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The Reliable Man.

Of all the qualities that combine to form
good character, there is not one more
important than reliability. Most emphat-
ically is this true of the business man.
The word itself embraces both truth and
honesty, and the reliable man must neces-
sarily be truthful and honest. We see so
much all around us that exhibits the alb
sence of this GROWING quality that we are
tempted, in our bilious moods, to deny it's
very existence. But there are, neverthe-
less, reliable men to be depended upon,
to be trusted, in whom you may. repose
confidence. whose word is as good as his
bond and whose promise is performance.
If any of you know such man make him
your friend. You can only do SO, however,
by assimulating his character.
The reliable man is man of good judy
ment. He does not jump at conclusions.
He is not a frivolous man. He is thought
full. He turns over subject in his mind
and looks at it all around. He is not a
partial or one-sided man. He sees through
a thing. He is apt to be very reticent
man. He does not have to talk a great
deal. He is moderate man, not only in
his habits of body, but also in mind. He
is nota passionate man, if so by nature, he
has overcome it by grace. He is sincere
man, not plotter or schemer. He does
not promise rashly. What he says may be
relied on. He is trustworthy man. You
feel safe with your property or the admin
istration of your affairs in his hands He is a
watchful. vigilant man. You feel secure
in his protection. He is brave man, for
his conclusions are logically deduced
from the sure basis of truth, and he don't
fear to maintain them. He is a good man,
for no one can be thoroughly honest and
truthful without being good. Is such a
quality attainable Most assuredly so.
It is not born, it is made. Character may
be formed, and then it's component parts
may be nodded to that foundation.-Port
land Price Cmrrnt.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
II never thought of such a thing. .


"You must get the tomahawk. You
must produce the Indian and the toma-
hawk. If Mackenzie's death can be proven
by these, you can then go before the COM
mission appointed to audit claims, with
some show Of getting your bill under such
Roadway that your children may possibly
live to receive the money and enjoy it..
But that mans death must be proven.
However, l may as well tell you that the
government will never pay the transporta-
ton and those travelling expenses of the
lamented Mackenzie. 1t may possibly pay
for the barrel of beef that Sherman's SOL
dlers captured, if you can get a relief bill
through Congress making an appropria-
ton for that purpose; but it will not pay
for the twenty-nine' barrels the Indians
ate.'7
''Then there is only a hundred dollars
due me, and that isn't certain? After all
Mackenzie's travels in Europe, Asia and
America with that beef; after all his trials
and tribulations and transportation. after
the slaughter of all those innocents that
tried to collect that bill! Young man,
why didn't the First Comptroller of the
Corn Beef Division tell me this?''
HE didn't know anything about the
genuineness of your claim.''
why didn't the Second tell me? Why
didn't the Third? Why didn't all those
divisions and departments tell me?"
'sNone Of them knew. We do things by
routine here. You have followed the rou-
tine and found out what you wanted to
know. 1t is the best way. 1t is the only
way. It is very regular, and very slow,
but it is very certain :.
eyes, certain death. It has been, to the
most of our tribe. begin to feel that I,
too, am called. Young man, you love the
bright creature yonder, with the gentle
blue eyes and the steel pens behind her
ears, but you are poor. Here, hold out
your hand, here is the beef-contract; 90,
take her, and be happy! Heaven bless you,
my children ~
This is all that know about the great
beef contract, that has created so much
talk in the community. The clerk to
whom I bequeathed it, died. I know
nothing further about the contract or any
one connected with it. l only know that
if man lives long enough he can trace a
thing through the Circumlocution Office
Of Washington, and find out, after much
labor and trouble and delay, that which he |
could have found out on the first day, if
the business of the Circumlocution Office
were as ingeniously systematlzed as it
would be if it were great private mer-
camille institution.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
Christian Life.

