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after the Funeral.

1t was just after the funeral. The bereaved
and subdued widow enveloped in millinery
gloom was seated in the sitting room with few
sympathizing friends. There was that con
strained look, so peculiar to the occasion, OBJ
servable on every countenance. The widow
sighed.
'HOw do you feel, my DEAR" observed hel
sister.
"0h, don't know" said the poor woman
with difficulty restraining her tears. "But
hope everything passed off well.'
"Indeed it did, said all the ladies.
"lt was as large and respectable funeral al
| have seen this winter" said the sister, look
ing around upon the others.
eyes, it was" said the lady from the mex
door. 81 was saying to Mrs. Slocum, only ten
minutes ago, that the attendance couldn't have
been better,-the bad going considered"
"Did you see the Taylors ?" asked the widow
family, looking at her sister. "They go SC
rarely to funerals that l was quite surprised to
see them here"
ooh, yes, the Taylors were all here" said the
sympathizing sister. GAS you say, they go bu
a little; they are so exclusive"
al thought | saw the Curtisses also" suggest
ed the bereaved woman, droopingly.
"Oh, yes, "chimed in several. "They came in
their own carriage, too," said the sister, anima
tedly. "And then there were the RandaIls and
the Van Rensalears. Mrs. Van Ransalear had
her cousin from the city with her. And Mrs
Randall wore heavy black silk, which l am
sure was quite new. Did you see Col. Haywood
and his daughters, love?"
81 thought saw them, but / wasn't sure
They were here, then, were they 2"
eyes, indeed" said they all again, and the
lady who lived across the way observed
'The Colonel was very sociable, and inquired
most kindly about you, and the sickness Of
your husband"
The widow smiled family. She was gratifed
by the interest shown by the Colonel.
The friends now rose to go, each bidding her
goodbye, and expressing the hope that she
would be calm. Her sister bowed them out
When she returned, she said:
"You can see, my love, what the neighbors
think Of it. | wouldn't have had nything un-
fortunate happen for good deal. But nothing
did. The arrangements couldn't have been
better"
81 think some of the people in the neigh bor-
hood must have been surprised to see so many
of the uptown people here" suggested the af-
ficted woman, trying to look hopeful.
"You may be quite sure of that !" asserted
the sister. 81 could see that plain enough by
their looks"
"Well, 1 am glad there is no occasion for
talk" said the widow, smoothing the skirt OF
her dress.
And after that the boys took the chairs home,
and the house was put in order.
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s~ 81 don't wonder that you grieve for
him, nay dear" said father to his daughter
who had lost her husband "you will never
find his equal" II don't know as l can," res
ponded the sobbing widow, "but I'll DO my
best"
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Hss- Thomas Moore compared first love to a
potato, because it shoots from the eyes, or rath-
er, exclaimed Byron, because it becomes all the
less by pairing
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MAKE Your OWN SUNsHINE.-D -Discouragement
too often overtakes those whose lives pass in
the petty details of common place existence.
The mother whose narrow round of duty con-
| ines her to the range of two or three rooms
the primary teacher whose life passes in the
monoteny of the school-room the mechanic
whose days arc filled with activity that never
varies-these typical individuals find it hard
to keep buoyant, hopeful, fresh and resolute.
But this is just what they must do or dwindle
into cyphers. Of all things when the mood OF
discouragement overtakes one, he should think
of anything and everything else than his own
troubles, and, more than this, should take mea-
sures at once to follow new currents of thought
and feeling Sometimes the mood is purely
the result of bodily conditions, and requires for
its cure sleep, or exercise in the open air, or
change of diet, or simple waiting till it passes
away of ltself When IL springs from causes
not connected with the body, then the cure
must be spiritual or Intellectual An intense
ly interesting novel, visitation among the poor,
constant intercourse with fresh minds, change
of scene, travel, the study of science new to
the patient, anything that will absorb the brain
and keep it from consuming itself is good med
icine. The world is full of sunshine and beau
ty. at is right, meet, and our bounden duty"
that we should open our hearts to all the sooth-
ing, healing, invigorating influences of the sky
that bends over US in unchanging love, the
balmy air, the happy chirp of innumerable in
sects, the ten thousand voices with which Ma
ture speaks to him whose ears are opened to re-
ceive her gentle teachings.
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Ns~ Judge not the rich by their wealth, or
the poor by their poverty.
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INVITATIONS OF WOODS and MARBLES
l. and every description of Ornamental and
Fancy Painting promptly executed. SHOP-
OYER SHE4LEY'S STORE MAY Ie.-Iy.
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SHE WAS ALL RIGHT,-"He died very sud-
denly" said one female to another at the post.
Office window, last evening.
"And did he have his life insured ?" asked
the other.
eyes, three thousand dollars"
80, we'll, then it isn't so bad. His wife can
have coral set, some new furs, silk dress
and just make mourning goods git up an
wave"
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ROBINSON'S!
Corner York Road and Chesapeake
Ave., TOwsOntOwn,
NEWLY OPENED!

DEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS
ID always to be had at the BAR.
ALES, PORTER, BROWN STOUT, &C., g.;
of very superior quality, for medicinal and
family use.
MN- OYSTERS SER VED IN every style.
Having q commodious DINING ROOM
meals will be served at all hours.
va Commodious Shedding and an attentive
Hostler. Call and see me.
CAR TICKETS can be obtained at the BAR
SAMUEL J. ROBINSON,
Jan. 16.-3m. Proprietor,
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ga@- A preacher has spoken systematically
of the "Black Crookedness of SIM"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-04-17

How McGINNIs WoN-A man whom will
call McGinnls, says Max Adeler, represents
county in the State Senate of Pennsylvania
He is Republican and he was elected by a
large majority, although his county hitherto
has always gene Democratic. Every body was
amazed to find that it had elected Republi-
| can candidate, and nobody could understand
the reason for it. When McGinnis came to
Harrisburg, l happened to meet him, and
| asked him how it was. He sad
Now don't mind telin' you how worked
that thing, but don't want you to give me
away on it. It's secret. When l nomi-
mated, saw at once that had no chance of
gettin' elected il the thing was run on square
basis. Douney, my opponent was Democrat
an a church member, an if I'd jes laid low an
done nothin', he'd 'av skeeted into that Senate
like snow slide into valley. You know that
when people can't possibly get thing, that's
the very thing they want wuss than anything
on this yer earth. Now, you can't build rail-
road in my county anyhow you fix it. Theirs
| nothin' up ther' but hills an mountains,
an you might we'll try to bore a hole
| through the Alleghanies with bar of soap
| as to construct a railroad over them hills, con
sequently the people is jes wild to have a rail-
road in the county, because it's impossible
| Well, sir, jes before election / hired gang OF
| bout eight hundred men, an bought a lot O.
chains and spy. glasses, an them instruments
that surveyors use, and putty soon | had a lot
of fsllers layin' out line O. railroad through
every garden, and back yard, and pertater
patch in the county. When gang would bust
through fence and git to work, the farmer'd
come runnin' out and hollerin': "What in the
thunder are you fellers doin'?" an the men
| they'd say: "What are we doin'? Why, we're
layin' out the line of old McGinnis' railroad
| Haven't you heard about it ?" Then the farm
er'd GO in an say to his wife "Maria, Pm a
Democrat but Pm goin' to vote for old McGin
| mis-. Why, gosh he's buildin' railroad right
| through our garden. Well be worth million
| when it's DONE" That's how the old thing
worked. When the election came l scoopcd
the Senatorship by bout fifteen hundred ma
jority, an here am, Smart, wasn't it?
The virtue of this is, that it is true story.
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JOSHUA NJ. PARKS. J.wEsLEYGERMA
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\" ILLIAM GRAOUN,
TTORNE Il T. L a W,
FFICE-In the Room ADJOINING Gel. D G. Mcintosh
March18 1871 -1v
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

PERsoNAL.-Gov. Jas. L. Kemper was
| in our city on Saturday last, in attendance
on the>quarterly meeting of the Board OF
Directors of the Western Lnnatic Asylum.
He expressed his qualification at the ex-
cellent M amer in which this institution is
conducted.
J. Hooe Russell, Esq, President of the
National Bank at Huntington, w. Va,
was in the city several days last week on
visit to Mr. Erskine Miller.
Hon. Jno F. Lewis was in the city on
Saturday last.
Hon. Jno. T. Harris passed through the
city on Monday, on his way to the College
at Blacksburg, Southwestern Virginia,
where he is to deliver an address.
Gen. Jno. E. Roller was in the city Sat-
nrday, on his return from Madison.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

