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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14

nth doctortng the effects, while the orig
sa0I disease undermines the system.
What To Do.
There is comfort i'll the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fuliills every wish i'll curing rheumatism,
pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder
and every part of the urinary passage.
It corrects inability to hold water
and scalding pain i'll passing it, or bad
effects following use of liquor, wine OF
beer, and overconles that unpleasant ne
cessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many
times during the night. The mild and
the extraordinary effect of Swamp-R0Ot
is soon realized 1t stands the highest
for its wonderful cures of the most dis
tressirg cases Ii you need a medicine
YOU should havetile best. Sold by drug
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You may have sample bottle and a
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writing mention this paper and don't
make any mistake, but remember the
name, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and
the address, Binghamton, N. Y.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14

The course of Mr.. Wyndham r. Mer-
edith with reference to his political
affiliations in future has caused more
feeling than was at first anticipated.
Not content with Topping overinto the
Republican mud puddle, he took occa-
sion to tell an anecdote in his intro
duction of Mr.. Taft at the Bar Associa-
ton banquet last week, rejecting on
Mr.. Bryan, which brought forth Misses.
This put Mr.. Taft in most embarrass-
ing position, and was in the worst pos
sible taste in Mr.. Meredith. The law
yers of the association are very indig-
nant over Mr.. Meredith's course and
will be for long time to come.
The railroads will not give excursion
rates to Lincoln, Nebraska to enable
persons to attend the notification cere-
monies of VIM. J. Bryan. They gave
excursion rates to attend the notifca-
ton ceremonies of Mr.. Taft at Cincin-
natl. Why this invidious distinction
is not apparent, but it will make many
thousands of votes for Mr.. Bryan.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Editor Staunton Spectator ::

In the last issue of your paper state
ment appears, apparently made for
publication, which quotes me at some
length concerning the manner in which
Mr.. Bryan was nominated for the
presidency, and predicting the result
of the election. The purpose of this is
to advise you and the readers of your
paper that [ have made no such state
ment for publication, that it rests upon
no tangible foundation. 1t is known
of all men that / entered the service of
the Government as Democrat and l
have not changed my politics, but am
in the classified service ond am debarr-
ed by Executive Order, which l scru-
pulously observe, from any active par
ticipation in politics. For this reason
you will oblige me by giving this state
ment the same publicity as the one in
question. Very truly yours,
CHARLES E. KEMPER,
Assistant to Supervising Architect.
The item mentioned by Mr.. Kemper
was copied by us from the Washington
correspondent of the Richmond Jour
nal of the 4th inst, and we had no
thought of its being unauthorized, else
we would not have touched it.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
School of Agricultural Appr entICes.

Total cost of session of nine months,
including tuition and other fees, board,
washing, uniforms, medical attendance,
etc, $276.60. Cost of State students,
$226.60. The next session opens We'd
nesday, September 23rd, 1908.
PAUL b. BARRINGER, nj. H., LII. D.,
81 st President
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Estate Agricultural and Mocha MICA
College
AT BLACK SBuRC. VA.

56 Instructors, thoroughly equipped
Shops, Laboratories, and Intimacy.
Steam heating and electric lights in
dormitories. Library 10000 volumes.
Farm of HOO acres. Degree courses in
Agriculture, Horticulture, Applied
Chemistry Applied Geology, Civil,
Mining, Mechanical and Electrical En-
gineering, Metallurgy and Metallogra-
ply, and Preparatory Veterinary Med
icina
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14

Mrs. Susan Lee wife of Mayor Elijah
Lee of Buena Vista, died at her home
there Saturday night, aged about 70
years. She was sick only ten minutes.
Among her children are Mr.. ]. s. Lee
and Mrs. John Showalter of this city.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Laid News.

