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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
At the Hospital.

Lady Visitor-And are you fend OF
flowers, my good woman!
The Good Woman-Flowers, IS 1t!
Well, I am that, mem.
Lady Visitor-Now, what kind OF
flowers shall I bring you next time l
come?
The Good Woman-If it be no incon-
yepience, /. wouldn't mind some cab
bage and greens.-Boston Transcript
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
PEI. aua TypaW rl.e1.

All experiments. race was recently
m! d., il, II ,',,Eoli oiiiy 6 between SKILL
f,I t.seNriteI and al expert penmftn'
tie test lai'ig Ike numbof Oh times d
phrase ol ,l..ht words could DC repro
succd in i've minutes. The typewriter
scored 81 s.nd the penman rs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
At Outs.

Mrs. Watts-You must find this out
of door life rather pleasant.
Weary Watkins-Oh, the out OF door
part of it is all right. It is the out @
grub end Of it 1 don't like. -Indianapo-
lis journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Not a Practical Cook.

Mistress-Why, Mary, do you know
YOU have burned this steak almost to
crisp?
Maid-Yes, mem, but was SO intent
upon reading an article upon 1.-The
Ideal Cook that 1 didn't even smell
the steak burning.-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
That Child Labor Law.

s.They had great time over at Stick
enlooper's yesterday.
"What was the trouble?'
"Jimny Stickenlooper had his "a
Their arrested for making him sprinkle
the lawn. Chicago Record.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Explained.

"Johnson fell down in the street the
other day ard was drowned. -
Chow could that happen?"
ooh, it was a street in Venice. -
New York journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Likewise Two Creams.

Harry-Now, darling Julia, we are
really and truly one-one forever.
Julia-Of course. dear Harry, but
when it comes to ice cream don't you
think we had better order two plates?-
Detroit Free Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

Y ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
l. farm in Augusta county, the flchesG
quarter of the Valley Of V1rg1n1r, con- tini n1
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildjngs, Two Or
chsrds three miles from nearest railway sta
tion with turnpike leading to station.1n splenc
did state of cultivation. fine spring, plenty OF
timber, in sight of churches. mills, stores, etc:
years time. Has on it now ID head horses, 5o
cattle, 40 hogs, $50 sheep, 10 milch cows raised
1000 bushels of corn last year, other gram IL N
proportion. Write for full description TO bhis
ONCE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
GpuE22l,

The Nation says that in England at
the present day the expression gentoe!
is mainly a pocalinm of the underored
of tl,oaa with whom wives are Ia
dies ara CT t.iosa who i'll their own
sc,,ere arc Known as gents and the like.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Tho Only Girl.

"That's queer looking picture you
have OIL the mantel.
eyes. That's composite photograph
of the only girl I ever loved. detroit
News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
A Trihe Late.

Maud sold poem to magazine
The very day that she was seventeen.
'Fwas-all about the pangs Of mispriEed love,
The usual very pretty rhyme in ''dovel"
They put the poem carefully away
For six years e;e 1t saw the light OF day.
They published 1t, with all its sorrow SETTLING,
The summer when her second boy was teethlng.
Town Topics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

She-Why do you never compliment
me On my complexion now that were
married? I've got it still.
He-Yes, but now know where you
got it.-Yellow Kid Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
An Acuto Attack.

~ don't see how Ledger can find
time for SO many secret societies.
"Well, what 1 don't understand is
how he finds time for his business. -
Detroit News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
p;dp,t Know IT Was Loaded.

Tourist-You say he was killed by
premature explosion?
Alkali Ike-Yep; he shot off his
mouth without thinking.-New YORK
Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

More than 10. 00o persons are engaged
in the lna1i afs.cture OF explosives ~
England Lat year 40 persons IN ene
b,,s,.,sss ver., killaa aud l67 injured by
IL, L. Il t.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Not nm Authority.

Nagsby-Do you believe the entente
cordiale will last?
Jagsby-Don't know. 1 never drank
any.-Yellow Kid Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
When Dlondin Was Afraid.

