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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Physicians Centuries Ago,

In some countries, where physicians did
not thrive, sick people were placed on the
roadside, that travellers who had suffered
with like maladies might suggest rene
dies
Such crude efforts were supplanted at
Rome by shops in which various drugs
and medicines were sold. Then, as now,
quacks abounded, and the government, for
the protection of the people, ordered that
all remedies should bear label declaring
the character OF the medicine, the name of
its inventor, the sickness for which it was
prepared with a list of its ingredients and
full directions as to the way in which it
should be taken.
For disorders of the stomach favorite
prescription was to the effect that the suf-
ferer should read aloud in a clear, distinct
tone some book or speech and then take
moderate exercise.
Physicians were divided, as now, into
various classes of specialists-doctors for
the eye, for the throat, etc. Even in those
old days women practiced medicine, al.
though they did not reach prominence in
the profession.
Surgeons used various Instruments, re-
sembling in some measure those of today.
They had ear probes, syringes, instruments
for cutting bones, and the like. In very
early times dentists came into notice, and
an ancient author refers to gold filings"
Professor A. p. Montague in Youths
Com panion.
The Umbrella Is Very Valuable.
can umbrella is one of the most useful
articles that d man can carry with him. !"
said Lamar J. Saunders, from Jackson,
Miss, Zone can be used In a dozen differ
ent ways When the sun is shining hot,
or when it is raining, a man without an
umbrella must either remain indoors or
suffer AS weapon of defense there is
nothing better You can keep man at
his distance with one better than you
could with stick. Next to q shotgun u
pistol, there is no more dangerous
weapon.
II remember one time was in hotel that
caught afire early in the morning. The
guests were awakened by the sitting smoke
and noise My room was on the second floor,
and by the time had slipped on my pants
the fire had gained such Roadway Chat all
avenues of escape were closed But there
was my umbrella and q window, and the
rest was easy.
Another time 7 was walking through q
pasture when q bull, with his eyes ablaze
with fire, made for me. Kept my senses,
and when he got within about fifty yards
of me ran toward him, opening and clos
ing the umbrella as fast as could. The
bull wheeled around and ran from me
faster than he eyer ran before in his life.
'.And for frightening dogs, I had rather
have an umbrella than an arsenal. st
Louis Republic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
A Daily Performance That Is Free.

"A Daily performance Ihat Is Free
Matinee every day; seats free. Perform
ance commences at 8 a. m. All are invited
that are wide enough awake to listen
Thus announces natures orchestral man
ager. Spring comes in with this matinee,
summer sees the height of this outdoor
concert and autumn brings the adjourn
ment Of this open air entertainment til.
the first day of the next spring.
AS soon as Aurora with her rosy fingers
draws aside the curtains Of night and ap-
pears at the opening the concert begins.
"Copse, rock and river ring again on fine
spring morning." The melody finds its
way to the heart of every one, or would
if sleep had not so locked the outward
senses that the heart cannot be reached.
Chandelier opens with his shrill Cock-a-
doodle-do-o-o.
When one begins to sing the whole wood
soon nanifests its sympathy by general
chorus, and the songs inspire delight in
the feathered songsters. They care not
that men are not listening; they sing their
sweetest songs to one another, they are
telling their brethren of their happiness,
they are singing their songs of love, they
are chanting the same songs of praise that
the morning stars sang together when the
world was created and God pronounced it
good, they are caroling of hope for days to
come and of joy in the days that are
The deep blue heaven is full of voices of
unseen birds that futter at the pale portal
Of morning. Matinee closes promptly at
a. IN. After that each bird sings solo or
chorus, as he pleases, but all through the
day they keep up their constant chipping,
Troy Times
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Weak Eyes from Round Keys.

