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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Marital Excuses tor Neglect.
From Harper's Bazar.


Most of us are acquainted with men
are married. We have taken their word
for it, though we have had no other
evidence of it's truth. They are seldom,
If eyer, seen with their wives. They
frequently appear in public places, at
concerts, theatres, evening parties, but
invariably alone. This happens so
uniformly that we imagine that they
have been widowed, and feel prompted
to offer our sincere sympathy. But,
first, we must know the fact. On meet
ing them again, therefore, we purpose
ly direct the conversation to marriage,
so that they may inform us OF their be-
reavement.
Do they? No. They are still hus-
bands, and very devoted ones, they as
sure rs. They greatly regret that their
wives can never be persuaded to go out.
They are continually trying to induce
them to, but all in vain. The invisi-
BILE wives are, they assert, SO extremely
domestic that they aOiLl stay at home.
No other place has any attraction for
them, SO cOnsecrated are they to their
children and the family routine. 1t
seems as If they could breathe with
comfort no other atmosphere than that
of home.
Generally men who habitually and
without prompting or suggestion dis
course upon their families, and enlarge
on their excessive attachment to them,
may not be accepted unreservedIy. An
affection that needs so much airing and
promiscuous advertising may safely lie
questioned.
Husbands who are overload of ex-
planning their solitary appearance at
different resorts and in society by their
wives domesticity, and their inability
to wean them from it, are subject to
suspicion. 1t is naturally thought that
they are offering pretexts where none
are needed; that, covertly feeling Gull
pable, they wish to forestall criticism.
Neglect in the matrimonial relation
is accounted by many man a very
venial sin. if sin at all. 1t is negative
at worst, he argues, and such host of
husbands are guilty of it that its fire.
quency might be considered it's expia-
ton. Domesticity, shyness, invalid
ism, are not vices and woman may
be charged with these without doing
her any great wrong. And then the
charge may vastly increase a husbands
freedom, and yet enable him to stand
fair in the eyes of the world. The world,
generally censorious, is inclined to be
remarkably lenient to marital short
comings. One of these is ascribing to
wives peculiarities they do not have by
husbands who have peculiarities they
are unwilling to avow.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Health-Hints for Boys.

In the first place always rise at the
same time in the morning. Lying abed
Sunday morning three hours later than
any other day in the week is not real
ly any pleasanter. and. besides, it
throws the whole scheme of your meals
out for that day. l know family
and they ought to know better-who
have breakfast at eight on all week
days. lunch at one, and dinner at six.
On Sundays, that is once in seven days,
they have breakfast at ten, dinner at
one. and a hearty supper at five. The
result is that by seven o'clock Sunday
night every one in the family feels
stuffed, unnatural, tired. cross, and
everything else that is disagreeable.
Don't do this. Eat breakfast at the
same time every morning in the week
II at eight on Tuesday. then at eight
on Sunday And the same with lunch
and dinner. or dinner and supper.
When you get out of bed in the
morning, strip and go through a five
minute exercise, after studying what
particular parts of your body and what
muscles are weak. By going through
these exercises, whatever they are, for
five minutes, you will end by being in
a glow. perhaps in perspiration.
Then take a bath. Don't make the
mistake some people make of thinking
that the water must always he cold as
it runs out of cold faucet or as it
comes out of the pump. That is wrong.
Englishmen very often do this; but
the temperature in England is much
evener than IN the middle ATTITUDES of
the United States, and consequently
water the temperature of the air"
does not mean water that is nearly ice
one morning and comparatively warm
the next. A good plan is to. let cold
water run until the bath is perhaps
three inches deep. Then put in a lit
tie warm water. That takes the chill
off the water, and then it will not give
any one a shock.
A bath can be had in any house on
the earth, and no one can say that he
cannot battle every morning because
there is no bath tub in his house.
There is always water near a civilized
house, or any house. for that matter,
and you can pump it or carry it to
your room the night before if there is
no running water in the house. If
there is no bath tub, get that bath, y
or, if you cannot we'll do that, take a
big tub, but on no account give up the
bath
Afterwards give yourself long and
hard rub until your skin is red-and
then the day is we'll begun.-Hdrper' S
Young People.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Guessing a Lottery.
ATTORNEY GENERAL ONLEY DEFINES
VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW

ATTORNEY GENERAL ONLEY DEFINES
VIOLATIONS OF THE LAW
In defining what constitutes VIOLA
tions of the Lottery law Attorney Gen
eral Onley says that the awarding of
a prize to the person guessing nearest
the number OF seeds in a watermelon
would be a lottery, but to award a
prize to the person guessing the weight
of watermelon. the guess is to be
made after lifting it, would not be a
lottery"
The Attorney General also says
'The awarding of prize to the person
guessing nearest the number of beans
in clear glass bottle, set in plain
view, would be lottery. / have in a
few instances held that such a scheme
is not lottery, but upon maturer con-
sideration | am now satisfied that 1t is.
To remove the chance element from
such a scheme the size of the vessel
and the exact size of each article in it
must be given"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
THE FALLING STAR.

A little maid by the windowbar
Stood eagerly watching falling STAR
She clapped her hands with quick delight
BUT grew demure as it passed from sight,
One moment still as the star. now dead,
The next she lifted her curly head,
And said with an earnestness none could
doubt,
II fink it's tandle dat bod blew out J"
VIM. Fl. Hayne, in Harper's Young People.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Important Facts.

If You have dull and heavy pair
across forehead and about the eyes; il
the nostriis are frequently stopped up
and followed by disagreeable dis
charge; if soreness in the nose and
bleeding from the nostrils is often ex
perlenced if you are very sensitive to
cold in the head accompanied with
headache then you may be sure you
have catarrh; and should Cimmediate-
ly) resort to Ely's Cream BALM for a
cure. The remedy will give instant re-
lief
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
A Happy Husband.

DELAWARE, OHIo.-"After four
months use of Simmons Liver Regula-
tor my wife is almost entirely relieved
of Chronic, Constipated and Bleeding
Piles."--W. B. Leeper. Your druggist
sells it in powder and liquid; the pow
der to be taken dry, or made into a
tea.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

The favorable report in the House of
the bill for the settlement of labor dis
putes by an arbitration commission is
a hopeful sign of the times. The bust
ness interests of the country. which
suffer greatly by strikes, demand a
wise, amicabe and effective mode of
settling such troubles.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Dream Language.

Horrible dreams indicate a bad con-
dition of the digestive apparatus, aud
the sufferer should at once set about
helping nature to right it. Correct all
irregular personal habits of diet, and
rest, exercise moderately, eat plain
nourishing food, and only when
hungry. and use DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets to restore healthy action of the
liver. stomach and bowels. They are
unequaled as bowel-regulator and
contribute to good appetite, healthy
digestion and pure blood. They never
constipate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

The thirty sixth birthday anniver
sary of Emperor William yesterday was
more generally celebrated throughout
Germany than ever before. Nearly all
the reigning princes came to Berlin to
present in person their congratulations
A felicitous letter was received from
Prince Bismarck, and feature of the
celebration in Berlin was an address to
the army concerning it's achievements
in the Franco Prussian war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Gertie Platt, who tips the beam at
496 pounds, and John William Coffey,
widely known as the Skeleton Dude, !"
who weighs just Sc pounds, were mar
ried at Doris Museum, in New York,
o. as Wednesday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
THERE is NO REST.

"ships That Pass in the Night have sailed.
On board were 1.-THE Heavenly Twins;''
But the New Book plague is still in the land
And we're pestered by bores on every hand
With opinions on 'Trilby's" sins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
THE REAL GOOD.
JOHN BOYLE o'REILLY.

