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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-08-17
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL.
THURSDAY, Aug. l6-P.M.-The opcratic

THURSDAY, Aug 16-P. M-The operations
al the Stock Exchange undoubtedly surprised
the general run Of spectators. not only 10y the
strength Of the leading shares. but also in tho
volume Of business. which was unexpectedly
large. Western Union during the morning fur
Their advanced from II 70 7s's. and Lake shore
Jumped from 81, 10 So, Michigan Central
was also 81 higher at 53~. and the whole mar
ket responded. St. Pauls. the Northwesterns.
New York Central. and Rock Island also took
an upward turn. NJ will be- observed In the nuc-
tuatons given at the foot Of this column. Pa
cinc Mail wis = cent. higher at 2s.. on a
largely increased volume Of business; and the
coal stocks also reelected improved transnc-
tions. with Delaware. LackawHnna and Western
rising from 4S'. 10 i5. and the other shares be-
talists of Wall street sccm 10 have taken hyer
on IN" upward turn, and subsequent move
m"nis VIII be watched with more than usual in
ter"st.
The total number Of shares dealt in was 227.-
0G4 Of which Lake shor, represented 81 $50;
Western Union. 390l5; Pacln, Mail. 202lO
Michigan Central Nl75 prhware. lArka-
Tann" dd "np Mrs,r n ot tf nImnT1'grp
81 Paul i2oo: dg. prrierr~d ll,ui5. Ohios
3son Morris and tssey 2.5oo; brmware md
iinnnltal ana ST Joseph $50; d. rraf'rrI,
300; Erie, 1870 Qnicksllcr, ZOO; do. nrolarrad,
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company. 9l~:
Adams EApr'ssi 555; G, c.. c. and /. 300;
Alton, 100 Fort Wayne. i2j and y. Y, n Ii.
In he gold market aside from n gonorally
stronger tone with nnadvanee b. 1855. nothing
Of special prpminrn'" TRANSFERRED
The following we're Tho prin, .pal transactions;
10 A Nj. 1854 lOlOA lu6s. arm ioS'(
In loans the rate. paid for the Of gold were ~.
r0r total cssrns. No ood pcpartmen, o, tho stock
smrsSy nanncG. Il =? 10, RI sgh rre'ury r.
,lest on Ne public dcbt fs4Cn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

PERSUASION BETTER THAN FORCE. -
Deal gently with those who stray. Draw
them back by love and persuasion. A
kiss is worth thousand kicks. A kind
word to the lost is more valuable than
a mine of gold. Think of this, We who
would chase to the grave an erring
brother. We must consult the gentlest
manner and softest methods of address :;
our advice must not fall like violent
storm, bearing down and making those
to droep whom it is intended to cherish
and refresh. 1t must descend as the
dew on the tender herb, or like melting
flakes of snow; the softer it fails the
longer it dwells upon and the deeper it
sinks into the mind. If there are few
who have the humility to receive advice
as they ought, it is often because there
are few who have the discretion to con.
vey it in the proper way, and who can
qualify the harshpess and bitterness of
reproof against which human nature is
apt to revolt. To probe the wound to
the bottom, with all the boldness and
resolution Of a good spiritual surgeon,
and yet with all the delicacy and ten
d. rness of friend, requires very dex-
te BUS and mastery hand. An affable
'i' pertinent and complacency of be-
h; gior will disarm the most obstinate
W hereas if, instead of calmly pointing
out their mistakes, we break out into
unseemly sallies of passion we cease to
have any influence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

CANARY BIRDS AND TOBACCO SMOKE.
"A writer in Appleton's Journal says:
The Odor of tobacco smoke, instead of
injuring, seems to have a tendency to
improve the brightness of the plumage,
and at the same time to put more vigor
into the canary's song. Were I writing
without some experience, 1 should un-
hesitatingly say, never subject your
birds at all to tobacco smoke. But facts
appear to controvert any counse! of the
order; for my own birds, whenever to-
bacco is lighted, will, if the cage doors
are open, Immediately fly toward the
smoker. and vie with each other in get
ting into the densest cloud. Having
shifted the aroma, they will light upon
the shoulder. or the back of the chair,
and pour forth the sweetest harmonies
of the day. Permit me to suggest, then,
plenty of fresh air, and even moderate
temperature, and occasionally tobacco
smoke. Be sure that during and after
smoking current of air is allowed for
ventilation.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28
HUSBANDS, IDEAL AND REAL.

