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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
A Study of Spiders.

Spiders are wonderfully fond of the
music made by stringed instruments,
said an entomologist to the writer. 1t
is not because they enjoy melody, but
simply for the reason that the sounds
to their ears resemble the buzzing of
captive flies. By gently touching the
strings of a guitar, one can often cause
spiders to come down the walls or from
the ceilings. They will even walk over
the strings, and while doing SO they
appear to be eagerly searching for
something, moving about excitedly,
and looking fierce and hungry.
A kind of spider. native to South
America is remarkable for the great
length OF its legs, and has very sing
ular method of defending itself When
attacked it gathers it's feet together,
fastening them to the centre of its web,
and gyrates with the velocity of a
whirligig, so that it appears like mist
on the web, offering no point for an
enemy to strike at. There is another
species which fights by throwing net
about its adversary. | have seen a
duel between two individuals, in which
each tried to entangle the other in
snares cunningly cast, the dexterity
with which they avoided capture being
wonderful. At length one was tripped,
and presently the successful combat
ant began revolving round and round
her opponent, the latter soon being
wrapped in silvery cocoon, which was
its winding sheet.
Among the most remarkable spiders
is the Dolomedes, which runs over the
surface OF water in pursuit of it's prey,
and dives to escape from it's enemies.
Stranger still is the Argyroneta, which
builds its house wherein it lays its eggs
and rears its young at the bottom of
streams. Some species are exceeding
ly ferocious, though none more so than
the huge gray Lycosa, with black rim
round its middle, which will chase peo-
pie on slight provocation. This fierce
creature, which lives partly by catch
ing birds, has been known to pursue
men On horseback.
DR.. W. III. Hudson tells of such an
adventure which he met with while
riding across plain covered with dry
grass. Pursuing his way at an easy
trot, he suddenly observed a great
spider chasing him, leaping swiftly
along and keeping up with the horse.
He aimed blow with his whip at the
ferocious insect, and the point of the
lash struck the ground close to it.
when it instantly leaped upon and ran
up the lash. 1t was actually within
three or four inches of the hand that
held the whip before the latter was
suddenly dropped. These great hairy
spiders are very formidable in appear
ance. When approached they stand
erect on their four hind feet, like pug
lists, threatening the adversary.
Then, dropping upon all eight feet,
they charge to the attack Washing
ton Star.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
THE LITTLE BROWN LEAF.

Said the little brown leaf as it hung in the ali
To the little brown leaf below,
what a summer we've had
To rejoice and be glad,
But today there's feeling of snow.
I'm lonely up here on the tree so high,
With the leaves all off the bough,
So I'll fiutter down
To my comrades brown,
Who are resting so softly now"
Said the little brown leaf, when work is
done,
And it's time to go to sleep,
One bids good-by to the frolic and fun,
And shuts his eyes on the merry sun,
And but the rest is deep!
For God is up in Heaven above,
And God in the world below
In the summer light,
In the wintry night,
In the tempest and the snow"
With sigh as brief as the fall of leaf
The little brown leaf dropped through
The amber gold
OF the breeze swept void,
And the sky-it was blithe and blue.
Margaret E. Sangster.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

4 YOUNG MANS CHANCEs.-A moth
eEWho now sends out a son into the
business world launches him at a time
when the chances are all in favor of a
young man, writes Edward W. Box in
AT Home with the Editor,n in the
October Ladies Home Journal. Busi.
ness men were never more willing to
place large trusts upon the shoulders
of young men than they are to-day.
Young BLOOD" as it is called. is the
life OF the modern business world. and
is everywhere sought. In New York
the demand for the right kind of Young
men in all capacities is far greater than
the supply, and what is true of New
York is true of all the large cities.
Bear in mind, however, say the right
KIND Of young men, and by that CLASH
ncatlon L mean young men who are
willing to work, and work hard. The
day OF the young man who works by
the clock, eagerly watching for the
hour when the office shall close. has
gone by, even if it ever existed. HIM
dredS of young men are energetic in a
new position until it's novelty wears off
and then become mere machines whose
places can be filled at a days notice.
No mother need have undue anxiety
for the success of a son who this autumn
or winter steps out into the business
world, so long as he bears in mind
few essential points.
He must be honest above all things,
and allow nothing to convince him that
there is a compromise between honesty
and dishonesty
He must be an out and out believer
In the homely but forcible saying that
q man cannot drink whisky and he in |
business.
He must, too, decide between being |
q society man or business man: he |
cannot be both.
He must make his life outside the
Office the same as in it, and not be pos
sessed with the prevalent idea that his
employer has no business to question
his movements outside of office hours.
An employer has every right to expect
his employees to be respectable at all
times, in the Office or out of il.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
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mail express mix mix
*All Daily, except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS:

