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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-12-23
ENTRADA GRATIS

Lo mas seleeto, 10 mas decado, 10 mas ca
prichoso que existe y que el ingenio humane ha
llegado descubrir en- ell ramo DE JUGUETE-
RIA Sc podra admirar en- dicha Exposition.
ALI, el padre y la madre que quiera yer apa-
recer una soArlsa on los labios del hjo dc so Coz
raz6n, encontrara facllMonte un objeto con Que
halagalle.
ALI, desde el mas humilde al mas acomodadu
encontrara alge que lame su atenci6n por muy
exigente caprichOso que sea su gusto.
ALI, es verdaderamente asomhrosa la yariada
rica collection de JUEGOSy JUGUETES de to-
dAs classes, distnguiendose entire tan inDumerables
artfculos la soberbia collection de muhecas desde
I'M real una, hasta las mas fnas con .movimentos
rcamente vestidas $16
ALI Sc encontraran los mas caprichosos Ju-
guetes de MADEIRA, de lata, de car ton, de hierrd
de barIo, de porcelana de- B;souit de cablitiila
JugH tes con maquinas, Juegos completos para
sala, Servicios para cafe, para cocna, pianos de
diferentes tamanos.
Rompe -cabezas, cornetas, sables, tambores,
fusiles, pajaros animaes de todas clases, areas
Ge Noe y cuanto pueda existir en- tan variado
ramo.
Ell que quiera recrear su vista contemplando OBJ
jetos verdaderamente artfsticos, dele do vistaf
dit ha Exposition que solo durara un mes no oil
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Glta Go1lerelal y AgfIeola

Con motive de las fnertes continuadaa
lluvias, no pudo 81 senior Ballesteros rtcnrrrr
loe pueblos de la Isla con la premura dc e,a
deseos, habi6nd0se retrasado la publication de
la GUIA que esta en- prensa yen breyes CIas
SO repartira. 81
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1891-12-23
Ron superior

De Fajardo, de mas de seia meses de dsstllaa
do, 10 han reoibido y venden pr scio modico,
Sucesores de Quevedo Hess San Juan. Pusr.
tO-RicO. Marina l. tx
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

THE WIFE OF THE GREAT SNOWMAN
In appearance she is trfe under medium
height, with figure slightly Inclined to
mstronly stoutuess, which she carries with
an ereotness and poise gained from long
years of physical culture. Her complexion
is English IN its purity and beauty, her
hair dark and her eyes gray. She possesses
also "that excellent thing in woman" a
voice purely English in its sweetness and
tone.
Mrs. Barnum's pet hobby-at least, 80
says her husband, laughingly indulgeet-
is her indefatigab,e pursuit of brio a-brac,
and most beautiful examples of har success
in this pursuit., with the numerous memen.
toes of it's masters varied career, m IKE of
"Marina" home worth the having. 1t is
the family home during most of the year,
though part of each winter is spent in
New York for the purpose of attending the
opera and theatres. of which both husband
and wife are equally fond, and occasional
visits are paid elsewhere.
Mrs. Barnum possesses to az unusual
degree liking for society and t-rtaiuing
which makes of her the most delightful OF
hostesses. Her dinners are models, the
easy grace and cordial hospitality of their
hostess adding much to their enjoyment.
Herself brilliant conversational tist,- she
attracts, in turn, people of unusual intellect
and brilliancy. aud her most honored guests
are apt to be either literary Or musical pee
pie, as these she finds more specially cen
genial. For Mrs. Barnum, though modest.
ly confsssing only to a great liking fo'
music. is musician of some skill, ano
though no persuasion has as yes induced
her to write over her own name, chs is q.
sbls and fluent writer. She proves a mss
valuable and efficient aid to her huaband il
his numerous charities. such sssi-fsnce a,
she renders being always given anonymous
ly or under cover of Mr.. Barnum's name
The Ladies' Home Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

