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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
TIE AURORA BOREALIS.
CuTiositics cf tIIo Singular Red Lights In
the Northern Skies,


The anc:es / viewed the aurora bore
alis with Say r.titious ave. looking
upon it IS al t1,.en of direful disaster
1t is not uLCsual for descriptions of old
time battles to mention the fact that
the "curious red northern lights gave
us warning that something awful was
about to happen" In the annals of
Clan Mac Noise is to be found an ac-
count of prlfple aurora, which lighted
up the rortksrii skies in the year 688
A. D, Oh the night preceding the dread
full baltic fought by the Irish tribes of
Leinster ard Munster, and it is not nec-
essary to mention the fact that the peo-
pie took it as an omen of the great
slaughter which soon followed.
III the yer 1859 the people of Amer
lea witnessed some of the grandest dis
plays of the auroral light that have ever
been known in the history of the world
During the month of September, that
year, particularly upon the nights of the
I'd, Sd and goth, brilliant auroras were
reported from nearly every point on the
American continent Superstitious peo-
pie like those of Ireland hundreds of
years ago believe until this day that the
peculiar appearance of the sky upon the
nights mentioned was presage of the
great conflict which was so soon to be
waged between the north and south.
The cause Of the aurora has long been
a matter of speculation. M. de la Rive,
a Genoese scientist, who has long and
faithfully labored for the enlightenment
of humanity upon this subject, made an
interesting experiment in Finland in
the year 1882 and one which goes long
way toward proving that ''fitful aurora"
is phenomenon of electrical character.
The experiment is best described in
the language of the experimenter him
self: "We surrounded the peak of
mountain with copper wire, pointed at
intervals with tin nibs We next heavi-
ly charged the wire with electricity, and
afterward nearly every night during
our stay had the pleasure of seeing yell
lowish white light dance from nib to
nib, in which the spectroscope analysis
exhibited the greenish yellow rays so
characteristic Of the aurora borealis At
Pietarintumtrri we We're especially fa-
vored in making our experiment, hav-
ing on two different occasions caused
an auroral arch to appear as if hanging
i'll the air directly over our wires and
about $50 rods above them. - st.
Louis Republic
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
What Chi iese Children Celebrate.

WheR do you suppose the Chinese
children fire off torpedoes, skyrockets
and powder crackers? If you do not
know, you could never guess in all the
world, so you may as well be told right
away. They fire them off on New Years
day! And when yGu are told why they
celebrate New Years day as if it were
Fourth of July, you will be still more
surprised.
You know the Chinese have Il different
religion from ours, and becaEse Of HAT
they believe many things which W dc
not believe at all. New Years day the
firecrackers are set off to keep evil 81 rita
at a distance The night before the new
year there are special services to the
Chinese deity, and at bedtime d pot of
rice is left upon the table, covered with
cypress leaves.
New Years day there are social visits,
dinners and family games. And all day
long the Chinese youngsters are expect
ed to keep up firing of fireworks of all
kinds to keep off evil spirits.-New
York Ledger.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Hours for Arrival and Closing Of Mails at Staun-
ton POStOtfcG.

ARRIVE.
BY C. AND o. RAILROAD.
5 a. H. from north, south, east and west.
9.15 a.. m. from west.
2.3O p. m. from Clifton Forge and intermediate
points,
1l.56 a. m. from Richmond and intermediate
points.
6.45 p. m from north, east and south.
BYB. ANDO.
7.O4 a. m. from Lexington and intermediate
points.
lao p. M from the north.
6.45 p. m from the north, Harper's Ferry and
intermediate points.
STAR ROUTES.
"a. m. from Plunkettsville, daily except Sun
10 a. m. from Mt. Meridian daily except Sun
day.
p. m. from Middlebrook, daily except Sun
$50 p m. from Monterey, daily except Sunday.
CLOSE
FOR B. AND o.
$50 a. m. for Lexington, Harper's Ferry and
LIPS a. m. for Harrsonburg, Woodstock and
points north.
1.10 D. M. for Lexington.
400 p. II. for Fort Defiance.
600 p. III. for Lexington and intermediate
points.
FOR c. AND 0.
S45 a m. and p. m. for north. east, south.
800 p. m. for east, north, south and west.
1l.25 a. in. for Clifton Forge and intermediate
points
600 p. m. for the west.
STAR RoUTEs-DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
$50 a. m. for Monterey
600 a m. for Middebrook
LOO p. m. for Mt Meridian.
6l5 p m. for PlunkettSville.
l2.3 p. m. for Mt. Solon, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday.
STAUN'DON OFFICE
Opens a. m., closes p. III. Money order
and registry business opens at o. m. closes 6
d. W. y. McCUE. P. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
OF Different Types.