Train No. as connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains. leaving at
l:U p, m, arriving at Columbus at Pos a. M,
ana Pittsburgh at $3.50 p. M, and Chicago at
1913 a. III. next morning; with train leaving
at 4:59 p. m, arriving at Cincinnati at 745 a.
M ST. Louis at 6:25 p. m, and connects at
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 2:OO p M. and at Washington Junction with
tram ARRIVING at Frederick at 1:55 p. m.
Train AIS connects with fast Vestibule trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1851 p. m. fer Pittsburgh,
jEI2 y. NJ. for Chicago, and LIS q. M for Cincin-
natl and II. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburgh at
$40 Il. H., Chicago at $3.50 p. H., Cincinnati at
SID p. m. and st. Louis at 7:15 a. III.
Trains III, and AS have Pullman Buffet Par
lor cars between StauntOn and Baltimore.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks, apply to
b. s. o. II. r. or to C. E., DUDR0W, Travelling
Passenger Agent Winchester, Va. or C. n
city ticket agent, Staunton Va
CHAS- o. SCULL, J. 7. ODELL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Cen Man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Specimen Cases.

S. II. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheu-
matism his Stomach was disordered,
his Liver was affected to an alarming
degree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg of eight
years standing. Used three bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven boxes OF
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and well. John Speaker, Cataw-
ba, o., had five large Fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurabl e
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tlrely. Sold by Hugh es s. Bells Drug
Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Henry Rudolph, residing at Evan
ston, Ohio, has for several years sought
the hands of Miss Lawrence of the
same place, but unsuccessfully. Just
after the Chicago convention Miss
Lawrence bet Rudolph that Cleveland
would not win, the stake being her
hand. Tuesday night Rudolph came
to this city to get the returns. He was
the most anxious man in town. When
it became known that Cleveland had
been elected he was wild Yesterday
morning he returned to Evanston,
brought Miss Lawrence to the city and
married her
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

A MOSQUITOES WEAPoN.-A mosqui-
to's bill is an elaborate continuance, and
consists of two sharp saws, and lance
inclosed in sheath, which is also en-
ployed as pump. The saws are bony
but flexible, and the teeth are near the
end, which is pointed. The lance is
perhaps the most perfect instrument
known in the world of minute things
1t is first thrust into the flesh, and the
opening is enlarged by the saws which
play beside it until the sheath can be
inserted. The saving is what causes
irritation when a mosquito is biting
The Rochester Democrat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Now TRY This.

1t will cost you nothing and will
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Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DR.. Kings
New Discovery for CONSUMPTION.
Coughs and Colds is guaranteed to give
relief, or money will be paid back
Sufferers from La Grippe found it just
the thing and under it's use had a
speedy and perfect recovery. Try a
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing it is.
TRIAL bottles free at Hughes & Bells
Drug Store. Large size so cents and
$1.00
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
EuckIln'S Arnjca SaIve.

TIE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve,
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
FOR SALE BY HUGHES 4 BELL
JAM 1872 ly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

UNION BUTTER. = Thanks" re-
marked the star boarder to the land
lady at the table, 'but [ don't care for
union butter"
II don't understand YOU" said the
landlady, with an unctuOus smile Of
doubt.
"No?" responded the boarder pleas
antly. "In union there is strength
you know ''-Detroit Free Press
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

do you know that since | had in
Illumination of the brain my memory
has suffered immensely. For instance
in three or four days l shan't 1emem-
Der what [ have been doing to day.
us it possible? Apropos you
lend me 100 marks for week ?''-Ex-
change.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

One of my children had very bad
discharge from her nose. Two ply
sicians prescribed, but without bene-
fit. We tried Ely's Cream Balm, and,
much to our surprise, there was a
marked Improvement. We continued
using the Balm and in short time the
discharge was cured.-O. A. Cary,
Corning, n. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Clara FISHING for pliment)-
This is your fourth dance with me-
Why don't you dance with some of the
other girls
Charlie-Well, the fact is dance SO
badly that / hate to ask them
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

A south Georgia schoolma' am has in
troduced a new feature in her school.
When enc of the girls misses a word
the boy who spells it gets permission to
kiss her AS a result the girls are be-
coming very poor spoilers, while the
boys are improving. Atlanta Consti
tuition
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Mrs. Poots-What are you looking
so glum about?
Poots-Oh, there's a confoundedly
tender spot on my tongue from resting
against broken tooth.
'Humph You're always grunting
about something. Funny | never have
anything like that the matter with my
tongue"
Nothing funny about it. Your
tongue is never at rest. Texas Sift-
ings.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Wife-See, my dear, ain actually
beginning to get wrinkles.
observation-disclosures, my love! Those
are not wrinkles, but smiles which
have become petriiied, so to speak
Paris Gaulois.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