Among those on the sick list during
the past week, are Miss Myrtle MINI
mo, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Charles Nc
Crazy, Mr.. and Mrs Sam Myers, Mrs.
Allen Kite, Miss Mary Frank and Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Shenk.
Mr.. Jerome BrownIee is busily en-
gagged erecting his store and residence
structure.
Mr.. VIM. Kiblinger and Mr.. Elan
Grove visited the far-away mountains
last week, returning with nice lot of
fine whortleberries.
Mr.. VIM. Keyster, of Roanoke SAM
tarium, spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. Robt. Mason.
Mr.. Stuart Conner and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Zirkle dined at the
hospitable home of Mrs. Mason Sun
day.
Misses Mabel and Alma Nimmo of
Clifton Forge, are expected to visit
Miss Myrtle Nimmo this week.
Miss Lizzie Conner, of Fishersville
district, is visiting friends and relatives
near Ladd.
Miss Etfie McCrary and Mr.. Ben Nc
Crazy visited at Elkton last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Camden Conner visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Conner Sunday.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Mr.. Thomas M. Nelson died in
Cincinnati.

Professor Alexander l.. Nelson re-
ceived dispatch Monday morning an
nouncing the death Sunday of his
brother, Thomas M. Nelson, at his
home in Cincinnati Prof. Nelson was
the eldest and Mr.. Thomas M. Nelson
the youngest of family of six sons
and three daughters of Alexander F.
Nelson of Augusta county. OF these
two are living, Professor Nelson and
Robert Rodes Nelson of Arizona. One
brother, Charles P. Nelson, was a
member of the Liberty Hall volunteers
and lost his life at Kernstown. Mr..
Thomas M. Nelson, whose death is
noted, was youthful soldier of the
Confederacy. He was educated at
Washington and Lee under General
Lee and was visitor to Lexington du-
ring the Lee Centennial last year. He
left wife and daughter.-Rock bridge
County News.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Zinc metal made into Oxide of Zinc

Zinc metal made into Oxide of Zinc
and then combined with white lead, j,
is used to make L. & M. PAINT. Zinc
is imperishable and makes the paint
wear as long as pure linseed oil will
hold it to surface. The La NJ.
PAINT costs only about $1.20 per gal
lon.
L. & M. Paint Agents-C. A. Cob
ron, Stuart's Draft; J. b. Roden, Way
nesboro; Augusta Milling Il Mercantile
Co., Messy Creek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
COIIeqeOf William and Mary
WILLIAMSBURG. VIRGINIA.
Virginia Military Institute,
LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA.

10th Year. State Military, Scientific
and Technical School. Thorough cours-
es of general and applied Chemistry
and in Electrical and Civil Engineer
ing. Degree of graduate in academic
course, and degrees of Bachelor of Sci
ence in Technical Courses. All eXpen-
ses, including clothing and incidentals,
provided at rate of 1865 per annum, as
an average for the four years, EXCLU-
sIvE OF OUTFIT. For information adj
dress, Z. w. NICHOLS,
| "A ct Superintendent.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14

of kidney disease
While kidney dis
orders are the
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply.
sicians, acho con
yoeaf ~ o..a a a1r o 4
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never SUSPECT il

PrevaIency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-08-14

Entered at the Postoffice at Staunton,
Va, as second class mail matter.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
USE OF BURNT SUGAR
in THE SICK ROOM

A writer in the Practical DRUGGIST
gives some interesting facts about the
use of burnt sugar. Among other things
he avs that the custom of burning
sugar in a sick room is very current
among all classes in France, bu up to
the present has been regarded by sell
entists as a useless, but harmless prac-
tise. Now however, M. Trillat, OF the
Pasteur Institute, assures us that form
ic aldehyde is given off by burning
sugar and is one of the most antisep-
tic gases Known. Five grams OF sugar
having been burned under a teniiter
bell glass, the vapor was allowed to
cool. Walls containing the bacilii OF
typhoid. tuberculosis, carbon, ETC., were
Their introduced. Within half an hour
every microbe had succumbed.
Again, if sugar be burned in a closed
vessel containing decaying animal mat
ter Mr.. Trillat affirms that the formic
aldehyde combines with theg gases given
off by the putrid animal matter and
renders them inodorous.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
NEWS FOR SHOPPERS

