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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
WHISTLE DEAFNESS.
The Strange Disease Which Attacks Loco
motive Engineers.

The Strange Disease Which Attacks Loco
motive Engineers.
Railway surgeons are learning many
new facts In regard to the physical re-
quirements of railway employees, said
]. K. Matson of Chicago at the Southern.
"Recently the railway surgeons Of
the United States held national con-
vention in Chicago, and one night /
heard an interesting chat in the lobby
of hotel by some Of them. The uni
versal opinion among them was that it
is just as important that the ears OF
railroad employees, and particularly
the ears of locomotive engineers, should
be scientifically tested for natural or ac-
CURED defects as that their eyes should
be tested for possible color blindness.
Whistle deafness is now a common
disease among railroad employees.
Many railroad accident could be traced
to this peculiar whistle deafness if
the truth were known. This disease
makes the car Of locomotive engineer
sensitive to the sounds by which he is
Immediately surrounded, but entirely
deaf to sounds of all other kinds.
"The same condition ia often OBJ
served among boiler makers, who can
hear slight noises when the air is laden
with the chatter of hammers upon iron
plates, while they are insensible to the
same sounds in quiet surroundings. Lo-
connective engineers sometimes have de-
fective ears that can detect slight sounds
indicating imperfect working Of the ma
chinery, even while the bell is ringing
or the whistle blowing or both are IN
use. A locomotive engineer thus affiict-
ed should be relieved of duty for awhile
until the ear has recovered its normal
condition, enabling it to discriminate
between sounds according to their exact
relative volume, pitch and intensity. "
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Seed Potatoes
AND
Grass Seed !!

We are now Offering for sale at low
figures michigan Rose" and "Snow
Flake" seed potatoes Of the very best Sc
lection. We have tried this kind of stock
aud find it makes the largest yield (of
good quality otsany potatoes we have
ever used. Buy before the price goes
higher. Good seed is scarce and prices
will be high. The above varieties are not
sold as an extra early sort, but recon-
mended chiefly for productiYeness, COM
bined with best quality. For extra early
we have the Triumph, 10 days earlier
than Early Rose.
Glover. Timothy, Orchard Grass, Ken
lucky Blue Grass, and Sapling Clover
seed at low prices. We make speciality
of Sapling Clover since we find from sew
eral years experience that it is THE
= LU YER for uplands. giving at least
og third better yield either in pasture,
liay or to pillow under.
Harness, Saddles, Leather, Leather and
Rubber Betting. Plasterers Hair, Lathes
and Shingles, always in stock.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
An Arbitrary Fee,

Victor Smith tells this story in the
New York Press: my father was an
old time lawyer. He tried little case
for his bootmaker and entered On the
books charge Of $15, the price Of a new
pair of boots. When the latter was de-
ivered, the accompanying bill was $50.
A man Of any other profession would
have taken oTense at the apparent effort
to do him, but the lawyer smilingly
raised his fee to $40, and Mr.. Smart
Aleck Bootmaker had to pay. That was
an arbitrary fee. Doctors sometimes en-
joy the privileges of it."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Information Worth SlOO.

Scotch game keepers experience has
solved the problem of how to keep your poul
try in perfect health. No more gapes or dis
ease Of any kind. The success Of this plan
originated and was proved in connection with
the hand raising of Pheasants and other game
birds, and when applied to poultry the same
magnificent results were maintoined. This Is
no fake scheme, but sound, sensible. reliable
and practical information. Send soc. to
JAMES DRABBLE,
feb 10-3m 1919 Hartford Ave, Baltimore, Nd.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Felt Acquainted.

A Boston lady of the most reserved
and exclusive type was waiting for her
change at the glove counter in one of
the large stores when she was ap-
preached by very large, gaudily dressed
| and loud looking woman, who held out
pudgy hand in bright green kid
glove and said:
"Why, how do you do, Mrs. BIank?''
Mrs. Blank ignored the protfered
hand and, drawing herself up stifiy,
said frigidly:
II do not think that I know you,
madam
"No, l s'pose not" replied the wo1n-
an, IN nowise embarrassed by the cold
ness of her reception, "but I've knowed
you by sight for long time, and now
I've got hired girl who worked at your
house once a year OR two ago, and she's
told me SO much about you that I feel
real we'll acquainted with YOU Pleas
ant day, amt it? Well, if she ain't po-
lite to sail off without SO much as a.
word Shows her raisin, anyhowP'-
Harper's Bazaar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
He Told Them.

At a general election in Victoria a
candidate who was making speech ex'
claimed, "What is it that has made
England what she is-mighty, revered,
feared and respected" And every one
was trying to think, when voice with
a rich, sonorous brogue in the back part
of the hall answered, "OiGieand.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Modern Methods.

