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The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-11-01
4 Telephone Ear.

You have a telephone ear. You may
not Know It. but you have all the same.
Ii is the left ear, for it is on record that
only very small percentage of men or
women use the right ear at the tele-
phone. AS matter OF fact the tele-
phone has suddenly come into promi-
nence as medical proposition, and un.
less the scientists are mistaken, the
bulk Of men and women who use the
telephone within a few years may ex-
pect to find themselves rather hard of
hearing in the left ear. This is be-
cause when using the telephone every
muscle and nerve of the ear is strained
to catch the faintest sound from the
person speaking at the other end. Dr.
Oliver W. Moore. the eminent eve and
ear specialist, was asked the other day
If he had heard of any cases of deafness
from tie telephone.
1T is rather difficult to state exact
ly," he replied. 81 have seen where
the repeated sounds of an instrument
or the repetition OF any souEd, has
caused deafness Telegraph operators
of injuring their sense of hearing.
Boiler makers often suffer from deaf
ness. In the construction of boilers 1t
is necessary for one man to be inside of
the boiler and the other out side, and
the incessant noise caused by the rivet-
ing of boilers always causes either
deafness or an affection of the ear.
As to the telephone, il no doubt has
the same effect. It is natural and rea,
sonable to suppose that a person listen
ing for sound, and not knowing the
moment when it will come, may iujure
the membrane of the ear, ana in time
this might affect the hearing power.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-11-01
Gardens of Babylon.

The hanging gardens Of Babylon %. %
pear 20 have been square, each D9-s -
400 feet in length. They we're Cai'- =.
in the manner of large terraces = :
above the other, till they rose as n's
as the walls Of the city, the ssoeD' :,
ing from terrace to terrace by St'li' "A -
feet wide. The whole pile was su'.'..
by vast arches and strengthenru, -, =
wall surrounding it p feet in Ih''AIs lss
On the top of these arches "sl' ,.st
large fiat stones. 16 feet long sno - ,
broad. These were lined with Dl-'1' ,.,,.
closely cementsd with plaster -Ssa1s .. rs Of
men, and that covered with q SIC of Lhs
lead, upon which lay the molu ', rrses,
garden, where there were laIgs arg sorts rti Il
shrubs and aowers, with various
vegetables.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-11-01
Preserving Fruit in Sand.

The Italians have method of pre-
serving fruit in sand, alternate layers
of fruit and sand being put down.
Oranges are frequently kept for months
by this process. The fruit is cnt, not
torn, from the tree. a similar method
has been adopted by grower of oranges
in South Africa, and the fruit comes
out of the ''silo" in fac condition at a
time when oranges are scarce and yield
good prices. Sweet potatoes may be
preserved in the same manner.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-11-01

To make a good paint for shinple
roofs that can be applied cold and dries
quickly Take one barrel of coal tar
ten pounds of asphaltum, ten pounds of
ground slate mix by the aid of heat
and aid two gallons of dead OIL.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1889-11-01

Is 1t not worth the small price OF 20 cents
70 free Yourself OF every symptom OF thesa
distressing complaints. il YoH think so call
at our store and GET bottle OF ShoIoh's
Hitalizer. Every bottle has a printed
guarantee on IT, use accordingly, and il It
does sou no good it will cost you nothing.
Sold by DR.. T. j. Dayison.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

On last Saturday Light. Mr.. James Hawpe
died suddenly at his residence rear Green
Vile. He was found dead in his bed on Sun
day morning. He wss good citizen, an hon
est and upright man, and will be missed by a
large circle of friends and a'quaintances.
Mr.. McCoy di d at the residence Of David
East, near Newport, last Saturday night. BE
had been III but short time. He was cattle
dealer and was away from his home when he
died. so we learn. His remains were sent to
his home for interment. We did not learn
where his home was Everything was done
for him that skill could do, but 1t was of no
avail. He was about thirty-five years of age.
Mr. VIM. K. Clemmer, prominent citizen,
who has been in extremely bad health for
year or more,is reported great deal worse to-
day, Saturday eve.l aud little or no hopes are
entertained of his recovery.
Excitement over the post office at this place
is running pretty high ION the part o sore
The preser encumbent has arranged 10 resign
in favor of john II. Bowman, republican.
Some of the republican here seem to think his
appointment will not stand when Gen. Harri-
son is inaugurated. We cannot sag how this
will be. but a good man will be in IS post
master. and a thorough Republican, too, SO We
cannot sec how the administration can decap-
lions necessary to make an Off ial Ia acco
with the administration. to crafty some one
else of the same political faith. The office
here pay S small salary, but for convenience
sake, Mr.. Bowman wants it. not that he needs
or cares for the salary at all. The greater
number of citizens of both parties seem TO
want him to have 1t, that is, as far as we are
able to learn. Petitions for all parties who
want the Office are afloat, but they are of no
account. The man who has the Influential
friend In Washington 20 speak word 10 the
Post Master General will be apt to De the
Post Master at this place, There are q great
many new officeseek ers in the Republican par
ty who have done good party work, and are
going to ask for some recognition 1t would
not do to put ali the Cd officeholders back into
Office, and entirely exclude the young men.
And this will be the result; some of the old
will get back again, but the greater number
Will be apt to stand back and let in the young
er men awhile. This Is my opinion. but that
you know, is of no account, anyhow, so they
say. e.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
Rev. Edward Lane

