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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
SMOKING IN CHURCH.
A Practice that Once Existed in England
and Scotland.


and Scotland.
We often hear men say in answer to
urgent invitations from their wives
and daughters to accompany them to
church, "Oh, if could only smoke in
church | would CO." and this is looked
upon as a knock down argument, for
no one in these days would think of
desecrating church with the fumes
of tobacco. 1t may, therefore, be in
teresting to some people to know, says
the Philadelphia Call, that there was
time when smoking in church was
practiced in England and Scotland.
Sir Walter Scott, in his Heart of
Midlothian" refers to one Duncan of
Knockundar, an important personage,
who smoked during the whole OF the
sermon from an iron pipe tobacco Dor
rowed from other worshipers. We are
told that at 1.-The end of the discourse
he knocked the ashes out of, his pipe
replaced it in his sporan, returned the
tobacco pouch to its owner and joined
in the prayer with decency and atten
ton "
The same practice existed in the
Hudson Bay territory and some other
of the British possessions beyond the
seas for some time after the erection
Of the first churches in those early set
Elements, there being a general re-
course at the commencement of the
sermon to the soothing weed. the min
lister waiting until the pipes were fair
ly under way before proceeding with
his discourse.
1t is also an interesting fact that
smoking in church was by no means
confined to the congregation or even
to the minor clergymen, for it is re
corded that the Archbishop of York
was once reproved by the vicar of st.
Mary's Nottingham, for attempting to
smoke in the church vestry. The Rev.
John Disnez, of Swinduly, in Lincoln
shire, writing on the 18th of December,
1873, to James Granger. says:
The Archbishop ordered some of
the appositors, or other attendants, to
bring pipes and tobacco and some
liquor for his refreshment after the
fatigue of confirmation, and this COM
ing to Mr.. Disnez's ears, he forbade
their being brought hither, and with a
becoming spirit demonstrated with the
Arch bishop upon the improperly OF
his conduct, at the same time telling
his grace that his vestry should not be
converted into smoking room"
We have no evidence of the fact, but
according to tradition smoking was al
lowable in the churches of the Anne
rican colonies something over a hun
dred and fifty years ago, but the good
sense of the people put a stop to it, and
| it is never likely to be revived in this
part of the world, so that it is quite
safe for men to say they will go to
church when they are allowed to smoke
| there
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
From the New York Herald
The New Treatment of DIphtherIa.

| The practical tests which have been
applied to antitoxin, the new remedy
and also apparently a preventive Of
| diphtheria, lave proved very satisfac-
tory. The European edition of the
| Hardtd reports some fiattering results
of the trial given antitoxin in the Paris
hospitals. M. Roux, of the Institut
Pasteur, proves the efficacy of the new
! treatment of diphtheria by a five
months test, and finds that injections
of the i-diphtheritic serum reduce
the death-rate from 81 to "a per cent in
hospital practice.
Nothing is so conclusive as success in
the actual use of new remedy. This
French physician began to treat diph
theritic children with antitoxin in Feb
ruary last in the isolation wards of the
hospital. Previous to this date the
death-rate of diphtheria patients aver
aged 81. II per cent; in 1890 it exceeded
55 per cent, while in the three follow
ing years it fell slowly to 1854. But
since February 1, 1894, when the serum
treatment was commenced, 44S children
have entered the diphtheria wards of
the hospital and only 109 Qess than one
fourth)1of them succumbed to the ter
rible disease.
anttoxin is to be credited with having
made the death-rate one half of what
it had hitherto been, that doubt seems
to be removed by the fact that in an
other Paris hospital (the Trousseau)
in which antitoxin was not used the
mortality among $50 diphtheria cases
was 316 or 60 per cent As in all other
respects the two groups of patients
were apparently subject to similar
conditions and circumstances in their
respective hospitals, the great differ
ehce in the number of cures seems
clearly and fairly attributable to the
serum treatment aloue.
The philosophy of the new treatment
is not hard to understand The mi
crobes of diphtheria. as those of other
directly, but by secreting poisonous
substances or tOxines in the system.
The medical authority of the Herald's
European edition points out that by
means of certain manipulations the
virulence o. those toxines can be atten-
uated or increased, SO that a scale of
toXines can be created, of which the
lowest will have no special action on
the organism, while the highest will
act with lightning rapidity. Ifnow,"
as he says, IAN animal be successfully
inOculated with the entire series of
these toxines, beginning with the !
weakest, its organism becomes accus- =,
toned to their action, so that finally a !
refractory condition to given microbe !
is created for that animal"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps and
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
fu! Cure ever known. Sold by w. NJ.
Allen, Druggist, Staunton. Va.
Dec 6, SO, 1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