The drummer for Chicago house
handling New England trade, who had
nos seen his good old mother for long
time, recently spent Sunday with her,
and when he started away she laid he1
hand tenderly on his head.
"Goodby, my boy, she said. 'Pu
your trust in Providence and you VII
come out all right. :"
"Pshaw, mamma, he replied; you
don't know that country. Providence Is
the hardest town to work in the whole
of New England and the good lady
was greatly shocked until they ha'
come to a mutual understanding as II
what each one was thinking about
Detroit Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
AT THE PHONE.

There are sounds that seem to soothe US,
There are sounds that seem to move us,
As the cradle song in opera or the ROSTERS
early crow.
There ara times when nothing pleases
And tormcnting thoughts will tease us.
Then it does HE good to listen to her musical
"Hello.'
'Tis so nicely regulated
And so sweetly modulatet.
That / oft would lnger longer if l did not
jealous grow.
For some fellows sure to break in
With a sound that must take in
While I'm patiently awaiting to hear one more
Hello
'Wait moment,'' says she sweetly,
And she switches him off neatly.
Then uninterrupted tells me what she knows
l want to know,
Yet there are no honeyed phrases,
For ''the chief is keeping cases.
But she manages to call me something more
than mere Hello"
Although I've never seen her,
Curiosity's no keener
Than when first heard her voice repeat call,
distinct and slow,
For in my mind I've photoed her,
And in my heart I've voted her
The loveliest and and the brightest girl that
ever said "Hello.''
Cincinnati Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
What They Thought.

"Cyrus," she said reluctantly, 81
don't think I would make good wife
for poor man -
''Then you'd make mighty poor
wife for Il good man, replied Cyrus,
grabbing his hat. Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
REMOVAL OF THE LADIES AND GENILEMbNS,
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
ca upon them as heretofore as they will be
better prepared to accommodate them. They
will take regular bOarders, to a 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 CAUTHORN.
feb Bird
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

And the best friend, that never
fails you, is Simmons Liver Regu-
lator, (the Red Z)-that's what
you hear at the mention of this
excellent Liver medicine, and
people should not be persuaded
that anything else will do.
Tt is the King Of Liver Medi-
cines; is better than pills, and
takes the place of Qninine and
Calomel. 1t acts directly on the
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels ane
gives new life to the whole sys.
tenn. This is the medicine you
want. Sold by all Druggists in
Liquid, or in Powder to be taken
dry or made into tea.
#EvERY PACKAGEa
Has the z Stamp Ina red ON wrapper.
j. H. ZEILIN B CO., Philadelphia Pa.
june 2S1v.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
What is

Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children Tt contains neither OPIUM Morphine
substance. 1t harmless substitute
Paregoric, Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil
1t is Pleasant. Its guarantee is thirty years. by
of Mothers. CastOra the Cildrens Panacea
the Mothers Friend.
Castoria. Castoria
pth
me-" H. ARCHER NJ sleeps and
So ST, BookLn Y. gesion
i 20 uni and
I
within reach"
D, l.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13
Staunto1t Spectator.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

EMBELLISHMENTS are inserted at the rate of
l r cents per line for the Srst and * cents
Tor each subsequent Insertion
hocal NOtlces 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 Tor Ghe nrst and cents for each sub
seqlent insertion
Hoefai discount will be made on all orderf
for j. 6, or IL months.
OolGualles, Announcements OF Candidates
for Office, ana all communicat tions of a persoS
advertisements. ~ "'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

Staunton Lodge No. IS, 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, Sec'y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-06-13

Staunton Commandery, No. s, Knights Tenn
plar, meets first Friday night in every month
in Masonic Temple, on Main street. W. b.
McChesney, Eminent Commander; A a. Esk-
ridge, Recorder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

