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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Rhea Fiber.

The claim is put forth by the London
Times that the CONFESS process for
treating the rhea fiber is completely
successful in rendering that plant q
most valuable source Of textile materi-
al. This process adopts zincate OF soda
for the elimination Of the resins and
effects it without the slightest injury to
the fiber. After the ''ribbons" or strips
Of bark have been freed from dlrt they
are placed in weak acid baths for .
night Next morning they are passed
through a mild alkaline bath and then
boiled in weak solutions of caustic So
da to which zinc has been added. When
washed and dried by the usual me-
chanical means, the fibers emerge as
long silky floss. entirely free from the
outiole and resinous gums In which
they were imbedded. being also clean.
white and ready for the comb OF the
spinner. They likewise take the most
attractive dyes and can be worked Into
every variety Of fabric. from the finest
quality of velvets to cheap drills and
delicate laces The combined lightnesl
and touaaness Of the fiber render it pc.
culiarly suitable for tents and ship can
vas, and three-fift more cloth OF equa
strength can be produced from rhes
than from the same weight OF linen
that il. 1000 yards Of rhea oanva'
weighs only a. much as 600 yards q
linen, its durability and resisting powel
to strain being also much greater.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
THE "DELloHTFuL POISON"
peculiar Manner In Which Winemakins
Tn Persia Or1ginatod.

Manner In Which WinenakinS
In Persia Originated.
ss1n the Kingdom Of the Shah. BY d..
PREACHER Collins, the author tells OF the
origin Of winemaking in Persia It was
during the reign Of King Jamsheed that
the VINEYARDS Of Shiraz, as today, were
noted for the speculative quality OF the
grapes they produced on account OF the
carnations Of temperatures intense
cold of winter and extreme heat OF sum-
mer-to which they were subjected.
King Jamaheed was exceedingly fond
Of Shiraz grapes, and in order to enjoy
them throughout the year conceived the
idea Of preserving them In jar. FER
mentation, Of course, took place, and
when the lar was opened and found to
contain a quantity Of acid liquid 1t was
LOOKED upon as poison by the king. he
n]aced it in bottles and labeled 1t az
suoh. On certain occasion one OF ms
femnle favorites, who was sorely afti1ct.
ed with a nervous headache, discovered
the bottles marked "poison" and swal'
lowed the contents Of one in the hope o.
uniting an end to her life. The effect
however. was to throw her into q deel
sleep. from which she awoke much be
freshed. The result was 30 delightful
that she frequently repeated the dose un
til all the supposed poison was con
sumed.
The king, who missed the bottles
caused inquiry to be made, and the &c
cret Of their disappearance was revealed
This led to the manufacture Of a win
| from Shiraz grapes, which to this day
known as Zeher-e- Khoosh. or 1.-THE dc
ljehtful poison. The laws OF the kora
against the use Of spirituous liquors Al
generally very rigidly observed, partict
larly among the poorer classes. Dr. 20
lius says that he never saw anintoxlca'
"a Mohammedan, even among the chs
vadara. men who do the most laboriot
work. Unlike their western prototype
who cannot exist without beer or spirit
they refresh themselves only with sue
at hubble bubble pipe or cup OF vea
strong, sweet, hot tea In either Z
, sweltering heat Of summer OF the Il
tense cold Of winter. Tipping in Psrs
il confined exclusively to tho rioh
classes and INDUCED In only In the
clusion Of the anderan. The PerGial
make two sorts Of wine. red and
white. The latter contains an excess
alcohol and Is In greater favor VI
those who indulge in secret drinkin
Arrack, crude, fiery spirit Is likewi
| distilled. It is probable that VIII
Persia has railroads and the vinegar
Of Shiraz become accessible, the superl
quality Of the grapes for winemaki
will attract the attention OF weste
/, manufacturers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
tAaTH, THE MOTHER or ALL

10 earth wen founded. Of all things that i've
Most ancient mother. this song WIN g1sA
ehe doth her nurture upon all bestoW'
On land, In air and In the sea below.
NTH children and rich fruits, o thou 1iyf1A
Men thou dost gladden. Life to give = sAine
And thine to take. Whom thou dost honor he
blessed with great store Of all good things shall
be.
Teemful the corn lands. In broad pastures roam
Large herds. and filed with wealth Il every
home.
Just rulers In the city there will be
And beauteoous DANES and full prosperity.
Young lads wax lord1y with Joys waxing
powers
The little maidens on the soft field flowers
In festive dances Join. Rich goddess. these
Thy gifts to whom to honor thou dost please
All haili o mother Of the gods. haili Thon
spouse az the starry heaven. do thou endow,
For need Of this my song. my minstrelsy
with might that shall all life make glad for me
Academy.
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He wanted It Cheaper.

