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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-05-07

THE HOUSEWIVES TABLE.-The fol-
lowing is table by which persons not
having many scales and wei Vt hand
may readily measure the article wanted to
form any recipe without the trouble of
weighing, allowance to be made for an ex-
traordinary dryness or moisture of the ar
ticle weighed Oh measured:
Wheat -four, pound is about quart.
Indian meal, pound ounces are 1
quart.
Butter, when soft, pound is quart.
Loaf sugar, broken, Z pound is quart.
White sugar, powdered, 1 pound is l
ounce and quart.
Best brown sugar. pound ounces are
a quart. Dht makes it ''brown;" when
clean or pure it is white.
Ten eggs make pound.
Flour, pecks make a bs2shel.
Sixteen large tablespoonful are pint.
Eight large tablespoonsful are l gill.
Four large tablespoonful are gill
Two gills are a half pint.
Two pints make quart.
p Four quarts make gallon.
A eommon-sized tumbler holds pint.
A common-sized wine glass gill.
A teacup about a gill.
A large wine glass is ! gill
A tablespoonful is ! ounce.
Forty drops are equal to teaspoonful.
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WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELL
q =, COME,
Isuccessor to Gone and Hanger, I

Successor to Gone and Hanger,1
OLD STAND, MAIN ST, STANTON, VA
l 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, &c. am agent
for the
DIAMOND sPECTACLES & EYE GLASSES,
in fine Gold, Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames
Recommended by Opticians.
ALI kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted. 4. A. CONE.
my 29'lV
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4be stan,,tom 1i,tbitator.
FARM AND FIREsIDE.
RATES

| HYACiNTHS IN THE HOUsE.-A. very
small pot will answer for the hyacinth.
Some prefer to plant three OF four in large
pots and this will make very pretty orna-
| ment. Cover only the lower half of the
bulbs with soil, press them down until they
are nearly covered, then water until the
soil is thoroughly moistened, and set the
pots in d cool, dark cellar. The roots will
then form, but with little growth of top.
Here they may remain for several weeks,
and pct OF two at a time can be taken
into warm, light room, for Towering
week or ten days apart and succession of
flowers obtained during the winter.
When hyacinths are planted in the gar
den, and well-covered, the roots geta good
start in the Fall and Winter; and it is very
important in Towering them in the house
that the growth Of roots should be en-
ceulaged in the way recommended. When
placed in glasses Of water for Towering,
the base of the bulbs should not quite
touch the water. ~
Fill the glasses with well water and as
soon as the flower buds appear, sprinkle
them with rain water. Set them away for
about two weeks in a cool, dark room, I'M
til roots are formed; then remove them to
light, moderately warm room, and give
plenty of light and air. Keep hyacinths
in the coolest room you haYe-anything
above freezing will answer, and near the
light
w. Flowers of the hyacinth are often ruin
ed by bringing them into very hot, dry,
unyentilated room. Our plan is to keep a
stand containing our stock of hyacinths in
the parlor or ball, which is kept most the
time but a few degrees above freezing.
From this room they are taken as needed
one OF two of each eolor-to the sitting
room or dining room for special occasions,
but always returned to their cool quarters
for the night. By this method they not
only flower well, but keep in bloom long
time. Change the water occasionally, fit
becomes discolored .-Erc7,aq,qe.
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To TAKE OUT BRUISES in FURNITURE.
Wet the place with warm water, then
take some brown paper five or six times
doubled and we'll soaked in water, lay it
on the place, apply on that hot fat-iron
till the moisture is evaporated, and if the
bruise is not gone, repeat the process.
You will find after two OF three applica-
lions that the dent Oh bruise is raised level
with the surface. If the bruise is small,
soak it well with warm water, and hold
red-hot poker very near the surface, which
is to be kept continually wetted, and you
will soon find the indentation vanished.
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The Postmaster General has finally
squelched the "upanimous Sam Bard, y
postmaster at Atlanta, by giving him until
the first day of June to resign, at which
time Conley, the new appointee, will take
the place
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To KEEP PLOws FROM RUsr.-ssA boy
OF fourteen" or any other person, does
wrong to allow his plow to become so rusty.
that great labor is required to scour them.
There is no help for it in that case but to
scour with a piece of brick and sand and
water until the mould board is bright.
But If, when the pillow is done with, the
mould board is covered with thick lime
wash, or a good coating of tallow, and put
into dry place, under cover, there will be
no need to spend whole day in securing
it whenever it is wanted for use again.
american Agricazt4'lst.
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MKNDING WITH PLAsTER.-If you have
a crack in the wall in the corner of the
room, or anywhere else, do not send for
the plasterer, but get five or ten cents
worth of plaster of Paris; wet with cold
water; then take your finger and rub it
into the crevice till it is smoothed. Bad
nail holes in the wall can be done in the
same way. Should the top of your lamp
become loose, take it off and wash it with
soap; wash the glass also, then put the
plaster around the glass; put the brass top
on again, let it stand until hardened, and
it is ready for use again. \ A lamp never
should be filled quite full, as the kerosene
softens the plaster.
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,yTEAM ENGINES AND OTHER
MACHINERY FOR SALE.


