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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17

A meeting of the Democrats of
Augusta county and the city of Staun-
ton is called to meet at the court room
in the Opera House, Staunton, Va, at
II O'Clock Monday, May 9th County
court-day) TO elect 80 delegates with
full vote each for the county of Au-
gusta, and IA delegates with one. half
vote each for the city of Staunton, to
the Norfolk convention, to be held Au-
gusta IA, 1901.
w. I. MCCUE,
Chr. Dem. Elk Committee.
Jos. A. GLASGOW,
Secretary
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
The Water Election.

On Wednesday an election was held
to decide the question of whether OF
not the city should issue bonds for a
new water supply. The result was
Overwhelmingly in favor of getting
more water. There were 651 votes
cast. 6O6 for water, Al against, and A
defective ballots.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
1t Saved His Life.

T. A. Dantorth, OF Lagrange, Ga, suf-
Tered tor SIX months with IL trIghtluI 1un-
ming sore Oh his leg; but writes that Buck
lens AInlca Salye wholly cured 1t in five
days. For ulcers, wounds, piles, it's the
best SalVe in the world. Cure Guaranteed
Only 25c. Sold by b. f. Hughes, druggist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
Confederate Reunion at Memphis.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Co..
Will Sell special round trip tickets to
Memphis, Tenn, and return on May
70, rs and ", good to return until j une
~, 1901, at $16 for the round trip.
Any further informant On will be cheer
fully given upon application to Jamer
ker, Jr., Pass. Agent, G. & o. Ry. Co,
Staunton, va. apr 26- At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
Old Soldiers Experience.

M. M. Austin, civil war veteran, of
Winchester, Ind, writes: MY wife was
sick long time in spite of good Doctors
treatment. but was wholly cured by DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which worked won
derS for her health They always do.
Try them. Only 25c at Hughes drug
store,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17

The State Board of Medical Exami-
ners will meet in this city on June Goth
Tor the purpose OF examining appli.
cants who desire to practice medicine
IN Virginia. Indications point to an
exceptionally large class.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17

Weinvite the attention of the FARMERS to
the ]. S. kemp goth Century Manure
Spreader. This spreader has ali the latest
improvements, has safety board to prevent
starting M chine in strain which prevents
all danger of breakage; this mach in has all
the conveniences, and is operated entirely
from the seat; commences work evenly and
spreads without waste or leakage of materi-
al-ltme, ashes, fine, coarse. or corn stalk ma
nure. We are offering some spe .ial induces
ments TO the farmers on this valuable ma
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
City M arkets,

Staunton, Va, May I6, 1901.
Corrected By J. A. Fauver u Co.. ami t~e
White Star Mills.
Country Produce
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
~ N The Famous
.0W D00O Forage Crop
INV TIN and Soil
A. = OOVOA ImprOYerS.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for these and all
southern specialties, including Sofa Beans,
Velvet Beans, Pearl or Cat-tail MiIlet, Teosinte
Bermuda Grass, EnsiIage Corn, Spanish Pea
nuts, Chufas, Sorghums, etc.
Write for prices, and our Interesting Catalogue
giving full information about these crops.
T. w. WOOD 6 SONS, Richmond, Va,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17
Farming Implements.

A full line of BROWN WAGONS. the best
and most reliable wagon ever sold in the
county. The genuine Brown pivot ax1e
spring trip Riding Cvltivators and Walking
Cultivators, the best in town, See them he,
fore you buy: as it will be money in your
Check ROwers are the most accurate 6rnn.
ing Planters in the world. One horse Corn
Planters The only self-sharpening spring
tooth lever Harrows made. Disc HarroWs.
Fourteen tooth lever Cultivators, Double and
single ShoVel Flows. Seed Sewers, McCor-
mick binders, Mowers, Rakes and Irvine:
in the market 'Ae oes'
e Call and examine our goods and get
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1901-05-17

