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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-01-28
One of the most ruinous habits of the

One of the most ruinous habits Of the
Russian peasants is displayed at mar.
riage celebrations. A peasant, to cele'
brste the marriage of his son, procures
twenty-five gallons of whisky, to get
money for which he sells his horse, cow
OF pigs, and is ready to become a pau
per. He cannot resist the practice, for
custom requires Chat tie population OF
the village, men, women and children,
must get drunk. A rich peasant, at the
marriage festival, will procure 100 gal
Ions of whisky, and the neig hboring
villagers are invited to take part in the
carousal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-01-28
I. sh'. cd I'll I'd enough for ,op'
dry !

-HOTtS De7t'tV>t'
Young Pinker, says the Cleveland
Voice, is anything but deep, but still he
has memory for all slang expressions.
The other day at little social party he
mentioned the fact that the chief clerk
in the office in which he is employed
had resigned. And you've got the va
cancy. l suppose. Pinky?" joklngly in,
ouired one of the boys. "Oh! yes"
sarcastically assented Pinker, =" I've got
the vacancy-in my mind" "Yes,
that's so," giggled the prettiest girl IN
the room, and then everybody laughed,
and Pinker says he can't for the life OF
him see what it was that so aroused
their merriment.
Gently the kline are lowing,
Soft waves tho golden grain;
Quickly q man is making
Tracks for the coming train.
Silently fall the dewdrops
In the solemn eventide;
Ready girl is getting
To take buggy ride.
Soon will the naiden's lover
His arm sround her slide,
While to his manly bosom
Her head will gently glide.
Sayagely bites the mosquito,
Merrily BUNDLES the bee;
But all that the rnciden sayeth
Is-once in while-"Te he"
Chicago Tribune
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-01-28

In many parts of Europe the fecundity
of the hamster, kind of rabbit, and it's
destructiveness, especially to cereal
crops, are q source Of constant trouble
and loss to farmers. In some parts of
Germany the government, with view
to keep down the numbers fthis species
of rodent, offer rewards for all that are
brought in dead or alive. In the single
district of Ascnerslcben, according to
the Madgeburg Gazetie, the police au-
thorities paid rewards on 1885 hams
sters, ut the rate'of about one mark or q
shilling a hundred in 1878. Notwith-
standing this wholesale slaughter, the
animals appeared in even increased num-
bers last year, and rewards were again
offered, With the result that, up to the
closing of the lists for the season, head
money was paid on 81, 1856 hamsters, or
t.6ll more than in the previous year. 1t
is calculated that each female produces
ten yong ones per annum, so that, u.s.
suming halfof those slaughtered to have
been females, those killed last year would
have produced IN additional progeny OF
nearly 100000, being ut the rate OF 1000
to every square mile of land in the dis
trict
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-01-28

Statistics show that in 1890. when the
population of the United States was
only about 1900, 900, the average value
of property to each individual in the
country was SlS7. In 1870, when the
population had increased to nearly
80, 600, 900, the average of property, in
value, to each indiviual was S776.96. 1t
has been estimated that in 1865 the
average wealth of each person in Great
Britain was $1,000. By 1875 this had
increased to $1,000. The calculated
total increase of the popular wealth Of
the United Kingdom in the same period
was Sl2, 900, 600, 900, or about three times
the public debt of Great Britain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1880-01-28

