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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
BREECH-LoADERs ARE OLD.
Bronze Cannon of That Make Were
In Use in Spain Some
Centuries Ago.

That there is very little new under
the sun has once more been proved at
Tobermory bay, Null, says London
paper. where Capt. Burns, of Glasgow.
has. with the permission of the duke of
Argyll, been searching for the relics Of
the Admiral of Florence, one of the YES
sells Of the Spanish Armada, known to
have been blown up In 1888 In that far
away water. With the aid of an old
chart the diver went down into IL faith
oms and came across bronze breech-
loading cannon four and one-half feet
long, eight inches In diameter at the
breech and bearing the date 1863. The
divers also discovered a pistol heavily
incrusted with lime, sword blade and
4 kedge anchor
Breech loading In artillery and small
arms Is popularly supposed to be an in
vention of the middle of last century,
but such is by no means the case. In
Dublin gunsmith's shop at Cork Hill is
a breech-loading rifle, which was Of
fered to the British war Office at the
close of the eighteenth century and re-
jected, as it was considered to need too
much ammunition.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such, in brief was the condition of an
old soldier by name of J. j. Havens,
Versailles, o. For years he was trou-
bled with kidney disease and neither
doctors nor medicines gave him relief
A length he tried Electric Bitters. It
put him on his feet in short order and
complete recovery" Best on earth for
liver and kidney troubles and ali forms
of stomach and Bowel complaints
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
A BOYS Wild Ride for Life.

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w. H. Brown, of Leesville, Ind, en-
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less merit for all throat and lung trou.
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
The POpe's Titles.

The official designation of the head of
the hierarchy Of the Catholic church IS
as follows: His holiness, the pope, bish-
op of Rome and vicar of Jesus Christ,
successor of St Peter. prince of the apos-
ties; supreme pontiff of the universal
church, patriarch of the west. primate
OF Italy, archbishop and metropolitan of
the Roman province. sovereign of the
temporal dominions Of the holy Roman
church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

Immediately after the assassination of
King Alexander of Servia-in fact. on
the very next day-a French reporter
went to the residence of the dead kings
mother, Queen Natalie, and asked to
interview her. An attendant was sure
that she could not be seen, but out of
courtesy took the insistent message to
the bereaved woman. In a moment the
answer was brought back: 'The queen
pities anyone who could try to force his
presence upon her at moment such as
this"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
Men OF Oak

Timbers of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men of oak" are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for a sturdy con-
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing powers of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti-
tuition.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4oe-4l5 Pearl Street. New York.
soc. and $l.Oo; all druggists. -
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
Heated Clothing.

Clothing heated by electricity will be
worn by the duke of Abruzzi during his
next polar excursion. The heat will pass
through network of asbestos-covered
wire arranged In the lining of his ap-
parel. His bedding will be warmed in
the same way
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
The Virginia Building at ST. Louis.

Subscriptions for the Virginia Build
ing at st. Louis will be gratefully re
ceived by the State Commission at
Richmond, through the editor of this
paper, and will be duly acknowledged
and forwarded to Hon. G.. w. Koiner,
president of the Virginia Commission,
at Richmond.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
No Short Answers from Her,

What was that Spillink said ? That
his wife had never given him a short
answer?'
swell, it amounted to that. She de-.
clines to use postal cards in writing to
him. D. Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
As Far as Her knowledge Went.

Ethel-Do you know anything about
puts and calls.
Agnes-No, except that whenever
Willie Snively calls on me father puts
him out.-Chicago Record Herald.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

The electronometer is so acuteIy
sensitive that it will detect in one min
ute an amount of matter which must
accumulate for 100000 years before
there is enough of it to affect the most
sensitive chemical balance
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the mone7 if it
fails to cure. E. W. Grove e signature
Is on eacn Dox. 25c. jan 81
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
Too Strenuous.

