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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Biggest Toy in Creation,

A Baltimore man has determined
that America shall own the biggest toy
In creation. He is making this toy for
his own pleasure, and it occupies one
end OF the parlor. He has a large
plateau. on which are wind mill, cas-
tie, railroad equipped with two trains,
log cabin and cottage In the
plain below are an artesian well, a
farmhouse with pump by it, Ferris
wheel, chutes having lake at the
bottom, windmill, church, prison,
swings and band stand. In the plain
is large lake, on which coats will ply.
The windmill, Ferris wheel, trains,
pumps, ETC., will all work, having their
attaches, as it were, performing the
labor. The boat club house and grist
mill will be pleasing features. A mil
ler is seen raising barrels of fonr by
pulley. The power will be supplied
by three water motors concealed under
the toy.-New York Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Prototype of the Du Maurier Girl.

On the mantelpiece in my studio at
home there stands certain lady. She
is but lightly clad, and what simple
garment she wears is not in the fashion
of our day. How we'll know her! AL
most thoroughly by this time, for she
has been the silent companion of my
work for 80 years. She has lost both her
arms and one Of her feet, which I de-
plore, and also the tip of her nose, but
that has been made good.
She is only three feet high or there
abouts and quite 2.000 years old or
more, but she is ever young
Age cannot wither nor custom stale
Her infinite variety
and very giantess in beauty, for she is
reduction i'll plaster of the famous
statue of the Louvre.
They call her the Venus of Milo or
Melos. 1t is calumny, libel. She is
no Venus except in good looks, and if
she errs at all it is on the side of aus
terlty. She is not only ''pootiness, but
"wirtue' incarnate (if one can be in
carnate in marble) from the crown of
her lovely head to the sole of her re-
manning foot-a very beautiful foot,
though by no means small one-it
has never worn high heel Shoe
George du Maurier in Harper's Maga-
zine
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
BURNS AND SCALDS.
Remedies That Should Be Used Before the
Doctor Arrives.

Remedies That Should Be Used Before the
Doctor Arrives.
A burn may result from excessive
heat applied in any way-hot air or hot
water, steam, fame or electricity-or
even from extreme cold. The injury re-
sulting from contact with hot water or
steam is usually called scald, but is
practically the same in its results as
burn.
Surgeons speak Of different degrees
Of burn, according to the amount of
tissue destroyed by it. Thus burn of
the first degree is one that simply red
dens and irritates the skin; burn of
the second degree is one that causes
actual inflammation of the skin with
the formation of blisters, while burn
of the third degree destroys the skin
and more or less of the flesh beneath it,
or even chars and kills all the tissues,
including the bone itself.
The effects of burn depend partly
upon its degree, but not entirely, for
burn even of the first degree may cause
death if it involves very large portion
of the surface of the body. This it does
by interfering with the necessary ex-
cretion of waste matter which is con-
stantly taking place through the skin.
A curious effect of a severe burn in
any part of the body is liberation Of
the bowels following very intense con-
gestion of the entire digestive canal.
The bronchial tubes and the lungs are
sometimes injured by the inhalation of
steam or very hot air, but even apart
from such an accident person who has
been burned about the chest or back is
very liable to have an attack of bron-
chitis or pneumonia in consequence.
The first thing to be done in the case
OF burn of any degree is to stop the
pain. This should be done not only from
the natural impulse to relieve suffering,
but because the shock resulting from
the injury may be SO greatly increased
by the agony as to cause the death Of
the patient, even when the burns in
themselves would not do SO.
Covering the part with any bland
substance, such as olive oil, vaseline,
sweet butter or flour paste, to keep off
the air will often afford great relief,
and in burns of the first degree nothing
more may IS needed. Carrop 6iil, the
name given to mixture of equal guam
titles of linseed oil and limewater, was
formerly and is still in many workshops
the favorite application for a burn.
Better still is bicarbonate of soda Cook !
ing soda) or calcined magnesia, made
into an ointment with vaseline or lard
Or busted thickly over the skin.
Another application which is often
exceedingly grateful is a solutiqT;x Of
mira e of potash {nitre). Hunters &c
make paste Of gunpeosSs guniIplesssaer y de- for -thT,i
pose. One or other of these appI cations
will usually Effce in mild ca.ye, and
in severe burns will help to re6k,ce the
pain for the time until the doctSr comes.
YOUTHS Companion.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Beauty kills time and time kills beauty
Distressing Stomach Disease

Permanently cured by the mastery power
OF South American Nervine Tonic. In
valids need suffer no longer because this
great remedy can cure them all. 1t is a
cure for the whole world of stomach
weakness and INDIGESTION. The cure be.
gins with the first dose. The relief it
brings is marvellous and surprising. 1t
makes no failure; never disappoints. No
matter how long you have suffered. your
cure is certain under the use of this
graat health-eiving force. Pleasant and
always safe. Sold by B. F. Hughes,
Druggist, S. Augusta st. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Shake Into Your Shoes,

1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discov-
-eyy-of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight fitting 0f -1ieT lie shoes feet easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating, calleo6s and fiSt;
tired. aching feet. Try it today Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores. By mail fol-
25c. in stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad.
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy. N. Y.
mar 3 Ats
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Wanted ACen s.

