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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
MRS STEWARDS AFFAIRS.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE WILL CONTEST.

=. HENRY WORK STILL ON The sTAND-coNThA'
picToRY TESTIMONY OrFERHD.
The Stewart will went on again yesterday IN tho
surrogates Court. Mr. Choate continued his exami-
nation Of j. Henry Work, questioning him In regard to
the signing and witnessing OF the first oodci to the VII
ON MAY Of 1873 Tho witness testified substantially
Is follows:
All that can recolect a. Mrs Stewards converse
ton on entering IL that was confined TO ex
presons polite pleasure at meeting me end inquiry as
70 my family After that she ran over tho paper ana
signed it.
o-Was anything said done that could lead you to
form judgment Of her condition of Hindf A.-No.;
o-Was anything said or done tina: led you TO think
there resesinsi A-There was no evidence OF
sestraiDt
Similar questions wore asked In regard to the signing
and witnessing Of tho second and third codiciis, on
July @ 1873, and May 81, 1892, with about the same
result. In regard to tho second codcil, Mr. Choate
askcd
How did you got any information that were wanted
10 attend upon the execution OF another codiclf AL
think from E D. Hilton s ,-t-- '..-
o-Are you that he has testified that he IN no
told you why asked to go to tho housc A.
His telling would not perhaps make 40 much impress
sion on his mind as on minc
Mr. Root objected 10 some questions in regard TO
Judge uilton's influence on Mrs. Stewart as Implying
that he had improper influence, and this icd tho
Surrogate to say: Judge Hilton had right to advise
her and 1t was his duty to advise her. s =,
O. (by Mr.. Choatc)-Did you know that Mrs Stewart
gave Judge Hilton a deed OF transfer OF all that A. T.
stewart owned in the OF A. 7. Stewart Co. and
that by this means from man in mderac circumstances
be became very rich man Of Mrs stewards expense
Al knew that Il all came nom Mrs Stewart
Q--pid you that he got II principally IN consd-
GRAFTON OF 81 600 900 him by toe WILL Any un'
Outstanding the transaction not otter than what
appeared in the paper -. ,of ~
opIa YOU know tina. he had not paid 81, 10000,
but had simply receipted for the lesacy Al did not
know It,
OFF you had known that would you have regarded ~
d payment Ayes, should se"s " r' ~
BY close questioning Mr.. Choae got tho witness 10
yay that he did not positively that Mrs. stewart
had ever, with one exception. executed any business
which was not suggested by judge Hilton or by one OK
his sons Mr.. Root. however led him to say that nc
did not know D. stvcly that MIS- Stewart had eScr
executed any business that was suggested oy !uase
q recess till 10 O'Clock this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
va mann ON TIE BIYK ROBBERY

No information given to the press yesterday by
the American Exchange National Bank the Adams Ex-
pres, G. myaDy about the missing package OF $4,000
Though Institutions hold opposite Views as regards
the responsibility OF the loss OF the money, they were
unanimous in saying yesterday that there is absolutely
nothing new to-day" The detectives employed in the
case be cheerful either tho discovery OF
clew or over prospects OF finding before long.
Robert 4. Plnkerton tod reporter yesterday that 1t
would be several days before he and his would be
through They have covered every inch OF the ground
and are at every point II would be premature,
they said, to say what being done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Republican Primary Elections in Brooklyn.
Methodist General Conference. Metropolitan Opera
House.
stewart will before Surrogate Ransom
Trial OF Thomas B. Kerr before Judge Patterson
American Tract SJcety annual meeting Msuison
Souare Presbyterian Church, 10 80 a. m
Convention OF Hibernian Societies Tamnany Hail.
MedIco Legal Society," Hotel buckingham, D. m
south Pennsylvania Railway stockholders, Bangs &
Stctson's Office ~
American Female Guardian Society anniversary. No
80 Fast Thirteth-st.. 10 40 a. m. .'st
walking match, Madison Square Garden
Arehdocosan Union OF Catholic Young Mems Societies
Cathedral Han. p. m.
Union OK. Prisoners OF the War, Broadway and Forti-
eth.st., y. m
Competition drill OF 18th Regiment, Armory. p m
Argument In John J. O'Brien mandamus case, Su-
prcrne Court General Term.
W s. Morris's case before Stock Exchange Governing
Committee
Meeting OF AQueduct COMMISSIONERS .. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
THE yrnsr NAN KILLED ON THE NEW ROAD

