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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14

PAY YOUR DEBTs.-Clean hands in
matters Of money ought to be the indis-
pensable condition of gentlemanliness. No
man who borrows and does not pay, and
does not care whether he pays or not, is a
gentleman, no matter how witty. or gay.
or fine he may be. To speak in good.
plain English, the man who dresses Alpaz
self at another's expense, not knowing how
to pay, not caring whether he paws. is a
genteel seeundrel ! and yet such things are
are done by good natured folks, by kind
hearted people, by persons who never probe
themselves morally to ascertain what their
tendancy is and what theylead to.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14
l)oetrp.
WE TWAIN.

Oh, Earth and Heaven are far apart.
But what if they were one,
And neither you nor l, Sweetheart
Had anyway misdone?
When we like laughing rivers feet,
That cannot choose but flow,
Among the flowers should meet and greet,
Should meet and mingle so,
Sweetheart
That would be sweet, know.
No need to SWerve and drift apart,
Or any bliss resign;
Then should all be yours, Sweetheart.
Aud you would all be mine,
But ah, to rush defiled and brown,
From thaw Of smirched snow,
To spoil the corn, b at down and drown
The rath, red lilies low
Sweetheart
/ do nOt,Want you so.
For you and are far apart,
And never may we meet,
It'd You are glad and gtand, Sweetheart,
Till l am faif and sweet,
Till m ,rning zig 1t has kissed us white
AS HIGHEST Alpine snow.
Till both are brave and bright OF sight.
Co. wander high OF low,
Sweetheart
For God will have it so.
Oh! Heaven and Earth are far apart!
If you are bond or free,
And if you climb or crawl, Sweetheart,
Can no way hinder me.
But to see you come in lordly state,
With mount ain winds agloW,
When by dazzling gate shall wait,
To meet and love you so,
Sweetheart!
That will lie Heaven, I know.
The Masque OF Poets.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14

FACTS ABOUT FICTIoN.-Solomon s
opinions on the object of study and the
making of books, receive an additional
impetus and value from the perusal of
some statistics recently published in Eng
land. From these it appears that in the
past year no less than 1914 different books
were published in Great Britain, of which
$3.50 we're new works and 1854 reprints of
old ones. An average of seventeen novels
or works of fiction was published each
week, this class being by far the largest
and most popular, and taking precedence
even of theology itself, which was former
ly largely in advance. The change is a Gu
| rious as well as an impressive one, and is
not by any means confined to Great
Britain. A record kept for 1877 at the
principal of the great libraries of Boston
shows a percentage of 500 per cent. in
fiction over and above all other sorts of
books called for. The experience of other
libraries comedies with this and shows
beyond a doubt that not only does the
great body Of the reading world prefer
WoiAo VI uCtiou, uuU Gudt W d SToaG OK
tent, they will have no other kind. Novels
nowaday are the schoolmaster of the
world, with this all important distinction
and difference, that in place of the i'm
memorial dislike from pupil to master,
this sort of teacher possesses and retains
the love and affections of his legion Of
scholars. And in view Of this plain and
positive fact, it seems to be the part of
wisdom instead of idly Iameuting that it
is SO. to seize hold Of the grand apportu-
nifty thus afforded for improvement and
elevation, and use it accordingly. The
amount of good which may be evolved out
OF this propensity of the reading public
can be made to become incalculable, and
its effects will be none the less strong and
permanent because they are administered
as it were unconsciously, Thus taken adj
vantage of, and thus used as motor for
intellectual and moral elevation, the
novel acquires an Importance and value
which are found in few other things, and
is capable of being made the vehicle CT
good, not only to the people and the age
for which it was written, but for all sue
oeeding ones through all the long reaching
course of time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14
TAs V. BROOKE, JR.,
II G. VINCENT,
ENGIN FER AND SURVEYOR,

