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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

EATING WITHOUT AN APPETITE. S
Journal of Health says: '1t is wrong to eat
without an appetite, for it shows thereis is no
gastric juice in the stomach, and that
nature does not need food; and not needing
it, there being no juice to receive and act
upon it, it remains there to putrify, the
very thought of which should be sufficient
to deter any man from eating without an
appetite for the remainder of his life. If
a tonic is taken to whet the appetite, it is a
mistaken course, for its only result is to
cause one to eat more, when already an
amount has been eaten beyond what the gas
trio juice is able to prepare. The object to be
attained is larger supply of gastric juice,
and not larger supply of food; and what
ever fails to accomplish that desirable OBJ
ject fails to have any efficiency toward the
cure of dyspeptic diseases. The forma-
tion of gastric juices is directly proper
toned to the wear and tear of the system,
which it is to be the means of supplying,
and this wear and tear can only take place
as the result of exercise. The efficient
remedy for dyspepsia is work-out-of- of-door
work-beneficial and successful in direct
proportion as it is agreeable, interesting,
and profitable.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01
Handsomely Done.
THE ROMANTIC STORY OF POOR GIRL WHO
BECAME A MILLIONAIRE WIFE.
Pittsburgh Post. I

Both the Packer boys, Robert and Harry,
were treated like equals by,t their father and
mother. In the little village where this
good old man lived there was summer
hotel, which was patronized considerably
during the season, young Harry Packer Of
ten taking his meals there. A young girl
named Lockwood, the daughter of re-
spectacle citizen living near the village,
came in to assist waiting ON the table. The
frequency of Harry Packers meals at the
hotel attracted some attention, and his
brother Robert, or Bob" as he was fami-
liarly and affectionately called by almost all
who ever knew him, said one day before the
father and Harry at the breakfast-table that
Harry was sweet on a little girl down at the
hotel, and that was the reason he did not
come to bis meals regularly. Harry color
ed up little, ard after they had finished
their breakfast, the old Judge seated HIM
self ON the front porch, which overlooks
Mauch Chunk, and gives such a magnificent
view of the Lehigh Valley, the moving boats
and trains, which his own industry had
created and brought together, the old gen
tleman said: "Harry, who is this girl Rob-
ert refers TOP"
miss Lockwood, father, the daughter Of
a man you know very WELL
care you going to marry her, Harry?"
said the Judge.
81 have some notion oft, father" said
Harry.
'Well, wait till I go down and see her,"
said the Judge, and picking up his old
white hat and cane, the Judge quietly am
bled down to the hotel and asked for Miss
Lockwood. She innocently came into the Of
flee of the hotel, with her dining-room apron
on, and seated herself beside the Judge
Just what he said to her, or she to him, will
never be exactly known unless she tells it,
but when the Judge came out he was smil-
ing and appeared mighty well pleased. He
went home and found Harry still sitting
on the porch where he had left him. By
this time the Judges face had resumed its
usual grave but kind expression. "Well,
Harry he said, ''that is a very nice girl
down there, but she has no money. We
must raise her some"
The old Judge put down his memoranda
for S50, 1000, the mother and the others for
1926, 600 each, and this $3.50, 900 was placed
in the bank to the exclusive and immediate
credit of Miss Lockwood The engagement
was announced, the wedding-day fixed, the
marriage took place, and Harry Packer got
the girl he liked.
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From the Other World.
LITTLE Girl. SAYS SHE VISITED HEAVEN
INATRANCE, AND TELLS WHAT SHE SAW