The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War"
Just published, contains 500 pages 12x16 inch
es, and over HOO large Battle Scenes, Maps,
Portraits, etc. The greatest and largest War
Book ever published, and the only one that
does justice to the Confederate soldier and
the cause he fought for. Complete in one
volume. Agents wanted everywhere to sell
this book on our new and easy plan. Many
of the lady and gentlemen agents who are
a work are making from 500 to 5000 per
month. Veterans. Sons and Daughters of
Veterans, and others interested are requested
to send for beautiful illustrated descriptive
circular, free, and termt to agents. Address.
Courier-Journal Job Printing Co., Louisville,
KY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

The dyspeptic carries a dreadful load
on his back. 1t seems as if he were really
made up Of two men. One of them ambi-
tious, brainy and energetic: the other sick
listless, peevish and without force. The
man weighs the other one down. The
dyspeptic may be able to do pretty good
wook one day, and the next day because
Of some little indiscrerion in eating, he
may be able to do nothing at all. Most
cases of dyspepsia start with constipa-
tion. Constipation is the cause of nine
tenths OF all human sickness. Some of
its symptoms are sick and bilious head
ache, dizziness, sour stomach, loss of
appetite, foul breath, windy belchings,
heartburn. pain and distress after eating.
All these are Indicative of arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels, and all
are caused by constipation. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are the quickest, easiest
and most certain cure ror this condition.
They are not violent in action.
Send q 1-cent stamps to cover cost of
mailing only, and receive free. copy OF
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo. N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

L. j, Shaw Sloane, who for several
years has been conducting a china
ware business at Winchester, made an
assignment Friday for the benefit of
creditors, to J. P. Whiteacre, trustee.
The amount of his liabilities is So, 700,
and the assets are not known. This is
only the second failure there in many
years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
The New observation Cars Between Baltt-
more and pittsburg on the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad.

The new Observation Cars "Undine" and
blanca" on trains Nos. and 6, the New
York and Chicago Limited Trains on the
Baltimore & Ohio r. r., are the latest cars
of this pattern from the Pullman Shops.
They are magnifcently furnished with
splendidly equipped buffet, parlor, state
room and observation end. The observation
platform is special feature. 1t is six feet
deep, with extended roof, the sides being
protected by large plate glass windows.
Passengers can enjoy the magnificent seen
cry on all sides in perfect comfort. The
buffet is ever ready to supply light refresh
ments, and dining cars en- route serve, full
meals. The cars are the handsomest ever
built by the Pullman Company, and will
be run daily between Baltimore and Pitts.
burg on the trains mentioned. m1O-4t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Relief in SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
great surprise on account of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der. kidney and back, in male OF female.
Relieves retention of water almost i'm
mediately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by B. F.
Huges, Druggist, 6 S. Augusta St..
Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
THE LETTER..

The letter my lady wrote to.ma.
I would you could see the, e,linesE
There's flavor of orange blossorf
And a tangle of jessamine vines.@
oh, the letter my lady wrote to me!
sit in my room and see 49,.
The sails on the ships and her red, sweet
lips
In the letter she wrote to me.
Oh, the letter my lady wrote to mel
Here is the word she missed,
And here is the word that was never heard
On the line her lips have kissed.
And the letter my lady wrote to me
Close to my heart shall be
Till the judgment day, when drift away,
Life Of my life, from theel
Atlanta Constitution.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Solid Comfort.

"I wouldn't be seen smoking a cigar
cite !" exclaimed the princess, earnest
ly.
Accordingly she summoned her good
fairy, and bade that functionary lend
her a'match and render her invisible
Detroit journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

Commercial TraYeler-Who's that
talking so loud and kicking up such a
fuss back there in the private office?
Clerk (nonchantly)-On that's the
silent partner.-SomervilIe (Mnss.)
Journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
The Paris theaters give away an aver
age of $500 free tickets daily.

