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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

Ifyou keep any kind of ashop, do not
YOU display your money on a shelf be-
hind the counter? If you do it is dam
gerous habit. Probably up to this time
YOU have found it safe enough, but there
is a little game which makes it so no
more. 1t is western invention of
course. Everything wicked starts eth
er out there or in New York. A nice
little widow in st. Louis, who sells the
foamiest of beer in the biggest of schoon
ers, was continually missing money
from the shelf behind the counter.
This was out of the reach of her custo-
mers, and her rule was, sNobody allow
ed back of the bar" She couldn't sus-
pect the greasy-headed young man who
was her assistant; for the money there,
while she herself was on duty, would be
gone in an instant, as if by magic.
Once just after pretty young man had
gone, she missed q two-dollar bill. He
came in again after awhile, and she qui-
etly called in q policeman to watch him
He carried cane; on the end OF the
cane was tar, and, as she stopped to draw
the beer, with the cane he captured the
money. In his pocket was founda bottle
of sticky tar and seventeen one-dol a
bills, all daubed with tar in circula
shape. Station-house.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

PACKING APPLES so AS TO KEEP
To avoid the cause of such complaints
in future, it would be well to bear a few
hints in mind:
First, good, Glenn barrels are necessa-
ry ; old, damp, musty ones should never
be used. Over the bottom of the barrel
scatter a layer of buckwheat chaf, one
inch deep; then put in layer of apples
so that they will just touch each other,
taking care not to crowd them too much:
and if the apples in each layer are of
uniform size, so much the better. Now
spread a second layer Of chaf, just
enough to cover the apples, and work it
down between them by pressing the
hand over each stratum few times.
Continue this operation until your bar
rel is full, always pressing your apples
down tight after you have inserted four
or five layers. Apples picked, sorted,
and nicely packed this way, will hard
ly ever rot; and should one do so, the
chaf will absorb all juices, and those ly-
ing next to it will not be injured. Those
who have only a few trees and these
mostly bearing fall fruit, can keep theil
apples far into winter, if packed in this
way, and winter apples. indeed, do not
get fit to eat till about mid-winter. Nc
chaff except buckwheat will do, as all
others are apt to gather dampness and
mold.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
FIRST DOSE
ON A BOSTON POLICE OFFICER.

BOSTON, NOV. 10, 1871.
II. R. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-In the spring of 1869 was stricken
down with fever which had long and almost
hopeless run. The best medical advice being in
it left me terribly reduced and weak, with ex-
cruciating pains in my side, back and hips. I
was completely Frustrated with Kidney Com
ts con1ito narsnaded ~ ny & ease
ETINE by friend whom it cured of the same
disease. and it seemed as though 1 could feel the
effect of the first dose through my whole system;
ally growing better from day to day; and fol-
lowed on with the VEGETINE, until it completely
restored me to health, since which time have
been able to perform my duties as police
officer, enjoying good health; and there is no
doubt about the great value of VEGETINE in
Kidney Complaint and similar diseases.
LAFAYETTE iEORp. 5G4 Rroadwaz
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All Diseases Of the Blood

If VEGETINE will relieve pain, cleanse purify
and cure such diseases, restoring the patient to
many remedies, suffering for years. is it not
conclusive proof, if you are a sufferer, YOU can
be cured? Why, is this medicine performing
such great cures? 1t works in the blood, in the
circulating fluid. 1t can truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great source
OF disease originates in the blood and no med
and a renovate, has any just claim upon public
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

