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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-09
INSURANCE.
How "a Policy Holder Understood
the Sablect.

The following amusing letter to
the vice president of a life insur-
ance company, which appeared
some days since in a New York
newspaper, deserves republication.
There may be policy holders even
in this quarter who nave been puz-
zled by the "half note plan" and
who willsympathize with the gen.
tleman's discomfort, while they ap-
preciate his manner of sin nging
about quotations from Shakespeare,
Daniel Webster and the Apostle
Paul:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-09

Total amount paid to I COX ,oo zoo
December 81. 1876. s%o'aSV'oSO a6
Facts and figures like these commend them
selves to the intelligence and judgment of all
men. They carry conviction upon bare pre-
sentatiOn. and need no argument or illustra-
tioA to demOnEtrate their significance.
JAML&G0ODWIN, President,
JACOB L. GREENE, Secretary.
JOHN M. TAYLOR, Asst Sec'y.
D. II. WELLS, Cd Asst SeCretar
E. D. DOUGLASS, Sup't Of Agencies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-09
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.

.EMPHIs AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-09
I CURE FITS I

RIA 8l-psse picture book-iroe. NV plan
BiU beats all to make money. Is easy,
honest, g d pays you $40 day. DAVID D,
Cook, Chicago. ~
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MEMPHIS AND CHAKL EsToN R.R.
Arrives. Leaves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-09
Five Thousand Copies
Are read By at least
Twenty Thousand People

Twenty Thousand People
old aad young. every week. It is just TO say
that the patrons of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to the best class Of
community.
We desire our business men to make note
of the above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.
We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible adver-
Using for many good people seeing az ad-
vsrtisement in a paper. especially their
church paper. take it as guarantee Of re-
sponsibility. Such confidence should not tc
abused when it can be helped. We want.
therefore.
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MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE R. R.
Arrives. Leaves.
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Depot at head Of Main street.
Ticket office. 2S7 Main street, corner Of
Hadiaon
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
The Air Shin,

A recent telegram to the N. Y. Her.
aid gives the following account of the
flying machine invented by Prof. Rich
tel of Hartford, Connecticut
The machine not only rose in the air,
but moved backward and forward, up
and down, at the option of the seronaut,
and although embracing in part balloon
principles, the evolutions were accom-
plished without waste of gas in de-
scendlng or any use of ballast whatever.
The seronaut worked the central pro-
peller of the machine with effect and
rose over every obstacle to the height of
lO0 feet. The breeze was blowing to the
eastward and the exhibitor allowed his
machine to be scarried with it for an
eighth of mile and amused himself by
showing his ability to ascend or descend
at will. Then the propeller at the point
ed end of the frame work was set in mo-
ton and the machine shifted it's course,
twisting and turning in small circles
Still its general drift was to the east
ward, with the wind, and the spectators
freely expressed the opinion that its
powers were at an end and that it could
never return against the wind; but at a
signal from Prof. Richtels the machine
was pointed back toward the exhibition
grounds. The propelling wheel was
started at top speed, and with accelera-
ted motion the ship sailed along back,
at an altitude of 100 feet, until it hover
ed over the exhibition grounds; then,
amid general applause, the central pro-
pelier was set in motion, and under its
influence the ship sank slowly and easi-
" 10 the earth, landing within half a
OOZen rods from the original starting
point.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
For the SPECTATOR.
William Il. johnson

