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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
OLD TIME FLYCATCHING.
Primitive Method of Getting Rid Of tn,
Troublesome Pests.

Primitive Method of Getting Rid Of the
Troublesome Pests.
Newton M. Wilson, living one mile
east of town, says Scottsburg (Ind.)
communication, has hanging in his barn
an interesting keepsake in the shape of
fycatcher. It is not so curious in it.
self as it is in showing the primitive
methods resorted to by the farmers in
early days to rid themselves Of flies It
is simply two smooth walnut boards,
perhaps 80 by II inches, beveled at one
end and fastened together by two whang
cords strung through matched holes.
In the antebellum days people never
thought Of keeping flies out Of the
house; the problem was to dispose Of
them as they swarmed through the
rooms, making life miserable generally
In fact, the use of netting to prevent
their ingress is Of comparatively recent
origin, the invention Of this much need
ed article dating back only 10 or 20
years.
AS everybody knows, flies are excep-
tionally thick in farmhouses, even
where screens are used, and when they
are not they are almost intolerable. In
the olden days the method most COM
monty employed in the country to de-
stroy the troublesome fly was the use Of
such instruments as the one described
above. The boards were beveled and
hung in such manner that by their
weight they separated at the bottom,
and thus hung in an inverted V shape.
To attract the flies they were smeared
with molasses on the inner surface.
Thus prepared, they were suspended
in convenient places about the house
in kitchen, hallway, porch, which gen.
orally served as the summer dining
place, and especially in passageways.
1t was common duty Of every member
Of the household when passing one Of
those catchers to clap the boards togeth-
er, thus MASKING the flies which had
collected thereon The cook clapped
them in the kitchen, the hands as they
passed to and from the house at meal
times did likewise, the whole household
clapped them together hundreds of times
a day, and thousands of pestiferous flies
met their doom.-St. Louis Republic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
An Ancient Prayer.

Old .Ja:in Ward, who was pilloried
by Pope Ill the 'Dunciad, :" and who
actually stccsl i'll the pillory in the year
1927, when he was said to have been
worth $500, coo. was, nevertheless, a
pious man. He had large estates in
London and Essex and did not omit to
pray for their welfare in the following
manner: 80 Lord, 1 beseech thee to
preserve the two counties of Middlesex
and Essex from fire and earthquake,
and as I have mortgage in Hartford
shire beg Of thee likewise to have an
eye Of compassion on that county, and
for the rest Of the counties deal with
them as thou pleasest! ''-Household
Words
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
FORMER DUEEs.
Some Of the Famous Affairs Of Honor Of
the Past, f:-st4 Z

Some Of the Famous Affairs Of Honor Of
ssseis All the Past. :-a
General Benedict Arnold fought
/. duel near Kilburn Wells in 1901 with
Lord Laglderdale, who, after Arnold
missed him, refused either to fire or to
apologize, saying that if the general
was not satisfied he could keep on firing
until Re was In 1904 the turbulent
Lord Came}ford, the symmetrical ar
rangement Of whose whips and sticks
over his chimneypiece is described by
Byron, From the thick bludgeon to
the taper switch, ~ lost his life in q
duel he owed to a vengeance de femme.
Captain Best had caught a sharper
named Symonds in the act Of cheating
and kicked his face to a pulp The
mans wife wrote Camelford an anony-
nous letter to tell him his friend Best
had slandered him. A duel was fought
with pistols tthey were the two best
shots in England), and Camelford fell
with mortal wound "You have killed
me, Best" said the dying man, .but
the fault is wholly mine. relieve you
of all the blame" But men Of mature
years and established reputation risked
life as recklessly as the widest young
guardsmen Or London rakes.,
Charles James Fox fought duel with
cabinet minister, Mr.. Adam, in 1879.
Four shots, were exchanged. Adam
missed, Fox fired in the air and apollo
gized- "Sir.' said Adam, "you have
behaved like man Of honor" In India.
toward the end Of the last century, a
duel was fought between Warren Hast
ings and Sir Philip Francis, the latter
being dangerously wounded. Shortly
asssses ward, in Bombay, Lord Mccartney
and Mr.. Ssaler quarreled at the council
board, and in the duel Mccartney re-
ceived dangerous wound The Earl of
Talbot and John Wilkes, fighting duel
at night in the garden Of the Red Lion
inn, at Bagshot, and discussing the
conditions of it beforehand in private
room over chop, lisa tableau de mnurs.
George Canning was seriously wound
ed when he and Castlereagh met at Put
ney in 1907 to exchange four shots. In
the duel between Henry Grattan and
Mr.. Cory bullet shattered the latter's
arm. AS late as 1886 Mr.. Roebuck
fought a duel with Mr.. Black Of The
Morning Chronicle, when two shots
were exchanged without result. The
fighting parson was then as well known
as the fighting editor. The Rev. Henry
Bate, editor of The Morning Post, was
both. A dead shot, and with what his
contemporaries call "a profigate
tongue, ," he was most successful as
duelist He ''pinked" Fighting Fitz-
gerald, /" a Mr. Temple, a young barris-
| ter who was his assistant editor, and
several others, but met his match at
last in Captain Stoney Robinson, who
gave him severe wound, but whom
he also wounded. -Cornhill Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
An Unerring Barometer.

