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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-27
The Savings Bank of Richmond,

49,, INILIiIvII y a IJgVviI. Ii =, ~
have declared a DIVIDEND OF THREE
PER CENT. Gree OF taxi, out of the
earnings for the past six months, pay
able TO the stockholders on and after
JANUARY 3, 1899.
de 25-tdi JAMES NJ BALL, Cashier.
The United Banking and Building CO..
Richmond. Va, December o. 1898
CHECKS FOR THE SEMI-ANNUAL
DIVIDENDS OF PER CENT. on the
prepaid and Si5 PER CENT. on the full
paid stock Of this Company will be mailed
10 the stockholders on January q 1899.
SAMUEL S. ELAN,
de 2itJalin Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-27

CITY BANK OF richmond,
Richmond. Va, December 10, 1898.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THIS BANK HAVE DECLARED THE
USUAL SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF
THREE PER CENT. out of the earnings
for the past six months, payable on and
after January 8, 1899.
j. W. SINTON,
de 25-tJa / in Cashier
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-05-18

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Thomas Hood.

Hood S position In literature has been
affected by the circumstance that he
did two things excellently which in
the general view are incompatible, In
which case popular opinion generally
fixes on the inferior gift as representing
the writer's real capacity. He was q
"funny man" as we'll as lyric poet Of
real quality and earnest aims and was
SO admirable and original in the former
and more abundant character that II
probably caused many to regard the
serious verse as merely an ambitious
bid for reputation 1t was not in the
writer's power to achieve. Hood doubt
less helped to strengthen this impress
sion by practically ceasing to produce
serious poetry for some is years Of his
short life. But that this was due to a
necessity for finding ready market for
his wares is, I think, beyond doubt -
Ainger's "Poems of Thomas Hood"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
A Great Opportunity!

We give away, absolutely free of cost
for limited time only, The Peoples s
Common Sense Medical Adviser, by R
V. Pierce. M. D., Chief Consult
Physician to the Invalids Hotel and Sur
gical Institute, book of 1908 large pages
prOfusely illustrated, bound in strong pa.
per covers to any one sending21 cents in
stamps, to cover cost of mailing only.
Over $780, 900 copies of this complete fam
lily Doctor Book already sold in cloth
binding at regular price of $1.50.
World IS Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
The Hot Springs of Arkansas-The Mou
tain-Locked Miracle of the Ozarks.

The Hot Springs of Arkansas-The Noun
tain-Locked Miracle of the Ozarlxs.
The hot waters, the mountain sir,
equable climate and the pine forests
make Hot Springs the most wonderful
health and pleasure resort in the world,
summer or winter. 1t is owned, en-
dorsed and controlled by the U. 8.
Government and has accommodations
for all classes. The Arlington and
Park hotels and to others and 200
boarding houses are open all summer.
Having an altitude of 1000 feet it is
cool, safe and nearly refuge during
the heated term in the south.
For information concerning Hot
Springs address g. F. Cooley. Manager
Business Mems League, Hot Springs,
Ark.
For reduced excursion tickets and
particulars of the trip see local agent
or address w. A. Turk ,Gen'l Pass. Agt.
Southern Ry., Washington, d. G.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
To He Washed With Care,

EYES," said the man whose nara
tives are almost invariably interesting,
"I had some curious experiences in that
mining country. One day I met two
children with the dirtiest faces ever
beheld."
"Poor things"
"That's what I thought. I said to
them, Children, why don't you wash
your faces?' and ore of them answered
I'VE dasen't. We've been playin on
pap's best claim, and he's liable to lose
money if anybody touches us but him. "
Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen. smarting. nervous
feet and instantly take the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feet easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating. ca1lous and hot, tired,
aching feet. Try 1t to day. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c,
in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address.
Alien s. Olmsted; LEROY, N. Y. iuIy21-4ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Thoughts.