According to Dr. l. Webster Fox, a new
cause Of eye trouble has been found in
typewriting MACHINES. A patient called call &
vpor him who complained of sore eyes and
sensation as of sand under The eyelids.
II examined the eyes carefully and found
no organic weakness, and Oh questioning
the patient further found that be Aaa
been using typewriter with round keys,
ind that the most trouble was experienced
while at work He advised the use of 8
machine with black keyboard and rec
tangular keys, and after few months
trial of such machine the patient had no
more trouble Analyst.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Specimen Cases,

s. II. Clifford, NeW Cassel, Wis, was troubled
with Neuralgia and RhSunatism, his Stomach
was dsordered, his Liver was affected to an
alarming degree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength. Three bot
ties of Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had run
ming sore his leg of eight years standing Used
shree bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
OF BucSlin's Arniea Salye, and his leg is sound
and well. John Speaker, Catawba, o. had five
large fever sores on his leg, doetofs said he was
inc-rable. One bottle of Electric Bittefs anG one
box of Bucl1ien's Arnica Salve cured him entire
y. Sold by H shes & Bolts drug store.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Now TrV This,

1t will cost you nothing and will surely do you
good, if you have a Cough, Cold, or any trouble
with Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
guarantee to give relief, or money will be paid
back. Sufferers from La Grippe found it just the
thing and under its use had speedy and perfect
recovery. Try sample bottle at our expense
and learn for yourself just how good thing it is
Trial bottle free at Hughes & Bells Drug Store
Large size SIC. and sl.OO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
I'ableLilelS, Towels &NaDkils.

Large size Damask Towels, worth 35c,
now Csc.
Large size Huck Towels, worth l65c,
now l2ac.
Large size Crepe Towels, worth Csc,
now 19c.
Large size Damask Towels, worth 22ac,
now 15c.
Solid Red Damask, worth 81, now
75c.
so in. White Damask, worth 81, now
Large White Napkins, worth $1.75
now $125.
Large White Napkins, worth Sl.25,
now 95c.
Fringed noilies at IS per cent. less
than regular price.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Sucklen-s Arnica SaIve.

The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruise
Sores, Ulcers, Salt RheuH, Fever Sores, Tettel
Chapped Hands, Chilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Efuptions, and positively cures Piles or no paJ
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
action, or money refunded. Price Is cents pc
box For sale by Hughes Bell, Druggists.
feb l2-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
EARLY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANIES.
The Members Were Generally Pretty
Good Natured Fellows.

The Members Were Generally Pretty
| Good Natured Fellows.
"The Eagle Fire Engine and Hose com
| pany," said an old timer yesterday, twas
| the first Pittsburg company ever actually
organized on the volunteer principle. This
occurred in the year 1894. There was a
| great time in the village when the Eagles
| secured an engine. When the wagons
which brought it from Philadelphia ar
| rived the town could hardly contain itself
| Everybody turned out to see the wonder
| full machine, and scarcely an eye winked
while John johnson, the village mechanic,
| put the pieces together The new engine
was rude in the extreme. It consisted of a
plain box, which contained the mechanical
works of the engine and was operated by
first pouring the water into the pump by
means of buckets, and then forcing it out
through the base. The fireplug was then
unknown.
Sometimes the members of the Eagle
undertook to inculcate morality by means
of the shower BATH Whenever a false
alarm brought them out they invariably
repaired for practice to Virgin alley and
played upon a house there called The
Crows Nest which possessed an unsavory
reputation and was one of the earliest land
Aldl Ao VI pAC ctllc(. LII Will 0ut luulctUeS
would cry from the doors and windows
that there was no fire there The boys al
ways replied that the place needed wash
ing anyhow, and this method of getting
rid of Objectionable residents was winked
at by the authorities.
"When several companies had been or
gained an intense rivalry sprang up be-
tween them. So bitter was the partisan
spirit that lively pualistic encounters
sometimes took place, - indeed it is said
some of the good church people of that day
took hand in the contests. On Sunday
afternoon, while returning from fire, the
Eagle boys met the Allegheny company at
the corner of Market and Liberty streets.
The Eagle captain ordered his men to
march quietly by without any demonstra-
ton. The order was obeyed by all except
one bully, who tried to provoke quarrel.
The captain thereupon became enraged,
and rushing to neighboring stable Sc
cured pitchfork and made for the man,
who showed fight. The latter lodged the
weapon and ran. From that day on he
never showed rebellion.
son another occasion when these two
companies were returning from fire, side
by side, each crew waiting for the other to
start up a row, one of the Allegheny men,
a great big fellow over six feet in height,
who was casting threatening glances at
the foe, slipped and fell down. A little
Eagle man, the smallest member of the
company, stepped over to the PROSTATE
giant, and shaking his fist at him said,
There, you might have known would
knock you down for looking at me that
way Your responded the big one as he
struggled to his feet, you knock me down!
Why you little runt, you, could eat you
for quail on toast and swallow your en-
CINE for dessert The scene was so ludi-
crous that both companies burst into a fl
of laughter. Therewa no fight that day."
-Pittsburg DISPATCH,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Self Defense.

