John F. Keller, who resides near the
city, received notice few days ago
from his attorney, J. H. Hunter, of
Washington, stating that he had been
granted pension by the government
dating from 1897. MI. Keller is a ma
tive Virginian, but moved to Illinois
before the civil war and Joined regi-
ment in that State when the war
commenced. Mr.. Keller will receive
about three hundred dollars back
pay.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
VIRGINIA News.

4
A case of smallpox has developed IL
Norfolk.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee is expected a
Richmond on October 81.
DR.. w. F. Creasey has been electe'
Health Officer of Newport News.
Elmer b. White committed suicid
at Newport News, where he was EN-
ployed as plumber.
George Mccormick, OF Lexington
had one of his arms torn off while en-
gag d in baling hay.
Brakeman Campbell was killed in
wreck on the Roanoke and Southern
Railway at Stoneville.
The death OF Cadet R. B. Lemoin'
from typhoid fever occurred at the V1r
ginia Military Institute, Lexington. (
John Morrison, who broke out OF jaf
at Romney a few nights ago, has beer
re-arrested.
W. A. Little, of Fredericksburg, il
seriously ill in New York, where he
went on a visit several weeks ago.
1t is said that R. T. Barton will be
elected mayor of Winchester to ill the
vacancy caused by the death of Mayor
J. J. Williams.
Mrs. Mary Brooks died in Richmond
last week, in the 91st year of her age.
Deceased was probably the Oldest white
woman in Richmond.
The Hollywood Cemetery Associa-
ti0n, of Richmond, in whose ground
ex President Tyler is buried, has de-
cided to erect a monument over his
grave.
Mrs. William B. Taliaferro died at
her home in Gloucester county last
week. She was the widow IF the late
General William B. Taliaferro, and
daughter of the late Judge Lyons, of
Richmond.
The Piedmont Rifles, a volunteer
company recently organized at Mar
tinsville. has been mustered in.O SER
vice.
Sir Moses Ezekiel. the distinguished
sculptor of Rome, visited Lexington,
Va to make preliminary plans for the
New Market Battle Monument which
be is to make.
The trouble over candidate for
Fauquier and Loudoun counties has at
last been settled by the withdrawal of
Lucien T. Smith, nominated by the
convention, and the in
dorsement of w. II. Lewis. agreed up
on by the executive committees of the
two counties.
Miss Adelaide M. Rogers, of Norfolk,
died suddenly at the home Of her par
ents, Col. and Mrs. T. F. Rogers last
week. Miss Rogers was shortly to
have been married and her pallbearers
were the men who were to have been
the ushers at her wedding.
Rev. Arthur G.. Thompson, Of Fern
Bank, Ohio, has accepted the call to
Trinity Church, Portsmouth. to sue
ceed Rev. J.. B. Funsten, recently
elected to the Bishopric of Boise, Ida
hO. 80
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
On An Old Slab.

In the ancient Cathedral of Lubbock,
in Germany, there is an old slab, with
the following inscription:
'Thus speaketh Christ our Lord to u.s.
Ye call me Master, and obey me not;
Ye call me Light, and see me not;
Ye call me Way, and walk me not;
Ye call me Life, and desire me not;
Ye call me Wise, and follow me not;
Ye call me Fair, and love me not;
Ye call me Rich, and ask me not;
Ye call me Eternal, and seek me not;
Ye Call me Gracious, and trust me lot
Ye call me Noble, and serve me not;
Ye call me Mighty, and honor me not
Ye call me Just, and fear me not;
If condemn you, blame me rot.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
Broke Three Ribs.

While descending the stair way in
his barn on the nth inst, with ham,
per of corn, Mr.. VIM. B. Crawford, of
New Hope, lost his balance and fell
sustaining painful injuries. He had
the misfortune to break three ribs.
but at last accounts was doing as well
as could be expected.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27

tions and exam
nations which
probed modes
ty to its very
core. But while
they could hide
their suffering
they could not
conceal its raw
ages. The dark
ening circles
beneath their
eyes, the sallow
skin, the cheek
robbed of its
roundness, the
body shrunken
b y w a 5 t i n G
flesh, all these
signs marked
the presence of
disease.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-10-27
CIDrASnIONED WOMEN,

Have very natural prejudice against any
thing that offends their fine sense of deli
cacy. And for that reason numbers of such
women have suffered in secret and in
silence the pangs and pains consequent on
the arrangement OF displacement of the
delicate organs of sex. Any suffering to
them was better than the shame of cues
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Rev. VIM. e. White left Monday
with his family for Flshersville, where
they will remain several weeks. Mr..
White will attend the meeting of the
Presbytery this week at the l50th an
niversary Of the Old Stone church at
Ft. Defiance.-Bath Enterprise.
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