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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-28
CURIOSlTlEs OF ATAvlsM,
The Otter Breed of Sheep-The Blue Pup.
Latent Disease.

The Otter Breed of Sheep-The Blue. Pup.
Latent Disease.
Many Of the most famous breeds of sheep
and cattle have arisen through the acct
dental appearance of some striking peculi-
arity of structure, which has been preserved
by careful selection and breeding Thus the
well known Ancon or otter breed of sheep,
now extinct, arose in the last century in
Massachusetts, by the accidental birth of
ram with crooked legs and long back like a
turnspit. These peculiarities rendered him
unable to leap fences, and as this was point
of great Importance to the early settlers this
ram was selected for breeding, and his abnor-
malities of structure were faithfully trans
mitted. The breeds of Mauchamp sheep and
Nlata cattle had a somewhat similar origin
Darwin relates how in a litter of pointer
pups one was observed to be of a blue color
This remarkable circumstance led to inquiry,
and it was found that four generations earlier
there had been in the same breed pointer
bitch named Sappho, celebrated for her blue
color. We have here an instance of one of
the secondary laws of inheritance known as
the law OF ataylsm from ataYus, an ances-
tori. According to this law any popularity,
instead of passing directly from parent to
child, may skip one or more generations and
reappear lower down in the line of descent.
Of this curious law innumerable instances
occur. 1t is not uncommon for a child to re-
semble his grandparents much more closely
than his father or mother. This is fire.
quently noted in the case of animals, where
wehave the opportunity Of observing sew
eral generations, and analogy would lead us
to expect similar principle in the case of
man. The law of atavism can only be ex-
planned by assuming that the qualities which
were patent in grandfather and grandchild
were latent in the intervening generation.
There is nothing difficult or arbitrary in
this hypothesis, as multitudes of facts are on
record to prove that physical and intellectual
peculiarities may remain dormant for long
periods in an individual, and suddenly de-
velop into prominence under some unwonted
pressure. Thus, privation OF confinement in
an unwholesome atmosphere may develop a
latent tendency to consumption. A severe
illness has been known to determine the on
set OF insanity, to which the individual had
hereditary predisposition, or to take more
hopeful instances, a severe shock, such as be-
reavement or the sudden loss of fortune, has
been frequently known to bring out unex-
pected traits of character, and to develop
resolution and magnanimity of which the
individual had previously exhibited no evil
dence Our characters, in addition to those
prominent traits which attract general at
tent1on, have multitude of secret marks
traced as it were In invisible ink and ready
to spring into prominence on condition of |
the necessary stimulus being applied
Chambers Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-28
Varieties of Hay Fever.

Hay fever is not hay fever at all in most
cases. Intelligent physicians have found
that the varieties of this fever are scores. if
not hundreds, in number. The pollen of Or
chard grass is one of the most common irri-
tants producing violent sneezing and expec-
toration for hours or days. 1t can be at once
cureds by the use of witch hazel extract
snuffed up the nostrils But these grasses af-
feet some people. So the flying pollen of
willow trees affect others. Unison weed has
its victims, and so have many more common
plants. A German scientific journal reports
that the pollen of the palm tree is exceed
lngly irritating to the nose, throat, eyes and
stomach. 1t is wei for hay fever patients to
note that the stomach can suffer from the
same cause that affects their other organs
The battle between the vegetable and animal
Kingdoms is unceasing Embellishments.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-28
The PEASANTS Brief Pen;+enoo

A peasant saw, in river, a floating egg.
He thought he could catch it with his hand,
but, in the attempt, fell into the water. The
water was deep and he could not swim. In
terror he believed that God was thus punish
ing his greediness. To propitiate his fate he
vowed that if he escaped he would never eat
another egg. Instantly branch of tree
presented itself to him, by means of which he
gained the banks of the stream. Shaking
himself, he said: 81 suppose, o Lord, that
you, OF course, understood me to say raw
eggsr'-Journal Amusant. s~ssas
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-09-28
The Old Latin Form.