The first accident the Kings County Elevated Road.
in Fulton.st Brooklyn. since 10 opened two weeks
eo occurred yesterday causing the death OF Abbott Potter
painter. who had been at WORK painting the structure
OF being underneath the tracks whore the
PAINTERS were at work. the Bridge station, he was
upon the tracks He stepped out OF the way Of the en-
CINE Of an approaching train against the PLATFORM and the
engine passed him. the are wider and the forward
one crushed against the platform ana ne was nearly
sousezsd 10 death Ia the three inch space The panks
Of the platform had TO sawed away TO errcse him.
which took some time, and he died after removal
q the Long Island Hospital The accident was said TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
SHOT HIMSELF DEAD Nv THE GUARD-HoUSE.

George DeBoyne, age thrsy. nine soldier in Company
r 9Th Regiment. Light Artillery stationed at Fort Ham,
iton L. T., locked up in guardhouse at fort
corporal the guard. T. H. Smith, went 70 wake him up
for drill DeBoyne asked for his shoes ana Smith went
for them. leaving HIS revolver gusrdroom tablet
lie had only short distance heard revolver
shot and Fastening back found DeBoyne with bullet
wound I'm his breast lying the TOor. lie was taken
TO the Government Hospital, but diet in short time.
He had been disspated for long time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
UOrSE LIFE IN yEWYoRK.

Jacob A. RIs for many years police reporter of the
Associated Press at Police Headquarters WILL under the
auspices Of Charity Organization Society, deliver
lecture tomorrow evening at Association Hail. Twenty
thirdst and Fourthavc., on Tho Other Haf: HOW IL
Lives and New York" The subject Is OF much
interest and Mr.. Rss treatment OF 1t is able. The
society hopes this opportunity learn how many Of those
1.-Two whom /. directly will be embraced by tho
community. The lecture will be illustrated by numerous
stereoptcon views originally taken from real life with
detective cameras many them night by means OF the
newly pistol fash Light but all rcpusve features
ara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
yRJsHxEy DISCUSS TIE PAPA1 DECREE

At the meeting Of the Municipal Council Of the Irish
National League held at No. II West Twenty eghth-s
last evening, Patrick Gleason presiding resolution was
offered touching the question Of the Pspal decree against
boyeotng and the plan of campaign in Ireland and
sorting the people would continue support
League in its present attitude Notwithstanding political
or religious interference" After good deal Of discus
sion the resolution Withdrawn. 1t decided to
hold meeting in Cooper Union early day to
give send.on" TO Sir Thomas Esmonde. who returns
IN Yrea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
ppoM1NENr ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.

AsToR-Concressman Robert r. Hit OF Illinois
BREyOoRT- Benjamin p Cheney, OF Boston. FIFTH
AyEaUE-Senator Nelson w. Aldrch. OF Rhode lsiano'
and george w. ChIds OF Philadelphia. GlLsEf-sx-
Congressman worthngton G. Smith. Of Vermont NEW
YoRK-Bishop Whitehead, Of Pittsbure. NlCIOhlA-
IT, s. Distric; Judge Henry d. Brown OF Detroit "EoI-
MINsTER-James A. Dumont Inspecor-Gcneral OF steam
vessels wINDsoR-B r. Jones. Chairman oil the he-
publican National Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
SUM MER SILKS.