Spending the winter in this city are Rev. Ed.
Lane and his wife. Their daughters at
school at the Augusta Female Seminary. Mr..
lane, in his youth, became adopted citizen
of our country, and Mrs. Lane was Miss
Poague, of Rock bridge county.
The troubles of the country from 1881 to 1865
delayed The theological studies of Mr.. Lane.
During that time, he served the Con fed era te
cause with devotion and zeal Afterwards he
c,mpletei his course at Uaiou Theological
Seminary and was licensed by West Hanover
Presbytery minister in the Presbyteris n
church. He ives sent to Southern Brazil in
South America as mi sionary of the South
ern Presbyterian church. He, with Rev g n.
Morton of Charlotes, another young minister
who had served thro 'gh the war in the Rich
mond Honitzars was placed at the new mis-.
slnnary station at Campiras, and since the
common cement several other stations have
been established In the southern as well as
northern part of the Empire. Campinas is III
the great coffee. growing re: ion. Under Mr.
Lane f1onrishing Evangelical school with de-
partments for both sexes has been established
at Campinas and branches. synod has also
been organized and many OF the churches are
seif.sustaining. The synod embraces all the
Presbyter churches, aud Is national in its
character aud objects,
Mr.. Lanes conversations giving the results
Of his observations of the people and the great
Empire of Son b America with Its twelve mil
lions of inhabitants are highly interesting.
Europeans are rapidly emigrating to that
country where there are so many apportuni'
ties for development The natives are very
partial to the people OF the United States. and
are glad to welcome them, ard when advano-
ing views of progress. take our country as the
example. An enlarged commerce with Brazil
wolld work wonderful results advantageous TO
both countries T1at would be greatly. FRO
NOTED If the United States were more maritime
than they are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

The Mountain Meas of Frank in, Peudlenton
county, w. Va of Feb. LIST. saws: DIR. w, L.
Tate, of Greenville, Augusta county, va, I'd
graduate of the University of that State,
stopped at the johnson House" Tuesday
night, on his way to Seneca, with o view of To-
eating there to practice his profession A ply
sician is greatly needed in that section, and
we hope the doctor will conclude to settle
among u.s."
Miss Cora A Tnrner wbo lint recantlv re.
tnrned from q visit to relatives of Snar.
tanbnrp q and who while there was
rendered the musical department f.the Coon.
err Limestone Institute has. since her return
to her home in this citv accented the position.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
A. Story Corrected.

Edttors spectator:
1entemen,-Ihe GOOD story OF GENERA
harly you copy from Louisville courier
journal is gooo zeal OF story In Inc cnliuisi
sense. would not nave supposed mat pa
per coming from Inc nome Oh Inc McDonai''
wouio nave puoilshed sueh an aHront TO every
| survivor OF hosser's brlgade, anu such sur Oh
| Ihe memory OF our gailaht comrades aeau an.
gone. without peing brought 10 oooK, anu
would not nave eAFecteo you 10 refreouce -
| The record Oh lts kllied ana ~ouhoea is SUI
| Hcleht answer 10 the sianoer.
| Inc writer having served tn1ough the "s'
Two years IN the lnlanuy ana Two IN III
| cavalry as private and as officer, and unoei
| both the general ofncers referred TO IN INT
Episode" may be supposed to know some
| thing of both. No one with such oprortuni
ties to observe them, under the severest test
could fail TO recognizes and admire the ightins
| qualities of both. Rosser's dash and steady
| courage go without saying as far as your paper
| is read. 1t was illustrated on many a iec
| and take 1T the scribbler for the Louisvill'
paper knew as little OF him and his Brigade as
of the alleged episode"
| The Laurel Brigade" was not in the Cedar
| Mountain fight. nor in existence at its date
| Reference was probably intended to the Tom's
| Brook engagement of October, 1864. which oc'
| Cured near Cedar Creek, also near Fishers
| Hill and not far ON Winchester ,-previous
! to the affair at Waynesboro', all historic
names which ought to call up tender and piou'
memories in the breast of General Early, t.
| soften satire and tone down criticism on his
| part.
| The statement is very wide Of the truth j
| applied to that.-the only engagement o
| consequence, TO M recollection. in which the
| Brigade in question ever failed to drive thu
| enemy or hold its ground.
On that occasion 1t met under most unfavor
able circumstances, In struggling order, ano
with men and horses wearied out by tue forced
Inarch from petersburg. an overWfeimlhk
force ofpicked Federal cavalry cavalry which
we mad educated IN a pretty severe scnooi Iof
several years. ana Wnich hao improved on our
| INSTRUCTION until IN organization ana olsclp'
iine' as in equipment and all appointments IL
| was well nigh perfect, led by its best COM
mander and fully prepared for SC ion. Thai
| ROsser's little force the back road failed to
check the onward sweep Of brigade afte,
brigade of the fresh troops of Custer and OF
| Torbert, massed and thrown against them and
finally gave way in the disorder usually at
tending thin battle line, closely driven back
| without support, was no nine days wonder
| And 10 pepper them with such neWRpapeI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
Roll of Honor.