A PLEASANT RESORT.-We cOuldnt
stand the repeated communications from
orr Junior, who was drinking mountain
mutton, cantelopes, broiled chicken, ETC.,
ETC., at the key to the mountain pass " We
knew he gave us his analysis of the water
and talked Of pretty girls, to tantalize us.
We determined to get even and we did it.
We lust skipped out to that delightful
Augusta Resort, Stribling Springs, and
enioyed qrater Of almost identical proper
ties. and the girls thrown in--we don t
mean in the water, but to more than make
ND the sum total of his pleasures. Had he
seen us his envy would have been excited,
especially when young friend introduced
Us as his grandfather and offered the
Young lady his arm for that sunset walk
our junior used to enjoy-to the Alum Spring
.-enlv to meet the response-''Tiank you:
I prefer the grandfather to the grand
son. We went to the Spring-our friend
concluded to walk in another direction.
stribling, as usual, has had her full
eowspliment, and an agreeable company
4,ow numbering about ninety, who seem to
vie with each other in adding to everybody
else's happiness, thus making it one of the
most soclable and enjoyable N ountain re-
treats we have ever visited The fare is
all that can be asked and every attention
Given that the guest could desire. 1t is
virtually home and friends away from
home, and no wonder it retains its visitors
till lack frost sounds the signal for de
parture.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

I11PREssIvE.-It was q solemn process
sion; they moved in double file, three
PAGES apart. Up New Court House street
to Augusta-up Augusta to Main, and
up Main towards the Cemetery they moved
in silence. They were all young men in
the flush of ycuth-in the prime of man.
hood. With heads erect, they moved
steadily along; proudly-bravely as did
those gallant youths who marched forth
from here at their country's call in 1861.
Oh, yes! they were going to adorn the
graves Of those who fell in the four years
struggle for their Country and Liberty.
Hence their martial tread and upright
bearing. Not bit of it! They were 60
ing-to play baseball. What an impress
ing sight, as those nineteen moved steadily
along. 1t could not have thrilled the
spectator more had each one of them been
Oh his way to labor steadily for one day
the proceeds of which were to be devoted
to some destitute widow, lone orphan, Oh
afflicted invalid.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

FEMALE HORSE THIEF.-A woman
called at the residence of MI. Richard
Brooks, near Folly Mill, on Tuesday even
ing, late, and requested to stay all night.
In the morning she stated that she was a
public school teacher, and was boarding
at Mrs. Gilkeson's, and asked the loan of
his horse to go to Mrs. Gilkeson's for some
clothing, which she needed, IN order to
make herself presentable at the examina-
tion of teachers in Staunton on Thursday.
Mr.. Brooks loaned her horse, saddle and
bride, but suspecting something wrong
after she left, concluded to follow her,
and found that she had not gone to Mrs.
Gilkeson's but had taken the direct road
towarGs Lexington. He Immediately com
menced vigorous pursuit, and near Green
vile learned that she was about 2! miles
ahead and going ut racing speed. We learn
that she was overtaken near Greenville
the same day, and the horse recovered.
They were both brought back to Mr..
Brooks.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

CITY GRAND JURY.-The following
gentlemen have been drawn, from whom
siyteess will be selected to act rs Grand
Jnrors az the next term of the City Court
aThursdags September 9th:
A. f. Alderman, Geo. A. Arlnentrout
VIM. Blackburn, John A. Bickle, Robert
w. Burke, Wm. L.. Bumgardener, VIM
A. Burke, 3. F.. Cox, John W. Cline, r.
NJ. cEinedinst, II. 2. Dickerson, Jno. Il
Evans. M. P. Funkhouser, August A.
Grubert, Fl. A. Glenn, Chas. E. Haines
Isaac Hoover. F. o. Heydenrich. w. l.
Iushbaugh, D. G. McGuffin, W. l.. Olivier
A. G. Points, Edward Staples, VIM. FL
Weller
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Commercial.

STAUNToN, Sept. 2.
our-superline, $50; extra, 1856:
family, $6.25. Wheat-white, $1.10G1$l. %
red, $1.l0(0$1.25. Corn-Wlite, Csc;
yellow, 63c Oats-35a Bacon-13(014c!.
Timothy Seed-$3.00 Glover Seed-$S 90.
REMARKS.
Our market has not changed materially
since last weeks review. All grain is
coming in in bad order. We would adj
wise farmers to dry their wheat before Of
fering on this market Oats that are now
being marketed are unit ormly damp and
funked. The corn market is very dull in
anticipation Of a large crop the coming
season
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IRE ED.

