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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Salt anil Gypsum in Virginia.

Important deposits of salt and
gypsum which occur in Smyth and
Washington connties, Va, have been
recently Investigated by Edwin c.
Eckel. of the United States Geological
Survey.
The salt deposits are the founda-
tion of an important alkali industry
at Saltvllle. Va, while the gypsum is
largely used 10th as land plaster and,
after calclnation .as wall plaster. Lack
of transportation facilities has retard7
ed the development of the deposits.
several of the largest gypsum bodies
remaining prac lcally untouched on
this account. In the investigation of
the nature and extent of these depo sits
an effort was made to determine their
probable age and origin. Opinions
have differed greatly regarding these
points, their time of formation being
variousIy referred to the Silurian,
Carhoniferous. Tertiary, and Pleis-
tocene ages; while their origin have
been considered as due to the action
of decOmpOsing pyrites, of sulphur
springs, and to concentration in clOst d
basins. The work of the present sea-
son shows that the deposits probably
occur as local developments in Lower
Carboniferous limestones and shales;
that they are due to evaporation of
water in shallow basins, and hence
are of the same geologic age as the
rocks with which they occur.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

1ll-health in woman is generally trace
able to disease of the delicate womanly
organism. Many women have been re-
stored to happiness by the use of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t estab-
fishes regularity, dries weak ening drains,
heals Inflammation and liberation and
cures female weakness. 1t makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll.
rI feel it my duty to inform you that / had
been sufferer for many years from nervous
ness with all its symptoms and complications y
writes Mrs. o. N. Fisher. of 1861 Lexington Ave,
New York, N. Y. wI constantly going to
see physician or purchasing medicine for this
or that complaint as my troubles became un-
bearable. In the spring of 1897 my husband
induced me to try DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scriptlon. After taking one bottle and follow
ing your advice was 80 encouraged that took
five more bottles of Favorite Prescription and
then did not take any more for several weeks
as felt SO much better but still was not com
PleteLy cured. commenced taking it again and
felt that was improving faster than at first 1
am not now cross and irritable, and have
good color in my face; have also gained about
ten pounds in weight and one thousand of COM
fort, for am a new woman once more"
The dealer who offers a substitute for
vFavorite Prescription" does so to gain
the little more profit paid on the sale of
less meritorious medicines. His profit is
your loss, therefore accept no substitute.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser is sent free on receipt of stamps
to pay expense of mailing only. Send 81
one-cent stamps for the paper-covered
book, or 81 stamps for the cloth bound.
Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

To put the brake on the wagon going down
the hill is a help to the horse. when the
wagon is heavily loaded. But what driver
would think of applying the brake to q
loaded wagon going up bill? If he did. his
sensible horses would probably balk. Many
man is in the condition Of pulling load
up hill with the brake set against him.
When his stomach is out of order. and
the allied organs of digestion and nutrition
impaired in their functions, a friction is set
up which has to be oveScome in addition to
the performance of daily duties. foul
stomach makes foggy brain, and the man
with disordered stomach has often to gr0pe
Phls way through the days business like a
| man in fog. He forgets appointments
Problems seem presented to his mind
| "Wrong end to-" This condition is entirely
remeded by the use of DIR, Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t puts the stomach and
digestive and nutritive system into cond1'
ton of perfect health, and gives cleal
brain, steady hand and light step for the
days duties When constipat ton clogs the
channels of the body, DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets will work an effectual cure of thai
disastrous disease.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Rev. lrl R. Hicks 1908 almanac.

