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The Girl Who Teaches.

Sound health is prime necessity foi
any worker in the world, no matter wha'
the line of work may be, but it becomes
of the greatest importance if the work is tC
be carried on in the school-room, writes
Caroline B. LeRow, in the September La
dies Home Journal. There not only the
physical, but the nervous and mental fore
es are taxed to their utmost. The young
graduate has hitherto gone to school to sit
comfortably st her desk; to stand occasion
ally for Rotations; to use her voice but
little; to have constant variety in her work
to enjoy her recess with perfect freedom
and in copgenial oompanioDship. AS a
teacher she goes to school to stand upon
her feet all day long; to use her voice inoes-
sanity, perhaps too, in large room filled
with the tumult of the street ito keep noisy,
and, very likely, rebellious and disobedient
children not only quiet, but interested, and
to spend the recess in care of them in the
halls and the yard. Besides this she is tc
stimulate their brains and a certain amount
of time-usually prescribed by board Of
education-the members of which know
little of the capacity and possibilities of the
youthful minds allotted her, in which
she must, somehow or other, succeed il
teaching them certain number of facts
no allowance being made for the slowness,
stupidity, or disorder, which increases The
friction of the work and delays the doing.
No matter how complete the education, o,
how enthusiastic the spirit, the power fol
physical endurance is absolutely necessary
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

RAP1NE-OLD STYLE AND NEw.-In the
oden time, when might had mind to lord
it over right, it took its good claymore in
hand and went out in search of adventures.
It slew it's weaker adversary, appropriated
to itself his lands and cattle and kline, and
came home in triumph, bringing stores OF
spoil and attended by knights in armor and
slaves in chains. Then it gave itself title
and founded dynasty, and got poets to
sing it's praises and fools to make it merry,
and historians to write down genius and
prowess for mere brute force and cunning,
thieving craft and cruel pillage. Modern
rapacity Is more ingenious and less manly.
The older rufianism OF least took its life in
lis hand and gave its enemy chance, Its
degenerate scion finds safer and surer
means of achieving It's desires. It organi-
yes corporation. 1t gets a charter. II
hires lobby. 1t leases an organ. Il buys
a legislature. And there you arel Millions
to few, misery to all others; with the law
to sustain the proceeding, and, if need be
just as in the days of yore-troops to en-
force it!-Louisville Courier.J Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

Is TIE TARIFF A TAX.-In a letter tc
the Baltimore 'Sun'' q subscriber gives
his personal experience as follows:
"Better than By any argument was it de-
monstrated to me that the Mckinley tariff
does touch the pocket of the poor man and
increase the cost of living. 1t occurred in
the following homely but practical manner:
My wife went to one CT our Oldest and thor.
oughly reliable retail stores to purchase q
pair of blankets. They had in stock q few
pairs left over from last seasons purchase;
but they were not exactly what she wanted.
They told her they would have new ones
in stock in few days, but that they would
cost for the same article 26 per cent more,
hence the charge would be that much more
Now, when wool is generally known to be
lower, have to pay an increased price on
account of the Mckinley tax, and this ex.
ira cost to me "a poor man) goes into the
pocket of the manufacturer as extra prof
it,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

WHAT KEEP WOMEN YoUNG.-A wom-
an is happy just in proportion as she is
content, writes Edward W. Box, in the
Ladies' Home Journal. The sun has a
way of changing the spots upon which u
shines. Especially is this true of our land,
where one is up to-day and down to.mor
row, and vice versa. The wisest woman
is she who trusts in tomorrow, but nevel
looks for it. To sit down and wish that
this might be, that that would be different
does woman no good. 1t does her harm
in that it that it makes her dissatisfied witt
herself, unpleasant to her friends, anc
makes her old before her time. Happiness
is not always increased in proportion to en-
larged success. This may sound like ar
old saw, and think it is, but there is 8
world of wisdom in many an old provert
just the same. Contentment is wonder
full thing to cultivate. There would b
fewer premature-old woven in the world
it was given more of trial and it became
more universal quality in womanhood.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

