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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Chemistry of a Tear.

A tear from the eye of representative
of the Caucasian races is found to be COM
posed of water, salt, soda, phosphate of
line, phosphate of soda and mucus From
the eye of an African the elements COM
posing the tear are found to be the same as
the above, with the single exception of the
phosphate of soda, and with the addition
of slight trace of ammonia. The Eski-
mos and the fishing Firms seldom shed
tears, but when they do chemists say they
are exceedingly salty.
The chemical elements in the Caucasian
tear arrange themselves into particles that
look like fish bones; those from negro's
tear form rude cross, while the same
process of evaporation leaves the chemicals
in an Eskimo's tear in the shape of bow.
st. Louis Republic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

jug. Franulc With rage at lJs nouow mock
ing mirth, l dashed again up the rugged
wall and strove to roll the stone from my
tomb. In vain. Hercules himself could
not have done it.
Higher and higher rose the water and
more and more frantic were my efforts.
prayed, cursed, laughed and sang, and
anon burst into childish tears, but the wa
ter never ceased it's chuckling and rose
steadily all the while. l could not cling
long to the wall and the water was soon
up to my armpits. A little longer and it
was up to my chin, and I could hardly
keep my footing.
By this time / was calmer, for my panic
had worn me out, and the icy water was
fast benumbing me. When it lifted me
from my feet I strove to shake off the
torpor l felt stealing over me and struck
out mechanically to keep myself afoat.
For some time l kept up the effort until,
looking up, the thought occurred to me
that if could only keep afoat long enough
the water might lift me within reach of
the limb in the skylght.
The water now rose more slowly, for it
had risen to the hole by which / had en-
tered and some was escaping there Though
hope renewed had increased my strength
for the moment. l realized that was fast
failing, and the effort must come soon or
should be unable to draw my cramped and
chilled body through the opening.
Sinking low in the water, leaped with
all my strength toward the limb, still
some feet above my head. Falling short,
dropped back and went completely I'M
der. AS rose to the surface, taking ad
vantage of the momentum already ac-
quired, l made one supreme effort and
seized the limb. Even now I marvel at
the strength still retained, enabling me
to climb safely out and fall fainting on the
ground.
1t was almost a fortnight later when
regained consciousness. had arrived at
home near midnight. bruised, torn, hag-
gard and raving with the delirium of
brain fever brought on by that terrible ex-
perience. It left me bald, as you Sec
Harry Howard in Romance.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
How the Dog Knew.

A family on Staten Island has dog that
seems to show a distinct reasoning faculty.
The dog had long been accustomed to take
a morning walk with member of the
family, but was not permitted to accom-
pany his friend to church, The animal
soon seemed to understand that one day in
seven he must remain at home, and the
conclusion was that he could count. On
Sunday morning, however, the dog sur
prised every one by joining the family on
the way to church. The conclusion was
that he had forgotten until it was called
to mind that the church bell had not rung
that morning. The dog evidently asso-
ciated the sound of the bell with the fact
that he was not to accompany his compan-
ions as usual, and when the bell did not
sound he saw no reason for emitting his
usual walk.-New York Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Tellta1e Promptness.

The other day Johnny was playing in
the yard with some of his little school
mates, when his mother called him. When
Johnny made no answer one of his young
friends asked him if he hadn't heard his
mother call
"Of course did," replied the little phi
losopher.
''Then why didn't you reply?"
Because" responded Johnny, ''if I'd
answered the first time ma would have
been sure was up to some mischief, and
then she'd have come out and spoiled our
fun. New York Evening Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
A Plan for Cutting Iron Rails.

An ingenious method is followed in
some German steel works to secure rails
of exactly the same length. During the
process of cutting it often happens that,
even with the same gauge, one rail will be
longer than the others, owing to the diff
ferent heat at which they enter the saws.
Those which were the hottest when cut
are the shortest when cold, having con-
tracted more than the others after cut
ting In the German mills the workmen
look at the heated rail through dark
glass, SO tinted that when the metal has
cooled to a certain temperature the rails
cannot be seen at all.
A dark blue or orange yellow glass will
make redhot rail invisible. 1t may be
considered fact that any two rails looked
at through the same pair of glasses will
disappear at the same temperature. If
every rail is allowed to cool until it is just
invisible through certain pair of glasses
all will be of the same temperature and
their length will be the same.-English
Mechanic,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
An Odd Use for a cof,in.

