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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
THE BASEBALL GIRL.

She's very swagger maiden. ola figure rather
tall.
And she dosen't talk like other girls. but only
of baseball.
She's pert, and sometimes pretty, when she
speaks about the game,
And she thinks to be pitcher Ia the highest
need of fame.
She'll clap her tangloved hands In glee to cheer
splendid hit,
And sometimes when her side has won she'll
firt little bii
But If you speak the love that does your fool
ish heart enthralI,
She'll tell you. y on must join nine and study
to play ball.
She talks of "fys" and liners in a manner
that is pat;
She can tell you in a minute who 1t is that's at
the bat;
She dotes on Keefe and Common and raves about
their "curves,"
And you'd really think she had been construct
ed without nerves.
For she doesn't mind 1t ii a foul comes spinning
to her side;
She catches it and sends it back, and looks
quite gratified.
She's up on all the double plays and marks
them on her cuff;
But she cannot keep score card though she
makes splendid bluff
Beware of the baseball maiden and her fetch
ing little ways;
She's deadlier than the summer girl that now
In ambush lays;
She comes in with the sprlngtime, and there's
mischiefin her eye:
And though she dosen't look it she's most in
tensely fly.
Kate Masterson.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
Craving q File.

That the scathing criticisms of the Nc
Kinley bill by MIR. Blaine when it was I'm
der consideration by the Senate Finance
Committee have seriously crippled the Re
publican cause in this campaign is shown
by the desperate efforts of Republican Or
gans, which care more for party success
than for the truth, to discredit and discount
them. Some of them go SO far as to deny
the authenticity Of the Sayings Of Fir
Blaine," only to be overwhelmed with
proofs. Mr.. Blaine himsef has never de-
MED that he said just exactly what is re-
ported. Senators Allison and Hale. both
Republicans, were present when thu utter
anoes were made, and they have not lifted
their voices in protest against their truth.
Senator BB4 1aeells hhggp u to whom the greater
portion of the TRADE " So spoken, has never
been disputed By any one present at the
time. Biaine's arrsignment of Mckinley
and his monstrous bill not only re establish.
ed his reputation as the leading statesman
iu his party, but increased his popularity
ard influencs in d marked degree. The
organs might as we'll try to blot out Tx
moon SIS to wipe ont these facts They
gnaw file every time they go to chewing
On Mr.. Blaine's singing strioturos.-Lqnch
burg Virginiam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

Pierced those patches and the public can see
and is seeing what grand old fraud the
grand old party is.
''The demand of the people for tax reduc-
ton was met by the last Congress in an in,
crease of the rate of duty from forty odd
per cent. to 60 per cent. The necessaries
of life suffered and the luxuries were light
| " touched. 1t is ominous that Sherman,
the Nestor, and Mckinley, the Ajax OF pro-
lection, are now trying to evade the tarIn
| issue and to shift the discussion to silver
| ANYTHING to escape the issue. 1t is also
| ominous that almost the only part OF the
Mckinley bill either iauded or defended
| wiehout equivocation is its free trade or
reciprocity feature. If Mckinley and Sher-
| man will not defend the new tariff who will
do SO? If they flee what doughty soldier
will stand?
Nor is this all. The effort of the last
Congress to take the elections of Congress
men from the people of the States and de-
| liver them to the Federal courts and other
Federal powers-to use troops and marshals
at the polls for bulldozlng purposes-must
damage the Republican party. How, for
illustration, can Maj. Mckinley in his cam.
paign for the governorship of Ohio afford
to tell the people that he favored taking
away from them the right to control their
elections. and for the governor, one of his
greatest prerogatives, the right to certify
the result? And while on this subject lei
me say that the grandest fight for the righI
in the history of Journalism was that Of the
Washington Post against the obnoxious
force bill. 1t was a fight brilliantly con
Quoted on ell lines-by editorial, by car
toon, In prose and verse, and with those
keen shafts of invective and Wit for which
the Post is now famous the country over
have heard the Post highly praised in ev
cry section of the country where l hav'
been for its work during the last Congress
in opposition to Lodges abortion, but d.
not really believe that the people yet FULL
realize what debt of gratitude they owe
your paper. You are magnifcently anc
truly independent, you have great and
unique field, and you are filling it; you
have great paper, great IN its new. gather
ing facilities aud great in the ability will
which it handles them and you fully de
serve the gratifying prosperity that nal
been yours in recent years."
In conclusion, Mr.. McMillin spoke a
some length on the methods OF the las
Congress, which, he said, were obnoxious
to the people and would be a great factol
in the defeat of the Republicans in the fu
ture. =.
ssMob rule in legislation" said he, =
am glad to say, is not popular with Amer
cans"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
A POINTER