How To WASH CLoTHEs.-Plunge the
clothes in warm water, to which has been
added gene washing powder and small
quantity (say tablespoonful per GALLON
OF ammonia. Knead them for a few mi
nutes and allow them 30 rest for, say, half
an hour; then strain off and add more wa
ter, powder and a smaller quantity of am
monia. Allow the clothes to soak-fo sew
eral hours, at the end Of which time they
can be removed, rinsed in cold water and
hung up to dry. Every particle of dirt will
have been removed by the accompanying
chemical action of the powder aud ammonia
upon the alkaline matter contained in the
body stains on the clothes. Linen and
white clothes should be boiled after steep
ing, before rinsing in cold water. By this
simple process much muscular energy will
be saved and clothing be made to last long
Or.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
Horticulture at the Worlds Fair.

Mr.. John Thorpe, the newly-appointed
Chief OF the Horticulture branch of the De-
partment of Horticulture, writes as fol-
lows, concerning the requirements of the
Floral display at the Exposition /:
An effort may be made to change the
location of the Horticultural Building at
the Worlds Columbian Exposition to a
place where the building, or at least the
central portion, may remain as a perma.
nent conservatory after the close of the
great exposition. The large island in the
lagoon has been suggested as an excellent
permanent site, and the building could be
placed there without necessarily destroying
all the trees. The main part of the build
ing could be erected as a permanency and
the wings and anneXes so built that they
could be readily removed after the close Of
the fair, without in any way injuring the
architectural effect of the main part.
1t is believed that if the Horticultural
Building is to be made permanency many
contributions of immense specimen plants
can be secured that would otherwise be
withheld, as the owners while willing to
send such specimens to form part of per.
mauent national collection, would be loath
to run the risk of their total loss simply fol
a few months display. And to such ar
exhibition would be contributed many
large specimens that have outgrown the
limits of the Conservatives which they al
present occupy. In addition to these there
will be brought from their habitats speci
m ems of tree ferns, palms, crotons and
similar decorative plants Of larger size thar
any ever seen here before-giants such az
have never before been in cultivation, snG
such as no existing conservatory would be
large enough to house. All these will bt
gathered together in the great horticulture
building at the Fair, and it is of vast i'm,
portanee to horticulture that such mag
niffcent collection should be made perma
nent.
Many of the plants that would be con
tributed to such collection from public
and private Conservatives are now histori
cal, and if gathered together in a perms-
nent collection would be standing nationa
monument Of lasting interest and value.
This is splendid opportunity for ths
formation Of the grandsst collection o
decorative plants, the finest collection @
economic plants. and the most complete as
sembly Of unique specimens in the world
and it should not be permitted to pass IN.
improved.
We trust that the powers that be will
weigh the matter carefully, and if the sitc
already assigned the horticultural building
is not eligible for permanent conserva-
tory, that such change be at once made a.
to permit the execution Of the plan above
outlined.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
DOn'ts for Men by a Woman.

Don't wear felt hat on a humid Sum-
mer's day.
ont save all your polite attentions for
other mems wives.
Don't be jealous without sufficient cause
it belittles you.
Don't begin every remark with by jove.'
1t is as bad as "lovely."
Don't neglect to judge your own short
comings as severely as those of others,
Don't be such crank that every one in
the house is glad when you are out of it.
Don't make life burden to the family if
your shirt does not fit or your trousers are
too short.
Don't anticipate being angels in the next
world until you give up the worship of
"graven images in this.
Don't cross your legs so that woman
in passing you must brush the dirt from
your shoes with her dainty dress.
Don't allow woman to stand and final
ly offer her seat, as if you hated to; give
it up with good grace or else keep it.
Don't scold because the children dis
turb your enjoyment Of the evening paper;
they have been bothering somebody all
day.
Don't misunderstood women when they
occasionally wish they were mep; you OBJ
jected to taxation without representation
yourself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
PEySIYE AND EXPENSIVE.