Of all the people in the world. Christians
should be most kindly in their Judgement
of one another. The man who has a gen.
uine religious experience ought to be able
to understand and consider how much the
living of a Christian life involves. The
conflict with long INDUCED habit, with
inward sin and outward influences, calls
for constant vigilance and ceasless striving.
This every Christian should remember
when tempted to judge very harshly the
department of fellow Christians. But the
critical man never takes account Of these
things. If brother, who was originally a
man of violent temper and harsh manners
falls into passion or does things unwor,.
thy of his Christian profession, your critic
will hasten to say of him, "a pretty Chris
tian he is, to fly into rage, and storm like
that ;;"-forgetting the tremendous power
of established habit, and unthoughtful of
the tears and bitterness of soul that NAV
follow these outbursts Of passion. IF.
again, man well-to-do in his affairs. opens
his purse slowly and not widely in re-
spouse to the calls of charity, he is set
down at once as stingy, close listed cur
mudgeon, when the fact may be that he is
either really unable to give largely, or that
in giving at all he is fighting manfully
against life long habit of prudence.
which prompts him to give nothing, while
an awakened conscience bids him give
cheerfully according to his means. And
in many other ways, the faults and fall
ings OF those who are, it may be, striving
hard to overcome them, are caught up and
talked about as though there were no such
thing as growth in the Christian life, and
the gradual attainment, through much
trln4latlon and many slips, of higher
ana stronger Christian character.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

WHEN we are young we waste a great
deal of time in imagining what we will do
when we grow older, and when we are old
we waste an equal amount of time in
wondering why we waited so long before
we began to do anything.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

PEOPLE generally regard religion as
very necessary when one is dying, and ter
ribly intrusive and in the way at all other
times. Fa
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

WHEN you are sick, it comes easy to
promise all sorts of reformations, and
when you recover it is just as easy to for
get them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
Doetrp.
HOMEWARD.

The day dies slowly in the western sky;
The sunset splendor fades, and wan and cold
The far peaks wait the sunrise; cheerily
The goatherd calls his wanderers to their fold.
My weary SOUL that fain would cease to roam,
Take comfort; evening bringeth all things HON
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

u man desires many things he is exal-
TED Dy nope, but if he fears many things
he becomes slave,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

WORTH Observation-Disclosures o,
snouio always nave three or four thick.
nesses Of paper put under them. al or o1ar
the edge of every stair, which is tho n.y..
where they first wear out. Wv p"i'
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

10 WASH QUILTS, comfortables, tickino
sackings, &C., soak in pure cold water
twenty-four hours or more, then rub
through warm water with littlesoa and
rinse well. 1t is worth trying.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

Homeward the swiftwinged seagull takes its fight
The ebbing tide breaks softly on the sand;
The sunlit boats draw shoreward for the night;
The shadows deepen over sea and lands
Be still, my soul. thine hour shall also come;
Behold, one evening God shall lead thee home
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
VEGETINE

When the blood becomes lifeless and stagnant,
either from change of weather or climate want Of
exercise irregular diet or from any other cause the
yegetlne will renew the blood, carry off the .putrd
and tppart tone d yigor to the WlIOle body. 3.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
MAY.
DROP Y,
CENTRAL FALLS, RI. Oct. 10, 1877.

CENTRAL FALLS, R. l., Oct. 10, 1877.
DIR. H. r. STEPHENS
1t is a pleasure to give my testimony for your
valuable medicine. I was sick for a long time with
aoater between the heart and liver, Ireceived no
benefit until commenced taking the Vegetine |; in
fact was growing worse. I have tried many rene
dies; they did not help me. VEGETINEfs the medi-
cine for Dropsy began to feel better after taking
afew bottles | have taken thirty bottles in all. I
am perfectly well, never felt better. No one can
feel more thankful than do.
am, dear sir, gratefully yours,
A. d. WHEELER.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

HEADAcHE.-Th are various causes for head
IN OF e e nerons sgssm
VE6ETINE can be said to be a sure remedy for the
many kinds of headache, as it acts directly upon the
digestion, Costiveness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bill
BUSINESS, &c. Try the Vegetine. You will never
regret it.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

RHUBARB ought not to be stewed for
ples' but cut the sticks in small pieces, fill
your pie dishes, already lined with the low
er crust, and cover thick with sugar. Al
ter placing on thin lid, bake in moder-
ate oven.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
CARD TO THE AFFLICTED,
DIR. R O B E R T SON,
~ SOUTH EUTAw STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD.