BLAIR.-At "Glenmore," on Wednesday morning
August 9th, Miss Lizzie Blair, aged AZ years,
daughter of Dr. John T. Blair, OF Scottsvle, Va,
formerly of Long Glade, Va.
Miss Blair was a thorough Christian and devoted
and much loved sister and friend. She was ever a
dutful and atTectonate daughter. A sister, ptwo
brothers, and many friends are left to mourn her
loss May God comfort and cheer them in this sad
atfliction. Tho her sutferings were extreme, she
was remarkably patient and cheerful through them
ali. She suffered as few are called upon to suffer
but il is all over and she is now ENJOYING that rest
prepared for all OF Gods people Peace to her ashes
here, and reunion with her loved ones above.
[''Spectator' cOpy.]
BROOKS-On August 3lst at his EresidenGe, near
Brownsburg, Maj. Jonathan Brooks, in the 18th
year of his age. He had been Il gentleman OF pro-
minence in that locality for years
SITES = On the Doth ut. near New Hope, Miss Jane
Sites, in the 18th year of her age.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

OFF THE TRACK.-On Tuesday night
the front truck Of one of the sleeping cars
of the Eastern Express train jumped the
track, beyond the bridge over Green street,
at high embankment, but the coupling
Of the next car prevented It's going off en-
tirely. 1t was lucky that it did not or
the result might have been serious.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

CAPTURE OF CoNvICT.-One of the
colored convicts, named Kelly, at work
for Mr.. Allemong, on the Narrow Gauge
road, feigned sickness and was being sent
back to Richmond when he escaped from
his keeper, Wednesday, near Staunton,
but was captured by Chief of Police
Parent, and Policeman Gregory in the
city that night,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

SILVER WEDpINa,~John Graeme, OF
the ''Whig," has just celebrated the
twenty-tifth anniversary of his marriage
and was serenaded by the Gesangvereln
Virginia. We intend, as a set-off, to eele=
brate, shortly. the twenty-fifth year that
we haven't been married. We won't be
positive as to the kind of serenade we III
have.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

THE CATHOLIC SUNDAY School Pre-
MIC was held on Tuesday last in the grove
on the farm of H. d. Peck, and was a
most charming affair. Old and young en-
joyed themselves. and especially the latter
on the Hobbyhorses kindly loaned by MI.
Henkel, and everything passed off most
pleasantly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03
The Nonpareil Saloon.

Has just been fitted up in the latest and neat
est style (marble counters and Bohemian glass
ware). and supplied with the oldest Bnmgard-
ner, Clem,ner, Fowler 8 Zieger. and ali the
other celebrated brands of Whiskies, Imported
Brandes and Wines from first hands, 4 bsinrhe
and Curacao, Bucks Grape Brandy and Wines,
Rhine Wine and Settler, and the finest branns
of Imported and American Cigars, making it
THE SALOON OF THE CITY.
Polite atte ndants are always present to servo
guests with any known sample compounded in
unsurpassed style.
Call and we guarantee you will be pleased.
TT CROWDER,
Proprietor.
Ea Terms positively cash. my2l ly#
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

LARGE CORNsTALK.-Mr. David Hen
kel has left at our office stalk OF corn,
containing two very large and one small
ear, which measures 81 feet to the top OF
the first ear, 9 to top of second. 81 to top
of third and A. feet above the third, being
Il feet in height. A tolerably tall and
productive stalk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

WE RETURN THANKS for tickets of in
vitation to the following Fairs, the times
of holding which will be found elsewhere
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Fair,
Winchester, Va; Berkeley Agricultural
and Mechanical Association, Martins
burg, W: Va; Lynchburg Agricultural
and Mechanical Association, Lynchburg,
No
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

| New FIRE CoMPANY.-A meeting was
held, as announced, in the Town Hall on
Tuesday night, for the purpose of organi-
Zing u new company.
On motion of Capt. Marquis, Mr.. John
Scott was called to the Chair and MI
Chas. i. Cooke was elected Secretary.
Mr. Scott, on taking the Chair, stated
the object of the meeting to be the organi-
cation Of another fire company to assist
the present organized companies, to per-
feet better system Of fire police, and also
interest property holders in properly
equipping the companies and getting up a
fire department equal to any city of the
country.
At the request Of the Chairman the
Secretary called the roll, embracing forty
two namts and only fourteen responding
the Chairman stated that a number Of
those who had signed the roll had stated,
that they expected to attend a lecture to-
night, but would be present after the
lecture, and requested those present to
wait their return before organization.
After reasonable time, on motion a
committee of three, consisting of Messrs.
]. G. Marquis, G.. A. Richardson and Jno.
McQuaide, were appointed to secure ad-
ditional names and report to an adjourned
meeting, to be held for the purpose of
electing officers, &c.
The meeting then adjourned to meet at
Frnmnu,s Hall rO.nipht iEridaVl at 8
O'Clock.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