Many woman shrinks from consulting
physician about functional arrangements
and weakness, and prefers to suffer in
silence. She is sad and pensi7e, and hel
neglect Of her ailments will prove ex-
pensive. It may cost her her life. One OF
the most skillful physicians of the day, who
has had vast experience in curing di.
seases peculiar to women, has prepared q
remedy which is of inestimable aid to them.
We refer to DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip
ton, the only remedy for woman's peculiar
Weaknesses and ailments, sold by drug
gists, under positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that it will give satisfaction
10 every case, or money refunded,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
A Pretty Woman.
A pretty woman must first of all have
clearly cut, regular features.

A pretty woman must first of all have
clearly CUT, regular features.
She must have full, clear eyes.
She must have skin that is above re-
proach, untouched by rouge or powder.
She must have glossy hair that has never
known the touch of bleach or dye.
She must have good figure, PLUMP
enough, yet slender enough, though never
suggestive of an angle.
She must have white, expressive hand,
preferably small one, but not of a neoes
sity, if 1t is well kept and white.
She must have small ears and throat
that ia like a marble column for her head
She must know how topnt on her clothes
or she loses half her beauty.
She must fully understand what besl
suits her in the way of hair dressing, arc
cling closely to that.
A woman may have all these attractions
and unless her own personality is charming
unless she has tact, it dawns on you, afte
you have seen her once or twice, that sh'
is not pretty woman, but pretty doll
Boston Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
APPOMATTOX:
The last gun was fired

The last gun was fired.
The last roll called;
Halfstarved and half-naked,
Grim, gaunt. unappalled,
Bowed down, but not daunted,
The old army stood.
81 have done, my brave soldiers.
All things for your good"
Thus spake their great leader.
Deep grief on his face,
While a halo of glory
Illumined the place;
Some trailed their muskets,
Some sheathed their swords;
They had smiled at Grants cannons.
They wept at Lees words.
And Grant was as courteous
AS the brave knights OF old,
No glad shouts were uttered.
No loud drums were rolled.
But the victors saluted
Those gaunt men In grey,
And the fre-winged tempest
Died slowly away.
Charleston News and Courier
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
YOUTH AND AGE.

When all the world is young, lad. and all the
trees are green,
And every goose a swan, lad, and every lass a
queen;
TIL en- hey for boot and horse, lad, and ride the
world away;
Young blood must have Its course lad. and
every dog his day.
When all the orld is old, lad, and all the trees
are brown,
And all the sport is stale, lad, and all the
wheels run down;
Creep home and take thy place there. thy
early friends among;
God grant you find one face there you lov'd
when all was young.
New York Recorder.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
*All Daily, except Sunday.

*All Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. Alb has Day Coaches Baltimore to
Harpers 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 Ha-pers Ferry
and Lexington.
CoNNKCTfoNs:
Train No. AS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast Limited Express trains leaving at I:07 o.
M, arriving at Columbus at 1923 m, and Chica-
CO at lilo a. m. next morning: with train
leaving at 1858 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at
7:45 q. M; st. Louis at $50 p. NJ, and connects
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstowu
at zoo p. M. and at Washington Junction with
train arriving a Frederick at 1.55 p. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast Vestibued trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1921 p. m. for Pittsburgh
lois p. m. tor Chicago, and los q. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
ZOO a. M; Chicago at 9:i5 p. M; Cincinnati at
500 p. M, and st. Louis at $50 a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through to Cincinnati. st. Louis, Chicago, and
Pittsburgh on all express trains.
For rates, tick cts baggage checks, and further
information apply to B. q .. Agents. or to
9. E. DUDROw, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester, Va.
J.T. ODELL. General Manager.
CHAS. o. ScULL, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

Yabsey--I have always had an idea
that after couple had been married for
some time even thelr thoughts become, TO
q great degree, identical. Am l right.
Peck? Mr.. Peck-I guess you are. About
now my wife is thinking over what she'll
say to me for coming home SO late. And SO
am l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

NJ. L. Blair, Alderman, 9Th Ward
Scranton, Pa, stated Nov. 8, 'S3 He hat
used DR.. Thomas Electric Oil for sprains
burns, cuts, bruises and rheumatism
| Cured every time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
TWELVE REASONS WHY
DR.. Kings ROYAL Germature Has BE
come the Most Popular and Reliable
Household Remedy.