SUGGESrIONs ON READING,-Itsis abso-
lutte folly to read anything because it is
new, or bscause it is puffed in the news
papern, or because the superficial people
who constitute what 10 called society"
talk about it. Oaly the best vorks in every
department of literature should be read by
people who are relieved of the necessity OF
reading for criticism. And, in these days,
it is our good fortune to have the best liter
sture of tho world published at prices
which place it witbin reach Of tho poorest
person With intelligence enough to enjoy
and profit by it. The masterpieces OF hu-
man intellect and genius, Of all lands and
ages aud tongues, have been translated in
to worthy English speech, so that, while
the immortal authors wrote in their own
dialect, We read them 10 our mother tongue.
To read the best novels is a sure preventive
against the trashy fiction which il poured
In such enormous volume from the press;
they would form taste which could find
no sstiafaotion in tales of the cheap sensa-
tional sort The bet poetry is full OF wis
dom aud beauty; and, keyed up to its lofty
straine, the mina would cara for no other.
So 10 every department Of literature. Select
the best frs, aud the mind will draw Its
own lines afterward. And even in the
newspaper, il is quite IS important to skip
as to read, selecting only what is of real in.
terest and value. Reading only the best
books, aud in thoroughly sital and ab.
sorbing way, making them the subject of
conversation, thinking over again and
again the bea -tiful or weigaty thoughts
they ooutain, is to make readiug source
of increasing enjoyment aud knowledge
and power.-N Y. EUdngetist.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Effects OF Indulgence.

Indulgence, though it may not give rise
to petty vices, greatly promotes their de-
velopment, whether it is the indulGencs
that the individual offers to himself or that
which parents or other relatives allow out
of sympathy and love. Opposed to it is
that severity which deprives one Of the
pleasures of life, out of fear of the effects
of indulgence. 1t is difficult to maintain
the happy medium that shall make ones
life agreeable and yet not put upon it too
great strain Of temptations. A fond
mother >ipdulges her child in every whim
and soon finds that the little one has grown
selfish and becomes peevieh when the
slie htest check is put upon desires or en-
joymen;s. The indulgence is born of love
and should induce q loving return. but
very often has the opposite effect. Tnose
who have had experience in the raising Of
children know that the s'spoiled" child is
usually the least grateful, the word spoiled
being applied to one whose every whim has
been consulted and for whom the greatest
sacrifices may have been made. It is mex
pressibly painful to observe at times the
evil effects of overindulgence. Many a
parent since Shakespeare day has Ie-
peated, in mind at least, Lear's exclsma-
tion, GLOW sharper than aserpent's tooth
it is to have thaakless child" Yet the
very meaus that are employed unwisely to
crafty and please child are often the
means that have developed its selfish dis
positions and mace it thankless or migrate
ful, Sometimes it is a sister who is in
dulged. She is petted and cared for until
she begins to accept homage ns matter Of
right; when she is indisposed she must be
INDUCED in her tastes and treated with the
most tender care; when she ID well all
interests must yield TO her imperial will
As long as she is not opposed she may be
very agreeable; indeed, it is her gracious
goodpature under such favorable circum-
i stances that awakens the love of her at
tendants But after come years of such
training, when she has become filled with
| the idea that she is some kind of superior
being to whom all other natures must bend,
come change of circumstances or associates
| throws her into contact with those who as
sert their equality and refuse to yield to
| her every whim. They may be entirely
reasonable and kind, but she resents this
interference, and then develops the other
| side of her selfish nature, becoming peevish,
obstinate, discontented. Even those who
lovingly indulged her at one time become
hateful to her when for any reason they
cha ee their demeanor. When they up
braid her she resents the kipdly-meant re-
rroof aid perhaps seeks the society of
! Ihose who continue to indulge her in her
selfish yhims and ways. Gratitude is ur-
kpowa to her disposition. She does not re-
member the days or weeks when her elder
sister sacrificed sleep and other comforts to
nurse her through serious iilnessi she
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Another Flood in 5000 Years.
PREDICTION THAT THE OCEAN WILL SUB
MERGE THE NORTHERN CONTINENT.