Offers his professional services to the public in En-
cheering and Surveying work of every description,
including Typographical Surveys and Maps, Exami-
nation Of Surveys and Developments of Mi, eral
Lands, Surveying and Division of Farms and Lots,
the nye sisaion OF titles to land by pats and sur
tramways. McAdam Roads and Turnpikes.
Engineer and Contractor for the construction of
Railroad and Highway Bridges. Viaducts, Roofs,
combined
Plans Specifications and Estimates together with
proposals, will be made and submitted when desired.
Parties out of the city can address
E. c. VINCENT,
No. IA West Main Street,
oct1S-6m Lock Box No. 4. Staunton. Va.
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RAsIN PIE.--One cup of raisins chopped
fine. one cup of sugar, two eggs. one cup
of vinegar, one cup of syrup. one cup of
water, one-half cup Of -four, one teaspoon,
full of cloves, the same of cinnamon and
soda, butter size Of an eggs twocrusts,
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YOUTH is perpetual intoxioation: tits
the fever OF reaaon.-La Rochefoucauld.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14

OUR grief may be guessed from the So
lace and seif=deception we resort to-
Richter,
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To RETAIN THE Color OF A LAWN OR
CALICO DRESS. One tablespoonful Of
alum, one tablespoonful of salt, dissolved
in one gallon of soft water; soak the
dress, wash as usual, and rinse in the salt
and alum.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14

WHO would not be honest if thew knew
its sweetss-G has. Reade.
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BE rigid to yourself and gentle to
others CoWatcius;; Chinese,
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= MARRIAGES AND BUGGIES.

wish to inform my friends that have moved my
Carriage Shop to ing new building near the Virginia
Hotel where will keep on hand carriages and bug
gies OF every description. By close attention to bu
mess and fair dealing expect to give entire salts
action. will pay strict attention to repairing. Give
me call before purchasing.
ian14tf j. H. WATERS
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HARD TIMES PUDD1NG.-One quart Of
stale bread, softened with hot water,
measure after it is softened;) a small
piece of butter, say as large as walnut;
half teaspoonful of salt. one teaspoonful of
cloves, one-third teaspoonful of allspice,
two teacups nicely washed currants, one
teacup of raisins, handful flour. Mix all
together we'll, (put the flour and currants
together before mixing with the broadly
grease a common futed cake-dish, then
flour it well; pour your pudding in the tin
and steam for an hour ana a quarter.
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DO NOT WORK butter too much nor too
fast. Work slowly, and until all the salt
is thoroughly and evenly absorbed, other
wise the butter will not 10 of uniform
color. Working 1t too fast will destroy
the grain.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-14

RELIEF FOR EARACHE.-Persons will
find relief for earache by putting. in a
spoon two or three drops of sweet oil, or,
better still. almond oil, the same Of, molas-
SEES and laudanum, warming itfaltogether.
Absorb some of the mixture in cotton
wool; put it in the ear, with a piece of
wool outside to keep out the cold air. re-
peating the thing if necessary. a roast
onion heart dipped in this and surrounded
with the cotton is also often very efica-
eious.
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candidates, and all communications or notices OF per
sonal or private character, or intended calculated
to promote any private enterprise or interest will be
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n A. JACKMAN, M. D..
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
office and Residence Miller House.
STANTON, VA.
OFFICE HoouRs-SS to 10, An
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Holm w. STOUT,
y ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, .
a STAUNToN, VIRGINIA,
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta and ad
Joining counties.
tlFFfcE one formerly occupied by n. K.
Trout aug30-ly
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DVERTISING RATES

Advertisements inserted at the rate Of One Dollar
per square OF eight lines OF Nonpare for the first,
and SO cents for each subsequent insertion
The following rates will be charged for advertise
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preston A. BAYLOR
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA,
Will practice in ali the courts of Augusta and cir
cult courts of adjoining counties
Prompt attention paid to collecting.
Office in building corner OF Augusta and New
C. ourt House Street. July
A LEX. F. ROBERTSON,
A ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in the court of Augusta and adjoining
Special attention given to the collection of claims,
and prompt returns made. iu29 77-1y
JE GUY R. L. PARRISH.
ATTORNEYS AT-LAW
STAUNTON, VA.
Office in Sullivan Building End floor. Augusta
Street. dec7-6m
TOHN FL. MCCUE,
r.. STAUNToN, VA.
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DAR. T. W. SHELTON,
With an. experience of thirty-five years in the
practice of medicine offers his professional service
to the citizens of Staunton and vicinity.
Office at his residence, No. liz Church Street
aug30-1yi 4.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
THE HERALD's WEATHER SERVICE

