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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
EXPERTS WITH THE WHIP.
0ae Man Could Crack off Snakes Head
at Twenty Feet

That Grabbed old German, Schopen.
hansen. who said the crack of a whip
WIS like drink from the bad place.
would nave found but little to COM
plain of if he had postponed his pass
iHg for awhile" said thoughtful
man, ''for the whip is getting to be an
awful scarce article in this age. | sup
pose the whip will finally pass out of
existence altogether, unless it is put to
a new use OF course, the small riding
whip, the kind which jockeys use in
ucging the horses they ride. will be
used as long as horsefesh is used
but the kind Of whip the old Ger
man had in mind was of a larger. long
er and older type, the kind the OK driv-
er uses even now In some of the more
remote sections of the world. Whips
of this kind generally swing easily on
the end of a long handle. Frequently
the handle is eight or ten feet long and
is made of hickory or some wood that
Is supple enough to bend in the green
ate. The whip, itself, which is gem
orally four and six plait rawhide, is
from ten to fifteen feet in length, with |
a sea grass cracker on the end tightly |
twisted and knOtted at spaces of an
Inch apart. 1t is this article that |
makes the noise of which the old Ger
man pessimist complained. and whip
OF this kind in the hands of an expert |
can be popped until it sounds like the
crack of doom. Ina quiet forest where
timber men carry on their work this
noise is even fiercer than it is in the
cities.
'Teamsters in the cities still use the
Old whip to some extent, but 1t is
gradually going out, and the sharp
crack of the sea grass is rarely heard.
speaking of whips, l am reminded
of the marvellous accuracy some men
acquire in the use of whips. l sup
pose the Eskimo has reached higher
standard of proficiency in this respect
than any other class of men. | have
Seen the boys of this race pop a silver
half dime at distance of twenty feet
every time they swung a whip. They
can simply hit anything they want to
hut AS long as it is within reach of the
whip. But here in the South | have
seen OK cart drivers crack off snakes
head at a distance of twenty feet, and
t tley could do it whenever it pleased ,
t 1em TO do it.''-New Orleans Times.
Democrat
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
The Berry Month.

July is a month prodigal of man
kinds of berries, and in July we usu
Tally do with berries as the Illinois cir
told the Englishman they did will
their corn: 1--WE eat what we can ant
can what we can t." 1t is poor econ
o ny to deprive ourselves of fresh frui
In its season that we may store i
away In cans for future use, but aftel
We have eaten all we can. then it il
worth while to know just how to car
what We can't so as to preserve Its
freshness and fl flavOr and color.
| There is no such thing as luck in
putting up fruit. If we understand
the why and the wherefore of canning.
preserving and Jelly making, and are
willing to take the pains that will in-
sure success, our canned fruit, jellies
and jams will be delicious and will
keep indefinitely.
A certain preparedness is one of the
keys to success in canning fruit. The
jars and covers should be perfect and
we'll sterilized in hot soda water, and
new rubberS at ten cents dozen are
a cheap insurance on a dozen cans of
fruit. Old porcelain lined covers are
never quite safe, as one will find if the
porcelain is broken and taken out, for
what will be found under the lining
will reveal the secret of much spoiled
fruit. 1t is often cheaper to buy new
covers, but it is always better to break
the porcelain lining with small ham
mer and take it entirely out and then
scour and steriIize the cover. This
may seem ''fnicky" to some house,
wives, but it is one of the lessons ex-
perience has taught us.
Berries for canning should be fresh
and not Over-ripe, and the finer the
fruit the finer will be the product of
our labor.
1t is better to do our canning and
preserving in July, and for this work
we need a porcelain kettle, a large
wooden spoon, silver spoon. a large
granite dipper with short handle, can
filler, several clean towels, a fine strain
er and small granite dipper.
Straw berries, goose berries, red and
black raspberries and currants are
ready for preserving in July, and the
same general method of canning ap-
plies to all, with the exception of the
amount of sugar and water needed.
To prepare straw berries to can, place
4 small quantity at time in cOllan
lar and dash cold water over them to
,emove the grit before they are picked
over. Washing any kind of berries
lfter picking over not only wastes the
ulce, but destroys the flavor. Place
he can covers in pan of hot water on
he back of the range and Law folded
10th, dipped in tepid water. in the
horthandled dipper.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
A Word to Women.

