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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17
1880,


1880. 1880.
FoU ~ I'D 2
The place to buy
MEMS { BOYS FURiISH'G GOODS.
My Spring Stock is now complete, have
BOUGHT the largest stock ofthe season that will
H1pARTMENTI
Consists OF full line of Scarfs in Puffs, Tecks.
-Four In Hands and Windsorettes Full Dress
Bows and all the latest novelties in these goods
DEPARTMENT
styles received every day, All of the latest
styles of East q Wilson.
DEPARTMENT
MY line of Shirts surpass any ever brought to
this market. The Gold and Silver are the best
made for the money. Plated Plain and Fancy
Up. K" bosoms. Next comes NegIigee Polo
Flannel shirts. These goods are in all styles,
quality and prices.
DEPARTMENT
Hosiery-Lisle Thread Babriggan. In black.
fancy stripe and solid coors.
DEPARTMENT 5.
Underwear-LisleT Thread, Balbriggan, Gauze.
In colored and white, at all prices.
DEPARTMENT q.
suspenders5My leader is the Celebrated At
err styles at prices 10 suit.
DEPARTMENT a.
Gloves-Kid, Dog Skin. Castor, Beaver, I'm
dressed Kid. Calf Skin. Buck, Silk and Isle
Thread.
DEPARTMENT 8.
Um re'las, Canes and Satchels, a full stock
just received.
DEPARTMENT o.
Handkcrchiefs-Silk and Linen, in white and
bordered of the latest novelties.
DEPARTMENT 10.
JeWelry-Cuff-h,.t LIONS. Scarf plus, Collar but
tons, Shirt Studs, Cuff and shareholders
DnrA nrMENr
Hats-ail the latest Spring shades and styles.
Silk, Derbies, Felt and Straw,
DEPARTMENT.
Taior-made Clothing to order-My line of
Spring samples Just received. 1t will pay you
to call and examine prices before purchasing
else where. perfect fit guaranteed or no sale,
THESE goads are made at the largest Tailoring
establishment in he world Jacob Reeds Sons
Philadelphia. Call and see me and will save
you money. am yours truly
JAS. H WOODWARD
Is E. Main ST., StauntOn, va.
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offer at public auction in front OF the Court
house in the city OF StauntUn. lot of land
situated in West End" in the suburbs of
Staunton On Halle street, 60 feet 'front.' and
running OK to Halls line and adjoining the
lots of Woodson and Talley.
TERMS - Enough cash To nay costs of suit and
sale and the residue on q credit of six, twelve
eighteen and twenty-fo four months from day Of
sale. payab in equal install ments, the pur-
chas r giving bond for said installments bear
ing interest With approved personal security
and the title to be retained as ultimate secur-
ity.
VIM. PATRICK,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

NOTICE.-In consequence of the death OF
IN Judge 81. W. Shelley. Capt. Jas, Bum
gardner, jr., Judge Sheffey's partner, and MIR.
William A. Price. Manager at Harris Bottom,
Rock bridge county will attend to the closing
up with proper notes and collections the sa e
of the property Harris Bottom and close it
DO what is necessary in the premises.
anrlQ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

From the foregoing, 1t will be seen that am
now interested in the business of Mr. @. l..
and the public to bestow on the new firm a
liberal patronage. It. will certainly be my en-
deavor to make the house worthy of whatever
favor itmay receive at IT, hoods of tie public.
marle Al ELDER.
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VI I y I NUN,
COmmiGSiOna

I. j. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county. do certify that the bond re-
quired in The foregoing cause has been dulv
executed according to law. Given under nv
hand this Pa day of April, 1889.
apr3-4t ]. N. RYAN. Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17
WELLER 81 ELDER.

During the last month quite large quanti-
of goous have heen disposed of at our sldugh
ter prices. Sales at these -d0sOn prices
will be continued during the present month
and those who fail to take advantage of them
will miss most desirable bargains.
Those indebted to me on past dealings are
requested to settle without delay.
G.. l.. WELLER.
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'NOMMIsSIONER,S SALE.
Saturday May 4th, 1889.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
a ngusIa county In the case of Graham VS..
Mallory and ais, WILL on
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" NJ. PATRICK,
Commissioner.

