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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Curious Offerings BY vendors.

A street vender said that anything
that might be offered could be sold in
the street. Some things sell better than
others, and for some the demand Is
more continuous than for others, but
buyers can be found for anything if the
article is brought to their attention. A
knowledge Of this fact prompts the
Offering sometimes of curious things or
things that at first thought seem curl
GUS, that one would not expect to see
offered in this way. But the fact will
be recalled, If one dwells for moment
upon this subject, that there are always
people to be seen standing around look
ing at these novel offerings. Their nov
city attracts some attention, and then
there are more or less people who want
the things.
Here was man, for instance; selling
files. nothing whatever but files, Of
which he had push cart full. There
were files Of various sizes and of all
kinds-fat files, half round, SQUARE.
three cornered and rattail- at the
uniform price Of cents each or six for
quarter. And there was fair trade do
Ing In these files The many people who
pass In the course of the day along
busy street have manifold wants. Some
among them want files.
Files cannot be sold steadily by
street vendors. as many other things
are-there Is limit to the quantity
that this market will absorb-but there
is some sale for files In the street, az
there is for pretty much everything that
Is offered. New York Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
PHOTOGRAPHIC MYSTERIES.
The Surprising Images That Sometime
Show After q Plate II Developed,

The Surprising Images That Sometimes
Show After Plate II Developed.
Il is no uncommon experience to find
upon new plates certain images for
which there seems no possible explana-
ton, their startling and unaccountable
appearance being ''wropt in mistry,
causing establishment not unmixed with
uncanny feeling. A gentleman made
an exposure upon the interior of
friends house. - was doubtful Of the
time and proceeded to develop for I'M
der exposure. To his great surprise the
plate developed quickly, and to his
greater surprise the image was an in
terror quite different from that upon
which he had exposed. The plate was
from fresh box and could not possibly
have had previous exposure.
Another instance Of the kind, having
quite sensational and tragic ending,
is on record. An exposure was made
upon a view having a river in the fore
ground. The photographer, while de-
veloping this peculiar plate, was per
fectly astounded by an appearance
which he had not seen while taking the
photograph. and for which he could In
no way account. On completing the
development there was plainly reveal
ed in the foreground Of the picture the
figure Of woman, apparently floating
upright in the water. Not many weeks
after, to complete the mystery, the body
of woman was found in the river at
the exact spot where the photograph
had been taken.
Again, not long since, the daily pa
pers were agitated over the account Of
travelling photographer who, upon
making an exposure upon the exterior
Of reputed haunted house, discovered
at one of the windows portrait Of the
murdered man through whom the
house had gained its evil name. In an
other case three distinct images, having
no connection one with the other, we're
impressed upon single Aim. The plate
was exposed upon garden in the even
ing-nothing remarkable being seen
but when placed III the developer
mans hat of old fashioned shape, a
child's dress and dog were distrib-
uted over the image Of the garden.
Such mysterious images were more
common in the days Of wet plates than
now. A few years back Professor Bur-
ton investigated the matter. Upon trao-
ing back the history of the glass he
found that it had been used for other
films, and that the images which ap-
peared undoubtedly arose from the re-
mains Of previous images. The old
glass was thus proved to be the source
of the ghosts; it only deepened the sci
entific mystery, while 1t cleared away
the supernatural. The glass traced by
Burton had been washed for some
weeks, immersed In strong nitric acid,
and every means taken to insure chem
ical cleanliness, yet in spite of all this
enough energy remained latent to form
a developaLie image upon the new film,
whether by chemical or physical force
remains to be discovered. A complete
solution of the difficulty would prob
ably throw considerable light upon the
nature of the Photographic images In
general. At least, it seems to indicate
that light is Lot absolutely essential in
the formation of latent images in o
sensitive film. American Journal of
Photography.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
When Biondin Was Afraio.

