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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
sTAUNToN VIRGINIA. FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1876.

elbow? You didn't know it was my
dog ?''
"Peter, have you thought so hard of me
as to think that 1 could knowingly and
willingly have harmed that grand old dog.
would sooner have shot one of my oxen. y
"But you didn't tell me so at first. Why
didn't you?"
Because you came up so-so-sudden-
ly"-
''Oh, pshaw - cried Bracket, with a
stamp Of his foot "Why don't you spit it
out as it was ? Say came down on you
SO like a hornet that you hadn't a chance
to think. l was blamed fool, that's what
I was"
''And I was another, Peter; if [ hadn't
been [ should have told you the truth at
at once, instead Of faring up. But we will
understand it now. You can see the jas
tice''-
"Justice be hanged John, hang it all
What's the use? There, let US end it so ~
From her window Mrs. Bracket had
seen the two men come together, and she
trembled for the result. By-and-bye she
saw her husband, as though flushed and
excited, put out his hand. Mercy! was he
going to strike his neighbor? She was ready
to cry out with alright, the cry being al
most upon her lips, when she beheld a
scene that called forth rejoicing instead.
And this was what she saw:
She saw these two strange men grasp one
another by the hand, and she saw big,
bright tears rolling down their cheeks,
and she knew that the fearful storm had
passed, and that the warm sunshine of love
and tranquility would come again.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

THRICE MARRIED AND THRICE DIvOR-
CED.-A remarkable case in which the
same parties have been three times married
and three times divorced. has recently &C.
cupied the court at GaleSville, III. The
complainant, Helen NJ. Baker, is twenty
eight years Of age, fine-looking and @
daughter of the late Dr. Spauding. The
thirty-tWo, and connected with the best
families in that CITY, The young couple
were married in Knoxville, Ill. Novem-
Der 10Th, 1865, and supported on both sides
by wealthy and influential friends, their
prospects of happiness made then. the envy
Of all. However, III April, 1866. only six
months after marriage, Helen filed d bill
against Teralbia, asking for divorce on the
ground of extreme cruelty. Divorce was
granted the June folio wing, and Helen re-
joiced in her maiden name for q few months
only, when on January 9Th, 1867, she and
Teralbia met by chance in Chicago, re-
pentel with tears and were married the
seco nd time, and took UP their residence
in GalesDurg. A daughter was born in
March, 1868. On the second day Of De-
cember, 1872, Mrs. Baker again filed q bill
for divorce on grounds Of desertion, asking
for the custody of her child. The decree
was granted in February, 1878. according
to the prayer Of the bill. On the Sd day of
December following the same parties were
again married, as the complainant states,
she hoping to spend the remainder Of her
days with the defendant. The couple re-
ceived congratulations and presents from
friends, who trusted they would be able to
keep all their good intentions. August 4,
1876, Mrs. Baker again for u third time
filed a bill for divorce on grounds of deser-
ton and cruelty. The decree was granted
and the custody Of the daughter, some
seven years old, was given to the mother.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
THE BETTER WAY.

One evening, as the twilight was dusk
ing into deeper shades, Farmer Welton
stood in his dooryard with q gun in his
hands, and saw dog coming out OF his
shed. 1t was not his dog, for his was of a
light color, while this was surely black.
The shed alluded to was open in ii ont,
with double doors, fer the passage of carts;
and the shed was part of a continuous
structure connecting the barn with the
house. Around back Of this shed was the
sheepfold.
There had been trouble upon Farmer
Welton's place. Dogs had been killing his
Sheppard some Of the very best at that.
He had declared, in his wrath, that. he
would shoot the first stray dog he found
prowling about his premises. On this even
ing, by chance, he had been carrying his
gun from the house to the barn when the
canine intruder appeared. Aye, and in
the barn he had been taking the skin from
a valuable sheep that had been killed, and
and mangled with tigerish feroclty.
So when he saw the strange dog coming
through bis shed, he brought his gun to his
shoulder, and with quick, sure aim, fired.
The dog gave q leap and howl and Whirl-
ing around in circle two or three times,
he bounded off in tangent, yelping pain
fully, and was soon lost to sight.
''Hallol what's to pay now, Walton ?''
E'Ah-is that you, Frost 20
"Yes. Ye been shooting something,
haven't We %
"1'ye shot a dog, I think"
sly e-s. I seed him scootin' off. It was
Brackets. I reekon''
Before the farmer could make any furth-
or remark, his wife called to him from the
porch, and he went in.
Very shortly afterward a boy and girl
came out through the shed as the dog had
come. Down back Of Welton's farm. dis
tant half mile or so, was a grist mill,
ssith quite settlement around it, and the
people having occasion to go On foot from
shat section to the farms On the hills could
cut off a long distance by crossing Wei
IONS lot. The boy and girl were children
of Mr.. Bracket, When they reached
home they were met by 8 scene Of dire con-
fusion. Old Carlo. the grand cid New
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ADVERTISING

