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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15
THE FUNNEL TRICK.
An Interesting Problem Devised by
SportIve CaIifornlans.

An Interesting Problem Devised by
sportlve CaIifornians.
Jerry Lynch has finally learned the
funnel trick. He took it in two doses
-one on one evening and the other
the next, The senator sauntered I'D
to the Bohemian club the other day and
saw two or three of the younger mem
bers attempting a new feat and he
watched them with interest. One Of
them stuck funnel in the top of his
trousers, threw his head back, placed
a fifty-cent piece on his forehead and
tried to drop it into the funnel by
slowly lowering his head. After all
had failed Jerry insisted on trying it,
though all had tried to dissuade him
from attempting feat too difficult for
them. The funnel was placed in the
waistband of his trousers and he
threw back his head to receive the
coin on his expansive brow. At that
juncture pitcher of ice water was
emptied into the funnel, and by the
time jerry got through dancing the
jokers had vanished. The senator's
temper improved with dry raimont,
and the next night at the club he start
ed in to show couple of friends the
funnel trick.
tits this way" he explained, you
put the funnel in the top Of your pam
falcons, so, then throw your head
back, so, and-woww
Again Jerry was forced to change his
raiment and he is not showing people
what he knows about the funnel trick.
San Francisco News Letter.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

Until you see middle aged be-
specialized woman on bike" wheel
up to the grocery store to give her
morning order you cannot realize
the true meaning of woman's advance
ment
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

The satisfaction of being in ones own
house is sensation that the person
who has ever boarded can appreciate.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

For lung aud Chest diseases, Piso's Cure
70 the best medicine we have used. - Mrs.
J, l.. Northcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

What are those golf sticks for?"
asked the manager OF the small the
atrical venture.
That's little idea of my own. We
can use 'em when we're walking home
and make believe that we're Just out
enjoying ourselves. Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

MeGenlan's CamphOr Ice with GsIycerIne.
Ihe ORIGINAL and only genuine Cures Chapel Hands
and Face Cold Sores, &c. q. @. Clark Co. m Haven Ct
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

The fly and the mosquito have taken
their departure, but the majority
computer is with US.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

Tailor gowns OF crash are being
much used for travelling.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

A little alcohol or ammonia in the
bath these days is refreshing and
Cleanly.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

Mint is said to be the symbol of
virtue. In this respect it differs ma
terially from the mint iulep.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
Forcmldren teelhlng, softens thegums reduces niam
nation allays pain cures wind collie. 20 cents bottle
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or GRIPPE.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

No cough so bad that DR.. Kay's Lung
Balm will not cure 1t. See ad.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15
He Was Cornered.

"Did yez see me in the p'radeP" said
Mr.. Dolan to his wife.
"Oi did"
Wasn't OF fine soight thin?"
eyer wor indade. Oi had ty look
twoice ty re'lize thot the mon that
stepped along so lively an aisy ty the
music wor me own husband thot
warn't able ty walk aroun' the corner
ty the grocery lasht noight because
Of the rhumatism." Washington Star.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15
AN ARTISTS LOVE.
5l ARMICHTEL's Sig

nature in one cor
ner causes n cam
vas TO be scram-
bled for In these
countries n o W.
adays, and there
are those who say
that 1T look 8
equally well at the
bottom Of a check.
Carmichael himself
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

DR.. Kay's Lung Balm is the safest, surest
and pleasantest cure for all coughs.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-10-15

When bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartlc, cure guaranteed, 10c, 25c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
The Baldwin District Fair.