JOHN BOl Lii " hh1LLi.
What is the real good 2"
/ asked in musing mood.
"Order," said the court;
Knowledge" said the school;
Truth, said the wise man;
Pleasure" said the fool;
Love-" said the maiden;
Beauty" said the page:
Freedom" said the dreamer;
Home" said the sage;
Fame" said the soldier;
Equity" said the seer.
Spake my heart full sadly,
1.-THE answer is not here"
Then within my bosom
Softly this I heard;
Each heart holds the secret;
Kindness is the word"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

THEY NEVER USE SLANG.-"I just
think it's shameful the way Sallie
Spittlejig splits slang" said Harlem
society girl to friend in the elevated
car. my, if twirled my talker as
she does. my blooming old dad would
than feas in fly time
"You betcher brass, and serve you
right replied the other young lady,
"My parents are sunfowers of the
same hue, and if should make raw
crack in my conversation they'd thrash
the rosy cussedness out of my angelic
anatomy quicker than old Parkhust
yanked the tiker out of his blooming
hide. '-1eras Sittings
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Mr.. Platt's defiance of the reformers
is creating much discussion and there
is general opposition to the Lexow
plan for recognizing the.poIice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
TO INVENTORS.
dec26-1y

If you have made an invention you want
patent. And you want a good one. There are
various kinds OF patents. some of them are
not worth keeping around the house. They
don't protect. 1t is as unsafe to trust to them
as to lightning rod without ground con-
nection. That is the kind an inventor Is like
Iy to get when he draws up his own speciflca-
lions or trusts the work to an irresponsible
attorney. 1t is not the kind dealt in by the
Press Claims Company.
DO you want to know what the Press Claims
Company is? 1t is a syndicate of hundreds OF
the leading papers of the United States. or
gained to protect those of the subsc ibers
who have dealings with Government against
the impOSitiOnS of inscriptions claim agents.
The Spectators is a member.
This able Company employs the best legal
talent in every branch of it's work 1t makes
a specially of all matters relating to patents
conducting interfe rences prosecuting rejected
cases, egiStering trademarks and copyrights
rendering opinions as to scope and validity OF
patents securing patents abroad, prosecuting
and defending infringement suits, etc. 1t
charges nothing for information, and very
moderate fees for services
Adore. S,
PRESS CLAIMS COMPANY,
No. 61S St., N. W.,
Washington, d. c.
JOHN WEDDERBCRN,
oct 17-tf General Manager.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
SHE'S ALL RIGHT.

She can't make bread
And she can't make tea,
But she can make love
In a way that suits me.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Major John Gilbert. known all over
the United States as the man who set
up and corrected the proofs OF the first
Mormon Bible, died at Palmyra, N. Y,
aged ninety-three years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Big WOOD And COAL YARD

At the Trestle Bridge. foot of Green street.
My son, j. w Padget, will be found in charge
Of the yard and is authorized to receipt bills
the same as myself. keep the best New River
Red Ash Coal and Wood and deliver promptly
for cash. Orders left with ". A. Burke, CrOwle
building, and J. w. Parrish. 423 north Augusta
street. i'll have prompt attention.
nov % 6moS r. B, PADGETT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT.
ON First Floor-Entrance ON New street.

Nice newly furnished rooms, private 70
ladies and gentlemen and connected with tn
Ladies Entrance and Front Restaurant Din
ing Room. Nice Oysters served in any style
desired. The best Service-Low charges.
nov Oily J. G. SCHEFFER, Prop'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
STANTON SPEC rAToR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

The Administration deserves no
abuse for seeing way for Mexico and
Guatemala to seth their boundary
dispute without bloodshed. Arbitra-
ton is more sensible than war.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

The Philadelphia Record says that
the Capitol ut Albany, which has al
ready cost $23. 0OD. 600, is still untinish
ed. The jobbers have got the Capitol
and the tax payers the experience.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

A religious work that reconciles those
who have been estranged and aug
ments peace and happiness is bless
ing to any community.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Some make war against trusts and
monopolies simply to catch votes. The
people want warfare of more depth
and sincerity. Is
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Jaw, say, Regi, what will we do for
tobacco when we die ?'
"Oh ! guess we will smoke togeth-
er.'-Louisville (Ky.) Truth.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Some ring politicians are playing
prophet. and all of them are working |
for profit.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Statesmen who oppose everything
and propose nothing ought to be at
home engaged in some other business
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06