From long experience in Hospital and Private
Practice guarantees permanent cure in all dis
eases Of the Urinary organs and Of the Nervous
System, viz: Organic and Seminal weakness, I'M
Trembling PaIpitation Of the Heart, Dimness Of
Sight or Gfddiness Pains in the Back and Nocturnal
Emissions, etc. all resulting from abuse in youth or
excuses in manhood. Diseases recently contracted,
cured in five or ten days, and tle poison entirely
blood diseases quickly cured.
All consultations strictly confidential! and medi-
cnes sent to any address. Call or write. in3osing
stamp for reply.
mar22-1yr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

A THICK FLOUR BAG, that will hold
twenty-five pounds of -four, is excellent to
put hams away for the summer. Wran
the hams first in brown paper, several
thlcknesses; tie the bag tightly and hang
up. No flies will disturb the hams
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

CHEAP REFRIaERAToRs.-.A flower pot
wrapped in wet cloth and placed over a
butter plate will keep the contents of the
plate as hard and firm as if they were set
on ice; and milk will not sour if the can
containing it be wrapped in a wet cloth.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

DERRY & TEN BROCK,
CORS rs!
THE MOST EXTENSIVE LINE IN TOWN.
Ladies of stout figure who break and wear out
their corsets rapidly, would do well to examine
styles before purchasing.
NURSING,
ABDOMINAL,
~ SANITARY
also
MISSES CORSETS,
CORK BOSOM PADS,
STOCKING SUPPORTERS, sc, &C.
Goods only to be had at
apr26 PERRY & Ten BRoECK's.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

POTATO PUFF.-Two cups of mashed
potato, and two tablespoonful of melted
butter beaten to a cream, two eggs a cup
OF milk and little salt. Beat well to-
gether, put in deep buttered dish, smooth
the top and bake in quick oven.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
VEGETINE.

FOR KIDNEY COMPLAINT AND NERVOUS De
, BILITY.
IsLEsBoRo ME-, DEC. %, 1877.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

GRATED HAM SANDw1cHEs.-Grated
ham sandwiches are very nice, but rather
rich. To make them, roll out puff paste
very thin bake in quick oven, and when
1t IS quite cool spread one layer of it with
grated ham, cover it with a second layer
OF paste and cut into acknowledged
pieces.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

The USE OF SALERATUs DIscouRA-
aED.-The use of saleratus. so much con-
sumed in bread. is excessively injurious to
the human system. 1t is particularly liza
able to induce muscular prostration or
paralysis, and is sure to injure the diges-
tive organs. Of course, it is most fatal to
children, whose delicate organization is
more sensitive than that of grown per-
sons.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
vEGET1NE.
DOCTORS REPORT,

DR. CaAs. M. DUDDENHAUsEN, Apothecary,
Evansville, Ind.
The doctor writes have large number of good
customers who take Vegetine. They all speak well
of it, know it is good medicine for the complaint
for which 1t is recommended.
Dec q, 1877.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

EGG OINTMENT.-Theo oil obtained from
the yolks of eggs is credited with wonder
derful healing properties in case of cuts.
bruises and the like by some of the East
ern nations. The eggs are first boiled
hard, when the yolk is easily removed.
Crushed and carefully stirred over a hot
fire, the oil separates, when it is ready for
use. The eggs of water-fowls have the
most oil. but that obtained from the COM
mon and guinea hen is considered best.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

