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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
The Snail Has Thirty Thousand Teeth.

Don't believe word Of it, do you?
Well. that makes but little difference
it is on the authority of one of the most
noted of the modern school of natural
lists, and that is sufficient. In the pc
culiarity of teeth and mouth the snail
is the most wonderful Of all the created
creatures, and it has been truly said
that it is fortunate for mankind that
some of the larger Of the wild animals
are not similarly constructed. The
mouth of the snail is armed with Won
derful organ in the shape of a rasplike
tongue. This tongue resembles long.
narrow ribbon, coiled in such a manner
that only small portion of it is in use
at any one time. Thickly distributed
over the entire surface of this ribbonIike
organ are an immense number of very
minute but strong and sharp teeth, de-
signed in a manner which admirably
adapts them to the purpose for which
they are intended viz, that of rasping
off the edible portions of the vegetation
upon which the owner OF the rasp feeds.
The number of these teeth, as hinted
in the opening and also in the heading,
is perfectly incredible, one species hav-
ing been shown by actual count under
the microscope to possess not less than
3O,000.-St. Louis Republic.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
Detained by Public Business.

Mrs. Upjohn-Henry, you have kept
us waiting dinner long time. What
detained you?
Mr.. Upjohn-Business. Couldn't gel
away any sooner. Looks like snow.
doesn't it?
Eyes. What was the nature of the
business?'
public matters that wouldn't inter
est you. That coffee smells delicious.
Is the steak all right?''
Yes, the steak is all right. What
were the public matters?"
Tremendous crowd in front of tall
office building. I got right in the thicl
of it and couldn't get away. Yoa hat
a headache when l went down town thi.
morning. Is it better?"
Eyes, the headache is all gone
WHAT
''How about these folks next door
Have they decided to rent their upper
fiat to that family from Kenwood?"
mo. They are going to let it to-
newly married couple from the Nortl
Side. What was the crowd doing?"
why-why, it vast wa
watching some men raise Il safe to ;
sixth story window. Seems to me you r.
mighty inquisitive. Chicago Trib
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
aug 10-1y

First Presbyterian Church, on Frederick st
between New and Market streets, services
ii a. m. and p. m. Pastor, Rev. A. NJ Fraser
Second Presbyterian church corner Freder
ick and Lewis streets Services at IL a. m
and s. Pastor. Rev. Wm Cumming.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, worship at Y.
NJ. c. A. Hall. Services at IL a. m, and p. m.
Rector. Rev. r. c. Jett.
Trinity Episcopal church, Main street, be
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services a
III a. M, and s p. m. Rector, Rev. W. Q. Hu
linen
United Brethren church. Lewis street, be
tween Main and Johnson streets. Services at
III a. m and p. m. Pastor Rev. J. d. DON
ovan.
Methodist church, Lewis street. between
Main and Frederick streets. Services at IL
IN. and p. m Pastor, Rev. ]. II. Boyd, D. d
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church Lew
is street, between Main and Frederick streets
Services at IL a. m. and p. m. Pastor Rev
II. F. Shealy.
Baptist church, corner Main and Washing
ton streets. Services at II a. IN. ana D. M
Pastor, Rev. W. j L. Cox
st. Francis Roman Catholic, North Augusta
street, Mass at and 1890 a. m. vespers and
benedictior of Most Blessed Sacrament at
p. m. Pastor, Rev. Father Mcverry.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at p. IN.
Sunda
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
THE MILLIONTH OF A SECOND.
q ,is Astonishingiy Small Amount of Time
Measured by Electricity.