In add ton to q full line of NEW ENGINES,
SAW MILLS and other MACHINERY Of our
own improved k,.ild, which we keep constantly
on hand or build % order, we have now for sale
the following secondhand MACHINERY, all
in perfect order, which we will sell at very low
figures, viz:
double HOSTING ENGINES, 3o-horse pow
er, with drums and other hosting gear COM
plete. a
4-horse STATIONARY ENGINES, good as
new
l FLUE-BOILER 2e feet long, AZ inches diane
ter, with fues ID inches diameter iron front
and other fittings complete.
l l50-horse power ST ATIONARY ENGINE :
2 TUBULAR BOILERS, 5o-horse power each
2 30-horse power STATIONARY ENGINES;
l s-horse PORTABLE ENGINE, as good as
new, of our own make
l6-horse STATIONARY ENGINE with new
vertical boiler,
Several STEAM PUMPS and FAN BLOWERS
of various sizes;
ENGINES for threshing, grinding and gin
ming mounted on wheels or not, as may be pre-
ferred by the purchaser.
~ REPAIR WORK SOLICITED. xssa
VIM. E. TANNER & co.
Metropolitan Works,
feb5-ly Richmond, Va.
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DRY GOODS

ever offered for sale in the city The greatest
possible care has been taken in selecting the en-
tire stock in fact, not one piece of goods has
been bought without first being certain we had
found the
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ELsoM & PIPER.

Are now receiving, Cat Jas. A. Piper's Store
Room. near the Virginia Hotel, one of the larg-
est, best selected and most elegant stocks of
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Business Cards.
j . e. CIR A III A M
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
GROCERIES, PRODUCE,
Tobacco, Cigars, &c.,

S I AUN TON, GINA.
TN ADDITION TO A COMPLETE AND
i well selected stock of Groceries at lowest
rates, I offer for sale
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AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES,

Fishers unrivalled Mincemeat Cigars and Cher
cots, Candy of all grades Mason's Backing, L.
& G. Matches, Sawyers Blue, Foxes & Duryea's
Starch, Ess. Lemon, Cinnamon, &C., Baltimore
Crackers and Cakes, Hagerstown do, N. G.
Cotton Yarn Superior Canned Fruit
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-05-07
are

Deceiving daily additions to my already large
n, and carefully selected stock of
FRENCH, ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
CHINAS. IN DINNER, TEA AND
CHAMBER SETS. GOLD BAND,
FLOWEREDtan PLAIN, IRON
STONE CHINA, G. c.,
YELLOW s. STONE
WARE. SILVER
PLATED
oAsTORs. SPOONS, FORKS, &C.. &c.
KNIVES AND FORKS
britannia and Plated W are,
and a full line of House Furnishing goods, and
a host of other articles too numerous to detail
Gas and Oil Figtures-such as Chandeliers,
Brackets. &C., for Lighting Country Churches
and Residences. All of which are New and
Modern STYLES. And will be sold at whole
sale and retail at square Baltimore prices. An
examination will prove my assertion
j. S. LTPSC0MB.
Augusta Street, near the Court House.
narl3-tf
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BOOTS AND SHOES,