One of Biondin's favorite Jokes was
to offer to carry some distinguished
spectator across the rope with him on
his back. Everybody naturally refused,
and the great equilibrist, with a genial
smile, would say. II am sorry you are
afraid should drop you" But he was
hoist once with his own petard.
He was exhibiting in Paris and was
about to cross the Seine Oh his rope.
Cham, the great caricaturist, had come
to make sketch Blcndin, recognizing
him, at once invited him to cross with
him.
"With plea assure, replied Cham, "but
on one condition.
'And th..t is"- queried Blondin.
'Ihat shall carry you on my back, :"
answered Cham.
"Ntt if l snow myself" answered
Blondin.
"Ah,'' triumpiiantly exclaimed
Cham, "this time, III. Blondin, it is
you who are afraidr' - Washington
Post.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
BEARS THAT MIGRATED,
Instances Of Their Gathering and 1Gaxch
inr Away To9ethex.

Instances Of Their Gathering and 1rsreh-
ing Away Together.
Manly Hardy writes to The ,Nnrest
and Stream about bears that miarate6,
''The first notice Of these m{Sratins,s
Is to be found in book by John Jnees.
lyn, entitled New England Raretiaa
Discovered, published In 1878. In thia
book be says that great companies al
bears sometimes travelled acrosa whaAls
nrobably the Piscatanna river
"About 70 wears aco. early n aenkem-
Der, my father one niuht witnessed q
bear migration. The niaht was q dark
one. The bears game to the east b,nk
of the Penobscot river In the town a
Orrington, about seven miles below Ban.
cor. The bears could be heard oallino
and answering each other TIL low wator
when thew took to the water sr,a,,,
across and handed on the Hampden s,da
n the morning n was fnnnd th.t :.
large number had crossed. NV father
SON AT, +-..t-, 5000, :. sa,,..{. -r~.>r
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Night and Day,

Anyway, she retorted warmly,
You don't find women's clubs turning
night into day with their orgies''
No." he unused, women wouldn't
turn night into day. They have too
much regard for their complexions -
For it is fact we'll known to science
that artificial light will shine over toll
erably fair women where daylight
wouldn't do thing to them.-Detroit
Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
GLADSTONE AND DIsRAELl.
The Ways Of the Two Great Premier
Were CuriOusly Unlike.

The Ways Of the Two Great Premiexs
We're Curiously Unlike.
heard nearly all the great speeches
made by both the men in that parlia-
mentary duel, which lasted for SO many
years. My own observation and judy
ment gave the superiority to Mr. Glad
stone all through. but I quite admit
that Disra.li stood up well to his great
opponent and that it was not always
easy to award the prize of victory. The
two mer's voices were curiously IN
like. Disiaeli had deep, low, power
full voice, heard everywhere throughout
the house, but having little variety or
music in it. Gladstone's voice was
tuned to higher note, was penetrat-
ing, resonant, liquid and full of an ex-
quisite meditation and music which
gave new shades Of meaning to every
emphasized word. The ways of the
men were in almost every respect curl
ously unlike. Gladstone was always
eager for conversation. He loved to talk
to anybody about anything. Disraeli,
even among his most intimate friends,
was given to frequent fits of absolute
and apparently gloomy silence.
Gladstone, after his earlier parlia-
mentary days, became almost entirely
Indifferent to dress. Disraeli always
turned out in the newest fashion, and
down to his latest years went in the
get up of young man about town. Not
less different were the characters and
temperaments of the two men. Glad
stone changed his political opinions
many times during his long parliament
airy career, but he changed his opin-
ions only in Difference to the force Of
growing conviction and to the recog-
milton of facts and conditions which
he could no longer conscientiously dis
pute. Nobody probably ever knew what
Mr.. Disraeli's real opinions were upon
any political question or whether he
had any real opinions at all. Gladstone
began as Tory and gradually became
changed into Radical. Disraeli began
as an extreme Radical under the pat-
ronage Of Daniel o. Cornell and changed
into Tory. But everybody knew that
Gladstone was at first sincere Tory
and at last sincere Radical. Nobody
knew, or, indeed, cared, whether Dis
raeh ever was either a sincere Radical
or sincere Tory. Mccarthy in
Outlook.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
silenced the Ringleader.

