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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22
A DOCS TALE.
Ru Mark Twain.


 From Advance Sheets of Harper's Mag
 azIne for December.
 My father was St. Bernard, my moth- CT was a collie, but am Presbyterian. This is what my mother told me; I do not know these nice distinctions myself. To me they are only fine. large words meaning nothing. My mother had fondness for such; she liked to say them, and see other dogs look surprised and envious, as wondering now sne got so much education.
 But, indeed. 1t was not real education; 1t was only show; she got the words by listening in the dinlng-room and draw ing-room when there was company. and by going with the children to Sunday school and listening there; and whenever she heard a large word she said 1t over to herself many times, and so was able to keep it until there was a dogmatio gathering in the nelghborhood, then she would get it off, and surprise and dis tress them all from pocket-pup to mas tiff, which rewarded her for all her trouble. If there was a stranger, he was nearly sure to be suspicious, and when he got his breath again he would ask her what 1t meant. And she always told him. He was never expecting this, but thought he would catch her; so when she told him. he was the one that looked ashamed, whereas he had thought 1t was going to be she
 The others were always waiting for this, and glad of 1t and proud of her. for they knew what was going to hap pen. because they had had experience. When she told the meaning of a big word they were all so taken up with admiration that 1t never occurred to any dog to doubt If 1t was the right one; and that was natural, because, for one thing, she answered up so promptly that it seemed like a dictionary speaking, and for another thing, where could they find out whether 1t was right or not? for she was the only cultivated dog there was.
 By and by, when I was older. she brought hame the word Unintellectual. one time, and worked 1t pretty hard all the week at different gatherings, making much unhappiness and dependency; and 1t was at this time that noticed that during that week she was asked for the meaning at eight different assemblages, and flashed out a fresh definition every time. which showed me that she had more presence of mind than culture, though I said nothing, of course.
 She had one word which she always kept on hand. and ready. like a life preserver, a kind of emergency word to strap on when she was likely to get washed overheard in a sudden way-that was the word Synonymous. When she happened to fetch out long word which had had its day weeks before and Its prepared meanings gone to her dump pile, if there was stranger there of course it knocked him groggy for cOu- pie of minutes, then he would come to. and by that time she would be away down the wind on another tack. and not expecting anything; so when he'd -han and ask her to cash in, (the only dog on the inside of her gamel could see her canvas flicker a moment--but only just moment-then 1t would belly out tant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22
zoLA,s MuT1LATroN OF NATURE
Wherein Lies Condemnation of the
 Novelist's Work.
Gunton's Magazine