The incorporators of the Baldwin District
Fair Association met on Monday at the room
of the Stonewall Jackson Camp in the Opera
House, in this city, for the purpose of elect
ing directors of the Association. The were 116
incorporators represented, or present in per
Son, as ascertained by the committee on
credentials composed of Judge Chas. Grattan
Capt. Waters, and Mason Miller, Esq. A vote.
was taken and resulted in the election of Col.
Jno. D. Lilley. NJ. A. McComb, Capt. E. A.
Fulcher and G. Crawford Miller to fill the
unexpired terms of the directors who had re-
signed, and Capt. G. Julian Pratt and J. w.
Todd were rec ected to fill their full terms,
beginning June 80, 1896 The board of di-
rectors then had meeting, and agreed to
postpone the election of President, Vice presi-
dent and Secretary until the fourth Monday
in February next. It had been claimed that
considerable dissatisfaction existed in regard
to the conduct of the former officers of the
Association, but if such was the case it was
not apparent that day, as out of 1l6 votes 101
were cast for Capt. Pratt, about whom there
was asserted to be the most dissatisfaction,
which would seem to be complete yind1.
cltion.-
There is no reason why the Association, so
soon as it elects the other officers, should not
get to work and by the energy which it can
display, put its affairs in such shape as wilt
assure to our people the exhibition so fervent-
ly desired by its founders
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

diamonds and La France roses. He was 1.-THE
observed of all observers" and he re1oices to
know that at least one has succumbed to his
lovely brown eyes"
Mrs. Showalter. in the Mt. Zion section, is
quite ill, DR.. Jones, the attending physician.
Some students of Parnassus Academy, who
occupy an office in this village, known as
Bachelors Hail." and who are experts in
Lattun and the cuisine have by all, it is well
known erected first class telephone. The line
of communication reaches from their Office to
the residence of Mr. Jacob Wampler. And
whether Professor Lin lsay is giving Phoning
lessons or not, these young men have turned
out a master piece.
Miss Donaghe who has been suffering with
grip, and who was quite i'll Friday night and
Saturday. is somewhat improving at this writ
ing.
Our young friend Willie Gilbert, of the par
sonage, was of considerable service to us last
week.
Mr.. Bruce Whitmore, one of our most pop
ular and liberal young men, who encourages
all the newspaper establishments, has just
sent us dollar for the SPECTATOR. No mat
ter which way tie wind blows it carries some
of Mr.. Whitmores generous deeds with it.
Mr.. Emmett Burton. of Stribling Springs
section, and Parnassus student, is quite sick.
Mr.. James Cox, of West Augusta, attended
Parnassus church Sundya, the 26th He is
visiting at Mr.. Frank Harlow's.
Miss Annie Silling, of Staunton was the
guest of Mrs. J. H. Silling last week.
Mrs. Katie Camp Silling has lot of beauti-
full embroidery on hand, and we are greatly
indebted to her for lovely specimen of it.
Master Ran Keller, who has been suffering
with grip, is improving. Have you heard the
latest? 1t is ali over the country. Grip!
BROKEN Wing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
lain Tie Pi.inaaru.

Mr. SPECTATOR:
| want every body to know that am red
hot democrat, and that l stick by my party
just as long as the next fellow; and I want to
say that l attended the mass-meeting last
week, and voted with the other democrats ano
republicans for them resolutions which was
past by that honorable body, but l didn't get
no chance to vote for that new ticket, which ]
was told was to be elected that mite; and ]
amt never understood that thing yet, because
all of US was told to be on hand for that pur
pose more in particular than any other pun
pose, which, when we got there the meetin'
never lasted more than ten minits, and the
ticket never was heard of no more than if
those gentlemen had never been born, which
took me entirely by surprise, when I saw
everybody leavin', and no vote taken on the
ticket, and can't get through my head how
that thing was. The men we're all good men
and we mead their services, because they don't
want no primary; putin the city to expense
when there amt no necessity for primaries,
and wasting the peoples money, orderin'
primaries, which we don't want no primary
at this time for because we want free fight,
and let che best man win; the best man, yes
sir, that's my ticket, the best man. Which we
have had good men in Office and there amt
no use changin' them, when we know they
have got the city interest at hart; for we Amt
got but three or four republicans in office, and
they don't amount to nothin'. No, sir; no
primary for NE, give me The hest uaan.
I. T,.,.,.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
DEATHS.