Seventeenth District Court-Hon. w.
ID. Harris presiding
The court was engaged In hearing
the case OF y. G. Evans co. w. Staven
Hagen Yates 4 Co, and judgment was
entered Tor defendant.
Revere Rubber Co. vs. Stratten 4
white. Continued by consent
Georgia Faulkner va. NJ. j. Loving
alias NJ, j, Fritz. Trespass. Contin-
ucd by consent
Michael Miller VS.. A. Broken and
sam Evans. Damages. Dismissed for
want Of prosecution,
c, w Eisenrath vs.. +. n, Boerner ct
al. Damages. Continued by reason Of
absence of witnesses.
T. ~. Powell Va. j +. Smith. Debt.
Judgment for plaintiff, with attorneys
fees.
J. A. Rogers x Son VS.. Arthur y
Poythress Debt and lien. Defend
ants enter general demurrer.
l.. d. Hon VS., T. l.. Marsalis. Debt.
Continued by consent.
u. ID. Woodward vs.. Sallie Huffman
ct al. Judgment final for plaintiff for
Sli7i.
Canadian Am. NJ. & II. Co limited,
VS.. J. G.. Franklin ct al. Debt and fore
closure, Judgment for plaintiff
FOrty-eighth District Court-Hon S.
r. Greene, presiding,
In the case Of w, II. Godair vs., the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
Company. the jury found verdict for
the plaintiff, assessing damages at
$500.
The jury is out In the case Of ], r..
Brown vs., the Texas and Pacific Rail-
way Company.
County Court-Hon. Robert G. john
son, presiding.
John Cofner was tried and found not
guilty of aggravated assault
The court Ia engaged this afternoon
IN hearing the case OF the State against
John =. Kennedy, who Is indicted for
drunkenness IN Office.
New Suits.
The following new suits We're filed
with the district clerk today
oliver s Kennedy vs., j. q. Nc
Kenzle; trcspaas.
W. A. Hunter VS.. n J Beaver
ct al; trespass.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

New Haven, Conn. and graduated in
medicine at Yale.
His unusual talent soon brought him
reputation and prominence among his
professional brethren In 1875 he was
elected to the professorship OF anatomy
and surgery In the Vermont university.
In 1871 he was appointed lecturer on
materia medica and medical botany in
Dartmouth college. The next year he
was chosen professor of the chair then
vacated by Prof. Robby, and occupied
the chair, the most important one in
the country, until few years before
his death In 1850.
lie had for years foreseen the dan
gers of the American way of living
He went about to lind a scientific,
common sense remedy to cure the COM
mon evils that, under one name and
another, result from an unhealthful
state Of the nervous system, and with
In score of years have seemed to be
sweeping over the country like an
epidemic.
lie succeeded.
He gave to the medical profession a
celebrated remedy, which has since
come to be known the world over as
Paine's celery compound.
1t was Or. Phelps prescription which
ever since has been freely used and
prescribed by the most eminent of the
profession. The formula was furnished
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

Two giants among men-the great
est statesman and the greatest ply
sloian that America has produced
Daniel Webster and Edward e. Phelps
have both done honor to Dartmouth
college, one as a student, the other
as an instructor.
To Prof Edward Il. Phelps, NJ. D.,
LII. D.. the world today owes longer
life and more freedom from sickness
than TO any other physician
Every Dartmouth alumnus of more
than dozen years standing remem-
bers the awe In which he held the
keen observer whose name appeared
In the college catalogue next to that
OF the president as professor of ma
teria medica; and every younger grad
unte has admired the complete museum
OF medical botany which DR.. Phelps
gave to the college
But It was the world-famed discovery
of Prof Phelps OF an infallible cure
for those fearful ills that result from
an impaired nervous system and pure
blood which has endeared the great
doctor TO the world, and made his lie
| an era IN the practice OF medicine.
Prof Phelps was horn I'm Connect
cut and graduated from the military
school Mt Norwich, Vt. lie studied
medicine with Prof Nathan smith of
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