lOOT duu ullcu lliLl Will ltSl AsIi'on|i
chief. Seemed to think it a joke when
reproved her about the slang, laughed
and tried to set pug on me. Met Jack
Mt KS. He's entirely too familiar there.
Very pushing fellow.
Shall think over essay in bed, and
J put in sentence in the morning.
January 7-Evening.-kose just in
time to reach office by ten. Sha'n't lie
so late again. Should have done some
thing before dinner, but had two hun
dred answers to second advertisement.
Didn't open them. Will very soon.
Note from Kitty: "DEAR DICK
After you went away, thought per-
haps you were in earnest when you
scolded about the slang, so ] lay awake
and cried all night long"
Due at Corinna's at eight, but had tc
90 to KS first, of course. Lectured
her in fatherly way. She sobbed, 81
know Pm an awful little goose, but you
used toto - li-li-likc me just as
am" Then she grew hysterical. Sent
dispatch to Corinna from KS house
"Detained by illness of a friend" Tool
three hours to make X. cheerful again
Gave her a brotherly kiss at parting
(Mem.-Apologize for that.) Wonder
full how pretty X. is when she cries.
January 81 p. M.-Didn't sleep las
night. Couldn't help thinking of Kitty
little fearful face. Afraid she thinks to-
much of my coed option. Any fellow
that's half man must be grateful whel
the loveliest little creature in the worl,
cares for him, but having dedicated lif
to advancement and Culture (Corinn
writes 'em with capitals), can't vast
time on sentiment.
Cold better, but forgot cold bath tn;
morning. Find it wise to omit Lati
until get a better grammar. This on
very poor.
Jack Pennington just dropped in.
January 8-Midnight-Jack was goin
to Kitty's Thought wa would do m
good, 50 went with him. Sat him out
Kitty never so lovely, Wonder whs
sort of little wife she'd make for som
fellow not bent on advancement an
culture. Apologized for kiss. \
wasn't offended. What a trusting litt
| creature it is! :
; january a-Midnihgt-Obliged ged to pos
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-13

hearing on the merits will be had on the
10th Of May.
The meeting of the Ohio Republican
State Committee showed Ii sentiment Of
unexpected strength for Mr.. Blaine, the
friends of the Secretary Sherman being
outvoted in his own State. 1t is thought
possible, however, that the supporters of
Mr.. Blaine will make no contest in the
Convention in the hope of winning the
vote of the entire delegation at Chicago
should Secretary Sherman be withdrawn
during the baloting
BY compilation made in the Interior
Department, it is found that the Govern
ment gets by the agreement with the Ute
Indians II 900, 600 acres ofland for about
lG cents per acre. This price includes
the estimated cost of removal, pay for the
Ute Improvement surveys and the fund to
be set aside for the annual annuity of the
Utes.
The impression that the UteS are all to
leave Colorado il; erroneous. Only about
one thousand will leave the State, while
5000 will remain upon farms owned by
them in serveralty.
Only small fraction of the land thus
secured to the Government is agricultural
land, the greater portion being fit only
for pasturage. There is. however, sup
posed to be an immense store of mineral
wealth in the reservation.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1880-03-13
The News Condensed.

dentialS to the English Queen.
f. B. Byington, of Buffalo, has been
appointed General Passenger Agent of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
The National Insurance Company of
Montreal, have resolved to wind up. 1t
has credit balance of SAL 900.
The Treasury Department yesterday
purchased $4,000 ounces of silver for the
San Francisco, New Orleans and Philadel-
phia Mints.
Ex-Governor Garcelon has Informed the
Hale Investigating Committee that he
will be present to-day to testify in obedi-
ence to the summons of that committee.
Dennis Kearney was arrested at his res
dence in San Francisco yesterday NOR
ming on the charge of miSdcmeanor based
upon his remarks at a meeting held on
Tuesday He was released on bail.
The Postmaster General has in
structed the postmaster of New York not
to pay any money orders to ]. Il. Mar
cote and Company, Church street,
charged with conducting II fr;HtSlIent
scheme.
The passenger steamers City of Troy OF
the Citizens Line, and the Drew, of the
Peoples Line, made the first trip from
New York last night the former pro
ceedin2to Troy, .apd the latter Stopping
at Albany.
Mr.. F. b. Washburne hos gone to the
Hot Springs of Arkansas with Il party of
friends to spend month or two. 1t is
said that he will probably meet General
Grant before his return.
Clarancc Atwell was arraigned in New
York yesterday for systematic swinding
by false pretenceS. He was formerly a
wealthy tea broker, and ruined by dissi-
patton. He was once in the tea business
at Canandaigua.
The Hall Safe and Lock Company, of
Cincinnati, sue to recover one hundred
and fifty thousand dollars damages from
the Yale Lock Company, in consequence
Of certain publications concerning the
patents on time locks.
Great excitement exists in Harrisburg
in consequence of the application for
pardon made by Kemble, Rumberger,
Salter, Crawford and Petroff. Sentence
will not be pronounced until the Goth inst,
and the early application for pardon is
considered indecent haste.
Parnell took his departure for Ireland
OH Thursday. He was escorted to the
steamer by the 9th regiment, and repre-
sentatives of the various Irish organiza-
tions. Several hundleI friends accompa-
MED him down the bay. There was much
enthusiasm.
Ex-Secretary McCulloch intends to
give up his Eew-York house in May, and
to return with his family to their home
near Washington. Mr.. McCulloch is
quoted as saying that he prefers Wash
ington to any other city and his house.
hold goods are to be set up there perma-
nently.
Judge Harlan, of the Supreme Court of
the United States, issued supplemental
order yesterday, enjoining the Wabash r.
r. and American Union from doing the
public telegraph business offered at rail-
way stations, and from doing anything in
anywise conflicting with the existing con-
tracts between the railroad and the Wes-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04
SPRING CLEANING.

