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The times., 1898-09-08
Current Expenses.

I'm regard to the current expenses we
could scarcely consider the advisability of
providing any less generous diet for pa
tients, either as to quality or quantity,
when we consider that the large majority
of the patients come from homes where
they have been poor'y nourished. and that
they must return to these same homes
when they leave the hospital
Neither would ii be possible to reduce
the nursing force or general service; this
would be but poor economy. and our pres
ent methods would have to be considera-
bly, modified. We could neither supply
special nurses for operative cases, nor for
cases needing isolation. 1t is perhaps
generally understood by many that we
have had for almost three years an addi-
tonal building, containing nineteen rooms
and two bath rooms, for which no extra
provision in regard to bearing expenses
of fuel, lighting, and service has been
made. One may readily appreciate the
fact that this would add very materially
TO the yearly expenditures. The labora-
tory is also a source of considerable addi-
tional expense.
'-The hospital is at present in very
good condition, the wards and private
rooms are comfortably furnished, and
while we lack many modern conveniences
which would add greatly to the appear
ance of the hospital, the patients are per-
fectly comfortable and do not suffer foI
necessities. We need new bathrooms
sterilizing appliances, and the exterior
of the hospital needs painting Some OF
the floors need repairing"
In reporting upon the school of nursing
of the Columbia and the Children's Hos
pital, the superintendent says:
THE pupils have, as in former wears
assumed the nursing in all departments
of both hospitals with which the school
is associated. There are thirty-four pu-
pills under training in the two hospitals
about equally divided as to numbers"
Treasurer's Report.
John McChesney, treasurer of the IN
stitution, in his annual report which ac
companied the report of Mr. Wilson, give.
the following statement of the finances O
the institution during the last fiscal year
Balance on hand July l. 1897, $4.0S
amount appropriate by District act s22
600; amount received from patients
s3, 703. so; total amount on hand and re
ceived, SIS 1855.
''Disbursements-Ser SIS, 90; mar
ketins, sS.1SS.41; use of telephone, $780, gas
sS79. Y; fuel, sl.6S2.06; ice. s46o.65: groceries
and provisions. $S,o9425; Improvement
and repairs, s5S694; furniture and house
keeping supplies, 81. .06Ss7; books, journals
stationery and printing, $2636S; medica
and surgical supplies. s2.45l7o; electri,
wiring and lighting, s1,41e.T0; pathological
labratory supplies. s267,47: insurance OIL
furniture, $3.50; incidentals. s462. 90; bal
ance on hand, 1929; total, s25, ,7l35S.''
The financial report concludes with a,
estimate of $4,000 for the support an,
maintenance of the hospital for the mex
fiscal wear
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
The Army Officers Trunk.

The army officers trunk, which is an
article of limited but regular sale In
peace times, being sold chiefly to regu-
lar army officers, Is a stout, well made
trunk of rather generous proportions,
so divided inside as to afford spaces for
both military and civilian attire. There
is a place for an officers chapeau and
one for the silk hat of a civilian and
room for the different clothing, and the
trunk is large enough to admit sword
laid diagonally. A trunk of this sort is
made not of sole leather, as might be
supposed, to Withstand rough wear, but
with rigid frame, so that it can be
roped or strapped ON to load or packed
with other things piled ON 1t in the ex-
igencies Of wagon or other transporta-
tion without being crushed or damaged.
New York Sun
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

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. It
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, 1898-07-14
The man with a weight on his leg can It

The man with weight on his leg can It
hope to win IN the race, A man with a
weight on his health can t expect to COM
pete in life and business with those who
are not handicapped. If his brain is
heavy, and his blood sluggish, because of
constipation, he will not succeed in doing
anything very we'll. Constipation is the
cause of nine-tenths of all sickness.
Symptoms OF it are sallowness, lis tless-
ness, poor appetite. bad taste in the
mouth, dizziness, biliousness and lassi-
tude. Constipation can be cured easily
and certainly by the use of DR.. Pierce's
Plsasant Pellets. They are more certain
than many medicines which are so strong
that they put the system all out of order.
The great advantage of the Pleasant Pei
let's is that they cure permanently.
Send q 1-cent stamps to cover cost of
mailing only, and receive free, a copy OF
DR.. Pierce s Medical Adviser. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo. NY.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Champion Shot of the World.