ST. Andrews Sunday school picnic Is
postponed until saturday, March 81.
Supt. Thorue npssod through the city
yesterday morning In his imperial car
on his way to Dallas,
John Ward. chief dispatcher Mt Big
Springs, who has been IN this city
day or two, returned this morning.
An engine on the Santa Ire was de-
rallied near the Htockyards last uight.
IL was soon placed ON the track again.
Substantial needed improvements are
being made In the yards OF the car re-
pairing department OF the Texas and
Pacific railroad.
The special katy car, Gladys, CON
tanning the Edwin Gould party. came
IN this morning from the West and
continued the journey TO TeNarkana,
Bishop Jos, $, Key viii preach ut the
First Methodist church tomorrow
morning, The pastor deslres that cv-
cry member OF the church be present.
The temporary disability of MIR.
Goodrldge. the physical director Of the
Y NJ. c, A. gymnasium, win delay the
physical work OF the association for
few days
The shipments OF oranges from CALI
fornin To Northern and Eastern mark
cts is very heavy. One day this week
three solid trains OF the fruit passed
through this city.
The Imperial German club. will give
party NJ the Inn this evening.
This VIII be the last club dance Of the
season and the arrangements Tor the
Occasion are upon a grand scale.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

The arrangement committee OF the
grand Knights OF Pythias ball, TO be
given on the 27th inst, at the Chamber
Of Commerce hail over the postohice,
report that everything has been COM
peted to make the arnir a grand sue
cess. The han win be deliberately
decorated, and Prof. Hancock's fun
string orchestra has been secured. In
connection with the ball there is to
he "A voting contest for the most popu-
lar candidate for mayor. the SUCCESS
fui candidate to receive a gold-headed
cane, valued Mt $40, Also "a voting
contest for the most popular young
lady present the winner to receive an
elegant SILK parnsol,
The prOgrama are now out and are
beautifully ornamonted with appro-
pirate Knights OF pythius designs.
An Knights and officers viii appear
In fun uniform, but the public are
expected TO attend In whatever dress
pleasos them.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24
THE FORT TO Be HONORED
IN A VERY FEW MONTHS ny COL.
MeGAUGHEN,


The Hon. w. l., McGaughey. COM
missioner OF the general land office.
arrived here last night from his home
at Granbury. Mr. McGaughey is en-
route for Austin to take up again the
duties OF his office. after a short visit
20 his famny. A Gazette reporter
found the gentleman in the hands Of
Main street tonsorial artist, and
held a casual conversation with him
while he was having his famous beard
cut bias IN preparation for the trip
to the state capital. Mir McGaughey
stated most emphatically that he was
not candidate for governor, in fact
would not accept the position II it was
rendered him on a gold salver. He had
been home and sold seventy-two bales
OF cotton az 8 "a cents, was conse-
quently happy in the thought that he
hadn't gotten the worst OF It. He be-
lieved that the action OF the recent
harmony conference at Dallas was dis
tinctly the proper thing to do In his
opinion the party would reunite, and
he could see no reason why any further
dissensi0ns should arise. The gentle
man Anid. however that any man who
| claimed 10 be "a Democrat and would
not accept the decision of the con-
| ference ought TO be kicked out Of the
| party.
Mr.. McGaughey stated that he would
| soon move his lHres and penates 70
/ Fort Worth and make this city his
/ future home. lie was satisfied that
| this was bound to be the city Of North
| Texas, aud he had determined to cast
| his lot with the progressive people of
| the Panther city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

to all reputable physicians
found the wonderful remedy to ).
actly what was claimed for II,
nerve and brain strengthener AID
storer II was demonstrated be
doubt that Paine's celery comp
would cure nervous debility and
haustlon. neuralgia, sleeplessness
pepsia, and all blood disease
II was as harmless as Il was I
and 1t was the universal advice oi
medical profession that the eonpd
be placed where the general Vi
could secure 1t, and thousatds q
pie have every year prorer he /
dom OF this good advice.
The recent advice Of c1nndA
Howell to use this compount N
the commodore publicly said hal
his own life, and the published 4
monials of Mayor Mcshane d
treal, the poet-author Hardy n
Wright, Marie Tempest, coun|
Morse, Mabel Jenness. ana other
and women of nationG repulI
has brought the compound
special notice.
As a well known physician M
city says: "Paine's celery conpou|
not a patent medicine; i Is not 4
saparllla: II is not a mere tonic'|
not an ordinary nervlne-it IS
beyond them all as the diamol
superior to cheap glass;
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