Excursions to Washington, ID. C. Via Ches
and Ohio Ry. Feb. 18th, March 18th,
April I4th, and May 18th.
The Ches. and Ohio Ry. will run excur-
sions to Washington on the above dates, at
$5.75 for the round trip. Tickets on sale for
trains Nos. 2 and of those dates leaving
Staunton at 2:07 a. m. and II :O6 a. M, good
to return on any train within ten days.
Tickets ares good going only ON dates and
trains mentioned. For further information
call on or address. JAMES KER, Jr.,
p. & L. A, e. & o. Ry,,
StauntOn Va
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Then He Sighed Again.

Softleigh (sighing)-Ah! Would 1
We're yenr haff, that l might hold both
your fairy-like hands.
Miss Gyett-Oh, wouldn't that be just
too lovely for anything. And I've always
wanted monkey muff so much.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Everybody Saws So.

Cascarets Candy Catl,artic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
and biiousness. Please buy and try a box
OF q. Q. G. to-day; 10, 25, 80 cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Stained Glass Portraits.

Stained glass portraits are fayorite
fad with women who can afford them.
The queen Of Italy has beautiful STAIN
ed glass portrait of herself, and it is said
that Alma-Tadema is now making use
OF the same medium in picture of the
young Duchess of Marlborough.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
GRAND Tower. III Feb

GRAND TOWER, ILL. Feb. Z. '9o.
L take pleasure in recommending Dr.. J.
IL. McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm. L
have been troubled with disease of the
liver and kidney ff0Sr f0Srg years, and have been
treated by numf ,ort OF S5iE S;fiifiaas vs., h9pt TO
no advantage. Bs she next vi six bottles
OF Dr. }. II. Mel ads Liver and Kidney
Balm l am now well.
j. j. VAsTINE.
For sale BY Hogshead, Hanger & Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
War Talk.

Weary Watkins-Friend, what is
coal bunkers? EM
Hungry Higgins-I dunno less'n its
blokes that hunks in in coal bins
Indianapolis journal.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Dress Alike.

Experienced Servant-Gentlema
wants to see you, sir.
Mr.. Richmond-Whois is he?
Experienced Servant-I couldn't find
out, sir, but, judgin' by his clothes,
he's either bigger or millionaire
Harlem Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
The Gateway of the Orient.

1t was, l believe, Fromentin. the
eminent French scholar and art critic,
who remarked that the sndden view
OF the orient through the gateway Of
El-Kantara presented the most con-
trasting picture Of life and nature that
was to be found anywhere on the sur
face of the earth. How nearly true
this statement may be it is hardly pos
sible to determine, but it is certain
that it would be difficult to find else
where on the globe a more striking
closing of one world and opening of
another. Through El-Kantara passes
the solemn tread of the camel trains,
whose destination is the silent Sahara
and the deeper Sudan. In it are Of
fered up the fervent Moslem prayers
for safe journey and return The
giant buttresses of the Atlas noun
tains, red aud purple with the glow of
the morning and twilight sun, look
down upon tempestuous mountain
torrent which has cut it's way athwart
their core, and grim and crag eaten
rocks. buried deep within their own
bowlder masses, wall off with heights
OF 5000 to 5000 feet the gray and yell
low panorama of shifting sands-the
warm heart of the southern Sahara
Forum.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Value Received.

II wonder how | can make nv
money go the farthest ~
Have you ever bought converse
tion over the long distance telephone2"
Detroit Free Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
CONDITIONAL.

A provincial past has sent poem to
one of the papers, entitled, "Oh, Let
Me Die at Home!" The editor has
promised to let him, provided he keeps
away from his office.-London Graphic.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Obedient.

"Oh, Bridget. l told you to notice
when the apples boiled over"
''Sure, did, mum. 1t was quarter
past eleven. ."-Tid-B
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Another Deal.

""An!" sighed the sad-facei man at
the poker table, as MS last chip disap-
peared, "if we could see ourselves as
others see us!"-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

In Windsor Castle there is carpet 40
feet in breadth. and it contains $3.50, 600
stitches. The weaving of it occupied %
men IA months.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Little Slow.

Flo (proudly)-Our minister doesn't
jump at conclusions.
Jack (sadly)-I should say he doesn't.
sion in less than an hour.-Philadel-
phia Call.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
loc, 25c. If c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING IN THE
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dred pages, containing catalogue of about
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only III which there ara issued newspapers
having more than 1000 circulation. This book
to any address. on receipt of ST. Address The
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
cHURcHlDIREcToRY.