VlA1iUHk Rs CV11-aoVks
was my friend from early manhood, un-
til the dark cloud and shadow, and the
clods rested upon him.
OF an ancient and distinguished fami-
ly-( -(Chapman Johnson, his father,
came within one vote of being President
of the United States)-h illustrated in
his wonderful attainments, in all de-
partments of learning, the race from
which he sprang. y5n
Like his great father, he was amiable,
generous, guileless, brave; slow to per-
ceiye an indignity, but when seen, quick
to resent and hold harmless the honor
of a Chevalier Bayard.
AS an educator-devoted to his pro-
fession-he educated the rich and poor,
and of the latter demanded no recon-
pense. -. tgH
AS husband-his affection and de-
vetion to his noble wife through years
Of prosperity and adversity, and hers to
him, are history in all the communities
of which, in their long and varied career,
they were members.
AS father-his children by the tears
shed, and the walls that went up from
their anguished hearts when his re-
mains were consigned to the dark house
and the long sleep, will give evidence of
noble devotion to them, that cannot be
forgotten by the living, and will be re-
membered in after time, as one of the
crowning features of bis great and noble
nature.
To say that Mr.. Johnson was learned,
does not convey an idea-a just concep-
ton Of his attainments. He learned, in
early youth, the Latin and Greek with
out the aid of the grammar in either
language; and if there was a fault in
his mode of teaching, it was for the rea-
son, that others. might be taught as he
was, with dictionary and explanation
OF teacher, forgetting that few were 80
gifted as himself
AS mathematician-feW were his
peers,-fo he read books in the higher
branches, without slate and pencil, as
girl would read a novel, and experienced
the same delight. 1 have seen him and
heard him, right up amidst the stars
and planets, discoursing of their IL
limitable distances, and mathematical
precision in which they describe their
| orbits, as incontestible evidences of the
greatness, goodness, wisdom and power
of the Giver of all good gifts.
1t is not known to many, but 1 know,
he was poet. His devotion to his State
| is enshrined in verse as sweet and in
| oPAAAhS3 WIN nCOlC, 1hSV1uC-
| tive sentiment as ever inspired the
pens of Virginia's sweetest singers.
| AS talker-in his modest, quiet and
subdued tones, modulated in harmony
with the theme-he was not surpassed
| by any one of his cotemperaries. How
| appropriately named-BoswELL JOHN
SON. He treasured in his memory the
conversations of great men, and repeat
ed them with as much accuracy, and in
as fine language as Boswell did those of
Samuel johnson.
VIM. B. johnson was christian,
husband, father, brother, and scholar
An accomplished gentleman, without
fear and without reproach.
'Tread lightly on his ashes we men of
genius, for he was your kinsman. Weed
his grave clean, ye men of goodness
for he was your brother"
Nc.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
For the SPECTATOR.
ST. LATERN'S CONVENT BELLS.

BY WILLIAM TENNYSON HEAToN, AUTHOR O
SONGS OF THE SHENANDOAH.
Through the hills where lonely forests
Guard the graves of ancient dead,
Wind the yellow rivers waters,
Like cord of golden thread.
The mist floats lightly far above it,
Like bridal veil of gauze,
Bending with the smoke of evening
From the camps of Kennesaws.
Softly blow the spicy breezes
From the land of pine and palm,
While the shallop floateth onward
In the dusk of evening calm.
And shadow DER the waters,
And another on the shore,
Seem to tell our hearts in waiting
That the day shall be no more.
On the night-winds dusky pinions,
Borne above the darkened dell,
Comes sound that seems warning,
Or the tones of tolling bell.
His oars at rest, the pilot listens,
And soon the echo family tells
His weary heart it is the vesper
OF st. Latern's convent bells. n.
A chime of peace they softly murmured
From their turrets tall and grand,
To the voyagers on the river
To the pilgrims on the land.
Even so upon life's ocean,
We are drifting far and wide
Happy he who hears the echo
Of Heavens chimes at eventide!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25

smaller male lovers.) When the little
spider was barely an inch in advance of
its pursuer, it cut with one ofits posterior
legs the line behind itself, so that the
stronger insect fell to the ground, thus
affording time and opportunity for the
dimunitive spider to escape along the
ascending rope the web. This is not
the only fact which seems to indicate
that spiders instinct may also equal
reason
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25

SPIDER REAsON.-Dr. J. Lawrence
hamilton writes that he saw boy re-
move small spider and place it in the
centre OF big spiders web, which was
hung among the foliage, and distant
some 1our feet from the ground. The
large animal soon rushed from its hiding
pace under large leaf to attack the
!ntruder, who ran up one of the ascend
Ing g lines by which the web was secured.
iAe Dig insect gained rapidly upon its
desired prey, the smaller creature (spid-
sas are cannibals, notably the larger fe-
inaies, VINO are given to devour their
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25

RATES OF ADVERTISING.

ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate
of 100 per square Of eight lines or less for the
first insertion, and 50 cents for each subsequent
insertion. 80 -
Aa- A liberal discount will be made on adver.
tisements published for 8, 6, or u months.
~ SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted at don.
BILE the advertising rates.
Aar Obituaries Announcementsof Of Candidates
for office and all communications of personal
or private character, will be charged for as ad-
vertisements, f.Hlo7 RI
Address-"Staunton Spectator" Staunton, Va.
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BRICKLAYING.
S6Gaawe.

SE(sa week in your own town. IS Outfit
hHsi,oOs1 hGiO Iree No risk. Reader, if you want q
maa ssso at which persons of either sex can
fn No = sieaI pay all the time they work. write
Maine " W. amr9IW
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sIAA.s
20 e II r. Y.


