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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

THE CHINESE WALL.-Theg great wall
of China was measured in many places
by Mr.. Unthank, an American engineer,
lately engaged on survey for Chinese
railway, His measurements give the
height at eighteen feet, and width on
top of fifteen feet. Every few hundred
yards there is tower twenty. four feet
SQUARE, and from twenty to forty-five
feet high. The foundation of the wall
| is solid granite. Mr.. Unthank brought
with him brick from the wall which
| is supposed to have been made zoo
wears before the time of Christ. In
building this immense stone fence to
keep out the Tartars, the builders never
ATTEMPTED to avoid mountains or chasms
! 70 save expense. For thirteen hundred
miles the road goes over plain and noun
tain. and every foot of the foundation is
in solid granite and the most of the
structure solid masonry. Insome places
the wall is built smooth up against the
bank, or canons, or preGipices, where
| there is a sheer descent of one Thousand
feet Small streams are arched over
and in the larger streams the walls run
to the waters edge, and tower is BULL
on each side On the top wall there are
breast-works and defences, facing in ant
out, so the defending force can pass 1foH
| one tower to another witho,N being eK
posed to an enemy from either side. "
calculate the time of building or cost o
this wall is beyond human skill. So fal
as the magnitude ofthe work is concern
ed. it surpasses everything ia ancient Of
modern times of which there is any
trace. The pyramids ofEgypt are moth
ing compared to it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
THE LIQUOR CONsUMPTION.-If the
temperance reformers cannot stop the

THE LIQUOR CoNsUMPTIoN.-If the
temperance reformers cannot stop the
drinking Of wines and liquors as great
social evil, and one that is ruinous to
the health and character of the people
who indulge in it, whether to excess or
within the bounds of reasonable re-
straint, why we have no idea that all
the politico- argument will
prevail. Better put all the pressure on
the hell-pnnch, and Increase the Feya-
nue. that way, for even were we all to
stop drinking or smoking tomorrow,
which is not to be thought of, it would
not put dollar more in the treasury
It is not because we spend our money
in liquor that we do not pay the taxes
OF vote to increase them that the interest
may be paid on the debt; but because
we have lost al sense of the moral OBJ
legation by which we are in honor
bound to pay that debt It is not a
question of ability, but of unwilling.
ness which we fear is born of the mean
est of oartuman passions and instincts,
! that OF simple greed. file State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

PRESIDENT JAMES MoNRoE.-The
Charlottesville Jefersonian says: Jas.
Monroe resided in Albemarle county for
many years, not only in the house where
Rev. ). E. Massey now lives, but also at
the University. The house now occupi-
ed by Prof. Price Vas part of the resi-
dence of Mr.. Monroe lie owned all the
land, now the University, and 6 part of
the farm, the property of Mr.. Jesse
Maury. and adjoining land. His land.
ed estate Joined that of Mr.. Jefferson at
Monticello, and extended to Milton. He
owned the entire lot on which are erect
ed the Monticello House. including the
Jefferson building and otlep stores on
the Main street. He was, at ope time,
a large land proprietor in this county
The United States Bank held mortgages
on his landed estate, and they were sold
by tnat institution to pay the debt due.
Mr.. Monroe represented Albemarle CO.,
in the House OF Delegates, and that body
elected him Governor of the State, then
Mr.. Madison appointed him to ap Office
in his cabinet, and his prominence as Sec
retary of War in the war with England
from 1912 to 1916, secured bis name as
the Republican candidate for the Presi-
Gency in 1916, to which office he was in
augurated on the 4th of March, 1917
He resided in Albemarle, when elected
Governor, SIS he did when elected Presi-
dent"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

COOP FOR RoCKINGHAM.-lhp Old
Commonwealth, of Harrisonburg, under
its new editors talks its stand upon the
State debt question thus;
1--WE will advocate any just and hon
orable settlement of the debt question
that can be agreed upon between the
debtor and the creditor. We are unal-
teFably opposed to forced readjustment
or repud;ation.''
1t is our opinion that the good judg-
ment of the people of the teening and
happy county of Rockingham cannot
be permanently perverted by the de
moralizing influences Of the sordid and
selfish schemes of forcible readjusters.-
Richmond Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