From the Pottsville PA Miners Journal Oct. 20
The New YORK HERALD. which if it is authority
on no other subject may safely be consulted upon
all matters pertaining to the weather, gives son-
ton OF the unusual heat and drought which has
parched the country east OF the Mississippi during
a season usually marked by chilly atmosphere aud
copious rains. 1t is gratifying to be in.
formed by this authority that relief from the very
oppressive heat and water famine is at hand. We
have already experienced the beginning the relief
in this latitude. but it will require many days OF
soaking rain to start the feed the wells
the region has depended upon for its water supply.
Our drinking water so far has not been curtailed.
but there many anxious inquiries which ex.
hbited a widespread anxiety that would have to
be put short allowance. Our mining operations
and other industries have been seriously interfered
with by the drought, but it is now hoped that
have weathered this trouble. and fears for.the i'm
mediate future have been allayed by the storm Of
Saturday and the promise of others to come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
CONTEMPT OF COURT"

The case Of Little Bob" the Juvenile acrobat
who recently associated with the Davene troupe
of acrobats In giving performances at Niblo Gar
den, up in the courts again yesterday.
but this time not to determine the question whether
the Society the Prevention Of Cruelty to Children
was justified in seeking his withdrawal from tho
theatre account OF his youth. but toNiotermine
whether Mr.. f. g. Gilmore the lessee or the theatre;
Commodore Joseph IL. Tooker. the manager.
and John Smith. the doorkeepcr. were guilty
of contempt of court. Judge Donohue 1t
will be remem bercd, at the instance of the Society,
recently issued warrant tor tho arrest OF Mr..
Davene. Itw claimed. in support OF the motion
to punish Messrs. Gilmore, Tooker Smith for con-
tempt OF court. that they forcibly prevented the
officer having the warrant from entering the build
ing through tho door. Various afhdaviis were
read in answer to this charge. setting forth that
neither Mr.. Gilmore nor MIR. Tookcr had any knowl-
edge of tho until after the occurrence at the
theatres that the entrance is for the exclusive
Of tho employees OF tho establishment. ana that
If the officer had gone the Broadway entrance and
inquired for them he would have had no diihculty
in finding them. Judge Donohue reserved his de-
inn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
CLUBBED AND KICKED.

A brutal assault committed by gang of
young rufians on q m rried man of No G33 East
Twelfth street Sunday night Emil Hoffman
stopped his way home to buy some chestnuts
from an Italian vcndor at tho corner of avenue
and Sixth street. when about twenty young roughs
surrounded and attacked him. blow struck him
in the back Of the head ana knocked him to tho
ground. He struggled to regain his feet, but was
again and again brutally kicked. One OF the crowd
picked up heavy club and hit tho PROSTATE
man with it breaking his leg three inches above the
ankle. At last his cries for help frightened tho
crowd, which i'll all directions. The injured
was borne to his home aud his log SGT by ply
stefan. He told the police that he tho youth who
struck him with the club and from the description
he gave of the assailant Officer Robinson arrested
Moses Selig fifteen years DID, at his residence No.
Is avenue j. The youth pretended to be wholly
ignorant of tho whole affair and expressed great
astonshment when he was told of the assault. In
the Essex Market Court yesterday he was locked up
until Holman come to Court and press tho
ch against him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
LIVELY STRUGGLE WITH A BURGLAR.

1t was near eleven O'Clock on Sunday night and in
the parior over his grocery store at No. $50 Ninth
avenue that Mr.. Richard Butts sat reading to his
family. Somehow grating noise began to minglc
with the readers monotone. and Mrs. Butts. start
ing up, declared that some one was cutting in the
store below The master of the household laughed at
helpmates fancy and pointed to the keys securely
hung upon the mantelpieco few minutes passed
aud again the lady reassertod her conviction that
some ono was at work down stairs. This time Mr..
Butts still sceptcal. called his boy George and do
scendod the stairs. Sure enough, there was harsh,
grating sound coming from the store. and ~ he
listened he heard the rough breaking OF wood. Then
the middle Of the store, man standing upright
with jimmy in his hand. Butts made
q dash at him. but tho intruder was
too quick for him. and ut bound had
reached the door aud was crawling through
hole no had made when the proprietor came up. lie
the boy to bring club or Ratchet. but the youth
quite demoralized and Butts left to pull the
burglar in unaided. Liberty was dear to the man.
and rs he wriggled out he shouted, LET 60 OF my
leg or I'll blow hole through you'll" Butts tugged
all the harder ut this but finding the other had the
best of the curious contest he let 20 his hold
and made for side door to cut on the
burglars escape. The latter once in the yard, had
scaled couple of fences and the chase after him was
unavailing. till Policeman Fitzgerald. OF the Twen
the RUNWAY hidden in bundle OF rags in the cellar
OF No. 1876 Ninth avenue. He said his name was
Adoph Bradwell. and on being taken to the station
house he found to have appropriated gold PEN
Gil case aud some money hc found in the store he
had effected entrance by breaking panel in the
rear door. where the Jimmy he had used was found
Justice Bixby committed him tor trial yesterday
morning in default OF $25OO bail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
REILLY, THE RATHER.

James Reilly was q drunken freeman in Hester
street on Sunday night. sobcred prisoner in Essex
Market Court yesterday morning. Like Orator Puff
he had two tones to his voice. In deop bass no
pleaded for mercy.
LET me off this tonne. Yer 'Onon I niver was In
tho coort before an nvcr will be agin. It was the
Taste sup In thu woorld TUX nver contimplstn its
dangerous eiicts.
''But, my friend" answered the Justice "you were
picked up out OF the gutter
..Arral, now. Who's bin telin' Yer 'Onor the lokes
o thatg shure Twas walkin right straight home fur
me own apartmints."
"You were beastly drunk"
chastity droonkl No, Yer 'Onor; I'm dacint,
hard workin' man. timpirt III me spache and man
ners."
s.Officer," asked the Justice, chow In this2'
.sHe's common drunRard. Judge; been often ar
rested, and several times sent to the Island from
this very Court"
s'Throe months Reilly"
'.Three months?" he exclaimed in shrill treble,
with leap backward, toss of his bullet head and
an entire change in his manner. "Damme an
dam you'll Don't We think yex are smart wild yez
sintnces an yer three monthsY' be quered, with
vianous grin. Mo names Jimmie" companiod
with thump on his breast; Jimmie the Race
horse, Reilly tho Rather. Drunk, was 1? Yes,
dammc, wus, dead drunk. and I'm holy terror in
schwaring. Phudge fur yer sintincesl I'm here,
an' who's goin' to elyvate meY'
Three stout officers succeeded In putting him out
OF ainht
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
THE CENTRAL PARK SCANDAL.

THE PRESIDENT q TIE PARK COMMISSION Ex-
PLAINS IT AWAY.
The Commissioners of Parks held lengthy ses-
sion yesterday afternoon for the purpose of inves-
tigating what is known as the ''Sheepfold Scandal
1t will be recoeced that at previous meeting OF the
Board james Lenny alsborer, was dismissed because
it alleged that he had restrained Of her liberty
in the hayof the sheepfold for three days and
nights, tho steplaughter of follow laborer named
Bates. The Commissioners summoned before them
yesterday johnson. the foreman Of the gang Of
which Lenny aud Bates members; Captain
Beatty and Officer Brannigan, of the Park police;
Mr.. Dawson, Superintendent of Parks Mr.. Conk-
ling disbursing clerk Mr.. Van vslkenbergh. Super
intendent Of the Geological Department aud others.
The investigation held with closed doors. but
press were admitted. when. addressing then Presi-
dent Wenman said:-
GKSrLEMEN-The committee have investigated this
ahair. and We find that the story circulated and pup
shown examination that the idea of girl being
locked up i'll the sheepfold Tor three days is i'm
possible. The place where she says she was locked
up has been open all through the day. There are no
locks to the doors it il simply hayloft The ahi-
davit of King. whose business calls him there daily
to throw down hay. shows that il she there she
would have to conceal herself under the hay
avoid detection. At time when she states
She was there could she not make her presence
the workmen engaged around the sheepfold. The
affidavit OF shepherd Conway confirms the testimony
OF King. Officer Branuiasn's testimony shows that
while the girl says she was restrained Of her liberty
in the hayloft he met her in the Park the first day
in the company of two men and the last day near
the Soldiers Monument He testifes that he
patrolled back of the shoepfold several times per
day. and If any person had made any noise in
binary tone of voice he should have heard it and
gone to her assistance.
Commissioner Lane added to what President Wen
man had said ..why an outrage was impossible.
The testimony shows that she is strong Irish girl,
weighing 100 pounds. while Lcnny only weighs 1876
pounds. We dismissed him because he had no right
to harbor her in the sheeptold."
Question by reporter--Ar. President. under
stood the object of this investigation to
tain whether any of the officials had cognizance OF
and had failed to report it to your Board?
Do you ind any OF them guilty of neglect in this
particular?
Mr.. wenman--Nonc of the officials knew of it
and
Mr.. Lano dnterrupting)-That is matter for
further consideration. Foreman johnson says he
supposed it merely a family quarrel between
Lenny and Bates. and he did not consider it matter
Of sufficient Importance to report
Thus ends the investigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
TWELVE INDICTMENTS QUAsHED.