A Brooklyn man who advertised for a wife
received $50 answers. AnsSr, by the way, is
the old Roman form of "Hoose. n-Harper,s
Bazaar.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

He called Tor volunteers. There was a
long delay, and then two of the crew
stepped forward. With these he resolved
to try and board the stranded vessel.
With infinite difficulty a boat was
launched in the bowling waves, and with
incredible effort the gallant three sue
ceeded in entering it, and were instantly
capsized and the boat was turned bottom
side up. Impossible as it may seem an
other boat was launched, and the three
men were picked up. Again they es-
sayed TO 60 out to the wreck, and this
this time succeeded in almost reaching it,
when they were again turned over. The
captain climbed on the upturned bottom,
another man clung to the boat, and the
third man, a powerful swimmer, made
his way to the wreck, hauling a line,
which was attached to the ship. This was
made taut ON portion Of the wreck, and
by its aid the other two men were able to
be drawn ont Of the water.
Despite the uproar Of the storm, the
rescuing party was forced by the horror
OF the condition Of the shipwrccked to
notice the details Of the situation Fifteen
men were in sight, lashed 70 various por-
tions of the wreck, and all apparently IN
a dying condition
the gunboat along the extended line, all
but one of them reaching the ship in
safety One man died on the way from
exhaustion.
The wreck proved to be the Federal
gunboat Lavender. Some of the crew had
been swept of before the arrival of Capt.
Smallman, and the remaining fifteen
would have lasted but q few hours longer
without assistance. They had been cx-
posed TO the fury Of the waves for fifty
six hours, and were on the verge OF ex-
haustion from hunger, thirst and the
blows of the waves
Their limbs, about which the ropes had
passed in the lashings, were in horrible
condition, the flesh in many cases hay
ing swelled and pulled out till the ropes
were out Of sight.
The survivors reported that the day be-
fore Federal gunbOat had passed within
sight # them, had witnessed their sig
mails, and had passed on withor. offering
them any aid
lid you ever learn what gunboat it
was that passed by like the Levite 'on the
ether sideY'
mo, it was never known except to the
men ON the vessel who thus played the
coward, and abandoned the wretched
crew to death"
''IIave you ever had any communion
tiOn from the men whom you rescuedgn
81 have never heard a word from any
of them. / regard this as the more curious
from the fact that several of the rescued
men were officers of the wrecked vessel
In fact, should not have ever heard from
the occurrence again had not, as / told
you, written to the secretary of the navy"
Such was the narration, in substance,
OF the quiet, modest captain in the smok-
ing room of the Press club. No one from
his appearance would have suspected him
of being the hero of one of the most gal
liant feats of the war.-''Poliuton in
Chicago Times.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
.1ntroduelIon Of the oanarr nlra.

The arrival Of the canary in Europe oc-
Cured in this way: A vessel which, in
addition to its ordinary merchandise, was
bringing a number of the birds to Leg
horn, was wrecked on the coast of Italy,
opposite the island of Elba, where the
birds took refuge.
The climate being favorable, they null
tiplied rapidly, and would certainly have
become naturaliZed had not the wish TO
possess them occasioned their capture in
such numbers that at length they were
extirpated from the island This is the
reason why Italy was the first European
country in which canaries were reared.
At first their training was attended
with much difficulty, the manner of treat
ing them being unknown. What tended
to render the birds scarce was the fact
no females had been brought overall
males. The gray color Of the primitive
canary has undergone so many changes
from climate and domestication, and
union with analogous birds in Italy and
Germany. that we now have canaries of
all colors.-New York News.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

arms and were soon down the mountain
Old John following, as they had reused
him up after finding the boys. at the
edge Of the woods they found the horses
where they had tied them, and were soon
home.
Mamma took her boys upstairs and put
them to bed without word OF reproofi
her heart was too full for words other
than of thankfulness.
In the morning the boys came to her
and Stuart said; Mamma, we boys have
been talking over getting lost yesterday.
It was awful, mamma, and we were so
tired and scared; but we think now it was
very naughty OF us to 60 up the mountain
alone, and we know we made you feel
bad, cause you cried when we came home,
and we feel very sorry. VIII you forgive
us, mammal"
isYes, my dear boys" she replied; and
then they told her all about it, and
promised not to wander away again, and
they kept their promise. They still had
nice rides on Old John, but did not go far
away.
One day, after Romney had been riding
a good deal, he came to his mamma and
said: ~ think there is something the
matter with my spine.' She was quite
startled, and undressed him to see what
could be the matter She had to laugh
when she found two big blisters, not ex-
actly on his spine.
He said: sNow, mamma, if you had
them you would not laugh, for they hurt
awful badgf She put salye on them, and
in q day or two they were all well.
One night Old John did not come home
from the pasture. The next day the boys
went to look for him, and, much to their
sorrow, found him under tree, cold and
dead
They ran crying to the house. Grandpa
comforted them by saying, "Wel, boys,
am sorry about Old John, because you
loved him and enjoyed riding on him. but
he has done good service and is very old,
and really think we ought to be glad,
for he might have been real sick, as he
was once, and you wouldn't want him to
suffer"
"Oh, nor said the boys, ''but we wish
he could have lived and been well. We
sha'n't forget that he helped you to find
us when we were lost in the woods on the
mountain, and covered with leaves, real
Babes in the Wood. "-Paciflc Rural
Press
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Importance of Personal cIeanlIness

