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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
An ordinary Sized Cup of Cohrse.

One of the members stepped into
what is known as the poor mans annex
to the house restaurant and called for a
cup Of coffee, adding that he desired to
have it hot.
The waiter reached under the counter,
picked up a large wooden bucket, with
brass hoops, placed it beneath the faucet
of the urn and turned on the coffee.
"Hold ON there!' shouted the men,
ber ''Hold on! am no horse. l only
want one plain, ordinary sized cup of
coffee. -
The crowd in the annex laughed but
the waiter continued his work Of drain
ing the urn of its contents, and then
proceeded to supply the requested bever-
age.-Washington Times
The Green Before the Red.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
SAILOR COSTUME.

skirt is attached When thick goods are
employed, the skirt may be laid in pla1ts
instead of being gathered, but it does not
need to be gored CT stiffened. Beyond the
age Of the costume may more nearly ap-
proximate to that Of q young woman
that is, the skirt may be gored, the bodice
NAV come q little closer to the figure and
less simple trimming may be employed
OF course, much depends upon the phys
ical development OF the child. Some girls
are SO large at 1S that they look awkward
in childish clothing, and the attempt to
keep them infantile is fatuous. Others
are, in appearance little girls at H.. AS
a general rule, although youthful SIM
plicity may safely and tastefully be main-
tanned up to the age of 20 years., it is bet
ter to lengthen the skirt too early than too
late, because the half grown girl is not
usually very graceful and requires all the
assistance toward repose of manner that
clothing can give her.
The cut shows a neat sailor frock for
little girl Of years 1t is of navy blue
serge and has two bands of white braid
around the foot of the skirt, the latter be-
ing mounted on q cambria underbodice.
The straight, short jacket is cut in squares
around the lower ed &c and is bordcred with
one band of braid The plastron and col
lar are of white etamine and the blue
sleeves have white cuffs to match.
JUDO CuCLLET.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18

again and again. Everything she touch
ed turned to gold; she followed no sys-
tenn; she played with thegreatest irreg-
ularity.
Men, coming out into the night air,
laughing and talking eagerly, wondered
who she was and predicted that she
would certainly break the bank; others,
crowding in and peesing over each
others shoulders, pressed to catch a
sight of the beautiful wonder. But the
woman played steadily on; only now
and again she whispered, through her
set teeth, "For my love-my love!''
They all came crowding out at last,
with Bertha Yeend walking in the fore
front of them-calm and white faced as
ever-with cries and shouts and laughter
all about her; she had broken the bank.
The notes and gold were gripped tightly
within her fingers.
She shook herself free of the crowd
and came to the seat over which had
leaned Leslie Penstone and sat down
there. But he did not come, and she got
up at last, impatiently, and walked
slowly away.
She saw him coming toward her.
Leaning on his arm was a young girl.
Bertha Yeend thrust the notes and gold
into bundle and held them between
her hands, gripping them fiercely.
~ was hoping I should meet you, -
she said softly. "Who is your friend?''
"Allow me-Miss Dora Brooke-Mrs
Yeend. AS an old friend, Mrs. Yeend,
you will be glad to know that Miss
Brooke has consented to share the for
tunes and misfortunes of this most un-
worthy servant. She is staying here,
with her people; we're just looking for
them"
He spoke with some degree of nerv-
BUSINESS. Mrs. Yeend merely smiled de-
lightedly and spoke with her usual easy
grace.
81 must really congratulate you, Mr.
Penstone, she said. 81 was looking
for my husband. - Despite all her care,
her lips would tremble little as she
finished speaking and bowed nd-left
them.
Coward" she breathed fercely as
she hurried on. so he lied, like all the
rest Of them! Well, sing hey for the old
life, with some money to gid it and
make the dose palatableP'
Turning a corner quickly and thrust
ing the money into the bosom Of her
dress, she came on little crowd gath
cred silently about something lying Oh
the ground. They tried to keep her
back, but she pressed forward and came
within the circle aud looked down at
what they surrounded.
1t was Herrick Yeend-dead, with a
! bullet in his brain and a revolver grip
ped in his stiffening hand!
Truly, fate is mockery!-In Town.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
CURIOSITY FOR FLOWER LOVERS.
Eight Different varities of Roses Grown
on One Bush.