that would guide, unerringly, into the
haven of health. all that are on the troubled
sea of impaired womanhood 1t is nothing
less,' nor could be nothing more, than DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription--fFail fe.
males faultless friend -time-tried and
thoroughly tested. Internal infamma.
tions, Irregularities, displacements, and all
ill-conditions peculiar to woman, con.
trolled, corrected and cured, without pub
lcity, by this safe, sterling specific. Purely
vegetable. Only good can come from its
use. The only remedy of the kind acar-
ranted to give satisfaction, or money re-
funded.
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The Baltimore american" says.

ssFroni every leading republican paper
ia the country comes the voice of condem-
nation of Malone for his action in ttying
to disband the republican forces in Virginia
and let the election go by default. We
trust that the active republicans of that
State will get tege'her and rescue the party
from his dictatorial folly"
The condemnation Of every leading re-
publican newspaper in the country has al
little effect upon General Malone as the
solemn sough of the pines at his old home
in Jerusalem. The General desires the
craftsmanship of the Virginia delegation ii
the next national republican convention
and the last thing be would do would be to
allow the condemnation OF republican
newspapers to interfere with the gratifica
ton Of that desire.-"Alex, Gazette"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
SOUTHW A RID.
*All Daily, except Sunday.


TRAIN No. Alb has Day Coaches Baltimore To
Harper's Ferry via main line, and Harper's
to Lexington
TRAIN No. Az has Pullman Sleeping Car
New York to Washington. Day Coaches Balti.
more to Lexington. Pullman Parlor Balti.
more to Stanton Passengers from New
York change at Washington. Passengers from
Philadelphia change at Harper's Ferry.
No Sunday trains between Harper's Ferry
and Lexington.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. 4l8 connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at LOO D.
M, arriving at Columbus at 3:23 M, and Chica.
CO at lilo a. m. next morning; with train
leaving at 1858 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati al
745 a. M; st. Louis at $50 p. M, and connects
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 200 p. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 155 p. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1881 p. m. for Pittsburgh
lois p. m. for Chicago, and los a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
200 a. M; Chicago at 9:f5 p. M; Cincinnati at
500 p. m, and st. Louis at $3.50 a. M
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars ere run
through to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago, and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates tick cts baggage checks and further
information apply to Il. L q. Agents. or TO
G. E. DUDROw, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va.
J.T. ODELL. General Manager.
CHAs. 0. ScULI., Gen1 Pass. Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

How TO CoNvERsE.-In conversation it
is always we'll to remember the old saying
"The language OF fools oftentimes abounds
in wisdom" No matter how wise We are
We can learn from the expressed thoughts
Of others. Therefore it is well not TO en-
deavor to Eonopolize conversation. 1t is
still more unmannerly to for5e your owr
opinion against that Of others, especially
older people. Offer your opinion respect
fully and politely; if it is not accepted
hold your Own counsel. Listen to the opin
ions of others, even though they are lesf
enlightened than you on the subject under
discussion. You may learn much from
their ideas.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
TALL and WINTER DRESS GOODS
GENTLEMEN AND YOUTHS.