Twenty-Five years ago, when Mr.. Kars.
lake was returned to the house of com.
mons by the people of Colchester. he was
accustomed to boast that before the cleo.
ton he made purchase at every shop in
the town-"even at the undertaker's. " he
would add. Having ascertained that the
man had nothing but collins, Mr.. Karslake
ordered one to be sent to his London resi-
lence. His wife naturally demonstrated
with him. every well,' he is reported to
have replied. every we'll; I'll have it taken
down to my chambers It will do yery
well to put sBeaven' in"--'Beavenn being
the name of some thirty volumes of law
reports,-London Tt-Bits.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Colonel II. and the Roman Beeear


Colonel H., of Baltimore, settled in Rome
some years since, and for time received
his mail at the bank, to which he always
walked morning and afternoon, passing en-
route through the Piazza di Spagna, where
a venerable beggar sat and to whom he
gave aims each time he passed. But after
a few months knowledge of Roman beg
gardom he suddenly ceased to drop the ac-
customed copper into the extended hat,
whereupon the beggar brought suit for
600 lire, which he claimed to have lent
to Colonel H., producing at the same time
two witnesses to the fact. The victim of
this trick lost no time in consulting a ma
tive lawyer, who remarked that while he
had no doubt of the utter fradulency of the
claim, still the testimony of the heggar
and the Two eyewitnesses must stand in
the absence of any rebutting evidence, but
that it the colonel would spend half the
sum involved he would undertake to de-
feat the stratagem.
Outraged as he was, the colonel con-
cluded to accede to the attorneys terms.
and when the case came up, and the beg
gar's two witnesses had testified to having
seen the beggar lend the money to the de-
PENDANT on a certain day, the latter's law
yer promptly called two witnesses who
made oath that they had seen Colonel H.
pay the money back to the beggar on a day
that proved to be just week after the
date of the alleged negotiation-this to
the amazement of the colonel and the cons
sternation and defeat Of the heggar.-
Harper's,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

Leonardo da Vinci, the celebrated Italian
painter. sculptor and architect, died in
1919. He was born in 1852 and became
we'll versed in all the sciences and arts of
his time His most famous picture is ''The
Last Supper" painted on the wall of a
convent at Milan. He is said to have an
ticipated Calico, Kepler, Copernicus and
others in their astronomical theories, and
hlso some of the discoveries Of recent geolo-
gists, though his views are expressed in
Somewhat vague language.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
An Unaccommodating Woman.

Mrs. De Gabb-I don't like that new
neighbor next door.
Little Johnny-Neither dol She's just
too mean for anything. She treated me
orful mean.
Mrs. De Gabb-She did, did she? I'll
show her! What did she do to my little
angel?
Little Johnny-We was playin circus up
stairs, an wen asked her to open one Of
her windows, so could walk tight rope
from our house to hers. she wouldn't do it.
Good News
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
eoLpENRoD.

Ere the stout year be waxen shrewd and old,
And while the grain upon the well piled stack
Waits yet unthrashed. by every woodland
track,
Low stream and meadow and wide waste out
rolled,
By every fence that skirts the forest mold,
Sudden and thick, as at the reapers hail,
They come, companions of the harvest, frail
Green forests following upward into gold.
Lo, where yon shaft of level sunshine CLEANS
Full on those pendent wreaths, those boun-
teous plumes
b gracious, and so golden! Mark them well,
The last and best from summers empty looms,
Her benedicite, and dream of dreams,
The fullness of her soul made visible.
Archibald Lampman in Youths Companion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
An Ingenious instrument.

An ingenious instrument has been in
vented for roughly indicating the quantity
of dust in the atmosphere 1t is called the
koniscope. It consists of an air pump and
tube provided with glass ends, The
dusty air to be tested is drawn into the
tube. where 1t is moistened and expanded,
The depth of color seen on looking through
the tube indicates the degree Of purity in
the air.-New York Journal,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Dublin's Red Haired Club,

The Red Haired club of Dublin was a so.
ciety which barred out all whose hirsute
covering was not of the most pronounced
auburn. In order that no one could gain
admission by false pretenses it re-
quired at the initiation of each member
that the applicant wash his hair and whis-
kers in hot soda and water. This effectu-
ally took out any "dye" that might have
been used. It is said that this extraordi-
nary club is to be re-estahlished in tie
Irish ital-Million.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.
From a letter written by Mrs. Ada E. Hurd o
Groton S. D., we quote: "Was taken with a bad
cold, which settled on my Lungs. cough set in
and finally terminated in Consumption. Four
doctors gave me up saying 1 could live but a
short time. 1 gave myself up to my Saviour, de-
termined if could notstay with my friends on
earth, would meet my absent ones above. My
husband was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds. 1
gave it trial, took in all eight bottles it has
cured me and thak God l am now we'll and
hearty woman" Trial bottles free at Hughes &
Bells Drugstore, regular size SOC and 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Good Looks,

Good looks are more than skin deep, depend
ing upon healthy condition of all the vital Or
gans. If the Liver be inactive, you have Bill
ious Look, if your stomach be dsordered you
have Dyspeptic Look and if your Kidneys be
affected you have Punched Look. Secure good
health and you will have good looks Electric
Bitters is the great alternative and Tonic acts d.
rectly on these vital organs. Cures Pimples
Blotches, Bo1ls and gives q good complexion
Sold at Hughes & Bells drug store, 50 cents pei
bottle.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Sex in Education.