Next Tuesday night the very strong
melodrama, "The Power of the Press"
viii be presented At Greenwalrs opera
house.
''The Power OF the rreas." produced
Tor the nrat time at the Star theater,
New York three years ago. is a mas
lerpieee of dramatic and artistic COM
position. in ave acts. seven tableauS
and fourteen scenes Like "Shcnan-
goah." the "Old Homestead" and the
Immortal masterpiece OF Shakespeare,
Il has taken the country by storm
from the Pacific to the Atlantic, and
from Staten Island to tho Gulf. and
become general favorite. while 1t Is
nestined To live forever. The scenic
fffects are among some Of the most
powerful We have ever witnessed
while the general effect OF the whole
play ~ most pleasing and Inspiring.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24

Commencing March /. 1894. the Santa
Fe Route will sell hrst-class Iinifad
tickets from all points In Texas on H.
main line. aud the Paris branch. Ia
Los Angeles. San Diego, San Frnncisco
and intermediate points, via Purcell and
Albuquerque at the very low rnte ~
$50; round trip ticketc. limited To sixty
900 days, will be sold at rate Of
S,i5 so
The Santa Zee affords unequalled ac.
Communications and attractions for Cali.
foruia tourists operating Pullman Poi.
ace Sleeners and Pullman Tourist
Slcepers, with but one change of cnrs
from Texas to California.
The exceedingly low rates offered Ia,
the Santa Fe will suggest California IN
the. minds OF the people OF Texas more
thnn usual, aud, OF course fbs mj1
winter tair which will be omen nnfii
June 30, is not to be overlooked
Visitors to the White CITY" nooa ~.
fear Of being tired with dnplienie ~ ~,
fractions at The Golden Gate W.
The. Worlds Fair Jr., as the Son
ranelsco ialr 6 sometimes referred ~
mas some buildings that, as works 81
architectural art, are said 10 ba snnori
or 10 the buildings Of he Cnl,,,,i 'frl-
Exposition, and competent crific ,l''ah
sert that for nicinresgueness AMI
tection Of landscape effects. ,he XIX
Winter display on the shores a. ~
feeihe eNcfls all preyiss elforfa lhe
inr information reearlin.. fii,ieis a..
'aoies' anq Sleeping car acconlinoin,io,,s
Apply 10 the nearest Santa N. sss, ,,N'. ~
address, W. ttrESsiht; or
w, -, A., Galveston. Teyas
fasS AIT. 4VS Main St.. Fort Worth
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24
THE my GOoDs MARKET.
A Better Tone Is shown by the Trnde
Yesterday Mt New York.

Better Tone Is shown by the Trndc
Yesterday ut New York.
BY Associated Press.
New York, March 23-Lnte in the
day the skies frightened and the de-
mand so improved with the jobblng
trade that the sales exceeded expecta-
lions. with commission merchants and
manufacturers there was good re-
quest for minor assortments of mis-
cellaneous description. The mail and
wire order demand was better and
comprised good selections Of solid
color ana figured silks. wool and
worsted dress goods, printed fabrics,
calicoes, colored cottons, kid cambrics,
white goods. quilts and other season
able stun Printing cloths In good
demand at 3-lc for 81 squares.
The all-around sales for the week
are estimated at nearly 100000 pieces
Sixty-four by sixty cloths l-l6c higher
with good sales. SlXty-four square,
3S l-2 inches and 6SX72 square 39-nch,
are slightly dearer. Blankets and fan
nels We're very quiet Doeskln jeans
In request for small assortments. Cloth
Ing woulens I'm steady request for mod
crate quantities. The market reflects
a better tone
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-24
FORT WORTH SNAPSHOTS.
HRREsrED CHARGED WITH PASS
ING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
pTom, HURLEY to be Married I'm hos
ton-chnmber Of Commerce Meet
ing wRshburn-Cownn Nup-
tIaIs--MectfnE OF Educntors.

Thursday night officer sebe Maddox
arrested two men giving their names as
James Sharp and y. shackelford. They
came here from Terrell. 1t was sus-
pioioned by the officers that the men
were counterfeiters. and search OF
their persons was made. About $500
IN Confederate money was found, and
come war bonds issued during the
war by the state Of Missouri together
with $50 or $50 in gold coin.
one of the prisoners is about 55
years old, the other about 40. 1t is
alleged they pussed some OF the Con-
federate money in different places in
The city. but how much is not known
They were taken to the county jail
and their trial set for this evening.
The prisoners were visited by a re-
porter. but they refused 10 talk on the
subject