One Of Blcndin's favorite jokes was
to offer to carry some distinguished
spectator across the rope with him on
his back. Every body naturally refused,
and the great cquiliETiat, with genial
smile, would cay, II am sorry you are
afraid I should crop you. But he was
hoist once with his own pctsld.
He was exhibiting il Paris end was
about to cross she Seize Oh his rope
Cham, TIE sr:;t cariea;l.rist, lad ccme
to make a sAct<li i,.a,..d1n, recognizing
him, ct once. IL. tied HIN 10 Cross with
him.
"Witb q asule, replied Cham, but
Oh one tc:....l:tti.
"And that Isl que1ied Blondin.
"That shall carry you on my back, %
answered Cham.
"Not if I know myself" answered
Blondin.
"Ah," triurnpiartly exclaimed
Cham, this tine II. Blontlin, it is
you who are ;.trnici'' = Washington
Pest.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
As Usual,

Spirits my wife inside?
st. Peter-Yes. You will find her
waiting for you at the head of the
stairs.-New York Truth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

When Heina was in love, he was so
Jealous chat be poisoned a parrot be-
longing to his mistress for tear ~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Needed Enlightenment.

Chef-Did thatmissionary agree with
you?
Cannibal Chief ~ Well -er = colo
quially or Observation-Disclosures York
journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

No. 9,-Daily-Local for Charlotte anu 1lrle1
mediate Stations.
NJ as-nailv-ITnited States Fast Mail
tbrouoh PuIlman Buffet SleeperS to JACKSON
Vile Via savannah; to Atlanta, and , New NJ
leans. connecting at Salisbury for Asn T' rre
Knoxville, Chattanooga ana NASHVILLE AeA'
and at Charlotte for Augusta.
No. 37.-Daily-Washingt and son pti1,1,sS
ern Vestibuled Limited; through dul Masnl
secpers to Asnevlle Hot sprjhnS5f ama to
T Tni,o VIA via Sayannah and Jacksonville to
Memphis, via Atlanta and Birmi agd Moh ana
to New Orleans. via montgomery anu HiJ First
Dining Car Greensboro to MohUSoihei''
Class Day Coaches on all trains.
rrains from stanton by Chesapeeathe e., at Of
OHIO hallway connect In unlun . oGaoion az
(,hsriOttesville with Southern n.y. Ui"ine
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
rhymlcai BENEFITS.

physical culture is so helpful; it
teaches the children to go up stairs prop
erly.'
"How abunt coming down stairs?''
,.i:,s L u {. f.l-z.iy Size tlsNsi e
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

'sAnd that implies that he is show
ing the uselessness and absurdlty OF
something"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
NIGHT snd Fay.

Anyway, sic retorted warmly
,svc77 don'l find Y omen clubs turning
uight into day with their orgies.
"No,' lie matt, women WouidA Z
tam ,,i..i.. lll1Y day. They have 900
uluct i; .;a.a,i lcr their compie&lons.
Fer il is {. 1..cs we'll known to science
chat artificial light will shine over toll
cra.!v fair wurlan whetc daylight
wc,il,.:It do 81 thing to item. Detroit
journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

'Well, there's only one guess that l
can make concerning this, and that is
that it is satire on poetry. Wash
;neton Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
Tho First Question.

Now" said the lawyer, IT oanno,
take your case unless you tell me the
whole truth "
"Whut shall tell frstY'' asked the
client, peering between the bars
We'll you might let me know fully
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12
AN AnalySis.

"What did that young man call this
poem?' asked the editor.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

aARKisoNBURG TO WASHINGTON.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

+Datly except Sunday. *Dally. o+ Of
s,o+o connection in Union Dep0I a.
lnlneG111 for ana from Baltimore flii
adelphia and New YORK. .aon+
W. H. Green, General sup er InT agent.
T. ~ nrny,i. GenI Agt. Pass: Dep1.
LIZ " IA Washington. d. u
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

Train AT connects with Southern X. r. at
Strasburg junction at IL so p. m. for Harrison
burg and points on Valley Railroad.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-08-12

Train 4OS connects with Southern r. K. at
Harrisonburg at on a. m. for Strasbnrg juno
ton and Harper's Ferry Division.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
CLERKS SEEKING
new POSITIONS
Joint Traffic Association EN-
pIoyeS Fear the Coming
Decision.
Others, However, Are Confid ent the
Supreme court VIII Not Knock
Out the Railroad Pool.
speclal Dispatch to TIE CALL

NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct 16.-Clerks in
the employ of the Joint Traffic Associa-
ton, which has headquarters in the Cen
tral building. at Liberty street and Mort h
River, are in a state of nervousness bor-
dering upon hysteria over disquieung
rumors about the plans of railroad presi-
dents reFardin the future of the associa-
ton. Many of them are so confident the
pool is on its last legs that they have been
canvassing the railroad Offices of this city
and Jersey City for situations.
Dissolution, they believe, will come
within few weeks, and they declare there
are already signs of it in the detection OF
Commissioner George H. Beauchard, and
the sympathetic gloominess Of his asso-
ciates.
1t is stated upon the best authority
that while the officers of the pool and rail-
road men generally are outwardlv max
ing great show of confidence in the ex-
pected Supreme Court decision, at heart
they do not expect much different de-
cision than that reached in the Trans
Missouri case. They expect the pool to
be knocked out.
This would mean the aban donment of
the present quarters and the discharge of
the office force, and If the pooling bill can
be got through Congress reorganization
upon an entirely different plan will ensue.
II do not ZEE any signs of dissolution
around here" said Secretary +. II. Hoyt.
"As matter of fact we do not anticipate
an unfavorable decision in the Joint
Traffic Association case before the Su-
preme Court, and there is no occasion at
all for any scare among the clerks.
"If the worst should come the associa-
tion would continue TO exist until May
w G PVDRcted the decisiOn
would be revoked. Mr.. Carter, senior
counsel, has just returned from Europe
prepared to argue the case and l under
stand he is deeply disappointed that the
retirement OF Justice Field from the Su-
preme Court viii cause postponement of
stood Mr.. Carter is very sanguine about
tho dac:Sion
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17

South and on the Continent it might be
dangerous, but this city is not likely to be
troubled owing TO peculiar climatic con-
dItions and for other reasors.
Smith here proposed that the Tax Col
ector be cut down TO $50, 900, and that the
$4,000 be added to $4,000 which could be
spared from the general fund, and the
sum added 10 the Health Department ap-
propriation. This met with opposition
from Haskins, and = compromise was eff
fecfed by taking $4,000 from the Tax Col
ector's fund anu $1,000 from the Assessors,
thus giving the Health Department an
added appropriation of $50, 600, the total
being $4,000. This done, tue members
congratulated one another on neat piece
of work for the welfare of the city.
Sweet peace was sadly disturbed at this
juncture by the vociferous kick" of Cap
tain Delany, who stood up for his own.
His committee (the Health and Poiice)
was $4,000 short of what it really deserved,
and be wanted remedy.
"Why is It." he interrogated, that
every body else is treated fairly we'll on
this appropriation and / am left out so far
as my com mittee is concerned2 There is
nothing right in that"
Lackmann good-hu N oredly inquired il
the Home for Feeble minded Children al
Glen Ellen had not too large an appro-
priation. He thought some of that money
could be used TO help Delany's commit
tee. This was resisted by Smith
Delany suggested that the $1,000 appor-
toned to the Boys and Girls Aid Society
be reduced to $1,000 and the remainder
used for his department.. This went
through. After explaining that part
would go for the county and part for the
branch jails he wanted the other $4,000.
He was told that his com mittee had more
| than any other and agreed to call the
matter quits"
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
BOYS BRIGADE
TO RBORGANIZB
The Association to Be Put
on Sound Financial
Footing.
Numerous Prominent San Fran
oisoans Greatly In
tereSted.
Protestant Young Men Taking
Active Steps in the
Matter

