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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08

We cannot find that asafetida is spe-
eifc for or a preventive of diphtheria, hu.
we did find small Afro-American who
wore little bag of it about his neck as a
charm against the disease. Hundreds OF
Roman Catholic boys do not take off the
medals they wear about their necks when
they 20 in SWIMMING, as thess are a
sure preventive against drowning Profess
sor Frederick Starr in Popular Science
Monthly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
The sociable Muskrat.

Muskrats are social in their habits and
at extremely low ebb, when the accommo-
dations are greatest in the houses, quite
number may be found in the same hut. At
aood tide fewer are found in any one house,
as the accommodation is limited then only
to the upper stories, which are free OF
water; but these are all the more easily
secured by the hunter.-Baltimore Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
AannV AOnSiarS

VIM. Timmons, Postmaster of ldaville, Ind.
writes: "Electrs Bitters has done more for me
than all other medicines combined for that bad
ceiling arising from Kidney and Liver trouble
John Leslie, farmer and stockman, of same place,
says: "Find Electric Biters to be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine, made me feel like a new
man." ]. w. Gardner, hardware merchant, same
town. says: Electric Bitters is just the thing
for man who is all run down and don't care
whether he lives or dies; he found new strength
good appetite, and felt just like he had new
lease on I1fe.'' Only SOC bottle at Hughes &
Bells Drug Store, feb7 ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08

SIS Mr.. x in?" asked suspicious
looking man at one of the theaters the
other day. "Mr. x is very busy" was
the answer of the man addressed "Well
Pm So-and-so, and came in to ask for q
couple of seats. If you can give them to
me. just tell him that | got them and
thank him for me-" ''Hm," said the
other, running over the tickets thought
fully, 81 suppose you know Mr.. X-?'
"know him! am one Of his most intimate
friends. Ask him if know him. he add
ed severely. "Fm very sorry. sir, but won't
you call in again." The man went away
with pretense of indignation.
He came back later and said sharply, SIS
Mr.. XII now?" Eyes. sir,n was the
quiet response. "Did you speak to him
about those tickets?" 'No, sir" 81 sup
pose." he said a little anxiously, she's toe
busy to see me now?" mo, sir; would
you like to see him?" The other looked
up nervously. Eff ahern, perhaps ]
had better not trouble him. / know
how busy he is" ooh, no trouble at all, y
answered the quiet man with smile; 'Iam
Mr.. &" "The deuce you ase!n said the
fraud, and he started hurriedly for the
sidewalk.-New York Tribune
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
DREAD.

Sick of the scent of the reeds,
OF the scent of the cool marsh mud;
Sick of the sight OF the bending bays
And the scent Of each long white bud.
So sick of your lovers moods.
Sick of your lovers desire;
My heart was full of wild, new lights
AS the woods at night on fire.
Oh, hated the dreadful life.
The calm days out and in;
To you it was heaven. because OF me.
But to me hate made it sin.
Oh, hate the thought of the bending bays.
And the reeds in the cool, marsh mud:
For every thought seems a bird whose
wings
Are wet with its own life blood.
New York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
suckIen's Arnica Saliva.

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruise.
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tette,
Ghapped Hands, Chilblain, CaTns, and all Skin
Efuptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
quired. 1t Is guaranteed to eve perfecta tiss
action, or money refunded. Price Is cents pe-
For sale by Hughes q Bell 1raggists
Mia
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08

Along with the throwing out of employ
msnt Of many workmen by the introduc
zion of labor saving machinery there goes
the opening of new fields of employment
created by new fashions and new methods
Of doing business.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
The Origin of Naval Officers of the Port

The Origin of Naval Officers of the Port.
The title OF naval officer AS applied ia
one of the officials of the custom house
has always been an enigma to most people,
and very few have any idea Of how it was
created. The office dates back to the
colonial days when Charles II was king
of England, and his BROTHER, afterward
James II was Duke of York. James re-
ceiyed percentage of all customs receipts
in America and was also the lord high adj
miral Of the English navy.
He had very little confidence in the men
whom his brother selected as collectors OF
customs in this country, and in order to
protect his own interests he insisted on
appointing man whose duty it would be
to approve every permit ISSUED by the COL
lector before it would be valid. AS lord
high admiral he naturally selected these
men from his own officers and placed a
naval officer in every custom house In the
British provinces In America. Both the
Office and duties remain practically I'm.
changed to this day, and the naval officer. u
who is merely an auditor, must still coun-
tersign all permits. Philadelphia Inquiries.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08

Owing to the rapid progress that is be
ing made in all branches of electrical
science many manufacturers are afraid to
prepare their electrical exhibit for the
Woyld's fair until the latest possible mo-
meIlt..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
How Hans Got Even.