"Haye you q cook called .Pansg
Poems?'n
ayes, SIR"
Gimme all you have"
Certainly, sir. You must have great
admiration for the book"
mo, haven't. It was written by my
son, and Pm protecting the family name"
-Harper's Bazaar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Special.

40 doz. Ladies Gauze Vests at SIC
each.
Ladies Gauze Vests, worth Csc, now
Ladies Gauze Vests, worth 35c, now
Is doz. Ladies Fast Black Hose, guar
anteed, 25c pair.
Ladies Black Silk Mitts, 25c pair.
Ladies Black Silk Mitts, good, 35c pair
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09

The wheat crop west of the Missouri is
computed at ZOE, 1921 900 bushels, which, at
ninety cents bushel. would be worth
1854, 7sS.90a.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
A cARcANET.

4 CARCANET.
Not what the chemists say they be
Are pearls-they never grew;
They come not from the hollow sea,
They come from heaven in devil
Down in the Indian sea it slips,
Through green and briny whirls.
Where great shells catch it in their lips
And kiss it into pearls!
If dew can be SO beauteous made,
Oh, why not tears, my girl?
Why not your tears? Be not afraid
do but kiss PEARL
r.. H. Stoddard
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09

It has been said that Washington died
during the last hour of the day, on the last
day of the week, in the last month OF the
year and the last year Of the century.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
Jackets and Wraps.

Spring Jackets, Tans and Greys, sold
at $3.50, now $3.50.
Spring Jackets, sold at SIS, now 1925.
Spring Jackets, sold at So, now 1926.
Spring Jackets, sold at 1915, now
$3.50.
Shawl Wraps, newest things out, sold
at SIS, now 1915.
Cashmere shawls and all Coats at re-
duced prices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-09
|CENTkl MEMS AND YOUTHS
SPRING AND SUMMER
DRESS GOODS !.

/ The attention Of my customers and friends and
all in wasn't of First-CIass Gentlemen's Spring
and Summer CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock, which has been received.
In Variety OF Styles and Elegant Goods, have
finer display than usual
SUITS or PIECE ARTICLES Of CLOTHING made up in
the most approved styles, and warranted to give
satisfaction. Goods also sold to be made else
where, if desired.
/ All ask is q call, knowing that any taste can
be pleased. J. A. HUTCHINSON,
80 No. 124W. Main St.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Bs.raiaz Lur..le. o-s.

An experiment Is about % - tired "a
France where 100 iunaitcs VIII shorfiy
be sent - tee D..pszFtrnens q The Chez
and placed N the house, - farmers ard
other people wno are wiling V take
Gao = s-s.rf. -fsaEanani Messenger
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Two Queer NameA-

When petition for "A new poetofses "a
the mountains Of Virginia was received
some weeks ago u was found that the
name submitted wss undesirable. The
petitioners were 50 notified and requested
70 submit list Of names Ia order e
preference The new list contained no
names acceptable. and the assistants
postmaster general directed sn andss
official 20 select name himself The
clerk immediately walked 70 the man.
and, locating the offce. discovered that
there was q mountain hard ~ named
Purgstory. and the Rsw postofics yas
given the name Of PuEzatory. When
the establishing papers wers forwarded
TO the petitioners, aud they were re-
qBested - submit name for postmaster.
they returned tire name o. George f3od-
bethers. 50 that the nsS posto13os q
Purgstcry u presided over b. Georga
Godbethere. -B8ltmors American
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
Thirteen Daring Yoang Men.