REMEDY FOR HEADACHE.-AP Partisan
physician has publisheda new remedy for
headaches. He uses mixture of ice and
salt, in proportion of one to one-half, as a
cold mixture, and this he applies by means
of a little purse of silk gauze, and wit
rim of gutta percha, to limited spots on the
head, when rheumatic headaches are felt.
it gives, instantaneous relief. The applica-
ton is from one-half minute to one and
one-haf minute, and the skin is rendered
white and hard by the applications.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

SoAP.-Soap is made Of caustic soda and
fat; the latter renders the soda less de-
structlve, but does not take away it's pow
er to loosen dirt. The best soap is by far
the cheapest to use, as the common kind
contains large proportion of water, which
makes the soap dissolve very quickly.
Season before using.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10
VEGETINE

| FOR SICK HEADACHES.
EVANSVILLE, IND, Jan. l, 1878,
J Mr.. II. R. STEVENS
Dear Sir: have used your Vegetne for sick
| headache, and been greatly benefited thereby. /
have every reason to believe it to be good medi-
cine. -
1 MRS. JAMES CONNER
k4l1 Third st.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

vegetine is a great panacea for our aged fathers
and mothers for it gives them strength QuietS their
nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

CHEAP FRUIT CAKE.-Seventeen ounces
of brown sugar five eggs; one pound of
raisins; one pound of currants; one-foQgta
pound Of citron one heaping teaspoonfdl
Of soda; one-half cupful of molasses one
tumblerful of sweetened vinegar-that
from picked peaches or pears is best one
table spoonful cloves; one tablespoonful of
cinnamon; one nutmeg one pound of
flour. This will keep one year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

Mr.. STEPHENS
Dear Slr:-I had had cough for eighteen years
when commenced taking the Vegetine. I was very
low my system was debiliiated by disease I had
the Kidney Complaint and was very nervous-cdugh
bad, lungs sore. When | had taken one bottle,
found it was helping me it has helped my cough,
and it strengthens me- am now able to do my work.
Never have found anything like the Vegetine 1
know it is every thing it is recommended to be.
MRS. A. j. PENDLETON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

" TIMBERLAKE & BELL
Have reduced
CLARK'S o. N. Il.
MACHINE THREAD TO
cents spool.
ans
VNTALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERSH
wv New Spring Styles
Call and examine, at
OLIVIER'S
apr26 Book Store.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

VEGETINE is nourishing and strengthening; puri-
fes the bIoOd regulates the bowels; quiets the
vOus system; acts directly upon the SecretiOns and
arOuSes the whole system to action.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

Dear Sir: We have been selling your valuable
Vegetine for three years, and find that it gives
perfect satisfaction. We believe it to be the best
'-N'>' DR., j. Brown s. CO, Druggists,
UniOntOWn, KY.
Vegetine has never failed to effect cure, giving
fOne and strength to the system debtat9d by dis.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-05-10

We take the following from the New
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-04

A telegram from Bismarck dated the frs,
instant says that the Bismarck Tribune has
been sold to Stanley Huntley, . former Chi.
cago newspaper man, and that it will here
after be an outspoken democratic paper and
Will therefore support Mr.. Tfipp. The
transfer spoken Of will in no manner add to
the support the democratic candidate has
been receiving from the Tribune, though it
will come in a manner less obnoxious to
honest people of both parties than before.
A newspaper which pretends to bs republi.
can and openly opposes republican candi.
dates in . dangerous element in any com.
munitv and 1t Is political qualification to
know that the Tribune has gone whers Il
belongs, at least for the campaign. The a.
legged transfer occurring at the tilne ofMr.
Trips visit to Bismarck engenders the
suspicion that the Tribune has been pur-
chased with HI. Trips money and for the
campaign only. About five hundred dol.
lars is the figure he has offered In southern
Dakota for the use of weekly n%ewspapers
during the campaign and that may be shout
the sum he has turned over for the sxolu.
sive use ofa Bismarck organ for the bene.
1t of his party during the two months
which are to intervene prior to his defeat.
This may be . bona fde sale. We hope II
is, but fear Il 10 not.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-04
THE POSSE conlTATVs CLAUSE.