The head teacher in Sunday school
was much worried by the noise Of the
scholars in the next room At last, un-
able to bear it any longer. he mounted
q chair and looked over the partition.
Seeing one boy little taller than the
others talking great deal, he leaned
over, hoisted him over the partition and
banged him into chair in his room,
saying:
''Now be quiet.
A quarter Of an hour later a small
head appeared round the door and a
meek little voice said:
PLEASE. sir. you've got our teacher. +"
It'll Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
HIS USUAL POSE.


me AIdermanic Ghost and His Pln -
the Undertaker.
"You say you once saw ghost?" In
quired the man in the loud check suit.
"No," answered the man in the
macintosh, 81 didn't say had seen 1t
myself. got the story secondhand. It's
about an alderman, or the ghost OF one,
If aldermen have such things as ghosts,
for . ghost" be added reflectively,
.'has no pockets in its clothes. Be that
as it may. the story is that the alder
man died. I think it was in New York
city. It is a solemn thing to think Of an
alderman dying. Few die, and none re-
signs. For 10 or 10 years he had repre-
sented the Plunkety seventh ward in the
council, and he was about an average
member Of that body, no better and no
worse than the others. Well, two or
three days after he passed away the I'M
dertaker who had officiated at the funer-
ala personal friend Of the deceased,
by the way-dreamed that the late al
herman came to his bedside and touched
him
Touched him?"
For how much?''
'This is becoming interesting. Go
on"
Touched him on the shoulder and
made complaint about the way in
which the undertaken had laid him out
The undertaken paid no attention to the
matter
"What had he eaten for supper"
tHe paid no attention to the matter
at the time, but when the deceased al
derman visited him in his dreams night
after night for whole week. making
the same complaint and asking him to
go quietly to the cemetery, without
saying anything about it to anybody,
and rectify the mistake, he got tired.
The thing was becoming serious, and
one morning very early he took trusty
assistant and spade, repaired to the
cemetery, and-and made everything
satisfactory. It is to be presumed he
did, at any rate, for his dreams were
not disturbed again.
stBut what was it the a1derman's
ghost wanted him to do?'
"Well, the undertaker's own state
ment is that what the deceased alder
man said to him was this: John, you
laid me out with both hands folded in
front of me, and it doesn't feel natural.
I want you to take me up and put one
hand behind me-"
A dense silence Of several minutes
followed. At last the man in the loud
check suit remarked in hoarse, strain
ed voice:
81 always did hate a liar" And the
assembly broke up.-Chicago Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

An experimental race was recently
made In French Office between skill
ful typewriter and an expert penman,
the test being the number of times a
phrase of eight words could be repro
duced in five minutes The typewriter
scored 81 and the penman %.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Experiments which have recently
been made at the Hygienic Institute Of
the University of Berlin would seem to
overthrow the theory that bacteria are
indispensable to the existence of ancient
life, which theory was put forth by
Pasteur.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

The following are said by a Swiss
hunter to have been found near the nest
of an eagle he recently discovered in the
Alps: A hare, ~ chamois' feet, 4 pi-
geons' feet. 80 pheasants' feet. II heads
of fowls, 10 heads Of grouse and the re-
mains of a number Of rabbits. marmots
and squirrels.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Vanity That Come. High.

Most OF the photographs displayed in
the windows Of English photographers
are exhibited by request of the originals
and at their own expense. One London
photographer charges S2.50 for putting
a carte III a window and S. for a cab
met.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

"That Joy Of yours is credit to his
father, Williams.
II must admit that be is. think it
was all III TIE system- put in the first
10 years bringing him up, and the nezt
Elk calling h1ln down Z Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Ham N'Ghi, ex-king Of Anam, whom
the French are keeping as prisoner of
state at Algiers, occupies his leisure
with painting and intends to send some
Of his pictures before long to the salon.
ne is also musician and regrets that
ne Is unable to appreciate Wagner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
A Berlin Custom.

In Berlin there are iron posts or
stanchions fixed on the curb at conven-
lent distances, marked "halting place, 7"
for omnibus or tramcar. At these places
the passengers wait, and the drivers are
not allowed to pull up at any other
spot. When an omnibus approaches one
of these posts, the conductor calls out,
"Halting placep' and if a passenger
wants to. get out or If any passengers
are waiting to get in the driver pulls
up; if not, be passes on.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
A Spoiled Child Of Luxury.