The advertising columns of legitimate
newspapers are now regarded by the
more intelligent and thrifty portion of
the public as an unerring barometer of
the character, energy and success of
business men, and those who fail to APP
preciate the now universally accepted
pethod of reaching the people must fall
Jehind in the race for business profits
Philadelphia Times.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
in THE LONG AGO.

When the st. Louis Spaniards Marched
Against the Michigan English.
A Spanish army came to Chicago In
the long ago. The minor details Of it
and the finer statecraft reasons Of it are
hidden in the catacombs Of the Escu-
rial along with tons Of other docu-
ments that will never seer the light
again, But we know that those men Of
war marched over the Illinois prairies,
and that they were sent to increase the
dominions of their sovereigns. -M
By the treaty of Paris, signed in 1868,
France coded to Spain all of that vast
territory known as Louisiana, which
stretched from the mouth Of tie Missis-
sippi to the Canadian line In 1881
Great Britain was at war with the
United States, Spain, Holland and
France ST. Louis was Spanish town,
and English officers attacked it at the
head Of 1900 Indians. They were de-
feated with little trouble and retreated.
9 In revenge the Spanish commander
at st. Louis, which his people called
'tSan Luis de Illinois,, planned raid
against the British post Of st. Joseph.
It was fort or outpost, located at a
point two miles from the present city Of
Benton Harbor, Mich, and go miles
northwest of Chicago, across the lake.
The force began its long, difficult and
dangerous journey on Jan. 2, 1881.
They estimated the distance at ago
leagues, or $50 miles, and subsequent
surveys have proved that they were re-
markably good guessers. It was officer
ed by Captain Eugenio Pure, comraanJ
ing, and Lieutenant Carlos Tayon -
interpreter was Luis Cheyalier. is
Electurno and Nequigen led the 50 IN
dams of the Fox and Pottawatomie
tribes There were 65 Spanish volun-
teers, in all 1870 men, selected with
special reference to their ability to with
stand the arduous journey. 49,. ,.-
They marched up the Mississippi riv-
er to the mouth. Of the Illinois and
thence along the track Of the French
explorers and voyagers The route took
them up the. Illinois river past Fort
Creve Occur (Peoria) to old Fort St.
Louis Starved Rock. Here they plano
ed the blood stained banner Of Aragon
and CASTLE. A century before from that
rocky eminence La Sale had unfurled
the feur-de-lis of France. subsequently,
the British flag had waved over it.
Now Old Glory waves there in peace
and beauty.
Purre's force toiled in snow and ice
to the junction Of the Kankakee and
Desplaines rivers. They followed the
Desplaines to point west Of what is
now South Chicago and came to the
lake at its southern edge. They found
it desolate region of swamps and sand
dunes Thence they marched to their
destination.
The small garrison of St. Joseph fled
to Detroit at the news Of their approach,
and all Of the stores fell into the hands
of the invaders. They proclaimed the
sovereignty Of Spain over this section
and divided the stores. After resting
some days they began their return march
over the former route. They reached ST.
Louis in safety after a midwinter march
Of nearly l, 400 miles through hostile
country. They had few casualties and
gathered much plumber. &C Chicago
Chronicle. q,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Religion Versus Politics.

Clerk-Man wants transportation to
Chicago.
Railroad Oficial-Confounde cler-
gyman, suppose. Well, / hate to do
it. but you may sell him ticket at
half fare
Clerk "a minute later)-Man says
he's not clergyman He'sa member of
the legislature.
Railroad Official-Ahl Tell him we
take pleasure i'll handing him free
pass. Brooklyn Life
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
S SR SOUTHERN
Railway
Schedule in effect July 4, 1897.
For the South and Southwest.