DIR. Tut has been en-.
gagged in the practice Of
medicine thirty years, and
for long timewas demon.
strator of anatomy in the
Medical College Of Geor-
gia, hence persons using
his Pills have the guaran-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
He has succeeded in
combining in them the
heretofore antagonistic
qualities of a strengthen
fng,Pargative, anda Pay-
ifying tonic.
Their first apparent eff
feet is to increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
to properly a simulate. .
Thus the system is nour-
ished, and by their tonic
action on the digestive or
gans, regular and healthy
evacuations are produced.
Therapidity with which
persons fake on flesh,
while under the influence
of these pills, OF itself in
dicates their adaptability
to nourish the body, and
.,.il Ticrcy in cur
ing nervous debility, mel
ancholy, dyspepsia, vast
ing of the muscles, slug
gishness of the liver,
chronic constipation, and
myth to the system. Sold
iurray Street, New York.
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The tomb asked of the rose:
What dost thou with the tears, which daw1
Sheds on thee every summer morn,
Thou sweetest flower that blows?'
The rose asked OF the tomb:
"What dost thou with the treasures rare,
TEou hidest deep from light and air.
Until the day of doom ?''
The rose said "Home of night,
Deep in my bosom, disiil
Those pearly tears to scents, that fill
The senses with delight"
The tomb said: "Flower of love,
make of every treasure rare
Hidden so deep from light and air,
A soul for heaven abovew
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
Yours truly, JOSIAH II. SHERMAN.
Would Give Dollar for a Dose.

BOSTON, May 30, ISL.
Dear Sir! have been badly afflicted with Kid
ney Complaint for ten years; have suffered
great pain in my back, hips and side, with great
difficulty in passing urine, which was often and
in very small quantities, frequently accompanied
with blood and excruciating pain. l have faith
fully tried most of the popular remedies recon-
mended for my complaint; l have been under the
treatment Of some of the most skilful physi-
clans in Boston, all of whom pronounced my case
lncurable. This was my condition when + was
ADVISED by friend to try the VEGETINE, and
could see the good effects from the first dose
TOOK, and from that moment kept on improving
until was entirely cured, taking in all, should
think, about six bottles.
1t is indeed a valuable medicine and if I
should be afflicted again in the same way would
give dollar for dose, if l could not get it
without.
Respectfully, j. M. GLE,
361 Third ST., South Boston.
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Seventy-one Years Of Age.
EAST MARsHF1ELp. Aug. %. 1870.

MR.. STEVENS: - ~e'0'
Dear Sir-I am seventy-one years Of age have
suffered many years with Kidney Complaint.
weakness in my back and stomach l was i'm,
dueed by friends to try your VEGETINE, and +
tnlnk 1t the best medicine for weakness of the
Kidneys ever used. / have tried many rene
dles for this complaint, and never found so much
relief as from the VEGETINE. 1t strengthens and
lnvlgorates the whole system. Many of my ac-
qualntances have taken it, and believe it to be
commended.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

The foregoing figures represent all
branches of the Baptists, Presbyterians,
and Methodists. The regular Baptists
have 13, ,354 ministers and ,761, 10 MEM
bers.
Since 1870 the population of the coun-
try has increased ten-fold, while Metho-
dism has increased DtyJaue-fold.
The proportion of church-members to
the population is: Baptists of all sects,
gregationalists, in ia; Presbyterians
(all bodies in As; Episcopalians, 1 in
141; Methcdists of all branches, in 12.
The percentage of membership in the
population is: Methodists (all branch
es,) 8.25; Baptists (all sects, 641 regular
Baptists, 4.57; Presbyterians (all bodies,)
2.17; Congregationalists, 0.S7; Episco-
palians, O.73.
1t is estimated that there are 5000, 900
of communicants in the Protestant
churches of the United States. OF these
1919 per cent. or largely more than one
third, are Methodists.
There are 6, ,379, 346 teachers and schol-
ars in the Protestant Sunday schools of
the country; of which number 2, ,466 600,
or more than one-third, are Methodists.
The United States census for 1870 gave
the aggregate value of Church property
UelOuSluS CO tue MSCuOulStS Oh CQe WQOle
country at $69, 1854, ,121; but this is by far
too low an estimate. In the official re-
turns efthe Methodist Episcopal Church
for 1869 the church edifices and parson-
ages are reported to be worth So, lis, ,279.
The same description of property be-
longing to the Methodist Episcopal
Church South at that date may be safe
ly put down at Sl5, 5,OOO,0 making for
these two Churches alone total of $780,
115,2 The other Methodist bodies,
numbering not less than seven hundred
thousand members, represented at very
moderate estimate $1O,000,OOO more
making in round numbers grand to-
tai of $50, 100000 Now, add to this the
value of colleges, publishing interests,
etc., and we will have nearly or quite
S1OO, 1000, 900. Thepresest value of church
edifices and parsonages belonging to the
various Methodist bodies in this coun-
try is about as follows:
Methodist Episcopal Church (ofi-
Meth odist Episcopal Church
South ESTIMATED. )............-..... 20,C00,00o
Other Methodist (estimated) )...... 100000
s1l5,6s7C.o
ESTIMATED 2o.oooOCo
Grand ,6S7 Co)
August %, 1S7. P. A. PETERSON.
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$tammtott Spectator.
RATES OF ApYERTISIHu