I. J. N. RYAN. Clark of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re-
Quired in the foregoing cause has been duly
executed. according to law Given under my
hand this 2rd day of April, 1889.
April A. j. N. RYAN, Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

VJRGINIA-IN VACATION In the Clerks
Office ircuit Court Augusta County,
March 10Th, 1889.
Stack, Splitter & Co., Plaintiffs,
VS.,
Sally Shelton, Defendant.
In CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT.
The object Of this suit is to recover of the de-
PENDANT the sum of Sl05 "A with interest from
April IL h, 1887. due by bond dated April 18th,
1887. payable enc day after date, and to attach
the defendant s interest in 5S7 acres of land ly-
ing in Pas ures District on the c. o. Railway
Augustacounty.
Shelton is non resident of this State it is or
dered that she do appear here within fifteen
DAYS after duo publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect her interests.
Teste,
r. P. Bell, pq. jim. RYAN,
mar q At Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

VY1RGINIA.-IN VACATIoN-In the Clerks
v Office Of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County. Maseh 2Tth 1889.
N, W. Via. Plaintiff,
VS..
VIM. II. Austin, Defendant,
IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT.
The object of this suit Is to settle the partner
Late partners under the firm name and style Of
Via q Austin, and to recover of the said VIM.
III. Austin he amount claimed to be due said
Via on settlement. to wit $3.50 40 with inter
tate. debt or effects found within the county of
Augusta, sufficient to satisfy to the plaintiff
his deut, interest ard costs.
1t appearing by aft davit hled that William
| ordered .ha' he DO appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what is &C. ssary to protect his interest.
i'm. RYAN. Clerk.
White Gordon. p. q.
UIRGINI A-1N VACATIoN.-In the Clerks
v Offi"e Circuit Count of Augusta County,
April Sth. 1889.
]. E. Arbu kle, Plaintiff,
Silas Fishers Admir- and ais, Defendants.
In CHANCERY.
The Obj act Of this suit is to recover from, the
deft sum Of $3.50 with iut from July 9Th, 1885,
due for services rendered Silas Fisher, decd
and tn have n settlement of his estate, ard If
necessary or the payment of his debts to have
a sale of his real estate.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that w. n,
Fisher is non resident of this State. it is or
dered that he do appear here within fifteen
day after du9 publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect his inter ests,
Teste,
VIM Patrick, pq. jim. RYAN,
apr l04w
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VIRGINIA-IN VACATION of the County
Court of Angus a.
q. n. and :. j, Alexander, Plaintiffs,
Vs.
Giles Z. Reeves, E NJ. Reeves and stephen
Harnesbergar, Defendants.
Proceedings to Release Vendors Lien.
The ohjec, { f this motion is to have the ven.
dcr's lien reserved in the deed of conveyance
from Giles T. Reeves and others to Stephen
Harnsherger, dated Sept. sd, 1881 and also in
the deed Of conveyance from Stephen Harms
berger 10 G 81. and =. J. Alexander, dated
February 26th. 1888. both OF which dee dis are of
record In Inc Clerks Office of this court, re-
leased and discharged from said lien.
And 1t appearing from affidavit filed that the
defendants, E. NJ. Reeves and stephen Barns
Ddrger are non-residents of the State of Vir
ginia, H. Is ordered that they do appear here
after due pub ication hereo' on the LIST day OF
May court next and do what is necessary to
protect their interest.
Copy teste,
E. 8. Subott. pq. VIM. A. BURNETT,
April 10. 1889. Clerk.
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NEW FIRM.

Mr.. FitZhugh Elder has this day been ad-
mitted TO an interest in my business, which
will hereafter be conducted under the name of
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17
ROTARY SHUTTLE.