WHITESEL-Near Cross Keys, Rockingham
county. Wednesday, January END, OF
pneumonia, Miss Nettie WhiteSel, aged Il
years, daughter of Mr.. George H. Whitesel
CARROLL.--At his home near West Augusta,
January 2lst, of heart failure, John B. Car
roll, ESQ.,, aged 10 years.
Twenty. two years ago he bought Lebanon
Springs, Augusta county, where he lived up
to his death, He at one time lived in Harri-
sonbqrg, also for several years in Lexington,
Va He married q Miss Cross, who, with nine
children, survive him.
He was member of the Methodist church.
He was buried from his residence on Thurs
DAY, the I'D, at II O'Clock.
BRADFORD.-At his fathers residence on N.
Augusta street, at O'Clock, Monday morn
Ing, January 9th, of consumption, Mr.. Chas.
bradford, aged Il years.
The funeral was from the Methodist church
at D O'Clock, p. m, Tuesday. The following
were the pall-bearers:-
Rawley Carrier, Walter Anderson, Tom
Butler, Tom Proctor and Lynn Newman.
SWORTZEL.-January2 lst near Mint Spring,
aged about 80.
He left several grown children.
BRADFORD.-January 18th, in Staunton, OF
consumption, Chas. bradford, aged about 20
Funeral at Methodist church yesterday.
CALE.-January 9th, at Middlebrook, Mrs
Gale, wife of VIM. p. Gale.
The interment took place at st, Johns
church at n. m. YESTERDAY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29


The January term of the County Court
commenced on Monday. During that day,
the following business was transacted
Rev. K. E. Richardson, of the United Breth-
rem church was authorized to celebrate the
rites OF matrimony.
j. M. Bare was appointed guardian of Miss
Lou Anna Bible,
+. ii. dlserman qualified as administrator
of the estate of Mrs. Martha r. Brown.
Rules were awarded returnable on Wednes-
day next against the following named wit
nesses Tor failing to appear before the grand
jury; Dr. A. F. Todd, A. G. HenkeI. Simpson
Norris. John Taylor, and Joseph Pelter.
The will of Noah Miller was partly proven
and continued for further proof.
The will of Mrs. Sarah +. Mowry was ad-
mitted to probate with G. A. Mowry as exc
cutor.
The will of Miss Laura v. Coyner was adj
mitted to probate with J. ]. Coyner as excel
tor.
Justice j. w. Churchman reported and paid
into court the fine of $500 imposed bv him
upon Albert Johnson for disorderly conduct.
The following indictments were returned
true bills.
Against Samuel Strother, colored. and Will
liam Staten, each for malicious cutting and
wounding
Against W. s. Hull for horsebreaking and
larceny.
Against Herbert Smith for grand larceny.
Against Peter Nelson for house breaking
and larceny.
The case against w. s. Hull is set for FRIDAY
next and that against Herbert Smith for Sat-
urday and the case against Samuel Strother
tor February 6: In consequence of the abb
sence of material witnesses it became neces-
sary and the court adjourned the grand iurv
until Wednesday, to-day.
Tuesday, 28:-An attachment was issued
against DR.. A. F. Todd, who failed to appear
as a witness before the grand jury.
The estate of Roxanna Brown was commit
ted to the Sheriff
Geo. M. sutler was appointed guardian for
Miss Laura s. Powell.
The case of the Commonwealth VS.. Law
renee Crawford, a colored youth charged with
rape. The prosecuting witness is a small col
ored girl named Elizabeth Anderson.
About O'Clock yesterday morning, an un-
occupied frame building on Tams street, own
ny Eofr1pk frx;a g.,,-,o<l
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
"Debtors' Roll of Honor"

It affords us pleasure to announce that
quite a number of those indebted to the
SPECTATOR have entitled themselves to have
heir names on the Debtors Roll of Honor"
Some have so far failed to do so and as we
wish as many as possible to do so, we have
concluded to extend the time for settlement to
March LIST. Those who will neither pay in
cash nor settle by note, will not pay a debt,
If they can avoid it, and their names will be
found on the roll of dishonor. We do not
wish them to be so enrolled, and they will
have no one to blame but themselves, if they
shail be so enrolled 1t is an easy matter to
sat'le by note, and an honest man will not
hesitate to do so.
Jan 29th-4t. R. MAUzY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
Dialogue,

To the SPECTATOR.
Tommy-Willie, were you at the mass
meeting the other night?
Willie-Yes, was at the mass-meeting.
T.-What did they do at the mass-meetingf
W.-They didn't do anything at the mass
meeting
T.-What did they try to do at the mass
meeting?
W.-They didn't try to do anything at the
mass meeting.
T.-Wen what did they meet for then?
W.-They met to elect new committee.
ibid they elect new committee?
W.-They did not
T.-Why not?
WI promised not to tell. T.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
THE STAUNTON SPECTATOR.