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rat.
of $1.00 per square of eight lines or Iess for the
first insertion. and so cents for each subsequent
insertion.
~ liberal discount will be made on adver
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
Life a Burden.

BOSTON, Nov. 2, 1878.
Dear Sir-From poor, emaciated sufferer, tho
FEGETINE has restored me to perfect health.
have for years been terrible sufferer from
Canker and Dyspepsia, at times rendering life
almost burden to me. am now fifteen (15)
pounds heavier than when commenced the use
of VEG ETINE.
will make mention that 1 was also great
sufferer from Kidney Complaint, causing excru-
clatlng pain through the small of the back
nearly all of the time. This, too, VEGETINE has
cured, and am now perfect picture of health,
and will add, happiness all caused from the
use OF few bottles of VEGETINE.
Respectfully, II. G. HUGHES,
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TAILORING.


yryAEIGRENG! 1.-THE CO.
partnership heretofore existing between
Graves & Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
and the business will hereafter be conducted
py P. B. Graves.
do all kinds of work pertaining to the Tailor
ing business, in the very best manner ~; and at
fed. He has removed his shop to Court
House Alley, and invites all his flIenos and the
nov 10 P. B. GRAVES.
DARE & SPRINKLE,
- FASHIONABLE TAlLORS,
New ST. next door to Mrs. Scherers Millinery
Store, and doors from Loebs Corner,
Staunton, Virginia.
AL work in our line executed with neatness
and dispatch. Special attention paid to cut
ting repairing and cleansing. aug 5-f
JOSEPH HAMMERS,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
Shop in Bruce Building next door to Glenn's
Store,
AUGUSTA ST., STAUNToN, VA.
~ All work done cheap for cash. deel4-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
Aggregated value of Collie ges, etc.
(estimated) ..............................

A LADY'S EXPERIENCE ON A WRECK
ED TRAIN.-Miss Jennie Frost, of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Iowa, who had marvellous
escape from the train that was wrecked
on the Rock Island Railroad last week,
relates that one woman heroically rescu-
ed her six children and then went to the
aid of other sufferers, while another lady
was terribly exercised over the loss of
her satchel, and could think of nothing
else. One lady, who was in agony from
% broken wrist and a compound fracture
of one of her legs, would not consent to
have morphine injected into her arm be-
cause she feared it might hurt her. An
other lady who was severely injured was
offered glass of brandy, but refused to
swallow it, stating that she was strict
temperance woman and meant to stand
by her principles, even if she died in the
attempt. A little child clung to win
dow-sill and kept her head above the
surging waters until she was saved. A
little girl lay for four hours with only
her face out of water, the corpse of a
large man being stretched across her lit
tie body. It was supposed that she too
was dead, but a man who was "chopping
out" the wounded thought he saw the
little ones lips tremble. She was taken
out covered with blood, her stockings as
red as if they had been dyed, and in a
few hours she was as lively as cricket
asking if anybody had seen her doll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
LUMBER BUSINESS.

