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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Do Spiders Hear?

Experiments recently made with a
tuning fork have convinced Mr.. Pocock,
an English naturalist, that some spiders
at least really hear the sound produced
by the fork Indeed the conduct of
spiders when a vibrating tuning fork is
held near their webs is quite remarka-
BILE.
Some species, as, for instance, the
ordinary garden spider, Epeira diade-
mata, will run at the fork and strike OF
snatch at it with their fore legs.
The amaurobius, spider which
builds tubular webs in holes in walls,
runs about in great excitement when the
tuning fork is held near it. This spider
can be enticed out of it's hole by holding
the fork near the entrance, and it will
even climb upon the vibrating instru-
ment.
Another species of garden spider,
which is smaller and handsomer than
the epeira, always, according to Mr..
Pocock, drops from its web in terror
when tuning fork is held over it.
These spiders are the prey of wasps, and
as they always drop from their webs on
the approach of their insect enemy ii
has been suggested that they mistake
the sound of the tuning fork for the
humming of wasp's wings.
But some observers do not assent to
the conclusion that it is the sound Of
the fork which attracts the attention OF
the spiders. They think the vibration is
conveyed through the air to the webs,
and that the slight motion thus impart
ed is perceptible by the SPIDERS
Youths Companion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Wise COunSels of the Bible.

Who composed the following descrip
ton of the Bible we may never know.
1t was found in Westminster Abbey,
nameless and dateless; but, neverthe-
less, it is invaluable for it's wise and
wholesome counsels to the erring race
of Adam.
A nation would be truly happy if ii
were governed by no other laws than
those of this blessed book.
1t contains everything ncedful to be
known or done.
1t gives instruction to a senate, au.
thority and direction to a magistrate
1t cautions witness, requires an i'm
partial verdict of jury. and furnishes
the Judge with his sentence.
1t sets the husband as the lord of the
household, and the wife as mistress OF
the table-tells him how to rule, and
her, as we'll, how to manage.
1t entails honor to parents and en-
Joins obedience to children.
1t prescribes and limits the sway OF
the sovereign, the rule of the ruler
and the authority of the master; com
mands the servants to obey, and the
blessing and protection of the Almighty
to all that walk by it's rule.
1t gives directions for weddings and
burialS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

THE CAMEL.
He Is Pigheaded, Obstinate, Unsociable
and Unmanageable Brute.

He Is Pigheaded, Obstinate, Unsociable
and Unmanageable Brute.
Camels are not like horses. If horse
does not want to do anything, we make
him, If a camel does not want to do
ANYTHING, he leaves it undone. No
amount of coaxiDg, no amount of cruel
ty, will make him bulge. He has the
determination of mule combined with
the strength Of an elephant. A camel
is one of those aggravating brutes which
will drive hot tempered man to distrac-
ton. Nothing will persuade him to lis
ten to reason. He will oppose your will
with a passive resistance that is abso-
lptely unconquerable.
The only way to treat camel is to
humor if you cannot humbug him.
They will often lie down if you load
them with the proverbial last straw.
and you might beat them to death or
offer up all the pleasures of paradise be-
fore they would get up. They are pig
headed beasts. Sometimes when they
have quite light load they turn nasty
and throw themselves to the ground.
OuI dltuOuSu tHcy dIC Ouotiudlo luCy
are not cute, and an Arab, by pretend
ing to submit, can generally get the
better Of the stubborn beasts The driv-
ers will ostentatiously remove three or
four packages from the load, and the
animal, with an inward chuckle Of
satisfaction, rises at once without per-
ceiving that the parcels have meanwhile
been returned to their former place. AS
he f1atters himself he has shirked some
of his duty he swings away with light
heart. gratifed beyond measure, like a
spoiled child, at having his own way.
The camel is an unsociable beast. He
is also habitually dull, except when he is
shifting the salt air Of the desert. When
he is treading the sands, with the burn
ing sun on his back and the boundless
waste before him, he feels himself at
home The immense heat makes him
bubble over with pleasure and fills his
frame with sublime intoxication. II
has been stated on the best authority
that he can go nine days without wa
ter. And if you had ever seen a camel
drink when he does get chance Of
quenching mis- thirst you would not be
surprised at this. They have beer
known to put away ~ gallons at Z
time.-Ashton Reporter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