Advertisements inserted at the rate OF Oh,
Dollar per square of eight lines Of BREWER for
the first, and SO cents for each subsequer' in
sertion.
A liberal deduction for advertisements tor
three, six or twelve months
~ Transient advertisements PAPA INVA.
RIABLY IN ADVANCE quarterly, semi-an-
nual and yearly advertisements payable per
quarter.
Obituaries, announcements of candidates FOR
office, emmunicationscalling upon, advocatin &
or opposing candidates, and all communication .
or notices of personal or private character,
intendedor calculated topromoteany private eR
terprise or interest, will be charged foras adyer
sisements
~ Speclaln notices 20 cents per line for eve
ry insertion.
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is but a short time since that the papers
were full of accounts Of a man who had
built a gulllotine and decapitated himself
Deliberate intention is also very ire
quently expressed. Creech, the translator
Of Lucretius, wrote on the margin OF the
manuscript, ''Remember-to hang myself
after my translation is finished" and did
So.
jeremiah Clarke, organist of st. Pauls
London, went to kill himself, and paused
whether he should bring that end about
by hanging Or drowning. Tossing pen
ny to decide, it fell upon its edge In the
clay, whereupon he returned to London
and shot himself.
Among the more horrible cur1osities Of
the subject is the case of the Frenchman
who killed himself, and ordered his fat to
be made into candle for his mistress to
to read by. II have so long burned for
her., he said, 'sthat l would like her to
see now that the flames were real"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

BoNED HAM.-Soak nicely cured ham
the night before you wish to cook it, in
tepid water. Next day place it in large
dinner pot Of water of the same tempera.
ture, and boil il briskly eight OF ten hours.
Take it up in a wooden tray, let it cool,
and carefully take out the bone, cut it
clear at the heck and loosen it around the
bone on the thick part with a thin, sharp
knife, and slowly pull it out. Then press
the ham in shape and return it to the boil
ing liquor. Take the pot off the fire, and
let the ham remain in it until cold. 1t is
like beef tongue when cut across in slices.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

TWO KISSES.

''And say if should give kiss"
The maiden said. ''What good to me
Would come from it?'' "You would not miss
So small BOOM" said he;
''And when 1 sail DER far off seas.
Its sweetness will a great joy bring;
And every gay and ringing breeze
Will of your kindness sing"
'sAh, men oft say such words, you know,
And then go wandering away
Where sweeter flowers bud and blow,
And there forever stay.
What bond have THAT you will not,
When you are far beyond the sea,
And have my one poor gift forgot.
Find lips will sweeter be?"
His eyes bent down to meet her gaze,
And clasping firm her small, white hands,
He said: "Love meier the traitor plays
In any seas or lands.
And all th bond that can give
Isa love strong, and true and brave;
A love that through earth's life will live,
And pass beyond the grave
"Then take the kiss" she WHISPERED low, =
And mingled were brown hair and gold.
And as the minutes swiftly go,
Loves VOWS swift were told.
The morning saw his ships white sails
Shine out beyond the ripping bay,
And fast before the growing gales
She winged her traclless way.
And in the watches of the night,
And where the tropic isles lay sweet
With spicy breath, and waters bright
The bending boughs would meet,
He felt her warm lips on his own;
No eyes were bright, no face was fair,
That did not tell OF her alone,
All times and everywhere.
She watched his ship sail up the bay,
She heard his footsteps at the gate,
And half afraid did lingering stay
Beside the glowing CRATE.
The autumn twilight filed the room
: With shadows vague, but his clear eyes
Shine truthfully IN the half gloom
And doubt from her soul flies.
s'Dear love- he said, 81 bring to you
Lips that still hold loves signet set
There byyour own, sweet, am true,
/ could not you forget.
Unasked her lips were raised to his,
Her little hands clung to his own,
And her sweet, thrilling, welcome kiss
Told she was his alone.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
FARM AND PRESIDE.