er and OF course they had delightful
visit.
Mr.. j. j. Shreckhise was called to
Washington Saturday by d telegram
announcing the death of his brother,
Mr.. James ID Shreckhise, which occur
red that morning. Deceased was ma
tive of this county, and Was about SO
years OF age.
Miss Bessie May Leech, only daugh-
ter of Mr.. w z. heech, OF Golfers
town, Rock bridge county, was married
on Thursday at noon to MIR. Robert w.
Lam. They will reside in Covington,
where Mr.. Lam is engaged in business.
Mr.. Theodore. f. Shuey, chief stem
Ographer OF the u. s. Srua.e, Was in
tue city Saturday with his family, en-
route to their summer home near
Churchville, where they always spend
the heated term.
United Confederate Veterans Re-
union Memph 8, Tenn, May 26 and 80,
1901. Account of above occasion the
Southern Railway will sell tickets to
memphis, Tenn, at rate of one cent
per mlle distance travelled; tickets to
be sold May 24th, tiual limit June 4th,
1901. For further information Call on
Agents Southern Railway Company.
The lunatic who was in the city Jail
and whom the hospital authorities de-
Glued TO admit on account of the lr-
regularity OF The original legal papers,
in not stating satisfactorily the evil
dences of insanity, was re examined
by commission composed of Drs
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

soon as enough singlings are accumulated the
still is filled up with this liquid and il is rcdis-
titled. The product Of this latter and final step
With the crude apparatus and methods of the
moonshner bushel of meal will yield about
two gallons of whiskcy. whereas the same
gallons under improved methods.
Contrary 10 common belief m0onshinc whiskey
is generally Of very poor quality. Thcsa noun
tainccr distillcrs have little knowledge
of r"ctiication ana fuscI oil is therefore present
in its original proportions. besides. the liquor Is
sold before it has had time to age. Strange as
ii may seem. moreover. authorizations are quite
often used, such as tobacco or buckeye bark.
for adding To the intoxicating quality OF weak
liquor and the addition Of soap or Iyc to max,
il hold good bead. According to the moon
sinner. good, unadulterat~d liquor when shaken
in a bottle Will contain numerous bubbles on the
surface. If four or more of thcS" bubbles re
main against IN" edge of the bottle for some
minutes, ii is said to hold good bead" Not
Withstanding the poor quality of the average
mo"nshne Whisk"y however the uHaduteratvd
article is not infrequcntly equal To and even
above government proof
The usual pric" obtained is 81 gallon. or
double that sum when retailcd in small guam
titles. With corn averaging - cents a bushcl.
and labor cheaper than in any other section Of
the United States. making moonshine" would
first thought seem to bc quite profitable
But when allows for the large quantity Of
hush liquor given away for bad debts. for
occasional seizures Of apparatus. for fines etc,
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

still is set over n stone furnace, while the worm
barrel of running water from the stream near by
The process of making moonshine Whiskey Is
quite simple. consisting of four different steps:
First, Scalding the cornmeal and allowing il to
ferment; second. the addition of malt and
second fermentation; third, boiling dstiing
the beer for ''singlings," and, fourth, boiling
the Singlings.
COarsely ground cornmeal is carried to the
still, and a certain quantity, depending upon the
capacity of the apparatus. is stirred in boiling
water until ii is thoroughly cooked. This is
called mash and is about the consistency of
ordinary dough. 1t is allowed to stand in the
formentcrs in which il mixed for twelve to
thirty-siX hours After fermentation has taken
place water is added and the mass broken up
with a mash stick When il is free from humps
and about thick buttermilk it is called
beer" At this stage the liquid is not an un-
pleasant drink in fact, large quantities of it
are consumed ky the mOonshiner and his family
and friends.
Rye. more commonly malt Grom a
handful two to eight pounds to the bushel
Of meal tub OF becrD. is then added to the
time from seventy-two to ninety-six hours. At
is filled with semi-qud (still called bcer) and
boiled off
The steam condenses in and passes off through
the worm. and the first dTippings called
'singlings" When the strength of the beer be
comes exhausted the refuse, pot tail" is
removed and fresh beer put in its place. AS
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17

1t will be realized that the busiress must pay
very small dividends Indeed. the moonshincr
and his family are in no better. if as good. cir
cumstanc"s than their neighbOrs, who devote
their time to farming.
The product is disposed of in several ways
considerable portion is sold and given away at
the Still itself and at the dwelling of the opera
tor. Another method is as follows: hollow
tree cave adjacent to the nearest village Is
designated by common consent of the moon
sinner and som" Of his friends more
Of whom acts as agent bctWeer the seller and
buyer. When resident of the village wishes
some Whskey hands the eSsary money,
together with jug or bottle. to the agent, who
deposits bOtn in the secret place and goes his
way. After lapse OF several hours, usually
twelve or more, the agent returns and finds the
money gone and the receptacle full of the de-
sired liquor which he delivers to the customer.
The latter seldom knows who actually made and
sold him the stun.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
CHANGING rHE ENGLISH STAMPS.
Az EXPENSIVE NEW ISSUE REQUIRED by ED
WARDS ACCESSION.