Very many people do not keep the skin
active and healthy as they ought; the fear
of catching cold leads them to neglect to
maintain perfect cleanliness of the body,
and as the functions of the skin are i'm
paired, the work of throwing out waste
material, which rightfully belongs to it,
falls upon the internal organs. They viii
bear the imposition for time, and will
labor to do the work forced upon them,
but, sooner or later, they become weak
ened by the strain, and then the waste Of
the system accumulHtes within the body
and assists in depressing the vital forces.
Thus, by neglect to keep the skin in n
healthy state, many q person becomes
dull and sluggish and disinclined to men
tai or bodily effort; all the organs con-
cerned in life share in the disturbance,
aud become indOlent and forbid. The
need to maintain perfect cleanliness Of the
body is, if possible, greater in winter than
in summer, fact which but few appre-
ciate; and to the neglect of this essential
may be attributed much of the sickness
prevailing in the cold weather, which
really ought to be the healthiest Of the
year.-Boston Journal of Health.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
1n a nusslan Peasant,s Homo.

A peasants house is a very rude struct-
ure, and contains none Of the elements of
comfort, healthfulness or cleanliness.
Frequently the stables are under the Same
roof with the tznant. His allowance of
furniture, food and clothing being fixed
by his landlord, he lives scantily. The
building is usually Of pine or cedar logs
about ten inches in diameter, barked and
set neatly together. 1t is of one story in
height, with one room, generally has
three or four windows with one sash in
each, and they are protected from the out
side by rude board shutters, which when
closed at night make complete darkness
within and ventilation miserable The
floors are of logs or earth, and the beds
are ON the floor
There are no stoves in n PEASANTS house.
A stick and clay chimney fireplace suf-
fees. Here warmth is secured, and the
food is cooked in kettles. The family
meal is spread on the floor, and the repast
is partaken Of while sitting on folded legs,
tailor style. In front of many of these
hou' s, which are covered with hay and
poles-a rough sort OF thatch-the trav-
elcr frequently sees d drosky from the
city. the vehicle of the landlord, who pays
daily v,sits.-S6. Petersburg Cor. New
York Mail and Express.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
The LITTLE kERcAIEF.

n was ouAy wee worn kerchlef that lay in my
trembling hands.
As ] sat by the window dreaming and looked on
the moonlit lands
Il was only a wee worn kerchief, but i hlled my
heart with tears.
For It spoke Of my beloved and the unforgotten
years
Ithought Of the old, old garden, where many
happy night
She stood In the summer moonlight and waved
tha. kerchief white,
As she watched in fond confding, for she knew
that Il would be
A beacon Of light to guide me, signal Of love
TO me.
But the moon rose over the meadows, the night
grew hushed and sfAl
And methought that my beloved came down
from the old sweet hill
Once more her hand was waving, once more
that kcrchief white
Flashed like the wing OF an angel out Of tho 81
lent night.
So keep the little kerchief with trust that can
ne'er grow cold
For know that my love Is waiting, as once In
the days OF old,
And ont OF the bright blue heaven there will
come in the years to be
der message OF old 10 call me, her signal Of love
to me- --Cassells Family Magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Who is Your Best Friend ?