For the SPECTATOR
IN MEMORIAM.
Written on the death of James W Craapford, ,ohc
died at Bridgewater, Tirginia,
Tuesday, June 4th, 1878.
BY HUNTER.
LIES drearY Voyage now is ended, ,s
And past ftsffials, doubts, and fears.
For him whose spirit upward wended
Its flight from this low land of tears.
The bitter strife is past, forever
No more can Deaths cold hand be laid
Upon that form, nor Time can sever
From him the light that ne'er shall fade!
One more freed soul has reach'd the haven,
Ger which eternal sunlight falls
The Master, on that soul has craven,
Its passport meath the Jaspar walls.
An angel on that day descended, ..saA an.
In a rich cloud, from Heavens gate,
To summon him,-then dark impended
That gloomy tablet swung by Fate!
But, ah! what dread could 1t betoken
To one whose thoughts had scared above!
He knew that voice had only spoken,
That he might see redeeming love. --.e
For as the angel, on swift pinion,
Wing'd thro the mist his heavenward flight
His spirit swept from earth's dominion,
To bask in that pure, upper light;
He's welcom'd by the band immortal,
That guards about the golden throne,
Or watches near the shining portal
For spirits who have thither flown.
He walks with them the fields of Heaven,
And wanders through its fragrant groves
The soul its prison-house has riven,
And in angelic freedom roves!
Oh! grieve not. friends of the departed!
Consign his ashes to their rest,
And though the mourner's tear has started,
Now, let it be by hope suppressed.
He waits, beyond the crystal river
Bids you remember how to live
He aU7o berett is still the Giuer,
OF higher joys than earth can give!
LEBANON w. S. SPRINGS VA, June IL, 1875
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
The Blues in StauntOn.

A SPLENDID MILITARY YDISPLAY-DECO-
RATION OF THE SOLDIERS GRAVES
THE OLD STONEWALL BAND-SCENES
AND INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP-HOW
THE BOYS IN BLUE WERE ENTERTAIN
ED.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25

CLEANING KNIvEs.-Vinegar and
fruit stains upon knives can be taken of
by rubbing the blades with raw potato,
and then polishing on the knife-board
in the usual manner ''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
For the SPECTATOR.
"LEyORE.n -
BY U. W. v.

BY U. W. v.
I've read the sad, sad story, "r
Of beautiful ''Lenore."
And almost wish my sorrows,
Like hers, were all DER.
She was so noble-hearted,
Though like wayward child,
Her wild impulsive nature
With art was undefiled.
Sheworshiped but one idol
Was true unto one God
Yet a0ilfm Independence
Laid her beneath the sod.
She mourned for him in secret,
She hid her grief with pride,
And donned, to wed another,
The trousseau of bride.
The Rubicon she dreaded,
Yet she must cross or fall
But him she never welded,
Who ID sundered her and paul"
The flower that was smitten
Began to droop and fade,
The work was almost finished
Deaths hand could not be stayed. :
She sent to 'Paul" the message
To come to see her die,
And Death, though cruel, waited
That she might say "Good-bye.
They bore to her the tidings
Just as she passed away, .f
Her wish could not be granted
II aUas his toedding day.
They tell me Independence
Our watchword here must be,
That it must be the Pharos tI
On sorrows heaving sea.
But many skies it darkens,
And many hearts it breaks,
1t wears false, snowy colors,
And wrong Impressions makes. :.
1t drives us to the altar
With those we do not love,
1t makes our lives resemble .l
That of the lonely dove; -..
And Upas distillation
It gives our souls to drink,
And weary, broken-hearted
Into the grave we sink.
Oh, cruel Independence!
Its meaning detest; ..
Its dark hallucinatiops
Keep US from being blest.
In my vocabulary
That words been blotted,
Since read the sad story Sine.
OF beautiful "Lenore." ...4
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At the decoration of the Confederate
graves at Fayetteville, Ark, Jos. Lane
OF Oregon, sent flowers from that far
OF State to decorate the grave of his
old comrade, Colonel Yell, who fell in
|the NIHxfcanWar;
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LUMBER BUSINESS.