on One Bush.
San Francisco has an immense rose
bush, which locks like an enormous
bouquet. AT the top on one side hang
clusters Of pure white roses. In the
middle at the top are red roses, bloom
ing in profusicn Pink roses hang In
gay garlands at the top On the other
side. All over the bush are branches or
roses Of other lines and colors. The del
icate La France, the white Mime.
Planter, two varieties of Homer roses,
the Pauline Lebeau, the Black Prince,
the Castilan and the white LaInarque
lend variety and attest by their prolific
blooms to the virility Of the stock upon
which they were grated, says the san
Francisco Call.
The owner Of this rose bouquet is II.
L. Barker, who is connected with the
state bureau of mining. Once there
were is distinct varieties of roses on the
bush. but the tea roses grated on proved
to be short lived, and only the harder
varieties have survived. There are
enough now, eight, to make the bush
a curiosity. Mr.. Barker S explanation IS
that he likes to experiment with plants
and this rosebush is about 10 years
old. Branch after branch has been
grated on. The original stock is the
June or cabbage rose. The width at the
top is not less than 25 feet, and the
height equals the width. There are
many stocks or trunks springing from
the roots. Carbon is plentifully supplied
to intensity the color Of the blossoms.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
Your Boy Wont Live Month.

So Mr.. Gilman Brown, of 81 Mill ST., South
Gardner. Mass, was told by the doctors. His son
mad Lung trouble, following Typhoid Malaria
and he spent three hundred and seventy-five
dollars with doctors, who finally. gave him up,
saying: "Your boy won't live a month"; He
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery and few bot
ties restored him to health add enabled him to
go to work perfectly we'll man. He says he
owes his present good health to use of Dr.
Kings New Discovery, and knows it to be the
best in the world for Lung trouble. Trial Bot
ties Free ct Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
DON'T STOP TOBACCO.
HOW TO CURE YOURSELF WHILE
USING IT.

The tobacco habit grows on a man until his
nervous system is seriously affected, impair
ing health, comfort and happiness. To quit
as tobacco to an inveterate user becomes a
stimulant that his system continually Graves.
''BacoCuro' is scientific cure for the tobacco
habit, in all its forms, carefully compounded
after the formula of an eminent Berlin physi-
clan who has used it in his private practice
since 1872, without a failure. 1t is purely vege
table and guaranteed perfectly harmless. You
can use all the tobacco you want while taking
s'HAcO-CurO." 1t will notify you when to stops
We give written guarantee to cure perma-
nently any case with three boxes, or refund
the money with 10 per cent. interest. "Baco-
euro" is not substitute, but scientific cure,
with no Inconvenience. 1t leaves the system
as pure and free from nicotine as the day you
took your first chew or smoke.
Cured BY Baco-Cur0 and Gained Thirty
Pounds.
From hundreds OF testimonials, the originals
Of which are on file and open to inspection, the
followingls presented:
CLAYTON, NEVADA, Co., ARK, Jan. 49,
Eureka Chemical & Mfg, Co., La Crosse, Wis
Gentlemen: Forty years used, tobacco in
all it's forms. For twenty-five years of that
time was asgreat sufferer from general de
tried to quit, but couldn't. I took various
remedies, among others MOTTO BAG" 1.-The
Indian Tobacco AntidOte," Double Chloride
the least bit of good. Finally. however. pur-
chased box of your "Baco- Curo'' and it has
entirely cured me of the habit in all it's forms,
and have increased thirty pounds in weight
and am relieved from all the numerous aches
and pains of body and mind. 1 could write
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condition. Yours respectfully
p H. MARBURY
Pastor 9. P. Church, Clayton, Ark
Sold by all druggists at $l0O per box; three
boxes, (thirty days treatment), $3.50, with
iron-clad. written guarantee, or sent direct
upon receipt of price. Write for booklet and
proofs. Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co., La
Crosse, Wis.,, and Boston, Mass.
july 1-iyr
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
GIRLS CLOTHING.
Mother Hubbards For Very Little Ones.
Simple and Easily Washed.

