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Greek Wisdom.

The world has altered little these
twenty-five centuries. The same answer
as Cheilon's might yet be made to the
question, "What is difficult To keep
silence upon secrets, and to dispose well
of leisure, and to be able to bear unjust
treatment" When Cheilon saw the
corpse of Il miser being carried forth, he
said, "This fellow lived a lifeless life,
and has left behind his life for Others"
How easy it seems, how difficult it is, to
conform and in spirit and in truth to the
following maxim of Cheilon ITO the
banquets of friends come slow, but to
their misfortune with speed" Cheilon
was evidently man of foresight, con-
sideration and patience. His ideal was
of virtue, and was sound one many
a lofty profession of religion, if barred
20 its real basis, would show a less
worthy range of motives. Cheilon
taught $40 prefer punishment to dis
graceful gain for the one is painful but
once, but the other for ones whole life"
= Not to laugh at a person in misfor-
tune" If one is strong, to be also
merciful, SO that ones neighbors may re-
spect one rather than fear one Not
to dislike divination." ITO obey the
laws ITO love quiet. The Univer-
sity Magazine.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17
The Fate of a Herd of Buffaloes.

An army officer who recently arrived
in Chicago from the Yellowstone Valley,
tells story of what happened to a herd
OF buffaloes As they were migrating south.
ward. The herd numbered $500 head,
and had been driven out of the Milk
River country by the Indian hun ers be-
longing to Sitting Bulls band. When
they reached the river they ventured up
on the ice with their customary confidence,
coming upon j; with a solid front, and
beginning the crossing with closed ranks.
The stream at this point was very deep.
When the front file, of mile in length,
had nearly gained the opposite shore the
ice suddenly gave way under them.
Some trappers who were eye-witnesses OF
the scene said it seemed as If a trench
had been opened in the ice the whole
length Of the column. Some four or five
hundred animals tumbled into the open
ing all in heap. Others fell in on top
of them and sank out of sight in twink
ling. BY this time the rotten ice was
breaking under the still advancing herd.
The trappers say that in less than min
ute the whole body of buffaloes had been
precipitated into the river. They were
wedged in so thickly that they could do
nothing bu. struggle for second and
then disappear beneath the cakes of ice
on the swift current. Not beast IN all
that mighty herd tried to escape, but in a
solid phalanx they marched to their fatal
bath in the big Muddy In minute
from the time the first ice broke not a
buffalo's head or tail was to be seen.
Possibly occurrences of this sort, in an
cient tertiary times, helped to form the
remarkable deposits of bones found in tine
old lake beds OF the great West and else
where. In these deposits the earth is
literally crowded with the bones. some
times chiefly of one type. sometimes COM
prising many distinct species. In the
latter case the victims we're probably
swept away by sudden floods, their re-
mains mingling confusedly in quite large
basins.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17
Madame Bonaparte's Jewels

The collection of the late Madame
Bonaparte's jewels recently placed on ex
hibition, consists of necklaces, finger
rings, antiquities, vinaigrettes, bon-bon
boxes, earrings and other articles. They
were presents from her parents, from
relatives and friends, from her husband
during her brief married life, and from
persons she met during her extended
visit to Europe. One fine cameo ring is
valued at $50. One pair of diamond
earrings, leaf shape, are exceedingly
beautiful. They consist of two large
solitaires at the top, with smaller dia-
monds forming the leaves below. These
are worth 81 900. A crown of amethysts
and pearls was very costly, but it is now
worth only $500 There are four pearl
necklaces, the lowest in value being APP
praised at $50, and the highest at $500.
Two antiques in the collection are superb
specimens, and would bring large sums
if sold. One of the greatest curiosities
in the lot is Il bracelet made of gold
wire, about twenty-five carats fine, made
from gold found upon the arm of a
skeleton discovered in the ruins of Pom
peii. There is black enameled bracelet,
made in Paris and set with American
quarter-eagle gold pieces, worth $780,
Another bracelet is made of six IS gold
pieces and French coin linked together
with gold. There are three gold watches
unique and beautiful, but not of much
intrinsic value. Two of them have plain
hunting cases, blue enameled open-faces,
and the third is double.cased watch,
ornamented with pearls One of these
watches was present to Nine. Bona
parte while she was Miss Elizabeth Pat
terson, from her grandfather; and Mr.
Gale is of the opinion, from It's style,
that it was made three hundred years
ago.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17
Perverse Lucy.