UutlNOH 6 1AdB0Ath0.
 Of Zola's hve-volumed novel, Les Rou- gon- -Macquart." he says: ''It is difficult to imagine such a predilection for the odi- ous in the choice of a subject. such a taste for the ignoble and repulsive in the delineation of character, such material ism and brutality of style"
 Now. in a recent preface the author of ''Rougon- n-Macquart" exclaimed: 'T would wish to place humanity upon one white page-all things. all beings-in @ work which would be an immense arch.''
 Noble and magnificent ambition" re- plies Brunetiere, but Is humanity, then, composed of knaves, fools and monsters An artist has his rights, but the mutila- ton of nature is not one of them" The mutilation of nature! In those four words lies the condemnation of ZoIa's work; for surely 1t is mutilation to show only a part of the picture: to blacken the sum shine; to disclose only the diseased por- ton of humanity until the mind is sick with dread lest truth, purity. honest in- tention and virtuous living is indeed all myths.
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 ness and catarrh is demonstrated every day by the use of Actina. The vapor cur rent generated. in the Actina passes through the Eustachian tubes into the middle ear, removing the catarrhal ob. structions as it passes through the tubes, and loosens up the bones (hammer, anvil and stirrup) in the inner ear, making them respond to the slightest vibration of sound. Actina has never failed to cure ringing noises in the head. We have known people troubled with this dlstress- ing symptom for years to be completely cured in only three weeks use of Actina- Actina also cures asthma, bronchitis. sore throat, weak lungs, colds and headaehes all of which are directly or indirectly due to catarrh. Actina Is sent on trial post paid. Write us about your case. We give advice free. and positive proof of cures. valuable book-Professor Wil- sons 100 page Dictionary of Disease, Free Address New York & London Electric Assoclation. Dept ss D., s2s Walnut st. Kansas City, Mo
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Tuesday, and so on, through the week. except on Friday. when there Is regu- lar meeting of the Cabinet Council in the Council Chamber of the palace. Gray haired men, veterans in war, politics and diplomacy. gather around a table. while this boy of 17 presides over them and receives their homage and their reports, and gives them instructions as to their duties and the policy they should pursue.
 It has become an established rule with Don Alfonso not to sign, papers of any character, no matter who brings them to him, or what the Cabinet recommends until he has consulted his mother. and in that the boy shows profound wisdom. In case an immediate decision Is required by the circumstances, he leaves the Coun- cii Chamber, or the presence of the Min ister with whom he is comforting, and hurries to the apartments of the Queen. where he receives her advice. This prac- tice is not approved by His Majesty's ministers, but none of them dare object to it. and thus Donna Christina keeps her firm hand upon the helm of state.
 When his official duties are finished. his majesty hurries to a gymnasium situated on the ground floor of the palace. ana, with his aids and secretaries, exercises
  o'clock. It may be only half an hour. but he makes 1t as long as he can. and is always impatient to get through win official matters.
 After lu>cheon he returns to his official business and correspondence and works until about 4:30 o'clock, when his horse IS brought from the stable or his automo- bile, and he goes out for the air. usually attended by his mother. one of his si~ters or all three. The royal family of Spain take great delight in the society of each other. and their mutual devotion is beau- tifuL They all ride bicycles and fre- quently race with each other over the smooth roads of the park which tfe queen has had made next to the palace. After his majesty returns from his out ing he retires to his study until 1.SO o'clock when he joins the family at din- ner There is considerable formaEty about this meal, and frequently guests of distinction, although there is no official entertaining at the palace. The food Is plain, and the king drinks nothing but native wine. After dinner. which usually lasts until g oclock, he and his mother and sisters enjoy themselves very much as other families do under similar circum- stances They have music, dey. play cards, chess and checkers, they gossip and relate their experiences of the day, and have a good time, until the clock strikes 10 when the queen mother rises and kisses her boy goodnight, and her daughters follow her example. His rDa- jesty is always in bed by 1o:3o except on very rare occasions, when he Is de tained by an official reception or banquet at the palace.
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in the equipment of the average smoker.
 This vast business would be appropriat- ed at once, and without effort, by the discoverer of meerschaum on the western side of the Atlantic, and 1t is reasonable to presume that the enterprislng Ameri- cans would claim a large share of the British trade that now goes to Austria and Turkey. The simple announcement of the find would enlist the interest of all manufacturers of and dealers in meer- schaum goods. and 1t would create no lite tie nervous anxiety in Vienna and Fur key, where a monopoly of the meer- schaum business has been undisturbed for several hundred years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22
OLD WAY GOOD ENOUGH.
Proxies and Innovations Were Moth
 ing to Them.

Proxies and Innovations Were Moth
 ing to Them. New York Press
 "Dd you read about the engagement of Miss May Goelet to the Duke of Rox- burghe?" he asked as he looked lovingly into her eyes.
 "Yes," she replied softly, feeling that the momentous occasion was at hand. "It was all arranged for them by mu- tual friends" he went on.
 Was it?'' she asked.
 ''Yes," he answered. "The Duke didn't make love to her himself at all''
 Didn't he?'
 "No. He got some other people to at- tend to the matter for him."
 There was a brief interval of silence, during which he looked at her and she looked at the floor.
 T don't think much of the Duke he said at last
 T wouldn't have such a fool man around" she returned quickly. A mo- ment later she looked into his eyes, sigh ed and said: We don't want any Euro peans innovations, do we?'
 'No," he replied. as he drew her little closer to him. "and I never did take much stock in proxies, anyway"
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DEAFNESS CURED
Discovered.
By No Means Until aAcTINA.n wa

Ninety-five per cent of all cases of deaf ness brought to our attention is the result
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and full, and she would say. as calm as a summers day. Its synonymoua with supererogation," or some goddess long reptile of word like that, and go placidly about and skim away on the next tack, perfectly comfortable. you know. and leave that stranger looking profane and embarrassed. and the ini- tiated slatllng the floor with their tails in unison and their faces transhgured
 with a holy joy.
 Copyright. 1903. by Harper's Magazine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22
He Was Satisfied.

Uncle Remus was driving a white mule hitched to an ancient gig.
 That's very ol- anair in these days of progress" remarked the stranger.
 "Doan' matter wid me-" drawled the old man. contentedly puffing his pipe; dis heah kin jolt es much as de finest automobile en dat der mule kin bray loudah den de biggest hohn.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22
REPAIRS AHEAD FOR PARA.
A Time When Expense Wouldn't
 Matter Much.