Measured by Electricity.
instantaneous photography has made
us familiar with the fact that very mi
mute subdivisions of time a1e possible.
Successful negatives are now frequently
taken where exposure lasts only the one
thousaDdth part of second.
But at the first blush tie statement
chat single tick of the clock-the three
thousand six-hundredth part of an hour
can be divided into millionths seems
almost incredible, SO ininitesimal is the
fraction of time to be determined.
This is scientific age, aud science is
nothing if it is not exact. Man has
measured and weighed the abysses of
the great oceans that cover three-fourths
of the surface of our migratory planet
and can sive approximately the number
of drops of water and grains OF sodium
chloride of which it is made up.
He has also computed the size, meas
ured the distances and analyzed the
composition of stars SO distant as to be
not.even visible to the naked eye. Att
Ell this it requires very bold or a very
ignorant individual to set any limit to
human ingenuity.
That extremely minute fractions of
time could be accurately determined
was incidentally discovered by cele-
brated electrician while making some
famous experiments with regard to the
velocity of electricity.
For the purpose of his experiment he
caused an electric discharge from Ley
den jar to be sent through half a mile
of copper wire with break in the cen
tel. This gave rise to three sparks,
which were reflected IN q rapidly rotat-
ing mirror revolving at the enormous
rate of 500 times a second.
The position of the sparks IN the mir
ror showed that the central spark was
slightly out of line, or was slightly re-
tarded as compared with the other two,
which were strictly simultaneous. The
mirror, therefore, had moved forward
somewhat while the electric charge was
travelling through the quarter of mile
cf wire to the central break
The difference between the position of
the sparks was found to be one-fourth of
4 uOSlSc, anu do tue lHIIICI ItNOlNtu
through 800 degrees in the one eight-hun-
dredth of second the actual retardation
of the central spark amounted to the one
one million one hundred and fifty sec
ond thousandth part Of a second only.
This is the smallest fraction of time
ever determined. It is obvious that by
simply lengthening the wire through
which the electric discharge is cent less
minute fractions of time can be accu-
rately determined in a similar manner.
If it takes an electric discharge the
one-milllonth part of a second to travel
over one-quarte1 mile of wire, it takes
four times as long to journey mile, Or,
to be exact, the two hundred and eighty-
eighth thousandth part of Il second. In
other words, electricity travels 299. 600
miles per second.
1t is by the above method scientists
have been able to ascertain the velocity
Of electricity and duration of electric
flash, the speed and duration of light
ming, the velocity of light and much
other valuable information respecting
the properties of these forces of nature.
Boston Globe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
How He Felt.

1t is told of one of the most austere
bishops of the American Episcopal
church that once when catechizing a
class of boys he called attention to the
disobedience of Jonah and the conse-
uuent punishment. To enforce the les
son he said in a stern way, ''And, now,
boys, how did Jonah feel when the
whale swallowed him?' One bright
lad answered, Il think he felt down in
the mouth. "-Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
She Was On.

The Husband (at the end of the fourth
act)-I guess l will stop into the lobby
and stretch my legs while the curtain is
down, Jane. You We no objection, have
you?
The Wife-Not the least IN the world,
my dear, and. come to think OF it,
guess I will stretch mine too. WeIl g
.ogether.-New York Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21

Steward-Did you Ting, sir!
Passenger-Yes, IL rang, waiter.
Steward-Can l get you anything?
Passenger-Ye-es, waiter. Br-bIinS
me some terra firma, or at least-an is
land-bring me-something solid-nc
ma-matter what it is. If you can't do
that-then scut-scuttle the ship!-Am
sterdammer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
REMOVAL OF The LADIES AND GENTLEMENS
RESTAURANT!

The undersigned have removed their Ladies
and Gentlemen's Restaurant to the Hurley
Building on the corner of Main and Lewis
Streets. where they hope their old patrons will
call upon them as heretofore as they will be
better prepared to accommodate them. They
will take regular boarders, to number OF
whom they can furnish lodging or rent rooms
as well as board at cheap rates. Remember
the place-Hurley Building, second story
corner Main and Lewis Streets.
MARGARET s LUCY CAUTEORN.
feb 3rd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
Stauntolt Spectator.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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124 cents per line, fN~ tHa FIRST. and ~ cents
for each subsequent insertion.
Local Notices are inserted at the rate OF
cents per line for the first, and 10 cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Business Notices are inserted at the rate OF
ID cents for the first and cents for each sub
SeQuent insertion
A liberal discount will he made on all orders
for 3, q, or Il months.
Obituaries, Announcements of Candidates
for Office, and all communications of person.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
LIMITATION.