Robert E. Lee, to young female friend
in the North who had requested his
for her album, will be read
with special interest at the present
time:
RICHMOND, May 5, 1861.
My Dear Little Fl, Il am very CRATE
fnl for your klud letter and the cordial
il contained. Ynu are net
only welcome to thau severe represen-
tation of HE, but anything else you
may fancy. | pray you will not ex
hibit IT., however. as iI will only serve
t" bring down denunciations on my
head. You, hope, will make allow
auc-s for my position and failings, and
think as kindly OF ME as You can. /
shall never forget you, and require no
work of art to keep you wildly before
me. 1t is painful to think how many
friends will be separated and estranged
by orr unhappy disnnion. May God
reunite our several bonds of friendship
and turn our hearts to peace / can
say in sincerity that bear luminosity
against no one. Wherever the blame
may be, the fact is that we are in the
midst of a fratricldal war. l must side
either with or against my section OF
country. cannot raise my hand
against my birthplace, my home. my
children. should like, above all
things, that our difficulties might be
peaceably arranged, and still trust
that a nerciful God, whom know will
not unnecessarily affiict us, may yet
allay the fury for war. Whatever may
be the result of the contest, l foresee
that the country will have to pass
through a terrible ordeal, necessary
exp'ation perhaps of our national sins.
Nav God direct all for our good and
shield and preserve you and yours.
r. E. LEE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
NOTICE.

WANT every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and whisky
habits to have one of my books on these dis.
eases. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga.
Box 1872, and one will be rent you free.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
S F EC IFICS .
july 4-1yr
WAN TIE p.

Honest. temperate. energetic men to solicit
orders for r. nit and Ornamental Nursery
Stock. Permanent employment and good
Varieties especially adapted to the South =
Stock warranted true TO name. Satisfaction
guaranteed Write at once for terms and ter
ritory. Address X. G. CHASE & CO.,
i43O south Penn Square, Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
DarWlnism.

There was an ape in the days that were earlier;
Centuries passed and his hair grew curlier;
His thumbs developed; in centuries more,
No caudal appendage was seen as before;
His appetite grew; he was known as a skeptic;
Then he was man and dyspeptic!
A large part of mankind suffers from
over eating. dyspepsia, biliousness,
and kindred diseases. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery will invig-
crate the liver. improve digestion,
purify the blood, regulate the sluggish
bowels. dispel the dull, sleepy lassitude
and make you feel like new being.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Hell tell you frankly. 1 don't expect
to love you SO much afterward, if you
consent to marry me. When my pas
sion for you has cooled off and | get
down to business. | expect to double
my income.
She-Darling. am yours
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

Judicial intervention is making slow |
progress in defeating the income-tax
law. yNnds,- inl
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
CONNECTIONS:


Train No. 408 connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at
Los p M, arriving at Columbus at 2:S5 a.. M,
and Pittsburgh at 645 p. M, and Chicago at
loo q. m. next morning; with train leaving
at 5:04 p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45 &.
M, st. Louis at 500 p. m, and connects at
WevertOn with train arriving at Hagerstown
at 2:05 p. M, and at Washington Junction with
train arriving at Frederick at 1:50 p m.
Train 414 connects with fast vestibuled trains
at Harper's Ferry at 1888 p. m. for Chicago;
l0:l7 D. m. for Pittsburg, and l:46 a. m. for Gin
cinnati and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburg ~
$40 p. M, and st. Louis at 7:12 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. x,
Dudrow, Travelling Passenger Agent, VIM
chester, Va. or G. T. Hammond, city ticket
agent, Staunton, Va.
CHAS. o. SCULL, R. B. CAMPBELL.
Gen. Pass. Agt. Gen. Man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

/. The fools are not all dead yet, and,
what is more, they never will be.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Why Men Shauld Marry.