Any sick woman is invited to consult by
letter with DR.. r V. Pierce, chief consult
ing physician of the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y. In all
active practice of more than thirty years,
assisted by staff of nearly a score of as
sociate physicians, DR.. Pierce has treated
and cured over half million women. All
diseases peculiar to women are treated with
success. This consultation by letter is alb
solutely free. Every letter is treated as
strictly private and sacredly confidential.
Answers are mailed promptly giving the
best of medical advice. All answers are sent
in plain enYelopse bearing on them no print
ing of any kind. Write without fear and
without fee to DR.. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo,N Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
The Diamond Cure,

The latest news from Paris is, that
they have discovered diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear consump-
tion or pneumonia, it will however,
be best for you to take that great rem
edy mentioned by w. L. McGee, of
Vanleer, Tenn. Il had cough for
fourteen years. Nothing helped me
until took DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, coughs and colds,
which gave Instant relief, and effected
a permanent cure" Unequalled quick
cure for throat and lung troubles. AT
B. F. Hughes drug store; price soc and
ST, guaranteed. Trial bottle free.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
Forced to Starve.

b. f Leek, of Concord, KY, says
= For 20 years | suffered agonies will
a sore oa my upper lip, so painful,
,metimes, that [ could not eat. Aftt I
vainly trying everything else, | cnred
it with I3ncklen'S Aruica Salve' Its
great for burns, cuts and wounds. Al
b. f. Hug ghes drug store; only 25c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
Comforting Words.
MANY A STAUNTON HOUSEHOLD WILL
FIND THEM so.

FIND III I'm 80.
To have the pains and aches of a bad
back removed; to be.entirely free from
annoying, dangerous urinary disorders
is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell. how this great
change can be brought about will
prove comforting words to hundreds
of Staunton readers.
Mrs. L. G.. McGlaughliB, of Harri-
sonburg, residing on the Harrisonburg
and Warm Springs Turnpike, one mile
| west of Harrisonburg, says: kidney
troubles, from which l bad suffered
for long time, brought on not only
severe backache, but the most intense
headaches. Sometimes these were so
severe that 1 would be almost blind
for short time. The kidney secre
tions were also discOlored and irregu-
lar. My suffering continued until |
chanced to notice the testimonials in
our newspapers speaking in the high
est praise of DOan's Kidney Pills,
sent and got box. Since using them
[ have improved wonderfully"
Plenty more proof like this from
Staunton people. Call at B. F. Hughes
drug store and ask what his customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 C
Foster Mllburn, Buffalo, N. Y. sol,
agents for the United States.
Rememb Der the name-D sand TAX
no substitute.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14

Mr. Charles K. McDermOtt, general
superintendent of the Coal River Rail
way at s. ,Albans, Nv Va, sends ont
the following information: THE Coal
River Railway Co. has now Is miles OF
Its line constructed, beginning at the
Chesapeake Il Ohio Railway, in the
town of st. Albans, and extending
through the valley of the Coal river to
Big and Little Coal rivers join; thence
up Big Coal river a distance of five
miles to Holley Station, at the mouth
month contracts were let for 22 addi-
tional miles of main line.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
INDUSTRIAL NEWS
Items That Will interest Our
Readers.

A timber deal of some Importance
has been closed by the purchase ol
l 900 acres of land in Tucker county
West Virginia, by the Sherrick Lum.
her Co. of Fayette county, Pennsyl-
vania The property is located about
50 miles south of Cumberland, Md, on
the West Virginia Central & Pittsburg
Railway. 1t will be developed thor
o1ghly by the new owner, who ex-
a daily capacity of from 25, 900 to 40. 900
feet of lumber 1t has been estimated
that So 000,O00 feet of lumber can be
cut from the land.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or PrOtrud-
ing Piles. Druggists refund money if
PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case, no matter of how long standing,
in to IA davs. First application
gives ease and rest. soc. If your dru-
gist hasn't it send SOC in stamps and it
will be forwarded postpaid by Paris
Medicine Co.. St. Louis. Mo.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
Wanted the Worst.