The map of the world, as geographers
have outlined it, shows that there is q vast
prsponderance of land north of the equator.
Humboldt estimate that Asia stands at An
average height of 1, $50 feet above the level
of the ocean; South America, /, 1870; North
America, 750; Europe, $40 feet. The aver
age height of all the land above the sea
level-omitting Africa and Australia, which
are mostly south of the equator-is about
800 feet. The landed surface of the north
ern hemisphere is about "A, 0OO, 900 square
miles; that of the southern hemisphere
about IA. 000, 900 to 16, 600, 900 square miles
leaving difference of say %, 600, 900 square
miles of lard of an average height of 920
feet above the sea level.
Bnt as there is the same visible excess of
water on the southern side that there is of
land on the northern, and as the depth of
the seas is about the same, it follows that
the weight of the excess of submerged land
in the hemisphere must be added to the
20, 900, 600 square miles, doubling the height
Of 1t, making the landed surface of the
northern at least /, $40 feet above the aver.
age surface of the southern hemisphere,
both the continents and ocean depths.
What is there south Uf the equator to bal
ance this enormous weight? There must
be something or the earth would not main-
tain its poise.
If there was nothing. water level in that
region would be impossible. Professor
Merriman believed that the balancing
weight might be found in that 100000
square miles of unexplored region lying
within the antarctic circle. If it does exist
there in the shape of ice, as all scientists
believe 1t does, these immense mountains of
ice must necessarily be of an average of
over two and half miles to make the south
ern hemisphere equal in weight to the
northern.
But this state of things cannot always
exist. At present the sun fingers eight
days longer in the northern than it does in
the southern hemisphere. This ia owing to
the earth's third motion, that of a low wab-
bling on its axis. This caused it to ap-
proach nearest the sun on Dec. 81, 1248,
and it will approach equally near on July
81 of the year 1174S. We of the northern
hemisphere will then be in the midst of
terrible winter, providing the whole of the
land north of the equator has not been sub
merged; but there is good reason for be-
lieving that North Amerioa, Europe and
Asia will then all be under water.
This terrible catastrophe will be brought
about in this way: The southern hemi-
sphere will then receive 40 per cent. more
heat and light than it does now. This will
melt the great ice accumulations at the
south pole. One mile of that supposed
two and half, if melted, would raise the
sea level at the north pole about 800 feet, at
London $50 feet, at New York 200 feet.
When all of it should melt the waters would
stand 500 feet deep on the top of Lake Su-
perior, and wash the base of the Rocky
mountains throughout their entire length.
st. Louis Republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Views of HOp. Abram y. Hewitt on the sill
yer question.

Several weeks ago Mr.. Hewitt made an
address before the house committee on coin
age, weights and measures, in which he
opposed free coinage, and he compressed
the whole case in nut shell. He said:-
By Law, the standard of value iu the Uni
ted States is dollar containing 25.8 grains
of gold, g nne. All other forms of money,
including legal-tendsr notes, national bank
notes, silver dollar and silver certificates,
sIe maintained at par with the gold dollar
redeemed By the United States government
in gold dollars of the above standard.
When pure silver is worth 81 per ounce
the gold dollar will purchase 4S0 grains of
pure silver. Ths quantity of pure silver in
the present standard dollar is 3714 grains,
equal to 4123 g fine. By opening the mints
to the free coinage of silver it is proposed
to make 3714 grains Of pure silver worth as
much as the gold dollar, which, at the pres.
ent market rate, will purchase about 4S0
grains Of pure silver. la other words, by
act of congress 3714 grains of silver are to
be converted practically into 480 grains of
silver. Tho slchemist never undertook q
more difficult or profitable operation if suc.
cess we're possible.
Me Hewitt holds that if there were an
over coinage of silver, gold would be driven
from circulation, and that even the present
law, which requires the monthly purchase
of 81, 800, 900 of silver bullion, will, if ad-
hered to, drive out five hundred million dol
lars of gold now available, establish sill
yer basis, paralyzs business and bring the
government dangerously near to bankrupt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