Once on time there lived jovial
Dutchman, whose name was Hans Won
Shrimpetifel. He had q wife. He had a
grocery where beer and such personal prop
erty were sold. He gave credit to parcel
of dry customers, and kept his book with
a piece of white chalk on the headboard OF
the bedstead.
One day Mrs. Shrimpctifel, during neat
fit, took upon herself to clean the house
and things. So she did, and she cleaned
the headboard, and with soap and water
settled the old mans account by wiping
away every chalk mark.
Before long the old vender of things
came into his house and saw what ruin
his frau had wrought. Then he said:
''Mein Colt, Frau Shrimpetifel, what for
you make ruined man of me' You make
wipe away all them names and figures
what owe them fellers what's going to
pay before they get ready, and lose more
than zwie hundred dollarsI"
His frau left the room in fear and dis
gust. When she returned he had recov-
cred the headboard with chalk marks.
Then she said;
"Hans, you have made it all right, don't
its"
"Well, mine tearer frau, make the
figures all right but put down some pet
ter names as them old fellers vot you wiped
off. New York Advertiser.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
Contented Blind Men.

remember a German savant whose one
object in life was learning, and when his
sight was gone he committed suicide.
That gone, the world was to him the dark
ness Of the tomb. Milton felt his blindness
keenly, as in his pathetic sonnet he let's the
world know, yet he did some of his great
est work while suffering under the calam-
ity. Heine, in his six years of suffering and
anguish, spent in what he himself cynic-
ally terms his grave of mattresses" wrote
some of his most touching poems.
The blind chaplain of congress-Dr.
Milburn-is one of the happiest of mortals;
so was the late Mr.. Fawcett. postmaster
general Of England, and know doctor
near Chicago who, though blind, is one of
the cleverest of his profession. He not
only attends to his large circle of patients,
but is writer on medical subjects as well,
and operates the typewriter with the skill
Of professional. In company he plays
the most trying games of cards and is the
brightest man at the table. After all, it
seems to be a case Of a man having the
mind to rise superior to the troubles of
life, and recognizing that even under Attic
ton there are things worth living for
St. Louis lobe-Democrat.
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june VT
&8zE2; ||||| " NJ
1875 N. Y. Ave, Washington, D. G.

1425 N. Y. Ave, Washington, D. G.
Office of York Enterprise, Yorkville, S. c.,
Aug. IA, 81.
Atlantic ectropoise-Gentemen: For the past
five years my wife has been sufferer from dys-
pepsia. So completely did the disease make
wreck of her former self that life was almost des-
paired of. Her nervous system was almost en-
throw her into a nervous spasm, which would
last for hours. Medical skill failed to bring any
relief.
Through the recommendation of an eminent
divine we were induced to Try the ElectropoIse
After persistent use of the instrument, the eff
feet has been wonderful. Her nervous system
has been restored to its almost normal condition;
her digestion is wonderfully improved; she is
making rapid recovery, which speaks volumes
tor the wonderful curative powers of the Electro
poise, as her case was considered hopeless Hany
are skeptical on the subject, let them try the
Electropoise, and it's wonderful powers will
quickly dispel all doubt. Yours truly,
w. NJ. PROPST.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
GENTLEMEN'S AND YOUTHS
FALL AND WINTER
DRESS GOODS :!

The attention of my customers and friends and
all in want of First-Class Gentlemen's FALL
AND WINTER CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock, which has been received
In VARIETY OF Styles and Elegant Goods, have
SijiIS 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 a call, knowing that any taste can
be pleased. j, A. HUTCHINSON,
oct 20 Nc. PAW. Main st.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-01-08
are z arg aims
DOMESTIC AND DRESS GOODS.

We offer Utica 1914 Behed sheeng 25c yard-hs
less than it has been.
Double width Twill Outings &c and the same goods sold early in the
l2ac and l5c
We have Solid Case the best full yardwde
offered, at Sc per yard
White Blankets which sold early the $500 pair
sell at $500;
And White Blankets that sold $780, at
and $685.
No t4umbug About These Goods, They Are All Right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
COMMENTS on THE EMPERoR's SPEECH.