Il was one of those restaurants where
they charge according to the service. and
you can get anything In the line OF serv-
Ice that You want from private dining
room to a cafeteria help yourself coun-
ter. And the men in search OF some
thing to eat had wandered in among the
private dining rooms on the second door.
After he had settled himself comfort
ably in his chair and had secured the
attention of waiter he glanced at the
bill of fare, and the next minute he
straightened up as if he had received an
electric shock.
..Roast beef, % centsl' he exclaimed.
"Do you serve whole COW for an order
here?"
The waiter said that was the regular
price.
''Well, when I want to be robbed. .
returned tho man, "I'll go out and hire
a thug to Go it. Just now I'm only aft
or lunch, and didn't think to bring my
checkbook along"
The waiter politely suggested that the
prices were not quite SO high on the frsl
floor, where the service was little lea
perfect.
The patron declared that he didn t carr
whether the service was good or bad. ~
he never ate it. and then he started fo1
the first floor.
"Roast beef, 80 cents" he said. look
ing at a bill Of fare before taking hi
seat. ''That's better. I've come dowl
10 cents worth of stairs.
Then it was that brilliant idea 90
CURED to him. and he beckoned to tn
head waited.
"What's in the basement" he asked
"Our cafetiria," was the reply.
Glow much ia roast beef down therei
/ ''Twenty cents. -
il He started for the basement. but stop
ped.
"Say," he said. ''if you've got q sub
cellar I'd like to eat there "-Chicag
l 3
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Stanton, Va. April. 9TH. lSW.
J. N. Hanger, for etc.
VS..
n. A. Layton.
IAN parties interested in the above styled
cause now pending in the Circuit Court for
che county OF Augusta, take notice that pur.
suant to a decree of said court entered In said
cause Nov. 10, 1895, shall at my once in
StauntOn, Va, on
May 5th, 1897,
proceed to ascertain and report what prop
erty other than that already sold In this cause
is liable to be subjected to the lien OF plainttn
Judgment, the annual rental and fee simple
value OF the same, the liens binding the same.
and whether the rents and profits arising
from said property will in five years be sur
ncient to pay the liens thereon.
HENRY W. HOLT.
Commissioner:
R. 8. Ker, Pa. april s-4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Sure Safeguard.

Among the nunberless stories Of the
quick wit and felicitous sayings Of Dr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes is one connected
with the breakfast given in his honor
by the publishing firm of Houghton.
Osgood & Co. on the occasion Of his
seventeen birthday.
Not long after tina breakfast be met
friend who had been q guest on that
memorable occasion and had written
one Of the many bright poems which
formed part Of the entertainment
In referring to the late festivity the
doctor said TO his friend:
81 knew there would be good many
things said that would be calculated t.
draw tears. was resolved that I wouli
not cry-that nothing should make mi
ory-end SO / went to the breakfast de
termined to maintain rigid upper eye
lid. Youths Companion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29


A woman hates to have tooth FLIED
most as much as she does to cut piece
of lace.
The best thing in the world to keep q
man out Of business schemes is wife
and babiea
As soon as bachelor begins to reflect
out loud all the married people he
knows get down on him. ase
The average woman would wear .
dress made Of orange peel if the dress
maker said it was the fashion.
When a man says he hasn't made mp
his mind about q thing, it is sign he
has asked his wife about 1t.
When man is away on trip and
does something he ought not to, he sits
down and writes nice letter to his
wife.-New York Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
sTAUNToN SPECTATOR AND vINDIoAIoR
rwEED's FOUNTAIN HEAD.
A Picture Of the Mountain Source o. soos-
lands Great River.