The SPECTATOR has been reduced
to one dollar per year. 1t is thus
within the reach of everyone.
1t will give more attention to county
affairs than any paper published in
Staunton has heretofore done.
Its columns will be a medium for all
matters of particular concern to the
county people. The news from all
portions of the county will be carefully
gathered.
1t will. be as neat and attractive a
newspaper as was ever published in
Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

How many young men anu young
women are cut off just as the future
seems brightest and fullest of promise !!
They are taken away by the disease
which causes over one sixth of all the
deaths in the world-the disease which
doctors call consumption. There is
absolutely no reason in the world why
consumption should be fatal-why it
should be even serious. 1t Is disease
of the blood, and can be cured abso-
lutely and always by purifying and
enriching the blood. The only ex-
ception to this is the case where the
disease has been neglected and i'm
properly treated until it is stronger
than the body-until the body has be-
come SO weak as to have lost the
ability to recuperate. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery will cure SO
per cent. of all cases of consumption if
used according to directions. 1t also
cures all lingering coughs, bronchial
and throat affections.
Send 81 cents in one-cent stamps to
Worlds Dispensary Medical Assscia-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y, and receive DR..
Pierce's 1908 page COMMON SENSE
MEDICAL ADVISER, illustrated.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, January 14th 1895.
Summerson
VS..
SummerSOn's Admir-, SC.
All parties interested in the above entitled
cause pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, TAKE NOTICE, that I, pursuant to de-
cree entered in said cause on the Goth day of
May, 1895, shall, at my Office in the city Of
Staunton, Va, on
SATURDAY, THE 18th OF FEBRUARY, 1896,
proceed to take, state, and settle the: follow
ing accounts -
lst-An account of the facts in connection
with the sale OF the property In the bill mem
TONED, to Lizzie A. Moore. Whether there Is
any acceptance of the said property and part
performance of the contract by payment Of
the purchase money and taking possession Of
the property.
2nd.-An account OF the amount due from
Lizzie A. Moore on account of the purchase
money OF said property, and to whom and
wnen she has paid anything on account of the
purchase alleged in the bill
3rd.-Any other matters deemed pertinent
ty in interest. 70
j. M. QUARLES,
Jan 10 aus Master Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL
THE GRAIN rRADE-cRoPs. 80.


The Cincinnati Prree Current of January
23rd says
Information relating to interior marketings
of wheat is quite similar in general tenor to
what it has been for weeks past-which means
scant offerings in the winter grain districts,
and frequently of observation that the re-
naming supplies are held for higher prices
This has been practically the uniform report
for long while, and still there has been
fair quantity arriving at the primary markets.
The corn movement appears to be of fairly
liberal proportions. In some regions there is
continued absorption of offerings by purchas-
ers for cribbing, but this demand has been
more fully satisfied, and larger portion of
current offerings is getting into commercial
channels.
The wheat markets have maintained much
of irmness, and have manifested growing
confidence in higher prices, with an charging
speculative interest. The course of the mar
ket during the week has been moderately up
ward. with sharp advance on the closing
day.
May wheat at Chicago closed 4c below
Iuo HlSueoL poluL VI the week, o1C oOOVe
the lowest point, and 3ac higher than week
ago.
Corn at Chicago for Nav closed &c
below the highest point of the week, 1sc above
the lowest point, and &c higher than week
ago.
Wheat receipts at primary markets were
?, 900 bushels for the week, against 1884,
boo the preceding week. and 1,31S,0O0 last
year.
Corn receipts were A, 729 900 bushels, against
,12O 900 the preceding week, and 1. 724 900 last
year
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
In a Nutshell.