'If give you a dime you will run
straight to some saloon.
Not me-"
"Will you promise 2"
es'm; never run. Indianapolis
Sun.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

Why have Blues, tired feeling, head
aches, constipation or Indigestion
Positive cure may be had in Victor
Liver Syrup.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

What you must have in the home
food, water and a good liniment. None
surpasses Victor Liniment for any and
all accidental cases.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

The following parties are the n
nees of the Democratic Primary,
August %. 1903:
Members of the House of Delegates
j. w. Churchman.
s. H. Walker.
County Clerk,
Harry Burnett.
County Treasurer,
j. N. Mcfarland.
Commemorative Attorney,
K. S. Ker
Sheriff,
W. Arthur Wilson.
Commissioners of the Revenue,
John F. Taylor.
G. w. Swink,
w. L. Mowry.
VIM. II. MOorman,
J. e. Diamond.
Walter E. Beard.
BEVERLY MANOR DISTRICT.
Supervisor,
NJ. +. Gilkeson.
Overseer of the Poor,
j. w. Sheets.
Road Commissioner,
G T. Harris.
Road Director,
E. M. Cushing.
Justices of the Peace,
J. W. O'Rourk.
John w. Todd.
N. l.. Wehn.
NORTH RIVER DISTRICT.
Supervisor.
NJ. Bruce Whitmore.
Overseer of the Poor,
John H. Rawley.
Road Commissioner,
r. c. Blair.
Road Director,
A. T. Reeves.
Constable,
W. T. Mills.
Justices of the Peace,
A. r. G. Bass.
j. X. z. Hiner.
]. W. Hopewen.
SOUTH RIVER DISTRICT,
Supervisor,
Elijah Coiner.
Road Commissioner,
John H. Mcclure.
Road Director,
John H. Leonard.
Constable,
Atwell Ellis.
Justices Of the Peace,
]. g. Henkel.
j. B. Hunter.
NJ. L. Leonard.
MIDDLE RIVER DISTRICT.
Road Commissioner,
f. L. Houff, Jr
Constable,
Jos. H. Dellinger.
PASTURES DISTRICT
Supervisor.
David +. Hoover.
Road Commissioner,
X. l.. Trimble.
Road Director,
j. Henry Baylor.
Constable,
G. f. Smith.
Justices of the Peace,
Hatch Clark.
d. b. Kunkle.
RIVERHEADS DISTRICT.
Supervisor,
Il. NJ. Smiley.
Road Commissioner,
]. Z. Gale,
Road Director.
w. W. SprOul.
Constable.
W. Il. Mckee.
Justices of the Peace,
w. w. Hamilton.
5. A. d, Mckee.
w. Taliaferro.
he above is a.cOrrect list of the candidate
by the Democratic Primary.
JOS. A. GLASGOW,
Secretary Dem. Com.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
Victor Liver. Syrup
DOES THIS.

Ida c. Shoemaker, Meyersdale. Pa, says:
''During ten successive terms of teach
ing had been constant sufferer from
headaches, loss of appetite, and general
debility, But in short time after be-
gan using Victor Liver Syrup my head
ache left me, my appetite came back,
and my langs,idness passed away. be-
came lively aud strong, even to the sur
prise oi iiiy friends. Am increasing in
weight and enjoy better health than for
years. owe this great change to Victor
Liver Syrup and heartily recommend it
to my suffering sisterhood".
LIST OF VICTOR REMEDIES
9ictor Liver Syrup, 25c and 81 90
= Infants Relief, 25c.
- Lung Syrup, 25 and Soc.
Pain Baim 25 and 5Oc.
=" I.iniment 25 and 5Oc.
' Liver Pills, . 25c per box.
e Headache Specific, 10c.
= Poultry Powders, 15c.
" Horse and Cattle Powders, 20c
For further information address
VICTOR REMEDIES COMPANY,
sredertck. Maryland.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
All School Open
lin The Month
Of September!