First Presbyterian Church, on Frederick 81
between New and Market streets, services
II a. m. and p. m. Pastor, Rev. A. NJ. Fraser
Second Presbyterian church corner Fredei
lex and Lewis streets. Services at II q. N
and 8. Pastor. Rev. J. NJ. Wells.
Third Presbyterian Church, Nelson St..
Sears HILL Preaching Sunday at IL A M
Sunday School P. NJ. Prayer meeting Tues
day 7.3o P. NJ. Rev. R. c. Gilmore, pastor.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church. worship on
West Frederick St. Services at IL a. M, and
p. M, Rector, Rev. R. c. Jett.
Trinity Episcopal church, Main street, be-
tween Lewis and Church streets. Services a
IL a. NJ, and p. m. Rector, Rev. W. Q. Hull
linen
United Brethren chrrel, Lewis street, be
tween Main and Johnson streets. Services at
IL a. m and p. m. Pastor, Rev. s. x
Wine.
Methodist church, Lewis street, between
Main and Frederick streets. Services at IL a
m. and p. m. Pastor, Rev. F. ]. Prettyman
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church Lew
is street, between Main and Frederick streets
Services at II a. m. and p. m. Pastor. Rev
b. F. Shealy.
baptist church, corner MALI aud Washing
ton streets. Services at II a. m. ard p. m
Pastor, Rev. NJ. L. Wood.
st. Francis Roman Catholic, North Auguste
street, Mass at and 1870 a. m. yespers and
benediction Of Most Blessed Sacrament At
p. m. Pastor. Rev. Father McverrY.
Young Mems Christian Association, corner
Main and Water streets. Services at p. m
Sunday. Geo. A. Overdorf. Secretary.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

There is as much greatness of mind in
acknowledging good turn as in doing
it.-Seneca.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
He Did 1t.

Educate Your Bowels WIFI, Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, 25c. Ii c. c. c. fail, druggists refund mon ey
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

Everyone can master a grief but ht
who hath it. Shakespeare.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
. Name.

"Why do you call your house The
Blockhead?" n
Simply because it is the first in our
Sow. Boston Courier.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

40 Gurc Constipation 1oreYer,
rake Cascarets Candy Cathartic 1Oc or Csc.
If c. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund monev.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

The famous dark day" that Whittier
describes in his Abraham Davenport
was May 19, 1850.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
Dear at Home.

where on earth could she have pick
ed up so Insignificant man for hus-
band ?"
Il haven't aIy exact information,
but he looks as if he might have gone
with proud of tea. ''-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

When man is wrong and Won't admi
it he always gets angry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-04-21

For sale BY Hogshead, Hanger & Co.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-10-29
Solicitors wanted.

Active solicitors wanted every
where for "rhe Story of the Philip
pines" by Murat Halstead, COM
missioned by the Government as
Official Historian to the War De-
partment The book WAS written
in army camps at San Francisco,
on the Pacific with General Merritt,
in the hospitals at Honolulu, in
Hong Kong, in the American
trenches at Manila, in the insurgent
camps with Aguinaldo, on the deck
of the Olympia with Dewey, and in
the roar of battle at the fall of
Manila Bonanza for agents
Brimful of original pictures taken
by government photographers on
the spot. Large book. Low prices.
Big profits Freight paid Credit
given Drop all trashy unofficial
war books. Outfit free Address,
F. T. Barber, Sec'y., insurance
Bldg, Chicago.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-10-29

B. H. Reymers went to Carson
Monday
Chas. Gruber spenta few days in
Pine Grove this week
B. F. Baker went to Dayton We'd
nesday on an electioneering trip.
A new fence is being erected from
the Yerington school house to the
Main street.
Miss Donohue opened school
Monday, having fully recovered
from her illness.
A social dance will be given at
the new warehouse at the Wilson
mill at Nordyke on Friday evening.
"Nick" Hyronimous and Miss
Lizzie Snyder came in from Vir-
ginia City on Tuesday of this week.
Dame rumor says that one of our
prominent young men and a popu-
lar young lady will soon become
one. "Nick" says he will be the
one when she is won.
Asa Mitchell returned from
Placerville last Saturday Buffers
big team broke down, being too
heavily loaded, and he will be de-
layed for a week or so in returning
to the valley. N. |. X.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-10-29

The card Of Angus Mcleod, for
Assemblvman, will be found in an
other column of this issue Mr..
Mcleod is an old resident of this
county. In fact he lived in Mason
Valley long before that section was
in this county, and was one of the
men instrumental in bringing that
territory into Lyon. When a resi-
dent of Esmeralda county he served
as County Commissioner for a
term, also as County Treasurer.
and was at one time a member of
the Legislature from that county.
Mr.. Mcleod is well known, and by
long residence in the agricultural
section knows what the people
want in regard to boundary lines
and storage reservoirs. His can
didacy will, no doubt, be well con
sidered on election day