"Oh, fair'Ambrosia; lift thy earnest look
A moment from the pages of thy book;
Is there lover that hath power to move
Thy heart to strong and perfect lover"
MY lover must be wise must love with me
All lovely things in art and poesy;
His soul must sit on high like some large star,
And men salute him, even from affair.""
81 do not ask for houses. land, or gold,
Only for knowledge great and manifold,
Let such q lover seek my heart and hand,
And 1 will bow me to his wise command"
.'Ah, what stupid husband p answered May +;
"I'd not have such a one single day;
My Lord must own a very lengthy purse,
Or else fear he'll find it all the worse"
"And T." said proud Cornelia, Town no Lord
But he who buckles on his country's sword;
He must lead armies, and in blood and flame
Carve the bright letters that shall spell his
NAME"
The wise Ambrosia weds a banker old,
A man without thought beyond his gold;
And May, who vowed that naught but wealt!
should rule,
Marries poor professor, and keeps q school.
And meier to proud Cornelia soldier came;
Vain were her dreams of glory and Of fame;
She bowed her soul to daily household work
Her lord a little harmless dry goods clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

| Mr.. Joshua Billings again philosophi-
SEES thus: Eight won't 60 into six and
have much ov emmy thing left over.
Menny yung Teller haz found out this
sum in arithmetiks by trieing tew git a
number eight foot into number six
boot.
Virtue, in one respect, is like mummy.
That which we have tew work the har-
dest for, sticks tew us best.
Men of phew but aktive branes have
the best executive abilitys. Their branes
are Ikea bullit-compakt, and go strate
for the BULBS eye.
Affektashun never improved emmy
body yet. It liz better tew be devil than
a hypokrit.
hav often herd thare waz men who
knew more than they could tell, but 1
never met one. I have often met thoes
who could tell CRATE deal more than
they did kno, and was willing to sware
to it besides.
To be proof against fatterry, man
never existed !; if he did, he liz one of the
lost arts.
Hope haz made CRATE menny blum
ders, but thare il one thing about her
that I alwus did Iike-she means well.
Some people are good simply bekause
they are tew lazy tew be wicked, and
others, because they amt got good
chance.
Thare il one thing am not only GER
tain, but proud ov-there il more peo-
pie in the world who hSve changed from
bad to good than from good to bad.
In mummy interest follows the princi-
pal in morals principal often follows
the interest.
Yu will motifs one thing-the devel
seldum offers to go into partnership
with buizzy man, but you will often
see him offer to jine the lazy man and
furnish all the capital.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28
RAILROADS.

n fCesV OItuItOII HI IU.3U A. M. and IS
regular stations. wv ~
Trains leaving Staunton at 2.55 A. M. and -. Is
A. NJ. run daily, stopping at all regular stations
between huntington and Allegheny, and at
Covington, Millboro, Goshen, Waynesboro',
lottesville, Gordonsville, Junction and Rich
mOnd. ~
Sleeping cars run on 2.55 A. NJ and l2l5 A M
trains between Richmond and Covington, AL
SO Sleeping cars will run on Nos and trains
between washington and White Sulphur.
A passenger coach attached to Freight train
runs between Waynesboro' and Goshen, leay-
ing Statnton at $50 A. NJ, and arrives at Go
shen u NJ, stopping at all intervening stations
Lexington. A0A
A@rFor further information, rates, &C., apply
to j. H. WOODWARD, Agent, Staunton' Va VIZ
w. NJ. S. DUNN, q. P. and T ao.rt
Engineer and Supt. ieI3
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

Men are found to be vainer on account
Of those qualities which they fondly be-
lieye they have, than of those which
they really possess oiture.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

When a mob organizes in San Fran
O. co and makes an attack on the Chi.
] Sc quarters, killing the Celestials and
d ing other damage, they call it q
g., oree,u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

When is the best time to transplant
+ ingle-trees p Oxford ZorchsLight.
Just after you have sown your Wild
b.. IS, and harvested your chickens crop.
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Our stock embraces everything desirable for
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

Exercise, if efficiently applied, will do
more for the health Of men and women
than all the medicines in the world.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

Conceited persons are never without
a certain degree of harmless satisfaction
wherewith to flavor the waters of life
Madame Delussy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28
Killed by Lightning.
A HAPPY DINNER TABLE SCENE OF
DEATH AND WOE.

