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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

CRrM1NALfrY OF AN1MALs.-The con-
demnation OF a bull to the gallows for the
crime Of murder is by no means singular
example of the eccentricities of ancient
legislation, at least in France. For III
stance, on the 4th of June, 1904, a pig was
hanged from a gibbet near Laon for de-.
vouring the babe of one Jean Lenfant, q
cowherd Again on the 10th OF January,
1857, SOW and her six Stockings were
charged with murder and homicide on the
body of one ,Jehan Martin Of Savigny, when
the mother was found guilty, and SEN
fenced to- be hanged by the hind feet from
the branch Of tree. AS for the plgllngs,
in defaplt Of any positive proof that they
had assisted in mangling the deceased, al
though covered with blood, they were res
tored to their owner on condition that he
would give bail for theirappearance should
further evidence be forthcoming to prove
their completely in their mothers crime
That individual, however, declined to be-
come in any way ansWerable for the conduct
of such ill-bred animals, which were there
upon uCCldlCtl -llOD w uilo PteISiAoo
of the murdered child, but to the noble
damsel Katrine de BeImault, Lady OF Sa-
vignv. Yet again, on the I'd of March,
! 1862, the Chapter of Charities, after due
| Investigation of the circumstances, SEN
fenced pig, that had killed a girl, to be
hanged from gallows to be erected OH the
very spot polluted by the bloody deed
Even so late as the year 1872 a pig was con-
! victed of having worriedto death and par
italy devoured a child, fourteen to fifteen
mouths old, the son of a mason residing at
Molinchart, also within the jurisdiction OF
Laon. "Pourquoi ct en- horreur at detes-
tation dudit cast, avonS ordonne que ledlct
porco sera meme ct conduit par leXecuteuI
de la haute justice au lieu dies torches patti
bulaires dudict Molinchart, pour ellec etre
assomme, brusle, ct rebuilt en- cendres, par
nostre sentence, iugement, ct par drolt. %
Nor was this all. Animals were liable TIC
spirital censures as we'll as to penal SEN
fences. LII 1920 we find the Bishop OF
Laon communicating a swarm OF cater
pliers in the same terms which the Coun
Gil of Rheims had employed, in the prece
ding year, in denouncing priests who in
dulged in the sin of matrmony. Still later
in 1916, the courts of Troyes, complying
with the prayers of the Inhabitants OF Vii
lenoxe, .admonished the caterpillars by
which that district was then infested tt
take themselves off within six days, OF
pain Of being declared "accursed and eX
| communicated.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

THIRSTY SNAKEs.-The wife of Nh
Abraham Stroh of Mauch Chunk, Penn
sylvania, was bitten by rattlesnake q
few days since. The hydrant stood back
of the house, and she went there for water.
On placing her hand upon it she was BIT
ten by young rattlesnake which lay
there Her boy ran out and killed the
reptile, and it was then discovered that it
was a young rattlesnake without the rat
ties The arm soon commenced to swell,
and as it was some time before a physician
could be had, it became worse. The wo-
man in seven hours drank two quarts Of
whisky without feeling the effects Of it.
When the physician arrived he feared the
arm would burst. 1t appeared like q green
bottle It is considered that the scarcity
of water has driven the snakes from their
usual habitations.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

New METHOD OF WORsHIP.-T Wash
ington "Star' gives an account of a new
mode Of worship that is now becoming
popular, it says, at the South. In a colored
church at Augusta, Georgia, a ceremony,
called Marching out of Egypt, " has been
introduced. The worshippers meet about
9o'clock at night, and, amid solemn chant
ing, march around in q circle hour after
hour. Those who hold out at this sort OF
tread-mill performance until day break are
considered the chosen ones and destined
for Heaven, while those who fall by the
wayside from weakness Of the flesh, if not
of the spirit, are not in a state of grace.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

