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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01
East Indian Home Life.

The Monday evening lecture at ~ n
don Institution was delivered by essor
Monier Williams, the subject being .sIndi-
an Home Life He stated that Indian
Home life was closely connected with In
dian caste life. In India caste was re-
| ligion as well as social institution. Men
were believed to be created by God, in dis
tinct occupations. Born weaver, man
must remain a weaver, and his sons and
grandsons must remain Il weavers too. Ex-
| ternally the structure of typical Indian
| house reSemblad that Of the houses of
Pomreii. Every respectable house had a
room called Goods room," where domes-
| tic worship was performed daily. The
women s apartments were at the back or
at the top. No one entered there but the
immediate members of the family and the
priests. In old houses there was a room
called ''the room Of anger" When any
member of the household was offended, he
shut himself up there till his grievance
was redressed. An Indian family did not
merely consist of husband, wife, and chill
dren. Sometlmef 100 persons, including
four generations, from great grandfather
to great grandchildren, might be found
living in one abode. Anarchy was preven-
ted by vesting supreme authority IN the
oldest. Often an old grandmother reigned
supreme, keeping order with wonderful
tact. The women superintendent the cook
ing and waited on their husbands and
brothers at dinner, eating their leavings
afterwards. Hindu wives were remarka-
BILE for shrewdness, thrift, and devotion to
their families. Yet wife was little val
ued except as a mother. The most i'm
portant event in family was the birth OF
a son. The happiness of deceased parents
in the other world depended upon the con-
slant performance Of obsequial ceremonies
by sons. The next most important events
were the initiation of sons into the Hindu
faith by investiture with the sacred thread
and their marriage. AS to marriage, it
was effected by three separate ceremonies,
performed at intervals-D betrothal at
five years of age; ~ the regular marriage
ceremony at nine or ten, when the boy
husband returned without his bride to his
father house; ~ the concluding nuptial
RTE, when the boy-husband took the bride
home. Many Hindu boys we're fathers at
sixteen. Early marriage was the curse of
India. There was not household without
child widows, who were condemned to
life Of misery. Yet Indian home life had
much in it to call forth our admiration. A
vast chasm separated the social condition
of Eastern and Western countries, English
institutions could not be transplanted to
an Indian soil until it was prepared for
their reception. We must gradually ele-
vate the millions committed to our rule,
but in doing so we must not expect to de-
nationalize Indian home life.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01
A Pen Picture of the Zulu King.

Cetywayo is said to be now in a deep IA
he declares he will STAY his Indurias and
then himself rather than be captured. He
is described by an old Zulu colonist as "a
fine speciment of savage, slender and
graceful in figure, with a face of an impe-
rlous and forbi1dlng expressions; eyes ex-
ceptionally large and brilliant. His fore
head, though broad for a Kafir, is very re-
ceding, while the lower part of his face
denotes determined and brutal nature.
He dresses very deliberately.
Over his shoulders is fastened a leopard
skin keeros, or cloak, reaching down to
the back of his knees; round his loins he
wears handsome moochy-that is, a band
of tigercat skin, with a deep fringe of
strips of the same hanging downward.
His wrists and ankles are decorated with
rings Of white and black beads, and his
hair with several ostrich feathers. In the
slit in his right ear (the distinguished
mark of the Zulus, who are also cut in the
globe of both ears in infancy,) he carries a
vel OauA IVA, AdSlO llO1u d
piece of bamboo cane, carved and decora-
ted with beads, and in the slit in his left
ear he carries comb, six inches long, and
made of bone or ivory.
The top of the handle is OF the shape of
the bowl of a spoon, and with it they meas
ure out snuff. The lower part is elato-
rately carved. The teeth, of which there
are only three, are fully four inches long,
and resemble the prongs of fork. In his
right hand Cetywayo carries a hunting
assegai and on his left arm his shield. The
hunting shield is much smaller than the
war shield, and is made in this way. A
bullock's skin is dried, and out of the cen
tire piece is cut Of the required size and
shape. only one shield being obtained from
one skin. The centre is supported by slips
of tough, green hide, and from top to bot
tom on the inside stout stick is fixed by
which the shield is held: and mostly, as
was the case with Cetywayo's, the top OF
the stick is surmounted by the tail of the
tiger cat.'
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THE OLD HOME.