THE STANDARD SHUTTLE continues in
one direction (no backward and forward mo
tion) and makes 100 stitches, while the old style
the foot. and requires Only one half the effort
to operate 1t. The most delicate lady can op-
crate the STANDARD without injury to her
health. Dress makers and Seamstresses can
reduce their burdens one-half by the use of the
STANDARD.
Wei keep in stock the best assortment of ma
chimes to choose from of any house In the city.
cnnseQ emily you get just what you want. Old
Machines TAX in exchange at highest cash
prices for new ones.
See the STANDARD, run 1t and be convinced.
REMEMBER
that every lsdy who calls to see the STAND
ARD at our office will receive q new style
Chinese Napkin free. also beautiful assort-
ment of picture cards gotten up especially for
the STANDARD.
REMEMBER
theSTANDARD Bobbin holds 100 yards of No
so cottop,-think cfit.-The shuttle Ia never ia
ken out of the machine and reQuh rs no thread
ing.-think of that.
In using the STANDARD one can "Sing."
Coward. Oh. Onward" runs the standard so
light. Call and get the napkin whether you
want sewing machine or not.
REMEMBER
We keep the very best sewing machine oil,
needles &C., for all machines sold in the mar-
ket.
Agents Udnted in ,lnoccupied territory.
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE CO.,
No. Main Street, Staunton, Va.
july4-
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In fact 1t will be rather tedious to mention
all, but If you want nice dinner with a nice
dessert. a nice lunch. a palatable break fast, a
superb supper, call and secure the goods which
will assure you ola delightful lepast.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

COMMISSIONER'SS ALE.-Pursuant to
~ decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta
county. in The cause of i. Mccormick vs., R.
Mccormick, will ON
Saturday. the 4th day Of May, 1889.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

The average height of an Euglishman is
five feet nine inches; of Frencbmau five
feet four inches; of a Belgian, five feet six
and three quarter inches,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

The average of the pulse in infancy is 1870
per minute; 10 manhood. 80; at sixty years,
60. The pulse of females is more frequent
than that of males.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

TERMsi-Enough cash to pay costs of suit
credit OF six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four
months, payable in equal install ments the
purchaser giving bond for said deferred install
ments, bearing interest and waving the home
stead with approved personal security and the
title to be retained as ultimate security.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

One hundred and seventy-five million
holes or cells are in the lungs, which would
cover surface thirty times greater than
the human body.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17
DWELLING AND OIrTHoIrs

offer at public auction. in front of the court
house, in stanton, a lot of land together with
the improvements ther con, consisting of a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

My Fish Department has Smoked and Spiced
Salmon. Salmon Steak, Canned Salmon, Lob
sters. Mackerel in Kits. Barrels. and by the
dozen.
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My Lunch Counter consists of P OF H A M,
BEEF, Turkey, Chicken. Sardines. (Spiced
and in Mustard) Imported with key) and
American Sarjinet. Brook Trout. Broiled
Mackerel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

"Pat, buy you a trunk, to put your
clothes in" said his Yankee companion;
HWhat, en- GO NAKED this eowld weather."
asked the honest spalpeen of Killarney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

My Cereal Department is just what you want.
Alb C. Dat Meal and wheat, Oat Flakes,
Wheatlet, Grainlet, Cracked Wheat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-04-17

of the Ches. & Ohio Railway, being the same
land formerly owned by the late W. w. Lyon.
and contal ding about ONE-HALF ACRE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