IF THE DISSATISFIED ONES EMIGRATTD WHO
WOULD BIZ LEFT ? BIsNAICK's ATTITUDE.
Berlin. Feb. 25.-EmperJr Williams speech made
Mt BElndenburg yes erday has aroused tho greatest
intcrcS, In political circles, IL being held by some
that dangerous crisis j. nci alc II i> reported
that when the >ecaran Education hll I'm the ITuian
Diet reaches the Oberliau,, Ptnce Bismarck at the
head Of rhe strongest party ever known In Germany
Will oppose the Government.
The ~, >i-chc Hitunc' observes that II all the
Disconnected ic the ~. advised TO do by the
EMPEROR the adhcicnt, Of Prince bismarck would b.
included among those departing. The "Noss'che ar ioc
adds: The great employers Of labor, who are dis
-, fed with The labor laws, aud the Agrlcuur,ts
Injured through the commercial treaties w0ud also
TO- Noiody would De left but Cath hJlcs.'
The "Tasellatt7 reminds Germans that tho Con
ituton comedies TO every one liberty 10 express his
opnion'
The socialist Journal, the "Norwars,' says II De
clnr,. for socialists. the EmperOr's invitation 10
cuicratc.7 adding, Tie Emperor w0ud rule over
a dc-ort II all malcOntcnt> lcit his domains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
c0RpORl1Ioy TAXES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Minneapolis. Minn, Feb GA dispatch from
Pierre ;. d., says: In the case OF the American
and Adams express companies against the state
Board of Equalization, their application for wrio
of cetiorar before the supreme Court yesterday af
temoon the court directed that the writ issue on
their application. The companies state that Tie ap'
plication is made 10 the supreme Court and not TO
the Circuit Court for the purpose OF avoiding
multiplicity OF applications rs TO the property OF ths
companies as located in several counties OF the state
and to protect its interests it would be necessary 70
apply for similar wrts In all courts in the state. A
decision I'm this case will settle the power OF the
Board of EQUALIZATION to assess IA company doing
business in the state upon the value Of It's franchises
and not the value Of its actual property. Tie value
of the American Express Company's property Is
90 .056 90 and is assessed $4,000. The Adams Ex-
press Company's property Is worth S2,425 35. and
assessed at $4,000. The decision will also affect
telephone, telegraph and sleeping car companies doing
business in the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26

Mcadvlllc, PENN Feb 2j.-Alier being out over
thirty hours the jury ~ the Dc!ihier cn'c notlreu
Judge Henderson that II was impossible for them to
agree on "a verdict and accordingly they were as
charged at 5:lj D. m. today. Interviews with the
Jurors disclose that the first ballot stool three for ac-
quital and nine foe conviction, and notwithstanding
there were many ballots taken these figure were not
changed from first TO last. political analysis Of the
jury shows that Il was composed of eight Democrats
and four Republicans. Two Republicans and one
Democrat voted for aequittal ana seven Democrats
and two Republicans voted ior cohVlcuon' Inc case
will probebIv NOT be nushed further as the costs of the
trial have been heavy already and the depo,itors ex
press the opinion frcoly that they nave lost enough
without going 20 further eNp'hHc'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
MORE SPACE NEEDED FOR EXHIBITS.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Drector-General Davis VIII sooa
ask TO have another great exhibit hall constructed at the
Worlds Fair grounds. lie wants more space Tor ex-
hibits. THE demands for space said Colonel DAVIS
Yesterday are something unparalleled In the history
of worlds fairs The need for additional space Is
not the fault Of the Local Directory, nor OF the
National Commission. 1t Is contingency that could
not DO foreseen. No one expected so many nauons
would respond the invitation of President Harrison
to participate in the Fair. This Is to be Worid's
Fair in every sense OF the word
Japan's offer TO construct 10000 permanent ouio'
ing on the wooden island in Jackson Park ana 10 sur
round II with specimen of japanese landscape gaIdcn-
ing costing $4,000 has been accepted by the soutA
Park Board of Commissioners. Ii Is the understand
ing that the japanese Government Will make an an'
nual appropriation to S,rp up the building which
will be rled with works IS japanese art. The two
conditions attached to the gift are that the $40
cynnied shall bo permanent and the building open TO
the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
ryREOUITED LOVE AT ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS.