LIGHT TEA BIscUIT.-Two quarts of
best sifted flour, one pint of sweet milk,
in which melt one quarter of a pound Of
sweet butter, one teaspoonlul of salt in
d hole in the centre, pour in the yeast
(well shaken stir diligently with a fork.
Let the milk, ETC., be just blood warm mo
more )then knead as bread. Cut it across,
through and through, with a knife. Let
it rise six OF seven hours, as it may re-
quire. Take from the pasl knead it well,
cut in small cakes, aud put to rise in a
pan an hour before baking. This recipe,
with additional sugar and suitable spices,
makes excellent family doughnuts.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

DRESTON A. BAYLOR.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON, VA,
Practices in all the Courts Of Augusta and ad-
joining counties. ;,
OFFIcE-The same formerly occupied b. his
father Col Geo. Baylor decd, on Augusta st.,
opposite the Courthouse. ap2l-ly@
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
'DHME SALO0M-O

~ L. WELLER has received his Fall
". Stock Of Boots, Shoes and Hats.
He has never been better prepared to meet
your wants with such splendid Stock of
Goods, at SUCH Low PRICES. LARGE VA
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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10
PATRICK,
ATTORNEY At Ia W.

ATTORNEY At LAW.
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in ali the courts of Augusta and
Circuit Court of adjoining counties.
@- Prompt attention paid to collecting.
Office in building with Il. B. Niche
Sep Fly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

x RANGE AGENCY.
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE ON AUGUSTA ST.
GREAT EXCITEMENTI
THE CRASH IN PRICES HAS AT LAST
COME,
AND RELIEF NOW AT HAND FOR THE
FARMERS.
I now desire to offer at very Or eatly re-
duced prices for CASH full stock of GROCE-
RIRS: Consisting of
COFFEE, SUGAR, MOLASSES, TEAS, &c.,
Also, TOBACCO and CIGARS.
l am also prepared to furnish all kinds of
Farming Implements, Machines, &c., at the
lowest possible Cash prices
LIME.-I have on hand and for sale, in any
quantities., FIRST-CLASS LIME, made at the
old Gibson Kiln, near Fishersville. Rates low.
l will ship produce ct all times in the inters
est of the Farmers.
SPECIAL ATTENTION.
l desire to make my business success. and
would ask that the Patrons and Farmers would
give me trial before trading elsewhere. Nv
object is to make quick snles and short profits.
that my prices may be in keeping with the
times. My purpose is not competition; but to
establish a bushes on a solid basis in the in
terest of the Patrons of Husbandry. Correspon-
dence solicited.
Patrons and Farmers call and see me.
Jan7-u W. n. DINKLE.
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II EMMETT GUY,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Special attention paid to collecting.
Office opposite Court House, on New Court
House street. sep29-ly
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VOL 81.

foundland dog-the loving and the loved
the true and the faithful-had come home
shot through the head, and was dying.
The children threw themselves on their
shaggy mate and wept and moaned in ago.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-10

his old neighbor in the house Of God while
the dark cloud was upon him. Nor did
she wish to meet either Mr.. OF Mrs. Brack-
EFT So they both STAYED at home.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-10-26
ola Newfoundland DOG.

A gentleman connected with the
Newfoundland fishery was once Dos
sessed of a dog of singular fidelity and
sagacity. On one occasion boat and
q crew in his employ were in circum-
stances OF considerable peril, just out
side line Of breakers-owing to some
change in wind or weather-had, since
the departure of the boat, rendered the
return passage them most hazardous.
The spectators on the shore were quite
unable to render any assistance to their
friends afioat. Much time had been
spent, and the danger seemed to in
crease rather than diminish. Our
friend, the dog, looked on for length
of time, evidently aware of their being
great cause for anxiety in those around.
Presently, however, he took to the wa
ter, and made his way through to the
boat. The crew supposed he- wished
to join them, and made various at
tempts to induce him to come aboard,
but no! he would not go within their
reach, but continued swimming about
a short distance from them. After
while, and several comments on the
peculiar conduct of the dog, one of the
lads suddenly OWNED his apparent
meaning: Give him the end of rope,'
he said; that's what he wants. The
rope was thrown-the dog seized the
end in an instant, turned round, and
made straight for the shore; where
few minutes afterwards boat and crew
to the intelligence of their
four-fOoted friend!-were placed safe
and unchanged. Was there no rea-
soning here? No acting with a view
to an end, or for given motive? Or
was it nothing but ordinary instinct?-
The Zoologist.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-10-26

A COUNTRY GENTLEMAN was in the
habit of entertaining his friends almost
weekly, and discovered regularly some
article Of plate was missing, castor.
top. a salt spoon, napkin ring, OF
something of the kind. He suspected
his servants, and to make sure, one
night, when the guests had assembled,
he said:
Il tell you what! Let's do without
servants, tonight, aud wait on our
seives!o =
Z The odd Suggestion was greeted with
applause and 'peals of laughter. The
serh ants were turned out; the meal was
seasoned with sparkling sallies at the
expense Of this,o that guest, and when
they had all gone, the host took stock
and discovered that two-thirds OF the
had gone teo.-French Paper.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-10-26

The Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Ohio, at a meeting Wednes.
day, determined to renew the contest
in that State, and to work with the idea
of carrying it for Tilden in November.
A Democratic bruiser of Milwaukee
attacked reporter of the Seminal a
few days since, and got threshing.
That is the way they maintain the
freedom of the press in Milwaukee.
Miss Irene House, the Jersey city
woman who murdered her husband, a
divorce lawyer, now has an offer of
marriage from her brother-in-law
which she threatens to accept if she
gets out Ofjail.
Since the 1st of last January nearly
10000, ,00U pounds of butter, valued at
81, ,000, 600, and over 100, ,0OO, 900 pounds
of cheese, costing 81, ,OOO, 900, have been
exported from the United States to the
various European markets.
Democratic candidates for the Legis.
lature are assessed $50 each In st. Louis.
and for good paying offices the tax is
81 500 and $1,000.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-10-26

The Lake Shore and Michigan South
ern freight house at South Bend, Ind,
was burned Tuesday night.
Abraham s. Hewitt and Fernando
Wood were yesterday nominated for
reelection to Congress by the Demo-
Gratis of their respective districts.
A six days. pedestrian match, be-
tween Miss Mary Marshall and Bertha
Won Killen, hasNbeen arranged to come
off in New York some time in Novern-
beE.
The 26th inst, has been appointed as
Ohio's day at the Centennial. Gov.
Hayes will accompany the excursion
lists, and hold a reception at the Ohio
headquarters in Philadelphia.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1876-10-26
Fairy Tales Come True.''

That was what I thought as I stood
this morning I'm the great Machinery
Hall. 1t lacked few minutes of
nine-the hour of OpeniDg-and, as i
looked at the countless wheels and
pulleys and bands, the heavy cylin-
ders, the nicely poised levers, all ready
for action, yet all perfectly still, l
could not help exclaiming: why it
seems like an immense giant fast
asleepv But, dear me! what a waking
up there was few minutes afterI A
rum bling, grum bling sort of noise
first-that wus the giants yawn--then,
such whirring and whizzing and
buzzing and fuzzing, that didn't need
anybody to tell me he was wide awake
at last! By and by, l saw him; yes, the
veritable giant himself, in all his won
derfui iron armor.
Doubtless, you've all heard his name
the big 'Corliss'-but oh! to see the
monster, to watch his very breath, as
steadily the mighty arms move up and
down, and send the pulse of life 10 ev-
cry nook and corner of that great build
ing! Was ever fairy tale more Won
derful than this?
But there are other fairies busily at
work just about US. All! here are Gin
derella's slippers, cups of Tantalus,
birds of paradise, phantom ships, and
magic pencil all ready 10 write your
name upon the delicate glass. and
here is a little fellow turning out all
manner of pretty things with his Fleet
wood scroll-saw. Wood, bone, ivory,
shell or metal are transformed with
marvellous rapidity into brackets, ca
sells, picture frames, boxes, table mats,
and the daintiest doll furniture imagi-
nable. Wood, however, seems to be
the favorite material, and beautiful
specimens are shown us of nldrqlelry,
or 'inlaid work. as the inlaying of
black walnut upon white holly. Here
is the old Ephrata Printing Press, that
gave to the world its hrst copy of our
Declaration of Independence; and if
we wait few minutes, the old cum
brous machine will print a souvenir
copy. Close by is the National Sus-
p .nder Company, waiting to weave
centennial colors ard emblems, with
name and township if you like, upon
the firm, elastic bands. Then the
Bickford knitting machines, so easily
managed by the blind, will finish a
pair of those striped hose before even
grandma's rapid fingers could have
turned the heel
Here are pretty silk neckercbiefs, and
beautifully wrought ties of every de-
scription, and In every stage of manu-
facture. There are curious cocoons,
with worms, chrysalys and butterfly;
showing how many tiny lives are sac
rificed 10 give us even yard of silk!
We stop now at the 'heliotype' press,
press, with its curious galetine plates;
now at the envelope stand, that cuts,
folds and gums at the same time; then
the pins and the needles as they
pass SO rapidly from the rough metal
to the polished shafts; the various cot
ton and wOoled loOms-indeed, thou
sand and one most curious and inter.
estiDg of manufactures claim our atten-
tion, till we suddenly find it is the
hour for closing the building, and we
exclaim in establishments: why, where
in the world has all the time gone"
-Copgregationalist.