Your stomach Of course. Why? Because
if it is out Of order you are one Of the most
miserable creatures living. Give it far,
honorable chance and see if It's not the best
friend you have in the end. Don't smoke
in the morning. Don't drink in the morning
If you must smoke and drink wait until your
stomach is through with breakfast. You can
drink more and smoke more in the evening
and it will tell on you less. If your food
ferments and does not digest right, IF you
are troubled with Heartburn, Dizziness of
the head, coming up Of the food after eating,
Biliousness, Indigestion, or any other trouble
of the stomach, you had best use Green's
August Flower, as 10 person can use it with
ont immediate relief jan
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
posert Lands of Arizona.

met with an astounding experience in
the raise Of land during late visit to Ari-
zona 1 had a suit against a man for
$4,000, and when went down there about
a year ago both htigants were poor.
When returned this fall they had all be-
come rich over the raise in the price of
land, and $4,000 was small sum to
them. My client had been locating desert
land, through which syndicate intended
to run a canal for irrigating purposes. He
advised me to file claims, rs at scents an
acre, the government price, / could not
lose much. l did not like the idea of
buying that kind of land, and so declined.
went on TO California, and aftur seeing
the boom there thought it a good idea to
invest in some Of the Arizona desert land
claims. / sent the requisite money to my
client, but he sent it hack, saying that
the boom had struck the place and land
was held at $40 an acre. When I re-
turned to the place in the fall, the same
land was held at $500 an acre. 1 think l
will organize a syndicate and dig three or
four canals in the desert at that rate Of
increase on land.-St Louis Globe-Demo-
cTat.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
The sndden1v Rioh.

wonder what people do with ''wind-
falls" They are always happening. In
single newspaper of this weeks date
there are recorded no less than three Of
them. A workman suddenly becomes
possessed Of e100, 900, private soldier Of
SAC, 900, pauper in workhouse of sew
eral thousand pounds. How the question,
what shall 1 do with it?" must press
upon their attention. Ny own impression
is, that in cases where the very poor
people become suddenly very rich, they
do not experience so much difficulty in
spending their money as persons Of mod
crate means who have become million
aires; because it is generally spent for
them. They are instantly translated to
another sphere, and fall into the hands Of
more or less interested advisers.-James
Pawn
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
To The Public.

Having leased the Slaughter Beach
Hotel and its belongings, l hereby
request the public and my friends
to visit the beach and continue their
patronage to the same. propose
to have the managing of the property
under my own supervision, and
furnish not only roast oyster and
iish suppers but have game of all
Kinds in season. Ladies will find
the surroundings as pleasant as
under Mr.. Shorts management, as my
object is to make this resort popular
with the people.
E. w. Reynolds.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Anmiren ner uourage.

A young lady in the City of Mexico,
Senorita Matilda Montaga, having been the
first Of her sex to sevote herself to medical
studies, the young men Of the city were
struck with such admiration Of her courage
that they got up a bull fight in her honor
lately It was a real fight, as the fact that
two Of the toredors were seriously hurt
proved The receipts were devoted to the
purchase of books and instruments for the
outfit of the lady.-Hone Journal
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
HATING TO DIE.
Hove thee, love thee, lifel
fain would dwell with thee thy much loved

Hove thee, love thee, lifel
I fain would dwell with thee thy much loved
guest
Oh. fold me nearer to thy pulsing breast;
Tbat may feel thy hears beats throb Ia mine,
So holding it in unison with thine.
love thee, 1--we thee, lifel
Oh. hold me closer in thy strong embrace.
Unfit me, bear me onward In thy race,
In,part to me thy souls exulting power,
To be mine heritage, mine earthly dover.
love thee, love thee, life
fain would wear thy brightness in my face.
Oh. give 20 me thine ani.iating grace;
Inspire me, thrill me, love me In returni
It is thy noblest gifts for which yearn.
/ love thee, love thee, hfe
Bear not so swiftly toward my journey endi
For, oh, dread to part with thee, my friendi
Surround me with thy warm. entrancing breath,
And leave me not too soon alone with death
Inter Ocean.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
LuclFER.

When went out of Paradise
/ turned backward glance TO see
Two flaming swords: once, twice ard thrice
turned and turned ere could flee.
Then down the darkened path sped,
And heard heavens gate behind me close;
What matter then Il, quick or dead,
The world Of men before me rosef
What matter now, indeed, to-day,
These lower honors. lower gainsi
Above me shines that higher way
might have walked the heavenly plainsl
Nora Perry in Lippincott's.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

1t will be news to many people that there
is an Indian colony in New York city. Tho
colony includes men, women and children.
They are all Of the Iroquois tribe, and all Of
them came from Canada They live in
Bleecker street, near South Fifth avenue, and
are fairly intelligent. The women MAKE
bead work, which the men sell.-Chicago
Herald.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
A Gnrcenns Sunset.