A smart white chip hat simply draped
with green taffeta silk is ideal for late
summer wear. This model was seen
at l.. S. Plaut & Co.'S.
Linen and Galetea coat suits are at
tracing careful buyers to the David
Straus store. The low prices are a
feature.
Dainty organdie and dimities in pretty
floral patterns are offered at the shop
of the Goerke Company. These make
cool summer dresses.
A sale of white crockery is attracting
busy housewives to Hahne & Co.'S. The
assortment includes nice breakfast
plates, cups and saucers,
Among the belts offered for summer
wear at w. V. Snyder's are those of
white mercerized repp embroidered in
pretty designs. They have dainty
buckles OF pearl.
Summer corsets of batiste in most of
The best known models are offered at
l.. Bamberger's, for bargain prices.
They are nicely trimmed with lace and
soft ribbons.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
x NEWS or WOMEN FOR WOMEN AND THE HOME 81
Hoqu to Make
the Home More
Attractive
Care of the Home.


The first consideration of the home
should be in reference to its healthful-
ness. 1t is only by a due attention
to particulars hat the household is
maintained at its best, and this includes
not only the indoor arrangements, but
the immediate outdoor surroundings.
That order is heavens first law" has
passed into a proverb, and order en-
braces fitness, arrangements, simplicity,
and, above all, neatness. It should be-
gin with the cellar and end nowhere.
Too often Is 1t the case that certain
un~frequented rooms, especially those
below ground and under roofs, are
quite overlooked on the occasion of
periodical housecleanings. and yet the
air of the living rooms is made foul by
emanations of decayed vegetables from
below. and the accumulated lust of the
lumber garnet is a standing invitation
to the pestiferoue microbe.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
70 Avoid Tan and sunburn.


Some girls dislike tan and sunburn.
but both car be kept down in a very
simple way that will certainly not in
jure the face, but keep 1t smooth and
white. Get a 15-cent bottle Of peroxide
of hydrogen and a 25-cent box Of al
mond meal, which serves as soap. Pc
roxide. you know, is a powerful bleach,
though more so with ammonia, * do
not Use ammonia with this preparation,
which, is not intended for a bleach,
but. mostly to clear h skin.
In the palm of one hand put a thin
bIeful Of meal and enough peroxide to
make a thin paste The latter will u
the bran a creamy white amost instant
ly. Rub this thoroughly over the neck.
face and arms. Do not rub Il into the
brows especially II your hair Is light,
for It. might have a tendency to make
the. hair lighter. The face, neck and
arms should be thoroughly washed and
left wet before this preparation is ap-
piled, b u 4 de not use soap for wash
ing the face, only the neck n arms.
When the meal Is rubbed well into
the skin, wash it off with tepid water,
using no soap, and rinse in cold water.
Dry the skin with a soft towel. :.
.Youswill have a much clearer COM
plexion and it will be as smooth as
satin unless blood blemishes mar the
face. atssf5 @- saai
This Is reliable and can be used on
tho most delicate skin If the face is
washed in this manner three times a
week there will be little tan and
freckles will not be SO noticeable or
abundant NJ. g,,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
RYNOPSIS.

Sir Antony Carew Is killed by q fall from
his horse On his deathbed he beseeches MS
wife. Lady Mildred Carew, to beware, in bring
INK up his little son. Carlos. the curse OF the
observation-disclosures had brought about his
own death. She promises to train the poy
him his own way. At the age of 1s he has be-
come a bright. brave boy. the pet OF the coun-
try folk, but spoiled by too much indulgence.
When his tutor. one of many suitors, dares TO
fall in love with his beautiful mother. ne as
misses him high-handedly. After GRADUATING
from Oxford and attaining his majority, Sir
Carlos enters upon the life of a country baronet,
varied with a season in London Many pretty
women of wealth and title throw themselves
at his feet, but he remains heart-whole until
a visit to his friend, Lord Stanleigh. The lat
ter's land steward has a daughter OF extra
ordinary beauty who Is beloved by Hiram
West, Lord Stanleigh's valet.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08