The children's health must not be
neglected. Cold in the head causes
catarrh. Ely's Cream Balm cures at
once. 1t is perfectly safe and is easily
applied into the nostrils. The worst
cases yielding to it. Price so cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

NOT1CE.-The undersigned have associated
IN themselves together as partners in the
name and style of j. & J. L. Bumgardner, At
torneys at Law.
We viii practice in the courts of the city of
Staunton and the counties of Augusta Rock,
bridge Rockingham, Highland and Bath. All
law business entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUNGARDNER JR
July-tf j. LEWIS BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

II don; think care for an engage
mel, mug right off, George" 81 insist
thai tt'il shat wear one. Just look al
lust s'eilr; you diin' I have anything Dn
your iillgpr, nd / conidiI', get neal
you Tor the Other men ~
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
CHOW to Cure All Skin Diseases

tAc" W NuTe All SNiH DtSS:t-eS.
simply apply ''SWAYNE OINTMENT" No in
terGal medicine required. Cures letter eeZe
ma, iCch, ali eruptons on the face, hands, nose
&c, leaving the skin clear, white and healthy
It's great healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your drug
gist for SWAYNE'S OINTMENT.
feb l0-Iyr .2
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

A blind man with hand organ has
been parading the streets of Alexan-
dria, Ind, with a placard on his breast
which reads, Il am blind and the
father of eight children by horrible
accident,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Eurch Riggs, prosperous citizen Of
Rit .!iie comfy, W. Va, committed
sucide last week by cutting his throat
with razor. He had been d, menttd
for several weeks.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Mtud-Why do you think Alice is
vain?
May-The other day heard her sa
she looked Ike me-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Tom-i'nor girl, she is rich and beau
tiful, bnt she has ST. Vitus' dance.
Jaek-1s that ali aiis herl Somebody
said she has got the Delsarte.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

You don't have to continue dos ng
with Simmons Liver Regulator. Often
little cures effectuaIlv.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

If you feel all broke up and out of
sorts agitate your liver with Simmons
Liver Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

Why will you suffer from Indigestion
and dyspepsia Simmons Liver Regu-
latOr is pleasant and cures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

No one ever tried Simmons Liver
Regulator without being satisfied with
its effect.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
Family and Business Journal.

IGs selections ana Miscellany entertain and
interest, ana are alike appropriate for the
young, middie-aged, and those of older wears
DEMOCRAT in politics, it sustains its party
with uniassing zeal, believing that under the
rule Of that party the progress of the country
and the development of its resources can be
pest attained. 1t is watchful of the AGRI-
CULTURAL interests of its section and the
State, and is a constant laborer in the good
work advancing all our industries. 1t furnish
es Commercial Information, giving details of
interest to the Merchant, Farmer. and Mann
facturer, by compiling from the best and
most authentic sources of such information
Its MARKET REPORTS embrace the Citv of
Staunton, with full weekly comments. and q
carefully revised Price Current. The distant
Produce-Markets are also furnished with com
ments bearing on the quoted prices of stap1es
produced in the Valley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

bricks FOR SALE.
ID Enquire at the Office of the
STAUNTON IMPROVEMENT COMPANY,
No. 207, West Main Street. for prices, &c.
apr 29-tf REEVES GAIT Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23
SOUTH BOUND.
LEAVE BASIC DAILY.
No. 3. Nos.
4:43 a m 400 p m

No. for Roanoke, Radford, Bristol and all
points south and west, also for Bluefield. Chic
extension, leave Bluefield, 6:10 III daily for
KenOva-C Columbus, and the West. Pullman
Chattanooga.
No. (Vestibuled Limited) for Roanoke. Br,s-
tOl and beyond Connects at Roanoke for all
stations, Winston-Salem Division and for Main
Line West of Roanoke. Connects at Radford
for Blueiield, POcahuntas and all points on
Clinch Valley Division, also for Louisville and
stations L.. Y n. II. X. Pullman Sleeper Roam
Oke to Louisville via RadfOrd and Norton.
Pullman sleepers to New Orleans, Memphis
and Nashville, Dining car attached.
For tickets, time-cardS and all information
call on agent, Norfolk & Western Railroad.
w. b. BEYILL, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Roanoke, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-11-23

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Time Table in effect Jan. Eth, 1892, until fur
Their notice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
GcncrnI Markets..