THE SCIENCE OF KIssING.-People will
kiss. Yet not one in hundred knows
how to extract bliss from lovely lips, any
more than they know how to make dia-
monds from charcoal And vet it is easy, at
least for most of us. First know whom you
are going to kiss. Don't make a mistake,
although a mistake may be good. Don't
jump up like trout for q fly, and smack
a woman on her neck, or the ear, OF the
corner Of her forehead, OF on the end OF
her nose. The gentleman should be
little the taller He should have a clean
face, a kind eye, and a mouth full of eX-
preston. DON'T kiss kiss everybody. Don't
sit down to it. Stand up. Need not be
anxious about getting in q crowd. Two
persons are plenty to corner, and catch a
kiss; more persons would spoil the sport.
Take the left hand of the lady in your
right; let yonr hat go to-any place out Of
the way throw the left hand gently over
the shoulder of the lady, and let it fall
down the right side. Do not be in q hurry;
draw her gently, lovingly, to your heart.
Her head will fall gently on your Shout
der, and handsome shoulder strap it
makes. Do not be in a hurry. Her left
hand in your right let there be an i'm
preston to that, not like the grippe Of a ,
vice, but a gentle clasp, full of electricity,
thought and respect. Do not be in hurry. |
Her head lies careessly on your shoulder. |
you are heart to heart. Look down into |
her half-closed eyes. Gently but manfully |
press her to your bosom. Stand firm. Be
brave, but don't be in a hurry. Her lips |
are almost open, Lean slightly forward
with your head, not the body. Take good
aim; the lips meet; the eyes close; the
heart opens the soul rides the storms,
troubles, and sorrows Of life, don't be in
hurry) Heaven opens before you; the
world shoots under your feet, as meteor
flashes across the evening sky, don't be
afraid the heart forgets its bitterness,
and the art of kissing is learnt No fuss,
no noise, no iiuttering and squirming like
hook-impaled worms. Kissing don't hurt,
nor does it require an act of Congress to
make it legal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

QUEER Accommodating q perform
ance in the Metropolitan Theatre, in Sac
ramento, California, a few nights ago, it
was ascertained that large number of
young 'Ehoodlums'' had managed to gain
access to the loft Of the building, from
whence they could look down through the
ventilators upon the stage, and several
men connected with the theatre, accom-
panied by two policemen, went up to dis
lodge them. While they were doing so
the occupants of the loft flew around ner-
vously to avoid arrest, and three Of them,
i'll their fright, made mieedeps, and their
legs passed Though the ceiling and dam
cled IN sight of the audience below. The
tor and the 5ar of the building
occasloned by the sseneraJ sgserrri' 20
audience created the impression that an
had occurred, and quite panic
ensued
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

EXECUTED HIS OWN WARRANT.-The
Alexandria ssGazette' says: Yesterday
morning constable Charles Landstreet' OF
Mt. Vernon Township, Fairfax county,
assisted by special constables Dove and
LLOYD, attempted to execute warrant, IS
sned by Justice Kerby, of that township,
for the seizure of some cattle belonging TO
a colored man named Felix Quander, but
was successfully resisted by Quander, his
wife. and four children nearly grown, who,
armed with axes, knives and stones; threat
ened him and his aids with instant death
if thew persisted in their attempt. The
Justice being informed of the state OF the
case, hastily mounted his horse, and &C
COMMANDED by his discounted officers, rode
to Quander's house and took him and his
whole family off to Accotink, where they
were carried before Justice Troth, and
hailed for further examination.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

MINISTER BURNED TO DEArH.-On
Friday last, says the Charlotte IN. C.)
"Observer," Rev. Henry Asbury, OF Lin
coin county, who for some time had been
afflicted with rheumatism, took quantity
of coal oil, and placing himself near fire,
commenced rubbing himself with it. by
some mischance the oil in the vessel sud
denly ignited, the flame from which COM
municated to Mr.. Ashbury's body, burning
him so severely that he died shortly after
wards.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