Get ready for the youngsters, have
the right shoes at the right time, and
at the right price. A shoe to stand the
wear, must be made from good leather
and well stitched. We make a spec
ialty OF SCHOOL SHOES. A big line
OF ladies and gents fine shoes always
on hand. Also Trunks, Bags, and
Umbrellas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25

And hopes, by uniform courtesy and careful
attentlon to business intrusted to u.s. to
merit and receive liberal patronage.
TO-
Accounts of individuals. Firms and Corno-
rations solicited, and prompt and satisfacto-
ry service guaranteed.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1903-09-25
MONDAY, AUGUST 3rd. 1903.

In the Marquis Building. Corner Main and
Augusta Streets, on
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

Arise, my heart, anc sing thy Easter song!
And sweetening bud, and green, ascending
blade.
Add thou thy word
Heart, there were hours, indeed, thou vert
afraid,
So long the Spring delayed:
Shut in the Winters alabaster tomb.
So white and still the sleeping Summer lay
That dead she seemed;
And none might know how in her magic side
Slept the young Spring, and moved, and smiled
and dreamed.
Behold, she wakes again, and, open-eyed
Gazes, in wonder, round the leafy room,
AT the young flowers. Upon this Easter day
And from thy seeming death thou, too, arise
Arise. my heart: yea, go thou forth and sinet
Join thou thy voice to all this music sweet
OF crowding leaf and busy, building wing
And falling showers:
The murmur soft of little lives newborn
The armies of the grass, the million feet
OF marching flowers.
How sweetly blows the Resurrection horn
across the meadows, over the far hillsi
In the souls garden new sweetness stfrs
And the heart fills,
Ano IN and out the mind flow the soft airs
Arise, my heart and sing, this Easter morn.
In the years resurrection do thy part
Arise my hearti
Richard lie Gallienne, in April Success
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22
A WOMAN'S SCARS.
How the World Regards Them Diff
ferently from Those Of Men.


Lille Hamilton French, in her "Old
Maids Corner" now running in the Gen.
tury, muses. in the March number, the line
of thought started by Sunday call from
her old friend the colonel, on how differ
emily the world regards the scars of men
and women, however honorably won. She
says:
The colonel always arouses my enthusi-
asm; yet 1 never see him with that black
patch over his eye, and that glove with its
empty fingers, without wondering why it is
that the world regards so Inherently the
scars of men and Of women, even when
those scars have been won in an honorable
service.
/ have a clever friend from the South
who, as girl, and when the war had
closed, worked in her fathers tobacco
fields, over the horses and over the broken
down fences, until comfort regned at home
again, and she took to letters profess
sion. / saw her once hold up her toil-worn
hands, full of scars, with each joint out
of shape, while she said to me- laughing:
1T is sometimes easier to escape the con-
sequences of our sins than to get away
from the records of our virtues"
That is the trouble, / suppose. Tradi-
ton has done nothing for her, and so the
records of a woman's virtues have to be
explained. A man with an arm or leg
missing, especially il he be an erect man,
instantly arouses a thought of heroism-
unless, of course, one has lived in the
neighborhood of trolleys-and certain
spontaneous enthusiasm for the man, like
that which the colonel inspires, takes pos
session of the beholder. Such quickening
of the pulse before the signs and tokens of
an unknown wOman's miSadventures would
be an impossibiity, and a silk patch over
one of her eyes, like that which the colonel
wears would excite pity rather than ap-
plause.
Then there are the manners of some sue
cessful women who by their own endeavors
have won way in the world What scars
these manners are on an engaging woman
liness-first a grace lost in the conflict
then a gentleness. Had man suffered
these losses, who would reckon them when
the sum of his successes was told? And
how convincing the very bruesqueness and
energy and even the lack of softness in his
manners would be! We would believe in
him at once But in woman, and per-
ha ps wisely-who can tell?-these signs and
tokens of a heroic struggle into which
necessity alone may have driven her are
counted disfigurements, and the record
of each of her virtues has to be explained
like the trousers of Rosa Bonheur, il their
exercise has involved the sacrifice of a
single feminine habit. The records of her
pleasures are other concerns so long as
fashion approves. Her hair may be sun
burnt, but it must not be because she has
chosen to deprive herself of bonnet for
the benefit of some pauper. And her hands
may be large and muscular, but the muscles
must be those developed by an outdoor
sport, not those which any manual labor
indoors has strengthened, even when that
labor has been undertaken because Of grim
poverty.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22