THE OLD HOME.
BY DAVID EADIE.
The wild birds sing and the rivulet runs
So cheerily round the spot
Where the peaceful shades Of the towering hills
Fall dim on mothers cot
The windows are low and the thatch is low,
And its old stone walls are gray
Oh! I see it, I love it, where'er 60,
That old home far away.
The little clock ticks on the kitchen wall
To tell the passing hours
And the woodbine is climbing round the cot
With its sweetly scented flowers,
And the old arm chair, so cosy and low,
Where mother did knit each day
OH I see it, I love it, Where'er 60,
That old home far away.
My mother see her before me now,
Asleep in that old arm chair,
" 18th the sunshine tinging her wrinkled brow
That was once SO smooth and fair
Her crimped border, as white as snow,
And her dark brown hair turned gray
Oh! see it, 1 love it, where'er go,
That old home far away.
And there's the white COW on its homeward path
AS it comes so quiet along;
And the little maid with pail in her hand
Is singing that dear old song.
And the frolicsome lambs in the barnyard
Are gathering round to play
Oh! l see 1t, love it. where'er l 60,
That old home far awaV
Not all the pleasures the world can give,
Nor riches of land OF sea,
Or the wealth or rank of earth'S proud lords
Can eer estrange from me,
The roof that cover'd my dear mothers head,
With the humble floor of clay
Oh! I see it, 1 love it, where'er go,
That old home far away,
But alas! she has gone where all must go,
For we all must pass away
Yea! even the cot that love so well
Will crumble and decay;
For this earth is only a resting place,
Its joys are ours for day
All my pleasure of life has center'd in
That old home far away.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

No matter how many of our laden ships
may come safely into port, that one which
was lost at sea will always seem to us to
have carried the richest cargo.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

FIG PREsERvEs.-One pound white SUI
gar to pound Of figs. Let the syrup boil
awhile before putting in the figs. Flavor
as you choose. Take four or five lemons,
slice them thin and cook with the fruit.
To remove the skins nicely lay the figs in
strong alum water
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

CURING INSECT STING .-Make a stiff
paste by mixing water with common earth
from the garden, and bind it on the part.
1t will give immediate relief to the pain,
and if allowed to remain for a few hours
no effect of the sting will remain.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

RICE CAKEs.-Boil cup of rice very
soft mash it fine; add pint of milk and
8 eggs, stir in little flour, butter the
griddle, and turn on the batter in small
cakes. Serves with a little nutmeg and
fine sugar.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

THE LAUNDRY.-A tablespoonful of
black pepper put into the first water in
which gray and buff linens are washed will
keep them from spotting. There is no OBJ
lection to it, and it softens the water like
soda.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

SCALLoPED ToMAToEs.-Peel and cut
in slices one-fourth of an inch thick; pack
in pudding dish. in alternate layers with
force-meat made of bread crumbs, but
ter, salt, pepper and little white sugar,
spread thickly on each layer of tomatoes
uppermost, a good bit of butter on each
sllce.-Dust with pepper and a little SUI
gar. Stew with dry bread crumbs and
bake covered half an hour.-Remove the
lid then and bake brown.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

PRESERVED GREEN TOMATOES. ITO
seven pounds of sliced tomatoes slice two
lemons, and add three and half pounds
Of sugar, spice to suit the taste with either
ginger root or cloves and cinnamon. Boil
until you can run the proverbial straw
through, then put in the jars, boil the syr-
up until thick; and pour over.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

CURE FOR INFLAMED EYEs.-Grate a
carrot and apply it warm mot hot) to the
eye. It should be put in something thin,
such as carleton or swiss muslin.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

OxAL1c ACID will remove stains, ink and
iron-rust, but must not be allowed to
stand long on the goods OF paint.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

RAW EGas.-Persons suffering from
dyspepsia can often digest raw eggs when
the stomach is too weak to receive and re-
tain any thing else. They are always very
nourishlng and strengthening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-08-01

In the New POWELL BUILDING, on Augusta
Street. They will keep q large and general assert
ment of FAMILY GROCERIES, FLOUR, GRAIN,
&C. and will be glad to see their friends, promising
them every attention and the most favorable prices
and terms.
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Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
PROGRAMME.
A4H OF JULY ATTRACTIONS
Grand Firemen's Celebration and
Mardi Gras Carnival, assisted by
the Ely Light Guards and other
Military COmpanies---Rex and
his Royal Subjects.

