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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
Ia Orug.cst,s SIGN.

The dried alligator not unfrequently
seen in drug stores comes down to us from
the .chymist" OF early times, and had its
origin in the belief that dragons blood was
Il remedy for many diseases. According to
the legend, the dragon was accustomed to
eat his own tail, and then death followed
the operation. The poison that he was
believed to secretc was supposed to be
highly medicinal. AS it was impossible to
obtain the body Of dragon to suspend as
q sign in front of the 'chymist's'' shop an
alligator or crocodile.was substituted, and,
with the conservatism characteristic Of
some trades, the druggists have kept OIL
employing the sign, though they have for
gotten its origin, and long since ceased to
believe in the virtue OF dragons blood,
New York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
FISHERMEN AND FISHER WOMEN.
How Flood, Ebb and S1ackwater Treat-
ed Their Enyious Wives

How Flood, Ebb and Slackwater Treat
ed Their Envious Wives.
There are three men fishing in little
boat Three women fishing from the rocks
close by.
Flood quilting in Il fish)-First blood.
Ebb quilting in II fsh)-This is business.
Iguess they are coming in now
Slackwater quilting in a fish)-In with
you, boys.
Mrs. Flood-Each one of those men has
caught a fish,
Mrs. Ebb-They said we could get them
here, too, but see Mr. Flood has just
caught another one.
Mrs Slackwater-And my husbands got
another too. (Calling) should think you
might give somebody else a chance at that
, Sfackwater-Don't you have any bites,
Henrietta?
Mrs. Slackwater-No, we don't. The hobs
haven't bobbed once
Slackwater-They haven't fairly (stops
to pull in fish, commenced to run yet.
You III get us many as we do in IL minute.
Flood Gn undertone)-Doubtful about
that The. They amt fishing in the chan
mel
Ebb-If we had bigger boat-jimini,
but that's a nice one! Look at him
Mrs. Ebb-You men must have a hun
dred, should think, the way you are catch
ing them.
Ebb-Pshaw! We've only got two or
three-little things at that. They'll run
larger by and by, and you'll get 'em over
there too.
Slackwater (softly pulling two fish over
the side of the boat and keeping between
them and the ladies)-By gracious, boys,
they pull like bulldogs!
Mrs. Slackwater-Are they running yet,
Theodore?
Slackwater-Well you can hardly say
they are yet.
Mrs Slackvater-How many do you
think you'll catch at q time when they do
run?
Flood (unh ooking a fish and laughing
softly)-l guess We'll have to manage to
get some of 'em out of here, Ell?
Ebb (reeling furiously)-We ought to,
but my wife is afraid to stay in u boat I'M
less am along too.
Flood (casting)-So's mine.
Slackwater-Two more, boys. My wife
is that way too
Mrs. Slack water-Can't you come ashore,
Theodore, and let Mrs. Ebb go out?
Observation-Disclosures certainly.
Ebb Gin uldertone)-You'l do nothing of
l
lost Il nice one then. I've got to tend to
business better'n this.
Mrs Slackwater-Well, why don't you
come then?
Ebb-Do you want to come out, Emily?
Mrs. Ebb-Oh, 1 don't know that do
You come in and let Mrs. Flood go out
Ebb-Heaven and earth, see those fell
lows jump! (To Mrs. Ebb)-All right.
(To Flood, with assumed cleerfulness)-
Pull up that anchor, old ma1i.
Flood calling out)-Do you want to
come out i'll Mr.. Ebb's place, Lucy?
Mrs. Flood don't believe care about
it. Why don't you come in and let Mrs.
Slackwater go out? -
Mrs. Slackwater-Pll tell you what we
can do Two Of you men can come and
fish off the rocks, and the other one can
take us out there and bait the hooks while
we fish.
Slackwat.r quilting in q fish)-All right.
Flood pulling in a fish)--We'll do that,
Ebb Quilting in u fish)-l3y and by.
Old gentleman in next boat (who always
goes ;slone)-For pure, unadulterated sell
fishness give me the average man who
goes a-iishing. Angler.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
A Million Friends.

A Z, lend in need is friend indeed and not
less Il ,sf, one million people have found just such
a frie nd in DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
stump tion, Cough and Colds. lfyou have never
used this Great Cough Medicine, one trial VIII
convi nee you that it has wonderful curative
powe RS i'm all diseases of Throat, Chest ana Lungs
Each sottae is guaranteed to do all that is claim
cd or rsmuey will be REFUNDED. Trial bottles free
at ri, aegaes & Bells drug store. Large bottles
SOC ND ST..
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
Great Men Who Danced.