LUMBER BUS1NESSs
II j. LUSHBAUGH IL BRG.,
AZ Manufacturers of
Sashes, Doors and Blinds,
BRACKETS, MOULDINGS, FLOORING,
&C., &C., &C.
Near Chesapeake G Chic Railroad Depot, :.
STAUNTON, VA.
N. B. No material but seasoned lumber used
by US. dec 5-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

THE TRAMPs.-A Columbia (Pennsyl-
vania) dispatch says: The Vigilantes are
organizing against the tramps who are
bold, numerous, and troublesome. Near
Lancaster recently nearly one hundred
outlaws raided a farmers house who
tried unsuccessfully to drive them Off
Policemen and citizens from Lancaster
went to their aid when the tramps open
ed fire with pistols. The police charged
on them the tramps retreated, leaving
five wounded. A farmer, named Pow
ers, was fatally hurt. Farther along the
Pennsylvania railroad the tramps board
ed freight train and threatened to take
possession. Detectives from Columbia
hastened to the scene and captured the
outlaws, whosubsequently broke jail
Milton Gramm, a prominent citizen of
Duncanon, was robbed and killed by
two tramps as he left the train at Mary
Vile recently. Tramps boarded freight
trains recently between Malverton and
Frazier's and Hempsted, to plunder the
cars. During fight with the train
hands one of the latter (William Con-
verse,) was killed. The authorities at
Westchester sent assistance and two out
laws were captured. Detectives dis
covered that notorious city criminals are
travelling disguised as tramps.
A cheerful face is nearly as good fol
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
STOCK SALES.

GE3ET E0EsN CATTLE.-Two fine Full
- Calves, months DID, 8 or Cows and Heif-
ers, also Berkshire Pigs, for sale at low prices.
A. M. BOWMAN,
mar S-u Waynesboro'. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
TWOsEAs u. RANsON.

FJIEEOMAs -. EANsON.
ATTORNEY-ATLIAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
offers his professional services in the County
and Circuit Courts of Augusta, and in the Hus-
tings Court and the Court of Appeals held in
Staunton. viii also prosecute claims else
where through legal correspondents in this and
other States. may 30-1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

And then goes off on adjustment,
"present rate of taxation" "equal JUS
tice," &c.
Now let us see how the present rate of
taxation will work under an honest ad-
of affairs as regards the
debt of Virginia and equal justice to her
creditors.
The consol and peeler &c., 951 3S
The sterling 1,SlS,375 90
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

II. NJ. MATHEWS. ALEX. r. MATHEWS.
MATTHEWS 81 MATHEWS,
lEA AFTOR RNEYS-AT-LAW,
LEwISBUR0 WEST VA,
practice regularly in the Courts of Greenbrier,
Monroe, Pocahontas and Nicholas counties, w.
Va, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District OF W. Va.
R0-Partcular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
NAV l7-Iy
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18
Reduced Expenses and Increased Reve-
nue. ES timated.

A correspondent of the Wing asks for
information in relation to the revenue
of the last fiscal year ending September
80, 1876. He is answered by the report
of the Auditor for that year as to re-
ceipts, which gives an aggregate of
81, ,704, 1875. Then is given a statement
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

DR. JAMES JOHNSTON,
~ DE N IST,
MAIN STREET, STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE - Over Turner & Harnans Grocery
Store. dec 2l-n
T. c. ELDER. WIZ. j. NELSON.
ENEssEEs IL NELSON.
u TTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
and Real Estate agents,
mays STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-09-18

The Auditor puts the
state expenses at one
million, as usual
which may be reduced
without disadvantage
School fund as usual. 44S'oOU 90
Expenses and interest,". s2994,172 SO
Under the old law the
receipts were. 700,C GOD 90
Under the present law,
with the new subjects,
a low estimate places
the amount at............ 1000 900 O0------
5,oz| IL
This estimate leaves out the amount
of bonds owned by the State, for why
should taxes be levied to pay interest on
what we do not owe? Thus the rate Of
taxes is not increased, and "equal JUS
ticen may be done.-Ihe State.
The cigar makers strike in Cincinna-
ii has terminated. How? By the en-
ployers agreeing to discharge all the fe-
male operatives. AS the world and even
many systems Of religion are conducted
entirely upon selfish motives we must
look upon such moatives as natural and
not criticise them too harshly, but we
cannot help thinking that the trades
unions, in their utter disregard for any
and everything but the individual inte-
rests of their own members are running
selfishness in the ground and making it
ridiculous. They must not only fix their
own wages and prevent boys learning
trades, but now demand that women,
anxious to make an honest living, shall
not be allowed that poor right. The
worst of it is that in some cases, as in
the one alluded to-, their demands are
being granted. Boys without trades,
women with none to work for them
aud not allowed to work themselves,
a feeble government, eluded laws,
a factious populace, luxurious shoddy-,
ties, hard times, and "all the maladies OF
sinking States" bode no good to the
Republic. The enemies Of free institu-
tions are happy in the anticipation OF
the fruition of their hopes, with, we
fear, too much reason, unless the people
of the country manifest at every oppor-
tunity that shall hereafter present itself
their liked and determined resolution
to snatch the relns sofgovernment, as soon
as possible from the hands of those who
have driven it to the very ragged edge
of natural ruin.-AleT. Gazette.
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From Chambers Journal
THE TOME AND THE ROSE.
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RAILROADS.
IasEsAPEAKE d ONO RAILROAD