AN EXTRAORDINARY ATTAINMENT.-
We are credibly informed that q gentle
man of Sussex county, Va, y Geographic
operator, can, with facility, write on differ
ent subjects, one with his right hand and
the other with his left, at the same time.
II is q more wonderful achievement than
that of Blind Tom, who plays two tunes
simultaneously, one with each hand
Richmond ReliqiO1ss Herald.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

SAVING SEED CoRN.-This is the mode
of saving seed corn which [ have tried for
several years with perfect success. I save
the best ears at the time of husking, or
before, spreading them on the granary
floor, where the sun and air can dry them
thoroughly; then, as soon as the cold wea-
thersets in, dig hole in pile of dry oats
wheat will rot do), mixing the corn and
oats together and covering the corn one or
two feet deep, which excludes rats, mice,
and dampness.- j. Jackson, in Western
Rural.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
Poetry
BEFORE TEHE BALL.

What conquests will you make tonight
What new loves will adore you?
Who'll swear your face is far more bright
Than any seen before you?
Who'll clasp your little waist III the dance
And prize each precious minute,
And wonder if your tender glance
Has any meaning in it?
Who'll love you with an old-world love-
Long since gone out of fashion;
Will burn to win and wear your glove,
And plead an earnest passion?
Who gazing on your child-like eyes,
Will deem you his ideal;
And, hanging on your sweet replies,
Believe your love is real?
All, lady, let the dress be gay,
And deft the handmaid's duty;
But spare one idle moth to-day
That flutters round your beauty,
For you, who play a cruel part
So many loves forsaking,
May one day know you have heart,
And chance to fiEd it breaking.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

A )etter-writer in the South says you
cannot 90 on a cotton plantation in Ala
hama now without hearing the commands:
Senator, start right smart to your cotton
picking;'' ''Judge, you go and bring my
horse around; )" or, Colonel, have shoe
put on that mule right along
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

Lewis Adams, colcred, convicted at the
last term of the Circfit Court of Pennsyl-
vania of the murder of Rice Wilson. was
sentenced by the Judge to be hung on the
Sth day of January.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
MENTAL NOTICE.
~ DIR. j. Il. wilson

a graduate of 1.-THE Baltimore College of Den tal
Surgery" has permanently located in Staun-
ton, and taken charge Of Dr.. Chapman's Dental
Office. Four years of successful practice enables
him to Say that all operations on the dental or
gans will be performed in most skillful and
scientific manner. Artificial sets inserted at
reasonable rates.
DR.. CHAPMAN will be in the off ce during
the summer, and will be glad to introduce all of
his friends to DR.. Wilson.
June 26- 6m.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

SPRING VS.. WINTER WHEAT.--The
"Western Farmer" claims spring wheat to
be of greater value and excellence than
fall wheat, and explains it in this way
According to Dr.. Bellows, wheat consists
of water, gluten, albumen, sugar, gum,
fat, fiber and minerals. There is less water
in spring wheat than in winter, and this
is the reason that the flour absorbs more
water when mixed. The remainder of the
constituents are of more compact nature
than those Of winter wheat Now, the
latter containing more moisture, it is softer
and will not granulate in grinding, but
will flatten out, the middlings will be soft
and wooley, and incapable of purifying
like the middlings of spring wheat. There
fore the new process of using the middlings
is practicable with one and not with the
other. 1t is a conceded fact that spring
wheat flour remains sweet and moist when
mixed into bread much longer than win
4ar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

Old John Robinson gave $25 for the
benefit of the Ladies' Memorial Assocla-
ton of Danville, ON the occasion OF his
late visit to that place.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

Hammerfert, Norway, is the most north
erly town in the world. 1t has a popula-
ton of 2,O67. The sun sets November 2Sth
and rises January 2Stil.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

Mr.. Summerson, a soldier OF 1872, foI
many years Town Sergeant of Charlottes-
Vile, Va, died last week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

A new style of earrings is made Of gold
in the form of a miniature champagne
bottle,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
BATR ORE SgImGn
MISS a. MARTIN,