A full stock of Boots and Shoes at lowest rates.
The highest market price paid for Butter, Eggs,
Dried Fruit, &c.
Ma-GIVE ME- A CALL.
Decll
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which time goods generally
DECLINED FROM 10 aOE5 PER
GENE.
We doubt whether, upon an average, goods
have ever been as low down as now, and we
promise all who may buy from us the same adj
vantages WE have had in prices. Some of our
goods have been imported
DIRECT FROM INDIA FOR OUR TRADE.
(This is big for Staunton, and some were made
EXPRESSLY FOR US.
All Dress Goods are beau tifui this season, and
We think eur stock unsurpassed. You will
find all thu
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-05-07
BOOTS and SHOES,

Having very little expense in conducting my
business, I can therefore undersell everybody.
l will give you list of q few of the leading
articles. r
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VANISHING CARRIAGES Varnished
carriages should not be kept in a stable, or
building where vegetables liable to decay
are stored, or where the steam from man
ure will reach them. Ammonia is ALWAYS
present in the air, especially wherever or
ganic decay is going on, as in barnyards
and stables. IF a vanished carriage is ex-
posed to this gaseous ammonia, the alkali
combines with the oil of the varnish and
destroys it's polish.
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TOBACCO, CIGARS, &C,

Choice Brands Richmond and Oanville Chewing
Tobacco 'Shorthorn" Smoking Tobacco, Plan
taton and other Fine Cigars, Penn. Cigars
Conn. Cheroots, brought direct from the best
manufacturers, [ am prepared TO offer special
inducements.
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MANY BEAUTIFgJL sTYI,E,ss OF
New Goods

are now out for the first time, and we know we
can show you quite a line of all the best styles
of Dress Goods, etc., etc.
In connection with this large stock of Dress
Goods, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Prints,
Shawls, at from So 90 to $75 90; Cloaks at
from $500 to $loO; full lines of Mems CASH
meres and Cloths. Flannels, Shoes, Hosiery,
Gloves, Trimmings, and Notions generally. We
also have the largest stocks of Queensware ever
before offered in Stanton.
Now Ladies don't think it is too far to come
down to see US, for we promise you that you
shall be paid for every step you take, that is if
you buy from US. Oct %
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WooD-A correspondent of the ssEng-
fish Mechanic writing of a good mode
of seasoning wood, says: Having a great
deal to do with the seasoning of the
harder and better kinds of wood, I find
that they are liable to crack badly at
the ends. I generally give them three
or four coats of glue at the ends only,
which I find is a sure preventive, till the
wood is well dry, and then cut on the
quarter.
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Bottom Figures.

Another advantage we claim is, nearly every.
thing was bought after the first of October, at
which time goods generally
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w E. CRAIG,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

WIN. CHAPMAN, D. D. S. has ,ssss.zsssss.A.
w resumed the practice Of ssxS,
DENTE STEsY. iD-YYT
at his old Office ON Main St, STAuNToa, VA:
DR.. CHAPMAN will give his personal atten-
ton to the practice of. his profession, and in
vites the attention of all of his old friends and
the public generally.
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LATEST NOVELTIES
of the season on our counters.
We have made Alpacas and all black goods a
specially, and can offer GREAT inducements in
this class of goods.
1t is unnecessary to nams the endless styles
and fabrics now in market. Suffice it to say
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Industrious say you? I'd like to know
what he has to show for his Industry
s'He has a superior education, father" "
"Education! Fiddlesticks! Can he live
on his education? Can he make money Oh
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father had no home; come, We'll live to-
gether, and be happy as the days are long y
But your salary, young man?'
C Is sufficient for us, sir. I have 6, %
a year. We can live on that, and save .
a little too.''
"Well, well-take her-love her .
good to her, make her happy, don't +
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