reins of the whip. where he had twisted
them when he stopped first
DR.. OShea does not like to talk much
about Ben- In the first place his loss has
been a real bereavement to the doctor: in
the second place DR.. O'Shea does not like
TO say things he knows will not be believed.
friend of the horse. A H. Kelley. master
or the Lyman School, who has, so to speak,
before now .'embalmed Ben in print"
He was left standing outside the doctors
mouse In Chelsea street one day Or.
O'Shea's three children climbed into the
buggy. Seeing a whip in the socket, the
boy took Ii out and laid Ii over the horses
back In resounding cuts. He looked round
when the whip was ratified in the socket,
and deliberately watched the youngster
raise It on high and bring it down on his
his tracks. Again the boy struck, and Ben
merely put up with it, He said. as plain
as possible, You can welt me with that
thing till you're black In the face; that's
because you don't know any better. 1 can
run away with you, but L do know better,
and that's why don't do it."
The merest hint of a rattle of the whip
In the socket was always enough to put the
horse to his best PAGES. So Mrs. OShea.
who was looking from an upper window
when the incident began. expected to see
trouble as soon as the boy reached for the
whip. She screamed, but the doctor knew
his horse well and merely laughed at her.
He walked calmly to the window and
watched the whole thing. In fact, Ii tickled
him so that another day he repeated it
for the sake of photographing the incident.
He put the boy in the buggy and went into
the house, leaving the photographer to OBJ
serve what happened. The boy reached for
the whip, the horse looked round to make
sure that the proper and authorized person
was maltreating him, and the picture man
snapped his shutter.
One of Ben's tricks was TO knock at the
stable door when he found it closed. A lit
tie thing like going to his stable alone when
the doctor was done for the day never
troubled Ben. The doctor would alight and
say, All right Ben. go on home, and the
horse would gravely trot off to his stable.
On cold days the doors were often closed.
and Ben would knock with his forefoot till
somebody came. He would do this at the
word of command and repeat it if he was
not heard the first time.
Or course there was often a well-meaning
but ignorant citizen who butted in, seeing
harnessed horse going about his own
business. This always resulted in chase,
and Ben would turn up at the office again
to let Mr.. OShea know somebody had been
interfering with him. On one occasion he
was captured: that is, the citizen who
wanted to set the affair right managed to
get into the carriage. But after that Ben
took command again, and in spite of all
pulling on the reins brought his captive
back In triumph to his masters office.
DR.. O'Shea had a cottage at Ocean Spray
and has sent women home to East Boston
in the care of Ben. All they had to do was
to hold the reinS; Ben would find his way,
stop for trains to pass at crossings, avoid
electric cars, dodge wagons deliver his pas
SengerS and walk off to the stable alone.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-03-22
INTELLIGENT HORSE.

The HOrSeman.


In the fire which killed nineteen horses in
the stable of John Elms, Cove street, East
Boston, recently, perished horse which
might almost be called lone of East Bos-
tons best known citizens" He was Ben,
DR.. Edward +. O'Sheas chunky white Ca
madam. and he was horse that was known
to half the population of Noddle island
Ben came to DR.. OShea about ten years
ago in an odd way. He was the property of
a patient of the doctor, and the physician
bought him with a clause in the purchase
that unless he cured the patient the sale
should not go. Thus Ben, in possession of
the doctor, became a living testimonial to
his masters ability.
Ben grew Famous. Not for his speed
though he could, IL he would knock several
splinters off three minutes. Not for his blue
ribbons, for he was not a show horse. He
was just a broad-chested, white, blocky
gelding. with the scars of the wire fence of
his youth still discernible when his hair
was clipped short. But he was so clever
that the tale of his accomplishments
sounds like dream. He understood Eng
lish perfectly. He knew the doctors cali
ing places absolutely. and when the list
was done he would insist on going back to
the office The doctor was inspector of
schools in East Boston, and often drove
from school to school without taking the