GENTLEMEN AND YOUTHS.
would most respectfully invite the atten-
ton of my customers and friends and the pub
lie generally to my new fine stock OFFSPRING
and SUMMER DRESS GOODS, which will
please all tastes. In
Variety ana Qualify of Goods
my present stock has never been excelIed by
any which have ever heretofore had. Nov
is the time to get tasteful and useful suits in
the latest Styles
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES OF CLOTH
ING made up in the most approved styles,
and warran ted to give satisfaction. Goods
also sold to be made elsewhere, If desired.
III ' ask is a call, Knowing thst any taste
e..n W piass5ed.
sept 81 No. IA W. AAln street.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

AN OBJECT LEssoN.-People complain
that they don't understand the tariff
There is not an old lady in the land who
makes preserves or marmalade, bnt that
can explain it to your perfect satisfaction
Sugar (grauulated) year ago when there
was tariff On it was eight and one-th';c
cents per pound. This year with the tsrif
off it ia five cents. The conditions are thu
same, except this year there is more fruit
and agreater demand and therefore ii
should be higher. This ia the whole argu-
ment in nutshell. High tariff makes deal
goods and low tariff cheap ones. You
need go no further -" Rockbridge News
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
TWELVE REASONS WHY
DR.. Kings Royal GermaLure Has Be
come she Most Popular and Reliable
Household Remedy.
l. It is the best Blood Purifier.

l. 1t is the best Blood Purifier
2. 1t Is the best Nerve Tonic and General In
yigorator
2. It "a positive cnrA e. Gto Mach Troubles.
such us IuIis estion, Dyspepsia. So. ne&G~cne.
etc
4. 1t cures Bowel Diseases IN Old or young,
whether long or short standing.
S. For Catarrh and Rheumatism 1t Is more
nearly Specific than any other remedy on the
market.
g. For Female Diseases 1t is all that can be
| desired-pleasant, safe and unfailing.
7, For Children 1t is the great King of all
remedies. They all like 1T, and it builds them
up faster than anything known.
s. 1t cannot be surpassed as azure for diseases
of the Kidneys and Bladder.
9. 1t is the great conqueror of Malaria. Cures
promptly Swamp Fever, Chagres Fever, Jaun-
dice and all Malarial Troubles.
Bites of Insects, ETC.. II Is quick and nnfailing
remedy, used externally. There is nothing bet
ter
IL, It will break any fever In less time than
Quinine and Antipyrine and leave none of
their unpleasant and hurtful effects, such as
nausea nervousness and prostratoD,
IL. 1t is as pleasant to take as Lemonade,
ELSE FAILS.
swerable logic OF FACTS. Germetue presents
an array of testi 10 on inls absolutely without q
parallel in the history of medicines, either as
to character or number.
Price, 81 90 per bottle: Six bottles for $500.
Sold by all reliable Druggists.
KINGS ROYAL GERMETUER Co., IA N, Broad
st.. Atlanta, Ga, Manufacturers.
Aug 54ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
MILLTN cry.

ATADAMES SHEPHERD Il FAGAN
IXl No. 7 N. New Street, STAUNToN, VA.
keep constantly in stock full line of the most
Fashionable Millinery.
They are regularly receiving new supplies of
the latest importatfons
Notions In Great Variety.
A1-CalI on them for Bargains in the most
no26-tf No. N. Now Street
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30
A FINE FARM FOR SALE.

n = ~
I offer the place known as the "Thom pson
Farm" situated in Augusta county on the
Stanton and MiddlebroOk road about six
miles from either place. This is an excel ent
farm having water in. or can be turned into,
every tieid. about zee acres are in cnltiva-
tlop all OF which is in fine filth producing full
crops. The balance of loo acres-there being
300 in ail--is OF fine forest growth.
The buildings are excellent brick resi-
and all necessary out buildings, and all in
good repair.
An orchard of we'll selected fruit and in full
bearing, is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort 10 connec-
ton with this property is the large cold Spring.
The full flow of water never varies, and is in
itself q luxury.
Mr.. r. W. Powell, who resides on the place,
will show the property to any QUE desiring to
examine it.
Parties desiring to know the terms and other
Information concerning the property will ad
dress ut Fishersville, Augusta county, Va.
feb 4-tf J. M. WATSON. M. D.
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NORTHWARD.
'All Daily. except Sunday.