SAwMILL BURNED.-About o'clock
Saturday morning, April 18th, 1894, Mr..
Scion G.. Henkel's sawmill, located on
Mr.. John L. Pitman's land, near New
Market Caverns, was discovered to be
afire, when the alarm was given by
Henry Beasley, colored, who lives but
a short distance from the mill. The
employees of the mill FASTENED to the
scene of confagration, but the flames
had made such Roadway that the mill
could not be saved. but in time to save
the lumber, sc. The mill was com
pletely consumed, as well as one of the
front wheels of the engine. No insur-
ance. The loss is about $375.-She7a-
GndOGh Vdlley.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
The Puzzle Solved.

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled
and batfied the medical profession more
than nasal catarrh. While not i'm
mediately fatal it is among the most
nauseous and disgusting ills the flesh
is heir to, and the records show very
few or no cases of radical cure Of
chronic catarrh by any of the many
modes of treatment until the introduc
ton of Ely's Cream Balm few years
ago. The success of this preparation
has been most gratifying and surpris
ing. No druggist is without it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
The Modern PandOra's Box.

The modern Pandora Of fashion and folly
Has opened the box of the ills of her kind;
Hence weakness and sickness with acute mel
ancholy,
Much suffering or body and worry of mind.
This host of complaints, this legion of pain,
Has harasSed the lives of all of the sex.
For relief shall they seek forever In vain?
And must they still suffer disorders complex?
All! MOI For PondOra has left in the box
sure cure for ills of all such description.
OF it's wonderful virtues each purchaser talks,
'Tis DR.. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription!
DIR. R. V. PIERCE: Dear SIR have
taken the "Favorite Prescription" and
l can recommend it to any body that
suffers with any female disease. have
tried several doctors prescriptions but
none did me the good that yours did.
Yours respectfully,
MATTE TERRY,
Postmistress, Sherrer Hill Dallas Co., Ala.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
HapnV DAYS.

Sing song o. happy days comm up the SLOPE
All the country listenin' to the tinklin' bells
of hope;
Happy in the meadows, an happy by the
streams,
An happy in the daytime, an happy in your
dreams!
Sing song O. happy days climbin' up the
hills;
Singin' in the breezes an ripplin' in the r1lis
Happy on the housetops. an happy on the
sod,
An the happy world a-rollin' to the happy
gates o. God!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
1t Costs Less

to use SOzODONT than any other
beautifer. A few drops only are
needed, and when regularly applied to
the teeth it is not only beautifying,
is dangerous, but this never. In the
sick room or on the toilet, it is equally
welcome.
By using SPALDING's GLUE on the
first appearance of a defect in the
furniture, it will prove itself to be the
most economical thing about the
house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Bucklen's Arnica SalYe,

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chiiblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Hughes& Bell.
may lily.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bs oder
diseases relieved in six hours by the
NEW GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KID
NEY CURE" This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in
the bladder, kidneys, back and every
part of the urinary passages in male
or female. 1t relieves retention of
water and pain in passing it almost i'm
mediately. If you want quick relief
and cure this is your remedy. Sold by
w. M. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
july 26, 1893-1yr.
More women stop thinking to talk,
then stop talking to think.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard. Soft or Calloused Lumps aid
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints. Sweeney, Ring Bone,
Stiles, Sprains. all Swollen Threats,
Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle Warranted the most wonder
full Cure ever known. Sold by W. M.
Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
Dec 6, SO, 1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Lee jackson Confederate Camp has
heen organized at Lexington, with Col
William T. Pougue as commander.

RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.
"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia, radically cures in 1 to 8
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits, rs cts. Sold
by W. NJ. Allen, Druggist, Staunton.
Nov. 15-6mos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
What's the Use =?

o, what's the use in signing
For things that cannot bel
when Molly puts the kettle on
Well all have tea -
And what's the use in crying
Because you've missed the tide?
"Wait for the wagon
And we'll all take..a rider
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Guaranteed Cure.

C Con Coughs and Colds, upon
trial, and experience no benefit, you
money refunded. We could not make
this offer did we not know that DIR.
Kings New Discovery could be relied
on. 1t never disappoints. Trial bot
ties free at Hughes & Bells Drugstore.
Large size SOC. and $1.90.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Itch on human, mango on horses
dogs and all stock, cured in 80 minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
never fails. Sold by w. M. Allen, Drug
gists, Staunton, Va.
Dec 6, SO, 1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Ibid you tell those ladies that wa
not at home ?''
Eyes, ma'am."
"And what did they reply ?"
"They said, 'Oh, how fortunate p"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

He (shily)--"May I say how beauti-
full you look to night ?'' She (haugh-
tily-''Do you think that you can find
words to express your thought ?'
Town Talk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Mother-Oh, Johnnie! Did you know
all your lessons to-day?
Johnnie-Yes'm, all but two.
Mother-How many did you have?
Johnnie-Two.-T
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

''And do you find marriage so very
elevating ?"
Extremely so. Since / have been
married I have live1 Oh the eighth
fioor."-Truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Henry III of England followed the Ro-
man precedent in extorting New Years
gifts from his subjects, the practice being
revived in the reign of Henry vi and
continuing till the reign of Charles I.
BUTT was during Queen Elizabeth'sreign
that this custom of presenting New
Years gifts to the sovereign attained its
mostextravagant height. These presents
were made by every one in any way
associated with the virgin queen, from
the great officers of state down to her
majestys dustman, and included sums
of money, ornaments for the queens per-
son or apartments, caskets studded with
precious stones, necklaces, bracelets,
gowns, mantles, petticoats, fans, mirrors,
silk stockings and a great variety of other
articles. Howell states in his History
of the World" that "Queen Elizabeth in
1851 was presented with a pair of black
silk knit stockings by her silk woman,
Mrs. Montague, and thenceforth shenever
wore cloth hose any more" The queens
wardrobe is said to have been almost
wholly supplied by these New Years
gifts, in return for which she made pres
ents of gold and silver plate.-Butfalo
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Speaking Of "little things that sweeten
life" the English have pretty custom in
the matter of handshaking. One hears a
good deal from time to time about shak-
ing hands being good form, then again
not being good form, and one can't help
thinking what a vapid nonsense it is
quite on a par with that style of hand
shaking that was introduced by boil
under a fashionable arm. But, to get
back to the English, in every household
middle class or aristocratic-it is the
custom for every one to shake bands
with every one else when they meet in
the morning and when they separate at
night.
The children of the house come into
the breakfast room, and instead of slid
ing into place at the table with mum
bled "Good morning" they greet father
and mother with kiss on the cheek and
a CHEEKY "Good morning, papa" and
"Good morning, mamma" and then go
through the same little ceremony with
brothers and sisters, giving to the guests
q hand and the pleasant words.-Wash-
lngton POST =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
CONNECTIONS:


Train No 40S connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at
LIS p. m, arriving at Columbus at 2;55 a. M,
and Pittsburgh at 9:15 p. M, and Chicago at
ll:55 a. IN. next morning; with train leaving
at 5:0i p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 a.
m- ST. Louis at 6:25 p. M, and connects at
Weverton with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 200 p. M, and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 1:55 p. m.
Train Al connects with fast vestibuled trains
at Harpers Ferry at 10:06 p. m. for Chicago;
lO:21 p. M. for Pittsburg, and 1874 a. m. for Gin
cinnati and St Louis. Arrive at Pittsburg at
6:2t a. m; Chicago at 1856 p. M, Cincinnati at
5:l5 p. m, and st. Louis at IT'S a. IN.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks, apply to
any office of the B. s. o. r. R., or to G. E.
Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent, Win
chester, Va. or c. I. Hammond, city ticket
agent, Staunton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, r. B. CAMPBELL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