l. 1t is the best Blood Purifier
vigorator
8. 1t is positive cure for Stomach Troubles
such as Indigestion. Dyspepsia. Sick Headache
etc.
4. 1t cures Bowel Diseases in old or young
whether of long or short standing.
s. For Catarrh and Rheumatism it is more
nearly a Specific than any other rem edy on the
market.
6. 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 it, and it builds them
up faster than anything known.
s. 1t canno. unsurpassed as 6 cure 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.
TO- For Cuts. Burns Bruises. Sores. Sprains,
Bites of Insects, ETC., 1t is quick and nnfailing
remedy, used externally. There is nothing Det-
ter.
Quinine and Antipyripe, and leave none OF
their unpleasant and hurtful effects, such as
nausea, nervousness and prostratiOn.
IL. 1t is as pleasant to take as Lemonade,
HARMLESS always. and CURES WHEN ALL
ELSE FAILS.
These statements are sustained by the unan-
swerable logic OF FACTS. Germ etuer presents
an array of testimonials absolutely without a
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 5-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

Bad drainage causes much sickness, and
bad blood and improper action of the liver
and kidneys is bad drainage to the human
system, which Burdock Blood Bitters
remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

No pill or nauseating potion, bat pleas
ant tonic and purgative is Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

Without doubt this medicine will cure
you Il has cured thousands. Take Sim
| mons Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

So simple yet always effieacious in ali
bilious disorders ia Simmons Liver Regu.
lator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

The bile is removed, the head cleared
and digestion restored By Simmons Liver
| Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
A FINE Farm FOR SALE.

1 offer the place known as the Thompson
Farm" situated in Augusta county on the
Staunton and Middlebrook road, about six
miles from either place. This is an excel ent
farm, having water ill., or can be turned into
every field. a bout goo acres are in cnltiva-
tlon all of which is In fine tilth producing full
cIops. The balance of 100 acrcs--there being
800 in alI-is OF fine forest growth
The buildings are an excellent brick resi-
dence, containing rooms; a large bank-barn,
and all necessary out-buildings, and all in
good repair.
An orchard of well selected fruit and in full
bearing. is adjacent to the residence.
A superior attraction and comfort in connec-
ton with this property is the large cold Spring.
The full flow of water never varies, and is In
itself a luxury.
MIR. 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 at Baskerville, Augusta county. Va.
feb 4-tf j. Nj. WATSON. M. ID.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23

NOTICE TO TEACHERs.-The AN
~ NUAL EXAMINATION of teachers for
the stanton Pubic Schools will take place in
Schosi Fsni dug Nc l. " EDNEsDAY and
THURSDAY, SnPrFMBER End and Srd, beginning
promptly at9 2. NJ each day.
W. W. ROBERTSON,
Supt. Staunton City Pub, schools.
Aug l2.4tR
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-09-23
NORTHWARD. ASA. 4l6.*
*All Daily. except Sunday.

*AI Daily, except Sunday.
TRAIN No. AIS has Day Coaches Lexington
to Washington and Baltimore. Pullman Par
Tor Car Staunton to Baltimore. Day Coaches
and Pullman Buffet Parlor Car Washington
to New York.
TRAIN No. 4l6 has Day Coaches stanton to
Washington and Baltimore and Ds J Cosr hes
and Pullman Sleeping Car Washtngto,
Baltimore to New York.
The morning call., 1891-03-25
RATS AS MELON THIEVES.