JAMES McCREERY & co.
invite an examination of very
large and select stock of Printed
India Tussah Silks, FOulards,
Fancy Silks, Surahs, etc., manu-
featured for the present seasons
trade, which they will offer at
greatly reduced prices.
Broadway and nth Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
BR0sKLyy YEEsDEALERs PLAY

The Brooklyn newsdealers had their fourth annual
athletic games and picnic in Broadway Park, Brooklyn
Yesterday afternoon. number OF contests for prizes
offered by various newspapers excited much interest
and the winners were warmly appauded- The games
were over at dark and then dancing begun, which
was continued until midnight The Officers OF tho assoca
ton are A. Van Rooyen, president; C. Mitchell vice
president; w. Prchard. second vice PRESIDENT W. Mitch
ell treasurer T. ormiston secretary j. Brady, financial
secretary; c. Lenier, sergcantatarms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
SHIPPING NEVIS.


PORT OF NETWORK TUESDAY MAY g. 1888
ARRIVED
steamer Buffalo (Br) Malet London April 15 with mdss
10 passengers sanderson Son. Arrived at tho Bar at
steamer sayonia tGer. Schmidt, swlnemunde Aprr 90.
win mdse 70 KunhArdt CO Arrived n,ho Bar .. M
a. in ballast 10 Goepel a Trubs
amp on 20 VIII mds. and 1919 passengers oelTchs Co.
Steamer Aisse GBr Sellers Ksr,ton April 81 A.pinwar
IS Port Lm1n - Tith pS: and passengers Pim For
steamer (Brl. Cock. st AIMS Bay days with
frGi 10 W sT Vs.. Co Arrived a. IN. Bar
and psssengerstO Jas Ward Co. the Bar
steamer Mes,9O Psp Sar%o9a Havana days Nth %dse
steamer Alamo. RISK. Galveston 9 day. vi. Key West
steamer Neworeans IIasey New-orieans edays, with
steamer Cult stream, Ingram. Wilmington days. with
m ssa an" %s M% TyGo CS Norfolk with
mdse and pas,enxer,i 10 Oh Doninion ssoo
pa..sHgsrs to II smith, CO c,er Bangor win m"'o anu
steamer General Whitney. Bearse Boston. with mdss
steaiger CITY O. FItchbnrx Day. Fall River
Ectsisin 8 Co to b + Me,caf & CO.
,ot order vessel To thomas punnaS phs% orc anu
Barr abb. ABBOTT Nekerson. Rosario ~ days with mdss
Bark Aptsno saa Pierre caioarien 10 days. with
BARK GIeaelda. Corning @ bara is days via Delaware
Breakwater with sugar to MoMc Bros vessel to Jas Brett
sUNsEr-At sasdv Eest. wind moderate, E; cloudy. Al
City Island wind light e. cloudy.
CLEARED
steamer 4ana tBr Murphy. Liverpool via Queenstown
steamer Arizona BIZ Brooks Liverpool via Queenstown
Steamer xandyek (Br). Fisher Liverpoo-Busk Jeyons
steamer HANS hurt (Gsrl Glaevecke, HanDurg-kck-
usyor &c.
steamer Lain tdsr) Helmcrs Bremen southampton
Oelrichs Il Co.
steamer Burnley (Br). Hanslip windward Islancs-Lesy
craft n Co
steamer River Ettrisk tBr. Lamont Maysgues Ponce.PR
steamer Vertumnus (Br). Cook. Montogo Bay, Jam-Geo
Vessels Il Co
steamer Hayden Rspublic Compton, Port de Pair
Lord Ansiin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
. ypUsrrp o1ERK STEALING D1tMoyps

Jean c. Cottler. diamond broker Of No. III Broad.
way, missed twenty diamonds valued at 81 200 some
time and suspected OF his clerks Detectives
discovered that had boen p,wned In various
pawnshops in the city They arrested Caleb Crockett
one OF MI Cotters clerks yesterday afternoon, and In
the Essex Market Police Court Crockett held In
$4,000. bail for examination Crockett had been enc OF
Mr. Cotters most trusted clerks and lives In Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
COLLECTING A ELL BY FORCE