The following is the Roll of Honor of the
Staunton Public Schools (whites) for the month
| ending. Jan. 18th, 1885,
Senior High School, Rudolph Bumgardner
Lucie Irvine, Maud Fletcher, Kate Knowles
Bessie Turner. Louis Witt and John Young.
Inter. High School, daud Matthews, Frank
E. Atkins. Cammie Ryan, John A. Atkins
and Marvin Knowles,
Junior High School.-Emma v. Lambert
Edna E. Powell and Jas. 81. Lushbaugh.
LIST. Grammar Grade, Allan White, Wat
son Gooch, Susie Perry and Fannie Hogshead
LIST. Grammar Grade, B.-Lacey Towberman,
Eva Cox. Harvey Swink, Gilbert Huffman.
Frank Drake, Harry Blackburn, Nora HUFF
man and Willie Geiger.
End. Grammar Grade.-Mildred Huteheson.
LOWE Palmer, Addie Fauver. Selden Wake.
Matte Bickle Carrie Calhoun. Maggie Robert
son, Lille Moore. Maggie Daniel, Minnie Graf
tan, Lizzie Grattan and Fannie Haines.
3rd. Grammar Grade.-Lucy Cochran, Isa-
bella Brooke, Margaret Ryan. Willie Ryan.
Adele valz Geo. Hutchinson, Maud Waddell,
Mabel Dolin, Hampton Hanger, Katie Shafer
and May Campbell.
4th. Grammar Grade.-Willie Shepherd,
Blanche Shanholtzer. Katie Dunn. Marshal
Coleman, Jessie Skeen, Madeline Barth, Rosa
Mcintosh, Katie Mcclure, Lena Powell, Lena
Daniel and Myrtle Durham.
lst Primary Grade.-Emmett Walters, Mat
tie Kingan, Mary Haines and Carrie Peck.
2nd. Primary Grade-Josie Loeb, Edith
Shewey, Bessie Leftwich, Minta Fielder. Genie
Bumgardner and Harry Hogshead.
3rd. Primary Grade.-Edward Valz, Laura
Knighton. Gertrude Peterfish, Graham Cootes.
Harry Parsons. Horace Hart. Joseph Foster,
AL. Davis Wheat and Ernest FretwelI.
Alb. Primary Grade.-Lucie Walters. Bessie
Black burn, Clara TimbeIlake, Gertrude Pot
ter Mabel Lefswich, Minnie Poyn,z. Emma
Black burn. Mary Gait, Lena Andrews. Gulley
Zirkle, Chas. Yeager anu Ernest Hutchens.
5th. Primary Grade Burnett Cox, Newton
Kidd, Jordan Hoge, Maggie Dunn. Mary Barr,
Virgie Gait, VIM. Fielder. Josie Nothnagel and
Mary Hager.
6th Primary Grade.-Mattie Peace, Daisy
Crosby. Tom Trayer, Eddie Wright Chas. Pot
ter. Vat Daniel and Baldwin Kingan
Requisites for Roll OF Honor.-Present every
day. no tardy MARKS, no dement's, and an aver
age of not less than s. on all studies
The order in which the names occur indi
Gates the relative class standing.
Respectfully,
W. W. ROBERTSON,
Supt. City Pub. Schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
The euena vista Company,

