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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

CASTING SINS IN THE SEA.-A strange
scene was witnessed by an English visitor
at Odessa On the first day of the present
Jewish year. Late in the afternoon a
large number of the $4,000 or $4,000 Jews
inhabiting Odessa wended their way to-
ward the sea with the purpose of throwing
their last years sins into it, in order to be-
gin the new year with clean soul. They
stood about in groups, closely packed toge-
ther in some places, looking towards the
water, reciting prayers or reading Psalms
or a portion Of Isaiah. The groups were
formed for the most part of listeners, with
man, and in very few instances wo-
man.-a an old woman with spectacles on
her thoroughly Jewish nose-reading to
them. Some of the people turned their
empty pockets inside out and shook them
towards the sea. Others merely made
sign Of throwing something into it.-Lei-
sure Hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

Confronting TO CoUsINs.-After very
careful and painstaking inquiry, Mr..
George Darwin has come to the conclusion
that s'the widely different habits of life of
men and women in civilized nations, espec-
tally among the upper classes, tend to
counterbalance any evil from marriage be-
tween healthy closely related persons"
Mr.. DarWin's views are in measure sus-
tanned by DR.. Vorni's inquiry into the
commune Of Batz. BATE is rocky secu-
ded ocean washed peninsula of the Loire
Inferieure, France, containing over 5000
people, of simple habits, who don't drink,
and commit no crime. For generations
they have intermarried, but nc case have
occurred OF deaf mutism, abirritation, blind
ness OF malformation. and the number of
children born is above the average.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
" e e e I III E
HAS ENTIRELY CURED ME

BoBToN, UCT., 1876
Mr.. q. R. STEvENs =
Dear Sir.-My daughter, after having severe
attack of Whooping Cough. was left in feeble
state of health. Being advised by friend she
tried the VEG1TlNE, and after using few bottles
as July restored to health
have beer great sufferer from Rheumatism
I have taken several bottles Of the VEGETINE for
this complaint, and am happy to say ithas en-
tirely cured me ] have recommended the VEG
ETINE to Others with the same good results. 1t
is great cleanser and purifier of the BLOOD it
is pleasant to take and can CT eerfully recon-
mend it.
JAMES MORSE. 1854 Athens street.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
VEGET lME.
NOTHING EQUAL TO TT.

SOUTH SALEM, Mass, Nov, IA, 1875.
Mr.. H. R.. STEVENS =
Dear &r,-I have been troubled with Scrof
ula Canker and Liver Complaint for three years
nothing ever did me any good until l COM
menced using the VEGETINE. am now getting
along flrst-fate, and still using the VEGET1EE
l consider there is nothing equal to it for such
complaints. Can heartily recommend it to every
body.
Yours truly,
MRS. Lizzie NJ. PACKARD,
No. Is Lagrange Street, South Salem, Mass
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

BROWN BREADTH a gallon crock mix
one quart of graham flour and one quart of
white flour. Make hole in the centre,
put in two tablespoonful of molasses and
two of brown sugar, a pinch of salt and
cup OF warm water. Stir thoroughly and
add half a cup of good yeast. Set this
sponge at night; in the morning add
little warm water, mix stiff and raise
again, mould into loaves, and when suffi-
GENTLY light, bake two hours in slow
oven.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

APPLE EGGs.-Pare and core a conye-
nlent number of apples, leaving them
whole; fill with sugar and pour over wa
ter; then place in oven; when nicely baked.
take eggs prepared as'for omelette, pour in
and over the apples, and return to oven
for about ten minutes; CRATE over them
nutmeg and serve hot.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

MANY judge rashly only for the pleasure
they take to discourse, and make con-
lectures of other mems manners by way of
exercising their wits.-De Sales.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