Az EXPENSIVE NEW ISSUE REQUIRED by ED
WARDS ACCESSION.
From The London Chronicle.
Among the many changes which the death tf
the queen will necessitate one of the most i'm
portant. and certainly not the least expensive,
ij in the stamp issue of the United Kingdom
1t is yet too early To state the precise nature OF
the alterations that will be made. inasmuch as
the Treasury. the Inland Revenue Department
and the Post OiiCc. the three Government Offices
concerned in the matter, have not yet made
up their minds on the subject. Correspondence
has passed among the three departments, and
a decision will hc made early date
one obvious and necessary change is OF
course. that the head Of King Edward VII will
replace that of Queen Victoria on all stamps;
but the question that is aEitatinS the minds OF
the officials is the position of the Kings head
II will. in the present issue. he placed within
Il circle, but suggestion has been made from
an influential quarter that the head should he
reversed. Against this has been urged that
the reversal of the head would make his maj
cSty look away from the address. This may
appear frivolous objection but it is. never
tholcss to which the authorities are giving
serious considerations Their ideas on the subject
OF the issue will be embodied i'll report
which will be placed before the King who will
give the final decision. This question of the po-
stion of the mOnarchs head is practically the
only one that has To be settled, as we understand
it is not intended as Il consequence of the
Queens death. to make any changes in the col
OrS of the stamps. one change in color VIII.
however, shortly be announced to the public,
but it was decided some considerable time
since and has no connection with the death OF
her ma jeSty. All the green adhesive stamps
will he abolished and Carmine colored stamps
substituted for them. The Post Office has been
obliged To make this change on account. it is
understood of the discovery that the green col
Oring matter used in the printing Of these
stamps is of a poisonous character. The other
colors are absolutely free from any such sus-
piCOn.
The cost OF the change may be estimated
when il is stated that not only has die To be
cut for each separate stamp. but, stamps being
printed in sheets, each individual stamp in the
sheet must have a die Eighteen postage stamps.
rangins; in value from one hIIfpenny To -, VIII
he affected by the change. These stamps are
of course also available for inland revenue ana
tclegraphic purposes There are also two series
of embossed envelopes one bearing halfpenny
and the other a penny stamp. which require sep
arate dies, well as newspaper wrappers ana
postcards. The preparation of these dies Will
| occupy at least Il twelVcmOnth. and when they
are ready the printing of the new stamps Will
| be begun at once. Gradually the stamp with
| the familiar head of the Queen will pass out of
| use and find place only III the albums Of
| philateliSta
New-York tribune., 1901-03-17
MAKING MOONSHINE
THE "COPPER"" THE WORM AND THE
MAN BEHIND THE GUN.

MANY STILLS IN THE PICTURESQUE MOUNTAINS
OF GEORGIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24
AT LAST.

When on my day of life the night is
falling,
Aud, in the winds from unsunned
spaces blown.
| hear far voices out of darkness call
ing
My feet to paths unknown.
Thou who hast made my home of life so
pleasant,
Leave not its tenant when It's walls
decay;
Love divine, o Helper ever present,
BE Thou my strength and stay.
Be near me when all else is from me
drifting.
Earth, sky, homes picture. days of
shade and shine
ana kindly faces to my own uplifting
Inc love which answers mine.
have but Thee, o Father! Let Thy
Be with me then to comfort and up
hold:
No gate of pearl, no branch of palm, 1
merit
Nor street of shining gold.
Suffice it if. my good and i'll unreckened,
And both forgiven through Thy abound
ing grace,
1 find myself by hands familiar beck
oned
Unto my fitting place.
Some humble door among Thy many
mansions,
Some sheltering shade where sin and
striving cease
And flows forever through heavens green
expansions
The river of Thy peace.
There from the music round about me
stealing,
1 fain would learn the new and holy
song,
And find at last beneath Thy trees OF
healing,
The life for which I long.
John G. Whittier.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24
Auburn Hair Politics.