The ancients regarded dancing as a nee
essary accomplishment. Socrates learned
the art in his old age, while Plato, in his
Commonwealth" advocated the establish
ment. of dancing schools. The Romans
celebrated their victories and pastoral fes-
+ rivals by elaborate dances. They excelled
in pantomime dances, from which the bal
let was evolved. The Emperor Domitian
forbade the senators to dance, and for so
doing removed several members from the
senate. Grave statesmen and politicians
OF high degree have ex..elled in the oldest
OF the arts.-Lee ]. Vance in Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
Matches Nightier Than the Slipper


The efficacy of matches as a correctional
medium was demonstrated yesterday upon
one of the annex boats. The passengers
included a family party of three-husband,
wife and little boy of five years. Before
the boat left the slip the child proceeded to
show that he was very badly spoiled. He
was pretty little chap, but his boldness
and mischievous ways made him anything
but popular. Although he went so far as
to throw the hand satchel of passenger
from the seat to the floor with an accom-
paninent of wry faces, his mother said
never a word. She was of the Ianguid
sort, and seemed too weary of the world to
even breathe. The father was kept busy
admonishing the youngster, but with little
effect Finally he dived down into his
pocket. drew out matchsafe, and open
ing it extracted a match.
''Conle herep' he commanded as he
walked toward the terrible infant and
made a feint of lighting the match.
The little fellow, thoroughly frightened,
ran to his mother, crying, please don't,
papa; I'll be good"
And he was good during the rest of the
trip.-New York World.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
Deserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens, that for years
we ave been selling DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills. buK-
lens Arnica Saive and Electric Bltters, ana nave
neve handled remedies that sell as WE'LL On lhat
have given such universal satsfaetion.l We 90
not ssita te to guarantee them every time. and
we ST and ready to refund the purchase price, II
salts actory results do not follow their use.
These remedies have won their great popularity
nurely on their merits, Hughes & Bell, dinggists
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
HALF WAY IN LOVE.

HALF WAY IN LOVE.
think my love like this is
1t buds between two signs.
It flowers between two kisses.
But when Ills gathered-dies.
Hove Matilda Mary
Clear eyes and tresses brown
But James the winsome fairy
Who laughs my passions down.
II were sure Of neither
How wretched should be!
Were beloved of either
I'd love who loves not me.
Ida G. Cabell
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28


The School Session Of 1928 is
on US.
Once again are we fully supplied
with all that the myriads of school
children require, both in the line Of
school books and school stationery,
every book in use in the schools of the
city and county.
We have in addition to our stock of
new books, a very large number of
second hand school books in good con-
ditlon, which will be sold at a great
reduction from the price Of new books.
Composition, Note and Blank books
in great variety, Tablets, Pencils,
States, Pencil Cases, sponges, anything
you want in the line OF school sta
tionery.
W. L. OLIVIER,
Bookseller and Statloner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
.,,,ckIen.s Arnica Salve.

Tne best saive in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers, Salt, Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
cbanned Hands, Cnilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Eru ptions, and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. lis guaranteed to give perfect salts
action, or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box, For sale by Hughes Bell, Druggists.
t.xN l2-ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28

Vulcan, the British ironclad, is provided
with rudder weighing twentytwo tons,
or something like six tons heavier than the
rudder used on the Great Eastern.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
A Dog Well Trained.


Sir John Lubbock has succeeded in train
ing his dog to distinguish card with
water on it if it wants water, one with
''food" ii it wants food, and SO on. The
dog soon learned to distinguish the blank
from the written ones; then he learned to
attach an idea to some of the latter and
was finally able to fetch to his master the
card which correspondent with his wish
To get a single meal he had to fetch some
eighteen or twenty of these cards. He
made no Observation-Disclosures Constitution.
Trying to Do Too Much.
There was once woman who was the
despair of all the other women of her ac-
quaintance. Her house was as pretty as
possible and always in perfect order; she
kept it on a very small income, and kept it
beautifully; she made all her own clothes
and those of her. childssshe trimmed hats
for herself and all m Sisters; she did fancy
work; she painted chairs, thereby saving
sometimes as much as seventy-fve cents;
eshe taught class in mission sewing
school; she took lessons in cooking; she
! belonged to several charitable organiza-
tions and the end Of that woman was
nervous prostration and sanitarium.
Amid her many occupations she had some
how lost sight of the fact that a certain
amount of amusement is necessary for the
human mind. She had never s'had time"
for rest or diversion. And her husband as
he paid the bill for medical services posi-
bly, reflected how much better, and not
only better but cheaper, would preSention
have, been than cnre.-Lenness Miller's
Magazile.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-10-28
I rEniLEmEM . AMI fUU ma
FALL AND WINTER.
DRESS GOODS !.