Sir James Crichton Browne prorests
against overwork for women, which, as he
maintained, is much more likely and more
dangerous than overwork for men. He
says the female brain weighs less in pro-
portion to the weight of the body; that the
specific gravity of the gray matter Of the
female brain is less than that of the male
brain, and that the blood supply, which is
directed in the male brain more toward
the organs of volition and cognition, is di-
rected in the female brain more toward
the organs controlling the sensory system.
All this may be true, and it is no doubt
true that young women show the bad re-
suits of hard brain work much more visi-
bly, than young men of the same age, and
that they want more holding back from
overexertion. But it does not follow that
they have not immensely benefited by
the high school work-benefited physical
ly as well as mentally-rather than suf-
fered. The truth is that for generations
back they have been undereducated and,
though the modern fault is in the opposite
direction their brains are not less active,
indeed perhaps more active, though pos
sibly not SO energetic and capable of sus-
tanned work as those of men. Mr. Gallon
showed that even among men the most
active brains are usually not found in the
largest heads.-Spectator.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
An Excuse THAT Was Too Weak.

AS two Portland police were taking to
the station man who had been having a
great old celebration in his house, he asked
why he was arrested.
'.Because you were making too much
noise" replied the officer.
u was only talking~
"You talked too loud"
"My wife has been deaf two years and !
have too"
But this did not satisfy the police, and
the anxious inquirer spent the night In
the station.-Bangor (Me.( Commercial
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
How Many Hours Sleep?

How many hours sleep does healthy
man require? Prince Bismarck, it seems,
still adopts the eight hours night. "He
sleeps like top" his physician reports,
from II p. m. to a. M" M. Tricoupis.
the premier of Greece, is, according to
writer in the New York Tribune, the most
industrious minister in Europe. He be-
gins work at daybreak and continues at it
until midnight. He leaves it only for very
brief and hasty meals, and for an hours
siesta in the middle of the day.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

A Bath lady who has brought up fam,
ny of seventeen children, ten of whom are
hvlng. has decided to adopt poor little
orphan, who is having rather hard time
OF 1t in the world. There is no question
ABOUT this woman doing her full duty In
this world and the case is an interesting
Rsas e E0ulQa~rial
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
The "lmperial" Diamond.

The largest sum ever asked or offered for
single diamond is e43O,000. which the
nizam Of Hyderabad agreed to give to Mr..
Jacobs, the famous jewele, of Simla, for
the Imperial diamond. which is con-
sidered the finest stone i'll the world.-Ex-
s:LALkt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
The Pleasure of horseback Ridine.

The Pleasure of Horseback Riding,
The pleasures of horseback riding flow
from the agreeable sensations attendant on
fightlike motion, and from the knowledge
that something with life and thought sus-
tains us and carries us over the ground
with speed and safety, and that. too, with
out any mental or physical exertion on our
part-EXchanee,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

The TALES, lighthouse tower Is 1879 feet
from its base to the center of the lantern,
at Cape Hatteras, Highest above the sea
level is the one at Point Iona, at the en-
trance Of San Diego bay. California, 462
feet abovs the ocean. Boston Globe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
ONE SHORT HOUR.

To high and low there comes an hour
That rules them all with equal power;
They may be dull, they may be learned,
Full sweetly sought, full sourly spurncd~
But in that hour, with doubt replete,
Not one is braced by self cenceit.
A man? He looks upon maid
Enslaved. desiring, but afraid;
Regards her face, believes it fair,
And longs to put loves token there;
But "Oh, too dear! and oh, too goodl
dare not, though wish could"
A maid? She marks her favorite swain
With pleasure, though much more with
pain:
And thinks what bliss her bliss must b.
Who wins one kiss from such as he;
And chides herself for thought SO rude
Yet, trembling, wishes that he would
Brief, bashful mood, SO sweet and shy
You're doomed of soft success to die,
For soon the maid, and soon the man,
Will know he will, will know he car
And self, its little exile DER,
Return to rule for evermore.
Mrs. George Archibald in Judge
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
s,,ck,en.s Arnica salve,

The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tette1
Chapped Hands, Chilblain, Corns, and all Skin
Efuptions, and positively cures Piles or no paJ
required. It 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, 1892-09-30

The last days of Louis the Great were
imbittered by the reverses of his armies,
by numerous deaths in his family and by
ailments arising from the vices Of his
youth,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
FOrgetfuIness.