Miss Annie Oakly writes Myself and
many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West Co.
have given Aliens Foot-Ease, the powder
to shake in your shoes, a most thorough
trial, and it does all if not more than you
claim" 1t instantly takes the sting out of
C0rnS and BuniOns. Aliens Foot. Ease is a
certain cure for hot, aching. nervous or
sweating feet. Sold by all druggists and
Shoe Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

ment. Without health, all the talent. all
the genius, and all the ambition in the
world are worthless. A boy should be
taught that success in any walk of life, that
happiness, and life itself, are dependent
upon his care of his health.
When man feels that he is losing his
health and vigor, when his cheeks no long
er glow, his step is no longer elastic and
the sparkle of health is no longer in his
eyes, he should work less, rest more and
resort to the right remedy to restore his
bodily v1gor. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is a natural medicine scientif-
1c medicine. 1t does no violence to nature.
1t works with and not against nature. It
promotes the natural processes of secretion
and excretion. 1t imparts vitality and
power to the whole system 1t gives
plumpness and color to the cheeks, sparkle
to the eyes, steadiness to the nerves,
strength to the muscles and the animation
OF health to the whole body. 1t makes the
appetite keen and hearty. 1t is the great
blood-maker, fesh-bui1der and nerve tonic
and restorative. Medicine dealers sell it
and have absolutely nothing else "just
as good"
was afflicted with pimples and boils and
running sores on face and neck" writes Robert
s. Vert. Esq, of No 6I5 Galloway Ave- Column
Discovery and Pleasant Pellets and was cured"
Constipation is the commonest beginning
and hrst cause of many serious diseases and
It should always be treated with Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets used in connection with the
Discovery" These are the most perfect
natural laxatives and permanently cure.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Moth ing Nary for Hor

Dumbleton: It's too bad about Miss
Burrows, isn't it?
Flasher: In what regard?
Dumbleton: Why, that she should
have waited till her time OF life to get
married, and then he welded to a false
count.
Flasher: That's nothing new for her;
she's been welded to false count for
a great many years.
Dumbleton: You surprise me!
Flasher: Indeed? guess you never
asked her age.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
ease relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" It is a
great surprise on account of its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der. kidney and back, in male or 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, 1898-07-14

Broadly speaking, the essential differ
ence between merchant ships and war
ships is that the former are designed to
carry their loads or principal portions
thereof low down in the hold, whereas
warships have to carry their heavy bur-
tens Of armor and armament high up
IN their Sides
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

1t is absurd to say that wealth is a
thing of such kind that a man with
plenty of it around him may perish with
hunger. like Midas in the fable, who,
from his Unsuitable wish, found every
thing befor him turned into gold.-Aris-
totle.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

The Supreme Court of Indiana has
held that secret conveyance by a man
on the eve of his marriage of property
which he had informed bis prospective
wife that he owned is fraud upon the
prospective wife and does not defeat her
dover interest in it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

In general the eggs Of an insect are
destined to be Matched long after the
parents are dead, SO that most insects
are born orphans. Probably it is this
that makes insects behave so horribly.
Boston Globe.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
ENCOURAGED.

HAS my daughter been proftting
by your instructions in art 2'' inquired
Mr.. Blykins.
YES" answered the teacher, 81
was little discouraged at first. But
L can now assure you that she is get
ting on"
What progress has she made ~
"She has finally become convinced
that she doesn't know more about it
than the old masters. Washington
Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
------ ---S.-A->-s-S
A Mascot at Fort yIadswnrfh

The volunteers of Company A, First
regiment which is encamped at Fort
Wadsworth, Staten Island, received a
mascot in big cage recently. 1t had
been sent by some unknown person from
New York. In the cage was an East In
dian sun bear about months old. The
bear was consigned to Private Ashton
Potter and was sent from South street
animal dealer. 1t is a small round anil
NAL, extremely even tempered. It has
been named Frank and will be looked
after by the company-New York
Tribune.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

To keep overshoes in a shiny black
state: After coming in from a muddy
walk, wash the overshoes with hot wa
ter, then dry them brisky with a
chamois leather. They will look re-
spectacle until they are quite past
using.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

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 or accident. DR.. J. H. McLean's IS
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, 1898-07-14

The bridal wreath is usually formed in
Germany OF myrtle branches; in France
and England, of orange blossoms; in
Italy and French Switzerland, of white
roses; in Spain, of red roses and pinks;
In the islands of Greece, of vine leaves;
IN Bohemia, of rosemary; in German
Switzerland, of crown of artificial
flowers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
On Submarine Boats.