If thirteen young nen-lawyers and
physicians-whoh have just organized a
Thirteen club N this city, can find a
haunted house to meet in they VIII be
most happy. The organization is nearly
complete, the bylaws and rule have
been drawn up and adopted, and the
only thing lacking IS the haunted house.
IF this cannot be found il is proposed to
use the dead house owned by tins town.
Among ths rules are almost everything
superstitious people avoid The presi-
dent is 10 sit under an open umbrella
during all meetings aad at the quarterly
dinners. A ladder will be raised in the
room. and every member entering win
pass under il. A crosseyed JanitOr VIII
DO secured, and one Of tho members
whose hair Is fiery red will be obliged 70
enter the meeting room first every time
it Is opened
4 skeleton VIII be seated opposite the
president at every feast, and two black
cats viii BE- purchased and kept in the
clubroon. Each member takes solemn
obligation TO look at ths new moon over
his left shoulder. pass On each side Of a
post when two are walking together
walk between any couples who may be
seen talking together On the street. and
do everything contrary 70 the accepted
custom. The -aeetings viii be held on
FRIDAY evenings. and il any member has
to make a journey be VIII start on Fri
DAY or the 18th q ths month.--Eew
Haven Cox New York Sun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10

prove well founded ard render hina So
sistance. Bnt death cane with an 81.
erring shot. and he still STUN bers peace,
fully in his casket.-Colurnbus CKy.l
Forum.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10

II was to the moon the farmer looked foI
indications Of the weather, II the new
moon lay well on It's hack it was a sign OF
dry weather, but if it tipped to such an ex-
tent that a shot pouch wouldn't hang on
the lower horn, you might depend upon
the water pouring out.
The time of changing had good deal TO
do with the weather, but there was lack
of agreement upon this point, bat IL was
generally conceded that change before
noon or before midnight indicated fair
weather. y circle or halo around the
moon was a sure sign Of rain, aud tie
number of stars visible within the circle
indicated the number Of days before the
Gazette
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
A FAIR SMUGGLER.

Taman is the most wretched of all our
maritime towns. | almost died of hunger
there, besides being nearly drowned.
| arrived very late at night in wretched
telega. The coachman stopped his tired
horses close to a stone building, which
stands by itself at the entrance to the
town. A Black sea CoSsack, who was on
guard, heard the bells of my carriage and
cried out, with the sharp accent of per
son suddenly walked up. WHO goes there?"
Out came the sergeant and corporal.
told them | was an officer travelling by
billet somewhere.
The corporal took us into town. All the
houses we tried were already occupied
The weather was cold; had been three
nights without sleep. | was very tired.
and our useless inquiries ended by irritat-
ing me.
My friend" l said to the corporal
take me to some place where | can at
least lie down. no matter where it is"
Il know a hut in the neighborhood, " re-
piled the corporal, where you might
sleep, but | am afraid it would scarcely
suit your honor"
go on" said, paying no attention to
his observation.
After much walking through dirty little
streets we at last reached a sort of cabin
on the edge Of the sea
The full moon cast its light on the
matched roof and the white walls of my
proposed habitation. In the court sur
rounded by a sort of paiisade saw hut,
older and more broken down than the
principal one. From this hut the ground
sloped rapidly through the court down
toward the sea, and / saw at my feet the
foam of the troubled waters. This viii
do" said TO myself. Tomorrow morn
ing / shall start for Ghelendchik"
A CoSsack of the line was acting as my
servant. told him TO take out my trunk
and send away the position. after which /
called the master of the house. | could get
no answer. | knocked, but there was still
no reply What could it mean? knocked
again, and at last boy of about fourteen
showed himself.
Where's the master of the house?T
There is none" returned the child in
the dialect of Little Russia.
No masterl Then where is the mis-
tresss"
Gone into the village"
who will open the door, them" cried,
at the same time kicking at 1t.
The door opened itself and out came q
wave Of damp steam.
| struck a match and saw by its light a
blind boy standing motionless before me.
I must here say that am strongly preju-
diced against the blind. the deaf, the lame,
the hunchbacked; in short, against the de-
formed in general / have remarked that
there is always a singular correspondents
between the physical formation OF man
and his moral nature. rs though 10y the
loss Of a member the individual lost GER
tain faculties OF the soul
l examined the child's face; but what
can one make of physiognomy without
eyes, looked at him for some time with
a feeling OF compassion. when suddenly
saw ON hls ups cunning smile, wlfch pro
duced upon mea very dissgreesble impress
tion. Gould this blind boy be not so blind
~ he appeared. / said TO myself An
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10