4 p..<,r. ~ the Mountain Source Of 6ooe.
lands Great River.
AWAY nm among the hills Of the south
am hirhlands Tweed first catches the
light Of day. Il Is an ideal spot Mature
preets You in her sweetest slmpi1c1ty.
You are In paradise land OF peace
The smoky city is miles distant. NO
village looms In sight. But one solitary
habitation breaks the monotony, Il, m
deed. it can be- called monotony. Fas-
torai solitudes stretch out on every hand.
The hills, beautifully rounded, ciad N
All hues, heathered, benty. gorsy, grassy
descend with gentle slope TO the green
meadow where Tweed's we'll rises IN IT
cooling pool. Here at the fountain mead
Il a only some three yards round, no
more than q bubbling springs well
caller, clear, inspiring-whers you may
stoop down and drink and experience IN
it, deliahtsome Refreshments thrill q
poetic rapture from scene 30 glorlousi!
Arcadian. One Il tempted TO muse q
the shrine By the place Of the Old pil'
erim cross and to read into Tweedi
source q parable Of human LIE. with ltl
frst pure now unmoved by storm and
tempest, and as yet untainted BY she
gathering yeara 80,
Round about Twsed's we'll there still
cling to several places certain name'
that recall the historic associations O
| long dead days. With the passing cen
turies the whole aspect Of the dissr1o
r. changed. Now it II bare ana tree
- waste. The wind sweeps unhtndare'
from farthest glen and hilltop. And ye
here the ancient forest Of Caledon douz
iahed. with it, thousand birches an
hasela
Here wandered Of old time Merlin
the wild. weird. mad romancist OF u
Tweeddale hills; Taliessin. Bard 9
the White Brov:" St Kenttgern, larg
aouied apostle ok SArathclydA with, i
I missionary zeal moving him 70 plar
. churches In the most outlying paxts
, | hi province; Gwenddolen. prince q 2
Chmri, resolutely defending hh azace'
, tral Druidism; Rydderch Hael Of g
man birth, hero Of the now Ohristda
faith. and Arthur. ahadowy and mysti!
, with his knights OF brave renown. read
|, 70 face every danger and to follow the
: Iliegs lord into all his bloody battles
81 OF all these many traditions still 80
. lyive in the pastoral solitndes OF the q
ner Tweed. The wood Of Caledon ga
: place to q still more famous forest
!, Et,rick, which embraced all the lar
between the Ettrick and Tweed valley
~ And that, too, disappeared.
II The heather and "bent sac brown
j. wave On the lonely hills The hunt
! mans horn has sounded its requiel
! The bleating Of sheep. tho barking
/. the shepherds dogs, the whirlins OF 9
!. whaup. the shrill piping OF the pesswe
. and the music Of the many mounta
8 burns as they swish downward to {
4 greater stream are the chief sounds "a
: now greet tho ear.-Rev. ". s. Crooks
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
ROBERT FuLToN's FlANCEE,
What BetrothaI Meant to q Girl Early In
the Century.