To say that this splendid work of
science and art is finer and better than
ever, is stating it mildly. The demand
for it is far beyond all previous years.
To say that such results, reaching
through thirty years, are not based
uaon sound sense and usefulness, is an
insult to the intelligence of the mil
lions. Prof. Hicks, through this great
Almanac, and his famous family snd
scientific journal, Word and Works, is
doing a work for the whole people not
approached by any other man or pub
lication. A fair test will prove this to
any reasonable person. Added to the
most luminous course in astronomy for
1908, forecasts of storms and weather
are given, as never~before, for every
day in the year, all charmingly illus
Jrrted with nearly 200 engravings.
The price of single Almanac, includ-
ing postage aud mailing, is thirty cts.
Word and Works with Almanac is ST.
a year. Write to Word and Works
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Louis, Mo-, and prove to yourself their
great value.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

of planks or boards and may be port
able or built in place, the former being
taken down and packed away when
not needed.
When movable frames are used they
are generally constructed of 2 inch
plank side pieces being from nine to
IL feet and ends six feet length, to re-
ceive either three Of four ordinary
sash, each from three to six feet. The
north side of frame may be Is inches
wide, south side nine to ten, thus CIV
ing a slope to the south side which will
permit the water to run off and allow
the passage of the suns rays through
the glass. End pieces are six feet in
length, or taper from Is inches at one
to nine-or ten on the other SO as to
fit the side boards.
AS support for the sash and to hold
the side OF the frame in place, cross
strips Of board three inches wide are
sunk in the upper edge every three
feet and another strip of a width nearly
equal to the thickness Of the sash is
fastened on edge to the center of its
side.
Dig the dirt about 21s feet deep and
two feet longer and wider than the
frame. After the whole has been filled
in with heating material tramp it down
well. The frame should then be putin
place and manure banked about it.
For covering frames on cold nights
and during winter and early spring
months, straw mats are sometimes
used. although these may be burlap if
desired, the burlap being either single
or double, or it may be stuffed with
straw, excelsior or other material.
Quilted mats may be flled-with a COM
bination wool which are warm and
quite durable. During winter, window
shutters are also desirable to place
over the mats as an assistant in hold
ing the heat, and by keeping the mats
dry aid also in preserving them.-G.
M. Goodenough, in Farm and Home.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
BIG MONEY In CELERY.
Results of an Interesting Experfm emit
Conducted on a Three-Acre CO.
Operative Farm.

A Philadelphia society that has
been running a three4acre cooperative
farm, says in a report: One of the
most interesting and profitable parts
of this three-acre farm was a celery
plot of one-sixteenth of an acre. This
miniature celery farm, after \ thor
ough fertilization and preparation,
was transplanted at the rate of 1OO,-
600 plants to the acre, the rows being
only nine inches apart, and the plants
set in drills five inches from each
other. The plants were grown in the
ordinary way and were transplanted
to the plot at the proper season for
such work, that is, from the middle
of July to the middle of August. The
plot was given a shallow or surface
cultivation every ten days, but was
never handled or banked with earth
as is usually done in celery culture.
On this one-sixteenth Of an acre 5000
fine large stalks were matured, and
after being -bleached, marketed at an
average of 1A>cents per stalk. At
this rate one acre of land will yield a
gross product of 81, 900. I am not pre-
pared to say that this can be done
year after year, for we attempted the
same thing last year and failed, but
I am sure that NO greater risk is in
Cured in growing crop by this
method than would be incurred under
the ordinary way, and I am confdant
that it can be done with much less
labor in proportion to- results.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

Don't forget the Old man
with the fish on his back.
For nearly thirty years he
las been travelling around the
sorld, and is still travelling,
bringing health and comfort
wherever he goes.
To the consumptive he
brings the strength and flesh
he SO much needs.
To all weak and sickly
:hildren he gives rich and
strengthening food.
To thin and pale persons
e gives new firm flesh and
ich red blood.
Children who first saw the
id man with the fish are now
rown up and have children
their own.
lie stands for SCOTS Emul-
81 of pure cod liver ola
lightful food and a natural
&c for children, for old folks
ID for all who need flesh and
yengta.
COT T 4 BOVINE. Chemists
.t}9~4f6 Pearl street. New FORK
soc. and 500; all druggis SITS.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Fatal Error.

Tess-So their engagement is broken
off.
Jess-Y es, they quarreled, and she
was in the wrong
Tess-And she wouldn t admit it /?
Jess-No, that was the whole trou-
BILE. She did admit 1t, and after that
he simply became unbearable.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Saved at Graves Brink.