the seashore a white figure. Filled with
curiosity | concealed myself behind a
sort of promontery, from which could re-
mark what was going on around me.
What was my surprise, and l almost say
my Joy, when saw that the white figure
was my naiad. She was wringing the wa
ter out of her long, fair locks and her wet
dress chung to her body. 4 boat, which
could just see in the distance, was coming
toward us. Out of it sprang the same
boatm2n whom | had seen the night be-
fore, with the same Tartar cap. now saw
that his hair was cut in the Cossack fash
ion and that from his girdle hung large
knife.
"Janko," cried the young girl, "all is
lost"
Then they began to talk, but in so low a
voice that could not hear them.
Where is the blind bey?" said Janko at
last, raising his voice.
''He will be here soon, was the answer,
At that very moment the blind boy APP
peared carrying on his back a packet,
which he placed in the bark.
Listen" said Janko, keep a good
watch here; the things you know are valu
able. Tell''-here a name was uttered
which l could not catch-''that | am no
longer in his service Things have taken
bad turn. He will see me no more. Tit
situation is so dangerous that | must get
something to do elsewhere. He will not
find such another very easily You may
add that if he had rewarded more literally
the dangerous services rendered to him,
Janko would not have left him in the
lurch If he wants to know where to find
nowhere the wind bowls, where the sea
foams, that is where am ct home"
After a moments silence Janko went on:
"Say she accomp anies me. She cannot re-
main here. Tell the old woman that she
has done her time, and that she ought to
be satisfied. We shall Eot see her again. ="
And T." murmured the blind boy.
81 cannot be troubled about you"
The young girl leaped into the boat, and
with her hand made sign to her COM
panion.
Here ne said to the blind boy, that
will do TO buy a gingerbread,
Nothing morez' replied the child.
"Yes, take this, and piece of money
fell upon the sands.
The blind boy did not pick it up.
,Tanko took his place in the boat. The
blind boy remained sitting down on the
sea>hoTe, and he seemed TO be crying. POoI
fellow: his grief afflicted me. Why had
fate thrown me in the midst of this peace
full circle Of smugglers' As stone troubles
the water | had brought disorder into
these lives, and like the stone, moreover,
had very nearly sunk.
When l got back to the cabin my Cos
sack was SO fast asleep that it wolld have
been cruel 70 disturb him. / lighted the
candle and saw that my little box contain
ing my valuables nv sabre with silver
mountings. my Circass!an dagger given
TO he by n friend had all been carried Of.
Now understood what the packet placed
in the boat by the blind boy must have
contained
Invoke up nv Cossack with i blow, ~
preached him for his negligence, and fairly
lost my temper But nv anger cOuld not
make me find what lad lost
And how could complain 20 the aatbo.i-
ties Should not have been laughed a.
If bad told them that had been robbed
bv q bind boy and slnoS. drowned by
Young glri - Diet roir News.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-02-10
cnr,.u. Tomb If K..,..L,...

Several weeks ago Mr. james Golden-
. well known lunbsT dealer Of Hick-
meu, Ky. died there and was buried
with a strict conformity with the pro
visions of remarkable viii He mad
while in health strong fear Of being
buried alive, fostered probably ~ read
ing accounts Of he few eases Of tGls
kind that are known 20 have occurred.
and ne determined 20 take no chances N
that line that conld possibly he avoided
Re caused a tomb 70 bs erected. and IA
that tomb had an ofssuing left On the
east side large enCugh for 4 man 70 pass
through. This x4s covered wifh glass
IN ms VIII he stipulated that stroaz
hammer should - placed N the cake;
with him. and thas the I'D q the coatia
slsould not be screwed down. 80 thai Il
By chzucs ne shouId Ia consigned % tie
tomb t~foYe hrs iifs was extinct he
might. Z - gairies. r,9~eT 20 move. pz1Sa
CT 5as l5,i and aria lie hammer b1sak
out thz zlsss ia ise opsning left - the
rs1-Te~s All fhus sscsps = lingering
horrible lszfh lis instructions weTe
faithfully Dk@ged. Friends task i apos
ttserIs--.lses - N4:cb sh.s fenab and -
sa-ar sst s- So -----rf1.-sststgss fszrs skdzsid
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peated, softly and insinuatlngly, as she
pushed the blue ribbon little nearer his
hand.
She was inst as pretty and as sweet a.
ever, but his face grew hard.
''You dor" he said coldly.
Eyes. sir" and she trembled again.
''Well, you ought to be ashamed Of your
self Good morning." and the cold brutal
ity of every day life was on top again
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