READING, Pa, March 22.-Nellie Him.
melreich, aged fourteen, an illiterate girl,
was baptized in the river here last Sunday
by the Rev. Mr. Musselman, of the Evan
gelical Mennonite Church. Shortly after
the baptism Miss Himmelreich lapsed into
a semi unconscious condition. She was lab
oring under deep religious excitement. She
finally became unconscious, and appeared
to be in trance.
Mr.. Musselman and the members of the
church crowded into the room and sang and
prayed. The girls body and limbs became
rigid. At length, however, the girl regain
ed consciousness, and gave the minister a
graphic description of what she had seen in
heaven. Her language astonished those
who heard her, and her narrative was full
of Biblical facts, of which the minister and
her friends say she was Ignorant previous to
her trance.
The minister says: ''She told us that she
witnessed all the beauties of heaven, and
she described to us all that she saw. have
no doubt that she was in the same condi-
ton as st. John when he witnessed the
wonders of heaven. l believe that this girl
is divinely favored"
She was asked number Of questions, to
which she did not reply until she asked her
interrogation to wait and she would ask
Jesus She also said that from her station
in heaven she witnessed all the horrors of
hell.
The girl is now in an unconscious condl-
ton, and hundreds of people are attracted
to the house. The girls mother, with a
number of others, was baptized this after
noon.
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'sI am very sure of that, my DEAR" he
said earnestly, 'sand it has taken some time
to come to me, or I should have made the
offer long ago; however, better late than
never-that is, if you will accept me-"
'Oh, but think it is so good of you.
and you feel sure / can make you happy !?
What will the Brendon's and Sally say %
''Say that I am more lucky than
deserve to be for not asking you before:
Now youunderstand why wouldn' t consent
to your being my housekeeper; was want
ing you for my wife, you know
Miss Bright held up her hands in dis
may.
sob! myp' she cried. "There's the
train of-gone. declarep'
"What Of that if it is?-another Will
soon follow, and while we are waiting for
it, we can arrange our plans and fix the
day."
And if any one wishes to know how it
all ended, can satisfy their curiosity by
telling them that more happy, CHEEKY
couple never was seen than the present Mr..
and Mrs. Binney.-Ten.ple Bar.
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Hot Water Remedies.

There is no remedy of such general ap-
plication, and none so easily attainable. as
water; and yet nine persons in ten will pass
by it in an emergency to seek for something
of far less efficiency.
There are but few cases of illness where
water should not occupy the highest place
as a remedial agent.
A strip of flannel or napkin folded
lengthwise, and dipped in hot water and
wrung out, and then applied around the
neck of child that has Group, will usually
bring relief in ten minutes.
A towel folded several times and dipped
in hot water, and quickly wrung and ap-
piled over the seat of the pain in toothache
or neuralgia, will generally afford prompt
relief. This treatment in collie works al
most like magic. I have seen cases that
have resisted other treatment for hours
yield to this in ten minutes. There Is
nothing that will so promptly cut short a
congestion of the lung, sore throat, or
rheumatism, as hot water when applied
promptly and thoroughly.
Pieces of cotton batting dipped in hot
water, and kept applied to old sores, or new
cuts, bruises, and sprains, is the treatment
now generally adopted in hospitals. have
seen sprained ankle cured in an hour by
showering it with hot water, poured from a
height of three feet.
Tepid water acts promptly as an emetic;
and hot water taken freely half an hour
before bedtime is the best of catharics in
case of constipation, while it has most
soothing effect on the stomach and bowels.
This treatment continued for few months,
with proper attention to diet, will cure any
durable case of dyspepsia.
Headache almost always yields to the
simultaneous application of hot water to
the feet and the back Of the neck.
1t is an excellent plan to record facts'like
these in note book which should be always
at hand when wanted. In the anxiety
caused by accidents or sudden illness in
the family, one becomes confused and is
not apt to remember quickly what should
be done; hence there may be prolonged
and unnecessary suffering before proper
remedies are applied.
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4ass
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POETRY.
PERENNIAL BEAUTY.