Washington, Oct. l.-Afer numerous
consultations and discussions the cabinet has
finally reached concurrence of. opinion as to
the Interpretation that should be given to
the very troublesome clause which the dem
ocrats placed in the army appropriation bill
forbidding the use of the military as a posse
comitatus to assist United States marshals
and other federal authorities in the enforce
ment of the law. The section, in question
reads as follows: "That it shall not be
lawful to employ any part of the army as q
posse comitatus, or other use, for the purpose
of executing the laws except in such cases
and under such circumstance as such en-
ployment Of such force may .be expressly
authorized by the constitution, or by act of
congress-" and there follows a heavy penalty.
While nearly the unanimous opinion of the
cabinet declares this section unconstiiution-
al, and nom believe that any prosecution
for its violation could be held for a moment
in the courts, it has been thought best, in
view of the approaching elections. partly in
anticipation Of which it was enacted, but
chiefly go that the army could not be used to
collect the whisky tax in the south, to give
it as literal an Interpretation as can be, so
that there may be no excuse to complain.
1t has been decided that the army cannot be
used except for the protection Of the from
tier against armed hostile Indians, the pro-
lection of public property, and to repel in
vasions from foreign soil. 1t is also consid-
cred that the use Of troops to prevent Amer
lean citizens from violating international
Law and treaty obligations would be no vio-
lation of the provision. This last question
is involved in the reports of organized raids
from Texas into Mexico in retaliation for
the raids of Mexicans across into Texas.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-04

The county and legislative ticket is now
In the field and 1t Is one which we car
commend to the republicans of Yankton
county. The ticket represents ability and
capacity, two requirements which invite the
suftrages of the people. The various ma.
tionalities have been given the representa-.
tion they are entitled to. and while some
localities are allowed more than their share
at the expense of other deserving localities,
this circumstance should not be permitted
have an effect upon the general ticket. Our
nominees are all capable men and all stead
fast republicans. These two requisites will
give to the ticket the support of all men
who haye the good of the cause at heart.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-04
AN UNDENIABLR TRUrH.

You deserve to suffer, and if you lead
a miser able, unsatisfactory life in this
beautiful world tits entirely your own
fault and there is only one excuse for
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and
skepticism, which has killed thousands.
Personal knowledge and common sense
reasoning will soon show you that
Green's August Flower will cure you OF
Liver complaint. or Dyspepsia, with all
its miserable effects, such as sick head.
ache, palpitation of the heart, sour stom.
ach, habitual .~costiveness, dizziness oi
the head, nervous prostration, low spirits
&c. Its sales now reach every town or
the Western Continent and not a Druggis,
but will tell you of its wonderful cures
You can buy q Sample Bottle for 10 cents
Three doses will relieve you.
Sold by Mills & Purdv.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-04
WONG CHIN FOO.

He Turns Up in Memphis With an Infalli.
bic Specific for Yellow Fever.
Letter to Chicago Tribune.
Speaking of physicians, l met a singular
character from Chicago yesterday, in The
person of Wong Chin Foo, who claims bis
ability to cure yellow fever without the loss
of . single case.
What did you come down here for?" ]
asked him.
ITO make money" he replied.
How do you succeeds"
Il don't meet with any success at ALL"
I'm what way did you anticipate realiz.
ing?"
by curing the disease"
well. what prevents you from practic.
ing. Are you q physician"
mo, I amt q physician, but l can cure
the disease il they'd give me show"
why won't they give you q show
Because they don't have any confidence
in my system {" and then he went on and
furnished an outline of his system" which
was smoking opium. He maintained that
the fever wal q poisoning of the human
agencies that could only be eliminated by
the absorption ofa more powerful poisoning
agency than that which affected the patient.
This poison he claimed to be opium, and if
he could be granted an audience he was
sure he would justify bis promises. The
i%ncredulous public, however, would have
none of him. and s o he concluded he would
vacate the camp of his obtuse opposers, re.
turn to Chicago, and prepare lecture.