+" j. .LUSHBAUGH & BRO.,
H. Manufacturers of
Sashep, Doors aHd blinds,
BRACKETS, 1iOULDINaS, FLOORING,
&C., de-, &c.
Near Chesapeake G. Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNToN, VA.
N. b. No material but seasoned lumber used
by us. dec sly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25

DRESTON A BAYLOR.
l ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
And Solicitor in Chd9cery, STAUNToN, VA,
practices in all the Courts of Augusta and ad-
Joining counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd. on Augusta ST.,
opposite the Courthouse. noN
VXTM. NJ. McALLISTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WARM SPRINGS, VA.
Courts-Alleghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas West Virginia.
@rSpecial attention given to collection of
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
dec 3-tf
DR. JAMES JOHNSTON,
IL DE TIST
MAIN STREET, STAUNTON, VA.
OFFICE:-Over Turner & Harman's Grocery
Store. dec 21-tf
t. c. ELDER. WIN. ]. NELSON.
tHEDEH d. NELSON,
II ATVORNEYS-AT-LAW,
and IpeGI Estate agents.,
may STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-06-25
STAUNTON, VA, TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1878.
DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
w M. r. TYREE, i,
No. East Main ST.,
STA u N TO N, " A.,
DEALER IN
DRUGS. MEDICINES,
Dye Stay5cs,
PER F U M cry.
s, GLASS, PUTTY, dc.
Agent for w. III. KINGS
f N A M e l. p A I'm II 8 /,
DURABLE, BEAUTIFUL, and ECONOMICAL :
These Paints are made from the same ma
terials that all painters CLAIM to use, best
White Lead, Zinc and LinSeed Oil, but sci
entlfically combined with other materials that
give them strength, beauty, and make them
economical, adhesive and more durable than
any other paints. Our paint cannot be equalled
for outside work; the gloss being part of it's
which will resist the action of the weather
longer than any other paint. tits equally good
for inside work. whether on wood plastered
walls, Sc or ceilings OF over wall paper The en-
ed by scrubbing and washing. These prepared
house paints are no new-found, chemical dis
cOyery, but are good
r .Ot0 Fashioned Paints.
81, They are
READY-MTXE
and prepared for immediate use, to enable coun-
try people to do their own painting, and use the
best material, which costs no more than the
adulterated article now sold to that class of
trade. Remember this important point good
coat of paint will make house sell for at least
twenty per cent more, and the cost is but little.
r.ti3.ta VIM. r. TYREE
febl2 No. 6 East Main ST., Staunton, Va.
=
WE ARE THE AGENTS FOR
BUFFALO LITHIA WATER,
SEVEN SPRINGS ALUM MASS.
and the only PURE
M TX ED p AIN T
IN sTAUNTON.
Warranted Pure Lead & Oil.
GEO. w. MAY s. co.
CONTRACTO
J s PAINTERS !!
and all persons Wishing to PAINT
WILL SAVE MONEY
by calling at
GEO. w. MAY & CO.'S DRUG STORE
feb26 RE Before buying. ga
nRUGs AND MEDICINES.
DR.. G.. 8. WALKER,
No. I05, Main Street,
Uaa0er B. II. Cginedinst's Photograph
Gallery,
DRp &c gSST IAMP g.
TOILET ARTICLES, &C,
SCRTPTIONS carefully
compounded, giving them personal and con-
stant attention. jan2
WE INVITE COUNTRY MERCHANTS
w and PHYSICIANS TO examine our
large stock of
DRUGS and CHEMICALS
BEFORE PURCHASING,
Aa we are selling at Boatom Figures.
feb26 GEO. w. MAY & CO.
TWO TONS LEWIS PURE LEAD.
i s BBLs. LINSEED OIL.
:. :. LuBRICATING RCATI OIL,
TURPENTINE
At very low Ggues.
feb26 GEO. w. MAY G. co.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
WINDOW GLASS,
AT LOW FIGURES, at
feb28 MAY & CO.'S Drug Store
n EO. w. MAY & co.
Are Agents for
TIE BEST TRUSS 2
fahoe IN MARKEv FOIL ond oxoro;no
ID INmk, AMIA N 1HrmIN1r
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-02-01
All Sorts.