Thoughts are certainly able to spread
themselves without the aid of looks OF
language Invisible seed that floats from
the parent plant can root itself wher.
ever 1t settles, and thoughts must have
some medium through which they sail
till they reach minds that can take them
in, and there they strike root, and whole
crops Of the same sort come up just as
if they were indigenous and naturally
belonging to their entertainers. This II
even more true in great matters than in
small jean Ingelow.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
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-giving force. Pleasant and
always safe. Sold by B. F. Hughes,
Druggist, 6 S. Augusta st. Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
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, 1898-08-04
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve-

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by B. F. Hughes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING IN THE
IN UNITED STATES. A book Of two hun
dred pages, containing catalogue of about
six thousand newspapers, being all that are
tory December addition for lS97) with having
regular issues of 1000 copies OF more. Also
Of the American Union, naming those towns
only in which there are issued newspapers
having more than 600 circulation. This book
ISSUED Dec. Is, 1897 will be sent, postage paid
to any address. on receipt of 81. Address The
Geo. 2. RoweIl Advertising Co., 10 Spruce ST.,
New York. dec 3-3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

sAtlantic City Excursions via C. s. o. Ky.
The Ches. and Ohio Ry. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Atlantic City md return on
July 7th, 9th, Aug 4th and 18th, at 1896
round trip tickets good to return within
twelve (12) days from date of sale, e. & O..
to Washington Penn. to Atlantic City. For
further information call on or address.
JAMES KER, Jr.,
p. & 7. A.. Z. & o. Ry.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

The "Life of the flesh is the blood
thereof" Pure blood means healthy
functional activity, and this bears with
it the certainty of quick restoration from
sickness OF accident. DR.. J. FL. Mclean s
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier
gives pure, rich blood and vitalizes and
strengthens the whole body. Price soc
and 81 bottle.
For sale by Hogshead, Hanger & Co.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Contary to a widespread belief that
hard woods give more heat in burning
than soft varieties, it has been shown
that the greatest power is possessed by
the wood of the linden tree, which is
very soft. Fir stands next to linden and
almost equal to it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Special seashore Excursions to Atlantic
City, Cape May and Sea Isle City, N.
j., and Niagara Falls.
The Southern Railway, in connection with
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio
Railroads, will sell tickets from Manassas
to Danvil1e, Va, inclusive, and Manassas
to Harrisonburg, Va, inclusive, to the
above summer resorts. through Washington
at greatly reduced rates; tickets on sale
Friday and Saturday, June "a and %. and
each succeeding Friday and Saturday to
and including Sept. 10, 1898, to Atlantic
City, Cape May and Sea Isle City; to Mag
ara Falls over Pennsylvania Ry. Sept. 20;
over Baltimore & Ohio Rv. July II and %,
August IL and %, Sept 8 anG %. For fur
ther information call on or write to nearest
Southern Railway Agent. til sep3O
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Bad Every Way.

Thirteen is an unlucky number in
all cases." said farley.
81 don't know" said Butler. "Pd
rather have $13 than $12."
II wouldn't" said farley. "If I had
e12, I'd spend only $12, but if I had
e13 I'd spend $13 Harlem Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

The little town of Nazareth, in Pales-
tine, has no fewer than three hospitals,
converts and IL schools under European
supervision.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

Professor Bailey of Ithacca has sue
ceeded in grating tomato on potato
vines. In this case the tomatoes grew to
full size, but the potatoes remained
small.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

A man is relieved and gay when be has
put his heart into his work and done his
best, but what he has or done otherwise
shall give him no peace.-Emersou.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
:Atlantic City Excursions via C. s. o.

In proportion to it's size, fly walks 1S
times as fast as man can run.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

There were 1900 umbrellas left In
London cabs in one year, according to q
recent report.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

narrow black velvet or white or colored
baby ribbon and in general. the edging
OF chiffon ruffies by narrow ribbon is
in order. ROSALIND MAY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
UNCLE SAM 1OCENTS AHEAD.
Five Envelopes Out Of . Bunch That q
Wouldn't Redeem.