MOe0er Au000H00 FOR very LAt6l0 OnoDs
Simple and Easily Washed.
Summer frocks for little girls are made
Of white or colored pique, openwork or
embroidered batiste, pink and blue flower
ed lawns, barege, thin crepon, fancy al
pacas, Scotch plaid delaines, foulard and
light toned taffeta either striped, printed
or plaid.
The style of making depends upon the
age of the child From the time she can
walk up to 4 years old the Mother Hub
bard form is preferred that is, a straight
skirt mounted OIL a yoke of greater or less
depth, no belt Or sash being worn. This
is doubtless the most healthful as well as
the most convenient style, as it leaves the
body entirely free. These little loose
gowns are easily washed and ironed, more
over, and immaculate cleanliness should be
an invariable rule in the care and clothing
OF children It is better to clothe them in
simple percales and have a daily change for
them than to put expense into silk, lace
and embroidery and stint the laundry bill.
For girls to years of age the frock
may have loose bodice to which the short
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
Did You Ever.

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for your
troubles If not, get bottle now and get re-
lief. THIS medicine has been found to be pecu-
liarly adopted to the reliefand cure of all Fe-
male Com plants, exerting wonderful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs. fyou have Loss. of Appetite, Consti-
patton, Headache, Painting Spells, or are Ner-
vous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or trou-
bic with Dizzy Spells, Electric Buffers is The
medicine you eed. Health and Strength are
guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and 81 90 at
Hughes Drug Store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
LIKE A FRAGRANT FLOWER.
My love is like q fragrant flower
That hlosaoms in the dew

Ny love Is like fragrant flower
That blossoms in the dew
And drinks the balm Of every shower
That falleth from the blre.
She fails me not, in care or dole,
This lovely flower Of mine,
For then the sweetness Of her soul
Seems all the more divine.
Her beauty fills my life with cheer.
Her sweet and tender voice
Is heavenly music in my ear
And makes my heart rejoice.
So light and full Of soothing power,
So tender and as true
My love is like fragrant flower
That blossoms in the dew.
Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts, bruises
ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter chapped
hands, chilb!ains, corGs, and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles, or no pay required
It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price Csc per box. For sale by
B. F, Hughes. apr 3-lyr
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
A Dangerous Text,

Women Garnet sfrow because Of
peculiar formation Il Tie shoulder blade
that prevents the swing necessary to
the proper propulsion Of stone CT other
object.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18

with Hat applications, passementerie or
plaitings of mousseline de sole, but in any
case will contrast with the outside skirt.
Valenciennes insertion is largely used on
skirts as we'll as bodices, being arranged
regularly in 1engthwise bands
English women have gone in for fancy
colored shoes, not merely tan and brown
shades Dark blue leather is seen, and
buckles and embroidery are lavishly en-
ployed Nevertheless there still remain
the usual reasons why an English woman's
footwear should be as inconspicuous as
possible
Frenchwomen are fond of ornamental
aprons for home wear, the arranging Of
flowers or busting of bric-a- brac serving as
an excuse for DOMINIC them. They are of
muslin, fou1ard, taffeta or tussore silk and
are much trimmed with lace and, bows.
Some have bibs, Others wide collars, SILL
others bretelles. Tbs bib serves as an exs>
cuse for displaying ornamental pins.
Aprons of Scotch plaid silk are very pretty
and effective over plain gowns.
The fancy for white costumes continues
with unabated vigor. Muslin, gauze,
lawn, pique, Grape, crepon and foulard each
form charming gowns of the season. The
various tones of white are often combined
together, yellow white lace on pure white
goods being considered particularly tax
ing White satin with ecru linon and lace
is also much admired.
Today's sketch shows gown Of gray al
paca. The skirt forms godets behind and
Is mounted in large plaits at the side In
front and at each side of the back it opens
over fans of plated white linen. The close
bodice has short basque and opens over Z
guimpe of guipure framed in white IL
non f1chu, tied in front with a bow and CO.
DULLES. The close alpaca sleeves have
short drapery at the top and are finished at
the wrist by frills Of linon.
JUDO CHOIIET
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18

Pat (syrpathetically)-Shmall won
dher farr yez aggrissivenlss, me green
frind. YeA moosht be afther hovln a
premonition .av tn color degradation
that's about to kim upon yez.
York Sunday World.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
q MIiSGAL NUISANCE.
tchn LeeGh Was literally Driven Il
Deatl, I;y Organ Grinders.