The vineyardists of southern Cali
fornia are discouraged, and many are
proposing to cut up their vines, because
they can only realize So a ton for their
grapes.
The legislature of Washington terri
tory has a woman for its clerk, another
for messenger, a third for enrolling clerk,
while fourth attends to the engrossiDg
of bills.
A new machine for making oil-barrels
is in successful operation in PittsbuTg.
The machine viii turn out between 700
and 500 barrels per day, doing the work
80 far that the coopers have only to place
the heads, shave them off and drive on
the top hoops.
a few years ago Maine was the greatest
numbering state in the Union, but now
she is sixth on the list, and the business
is rapidly falling off by reason of the
wasting away of the forests and the COM
petition of western men. Shipbuilders
at Portland say they can get pine masts
and spars from tho Pacific coast cheaper
than they can cut them in their own
woods.
Broken bottles are utilized in England
in the manufacture of cheap jewelry,
chimney ornaments, and inferior house
hold glass for the manufacturing districts.
Also for the manufacture of emery
powder, glass paper, etc. one soda I
Matchmaker in London, last year, broke,
in the process of filling, corking, clean
ing, and distributing his soda, one hun
dred tons of bottles. This old glass brings
about ten shillings per ton.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-02-01
Artificial Gems.

NJ. NJ. Fell and Frenzy, at last weeks
meeting of the Paris Academy of Sci
ences, read paper describing a new pro-
cess for the manufacture of rubies and
other precious stones. The sensation
created by these wonderful experiments
has been 20 general that the association
of jewellers have written 10 some Of the
papers stating that it was impossible for
human art 10 compete against nature,
that mysterious maker having at her dis
posal an indefinite number Of centuries,
which is not the case with any human
worker. Daubree, the director OF the
school of mines, has expressed the wiAn
to open, in the public museum Of that
magnificent establishment, gallery ioi
the exhibition of minerals produced Ar'l'
fciallv. NJ. Fell has already produces
in his glass foundry, and by the Halns
process as rubies, an Immense numes. I.
stones which can be compared win u.
most admirable crystalline prod duo.'o- ....'.
nature some Of them are 90 lnses s,l--~
Awe that they may be used i0'
decorative worlr.--Natnrt'
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muzzle of the gun against the head o.
Shelton and pulled the trigger. Such q
looking man was never seen. Soft soap
covered his head entirely. In the ggopy
of despair Shelton reached up, got a
handful of the soap and exclaimed "Oh.
my poor brains my poor brains p Real
izing the hoax, ne sprang up and chased
Kingsbury off the island with rocks.
swearing all the while ike sailor
Shelton afterward enlisted in Sam
HOuston's war, and made good soldier.
Coming back from Texas, he passed
through Hardinsville with his gun onl
his shoulder One of his old friends
cried out Halt ~ He did 90. g Present.
srmsI" He presented. Make ready =
He did so. "Take aimv' He aimed. I
" Fire !" He wheeled, fired right at thef
fellow, the bullet just missed his head
went through the door and dropped on
the floor inside. shelton took to his
heels.
In the civil war ne made bravs
soldier, was unAinching in his attention
to duty, and died like soldier at Afit
S'o1asrss lzaa1sa an ksan1fzzt csspsasazssse !
RridgepOrt Letter.
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The Denudation of the sierras.

1t will be but very short time before
we shall be able TO observe the effect that
stripping the pine forests from the sides
and summit OF the Sierras will have on
the climate of this state and California.
II a Few years every accessible tree, even
to such ss are only of value as freWoOd,
will be swept from the mountains. Even
now this has been done in some places.
1t ia TO be hoped that new growth Of
pines or timber trees Of some kind may
spring up on the ground that has been
cleared; but we do not hear that any
such growth has yet started.
Already one great change has occurred
that is evident to the most ordinary OBJ
server, which is the speedy melting
away of the snow on the mountains. Il
now goes off at once-in a fiood-with
the first warm weather Of spring, whereas
formerly, being shaded and protected
by the pines and other evergreen trees,
it melted slowly, and ali summer sent
down to valleys, on both the eastern and
western slopes Of the Sierras, constant
and copious streams Of water. Instead
of good stage of water in our streams
throughout summer, as in former times,
there is food in the spring, and when
this is passed by our rivers speedily run
down, and being no longer fed from the
mountains, evaporation leavesth their beds
almost dry when the hot weather of sum-
mer comes on.
The mountains being stripped Of their
trees there will be nothing to shade the
rocks and earth, and both will absorb
sufficient amount of heat from the says
of the sun during the fall, and even till
far into the winter, to meet any light fall
Of snow that may occur. The result
will be that our autumn weather viii
reach further and further into winter
until at last we shall have no winter
worthy of the name.
On the California side OF the noun
tains the effect will be much the same.
The hot weather of the valleys will ex-
tend over the foothills, and gradually
reach up into the mountains ViygtHtd
Nev.) EnterpT1ss.