Diggs-I just finished reading an sc
count of how they burned heretics at
the stake in ancient times. Such bar
barism would not be tolerated in this
enlightened age.
Biggs-No, indeedl The modern
hereto is let off with roast in the re-
Egious journals. Chicago News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Strict Sunday Laws.

Swinemunde On the Baltic has strict
Sunday laws. Shipmasters who enter
the port are fined heavily by the town
authorities if they have their ships
washed or painted ON Sunday or church
holidays. AS foreigners are not &C.
quainted with the German church cal.
sndar they are frequently caught
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

The Court theater in Munich has a
revolving stage. The part in view of the
audience represents one-quarter of a
circle. A change of scene can be effect
ed in II seconds by bringing to the
front the next quarter of circle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
The New Observation Cars Between Balti-
more and pittsburg on the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad.


The new Observation Cars "Undine" and
"Bianca" on trains Nos. and 6, the New
York and Chicago Limited Trains on the
Baltimore & Ohio r. T., 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. m104t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
SSRR> SOUTHERN
Railway.
Schedule in effect Jan. II, 1898.
For the South and Southwest.
No. 9,-DaiIy-Local for Charlotte and inter
mediate Stations.

No. 9,-DaiIy-Local for Charlotte and inter
mediate Stations.
No. 35-Daily United States Fast Mail
through Pullman Buffet Sleepers to Jackson
will, via Savannah; to Atlanta, a New Or
leans, connecting at Salisbury with sleeper
for Ashevi,le. Knoxville, and Chattanooga,
and at Charlotte for Augusta.
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOURIST EXCUR-
sIoNs, through car on this train every We'd
nesday and Saturday, Washington to San
Francisco without change.
No. 37.-Daily-Washingto and Southwest
ern Vestibuled Limited; through Pullman
Sleepers to Asheville, Hot Springs and Nash
vile, via Salisbury and Chattanooga; to
Tampa, via Savannah and Jacksonville to
Memphis via Atlanta and Birmingham and
to New Orleans. via Montgomery and Mobile.
Dining Car Greensboro to Montgomery.
No. 31.-Daily except Sunday. New York
and Florida Limited leaves Charlottesville at
% p M, with Pullmans latest Drawing-room
Compartment Observation Library and din
ing cars for Jacksonville and st. Augustine
with connection for Aiken and Augusta.
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, 1898-03-31

Cont Toi.atco ,pii .lIs;l ;,,oAe iua- iiie I.way.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and rigor, take No-To-
Bac, tie wonder-worke-. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
tced Booklet and sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
Not Guilty.

Mistress of the House-My good nans
did you ever take q bath?
Tramp-No, mum. | never took any
thing bigger n g silver teapot.D-LoHdoss
M
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Glasgow, Manchester and Birming-
ham are still the foremost industrial
centers of Europe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

out imagine some CT the SOOu poOplc'
of the league had them printed for gra-
tuitous circulation, and the boys con-
cluded to sell them. They're pretty
slick
Cogitation.
The gentlemen CT the bar, who not
infrequently have tn take reLnkes from
the bench, greatly enjoy a chance to
make legitimate retort against the
court. The story is told that a certain
judge who during the plea CT rather
prosy lawyer could not refrain from
gently nodding his head in sleep was
caught at this by the lawyer, who look
ed significantly at him.
Perhaps" said the judge testify and
overwhelmingly, "the counsel thinks the
court was asleep, but he may be assured
that the court was merely cogitating."
The lawyer talked on. Presently the
judge, again overcome by his somno-
lenoy, nodded off and aroused himself
with little sudden snorting snore.
eff it please your honor, F." said the
lawyer, 81 will suspend my plea until
the court shall have ceased to cogitate
audibly.''
"You may go on" said the judge,
and he did not fall asleep again.-Ex-
change.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
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Any one may become agent. sample pair, by
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52S Locust St, Philadelphia.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

London has an army of 100, 900 pick.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Train 2 connects with Southern r. r. at
Harr1son6urg at 90 a. m: for Strasbnrg juno
ton and Harper's Ferry Division.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31


cd time of it, and, more
Of them were in the same
ley thought it was a good
oppose it was-on me-but
Q around my store again
looted out.
aid the cigar dealer, "they
p to get caught. They only
an at a time, and none Of
pes back again. They keep
s. expect an examination will
ley have been to every store
:1ole neighborhood. Where
r,arpph1 Its in not knowS
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