"More work." said the pugilist
dreamily as be wrote out his challenge.
Dis is mighty hard world "
but you're drawing great deal Of
money now.
Eyes, but think of us havin to 60 to
the trouble Of putin on de gloves an
gittin into de ring before dey Kin git
any pictures to exhibit. Washington
Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Swapping Kim Up.

Askins (solicitously)- why don't you
take something for your cold?
Washington (promptly)-Thank you;
don't care if I do.-New York Sunday
World.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

On an average each Englishmaa
writes 10 letters a year. each soosch-
man 30 and each Eishman 16. The
average italian only posts 9, and the
American 81.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Trademark of the Thorouehbred.

Tailor-But l can't wait five years
for the amount of that bill.
Baron-Then what business have
you. I'd like to know, trying to work
for noble folk?-Fliegende Blatter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

When Heine was in love, he was 80
Jealous that he Poisoned a parrot be-
longing to his mistress for fear IL
would CLAIM too much Of her affection.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Waller wrote his most pleasing poetry
OF Saccharissa. After she rejected him
he, in letter to friend, said, ''She is
only redheaded drab anyhow"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

Vokes-Why aren't you going tc
spend the summer in Europe?
Carson-Because I have nothing be-
sides the summer to spend. Truth.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

In Australia there are bird entrapping
spiders that spin webs sometimes 30
feet In diametes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

( 0lSul|lDtiOll
AND IT'S ScURI

AND ITS CURE
To THE EDIToR:-I have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proof-positive am 1
of its power that consider it my duty to
send tho bottles free to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, if they will write me their
express and postofice address. Sincerely,
T. A. SL0CUM, NJ. c., 1888 Pearl St., New York.
rg- The Editorial and Business Management Of
%his Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

"Datly, except sunday.
Mixed trains SOuthbound leave Winchester
at 400 m and S.45 q m. Arrive at Strasburp
junction at 6.12 m and 1880 m,
Mixed trains NOrthbound leave Winchester
at l. 40 m and 11.26 p m. Arrive at Harper's
Ferry at 800 m and LIZ m.
CONNECTIONS:
Train No; 4Os connects at Harper's Ferry
with Fast Limited Express trains, leaving at
Icy a. M ann 70 pm arriving at Chicago at
9:3O O: m. and IL 90 noon, and with trains ieay-
Ing at OLA p. M, arriving at Cincinnati at 7:45
q. M, st. Louis 6 90 p. m, and connects at
Meverton at LAO, arrive Hargerstown IL 40; at
Washington junction with train arriving at
Frederick at l 30 p. m.
Train 416 connects with fast vestibuled train
at Harper's Ferry at 9:44p.m. for Chicago, at
1921 p m. for Pittsburg, and 1856 am. for Gin
ctnnat1 and st. Louis. Arrive at Pittsburg at
700 q. M; Chicago at 9:45 p. M, Cincinnati at
500 p. M, and st. Louis at $50 a. M
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars run through
to Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and Pitts
burgh on all express trains.
For rates, tickets, baggage checks and fur
ther information apply TO B. & o. agents OF to
z. f.. DudrOW, Travelling Passenger Agent.
Winchester. Va, or G. T. Hammond, Agent
Staunton, Va.
W. M. GREEN, Gen. Man.
d. B. MAILEN, Mgr. Pass. Traffc
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Where Pope Lived.

Mr.. Labouchere is gratified at being
able to put an end to skepticism about
his Twickenham house being built on
the site of Pope's villa. In making re-
pairs recently a stone was found, on
which was carved the inscription: "On
this spot stood until 1909 the house of
Alexander Pope. The grotto that formed
the basement still remains. 1848."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
IL farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the Valley Of Virginir. containing
about $50 Acres, has on it good new eightroOm
dwelling, two new barns covered with slate
and painted, other new outbuildjngs, two or
chards three miles from nearest railway sta
ton with turnpike leading to station. in SPLEEN
did state of cultivation. fine spring, plenty of
timber, in sight OF churches, mills, stores, etc.
Price $3.50 per acre, on one, two and three
years time. Has on it now ID head horses, 50
cattle, 10 hogs, $50 sheep, 10 mich cows, raised
1000 bushels of corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write Tor full description to this
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
HARR1soNBuKG TO WASHINGTON

tDaily except Sunday. sDaily.
Immediate connection in Untop naro&
adelphia and New York o. rnii-
". +. Green; General Superintendent.
]. N. Culp, Traffic Manager.
1. 3. brown, GenI Agt- Pass. Dept.
Warrington, D. O.
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She Had a, Good Reason.

