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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

THE ORIGIN OF POSTAGE STAMPS
The origin of the postage stamp hada tinge
Of romance in 1t. It was thirty seven years
ago that Rowland Hill, while crossing a
district in the north of England, arrived
at the door of an inn where postman had
stopped to deliver letter. A young girl
came out to receive it she turned it over
and over in her hand, and asked the price
OF postage. This WAS a large sum, and
evidently the girl was poor, for the post
man demanded a shilling. She sighed sadly,
and said the letter was from her brother,
but that she had no money, and so she re-
turned the letter to the postman. Touched
with pity, Mr., Hill paid the postage and
gave the letter to the girl, VINO seemed very
much embarrassed. Scarcely had the post
man turned his back when the young inn
keepers daughter confessed that it Was
trick between her and her brother. Some
signs on the envelope tod her all she want
ed to know, but the letter contained no
writing. 1--WE are both so poor" she adj
ded, "that we invented this mode of cor
responding without paying for our letters .,
The traveller, continuing his road, asked
himself if system giving place to such
frauds, Was not a vicious one. Before sun
set Rowland had planned to organize the
postal service ON new basis-with what
success is known to the world.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

How TO DEAL WITH SCANDAL.-What's
the use Of minding what ''they say?"
What's the use of lying awake at night
with the unkind remark of some false
friend running through your brain like
forked lightning? What's the use of get
ting into d worry and fret over gossip that
has been set adoat to your disadvantage by
some meddlesome busy-body who has more
time than character? These things can't
possibly injure, unless, indeed, you take
notice of them, and in combating them
give them character and standing. If what
is said about you is true set yourself right
at once; if it is false, let it go for what it
will fetch until it dies Of inherent weak
ness.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

SIZE OF MILK PANs.-Mr. Willard, the
most experienced man in dairy matters in
the United States, says in the 'sRural New
Yorker:'' eve prefer to have pan OF suf-
ficient size to hold the milk of the entire
dairy at one milking. Only four pans COM
prising the set would then be needed.
These pans are arranged for running cold
water under and above the sides OF the
milk. Ifrunning water from springs can
not be had, the water may be pumped from
wells into tank, and from that conduct
ed into the space under the pans. Some
persons use cistern water, the needed
quantity from day to day being pumped
into tank, which receives a cake of ice
sufficiently large to cool it and keep the
milk in the pans at or below 60 degrees.
The waste water, after flowing under the
milk, is let back to the cistern, and by this
constant circulation is kept sweet and
sound. The plan works we'll, and excel
lent results in butter making are OBJ
tained.'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

wrong ABOUT the breakfast.
And so Etha raved, mentioned tritle af-
ter trifle, nothing in themselves, but, all
combiued, making her life one Of worry
and unhappiness. After a while her raw
ings took up another burden.
Il wonder if he loves me - she cried.
mo, am sure he does not, for it is three
long weeks since he kissed me: he would
if he loved me-"
Poor Fred Wilmot! He was bearing, in
part, now, what Etha had borne so long :;
it WAS torture to him to hear her talk thus
about HIM, and yet he could not but &C
knowledge that it is was true.
''Oh, Etha,'' he cried, "only live, and
you shall never again have cause to doubt
my love!"
Ali through the next day Etha continu-
ed her rawlings, and Fred compelled him
self to stay by her and listen but just at
nightfall she sank into quiet sleep which
lasted until midnight, when she suddenly
Enclosed her eyes.
"What is the matter? 20 she asked, gaz-
ing around her half bewildered.
''Nevermind now, darllng," Fred said,
tenderly kissing her; you must go to
sleep again now, and remember that you
are my own darling wife,
Etha smiled, and closed her eyes.
The next day she was much better, and
Fred thought it would do her no harm to
talk over the past SO sitting down beside
her, and taking her hand in his, he gently
told her what she had said in her delirium.
"And now, Etha," he continued, 81
want to ask your forgivness for the past
and believe that never dreamed you felt
so badly; henceforth, Etha, will try to-
be different husband; but 1 want you
to promise me that if l should sometimes
forget, and give way to my irritability,
you will never again doubt my love-
''No, never again, Fred,' replied Etha,
with her arms about his neck, and her
cheek pressed close to his. "And, Fred, I
want to tell you now that on the day Lula
was taken ill it seemed so hard to live
without your love that prayed only for
that asked for nothing else-and my
prayer was answered; you are all I have
now, Fred"
So they talked of their little one, and,
although it was hard to bear, they felt
that she was safe from all sorrow and
temptation.
X
Five years have passed, and added their
number to to the lives Of Fred and Etha
Wilmot. But they show it in their looks.
Etha is very happy looking woman, and
as Fred comes whistling home, you will
discover no trace of his former fault-fnd.
ing disposition. Two more children have
been given them, q laughing happy girl of
three, and happy boy who, IN that JOY
Gus household, at least, is king.
Etha loves her children tenderly, although
she does not give them the worshipping af-
fe elton which she gave little Lula, for her
husband has the first place in her heart.
and OF his love she never has a doubt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

A PROSPEROUS TAILoR.-Wi lillian Cam
eron, brother Of ex-senator Simon Came
ron, who died at Lewisburg, Pa, a few
weeks ago, aged eighty-four years, served a
five years apprenticeship at the tailoring
business, and afterwards followed it for
number of years. When he died he owned
thirteen of the best farms in Northum-
berland and Union counties, worth from
$4,000 to $50, 900 each. Boys, learn trade
and inculcate the habits of industry and
economy.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

SCALLOPED TOMATOES are commend.
ed to those who like their tomatoes thick
ened. The fruit being peeled and sliced,
is laid in pudding dish. with alternate
layers of cracker or bread-crumbs, distri-
buting salt, pepper, and bits of butter on
each layer, and finish with crumbs. Bake
half an hour, and serve in the same dish
1t the tomatoes are very juicy bake with
the dish OPEN; otherwise cover, and when
nearly done, remove the cover and brown
the top.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12
O.
19oetrp.
AN AUTUMN SONG.

Now gently falls the fading light,
The Autumns sunset veil,
While dusky grows the wavering flight
OF whippoor-Will and quail.
The grain is bound, the nuts are brown
On every wooded HILL
The light is softened Oh the down,
And silvered on the ril.
The partridge drums; the plover's call
Statutes the Sportman's ear,
And just above the water fall
The fisher sets his weir
The REDEEMED leaves with withered wings,
Sweep lightly to the sod,
And Autumn walks the land and sings,
With rustling sandals shod.
[E N. Gunnison, in Scribner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

WEAK EYEs.-A very simple remedy
for weak or sore eyes is recommended as
follows: Get fve-cent cake of elder flow
ers at the druggists and steep in one gill
of soft water-it must be STEPPED in bright
tin or earthenware: strain nicely, and then
add three drops Of laudanum; bottle it
tight and keep in cool place: then use it
as a wash, letting some of it get in the
eyes; follow this and relief is certain. If
the eyes are painful or very sore, make
soft congresses, wet in the mixture, and
bind over the eyes at night. We can war
rant the above as harmless and sure, hay
ing tried it in a number of cases where
other skill and remedies have utterly fail
ed. If the eyes are badly infamed use it
very freely; and a tea made of elder flowers
and drunk, would help cleanse the blood.
Pure rock salt and water will strengthen
your weak eyes if you battle them daily in
it. We would earnestly advise you to
avoid mixtures or washes containing min
eral or other poisons.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

A PIECE of flannel is better to wash the
face with than sponge. The slight rough
ness cleanses the pores of the skin, ana
prevents those little black specks, whichso
many people complain of, and try every
remedy but the right one (soap and water
and rough towelto cure. 1t is not we'll.
however, to rub the body too hard with a.
coarse towel or bush.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

Too much can hardly be said in praise
of onions for fowls. They are preventa-
tive and remedy for many of the diseas-
es to which domestic fowls are liable. For
gapes the onions are the best things
they can be fed. We recommend giving
fowls, and especially young chickens, as
many as they will eat, as often as as three
times a week. They should be chapped
up fine.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

How oft the sight of means to do ill
deeds make deeds i'll done,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

LOWLINEss of mind is not flower that
grows in the field of nature.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

No woman likes to think of her empire
as anything less than eternal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

He only employ, his passion who can
make no use of his reason,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

1t pays to make people happy, and it can
be done on small capital.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

If you have knowledge lot others light
their candles at it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

PAIN addeth zest unto pleasure and
teaches the luxury of health.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12
NXYAGON-MAEAENG
wv AND RLA(

UYAGON-MAkING.
wv AND BLACKsMITHING-
The undersigned, formerly of Churchvil!e, tas
opened Wagon-making and Blacksmithing
establishment, on
NEW COURT HOUSE ST, gTAUNTON, VA
next door to the Carriage Factory of Capt
Waters, where he is prepared to execute all work
in his line, out of good material, ip the best
manner and at low figures.
ma. REPAIRING promptly done and sill
work warranted,
Nc also Manufacture FASIG'S PATENT
LIFTING JACK, tbs grea ties thing out and in
dispensable to farmers geeeEally. Call and see
it.
feb14 JAS N AiGhAiIhh.
p0YysssasF waPsss fs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12
Sbe Stauntom 1insieatoe.
FARM AND FIREsIDE.

SOAP MAKING.-A lady says, in the
''Western Farm Journal:'' The task of
| soap making may be very much lightened
| by dispensing with the boiling of soap; and
think the soap much whittier and nicer if
made cold. To make it, take three-fourths
| of pound of clear grease to one gallon of
lye. Heat the grease and lye separately.
Pour the grease into a barrel, then the lye,
stirring we'll. Set the barrel in the sun;
stir several times through the day; cover
at night. The lye should be strong enough
to bear up common-siZed egg to the sur
| face-not above it. The heating of the
grease and I've, may be omitted; but 1t takes
longer to make soap, and is not so easily
stirred. TO those who live in coal-burn-
ing regions. and who cannot get wood
ashes, I will say that I have used white
potash in the same way with very good
success. One year i had more grease than
I was able to make up with what ashes l
had, ard having small quantity of strong
lye left unused when my barrel was filled,
l boiled the balance of my grease in it
just enough to eat it, and then made it up
with concentrated lye, according to direc-
lions on packages. The result was excel
lent soft soap, which l afterward made
into prime article of hard white soap, by
stirring salt in the warm soap until the
I've and soap separated-then cutting it
into blocks, and drying. had before used
the concentrated lye alone, but with poor,
curdling soap as the result.
BARRELING ERY.-Ihaye just been
reading G. F. N. in the last number of
the Country Gentleman,'' upon the Gull
ativation of celery. AS supplemental there
to, let me give hint to those who grow
only 300 or 400 plants for family use. Gel
cry can be perfectly kept during the win
ter in trenches; in fact, 1 have often ia
ken it out in fine condition while spading
up my garden for spring planting. But it
is often not so convenient to get at it in
the middle of winter with the surface Of
the ground as hard as adamant. A much
more convenient way of storing a small
quantity is as follows Knock out both
heads of a barrel, and sink it about three
quarters in the ground, vertically lift the
celery carefully, and place it IL TIE barrel
in an upright position. packing the roots
as closely together as possible. Draw up
the earth in bank around the outside of
the one-fourth of the barrel that is above
ground, to keep out frost: throw little
light litter over the celery, ard increase the
covering before snow falls, put over the
whole any convenient covering of boards,
old carpet, oilcloth, &C., to keep out snow
and rain. In wid-winter, it will be found
very easy matter to go out, lift your
board or carpet, pull out a hand or two Of
the litter free from snow or ice,) take up
what celery you wish, and replace the lit
ter and covering. A barrel will hold from
sixty to seventy-ive plants.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-10-12

1up ,naers;oned viii have large supply Of
l. CnAIAND l.UNI B ER
constantly on hand, and will be 'eagsu 10 ne'
commodate our old friends, and the pIoi'''so n'
orally. ,nm1o
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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

The wet weather and floods 30 delayed
the survey Of the narrow gauge road that
the specifications for bidders to construct
the first twelve miles south OF this city,
were not completed by the Goth, and con-
tracts could not be let this week as ex-
pected. The specifications are now, how
ever, completed, and ready for bidders 70
examine, and contracts will be let as soon
IS the bids are In and the Board Of Direc-
tors has time TO decide between them.
The route as now surveyed here runs
about an eighth Of mile east Of the city
line, with 3 branch track running up
Third avenue TO Congress street, so that
passenger trains can reach the center Of
the city. and through freight trans, and
cattle trains, etc can pass the city with
out entering 1t. This is an arrangement
which the A. T. 4 g r. road ought 70
have been made to adopt. The precise
location Of the passenger and freight de-
pot, general offices and machine shops, we
cannot yet state. The company is pro-
ceeding In ali respects as il It fully de-
signed to build the road from here to Eu-
reka at least, this season, and we hope to
soon report that grading has begun from
this point southwark.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29
rha E1curaIon.


The Sabbath School Excursion TO Bur-
lingame last Saturday was In most re-
spects q very pleasant affair. There were
something over two ears full OF people,
the weather was tine, and everybody was
happy. On arriving at the grove near
BurlIngame, however, an unpleasant Oc-
curence took place. The grove was hired
Of q man named Absalom Hoover. The
excursionists, in order to make the trip
pay expenses, took lee cream and other
refreshments with them, under charge OF
John Ferguson. When they arrived they
found Mr.. Hoover had, without any right,
erected refreshment stand and was ready
for business. They concluded rather th an
have any trouble to let him alone, and
we're proceeding to get their own refresh
ment stand In order, when Mr.. Hoover
went SO far out OF his way sas to order
them to deslst. We are sorry to learn he
made a very great fool Of himself. He
got into terrible passion and wanted to
fight Ar. Ferguson. The pIcnlcers soon
withdrew to the cars, where they spent
the balance Of their time in peace, and en-
joyed themselves very well. The good
people Of BuPlIngame were greatly morti.
fed at the action OF Hoover. We under
stand an action has been brought against
him for assault. A fine would probably
learn him little decency.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29
Useful and Inter assS u.

Ridpaths History Of the United States,
by John Clark RidpAth, A. N. Illus
trated with Maps, Charts, Portraits,
Sketches and Diagrams. New edition
for 1877 brings the work up to a date
which takes in the Centennial. the
Presidential election of 1876, ana Presi-
dent Hayes administration.
A history OF the United States ought TO
be in very household, and having read
Ridpath's We can conscientiously advise
our readers who are not already well sup
piled with histories Of our coun y, TO
purchase 1t. The publishers claim that
Rldpath's history eXcels all others in
1st, the accuracy aud brillianey Of the
narration; ID, in the amount OF new and
valuable matter; Sd, in cIearnsss and ell
egance OF styles; 4th, in objective presen-
tation land in this important point Rid
paths history IL very superioF); 5th, the
illustrations; 9Th. the sc neral makeup of
the work; It'll, the freshness Of the his.
tory II coming up to the present time:
and Sth, the low price as compared to
otner and often inferior works on the
same SUBJECT. These are strong CLAIMS,
but the book goes far toward Justifying
them. Is Is not . bulky volume. but IL
contains an immense amount OF Historical
information, and its charts, after the style
OF Eyman's universal history charts. are
readily understood, and very useful. For
the general reader. for household use, for
nen0y IeteIencSs foE course o. reading,
h'fpath'S history OF the United States
be found to be very useful AID inter.
esting, and its very moderate price ought
20 secure It place in nearly every house.
hold, particularly when we consider the
number Of comparatively worthless books
which are being sold all over the country,
ana once purchased are seldom read
through and ever looked 1t after the nrst
deliberate e. mination. Ridpath's HIS.
tory VIII. however, be wanted often, and
seldom fall TO yield the information de-
sired.
Ar. John Bigger, OF Emporia. Is can.
wasting for this excellent book. Mr.. Big
ger Is young man well and favorable
known here. and we trust our people wifi
appreciate the merisorieus work he offers
lhem.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29
STAGE reachera, AasocIatiou


About sunset Tuesday evening, quite
q number Of teachers from deterrent sec
tons Of the State, accompanied by many
Of our citizens and the Emporia COrnet
Band, wendell their way to the Normal to
attend the opening meeting Of the Asso-
citation. Nearly every seat. in the spa
clous chapel was taken before the exercis-
eS Of the evening commenced.
Alter muslc by the band, Col. J. Jay
Buck, President OF the Board OF Educa-
ton, In behalf OF the Board and Of the
city, babe the educational people Of the
State hearty welcome to the place, and
wished that their short stay with US might
be pleasant, interesting and profitable.
An behalf Of the Normal Board OF Regents.
Dr. J. ], Wright, in few pithy remarks,
accounted some Of the phases Of the cause
Of education In Kansas; tue troubles the
Normal had so often encountered, its
weakened condition In the past and pres
ent, the disposition or many ''hogs to fight
the hog upon its back" that, in regard to
the future OF the Normal, the Board
thought ga live dog was better than q
dead hon." and had, consequently, deter
mined to MAINTAIN the school, notwith-
standing the many apparent discourage
ments fn :iIr way. He thought the facili-
ties. for iInpakting Normal instruction
here, equal TO most OF the training schools
east, and, In fact, superior to most Of
them. He congratulated the teachers and
friends OF edueatton throughout the State,
ON the assured future success OF the Nor
NAL. and concluded by bidding the friends
OF education. the teachers and their CO.
workers, most cordial welcome to the
nse or the building during the future de-
liberations OF the Association.
qSupt. Lennon, representing the Asso-
citation, said that a feeling seemed to pre-
vail In some localities causing something
ike antagOnIsm between teachers and
other classes OF the community. He islt
from the voluntary presence OF the Band
the kind addresses OF welcome, and the
attendance Of 80 large body OF citizens,
that no such antagonIsm prevailed in En-
poria. Amer short reference 20 Normal
Schools and Institutes he closed by thank
ing the citizens Of the place for their kind
manifestation OF interest In the cause the
Association seeks 70 promote.
A lengthy, very difficult, and peculiar
piece was rendered by the Band, the mu-
sic meriting AMI receiving great applause.
Then the address OF the President, Prof.
L. u. Kellogg, Of EmporIA. It would be
hard 70 DO justice to the address. We
shall allnde 70 It more at length next
week. We find we have not room for any
further account OF the proceedings this
week. We have . careful reporter pres
emit In the person OF Prof. /. T. Way, and
shah give fOIl synopsis Of the proceed
ings Of The Association in our next issue.
We are glad to know that most OF the
prominent educators Of the State are pres
emit, and much interest is manifested in
the work Of the session.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29
counrYArrAnRs

Abstract of proceeding of county
commissioners of Lyon county Kansas
at special meeting held Saturday
june 23rd, 1877.
At . special meeting of the board
duly called and held at which all the
the members were present, the
following resolution was una nimously
adopted, to wit:
That the county of Lyon State OF
Kansas subscrlbe 20 the capital stock
OF the Kansas City ,Emporia and South
ern railroad company 70 the amount
Of one thousand shares of one hmm
dred dollars each, In accordance with
the conditions Of the proposition sub
United and voted upon By the voters
of said county at the spacial election
held In said county, on the 10th day
of February, 1877, and that the chair
man of the board and clerk of the
county be and they are hereby au-
thorized TO make upon the books of
said railroad company, subscription
for one thousand shares of one hum
dred dollars each of the capital stock
Of said railroad company, In accord
ance with the conditions of the propo-
sition as voted upon as Aforesaid.
It haying been discovered that the
time for opening bids for the construc-
ton OF . bridge at the Hartford water