Two children of Samuel Good, a
farmer living near Paul6ing, Ohio,
were murdered Sunday and their
bodies were found in brush heap
Charles Hart, aged eighteen years, was
arrested.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

Tarring and feathering was once II
legal punishment for theft. 1t is said
to be found in the statutes of. both Eng
land and France about the time of the
Crusades.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

Itch on human, mango on horses.
dogs and all stock, cured in 80 minutes
by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. This
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gists, Staunton. Va.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

RHEUMATISM CURED IN DAY.
"Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and
Neuralgia, radically cures in to 8
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
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Nov. 15-6mos.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
Shall We Give Up the Ocean to England!


The Hon. William L. Wilson calls
the attention of the country to the
ruinous effect of republican ''protec-
tionn upon our commercial marine.
He says
Thirty years ago we began to shut
ourselves in from all the markets of the
world called the American merchant
marine from off the seas and sur
rendered the abundance of the ocean
to England and other nations"
No fact is better attested than the
decadence of American shipping under
protection" Under democratic 10 T..
tariffs from 1916 to 1861 the tonnage OF
our shipping increased from 1, 1874, 900 to
the huge total of 2, 1876. 1914 But under
republican protective" tariffs from
1861 to 1898 it fell away to only SS3, 1875
tons
If the people desire revival of
American commerce and a return of
the pallny, golden era when our ship
ping whitened every sea they must
now take care TO elect only men who
will boldly favor and further Mr.. VIII
sons noble efforts for commercial
emancipation and free ships" Re
publican orators and "protectionists'
grandiloquenly talk of putting down
England and favoring our home in
dustries. But their policy has proved
almost fatal to our own shipping while
it has built up the English-carrying-
trade to gigantic proportions How
can the country stultify itself now by
indorsing at the polls a continuation
of this suicidal policy ?-Neac York
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

A good breakfast dish is made by
combining plain omelet with potato
Chop Il few cold boiled potatoes fine,
season with a little chopped parsley,
salt and pepper and brown in little
sweet butter. Spread on the omelet
before rolling.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

The man who unconsciously does
much to sour the milk of human kind.
ness, is that fellow who snores in the
sleeping car.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

A bit of butter we'll rubbed over the
top of loaf Of bread as soon as it is
taken from the oven will give the crust
that dark, glossy brown surface that is
SO appetizing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

The father who does not put good
reading matter into the hands of his
children has never done any real pray
ing for their salvation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

The only people who oppose Gods
way are those who would have to give
up something like an eye or hand to
walk in it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

There is more help in an ounce of en-
couragement than there is in a ton of
advice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

Keep yonr heart full of sunshine,
and God will soon give you a face to
match it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

Nom is pleasing God who-does not
love his neighbor as he does himself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

T. F. Anthony, ExPostmaster of
Promise City. Iowa, says: Il bought
one bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism and two doses of it did me
more good than all the medicine ever
took" Sold by W. M. Allen, Druggist,
Staunton.
Nov Is -6mOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14


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its merits send for a specimen copy free, and
you will admit that seeing these THUMBS has put
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

When man claims to love God with
all his heart, you can generally find out
whether he means it by going to him
with a collection basket.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-11-14

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-10
CounciI Notes.

Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Eldredge were
Council visitors.
Richard w Young was again seen
among the visitors.
Judge Jones, of Provo, was seen with
in the Council bar.
c. o. Whittemore is getting some
practice as a lobbyist.
Judge Bennett and Colonel Donnellan
were seen in the lobby.
Ex-Governor Thomas made a longer
visit than usual yesterday.
S. j. Kenyon was a Council visitor
during the morning session.
H. D. Rolap, of ogden, is frequently
seen in the Council chamber
R. c. Chambers occupied a seat with
in the Council bar for a short time
yesterday.
President Sanborn of the Agricultural
College has been a member of the
third house this week.
Evidently Dave Hampstead is in
training for legislative responsibilities.
He is a frequent visitor
Councillor Seaman is the latest victim
of the types. A statement of his that
When student graduates from a
medical college he was as much en-
titled to practice as anyone else was
made to appear Women student grad
uates, etc, and now he is posing as
dauntlesS champion of the rights of
women.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-10
House Notes.

Varian wanted some of the bills put
under the table.
On the clock is pasted the significant
notice. March 8, 1852 p. M
Speaker Emery frequently resigns
the chair to some other member.
The mistakes that were made on ac-
count of the clock being stopped were
very amusing.
Powers stalked around in his long
overcoat, having left his Tuscarora
blanket at home.
When Clerk Stanton left the House
at 10 o'clock last night he had not
been out sof his clothes for over fifty
hours He was tired. too.
Allen was orimed for a two hours
talk on the question of the union OF
the university and agricultural college,
but was shut off by the rule limiting
debate.
Allen grew hungry about 1890 yester-
day and suggested to the Speaker that
the members saunter out for lunch
The Speaker said that was all right
but he would like to know what time
they would saunter back.
Varian asked Powers how he voted
on certain question, to which the lat
ter had been paying no attention. Pow
ers turned and saw the Democratic
side standing up and he stood up with
| them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-10

mended that the Council recede from
its amendment of sec. 8, in relation to
the jury fund, in H. B. III, providing
for the payment Of jurors, witnesses
and Photographic reporters. Adopted.
FROM THE GOVERNOR.
I A communication from the Governor
notified the Council that he had signed
the act regulating the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, the act to regulate the
practice Of dentistry and the act au-
thorizing the endowment of the uni
versity.
/ DENTAL EXAMINERS.
! His excellency submitted the follow
ing appointments of members of the
board of dental examiners: 3. H.
Fisher, of Weber; Charles Snyder, of
Utah; H. A. Whitney, of Salt Lake; S.
H. Clawson, of Salt Lake, and Joseph
w. Thatcher, of Cache. Committee on
judiciary.
WORLDS FAIR PROPERTY.
A communication from the House
notified the Council that c. B. 129. au-
thorizing the Worlds fair commits
sion to dispose of property left over.
nounced that the bill had been passed
by that body.
THE GOVERNORS SECRETARY.
The vote on the salary of the Gov
sidered and the appropriation was
made S2,40O-7 ayes and nays.
JUDGES SALARIES.
Williams again moved to make the
salaries of judges of the district courts
$4,000 per annum
Booth. of Salt Lake, opposed it.
! The amendment was lost and the
original amendment prevailed.
/ On motion of Williams, Thomas w.
Ellerbeck was allowed $1OO for work
in exporting the auditors books.
TREASURER'S SALARIES.
Booth moved to make the treasurer S
salary $4,000. Williams moved to make
it 81, 800 Eldredge said there were 9TH
ers willing to take the Office for less.
Williams plead for proper salaries, so
that the officers might properly do
their duties Bankers are willing to
take the money for less for the use of
it. The vote on Williams motion was
6 and s, Hague voting with the Demo
Gratis. The $4,000 proposition carried.
The proposition to give $500 for Incl
dental expenses was lost, 6 to 6.
PRINTING.
The question of public printing hav-
ing come up, and the amounts being
asked for, Taylor took occasion to say
that an article which appeared in last
evenings News regarding the public
printer headed "A Greasy Business, .
was entirely false. He denounced it
as an insult to the members. Hart
said he thought that the appropriation
to allow Bloor S1,50O to draw on, with
out being held accountable to anyone,
when the highest estimate of cost was
81, 100, was suspicious. He thought
there was niger in the woodpile on
the $3.50 appropriation for indexing. He
had been so informed. Taylor demand
ed the name of his informant, but he
, declined to give it. He, however, said
that he had no reflection on either
Bloor or any member. The appropria-
ton was cut down to $1,000. The APP
preparation of $3.50 for indexing was
stricken out, Taylor saying it was on
! ren1eSt of BlOOr
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-10
SETTLED OUT OF COURT
THE UNHAPPY FATE OF A WELL
KNOWN ATTORNEY.
Called on a smithy's Wife and Ran
Against Her Infatuated Hus-
bands Powerful Right.

