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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09
1 SPLENDID BUSINESS ePPORFU-
NIFTY.

Mr. C. B. SoMEkvILLE being compelled by
ill-health and the positive orders OF his physt-
clan to retire from the China and Queensware
business and engagein active outdoor exercise,
we offer for sale privately our large stock of
CHINA, QUEENSWARE, Plated AND
SILVER WARE. FIXTURES,
and good will at No. 25 Main street. Staunton.
Va This is an established business, new and
saleable goods, and offers a fine opportunity
for an energetic business man.
iv22 G. B. SOMERVILLE & co.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09

For all scrofulous Disorders for syphilitic and
mercurial diseases. the best remedy is Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09

nyHIRTY good GRADE EWES. one Regis
tered SOUTHDOWN BUCK, very supe-
rior NURSERY COW-been milking years.
and three A-JERSEY HELPERS for sale Us7y
cheap. Apply to M. b. HAMHiCK
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09

Society Is in a quicker over the question,
''Sha1 our girls whistler" Of course they may,
If they strengthen their lungs by using the
great DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09
SALE
IL OF A.
VALUABLE FARM OF 1881 ACRES.

VALUABLE FARM OF 1881 ACRES,
Lying on Cub Run, Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases OF land that
is more suitable for my purposes, wish to dts
pose of the above mentioned 1854 acres. The
farm is
WE'LL IMPRO WE'D,
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn,
and all necessary out buildings, a good orchard
of choice fruit, is all under good fencing, and
is well-watered by Cub Run and never falling
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and well timbeed.
will dispose of this property either =
whole or If desired viii sell so acres with the
buildings. or still further. II the purchaser
should desire more land, VIII sell as much
600 ACRES.
with the mprovements. Or l will sell so acres.
with a sufficient quantity of timber without
improvements.
These lands are located one mile south of
Montevideo in good neighborhOoi, cODve-
nient to stores, churches, schools. &C.; maizins
a very desirable property.
Persons contemplating investment are re-
specially requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any further Information that may be dssIred.
&. w. MAUZY,
may6-tf Montevideo. Rockingham Co.. Va.
YTNRUSTEE'S SALE.-As trustee in a deed
i of trust executed by George A. Hundley
and wife, the undersigned WILL on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-09
The quotations are wholesale, not retail
Country Produce.
Groceries, etc.

BACoN-country, see country produce.
long clear sides. -......634@
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Looking for a Cheap Place.

lDeLrOJ TTee freSS.l
"You have furnished rooms, observe, he
said as the lanilady opened the front door
and sized him up.
Yes, l think we might possibly spare
you room. Come in"
as it on the top story!'
"Yes'
as it large enough to contain my trunk
an | a chair and the bed at the same timer
Hardly"
as ther. handle on the water-pitcherp
~ think not"
as the wesh-Stand minus one legf
81 believe so.n
Window looks down on the back yard, l
presume--th"es old a,h barrel, swill-box,
and heap CT cans and Dottles"
Yes sir"
Twenty eight holes in the carpet on the
foori'
Il have forgotten, but 1 think there are
twenty eight"
piece of yellow soap in the dish and a
clean towel twice week!'
"Correct sir
MADAM, am a man of few words I
don't want the room"
Exactly, sir. l am a woman who can't
afford to waste any time. 1t is evident that
you have struck too high plane. Good
day!"
And she stood on the steps and watched
him until he had turned the corner, and then
said to herself:
"He forgot to ask me if there were any
drawers to the bureau, and l forgot to toll
him tbers wasn't Never mind though-he
Is looking for a cheap place"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26