A story is told of Frenchman who sat
by his Preside reading book, when the
nurse brought him his infant heir to dan
die on his knee A friend calling upon
him he forgot he was not reading. and,
throwing the child on the table as if it
had been book, he left the room. For
tunately the nurse was at hand to rescue
the maltreated infant.-London Tit-Bits
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Self Murder In Hot Weatber

1t has long been matter of observation
that q protracted hot spell is always
marked by many suicides. The vital forces
run low in hot weather, the brain is fire.
quently affected by the heat, physical
weakness and prostration are common and
life loses many of its attractions. The re-
suit is an increase of suicide, which din,in-
fshes as the temperature falls, the atmos-
phere becomes purified, and vitality, energy
and ambition return.-Indianapoli News.
When the coal fields of America and Eu.
rope are exhausted China will still be able
to supply the world with fuel Her coal
supply is practically illimitable.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

The estimated number of men and bows
in England constantly employed in fishing
, during 1891 was Sc, on, with 9,Ol1 OCCASION
ally employed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
Before and After.

He had been trying to muster up suffi-
rient courage to take the final step, but it
was then after midnight and still he hes
ltated
'What time have you, George?" asked
the fair girl.
He took out his watch unsteadiiy.
''I'm little after IL, he said slowly.
She gave nervous cough.
"You ought to be little after one,
George, and maybe you could get her,
she rentured blushingly, and Georges
heroic spirit responded to the call to arms
and he got her.-Detroit Free Press.
How Some Towns Give Themselves Away.
1t is an old truth, but only old men seem
to understand the particular Importance
of honesty, simplicity and order. Young
towns, like young men, are constantly try
ing experiments, only to discover that the
old way is so much better than any other
that they are at last compelled to come
back to it. Much has been said as to what
is the greatest pity. I think it is that
young men and young towns do not accept
the lessons of their elders without the pun
ishment of experience. Most western coun-
try towns are guilty of all sorts of mis-
takes because few of them have reached
years of discretion.
However wise man may be in his in
dividual capacity, and however wise he
may have been as a resident of an older
community, as citizen of a new town he
votes bonds with the recklessness that
characterizes young men Up giving notes,
forgetting that pay day will inevitably
roll around and that they will probably
not be prepared to pay. Many of the great
fortunes in the east were gifts from COM
munities in the west. The people conspire
for months to get control Of their yalua-
bles, in order that they may give them
away,
If there is valuable franchise in
western country town, the people usually
manage to give it away, the recipients
being men who have probably been vic
tins themselves in some new community,
e. W. Howe in Forum
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30

Artesian wells were known at Thebes as
long ago as the time of Timerion, 2,GG0
years before the beginning Of the Christian
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-09-30
GENTLkMEN'S And YOUTHS
SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS !!

The attention Of my customers and friends and
all in want of First-Class Gentlemen's SprinQ
and Summer CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock, which has been received
III Variety of Styles and Elegant Goods, have .
finer display than usual
SUlyS or PIECE ARTICLES Of CT OTHING made up in
the most approved styles, and warranted to give
satisfac ton. Goods also sold to be made else
where, if desired.
All ask is a call, knowing that any taste can
be pleased. j. A. HUTCHESON,
oct 80 No. 124W. Main st,
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1892-01-14
8erf4teotn-

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tas @eit taaeq:a pill. fe e:h'ir,.
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1892-01-14

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The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-08-30
OREGON's SHOWING
AT CHICA GO
4 ::
NEXT YEAR

Remains in doubt, but there
is no question about the
PORTLAND INDUSTRIAL EX..
PosITIoN-which opens Sep
tember 21st and closes October
22d, being the best Exposition
ever held on the Pacific Coast.
So far as Oregon is concerned
it will be the forerunner of the
Exposition at Chicago in
1898. The principal attrac-
tions are the magnificent
American Band Of Providence,
r. /. An art collection
valued at $35O,O00, and en-
bracing some of the greatest
pictures owned in the United
States. Imme1se Horticult-
ural and Agricultural exhibits,
the result of the combined
efforts of almost every county
IN the state. A mineral ex-
hibit exceeding all former
years. A Stock Department
showing tremendous progress.
To these are added a larger
number of exhibits than ever
before; including a tmagnifi-
cent electrical display under
the combined Thoanson-Hous-
ton and Edison Companies,
All manufactures in full oper-
alton. Government models
of Battle Ships. The wonder
full Hall of Mystery. The
marvellous "Little World, the
product of mechanical
genius; all interspersed by
novelties incident to the pop
ular special days. Every
thing new and nothing dead
Greatly reduced rates On al
transportation lines.