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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-03-05
Colonel Crittcndcn, OF Cnlpcpcr.
A letter from Cnlnener 10 ~. ELrhmonI

Colonel Crittcndcn, OF Cnlpcp'f'
A letter from Culpeper TO :he kieioe1'
Dispatch says:
One of the most interesting cha w.
met with is that gallant ex.Confede
mel C. T. Crittenden, of CL4peper-
hero of many a hard fought battle vs.
lowing amusing story is told a5ou'
On a cold morning some
stranger stepped off the soulful
mond and Danvillc train and star
the hotel, when he wa a%ccosted
mel.
Good morning, sir"
Good morning
Il am Colonel Crittendcn, the
Ter OF the Richmond and D.
here, and always make it =
out for strangers. What IS yo
"My name is Read. | am al
man from Alexandria
"Delighted to meet you. Nh
YOU walk down 20 the bar
thing"
Don't care if 1 do
Colonel Crittendcn Ito the
Mr.. Brown, allow me to intr0iuH
Mr. Read is from Alexandra iHai m
the head waters Of the grand Pai"i
drinks the best, and nothing Int ta'
Don't dare to set out any OF your
dy stuff to Mr.. Read. Do you hear
Mr.. Brown: Here is somethins feii I
conference.-the kind that the ctiA- --
when the bosses are out. 4
Color l Crittcnden: Thank vol. 'lf. ~
yourself, Mr.. Read my regards.
After the drink the Colonel put Tow
glass and said Mr.. Read, ! VII! sac
later, sir
The bar-kceper called him b4 < aud : >
him WAC paid for the drinks. Inc *:
Indignantly replied, why. my ifier4
Read. sir. I pay for the next. Good s.
ING gentlcmcn.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-03-05

The -four children of John Kelly, of Fay.
cttcville, n. Y, were poisoned by eating wl
p%arsnips yesterday. Two Of the chillra
aged eleven and nine died, and the other M,
will survive.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Exp1aining a Prevalent Belief.

A superstition very prevalent among
gorkingmen is the injurious effect sup
posed to be exercised by the sun s rays
falling upon their tools. The best tools
made for use in tropical countries are
subjected to exactly the same amount
of tempering as those made for home
use, although they are to be used I'M
der greater heat.
A heat greater than any which reaches
this earth from the sun would be re-
quired to affect them.
No metallic OF other matter is equal
ly susceptible to heat as the sand OF
which the soil of the desert OF Scinde,
in India, is composed. 1t has been
found heated by the sun to almost 200
degrees E. But to affect the temper OF
steel more than double this temperature
is required. In the steel used for
lancet the temperature of the metal
must be brought to 430 degrees, in ra-
zors and surgical instruments to 45O de-
grees, in penknives to 470 degrees, in
scissors and chisels to 400 degrees, in
axes, planes and pocketknives to $40
degrees, in table knives and large
shears to $50 degrees, In swords and
watch springs to $50 degrees, in fine
saws and auge1s to $50 degrees and for
hand and pit saws to 600 degrees, or to
three times the greatest heat of the sun
felt on this earth.
At 800 to $50 degrees soft steel and
iron become much deteriorated in power
to resist persuasive action and strain,
but their temperature can never be
raised to such a degree as this by the
heat of the sun.-New York Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Ordering a Dinner.

The average American citizen is Won
derfully deficient in knowledge of what
he can get to eat He falls down when
it comes to ordering a dinner. The
great majority Of people in this country
are brought up frugally at home and
do not know any thing but the common
est dishes, The consequence is that
when man goes into a restaurant for
dinner CT to a hotel he gazes helplessly
at the bill of fare and sees many things
of which he does not know the COM
ponent parts. He dares not order any
thing that he is not sure of, for fear of
ridicule, and he falls back on roast
beef and mashed potatoes. The fact is
he doesn't know anything but roast
beef.
Same way in restaurant. When
waiter shoves a bill of fare under
mans nose, nine times out of ten he
will look it over and then say, "Gimme
a steak and some fried potatoes. - Now,
the man who does this, and nearly ev-
cry one Of US does do it day after day,
doesn't want roast beef. He is sick
unto death of steaks and fried potatoes.
He loathes ham and eggs, and yet he
keeps on ordering them in dreary and
dyspeptic succession, because he doesn't
know any better, and he is too proud
to confess his ignorance. It's that way
with me, and III bet it's that way with
most of you.-Buffalo Express.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
An OVERSIGHT,