Five Envelopes Out OF . Bunch That He
Wouldn't Redeem.
A reporter went into the New York
postofice the other day with bundle
Of misdirected stamped envelopes in his
pocket to see II Uncle Sam would not
redeem them for cash. He found q
window in a room on the second floor,
where this Is the special business at
tended to- Uncle Sans representative
looked over the lot Of envelopes, handed
back five, with the cash for the others,
and said:
"You will have to take trip to Falls
City, Neb.; Columbus, Ga; Newark,
N. j., and Brooklyn to get those four
redeemed, and here is one we won't re-
deem at all. You see, it Is this way: It
does not matter where an envelope is
!. addressed to; the point is where it
comes from-what postoffice issued it.
A postofice can only redeem envelopes
which 1t has issued itself. II an en-
velope shows on the face Of 1t that some
other Office issued it, can't give you
cash for it.
Nov look at this one. Here in the
corner is note, After ten days return
to Mr.. Blank, Falls City, Neb.' Evil
IDENTIFY the Falls City postofice issued
that. and you will have to go there to
get it redeemed if you are fond of long
distance economy Of that sort. These
envelopes here with no Return to- note
may have been issued by some other
office, but we have no means Of know
ing it and take them on faith. Here is
one marked, Return to P. O. box {, 1850,
New York city, We will take that, for
we evidently issued lit The principle
is simple, even If its workings look
complicated.
The reporter reminded the clerk that
he had refused one envelope altogether.
The clerk took it up and looked at it.
It had no "Return to' note in the cor
ner, but the name and address were
printed on 1t.
"Well, you see, that comes under q
different rule," he continued. "The
idea is to redeem envelopes which have
been misdirected by accident. This man
has spoiled this envelope to help on his
business, sending it to some correspond
ent inclosed with letter asking for
business order likely. He expected the
other man to use this envelope only in
writing to him and to keep him in mind
of it he printed his address on it. He
did not intend to furnish free stamps
for his business acquaintance unless he
got them back on letters to himself.
His correspondent-you in this case
either did not send him an order or sent
it in new envelope. Now you want to
get back 2 cents. The business man
spent that 2 cents simply to boom his
business. Uncle Sam is not booming
any ones business, even to the extent
of cents, except where all share alike
through general prosperity. You cannot
get that envelope redeemed anywhere. F"
The reporter thanked the clerk. After
calculating the cost Of trip to Nebras-
ka, Georgia, Newark and Brooklyn and
comparing it with the value of the four
stamped envelopes which might be re-
deemed by it he concluded it was cheap.
er on the whole to drop the envelopes in
the waste paper basket. York Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
Africans and Work.

All hard labor, all rough and un-
skilled labor, is, and owing to the heat
Of the climate must be, done by blacks,
and in a new country like Matabeleland
the blacks, though they can sometimes
be induced to till the land, are most
averse to working underground. They
are only beginning to use money, and
they do not want the things which
money buys. The wants of a native liv-
ing with his tribe and cultivating meal
les or Kaffir corn are confined to a baross
(skin cloak or some pieces Of cotton.
The prospect of leaving his tribe to go
and work in a mine in order that he
may earn wages wherewith he can buy
things that he has no use for does not
at once appeal to him.
The white men, anxious to get to
work on the gold reefs, are annoyed at
what they call the stupidity and lazi-
ness of the native and usually clamor
for legislation to compel the natives to
come and work, adding, Of course, that
regular labor would be the best thing
for the natives -" Impressions of South
Africa" by James Bryce.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
lST,CERMATN
Female PILLS

The only original and genuine French Fe-
male Regulator, Of Nine. st. German, Paris.
Unsurpassed as being safe, sure and reliable
in every case. Sold under positive guarantee
81 90 per box by mail. Sole agents for the Uni
ted States and Canada. KING HARVARD
CO., 357 Washington ST., Chicago.
mar 10 1yr
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04
FITZ LEE

Is a national favorite. Our FITZ LEE
COOK STOVE is well worthy to bear
the name of the great general. Hand
some in appearance, it's baking qualities
are unsurpassed. 1t will please every
housekeeper.
Remember you get them at factory
prices. Our stoves 60 direct from fac
tory to users. No jobbers' or retailers
profits to pay. You will save from 33t
make all kinds of stoves. Write for cuts
and prices. or call and see our STOVES.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-08-04

one may readily note reflex of war
like sentiment. Pins that simulate
flags or nautical devices, are very pop
ular: belt buckles show kindred de-
signs: charms are wrought in keeping
and some have miniature flags or sea-
fight emblems enclosed in glass. Small
simulations Of warlike implements,
such as muskets, swords, cannon, men,
Of war and the like are worn defiantly
and in safety, by fair ones far away
from battlefields and the inquisitive
eye might even discern some patriotic
emblem on the sacred circle of an ex.
tremist's garter. Settings of rubies,
diamonds and sapphires are most pop
ular, because in red, white and blue.
"Mrs. W."-Elegant capes for piazza
wear, are in while silk trimmed lavish
ly by white chiffon ruffles edged with
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-11-24
CATS IN UNCLE SANS NAVY.
Government Makes n REGULAR ADDro-
prtntfon for It's Jack Tar Pus-
stes-SOme Gone to Manila.