6 AA4nS WAcAk G4RCAASG WSeAAAA
 Matter Much. New York Press.
 Harold" said Mrs. Goodchild to her young son, did you tell the next door boy what your father said about this wicked habit of fighting and quarrel ing?"
 "Yes, ma"
 Did you remember to explain how your father pointed out that. in addition to the sinfulness of 1t and the bruises and cuts you get. your clothes suffer also and thus your parents are put to unnecessary expense?"
 "Yes. ma"
 And that if your father sees him fight ing with you again he will speak to his parents about it?"
 'Yes ma.'
 And what didd he say?"
 He said. Send the old dub around and I'll bust in his slats
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-22

WIU UeIEs NIU UT UILo7ll 3 1F become clogged by catar- rhal deposits, stopping the action of the vibratory bones. Until these deposits are removed a cure is impos- sible. The inner ear cannot be reached by probing or spraying. hence the inability of aurists or physicians to cure. Ear drums are worse
 than useless. That there
 ia a sciantific cpra for deaf
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
The Western Floods.

The flood situation ia Kansas and
Iowa is but slightly improved. First
reports of the loss of life and property
in North Topeka were exaggerated
The known dead now number "a Ir
the vicinity of Kansas City. Kan and
Manhattan, Kan, it is estimated that
40 to so lives were lost. The railroads
are in a worse condition than ever be
fore in that part of the west. A large
quantity of mail matter has been des.
troyed. Kansas City is without light
and the water works has shut down.
The conditions in brief are:
At TOpeka-Kansas river is rapidly
falling. Number of known dead now
placed at "a. Property loss estimated
at 81 ,0O0,O 900. Epidemic of contagious
diseases threatened.
At Kansas Missouri river sta
tionary. Loss of life and property very
heavy, but difficult to estimate as yet.
More than 5000 homeless and many
still in great danger.
At Des Moines-Crest of flood passed
to the Southeast. Estimated damage
81 500. 900; 5000 homeless, weather
cold, no further loss of life.
In the valleys of the Kansas, Mis-
souri, and Des MOines rivers great
areas still under water. and the dam.
age to towns and farms const antly
augmenting.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
Refused to Fire a Salute.

An unfortunate incident marred thu
observance of memorial day at the Ma
tional cemetery here on Saturday. The
StauntOn Rifles, under an agreeme en- t,
1t is said, with the superintendent OF
the national cemetery that no colOred
people would take part in the ceremony,
marched with the procession to the
cemetery, and were to have fire sa-
Lutte OF three rounds over the graves of
the dead. After Colonel Hampton II !.
Wayt. of the governors staff, had de-
livered u short address. Mr.. Lewis,
the keeper of the Federal cemetery,
called on Minister Lyons, negro rep
resentative of the United States gov
eminent in Liberia, to address the
and the very instant be took
his position Captain Rudolph Bum
gardner and every member of the mill
tary company, of their. own accord,
withdrew from the
crowd, fell in line and marched to their
armory. There was no salute fired and
many present followed the company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
Valley Seminary.