Boonville Qnd) special to the Evansville
Courier)
Information has just reached town Of
terriblei and shocking casualty, re-
sulting in the death of two persons by
lightning, in Shelton Township, this
county, yesterday afternoon about three
o'clock. 1t appears that the family of
]. P. Garrison had taken dinner under
shade tree in the yard, near the house,
and Immediately after dinner the men
folks of the family went to the woods
near by, and while Mrs. Garrison went
to a neighbours in sight, on an errand,
leaving her son named Black, and Mrs.
Wesley Stephens, visitor.
While she was absent storm sudden
ly arose, and while Mrs. Stephens and
the boy were in the act of clearing up
the dishes the lightning struck them
Both were seen by Mrs. Garrison to fall,
as she was hurrying home from the
neighbours house, and describes the
flash as about as long as the arm. On
reaching the spot she found both lying
very near each other, but unconscious
She carried the lad into the house, who
lived but a few seconds, while the wo-
man only opened her eyes and expired.
Mrs. Stephens was about twenty-five
Years VI tS0, duu leaves d uuSUduU anu
two children, one of the latter only six
months old.
The boy Black was the son of Mrs.
Garrison, by former husband, and
about thirteen years of age. Neither
the bodies nor clothing were torn or
broken in any way, and no trace of the
effects of the lightning could be discov-
cred either upon the tree, house, or
ground, and it is presumed that the dish
es and cutlery upon the table attracted
the electric fluid. The bodies of the
unfortunate victims are said to have
turned very black almost Immediately.
Succeeding the fatal lightning stroke,
heavy rain began to fall, during which
Mrs. Garrison was making every posi-
BILE effort to get the body of the dead
woman in the house, but lacked suffi-
cient strength, and there being a high
wind no one could be made to hear the
cries for aid, and thus struggled until
the storm was over and help came.
| It was sad ending to what had been
a happy dinner party, the house of well
come being suddenly transformed into
a seat Of woe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

An exchange talks abouta Mr.. James
Jelly going to Europe. Doubles this is
the gentleman known so widely thro'-
out the United States as Jim-Jam.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed
money, only shows the poverty of the
borrower.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

The silence of person who loves to
praise is censure sufficiently severe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

No honest work, however humble, can
q ,grace an honest man.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

cation in the world. Any one can become a
successful agent. The most elegant works of
art given free to subscribers. The price is SO low
that almost everybody subscribes. One agent
reports making over $3.50 in a week. A lady
reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten days.
All who engage make money fast. You can de-
vote all your time to the business, or only your
spare time. You need not be away from home
over over night; You can 40 1t as well as others
egant and expensive Outfit free. Ifyou want
profitable work send us your address at once
who engages fails to make great pay. Address
1.-THE Peoples Journal, Portland, Maine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

REMARKS.
Mail train through from Staunton to Wash
ington and Baltimore without change of cars
Close connection at Harper's Ferry for the
West. On Mondays and Saturdays the accom-
mediation train connects at Harrisonburg with
trains for all stations on H. F. & V. Branch r.
& o. r. r. For further information apply to
s. NJ. WOODWARD. JR..
junel9 Srpt. V. r. R., Staunton, Va,
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MISCELLANEOUS.

pJANOZ Magnificent $3.50 Rosewood Pianos,
1ANVO sl75, fine Rosewood Upright Pianos
Qittle used cost $500 only sl25, must
DREAMS be sold. Parlor Organs, stops, $45.
v1sMANO9 stops, $65. IL stops. only So
Nearly Newt Set Reed IL Stop, Sub
Bass q Octave Coupler Organs. cost over $3.50,
only $50. Lowest prices ever offered sent on Is
days test trial. You ask why offer so cheapf
l reply Hard Times. Result sales over 100000
annually. War commenced by monopolists.-
Beware anonymous Circular. Write for explain
alton. Battle raging. Full Particulars free
Address DANIEL +. BEATTY, Washington, New
Jersey.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-08-28

A STRANGE MARRIAGE.-A country
couple went to notary in German
town to get married, pursuant to an ap-
pointment they had previously made
with him. To economic time he had
already drawn up certificate, and had
entered the marriage in his records. To
his great vexation, when the couple ap-
peared, the bridegroom had repented,
because he had just heard something
about the BRIDE"
All the efforts to persuade him to con-
sent to the ceremony were fruitless, and
the bridal couple withdrew. The notary
angrily paced his office, and cudgelled
his brains as to some way to remove
from his records the entry of the uncom-
pleted marriage. While thus cogitating,
the bridal couple, to his surprise, again
presented themselves. On their way
home the bride had expostulated with
her swain:
at was not right of you to have done
this to me. You no doubt, can get a
wife when you wish one, but from me
no person can take the same you have
put on me.n
The swain grows soft, and she con-
tinues:
"If you make it appear that you were
VIKING, Dut tnaC was not, then l, TOO,
stand chance of getting a husband."-
The proposition seemed fair to him, and
he consented to return. Again appear
ing before the notary, the bridegroom
said:
"I've thought it over and changed my
mind"
"Good," said the notary, delighted
"But now let's have no nonsense. N. NJ,
are yon willing to take, &c., &C., as your
wife?"
EYES," said the bridegroom.
IN. N, are you willing to take, &c.,
&C., as your husband ?"
eyes," said the bride.
"No! mol" cried the bridegroom
"That won't do"
But the notary turns fiercely upon
him: "What is said is said. Here, sub
scribe your name and be goneW And
before the outwitted- groom can collect
his thoughts the thing is done.
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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-12-12