When Maj. Gen. Merritt sailed from
San Francisco he asked the govern
ment auth critics for three cats to take
to Manila. Probably the trio of Amer
lean felines are now teaching Yankee
habits to their misguided fellows of
the islands, for it was Mai. Gen. Mer-
ritt's intention to send them ashore
when he landed. The cats came from
the commissary depot in San Fran
cisco, and their progenitor may be
seen there any day, busted among the
barrels and boxes or doing lazily in
some snug corner.
1t is not generally known that the
government spends several thousand
dollars annually for the maintenance
of cats, but the accounts of the United
States depot commissary prove it. In
every .storehouse there are from one
to five of the animals, and their ra-
tons are provided as carefully and
regularly as those of any of the gal
liant soldiers.
They are not fed on scraps, nor are
their individual tastes disregarded, as
are those of the enlisted men, but they
are allotted so many pounds of choice
beef or any other delicacy their pal
'ates may desire. Of course they NAV
have as much game as they wish, and
the storehouscs seldom fail to furnish
an unlimited supply of rats and mice.
That the cats save many times their
cost of support is well known, as such
supplies as crackers, cheese, bacon,
-four and meal are much sought after
by the rodents.-San francisco Chron-
tcle,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-11-24
PROMPT PeODle.

Don't live single hour of your life
without doing exactly what is to be
done in it, and going straight through
it from beginning to end. Work, play
and study-whatever it is, take hold
at once, and finish it up squarely:
then to the next thing without letting
any moments drop between. tits won
derful to see how many hours these
prompt people contrive to make in a
day; it is as if they picked up the mo-
ments which the dawdlers lost. And
if ever you find yourself where you
have so many things pressing upon you
that you hardly know how to begin,
let me tell you secret: Take hold
of the very first one that comes to
hand, and you will find the rest all
fall into file and follow after like a
company of well-drilled soldiers; and
though work may be hard TO meet
when it charges in squad, it is easily
yanquished if you bring it into line.
''Never put off till tomorrow what
you can do to-day" is good proverb,
but don't do what you may regret
Detroit Free Press.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-11-24
4 LITTLE NONSENSE.

WAS there much damage to the II
brary by fire? well, all the rare
books are well done now."-Y onkers
Statesman:
Ella-"I wouldn't marry the best
man that ever lived Stella-"Oi
course not; I'm engaged to him my
self. "-Tit-Bits.
Uncle Hiram-"They say the sun
never sets on the British empire"
Aunt Hannah-"Doesn't it, now? And
we have such magnificent sunsets over
here!'-Puck.
He-"Do you know, when you walk
you move just like a poem?" She
(blushing)-"Ah, do you really think
SOP" He-"Yes; one foot always right
after the other Cleveland Leader.
Clashing Interests-"Alas!" said she,
shat our interest should lie In diff.
ferent spheres!" None the less, it was
too true. He was baseball crank, and
she loved golf.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
What Else Could He Think?-Mr.
Pitt-"What do you think of the new
four-mill trust?" Mr.. Penn-"What
do think of the four-mill trust? 1t
is grinding monopoly, of course
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
From His Point of View.-"Did you
see the story of that fellow with only
$500 who succeeded in failing for $780,
00o?' Sure" "What do you think OF
it?" SWELL, I wouldn't like to do it
myself, but I would like to be able to dc
it."TChicago Evening Post.
The Army Food.-"How was the
food?" asked the chairman of the in
vestigation board. "Well," replied the
officer, ''about the nearest thing I can
compare it to is the stuff you get to eat
when you are camping out with sum-
mer party" - Philadelphia North
American.
Perry-"I wisht I'd of paid more at
tention to this here war;" Wayworn-
"What good would it do you?" Perry
Just this: I'd be goin' around right
now as wounded soldier from Cuby,
only dunno which regiment to belong
to. It would be jist my luck to name
one of them outfits that never got
away from home" -Cincinnati En-
quirer.