Ever the Spring returns with skies serene,
And balmy breath of infant buds and flowers;
Ever the hills renew their primal green.
And melodies that gladdened earth's first
hours,
Are heard again in many o hazel screen.
Warm hearts turn cold, quick pulses cease to
beat,
And love grows languid in the lapse of time;
But beauty still tempts youths pursuing feet.
Bright eyes are endless themes for passoned
rhyme,
And lovers vows will be forever sweet.
Great souls have died for truth and left their
fame "a
To be the watchword of another age;
But virtue, Justice, courage. and high aim
\ Descend through time. common heritage,
And heroes live to-day in all but name.
Years wax and wane, the good and true re-
main;
How sweet love is mine own heart telleth
me,
Mine eyes have seen the Summer in the plain,
And in the crowded street, unwittingly,
may have passed martyr in his pain.
CHARLES l.. HILDRETH. II, LippincoH
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

PERFIDY OF A ssPRoMINENT REPUBLICAN
READJusTER. "a Williamsburg correspon-
dent of the Richmond Dispatch under date
of the 10Th inst, says:-
81 heard prominent Republican say yes
terday that he attended conference held
in Richmond in 1880, few nights before
the presidential election, when it was urged
by a prominent Republican Readj that
all Republicans should support the Malone
Hancock and English electoral ticket, and
that if the ticket was successful the vote OF
the State should be cast for Garfield and
Arthur. The party is now here and wlli
give names of all present, and can produce
letters and circulars TO prove what no says.
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SPRING Is COMING.

Spring is coming. hear the water
Rushing down the hillside steep.
Sparkling, leaping. ever onward,
Toward the great and mighty deep.
spring is coming, soon the flowers,
'Robed In beauty. will appear;
Lo. the trees, with buds, are bursting
Forth their leaves to crown the year.
spring is coming the music,
Waited on each coming breeze:
It's the music of the song birds,
They will come. too, with the leaves.
Spring is coming. natures birthday
Opens bright with song and flowers
Like the heavenly spring-time coming
In that land that may be ours.
Spring is coming-soon wild nature
VIII be clothed in living green.
Typical of that life eternal
Which by faith is ever seen.
Spring is coming. Spring is coming,
Young aud old her joyous hail.
While the hands Of God doth scatter
Flowers to deck each hill and vale.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

BY JOHN 8. ADAMS.

A little corner with its crib.
A little mug, a spoon, bib,
A little tooth. SO pearly white,
A little rubber-ring to bite.
A little plate all lettered round,
A little rattle to resound,
A little creeping-seei she stands!
A little step 'twfxt outstretched hands
A littl doll with f1axen hair,
A little willow rccking.chair,
A little dress of richest hue,
A little pair of eaiters blue.
little school day after day,
A little schoolma'am to obey,
little study-soon tbs past,
A little graduate at last.
A little muff for wintry weather,
A little jockey hat and feather,
A little sack with funny pockets,
A little charm, a ring, and lock cts.
A little while to dance and bow,
A little escort homeward now,
A little party. somewhat late,
A little lingering at the gate.
A little walk in leafy June.
A little talk while shines the moon,
A little reference to papa,
A little planning with mamma.
A little ceremony grave,
A little struggle to be brave,
A little cottage on a lawn,
A little kiss-my girl was gone.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01


ONE GLASS OF WINE.-The Duke Of
Orleans, the oldest son of King Louis
Philippe, was the inheritor Of whatever
rights the royal family could transmit. he
was noble young man, physically and intel
lectually no6ie. One morning he invited q
few companions with him as he was about
to take his departure from Paris to join
his regiment. In the conviviality of the
hour he drank too much wine. He did not
become intoxicated; he was not in any re-
specta dissipated man. His character was
lofty and noble. But in that joyous hour
he drank glass too much. He lost the
balance Of his body and his mind. Bidding
adieu to his companions, he entered the
carriage. But for that extra glass, he
would have kept his seat. He leaped from
the carriage. But for that extra glass of
wine, he would have alighted on his feet.
His head struck the pavement. Senseless,
bleeding, he was taken into beer shop and
died. That extra glass Of wine overthrew
the Orleans dynasty, confiscated tha prop
erty Of one hundred millions Of dollars,
and sent the whole family iayo exile.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01
A Tribute to VfctOria's Book.
PRAISE FROM ROBERT CoLLYER-"wHoLl
SOME AS BROWN BREAD AND MILK"