The proprietor of the cafe smiled OIL
the new customer.
''How do you like the cheese, sir p
be blandly asked.
"Oh, have tasted worse" the pa
tron carelessly replied.
The proprietor looked disappointed.
Have you, sir?' he said. ''If you
Can recollect the brand | will be only
too glad to send for it. ."-Uleveland
Plain Dealer,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
He Had Enough.

Enpeek WAS dining at the home of a
friend.
"WiIl you have some If the tongue p
asked the hostess.
mo, thank you" replied Enpeck.
81 got too much of that at home. y
Chicago News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be
given to our stomach and liver, by
taking a medicine which will relieve
their pain and discomfort, viz: Or.
Kings New Life Pills. They are a
most wonderful remedy, affOrding sure
relief and cure for headache, dizziness
aid constipation. 25c at l'. F. Hughes
drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
She Knew Him.

Mr.. Klosefyst-Hum Copper is
down again two points.
Mrs. K.-Well, I'm awfnlly sorry,
but simply can't make this old hat
,-BrookIy Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
THE HE DEPARTED.

He (time 11:45 P. MI hope your
father doesn't object to my paying you
visits.
She-No, but ] think he would pre-.
fer having you pay them on the install
ment plan.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
STRENUOUS HINT.

Husband-Let me see, how long is it
since Uncle John was here?
Wife-Oh, it must be several years.
He was here the week after l got nv
last new bonnet.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
To Cure a Cold IN One Day.

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININI
Tablets. All druggists refund th'
money if it fails to cure. E. w
Groves signature is on each box. Csc
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
ELKHORN COAL FIELD.

The completion to Pikeville of the
Big Sandy River branch of the Chesa
peake q Ohio Railway, built under
contract with the Big Sandy Company
of Boston. should inaugurate the be-
ginning of one of the greatest coal de.
velOpments of the day. The Big Sandy
Company. owning 10000 acres of the
celebrated ElkhOrn coal, has for sew
eral years been preparing to have this
property opened up on very large
scale as soon as railroad facilities could
be provided. The building of the
Chesapeake s. Ohio extension through
the property at cost of several mil
lion dollars and the contract made by
the Big Sandy Company for the imme-
diate construction of an eight-mile
branch up Marrowbone creek to fur
nish its lessees ample railroad facilities
will inevitably be followed by great
mining activity. The Elkhorn coal,
known for many years as a superior
cOking, steam and domestic coal, has
but waited for shipping facilities to
command the attention which its pecu-
liar merits deserve. 1t is quite prob
able that the opening up of this great
field will rival in Importance the de-
velopment of the Pocahontas and New
River interests, and that within brief
time "Elkhornn coal will be as widely
known as ''Pocahontas."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
The TOi1ers in Our.
Factories.

No workmen in the world can do so much
or use the same intelligence that our own
American work-men and women are cona-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14

ciS VI. 1nat is why
America is now beating
the world in manufac.
lures /; all due to the
brain and muscle of oul
Y an kee men and
women.
Unfortunately where
there Is smoke, dirt and
dust and little sunlight
there also can be found
the germs of disease.
Natures great disinfec-
tant is sunlight. It is
IN the factory, the work
shop, the office, that
men and women suffer
from diseases which are
In the dust and the bad
air. Such disease
germs enter into the
blood in two WAYS,
either through the
lungs or stomach.
After years of expert
ence in an active prac-
tlCe. DE- R Y Pierce
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14

of Buffalo, N. Y, discovered a remedy
that is blood-maker and tissue-builder.
at the same time alleviates a cough. He
called it DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery-an alternative extract that assists
in the digestion and assimilation of the
food-so that the blood gets its elements
from the products of digestion, the liver at
the same time is started into activity and
there is perfect elimination of waste mat
ter. The germs of grip, malaria catarrh
or consumption find a fertile field if the
body is not kept in perfect order and
the blood pure.
Because the stomach is diseased there
is diminution of the red corpuscles of
the blood. This is why one is sleepless.
languid, nervous and irritable Sensitive
stomachs groan aloud at the irritating cod
liver oils, but they will get all the food
elements the tissues require by using the
"Golden Medical Discovery"
The Discovery" is absolutely nom
alcoholic and non narcotic medicine.
There is nothing else 'just as good.D
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets, the best
laxative for old and young people. They
cure constipation and biliousuess.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1905-07-14
400, 900 ACRES POCAHONTAS NEW RIV
ER COAL LANDS FOR SALE.