Train II and train connects with Southern
r. X. at Strasburg Junction at IL 80 and As D.
m. for Harrisonburg and points on Valley Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-03-31

public perhaps the completest was
OF the famous automatic chess player
Mr.. Kempelen, which was exhibit
all over Europe at the end of the la;
century and afterward in America.
was the figure Of life sized Turk SC
ed behind large box, the top of
was marked in the middle fc
Prior to the automaton's
opponent the front of +
ed and slzeptical loo
az ARRANGEMENT -.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20

roll call with quotations from the
play, pleasing Cornet solo BY
Mrs. Glover, and current events
completed the programme.
Mrs. Hooker was elected Finan'
cial Sec y. Mrs. Folsom, Record,
ing Sec'y., and Federation Cor
respondent, to fill the vacancy
caused by the unavoidable alb
sence Of Miss Lanford
The ladies appreciated the
Shakespeare Calendars for '9e
presented to each by the Pres
ident, Mrs. LaBelle.
The Secretary reports a letter
from a prominent lady of Bald
Knob, requesting copy of pro.
gramme and assistance in orga-
MIXING q woman's club in that
town. The Circle is always glad
to advance woman's work and
recommends the same to other
towns.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20
RAIN BOW CIRCLE.


The first meeting Of the Club
since the holidays was held Mon :
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
VIM. B. Folsom, with the usual
prompt attendance. A lengthy
business meeting preceded an OK
tremely interesting programme
absentees nor failure to respond
to parts assigned The five min
ute talks by Mesdames Myers and
LaBelle on sStndy and classifi-
cation Of food. :" "What consti-
tutes good menu" was q pleas
ant innovation. A great deal Of
informal discussion was INDUCED
in, as these two subjects are Of
vital interest to all housekeepers.
An interesting paper on EUR
nishing" from the Charlottesville
Club was read, in exchange for
the one sent by this Club to the
Household economic" commit
tee. The discussion of "Cymbe-
line" nicely read by Mrs. Hooker,
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20

''A Night at the Circus
which will be presented att the
Opera House on tomorrow, Fri
day night, promises to be the big
comedy event OF the season. The
play is well-known and a big sue
cess, and as produced by m. e.
Rice's fine Company, a really en- :
joyable evenings enter tainment
is assured.
DIR. M. r. Stimson, the we'll
known and old reliable dentist
about the finest and most honest
workman of his profession that
has ever done business in Brink
ley, arrived Sunday from Paris
Tenn, and can be found by all
wishing fine dental work done, at
the Past Time Club rooms, Go
carry ana make date with him
before it is too late.
Died John Walter Gray,
at Gregory, Ark, Nov, 10 1897,
He Was born in 1849 in Shelby
county Tenn. He was the son Of
John Gray Esq, of Virginia
was married in '81 to Mary G.
Newell of Germantown, Tenn.
His wife died a few weeks before
his death. They left two chill
dren. Cameron who is in Texas,
and little Nellie who is living with
her aunt, Mrs. j. s. Cox of this
city, to whom he gave her before
his last sickness.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20
DARK CORNER RAYS.

News scarce in this city.
Miss Genia Berry of DeView is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. johnson.
Terry johnson visited his cous-
in, Mrs. Shroeter Sunday.
Your correspondent has gem
uine case of LaGrippe this week.
Miss Ora Simpson and Zilpha
Reeves spent Sunday with Mrs.
Laura Shroeter.
You all needn't be uneasy about
Blue Eyes, she is on the list,
from now on.
\ Miss Bessie Boyer is attending
school at Beebe. She is boarding
with Mrs. Doss while there.
Fletcher Hamilton and little
son Lawrence, were the guest Of
his sister, Mrs. Jennie Hartley,
Sunday.
People are moving around In
every direction getting ready to:
make another crop Of four cent
cotton.
think it would be so nice for
the correspondents to meet and
get better acquainted. / know a
match could be made
Success to all and especially to
Bill &
BLUE EYES.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20
ABOUT YOUR TEETH.

Dr.. Stimson, the old reliable
dentist Is again in Brinkley and
has his Office in the brick next tc
Grothe's Bakery. Parties wish.
ing dental work should taks adj
vantage Of this opportunity and
make dates with him at once be-
fore it is too late.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The ARGUS ii hereby authorized to announce
w. n. Maloney AZ candidate for City Marshall,
subject to the action Of the voters In the April
election.
The ARaUs il hereby authorized to announce q.
A. HAYNES as candidate FIR City Marshall,
subject to the action Of the voters In the April
election.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20
A SIMPLE TIRE REPAIR.