turned-back cuffs; a band Of embroi-
derry also appears on the ruffle OF Killed
white chiffon. A dainty white crino-
line hat, trimmed with peach pink chif-
fon and feathers. completes this very
artistic gown. and the parasol OF pink
silk is finished off with chiffon frills.
This dainty toilette would be In ex-
cellent taste CARED out in white crepe
de chine, with Irish crochet lace and
white and gold embroideries, with a
drawn waistbelt of pale turquoise blu
soft satin, and q hat and parasol to
match, or a delicate mother-o'-pearl eff
feet might be produced with ivory
white crepe mounted on shell-pink sof'
| satin, with ivory guipure lace and hne
gold tinsel embroideries.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08

The prevailing fashions are as pretty
and as picturesque as any with which
we have been favored for some time
past, and this is greatly due to the
beautifully soft silks and thin wooden
fabrics which have been produced in
very lovely c%olorings by the leading
manufacturers of this country and
Europe. Silk and cotton crepes are
having a great vogue, and a pretty
style for making them UP is suggested
in our sketch, which would be charm
ing in peach pink crepe de chine, trim
med with transparent insertions OF
white Irish crochet lace, with embroi-
deries in pink and gold tinsel thread
introduced into the yoke and on tho
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
CONTINUED from Yesterday

"You will not stay away long?' she
cried. "Oh, Carlos, what should / do
without you-how should 1 bear my
lonely life? I should die If you did not
come back!"
She chung to him ~passionately, her
beautiful face white with emotion, her
dark eyes full of tears. He thought no
love had ever been so tender, SO great
as hers.
1T am going, Maggie, SO that we may
never part again." he said. Il shall be
back In three days time. 1 shall a k
your portrait with me, and o will see
what happens when I return"
He thought himself a model son, and
felt sure that his mother would rejoice
when she knew the nature of his
errand.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08

That bretelles of all descriptions are
greatly favored for children's frockA is
evident, as ever In the case of entire
linen or pique frocks they are a very
frequent adornment. sometimes com
posed of taffeta in quite light tink of
blue, mauve, green or pink. They are
sometimes embroidered, trimmed with
soutache or narrow lace, or again are
stamped out into q design. They
brighten up very pleasingly a white
frock, and even when the latter is not
entirely white, but has some sort of
colored device, bretelles matching the
color of the design are seen.
Very pretty and suitable for misses or
girls of ~ years and upward is a plain
skirt of fancy or piece-dyed fabric, hay-
ing side trimmings of taffeta of a con
trasting color. These are very finely
and perpendicularly pleated, and though
they run the entire length of the skirt,
expanding slightly as they descend, they
are only fixed to it at the waistline.
Below the waistline. there is only the
addition of a stitch at wide intervals at
either side, just sufficient to cause the
trimmings to fall properly and yet to
form an Independent garniture. This
style of trimming is quite a novelty.
and is already a favorite. On the waist
are bretelles of the same description,
or, perhaps, what is even more popular,
the skirt in question is completed by
these bretelles worn over a lingerie
blouse.
AS was the case in the spring, very
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
ANYONE ILL AT YOUR HOUSE2

Don't forget, IL you have an invalid
in the house. that, before taking any
meal up to him. it is always wise to
ascertain il he is ready for it. It is
disappointing to bring a tempting
little meal. all piping hot. and n that
the invalid wants his hands washed
and his pillows shaken up, and various
other little things attended to, and
when the meal is finally tasted to have
it pronounced too Die The thing
to do is first to see that the patient is
all ready. then bring the meal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
He Treats Her Cool.