A movement has been set on foot by
several prominent San Franciscans he
are greatly interested in military work to
reorganize the Boys Brigade of Califor-
MIA, which was dlsbanded in the latter
part OF August. 1895.
The organization was established in
California in the early part of 1880 by
several Canadians who were prominent
in the brigade work in Canada.
Three successful encampments were
held, and but for breach OF contract by
the residents OF Santa Cruz, who prom
ised TO subscribe $1,000 toward defraying
the expenses, the last encampment would
also have been q success and the Boys
Brigade would have been still in exist
ence.
The projectors of the new organization
have nearly completed arrangements for
a meeting to be held in the near future,
TO whic all those interested III the work
OF this military organization will be in
yited.
Much interest has already been mani
tested by young men connected with the
various Prott stanI churches OF this city
AID that the reorganization will prove a
success is almost a certainty. Many have
already signihed their Willingness 10 Join.
1HO p-t.LlOnS nave Deen preDaI ed,
which " al be presented al the meeting
one TO he signed by those who are willing
10 personally interest and support the
new organization, and the other to be
signed by those who wish to become active
mem bers.
The Boys Brigade under the new man
agement will be conducted much on the
same plan as the League of the Cross Ca
dets. The mem bers will be obliged to
sign pledge 20 refrain from drinking and
smoking. The advancement of spiritual
work among the young men will be one OF
the main objects OF the >ociety, and this
the projectors expect to achieve.
While the old organization has been
dis sbanded it is not vet extinct two COM
panIes being still n existence IN this city
ard several IN the bay counties.
Although the brigade will be affiliated
with the Protestant churches it will be
strictly non-sectarian. all young men be-
tween the ages of y and Is years being
eligible to mem bership.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
BRUTALLY BEATEN,
rank Green, Sailor, Has His Left
Eye Knocked Out and His Skull
Opened.

Frank Green, a sailor, was horribly bat
tered by Fatty" Herrin. well-known
character, in the Anita lodging-house, on
fHunt street, near Third, last evening.
Green returned from cruise IN Alaskan
waters yesterday, and as soon as possible
went TO the Anita House, where his wife
was living. He had been suspicious of
Fatty" and his wife before starting on
the cruise, and when he met him coming
down ihe stairs in the lodging-house he
told him to keep away from his wife. as
he believed he was too familiar with her.
They had some words, and FATTY"
pulled out one of the rounds from the
balustrade and struck Green twice over
the head with 1t and finished up by strlk-
ing him violent blow over the forehead
knocking him unconscious
Green was taken TO the Receiving Hos
pital. There were two ugly wounds in his
scalp, Que requiring eight stitches and the
other two. The blow over the forehead
knocked out his left eye and the pain was
excruciaung.
Herrin e. capped, out he was afterward
arrested by Officers TyrrelI and PheIan
and booked on charge of attempted
murder.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
APPALLING RECORD
OF DIPHIHERIA Cases
Multiplying With Alarming
Rapidly in Country Dis
triCtS of Maine.
Quarantine Regulations Disrc-
garded and Many Deaths Follow
as a consequences.
Special Dispatch to THE CALI.

Special Dispatch to THE CALI.
BOSTON. MASS, Oct. ia Fort Fair
field (Maine) special says: Two hundred
cases of diphi heria and twenty-five death.
are the appalling record up to the latest re-.
ports from Fort Kent. The cases are
spread through the surrounding country
districts, are hard to reach and are multi
plying with the most alarming rapidity.
In fact, the disease has grown beyond
control and the strictest measures have
become necessary. An armed Gordon of
guards has been ordered. People who
have been attending school and church
while sick will not take modern remedies
or stay at home.
The disease has been prevalent several
weeks. At the last meeting of the State
Board OF Health the gravity of the situa-
tion was made known, and the board pre-
pared to act in the matter The State an.
tnorities sent large quantities of anti
toxine and disinfectants TO the places and
ordered the strictest quarantine reguIa-
tions to be enforced, but the French-Cana-
dians, among whom the disease ha. been
making be principal ravages, are not 10
be restrained. They are by nature rest
less, and in this crisis have been wholly
beyond the control of the physicians and
the Board of Health.
Not only have communities wholly dis.
regarded house -arantine. but people
from the infected sections have Travelled
up and down the river. spreading the
disease. The State has decided to provide
a strong Gordon guard all around the St
John River. With the restrictions of
quarantine practically disregarded by the
French Canadians the situation is Great
ing great alarm not only in the NADIA
waska territory, but in other parts of the
county. There have already been sporadic
cases in some OF the larger towns-Cari.
bou. Presque Isle and others. The State
has been asked to assume full control of
the section and to enforce q rigid ouaran-
tine by means of a patrol.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
IN NEW QUARTERS.
The City Of Paris Leases the Sprin,
Valley Building.