What Betrothal Meant to q Girl Early In
the Century.
For Helen Livingston there renamed
hardly one more year Of happy eirlhood,
free to 20 and come, dance and be mer-
~, in the old innocent girlish fashion,
for at that time betrothal was as sacred
"a marriage itself and much more re-
strictive Of privileges. That is, the free
dom Of girlhood was lost and that OF the
matron had not come Il the lover were
present, of course these restrictions were
not felt, bat in his absence the poor 9irl
had little more liberty than Hindoo
widow. She must not accept even the
most ordinary attentions from any man.
must dance with no one except her IA
Their or brother, and ahe must always
wear, conspicuously displayed, hanging
from her neck face outward. the min
iature Of her future husband.
These miniatures were often skillful-
" painted on ivory and were usually
oval in shape and about SH inches b
lax in size, without counting tho gold
frames. which were sometimes quite
theayy. The broad remarks which twas
considered In order for even chance 40
louaintanoes to address TO the aancee
upon sight Of this badge Of appropriation
were intolerable to Helen Livingston.
and rather than subject hersalf to them
I she resolutely refrained from accepting
an invitation even to her loved "Oousin
Chancellor's" during the few months o.
lher engagement which ended in haf
| py marriage In the spring ct 1903.
On one occasion, whom large ant
most interesting company OF American
!, and foreign guests was expected at Cler
mont, Helen vainly sought her mother
, permission to attend without wearing
! the telltale portrait Finding that thi
!. would not be allowed and realizing tina
i | her sisters disappointment would b
i great, "sister Patty" only 10. but al
ready tall and stately, heroically volun
teered to wear the obnoxious picture
. personatiug its rightful owner. But tn
. innocent fraud was not permitted, an
Q as Helen would not 20 II Obliged =
wear the miniature, she was compelle
Q to relinquish the coveted pleasure .
' course the boy lover-he was barely =
4 was in no way responsible for thi
custom, which he subsequently ofte
= and Justly characterized as odious, an
Q think that be never liked to see th
miniature which had been the means
Q depriving of ever so small pleasure To
q woman whom he idolized through
long ca Group Of American Cir
b EARLY In the Century" by Helen Ever
70 son Smith, in Century.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Tho Needle and the Pin.

d"
A min and a needle, being neighbors
in a workbasket and both being idle
folks, began to quarrel. as idle folks are
apt to do.
81 should like to know" said the
pin, "what you are good for and how
you expect to get through the world
without q head3'
"What is the use Of your head" re-
piled the needle sharply. "if you have
no eyer
"What is the use of an eye," said the
pin, 'sif there is always something in
it?''
81 am more active and can go through
more work than you cam" said the
needle.
"Yes, but you will not live long be-
cause You have always stitch in your
side," said the pin.
"You are poor, crooked creature, y
said the needle.
| "And you are so proud that you can
not bend without breaking your back. F"
"I'll pull your head off if you insnli
me. again.
"1'l pull your eye out II you tonon
lme. Remember, your life hangs on 9
single thread" said the pin.
While they were thus conversing 6
| little girl entered and, undertaking tx
sew, she very soon broke off the needle
at the eye. She then tied the Thread
around the ntck of the pin, and. attempt
ing to saw with it. she soon pulled it
head off and threw it into the dirt b.
the side of the broken needle.
/ "Woll. here we are. said the needle
!, 1--WE have nothing to fight abou
now. said the pin. "It seems misfor
tune has brought us to our senses.
"a pity we had not come to then
sooner saith the needle. GLOW mucl
we resemble human beings, who quarre
about their blessings till they lose then
and never ls.d out they are brothers til
they lie down in the dust together, q
we doi''-Horsehold Words.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
His Calling.

81 merely made a mistake in my call.
ing"
He knew 1t now. Tears stood in hii
eyes. But it was too late to be remedied.
"No, shall never call again upon .
full house," he said--Philadelphie
Bulletin.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
The Feminine Instinct.

81 admit that as yet woman is not
absolutely certain CT her sphere" said
the high browed lady.
81 thought as much, said the base
man. eff she felt that it was really and
truly her own, she would already have
had it decorated with pink ribbons. p
indianapolis Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Knew WHIST ze Was Doing.

young Higginsiee married, you say,
on $40 week? That took nerve any
how. What was he working at?''
Nothing. It was the girl that was
earning the $40. Chicago Tribune. >
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

Miss Parvenue-Papa couldn't 60
with me to the matinee, he's SO busy
cutting 81" road coupons
Miss Cutting-Ah, he's ticket chop
pen, is heP-New York Sunday Journal
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Sawed on.
Fair Young Caller-I am Miss Pinka

Fair Young Caller-I am Miss Pinka-
more
Smiling Young Man (rising)-Glad
to meet You, Miss Pinkamorel am Mr..
Thomp-
Fair Young Caller-I was about to
say that am Miss Pinkamore, and
when papa comes to the office will you
please tell him shall not want the car
rage this afternoon?
(Goes out, leaving smiling young man
in state Of collapse. Chicago Trib.
uno.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
Due to tie Oyster,