81 know | would long ago have been
in my grave" writes Mrs. s. H. New.
som, of Decatur, Ala, ''if it had not
been for Electric Bltters, For three
years 1 suffered untold agony from
the worst forms of Indigestion, Wa
terbrash. Stomach and Bowel Dyspep-
|sia. But this excellent medicine did
me world of good. Since using it l
can eat heartily and have gained 80
pounds" For Indigestion, Loss of APP
lpetite, Stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are positive
guaranteed cure. Only soc at B. F
Hughes, drng store
The Cosmopolitan for December has
been received from it's publisher in lrv-
iington, n. Y. ''Romances of the
World s Great Mines 1.-The Streets
of Paris,n iIlust, ated with copies Of
photographs of prominent people tt
be met there, and 'Training of Wiid
Animals" by Boyesen, are articles to
be noted among many contained il
this number. Captains of Industry
and mankind in the Making keeI
up their interest, ''Barlasch of thu
Guard" a serial by Merriman, is be
gun this month. These, with shor
stories, poetry, humor and satire. max
this a most desirable edition.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Lis
ten why: A severe cold had settled on
his lungs, causing a most obstinate
cough. Several physicians said be had
consumption, but could not help him.
When all thought he was doomed he
began to use DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry for Consumption and writes-''it
completely cured me and saved my life.
I now weigh 227 lbs" It's positively
guaranteed for Coughs, Colds and
Lung troubles Price soc and $1.00.
Trial bottles free at B. F. Hughes,
~ x Z A.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature zzIzZs<
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
''iii!(lalll1gila|Il|!RE
PLANS FOR A HOTBED.
cOrding to Methods by Expe-
h rienced Gardeners.

AT this season of the year, gardeners
especially near large towns and
cities, derive considerable income
from the sale of vegetables and some
flowers by pushing plants in hotbeds.
These are low glass structures which
are generally heated by fermenting
vegetable substances such as stable
manure, although fire heat is occas-
sionally applied, steam, hot water and
fues being used.
Hot beds should be located in some
spot sloping to the south, protected
by buildings, evergreen screens, board
fences, etc. Frames are made either
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
DiscouragIng.

He-I don't hear you practing on
the violin any more.
She-No, you see the beat injured it
so that l can't use it.
He-The heat
She-Yes, pa threw it into the fire
the other night.-Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Locating the Cake.

Johnny" said bis mother, severely,
'ssome one has taken big piece of gin
ger cake out of the pantry"
Johnny blushed guiltily.
"Oh, Johnny she exclaimed. II
didn't think it was in you
"It amt, ALL" replied Johnny, ''part
of it's in Elsie Philadelphia Press.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Foils a Deadly Attack.

my wife was SO ill that good physi-
cans were unable to help her." writes
NJ. NJ. Allen, of Winchester. Ind, "but
was completely cured by DR.. Kings
NewiLife Pills., They work wonders
In stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. CSC at
3, i. Hughes, drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Keeninr Sweet Potataex.

Sweet potatoes may be kept very
well in a cool, dry place until the mid
die of winter. Perhaps the method
that will keep them in the best condi-
tion for spring use is to have them
thoroughly dry and then wrap sepa-
rately in paper and pack away in boxes
or barrels, putting them in dry place
where there is no danger Of frost. This
may seem like going to great deal
of trouble, but it does not take long to
wrap enough for the family use if one
will only get at it. Nothing but sound
frst-class potatoes should be used and
the luxury of these fresh, well-ripened
tubers will be to the lover of sweet po-
tatoes will well repay for the trouble.
Mice like garden seed. If you have
| none to spare them, put the seeds
where they cannot be gotten at.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

The woma a n
W no uffers 6
from ill-health
casts a shadow
on her own hap
piness and the
happiness of
OF h ers. She
cannot help it.
Those who suf-
f er C a n II o t
smile and sing.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

Bald Teacher-Now, my boys, after
what I've told you, can any of you de-
fine nothing?
Little Yorick-Y es, sir, / can.
Teacher-Well, how would you de-
scribe it?
Little Yorick-Please, sir, t's what
you've got on the top of your head.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Great.