Atlantic Highlands, y. j., Feb. 25.-Frank kaier-
schoncr. German, became enamored with Katy
Op,omer. lie Is farmer on Captain James H..
Leonaris farm and she f. servant in Joseph smocks
family smock farms the place. Frank declared
his love- but met with a refusal. lie threatened to
kill himself, and last night he took dose OF Paris
green The girl saw him take IL. and DR.. II. y.
Uendrckson administered antdotes The dose was
~ large however that il was thrown Off the mans
stomach. lie was determined. though. for he had
shotgun in his bed, the stock resting against tho
footboard and string attached to the trigger Be-
sides. he had taken out the shot and driven a big
niece Of lead In il. Officers Oliver and striker ar
rested him. and Justice Ellis decided TO send him "a
Ioll The young woman married year ago, but
her husband appears 10 have deserted her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
THE TBlys.msHSslpPr CONGRESS.

New Orleans. Feb. 25.-Thc third days session OF
the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress was held
4 the It. Charles Theatre, President Prince In the
chair Mr. Shiimer, Of Missouri introduced u rcSoll-
zion asking for cheaper rates OF elegraphy throughout
the UniOn said rates to be fixed BY Congress- ani also
flvorns the postal telegraph system also resolutions
llvoring freedom Of commercial transactions from
oneros taxation and advocating uniform bills Of adnS
free of all evasions OF carriers common law liabilities
Secretary Crawford read set OF resolutions from
the National Real Estate Association, that the laws
on conveyanccs Of real estate bo made uniform In all
the states and Territories.
Mr. Prince. II New Mexico. offered a resolution to
allow foreign capitalists Invest In mining property
and o remove the present limitations the amount
10 be ncld ly irrigation companies.
senator Randall l.. Gibson then delivered an address
ON Mississippi River improvement and levees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
NJ BOURGEOIS NOW UNDERTAKES II.
ANOTHER Effort TO FoRM \ FRENCH CABINET
THE POSITION OF NM. DE FEEYCINET
AND RIBOT.

Paris, Feb. 2j-M Rouvcr. who has been trying
10 form new Cabinet visited President Carnot 70 day
and finally refused to make any further attempt 10
organize Ministry. VI. bourgeois, Minister Of Public
instruction and the Fine Arts In the late Cabinet has
undertaken 10 organize Ministry, which, IL IL said
will probably lie made up Win NJ. Hourg"oi, a
resident Of ne Couu II ard Mll.tcr Of the Interior
NJ de Freycinei Minister of War VI Kiho Minister
Of Foreign Affairs; VI. Brisson, Minister of Public
worship M pnrdeai, Minister uf Finance: " Ricar1,
Minister Of Commerce: and ". Rlynal. Minister OF
Marine.
VI. Bourgeois To day told ". de Fc,cinct tliat II he
(EourgcOi, Succeeded In forming Cabinet Ito would
offer VI. de Frey clnct the Premiership. VI. do Frey
clnct replied that be was greatly rgtercd by tho
intention Of NJ Bourgeois regarding the Prcmcrshp p,
and that he was willing 10 remain I'm .hc War Olloc,
but that ho would require until 10 morrow bef,re hc
could give a decisive answer q, 10 hi, acceptance
Of the Premiership.
NJ Rlbot the Foreign Minister Of the late Cainct.
ha promised 10 assl, NJ Bourgcois In his tax. on the
condition that she foreign policy Of the late Cabinet
.ha not be changed. especially Ia regard 10 Russia
and the Vatican. II !, believed that VI. Rouvicr Is
also willing 10 cooperate with VI. bourgeois. II Is
reported that no offer ha, been made to VI. Con tan'.
Jules simon in IN Interview on the political -iiua-
ton said that " RouVier the best man I" form
a new Ministry NJ dc Frcy cnct told ". simon
recently that he had had enough OF that Office. In
the meantime, NJ simon thought W. dc F'r,on"; did
not car, 10 resign a, hc va, paving the FOR h,
candidacy for the Presidency ~ th" Republic. Prfs-
dent CarnO wa, preoccup with The Sam" object h'
term ~ ONCE expiring n l-Ni. ana he would MOI rr'l
r,action i'm the Governments economic policy when
the effects Oi the new tariff should become manifest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
s,Nrs0y HELD FOR STEALING DIAMONDS.