WaynesbOrO. June 1.-The session of
1902 0S closed on Tuesday, May 26.
The commencement exercises were I'M
usually interesting this year. On Sun
day Rev. e. R Stribling preached to
the young ladies most acceptably,
emphasizing the opportunities of life
as illustrated in the life of Queen
Esther. His text was: .'And who
knoweth whether thou art come to the
Kingdom for such time as this ~
The concerts Monday morning and
evening were up to their usual stand.
ard. The chapel was crowded on both
occasions, and the audiences were
trea ted to well rendered selections
from the best composers. On Tuesday
morning the closing exercises were
held. After prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Thomas and a. solo by Miss Shirley,
DIR. Denny, President of w. & L. u,
addressed the thirteen graduates. In
very interesting and able address,
the distinguished speaker pointed out
most forcefully the high sphere of wo-
man in the world and especially her
great opportunity at this day, through
her unquestionable influence over me. :.
of purifying public opinion and arres.-
ing the downward trend of politics anl
politicians in our country.
The following medals were awarded:
Primary Observation-Disclosures aver
age-Arthur Engleman; General excel
lence-Lucy White.
Seminary-Pun ctuality = Philippa
Anderson. Sydney Penn; Department
Josie Baker, Lizzie Baker, Delilah
Crouch, Charlotte Manson, Ella Shields,
Eliza Shields, Catherine Taylor, Lii
liam Walker, Elite Woods, Linda
Woods.
The intermediate scholarship medal
was won by Miss Blanche Stansbury;
Senior scholarship Alice Hood;
Senior Latin-Miss Lo uie Hiner; In
strumental music--Miss Alleen Anlslie
Following is the list of graduates
Literary--Misses Anislie, Baggarly,
Annie Coyner, Wilhelmina Coyner,
Harris, Hood, Manson, Massie, E
Stansbury, Vest; Classical-M Misses
Hiner and Penn.
The session has been the most pros
porous one for number of years. The
roll shows 81 pupils, of which number
40 were boarders. The Seminary is
proud of the musical de-
partment. Under the instruction of
Misses Johnson, Hobson and Purvis,
The work this year has b cen equal to
that of any school in the state. There |
We're 81 pupils in this department. The
prospect for another year is very flat
'ering. Most of this years pupils will |
return, a great many having already |
engaged rooms.
We congratulate Mrs. Winston on
ler we'll deserved success. The school
8 entirely private enterprise, and but
or her strong personality, her almost
lnequalled skill and tact in controlling
md influencing girls, and her tireless
'nergy, such an undertaking could not
ucceed in the face of the present day
with state and endowed
chooIs. The Valley Seminary is one
V the strongest powers for good in
'ur county, and that it may have
many more years of usefulness is our
incerest wish.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
The Ladies Preparing for Memorial Day.

s"e s~~'So s0PoAA"8 sVu W0mVT t0l Jay
To the Daughters of the Confedera.
cy, at the request of the Augusta Me.
mortal Association and Stonewall
Jackson camp, the J. E. B. Stuart
Chapter, U. d. c., will receive the
flowers and decorate the monument on
memorial day, June 9th. All persons
sending flowers are asked to cut them
on Monday and put them in water to
prevent their fading SO soon; after 9
O'Clock of memorial day the ladies' will
be at the camp room to receive the
flowers. Chairman, Mrs. A. M. How
son. assisted by Mrs. Herbert Taylor,
Mrs. Robert Blackford, Mrs. J. p.
Davis, Mrs. Karnes, and Misses Jean
and Janet Berkeley, Kate Hutchinson
and Florence Tyree. Carriages will be
provided.
The flag committee of the chapter
will meet at the cemetery by half past
four on Monday. Mrs. Mccullough,
chairman, aided By Mrs. Henry Hutch
lnson, Mrs. Hogshead, and Misses
Haines, Berkeley, and Kitty and Mil
dred Hutchinson. The same persons
to decorate with flags at the monument
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
Commissioners Sale
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

Pursuant to the provisions of a certain
decree, entered on May 18th, 1903, in the
chancery cause of K A. Demastus VS.. VIM.
b. Campbell, &C., now pending in the Cir
cult Court of Augusta county, / will offer
for sale at public auction, in front of the
Courthouse in the City of StauntOn, on
Saturday. June 10, 1908, at II O'Clock, N.
That certain tract of land in Riverheads
District, on which Mary Jane Demastus
resided at the time of her death and which
was set apart TO her dover interest In the
real estate of her late husband, C, b.
DemaStuS, decd. Said tract of land con-
tains Is acres, ! rood and q poles, has good
and comfortable buildings thereon, and Is
located in good neighbOrhOod.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-fOurth of the
purchase money cash on day of sale, and
the residue on three equal annual INSTALL
ments. to be evidenced by the bonds of the
purchaser, bearing date on day of sale,
with interest from date at six per cent. per
annum, and falling due respectively in
one, Two and three years from date, with
good personal security thereon, and the
title retained as ultimate security.
f. B. KENNEDY,
Special Commissioner,
Clerks office of the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta COUNTY, tO-wit:
/, Jos. B. Woodward, Clerk of the Court
aforesaid, do certify that F. F. Kennedy,
Special Commissioner above named, has
executed the bond required by decree of
date May 18th, 1908, in the chancery cause
of A. Demastus vs.. VIM. B. Campbell,
&c now pending in this court.
May, 1908.
JOS. B. WOODWARD, Clerk.
NAV 15-5ts
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05
u1RG1NIA:-In the Clerks Office of Au.
guSta County Court. Nav 22d 1908