In the Jefferson Market Police Court yesterday Edward
L. Green, hat manufacturer OF No. 80 Bond.st, was
held $500 bal! for assault upon Lester L. Forbes
manufacturer OF ladies' hats at No 40 Wooster.
St. On Saturday Green to Forbes get bill paid
amounting TO $3.50. lie demanded his money and then
struck Forbes a blow the face which knocked him
senseless explained the difficulty had in coll
lecting bin and said that Forbes called him liar
He declared that Forbes fell into heap boxes and thus
,eceved his iniurieA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
y1oHER Boyps FOE po1rCs oFr1orA1s

BY law passed during the winter the amount OF ths
ocsl bonds for Superintendent and Inspectors Of Police
increased for tho former from $4,000 70 $4,000
and for the latter from $4,000 TO $4,000 There was
some doubt the board whether not the law was
TO be applied the present incumbents and 1t was re-
ferred the Corporation Counsel He sent reply yes
terday the effect the law does apply TO the present
Snlcals, and that they qualify accordingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
NEVIS FROM THE SCBURBS.
NrNV.IERSEY.

Three gangs Of negroes arrived in New. Brunswick
Yesterday for South Amboy, Matawan and sayrcvillc
10 take tho places of white brickmakcrs, who arc con-
stantly striking.
The ave-ycar.old son of Luke Heincy, merchant
NJ washington ave. Ellznbct.. run over tonight
I'm front of the Temple Opera House by lager beer
wagon. The chlld's back was broken Careless
driving was the cause and the driver will be arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
MIR. vooRH1s MAKES A PRorBSr.

At the meeting Of the Police Board yesterday. Commits
soner John r. voorhis entered protest against the
prevail by the Board the reference to Corporation
Counsel with the sanction o. the Board Of the contract
with the Herzos Teleseme Company His objections are
based upon the conviction that the Herzog is i'm
perfect that patents present the subject Of active
litigation and that not drawn In proper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

a companion called "Tomrw" M"Crc wrre arrested
recently BY Inspector Byrnsss detectives, burglars
,o, and koxs which IL is said would fit the lot *
no bangor jail wse found in their possession;
Iawther has osfensibiy led honest lie since 1883
and tho charge on which he eonvictcu yesterday
nld not have been pressed but for his recent arrest
lie WINS rcmandod for sentence and may receive from
FIVE Ia tan wears Imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
UEsTCHFsTER COUNTY.

Howard K. Purdy age eighteen months, Of
Charles Purdy fell into foot and half OF water In
the cellar Of his fathers house at Sing Sing yesterday
and was drowned
Jobn IT. CARPENTER of White Plains william II. Lyon,
Of Bedford and Abraham d. stephens, OF Mount flcas
ant were appointed yesterday by County Judge l. ~
Mills commissioners TO drain the swamp lands In ana
about Mount Kisco, under the General Drainage ACT
of the State of Ncw-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
DO YOU FAVOR THE HOLIDAY ?

A massmeetlng Of those who ndorse Governor nm.
Of the bill repeating tho Saturday half holiday law II
held Tomorrow, should recommend those who favor
the holiday fory themselves against being laid up
Saturdays by strains and sprans other his resulting
from hard work, by wearing BENSON'S PLASrERS, tho
best external remedy known Avoid eounerfeis and sub
which be offered II deal with dishonest
druggist Ask for BENSoN'S and tako other. , .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
HOME VS..

have been wholly his fault for the train was s0ppea
% soon a. the danger was made known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

"THE best cure in the world for coughs,
colds and consumption is Cutler Bros Co.'S WsuknsWn
old Boston Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

ITO MOTHERS"
MRS WINDOWS SOOTHING SYRUP fer Chlltrsu rsethtdy.
softsns the gums rsduoss adam allavs all pain.
cures wind colo diarrhDa Tweaydvs cents bott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
Main shi, and Gedney's cha,.el. N.w.York Harbor.