Mrs. Sugarhust-Hortense, how dare
you look at the stage without your lor-
gnette. Use it at once
Daughter Oh, NAV, please just
once. want to see what's going on
New York Sunday Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
Baby's
Second
Summer

is the time that tries all the care
OF the mother and all the skill of
maternal management. Baby
comfort comes from fat; fat
babies have nothing to do but
to sleep and grow.
II your baby does not seem
to prosper. if he does not gain
IN weight. you must get more
tat there. A few drops of
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08

each day will put on plump
ness; fat outside, life inside,
baby and mother both happy.
Your baby can take and rel
ish SCOTS Emulsion as much
In summer as in any other
season.
1es sals " =, dsrggists II -. and (s.eA
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-07-08
.SR> SOUTHERN
Railway.
Schedule in effect May 2, 1897.
For the South and Southwest.

No. Daily-Local for Charlotte and inter-
mediate Stations. '"'ei-
NO. S.nDa1ly-United States Fast Mail:
vile via Savannah; to Atlanta, and New Or.
leans, connecting at Salisbury for Ashevtiio
Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville Tenr ,e'
and at Charlotte for Augusta Ae""''
ern Vestibuled Limited; through Pullman
Sleepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
Vile, via Salisbury and Chattanooga: to
Memphis, via Atlanta and Birmingham and
to New Orleans, via Montgomery and Mobile.
Class Day Coaches on all Trains. 'S
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake & Obi,
Ry. connect in Union Station al Chsr1otta.1
Vile with Southern Ry. trains
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-03-10
Mckinley Cabinet,

WASHINGTON. March 4-The chief
event of yesterday was the definite com.
plstion of the cabinet which probably
viii be sent to the senate on Friday for
confirmation by that body as required
by the constitution The last name
added tO the list was that Of Corneliu,
n E.iss o. New York. who will become
secretary of the interior He declined a
cabinet proffer some days ago but
yielded yesterday to the pressure of his
friends
The new cabinet. therefore, will be
made up a. follows
Secretary of state-John Sherman Of
Ohio
Secretary of the treasury-Lyman J.
Gage of Illinois
Secretary OF war-Russell A. Alger of
Michigan
Attorney general-Joseph McKenna
OF California
Postmaster general-James A. Gary
Of Maryland
Secretary of the navy-John d. Long
CT Massachusetts.
Secretary of the interior-Cornelius
n. Bliss of New York.
Secretary of observation-disclosures Viii.
son of Iowa.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-03-10
FIGHTING IN CRETE.
Insurgents Attack keratidi with Dyna.
mite and Kill Several soldiers

Insurgents Attack keratidi with Dyna.
mite and Kill Several soldiers.
CANEA, March S.-The admirals have
forwarded to their respective govern.
ments their suggestions for the coercion
of Greece.
The commander of a Russian cruiser
which has just arrived from Selino re.
ports that the foreign vessels fired guns
there to intimidate the insurgents.
The military governor of Canca has
informed Il dIagoman of the Greek
consulate that orders have been received
to fire on the Greek cavass if he leaves
the consulate.
The Greeks in the town are menaced
by the Mussulmans populace, and the
commander of the foreign marines de.
chnes to guarantee the safety of news
paper correspondents who venture out
side OF Canea.
The insurgents failed in their en-.
deavors to force an entrance into Ma.
Taxa by the use of dynamite at six
b. O'Clock last evening. but they made a
breach in the walls at keratidi, killing
four soldiers and wounding several.
The garrison is urgently appealing for
endorsements. Skirmishing has been
going on since yesterday noon on the
plains outside Canea.