The order of procession and grand pa
rade will be as follows: Starting from the
Baptist Church on East street, promptly at
O'Clock a. M, headed by Grand Mar
shals of the Day, NJ. Barclay, S. L. Hook
er and Shep Logan, on horseback, fol-
lowed by Lancaster City. Brass Band,
Washington Fire Department, Circleville
and @other Fire Companies, Circleville
Go4osed Brass Band, Ely Light Guards,
Odd Fellows, Knights Templar, and Rex
and his followers, TO the number of 200;
the whole will be interspeFsed with ad-
lvertising vehicles elegantly decorated.
The procession will march on East to Cir
cleville avenue; thence to Court street :;
thence on Court to Main; thence to Mar
-ket; thence to Hinde; thence to Court; !;
thence TO North; thence TO the celebration
grounds, where two short orations will
be delivered, by Hon. Mills Gardner and
/ Hon. NJ, J. Williams, and the reading of
! the Declaration of independence, by A.
/ r. CFeamer; after which the Mardi Gras
Carnival Will begin, and the glorious old
| Fourth of July will be expected to ring
| out with boundless, unrestrained and pat
riotic fun.
A portion of the numerous amusements
will consist of open air concerts by both
brass and string bands; the usual 4th of
l
platform, for our visiting Firemen, and
all others who wish to participate; Bicyle
exhibitions, by Prof. Lafayette Ely and
/ other noted bicylists; taught-rope per-
fOrmances; balloon ascensions every half
hour during the day; side shows under
| canvas.
A celebrated shooting team has been
secured at considerable trouble, and all
can witness the popular gIass-ball shoot
i ing free of charge.
Eight-pony team with 20 young men
A in costume, representing Kansas as it
used to be, and ''Tony the tramp
In the evening there will be the finest
| display of fireworks ever seen here, and
the day will wind up with two grand
complimentary balls at City and Music
Halls; the colored visitors Gripping the
light fantastic toe'' at City Hall, and his
most royal highness, his honor, the May
or, has kindly consented to produce the
keys of the city for Rex, to be and remain
in possession till the F'wee sma' hours
| the next morning.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
FOR RENT.
Melvin, SiIcott & Co.

The firm of Melvin, SilcOtt and Co. is
composed of men of long experience in
trade, having been broughtup in the bus
iness in which they are now engaged
from their youth to the epresent time, they
are, therefore, we'll qualified to conduct
the business of general dry goods mer-
chants.
In the purchase of their present stock,
they have used their utmost care and
best Judgment in selecting such goods as
will suit the masses
In addition to their large and varied
stock of nice dress goods, which is unsur-
passed in style and beauty, they have an
immense stock of all the styles in the
market, which they are selling at the old
prices, although in the article of cotton
alone the raw material has advanced 40
per cent. within the last 30 days, with a
corresponding advance in the manufac-
tured article.
They offer no bats to induce purchasers
to O-call-sueh as best prints at 4c., which
every person that can read knows cOsi
&c. by the case; or, best muslin at 815c
which costs 91ac. in quantity; and so on
and make Up the loss thus sustained three
times over in the balance of the goods
they sellthe customer, but every article
is aimed to be sold at the closest margin
possible and no advantage taken of tn
unsuspeeting.
They cordially invite every one in neet
of goods to call and examine their stock
and compare prices generally.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
ELSA Won BLUMEN's WALK.
100 Miles in Less Than "a Hours

Miss Elsa Won Blumen, the lady pedes-
trian, commenced her walk of 100 miles,
which she promised to accomplish in %
hours, at City Hall on Friday evening
last, at o'clock. Mr.. Dan. Wendell Jr.,
of this place, started with her, in an at
tempt to walk 120 miles in the same length
of time. The Hall is well adapted for the
purpose, being large and well ventilated.
A sawdust track was laid around the out
side Of the room. twenty laps max
ing mile. Alarge and respectable aud
ience filled the Hall on the first evening,
and throughout the time occupied in the
walk, the interest increasing as the walk
progressed. The weather on Saturday
evening was very unfavorable, and many
were kept awav on that account, but the
Hall was well filed, nevertheless.
Miss Won Blumen accomplished half of
her task by Z O'Clock Saturday morning,
Mr.. Wendelwas obliged 10 leave the track.
on account of sickness at about u O'Clock,
| having walked 81 miles in little over 4
hours and not recovering sufficiently by
morning was forced to give up the con-
| test.
Miss Won Blumen resumed her walk at
9 O'Clock Saturday morning, and Mr..
John Maynard started with her in an at
tempt to accomplish go miles while the
| lady finished her 100. He left the track
at o'clock, having made 26 miles. Miss
Won Blumen, completed her 100 miles at
20 minutes before A O'Clock Saturday
evening, apparently not greatly fatigued,
having made the walk in 21 hours actual
walking time. Mr.. Bert. Maynard took
the track on Saturday evening and walked
till II O'Clock.
Miss VOn Blumen made a good impress
sion upon her audiences. She is good
looking, and lady like, and fun of pluck,
and possesses great powers -ofendurance,
She was neatly and appropriately eostum-
ed, and walks quite gracefully.
I On Saturday evening shortly before
Miss Won Bluman finished her walk, she
was presented by Mayor Barclay with an
elegent silver water set, of pitcher and
goblets. the gift of a number of citizens.
On Monday evening a complimentary
benefit was rendered the lady by citizens
of Washington, on which occasion she
walked 20 mile dash n-four hours and
20 minutes. Messrs. Bert. Maynard and
Comely Ogle started with her to walk %
miles in the time she occupied in making
20. Mr.. Ogle was obliged to leave the
track about IL O'Clock, having walked
over Is miles. He got sawdust in his
shoes, and his feet became blistered too
badly for him to continue.
Mr.. Maynard made % miles and 27
laps to Miss Won Blumen's 20 miles, and
after walking the two laps necessary to
complete % miles, left the track, appar-
emily in the best condition, and able to
have continued the walk indefinitely.
Miss. Won BIumen will be rendered an
other benefit by the Fire Department and
citizens, af City Hall tomorrow evening,
when she viii make a race of with Mr.,
Bert. Maynard, he undertaking to walk
15 miles to her 10. The race will be in
teresting and exciting, and win draw a
crowded house.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Prosecuting Attorney.

EDS. HERALD:
Please say to the voters of Fayette county that
FRANK G. CARPENTER is a candidate for the
office of Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the de-
cislon OF the Republican Convention, which meets
on day to be named in the future Mr.. Carpen-
ter is young and rising lawyer, a partner in the
practice with Hon. Mills Gardner, and will make
good Prosecutor. In addition to his legal attain
mentS, he is a sound and reliable Republican, and
if placed on the ticket as our candidate will add
strength to the ticket, and be heard from during
the campaign. Mr.. Carpenter has only been in
duced to become candidate after the urgent So
licition of his MANY FRIENDS.
EDS. HERALD:
You will please announce the name of D. l.
WORTHINGTON as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney, subject to the decision of the Republi-
can Convention. VOTERS.
EDS. HERALD; Please announce my name q
candidate before the Republican County Conven :
ton for the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney.
IhaVe no particular claims the party. beyond
being thorough and earnest Republican; and il
nominated and elected, will fill the Office to the
best of my ability Respectfully,
| WILLIS NJ. PIN L.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
MILMINGroN- OHIn- Mar1o 1sro