''See here" said satan to his friend
Beelzebub, eve have overreached our
selves. You insisted that we must put
into the brain of man to invent instru-
ments for his destruction, and we have
so done: Man has made gatling guns.
mitrailleuse, chain shot, giant powder,
dynamite-eve day he effects some
new combination which insures greater
destructiyeness. -
well, then," said Beelzebub, "all
is WE'LL
"What a fool you are!" sneered sa-
tan, with asperity. Don't you see
that we have made war SO costly that
these manikins won't fight?''
All" said Beelzebub in despair,
why didn't l reflect that these people
are always calculating expenses. -
Kate Fields Washington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09

4 Scandinavian fish paddler, u1lfanil-
lar with our language, was thrashing
his horse while driving down the street.
A lady belonging to the Society For the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals stop
ped him and exclaimed, ''Have you no
mercy. sir?''
mo, ma 'am," replied the peddler,
with strong Scandinavian accent,
'only Goldfish and halibut. Woman s
Journal,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
fEE1.

A plump little foot as white as the snow.
Belonging to rollicking, frolicsome Joe.
In little red sock, with q hole in the too,
And a hole in the heel as well.
A trim little foot in trim little shoe,
Belonging to sixteen-year-oldM Miss Sue,
And looking as if it knew just what to do.
And do it in way that would tell.
A very large foot III Il homely array,
Belonging to Peter who follows the dray,
So big that it sometimes is i'll its own way
And moves with the speed of a snail.
All! a very big thing is the human foot,
In dainty made shoe or in clumsy boot,
So it's well there are various tastes to suit,
And that fashion can't always prevail.
The plump little foot-a beautiful sight
And the trim little foot. SO taper and slight.
And the very large foot though much of
fright,
Are travelling all the same road.
And it matters but little how small or how
great,
So they never grow weary of paths that are
straight,
And at last walk in at the golden gate
Of the city whose builder is God
Evangelist.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
An Old Song.

When giants lived in ancient times,
Sing heigh. my boy, sing no!
In good old England, OF foreign CHIMES.
Sing he gh my boy sing no!
They carried things with high old hand,
Nor strong, nor weak, could before them stand,
And they killed whom they pleased throughout
the land
Sing heigh, my boy, sing ho
But the giants didn't have things their own
way when ck-the-G liant killer arrived on the
scene You remember the story. Recollect. too,
that every age has its gant-killer Wehave our
giants in the form of all sorts of dread diseases
supposed to be lncuFapie. Our Jack is in the form
of Dr. Pierce, who has proven the expression tin
durable diseases to be faliacy. Can you mag
inc more potent wea pons to assist woman in
killing giant-disease, than Dr.. Pierces Favor
lie Prescription? It's the only guaranteed rem
ely for all functional disturbances, painful dis
orders, and chronic weaknesses of womanhood
In female complaints of every kind, if it ever
f,ils to benefit or cure, YOU have your money
back. It's simply question of the company
you prefer-Giant or Jack!
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Odd Definition of Segmenta1 Wire Gun.

DEAR SlR-I beg to call your atten-
ton to the remarkable reply made by the
editor of The Broad Arrow in the issue
of that paper Of Sept. 23 to an inquiry
regarding the Brown regimental wire
gun" (sic), page 401, to wit:
1.-The Brown gun is an American in
yention, and 'regimental wire gun is
an Americanisln which we take to mean
a gun to accompany a regiment or bat
talon in the teld.-Ed. B. A"
The Brown segmental wire gun is SO
called because the tube is made of seq
mental shaped bars of steel, around
which the wire is wound, OF wrapped,
at a tension. The gun is inch cal
her and "A calibers long. It's working
pressure is said to be SO, 600 pounds
per square inch. It could be used as g a
gun to accompany a battalion in the
field only by the horse marines. Per
haps the editor of the Broad Arrow
had that gallant body in mind. New
port r.. ~ Cor. London Truth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
The Loss of a Leg