Weare so accustomed to see subscriptions to
the capital stock of almost any enterprise
either go slow or not at all, that the rapid
movement Of the Buena Vista Company was
quite surprise. In Lexington and Rock
bridge county there was considerable Local
interest as soon as the prospectus was is
sued but it was not till the Both of January
that any of the agents appeared in Stsuntan
and Augusta actively at work.
The scheme. it is true. seemed to move off
very handsomely but President Barclay and
his associates in directing the preliminary
work were maturing judicious measures to
push the enterprise. Ere they had the lines
mapped out for vigorous measures to follow
along them. the people everyw here, including
staunton, Roanoke, the South. West. and
from Pittsburgh and Baltimore and through
our rural districts by wire and by mail rolled
| their subscri ptions in, and on the afternoon of
the 1st instant the whole amount of six thous-
and shares had been taken.
Since then, there has been no little interest
manifested. and some subscribers are selling
their privileges at a considerable advance.
There is universal expression by those who
have visited the property. and others WHO
have Investigated its merits, that the Buena
Vista Company is to-day very rich corpora
ton, That is truly so, and when any person
interested feels inclined to spend week or ten
days in riding over the vast possessions, he
will realize how much greai er are the resources
than his Imagination pictured them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

DEATH OF Mr.. JAS. s. HAwPE.-Mr. Jas. S.
Hawpe died suddenly at his residence near
Greenville at early hour Sunday morning,
the Sd inst. Saturday he was in Greenvllle aud
expressed himself as feeling very well, and to
all appearances there were many days of life
still his to look forward to.
He retired as usual Saturday night with his
little son as his room companion. They con-
versed till after IL o'clock. His son arose at an
early hour, and supposing his father was
asleep, did not disturb him: but as he did not
make his appearance when expected, he was
called, and then it was ascertaned that he was
dead.
The burial services took place Monday at
Bethel church.
Mr.. Hawpe was So years old and a widower
with four children. His wife died thirteen
years ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

The following is the Roll of Honor of the
Stanton Pubic Schools (colored) for the mon III
ending Jan. d b. 1889.
LIST. Grammar Grade.-Walter Johnson. EN-
NETT Dickinson, Laura Dickinson. Emmett
Shelton and Mary F. Reynolds
End. Grammar Grade.-Lee Scott and William
Ellie.
3rd. Grammar Grade Susie Perkins, Hugh
Green. John Southall. Chas. Frazier, William
Paris and Robt Braxton.
1st. Primary Grade -Cornelia Anderson,
Chas. White. Daisy Burruss and Edmonia Will
liams
End. Primary Grade-Cha rles Paris, Fannie
Brown, Minnie Smith, Leila Lacy and Mary
Monroe
3rd Primary Grade.
4th. Primary Grade.-Lizzle Wheeler, Susie
Woods. Stewart Scott and Joseph Tate.
5th. Primary Grade-Estie Southall, George
White and Ella Smith.
9th. Primary Grade.-Fannie Burns, Eta
Scott, Eola Oliver and Israel Jackson.
Requisites for Roll of Honor.-Present every
day, n tardy marks. nc dement's, and an aver
age of not less than 95 on all studies.
The order in which the names occur indicates
the relative class stan ding.
Resi- ectfclly.
W. W. ROBERTSON,
Supt. City Pub. Schools.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06
FaE8aSsUS.
DEATHS. SICKNESS. PERSONALS.


Mr. Thomas Fl. Dryden died at his residence
on the LIST inst. aged about CT years. He had
been for II years sorely afflicted with rheuma-
tism, and great part of the time as entirely
hel pless. His sufIeripgs were borne with
patience and fortitude: AS husband, father,
friend and in every sacred relation of life. he
fulfilled his part and met the dread summons
without fear. The funeral took place from
Union Church on last Saturday, and was
largely attended by friends of the deceased to
pay the last tiibute Of respect TO The memory
of the departed who was greatly esteemed by
all who knew him. The services were con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Laffeity. Revs.
r. G Walker and Paul, of Mosey Creek, took
part in the solemn exercises. after which the
rem aims were laid to rest after so many long
years of intense suffering. The following gen.
temen acted as pail bearers: Messrs. Thos.
e. and David Gilkeson, A. w. Ku1pple Jas.
McNair. Jacob Long and william Hcgshead.
In the sudden death of Miss Gertrude the
bright and promising daughter OF Mr.. Chap
man and Mrs. Catharine Walton, that &C.
| CURED about fortnis ht ago there passed from
earth to Immortality gentle life that was
| created to love and be loved. Her remains
| were the first to be inferred at the German
| Baptist (TunkeT Church near here. TO each
family so sadly bereaved by this dspensation
of Divine Providence every sympathy is ex
tended.
| The sick list of this vicinity at present is un
usually large, and the worst feature of the
situation is. that our physician, DR.. Bishop, il
confined to bis room, and has been for severa
days. with a severe attack of neuralgia.
| An epidemic called the "Pipk Eye" hal
made its appeara nee here. Several families o
this vicinity and many of the pupils of Noun
Zion School have been attacked with it.
Mrs. H. NJ. Blair, of Moscow, who is on {
visit to her son, Dr. ]. s. Blair, of Churchviile
| Is seriously i'll.
Master Wade Hampton Hedrick, whose
serious illness vas heretofore reported, Ii
rapidly improving.
| A wde-awake business gentleman of ou.
village has secured stock in the Buena Visit;
enterprise.
| Mr.. Peachy Fl. Propes, one OF our mos
worthy citizens, having sold his farm here
will leave shortly for Albemarle county
where he has purchased an excellent tract Q
land near Ivy Depot.
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sls,Ss9 933
s3.74l,92S