For IL philosophy may teach,
Only SO far can knowledge reach.
All that we know, from breath to breath,
Is Life and it's great question-Death.
Frank D. Sherman in Lippincott's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
KNIGHT TEMPLARS.

Staunton Commandery, No. 8, Knights Tenn
plar, meets first Friday night in every month
in Masonic Temple, on Main street. W. b..
McChesney, Eminent Commander; A. A. EsB
ridge Recorder
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Valley Lodge, No. Is, X. of P, meets eve
Monday night at Castle Hall, on West Main
street, over DR.. Wayt's drug store. C. 7. Ham
mond, Chancellor Commander; Albest Shultz
Keeper of Records and Seal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
UNIFORMED RANK, KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS.

E. B. Stuart Division, No. 10, meets second
and fourth Mondays each month at Pythian
Hall. Sir Knight Captain, F. 3. Berkley; Sir
knight Recorder, S. Fl. Rosenbaum.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21
ONEIDA TRIBE, NO. IS, l.. OR. M,

Meets in their wigwam, over Wayt's drug
store, every Wednesday at 7th run 30th breath,
setting of the sun. s. E. Lushbaugh, sachem;
James W. Blackburn, chief of records. All
visiting brothers welcome.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21

staunton Lodge No. 13, A. F. and A NJ, meets
every second and last Friday night in each
month, in Masonic Temple, Main street. Jas
NJ. Lickliter,W. NJ; B. A. Eskridge, Secy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-03-21

~'c on Thursday night of each week, in its
Il room, 119 East Main street. Jas. W. Bod
ev. Acting President; Preston A. Ross, Secre-
a~y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
morrilI-Mgir.

A host Of friends will be pleased to
hear Of the good news which we received
under this heading this week.
''At the home of the brides parents
in March, Wis, on Wednesday, Oct 24,
1894, Margaret, the eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Muir, was married
to Edwin H. Morrill,, Of Grand Rapids,
Wis"
We hear that the bride wore white
silk ell train, trimmed with real lace.
She wore her mothers wedding veil.
The house was beautifully decorated
with ferns and roses.
This event is of more than common
interest to us. Miss Muir and her
father are personal friends of ours; and
though Mr.. Muir is man we'll con-
ditioned in the world still he believes
in practical education for girls and boys.
He sent his daughter to the college to
get practical education before starting
out in life. Miss Muir, known to her
friends as "Madge," was a former
student Of the "Wausau Business
College, and while member of it gave
herself and it great credit by her work
Our best wishes 60 with her and her
husband in their new venture. Our
compliments to Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin H.
Morrill,, and they will be "at home" to
their friends III Grand Rapids, Wis,
after Nov. l.-Wausau Normal Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
Every Living Thing Rejoices For
Prosperity is Assured.

Is there any states, counties or pre-
cincts in the country that have not gone
Republican. Wisconsin $4,000 plurality
for Upham. Ten congressman all
elected. Both branches of the legisla-
ture Republican and nearly every
county in line. Why it outshines any
thing that ever occurred in political
history. We are bewildered with
majorities and overcome with pluralities
until our pen refuses to act. We know
not where to begin for every quarter
is glorifed by the avalanche of ballots.
The Milwaukee Sentinel this morning
expresses our sentiments as to the
reasons why as follows:
The victory Of the Republicans at the
elections on Tuesday was one Of the
most complete and emphatic ever won
by any political party. While in some
states local issues tended to increase the
Republican vote, the chief and over
North was the tariff. The victory was
for the protective policy against the
inroads of the free traders. The
experience of the past two years, and
the consequences that have followed
the attempt, but partially successful, TO
make radical change in our industrial
system, are the cause of this extra
ordinary political revolution. By some
of the opposition press it is elleged that
the responsibility for the defeat rests
largely on President Cleveland. They
profess to think that if he had promptly
called congress together at the beginning
of his term, that body might have
agreed upon a tariff bill more consist
ent with the party platform than the
Wilson-Gorman bill, and the disaster
that has befallen them averted. There
is no sound reason for such an opinion.
The same irreconcilable differences OF
opinion and interests which led to the
adoption of the present tariff would
have been disclosed if congress had
met in March last year, instead of six
months later; and the closer the Tariff
law enacted came to embodying the
principle laid down in the party plat
form the worse it would have been for
the partV
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
Fiftieth Anniversary.