Mrs. Lucy Stone, the we'll known adj
vocate Of women's rights, desires to vote
this fall for the School Board of Boston,
in accordance with the new law giving
women this privilege. To this end she
has handed to the assessors Of Boston a
list Of her taxable property, at the same
time insisting that the tax bill should be
made out in the name Of Lucy Stone, al.
though it is we'll known that her legal
name is Blackwell, she being a married
woman, and Blackwell being her hus-
bands name. Hon. ]. M. Wightman,
Chairman Of the Board Of Registrars, has
given the opinion that the lady cannot
legally be registered under the name Of
Stone, and the City Solicitor has confirmed
the correctness Of this opinion. The lat
ter cites the case OF lady who married
twice. having three children By her first
husband. The second husband died,
leaving no issue OF their marriage. The
lady then desired to take again the name
Of her first husband and Of her children.
But in order to do this and 10 transact GER
tain business according to law, it was
necessary for her to have her name form
ally changed, which was done by Act Of
the Lesislature.-Bos,on Transcript.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17
Pay of British Army Officers.

When the army estimates were before
the House of Commons recently men,
Der, former Guardsman, complained of
the pay of the Household Brigade being
so much more than that of the line. He
pointed out that, whereas Household
Cavalry colonel gets 1852, line colonel
gets but .e4l0; a major in the former
.g445, in the latter 1881. Captains in
the Household Cavalry get .f275, lieu
tenants GlSS, second lieutenants .el46,
and adjutants f237 while in the line
cavalry the pay for these grades was
.e266, el64, 9l46, and e2O9 In the
Foot Guards, majors receive .e4l9, cap
tains e2S2, lieutenants e233, second
ieutenants flO0; while in the line the
pay of Il lieutenant-colonel commanding
is.93l0, a captain .e2ll, lieutenant ELS,
second lieutenant .f95. These figures
will show what much better thing it is
to be in the New York police than in
her Majesty's army. The humblest door
man in the noble force which guards our
lives and property receives 1924 more
than sub-lieutenant of her Majesty's
Guards while patrolman has $50
more than captain of the line, who,
moreover, would ordinarily serve at least
ten years before he attains that rank. 1t
must be remembered, too, that the Off
Ger has to expend considerable amount
of money in his education, to pass
pretty stiff examination, provide himself
with much more expensive uniform,
and pay heavy mess bills and regimental
dues. At the same time, in contrasting
the expenses of these corps, it is fair to
add that British officers are not called
upon to make purse periodically for
the legislature. If it be once known in
England that a stalwart young man can,
albeit quite uneducated, obtain $50
month, with free lodging-in London a
patrolman's pay is IS II (S2S)-there
will be serious danger of desertion on
the part of Queen Victoria's needy sub
alterns now struggling on less than $500
year, who will prefer the Aeshpots of
New York to the spears Of Zululand.
Hitherto, however, they have refused to
believe in the existence of such an Ell
Dorado. Even those carping critics who
deny that our police force is the most
efficient in the world cannot but admit
that it is the most costly.-N. Y. Times.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17
Boston and Chicago Hospitality