TITS morn! Onieaving home. around glance,
AL there is luxury and elegance;
The dog and cat upon the hearth-rug lie,
Ny sweet wife kisses me and says goodbye,
While servants bring my hat and coat and cane'
With so much comfort. how could man COM
plain?
IT'S noon! AS to my home then draw near
I hear the sound of blows. The atmosphere
Is but sitting, binding cloud OF dust;
That tits from carpets beaten mistrust,
And, horror stricken, to the house fly.
A scene of desolation greets the eye:-
The carpets up, the curtains down, fires out,
Furniture all upset and piled about;
While, back and forth, with heads in towels
bound,
With skirts looped up foot above the ground
;And arms all bared-'.dy creatures-can 1t be
My lovely wife and servants neat see
Tearing about in these outrageous buds.
And stirring up this awful smell of suds,
While in their eyes there CLEANS dangerous
light!
Great heavens, tits they! Oh. what dreadful
sight!
The dog, once scalded. from them keeps aloof ;;
The cat has sought for safety on the roof;
And in the dining.room, where I had thought
To find q toothsome dinner, they have got
A fiend of Afric blood, who joys to swing
A whitewash brush and spatter everything.
But am not forgot. My feast is spread
Out in the woodshed on a barrel-head.
One slice Of bread. plate of warmed-up BEANS
Some water in mug, dish of green's.
oh, banquet rich And, best Of all. you see
I've brought fellow home to dine with me.
Boston Post.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

canes that grow this year that are to bear
the fruit the next season. All suckers
are to be treated as weeds unless new
planted are desired, when the best ones
may be saved.
Grupes.-One healthy, vigorous cane
upon q newly set vine is enough. Tie
it I'D securely to q support. Vines are
trained so variously that specific d1rec-
lions can not be given. Whatever the
method of training, it should keep in
view and provide for the crop of next
wear. Generally the fruit-bearing shoots
for the present year should be stopped
that is, have their further growth in
length prevented, by pinching off the
end of the shoot at one, two or three
leaves beyond the uppermost cluster of
grapes this should be done very early,
as soon as the clusters of buds (often
mistaken for young grapes) and the
young leaves can be distinctly seen.
Marketing EEuit.-Provide all the ap-
planes of quick and proper marketing
ponds upon the appearance of the fruit
at the market that neatness and care in
40 packing it that it will show at its
best, will pay. Caution should be given
to the pickers that no over-ripe fruit be
put into the basket or crates. If the
distance to market is considerable the
fruit should be in less mature state
than when the market is but short dis
lance away. Watch the market.
KITCHEN AND MARKET GARDEN.
Work is apt to come with a rush /;
there are so many different things to at
| tend to, that unless the work Is proper
ly planned, much time will be lost. 1t
happens with many who make a change
of residence, that they can not begin
gardening until the first of May. These
have been obliged to delay the planting
of those crops that should be put in so
soon as the soil will permit, and will be
somewhat behindhand; but with extra
effort, and that at once, they may be
able to get abreast with the season with
most of the vegetables of the garden.
Asparagus should be cut with q
strong, ronnd-pointed knife, and with
care that the neighboring younger shoots
or buds may not be injured. Cut the
bed clean, leaving no small shoots to
grow now.
Beuns,-Plant the bush sorts in drills
IS inches apart, as soon as there is nc
danger of frost. The Limas are not to
/ 20 in until the cold rains are over and
the ground we'll warmed. Set the poles
feet apart, and afterwards plant foul
or five beans to each pole, thrusting thu
seeds into the soil with the eye down
ward. See that the poles are firmly set
.Eqg Plants. -Nothing is gained by
setting plants in open ground until warn
weather sets in. Push them with gooe
supply of rich manure. Liquid manure
may be used, and with very good re
suits.
Peppers.-Set out plants when tn
weather has become settled. A lev
should be in every garden.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04
The Result.