shrink from 1t ever afterwards. 1t should he
q little more than blood warm, and your
hand, which is much less susceptible than his
tender body, is no test, Plunge your elbow
in; but safe rule il one part boiling water
and five Of cold. a half teaspoonful of borax
will make him clean and sweet, and in hot
weather a small handful of sea salt, which
comes in boxes ready prepared for the bath,
will strengthen him. A silk sponge, piece
of scentless soap, towels and all his little,
clean clothes must also be in readiness. Lay
a large piece of old blanket, with piece of
rubber cloth under it, on your lap, disrobe
his baby majesty, lay him on his stomach and
sponge him all over quickly being very care
full not to let soap and water get In his eyes
or ears.
We and soap the sponge, and wash care
fully in the creases of his neck and arms and
under his arms athering the stomach well to
get up circulation. Now lower him gently
into the tub, and amuse him by letting him
splash the water with his hands while you
sponge him rapidly all over the body for four
or five minutes. Many young mothers are
clumsy and awkward, and baby, who knows
a great deal more than you give him credit
for, feels that he is not treated properly and
resents it in the only way possible to him by
a free use of his lungs. Lift him out on a
piece of dry blanket cover with a soft Turk
ish towel, and dry thoroughly; then rub
chest, back, arm pits and the entire body
well with an old piece of gauze flannel. All
this takes longer in tho telling than in the
doing. Plain rice powder is the safest and
best. By the time baby is arrayed in his
dainty, clean garments, he will be tired and
ready for his next meal, after which healthy
and properly brought up infant will take the
long nap that gives mamma time for the
thousand and one duties that she cannot al
ways perform in his waking hours or for her
own much needed rest.-Country Gentleman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22

Many of the early biologists predicted the
dissolution of the earth The only problem YVES,
In what way would the catastrophe come
about! 1t had long been a sacred tradition,
both pagan and Christian, that the world
would ultimately be consumed by fire, Buf.
fon anticipated, from the gradual refrigera-
ton of the earth, reign of perpetual winter,
and recent physicists have conjectured that
the day will wane more slowly as the cool
ing earth spins more feebly, until at length,
like the moon, it shall futter upon its axis as
a dead world, with the same pallid face ever
turned toward the sun. On the other hand,
La Place has demonstrated that, since the
time of Hipparchus (2,OO0 years., the mean
day has not shortened by the 3l00th part Of
a second. But the most popular theory OF
all is that which attributes the eventual end
of ths world &c the destructive agency Of
fire.
Button presumably as an al
tentative to his theory above mentioned
that igneous and aqueous forces would gradu-
ally submerge existing continents under the
ocean, and reproduce others like those we in
habit. 1t is only natural that the repeated
failures following attempts to fix the date Of
the predicted dissolution Of the eartA should
have converted religious forebodiug into
scientific skepticism, at first expressed in va
carries wilder than the tabled descent into
Avernus. At the same time, however, the
conjectures Of philosophers and scientists
above cited are sufficiently startling to war
rant the serious question, Is the earth in dan
lcr!-The World and Its Wonders
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Look on this picture and then on that;
"Father is comingn and the lite round
faces grow long, merry voices are hushed,
toys are thrust into the cupboard mamma
glances neryously at the door; baby is bribed
with II lump of sugar to keep the peace.
Fathers business face reaxes not n muscle,
the little group huddle like timd sheep in a
corner. Tea is dispatched in silence as
though speaking were prohibited. The chill
dren creep like culprits TO bed. marveling
that Lady dares crow so loud now that
father has comen
Father is comingln Bright eyes sparkle
with joy, tiny faces Gance with glee, eager
faces press against the window pane, and a
bevy Of rosy lips claim kisses ut the door
Picture books he lays on Inc table, and tops,
balls, dolls and kites are discussed. Little
Susy lays her soft cheek against the paternal
whiskers with the most careless abandon /;
Charley gets love pat for his medal; mann
mas face grows radiant the evening paper
is roa1 aloud, and tea and toast aud time
vanish with celebrity, for jubilee has arrived
ard "father has come n--F~chanoa
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nh, Chsro,stry of Life end Death.