The best In tbs lGedney cut Is D5twy7n Inss
lines tho least depth mean lew tide Is 20 Ieet IN r
part OF this depth at mean low water
is "a feet Bnoys l. 2 and and tho IDner Fairway
ut Gednnv's Will be discontinued ...
Range Cut WILDE marked By three hrstclass can
bnsys etered and numbered b. ia and 30 on
The hand In cnterng and by three nrscsss nnn
buovs painted black lcteei and numbered b. B anu 80
on the mort hand Buoy will have and square
Tho Of these buoys given by the
following magnetic bearings, viz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

Steamer City Of Augusta catharine. savannan-henry
Yonge. -. r.-,.rS,r.
WIN Clyde & Co. .. N.v.
steamer Boanokc Hulphera Norfolk and Newpor' news
steamer Martha stevens. Chance Batmorc-B DOVE
Steamer olympia (BTi, swan, Perth Amooy-h'"ue''"
STEAMER Glaurus Coleman, Boston-H Dnock
Ship Flora Stafford (Br smith sngaporo-l " fsrKor
Co. ~.
ship Bcnjsmis ssweIi Uimer Portland oresutton GO
Bark Minie (Gerl Anderson, Cape Town-Johh norton
Sons. ,..
Brig Starlight, Scars Port span-L w q fAtmslrohE'
SAILED
Steamer Arizona and Van Dyck. for Lverpool; Anec
Kingston: and ViKisg, Baracoa CITY OF Aust@
Savannah DELAWARE Charleston RchnonG- West fon' va
ships Leopold Won vangerow. for st John NIB; VIM @
Davis for Baltimore.
Also sacdvia Long Island sound-steamer Giaucus Tor
Boston. - ......
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Main Ship and Gedney's Chapel. NswYork Harbor.
On md after the 18th inst the Weather and crnui
stances Will permit tho improved channel into New forK
Will until other names re o.
tabshed be called by this Office G.dYeys Cut tho bavsae
Range Chapel Hin Cut. Each OF these cuts VIII
marked bv buoys each side IN paraIc inc.
LOO eet apart they will be spaced 20oO feet apart on
limo Will be 80 feet outside tho lmpIo'o
channel lie completed at present tle neptn
uniform throughout the cuts ava 10
keeping attention must eo pald 20 ,ns
directions hereinafter given which II Is 10 10 hooo "e'
for thu different cuts ~ ,..r.
ednoys Cat viii marked bv three first class can ouoy
painted lettsred aud numbered G2 % ana 90 on wv
sarboard hand in entering. and BY three hiseas nun
buoy painted black etsre and numbered o. 90 ana 20
the port hand The approximate positions s tnsso
gwen by tho following magnetic bearings, VIZ;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
San rises 4I5 Sets Too Moon rise t22 hoons sge 70
HIGH WATER
AM-ssndy nooE- $50 Gov. Isrd 7o2 Hell Gate s5l
, L-Ssldy HOOK 7:O3 Gov. IspL tbs He'll Gate. 904
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
" THE TARIFF OF 1888
20 PAGEs-l2 CENTS COPY.

complete statement Of the duties 10" III '''
on every article Of imported goods tose'He' "'
the Free List in full Giving also
Of Tariff LEGISLATION in the United States from '"'
beginning Of the Government to the preSen' 0'''
and the imports (dutiablc and iree' ''"' y
since 1901. Also the quantity OF each class -
goods imported in the years sss and 1885, WV"
the duties collected on each The pampnie' -
twenty large pages IS by 10 inches'' ana Is ''
plete, accurate and extremely vaiuao'0 '''
ence. IL cents COPY
THE TRIBUNE. New-Y0rS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