rohn Leeeh Was literally Driven to
Death lsy Organ Grinders.
Look at tha case Of John Leech,
which may be taken rs typical. When
Leech got into his Dutch house at Ken
sington, he thought he had settled down
to an existence IF t,;lailoyed happiness.
But the house lad one terrible defect,
soon to be discovercd. It stood where it
was encircled Ly streets and news in
Tested by organ grinders The nuisance
was insufferaile and YET ihcurabIe, and
worse for Leeah from his studio-being
at the top Of the Eouse, where the sound
from five or SIX Instruments was heard,
all playing di;ac-cl-t tJiEes 1t the Same
time. When timid messenger was
sent out, some truoulent onendersMere
nfindable-hidden deep i'll stable yards
-.and others were so far away for all
but noise that it seemed unreasonable.
to require the removal. This horrible
torment, which Went c:l then, as it does
now, from early morning till late at
night, was Practically the cause Of
Leech's death.
When Mr.. Holman Hunt returned to
town, after al absence for time, he
found him leaning upon q stick, like an
invalid. There was tie man Of spirit
and inflexibiilty. but he stood as if the
foundations hafl been loosencd. eyes, -
he said, with srioyoas candcr, II am
doomed man. Nothing will save me ex-
cept as an invalid, aud [ Will tell you,
in all sober AID solemn earnestnoss.
what has killed me- It would be laughed
at as absurd uy may, but it is the
naked truth, which you will understand
(although the men in parliament who
talk SO glibly about their delight at see
ing the poor amused in back streets
would not do SOY, it has been the inces-
SAINT vexation Of organ grinding and
the need Of doing my work while the
wretched instruments of torture were,
from different points, turning out their
discordant notes into my BRAIN. This
declaration from his lips had, perhaps
in its precise sense, been inspired by
some recent annoyance of a special kind,
but in its larger bearings it could not
be doubted. Heavily burdened and sore,
like the CALLED jade, Leech had been.
driven to death.-Nineteenth Century.
Dangerous Text.
''Well, Uncle Rasbury, how did you
like the serlnon?'
"Pow full fine sermon, Marse John. -
"Where did the preacher take his
, text?''
''From Cat potion OBJ de Scripture
whar de Postol Paul pints his pistol to
de Fesions. Washington Times.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
White For Yachting

The color chosen By experienced
yachtswomen for general wear is white
1t neither fades nor spots with salt wa
ter. Exposure to the sun only causes the
creamy tone to become richer and dark
er, besides all Of which advantages it is
considered more chic than the time hon
ored blue
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
PILES! PILES! PILES!

DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind Bleeding, liberated and Itching Piles. 1t
absOrbs the tumors ,alays the itching at once,
octs Gs a poultice, gives instant relief DR..
Williams Indian Pile Ointment is prepared
only for Piles and Itching of the private parts,
and nothing else. Every box is guaranteed.
sold by druggists, sent by mail, for soc. and 81
per box. WILLIAMS MFG CO.,
mar 20-ly Cleveland, Ohio
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18

one morning, at Versailles, in Janu-
airy, 1871, the letters from home were
being looked through while Moltke was
present. In one of them was long
poem in his honor, full Of all imagina-
BILE eulogies, such phrases as the sage
orderer of BIZ: .;ef Is = tie great silent
man. etc., constantly Occurring. lie
sat quiet while ti,i'i ;z-sss.5 &C ns1'f'slrioiA
was being read out, and vixen it vas
over he smiled caliallJJ. to himself and
remarked to us, we'll, you know. II
we had not conquered, the poeln sgoaLsI
have began With the vorcs 'I...ou CID
fool ii q ull2.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-11-18
TUFTS Pills
Cure All
Liver Ills.
Perfect Health.

Keep the system in perfect Or
der by the occasional use OF
TUFTS Liver Pills. They reg
ulate the bowels and produce
A Vigorous Body:
For sick headache, malaria, bill
iousness, constipation and kin
fred diseases, anabsolute cure
TUFTS Liver PILLS
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10
WHY Stone Walls are Damp.