TIE LOGIC OF THE SITUATION.-Mr.
Cleveland was the favorite of his party, &C.
cepted by the people rather than by the
politicians, after he wrote the famous War
ner letter in 1885 ADVISING the suspension
of the coinage of light silver dollars. His
silver views have been well.known since
that time. There is no nsws, then, in his
recent anti free coinage letter, and it does
not alter the situation. 1t may spoil tho
recent schemes of certain politicians in
Congress, but not Mr.. Cleveland's position
as the popular favorite. The logic Of the
situation is as much 10 his favor now as it
was in November last. If both parties
nominate anti i-free-coinage men in 1892 the
silver issue will be a stand. off and tho tight
will be en- the tariff, which 70 recently won
victories fox the democrats. If both nomi-
nate silver men, the case would bo the
same. If the democrats nominate silver
man and the republicans do not, the form.
er will probably lose New York, New Jer
sey and Connecticut and lose the election,
though they may possibly gain ono or two
Western States. II the dem mocrats nomi
nate Mr.. Cleveland and the republicans
nominate silver man, the former may ex
pect to carry the Eastern States named,
and perhaps several others, together with
the solid South. They will not, in any
event, lose the South, which has the force
bill still fresh in mind. They will, there
fore, probably win. 1t is next to certain
that the republicans will nominate 80 auti-
free. coinage maa. In that case it will be
evidently the democratic policy to do the
same aud force the fighting on ths tariff.
That is the common sense of the situation.
1t is too early for the silver men to forget
on what issue the victories of November
last were won.-Bakimore Sun, February
14tb.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

forgets the economies practioed ungrudg-
ingly that she might crafty her taste for
dress and for pleasures beyond the proper
reach Of the family purse; ell that she
thinks OF ia that now she is deprived of
some momentary qualification; that the one
who has INDUCED her for 80 many years
DOW denies her some pleasure. She seeks
for no reason or excuse; listens to no ex-
PLANTATION. 1t is enough to know that she
cannot have what she wants. and for this
she will sacrifice the proper fruits of years
of loving care and seek other friends who,
tor time at least, may be more indulgent.
The picture is not q pleasant one to con.
template, and it has for it's subjects sons
and brothers as v ell az daughters and sisters
nearly always those who have been spoiled
by overindulgence. Reason as we'll as
sympathy and love should guide those
who have to do with the training of the
poung. Boys and girls need to be very
carly and at all times taught that their de-
sires must sometimes yield to the desires of
othera; that in this world sacrifices must
be made by everybody, not by the paren.
alone for the child, or one brother or sister
for another. With that lesson we'll taught
the child will grow up measursbly unsel-
fish, or, at least, with no false ideas to be
rudely shocked when by some change of
circumstances lie shall be called to make
the sacrifices he has been accustomed to
graciously receive from others. It is worth
while to try to make children happy, to
give them advantages Of all kinds that the
parent may never have enjoyed; it is per-
nicious to do so in such q way - to develop
the selfish feelings 60 strongly that the
children are made ungrateful. That is the
nf mi hot n0k
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
For the Spectator.
Things Are mot What They Seem"

From the Garden man was driven
But without he fingered near.
And recalled the by.gone moments
That to him had been SO dear.
But he cursed the fate OF exiles.
Turned his face from Eden grand.
And he learned to bear his anguish.
Roaming through another land.
Why, then, should we still be gazing.
On the charms that give US pain?
At the Gate why should we linger7
We can enter not again.
We must turn from shining Eden,
Learn to bear our bitter grief
II around her walls we:linger.
We must wither leaf by leaf
Vain are all the tears OF sorrow,
Shed when severed spirits ache;
Those that to our hear ts are dearest
Are the ones we must forsake.
Yes, while earth hath many pleasures,
That gladden. and cheer the breast,
Fear stands at the Hymen altar
With the ono they love the best.
Is not love holy passion.
Tho Its wreath hath withered leavesf
But the heart 1t makes SO happy.
Is the heart that often grieves?
By some dark and feudal power.
Is the hand of woman sold.
But the heart, unchanged by sha dows.
Never can be bought with gold.
But the love e'en true In sorrow.
May lat last by time decay.
Yet 1t never has been buried,
In,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
THos. g. ELDER. FITzHUGH ELDER.
NEW REAL ESTATE AGENCY.