The attention of my customers and friends and
all in want of First-Class Gentlemen's Spring
aud Summer CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock which has been received.
In Variety Of Styles and Elegant Goods, have .
finer display than usual.
suns or PIECE ARTICLES Of CLOTHING made up In
the me vt approved styles, and warranted to give
satisfac, ion. Goods also sold to be made else
where, ii desired.
All ash. is call, knowing that any taste can
be pleased. j. a. HUTCHINSON,
No oira
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
War on Sunday Papers.

A telegram from Pittsburg, Pa,
SAYS: Robert Mcclure, agent of the
Law and Order league, renewed his
crusade against Sunday newspapers
to-day by entering informations against
fifteen persons for selling papers on
Sunday. The,victims are principally
employees of the Union News Com
pany.
A number of informations were al
so made against carriers for desecra-
ton of the Sabbath under the law of
1794. Over one thousand informa-
tons are now held by Alderman Robe
and the hearings will take place next
week. 1t is understood that the
society intends TO railroad fifty of the
cases through at one sitting.
So far Mcclure has confined himself
to warning against the carriers, ncws-
boys, newsdealers and employees of
the business departments of the papers
who work on Sunday. The writers,
compositors and pressmen have not
been interfered with, but it is under
stood their turn will come later. if the
courts decide the appealed cases in
favor of the Law and Order people.
The newspapers, newsdealers and
news companies have combined and
will stubbornly contest the legality Of
the prosecutions.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
VIII Open His Grave.

A special from New Brunswick.
Nd, says: A meeting of the stock
holders of the Jamesburg bank, whose
cashier, Wilton Hill, has been declared
an embezzler for $50, 900 by Examiner
Stone, broke up in the greatest dis
order upon the receipt of information
Of the alleged embezzlement.
Several days ago the funeral of
Hill took place from his home in this
oity, the cause assigned being the grip.
1t is now learned from a reliable
source that Hill is not dead, and that
wax figure was placed in the coffin.
which was believed to contain the
body. The rumor that Hill is still
alive, is intensified by the report that
nc has been seen within the past few
days on Fourteenth street, New York,
IN company with a woman whose
name has been closely connected with
the defaulter.
HIPS life was insured for 500. 900.
ana the agent of the insurance COM
pany was preparing to pay this
amount, but win now Investigate
Hilrs death. 1t has been decided to
open the grave and ascertain whether
II contains Hips body or dummy.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
AGAINST the PAPERS.
The Supreme Court Says tho Anti
y Lottery Law is Constitutional.

yThe United States Supreme Court
' has upheld the constitutionalitY of the
recent anti-lottery act of the last con-
gress, affirming the decision in the
case of Dryne and Rapier, publishers
OF the New Orleans States and She
Mobile Register, who were indicted
on charges of sending through the
mails newspapers containing lottery
advertisements. BY common consent
the cases were made test suits rs to
the constitutionality of the law.
Chief Justice Fuller announced that
owing to the death of Justice Bradley,
to whom the writing of the opinion
in the anti-lottery cases had been
gwen, the court would postpone any
Celebrations of its news and confine
itself to the expression of the general
ground on which the decision pro.
ceeds. The court then said that the
opinion in the case of exparte Jackson
had, was that the power vested in
congress to establish postoflices anc
postroads, embraced the regulation of
the entire postal system of the coun-
try and designated what may and wha
may not be excluded.
The power granted congress was
complete and carried with it the power
TO forbid the use of the mails in the
aiding of perpetuating crime or i'm,
morality. The court says there is Tic
distinction between mala prohibita
and mala in Sc. and that it must be
left to congress in the exercise of
sound discretion TO determine what
shall be excluded. There is no abridge-
ment or the freedom of the press for
the reason that the government does
not prohibit the communication by
other means, but simply through the
government agencies, which it con-
trolls
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
TWO Thousand Men.

Two thousand railroad men, repre-
senting every State and territory of
the United States, met in the Academy
of Music in New York, Sunday.
Conductors, engineers, brakemen,.
firemen and telegraph operators were
present, all members of organizations
distinct from each other.
One object of the meeting is to affect
combination of the various orders at
no distant day, and to bring about
closer and more friendly relations
among the members. The first BUSH
ness of the meeting was the indorse-
ment of what are known as the Haley
bills, now pending befor, ghe legisla-
ture; the first limiting the hours of
service, and the second providing
against accidents and regulating the
number of men to manage the various
classes of trains.
1t was voted to make an effort to
amend the conspiracy, or anti Pinker-
ton clause of section 119 of penal
code,
At the afternoon session, Ex-Rail-
road Commissioner l.. S. Coffin, of
Iowa, introduced resolution provid-
ing for the equipment of all freight
trains with automatic couplers and air
brakes, which was unanimously
adOpted
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
BOYD is GOVERNOR.
The Celebrated Nebraska Case
is Settled.


The United States Supreme Court
has decided in favor of Boyd in the
Nebraska Goyernorship case.
All the Justices, except Justice
Field, concurred in the conclusions of
the court that Boyd was a citizen of
the United States and entitled to the
Office of Governor of Nebraska.
Justices Harlan. Gray and Brown
concurred in that part of the opinion
which held that Boyd was a citizen,
because from the records in the case it
must be considered as established that
Boyd's father exercised all the rights
of a citizen, he had, in fact, in. 1854,
taken out his final naturalization
papers, notwithstanding he did not
have record of such final admins
tration papers.
The court also held that there was
such thing as collective naturaliza-
ton, which constituted the naturaliza-
ton of all inhabitants of Nebraska at
the time of its admission, except such
as desired to retain their foreign
rights. That Boyd's exercise of
various offices showed his intention to
become citizen. The opinion is by
Chief Justice Fuller.
The court reversed the judgment of
the Supreme Court of Nebraska, and
ordered it to take further proceedings
in conformity with the decision that
Boyd is citizen.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
Locomotive Explodes.

Five men were killed Friday morn
Ing by the explosion of locomotive
on the Philadelphia 81 Reading rail
road near st. Claire, Pa, The locomo-
tive, which was mountain engine No.
956, exploded while drawing long
train of empty coal cars up q heavy
grade to Frackville, on the top of the
Broad mountain, from which point
the cars are lowered over the Mashoney
plane. This is the fifth engine of this
class that has exploded in the COM
pany's service. They are of seventy
ton class and burn culm or coal dust.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
The British Flag,

Shortly after IL O'Clock Sunday af-
ternoon big three masted schooner,
the Glendon of St. John, N. B., sailed
into Bridgeport, Conn.,, harbor with
the British jack floating from her
mizzen in direct violation of the
United States law, which provides
that the foreign ensign must always
be accompanied Gy the stars and
stripes. The fore and main mast
were destitute of bunting. As the
vessel sailed up the harbor the British
flag was perceived by the people on
the docks, and as the vessel passed
three bridges. the abutments were
black with excited men who greeted
the British flag with Kisses mingled
with cries of s'Haul it down." and
"Shoot it,"
The doughty Captain Trowbridge of
the schooner, drew his pistol and
swore he would shoot the first man
who laid hands on the halyards.
When the vessel finally reached her
berth at Swords wharf, which is Just
in the rear of the Fourth regiment
armory, there were over 10, 900 men
on the wharf. They were joined by
seventy-five unarmed militiamen from
the armory, who attempted to tear il
down. They We're driven back at the
revolver's point by the crew. a
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
Spurgeon Is DEAD.

A telegram from Mentone says MI
Spurgeon died shortly after IL o'clock,
Sunday night. His end was painless.
He remained unconscious to the last.
His wife, DR.. Fitz-Henry, and Miss
Thorn was present when he died.
Charles Haddon Sturgeon, the Eng
fish preacher, was born at Kelvedon,
Essex, England, June 10th, 1884. AT
Cambridge he connected himself with
ga Icy preacher association" and at IS
years of age became pastor of a Bap-
fist church at Waterbeach.
In 1858 he was called to Southwark,
London, where his preaching attracted
large crowds. Mr.. Sturgeon has re-
ceived more than $4,000, people into
the church. He has written a number
Of works ON religious subjects.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
FIFTY SECOND CONGRESS-.
In the Senate.