Bestons merchants are entertaining
their brethren from Chicago right ROYALTY
this week, says the Boston Transcript
and the guests will return home con
vinced that hospitality is not lost art
on the seaboard. So it will do no harm
to tell this story, which Causuer heard
recently, but not in the West-a story
which Boston may well ponder over, for
though she has warm heart and opens
it wide on occasions, she does not keep
it open always. A many years ago two
young men, John and James, Boston
boys both, were fellow-clerks on Kilby
street. John went to Chicago IN its
muddy days, prospered, married, ,aised
family, and ere this his hair was gray,
became wellto.do, substantial citizen,
open-handed and open-hearted. James
remained at home. He, too, prospered,
married, raised a family, and became
one of the solid men of Boston.
Now it fell out that when Johns old
est son-they called him Jack 81,
he visited Boston bearing letter to his
fathers old friend, whom he found in a
dingy Pearl-strest counting-room, deep
in the Advertiser Jack presented the
letter, and stood, hat in hand, while the
old gentleman read it twice. $50 you're
Johns son !" he said. "You don't look
bit like your father" Then there was
pause, Jack still standing. "What
brought you to Boston?" he was asked
"Well, sir" said Jack, father thought
I'd better see his old home and get a
taste of salt air. "Going to be here
over Sundayf Yes, sir" "My pew
is No. - at Trinity. Hope to see you
there. Glad to have met you And
there the interview ended.
1t CHANGED that, not long after, James
son, rowing through the West, reached
Chicago. He remembered his fathers
friend by name, and hunted him up in
his Office. "Well, my son." said a
pleasant voice before he had closed the
door. my names is James -, sir,
and thought "What you don't
mean to say that OF course you are
l might have known it. Where's your
baggage cat the hotel, sir" AT
the hotel Well go and get it and take
it right up to the house," answered the
genial old gentleman, closing his desk
with a vigorous slam. "We'll 60 right
up now. There's plenty of time for a
drive this afternoon. This evening You
can 60 to the theatre with my girls, and
tomorrow you and l will take a run out
on the c.. b. and g., and have lool, at
the country. Then | want to take you
out to the stock yards, ard have a "Trip
on the lake, and But, SIR" broke
in the overwhelmed young man, II must
90 home tomorrow. Tut, tut, my
boy, don't talk that way. You can't
begin to see this city under week, and
you're going to stay that long, anyhow.
And he did. In fact, he's there now.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

A pensive young man watched young
ster shoot apples with barrel-hoop bow.
IL tell you what" he turned and said 10
a stranger. Il suppose William Penn was
the greatest bow.anow man that ever
lived "WilIiam PENN" ivy. YET:
the fellow who used to travel with circus
and shoe, apples of his sons head"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

Expcctant heir to the doctor OF his I'M
Gle: Then, you say, my poor uncle is
afflicted with one Of those incurable dis
eases for which you never prescribei' Il
beg your pardon, We always prescribe for
them. "But-do you cure ,hemi'
"Never."
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Patrick-"And Biddy, darlint, they We
been tellin' me there's too many Of us in
the wurruld. Now, if you and Inc get
the praste to make us two wan, tioth
won't there be wan the lessi'
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

Better be right than conquer in an
argument. Better bear the assumptions
of Ignorant men than waste your dearly
bought experience on fools.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

Education is composite process, not
GO nfines to books and teachers, bu,
II AIDE up Of the varied influences %
h ONE, fortune and early association.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

You'd better buy your camel now, be-
fore prices go up. The British have used
up many Of them in their recent cam
p1igns.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

A hostess should command silence
among her guests during the perform
ance o. muse
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1879-07-17

Never pass an acquaintance without a
salutation Of recognition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-16
oct 9-tdS
~ ~ IRON s,De

impervious to moisture, whether applied to met
al, wood. brick, or stone. Owing to its toughness
and elasticity il does not crack chalk. or peel off
AS Roofing Paint and for Damp Walls it has
no equal. We say this from an experience of
twelve years. It literally becomes. from its
ture, part OF the material upon which it is laid,
effectually cementing and thoroughly stopping all
leaks, whether from broken seams or holesin the
roof. 1t forms coating that withstands expan-
sion or contraction from heat OF cold
By the proper application of this paint, and at
comparatively small cost, we have repaired old
roofs. condemned as unworthy of further repairs,
and extended their usefulness for years.
By the production of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value of tin for roofing purpo-
ses. Rg Estimates carefully and promptly made
on application. All work warranted and satisfac-
ton given.
For Tin Roofs. Damp Walls, and Single Roofs,
and for all purposes where Fire Proof Paint is
desired. 1t never cracks, chalks pees of-has
been IN use for over twelve years and in every in
stance given entire satisfaction All kinds of roof
ing made water tight by this paint.
Single roofs coated with this paint will never
decay. The iron becomes crystalized, and
presents stone surface in every respect Except
weight) the same as slate. Makes them fire proof.
Always presents a clean and neat appearance.
The only paint in the world that will stand at
mospheric changes, without deteriorating. The
only paint in the world that gives thorough pro-
lection to metallic roofs It has stood the test for
IA years. One Million Square Feet of tin
past 16 months.
All in want of this class of work will do well to
call upon us. and read testimonials from the best
men and corporations in this State also from ev-
cry State in the Union The OLD IRON-sIDE
| PAINT cannot be found. only at our store we
control the State for its sale, and furnish our own
men to apply it.
GEORGE MAY g. CO.,
/ Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
No. IS. Augusta St., STAUNToN, Va.
/ T.. r.. SAGENDORPU Apt
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eLife, Growth, Beauty"