EACSSS OF In
portS,,..... :. SIS $50 933 -
Excess of OK
ports.... S59, 78l, 38i S3,7il ,923
From about sixty millions balance In favor
Of this country in 1893, the foreign trade was so
changed In the succeeding year that the i'm
ports for 1887 exceeded the exports over eish-
teen million dollars, At the close Of October,
In 1SSS, the adverse balance had Increased to
s55 O25.l93 for teu months. This has all been
wiped out in the last two months, and the to-
ral for the year sh ows q credit balance ofnear.
. four million dollars. This is far below the
showing of the years preceding 1887. but 1t is at
least gain In the right direction, and will be
Doth gratifying and surprising.--N Y. Journal
Of Commerce
THE SUGAR CROP Oh THE ISLAND og SAN
DOMINGO DEsTRoYED.-A recent rain-storm
which swept over the Island of San Domingo
continuing for thirty days destroyed the sugar
crop
ANOTHER RAILROAD TRAFFIC DEAL.-It is
now stated that tbs Gould Influence in the
south ives ern railroads particularly as tie
eastern traffic comes over the Missouri Pacific,
is to be turned over TO the West Point Termi.
n Il lines.
AT THE WoELD's MILLING CENTER,-Ths
northeastern Miller, Minneapolis, thus speaks o.
center es il appeared Jan. S0tb.
"The weeks production was ST. 100 barrels
sverAg cling Ii OH barrels daily, IL. ainst 81 U0t
barrels the previous week and l0l 500 barrels
TOR the corresponding lime in 1885, Il single
d. M ground over one half of the amount. The
Fater power has apparently grown worse, il
that were possible within the past few days
and several mills that were able to run fairly
we'll at Times with wa er, find 1t hardly pos.
Siule to do better than drive their moL,
machinery. Toe two east side mills, however
SEEM To fare i,etter i'll this respect than thei
Vssl-side neighbor>. There Were ten mills il
operation tniS afternoon two of considerablt
~ having started siuce morning.. One waie
luil of 500 barrels capacity has given up ths
vain effprG OF Try ing TO run and the proprie
ors b I'VE decided to start its mate of q 500 bar
reis Frid y; with steam power. Tue ten min
IA 600 barrels daily, but when The loss of ont
10 three days experienced oy some of them J..
taken into CO sideration 1t seems hardly prob
be mat the weeks outpnt will excssd Jhat
OF last week There are six engines in use, Ont
more than week ago There is no percep
dble Improvement In the -four market, N
majority of our miIlerS reporting very LITTLE
cali for flour from any source. One or two
drms. though, claim to have received quite
aud to be selling considerable flour Iigh
tong The unsettled condition OF the wheaI
market of course has a Dad influence on tht
rade and offers made at cnrrent prices are
usually rejected, the jobber asserting his be
lief in lower values Miilers contend thai
hey cannot sell cheaper than at present price,
wing to the cost OF wheat. The direct ex-
norts for the week were l2000 barrels against
Il iU0 barrels the preceding week"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-02-06

We do not believe in discussing the Stats
debt question at this time at the sugges
ton OF anybody as we see no good that Cal
come out of it. About the only thing to b.
accomplished would bs to strengthen the
hands of General Malone aud his follower
who hope to carry the State in the mex
election. The greatest success they eve
had in Virginia was in leading sentimen
of partial reputation, and to sgitate th'
debt subject now is to offer them stict
with which to hammer us on the head. a
Democrat can do his state great servic+
by dropping the snbj-ct for the presen
and turning his attention to the work q
securing a great Dem ncrstic triumph in tht
Fail-NortoM Landmark