Arrivals from Milford bring tidings
Of a fierce and decisive battle which
took place there at sunrise Thursday
morning, in which Blacksmith Hollis
ter and fiery young Fullerton whose
name for social and domestic reasons is
withheld, were the principals. The at
torney had been filing a professional
engagement before Judge Bartch's
court at Beaver. and on Wednesday
retraced as far as Milford. where on
the following morning he was to take
the train for Zion. In December last
! the attorney had been introduced TO
the smithy's pretty wife by the bene-
diet himself. and as time weighed
heavily on his hands he determined on
this later trip to repeat the visit I'm
der the falling shades of evening the
attorney pushed on down to the black
smiths soy dwelling and was admit
ted. Presently he came out. his face.
say the neighbors, blanched and his
conduct somewhat excited. What oc-
Cured behind the closed door of the
cottage does not develop, however. IN
| til early the following morning The
snithy, it is said, had been out gun
ming for duck Meanwhile Judge
Bartch and Barlow Ferguson had ar
rived in the town and were waiting for
the train, when they saw the attorney
| in question issue like d rocket from a
saloon door, a stream of blood pouring
/ from a furrOw over his eye and Hol-
lister giving chase. Without stopping
/ to demur to the smithy's complaint
the attorney rushed across the street
ard into the depot, where the adver-
sary again overlook him and renewed
the attack. Judge Bartch who had
been Unexpectedly made a witness to
the matutinal Shiloh, called upon the
spectators to separate the men, but
/ they declined, and the court himself
went to the attorneys relief. The
blacksmith was induced to leave, but
not before telling his story.
! HolIister stated that he had been
out cunning the evening before, and
that upon returning found his wife in
a most excited state of mind. She final
lily informed her husband that during
his absence the attorney to whom he
I had introduced her called at the house,
and placing his arm about her waist
undertook to kiss her. Infuriated. Hol-
lister seized his gun and went in search
of the offender, swearing he would kill
him on sight. He was disarmed by
| Mike Monahan and Abe Frothington,
however, before overtaking the attor-
lney and after sitting up all night went
after him with his fists. The attorney
scouts the story that he had attempted
Iany liberties whatever with the
smithy's wife and declares the attack
upon him thoroughly unprovoked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-10

The last day of the present session
of the legislature was prolonged to
the moment wheA The Herald went to
press and it now looks as though it
will last until midnight tonight. Bills
by the wholesale are being passed OF
slaughtered, but the appropriation bill
still holds all attention, and its final
provisions are looked for with great
deal OF interest by educators and all
others who would be affected.
Schemes and trades seem to be fly
ing in the air The Ogdenites are said
to be ready to vote for the capitol
wing appropriation if the Reform
school is left there and the school for
the deaf and blind sent up. Whether
this rumor is true or false is not
known. The question of the union OF
the two great educational institutions
Is still in allegiance, but first blood has
been drawn for Salt Lake
y The proceedings were as follows: