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s'They All Do It."

There are few books that can boast of as
much immortality within space of four
hundred pages as is implied in this little
phrase, which has been placarded on the
bill boards, and called into the ears of the
public for the past two or thee weeks. It
is the one sentence which takes the courage
completely out of 20 nth, soaring its con-
science as If with a red hot iron, and per-
hitting despair to carry it off bodily into
the depths of crime.
sob. they all do it; why should not
your" that is the suggestion. ''That man
lies and cheats, and will commit any crime
which the law does not make dangerous.
So it is with all of them. There is no use
in your trying to be different from other
people, This is the way the temptation
comes to the Young man, thrown on the
world with little knowledge Of its ways,
and perhaps shielded only by the indulgent
training of an over-fond mother. people
are grossly immoral. Even temperance
advocates get drunk in private; church
deacons swindle savings banks; all you see
of morality is but surface show. Beneath,
there is concealed wckedness. You will
find you must follow the multitude. And
che youth, with the pleasure Of the world
held up before his glowing imagination,
and full of bodily health, plunges forth
with into what he believes to be "the
world"
If the devil had concentrated all his cum
ming during the centuries, which have
elapsed since it's election from Paradise, he
could not have produced more powerful
argument with which to conquer the soul
of man that this, "They all do it,
But young man, listen. That sentence
is a lie. AS base and foul lie as ever was
conceived in the mind of man or devil.
They don't s'all do it.'' There are thous-
ands upon thousands Of good, pure men
and women in this world, bad as it may
seem, who are leading upright lives. They
believe in a Deity, and in the commands
of virtue, and are going along with the
happiest results to themselves and their
neighbors. There are men who think that
they were put in this world, not to crafty
their own base appetites, but to be true
and noble and high-minded. There are
men who would disdain to tell lie. There
are men who would disdain to take an ad-
vantage in trade, or to do any other selfish
Or mean action. There are men who try
to be just, always, and kindly, both in
words and feelings to all. There are men
who lead humble, unpretentious lives, and
who, without making it known to the
world, are doing a vast amount of good
among their fellow men.
And, strange to say, these men lead very
happy lives, and, as a rule, very success
full lives. While the unprincipled man
may enjoy temporary success, sooner or
later he will suffer for his lack Of honesty.
There are thousand ways in which V1r-
tue avenges herself upon him. In one way
or another he gets his deserts. You have
youth, you are blessed with health of body
and mind. There are plenty of criminals
around you, it is true. But they are to be
pitied, not initiated. Never believe that
what some do. all do, but be in your own
person a standing example of the falsity of
the cry, ''They all do it,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
Don't For Husbands.

Don't think when you have won wife
that you have won also slave.
Don't think that your wife has less feel
ing than your sweetheart. Her relation
ship to you simply is changed, not her ma
ture.
Don't think that you can dispense with
all the little civilities of life toward her
you marry. She appreciates those things
quite as much as other women.
Don't be gruff and rude at home. Had
you been that sort Of fellow before mar
rage the probabilities are you would be
sewing on your own buttons still
Don't make your wife feel that she is an
incumbrance on you by giving grudgingly.
What she needs give cheerfully as if it
were pleasure so to do She will feel bet
ter and so will you.
DON'T NEEDLE in affairs of the house un-
der her charge. You have no more right
to be poking your nose into the kitchen
than she has to walk into your place of
business and give directions to your en-
ployees.
Don't find fault with her extravaganza
in ribbons, &c., until you have shut down
on cigars, tobacco, whiskey, SC.
DON'T leave your wife at home to nurse
the children, on the score Of economy,
while you bolt down town at night to see
the show or spend dollar on billiards.
Don't bolt your supper and hurry off to
spend your evenings lounging away from
your wife. Before marriage you couldn't
spend evenings enough with her.
Don't prowl in the loafng resorts till
midnight, wasting your time in culpable
idleness, leaving your wife lonely at home
to brood over your neglect and her disap-
pointment.
Don't think the woman you promised to
love, cherish and protect. becomes your
servant as her part of the contract.
Don't think that board and clothes is a
sufficient return for all a wife does for
you.
Don't expect your wife to love and honor
you if you prove brute unworthy of love
and honor.
snarl and growl at her in private. This
proves you both hypocrite and dog.
Don't wonder that your wife is not as
cheerful as she used to be when she labors
from early morn till late at night to pan
der to the comfort and caprice of selfish
pig who has not soul enough to appreciate
her.
Don't if your wife has faults, be con-
stantly reminding her Of them while you
have never a word of commentator for
her virtues. If she did that with you,
you'd be as mad as hornet.
Don't expect your wife to have no fail
lngs Not to have is not human; and you
thought you were marrying woman when
you married her. She thought she mar
ried man, and don't deceive her.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

HE COWHIDE OF THE FATHERS
What is most wanting in this country is
the cowhide Of the fathers. The wisest man
Who ever lived said that eff you spare the
rod you will spoil the child" That is as
true to day as it was when it was uttered.
The fifth commandment is the apex of the
Decalogue, the keystone Of the arch, the
only commandment to which God immedi-
diately attached a promise: Honor thy
father and thy mother, that thy days may
be long in the land which the Lord thv
God giveth thee" At home the children
must be taught respect and obedience to
parents, aud reverence for elders and those
entrusted with authority over them. IT.
reverence is the curse of the age, and it
must be corrected right at home. A good
son makes good pupil, land good citizen,
and bad son travels exactly the opposite
road Sunday News.
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A SONG.

0, that we two were Maying
Down the stream Of the soft spring breeze
Like children with violets playing
In the shade of the whispering trees.
0, that we two sat dreaming
On the sward of some sheeptrimmed down,
Watching the white mist streaming
Over river and meadow and town.
o, that we two lay sleeping
In our nest in the churchyard sod,
With our limbs at rest on the quiet earths breast,
And our souls at home with God
-Kingley's saints Tragedy"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
Child Love and Faith.

The Virginia New "Enterprise' says
About three years ago gentleman of this
city went East on visit to his old home.
One of his brothers there had q bright and
beautiful little son, not yet two years OF
age. The boy, little Benny, soon became
strongly attached to his "Uncle Ben, from
Washoe," whose namesake he was. Uncle
Ben often took the little fellow in his arms
in the summer evenings, and, seated III the
porch, talked him to sleep. At such times
he would point out the evening star, tell
ing the boy that far, far away, just under
the star, was his home. The child would
look long at the star, then for as long gaze
up in the face of his uncle, as though
thinking what a bright and beautiful place
his home must be. AT last the day came
when Uncle Ben was to leave for his home
in the far West. Little Benny knew this
as we'll as any one about the. house, and,
with both eyes and ea1s, Was on the alert.
He would not allow his uncle to be min
ute out of his sight. Several attempts on
the part of Uncle Ben to steal away result
ted iu such fits Of crying that he was
obliged to return and soothe the child.
However. the child, wearied with crying
and watching, at last fell asleep in his
uncle's arms. When he awoke Uncle Ben
was far away. Long the boy looked for
his uncle, and often called his name. Many
times Of evenings he was found gazing
earnestly at the bright star that stood as a
VII ,,po1n3c Ac no
his love Of the star deepened, and he talked
more and more of it and Of his uncle, both
SO far away at the edge of the sky. Even
when three years had passed, and Benny
was nearly five years old, his belief in the
story told him by his uncle continued
Poor boy another year was never added
to his age. 1t was his fate to die a fearful
death. By accident he was scalded over
nearly his whole body and lived but four
hours. He seemed to read in the faces of
the dear ones about him that he must soon
die. He bore his pain manfully, only ut
tering an occasional moan. AS the shades
of evening deepened he was seen to turn
his face anxiously toward the window Of
his room. At last he asked us it there
the star ?" He was told that the star
was there and shining brightly. Feebly
he said: ''Take me to the window" He
was carried to the window. A smile lighted
up his face as he said: "Now 1 can find
the way to Uncle Benz can see his start"
He closed his eyes as though wearied. The
smile faded out of his face. One moan, as
he was laid on his bed, and the light of his
life had gone out and up> to meet and
mingle with that of the star he so long
had watched and loved.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

By what strange law of mind is it that
an idea long overlooked and trodden I'M
der foot as a useless stone, suddenly
sparkles out in new light as discovered
diamond?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

JAPANESE CUsToMs.-Ninety-n per
cent. of all the houses are of wood, one
story, and merchants and others build fire.
proof vaults adjoining them for valuables.
In the event of fire, which is very COM
mon, the owner walks to a lumber yard for
timber to build before his house is fully
consumed. The Japanese are learning the
use Of advertising in newspapers, but the
usual mode is to send placarded men about
the streets. Body-warmers, eye-openers,
life-supporters and blood purifiers are
names of some strong drinks sold by Toxic
bar-keepers. BARRIERS shave, give cup of
tea and tell story for one cent. The pol
iticians devote their attention to the treas
ury department, and several hundred ap-
plicants for Office are gathered at the treas
uary every day. Doctors. once permitted
to wear a sword, are important characters
and their native materia medica includes
frogs spittle, centipeda, dried lizards, &C.,
but for the twenty-three thousand doctors
six thousand now use American phisic,
there are fifty-eight medical schools, and
at our centennial Japan took a premium
for Improvement in medicine and sugery.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

QUAK1Na FRUIT PUDD1Na.-This is
simple, easily made, and delicious. Any
kind of bottled or fresh fruit can be used.
Butter deep dish and lay in thin slices of
bread and butter dipped in milk. and then
alayer of rhubarb or any fruit, sweetened,
and spiced with little nutmeg and Gin
namon; then another layer of bread and
butter also dipped in milk and placed with
the butter side down. Cover with plate
and bake slowly two hours, then with the
plate removed half an hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

CHEESE STRAWs.-Sift one eupful of
flour upon pastry board, make a we'll in
the centre and put into this two table
spoonsful Of cream, three ounces of grated
cheese. two tablespoonful Of butter, the
yolks of two eggs, half a teaspoonful of
salt, a dust of pepper and little nutmeg
if the paste is too stiff use little milk un :
til you can work it without breaking; rol
out thin, cut it in narrow strips, lay them
on a .buttered tin and bake to a pale yell
low; serve as a relish, hot or cold.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
Courage.

This is an element in a PERSONS nature
that exerts a powerful sway over his life
and happiness. Some individuals at the
leas obs tacle give up, and sit down in de-
sp ondency-fold their hands in despair :;
while others, apparently in the same cir
cumstances, seem to rejoice in overcoming
difficulties, and press ahead with renewed
determination and strength. This differ
ence is natural in a great degree. One
sees courage OF cowardice developed in
children at an early age. Perhaps educa-
ton has to do with it, in some measure,
but still it seems as if 1T were q part of
nature; one child will be frightened at a
shadow, while another never sees anything
to alarm it, and is as fearless in the dark
as in the sunshine.
Courage saves one many sad days and
gloomy hours. A courageous heart never
is borrowing trouble-looking for trials
that may not come. GAS long as person
keeps his courage up there Is hope" siad a
physician, speaking of one of his patients
who was lowering between life and death.
II never give up sick person who thinks
he is going to get we'll; and there is not
much use to try to save one who has no
courage to live or try to get well.''
There was great deal of wisdom in the
remark; but sometimes it requires more
courage to live than it does to die.
Many person has fought with trials,
curses, and tribulations, and come off
conqueror at last, who would gladly have
sunk into the grave in preference to facing
the world and keeping on a bold front. To
make the best of trials and affection, and
keep the skeleton of sorrow hid from NOR
tai sight, is far better than to clasp it to
the breast and lie down in despair. AL
ways rem ember that Into every life some
rain must fall.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

BAKED GREEN APPLEs.-Take one doz-
en- of apples, peel and core them, set them
in deep dish all around then fill up the
vacant places with some quarters: put
piece of butter in each where the core came
out; pour over the apples full cup Of SUI
gar heaped up, some nutmeg grated over
it; take a cup of tapioca, let it soak in
quart of warm water, let it soak until it
is perfectly soft, like jelly: pour the
whole over it; have water enough to fill
up the dish. Set it in the oven to bake,
slowly, for two hours.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
FIFTY CENTS WILL BUY

Ladies' Straw Hat and any colored wing.
Boys Felt Hat or Cap.
Silk Sash 3 yards long.
l Handsome Black Ostrich Tip
| Child's Blue or Red Opera Hood
Boys or Girls Iron Money Bank.
/ Girl Fur Cap.
J Handsome Lace Tidy.
" hiie Bed Spre ad, fringed ends.
Dozen White Linen Table Napkins.
l Bronze Violet Stand.
2 Sets Linen Collars and Cuffs.
2 Pair Childs Solid Colored Hose regularly
made.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

TRUE silence is the rest of the mind and
is to the spirit what sleep is to the body,
nourishment and refreshment. 1t is a
great virtue; it covers folly, keeps secrets,
avoids disputes, and prevents sin.-Wil-
lam Penn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

DELIBERATE treachery entails punish
ment upon the traitor. There is no posi-
bility of escaping it, even in the highest
rank to which the consent of society can
exalt the meanest and worst of men.-Ju-
Mus
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

RB - goo PER DAY AT HOME.
I'D 70 dnZO Samples worth 81 free.
SINTsnN 4 Cos Portland, Maine. July14.1y
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

MARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.
~ wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIA G ESROP to my new build
ing near tbe Virgini Hoel, where will keep
on hand Carriages ard Buggies of every de.
scription. By close attention to business end
fair dealing, expect to give entire satisfac-
ton | will pay strict attention to REPAIR
ING. Give me call before purchasing.
iap1A # ). d. WAIEhr'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

To POLISH FLAT-1RONs.-If fiat-irons
are rough or smoky, lay little fine salt on
a fiat surface and rub them well. It will
smooth them and prevent sticking.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

SP1cED SUaAR.-This is made by mix
ing and sitting together. one tablespoonful
finely powdered mixed spices, with three
Of pulverized sugar, one-half cinnamon,
the balance equal quantities of nutmeg.
allspice and cloves are the proportions
which we use, but this can bo varied to
suit individual taste.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
Twenty-Five Cents WizZ Bog

Red Thread Lace Tie,
| Beautiful Celuloid Breast Pin,
l set beautiful Celaloid breast pin g. ear rings,
pair All Rubber Suspendere,
pair British Hose,
2 pair LADIES' Merino Hose,
l Bottle Drexel's Cologne,
Photograph Frames,
l Box Note Paper containing "a sheets of paper,
"a Envelopes, Pen Folder, Bottle Ink, &C.,
2 Gentlemens Linen Bosoms,
l Dozen Ladies Lace Rufs,
l Ladies' Russia Leather Pocket Bo oks
2 Pair Ladies Merin Hose.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

6 Hemmed Bandkerchiefs,
Pair Fleeced Lined Ladies' Gloves,
q " Mems "
6 Cakes Best Lau ndry Soap,
l Pound Unbleached Knitting Cotton,
" Bleach 's 3"
Yards of Good Bleached Cotton,
5 " e Unbleached Cotton.
pair Ladies' White Ribbed Merino Hose,
pair Mems Colored /" 81
CONT and Brush, good quality,
Good Tooth Brushes,
l White Thread Lace Tie,
| Black 6 6 q
2 Bottles Shoe Polish,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

THE tomato is one Of the most powerful
aperients and in all affections of the liver.
where calomel is generally used, it is the
most effective and least harmful remedial
agert known to the profession.
Bennett.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

OYSTER STEw.-Set over the fire quart
of oysters in their juice; bring quickly to
a boil skim thoroughly add white pep
per, a little salt, an ounce of butter and
half pint of boiling thin cream send to
table at once with crackers and pickles.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