ulRG1NIA:-In the Clerks Office of Au.
gusta County Court. May 22d, 1908.
To Z. B. Gwathnav and A. B. Gwathnay
and all others whom it may concern:
You are hereby notified that two lots of
land designated on the map of the WAY
nesboro Company as Lots Nos. 81 and 80 in
Block No. IA as appears from the Commits
slOners books in South River district, Au.
gusta county. was sold on the 25th day of
December, 1898, for delinquent taxes, lev
les, interest and costs to the Common
wealth of Virginia, and application tor
the purchase thereof has been filed in this
office, and it appearing from the records
In this Office that you are interested in said
lands. you are further notified to appear
in four months from the date of this notice
and 90 what may be necessary to protect
your interest.
Given under my hand this the 22d day of
May, 1908. HARRY BURNETT,
Clerk of Augusta County Court, Virginia.
may 90 At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05

Greatest Improvement in drawing
Mics Sadie Wright.
Best in drawing-Carl Armentront.
Greatest improven eat in sewing
Miss Virgie Black.
Best in seWiDQ-Mis, Mamma in
coin.
Greatest improvement in wood. work
Roger Mehurin.
Best in wood work-Carl Armen.
trout.
HIGH SCHOOL,
First year-Mr. Spencer-Highest
general average-Miss Emma l.. Stod-
dard.
Present every day. no tardy marks
Misses Ellen Barr, Alma Cornell, Mag
gle Henderson. Pearl Keister and Jan
lie Myers.
Greatest improvement in drawing
Miss Sue McGuffin.
Best in drawing ISIS Louise Lush.
baugh.
Greatest improvement in cookery
Miss Maggie Henderson.
Best in cOOkery-Mis Myrtle Wood
ruff.
Greatest improvement in wood work
Myers.
Best in woodwork-Malcolm Holli-
day.
Second year-Highest general aver
age-Miss Maude ThOrnburg.
Greatest Improvement in cookery
Miss Mamie Richie.
Best in cOokery-Miss Maude Thorn
burg.
Third year-Mr. Lambert's class
Highest general average-Lomax May.
Present every day, no tardy marks
Miss Ruth PfOrr and Miss Frances
HutchesOn.
Greatest Improvement in drawing
Miss Mamie Crawford.
Best in drawing-Miss Ruth Pforr.
Fourth year-Hlghest general aver
age-Miss Mary Humphreys.
Greatest Improvement in drawing
Miss Sibert B. Noon.
Best in drawing-Miss Mary Hum
phreys.
CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION.
Eighth Grade: Misses Virgie Black,
Mamie Lincoln. and Janet Wilson,
and Masters Carl Armentrout, Sam
Hoshour. Harry May, and Fred valz.
First Year, High School: Misses
Irene Carrier, Maggie Henderson,
Pearle Keister, Sue McGuffln, Jan e
Myers, Emma Stoddard, Margaret
Miller and Myrtle Woodruff, and Mas
ters Harvey Allen, Harry Gait, Nal
colin Holiday.
Second Year High School: Misses
Flora Houchins. Mamie Kichey, Alice
Surber, and Mauce ThOrnburg.
Third Year High School: Niss"s
Marie Hammond, Ruth PfOrr. Nan
ME Crawford, and Master LON AK
May.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-06-05

Miss Ruth Hanna, daughter of Sen.
atOr M. A. Hanna. is to be married on
the 10th of this month. The President
wanted her to change the date so as
to enable him to finish bis trip and
attend. But this preverse girl would
have none of it. The Ohio Republican
State convention wanted her to change
the date so it could hold its session at
the appointed time, but she said no.
The President has changed his ltine-
rary, the Ohio State convention has
changed it's date, and unless young
Mccormick, whom she is to marry,
shys at this manifestation of woman q
rights. the wedding will be celebrated
on the tenth.
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Death Of Mrs, Gideon Hoax.

Died at her home near Luray, Page
county, Va, May "a, 1908, at the age
of "a and was laid to rest in the old
home grave yard. Her funeral was
preached by Rev. J. N. Stinewalt. She
was member of the Lutheran church
for many years. She had been a suf-
fer for a long time, and leaves seven
children to mourn her lose. Think
how sad that we can never meet our
dear mother here on earth, but hope to
meet her in heaven.
Farewell, dear mother, sweet thy lest
weary with years and worn with pain
Farewell, till in some happy place.
We shall behold thy face again.
lis ours to miss thee, all our years.
And tender memories of thee keep.
Shine In the Lord to rest for so,
He givoth His beloved sleep.