"Here'ssan account of a girl whose
great uncle died and left her $l0,0OO,-
0OO."
swell. any uncle who would do that
is great. Detroit Free Fress.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
The Pride Of Heroes.

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for Scratches, Bruises,
Cuts, Wounds, Corns, Sore Feet and
Sriff Joints, Bncklen's Arnica Salve is
the best in the world. Same for Burns,
Scalds, Boils, Ulcers, Skin, Eruptions
and Piles. It cures or no pay. Only
25c at B. b. Hughes, drug store.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
LIGHT AND DARK,

Day and night, sunshine and shadow
are not more different from each other
than a healthful from sickly woman
The healthful woman carries light and
sunshine with her wherever she goes.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

What you must have in the home
food, water and a good liniment. None
surpasses Victor Liniment for any
and all accident cases.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26

Ida c. Shoen ,ker, Meyersdale, Pa, says:
"l,uring ten successive terms of teach
ing had been constant sufferer from
headaches, loss of appetite, and general
lebillty, But in short time after be-
gan using Victor Liver Syrup my head
ache left me, my appetite came back,
lnd my languidness passed away. be-
came lively and strong, even to the sur
prise of my friends. Am increasing in
weight and enjoy better heath than for
years. l owe this great change to Victor
Liver Syrup and heartily recommend it
to my suffering sisterhood'.
LIST OF VIC TOR REMEDIES.
Victor Liver Syrup, 25c and LOO
infant, Relief 25c
Iuup Syrup 25 and Soc
Pain Balm, y ana QUO.
Linimeut, 20 ana oUc
'' Liver Pills, 25c per box.
Headache Specific, 10c
.s Poultry Powders, 15c.
Horse and Cattle Powders, 2Jc.
FOR further information address
VICTOR REMEDIES COMPANY,
frederick; Maryland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1902-12-26
Two of a Kind.

"There goes Smartley with the um
brella I lost yesterday"
ssIf you re sure he's got it why don t
you make him give it to you?
because I'm pretty sure he knows
where j get it. Philadelphia Press.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
r.. sca,es Seriously Ill.

nr w. Scales, the speclallst ol
~. .;tv is at Mcneil sick with pneu-
monia. ,n Drs. Goree and crutcher' OF
.s;s citv are attending him. Df'
ono,os left Pine Bluff several days ago
s"s MAGNOLIA to give expert testimony
in an important civil SUIT there.
naeore ~ reaching Magnolia he became
p :o,, and had to get off at Mcneil
though his illness is serious, little aP
.o,,onsion is felt of his recovery
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
For the Window Garden.

With green or any other colorcu
straw canvas. sold by the yard, are
made uncommon tloWrrpOt covers. At.
fcctin| the shape OF Il round bag, the
mouth is plated into golfers. \ some
what finer canvas with frayed edges is
employed, as Formerly foolscap paper.
to wrap round bouquets when placed
in a jardinicr" or pretty wicker bas-
kct tn" straw canvas projecting ali
round in rustic and Informal folds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Clever Little Pianists.

A. few years ago clever child pian-
ist came over from Hungary to per-
form in London. At the early age of
seven she had won a gold medal at the
Berlin Conservatoire Of Music. and her
marvellous performances in England
were greatly appreciated by all who
heard them. The boy pianist, Josef
Hofmann. Moderated SO great sensa-
ton in musical circles about ten years
ago, is another eminent example.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Thinks Claim Too Low.

washington. Feb. 26'-The onl'eo
,.a+os government has proposed TO
uers concerned in the Chinese
'nootv that they consent to pro lata
- ,.,a+ion of claims SO as to MAINTAIN
leoN's s+o, within he sum of 45o.0o0,2oO
tae,s ta which the powers agreed TO M ac,
Ia. from China as full indemnity fof
nvor o,,trages. Germany mas dis
'ns .ored that she has placed hel claim
oo' low and has demanded an increase
IN Wv allowance of 100000 taels ana H.
.4;s -. is to be met the other slgnatofy
'i's ors must agree to submit to the
po"+ .o+a deduction Of that sum from
W i"o;, ,,wn original allotments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
The I.iNlict.