Mr.. Euzebe LaNigne was among those
who attended the 50th Anniversary
celebration of Joseph Desserts career
in Mosinee Oh Nov. 9th. He reported
it one of the finest affairs it was ever
his pleasure to attend and it was given
principally for Mr.. Desserts employees
and the people of Mosinee. The Wau-
sau Herald contained the following
account of it:
Last Saturday was a galaday in
Mosinee, it being the 50th anniversary
of the arrival of Joseph Dessert at this
place. Great preparations had been in
progress for two weeks before the
appointed time and when Saturday
dawned everyone was arrayed in holi-
day attire to celebrate the day. One OF
the features of the occasion was song
by the school children, composed fo1
the event by local scribe. The pro-
cession formed at II 80, including the
Grand Council, village band and school
children. They marched direct to the
residence of Mr.. Dessert on Second
Street and from there he was escorted
TO the large boarding house, where al
were seated and q sumptuous repast was
served to between five and six hundred
| people. From the dining hall the
people proceeded to Temple Hall
tastefully decorated for the occasion
where dancing was enjoyed until late il
the afternoon. A grand ball was giver
in the evening, Dana's orchestra, O
Wausau furnishing the music, anC
everyone tipped the light fantastic toe
until the hands of the clock polntec
heavenward and reminded us that j
would soon be Sunday morning. Al
returned to their homes pronouncing i
the merriest Gay ever witnessed il
Mosinee. Judge Cate and wife, o
Stevens Point, and several other promi
nent out-of-town people were present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
SUDDEN DEATH OF 3. S!LBER

The citizens of the Twin Cities were
greatly shocked and made sad at heart
to learn of the sudden death of Mr..
Bernhardt Silber in his store Saturday
evening at s o'clock, of heart failure
He was about his store the same as
usual and while walking from behind
the counter towards the front door was
suddenly overcome and fell to the floor
upon his knees. The clerk assisted
HIM to his feet but he was already
struck with death and passed away
few minutes later. He never spoke
after his fail except to say "What?"
DR.. Hougen was called and reached him
Just as he was breathing his last.
Restoratives were used but Of no avail
B. Silber was dead
At ten o'clock that morning the
writer had his last social interview with
him. He made no complaint to US
about bis health but spoke freely of
the business change he was about to
make in moving his stock of goods to
New London where he had already
rented a fine brick block which was
being prepared for his occupancy. He
expected to move on the Goth of this
month He said after a II years
residence in Grand Rapids he disliked
to move away from his many friends
and neighbors. He said he felt justified
in going, believing that he could do
better in business way. We could see
that he was troubled of mind and heart,
but never thought he was ailing
physically. We feel positive that he
had no knowledge or intimation of
approaching death. When we first
learned of his death we called to mind
that part Of a Masonic prayer which he
so often quoted and always found COM
fort in, as follows: "Man that is born of
Woman is of few days and full of
| trouble He cometh forth as flower
and is cut down; he feeth also as a
| shadow and continueth not. Seeing his
days are determined, the number OF
his months are with Thee, Thou hast
appointed his bounds that he cannot
pass"
The deceased always found comfort
in that quotation and those who knew
him intimately, as We did, appreciated
his many good qualities. He was a
great lover of his family, devoted
husband, kind father, good citizen.
who had the respect and confidence ot
those who knew him. Never did
anyone 60 to B. Silber who were in
trouble or distress but what they
received help. He possessed a good
heart which was often imposed upon
If he had any faults they were against
himself. In the death of Mr.. Silbel
the city loses a prominent and good
citizen, the people kind neighbor and
friend and the civic societies an earnest
worker. He was a member of the
Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges where
his works have been exemplifed.
His remains were taken to Milwaukee
Monday where the funeral service was
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
Death of Caroline PomairiyiIIc.