Soon after the Mozart Hall meeting,
Richmond, Va, which was composed
of persons, white and black, opposed to
the passage of the McCulloch Bill, we
intimated, that the result of that meet
ing and it's organization, would be a
split in the conservative party, and that
the faction would, in some way, form a
coalition with the Radical party, with q
view to defeat the Conservative party
in the next Presidential election. How
literally is this intimation being fulfilled
by the efforts of Malone and his ad
herents, to establish q mixed ticket,
half Radical and half Readjuster, to de-
feat the conservative party, and carry
the State for Grant or the Radicals
Where do some of those stand now, that
hooted at the idea, and said, "Never.
never, you are too suspicious. Do you
think that we, as Conservatives, would
ever condescend to do thing like that?"
Yes, it is hard to tell what some men
would not do; especially when the OBJ
ject is to rule or ruin.
Will true Conservatives, the party
which SO long saved the State of Virgin
ia from Radical oppression, demoraliza-
ton, and ruin,-yes, fIOm the fate and
degradation of South Carolina and
Louisiana, IN opposition to centraliza-
ton and carpet bag rule,-allow them
selves to be led away from their old par.
ty, which has served the State go long
and well, maintaining its rights, honor.
and liberty, into the Radical party, to
carry the State in the next Presidential
election for the Radicals, under the de-
lusive name of Reimbursement. We pre-
sumo not. They will see the trick be-
fore it is too late. The settlement of the
State Debt, or readjustmenti is one thing
and national Interests and politics an
other. If Conservatives honestly diff
fered in regard to the former, that is no
reason they should differ as to the lat
ter. Why drag that matter into the
Presidential election. Have those who
are endeavoring to create confusion and
faction in the Conservative party, more
interest in the State and Federal Gov
ernments, than those who adhere to the
old tried, Conservative policy and prin-
eiples? The very fact, that Malone
and his adherents have deferred their
State convention till after the meeting
of the national Democratic convention,
which meets at Cincinnati, shows clear
ly, that they do not intend to cooperate
with the Democrats or Conservatives,
but with the Radicals. so as to hold, by
their coalition, the power in the State.
Conservatives of the Valley, yes, of the
State, see to it, that you are not duped
into the Radical party by the wirey
schemes and manipulation that are now
being put forth. If ever the Radical
party get control of the State of Virgin
ia, you may well cry out for another
kind of readjustment.- Shenandoah
Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04


VICToRIA's DAUGHTERS.-Ofth the five
daughters of Queen Victoria, the Prin-
cess Beatrice. the youngest, will soon
have remained the longest unmarried
The Crown Princess Of Germany mar
ried at eighteen the late Princess Alice
of Hesse was married when she was
nineteen the Princess Helena married
at twenty, the Princess Louise, who had
until that time remained longest single,
when she married the Marquis of Lorne
was about the same age her youngest
sister is-that is %. It is natural enough
that there should be gossip and rumors
about the welded fate of the last of the
quintet. Romance has not been absent
from the stories told about her, but the
truth seems to be that the Princess has
chosen, up to this time, to be the con-
fidante and companion of her mother,
the Queen, rather than to leave Wind
sor, Balmoral, and Osborne without
any Of the daughters of the widowed
monarch.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