21sT DAY. The reading Of the Presidents
Message on the Chilean question occupied
most of the time of the Senate. and little
business was done. The message and cor
respondence were referred to the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Affairs--A report by Mr..
Hoar, from the COMMITTEES on
Privileges and Elections, on the
case of Senator Chiffon, of Texas, concluded
with the resolution that Mr. Chiffon is en-
titled to retain his seat----The Vice President
had read communication announcing the
death of Justice Bradley. Remarks in
eulogy of the dead Justice were made by Mr.
Mcpherson and Mr.. Hoar.
I'D DAY.-The Senate confirmed these
nominations: Lewis Dexter. Providence, r.
L., Consul at Fayal. Azores; Henry Bradley,
Postmaster at Dobbs Ferry,N Y.---Beyond
the introduction of a resolution by Mr.
George, of Mississippi, to investigate the,
causes of existing agricultural depression in
the Cotton States, there was no other bust
ness of interest.
23D DAY.-There was a discussion on
public building bills--A resolution was
introduced calling for the CORE.
spondence in the Chinese Govern
ment's refusal to receive Minister Blair
MIR. Stockbridge reported favorably
bill to pay to the legal representatives Of
John Ericsson S13 $50 for services in plan
ming the United States steamship Princeton
MIR. Gibson reported favorably bill ap-
propriating $350000 for dry dock at
Algiers, La.
24TH DAY.-The Presidents message with
the Chilean correspondence was sent in and
referred-The Mexican award bill las to
the La Abra claim was taken up as the
unfinished business. 1t went over--Mr.
Hale made speech on reciprocity
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
Cattle Starving by Thousands.

The Oregonian's Boise City, Idaho,
special says; Thousands of cattle are
slowly starving to death in the hills of
Southern Idaho. The loss to the stock
raisers will be tremendous. Every
blade of grass upon the ranges is I'M
der from twenty-five to sixty inches
OF snow. This winter has not been
equaled in severity since 1870. A
rigorous season was not anticipated
by ranchers, and they delayed bring
ing the cattle to the low lands. The
delay has proved fatal, and a we'll
known stockman said to-day that
every domestic animal left in the hills
is sure to meet death either from cold
or hunger.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
Good Prospects for the Future.

The business failures occurrin g
throughout the country during last
week, as reported to Il. q. Dun g
Co., number for the United States
243, and Canada A, a total of 297
against 1928 last week. It's undeni-
able that there is considerable feel
ing of disappointment. More bust
ness, but lower prices, seems to be the
rule. That the volume of trade is
gradually increasing, even in branches
which have been dullest, there seems
to be no doubt. But in an unusual
number of cases the increased sales
appear to be the result Of some yield
ing in prices, SO that the average de-
cline in the prices, of all commodities
during the past week has been more
than half of per cent. Money con-
tinues large, and the extraordinary
exports in December, amounting to
almost $120,000 against 500, 900 last
year, attract especial attention.
Iuka reporter. (Iuka, Miss.) 1888-1894, 1892-02-11
In the House.

10TH DAY Speaker Crisp assembled to the
chair at precisely noon, and his colleagues
warmly greeted him as he reas-
sumed the reins of authority laid
down SO long ON account of sickness
The Chaplain in his prayer feelingly alluded
to the death of Justice Bradley---After the,
reception and reading Of the Presidents;
message, which was referred to the Conn.,
mittee ON Foreign Affairs, and the transao-
ton Of routine business, the House adj
journed.
10Th DAY Mr.. Culberson reported and
the House passed joint resolution remov-
ing the political disabilities of Commodore
John r. f Tatnall--Mr Breckenridge in
troduced ana debated a resolution request
ing the President to communicate to the
House all correspondence between the Gov
eminent of the United States, its Minister to
Chile, and the Chilean Government not COM
inundated to Congress with the message
heretofore sent in. The matter went over.
21sT DAY.-Further discussion took place
on the new rules-Mr. Hatch introduced
a 1ll making oleomargarine transported
from one State or Territory to another,sub-
ject to the laws of the State or Territory of
final destination upon arrival there.
22D DAY President Harrison transmitted
ChiIe's reply to our ultimatum. 1t was re-
ferred--The House devoted the remainder
of the day to debate on the report of the
Committee on Rules without coming tota
final conclusion.