She-What u gorgeous sunset, Mr.
Sampson What a glory Of color in tho
brilliant yellow and flaming crimson OF
those piled-up clouds against the deeI
green of the fertile fields and voiceless
woods He "a young man Of correct
taste)-Ye-es, but don't you think, Miss
Clara, that it is a tritle loud?-Harper'
RnZar
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
From nrIndI.l % AustrnlIa.

The Britannia, Of the Peninsular and Ori-
entail Steam Navigation company's line, has
just made the passage from Brindisi to Aus
tralia-including detention in Egypt waiting
the mails, the detour to Ceylon, and deten-
tion there for thirty-six hours-in twenty
three days and ten hours-a continuous speed
at sea for 5000 miles of, within fraction,
sixteen knots per hour.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
r,ord Tennv.on,. n.,,

As dairyman Lord Tennyson seems to
be a success The demands on the produc-
tions Of the Tennyson dairy are increasing
all over the Isle Of Wight, and this is not
said to be a recognition Of poetical genius
but Of the veritable excellence Of the butter.
milk and cream. Chicago News
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Winding I'm n Wntch.

An Albany jeweler says morning is the
best time to wind a watch. The spring is
frightened and it is not SO apt to suffer
from changes of position. If wound at
night the spring becomes loosened and
there is more liability to derangement.-
Boston Budge;-
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
sNoWFLAKEs.

See how In a living swarm they come
From the chambers beyond that misty veil,
Some hover awhile IN the air, and some
Rush prone from the sky like the summer hail.
Here delicate snow stars, out Of the cloud,
Come floating downward In airy play,
Like spangles dropped from the glistening crowd,
That whiten by night the Milky Way.
William Cullen Bryant.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
al IsneotIre WnY.

At Madrid the authorities have an effect
i've way Of acting in theatrical matters.
Other illuminants having been decreed TO he
dangerous, the theatres unprovided with
electric lights hnve been ordered closed till
30 supplied. Chicago Herald.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
A WeII-KnOwn Physician.
ELnERroS, Ca, june I6, 1885

ElRERToS, Ca June I6, 1886
During year
nnicar rheumatsnthe and night exhausted
remedies profession including did i combinations,
preparations
treated for several number Of best physicians
but obtained relief confined almost
bed and Being ping
somewhat Peiuded in
travelling asmn S. S me-
finally concluded
attend
and do all reliable blood
Very truly yS
c. EDMoNDs, MD.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
BRIEF MENTION.

Circulation Of newspapers in New York
Is generally counted by the cart loads Of
unsold papers which go the old Junk man.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

Dis would be er diffunt worl' eff we all
had our lives ter live Ober ergin, but 1
doubts eff at de las we would be any bet
ter prepared fur heaben den we now is
Arkansaw Traveller.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

The venerable John G. Whittier, the
Quaker poet has a lingering fondness for
tie trade he learned as n boy, that Of
shoemaking.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24

When Baby was sick, We gave her CAsTORIA
When she was a Child, she cried for CASrORIA
When fbe became Aiss, s'io olans To CASTORIA
When = 6 had Children, she gave them CAsr'A
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
Gotham,s Indlnn CoIonr

We expect other peoTle to change their
opinions, yet cling tenaciously TO our own.
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
DORSEY HOUSE.
n. E. Heather, Prop.

The best location the best rooms the best furn
itnre the best table and the best bar in Milford,
A frechaol to and from The depot FOR guests meets
each train Permanent hosrders taken at special
rates Transient rates only 81 80 per day, and the
same service tsat costs from s. TO 50 per day in
other towns. All the prominent people OF Milford
who board live at the Dorsey House. oct s iY
Milford chronicle., 1888-02-24
gIXJI7Ez7

Have you Cough bronchitis, Asthma Indgestionl Use
M M SqIs9 m many Of ls worst cases and the best remedy
arising from impure blood and exhaustion. The feeble
and sick struggling against disease, and slowly drifting
% the grave Will in many their health by
the timely use Of iarbers Ginger Tonic but delay is dam
gcous Take It in time. II Is invaluable for all pains
and disorders OF stomach and bowels boc. Drugsts