PHILADELPHIA, June ID. 90 Flour - Winter
super, S2GSd3; do. do, extras, S3iG35A; No. .
winter family, S3.6b5I}aO state roller straight,
S4.l5ltiiO: western winter, clear, Si.15lf4 20;
do, straight, S4.inla4.B5; winter patent, S4.6j
GGi.s; Minnesota clear, S375l4. 10; do. straight,
S4.2514 80; do, patent, si.G0Ii.9O; do, favorite
brands, higher. Rye flour, 81 per barrel.
Wheat-Dull, weaker, with SIC. bid and s71sc
asked for June; sic. bid and 87l4c. asked
for July; SIC. bid and s7IEc. asked for August;
BIC. bid and S1l5c. asked for September.
Corn-Dull, weak, with 501Gc. bid and sic.
asked for June; Soc. bid and 50lSc,
asked for July; fss4c. bid and 5Ol4c. asked for
August; 4934c. bid and 5O14c. asked for Sep.
tember.
0ats-Inactive, lower, with CSC. bid and SOC
asked for June CSC. bid and 3oc asked fol-
July; 36I6c. bid and 37Isc. asked for August
s6lfc bid and 371Sc. asked for September.
Beef-Quiet, steady; extra mess, S7.5a1s. 30
family, 80. 5oDl0.51.
se75@i0b0: extra prime, sl0.601Ii.
Lard-Quict. steady; steam rendered, SdB6
Eggs-Easy, quiet: New York and Pennsyl-
vapia, lG9l8l7e.; western, I55f916c.
BALTIMORE. June 13.-F1our active Wheat
easy. Southern wheat; fults, Sl2sec.; long
berry, a5Q90c. Corn easy. Southern corn;
white, active at &c.; yellow dull at 54c. Oats
easier. Rye firm. higher. Hay firm steadyI
good TO choice timothy, $lt.5oel550. Cot
ton nominal, middlins, NO. Provisions steady,
unchanged. Butter steady; creamery, fancy.
i60l9c.; do. fair to choice, 18GDifc.; do. imita-
tion, l5G16c.; iadle fancy. tknl5c.; good TO
choice, l2c,; store packed. Ii0lec.; grass. ia
t2c. Eggs steady and scarce at 1s5za
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14
Letter From Wyoming.

correspondence VI hhN AANph0hNehs
WYOMING, Del, June 13-Ihe esti-
mate OF the acre OF Strawberries OF
Mr.. Mullins wrote about In my last
produced forty crates more than last
stated, making total Of 7,136 quarts
at . cents per quart, clearing S82S. 10.
The strawberry SEASON Is nearly over,
and the raspberries will soon be ready
for market.
The managers of Camden Union
Camp held O meeting on the ground
last Saturday at 2 p. m, and made
permanent arrangements for holding
the camp. About Seventy-iive tents
were drawn, which is larger number
than usual the first day. There were
more people present and greater in
terest taken than usual.
/ With those selected by the ministers
and managers nearly one hundred are
located already. No doubt this camp
will DO larger than IL has been for
years. 1t is generally known to be one
Of the best grounds on the Peninsula,
having running water. tabernacle to
seat fifteen hundred people, and every
convenience for the comfort OF all. No
sales were made FOR the privileges, but
the managers gave the bread tent and
Ice cream saloon to n selected party
for one hundred dollars, the horse
pound for twenty dollars, and two
boarding tents for the same each.
= The time for holding the camp was
: changed from August the 5th to July
, 29th holding ten days.
Rev. VIM. Is. Gregg was appointed
to take charge of the spiritual services
of tho camp.
Chiidren's Day services we're held
Yesterday In Wyoming NJ. l.. Church.
he pastor preached a sermon to the
children In the morning, tho choir and
: children doing the singing.
In the afternoon a regular session
of the school was held, and at night
! the principal services were held, con
sisting OF speeches and singing by tht
school, and an address by the pastor
The church was nicely decorated will
flowers and plants The attraction
/ was so great that the large church did
, not hold more than two.thirds of thos,
who came. OCCASIONAL.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-06-14

James V. Moore. ESQ, who with the
Exception OF John Appleton, is the
oldest resident in the vicinity OF Odes.
lisa, Is visiting relatives in our city. he
is enjoying fair health. although lit.
tie deaf, and takes lively interest in
political as well as in agricultural af.
fairs. The nomination of Harrison
for President pleased him highly and
he believes he will lie trinmphantly
elected. The peach crop IN the vicin.
iLy of Odessa. he says, will be very
light, but the farmers are giving their
attention to dairying, growing sugar
corn, tomatoes, asparagus, etc.. and
in this way supplement the amount
realized from tho sale OF wheat and
corn, which do no yield much profit
at present prices. Some of the ladies
also devote good deal OF attention to
poultry, and notes particularly the
wife of his son Elias, who had fire.
quently bantered her husband to COM
pare accounts. as she believed that the
hennery woi | | show larger net gains
than tho dairy. The railroad from
Odessa to Middletown Is at stand
still, the dog in the mangeI' policy
having prevailed.