There Is q better opening in London TO.
day for flrst-class American hotel and an
American restaurant than In any other part
OF the world. When l say "Americann / do
not, OF course. mean American cooking.
But we want something conducted by an
American. II any one would set first-rate
American hotelke,per up In either one a
fortune awaits all concerned. Americans
pine for change from chops and hare,
And, moreover, Englishnen would take
shy from curiosity. There is an opening also
for some smart Yankee woman to open q
lunch-shop any where down in the city or up
the Strand. II such one should open a
.eeent place, advertise Yankee buckwheat
cakes, corn bread, doughnuts, mince and ap-
pie pies, and serve good ones, the police
would have to be called In to preserve order,
the rush would be NO great.
Every American would 20 as duty daily
II 1t took him n mile out of the way and
Englishmen would 60 from curiosity ato try
the blarsted stuff, you know" and they
would go again and continue to go, for no.
body is fonder Of good things to eat than
Londoners, and especially do they affect
sweets. About lunch time they crowd the
cake shops, and such STUFF as they eat under
the head of sweets. fought Well, gutta-
percha or u railroad sandwich Is not worse.
And as for pie, they know not what It is
Their attempt, at a mnce pie would make
any well-regulated, proper minded Connecti-
cut woman want to die.
Won't some good, smart woman up to the
requirements Of the American citizen in q
foreign land, come on to our rescuei Won't
somebody come over here and feed isi
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
A Clever Confidence Couple.
New York I.etter.l

A beautiful girl, with large blue eyes and
golden hair, but shabbily dresse I, greatly
Interested large crowd of gentlemen on
one Of the East River ferry boats the other
day by singing very sweetly and tenderly
the well-known hymn, "Jesus, lover OF my
SOUL" As she concluded one verse, o large,
well-dressed man called deck hand and
ordered him to put her out Of the cabin She
looked around dispairingly and burst into
tears. There were cries Of Throw him over
board "Let her Alone" "Shamer The
large man, who looked like railroad pres
ident, insisted; said that the deck hand was
doing his duty, and that the ferry company
had ordered all nuisances suppressed. He
acknowledged that he had complained Of
her. The murmurs of discomfort and anger
arose around him, at which he seemed
somewhat Disconnected and, approaching
the girl, said: "What's the matter, sissyr
Then she told her pitlful story Of sick
mother, a dead father. no work, hunger,
distress and hsr anxiety to get employment.
"Oh, don't send me to prison." she cried,
breaking completely down. The large man
was abashed and the crowd looked angry
and scornful again. He at once apologized
and, to show his regret for his blunder, i'm.
meiiately took out s5 bill, which he
dropped into his hat Then he passed the
hat, which was soon filled with money.
After the passengers had left the boat, hs
joined the girl and they went off together.
He was a well-known clever confidence man,
and the young woman was his wife, as clever
as he
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Shoppers and Thieves.

Whatever may be the result Of the CSC, ,OOO
suit now pending against a well.known dry
goods house by woman accused of a small
theft there, and subjected to the humiliation
of being searched, the system Of spionage in
that establishment and others will not be
suspended. It is as necessary in such houses
as proper system Of bookkeeping. They
all have to keep detectives under regular
pay, and not only that, but the confidential
employees have to do amateur detective work
all the time. There is not one of those busy
places to which the professional thieves,
known as shop lifters, do not resort almost
every day. Those who are known as thieves
are easily watched, but good many are not
known, and these manage to do good deal
Of stealing, notwithstanding the espionage.
Besides many women who go shopping
have ways Of acting which excite suspicion
the moment they are observed. They pick
up one thing or another in furtive way,
rummage about here and there, "scrooge"
into and out Of crowd just az thieves do
and act generally in q way to invite atten-
tion from detectives or watchful salesmen
Sometimes a wrong is done by the arrest OF
one of these women, but as q rule the per-
sons arrested bring it on themselves. And
at any rate the detective system in large
stores is necessary-often for the protection
of shoppers themselves as well as the estab-
lishment.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Gum Giving Place to Licorice.
tChlcago Herald.l


"Yes. gum has lost Its prestige said a
Chicago druggist. "You see, it isn't the
nature Of won n to stick to any one thing
very lJng, un.e q it is sealskin sack, then
the longer the BETTER"
Without exhibiting any signs of agitation
the newspaper man asked what the tickle
females were now chewing!
"Glycyrrhza gla-b-r-a," was the reply.
"That must come from Moscow" ventured
the reporter.
"No, that is Latin for licorice root. You
zee women must keep their jaws in motion
Six months ago it was almost impossible to
find female without quid OF chewing gum
in her mouth, whether out shopping or read
ing sensational novels in her boudor. The
chewing gum craze was a profitable one for
US. We sold tons Of 1t during the run, and
tho trade was not cornered by druggists by
very large majority. ShrewI grocers
with an eye to business dabbled In the trade,
and the amount sold in this city alone would
have made gum road from here to Joliet,
but now the demand Is for licorice.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Relieving Brother Watkins.
lLine-Kiln Club.