| Not few of his readers are fully
persuaded that Jules Verne's romance
contained the first suggestion Of what
was possible in the way of under water
voyages. But the idea of the sub
marine boat and even its imperfect
realization are much older than the
date of Captain Nemo's adventures.
When James I. was King. an ingeni-
Gus Dutchman made an under water
voyage in the Thames, but the secret
OF his invention was never revealed
Bishop Wilkins, the author of many
strange suggestions, wrote learned
| dissertation on the possibility "of
framing an ark for submarine navigas
| tion''
But the first really practical man to
| take the matter in hand with some
| success was Yankee inventor, Bush
nell, of Connecticut, in the troublous
times of the war of the Americans col
onies against England. He actually
built submarine boat, and consider
ing the imperfect mechanical resources
at this command, it was a marvel of
ingenious contrivance. 1t was only
large enough to contain a single pas
senger, and by means of cranks and
pedals his arms and legs had to supply
all the driving power to its ears and
rudders 1t was designed chiefly for
warlike purposes, and there was an ar
rangement for carrying torpedo out
side, screwing it on to the bottom of
an enemy's ship, and leaving it to be
exploded by a check-work fuse. Dur
ing the war Bushnell made a daring
attempt to blow up British frigate.
He succeeded in getting under her in
his submarine boat, but failed to at
tach his torpedo. He left it adrift near
the frigate, and got away safely. Pre-
sently the British crew were startled
by mysterious explosion in the water
close by, but the damage done was con
fined to broken cabin windows. The
incident is noteworthy as the first sub
marine attack ever attempted.
A century has gone by since then,
and though, as we shall see, there have
been other operations by submarine
boats, Bushnell's feat is still unrival. |
ed. He is the only man who ever went |
under the bottom of an enemy's ship
which shows that in this matter of |
submarine navigation the world has
been moving very slowly. Bushnell |
and his fellow countryman Fulton were
both in Paris in the days Of the first
empire, trying to interest Napoleon in
projects for submarine boats and ships
driven by steam. But the Emperor
soon got tired, of discussing such mat
ters. 1t is curious to note that when
ne was prisoner at st. Helena dar-
ng American scheme for his rescue in
,luded the use of a larger type of Bush
1ell's boat for the purpose of eluding
5he guardships and landing secretly
upon the island.-Ludgate Magazine.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

In England no physician may legally
give certificate of the cause of death
unless he has prescribed for the person
at least 4S hours before death. Without
such certificate no undertaken is permit
ted to bury the body.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

Some idea of the magnitude OF the coal
resources of Huerfano county. Col, may
be formed when it is stated that there
are about 10000 acree, and each acre con-
tains 100000 tons, or total of 4,OOO,-
100000 tons-an amount almost beyond
comprehension.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

The Hot Springs of Arkansas-The Noun
tain-Locked Miracle of the Ozarks.
The hot waters, the mountain air,
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 q. s.
Government and has accommodations
for all classes. The Arlington and
Park hotels and to others and 200
boarding houses are open oil summer.
Having an altitude of 1000 feet it is
a 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 ,Genl Pass. Agt.
Southern Ry., Washington, d. c.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Can Afford o Hays Cow.

u ust after President McKinley's in
auguration he had his relatives who
were in the city at family dinner at
the White House." says the July
Ladies' Home Journal in an illustrated
anecdotal biography of the President.
1T was large company. and very
goood dinner. Dear old Mother Nc
Kinley was there. but she was not very
talkative. She was too happy for
words. But she kept II sharp eye on
the dinner, and no detail of it escaped
her. She was impressed by the quaint
ity OF cream served with the fruit and
coffee, for she looked up at her son in
her sweet way and said:
William, you must keep COW
now
"Some of the younger members of
the family party found it difficult to
suppress smile, but the President,
with his usual tact and graciousness,
replied:
"'Yes, mother. we can afford to have
a COW now, and have all the cream we
can possibly use.'"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

Conductors of orchestras find that the
flute is far more often played out of tune
than the violin, the reason being that
many OF its natural notes are not strictly
in tune with the resi- of the band.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Poor Fellow,

Speker: Do you ever eat anything
between meals?
Meeker (whose wife is a promoter of
woman's clubs): If l didn't l would
never get anything to eat.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

Mary F. Nixon. the authos of with
Pessimist In Spain" is the daughter
OF Rev. ]. Fl. Nixon, D. D., who was
for number of years pastor in Will
mington, Del.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Ambiguity.