! CONGRATULATIONS VENTION-EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.-T Elk
ecutive Committee of Augusta held theil
meeting, as advertised on Monday last,
Both inst, in the Office of Echols, Bell Il
Catlett, Maj. VIM. NJ Tate, County SUI
perintendent, in the Chair Capt. James
Bumgardner, Jr., was elected Secretary.
PRIMARY MEETINGS.
On motion Of Col. NJ. G. Hartman, the
time for holding primary meetings to elect
delegates to the County Convention was
fixed for Saturday, September 25th, 1875,
and the places and hours as follows:
Ward No. 1-Court-house-4 O'Clock P.
M; Ward No. 2-Town Halt o'clock P.
M; Beverly Manor = Courthouse - 2
o'clock F. NJ; Middle River-New Hope
2 o'clock P. NJ; Riverheads Middle
brook o'clock p NJ; Pastures-Buffalo
Cap O'Clock P. NJ; North Rlver--Mt.
Solon--2 o'clock P. M; South River
Fishersville--2 o'clock P. NJ.
The number of delegates to the County
Convention was fixed at fifteen from each
Ward and District.
COUNTY CONVENTION.
On motion, Saturday, October 2, 1885,
at II NJ, was fixed upon as the day and
hour and the Court House as the place OF
holding the convention.
It was also recommended that the va
cancies. in the County Committee, from
Ward No. 2, caused by the death of Hon.
,Jno B. Baldwin; North River District,
caused by the death Of Jno. G. Fulton.
and the Pastures District, Col. F. F.
Sterrett having removed from the Dis
trict, be filled by elections OF members at
the primary meetings on the 10Th inst.
Maj. VIM NJ Tate was elected perma-
nent Chairman, in place of Hon. Jno. B.
Baldwin. deceased.
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Local.
Property Sales.

The following Sales of Property are advertised in
This PAPER fuller particulars being found III the adj
vertisementS:
On Saturday. Sept. ll at auction two lots out side
the city, at the western end of Beverley street. and
a frame tenement on one of them. The tenement
has !. brick basement and six rooms, and is nearly
new. Sale by E. M. Cushing ]. A. Piper and C. E.
Hoge, trustees OF the Mechanics Building Asso-
citation.
For sale 1888 acres of land near Rockbridge Baths,
neiehborhood desirable, and will be sold extremely
low Apply to VIM. Dold, Lexington, Va, OF W.
H. Fl. Lynn, Stanton
On application to Samuel FL Bell of Waynesboro, Is
acres OF land, with good water power, one mile
above that town, may be purchased Or exchanged
for
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

FINE BUcK.-Fhe coqyicts working On
the Marrow Gauge Road, near North
Mountain, captured fine buck in the
river. which had been run out of the
mountain by a party of hunters few days
since. 1t weighed l40 pounds.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

WATER WoRKs.-Ciround would have
been broken early this week but for the
necessity of removing IL building. Tie
contractors inform us that they will COM
mence in about one week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

COMING FAIRs.-We give below list OF
the Fairs in reach of our people:
Berkeley fredericksburg, W. Va.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and FIJI
day, September 18th, sth, 9th and 10Th.
Montgomery County Agricultural So
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
September Sth, 9th and 10th.
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Society
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
September 14tl. 18th and 10th.
Baldwin Augusta Fair-Tuesday Wed
nesday and Thursday, October 18th, 18th
and 14th.
Lynchburg Agricultural and Mechanic
al Fair--Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, October 18th. 18th and 14th
Rockbridge County Fair-W Wednesday
Thursday and Friday, October goth, 2lst
and 22d.
Virginia State F'air-Richmond--co
mences Oil Thursday, October 25th, 1875.
Parkersburg Fair, W. Va.-Tuesday
Wednesday and Thursday, September 14th
18th and 10th.
Hagerstown, Md, Fair-W Wednesday
Thursday and Friday, September 18th
10Th and 18th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-09-03

SUDDEN DEArH.-Mrs. Sarah Dudley
wife of Richard II. Dudley, near Mt.
Scion, died suddenly on Tuesday, the oath
ult. MI. Dudley had been absent in High
land and did not hear the sad news until
within a mile Of his home, late that even