The committee on relief report that Shin
did Watkins was confined to his bed with a
fever, and recommended that % be allowed
the sum Of S6 from the relief fund.
"Do you know what ails Brudder Wat
kinsP asked the president.
"De doctah calls It sewer gaA"
"Whar' fromp
"Dunno, sah."
"I guess you doan'l All de sewer-gas
aroun' his house kin be bottled up in yer
eye! What ails Brudder Watkins am tryin'
to lift 4J0-pousd grindstun' on bet Of 80
cents. He strained his back an bent his legs
out Of plumb, an all the relief he gets from
dis club won't help him to bowl OF chicken
broth. When a member Of dis club takes
his chances wild grindstun' he mustn't look
to us il an accident happens. We will now
blow down the lamp-chimneys an go home"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26

the greatest favor father can grant,
and
Old Mr.. DE Blank-Ah! my dear boy I
Come In. Dill not recognize you. by the
way. have you pin about youi
Young Algernon with alacrlty) yes,
cir, here is one.
"Thanks. Will you be 10 kind as 10 pin
my collar In placei Buttons all off, you
see."
with pleasure. As was saying, your
daughter and have"
Pardon me; but have you piece Of bent
wire or nail about your
"Why-why, no, siri but perhaps this
toothpick will do"
"No, not strong enough. want II to hold
up my suspender. The hairpin I was using
has got lost. But never mind-go on"
IL merely called TO say would like TO take
your daughter 10 the--ths-concert this
evening"
"Ohl certainly"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26

recognize yourself in the horribly grimacing
reflection.
Imagine a thousand persons with sim.
flarly distorted facesl That was what Bun
thorne and saw, when he was singing some
new topical verses interpolated into Gilbert's
work, and I was squirting through the peep
hole. Still more astounding was the spec
tacle when the love-sick maidens tiooped
upon the scene. To me they presented
merely a good variety of back hair and ar
tistic outlines as they Topped in the poses Of
exaggerated estheticism; but to the spec.
tator in front. upon whom their pretty faces
beamed, inferred that they we're entranc
ing. This conclusion was based upon
row after row Of countenances which were
idiotically rapt II they belonged to men and
calmly critical IL they belonged to women.
The dudes in the nearest chairs were very
Romeos for their facial expression Of fond,
yearning, callow admiration.
The strangest face, however, was ono
which could be seen only from the stage, for
1t was that Of the conductor. The ws.sing
baton and agitated back Of this official may
be familiar to you as q part Of comic OF eras
figures, but you ought really TO ss his
countenance. II Is mistake to suppose that
he employs his arms only in keeping the
singers in harmony, IL this particular speci-
men was fairly illustrative of his class He
beat all the disciples of Valentine vox for
mobility and meaning of countenance. His
features were like the bits of glass in a
Kaleidoscope for forming, at every shake, a
new combination. He winked with his right
eye at Patience as signal to begin, and SIM
ultaneousy with his left at Grosvenor to
stop. He frowned with one side Of his face
at the chorus girls, because they ~ere out of
time, and smiled with the other side at the
chorus fellows as an approval Of their better
vocalism. He sang bars Of the music him
self. He dropped from the exaltation of de-
light to the depths Of acute torture with a
suddenness which threatened 10 break him
into bits. and then rose again with sky.
rocket celerity. Every twitch Of nerve
or jerk Of muscle apparently meant
some particular thing to the performers, but
to me the display was marvel and won
dered whether, after years Of that sort of
thing, the man could let his face settle down
into state of rest without the aid of por-
trait taken at the outset Of his wry career.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
A Oak ota Board of Trade.

lNuh StreeC NEWS
A member of the Cleveland board of trade,
who was in Dakota last fall, happened in a
town on the line of a railroad which had
only one wheat elevator. In conversation
with the owner of the elevator, he inquired
who makes the price of wheat herep
"Our board Of trade" was the reply.
$50 you have q board OF trade, ehf
swell, a good enough one for such town
as this"
"How many member,p
"Only two-myself and clerk I'm the
bear and he's the bull, and between us the
market is kept pretty lively"
But suppose the farmer doesn't want to
sell at your figures"
THAT never happens Being we are the
board of trade, and own the only elevator,
and being as he is, head over heels in debt,
and must have money the market may be
quoted as steady"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Piecemeal Reformation.
James Freeman Clarke.