1.-The man who never praises his wife
deserves to have poor one" And the
man who praises a good wife more than
she deserves hasn't been born yet.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
The solidest man in Texas,
The wickedeSt man on earth,
The Solemn-eSt saint in Chicago,
And the dearest Fair Maid of PERTH
Will pool their issues when ever it com
ornff linn hai1. mn axr,s,

And they are wise. Scrofula, Bron-
chitis, Liver Ailments, Consumption,
Dyspepsia, and weak kidneys put one
entirely out of the humor of fooling
along, wasting health and wealth on
humbugs, when a reasonable sum ex-
pended for DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery would restore their bodies
and put money in their purses"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

For health and happiness, the boon
of all mankind, talse Simmons Liver
Regulator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

No. 6. (Vestibuled LimiteD has Pullman
sleeper from Basic to Washington, New York
without change, via Shenandoah Junction
and b. & o. Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
Main Street, Staunton, Va.

References-A. S. Epson, President Upson
Nut and Bolt Co., Unionville, Conn.,; G.. II. Gle
Treasurer Northern Chief Iron Co., Oshkosh,
Wis; Thomas Bardon, Real Estate, Ashland,
Wis; w. C. Silverthorn, Sec'y Northern Chief
Iron Co., Wausau, Wis; c. F. Rand, Secretary
Aurora Iron Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Maj
s. NJ Yost, Staunton, Va; Hon. John 3. Hag-
CART, Post Master General, Ottowa, Ont.
gmay 28-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

we offer
"MOthers Friend"
A remedy which, if used as directed a few
weeks before confinement, robs it of its
PAIN, HORROR AND RISK TO LIFE
of both mother and child, as thousands who
have used it testify.
"Iused two bottles of MOTHERS FRIEND with
marvellous results, and wish every woman
who has to pass through the ordeal of child birth to
know II thew will use MOTHERS FRIEND for few
weeks it will rob confinement of pain and suffering,
and insure safety to life Of mother and child"
MRS. SAM HAMILTON, Montgomery City, Mo.
Sent by express, charges prepaid, on receipt Of
price, 81 so per bottle Sold by all druggists. Book
To Mothers mailed free. 40
.-s1ELD REGULATOR Co, Atlanta, Ga.
July ely
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25

Additional local trains leave Staunton as
follows Except Sunday--l:jO p M, arrives
Clifton Forge Ais p. m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-04-25
VoungWives

Who are for the first time to
undergo woman's severest trial
we offer
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-27
College Notes.

Monthly examinations were completed
this week.
Remember the baseball game at the
college grounds tomorrow. .. A. G. versus
Eugene.
Early peas are in blossom in the college
garden.
The cadets are making rapid advancement
in military drill.
Prof. Adams, of the Newport public
school, was visitor at the college this week.
Prof. Dumont Lott is at present employed
in the chemical department of the Perdue
University.
/ Another union meeting Of the societies
occurred last Monday. Quite a number of
visitors were present. The programme was
excellent.
Lois Stewart is distinguishing herself in
the Oregon Scout. The athletic association
is ahead about thirty dollars. We would
suggest that they have tournament. some-
time in June.
G. Chandler has a great patent on churns,
but w. Ready has one more adapted to the
present conditions. He pumps his pneumatic
tire full Of milk, takes short ride and the
butter is ready for market. The superiority
of the latteris shown by the fact that the
motion of the wheel causes the butter to
mold right i'm the tire.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-27
Life-saving Station at Yaquina.