On the day after the November cleo,
tion, when the daughters of Governor.
elect A. II. White, of West Virginia,
sent their father Il telegram congratu.
lating him on his ''red-headcd way of
winning" they probably We're not
aware that since West Virginia had
become State six OF it's nine Govern
ors had auburn locks. Such, however,
is said to be the case. MacCorkle,
who was the last Democratic Govern.
or, and Mr.. White, whose Inauguration
takes place on March 4, rani; rs the
two most pronounced auburn hnlfrJ
executives.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24

The woman of forty who has illu-
sions, and of fifty, hopes, is to be
pitied.
Ambition hardens women's faces,
and mems souls.
Women admire each other in exact
ratio to their inability TO become riy-
ais.
Sudden eIthusiasms have sudden
endings.
Servility is an absolutely useless
quality. 1t neither deceives nor
pleases, and earns only ridicule OF con-
tempt.
An excellent way to keep a secret IS
never to give it away.
A woman who holds another ,up C
ridicule is not TO be trusted with n
mans honor
To give expensive presents and owe
extensive debts is very fashionable.
a boys best friend is his mother. a
girls her father, if both be up to dare.
In all the world no vocation is so
hard as to amuse a lot of people who
laugh only TO stife yawn
Love is wise, but he never could
learn to tell time -philadciphia Rec
ord
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24
A Luncheon Dish.

Fresh, crisp rolls may be prepared
daintily for luncheon by cutting them
in two lengthwise, taking out the soft
interior and filling them with mix
lures of various kinds. Hard boiled
eggs, chopped and seasoned with just
enough French dressing to soften
them, are good for the purpose. AM
other suggestion calls for chopped APP
pies and nuts, with Il little mayon-
naise.
For sweet filings ripe, soft peaches,
cut up fine and sprinkled with little
powdered sugar, and, if they are to he
eaten at once, spoonful of whipped
cream is used similarly. A combina-
ton of jam with soft cream cheese is
liked by many persons.
In all things of this kind care should
be taken to have them soft and moist
without being "mussy.' The rolls, too.
should be small enough to be eaten
without awkwardness.
This idea can be utilized to vary
children's school luncheons, chopped
meats and other nutritious and appe-
tizing filings being used for the rolls.
Although it is nothing more than Il
sandwich, a little changed from its
ordinary form, Its novelty will prove
attractive.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24

Another communistic experiment
has come to grief in the dissolution
of the Christian Commonwealth Col,
ony, which was founded three years
ago in Muscogee county, Georgia, by
40 men, women and children frora
Ohio. They were an exceptionally in.
telligent and worthy body of people.
Plain cottages were built. and a CON
mon dining hall. which was also used
for religious services, was established.
The first year was a prosperous one.
Fine crops were raised and good
prices secured for the products. A
sawmia was built, a gristmill and n
broom factory were profitably operated
and dairy not only furnished the
community with all the milk and but
ter needed, but afforded a surplus for
the market. Then new members came
and trouble began. Many shirked
their work; gossip and scandal be.
came rife; debts were incurred which
there was no money to meet, and now
IT. is announced that the colony has
gone to pieces.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Sillicus-"They say he is quite a lit.
erary light" Cynicus-"Yes; he seems
rather light"
"The hand that rocks the cradle" is
The theme the poet sings.
Using the hand that makes the "rocls'
For baby-food and things.
Philadelphia Press.
He-"Why do you suppose all the
joke writers rail at matrimony?" She
-'I suppose because it's luxury they
can't afford"
Il want you to dog his footsteps"
said the detective chief. '"Then you
will have TO give me pointer" re-
marked Sleutlpup.
Muggins-''I hear you have burglar
alarm in your house" Buggns-"I
did have one, but some rascally bur-
glar broke in and stole it,"
BlObbs-"Some men are always in
hot water' Slobbs-"Yes; know a
fellow who can't even take a bath
without putting his foot in it,"
The disappointed burglar said.
As he strobe out with cautious tread:
"Rooms in this fiat are mighty small,
And SC, by hockey, is the haul"
Chicago Record.
Friend-"So that poor consumptiye's
dead. However, he seemed TO be
grateful for your efforts to save him"
Doctor-"Yes; he declined with
thanks"
Hoax-"Thc fellow who sold me
that mule said he was gentle, and the
animal not only kicks but bites" JoaX
-"Well, it's a poor mule that won't
work both ways"
Nell-"AIrs Gushington gave tea
yesterday. and l assisted her 10 re-
ceiye." Belle-"What did you think
Of it," Nell-"WeH, I've come to the
conclusion that it is better TO give than
to receive"
"The firing line in battle causes
many hearts 10 sink" eyes: and there
is a firing line at home that causes
many hearts to sink" what is it?"
"a line scrawled on the back Of a sal.
ary envelope: Your services are no
longer needed" p"
Boggs-"Bjones IS the most unsophis.
ticated fellow l ever knew" Roggs-
whats he been up TO now?" Boggs
He tried to identify himself in a
bank the other day by showing his
name engraved on the handle of his
umbrella. a."-Philadelphia Record.
"Who wrote this play, anyhow"
asked the red-haired man. Shakes
peare," replied his friend "Well, he
makes me tired" said the red-hairal
man; 81 never sat through such =
chestnutty play. Why, there are lines
in it that l remember when was Il
boy"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24