Or arm by ampntatiGn woiiid not cause so much
suffering as many people endure with Rheuma-
tIsm One of the greatest discoveries Of the CEN
ury is a certain cure for this terrible disease,
speedy relief from horrible suffering, and rap
Id cure. 1t needs but trial to convince the
most sIzeptical that it is a wonderful prepafa-
ton. What a blessing! 1t is DR.. Dfummond,s
Lightning Remedy. price s.. large bottle. and II
the druggist has not got it, the remedy will be
sent to any address on receipt OF price. by Drum
mond Medicine Co., 1850 Eaiden Lane, New
York. Agents wanted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Eameau and the Dog,

Many eccentricities are pardoned in
musical geniuses, especially by those
who do not suffer from them. Unfortu-
nately the object of a musician wrath
is quite apt to be unable to appreciate
why he has offended.
One can fancy the possessor of the
unframed voice who figures in the fol
lowing story thinking hard things of
the celebrated composer Rameau.
One day Rameau while calling on a
lady fixed stern glance on little dog
who sat in her lap and was barking
good naturally. Suddenly Rameau
seized the poor little fellow and threw
him out of the window.
What is the matter?'' asked his
hostess, much alarmed.
"He barked false!" said Rameau in
dignantly. Youths Companion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
What Ais You

If YOU have sudden dartlng pains in the joints
or muscles, and it recurs every time you get cold
and appears in new places without leaving any
of old Ones the best thing to do is to send five
dollars to the Drummo-d Medicine Co., 1850
Maiden lane, New York. for bottle of DR..
Drnmmond's Lightning Remedy for Rheuma-
tism It will cure you Be wise in time and do
not be fooled with ANYTHING else. If you have
got the above symptoms you have got the Rheu-
ma .ism and if the druggist tells you the truth
he will say Dr. Drummond's Remedy is the only
known cure. Agents wanted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Children Cry for
Pitchers GastoFiaa

ID HEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.-"Mys-
III tic Cure" for rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in to 3 days. Its action upon
the system is remarkable and mysterious 1t
removes at once the cause and the disease i'm,
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly ben
efts, IS cents. Sold by w. M. ALLEN, Drug
gist, Stanton, Va. nov I7-lm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09

A cigar smoker, Or cigarette holder,
or new OF freshly burned clay pipe,
in point of safety and cleanliness, is far
superior to putting mouth to weed in
smoking, and ones whole mouth and
throat should be thoroughly cleansed
with water after every smoke.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
ConSiderate.

why don't you take me with you
sometimes of evenings, dear? get so
tired Of staying at home alone"
Because | can't afford to dress you
as well as myself. l don't want to be
seen around with woman dressed as
YOU are. ''--Indianapolis Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
When the Heart is Altered

by rheumatism, Or any of the muscles near that
organ it is Ike tampering with an electric wire,
for dea tn may come at any moment. If life is
worth s., go to the druggist and get DR.. Drum
monds Lightning Remedy, or send TO the Drum
mond Medicine Co., 1850 Maiden Lane, New
York, and they will send you largn bottle by
prepaid express 1t is not as quick as electricity
but it will save your life if YOU take ii in time
Agents wanted.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
CONNECTIONS.

Train as connects at Harpers Ferry With
and Pitts9 urg at i: 5p m and Chicago at ll:55 r.
M rcx mofninw with train l sas al e 81
Louis at 500 y M, ard connects at Weverton
with train arriving at Hagerstown at 2:n 7 m
and at Washington Junction with train arflv-
ing in Frederick Al l:55 p. m.
Train 4l6 connects with fast vestihnled d. trains
at Harper's Ferry at lAc6 p M fcr Cnlcago,
1921 n m for Fittsburg and 5:3la. M for Cincin-
natiand St. Louis. Arrive al Pittsburg at S:26a
M Chicago at $50 p M; Cincinnati at Sis p. n.
and St Louis al 7:15 a. NJ
Pullman Palace Sleeping cars run through to
Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago, and P1ttsburg, ON
For rates, tickets, baggage checks, apply to any
office of the B. & o. r. r., or to Q. f. DUpRoW
to q. +. Hammond city ticket agent, Staunton,
X. B. CAMPBELL,
General Manager.
gHAs. q. sCULL,
Gan I Pass ACT.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