TAME FIsH.-Pliney Jewell has great
deal of satisfaction every evening IN feed
ing the crowd Of gold fish which swarm in
the lake on his premises. The fish have
learned to look for his daily visits. He
first places quantity of crackers in the
water, near the edge of the lake. The fish
will not touch these, as they are for the
birds, who come flying down in focks
to get their evening meal.
Then Mr.. Jewell goes to the other side
of the lake, and, ringing small bell, the
water is seen to bubble and boil with the
fishes, which come hastily to the edge and
grab at the bits of cracker and bread
thrown into the water for them.
Even the frogs and turtles come up for
their share, and SO tame have some of the
frogs become that they will come out of
the water, and hop to Mr.. JEWELS feet, to
pick up the crumbs that are dropped. The
turtles eat ravenously and do not show the
slightest sign of fear. One and all-birds,
frogs, fish, and turtles. seem to heartily
enjoy their evening meal.-Ha1tford Times.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

CURE FOR BILIOUS HEADAcHE-Dis-
solve and drink two tablespoonsful of fine
ly powdered charcoal in one-half lumber
full of water. 1t will relieve in Is minutes.
Take sedleitz powder an hour after
wards.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

Ice HoUsE.-To compute the number
of tons an ice house will contain, calculate
the number of cubic feet in the house. and
divide the number by IS, this givesst1
number of tons if closely packed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

AS the touchstone which tries gold, but
is not itself tried by the gold, such is he
that has the standard of Judgment.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

ICEING THAT WILL STICK BuT Non
RREAK.-One cup white sugar, enough
water to dissolve it; set on the stove and
let it boil until it will s'hair;n beat the
white of one egg to stiff froth; pour the
heated sugar on the egg and stir briskly
until cool enough TO stay on the cake. The
icelng should not be applied until the cake
is nearly or quite cold. This will frost the
tops of two common sized cakes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

KEEPING PoTAToEs.-Potato will not
rot in a moderately warm cellar if sound
when put in. If they show rottenness it
is because some are not perfectly grown,
and such should be separated from the
good ones.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

To PROPERLY DISTRIBUTE RAIsINs.-
After the batter is all ready for the raj
sins, cover them we'll with sifted flour and
stir them in the batter quickly. If cur
rants are used they must be well washed in
several waters; place them in a fine sieve,
and while mixing the cake let dry
thoroughly on the back part of the stove;
then cover well with sifted flour, and mix
them in the batter at the very last.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

CHEAP GIRLs.-A writer in ssMacmil-
lan's Magazine utters sundry wise sug-
gestions, which we commend to s'our
girls":
"a girl who makes herself too cheap is
one to be avoided. No young man wants
anything to do with cheap young lady.
For wife none but fool will approach
such woman. Cheap jewelry nobody will
touch if he can get any better. Cheap girls
are nothing but the refuse, and the young
men know 1t, and they will look in every
direction for q lifelong friend and compan-
ion before they will look at the pinchback
stuff that tinkles at every turn for fascin-
ating the eye of any that will look.
''You think it is quite the correct thing
to talk loudly and coarsely, be boisterous and
hoydenish in public places to make your
self SO bold, and forward, and common
place everywhere, that people wonder
whether you ever had a m other, or home
or anything to do. So be it.
''You will probably be taken for what
you are worth, and one of these years, if
you do not make before then a shipwreck of
yourself. you will begin to wonder where the
charms are that once you thought yourself
possessed of, and what evil spirit could
have so befooled you.''
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
RHEUMATISM is a DISEASE Of The BLOOD.

The blood in this disease, is found to contain
an excess of fbria VEGETINE acts by convert
ing the blood from its diseased condition to a
healthy circulation. VEaErINE regulates the
bowels which is very importantin this complaint
One bottle of VEGETINE will give relief, but to
effect permanent cure it must be taken tegular-
ly, and may take several Bottles, especially in
cases oflong etanding. VEeErINE is sold by all
druggists Try it, and your verdict will be the
same as that of thousands before you, who say,
~ never found so much relief as from the use
of VEGETTNE," which is composed exclusively
of Barks. Roots and Herbs.
'VEGETINH" says a Boston physician, "has
no equal as blood purifier Hearing of it's
many wonderful cures. after all other remedies
had failed, visited the laboratory and conyin-
ced myself Of its genuine merit. 1t is prepared
from barks, root, and herbs, each of which is
highly effective, and they are compounded in
such manner as to produce astonishing re-
sultsu
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
+ Fired / rom a Mortar.