After long and painful illness Carrie
Pomainville finds rest and peace in
death. She died Saturday Novembel
3rd 1894, in her Goth year. She was
resigned to her fate as expressed by the
Poet i'll the folio wing verse:
Yet at last, we learn the lesson,
That God knoweth VIII lat is best,
And silent resignation
Makes the spirit calm and blest;
For perchance day is coming
For the changes CT our fate.
When our hearts viii thank Him meekIy
That he taught us how to wait"
Early in the year she commenced to
complain and suffered considerable
pain at times. In June she graduated
from the Howe High School Soon
after she went to Stoughton for treat
ment by Dr. Hyland. She remained
there four weeks but B.ceived no help.
Since that time she continued to fail
until death relieved her on November
Sd. She died from Tubercular disease
Of the spine
Mary Louise Caroline Pomalnville
was born in Grand Rapids October 11th
1871, where she has been educated and
reared. She was favorite among her
classmates and associates and altogether
a lovely young lady. The only daughter
and therefore Torshipped at home as
the flower of the family. During her
illness verything was done by skilled
physicians to restore her to health. An
operation was performed two weeks
ago by DR.. Robinson of Chicago which
revealed conditions that would surely
end in her death The best of care
and attention was given her by loving
hands who were only too willing to
minister to her every want. Nothing
was spared that would in any way
assist in restoring health and vigor to
'one whom all had learned to love.
The funeral service took place Tues
day morning at 10 o'clock at the
Catholic church Rev. Beyerle officiating.
The floral offerings were many and
especially fine was the pillow upon
which her given name Carrie" was
worked. 1t was presented as token OF
the love and esteem in which she was
held by her classmates of 1894. A large
number Of her friends and those Of the
family paid their last respects in
attendance at the funeral. The usual
high mass and Catholic ritual service
was rendered at the church and grave
Loving hands had beautihed her grave
and robbed it Of that cold desolate
looking place by lining it with cotton
batting and pretty vines.
Mrs. Pomainville and family have the
sympathy of everyone in this sad hour
Of their bereavement.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

The year 1894 is rapidly drawing to a
close and with it your subscription. We
desire to call the attention of those in
particular who are owing us more than
one year. The subscription is a small
matter to each one of you, but it runs
up into hundreds Of dollars with us.
We ask favorable consideration of
this matter before the year closes.
Yours Respectfully,
A. L. FoNTAINE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
A Special Offer.

Photographer Menzel is giving his
patrons a special holiday offer for
elegant photographs. He has agents
out canvassing, showing beautiful sam
pies of his work and selling tickets for
25c each. He agrees to give the holder
of ticket one dozen of his best cabinet
Photos and one French Panel picture
for $500.
These tickets are good until February
1st, 1895. Tickets are not sold at the
gallery, by agents only, but if they fail
to call Oh you, you can purchase ticket
at the P. O. stand. No tickets will be
sold after Saturday Nov. 1lth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
To Horse Owners.

R. w. Lyon is better prepared than
ever to supply the wants of those in
need Of Horse Shoeing in any of the
latest styles, having secured the SER
vices of Noble Stafford, of GAINESVILLE,
Wis, a graduate of one of the best
shoeing shops Of Wisconsin, Work
done with neatness and despatch at
living prices. Call aud see,
4W. LYON 4 SAFFoRD.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08

Have T. B. Carter do your Watch
work and repairing. With Mrs. \. E.
Emmons, Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08

held, the particulars of which we have
been unable to obtain for this issue.
Thev were accompanied by his brother
Marcus, his wife and four children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08
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gB@O. I. Hougen NJ. D., Office over
Daly's Drug store. Telephone at office
81 residence -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-11-08

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Or any disease of the throat and
lungs, try Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup.
1t relieves where all others fail. Sold
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