Trains leaving StauntOn at IU.3U A. NJ. and $50
P. NJ. run daily Except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations.
Trains leaving Staunton at 2.55 A. NJ. and II Is
A. NJ, run daily stopping atall regular stations
between Huntington and Allegheny, and at
Covington, Millboro', Goshen, Waynesboro',
Alton, Greenwood Mediums River, Ivy Char
lottesville, Gordonsville, junction and Rich
mond.
Sleeping cars run ON 2.55 A. M. and 1915 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, leav-
ing Staunton at $50 A. NJ, and arrives at Co
shen II NJ, stopping at all intervening stations
This trains makes connection at Goshen for
Lexington.
REFor further information, rates, &C., apply
to j. H. WOODWARD, Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. NJ S. DUNN, G. P. and r. Agent.
Engineer and Supt. jel2
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A cheerful face is nearly as good for
an invalid as healthy weather.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1877-04-27

Any person SO liable, who shall fail to
comply with the foregoing requirements
will be subject to severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any of the
Special Taxes named above must apply to
Austin Savage, Collector of Internal Rev.
enue at Boise City, and pay for and pro
cure the Specialize Stamp or Stamps
they need, prior to May /, 1877, and WITH
OUT FURTHER NOTICE.
I. Special-Tax Stamps will be transmitted
by mail only on receipt from the person
or firm ordering the same of specific di-
rections so to do, together with the neces.
essary postage stamps or the amount re.
quired to pay the postage The postage
on one stamp is three cents and on two
stamps six cents. If it is desired that
they be transmitted by registered mail, ten
cents additional should accompany tha
application. GREEN B. RAUM.
Commissioner of Intsrnal Revenue.
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE.
Washington, d. O. January 23, 1877.
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NOTICE.

ITO G. WARREN, D. M. HARRIS. !
u Philips: You are each of you hereby
notified that we have expended in money
and labor for you, G. Warren, the sum OF
nfty-three dollars; for you, y. M. Harris.
the sum of ten dollars; for you, J. Philips'
the sum of sixteen dollars; upon your AZ.
veral interests in the Tehomo mine. first
west extension, situated in Middle Boise
- mining district Alturas county, Idaho
territory; and unless you pay to Us the
sum OF money hereby demanded, together
with costs, on or before the expiration Of
ninety days, your interest in said mine
Will be forfeited to us by due process Of
law, and will become our property.
JAMES DAVIS.
in. PEDLER
Atlanta. I, T. Oct 9th, 1875. 8m
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business new, light and profitable. Per
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BY deyoting their whole time to the bust
MSS Boys and girls earn nearly as much
az men. That all who see this notice NAV
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We make this unparalleled offer: To such
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azrs. M. PErrENe1LL Co.. 10 State Street, Dos
ton AZ Park Row New York, and 701 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia are our Agentsfor procuring advertise
ments for the IDAHO W. I'd in the above cities, and
authorized to contract advertising at oar lowesl
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John Goods Hair Tonic.

THAvE NOW ON HAND AT MY SHAVING sA-
loon in Idaho City, Hair Tonic of my ewn
make which warrant to dandruf and all 9TH
.er diseases to which the human scalp is subject
Also, a lot of the celebrated medicine of Prof.
Jackson used in removing corns, bunions etc, and
Drop in and have your feet operated upsn imme-
tdistely. JOHN Go0D.
Idaho City. JuAe esd, 1876