A letter from London gives the follow
ing description of how Zazel the famous
, trapeze performer, is fired from a mortar
Having tested few minutes, Zazel pre-
pares herself to be fired from Il cannon.
The cannon should rather be described as
a mortar. The mouth of the mortar is 2
feet inches, inside measurement. It is ii
great, ugly. black blocking thing, about IL
feet long and proportionately massive. 1t
is fired ftom platform above The net. IA
eel at .5nca cfeeps feet foremost and back
downward into the grim mouth of this
cannon; she grad lally disapp ears inside
like u mouse sroiug down his hole. Farini
then enjoins upon the public strict silence
till the fair artist gives the word ''ready"
for the application of the torch. Silence
is accordingly duly and very properly OBJ,
served. Farini asks the girl, now Invisible
ssZazel, are you ready?" The answer is
''Yes.' He Immediately applies "a lighted
match to fuse connected with the touch
hole of the cannon. A second or two
-alapses: a.: bright flash takes place, and
then a report-a loud bang. The eye of
the observer must be kept fixed upon the
mouth of the cannon, or it would be diff.
cult to see ZaZe leave it. At the same
instant as the report out my lady comes,
flying like a rocket through the air with
terrific velocity. She takes her course in
gentle curve, and falls into net at a
distance Of thirty or thirtyfve feet from
the muZze of the gun. The plucky little
girl then picks herself up, smiling and
Jolly as usual, and retires amid thu plau-
dts Of the audience. Two substances are
used: first of all piece Of gun-cotton; and,
secondly, a metal cartridge larger than the
thumb, filled with best FFF powder.
Farini explains to me that Zazel is first of
all started ON The principle of rocket by
the gun-cotfon, and almost Simultaneous
ly, but little after, the gunpowder ignites,
and continues the forward force. The in
side Of the gun is, as it were, rifed, so that |
the board upon which Zazel places her
feet should be arrested in it's course near
the mouth of the gun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
ID u Dc. .. c 8

Saloon &c Re@tazzTant
EUR PLAN
E'OR GENTLECM EN.
The we'll known t'Tom Burke has reftted
his Saloon and House Oh Corner of New and
New Court House Streets Diagona ly opposite
the Virginia Hotel and is prepared to furnish
Loi sing for gentlemen at low rates, and Meals
at all tines ia proportion to what may be
called for. Parties stopping over night would
do well to call
HT@ = All
is re>fteed and re-furnished with the fnest
Brands of Whistles: Brandies, Wines, Cigars,
&c, &C., and he will also furnish parties by the
PINT, QUART AND GALLON.
~ Give me trial.
may4-ly TOM BURKE.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
FIFTY CENTS WILL BUY

Motto Frame, including glass, cord & screws
1 Centenn ial Loo ing Glass.
l Pound White Ball Knitting Cotton.
! Heavy Ladies' Merino Vest.
l sc Gents " q
l Children's" A."
] Ream Best Note Paper.
10 Packages Best Envelopes, assorted colors.
l Ladies' French Corset and Strings.
j Pair Mems Buc or Cloth Gloves.
10 Yards of Good Calico.
I Worsted Breakfast Shawl
/ Ladies' Felt Boulevard Skirt.
Il g: Ba!morai Sirt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
ZlUe2aty-16Ue Cents WI Bog

Hemmed Bandkerchiefs,
l Pair Fleeced Lined Ladies' Gloves,
q Mems e
Cakes Best Laun dry Soap,
Pound Unbleached Knitting Cotton,
] Bleached i"
Yards of Good Bleached Cotton,
g 'f Unbleached Cotton,
pair Ladies' White Ribbed Merino Hose,
pair Mems Colored e I"
Comb and Brush good quality,
Good Tooth Brushes,
/ White Thread Lace Tie,
BLACK g g q
Bottles Shoe Polish,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
TEN CENTS WILL BUY

l dozen excellent lead pencils,
/ l pair of Extra Heavy White Hose,
l pair of Extra Heavy Gents's Socks
l Ladies Silk Tie,
l Gents Black Sill Bow,
Quire Note Paper aud twenty-five Envelopes,
l Bottle Beet Writing Ink,
4 Papers Good Fins,
Q Papers Good Needles,
3 Spools No. Thread, 200 yards OF each,
2 Cakes of Colgate's Celebrated Toilet Soap,
l Good Tack Hammer,
l Bottle of Mucilage and Brush,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-02
A NEW TROUBLE.
EXCITEMENT AMONG THE coNNEcTIcur FARM
THE CORN FIELDS