She-Oh. Jack. here's pearl in this
pysterl
He (exoitedly Ethel. nay-may !
have it set in an engagement ring2-
Pick Me Up
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, former
premier Of the Australian colony OF
Victoria, was once made the object OF a
peculiar embarrassment. A man on Q
public occaaion presented himself to Sir
Charles. who had been appointed to
some petty government office after q
campaign in which there had been Ques-
tionable electoral practices.
81 suppose" said Sir Charles, "thaf
you are one Of my supportersr'
'HThree Of them, +" answered the man,
with wink that was impossible to mis-
understand. -Pearson's Weekly.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
whissi.z,s Delicious Conoeis

An old lady, laudins up s;.s Thames
scenery, said to Whistler, 'The whole
trip along the river was like series Of
your superb etchings.
EYES," he replied; "nat7re is creep
ing up. "-McClure's Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

A drum corps in passing caught sight
Of the general and at once struck up q
then popular negro camp meeting afr.
Every one began to laugh, and Rawlinl
cried, "Good for the drummersl''
whats the funr' inquired the general
"Why," was the reply, '.they are play
ing Amt I glad to get out OBJ de VII
dernessr I'll: Tie general smiled at the
ready wit Of the musicians and said,
"Wel1, with me 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, 1897-04-29

She Coming up susldsn'y}- Where did
that wave gof
He (ccr~hing and strsngiing) -
7 swallowed it.-Dublin World
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

The Roman naval crown was given e
the admiral triumphant at sea. It wa
Of gold and its decorations were The
pfoWs Of ships
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

The first purchase Of copper to be used
IN the United States coinage was n
t704, Sept II. six pounda
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

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 Ct 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, 1897-04-29
One Of the Disadvantages.

"She was beautiful woman in her
day"
"Yes, judged So
"Oh, but she doesn't show it row.
maybe not, bet she hasil' forgotten
It. Detroit News
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

One lido of square acre will require
ss pouud6 II three line barbed wire tor
fsuclnG
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

Any new or useful Improvement upon
. machine, manufacture or device mt
pseyiously known may b patented.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

As for Carpets and Mat
tings, our department. in that
line is replete and up-to-date.
A glance at our goods will in
terest and please you. Come
and let us show you the latest
that the great fashion empo-
RUINS of the east have pro-
duced. Very respectfully,
Witt, Burke & Co.
anr Aim
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

vt. A N : i e. s7.1.
~ ing of our Spring and
Summer stock, which has
just been placed on the shelly
es. Our buyer, Mr.. WITT,
who is back from the east,
has selected q stock that for
elegance and good taste can
mot be surpassed in the city.
The new patterns in ladies
dress goods and trimmings
are the latest and nObbiest, in
all the most fashionable
shades and figures. We have
Imade this feature a SPECIAL
Try for the season.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29

What helped you over great obstacles
Of lief" they asked q successful man.
"The other obstacles,' he answered. =
E. 8. O'Conno1.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-04-29
M,hita For YACHTING.

The color chosen by experienced
yachtswcmen for general wear is white.
It neither fades nor spots with salt wa.
ter. Exposure to the sun only causes the
creamy tone to become richer and dark
er, besides all Of which advantages it Is
considered moro chic than the time hon
os,od hl,1a
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1897-09-16
S6uls Seh1rbe.

9ie am Montas absebaItene Sibunp
oieier 8ebbroe perlief biesmal obne BIZ
serineite Iufresuns; bas bauptiddlid
8siprodsne mar Der fiirslid bon bet Sc:
eislatur beitimmte 8 Stunben Gag unb
intpiefern er bic 8sb6roe betreffe; Der
8ehDrbeanipalt bate oaruber elm 8ut.
adtsn einseianbt. in bem er iasts, bab
mad ieiner Insi6t Sanitors ni6t unter
bic 8eitimmunsen beS @eisbes fommen,
ebenio ipenls ipie bic Irteiter bon Son.
traftOren. ipeIds fiir bic 8sb5rbe arbsli
perridten, ionbern nur fulbe 4rbeiter,
rpeIde oirett bon Der 8eb6rbe anseteat
iinb; bic InseIessnbeit tparo eineu
@omite dberpieien. Die fonit nod er'
lebisten @eiddfte tpuren nj DIT bon aQ'
semeinem Snterefe.