Wilks-Jones said his books have been
read for 20 years.
Bilks-Yes, I have noticed he always
had them bound in that color.-Prince-
ton Tiger.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING IN THE
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separate State maps Of each and every State
only in which there are issued newspapers
having more than 1000 circulation. This look
ISSUED Dec. 10, 1890 will be sent postage paid,
Geo. P RoweIl Advertising Co., 10 Spruce ST.,
New YORK. dec 3-3t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

"What did you discuss at the club
today ?"
Nothing. We just talked. "-Har-
per's Bazar.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

There are about 200 wealthy gentlemen
and ladies in England who keep wild
animals, such as lions and panthers, as
pets.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

Though many guests be absent it is
the cheerful man we miss.-African
Proverb.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

A medical authority on the virtues OF
various kinds of foods declares that the
herring gives the muscles elasticity, the
body strength and the brain yigor and
is not flesh forming.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
The public

The public
schools teach al
most every known
branch of study
but the one most
important branch
of all. What does
it profit your son
if he has an intel
lect like a Newton,
and is mentally an
Admiral Crichton,
if he has a weak
and puny body
and not the re-
fnotest idea of
how to care for
his health 2 A
boy S h ou1d be
taught from the
S tart tn at his
health is his most
DreciOus eudouv-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14
Clothes Line
'S1 Hammer

new and useful device which every family
Viii WllI BUY, Is sold only through local agents.
securely holds rope or wire; instant adjust
9a91a ment al ana removal Of line: no props needed.
ed everywhere EXCLUSIVE territory Attrac
tive terms. Premiums and profit sharing,
Any one may become agent. Sample pair by
mall, 25c. KELSO NOVELTY co.
528 Locust St., PHILADELPHIA
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

HARRY ii. BLEASE,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
oHce-Room Masonic Temple.
jan STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-07-14

Divine Service Sunday on Board q
United States Man-of-war and How 1t Is
Conducted-The Church Ensign and Its
Meaning-The Chaplain.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-22
JOINT HIGH COMMISSION.
Restrictions Upon Travelling Sales
men Sought to Be Removed.

n
WASHINGTON, Nov. A.-The atten-
ton of the Anglo-American commits
sion has been drawn by the Manufac-
turers' Association of Canada, through
Hon. Clark Wallace, member of par
lament and former minister of GUS
toms, to the recent rulings of the Unit
ed States bureau of immigration that
the commercial travellers of Canada
fall within the restrictions of the alien
labor law, and that they cannot carry
on their work ON this side Of the Dor
der. A large Canadian manufacturing
firm, with branches at Toronto and
Buffalo, recently submitted a state
ment to the immigration bureau as to
the work Of the statesmen on this side
of the border in selling both Canadian
and American goods. The answer of
the bureau was that as the statesmen
were Canadians they came within the
operation of the law. AS to the course
or the treasury in dealing with these
statesmen, if found on this side, atten-
ton was called to prosecutions already
begun for the purpose of deporting
and excluding such statesmen.
In bringing the matter before thu
Anglo american commission complains
is made that large number Of COM
mercial travellers from the United
States have regular routes through
CANADA, and that II this country i'm
tends to exclude Canadian statesmen it
will be necessary to retaliate by ex-
Guiding American statesmen from Can
ada. Efforts will be made, however, to
have the restrictions removed on both
sides.
The commission worked today
through its joint committee~on reci-.
procity, and each side held meetings.
On next Saturday the commissioners
win be the guests Of Senator Faulkner,
at Martinsburg, w. Va, and during the
following week a trip will be made to
the. naval academy at Annapolis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-22
SALTWATER.
Prof. Weld Not a Candidate for
Normal school Presidency.

SALTWATER, Mimi, Nov. 21-(Special) y
Prof F. A. Weld, of this city, has been
mentioned as candidate for the presidency
Of the normal school at Mankato, but Mr.
Weld stated today that he was in no sense
an active candidate for the appointment and
would make no effort to secure it. He says
there are several active candidates for the
honor, and he thinks it will be awarded to
one Of them
The steamer Abner Gle, now being repair
ed at the South Saltwater dock yards, will
go into commission as one of the Interstate
Park Navigation company's boats next sea
son. and viii operate between this city and
Taylor's Falls.
In the district court today Judge Crosby
excused the jury until tomorrow and took up
the case of the Union Shoe and Leather
Company vs. the Board of County Commits
sioners Of Washington county. The personal
property assessment of the plaintiff concern
was increased from $4,000 to $40, 600. and
suit is brought for a reduction Of the taxes
to the original figure.
The funeral of Thomas Riley was held
from st. Michael's church this morning and
was largely attended by members of the A.
O. H. and the A. o. L. w, of which orders
deceased WIS a member.
The residence of Charles Eckdahl near
Otisville. this county,~w3s totally destroyed
by fire yesterday, together with a number
of out buildings.