No. 9-Dahy-Locai for Charlotte and inter
mediate Stations.
No. 35-Daily-United States Fast Mail
through Pullman Buffet SleeperS to Jackson
ville via Savannah; to Atlanta, aad New Or
leans, connecting at Salisbury for Asheville,
Knoxville. Chattanooga and Nashville, Tenn,
and at Charlotte for Augusta.
No 37.-Daily-Washingt and Southwest
ern Vestibuled Limited; through Pullman
Seepers to Asheville, Hot SPRINGS and Nash
TAMPA, via Savannah and Jacksonville to
Memphis via Atlanta and Birmingham and
to- New Orleans. via Montgomery and Mobile.
Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery. First
Glass Day Coaches on all trains.
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway connect in Uniun Station at
Charlottesville with Southern Ry. trains.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Detained.

"When is Professor Frizby going
on his expedition to the north pole9''
IT can't say. 1t has been indefinitely
postponed. The professor isn't in condi-
tion for the undertaking.
"What is the trouble?"
"He took drink Of ice water and it
made him sick. Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
EVERYDAY E.va So.

Cascarets Candy Catl,artic, the most won
1arful medical discovery OF the age. peas
iiit and refreshing to the taste, ScL gently
and positively on kidneys. liver and bowels,
az e;a :lcl.c, t.Yf: ,.:it,isuai c;sssti ,aticn
s,l III iousDess. Please buy ard try a box
OF =. 6. bn~'sir.- 81 81. e .:ys.s,. Sy:,i end
gaarsEieed W S4se bJ ali druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
The RACKET STORE!
~
sssaas "A. E. HARNSBERGER, Proprietor a
!-Ho
25 Complete Departments.
ANNOUNCEMENT $ EXTRAORDINARY

i THE RACKET always the outlook for Bargains
just purchased from Fulton Hoge & Hutchinson their
entire remaining wholesale stock of Notions Gents and
Ladies Furnishing Goods etc. at big sacrifice for spot
cash. and we will sell the biggest bargains sold in
this class goods All NICE cean desirable goods at less
j than wholesale prices. Aasen aa Y s0e,&s ssqsae
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

New Servant found this coin upon
your desk, sir.
Master--I'm glad you are honest I
put 1t there purposely to test your hon
esty.
New Servant-That's what thought.
Pick Me Up.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

Glass bricks are made extensively in
Germany. They are blown with q ho1-
low center, containing rarefied air, and
they are said to be as strong and dura-
ole as clay bricks They freely admit
light
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
UnEorthY.

"That man Davis is clearly not fit to
be father
why
'His cili!d Is week and half old,
and he s:.szi !; a.;,:e.ssee' the belief that
it recs'ssss. ..s.s i:I;n --...s55s.:.ggo News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Here are a FeWsPriceS ::s
Gents Heavy Underwear, &C.