Dear Miss Doom
1 am a girl 10 years of age met q
young man four months g In his place
of business, a grocery store, where go
alomst every day. He was always very
nice to me and asked me to make an
engagement to meet him one evening
told him 1 did not like to met him on
the corner, so asked him to met me at
my home, which he did. We did not go
out, but spent the evening in the house
Do you think it was a mistake for me
to invite a young man to h house
when no other member of the family
was home? He has been very 0 o 10
me ever since, and seldom talks to me
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
Proper to Have Him Calf

Dear Margery Doom:
| met a young nan at the home of
a friend a few weeks e and since
then / met him at the theatre, when
he walked home with me. He asked
permission to call on me. Do o think
| would be doing wrong If 1 allowed
him to call? Please advise one who is
ignorant. l.. &c.
1 see no harm in having the young
man call on you if you care enough for
his company. 1t is merely a question
of whether you want him or not, and
you will have to decide that.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
A ser4es of Questions.

Dear Madame Alta:
VII you kindly advise mo what kind
Of @ hair brush is best for the hair
What Ia the proper way to clean a comb
and brush? Please tell me a good,
harmless remedy for removing freckles
from the. face and hands.
"A CONSTANT READER.
A moderate stiff brush Of good bristles
10 the best. A wire brush hould never
be used, while 1t is good to take out
the tangles 1t will also tear the hair
and destroy 1t. Wash your comb and
brush In a little lukewarm water, to
which has been added a t~easpoonful of
ammonia. The comb may be immersed
IN the water, but the brush should be
held so that only the bristles are wet.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
HE4e4'' ADVICE TO S' 1 'ss %s's
BY doom


except when he has to on business. L
do not know his family. EDNA.
You did perfectly right not to meet
him on the corner, and certainly
showed good Judgment by inviting him
to your house. 1t would have been
better, however. II some other member
Of the family were HON the first time
he called.
Don't pretend to notice his GOODNESS;
act just as Indifferent as he. II ne
cares anything about you. this will
bring him to his senses quicker than
any other way.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08


Are you troubled about your
f~uturef Are your love AFFAIRS
cnusing you to Worryf Do you
, feel like going 10 a cinirvo5nnt
or fortuue-telIer, not because you
may have great faith In h wis
dom of the seer. but You
wan to hear some kind of COM
fortinr advicef Don't go! It's
all humbug. just sit down ana
write out your troubles to me.
L will give you good, sensible
ndvice to guide you on the road
to tomorrow. Address your let
ter to MARGERY doom, THE
EVENING STAR, Newark, N. j.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
A MUTUAL SERVICE.

You always start the photograph
when that young man calls"
Yes answered Miss Cayenne. HE
thinks it is a polite attention on my
part, and it protects me from his tire
some efforts at conversation Wash
ington Star.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-08
61ifb the Needle and Thread.

order, accurately initiating the designs
of ancient tapestry. They serve, in the
form of detached motifs, for incrusta-
tons on net. gauze and other similar
sheer fabrics; also for the construction
of waistcoats-that so fashionable detail
of modern toilettes. Altogether, the
fashions for the present season are ex-
tremely pretty.
Among the bargains to be found on
remnant counters where sheer dress
goods are kept are some very pretty
fabrics that will answer admirably for
bedroom draperies later on in the sea-
son. The Powered organizes and dimi-
ties made up into curtains, bedspreads,
bureau scarfs and cushion covers will
do much to brighten sleeping rooms or
family living rooms during the winter,
and, as these materials are now being
sold at big reductions, one can afford
to be rather lavish In making pur-
chases.
Wide round collars make a pretty
finish to frocks in dainty colorings cut
in round Dutch neck, and are so simple
that any girl could fashion them for
herself. Sheer white lawn, the outer
edge cut into shallow round scallops,
forms the foundation This is edged
with a narrow insertion sewed to a
frill of lace. Further ornamentation is
given by the dainty lace motifs that
are sewed into each scallop. The inner
edge is finished with a bias tape, which
is sewed into the neck. the collar turn
ing back. This is the general model.
The decoration, of course, can be ar
ranged to suit Individual taste.