400, 900 ACRES POCAHONTAS-NEW RIV
ER COAL LANDS FOR SALE.
One of the most remarkable move
ments of the day in the industrial and
financial world is the concentration of
the great railroad and capitalistic forces
of the country in the West Virginia,
Kentucky and Virginia coal fields.
While prices of coal lands have made
a great advance of late years. it is al
together probable that during the next
few years the rise will be much higher.
Not only for the profit in their Oper9.
ton, but as an invest ment of the high
est character, the coal lands of these
States are bsing bought. The activity
10 great railroad building operations
assures the further opening up of the
whole territory to even greater de-
velopme ent than III the past. Looking
TO the demand for such properties, Mr..
N. b. Dotson, long identified with coal
ODerat ions in Virginia and West Vir-
ginia, has secured control of an aggre-
gate of about 400, 200 acres of Poca-
hontas-New River, West Virginia coal
lands and about 40. 900 acres i'll Harlan
county. Kentucky. and in connection
with Mr.. Geo. NJ RYall, $50 Nassau
street, New York, is Offering these
properties for sale. This is an unusual
opportunity to secure either in whole
or in part such large acreage of the
Pocahontas-Ne ew River coal field. Mr..
Ryall will furnish any infoI nation de
sired
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-18

Look out for malaria. It is season. able now. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters is sure preventive. J. H. Dunavant X Co.,, special agents.
 Have you cold and La Grippe? If Dr. Mendenhail's Chills snd Fever Cure don't cure 1t better than any other medicine ] T. Sanders pays the money back.
 My stock of groceries is kept fresh and up-to-date. 1 carry everything usually required in the kitchen or pan try. Will try to please you. w. T.. Sanders.
 Miss Lulah Lewis returned last night from the East, where she has been vis- itng for eight months, and is just as charming and beautiful as ever, if not more so.
 MT. J. II. Harinen. German tailor, has opened shop in the building re gently occupied by J. s. c. Williams. He has notice in this paper which may interest you.
 Now is the time to lay in your winter supply of coal, if you want to get d very low price. Our specialtles are Kentucky and Galloway lump. For rest City Gln Co.
 Keep the body healthy at this season by using Prickly Ash Bitters. It is a necessary condition to successfully re- sist malarlal germs. J II Dunavant X Co.,, special agents.
 Rev. c. B. Pace, of Haynes, is con- ducting a series of revival services At Madison this week, and Rev. w. C. Davidson, r E :, has been preaching. These services have been largely d. tended, and great interest manifested and as a result there had been eleven conversions Up to Tuesday night.
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-18

MT. Jack Pipkin was in town yesier- day, mlngling with the soldier boys.
 MT E. w. Horne, of Memphis. was in town couple of days this week on business.
 MT. and Mrs. B. Blackstone. of Adalr, Illinois, are in the city on business.
 Miss Eunice Mcdowell, of Conway. was Tn the city Monday in the interest of Central College
 Remember our motto: No Slack All Coal Handled with Forks, For. rest City Gin Co.
 A cool, Iefreshing drink-the An. heuser keg beer-on tap at r c Folbre, Jr & Co.
 Whiskey is whiskey, but Old J. H Gutter IS the best whiskey on earth N. B. Nelson & Co.
 Try Neely & Neblett's Alameda Cof. fee, pounds for dollar. It willmake you kiss your wife.
 MT. Nat R. Jones, of Brinklev. was a business visitor last Friday and reg. lstered at the Marion.
 A swell new line of Valencienne laces 2c to 20c the yard. Now on sale Al Brandon, Baugh & Co.'S.
 MT. T. V. Moose left Friday even Ing Tor Tennessee, on business to hp gone week or ten days.
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-18

