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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

The New York World devotes col
umn or more to "the most notable and
exasperating leader the South has
produced since the war" as it calls the
new Senator from South Carolina,
Benz. R. Tillman. When he was
twelve years old he helped his mother
on a billy cotton farm. 1.-The lads
thirst for knowledge and his indomlt-
able will were displayed in his fifteenth
year. He knew that at sixteen he
must enter the Confederate army. His
brothers, then serving in the field,
wrote back, urging him to get good
foundation of knowledge, for the war
might last SO long that he would never
have another opportunity for educa-
ton. When school hours were oyer
and supper was eaten young Tillman
would carry lighted pine knot into
the woods and, lying down in the leafy
solitude. would ponder over his lessons.
The heat of the pine blaze injured his
left eye, and an indiscreet plunge in
cold water brought on pulpy tumor.
For nearly two years young Tillman
was an invalid" He was raised" as
we say among the people and although
''he Is the most remOrseless enemy of
negro suffrage in South Carolina, his
whole history is full of acts of gener-
osity toward his black farm laborers. p"
The World says there is not a man on
the floor of the Senate to-day fit to
cope with Tillman when his oratorical
bowie knife is out. He thinks in pic
lures and has nimble wit" There
will be some desire to see and hear
Senator Tillman.-AIeIandr Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

The negro minister who, in Chicago
Sunday night, favored applying the
torch to those cities where lynchings
occur, is no friend to his race. The ad.
vice he gave, coming from such source,
will of course have it's effect upon the
negro. 1t serves to make him discon.
tented and vicious with no hope of &C.
complshing any good. 1t is to be re-
GREETED that the law cannot deal with
such men as Rev. j. M Townsend
IndeG -ADDeGl,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
Relief IN Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is great
surprise on account of it's exceeding
promptness in relieving pain in the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male OF
female. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost imme
diately. If you want quick relief anG
cure this is your remedy.
Sold by B. F. Hughes, Druggist. No
6 South Augusta St., Staunton, Va.
June 5.1yr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
Looking Forward.

Among the questions now occupying
the attention of the people of this coun-
try it is probable that the deepest in
terest is felt in the question as to when
| we may expect restoration of our nor
NAL condition of business prosperity.
The eagerness with which every an
nouncement of business resumption, of
advance in wages, of increase in earn
ings, of financial improvement of any
kind, is received and appreciated is an
evidence of this interest. Evidence Of
different kind is furnished by the cor
responding eagerness with which the
calamity howlers," the false prophets
of disaster, seek to deny or to disparage
or to explain away every indication
that the end of the depression of the
last two and half years is at hand.
1t is quite possible that the false
prophets of disaster may still have the
melancholy pleasure Of gloating over
additional illustrations of the evils
which their extravagant and vicious
try. But it is not possible that their
tinuance. Least of all is it possible
that this country should have to expect
a permanent condition of depression.
This is not possible under any circum-
stances.
We are apt to watch the situation too
closely. The crop and weather reports
and Treasury statements and bank
statements are studied day by day, and
we are cheered or discouraged accord
ing to their report. A single gold ship,
ment sends stocks down; a favorable
monthly showing of the Treasury re-
stores confidence. If we would only
raise our eyes from the daily contem-
plation of small causes-if we would
look around and ahead, and take in all
the existing conditions and prospects
we should be in better position to
form judgment, and there would be
no difference of opinion about that
judgment. There is no difficulty about
forecasting the future of the United
States. 1t needs no prophetic insight
to predict the business conditions that
will prevail in the closing years of this
century. There is no risk in predicting
that the condition of the whole coun-
try will be one of great prosperity
HarDer'S Round Table.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

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
full Blemish Cure ever known. Sold
by B. F. Hughes, Druggist, No. 6 South
Augusta ST., Staunton, Va.
June 5-1Yr.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

1t is enjoyable to read a good story
of the bitter being bitten, and the fol-
lowing one may not be amiss:
A class of students, holding a grudge
against one of the professors, tied live
goose to his chair. Upon entering the
room the professor saw the goose, and
calmly walking up to the desk, address
ed the class as follows:
"Gentlemen, as you have succeeded
in getting an instructor so much better
qualified to direct the bent of yonr
ideas, beg you will pardon me for re-
signing the chair. "-Harper's Round
Table.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

Fred. What does.the grocer do with
the things he sells?"
Ben. "Ties them up"
FREQ ewes tiaem soeigh."-
l. r: ..Ys, nd Table,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
STANTON ACADEMY,
MATHEMATICAL AND CLASSICAL.
6. Fl. OWENS, Principal.