'All Daily. except Sunday.
TRAIN No. AIS has Day Coaches Lexington
10 washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
Tor Car Staunton TO Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Waship gton
to New York.
TRAIN No. 416 has Day Coaches Staunton to
and Pullman Sleeping Car WashiSgtof
Baltimore to New York.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-30

ELECTREC-I wish 10 inform the public
ID that having been in the business for some
time, am competent TO execute any kind OF
electrical work in first-class manner, at low
rates.
Gentlemen requiring Electric Bells, Calls,
House and Hotel Administrators, Electric
Gas-lighters, etc, etc, are respectfully asked
to write to me for pri ces and general informa-
lion. E. r. POLEHAMPTON,
ELECTRi CLAN,
P.O. Box 2. Charlottesville Va
decl090-1v
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-02

Near at hand two children were playing and
enjoying themselves to their hearts con-
tent. After the first greetings were ex-
changed the host said: "This is our sum
mer tea room. What do you think of it?"
Then we took in the situation. The roof
was the kitchen, dining and drawing room.
1t was also a blooming flower garden. All
along the edge of the roof was a double row
of boxes, each one filed with plants of diff
ferent colors. The air was heavily laden
with a pleasant perfume. The nostrils
were tickled by a stealing odor of geranium
it was a desirable change and relief from
the smells that rise from the dusty streets
below.
One corner of the roof seemed to be a
regular bower of vines and climbing plants.
Morning glories, scarlet beans and asters
overran an arbor made of heavy wire. Be-
meath all this mass of green and color, a
rustic chair was almost hid from view.
The other corner of the housetop had
been arranged for solid comfort. The roof
was covered with Spanish mating, and in
convenient places lay several fine rugs. A
pretty Japanese screen shut OF the entrance
to Il tent, the inside of which contained
tress Of the household brewed tea on an
alcohol stove. Two or three low-sized
tables were decorated with boquets and
dainty pieces of china and cut glass.
After inspecting the roof--the summer
tea room as our friend liked to name tive
fell to discussing the housetop as a place to
invite FOUR friends on q summer night.
where" said he in a tone of inquiry,
"where can you find a cooler. more COM
Portable place on Il hot night than OF the
roof? Here you can be famed by every
gentle breeze that blows, and here YOU can
drink in the ozone that comes flying over
the city from the ocean. New Yorkets who
are left III town in summer, miss Il great
deal whom they fail to utilize their house,
tops"
"Why," he continued, "only to-day l was
reading a western correspondents account
of New York during the warm weather."
And then he read aloud something in this
style: "rhere is little comfort. little en-
iovment in town when the mercury climbs
up in the '90s. The pavement beneath -FOUR
feet is like n hot conl. What shall We say of
those days when the steaming air is like an
invisible sponge, when walls and pavements
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-02
granddaughter.

granddaughter. Poor child! to be left
alone"
"she will not be alone.' said Maurice
quickly. Catherine will adopt her as her
own sister,"
"Ah!" said the doctor, and was silent for
with all my heart. But what do you your
self think of doing? What plans have you
made?"i
None, as yet" answered Maurice, some
what astonished.
well. this is what ! propose; we will re-
main here long enough for Leila to pay the
distributes to her grandfather, and then we
will: all set out for Teheran. My wife will
be charmed to receive this young girl, and
0 know how welcome Won and Catherine
always are. AS for the excavations. / don't
think | am far wrong in supposing that you
have had enough of them-for the present,
at least"
81 shall certainly have to abandon them
for Il time,'' said Maurice, ''for / should
net dream of recommending until my own
government and the shah nave been in
formed, of what has passed. So l accept
your invitation with the greatest pleasure
'sstop,a moment" said Lieut.. Guyon; u
have m amendment to propose; that you
Yourself, Maurice. be my euest.''
II will yield to you" said the doctor,
with a smile. "Perhapsit was selfish of me
wanting all the good things tor myself"
A fortnight later the funeral rites had all
been accomplished and preparations for the
departure made. Til tribe of guebers had
attended in a body and paid the last honors
to their grand-mohed. Goucha-Nichin
rested forever with his ancestors. and
Leila, with her friends. set out for the
royal city of Teheran.
In due course. the doctor, to his infinite
delight, presented the two girls to his wife
who received them with almost maternal af-
lection, while Louis Guyon, no less hospit-
able. took Maurice, Hassan, and the faith.
full Gargaridi to his W quarters.
Each dav the young people spend Ions
hours together under the doctors roof, anC
Madame Hardy declares that she will never
part with either Catherine or Leila. Her as
tute husband, however. mysteriously hints
that such an event is far from unlikely. His
own opinion is thut a double marriage il
not very distant, and certainly, he says
there never was any greater excuse for sucl
a deplorable event.
II END,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-08-02