citadel, I made plan. 1t was simple
enough. 1t was to tell her that New
kirk was dead That would leave the
field clear. In her moment of bereave-
ment l would naturally be the one
man to whom she would turn for con-
ISOLATION. The rest would be easy.
l broke the sad news to her one day
while we we're strolling along the
cliffs. She didn't take it much to
heart, and l feared for my success.
Women are so much more confiding
in times of grief. 1t was too late to
change the plan then. did the best
l could. I held her hand, l pressed it
to my lips, muttered things so tender
that they escaped my articulation.
When l thought there was nothing
proper left for me to do but jump
over the cliff and hope they would
never find my body, she turned to me
with an expression of tenderness in
her great brown eyes that filed my
soul with joy.
And you love me, Madelaine?" l
sighed.
Il have loved you with all my heart
for long, long time, John" she
whispered.
There we plighted our troth. The
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24
For Love of MadeIaine.
BY JAMES o'sHAUGHNEssY.


Copyright, 1900, by Daily Story Pub. Coz
Although l had been a frequent
caller at the home of Madelaine Zim-
mer, as had right to be, had never
met Charles Newkirk there. Indeed
there were many other young men of
my acquaintance whom | had never
met at her home, for that matter, but
the fact that Newkirk and l never
happened to be callers in the luxurious
house of the Zimmers at the same
time is worthy Of mention. This was
the Newkirk who was in love with
Madelaine.
His tenderness for her was hardly
within my knowledge, as he had never
told me of it, but it was so firmly
matter of belief with me that it in
terfered with my ease of mind. l knew
he called to see her; that was sufH-
clent to make out plain case of ri
Valry against him. After that when
ever encountered him at the club or
at receptions the very sight of him
quickened my sense of envy. His
handsome features, his rakish mus
tache, his correct clothes and his
5ioSViul Carriage udu the distressing
effect of putting Inc in despair of win
ming Madelaine so long as he was in
the field. For that reason | was glad
l had never met him when was pay
ing my deVotions to her, as l felt
you'd suffer, by comparison, in her
eyes.
Ii he was handsome and dashing, he
was devoid of some of the essentials
for good husband. l knew this
Madelaine, l was sure, did not know it.
Therefore, as one who loved her with
every fiber of his heart that was sensi-
Bile to passion, felt double purpose
In my wooing-to save her from him
and to win her for myself.
l wanted to tell her what sort of a
fellow at heart Newkirk was. Being
his rival, however, | dared not. /
knew from the discoveries LeBruyere
made in dissecting the souls of women
that it would have a contrary effect
Newkirk never spoke of her to me
l never spoke of her to him. She never
mentioned him to me. Still he kept
calling to see her. So did l. Still
he and / never met there. When he
called l stayed away. When l called
he did not come. 1t might have ap-
peared to Madelaine we were lodging
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-05-24

Separate the chickens into joints; put
them into stewpan with just enough
boiling salted water TO cover, and let
simmer until tender. When done, take
out the chickens carefully, strain the
broth and add to it one-half pint of
sweet cream. Melt one tablespoonful
of butter, blend in one heaping table
spoonful of flour, add the broth slowly
and stir until smooth and Of the con-
sistency of thick cream. Line n bak-
ing dish with good crust, lay in the
chickens, pour in a sufficient quantity
Of the thickened broth to cover, sprin-
kle with third of a cupful us
chopped celery, add q layer of oysters
and cover loosely with top crust
having an opening in the centre to al
low the steam to escape. Bake about
an hour in a moderate oven. Just
before serving add one-half cupful of
oysters to the remainder of the broth.
let it come to a boil and serve in a
boat.