THE WEEKLY sun PUBLISHES ALL THE NE s
of each week, giving complete accounts of all
events of interest throughout the world. AS an
AGRICULTURAL paper THE WEEKLY SUN is un-
surpassed. 1t is edited by writers of practical
experience. who know what farming means and
what farmers want in an agricultural journal
1t contains regular reports of the work of the
AGRICULTURAL experim stations throughout
the country, of the proceedings OF farmers clubs
and institutes, and the discussion of meth
OBS and ideas in agriculture Its MARKET RE-
PORTS, POULTRY DEPARTMENT and Veterinary
column are full and com plete. Every issue
tains STORIES, POEMS, HOUSEHOLD AND PUZZLE
COLUMNS. a variety of interesting and instruc-
tive selected matter and other features, which
make it a welcome visitor in city and country
homes alike.
One dollar year. Inducements to getters up
of clubs for the WEEKLY SUN. Both the Daily
and Weekly SUN mailed free of postage in the
| United States, Canada and Mexico. Payments
invariably in advance. Address
A. S. BELL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors,
dec 2y- Baltimore. Md.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Impressive Byplay.

Miss Wayback-Say, nav, there's
Mrs. Finestile comm to call.
Mrs. Wayback--Hurry up stairs, an
wen she knocks jus open the window
an look out to see who it is. Well let
her know we're rather particular about
whom we admit.-New York Weekly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09

In 1888 the civilized countries-that
is, Europe, America and the European
colonies and dependencies produced
241, 900, 900 tons Of various grains, just
years supply.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Science and Philosophy.

when something is very difficult to
understand" said the distinguished
professor of biology, sit is called sci
ence; when it is impossible, it is called
philosophy. San Francisco Argonaut.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09

A woman is never known to adver-
tlse for the return of stolen property
and no questions asked. She would
ask questions or die.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Cromwell and the specter.

The stories of the white Lady" that
periodically visits the German royal
family and of the Little. Red Man
that frequently paid his respects to the
great Napoleon, are tolerably well
known. especially that of the former.
But few perhaps are familiar with the
story Of Cromwelrs "Giant Specter. -
It appeared to him one night when he
was wide awake and quietly resting on
his couch. In appearance the appari-
ton was a woman of gigantic proper
lions. Approaching him, she announced
in tones like thunder, s'Within the year
you, my son, will be recognized as the
greatest man in Britain. st. Louis Re
public.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.

LF YOUR BACK .AcHESt
Oryou are all worn cnt, really good fer moth
ing, it is general debility. Try
BROWN'S IRON EITTERSe
1t will cure you, cleanse your liver, and give
g good appetite.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
CITY NOTICES.


m F. ANTHONY, Ex-Postmastef of Promise
l.. City, Iowa, says: 81 bought one bottle of
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and two does of
it did me more good than all the medicine l ever
took, Sold by w. M. ALLEN, Druggist, Staun-
ton, Va. nov 17-6m
s.s-SasROWN,S IRON BITTERS
Cures Dyspepsia, IN
A sigestion C Debility.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1894-02-09
A STRANGE CASE.
How an Enemy was Fooled.

The following graphic statement will be
read with intense interest: Il cannot describe
the numb, creepy sensation hat existed in my
arms hands and legs | had 10 rue and beat
those parts until they were sore, TO overcome
in a measure the dead feeling that had taken
possession of them. In addition, l had
strange weakness in my back and around my
waist together with an indeScribaDiC gone
feeling in my stomach. Physicians said it
was creeping para1ys from which, accord
ing to their universal conclusion, there is no
relief. Once it fastens upon & person. they
say, it continues its insidOus progress until
it reaches vital point and the sufferer dies.
Such was my prospect. ] had been doctOring
a year and half steadily, but with no par
ticular benefit. when saw an advertisements
of DIR Miles Restorative Nefyine, proc ured a
bottle aud began using it. Mafve-ous rs it
may SEEM but Il few days had passed before
every Bit Of that creepy feeling had 81: i!c,
and there has not been even The slightest
indication of its return: now feel G;
well as [ ever did. and have gained ten
pounds in weight, though L had run down
from ITO to 1877. Four others have used Gr.
Miles Restorative Nervine on my recomen-
dation, and it has been as satisfactory in their
cases as in mine. james Kane, La Rue, ..
DIR. Miles Restorative Nervine is sold by all
druggists on q positive guarantee, or sent
direct by the DIR. Miles Medical Co.. Ell shart,
Ind, on receipt of price, 81 per bostle. six
OpiateS or dangerous drugs.
MY M hvy rny n.,~a.;>l
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