Next Session Begins Monday, Sept. 2, 1895.
Preparation for College and University a
Speciality. SEES siOn-9 months.
airy 18th, 1895. a,o . r..,
modern language $40 extra.
aug 21-2mOs
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

a friend advised me to try Ely's
Cream Balm and after using it six
weeks believe myself cured of catarrh.
1t is a most valuable remedy.-Joseph
Stewart, 624 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn,
N. Y.
induced him to try Ely's Cream Balm
and the disagreeable catarrhal smell
all left him. He appears as we'll as any
one.-J. g. Olmstead, Arcola, Ill.
Price of Cream Balm is fifty cents,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

mo, Willie DEAR" said mamma, mo
more cakes tonight. Don't you know
you cannot sleep on full stomach p
"Well," replied Willie, II can sleep
on my back. "-Harpers Round Table.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
REMOVAL OF The LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
RESTAURANT!

The undersigned inform their friends and
pub lie tnerally that they haveremoved their
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Restaurantfrom the
Hurley Building, where it has been for some
years. to the building next door West of the
SPECTATOR office. and diagOnally opposite the
Opera-house. where they hope their former
patrons will call upon them as heretofore.
They can accommodate transient customers
at all hours, and will take regular boarders at
low rates, to a number of whom lodging can
be furnished. Remember the place. one door
West of SPECTATOR Office on East Main street.
MARGARET & LUCY CAUTHORN.
sept lift
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
PRIZES ON PATENTS.
How to get s 100 and Perhaps Make

Fortune.
We secure patents and to induce people tC
keep track of their bright ideas we offer g
prize of one hundred dollars to be paid ON the
| first Of every month to the person who sub
n.1tS to us the most meritOriOuSi INVENTION du
| ring the preceding month. We will also ad
vertise the invention free of charge In the
National Recorder. weekly newspaper, pub
lished In washington, ID. c., which has an ex
tensive circulation throughout the United
States and Is devoted to the interests of inven-
tors.
NOT so HARD AS 1T SEEMS.
The idea of being able to invent something
strikes most people as being very difficult
this delusiOn the Company wishes to dispel. II
make the greatest amount Of money and the
complex ones are seldom profitable. Almost
everybody, at some time or another, conceives
an idea, which, If patented, would probably be
ideas are usually dismissed without thought.
The simple inventions like the car window
which could be easily slid up and down with
out breaking the passengers back, the sauce
pan, the collar button, the nut lock, the bottle
stopper, the snow shovel, are things that al
most everyone sees some way OF improving
upon, and 1t is these kind of inventions that
bring the greatest returns to the author.
The prize we offer will be paid at the end of
each month, whether the application has been
acted upon by the Patent ONCE or not. Every
competitor must apply for patent on his in
vention through us, and whether he secures
the prize or not, the inventor will have valu-
able patent.
THE PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY,
JOHN WEDDERBURN. Gen1 Manager,
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P. S.-The responsibility OF this company
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held by about seventeen hundred of the lead
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

Religion is not something that is
fastened upon the earth outside of life,
but is the awakening of the truth in
side of life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

Convey thy love to friend as an
arrow to the mark, to stick there not
as ball against the wall, to rebound
back to thee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
*Daily, except Sunday. tSunday only.
CONNECTIONS:

daily, except Sunday. tSunday only.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No. 40S connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at
lib p. M, arriving at Columbus at $50 a. m.
and pittsburgh at 5:45 p. M, and Chicago at
ll:OO q. m. next morning; with train leaving
at 5:l9 p: M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 q
M, st. Louis at 500 p. m, and connects at
Weverton with train arriving at HagerstOwn
at 2:l3 p. M, and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 2:20 p. m.
Train 416 connects with fast vestibuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 9:59 p. m. for Chicago;
1880 p: m. for Pittsburg, and 146 a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis Arrive at Pittsburg at
$3.50 a. m; Chicago at 600 p. m, Cincinnati at
$50 p. M, and st. Louis at TIP a. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks and fur
cher information apply to B. & o. agents or to
9. E. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Winchester, Va, or c. T. Hammond, Agent
Staunton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, RI CAMPBELL
Gen. Pass. Agt. Ger. Man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
LADIES' HAIR DRESSING.

Miss Martin of Baltimore would say to the
ladies Of Staunton and vicinity that she can
be found at the store Of Mesdames Shepherd
Pagan. NOT N. New street. to remain until
SEPTEMBER 18th,
To fill orders and all kinds of hair work, such
as making of hair braids, curls, puts. front
pieces, wigs Switches that have lost color
can be changed to look equal to new. orders
filled at the shortest notice and most reaSona-
BILE terms.
call is respectfully solicited at the above
number. -
tentiOn to stout ladies. A perfect fit and salts
faction guaranteed. -
aug 21-4ts MISS MARTIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

Experience keeps dear school, but
fools will learn in no other, and scarce
in that; for it is true we may give ad-
vice, but we cannot give conduct.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
SOUTH BOUND.
LEAVE BASIC DALI.
No. 8. NO.3.
SOL q m l2:42 d m