London, Feb. 25.-Cal August sampson, tho
o.. strong man. who arrested in New YORK, on II
yauition issued by the British authorities, on The
charge of stealing damOnds from a MIS-. Margaret
ucfnsein was brought back TO England on the White
star Line steiner Tcutonic. lie arrived In London
today I'm charge Of an English detective VINO ma
gone 70 NcwY0rk TO secure his eAtrndluon' Inc
prisoner was at once taken to the Westminster To'e
Cout where he WAS formally charged with the thcit
y, tbe diamonds. and was rcmandcd FOR trial. bail In
,Le sum Of 600 being demanded. When the magls
,roto announced his decision the prisoner fell rant
mo I'm the Dock When he lilted TO his feet by
court attendants he appeared to be dazed. Mrs
Bernstein. VINO was present 70 prosecute 'he c"N' ""
taken with "A lit OF Mysteries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
UNIVERSITY NEWS IN TIE WEST.

Chicago Feb. - (SpeciaD-" The report that PrcS
dent Roberts, Of Lake Forest University, Is to re-
university and only $.00C 900 was promised to the
university ,ud only 100000 was raisod, said The Kew
Dr. strykcr OF the Westminster Presbyterian church.
today is a mistake President Roberts was one
of the four or five secretaries OF the PreSDy ytenan
lIomc Mission Board when he accepted his present
place, and there has never been a time since ne re-
signed his secetaryship, think, that the board mas
not been importuning him to return. These appears
have gained new force lately by the superannuaton
and retirement of the Rev Dr. Kendall, who the
senior secretary
The managers OF the university at Chicago, who have
already introduced so many excellent new features
IN university education, have this week added stil an
other novelty IL Is announced that there Will be
in connection with the institution an employment
hurcnu The object OF this scheme l. to afford as
sstancc to yonng people who wish to work their way
through college,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
EL1s IN THE yEW-JERsEY LEGISLATURE.

Trenton. y. j.. Feb. 2j.-ln the New-Jersey Legi''
nture the BIZ authorizing the transfer OF licenses IN
,cond class cities was IccOmmitted
Rills we're Uasscd AZ follows: Increasing the amount
that Jersey CITY may raise by bonds for armorleS to
900 oOO providing that ahorers, mechanics and con
tractors may file liens on pubic Improvements tthc
uroyi.lons are similar 10 the Ncw-iork Lien law
royiding that no public road -ha be less than two
rod, wide hereafter; providing for Boards or Three
Commissioners Of Appeal. TO be appointed Dy 'hc
uayor i'm second Clas, cities, authorizing thc "oV-
.rnor ,o have the senate Chamber thoroughly re
rairrI requiring the recording If Commissioners
award, in all cases where lands taken 10y eminent
domain by railroad corporations the Essex and Union
County Macldamzcd Road bill.
Brl, were introduced authorizing the Secretary OF
the state Board of Agriculture to collect statistics OF
the agricultural AMI Horticultural products of the stae
and TO ascertain the value Of the farm lands giving
the power remove Commissioners OF Deeds by I'M
rencnmcnt and increasing the number of C0mInls-
oncr, from to fifteen in each Aldermnlic district
and forbiddng fishing In private waters from Decem-
her 10 April |.
The Assembly adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-26
TIE UNTITLED ACREAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN.

London. Feb 2G-In the House of Commons to-day
Mr. Chaplin president OF the Boaid Of Agriculture re-
ferring 10 the statement OF the American Emigration
commissioners who recently visited this country that
the 22,OOOOOO acres Of productive land Hing IDLE III
Great Britain the chief cause OF emigration saih
that the recent statistics provca the nnccuracy
" that assertion. II was fact, he added, that In
the appendix Of report Of committee Of the House
of Commons, made IN 119J. IL estimated tlat thc
uncuyatcd land IN Great Britain amounted to 22Voo
900 acres but, what Oever the century ago, II
was cctain that nothing like that amount of uncult
waited Land existed now. RcpN ing tD question:, Mf
Chaplin aid he thought il possible that within Inc
last ten or fifteen 1000 900 Of arabic inl
In Great Britain hHd become pasture, owing to tio
Irprc,siOn In agriculture.