The walls of stone house and some
times Of brick house are covered with
dampness. This is due to the very same
causes by which dew Is deposited on
grasses or moisture on the side Of a
glass or pitcher that is filled with ice
water and brought into warm room.
The walls become cold, and as stone Is
a non-conductor of heat, they remain
cold for a long time. When the
weather changes suddenly from cold to
warm the air becomes filed with moist
ure. for the warmer the air is the more
moisture 1t will absorb. When this
warm air strikes the cold wall, the
moisture is deposited on 1t from the
air, which is suddenly cooled by con-
tact with them, and as the warm air
Is continually coming In contact with
the cold walls, the dampness accumu-
lates until 1t appears like dew upon
them, and pours down In streams al
times. 1t is easily prevented. No plas-
ter should be put directly upon brick
or stone, but Turing strips should be
nailed to the wall and the laths put or
these. Cellars are frequently made
very damp In the same way by too
much ventilation In the warm weather
National Builde
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10
How Muskrats Breathe Under Ice.

w. Spoon. the naturalist, asserts that
the muskrat, when obliged to go be-
meath the ice from one side to the other
Of a pond, has a curious mod Of TAX
ing along his air supply. Instinct
teaches him to take in a deep breath
before starting, but even this he knows
will be insufficient for the trip. Ac-
cordingly he halts occasionally and ex-
hales the exhausted air from his lungs.
This air, being confined by the ice in
the shape of bubble, and in full con-
tact with the icy water, becomes al
most instantly reoxygenated. When
the transformation is completed the
wise rat again takes in his old breath,
which is now fresh lnsplra-
ton. Thus rejuvenated, he again dives
out of sight and begins swimming for
the other side, only coming up against
the ice as often as it is necessary for
him to refreshen that valuable little
bit of air. But few hunters and trap
pers are aware of the muskrats odd
plans of changing his poisonous breath
into a fresh inspiration, but those who
are take mean advantage. BY strik-
ing a heavy blow on the ice the air Is
dispersed, and the little animal dies OF
asphyxia.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10

side Of the turban Is decorated with .
bunch OF forget-me-nots. Silver gray
and black IL 4 combination much In
favor this season. A very ''chic"
Partisan toilet Ii Of sIlver-gray taffeta.
The skirt Is made with deep Span
lsh founce, beaded with standing
rufiie OF black satin fitting smoothly
In one piece both neck and shoulders,
thus forming the high collar. which is
edged with thick ruche OF the black
satin. The short round yoke, which
also forms the collar. is covered with .
Spanish-lo0king design embroidered In
gold bullion. Below this ground yoke
Is q deep founce OF black satin, put on
In box-plaits, on each plat, there being
deep pendants embroidered Of the gold
bullion. This cape nearly covers the
sleeves, and a blouse waist ending in a
black satin belt. An effective dinner
dress Is made of combination Of pale
green peau de sole and pekine pompa-
dour taffeta. The skirt Is made plain,
with side panels Of the pekine let In,
and the waist has a pelsine bodice cut
en- surplice, but fitting very smooth
and tight. 1t forms an open pointed
neck. which is filed In in front with a
chemisette of lace, and Is finished on
the shoulders with squared revers Of
the peau de sole, covered with appli-
cations Of white lace. The sleeves are
of the peau de sol, with short pun,
and tight-ftting to the elbow.-Chicago
Times Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-09-10
Elephants Foot a DeIicacy.

The flesh Of the elephant Is eaten
in its entirety by several Of the Afri-
can tribes. In the process Of butcher
ing the tools used are the assegai and
hatchets. The rough outer skin Is
first removed In large sheets, and be-
meath this is the sub-cuticle, pllable
membrane from which the natives
make water skins.
The elephant yields large quantities
Of fat, used In cooking ''biltong," or
dried strips Of the elephants flesh,
and also In the preparation of veget-
ables. African explorers agree that
one part Of the elephants carcass,
when properly cooked, is a succulent
dish that will regale the most delicate
taste. This part, very strangely, Is
the first joint of the leg below the
knee, which one would suppose would
be the toughest portion of the animal.
To prepare the joint hole three feet
deep Is dug In the earth, and the
sides Of 1t are baked hard by means of
large live Goals. Most OF the Goals
are then taken out and the elephant's
foot Is placed in the crude oven. The
hole IL then filed with dirt, tightly
packed, and blazing fire Is then
built on top, which is kept replenished
for three hours.
The foot is thus evenly baked, and
when done instead Of the strong,
tough meat,it is of a gelatinous consist.
ency that may be eaten with q spoon
The Kafiirs esteem this their greatest
luxury.---London News.