The bonded indebtedness OF the village
has decreased 81 900, but the floating debt
has increased about the same amount. The
trustees state that some $4,000 of the float
ing debt was contracted in 1898, when the
second water main was put in. The inter-
est on this debt has been paid out of the
revenues of the village for the payment OF
the village expenses. They recommend
that the water department assume the en-.
tire floating debt and that the same be
funded into tive-twenty bonds as part of
the water debt.
q. b. Roberts, superintendent of streets,
makes the following statement Of expendi-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14
Annual Village Meeting.

Between four hundred and five hundred
voters crowded into Capital Hall last Mon
day afternoon, whore the annual village
meeting was held. George w, Wing, presi.
meeting to order, and Clerk James T. Sa-
bin read the warning. On motion of w. A.
Lord, the reports of the village officers for
the past year were accepted, adopted and
ordered recorded George w. Wing was
nominated and unanimously reelected
president Of the board of trustees for the
ensuing year.
For trustee from ward one, f. A. Sher.
burne, g. f. Buswell and G. n. Phillips
were nominated. 1t was necessary to bal
lot four times before an election was had
The figures of the fourth ballot were as
follows:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

Mr.. Roberts makes a detailed statement
of the work performed by him during the
past year on the streets and highways OF the
village which would not be considered in
the line of ordinary repairs. From this
statement 1t appears that, in filling on the
highways and sidewalks, he has hauled
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-14

doctor. An enjoyable comedy, fine, clean,
and legitimate is DR.. Bill. ."-Cincinndti
Enquirer. At Blanchard opera house next
Wednesday evening.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-11-10

me above prices not intended special
goods that
We wish to the public
sale"
and have obligations
YOURS FOR A SQUARE DEAL,
Sweeney Bros.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-11-10
DISASTROUS CONFEDERATION
Several Valuable Buildings and Their
Contents Were All DESTROYED

The most disastrous fire in Indian
apolis for several years broke out
shortly after 3 o'clock Friday morn
ing In a building owned and occu-
pied by the indianapolis Natural Gas
company, on South Pennsylvania
and Maryland streets. The fire
jumped to the Indiana Medical col
lege and the handsome Scottish Rite
building Immediately north. The
last building was the largest of the
kind in the country. Its original
cost was 100000. Recently $685.
600 in improvements had been made.
BY . o'clock the three buildings
were smouldering pile of debris.
Fireman Samuel Muir fell from the
third story of the Scottish Rite build
ing and was seriously injured. Fire
Chief Webster was injured by the
falling bricks. The gas company's
loss is $4,000; insurance, s2l, 900;
Medical college loss $4,000, fully
insured; Scottish Rite loss 100000,
with insurance of about $4,000.
Among valuable Masonic matter de-
stroyed in the Scottish Rite building
were the Hacker library, the finest
in the world, and Masonic collec-
ton of 1000 photographs. Damage
was done surrounding property to
the extent of $4,000. There were
eighteen picked bodies in the Med
ical college, all of which were crem-
ated.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-11-10
WHOLE NO., 2O6.

gard for the ability or possibility of
the company to fulfil. A hundred
Jobs were to be distributed amono
ten thousand voters. One situation
IN particular was promised to over
oo different men if they would vote
and work for Anaconda.
The result of the election is
glorious vindication of human ripbts
me domination of corporate rule in
the proud state of Montana has been
repudIated, and the people are free.
There is no doubt that at one time
IN the course of the campaign DAILY
had the influence, and enthusiasm.
and the power, and the votes. to
make Anaconda the capital. But
American blood, American brains
and American ballots rallied to the
defense of JUSTICE and right. The
Waterloo came and human rights
are vindicated. Considered in con.
nection with its effects upon the
history of Montana, the result is
glorious and the people are free.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-11-10

The Mercury learns that the en-
peror is intensely angry at the exist
ing condition of things, and is deter
mined to investigate affairs. Accor-
dinghy he is summoning viceroys,
governors and other officials before
him. 1t is asserted that he intends
to learn why a small country like
Japan can not be exterminated.