EXCITEMENT AMONG THE CONNECTICUT FAnM-
ERs-A HITHERTO UNKNOWN MUG RUNNING
THE CORN FIELDS
From the Hartford Evening Times, August SOL
The Meridvn correspondent of the Times senas us
samples OF oars OF corn, taken from field In that
vicinity, which have been ruined by u devouriDg pssi
md with them samples OF tho bug which does the
miscniof. II Is goHd sized, six legged owl looking
bug rather larger and mucn nittsr than tho potato
bug Ia color brown, and having wide body aud very
small head tho latter provided with pair OF small
aulcanm or "fccicrs" Tho creature begins his raw
ages the tip OF tho Of corn dovours ~
kornes he works onward toward the butt, leaving
IL has track only dirty OF brown musk, OF the
separate kernels alter having devoured the substance
Some other pscuarities Of tho creature aro men,
toned Ia our correspondents letter. which, though Il
not Intended Tor publication, we append, and
desire those OF our rsader. who have seen any
CATIONS OF the ravsges OF thts bug In other
hoods than that Of Mcridoa to send word, aud 10
note, possible, The extent OF the injury 80 far
we know this creature may b, u now visitor; and u
bel going 10 rum the corn as extensively Ms the
potato bug has In many quarters ruined the pota-
than anything that has been threatened by that
already famous pest.
Our correspondent in Burlington, a locality per-
haps twelve or fifteen miles north vest OF Mcridsn,
ssuds account OF the alarming rxvsges OF IA
post there, winch may 10 this same creature. Our
Burlington correspondent says folds of corn are
almost single day, aud iurthor. acres
grass isnd viii suddenly turn brown aud dead, aud
the turf Itself bs raKcd on-tho having Nil
brca Gu. by The ravagss Of something which the Bur
ngtou farmers believe - be ths bug that
tho corn Here - tho letter oil our Moridcn corrc-
spondeut:-
MsRIDkN, August %.
GxSrrKxssBy this mall. under separate hand
containing sample VI corn and Ia
sect tasw to Mcriderl eating the sam. you Will
There hardly garden what II suffering tho,
less; but tins - fatr sample. llt
not quite hsf Tsmes The bags ny iixe Ia
have asked ~ call your attention tbe give
all the alton possible. nothing OF tn. Kind
been here before this Under u ia
nor the creatures beautifully iesthered-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-02
BERGEN BAPTIST CHURCH.

GEORGE u. vosBURaH.
The return OF Rev. George b. vosburgh, pastor Of
the Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Jersey City
heights, one week before the expiration Of his term
OF vacation caused little stir among the church
going people OF tho city In Of the aetloa taken
by . portion OF the congregation during
his absence In asking for his resignation. The
notoricty gained by him through his t1al
and acquittal for attempted wife poisoning and =
desire to know whether he would make any allusion
to his troubles or the request tor his
resignation served to draw unusually largo
attendance to the services yesterday morning.
A large number OF the church members were
absent, but thor places were hlcd up by strangers
Two OF beautiful adorned tho altar when
the pastor made hts appearance. did not speak in
his clear voice aud appeared somewhat affected
face win his handkerchei AZ II TO hide hts emotion.
lie preached from Hebrews XII, IL snow no chaston-
Ing io5 the 70 DC Joyous oa. ;"
thereby"
In his remarks ne made direct allusion to bis
troubles the action OF the church members. The
sermon was on the discipline OF sorrow. the
we should ends.vof to be enriched BY them. Tho
Closing % ho~ne ssor%'" he said.
'tswesps through the midnight sky ana In the
fury Of its wrath bows the forest, crushing the grain
garden path there is rose that has been
bent and broken from IT'S stem, lying
with It's check against the sands The
has used harshiy, yet 1t Is not soarcd or en-
Uttered, u Rress tho sunrise with smile and ON II
sparkiss ike tho diamond. When tho evening comes
II Will be withered and dead, yet II Will DO swoot aud
fragrant death. God hclp US 20 learn lesson
from the flower May we whatever storm shall strike
our fc present sweetness, Kindness our ton
dernoss uaiil the Iast'
Al the close OF tho sermon tho pastor announced
that business meeting for the welfare OF the church
would be hold IN the church on Thursday next
REFUSES sPxAK.
A HERALD reporter found MT VOsburgh In his old
house CLIFTON avenue, In tho Of tho church,
alter the services, and asked for u low moments
conversation with him. The house is tIrey empty,
ths furniture AMI carpets havag been sold ~ auction
ana removed Tho pastor pleaded fatigue. stating that
while ON his vacation he had boon abe 10 obtain liz
Ito or no rest, and he not abie talk. He
said that he knew nothing OF the Intentions OF his
friends or OF the members opposed 10 hun; he had
always kept entirely aloOt from their discussions and
did not think Il jud,c0us 70 take pars In them now
JUSTICE MRS. vOsBURGH
Deacon Miller dd not attond the services yestor-
day, but ne heard from hts tho svb-
jcct OF The PASTORS discourse; and when HERALD
reporter called upon him last ovoning no took
up portion Of hs referring 70 tho broken
and wilhored rose, and said, "Mrs. Vosburg Is the
rose; no Is not; sho has boon struck by tho storm
and broken and trainpicd, and deserves our ply"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-02
BASEBALL.
RELATIVE POSITION OF THE CLUBS OF THE IN
rERNATIoNAL ASSOCIATION AND THE LEAGUE
mn 6,uA ~ ID