Briefly stated, the germ theory of animal
life and death is that it IS fermentation and
q putrefaction. Expressed in terms Of min
eral or inorganic chemistry, this fermentation
is in it's different degrees an equalization, or
rusting, or burning. Ia inorganic chemistry
the slow combination Of a substance with
oxygen is rusting or oXydizatlon; the rapid
combination is combustion or burning. By
analogy, it may be loosely said that putre-
faction is to fermentation what burning Ia to
rusting. Human life is sustained by e. pro-
cess which may be called oxydizatior, or,
speaking very broadly, fermentation. To
arrest this process or to hasten it TOO much
is to cause death. To live at ali, we must
burn, oxydize or ferment slowly by the COM
bnation of the substances Of our bodies With
the oxygen of the air.
Certain substances tend to arrest this pro-
cess; others to hasten it, Some chemists be-
lieve that certain vegetables, such as mate or
Paraguay tea, contain substances that have
this effect of temporarily checking oxydiza-
ton in the body; that is, that they enable
men to use their muscles for a time witho ut
wasting them. This is not proven, but it
has been demonstrated that the continued use
of those alkaloids which seem to check the
fermentation or oxydization or slow burning
going on in the body tend to produce death.
On the other hand, nothing is better known
than that whatever hastens the process has
tens death. The poison of a rattlesnake has
this effect in high degree. Chemically, it
is closely allied to the substance composing
the eggs of fowls.--St. Louis Republic
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The 'born nurse is family institution,
whose fame is wide and whose virtues are
well recognized. Perhaps her talents are in
herited from a long line of ancestral nurses,
whose touch was healing, and who from time
immemorial have been the comfort of the
family doctor. Perhaps she is unique in the
family history, but however this may be, she
is quiet, she is self contained she has low
voice, and her gentle manners have also au-
thority wthal, for the born nurse does not
permit her heart to run away with her head.
She understands how to prepare a tempting
meal for an invalid's appellate, for this talent
ed person is born cook as well. Her hot
drinks are always hot, not lukewarm, her
beef tea sailed, her bit of chicken Drowned to
a turn, and her buttered toast thin, but
never burned. This ideal person never asks
her patient what she can think of that she
would like to eat, neither does she leave
dishes or delicacies of any sort in sight of the
patient when the invaid's meal is over.
She is cheerful without being boisterous and
hopeful without obtrusveness She believes
in sunshine and fresh air and the cleanliness
which IS SO near akin TO godliness. She obeys
the doctors orders implicitly, and it does not
occur to her to question his wisdom in the
hearing of her patient, whatever she may dc
in the silence of her own mind, any more than
it does to substitute some nostrum for his
prescription because it cured Aunt Sally last
summer when she had exactly the same symp-
toms.
But until the doctor comes she is the foun-
tain head of aid and relief. She knows that
hot water is good for sprains, as well as for
collie and toothache. She remembers the
best remedies for stings of insects, she knows
that fainting woman must be laid low, and
when there are arms or legs or fingers to be
bandaged her def hands make the turns and
manage the injured member with the least
possible motion, and she can mprovise splini
from an old cigar box or an umbrella handle
with perfect success. Interchange,
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Tie Hour of Death.

A variety of superstitions or curious ideas
exist in regard to the hour of death. There
is quite prevalent notion that the largest
proportion of deaths occur In the early hours
of the morning, while jewellers by the sea are
pretty generally credited with the belief that
the majority OF lives Ego out with the tide;
other impressions, perhaps less widespread,
might be mentioned. 1t has, however, been
recently stated that from time to time care
ful observations have been made in hospitals
which have resulted in showing that the act
of death takes place with fairly equal fire.
quoncy during the whole twenty-four hours
OF the day. Very recently an investigation
has been made in Paris, which showed that
there was certain falling off of the number
of deaths between and II o'clock in the
evening, but that, with this exception, the
proportion of deaths is about even.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1889-11-22
Plants in BedrOOnls.

Various opinions have been offered on the
subject Of the effect OF flowers and plants III
bedrooms. Plants should never be kept in
sleeping rooms, nor in rooms much occupied
if ventilation is not well maintained. Not
withstanding this, it may DO understood tha5
the general elect of vegetation is to purify
the air. The leavrs Of plants and trees in
hale carbonic acid gas and exhale oxygen,
the life giving element essential to all animal
being. On this ground, and to this extent the
presenceof flowers and plants in sleeping cham
bers may be regarded as heaithful. During
the sunshine the green leaves absorb oxygen
from the air and breathe out carbonic acid,
while during henight the process is reversed.
Young shoots and flowers of all plants inhale
oxygen only, hence they may vitiate the air,
just animals co by increasing the proper
ton Of carbonic acid. The greatest danger
from plants in houses is that which presents
itself in the time Of poisoning. brooklyn
Eagle.