SOSlE AS bhOW N bhEAD AND MlLhs
The Rev. Robert Collyer spoke Sunday
evening at the Church of the Messiah, New
York, on Queen Victoria's book concerning
her life in the Highlands. He said: 81 am
going to talk to you about the work of a
woman who according to the ideas of rank
entertained in the old world has not her
equal in birth. Ii may be that many here
also entertain such ideas, and regard dukes
and earls and royal personages with that
despairlng longing which we term sour
grapes. This book, written by this royal
and noble lady, contains such record as
can be found nowhere else in the world. 1t
is not hard to find out everything about the
lines of English monarchs from Alfred down
to this gracious author, Victoria. In the
fierce light that beats about throne ey-
erything is shown, and in that long success
sion of royal personages there have been so
few that were wise, so few that were mighty,
and so many that were the reverse, that we
cannot but appreciate Emerson's words:
God said l am tired of kings. I'l suffer
them no more But with all that we know
of them good and bad, wise and foolish, we
have to go back to Alfred the Great, the
shepherd of her people, before we can find
another royal bookmaker. Through that
long line of centuries Alfred reaches out his
hand and touches that of Victoria; and both
hands are as pure as the driven snow. Both
overflow with domestic love, and centre il
in the home rather than in the palace. Both
were models of conjugal love. You will see
from these remarks that am. not in har-
mony with the opinions that have been ex-
pressed about this book. have read it, and
find it as wholesome as brown bread and
milk. can remember when Queen Vic
toria came to the throne; how / contrasted
my fate with hers, believing, in my ignor
ance, that to be queen was the summit OF
felicity for a woman, that all was joy and
comfort for queens, and they knew no care
and sorrow. As read her book I felt that
In her life there had been far more sorrow
than in my own. This book is not the his
tory of the Queen of England, but of a wo-
man who has been left widow, from whose
arms the husband of her youth was untime-
ly reft, and who looks forward to meeting
him in another world.
"But the English do not like this book.
They regard the Queen, or wish to regard
her, as something superhuman, something
more than a mere woman. They do not
like her to show gentle, loving heart un-
der her gold and purple. They do not wish
her to prove that she is own sister to every
good woman everywhere. They prefer to
think of her as grand and beautiful alb
straction with mysterious powers and ter
rible knowledge. And they are little jeal-
GUS of her preference for Scotland, of her
being more mindful of the Forth and the
Tay than of the Trent and the Thames. 1t
was tacit rebuke to England that the
Queen believed she could live purer, bet
ter life in the Highlands of Scotland than
W -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

Edward King tells one of the most de.
lightful anecdotes of Carlyle yet put forth.
That portentous philosopher, NAL
lock, called on the old Scotchman and let
himself loose, talking Carlyle almost to
death. Carlyle listened imperturbably. in
yited him to tea, and had him to smoke in
the library afterward. When at last the
youthful sage thought proper to take his
leave Carlyle accompanied him to the door
and said: "Wel, good-by. I've received
We kindly because I knew your mother, but
/ never want to set eyes on ye again"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

ssPa, won't you help me to get out my
problemss' Pa (who is minister): 81 will
help you, my son, but | am nothing Of .
mathematician. "Oh, yes, you are, pa, l
heard Deacon Jackson say you knew how
to multiply words better than any preacher
he ever heard
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

20, for a lodge IL SOME vast yildernessl''
quoted Mr.. Slatterby the. Dssner day, while
he was feeling in poetical mood. 81
should think you aad lodges enough, !" said
MRS. Slatter5y. ssYou are out four nights
IN the week to lodges, and if you bad an
other IN the wilderness don't suppose you
would be home at all, except 20 eat, /"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