EXPLOSIVE QUALITY OF DUsT.-A
prize was lately awarded to Prof. r
Weber, Of Berlin, for his Investigations
into the causes eff mill fires. He hai
shown that all sorts of Hour in dus'
clouds are ipfiamnlable, and that some
of the explosions in coal mines, supposed
to be due to fire damp, have really been
caused by clouds of coal dust. A con
temporary refers to the fact that closet,
following these results was the grea
mill fire in Minnesota, 3 few days ago
in which the investigation Of some eZai-
nent American scientiststs reached sim
liar conclusions, attributing the cenfia
grafton to the infammability of flour il
dust clouds. The extent to which sci
ence has thrown light upon the ordina-
nv modes of life is remark able.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

The Rev. E. P. Hammond, when hold
ing meetings at Zanesv lille, Ohio, had
the aid of both choir end an orchestra
According to the GAINESVILLE Daily Co3
raer, ION either flank Of the platform
were arranged row of cabinet organs
five in all In addition to these instru-
ments were violins, flutes, comets, bass
viOis, yioloncellos; and in the rear of the
instrumental performers full three hun
dred singers soprano, oontgalto, tenor
and bass volces-all mixed up in one
mass of delightful confusion"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
THE EDITORS sANCTUM.
BY WILL CARLETON.

The editor sat in his sanctum, his countenaneo
furrowed with care,
His mind at the bottom OF his BUSINESS LIS
at the top of a chair,
His chair arm and elbow suppor'ins' ''0
hand supporting his heao' ,.s.
His eve on the dusty old table, with different
documents spread.
There were thirty long pages from Howler' WIN
underlined capitals Topped
And a short discussion from Growler, request
ing his paper stopped;
There were lyrics from Gusher, the poet' COLI
cernine sweet flowers and zephyrs,
And a stray gem from Plodder, the 1armer' de-
scribing couple Of hei1ers.
r,ere were billets from beautiful maidens, and
bills from grocer or two,
And his hest leader hitched to a letter, which
enouired if he wrote it or who?
There were raptures Of praises from writers O.
the smooth and mellifuous school,
And one of his rivals last papers informed him
he was fool.
There were several long resolutions with name
telling who they were by,
Canonizing some harmless old brother, WIN
had done nothing worse than to ole;
There were traps on the taple W caIch nii'1 ~
serpents to sting and to smlte MIN
There were gift enterprises to sell hin'' al
biters to bite him.
There were long staring lads" from the Gil.
and money with never one,
Which added: "Please give this insertion all
send in your bill when you're dene;"
There were letters from organizations-the
meetings, their wants and their laws
Which said "Can you print this announcemel
for-the good of our glorious cause?'
There were tickets inviting his presence 10 ie
rivals, parties and shows,
Wrapped in notes, with please give US a nj
tice." demurely slipped in at the close;
In short, as his eye took the table, and ran o
ink spattered trash,
There was nothing it did not encounter e
cepting, perhaps, it was Cash.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
Artemns Wa rps Domestic Experience.

must rels tie little incident which
happened to your humble servant on his
return from the wars.
was wal king along the street, lookin'
SO gallant a nd gay in my brass kote and
blue buttOfIs, and other war harness,
when an excited female rushed out Ov
house and thrOwed her pump handles
aroun' my neck-which part did not
mind much, as they were round ones
exclaimed:
"Do I behold thee once againn'
"You do-an' think you are holdin'
me ruther too lastly" sez I, tryin' to re-
lease myself from the eccentric females
arms.
"Oh. hev you cum back, hev you cum
back?" she cried, hangin''to my neck
still more tightly.
Certainly I have cum back" SEE I
cor else I wudn't be here. But I don't
think know you muchly."
"Don't know me-your own Claretta
Rosetta Belletta-she who has not sot her
eyes onto yorfor MORN two years."
EYES," she continued, placin' her
hand onto my shoulders, and lookin' up
into my face like dyin' boss fly-"yes,
T see my own Alfred's eyes, his nose, his
ears, his"
, MdudLl, SEE L, EACoOS6 lie UuI dl>
low me to correct you. Eff air not mis-
taken, these eyeses, an noses belong to
myself Individually and your Alfred
never owned 'em scarcely"
:, "Away with this farce, " SEE she. "You
can not deceive your Claretta; cum into
d the house and see your little son Lincoln
Burnside Mcclellan Beazor.
If 1t was well evident to me that the fe
male was mistaken, that it was not me
it but another man, she wanted.
"How old is hep" seq I.
(which ?" SEE she.
"Them little son Lincoln Burnside
Mcclellan, an so 4th."
, "He's just six months, the little darl
~ ingW
d "Well, madam" SEE I, 'ef little Lin
coin Mcclellan Burnside, an SO 4th il
K only six months old an you havn't so
eyes on your Alfred for more'n two
= years, think thar's mistake some
whar, and that Pm not your Alfred, bu
= another man altogether.
The woman shot into the house Xix
forty, an that was the last of her.
he pity her poor Alfred.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
----7---------------l--- 49,
SPRINGS.


DIRK n EY SPRINGS.-TR E
~ Greatest Collection of Mineral
Waters in the World for value and variety
of medicinal properties: with eleuated location,
dry and e3hildrating mountain air to contribute
to their remedial qualities. The increased and
Improved Hotel capacity, the beautifully supplied
table with the best the season can afford, the
exceedingly Economical Board Rates, and the
Efficient Management of the Establishment by
experienced hotel men, enables the Proprietor
to offer superior inducements for the Season of
1878 to those seeking Health, Retirement and
Pleasure at {, watering place Summer Resort.
Board R8fes.-The Proprietor of Orkney
Springs, fully approaching business depression,
offers the following reduced rates of Board,
graduated according to rooms occupied, and the
number of persons in each room: Board per
day for one week and less than two. Sl.50, 80 and
$3.50. Board per week for two weeks and less
than four, S. $40, Sl2 and S14. Board per month
for one month and less than than two, $50.
$35, $40 and $40. Ministers, Physicians and
members of the Press will be entitled to 25 per
cent. discount on the above rates. Children
under II years. and servants, half-price. Fam
lilies and parties numbering seven or more, who
aes.rs to remain the entire season, can make
special CONTRACTS at reduction on the above
rates. A3- The Season will open on Saturday,
the 18th of June and close on the 18th of Octo-
Der. All communications addressed to A. w.
Jones, Proprietor at Orkney Springs. Shenan-
doah County, Va, will receive prompt atten-
tiOn may7*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

WHO SHALL Bow FIRsT.-In Eng
land. the fashionable world, it is beEev-
ed, are governed by the following max
inns: at is a ozark of high breeding not
to speak to a lady in the street, 4ptil
you perceive she has noticed you by an
inclination of the head. IT you meet a
lady of you acquaintance in the street,
it is her part to notice you first. unless
intimate the reason is, if you bow to a
lady first, she may not choose to ac-
knowledge it, and there is no remedy !;
but if she bow to you, you, as a gentle
,ssan, cannot cut her,"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

To DESTROY CHICKEN LIeE-{4as
summer our hen house was SO infested
with this vermin that the sitting hens
died on their nests. One afternoon I
noticed the martins carrying to theii
box-which was on pole above the
hennery-some green leaves. Watch
ing them 1 found they were getting the
leaves of the male persimoG. I gath
cred some of the leaves, threw Item
into the nests, on the hen house ioor,
and I'D less than one hour the house was
free from the vermin. To boil the leaves
and sprinkle with the decoctlon will be
as effectiVe.-Southerss C2tLtiU0tOr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

Through the storm which we have passed
and are passing all have suffered terribly, but
thr CASH MAN energies from the ordeal ten
times stronger, while the old regulars with
ledgers filled with worthless debts lay upon
every side like the dead leaves of autumn. The
time for apologies for the cash system is ended.
Thesbuyer recognizes it as the only safe way for
him to make his purchases, for by paying cash
prices. Cash is an imperial master-credit a
death trap. Our stock is very large all bought
for cash. and we offer unusual inducements In
every department.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
FRESH GOODS.
TAILO RING.

tAlL0KING! TAILORING y!-Ths CO.
~ partnership heretofore existing between
graves d Sprinkle has been mutually dissolved
anu tne business will hereafter he conducted
he mas reduced his prices for cash, and will
do all kinds of work pertaining to the Tailor
f ny business, In the very best manner, and at
figures SO low that no one will fail to be salts
Main and Market sts., opposite the National
vahiey Bans, and invites all his friends and the
pupnc generally to give him q call. y aF''' y
nov ~ '''''''ti : s1... ;4tt. P.aB. GRAVES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