Franklin tried to be virtuous by making
out list Of the virtues, and when he had
become an expert in one he took up the next
But he found it did not answer. He discov-
cred that character was formed like the
seed in the fower-by development and
growth. Nevertheless there is much merit
in Frsnklin's plan. One with numerous de.
fects of character cannot overcome them all
at once, if at all.
But if they are to be conquered success
fully, the Napoleonic tactics of attacking
and annihilating one at time promises the
besi results. For instance, if q man drinks,
sw.ars, smokes. gets mad, etc., he cannot
overcome these vices all at once. The task
Is too great. The strain on his will is too
exhaustive. Let him refrain from drinking,
then smoking, then temper, and then pro-
family Probably bad temper is the most
difficult thing in the world to conquer, be-
cause it usually forms large part OF mans
Inheritance from birth. But it is so destru-
tive of his own happiness and others happi.
ness that it is worth his while to guard it
constantly and to conquer it if possible,
though the task seems as great as changing
the color of ones eyes.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Church and Stage.

The members of the Comedie Francaise
were agreeably surprised few days ago on
receiving an invitation from the cure of st.
Roch to attend great festival celebration
in that church The actors and actresses
mustered in force on the occasion and Joined
in the ceremonial in n very interesting and
edifying manner. Casting about for some
means of repaying the civility of the cure,
they hilton the happy idea of inviting that
dignitary and all the priests at st. Roch to
a performance at the Comedie Franchise.
This incident has IA wholesome complexion,
and shows how completely the old prejudice
against players is being swept away.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Inventors Grave Mistakes.
lPittsburg Dispatch, !


Inventors, or at least those who devote
themselves TO the business of inventing,
often make grave mistakes when it comes to
selling their patents They are are always
quite sure they have rock bottom claims,
and have them so well guarded that no one
can ever break through and steal the for.
tune within easy grasp. They refuse fair
offers, get the big head, puff themselves up
and feel rich Among the first things they
know some one has patented device for the
same purpose without interfering with them
in the least, or at most in such way as to
make it extremely difficult to stop it. This
knocks the fortune, lets the wind out Of the
bag and the swollen head rapidly contracts
to its normal size, II not less.
1t is probably safe to say that one-half of
those who secure really valuable patents
never realize anything out of them, simply
because they are not willing to take fair
price when offered An inventor can no
more get rich ON patent for device than
gold miner can on patent for a claim.
They must both be worked promptly or they
are likely to be jumped, or have their value
destroyed by other meana
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
WOman's Rights In Ancient Gaui.
Chicago Timesl

or the MANY arguments brought forward
in favor Of the admission Of French women
to the franchise, one Of the strangest is that
which rest, their claims on the traditions of
the country. Plutarch, it is gravely pointed
out, mentions that at one period in its his.
tory Gaul was governed by senate of
women; and Sainte- Folk, in his work on
Partisan antiquities, maintains that so long
IS this system Of government lasted the
Gauls had always the best of it in their en-
counters with the Romans Brennus him
self was but the lieutenant Of these ladies.
When the Druids wrested the supreme
power from the hands of the women, the
glory Of Gaul began to Decline and the Ro-
mans soon reduced the country to subjec-
tion
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD.