the roof. Tables, chairs, rugs, hric-a-brac.
etc., were arranged Oh the housetop. 1t
was to be q genuine Japanese tea. The
guests were notified to appear in costume.
ent in gorgeous dresses, and one or two
went SO far as to initiate the Japanese
makeup. The affair was a grand success,
n is likely to be repeated before the
summer is over.
1t is not yet too late to have a roof gar
den this season. although the time to get
plants ready Is in June. Boxes should be
made to fit the edge of the roof. The size
of each box may be from twelve inches to
fourteen inches in depth, twenty inches
wide, and six feet in length. Boards should
be placed underneath to protect tho roof.
Then the boxes need perforations at the
bottom for drainage, and to be filled care
fully with sand, fine loan and mould.
1t is desirable to have plants that make a
good show. Scarlet geraniums, verbenas
and blossoming lobelias and heliotrope
bring color and fragrance from the Begin
shape can be had of the florist, and will
show pleasing results in a few weeks.
There are a number of flowers which are
reasonably sure to produce an abundance
of flowers. One of the best of Its kind ia
Drummond's phlox. Petunias and mari
Colds are hardy, and flourish vigorously on
the roof. Portulacas lend color. and they
can be 80 arranged that the colors vary
from pale yellow to deep bronze, or from
royal purple to delicate pink. Roses are
more difficult to cultivate. but a few Jacque-
minots will add color, and fill the air with
perfume.
Besides. it is desirable to have a secluded
nook or corner which has the appearance of
tropical luxuriance. To accomplish that,
one can fix up an arbor overrun with soar
let beans, morning glories, etc., banked on
either side by. tall palms, dracenas and
other tropical plants.
Amid such surroundings many a coy tea
party can be enjoyed on the housetops dur
ing July and August. In truth. the roof ia
about as agreeable a resort as one could
wish for, with its breezes. it's flowers and
its outlook. If the faintest zephyr il
waited from the ocean you are sure to get
a Whit of it IN the housetop. The situa-
ton is a most interesting one, the view by
day or night picturesque IN the extreme.
Those who have never stood on the roof of
an eight or ten story fiat. on a sllvery
moonlight night, have missed a sight worth
going miles to see. Far out toward Sandy
Hook the lights of Staten Island twinkle
and simmer like stars; the blazing torch
of the statute of Liberty is a powerful bea-
con light; two great cities are chained to-
gether by q dazzling necklace of ruhies,
pearls and diamonds strung along the
Brooklyn bridge. The city housetop is a
great place for those who are left in to wn
in summer. l.. j.. VANCE.
Copyright.
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QHAP'TER XIV.

The moon was growing pale in light of
the new born day, and still Leila had not
opened her eyes.
For several hours Goucha-N ichin, bend
ing anxiously over her, had mainly used
every means known to his scientific skill to
rouse her from her trauoe-like slumber.
The effect produced by his magic mirrors
had been greater than he had looked for.
Their powerful rays seemed to have drawn
the very life from his granddaughter's
body.
Worn out with fatigue md. apprehension
the fire. worshipper sat down beside the
unconscious girl.
"Oh! day of evil" he eroaned, HAS her
spirit tled forever md have ! been the cause?
Leila! Leila! last and sweetest flower of all
our race"
The energy which had 40 miraculously
sustained him throughout the long days
Just passed.. in which he had known neither
hunger. thirst, nor fatigue. now suddenly
deserted him. Was this to be the end of all
his ho, esp For the first time the ipdomita-
BILE old man was pie ced with doubt and the
one question kept passing t. rough his mind,
Have | been decelyed2 Why have l, in
pitiless fashion. laid u burden on this young
head, too heavy for it to bearp Have not
my own eyes seen her bend beneath it's
work.! Tho thread of her Joyous life 10
broken! And | shall not be long in follow
ing her. l feel that my hours arc mum
berod. No longer shall l gaze upon the eyes
OF Mithra! Would TINT might nave heard
the voice of my child once mors!'
Overcome by his emotion he did not no
tios that Leila's eyes Mt last had opened.