No. for Roanoke, Radford, Bristol Bluefielc
Columbus and Chicago, Pullman sleeper iron
Roanoke to Columbus and Radrord to Chat
tanOOga.
No. (Vestibuled Limited) for Roanoke tsris-
tol and beyond. Connects at Roanoke for all
stations, Winston-Salem Division. Connects
at hadford for Bluefeld, Pocahuntas.
Pullman sleepers to New Orleans and Mem
phis, Dining car attached.
For tickets, time-cards and all information
call on NJ; F; Bragg, T. P. A., agent, N0rfols
western Railroad.
W. B. BEVILL, Gen. Pass Agt.
ROANOKE. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LIFE?-It is a
great error to suppose that we are do
ing the Lords work only when we are
engaged in devotional exercises or
labouring for the conversion of sin
ners, or for the edification of Chris
tians. That which a man does hearth
ly, as unto the Lord, is the Lords
work. The farmer, when he is care
fully and wisely cultivating the soil, is
doing the Lords work. Flowing is as
truly religious act as praying. The
merchant, when he makes an honest
exchange, is doing the Lords work.
Dealing justly is as truly a religious
act as warning sinners to flee from the
wrath to come. A man is doing Gods
work when he is doing that which
pleases him. A man is doing the
Lords work when he is faithful to his
employer-does a fair days work;
when he takes proper care of his
health; when he governs his temper;
when he is careful to speak the exact
truth; when he is courteous to strangers
and lends a helping hand to the needy,
when he has word of encouragement
for the Responding; when he sets an
example of industry and honesty;
when he returns good for evil; when
he leads such an upright. benevolent,
God honouring life, that men take
knowledge of him that he has been
with Jesus. Religion does not consist
solely in reading the Bible, praying,
attending church and labouring for
the conversion of men. These are i'm
portant duties, but they do not in
clude the whole of duty. Gods will
has reference to eVery act of our lives.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

1t is by adding to our good purposes,
and nourishing the affections which
are rightly placed, that we shall be
able to combat the bad ones.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23
COOK OUT FOR COLD WAVE
dec 1894 Tyr

And buy coal from ]. W. BRYAN. New River
lump at $500 to $3.50, all sizes of anthracite
coal at lowest market rates. Prompt delivery
BRANCH OFFICE at W. Fl. Barkman's Cigar
Store. Telephone No. % Bell Exchange.
oct e-4ts
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

In all great arts. as in trees, it is the
height that charms us; we care moth
ing for the roots or trunks, yet it could
not be without the aid of these.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

NOTICE.-The undersigned have associated
IN themselves together as partners in the
name and style of j. & ]. L. Bumgardner, At
tOrneys at Law.
We will practice in the courts Of the city of
Staunton and the counties of Augusta, Rock
bridge, Rockingham, Highland and Bath All
law business, entrusted to our care will be
promptly and faithfully attended to.
JAMES BUMGARDNER. JR..
1uly-tf ]. LEWIS BUMGARDNER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

A felt want is that gnawing at thu
stomach after you have eaten full
meal, and can't eat any more, and ye
there is that feeling as though yor
had eaten nothing. What is wanted
then is dose of Simmons Liver Regu
lator, the best Dyspepsia cure, for thai
is what that gnawing means. Sim
mons Liver Regulator is all that is rec
commended for Indigestion."-A. R
Dyche, London, KY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-10-23

No. 6. Vestibuled Limited) has Pullman
sleeper from Basic to Washington, New York
without change, via Shenandoah Junction
and B. o. Railroad.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
Discussing 1t at some Length.

Maria" said Mrs. Billus, looking at
the clock and yawning, lis that tall,
slender young Hankinson still coming
to see Bessie?"
''He is" answered Mrs. Billus.
''Acts as if he had a-h'm-lean on,
the premises, doesn't hep"
''He seems, h'm-long for her so-
ciety."
Mr. Billus, looked at his wife out of
the corner of his, eye, but she appeared
serene and unconscious, and he tried it
again.
Prospect Of IA. lengthy eourtships
do you think?"
81 think the. prospect is decidedly
ah-slim."
There was, a protracted pause, and
then Mr.. Billus asked in casual way:
'.Does he move in the-aw-upper
circles?"
He is-am-highly connected" re-
sponded Mrs. Billus, severely.
And he went to the door, looked out,
remarked that the wind was due north,
and believed it was going to be colder.
and went softly upstairs to bed-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
A Sign of Contempt.