: Heavy Grey undershirts 1ec. worth 25c. =,
Heavy White Merino. 35c. worth SOC.
Heavy Grey mixed. half WOOL 45c, worth 75c
Medicated Red, all wool. 75c; with drawers to
match same, 81. Ge9C ASa E@
Fine quality, pure Camel Hair, g. 49, worth
A lot Of gents Collar Linen at SC. worth 1oc
Four-ply linen Collars &c, worth 15c as......'.s
Four-ply Cuffs 15c two pair 25c car beL.-ta5 4
Fasss for 20c ain1 g" aAHtna1 ~ sfel f''H s'a
Wool Socks at 1Oc worth zoe 5Hs's
Wool Socks at 15c worth 25c
Solid black seamless socks 10c e = ~ - +
Imported Hermensdorf dye, black. 20c six
ssii X pairs for 81. worth one third more. A
Fine white Shirts, Iron clad, 38c worth Soc.
Finest quality 3-ply linen. handsome at 6oc,
Fine quality Percale, 2 collars and pair Of
cuffs 75c, worth 81.
A large lot of notions and small wares which
we cannot give prices on for want OF space,
at wholesale prices. sa,lvg rhe7 gniseis.iiai
Latest Fall Millinery. i4=s t'=
,.,e The latest dictates of Fashion. the choicest
Conceptions of season full of beautiful and
elegant designs, the prettiest shapes in Hats
and Bonnets, bright with anything that gives
to them a touch of loneliness. And the birds
who can describe them i As you visit us
compare and judge. Examine the trimmed
Bonnets and Hats Every taste, every fancy
simple. ornate or extravagant-will find re-
Spouse in this beautiful display. -
Ladies' Goods FuIton's Stock y,
Heavy Ribbed Vests 18c. Is.
Extra heavy Fleece lined Csc.
Merino at 35c, worth Soc. ~
) Ladies' fast black hose &c, pairs for Zoe.
Lot of wool Grey llixed) hose 15c, worth Csc.
Black fleece lined 15c, worth Csc. arssF.it
i Extra fine quality black imported hose 25c,
as worth Soc. 4.lt-s.fi s-'.., -.''7 +.
Children's school hose, seamless 10c, worth 10
4Corsets at Is, IS and Soc.
.Armor side corsets at 75c, worth 81.
DR.. Warmers Coraline in black Csc, worth 81.
French woven SOC, worth 81.
Ladies' SC handkerchiefs, 3 for Toe.
Hamburg and Laces at unheard of prices.
Shoes and Boots.
mans good, heavy boot at 81 so.
Better at LIS and 2. t
Boys boots at CSC and 81 Is.
Lsdie Shoes heavy, at rs and CSC.
Fine quality Dongola Kid 81 %, worth SO.
Goodyear welt at 81 90. worth 2 So
Children's shoes, all prices from 25c up.
A lot OF Drummers' Sample shoes at whole
sale cost prices
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Smaller, but More Active.

And He Couldn't Have Both.
Stokeleigh--Why don't you get mar
ried, old man?
Brokeleigh-Debarred by custom.
Stokeleigh-How so?
Brokeleigh-Well. while it is per-
m1ssible for me to appear in public
without wife it is not permissible for
me to do SO without clothes. Brooklyn
Life,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Boys and Mems Clothing.

We still have remaining from the Weller &
Armentrout stock lot of suits which were
too heavy to sell during the heated months
We will continue to sell them at one half
their regular price.
Their slOsuits for IS, Sl2 suits for Sc, s15
suits for $780, $40 suits for $40 and other suits
at correspondlngly low rates.
A lot of Overcoats in above stock which we
bought at go per cent off will be sold at less
than half their former price. ~
A large stock Of Boys and Youths clothing
at Bargain Prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
CARPETS and Mattinu.

A gkod quality Ingram at Csc a yard. Brus-
sells and Velvet marked at 75c; worth 81 Ev-
erybody knows our reputation in the carpet
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Cloaks and Capes.

Why is it we sell more Capes and Cloaks
than other stores Because our paces are
lower and our styles prettier. 1t will pay you
to look through our stock
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Dry Goods Department.

Notwithstanding the advance on Dry Goods
our orders early and got in ahead of the ad
vance. The largest stock of Dress Goods we
ever showed Over 200 pieces to select from
We call special attention to our line of all
wool Dress Goods at Csc yard
We are headquarters for Black Goods. All
the latest designs at from 18c to 75c per yard.
You pay no extra tariff here. e
Heaviest weight Canton Flannel that was
ever sold at SC yard worth 124c Atwood
Red Flannel at Is, Is and 25c Best Apron
Check at SC, same in Lancaster. Heavy weight
shifting cheviot TIC. a case of heavy weight
Outing at 5, worth 7c.i Bleaehed and Brown
Cotton at 5 and &c.. ,4s&a ia5sta- ~
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
Latest style Furniture

Solid Oak Chamber Suits. 8 pieces 1915.
worth ~ so. A beautiful set with heavy plate
mirror SIS. If you want the most artistic and
beautiful sets, see ours at $40, % and %. They
cannot be surpassed for workmanship, style
and price. -
Beds, s1.75 2 so and 4 So Parlor Sets, $17,
25' 35 and 45. Chairs in all styles at all prices
Tables at any price you want. Other goods
too numerous to mention
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02
crockery, Glass and Tlnware.

The most beautiful line of silver-plated
ware, decorated china, lamps, dinner, tea and
toilet sets. ever shown in Staunton and at the
lowest prices.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

Train II and train connects with Southern
r. X. at Strasburg Junction at IL 10 and Z As d.
m. for Harrisonburg and points OF Valley Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-12-02

Train 2 connects with Southern r. X. at
at % q. M for Strasbnrg juno
ton and Harper's Ferry Division.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-15
DIAMOND DUST.

Fificld won his first game yesterday.
Ritchey had his favorite bat stolen while
in Chicago.
For the first time in ten games Cooley
failed to hit safely yesterday.
Toronto has released shortstop Moss,
Who has gone to Pawtucket.
Pfanmller, of the Nonolks, shut the
Newarks out with only two hits.
Stafford, by a peculiar coincidence, be
gan his New York career in Louisville and
ended it there.
The coming shakeup in the New York
team viii probably shake Beckley off The
team. Bill Clarke viii play fist and
Holmes left field.
O'Bren keeps up his excellent fielding.
Treasurer Wagner said some time ago
thatJ huny would show much Improvement
in fielding and batting.
Manager Stallings, Of the Phillies, agrees
with Treasurer Wagner that the Ralti-
mores will not win the pennant. The
Quaker manager has hopes that his own
team may win the flag. Mr.. Wagner,
however. believes that Boston VIII be the
contestant for first honors.
Dr. Harley Parker, who was member
Of the Chicago team last season, is pracuc-
ing medicine in Chicago and is making a
speciality OF treating sore arms Hcinle
rcltz, Eddie Burke and several other mem
bers OF the Cincinnati team submitted
TO his treatment during their recent visit.
IfCap Ansou catches the season through
it is anticipated that lie will resemble thin
Mr Thornton by the time snow lies. A
pneumatic pad covering his bosom and all
jacent anatomy is arsnteed to knock a
few pounds off a fat man every five min
utes. There is the consolation, however,
that if the capita IN becomes thin the grand
stand will have an unobstructed view of
the game when he goes up under the bat
Chicago IntCr-0Cean.
The game yesterday between Kansas
City and Milwaukee terminated in a not
Milwaukee won in the ninth inning OF
doubtful decision by Umpire Graves. Catch
er Fred Lake assaulted Graves, knock
ing him down, and several hundred men
swarmed upon the grounds and handled
Graves roughly, until four policemen drag
ged him through a side gate, thrust him
into a wagon and escaped from the mob by
driving rapidly toward town.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-15
POINTS ABOUT PUGILISTS.

Joe Goddard, the Australian heavyw eight,
who is now III South Africa. VIII sail from
Cape Town for America shortly.
Tommy Ryan and Mysterious Billy
Smith will shortly meet at the Broadway
Athletic Club, New York, for purse OF
ST. 800.
According to the latest advices Peter
Jackson is coming back to this country TO
try, to get on Il match with some of the
American heavyweights.
Tim Hegar5y IAN Observation-Disclosures ht,
who has never been defeated, is on his way
TO this country for the express purpose IF
getting on a match with George Dixon.
Jack Evcrhardt, who is very light
spenher, has saved quite snug sum Uf
money since coming North, and is going
into the saloon business in New Orleans.
1t is reported that Billy Brady has fixed
things with somebody i'll authority in New
York and that his new Palace Athletic Club
will he q GO, and the Sharkey Maher fight
is to be the first event at the new club.
Tommy Costello, the veteran feather
weight, is training Jack Kelly, OF Whining
ton. Del for his twenty-round contest with
Joe UOpkins, who recently fought Frank
Erre. Costello believes Kelly Will surely
defeat Hopkins.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-05-15
COULDN'T HIT HAWLEY.
The Senators Lost Yesterdays Game
by Weak Batting.

General failure TO bat was conspicuous
feature in yesterdays Senatorial Pratt
cal contest at Pittsburg on the part OF the
Washington aggregation. The dayton and
day-off hitting of the Statesmen is becom-
ing marked characteristic of their play
ing. and assuming that it will hold good
today the friends Of the SChmclZites viii
look for victory this afternoon; when
Mercer Will be on the rubber.
Hawley, who heretofore has been an easy
mark for the Senators, was simply irwin
chile yesterday. He had them guessing
from start 10 finish, and at no time could
they find the ball to any advantage. Re
sides, the pittshurgs put up snappIsh
gaIuc and wen in a common sprint.
Washington will finish at Smoky city
today, and thenmoveUntoCle Cleveland, where
they are booked for Sunday game. fresi.
dent Robson mas advised Treasurer Wagner
that the game would he played not wi m
standing the stand taken by the local
and State authorities AS the game is
properly scheduled, Manager SChmelZ viii
have his team on handto play. Clevelands
mayor will stop playing if he can, andif he
has no authority the game VIII take place.