Small farms make near neighbors !;
they make good roads they make plen-
ty Of good schools and churches; there
is more money made in proportion to
the labor; less labor AS wanted, every
thing is kept neat; less wages haye to
be paid for help; less time is wanted I;
more is raised to the acre. besides it is
titled better; there is no watching of
hired help; the mind is not kept in a
worry, stew Spd fret all the time.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

Fhe proprietor of the Farm Journal
of Philadelphia, makes the following
offer to the farmers of several States,
among them Virginia: To the farmer
who grows the largest crop of corn per
acre, we will present the sum Of fifty dol
lars $3.50 and will give like sum for
fifty bushels of selected corn grown upon
The prizze acre.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

Truth 10 the bond of union ana the
basis of human happiness. Without this
virtue there is no reliance on language,
no confidence in friendship, no security
in promises and Oaths.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
DARE q SPRINKLE. !.

Store, and doors Rom Tneha Corner
Staunton, Virginia.
"A, Al VOTE IN our line executed with neatness
ting repairing and cleansing. aug SIT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
OYSTERS AND FISH.
LINE.

500 wsef gaqf Eead s9Mf yo . want ANTI
business at which persons of either sex can
make great pay all the time they work, write
for particulars to H. HALLETT & Co., Portland
Maine. apr2-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

--~---.----s-s
A Nevada jury recently asked end ob-
tanned permission to GO to q minstrel
show during recess of the court.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

The more we do for another's hap
piness, the more we promoteour own.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
I'M NOTICE.-We
i desire to call the attention of the public to
OIaO Hair Restorative.

1tarreSts FALLING HAIR, REMOVES BANBRUFF
and all HUMORS FROM THE SCALP and
never fails to REsToRE FADED and
GRAY HAIR TO ITS ORIGINAL
Color AND BEAUTY.
When badness is not constitutional it causes
a beautiful growth of Hair. These properties
added to the purity OF composition and exquis-
lite perfume renderit fayofise toilet article.
count to parsi9s ordering by hequantity. For
eala by Druggists and Country Merchants.
Manufactured by LAMBERT & WILSON,
feb5-ly Greenvilie, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
Great chance to make

cation in the world. Any one can become d
successful agent. The most elegant works of
art given free to subscribers. The price is low
that almost everybody sqhseribes. One agent
reports making over $50 in week. A lady
reports taking over 400 subscribers in ten days.
All who engage make money fast. You can de-
vote all your time to the business, or only your
spare time. You need not be away from home
over night. You can do it as well as others
Full particulars, directions and terms free. FL
egant and expensive Outfit free Hyou want
It costs nothing to try the business. No one
who engages fails to make great pay. Address
''The Peoples Journal" Portland, Maine.
au7-lYG
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

Domestic Department !!
Best Calicoes, and cts.
Brown Cotton. heavy, AZ, 5, 6, =, and cts.
Laurel D Cotton, ~ cts.
Best fine Brown Cotton, s, 6, 7, and cts. --r
:. Bleached Cotton, AZ, S, 6, and cts.
A AndrOscoggin only 8 cts.
A Fruit OF the Loom, cts.
A Wamsutta, only IL u cts.
And other good brands in proportion.
45 inch Pillow Case Cotton, II cts.
l0-4 Brown Sheeting. best heavy Is cts.
10-4 Rleached Sheeting, 22% cts.
104 Bleached Sheeting, best, Is and 80 cts.
Ginghams, full line, 8, 9 and 10 cts,
Cheviots, full line, 9, 10 and 1215 cts.
Tickings, prime, 1215 cts.
g good, 10 cts.
&C extra, Is cts.
Brown Drillings. 8 cts.
Corset Jeans, 10 cts. up.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

TT can make money faster at work for US than
t.. at anything else. Capital not required !;
we viii start you. So per day at home made by
the Industrious. Men, women, boys and girls
wanted everywhere to work for us. Now IS the
time. Costly outfit and terms free, Address
TRUE & Co., Augusta, Maine. apr2-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
CEMEET.