MT. w. Logan and wife, of Madison Vile. Kentucky, were in the ctty. ana registered at the Marion yesterday.
 We have lots of good whiskies. but Old J. H. Cutter can't be beat for puri- " and flavor. N. B. Nelson & Co.
 Grace F. Gholson, travelling sales lady out of St Louis, was in town fuesday and guest at the Marion
 Dr. J. T. West spent last week in Clark county, Arkansas. visiting rela- tlyes and friends near Philadelphia.
 My stock of Summer goods will be sold at remarkably low prices, to make room for Fall purchases. w T. Sanders
 Old Gannissee is our leader, but we nave many other brands of good whs- key. Try us. T. c. Folbre, Jr. X Co.
 If you need something real nice in Dry Goods or Notions, call and see If 1 cannot save you money. w. T. Sanders.
 We are prepared to make you the seasons lowest price on coal. This is the time to buy. Forrest City Gin Co.
 MT. Lee Dougherty has severed his connection with the Choctaw, and is now with the Belt Railway in Mem phis.
 Miss Blevins, a charming young lady of Dardaneile, arrived last Friday 10 visit with Miss Fergsuon at Ferguson. vile.
 The rich nutty flavor of Anheuser keg beer makes il the most popular drink of the day. T. C. Folbre, Jr. x Co.
 MT. J. A. Houston, of near Widener, was in town yesterday to attend the barbecue and mingle with his old con- rAdes.
 MT. Arthur Mcdaniel, of Memphis, Is visiting relatives and circulating among his numerous friends in town today.
 Jesse Moore Whistles are absolutely pure, and none are superior for family use. See T. C.. FolbTe, Jr. & Co.,, sole agents.
 Geo. W. Rattan, the efficient road overseer for Griggs township. was in town Wednesday, and gave us pleas ant call.
 If Dr. Mendenhalps Chill and Fever Cure IS not better than any other J T. Sanders will refund your money. Price 50.cents.
 Mir Fly. Gum, 1of Little Rock, was circulating among his numerous friends and calling upon his trade in town Monday.
 WANTED Several regular and transient boarders. Good rooming ac. commodations and table supplied with best the market affords Mrs. E. Roy
The Forrest City times., 1905-08-18

Mr. NJ. NJ Hanhins, of Little Rock, was in the city on business, and ming ling with old friends yesterday.
 We shall sacrifice prices on all White Goods, Wash Goods, and all Sumner lines to close out our big stock Call and take advantage of these cut prices Brandon, Baugh & Go.
 A bushe of novels by Charles Gar vice, Mrs. Southwortb, Mrs NJ. E. Braddon, Ge0rgla Sheldon, and other standard writers, just received at the Newsstand. Price l0c.
 Fortify the body to resist malariai germs by putting the system in perfect order. PrIckly Ash Bitters is won derful system regulator. J. II. Dun avant < Go special agents
 During the next two weeks we will sell all of our lawns and summer wash goods at actual cost 10 make room for our big fall stock which is now arriv- ing Brandon, Baugh & Co.
 Fine whiskey at the price of cheap Our Old Cutter Rye is as good as any III 1ut, duu pIICe lS very IcdSoHdUic.. Try it once and you'll never want to change N. B. Nelson & Co.
 Mrs. Fannie Thomas, of Helena, came up Wednesday night to visit relatives and friends, and is a Delight ful guest of Captain and Mrs. Russell, and Mir and Mrs. E. F. Taylor.
 If you get drink of bad whiskey or warm beer at our bar, it will cost you nothing You can't lose us, because we don't keep either. Try. and be con- vnced. T. c. Folbre, Jr. & Go.
 Captains J. L. Sherrod and W. F Wilkins, of Cross county, and Colonel Mack Branch, of Lee county, were among the old confederates who at tended the big barbecue yesterday.
 MT. G. B. Pettus, and MT, Wm Stone, of Colt, left Saturday for Colo rado Springs, Pike's Peak and the West, to be gone a month in search of i health, recuperation and recreation.
 When you are building home the best lumber you can get IS none too i good. Our lumber will bear the clos. est scrutiny, and we guarantee that 1t l is the best quality there is for the price asked. Get our quotations on any thing you may need in sash, doors and blinds. The Forrest City Lumber Company.