Judge Dixon. Of tho New Jersey Supreme Court.
yesterday rendered his decision In the cases Of tho
indictments against the Norris Canal and Banking
Company. TO quash which amotion had been argued
before him Mt Paterson, N. j., on Friday last The
company had been indicted at the January term of
court this year for not keeping bridge in proper
repair. but as tho Indictment was not brought to
trial. the condition Of the bridge in question ana
other bridges In tho coanty improved. recent Grand
Jury found twelve moro indictments against the
company. Judge Dixon qusshed all OF them yester-
day. on the ground that they were defective in not
stating that the bridges complained of were such as
crossed the canal at the intersection OF public roads
laid previous to the construction OF the canal
these being the only bridges which. according TO
law the company is Obliged to keep In repair.
Thomas N. McCartor. of Newark. appeared for the
company and Prosecutor Woodruff for tho state
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
CHINESE AT HARVARD.


From the Boston Advertiser. Oct. AL
Harvard University has made tho definite an
nouncemont that any competent person may receive
there daily instruction in the Chinese tMandarin)
language on and after tomorrow. October "a The
experiment is novel ono and the public arc natu-
rally curious about it's scope. method and probable
ISSUE The Mandarin language IL the language OF
Chinese officials throughout the Empire and Is the
vehicle OF chinese literature; 1t IL also understood
by the trading class in the more northerly ports.
such as Shanghai, Newchwang, Tientsin, Chcfoo. or
the Yang.tzo ports but not in the southern ports,
like Canton, Swatow. Annoy. Formosa, Foochow or
Ningpo. The Chinese who come to this country are
for the most part Cantonese, and to them
Mandarin il entirely uutntelligibie. The
instruction offered ut Harvard IL, there
fore available for the following classes OF
persons:--l. Students who wish to acquaint
themselves at first hand with Chinese literature,
history and polity. 2. Persons who propose to lit
themselves Tor official life in Chinap either in tho
consular services of American or European govern
ments, or in the customs service Of China itself.
Mandarin being the tongue Tor transacting business
with the native officials ut all Chinese ports.
no matter what may be the local dialect. .. Mer-
chants who intend to do business at the ports whero
Mandarin is available, and who prefer to be- in some
measure least, Independent of their Interpreters.
4. Missionaries who wish to add the knowledge OF
Mandarin that OF thu dialect of the common PEG.
pie among whom they 1.-Two.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-28
STEAMSHIP COOKERY.

To THE EprroR OF THE HERALp-
am glad to see the HERALD show up the cooking
on the great ocean steamship lines. AS recent
passenger between New York ana Liverpool can
appreciate it. Although the bill OF fare is elaborate
very things really good of their kind. There
is another needed reform which. 1t not quite i'm
portant, ought to DO more easily accomplish he'd.
refer to the steamer chair business. Why should a
passenger have to pay 81 for chair which, land
ing. becomes the most troublesome part of his bag
gage? Why should not the company furnish u seat
on deck well as below? 1t would cost - small
sum, comparatively, to provide this necessary com.
fort aud would effect saving to each passenger OF
several dollars besides endless trouble and annoy
ance which would DO enough to influence tho
patronage OF many people to the line which nrst
undertakes IL. ~
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, 0et. 20, 1879.