The water this cut between two lines 100 ana 6oO
and between these lines tho least
denth at mean is twenty-five (25) feet; in the
Western the least depth Is twenty-five (22)
~ No. lOio will be discontinued
BY OF the Lighthouse Board x,a>,
FRED RODGERS, Commander. USN.
Tompkinsvle Y. Nay T. 1855 inspector so Dlslrics.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
FOREIGN PORTS
QUEENSTOWN May S-sailed steamer Baltic (fel. Smith
from Liverpool for NewYOrk havng repaired low
pressure valve spinde). -, 49, -,
HULL May Starved steamer Santiago (Br). Potter. from
New-YOrk.
SHANGHAI May ARRIVED. steamer Hermann tBelg. Mey.
er from New-York.
MovILLE May 7-Arrvei steamer Ethiopia (Br); wilson.
from York on her To Glasgow (and proceedsdl
HAvRE. May S-salsG- steamer Rugia (Gsr), karlowa'
frsm Hamburg hence for New.York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
Announcements

HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. D.,
yl9 WEST l36rHsr
Diseases Of the Nervous SysJsn nto-Urnary Organ
Impotence and sterllity Honrs-Sto IL, D toa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
Platt's Chorides the Household Dislnfectar

Always useful. especially when hOuseclcan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09

Tho in this cut bet wesn lines 90 feet ana eoo
feet from the between these lines the least
dspth at moan low water twepyhvo (25) feet; In e
part the least depth at mean low water
twenty our (24 feat No OF Gedneys and Paies
tine buoy discontinued usless some good reason
IA found for their maistenance: A.. ,.-
Chapel Hill Range Cut will be marked by three hrscla ss
buoys red and numbered C2 "a amt CO. on tho
IN entering and by three hrscIass nun
black and numbered CT, C3 ami Co. on ho
port hand Inc approximate positions are given by he FOL
loNi heal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
CURE FOR HE DEAF
PEcK's PATENT IMPROVED Cust and Seriorm tas
DRUNS Perfectly Restore the tiearinr anu
vork of the natural drum. Invisible comioftaOe Ss-
innositon All conversation and even whispers ae "a az
tinctIy for lusrated book with test honl.s
Iddrass or call On f. HISCOS, S53 BroSin"I' y" -

90 >SFOR custom made suit or ove p.sIopS
any,. lD worth $50. LA NG'S Misht ClotllnK 80
80 -, i.th..t us'ier Morton Hoase 0psn svenlnse
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-09
Renews Her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chesley, Peterson,
Clay Co., Iowa tells the following
remarkable story, the truth Of which
is vouched for by the residents of
the town: Il am 73 years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now
/ am free from all pain and soreness,
and am able to do all my own house
work. j owe my thanks to Electric
Bittcrs for having renewed my youth,
and removed completely all disease
and pain" Try bottle, SOC. and
81. at Frank jones drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-11-09
A NATURAL THERMOMETER

"The spiders webs that one meets
these mornings in the fields and
meadows are not so indicative OF
the kind of weather that we shall
have during the day, as some sup
pose" said a merchant the other
dav TO New York Mail reporter.
1T is not exactly true that these
spider webs are more abundant on
some mornings than on others, and
that they presage fair weather. As
a matter of fact, during the latter
half Of summer these webs are
about as abundant one day as an
other. but they are much more no
ticeable on some mornings than on
others, by reason Of heavy dew,
which makes them more consplcu-
Gus. They are especially noticea
Bile on a foggy morning. These
webs are little nets that catch the
fog. and on every little silken thread
innumerable minute drops like glass
beads. After an hour Of sunshine
the webs are apparently gone. But
they are still there, stretched above
the grass at noon, and at sunset as
abundant as they were at sunrise.
and are then more seryiceahle to
the spiders because they are invisi-
BILE. The flies and other insects
would avoid them in the morning.
Farmers consult these little webs as
regularly as they would ther
mometer, if they had one, and in
many houses they often take the
place of that instrument. A heavy
dew occurs under a clear, cool sky,
and the night preceding a day of
rain is usually a dewless night
That dew, then, means fair weather,
and a copious dew discloses the
spiders webs. 1t is the dew that
is significant, and not the webs"