The way to get business is to advertise
only way to advertise is to advertise right
the only way to advertise right is to study the
needs of the people in your particular line of
trade, and place the matter before them in an
honest, straightforward manner-pleasantly
stated, and giving due prominence to the good
points of the articles you wish to sell promi-
nently persistently, and in an attractive man
ner. Fortunes made by judicious, persistent,
consistent advertising are not exceptional.
The largest business houses haYe been the
largest advertisers, and the success has been
in keeping with the amount of advertising.
Large oaks from little acorons grow" Keep
your name before the people Keep your
goods before their eyes. The only way to do
n is to adYertise-Ex.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29
harmony-Harmony.

1t has been asserted that the republicans
took no part in the mass-meeting. But this
is not so. was there and saw them. They
took only small part that is true, but this
was because there was no more to take. They
acted very discreetly, and behaved better than
they usually do in their own meetings. They
all voted for harmony; nothing would have
satisfied them but harmony; it is good for
brethren to dwell together in harmony; they
said "Just Let there Be harmony" and
there was harmony. Everybody was for
harmony, even down to Benford Deakins
and Bill Mcdaniel, they wanted harmony.
w "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

Gen. Maxine Gomez, commander-in-
chief of the Cuban insurgents, is said
to be suffering from consumption and
very sick. The insurgents are worn
out with their recent rapid raids, and
the Spanish troops are pursuing them
so closely that their position is said to
be critical. Owing to the great ad-
vance in food and the large numbers
of people flocking into Havana, it is
said the most serious problem facing
the Spanish authorities will be to feed
the people.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

A cable dispatch from Berlin states
that Kaiser Wilhelm is of the opinion
that Spain should come to some sort of
an arrangement with the United States
in regard to Cuba.
The Porte. without recognizing the
Red Cross, has given conditional per
mission to Miss Clara Barton to dis
tribute relief among the Armenians.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

OF the cattle received az came from Virgin
Mich Cows.-The market is active at last
weeks quotations; viz: $2Oa45 per head as to
CALvEs-Trade is dull for both yeals and
roughs. Veals sell at 4a5Kc per Id, and rOughs
$4a7 per head.
BALTIMORE LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, January u, 1896. {
SwINE.-Arrivalst this week II, S76 head. There
is fair supply on the market and moderate
demand reported. Western hogs sell at 40
ass Is per 100 lbs gross, and others 3a$4 30 per
100 lbs gross. Light pigs 4aA Is per 100 lbs
gross, and roughs 3a3H cents per 10 gross;
sheep and lambs, there being too many COM
mon and rough sheep and lambs. Sheep sell
at lxa3 cents, and extra TX cents per Id.
Lambs sell at 3a44 cents and extra at AZ cts
per Id gross.
CALvEs.-There is no change in veals, which
sell at 4a5 cents, and extra 5x cents. Roughs
3a$7 per head.
NEW YORK LIVESTOCK MARKET,
Monday, January n, 1895.
BEEvEs. Receipts 4, 644 head; on sale 80
mon and medium do. steady; oxen, bulls and
cows Unchanged; two cars taken for export
Ordinary to prime steers 80a$4 60, tops "a 80,
stays, oxen Sass 80, bulls 10a$3, export do
steers at 9a10 cents per ID dressed weight, re-
frigerator beef at Task cents per Id.
CALvEs-Receipts 223 head; yearlings and
barn-yard calves slow at 75a$2 so, veals high
er; common to choice sass, culls 4a$4 30; no
westerns.
SHEEP AND LAMBS. = Receipts $50 head;
sheep 25a35c higher; lambs 25c higher. Com
mon to prime sheep 50a$3 Is, choice 81, extra
5Oa$5 Is, deck Of extra Ohio S. so, culls s. 25;
three and a half cars unsOld.
HOGS.-ReceiptS TO- $50 head; $50 on sale; mar
ket higher at 35aS4 IS; inferior pigs 81 Is.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1896-01-29

II. F. Gibson, charged with using the
mails for fraudulent purposes, was last
Friday sentenced by Judge Hughes in
the United States Court. The judge
fixed his term at fifteen..months in the
Kings county New York; peniten-
tiary and imposed fine of S. on him.
Gibson's offense was in employing the
United States mails in scheme to
defraud the Boston Evening Record.
The Indictment returned against him
in Alexandria recently will not be
tried until the expiration of his term.