The linnet is one of the few song
birds that like cold weather. He is
very shy. and should you hear his beau
tifu song some of these winter days
keep very STILL and you will see him in
his crimson and brown coat. He is
about as large as the yellow bird and
lives on seeds OF weeds and elderber-
ries.
The nest Of the linnet is usually built
in birches or willows near the ground.
The eggs are light greenish blue, with
brown spots.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
l avinu New Tracks.

The work of laying new steel on
1,o Iron Mountain railroad is progress
s;no sneedilv. The force OF men at
work have reached the nelghoorhooe
If Noble Lake and the work Will be
,,,shod until Mer Rouge, La, is reach
ed.
This Improvement represents vast
expenditure OF money and Will ma
torial]v improve the road
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
An Effective Bed Covering

For a very cffccti .e bed covering use
fine point d'esprit net and around the
edge Il border of insertion. Pending
from this let fail a fun tlouncc of the
point edged with lace. The roll to this
bed is covered With Il color to match
the room, and over it is the dotted net
with tlouncc Of lace This falls i'm soft
folds over the roll and end of the bed
-Woman's Home Companion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
70 Clean Con,l,S

Combs should be washed as seldom
as possible. as water makes the teeth
split and renders the fabrics of which
they are made rough. Small brushes
manufactured for cleaning combs may
be procured. and With one of these the
combs should be well brushed and aft
erward wiped With a cloth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
EaYettyilie Primary Results.

Fayetteville, Feb. 26.-The city prl-
maries held here today resulted in the
nominating of Capt T. J. Eason for
mayor; Lee Duggins, marshall Fred
Jones, recorder; w. n Crenshaw
treasurer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Green-T

A marriage license was issued az
tbe county clerks office Tuesda%
evening to Mora Green, aged twenty
and Miss Geneva Taylor, aged six
teen. The written consent of the
narents of both the young people were
disnlaved when the application was
made. The contracting parties are
residents of Grant county.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Iiverpoofs Back Broken

London, Feb. 26.-The British ship
liverpool, from Antwerp February q
for San Francisco. has gone ashore
on the east coast of Alderney. Her
back has broken and she has ten feet
of water in her after hold
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

The successful advertiser is man
who is satisfied with reasonable re-
turns and knows how to re-invest
them so that the results will be ac-
mulative.-Printer's Ink.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
4 l''niIt;g.r.

Stubb = Whatever bccamc OF Cog
cr1nll'S inVe9t:on4
Penn It fs4j 3hfou@h
Stnhb 1galt Y5as Aa# BY the way,
what Kind Il an invention was it:
Fenn-.Nn ivp yarIit.- Ghcago News,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

When an advertisement creates a
new customer don't expect that this
advertisement will take care of him,
Let your goods. your service, and your
price be as interesting to the new cua=
toner as your advertisement which
brought him to you.-Oscar E. Binner.
Chicago.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

Make your space fit the advertise
hent not the advertisement the space,
and make them both come within the
pounds of common sense.-A Writer
IN Grand Rapids, Mich, Tradesman.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Conscientious Girl.

Clara-What's Your idea of not let
ting him propose:
Maud Nell. as s9on as we arc en-
gagged ii viii be my sacred duty to
make him "c0nomizc-I'uck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
Sh.r., Enough For That.

YOU We l;td some acquaintance with
Miss MitlterS Is Slt" really as dull as
most people seem to think her.
"DUll: We'll. | should say not She
cuts ne every time we chance 10 meet"
-KichmONN DiNnAlch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26
On tsle Train.

BadIi1S- Where are Nnu living now?
HilSer Living. I'm lodging, falling
into lolpa f'oin& run over, twisting and
tllnins. fal},;e@ 1T and banging on, be-
i4g steamed ana tossed III the air
In NV York. ell :"-L;fe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

All the stories told of heaven arc
| but the beautiful dreams we paint LOT
our coming sleep eternal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

Learning teaches how to carry
things in suspense without prejudice
till you resolve.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-26

From the moment that another life
has any empire on ours, peace IL
gone.