ssWhat we all admire" and how to secure
it: A fine head of hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use
"London Hair Color Restorer," the most
clearly and delightful article ever intro
duced to the American people. 1t is totally
different from all others, not sticky and
gummy, and free from all impure ingredi-
ents that render many other preparations
obnoxious. It thickens thin hair, restores
gray hair, gives new life, keeps the scalp
clean and healthy, causing the hair to grow
where it has fallen off or become thin, does
not soil or stain anything, and is SO perfect
ly and elegantly prepared as to make it
lasting hair dressing and toilet luxury.
London Hair Color Restorer is sold by all
druggists at IS cents bottle, or six bot
ties for 81.
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Itching les-Symptoms and Cure.

The symptoms are moisture, like perspi-
ration, intense itching, increased by scratch
ing, very distressing, particularly at night,
as If pin worms were crawling in and about
the rectum; the private parts are sometimes
effected, if allowed to continue very serious
results may follow. DIR. Swayne's All-Heal-
ing Ointment is pleasant, sure cure. Also
for letter, Itch. Salt Rheum, Scald Head,
Erysipelas, Barber's Itch, Blotches, all Sea-
~ Crusty, Cutaneous Eruptions. Price so
cents, 3 boxes for s1.25. Sent by mail to
any address on receipt Of price in currency,
or three cent postage stamps. Prepared
only by DR.. Swayne & Son, $50 North Sixth
nent druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-16
Gale of a Valuable d Highly
y Productive Valley Farm.

We offer for sale privately that excellent and
highly productive plantation situated two miles
north of rishersville and five and a half from
Staunton.
The Farm Contains 233 Acres
OF as fine land as can be found in the Valley. The
soil is naturally fertile has been carefully Guilt
waited, and the greater part is now covered with
heavy sod. All of it is smooth, free from rocks,
being on soap stone formation. an easily titled
by machinery. Some sixty acres are in timber,
and the entire placeis well watered with running
streams. The improvements consist OF III =
Brick Mansion House, a..i,t7
containing IL rooms and arranged with all con-
venience &c. In addition there is also a frame
building, large barn, stable and all necessary out
houses. sFfe3~ - s.sF--,f ssf5sl1 s
This place is susceptible Of division, and would
make two excellent farms OF 100 and 1888 acres.
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above: -.,,5ss3 -f.sel sg7.9o A1
No. 1, containing IL Acres OF choice sol, well
watered, with comfortable improvements.
No. 2, containing I20 Acresnearly all cleared,
and in fine condition. IL .s,sea zaas}iaa
These lands are situated in an excellent neigh
borhood, within two miles OF Fishersville Depot,
convenient to churches. schools sc.
TERMS LIBERAL and can be ascertained by APP
plication to the Undersigned. fs n THS#ksRA
hsEa a&aA1 M& sJ.C. BELL W g 8
DAVID s. BELL.
feb27 FiShersviIle, Va.
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VALUABLE FARM AND MILL,
v In the Shenandoah Valley,
FOR SATE

offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 800 Acres
OF the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley of Virginia. The mill is one OF the
best in the county, grinds from 10000 to $4,000
bushels of wheat per annu1n on toll
The land can be divided into two orsthree beau
tiful farms, with inn rovements on twoof them.
For raising blooded stock, it has no equal in the
ductive and valuable farm, I will guarantee the
purchaser to net per cent interest per annum
for five years on the price ask for the whole
property. The properly is three miles from Wey-
er's Cave Depot. v R. R., in sight OF two Church
es and P O., with daily mails.
For full particulars, address me at Weyer's
Gave Station, Valley r. R., or Mount Meridian,
Augusta county, Virginia.
jan 23-tf ROBT. s. HARNsBERGER,
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Price Is Cents and ST. 90.
lLU II GS !!