SPoNGR PUDD1Na.-This is new, and
furnished by French cook, and is. both
delicate and delicious. One-quarter of
pound of flour one-quarter pound Of sugar,
boiled in one quart of milk to thick bat
ter, then add a quarter of a pound Of butter.
Divide twelve eggs and add the beaten
yolks to the batter, then mix in the whites
beaten to stiff froth. Put in q batter
pudding dish and set into large dish of
water, and bake in the oven about forty
minutes, with brisk fire.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

Saloon &c Restaurant
EURoPEAN FLA N
FOR GENTLE E N.
The well known ''Tom Burke'' has reitted
his Saloon and House on Corner of New and
New Court House Streets, Diagona ly opposite
the Virginia Hotel end is prepared to furnish
Lodging for gentlemen, ct low rates, and Meals
at ali times in proportion to what may be
called for. Parties stopping over night would
do well to call.
HIS y q F.
is re-ftced and re-furnisled with the f nest
Brands of Whistles. Brandies, Wives, Cigars,
&C., &C., and he will also furnish parties by the
PINT, QUART AND GALLON.
rs Give me a trial.
maya ly TOM BURKE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

REMEDY FOR CATARRHAL remedy
for catarrh, effective in some cases, con-
sists of equal parts of finely pulverized bo-
rax and white sugar used as snuff. An
other simpler emedy is snuf1ng up warm
salt water-a tablespoonful Of salt to a pint
of water,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

A PoULT1cE of tea leaves applied to
small burns and scalds, affords immediate
relief.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07
TEN CENTS WILL BUY

Pair Ladies Elastics
3 Boxes Best Backing
Bottle Best Machine Oil,
l Large China Doll,
l Handsome Breast Pin,
Pair handsome Ear Rings,
Dozen Shoe Strings,
Set Ladies Cuffs and Collars,
Set Ladies Corset Stays, covered,
Gross Agate Buttons,
l Beautiful Chrome,
l Box Gents Linen Faced Collars,
l Gents Colored I'm Silk Handkerchief,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-12-07

dozen excellent lead pencils,
pair of Extra Heavy White Hose,
pair of Extra Heavy Gents's Socks,
Ladies Silk Tie,
l Gents Black Silk Bow,
Quire Note Paper aud twenty-five Envelopes,
Bottle Best Writing Ink,
4 Papers Good Fins.
Papers Good Needles,
Spools No. Thread, 200 yards on each,
Cakes of Colgates Celebrated Toilet Soap,
l Good Tack Hammer,
Bottle of Mucilage and Brush,
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-08-30
An Historical Fact.

Every agent who has been steadily selling
the Improved $50 Homestead Sewing Machine
for three years, owns his own dwelling house,
has good account in bank, is clear of debt,
and has money at interest the natural conse-
quence of securing good agency for superior
goods at the lowest prices A good first-class
Sewing Machine, most useful-reliable at all
times, easy to understand and control, the same
size and does the same work as any Machine
that sells for FoUR TINES the price. There is
no machine at any price better, or that will do
finer or more work, and certainly none SO low
in price by many dollars. The HOMESTEAD is
widely known and used in thousands Of fam
lilies in the Eastern and Middle States, and
daily becoming popular in the West. 1t will
save the cost several times over in the season,
doing the work of the family, or will earn four
or tive dollars day for any man or woman
who sews for living: 1t is the strongest
Machine made, is ready at all times to do ifs
work, makes the strongest and finest stitch yet
invented and is acknowledged as the Standard
Family Sewing Machine Price, complete for
domestic use, $50 delivered at your door; no
matter how remote you may reside Business
permanent and honorable, with more certain
and rapid sales, and larger profits than any
theor. Extraordinary offers made to local OF
travelling agents where We have none establish
I'd; or, If there is no agent near you. send vour
order direct to the factory. Address John 81.
Kendall & Co., AL Broadway, New York.
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