Ninsteen Metals That Are Worth MOre
Than $1,000 = Pound.
lCollisry Enginesr.l
Following are the names OF those metals
valued at owe 81 400 an avoirdupois pound,
the figures given repre- enting the value FER
pounds
vanadium-.A white metal discovered In
1880, $4,000
Rubidium-- An ak aline metal so-called for
exhibiting dark rcd lines In the spectrum
analysis, 5000.
Zirconium--A metal obtained from the
minerals zircon and hyacinth, In tho form Of
black powder, t7,2oo.
Lithium-An alkaline metal; the lightesi
metal known, $1,000.
Glucinum-A metal in the form Of gray.
ish black powder, &5,4O0.
Calcium-The metallic base Of lime
$1,000.
Strontium-A malleable metal Of q vel.
lowish color. 1900.
Terbium Obtained from the mineral CAD
olinite, found In Sweden, tt,OS0
Yttrium- Discovered In 1898, Is Of gray
ish black color, and It's luster perfectly
metallic, ~, ,0SO
Erbium--The metal found associated
with yttrum. %, 400
Cerium--A metal Of high specific gravity
grayish white color, and lamellar text
ure, 81, 400
Didymium-A metal found associated
with ceriun $3, 200
Ruthenium-Of gray color. very hard
and brittle, extracted from the ores of pla.
tinum. ~, 400
Rhodium- -Of white color and metallic
luster, and extremely hard and brittle. II
requires the strongest heat that can be pro-
duced bya wind furnace for its fusion,
t2,3OO
Mo ,ium-Previo,sly named columbinum,
first discovered In an orc found at New Lon.
don, Conn, - 800.
Barium-Tis metallic base Of baryta,
$780,
Palladium-.A metal discovered in 1SJ2
and found in very small grains, Of . steel
gray color and flbrous structure, o., ,4OO.
Osrnium-A brittle gray -oolorsd metal,
found with platium, o., ,3V0
Iridium-Found native - an alloy with
osmium In lead gray scales, and 10 the hsav.
lest Of known substances, e1,000
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Fertility of DakOta's Soil.
New York Graphic.l

New YORK Graphic.I
You have very rich soil here," re.
marked tenderfoot to Dakota farmer.
"Rich! Well, should say so. Two years
ago a young man from the east came out
here. He carried a snakewood cane. He
stuck it in the ground and left it here"
II suppose" remarked the tenderfoot with
a smile, "you mean to tell me that it
sprouted.
"Sproutei! Well, should say it did, and
blossomed too. Why, last year killed ten
bushels Of blacksnakes on that patch Of
ground, and each one was vanished and
had hammered silver head"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Some Odd Names.


If-Christ- Had Not Died For Thee Thou
Iadst- Been Damned Cobbins was the name
II a man in England in the days OF the
Noundheads, but Dorchester county, Mary
and, presents two names almost as odd. The
owners of the names still live near Cam
bridge, on the Choptank. They are Julia
Jane Augusta Dominica Rustis Ro Bo Butts
Jack and John Henry Land Runner Run.
Out-and- Surveyor Bandana Beaver Dam
rendezvous God Bless Busticue
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
A Friendly Call.

Miss Won Gabble-There goes Mrs. Goode.
the new minister's wife. Seems to be of
for visit somewhere; has a sachel with
her.
Mrs. Won Gabble-Why SO 1t Is They do
say that she and her husband fight like cats
and dogs but don't believe a word Of it.
The ideal By the way, have not called on
them yet; believe will run over to the par
sonage now.
"But Mr.. Goode Is out Of town, and we
just saw Mrs Goode on her way to the depot
There will be no one at home"
"Oh! yes; the children will be there, and
two Of them are old enough TO talk"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Concerning Athletic Sports.
tChicago Herald.l

President Eliot's remarks about college
athletics In his annual report to the over
seers Of Harvard college will command gen.
eral approval. He says that the game of
football came to be played in such a brutal
and dishonorable way" that the faculty felt
compelled to prohibit inter collegiate games
Of football altogether, and his language is
none too strong He lays down an excellent
rule when he says that "the athletic sports
ought to cultivate moral as well as physical
courage, fair dealing and the sense Of honor"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
Something to Think About.



A Mormon bishop told a friend Of the
writer of this, a few days ago, that he had
suffered with the blues all day because OF
something one of his daughters had said to
him. When asked to explain, he said: You
know my daughter Mary, the eldest child of
my second wife She is about the age of
Lizzie, who is the daughter of my first
wife. Well, this morning was going with
Mary over to Mzze's mothers when she sud.
denly said: Father, wish was Lizzie
asked her why and reminded her that she
was quite as bright and pretty as Lizzie
ut is not that she said; Lizzie's mothe is
your first wife We did not speak again all
tie way and l have had the blues ever
since" This is true story all but the
names.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-26
What He Wanted to Say.

tCooperstown Freeman's Journal
We have friend in Oneonta Of the legal
profession who is the father Of bright boy
Of d summers. In attending funeral re-
Gently he took the lad with him. During the
early part Of the services the boy maintained
a proper decorum but toward the close grew
restless and wished to speak to his father
who whispered with some sternness in his
ear, "You must keep quiet" "Just lot me
speak one word to you, papa, and will"
"Well, what is IT." "There are twenty one
bald-headed men in the room besides your.
self