The transfer BUSINESS for the Cen
trail railroad in this city for the month
of January amounts to 3l7 car loads of
freight. enumerated as follows:
Corn 23S cars; Wheat 3; Oats 90;
Barley 20: Flour 8; Coal l.; Lumber
/; Rye When We take into consid-
eratien the severity of the winter and
the fact that nearly half tho road has
been blocked by snow good part Of
the time, VIC consider this good
showing for this new road.
Laat Friday man at neighboring
town concluded to ride on a freight
train on the x. s. D. NJ, and the con-
ductor told him that he must first pro-
cure ticket. He then rendered the
fare in money to the engineer who,
of course, had no authority to receive
1t, and he was referred to the conduct
or again. The man then insisted that
the conductor should take his money
and carry him without q ticket. After
chatting over the matter for some
time, they came to blows. Tho man
concluded not to ride on that freight
train, and the conductor, at last &C.
counts was bathing his hand with
arnica.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

To the Editor:-It having come to
my knowledge that two Minnesota
papers containing anonymous cores
pondence, speaking disparagingly of
my Minnesota Atlas, have been sent to
many editors of Iowa papers, | wish
to say in my own behalf that the
papers are owned and controlled by
the Hon. w. s. King, Member Of Con-
gress from that State.
The articles in question were writ
ten or instigated by an adventurer
named w. d. Hall, formerly IN my
employ, and now canvassing agent for
one Of the papers, and were published
by him in the absence of Mr.. King,
solely for the purpose of black-mail.
Yours Truly,
A. T. ANpREAs.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

The number Of pupils in the schools has
been somewhat reduced since our last re-
port, for the reason that many Of the children
in the primary rooms are wisely kept at
homo duringithe ssvsrer months Of winter
The other rooms have their usual number,
with an average per cent. Of attendance and
punctuality.
I am now writing . report that shall en-
brace the record Of our schools for the pas,
year, and which, I intsnd, shall give to the
patrons more definite and datailed account
Of our several grades, with the studies per.
sued, together with some outline OF oul
methods Of instruction, and communicating
such other facts As may be Of interest to the
district. l hope to make > report containing
such information of the schools that IL shall
b deemed BY your Board worthy Of publ.
cation in pamphlet form, and in such mum
bers that each patron may be supplied witt
. copy.
WILSON PALMER, Supt Of Schools.
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n incral Remedies Superseded

All except those who refuse to be con-
WINGED by the most positive proof, admit
the Infinite superiority Of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Buffers to the mineral remedies which
IT has to a very great extent superseded, and
which, tits to be hoped, for the sake Of the
human stomach, may eventually be ADAM
dohed altogether. The Bitters arc most
Poleh. corrective of disorders Of the liver,
stomach and kidneys. Habitnal consiina.
ton, dyspepsia, bowel complaints. and the
numerous and changeful symptoms which
Indicate internal Weakness or disease are IN
every instance not only relieved, but cnred
by persistent and systematic use of tbis
sovereign remedy. Intermittent and bl.
lious remittent ievers may be surely pre-.
vented by the daily use of this powerful
but pleasant and mild tonic. Physical
vigor is the best armor in which to encoun.
ter disease. Secure it by resource to the
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10
Public sale.

The undersigned will offer for sale
at his residence near Mt. Tabor Church
Highland township, on Tuesday Feb.
ruary 23rd, 1876. The following pro-
perty to-wit: Three work Horses,
good Cows, three Calves, twenty-five
head Of Hogs, one two horse wagon,
one Reaper and Mower, one Union
Corn Planter, ono Sulkey Hay Rake,
one Cultivator, Plows, Harness, Har-
rows, Hay in stack and numerous
other articles too tedious to mention.
Terms of sale, all sums of IS and under
cash, all sums over IS credit will be
given until January LIST 1875, by pur-
chaser giving note with approved se-
curity. Tho above property will be
sold to the highest bidder without
reserve. DANIEL PLANK.
K. G. EASTMAN, Auctioner.
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HIGHWAY NOTICE.
AUDITORS OFFICE, WAPKLLo COUNTY,
OrTcMwA, Iowa, January 18th, 1876.

AUDITORS OFFICE, WAPKLLo COUNTY,
oTTuMwA, Iowa, January 18th, 1875.
To all Whom ii may Concern:
The Commissioner appointed to vacate and locate
highways, as follows, to-wit
Vacation commencing at point where the high
way crosses the West line Of the II u Of N 4 N
Sec To- running Southeasterly to the South line Of
said S E \ NE \ Sec. Is.
Location beginning at the point on the West line
Of the Z \ " Section Is, where above de-
scribed vacation begins, thence running due South
TO the S W corner Of said 8 E ANEk, thence due
East the south line of said SEX MEX, till it in
tersects the highway at the termination the above
vacation. Said location to be on the East side of
the West line and on the North side Of tho South
line Of said y 4 N Z h Section 10, and to be 70
feet wide.
All in Township No. p, Range Is west; has
reported in favor Of the vacation and location
thereof, and all objections thereto or claims for
damages must be fled in the Auditors Once on
or before noon of the 18th day of March, A. u,
1876 or such highways will be vacated and located
without reference thereto.
Jan 2l-w4t WIN. H. CALDWELL, County Auditor
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HIGHWAY NOTICE
AUDITORS OFFICE, WArELLo COUNTY,
OTTAWA, Iowa, January 18th, 1875.

AUDITORS OFFICE, WArELLo CouErY,}
OTTUMwA, Iowa, january 18th, 1875.
To all Whom IL msy Concern
The Commissioner appointed to vacate and locate
highways, as follows, viz:
Vacation commencing at center OF s w Sec. IL,
running thence Northeasterly and angling North
westerly through the NENSMh, NV SW 4,
SWIM u and w ANW u of Sec IL, and
NEAN Sec. II; also, from point ON the
South line of the s Il n + Sec. IL, thence
Northeasterly to the line between Sections II and
i2.
Location to begin at center Of 8 W \ Sec. IL;
thence running due North, on East side of the line,
to the y w corner N 4 w y, thence due West
on the line, to the " corner w a Sec IL,
thence due West, on the line, to intersect high
way on said South line of SEX NE u Sec II;
also, beginning at the 8 w corner of N VIZ Sec.
" ", thence running due North, East side ofline.
All in Township IA IA Sc
ported IN favor Of the vacation and location there
of, and all objections thereto or claims for dam
ages must be filed in the Auditors Office on or be.
fore noon of the 18th day of March, A. d. 1876,
such highways will be vacated and located without
reference thereto. WIN. H. CALDWELL,
jan 2l-wit County Auditor.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

LANNR DAVIS, u the old Upper MIL, are
now read, 70 Shell and Grind Corn in any guam
tlsy. Smelling and Chopping 1t s cents per
bushel per wagon load. Best Meal ground for
dec s-wtf LANME 4 DAVIS.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

At . meeting Of the citizens Of high.
land township, on Monday evening.
February Sth, for the purpose Of or
ganizing the township into . Relief
Society to aid the destitute in Kansas,
the following officers were duly elect
ed: President, Jesse Buckner; Secre.
tary, Geo. w. Kitterman; Treasurer,
Henry Downs.
The following committees were
chosen to canvass the township by
school districts and solicit aid: Dis.
trict No. l. John Shaw and Joseph
Gibson; No. 2, John Emery and j.
Butler; No. 8, A. N. Bowlin and Dan.
Beck; No. 4, A. Buckner and T. j.
Thompson; No. 5, Robert McC ormick
and o. NJ. Jones; No. 6, J. d. Spilman
and John Packwood: No. Z. Samuel
Dorr and II. J. Lentner; No. 9, VIM.
Robertson and Thos. Gray.
John F. Cole was chosen - COM
mittee to act at large within the town
ship to represent tho society. This
society will be known - the Highland
Township Relief Society. The next
regular meeting Of the Society viii b
held at the Ben. franklin School
House on Saturday evening, February
Is, whore oil the committees appointed
are requested to be present and re.
ceive instruction how to proceed with
the canvass.
GEO. w. KITrERMAN, Sec'y.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-10

The following subscribers have add
ed their Weekly subscriptions to our
exchequer during the past week, for
which they have our thanks: EJohn-
son, Elihu Coffin, Henry Rheinhard,
Peter Francis. Cyrus Brown, j c
Whipple, John Buxton, Peter Knox.
VIM Gil:per Jr, S A Monroe, Lemuel
Howell, Jacob Chiffon, John III Carver,
R q Edgar, VIM Edgar, A B Wycoff,
Jack Morrison, G Parks, r Criswell,
James Hook il, John w Acton, Sam
uel West, w p Emery, III FL Brown
Wheaton Il Smith, A G Reed,