:, The fatality of Consumption or Throat and
Z Lung Diseases, which sweep to the grave at
least Z OF all deaths victims, arises II ON
n !ply supplies as the work of death goes on
u $4,000 will be paid If Opium or Morphine, or
!, Iany preparation of Opium. Morphine or Prus-
|, Isle Acid, can be found in the "Globe Flower
4 Cough SYRUP" which has cured people who are
\ living to-day with but one remaining lung.
: No greater wrong can be done than to say
THAT consumption is incurable. The "Globe
Flower Cough syrup will cure it when all
!, lother means have failed. Also, Colds, Cough,
J Asthma, Bronchitis, and all diseases of the
] throat and lungs. Read the testimonials OF
7 the Hon. Alexander H: stephens, GOV. Smith
d and Elk. GOV. Brown, of Ga, Hon. George Pea
body, as well as those of other remarkable
i cures IN our book-free to all at the drug
stores-and be convinced that if you wish to
0 be cured you can be by taking the "Globe
! Flower Cough Syrup
Take no Troches or Lozenges for Sore
I Throat, when you can get "Globe Flower
I Syrup at the same price. For sale by all
7 Druggists.
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/ ugusta County Farm For sale

offer for sale my farm, lying miles from
Stanton, on the Middebrook road, containing
274 ACRES,
This farm lies WE'LL is well watered, and has on it
TWO SMALL DWELLING HOUSES,
excellent fruit. About 70 acres OF the land is in
GGODsTEMBER. lS
There is a fine spring OF water near the main
dwelling. y 60 &tkEa48&
TERMS:-A small hand payment, and the resi-
due in one, two and three years, with interest.
Apply to n THOS, WH0LEY,
July 10 u e Stauuton, Va.
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CHERRY HILL EARN

tCHERRY HILL FARM,
June oath, 1879.
have made full test of the SIBERT CHURN.
and recommend it to all who make make butter
have had thirty years experience in chlrning,
and do not hesitate to say that the Sibert Churn
performs all they claim for it. Try the churn it
will prove its own merits.
Mrs. JOS. E. HOUFF.
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i VME manufactur
w OldIron-Side
P a i n t from the
purest. toughest,
and hardest Lake
Superior iron ores.
This is NOT a Pat
ent Paint, b u t the
ponderous machin
cry, by which this
grade of iron ore,
in its crude state,
is crus h e d and
reduced to impal-
pable powder as
fine as hour.is pat
ented. 1t is really
a mineral paint
being 100 per cent.
pure iron ore-un-
subjected to heat
or any other pro-
cess by which its
d durability would
be effected. 1t eff
fectually resists all
tmospheric chang
es, which prove SO
destructive to 9TH
er mineral paints,
Is o ca lie d. 1t
forms a coatin
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Land Sales.
Commissioners Sale of
" Valuable Real Estate.


In The City of Stanton.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gnsta county, rendered on the 18th day of June,
1879 in the cause of Eliel s. Mayer VS., Mark
wood, the undersigned will proceed in front of
the Court House. in Staunton. on
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1878,
to sell at public auction the equity of redemption
of that SNUG LITTLE BUSINESS STAND on
Main Street. in stanton, now owned and occu-
pied by B. F. hardwood. as as a grocery store.
This property is admirably located for business,
adjoining r. NJ. Ayers and Prices old stand, and
will be sold subject to the lien of the Citizens
Building Association, of Stanton, with which
the purchaser can make satisfactory arrange
mentS Any Information desired as to this lien
will be given by the undersigned, VIM. Patrick,
who can be seen at the office of Hudson s. Patrick
TERMs.-Cash to pay such proportion of the
costs OF suit as the commissioners may deem
proper, and the expenses of sale, and the balance
on a credit of six, twelve, eighteen and twenty
four months from day of sale. payable in equal
instruments, the purchaser giving bonds for said
deferred instruments, with approved personal Sc
curity, bearing interest from date, land waving
the homestead exemption, and the title to be
retained as ultimate security.
Sale to commence at O'Clock.
r. P. BELL,
4. P J. NJ. QUARLES,
VIM. PATRICK,
oct 9-tds Commissioners.
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STANTON, VA,
T.rI- E4T, 1ORO

STAUNTUN, VA,
July 9th, 1879.
Test the SIBERT CHURN, and you will be sure
to buy. 1t makes more butter from one gallon of
cream than any churn have ever used and OF su
perior quality. recommend it to the world
Mrs. H. M. EARMAN.