To all aohone it may concern:
We hereby warrant and defend all Dauis
Sewing Machines sold by William Robin
son for the period of .tt0e gears, and any
thing breaking or being broken in that time
will be repaired by us without any ex-
pense to the purchaser. Would refer you
to the Hon. Mills Gardner, Hon. James
Pursell, Judge Mclean, Morris Sharp, or
any of the business men of Washington C..
H., Ohio.
JEFF AND HENRY HILDEBRANDT.
Come and see this aUonderfaA machine :;
warranted to do twenty-five per cent more
work than any machine ever offered to the
people of Fayette county. For sale at my
residence, opposite A. NJ. Stimson's. Ma
chimes delivered to any part of the county
on notice.
30w4 WILLIAM ROBINSON, Agent.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03
ANTRAM
&
EYCKE'S
RPEGTAT,TTE0

WASHINGTON c. H., June 10, 1879.
We offer this morning several patterns
of summer silk-the incest and cheapest
the town affords.
Also, several pieces of brocade trim
ming silk, in the popular shades.
A new lot of all silk parasols, bought
so low that we can sell them at great bar
gains.
A new lot of Valenciennes, Breton, Ma
line, Duchess Point, Torchon and Clunny
laces, elegant patterns, at astOnishingly
low prices.
Call and see the finest display of regu-
lar made hosiery in town.
A fine assortment of Lace Ties in latest
styles.
--vAg.se-s5sIall Commence on Saturday mex
to close out our straw goods at discount
AZ H,.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03

1 desire to inform my patrons and
friends that 1 am selling more goods in
proportion to the size of my store room
than any other house in town. My stock
is full, fresh and complete. My prices
are lower than any competitors in the
same business. sQuick sales and small
profits has always been my motto.
have an apartment of trimmlng-sllks.
1 s'unfurl my banner to the world with
the assertion, startling as it may seem to
some. nevertheless it is true; can't and
won't be undersOld.
Call and see me at your earliest con-
venience. II. GLIcKsMAN,
No. !, McLean's Block, opposite the
Court House.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03

struck Oil at Last
And | am selling gallons of the best
Coal Oil for 75 cents.
DO Not Read This
have great many more goods which
| should like to quote to my friends, but
space will not allow it: If you will call
on me at my store l will give you prices
that will convince any reasonable person
that l am really selling all classes of
goods at prices that are lower than the
lowest. On every SO worth of goods
bought at my store you can save the price
of subscription to your county paper.
GEO. DAHL.
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That mig Warrntee.

BlaKemore says he does not have to war
rant his American Sewing Machines for
five years in order to sell them, and refer
parties to Hon Mills Gardner, Morris
Sharp, Judge Mclean, or any one who
knows nothing about a sewing machine
but, to few hundred housewives in this
vicinity, some of whom have had this ma
chine for II years or more, and think
them Indispensable.
Stiff &C. BLAKEMORE.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-07-03

By a process entirely his own, DR..
Price is enabled to extract from each of
the true select fruits and aromatics, all of
its Characteristic flavor, and place in the
market class of Flavorings of rare ex-
cellence. We know DIR. Prices True Fla
voring Extracts will give perfect salts
faction.
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.JasPerIGemls.


Special Correspondence Of the Herald.
Everybody yin this vicinity intends to take
the glorious Fourth in at Washington.
There will be moonlight festival at
Mt. Carmel next Saturday night. All are
invited to attend.
Mr.. M. It. Hyer is visiting the large
cities of the West. He will probably re-
main several weeks yet.
Mr.. Rob't Dobbins, of Missouri, has
been spending several weeks with the
| family of Mr.. John S. Burnett.
The wheat this season may not have SO
much straw as it did last year but the
grain is certainly as good if not superior,
and the acreage planted much larger. The
stand, however, is rather light.
Mr.. G. w. Hyer. was severely injured
one day last week; while at work on his
new house, here. Mr.. John Bush was
striking two-handed blows with a broad
ak when it slipped from his hands, strik-
ing Mr.. II. a little above the knee on the
left leg. Several Fmnscles were severed
and the blade of the ak penetrated the
bone about half an inch. There was con.
siderable danger of. lock jaw, but DR.. R
Lytle arrived soon after the accident, and
Mr.. Hyer has since been improving.
ADIos.