When Panurge meets the English
man we are told that he, Panurge-
perhaps ont of delicate compliment to
our insular manners and customs
suddenly lifted up in the air his right
band, and put the thumb thereof into
the nostril of the same side, holding
his four fingers straight ont, and closed
orderly in parallel line to the point
of his nose, shutting his left eye
wholly, and making the other wink
with profound depression of the eye
brows and eyelids." The left hand is
then brought into line much as in the
more modern process. The perform
ance thus described by Rabelais is
somewhat more elaborate than that in
favor with the London street urchin
of to-day, but was probably effective
enoagh>--All the Year Round.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
Nests of the Gray squirrel.

In the east the northern gray squir-
rel is the commonest species, and that
which is most widely known. There
is no need to describe it here; but when
you come to describe its nesting ha bits,
beware of making assertions as to
what it does not do. In Washington ]
once heard lively three-cornered dis
pute on this subject, which was quite
instructive. One boy asserted that
the gray squirrel nests in hollow trees,
beech or oak preferred. Another de.
clared that in summer it builds nest
of green leaves, for summer use only
A third contended that the summer
nest is built of bark strippings from
cedar-trees, made into a big, round
ball. Within a month we collected,
within ten miles of the national mu.
scum, three fine nests which proved
that all three of the disputants were
right! Moral: Never base a general
statement ON insufficient facts.-W. L.
Hornaday. in st. Nicholas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
CAUSE OF sEAslCKNEss.

One That Is Unknown to Most Travellers.
When so many people are travelling
about on the water, it may be interest
ing to gather UP whatever opinions
may be floating about as to the causes
of seasickness, in order that from the
many accounts one may determine per-
chance what remedy is most likely to
prove availa BILE
1t is suggested by physician who
has made the subject one of special
study, that the effect of the light, the
water and the motion on the eyes
may account for many cases of sea-
sickness. Patients whose eyes habitu-
ally trouble them are said to suffer
more severely, and various affections
of the optic nerve seem to accompany
some of the worst seasck cases. 1t
has been said that persons who are
about to go on the water should pro-
vide themselves with dark spectacles,
and wear them for little while, also
that they carefully avoid looking at
the water until they are accustomed
to the motion of the ship. Some peo-
pie entirely avoid seasickness by what
they call getting the rhythm of the
vessel. Imaginative people fancy that
a ship has keynote and moves in
strictly regular time. To find this and
put the mind in direct action with it
will, it is claimed, not only prevent
sickness, but will furnish the most de-
lightful and novel set of sensations.
One veteran traveller always selects
some song with a positive accent. This
she gets in her mind, and either huns
it very softly or mentally keeps the
time and tone until entirely accus-
toned to her surroundings Of course,
there are persons who become i'll on
cars, and sometimes by rapid riding in
a carriage. A sick headache is not
infrequent sequence of long drives or
very rapid horseback riding. These
people have a constitutional weak.
ness that is not to be overcome by
any ordinary means. The accent and
keynote idea, however, is not only in
teresting but suggestive. and it would
be well worth the attention of those
who suffer from this unfortunate
malady to make some experiments at
the first opportunity Y. Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
THE EARLY GERMANS.
some Strange Laws, on the Treatmeue of
the Women.

some Strange Laws, the Treatmeue of
the Women.
The Germans were fond of adorning
their persons as well as their houses
The women wore necklaces, bracelets,
rings and charms or amulets of gold,
silver, brass or amber. They had buck
els and clasps for their capes. They
adorned their clothing with rude en-
broidery. The men, at least. and pos
sibly the women, colored their hair
red, and Pliny speaks of a hair dye
much used at Rome, which was inn
ported from Germany.
In personal appearance the German
women resembled their husbands,
seeming. as Tacitus remarks. to belong
all to the same family. They were
nearly seven feet tall, with fair skins,
rudy checks, bright blue or keen gray
eyes, and long fair hair upon which
they bestowed the greatest care. So
tall were the Germans that Sidonius
Appollinaris, a Latin poet, plaintively
relates that ''being in Gaul, and find-
ing the people so tall, it was impossi-
bic for him to address verses of six feet
to patrons who were seven feet high"
In maidenhood, the hair of a maiden
was allowed to flow freely over her
shoulders; not until her wedding day
could it be bound up. Girls lin their
hair" meant the same as girls in their
teens" with US. Married women could
braid and pin up their hair and adorn
it with garlands. Long hair was a
mark of the free woman. Anyone who
should cut it off was punished
with death. Heavy fines were i'm.
posed upon one who should dis.
arrange woman's couture or
''obbo" so that It came down, or upon
one who should touch a maiden's
braids. Women sometimes took oaths
by placing their hands upon their
braids of hair. German law prohi bited
familiarities of any sort, between
men and women. The dress of wom-
an left her neck and arms bare. A
heavy fine was imposed upon anyone
who should touch her hand, or her
arm below the elbow, still heavier if
he touched the upper arm, and heavi-
est of all if he touched her neck
Louis Prosser Bates, in Chautauquan,