November was warm, cloudy and
rainy, with frequent northeasterly
winds and q moderate excess In the
amount of rainfall.
AtIowa City the mean temperature
was nearly three degrees above nor
NAL, and the rainfall was one inch in
excess of normal. The amount Of
Ozone in the air was remarkably low.
The 9th, 2Sth and Goth were very
cold days.
In eastern and middle Iowa, the
number Of days with rainfall, Grain
or snow. ranged from 10 tc Is, in
western Iowa from to y. The groat-
est rainfall occurred in nearly al
Iowa during the rain of the Goth and
21st. =
In November, Western and Middle
Iowa received from one to two inches
of rainfall Grain or melted anoW).
The rainfall exceeded two inches
north and east of q line running from
Sioux City over Algona, Wsverly,
Waterloo, Florence, lows City and
Washington to Fairfield. The rain
fall was greatest, and exceeding three
inches, east and south of the line
Monticello, Maquoketa, Davenport,
Burlington, Denmark and Gordon.
A bright Aurora was observed on
the second, from Dubuqueto Newton
and Alton; also, on the ninth ct Cler-
mont and Waukon in the northeast.
A solar halo was seen on the Goth q
many places in eastern, southern and
central Iowa. But the most remark
able phenomenon, of the month was
the earthquake which, at noon On the
fifteenth, was experienced throughout
Iowa, . special report of which viii
soon be issued. ~.
Large sunspots were seen on the Sd
18th and 23d. The daily variation OF
the magnetic needle averaged five
minutes. GUsTAvus HINRICHs.
Iowa CITY. Dec. 9Th, 1877.
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eTAt9 t0vy6
y the oexernov
\ PROcfAMATroN.

4 ~
WHEREAS am satisfied, from ON
cial information by me received, this
the crime of murder has been com
mitted in the county Of Warren, to
wit: On the 31st day OF October les
past on the person Of Augusta Ka
ding, "by some person or portions" Il
the coroner's jury "unknown, and
on the fourteenth day Of November
ultimo, on the person Of one ReubeT
Proctor, Cat the hands an unknowr
rpb."
Now, therefore, to the end that jus.
tice be done, criminals be punished
and the law vindicated, !, Joshua G.
Newbold, Governor of the State oil
Iowa, do hereby offer reward Of
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for the arrest and delivery to the
proper authorities of each and every
person guilty Of the murder Of the
said Augusta Kading, and Of a
THREE HUNDRED DoLLARs
for the arrest and delivery to the
proper authorities, Of each end every
person guilty Of the murder Of Reu-
ben Proctor; euch reward, In each
case, to be paid upon the conviction
OF the person or persons so arrested.
In testimony whereof ] have herelan-
to set my hand and caused to
be affixed the great seal Of the
[L.s.] State Of Iowa. Done At Des
Moines this eighth day or De-
cember, A. ID. 1877.
@ j. G. NEWBOLD.
BY the Governor,
JOSIAH +. YoUNG,
Secretary Of State.
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\ Contrary to our expectations, last
Spring, Gas the ground was full Of
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.ern Iowa have good crops and with
tho corresponding good prices would,
90 il sometimes said, have reason to
be happy; but with corn at l8 cents
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Itts rela4et Ii NE Washington dis
| patches thai : ffiendly fntsrview re-
Gently took place between the Presi-
dent and Senator Patterson, ct the
request Of the former. According to
Al accounts, Patterson was consider-
ate enough Of the Presidents feelings
to make NO reference to the abusive
portions Of his Senate speech, and Il
10 to be presumed that the President
not to be outdone in delicate consid-
GRAFTON, made mo- reference to the
yawning portals Of the South Caro-
lima Penitentiary. Patterson insisted
that the President had destroyed the
Republican party In South Carolina,
and the President insisted that he had
done nothing Of the sort. Harmony
being thus happily restored, II may
be supposed that the interview ter
minated In the same spirit OF friend
ship and mutual regard In which 1t
was begun. Chicago Tribune.