1t was clearly meant that all men, as
| well az all women, should marry; and
those who, for whatever reason, miss
this obvious destiny, are, FROM natures
point of view, failures. 1t is not a ques-
ton of personal felicity (Which in eight
cases out of ten may be more than pro
blematic), but of race responsibility.
The unmarried man is a skulker, who.
in order to secure his own case, dooms
| some woman, who has rightful claim
upon him. to celibacy. And in 30 doing
ties for mental and moral development
which only the normal experience can
provide. He deliberately stunts the
stature of his manhood, impoverishes
his heart and brain, and chokes up all
the sweetest potentialities of his soul
10 himself he is apt to appear like the
wise fox that detects the trap, though
it be ever so cunningly halted; that re-
fuses to surrender his liberty for the
sake of an appt tizing chicken or abbit,
which may after all be decoy. stuffed
with sawdust; while, as matter of
fact, his case is that of the cowardly
servant in the parable. who, for fear OF
losing his talent. hid it in napkin. and
in the end was deemed unworthy of his
steward -hip.-From The Matrimonial
Puzzle" By II. II Bovesem. IN North
American ReoieD for February
THE TRAVELS OF A NREDLE.-In
January 1888. Lovina Sherwood. of
Bale, n Y, thea IA girl of H. swallow
ed needle. Ever since then the
needle has been journeyiug TO and fro
through her body. When she was is
years old she felt it prickiug in her toe.
Two wears afterWard ir mazda ifS.lf rsJt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Famous Cat Fanciers.

Looking backward, we find that
pussy has been the pet and favorite of
some of the most famous personages in
history. Mahomet rather chose to cut
off the sleeve of his robe than to dis
turb cat lying upon them; and his
followers, who have no more objurga-
tory term for the Christian than dog,
admit it into their mosques. Dante
aud Petrarch each had a fondnesss for
them, aud the great Richelieu had a
pet cat, while Cardinal Wolsey placed
his favorite tabby near him on a chair
whilst exercising his judicial fanctions
Sir Isaac Newton had pet cat and
kitten, and it is recorded that the
worthy philosopher had two holes cut
in the door for their convenience, the
larger one for the cat and the other
for the kitten Montague. too, was
not too witty or too cynical but the
frolics of H cat would amuse him: aud
La Belle Stuart, a famous beauty in
the reign of Charles H., satirized by
Pope In the line well known
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

The era of depression is evidently
on the wane. The new tariff has not
ruined industry as partisan prophets
said it would. In fact, very few Re-
publicans are clamorous for return to
high tariff. Tariff reform has started
in the right direction, giving promise
of fairer treatment of the masses.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06

No. .. (Vestibuled LimiteD has Pullman
sleeper from Basic to Washington, New York
without change, via Shenandoah Junction
and B. g. o. Railroad.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
Idle and endow a college Or a cat"

left annuities to several of her friends
on condition of their caring for and
maintaining her cats Among con-
temporary celebrities. Ellen Terry
loves to disport herself with her cats.
and to amuse herself with their mad
capers. Edmund Yates was noted
cat fancier. Both Renan and Taine
possessed an extravagant fondness for
cats, and Francois Coppee, who, since
the death of Victor Hugo. has been
generally classed as the leading poet
of contemporary France, also shares
this hobby iu a marked degree. Cats
surround his desk and nlbble at his
pen while he writes, and his friends
can recite dozen poems which he has
composed in honor of these pets
From The Cat in Law" by Gertrude
b. Rolfe, in North american ReUieW
for February.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-02-06
FRAZER AXLE
q 4 q 4 ;; + ;;: ::' GREASE
oct24-1yr

NOTICE.-The undersigned have associated
~ themselves together as partners In the
name and style of j. Il 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
July-tf ]. LEWIS RUMGARDNER
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wEsTBOUND.

Additional local trains leave Staunton ~
follows: Except Sunday-l:54 p m, arrives
Clifton Forge 4:15 p. m.
*7:3l p. M. arrives Goshen, $50 p. m.
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SUITS In THE LATEST STYLES.

Suits or Piece Articles of Clothing made vi
in the most approved styles, and