Respectfully informs the Ladies and Others of
STANTON, that she has opened at her old
place,
1876 W. Saratoga Street, BALTIMORE.
Ladies Wear, Dress-Making, Underwear, and
Millinery Of all kinds on hand.
Hair. Dressing u Speciality.
She can furnish any article from a Stocking
to Bonnet, at the above stand, or at her
Branch House, Main Street. STAUNTON,
cheaper than they can be procured in Virginia.
Miss HURLEY, whom l know to be a
proficient in every particular, is my Agent IN
Charge Of my Staunton House, who will be in
prompt receipt of the latest styles in all branch
es, and especially in Hair Dressing, ! will give
strict personal attention to all orders sent to
this city
respectfully solicit your continued patronage
and call at either Of the above Houses
MISS A. MARTIN,
136 W. Saratoga street,
Sent 1S-3m Baltimore. Md.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY
=. e. CON -.

Successor to Gone and Hanger
OLD STAND, MAIN ST., STAUNTON, VA.
I have on hand large Stock of the above
Goods, and am constantly receiving additions
thereto. Also, fine Sterling Silver Ware, the
celebrated Rogers Plated Ware, Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Casters, Ice Pitchers SC l am agent
for the
DIAMOND sPECTACLEs & EYE GLASSES,
in fine Cold Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames
Recommended by Opticians.
Ali kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted. A. A. CONE.
my 29.1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16

MARRIAGES AND BUGGIEs.
~ wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where I will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
BY close attention to business and fair dealing,
expect Ito give entire satisfaction will pay strict
attention to REPAIRING. Give me fcall before
purchasing. J.H. WATERS
ianl4-tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
IT. A. G. W. .vg. BECMEE

u. IL. s. Y. s7Eg. BECMLE
before purchasing elsewhere, as we are deter
mined to sell our goods as cheap, if not little
cheaper, than can be bought in the city; we
are now receiving large lot Of NEW and
STYLISH FURNITURE, purchased in the Esst-
ern Giles for cash, and will sell for cash for less
than any other house in Stanton. GIVE US
call.
We keep always on tand large supply VI
Cane and Wood seat Chairs, Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Waghstands, Tabless Lounges, Mattresses, and
Parlor and Chamber sets in Walnut, Mahogany
and OAK manufactured in our shop Of dry ma
terial and by the best of workmen Give us a
call. Guarantee work to snit and prices to ut.
Fisk's metallic cases and Baskets always on
hand Undertaking promptly attended to.
w., Main ST., Stanton one door ABOVE o hu-
theran Church oeoi
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1874-10-16
Sbe gtaamtom qinpitator.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-01-07

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR
CON PTI0N
which can be cured by a
timely resort to this stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. 1t is acknowl-
edged by many prominent
physicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever in
troduced for the relief and
cure Of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to tine public,
sanctioned by the experience
of over forty years. When
resorted to in season it sell
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Group, Whooping Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &c. Wistar's
Balsam does not dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
looscns and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
PREPARED BY
SETH W. F0WLE SONS, Boston, Massy
And sold by Druggists and Dealers generally.
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OUT QF BUSINESS!
''CAM PHORIN E''

cure OF Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprains Bruises,
Pains, Strains, iStG Joints, Swellings, lnilamma-
stain, and for the toilet is a luxury in every fam
lily. Thousands will and now testify to its great
merits. Try it. Price per bottle % cents.
REUBEN HOYT, Prop'r, 203 Greenwich St, n. Y.
decll4M
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COM FORT
AMERICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
Z. II. EDDY,