This Troy GrOceryman Must Have Been
on Fearful Tear.
Readers of the children's stories OF the
good old times have seen again and again in
the juvenile magazines stories alleged TO be
true of rats Carrying off eggs and other
small objects, displaying all but human in-
genuity in doing SG-One rat claSping the
egg in his legs and being tOWed away by the
others. A Sixth-aYenue Troy, n. y gro
Ger tells a story that ecllpses all these, and
he is ready, he says, to make affidavit that
he saw The occurrence with his own eyes.
This is the story as he told it to one Of the
Unions Troy reporters:
81 have missed melons from my store
from time to time, mostly muSkmelOns, but
in one two instances large watermelOns. OF
course, I suspected boys Of being the
thieyes-there is tough little gang that
hangs around here-and | set a watch.
That day and the next we caught boys steal
ing apples and peaches, but that is an every
day occurrence with almost every grocer,
and | was pretty well satisfied that the boys
were not the thieves l wanted. The next
thing that came to 4 certainty with me was
that the stealing was done at night | could
find no signs of any one breaking into The
store and the caSh-drawer was always I'M
touched. So night before last l watched
from o'clock until midnight with a re-
volver and bulPs-eye lantern, and l dis
covered the thieves. They were rats.
- Ii was about S 80 o'clock when | heard
scampering over the floor near the stand
where the melons lay. l turned the BULLS
eye on the place and saw five large rats,
three on The floor and two up beside big
watermelon OH the bench, "A foot or eighteen
inches above. They didn't seem to mind the
glare of the uii'S-eye, which threw 4 strong
light upon them, but left me in the dark
ness. The two rats on the bench standing
On their hind legs, pushed the melon off, and
1t fell with a crushing sound on the floor
splitting into three pieces, though held to-
gethrr more or less by the tissue of the melon.
With their sharp teeth and claws they
quickly cut The thing apart, allowing some
seeds and water to run out on the floor
Then, with much struggling and pushing
two of the rats, on their backs on the floor
got pieces OF the melon on top of them. One
other assisted each Of them to keep the
melon steady, and the fifth caught each in
turn by the tail and by hard pulling dragged
them to the cellar stairs Here the heavy
freight was pushed off the rats which had
served as carts aud rolled down stairs. This
was repeated until every particle of the
melon disappeared-SeedS and all. | shot
the last rat as he paused At the head OF the
stairs, and l have not missed any melons
since"
The morning call., 1891-03-25
Articles of RECOMMENDATION.

The Log Cabin Bakery Company has in
corporated, with 100000 subscribed capital
stock. DirectOrs-ThOmas W., William H.,
Rachel j. and Lizzie Ward and William S.
Baruum.
The Bass Hunter Paint Company has also
Incorporated. with $3.50 COO capital, of which
$500 has been subscribed. Directors
Henry Burner, Frederick C. Maurer, a. +.
Morrison, Samuel Ii. Brown and Samuel
Miller.
Also the Zeta Psi Home Association, with
the following Directors: Normal Rideout of
Marysvile. ID. b. Fairbanks of Petauma,
George G. Edwards of Oakland, E. b. Pom
roy aud Frank II. Powers of San Fran
Capital stock $1,000, of which S2640 has been
cuhscrihad
The morning call., 1891-03-25
LAFAYETTE'S HOME.
The Old French Chateau Where He
Lived With His Bride.

The Old French Chateau Where He
Lived With His Bride.
The Chateau de Chavaniac is on high
hill, and 10 the misty background are the
slopes Of Mounts Dome, Laguet and Cantal.
lovely wide avenue at least mile long
leads to it from Paulhaguet. This avenue
is bOrdered by poplars, ash and elm trees,
all of which were planted by the General.
The chateau itself is rather new building,
for it stands on the place Of one that was
burned in the eighteenth century.
1t forms a parallelogram, each side of
which is seventy-five feet long and with
height OF about forty. The principal front
faces the north, but on each side several
doors offer easy exits. The construction
lacks elegance, and if it We're not
for its fine situation, the lovely site
on which il stands ana the ancient trees
that form splendid framework, it would
present rather heavy physiognomy. The
ground floor is only occupied BY kitchens,
pantries and wine cellars; the first story is
divided into several fine rooms, ana on the
upper floor are the bed-ehambers. most of
which hayo, however. remained unOcupied
since 1899, when Lafayette made his last
visit to his native place.
The most important room on the first
floor is about forty-two feet long, and has
served in turns for dining-hall and ball
room. In it are the family portraits, most
of them mod eTn. and several busts. among
which are those of Washington. Franklin,
Jean jacques Rousseau, Montesauieu, Vol
taire, Caesar. Brutus, Cicero and Socrates.
The library has perhaps 1000 volumes. and
the books still bear the Tex libris" OF the
Generals arms, and "Cui n0n?' his proud
deyiCe.-N. Y. Press.