Valley Building.
On Wednesday of this week the City of
Paris Dry-goods Company, incorporated,
will occupy their new store in the Spring
Valley Water Company's building, corner
of Geary and Stockton streets, and upon
Saturday next will extend to their patrons
and the public general reception The
City of Paris Company have leased the
entire building, and for their own bust
ness purposes will occupy the entire first
three floors and basement.
This final and most important change
OF location is the fifth that has been made
slnce the organization of The company IN
zoo. The business was started by Nerdier
r. Kaindler on Kearny street, near Com
1nercial, then they located on Clay street,
<tWeen Kearny and Montgomery, again
moved to Occidenta tai Hotel building. cor
@ ner OF Sutter and Montgomery, and six
Leeh E years ago they removed to Geary and
Ofaht avenue. Each change has marked
a IN pfoVement until now they will pos-
ISSUE Ness the hnest appointed dry-goods estaE-
HShment west OF Chicago.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
Charged With yarr.neu

George Knowlton, alias "Rebel George - the
gold brick swindler, who tried to negotiate
deal with Jacob Hover, guest at the Brook
night on charge of vagrancy. He was re-
leased on depositing $3.50 cash bail taken
from the money found on him when arrested
Friday night
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17

Ina batter reat
be
IN
il a
NJ
Billings be ationed al
o a
And t. off Wheeler
played last Sunday the oymps and Reliance the
a
wit q
odious Howe from
10 Of
hour and twenr min lat s a-playi
and
a
bal ITO
o i as
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
hEGIsrRArIoN is CLOSED.
More than Half Million BiII Vote ;r
Greater NcU FORK.

Greater NeW FORK.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Oct 16.-To-day
was the fourth ana last day of registra-
ton. The total registration in New York
City is 324 SOC. as compared with 800. GIG
last year. The total registration of Greater
New York is $40, 749.
The registration In Brooklyn is 2O4. SOB
The total in 1896 was 207,272
The registration of Long Island CITY is
8572 The total last year was S431.
The registration on Staten Island i,
IL, 2,676-5OO more than last year. The re Q.
istration isonIy few thousand less thar
last years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
Pure Water Free for Thirty Daxs

Just SO that you can appreciate the ex-
cellent and thorough work of the Pasteur
germ proof water filter we will (for linn
lted time on!y) put same UP in your resi-
dence free of ali charges for one month.
rented (lf satisfactory at 81 per month.
Call or send US your trial order and Iet We
help you live. Charles Brown tS Son. S07
Market street, Flood building; telephone
main AL
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
Orphan Girl, abducted.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. Oct 16.-Deputy
Sheriffs are searching the county for Effie
and Stella Swyhart, aged 10 and 13 years,
who were abducted from this city last
night strange man called at the house
where the children were staying, but was
not allowed to see them. Shortly after
ward, however, the children were missed
Ihe girls are orphans and are under the
protection OF the Chiidren's Home Society
OF Missouri
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
THE BALL GAME THIS AFTERNOON

bal nPakE
his aternOo
How
ling heir hopes!
pue
and
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17
Labor Exchange Meeting

The Labor Exchange, which holds regular
meetings Sunday afternoons at o. clock, will
be addressed to-day by Walter Macarthur, edi-
tor of the Coast Seaman's Journal. Invitation
is extended to all.
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17

VI the u 600 miles which form the land
glrale o OF China $500 to uch Russian terri
1oIy, 4ooo British territory and only 400
SIehcn, Whlle 500 may be described as
The San Francisco call., 1897-10-17

grounder, evading tie infielders, goes
bounding joyfully way out into the gar
denl
Stockton, like the CampbeIls, is COM
ing to town. Its baseball aggregation is
bringing down a miscellaneous cargo OF
base hits, in and out curves. drop shoots
and lots of ginger.
Stockton as 4erts boldly that when the
game is concluded Olympics' scalp will
be dangling at the belt of Mascot Bert
land. If this prove true it will be the
second defeat that the Olympics have
suffered from the Slough City aggrega-
tion.
Harper and Peters will be the battery
for the visitors. Harperis fresh from the
East, where lie has been doing great
work for the Rochester niue. He is an
old favorite with the California baseball
public, twirling for Stockton when it
won the pennant from fast company in
1888. Peters until recently was the great
backstop for the California Markets.