A life.saving station is soon to be located
at Yaquina bay. For the purpose of choos-
ing site for the proposed station, Major
Blakeney, superintendent of the life.saving
service on this coast, and captain Hooper,
captain of the marine service, in company
with VIM. Nj. Hoag, made the bay visit
last Thursday. Until the land has been
purchased the site selected will be kept a
secret. 1t is said. >however, that a boat
house will be built on one of the beaches,
and that large surf boat will be kept in'
side of the bar near one of the jetties.
The report of their observations and recon-
mendations have been sent to Washington
and as soon as approved by the authorities
their plans and specifications for the build.
ings and life-saving apparatus will he i'm
mediately sent out, when bids for construc'
ting the same will be asked for. The
movement is a commendable one and will
prove safeguard to life and property which
has long been needed and which will In
crease in usefulness as the business of this
growing seaport continues to increase.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-27
Another Pioneer Gone,

The ranks of Oregon's aged pioneers are
rapidly being thinned out. The last one to
answer to the summons was Mrs. Malissa
d. Thayer, who passed away last Monday
afternoon at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Gustav Harding, in Portland. Mrs.
Thayer was in her 73l year, and crossed the
plains from Rochester, New York, in 1853.
Her husband, Hon. A. ]. Thayer, was a
brother of ex Governor w. w. Thayer,
and occupied prominent place in the early
history of Oregon. The family made their
home in Corvallis until after his death in
1873. when the wife and children moved to
Portland, where they have since resided.
The remains of the deceased arrived here
on Wednesdays train for iuterment in the
Masonic cemetery, where her husband and
daughter were buried. Many of her old
friends were at the depot and followed the
body to its final resting place. At the
grave DR.. E. j. Thompson made a few
touching remarks. The deceased leaves
two children, son and daughter, Edwin A.
Thayer and Mrs. Clara M. Harding.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-27
The Complexion of a Chinese

Is not yellower than that of All unfortunate
individual whose liver complaint has assum-
ed the chronic form. The eyeballs of the
sufferer assume saffron hue, there is dull
pain in the region Of the organ affected, the
tongue is coated, breath sour, sick headaches
usually but not always occur. and there is
sometimes dizziness on rising from a sitting
posture. Constipation and dyspepsia are also
attendants of this very common ailment,
always in its aggravated form, liable to breed
Assesses Of the liver, which are very dan
gerous. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters wholly
|eradicates it, as well as the troubles compli-
Gated with it and which it originates: In
chils and fever, complaint which always
yields to the Bitters, the liver is seriously
involved. This fine Alternative tonic removes
costiveness and Indigestion, rheumatic, nerv-
Gus and kidney trouble and debility.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-04-27
Resolutions.

Sisters and brothers of st. Mary's Chap.
ter No. 8, o. E s.
WHEREAs-Death has again entered our
chapter and called to the Supreme Chapter
above, our worthy friend and brother, Ed
win NJ. Belknap. Another link has been
severed IN the tie that binds, and while we
bow in humble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, we rejoice I'M the belief
that our brother has gone to the reward of a
useful and well spent life.
WHEREAs-Having for our inspiration as
did he the ''Star of Betheleham," let us en-.
deavor to emulate the patience and fortitude
shown by our brother during his many days
of suffering. Therefor be it
Resolved-That we hereby tender to the
family of our deceased brother our sincere
and heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement.
Though we do not mourn like those without
a hope, we can look forward to the time
when the Grand Patron of the universe shall
summon US to that blissful, Chapter where
there is neither parting nor sorrow.
Resolved-That these resolutions he
spread upon the records of this chapter and
a copy thereof be transmitted to the family
of our deceased brother, and also a copy be
furnished each OF the city papers for pub
lication.
Fraternally submitted,
RnsEJ. WILSON
Fl. r. CLARK
+. A. HELM
Committee