2 Q
C11 nssNI's GEM ENTs
M
The Round Top Cement Works. having been
seriously damaged last Fall, by O freshet-have
lately resumed; and now we offer the LIST lot of
Fresh Ground -. II. Cement
in this market Be sure to call before you buy
elsewhere.
II apf 4j3e4,- BAKER BROS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21

RN CrEt business you can engage in. S.
DUD i to $40 per day made by any work
er of either sex. right in their own localities
Particulars and samples worth s. free. Improve
your spare time at this business. Address
STINSoN & Co.. Portland Maine. apr2-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
FURNITURE,
MILLINERY.

MILLINERY.
MEs. u. :. SHEPHERD & CO.,
NQ. z, Neg SYreat,
are constantly receiving new supplies 10 tpeir
already large stock of MILLINERY GOODS,
which contain all the Novelties of the season,
consisting of FEATHERS. PLUMES, ROUND
HATS and BONNETS. All are invited to call
and examine them, and they feel con ident they
can suit everybody as they have Trimmed
Hats from $1.OO to $500.
HS~ ORDERS from the country solicited and
p1onptly filled. my7-2m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-05-21
THE BARE WORD CREDIT.

we prefer four per cent. to one hundred on long
time or eternity. We shrink from
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-03-24
Roth Generous And Just.

The Congressional Committee on
Education and Labor has reported q
bill which provides that tho net pro-
ceeds Of sales Of public lands shall be
set apart and forever consecrated to
the purpose Of free education for the
people. A provision Of the bill re-
quires that the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, on or before the 3lst of July Of
each year, shall apportion to the sew
eral States and Territories upon the
basis OF their population between Ave
and twonty.onc years Of age, such net
proceeds. providing that otter Ave
years, ono.half Of such net proceeds
and after ten years, the whole OF tho
same shall form an educational fund,
the money to be invested in United
State bonds bearing not less than four
per cent. interest, both principal and
interest payable alono in com.
The money derived from tho salo OF
the public lands could not bo devoted
to a better purpose than that proposed
In this bill, and II is to be sincerely
hoped that Il may become law.
These lands are fast passing into the
hands of private corporations and in.
dividuals, without swelling to any mp.
prcciable extent tho National Treasury,
and in few years moro this source Of
revenue will have been exhausted, and
tho only means by which tho liberal
system Of education now in vogue In
America can DO maintained. will bo OK.
hausted. Tho Importance OF oduca-
tion ms factor in preserving FREQ gov
ernmont is too we'll understood to need
any comment, and the necessity Of
providing perpetual fund for that OK.
elusive purpose, DO orc IL shall become
too late, clearly demonstrates tho Wis
dom OF this bill which should receive
tho unqualified support OF every man
who has at heart tho welfare and safety
OF tho Republic.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-03-24
Returned Home.

We notice by the Siiver State that
Humboldt County Assessor, Major j.
\. Buckner. has returned with his
wife, from trip to California, and are
pleased to hear the object of the visit
the restoration of the Majors health
has been fully realized. BY the way.
speaking OF the Major. it strikes us
that among oil the Humboldt Demo-
crats mentioned rs possible nominees
for the various state offices, next Fan,
that the name Of our old friend has
not figured. This is probably owing
TO the old gentleman's modesty, which
will not permit the thrusting of him
self forward. The Democrats OF old
Humboldt should not suffer 30 amiablc
weakness to keep SO staunch and
worthy a member OF the party, in the
background, for he is certainly entitled
to prominent consideration at their
hands.
The nominating mania, which but
short time since infected the press of
the Western part OF the State, appears
to have abated its virulence. The
Great East" having become accus-
toned to the role of second. fiddler in
the State orchestra, quite naturally
feels less lively interest in the mat.
ter Of State offices, than would other
wise be the case, and can calmly sur
vey that partic lar political field, dis
passionately. However, as we have
never once yet during all the animated
"angling for fcelers" dipped our oar
into the pool. wo feel justified in agitat.
ing its now sluggish waters by making
u suggestion ourself, and as We know Of
no Elko County Democratic aspirans
for the Controllership, we do the next
best thing; take only one stride west.
ward, and nominate our old friend
Buckner, n square and honest, though
retiring gentleman, for TINT position.