Thos. @. Elder and Fitzhugh Elder have en-
tered into partnership for conducting the
business of REAL ESTATE AGENCY at l03
SOUTH AUGUSTA ST., (the law offices OF Those.
Elder under the firm name of THoS. G. ELDER
& SON.
Real estate Ofall kinds in town and country
bought and sold on q moderate com mission.
Ft1 ming lands 1oiU not be neglected.
The lo.g experience of the senior member LII
the real estate business and the promise of the
junt to devote all his energies to the busi-
ness, re the Inducements offered to the pub
lie for share of Its patronage.
THOS. @. ELDER,
FITZHUGH ELDER
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

XYIRGINlA. To wTT:-ln the Circuit Court
v OF Augusta county. November term lS90.
R. A. McChesney & others
vs..
Jacob Evey others.
This cause came on this day to be again and
further heard upon the papers formerly read
and the petition OF A. e. Armstrong represent t
ing himself and the other known heirs at law
and distributes inIthis cause. this day filed by
leave of the court. and was argued by counsel
On consideration whereof the court doth ad:
Judge, order and decree that the descendants
OF Samuel Cunningham who are entitled to
certain funds in this cause now in the hands
Of the General Receiver OF this court, as his
heirs at law and distributes, do appear before
the Circuit Court of Augusta county. to be
holden at the Court house thereof. in Staun-
ton, Virginia. on May uth. 1891, that being the
first day of the May term 1891 of said Court
and show cause If any can be shown, why the
said fund in this cause now in the hands of the
General Receiver for the unknown heirs at
law of said Samuel Cunningham. should not
be distributed rateably among the other and
known heirs at law, distributes and parties
in interest in this cause.
A copy teste.
feb Il~4ts ]. N. RYAN, Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Littell's Living Age.

TN 1891, The LIVING AGE enters upon
i its forty y-eighth year. having met with con-
tlnuous commendation and success.
A WEEKLY MAGAZINE, it gives more
than
THREE AND A QUARTER THOUSAND
double column octave pages OF reading matter
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sidering Its great amount of matter, with
freshness, owing to its weekly issue. and with
a completeness nowhere else attempted
The best Essays. Reviews. Criticisms. Tales. Sketch
es of Travel and Discovery, Poetry. Scientific,
Biographical, Historical, and Political In
formation, from the entire body Of
Foreign Periodical Literature,
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
INDIAN SKELETONS DUG Ur IN CHICAGO.

INDIAN SKELETONS DUG UP IN CHICAGO.
Between thirty and forty human skele-
tons have been exbumed by the workmen
engaged in sxcavating for the foundation
of the new Methodist chapel at the corner
of Forty-second street and Berkeley ave-
nue., Chicago. These relics were taken in
charge by the police. Lieutenant Cain,
who ia something Of al antiq uartaD, said
he believed thAt the bones were those of a
triba of Indians who wers extermiusted by
the whites, and were buried where they
fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

He was in the minister's'parlort to pay his
addresses to the daughter.
''Do you drink whisky7" asked the holy
man.
Thanks; don't care if dc, bat prefer
brandy?" Union.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
st. Psser-Who are you?

Shade-I am the man who wrote the Sun-
day jokes in the Buzztowa See Sa,o.
St. Peter-Ahl We've been expecting
you. We have the toboggan slide, the
elevator and the hatchway all in running
order. Take your choice. You will find
everything down below just as you have
described il in YOUR Jokes. only more so.
Ia Ia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Mrs. Jaggs (suspiciously)-Your eyes
are ws,ery and terribly inflamed.
Mr.. Jaggs with an injured air)-Well,
next time you give me Bible for birth
day present don't select one with such fine
print.-New York Weekly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04
Club Prices for the Best Home and
FOREIGN Literature.

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

J. W. TODD, President and Director.
N. F. GILKESON, Vice-Pres. and Director
j. N. MCFARLAND. Sec'y and Treasr.
81. A. Q. HAMILTON, Director.
STEWART BOWLING. Director.
Under the charter granted by His Honor,
Judge Mclaughlin, on December 17th, are now
prepared to contract with the farmers of An
susta county to plant and finish Hedge on the
plans OF the Shenandoah Valley Hedge and
Wire fences. eA-This is the CHEAPEST, BEST
AND HANDSOMEST FENCE a farmer can
have. M KINGSBURYY
Jan-1y Mansger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

Prejudice and ignorance have given way
to Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t has stood
the test
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

It is absurd to. suffer from Dyspepsia
when Simmons Liver Regulator will cure
you.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1891-03-04

1t never failed to cure Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator.