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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
CONSUMPTION.
The Conditions Which Invite q Footho1
of This Dread Disease.

The Conditions Which Invite q Footho1d
| Of This Dread Disease.
The germs of this disease cannot OBJ
tain foothold until the resistive pow
ers of the tissues have been reduced.
There must be not only the seed, but the
soil This impaired power Of resistance
may be the result of heredity, and this
influence in the causation Of disease is
seldom shown to better advantage than
In the history Of consumption. There
have been instances in which single
case introduced into long and sound
! ancestry has vitiated the stock forever.
How unfortunate that such matters
are SO little considered in marrying and
giving in marriage! It is not that the
| disease is inherited, but the vulnerable
| tissues, the feeble resistive powers, rem
| der the offspring an easy prey to the
| ubiquitous bacillus. This weakness often
shows itself by tendency to become i'll
from slight causes, sickness not by
any means to be COMPOUNDED with merely
a lack Of robustness or strength. One
organ or part Of the body, frequently
the mucous membrane, is usually more
prone to become affected, and the begin
ming Of the disease can often be traced
to an attack Of some slight ailment.
Not only the children Of consumptive
parents may show these characteristics
but also those Of parents generally en-
feebled, or whose ages are widely sepa-
rated, or who are closely related by blood,
Or of mother who has previously borne
number in quick succession. Even
when heredity is sound the same condi-
ton is sometimes induced by coddling,
by improper feeding, by attacks of acute
disease or by want and distress In
growing children bad carriage Of body
may act injuriously by contracting and
reforming the chest. The stopped posi-
ton which boys sometimes assume in
bicycle riding should be discouraged for
this reason. -William L. Russell, M
D., in Popular Science Monthly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" StauntOn, Va, March 9Th, 1897.
Rebecca Bells Admir-.
VS..
Mary j. Hoover and others.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, Virginia.
TAKE NOTICEI
That pursuant to decree Of So Id court in
SAID cause entered November 18th, 1896 1
shall at my office In said city on
April 10th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report.
l. The amount OF mohey or other property
in the hands OF L. K. n. Speck. Admr Of Rebec-
ca He'll. or with which he is cbargeable
z. The debts and liabilities of said ebecc
Eeli's estate outstanding and unsettled
.. The names and residences Of the persons
VINO as distributes or legatees OF Rebecca
Bell or otherwise are entitled to the distribu-
ton o. Rebecca sells estate after paying the
costs OF administration and any outstanding
Indebtedness together with respective shares
That each OF said distributes or legatees is
entitled to.
l. settlement OF the accounts OF said epeck
Admr showing receipts and Disbursements
D. ANY other matters deemed pertinent &C.
HENRY w. HOLT,
mar lr4ts Commissioner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
A Great Need.

A great inward sob shook the stalwart
form of the young lover as he bowed his
head in submission.
"You refuse me your hand? Then
give me at least"-
He gazed involuntarily in the direc-
ton of the sideboard in the next room.
go three fingers. New York Sun
day Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
STANTON sPEorATOR AND vINDICAIOR.

ran.
"A woman is only as old as she
looks, " she observed, land was mar
ried at an extremely early age"
st. Croix was perfectly justified in
his estimate-25 he told me-" said,
with a laugh. But that is detail.
The thing that will surprise him most
will be the fact that Glare existsl'.
She looked at me with smile.
All, you have met her at the Ros-
Gossip
"Yes; I found my little 10-year-old
sweetheart of Sinnla had grown into a
dainty young lady Of 18! How is it."
continued, ''that st. Croix is ignorant
Of her existence?'
"Well, he assumed had no children,
and II could not summon up enough
courage to tell him afterward You see
what difficult position l am in?' she
added plaintively.
eyes, it is difficult I agreed. 1.-THE
unexpected appearance of full grown
daughter upon the scene might prove too
heavy strain at this critical stage Of
his love. A girl of IS is a responsible
ity," added
All this time I had been hugging to
myself some special intelligence.
thought it was about time to bring mat
tiers to head.
MRS. Fordyce, I said, "do you real
ly care for St. Croix?' She did not re-
ply for moment.
eyes" she said simply. 81 really
love him. Oh, can't you suggest some
thing?" and she looked at me pleading
ly.
eyes" I said quietly. "We will help
one another. Have you heard from Glare
today?" I continued
Her hand went to her pocket.
"Why, yes, she said. "a letter came
as was going out have not read it
yet"
"Would you oblige me by doing SO, as
you have it with you?''
! She drew an envelope from her pocket,
opened it and smoothed the letter out
| As she read it smile came over her
face.
"My dear doctor, !" she exclaimed, do
you think one so young as Glare will
make you happy?"
| "Did she not settle it in Simla years
i, ago that she would marry nobody but
the 'doc?' replied. 'Have I mann
mas consent?''
She laughed happily.
Really" said, glancing at her, 81
hardly know whether I'm talking to
Clare or her mother -
st. Croix rejoined us.
est Croix,' said to him quietly,
after minute OR SO, II have been med
ding in your affairs-with good re-
suit" added.
He turned with glad look Of surprise
to Mrs. Fordyce.
sis it 'Yes?' . he murmured.
cts for you to say, after hearing the
doctor" she replied softly.
''The one condition u.s., I said abrupt
ly, ''that you agree to become my IA
ther-in-law!''
He seemed to be quite surprised. ]
rendered few simple words of explana-
ton.
ST. Croix glanced at Mrs. Fordyce-
she was looking radiantly beautiful
and then did the most intelligent thing
he ever did in his life-accepted my pro-
posal. Magnet Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Patriotism.

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben, ode
man dat pays hundu lids OBJ dollahs fob
flags an decorations aim ez much OBJ er
patriot ez de one dat goes quietly long
an pays is taxes an serves on de jury
wifout kickin. Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
who Told Him?

''The usual seats?" asked the gentle
manly box Office attendant.
"Er-no. Give me something cheap
er, in the pit"
"Here yea are. Glad your wife's got
safely home from her trip. Detroit
Free Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Exhausted Resources

"What are you bothering your father
about?" asked the boys mother.
II want him to tell me a story, and
he says he doesn't know any"
."Perhaps lie will make up one as he
goes along
ST asked i to. But he said he had
been testify before an investigating
committee al day and it had used up
all his material. Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
A Lcpge of the Pen.

Mother said Deacon Sawbuks,
"hev you noticed that Sallie writes an
awful queer eort O. hand sence she went
up tew that there boardin school?''
eyes, I hov, Silas. But she ginerally
fergits afore she finishes the letter. -
Chicago Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Logic.

Thereupon Civilization argued with
Savagery.
Cit - it warmly demanded, IF
you wear absolutely no clothes in the
morning, CAN you wear less at evening
functions?''
Thus it is that memorable logic beats
down, one by one, the redoubts Of su-
perstition. Detroit Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

r COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, March 10th, 1897.
The VIM. Knabe & Co., Manufacturing Co.
vs..
Wesleyan Female Institute and others.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Hastings Court for
the City of Staunton,
TAKE NOTICE.
That pursuant to decree of the said court
entered in said cause February 10th, 1897,
shall at my Office in Staunton, Va, on
April 18th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report:
LIST. How the costs of this suit should be ap-
pOrtiOned between the fund arising from the
sale of the realty and that arising from the
sale of the personally hereunder.
End, AS to the facts connected with the exc
cutiOn and delivery of the negotiable notes
by W. L. Olivier and others, as set forth In
their petition filed in this cause on January
21St, 1896, and whether OF not the said petit
TONERS are liable on their negotiable notes so
far as the creditors Of the trustees of the
Wesleyan Female Institute are concerned;
and il so, the several in which the said petit
TONERS are respectively liable.
3rd. What sums have been paid by said petit
TONERS upon the notes in question, and wheth-
er they will be entitled to claim repayment
thereof from assets of the defendant as an
eQuit able charge or otherwise,
4th, Any other matters deemed pertinent by
the said Commissioner, or which any OF the
parties in interest may especially require to
be stated.
HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner.
A. G, BraxtOn. p. q. mar 1S4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Klad Roads.

Wobbles--,iItjis joke about hades being
the scorcher 6 pafaoise is all wrong.
Wheeler--iThy SO?
Wobbles--There ism t bit of asphalt
there-only good intentions New
York Sunday Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Record Breaker.

''This is the most wonderful bank
failure ON record -
Glow SC?
"The directors state that they will
not be able tc ~ tie depositors in full.
New Yer. sunday World.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Waning Love,

"I'm afraid he does not love me any
more
"Why, what change have you found"
''None. He has quit bringing any
home with him. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton. Va, March 18th, 1897.
NJ. A. Robinson's Admr.
VS..
Mamie c. Robinson's Admir-. and others.
All parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Court OF Hastings
for the City of Staunton,
TAKE NOTICE.
That pursuant to q decree Of said court en-
tered In said cause March 18th, 1897, shall ct
my office in Staunton, Va, on
April 10th, 1897,
proceed to take, state and settle the following
accounts
First. An account showing the state and
condition of the title to the property in the
bill and proceedings of this cause mentioned.
Second. An account Of the claim Of the
plaintiff and of all other claims against the
estate OF the said Mamie G. Robinson decd
stating the same in the order of their priori-
ties II there be any:
Third. Any other matters deemed pertinent
DC.
HENRY W. HOLT,
Commissioner.
W. T. Shields, p. q. mar IS Ats
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

r. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ StauntOn, Va, March. 9Th, 1897.
H. J. Heinz
VS..
oscar s. Heydenrich and others.
All parties interested in the above STYLED
cause now pending in the Corporation Court
for the City of Staunton -
TAKE NOTICE!
That pursuant to decree Of said court en-
tereu In said cause Februar 10Th, 1897 shall
at my office in the said City on
April 18th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report:
l. Ihe real estate Of Oscar S. Heydenrich.in in
her1ted under the will of his late father f. O.
Heydenrich
2 What real estate the Oscar F. Heydenrich
owns and whether the same Is owned by him
In severalty or Jointly with Others
=. whether or not the property which pass
ed under the will of f. o. Heydenrich to oscar
=. Heydenrich and the other six children of
+: y. Heydenrich is susceptible of partition in
kind.
4. The fee simple and annual rental value of
| the real estate Of Oscar F. Heydenrich
5: The liens binding said real estate in the
order of their priority.
6. Any other matters deemed pertinent. &c.
HENRY W. HOLT.
mar u-Ats Commissioner.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Miss Maria ParIoa
Says I'Use

T ARGE FARM FOR SALE.-A splendid
IL farm in Augusta county, the richest
quarter of the alley of Virginir containing
about $50 Acres, has ON it good new eight room
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 splen-
did state of cultivation. fine spring, plenty OF
timber in sight of churches, mills, stores, etc.
years. time. Has on it now 10 head horses, 50
cattle, 40 hogs, 150 sheep, 10 mich cows raised
2GO0 bushels of corn last year, other grain in
proportion. Write for full description to this
ONCE.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
Wins by a Neck.

A schoolteacher lately put the ques-
ton, ''What is the highest form of ami
NAL life?''
'The giraffe, responded bright
member Of the class. Tit Bits.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
VIRGINIA HOTEL RESTAURANT.

On First FloOr-Entrance on New street.
Nice newly furnished rooms, private for
ladies and gentlemen and connected with the
ladies' Entrance and Front Restaurant Din
ing Room. Nice oysters served in any style
desired. The best service-Low charges.
nov 21-1v ]. G. SCHEFFER, PrOp'r.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
''ALL WORKED OUT"
Dr.. Greene's Nervura the Regenerator
Of Strength, Energy and vigOr.
DR.. Greene's Nervura Restores the Snap, Vim,
Energy and Strength You Have Lost.
Take it Now, for You Need this Grandest
of Spring Medicines.

In the death Of great and gifted men and
women, who have filled the public mind and
who are held in tender and fearful remem-
brances, how many have gone because they
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
General Grants Two Tunes.

A drum corps in passing caught sight
Of the general and at once struck up a
then popular negro camp meeting air.
Every one began to laugh, and Rawlins
cried, "Good for the drummers!"
whats the fun?" inquired the general
why, y was the reply, "they are play
ing Amt glad to get out OBJ de will
dernessP The general smiled at the
ready wit Of the musicians and said:
"Well, with me a musical joke always
requires explanation know only two
tunes-one is Yankee Doodle, and the
other isn't General Horace Porter in
Century.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

The southern entrance Of the Red sea
is commanded by the fortress Of Alden
and the fort on the little island Of
Perrin, In the strait Of Babel Mandeb,
the guns Of the latter completely cover
ing the narrow channel and the fortress
dominating the entrance to the sea.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
The BOY WHO wAes his EARS

pr10b
About the man Of Rhodes,
And obelisks marked without stint
In hieroglyphic codes;
The hanging garden, when we shut
-. L.sra - al oreat wonders INIT
T.ss 49, whn ,raes his ears.
~ W." -
And sure that boy with strangest gift
Deserves a niche in fame.
Wherefore 1t is my aim to lift
And boost him in the same.
Mine be the poor but earnest rhyme
NJ s..;sa tb,. ,,,order ~ his time
M IaS,, ~ ,ya.S hls ears.
w
knew him-so did you-at school,
When through our stupid books
We nored. with dreamy thoughts Of cool
Green hanks by running brooks.
1 knew and wondered at his skill
still wondrous It appears
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

tDaily except Sunday. *Daily.
Immediate connection in Union Damon -
washington for and from baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York. 80
W.. Il. Green. General Superintendent.
WA. Turk, General Passenger Agent
/ ]. ". Culp, Traffic Manager.
l. 3. Brown, Genl Agt. Pass. Dept.
Warrington, D. o,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

What is called elm dust is really the
seeds Of the tree, which ripen before tho
leaves are perfectly formed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

Wanted Idea r.: S : s$!ss
Protect your ideas they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & CO., Patent Attor-
neys Washington, D. c.. for their 81 800 prize offer
and list OF two hundred inventions wanted.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
NOTICE.

Iwant every man and woman in the United
States interested in the Opium and Whiskey
habits to have one of nv hooks on these dis
eases. Address B. NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ca,
Box 3s2, and one will be sent you free.
jan 20 til july is
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01
S SR SOUTHERN
Railway.
Schedule in effect Jan. 20, 1897.
For the South and Southwest.

No. 9.-Daily-Local for Charlotte and inter-
mediate Stations.
No. 35.-Daily-United States Fast Mail !;
through Pullman Buffet Sleepers to jackson
Vile via Savannah; to Atlanta, and New Or
leans.
No. 81 Daily Washington and Southwest
ern VeStibuled Limited: through Pullman
Sleepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
vile, via Salisbury and Chattanooga; to Tam
pa, via Savannah and Jacksonville to Mem
phis, via Atlanta and Birmingham and to
New Orleans, via Montgomery and Mobile.
Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery First
Glass Day Coaches on all Trains.
The New York and Florida Limited, leaves
Washington daily except Sunday. $40 p. m;
Charlottesville, 9:zs P. NJ, arrives at Jackson
Vile, $3.50 p. M, st Augustine 4:4O D. M NEXT
day and Pullman Compartment Sleeping, OBJ
servatiOn and Dining Cars.
Trains from Staunton by Chesapeake & Ohio
Ry. connect in Union Station at Charlottes-
vile with Southern Ry. trains
HARRISONBUkG TO WASHINGTON.
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HARRISONBUkG TO WASHINGTON.
Trains leave Staunton by D. & o. at +6 O5 a m
and TO p m.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

1t is a lengthy and
a sad list. We can
, easily recall many
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-01

Train 413 connects with Southern r. X. at
StraSburg Junction for Front Royal, and
| Train 405 connects for Harrisonburg and
points on Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-13
BRITaTN'S NEW HARBOR.

While plans OF harbor Improvement are desul
tory discussed In this country, 1t may be OF in
tereSt TO observe a single one OF the works
which Great Britain is seriously undertaking.
This is nothing less than the creation Of large
artificial harbor at Dover, a place where there
IS absolutely no natural encouragement for
such an undertaking. II Is an open coast, with
no bay nor inlet, and exposed to the full force
Of the by no means placid winds and waves OF
the Channel. Long ago an admiralty pier was
constructed there at great cost. For some years
past a commercial harbor has been in course Of
construction at the east side Of this pier, In
Guiding an area Of seventyfve acres. That in
itself Is Il great work. But II Is mere trhe
by the side of what the Government has now
decided upon.
The new plan involves the extension Of the
old admiralty pier some two thousand feet fur
Their into the Channel, the building Of another
pier mile and half further east and 1920
feet long, and the connection Of the seward
extremities Of the two with breakwater 1900
feet long These will nclose al admiralty
harbor with an area Of $40 acres, 3l5 acres
being at low water outside the five-fathom line.
Thus at all times there will be ample room and
safe anchorage for n score of the largest line
Of battle ships al once together with twice as
| many smaller craft. II will be probably the
finest harbor OF refuge and coaling station on
| the whole British coast. The piers and break
water will be constructed Of solid masonry,
carried down 10 the rock underlying the bed of
| the Channel Below the surface they will be
made of enormous concrete blocks and above IL
| OF forty-ton granite blocks, all so keyed 10
| gether as TO render the whole structure prac-
| tically monoliihic.
| Years of time and tens ard perhaps scores OF
| millions OF dollars will be needed for the com
| pletion If this colossal enterprise Yet II is de
:ded ard entered upon with far less hesitation
than the United States displays over the deep
| ening Of some channel or the construction Of q
| single drydOck. 1t is a magnificent object-les
/ son In the earnestness and businesslike meth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-13

A. tho end Of John Y. McKanes term in sing
ctno onnroaches more strenuous efforts are be
inc made 70 '.yindicate" him through Executive
o,ononcv The object is not so much to save
him u few months confinement as TO place MIN
hoforo tho neople as a man who appeared to
tho Governor to be the victim Of popular re-
sentiment 1t Is also hoped thar release il CD
tanned NAV carry with it a restoration to cti-
zenship. that will rehabilitate the eN-boSS Oh
Gravesend as a political force
The latest appeal to the Governor comes from
Foster L. Backus, who for n few days more
will he District Attorney OF Kings county his
recommendation. coming from a prosecuting
official. has been considered OF some signih-
canoe and as properly having some influence.
But that notion comes from misconcepnon OF
the situation Mr.. Backus was not the prose
cutor of McKane. He was not In Office until
after McKane was in Sing Sing. On the con-
trary. he was the lawyer who defended Nc
Kane. did his best TO keep him from prison. and,
quite naturally, desires to secure his freedom.
The fact that he uses the influence or the us
trict-Attorneys office to accomplish n private
attorneys ends should not confuse anybody as
to the character Of his request.
If the McKane application sprang from the
desire Of chastened convict 10 return to the
world and bring forth the fruits of repentance
there might be some reason 10 regard 1t with
sympathy. But no atom Of evidence has ever
been offered that his spirit IS in the least
changed Those who have seen him report That
he is in good health and entirely set in the opin-
ion that his career in Gravesend, marked as II
was by defrauding the poor, mlsusing public
funds breaking the election laws and defy
ing the courts. was an entirely proper exercise
of political power which was wrongfully ana
tyrannically stopped To pardon and restore TO
citizenship such a man would be TO indorse his
views and encourage every political rascal IN
the country to think that the "spasm of virtue
which resulted in the downfall Of McKane had
passed over and that the officers OF the law
themselves had become sympathetic toward
election crimes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-13

o. 90 foreign producers also The ou'es
n nbicn are expected to add most largely 10 ho'ne
,aa,,ot,on in the end cannot be expected ~ w
% for some time until new establishments nav
co., ,rt into operation. If the time comes wileh
i".,ortod nroducts Of fax and hemp, S2"ooo'oo"
t.. r.,e in 1892. and imported sugar, then $ioS
100000 in value, are largely eXciuu'u ~ Wv,
nestle production, then indeed 'he ques'lo' n"!
arise. What different duties OF '"Ao' may
hocomc necessary in order 10 raise S"'iic'ent
roranue? But the country Is not YET prepared
,o nroduce at once all the sugar or Inc hneh
GOODS it requires. and from these ana other
nroducts largely imported the restoration OF gen
oral prosperity may be expected 10 insure
revenue. as Secretary Gage estimates not iar
hollow that realized in the fiscal year 1893 and
on rller. under the Mckinley tari1.