RELATIVE POSITION OF THE CLUBS OF THE IN
TERNATIoNAL ASSOCIATION AND THE LEAGUE
IN THEIR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS.
Another weeks playing has brought tho champion
ship season very It's close. lar ut least the
international Association - concerned. This body
has boon OF great service since It's Inauguration 10
the baseball cause Tho had been 50 popular
aud common resort Tor all classes that mon forgot
tho presence OF ladies and mon who are opposed to
gambling, aud publicly parAded their rolls OF bank
notes and loudly proclaimed thor desire TO stake
money on the result Of q ball match. These things
wrought their necessary consequences and nearly
stroyed the game For tho purpose Of remedying the
crying evils that prevailed delegates representing
number OF leading clubs In different States Of the
Union. and from Canada also, by previous arrange.
ment met In Convention ut PiI,sburg. Pa, on the
goth Of February, 1871 Amor a full fair aud tree In
terchango OF opinions IL was determined TO form .
new professional organization, with ruios and rezua-
tions SO 10 DO effective In eliminating IRON
tho baseball aroma everything calculated to give
oGeuce TO refined citizens, whether male or female
As clubs composed Of men belonging TO two different
nstonantics entered into tho movement IL was
agreed to mako the new body international. Tho
nrst soason's playing resulted In triumph OF the
Tccumseh Club, OF London. Canada As therefore,
tho championship pennant was carried beyond tho
rivalry was aroused IN the minds Of baseball men
south Of the grsat lakes to such extent very
strong clubs lists the spring Of 1878 10
ondoavor 70 bring bacK again tho emblem OF
supremacy In playing-tho international pen
nant Tho effect OF the Introduction into
tho ball field Of another professional association
was sautary 10 the old body. They, too, mado rules
and regulations orbiddirg entirely anything occur.
ring upon u bali neld which could give offence Not
only did they mako rules, but they enforced thcm
Had they then made the admission leo twenty nvo
cents thorc ltto doubt that before this tho olden-
time audiences would have been induced to return
Instead thoroof they established thor price Of cato
admission At fifty cents her head The Consequence
Is that scarcely Ms many hundreds ever attend as
there had thousands before gambling drove people
away. More recently. however, especially since the
OF the MetrOpoltau Association. tho great
increase numbers attending ball games quite
noticeable From the beginning OF this soason until
the present time charges have been msde Of
anything obnoxious TO good taste and violations Of
the sr,ngent rules governing each association have
any hore occurred la order TO enable admirers OF
the game to thoroughly uudorstand the progress OF
Ih,s years. championship IN all It's relations between
the ciubs the foliOwiug complete table IL givon:-
INTERNATIONAL DETAIL TABLE,