Several preachers in different parts Of
the country have lately undertaken to COM
bat and overthrow the idea, SO long preva-
lent in ordinary minds, that Friday is an
unlucky day. Doubtless this idea grew in
the belief Of English speaking people from
the fact that for many centuries the Judges
were accustomed to assign that day for the
punishment of criminals. They assign 9TH
er days now. 1t was upon Friday that
Columbus set out in search of new world
and it was on Friday that he discovered
America 1t was on Friday that the battle
of Saratoga was fought; that Arnold's trea-
son was discovered; that Yorktown surren-
dered; that the motion was made whereby
the American colonies were declared free,
and it was the day on which Washington
was born. This list of favorable occur
rences on Friday could be largely extend
| ed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

In Northern Siberia, if young native
desires to marry, he goes to the father of
the girl of his choice, and price is agreed
upon, one-half of which is then paid down.
The prospective son-in-law at once takes up
his residence with the family of his lady
love and resides with them a year. If at
the end of the year he still desires to marry
the girl, hecan pay the other half Of the
price, and they are married upon the next
visit of the priest. If, on the other hand,
ne concludes that he does not want her af-
ter the years acquaintance, he is under no
obligation to make good his vows of love,
and the only disadvantage he labors under
is the loss cfthe half he paid at the start.
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TO MALARIk

HE FEELS LIKE A NEW MAN.
"I have had Dyspepsia, with Constipx-
ton, two years, and have tried ten different
kinds of F.ils, and TUTT'S are the first
thst heve done me any gG5a. Th.y have
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite >
splendid, food digests readily, and now
have natural passages. / feel like new
map W.D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, o.
soldeverywhere, ,25c. Office, A Murray St. NY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

VIZ NJ. M. McALLISTER,
Wv ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WARN SPRINGS VA.
Courts-Alleghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas, West Virginia.
E5-Special attention given to collection OF
dec 23-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-04-01

7. q. ELDER. WIN. j. NELSON.
IHLDEfs 1E NELSON.
d ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
and He0J Estate agents,
mays STAUNTON, VA.
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-'Ai' 0~SJ "pPNASAoiJ WeH A'O ~ooSo-
able to inform her, and they walked on
silently until the Conway road was reach
ed.
sNow then" said Miss B right, shere we
say farewell, and she held out her hand,
but Mr.. Binney did not tax it; he was en-
gagged in halling cab he s: lw; then he drew
out his purse and Miss Bl light knew that
he intended settling with She man for the
fare. She shook her head at him reproy-
ingiy.
Mr.. Binney gave the directions to the
driver and then he. held Of At his hand, hesi-
tated, opened the door an d said: 81 don't
see why should not go with you as far as
the station"
At the railway station they had but a
very short time of wai.5ing. Miss Bright
stood near the carrissg which she lad cho-
sen; nothing rename d but to say G ood-bye
and enter
Sand you will let us hear how you get
one ?" For ne had not said she " as Com
ing up agaT !,
.'Oh! s nall often write to- the B reneions
and Sally You viii hear from me tnrougn
them.''
"Ar d I hope so very much that you will
be ce ,mfortable and happy.
y iiss Bright tried TO smile, Dus her ewes
f. led RAPIDLY. and t. hide the tears she all
6urned away.
4 II wish that you we're not obliged to 60
away; couldn't anyt hing be managed fol
you?" en- ),
said; ri tried eyerytl ing could, ano. hsre
sob would come, q ut nobody SCENE sa GO
want me-"
stammer;ng ort ais. words exeitedly
'sMiss Bright can go will you stay iol
me? Gould ycy; Coz asent to become MIS-
Binney?''
swim around her &tst, Mr. Binney, sucl
an idea never once scs arred to me-
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TAILORING,

desire TO call the attention of my friends
and the public to the fact that have just re-
-reived a most beautiful line Of