Punctures in the well known Nor
gan & Wright tire are mended about
as easily as a man would close a hole
in his finger with a bit Of court plas-
ter. Inside of the inner tube of the
tire lies long strip Of patching rub
Der, like this:
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20

Mr.. Carlton piano dealer and
tuner, visited the city this week.
Andy j. Moore Of zent, was
among the ARGUS pleasant callers
this week.
w. A. Strain Of the Corner
was a pleasant caller on the ARGUS
this week.
Mrs. r. B. Foote has returned
from pleasant visit TO Memphis
relatives.
For photograph work Of all
kinds go to see Baker, at the
Vaughan old stand.
Our clever old friend, Rev. u.
II. Howard is suffering from a
severe attack of rheumatism.
Capt. Haynes, the affable cat
tie man, will leave shortly for
Oklahoma on business.
Now for those extra street
lights the city dads, we're going
to take, wsneec eii1
"A. "A. Diffey spent a portion
Of the week 1nsLittle Rock on
business.
Attorney Hugh G. Strong is
at home after a weeks vlsitto Ten
nessee.
W. D. Glover is at work on q
nice cottage for himself in East
Brinkley.
Mrs. Garland Black is yet in
Little Rock, visiting relatives tho
is expected to return this week.
For photograph work Of all
kinds go to see Baker, at the
Vaughan old stand.
II
Mr.. and Mrs. Garland Black
will occupy the residence vacated
by H. Goldman and family.
IS. .. CLEARWATER Of River
side, was down shopping yes.
terday with ARGUS advertisers.
w. Paul Books and family
were thro' the city yesterday from
visit to his family at Horatio,
Ark.
-Mesdames d. II. and j. Z.
Smith are at home again from a
pleasant visit to Alabama rela-
Mrs. Andrew Flora and pref
" little daughter, Kathleen. are
70 Henning, Tenn. on a visit to
relatives.
BRO. Webb and family Of the
Times, have returned home after
4 pleasant visit to Missouri
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Mcdonald Of Newport, is
here to spend the remainder Of
fha u,y,f0,, ,r;+b hor dourhta,.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1898-01-20


at the Oil Mill, returned to his
former home in Helena this week.
Miss Bonnie Shnebly Of How
Ell, very promising young FL
ocutionist and reader is in the
city the guest Of Rev. T. II. How
ard.
If you want to hear all about
it just ask Doctor Sumpter about
that extra chunk Of ivory he dis
lowered in Africa a few days.
lsince.
| The Postoffice drug store has
been arranged and greatly I'M
proved in appearances. Ex-drug-
|glet, A. D. Brooks assisted IN
the work.
John Rheo Of Gunnison, Col
orado, spent several days of the
|past week in the city the guest ct
his old chum, John G. Blessing,
our popular market man.
President Potter Of the Cotton
Plant Industrial Institute was in
the city yesterday en- route home
from a visit to North Carolina.
He is another deserving cololed
|citizen.
f>E. G. Brown and family went
Ito Clarendon to-day to be pres
lent at the marriage Of his son,
Brodie to Miss Effie Seals, former
Ily Of this city. They will return
home tomorrow.
- IA Colored boy recently, in
I'm the employ Of Hon. G. r..
Greenlee as a houseboy, received
a sentence Tuesday, in Judge
Cameron's court for stealing val
liable jewelry.
See description of that
African Limbless Cotton on ano-
thar page of t0-day's ARGUS. We
have limited number Of the seed
on hand, for sale, at $1.00 per
sack Of 200 seed.
Miss Genie Gum returned to
sIhool, Memphis last week, ac-
tcompanied by her aunt, Miss
Geary, who came over to attend
the China wedding Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Gum.
Mrs. j. l.. Smith was called
Ito Lee county Immediately upon
( her return from Alabama to at
tend the bedside OF her husband,
who is dangerously i'll, we regret
Ito note.
Mrs. } w. Laws Of Salt Lake
City, Utah, is in the city on a Wis
tit to her brother, II. Il. Myers.
The good lady expresses her
self as been agreeably SUI prised
with this part OF the country.
FINE STRAW BERRY PLANTS -
If you are thinking Of raising
strawberries, order your plants
direct from Quaker Plant Co., Of
| Fayetteville, Ark. All Of the fin
lest varieties at the lowest prices.
. Real Estate continues to
kchange hands in Brinkley. Henry
Goldman has purchased from Col.
D. d. Cummins, the property now
occupied by P. B. Foote and will
move his family there in about
30 days.
Manager Mitchell Of the OPP
| era House, desires to warn all who
intend to go to "a Night at the
Circus tomorrow night to let
out their waist band a-few inches,
that.is if they wish to shake their
| fat sides with laughter.
| Mrs. H. G. Glover Of Black
| ton has again chosen Brinkley as
Iher home. In ordering one of
the greatest essentials to happy
home The ARGUS, she remarked
that she certainly loved that old
paper-can't be without it,"
there are hundreds OF people in