SOLICITOR OF PATIENTS,
For Inventions, Trade Marks, or Deslgl,
No. 76 State Street, Opposite Kiby Street. BOSTON
N years. continues to secure Patents in the Uni
ted States; also in Great Britain, France and other
foreign countries. Caveats Specifications, Assign.
ments, and all papers for Patents, executed on
reasonabl terms, with dispatch Researches made
to determine the validity and utility of Patents OF
Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in
all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims
OF any patent furnished by RENTING one dollar.
Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the United States possesses superb
facilities for obtaining Patents, ascertaining
the patentability OF inventions.
All necessity of a journey to Washington to pro-
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here saved inventors.
Test m on ais.
81 regard MIR. Eddy as one of the most capable
and successful practitioners with whom have had
Official intercourse. CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner of Patents"
81 have no hesitation in assuring inventors that
trustworthy, and more capable of putting their APP
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favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE,
Late Commissioner of Patents"
"Mr. r. Ii. EDDY has made for me over THIRTY
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Boston, Jan. l, 1874. ly2
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S-oID QuACK9 AND iMPosrERs.
emo Charge for Advice and Consultation.

DR.. j. B. Dyott, Graduate Of Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia author Of several valuable
works. can be consulted on all diseases Of the
Sexual or Urinary Organs, (Which he has made
an especial study, either In male or female; no
long standing. A practice Of 80 years enables
him to treat diseases with success. Cures guar
anteed = Charges reasonable. Those at DIS
lance can forward letter describing syI""tems,
and enclosing stamp to prepay postage
Send for the Guide @ Heain Price 70 Its.
n. b. DY0TT, N. D., Physician and Surgeon.
1O4 Duane St.. New York.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-31
ASK THEMP

An advertisement of a medicine, however
candid and conscientious it may be, does not al
ways carry conviction with it. The public know
to their sorrow that the boastfdl claims put
forth in behalf of many so-called remedies are
literally "a delusion and snare" Probably
the best use, therefore, that can be made of the
space devoted TO this notice of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is to invite those who read il TO IN
quire of the parties that have tested the cura-
tive and preventive properties of the article
what they think of it. We earnestly request all
doubterS TO ascertain from such of their friends
and neigh bors as have taken this standard tom
ic and Alternative as a protection against malar-
ious diseases, or cure for indigestion, liver
complaint, constipation, rheumatism, nervous
debility, headache, low spirits, laDguor, bilious
ness, &C., what Hostetters Bitters has done
for them. There is no testimony 50 trustworthy
as that which is the result OF personal expert
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-31

DIR. TU-SEE says: at is unnecessary for me to
enumerate the diseases for which The Vegetine
should be used. know OF no disease which will
not admit of its use with good results. Almost
innumeTable complaints are caused by poison
Gus Secretions In the blood, which can De entire
ly expelled from the system by the use of the
Negetine. When the blood is perfectly clean sed,
the disease rapidly yields; all pains cease,
healthy action is promptly restored, and the
patient is cured"
The remarkable cures effected by Vegetine
have induced many physicians and apotneca
rtes whom we know, TO prescribe and use il il
their own families.
In fact Negetine is the best remedy get discov.
cred, and is the only reliable BLOOD-r RIF I Ell
yet placed before the public. Sold by all drug
gists and dealers everywhere.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-03-31
wHERE DOES IT COME FROMq

Pints and quarts OF filthy catarrhal discharges.
Where does II all come from? The mucous MEM
brane, lining the chambers of the nose, and its
little glands, are diseased, so that they draw from
the blood its liquid and exposure 10 the air
changes 1t into corruption. This life-liquid was
to build up the system but ii is extracted and
the system is weakened by its loss. To cure, gain
flesh and strength by using DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, which also acts directly upon
those glands, correcting them, applying DIR.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy with DIR. Pierce Nasal
Douche, the only method of reaching the upper
cavities where the discharge accumulates and
comes from.
CATARRH OF 20 YEARS STANDING CURED
MONROE, ODachita Parish, La, Sept. Is, 1871.
r. V. PIERCE, NJ. D.:
Sometime about last June ! commenced the
use of your medicine and they have entirely
cured me of Catarrh of twenty years standing.
Respectfully, MRS. G. Z. PHILLIPS.