POULTRY INFoEMATIoN.-Ata smeet-
ing of the Lancaster county, (Pa.) Poul-
try Association, one member said that
he had found by experiments that chalk,
pounded into small pieces, was eaten
with relish by the hens, which would
eat it when they would not touch lime,
and he thought it had the desired effect:
From it his fowls laid all winter. Burnt
corn and oyster shells were also recon-
mended as good thing to put in their
drinking water.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

MANURIAL VALUE OF BURNED
STRAw.-Speaking to a friend about
burning straw on land for manurial
purposes, writes a New York Times
correspondent, he told me this: -Four
years ago he hauled out lot of wheat
straw, and spread it of uniform depth
of some fifteen inches over some five
acres. He then set it afire, and imme-
diately on its being consumed turned
the surface under with the plOw. 20
the very border of this space he drew
and spread his stable and barnyard
manure. The benefit to the following
crop of wheat was greatly to the advan-
Eage of that portion of tiae field where
the straw had been burned, and such
WIS tsso case likewise in regard to tae
ensuing crop of corn. He adds further,
that to this day it is easy to note the
increased fertility Of this part of the
field az contrasted with lsher parts of it.
The land is q reddish clay.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04
A New Method In Medicine.

BY this new method every sick per-
son can get package of the dry vegeta-
BILE compound, Kidney Wort, and pre-
pare for themselves six quarts of medi-
cine. tt is q specific cure for Kidney
diseases, Liver Complaint, Consultation
and Piles, and grand tonic for females.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04
STONEWARE.

X gal. Pitchers. 2.25 al sizes........
81 Ali orders promptly allied; Goods war
ranted; unsound ware may be retufned{ ltb-
NOtice.-Avoid sicknessfrom being poisoned
BY Black-lead glazed article, called stoneware.
Use q pure salt-glazed soneware, manufac.
tured in Virginia. Ask your physician If acid
coming in contact with lead is not polsonous.
JAS. M. HICHERSON.
~ tbs aboys statements are chemically
correct. TROS. ]. MILLER, M, D.
aprN-8m J. y. GORDON. M. D.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

0tAeA1il 1seV OsAO
Mail Train through to Washington and Bal
timore without change of cars, and makes close
connection at Harper's Ferry with Express
Trains for the West. The Accommodation
leaving Staunton at 3i5 p M, COZ ects al dar-
rtsonburg with Train for aarperG Ferry.
8. M. WOODWARD, JR.,
T. FITZGERALD, Supt. V. r. R.
8. of T., B. & o. r. r. nol8
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WESTWARD,

Is. Connects With Stages for Lexington.
F. Connects with 6, 3. 8. q PIP. Steamers for
g. Connects with scioto Valley s. +: Tor the
Northwest.
II. Connects with all Lines diverging to the
West, Northwest, and Southwest.
For Tickets, Information, and time tables,
apply to JOHN II. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent. StauntOn Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
". N. 8. Dexx. g. p. and T. Agent.
Enoanaer and aunf marie
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04
SECONDHAND STORE

respectfully announce that have opened q
Secondhand Store
at NO. 2 Il. Frederick St., Staunton, Va.
where will buy and sell all kinds Of Second
hand Clothing, Furniture, &c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

"What makes your lips so awful sore 2"
Asked Sarah's cross-eyed pap;
And Sarah to the old man said
'sIt's caused by small chap"
Then Saral1's younger brother
As yet unknown to fame
Looked Sarah in the eye and asked,
"What is this small chaps nameT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-04

A. Connects with Va. Midland Mali Tfaln Ieav'
ing l,68 q, m, for Lynchburg and A. M. & o.
R. R. stations; also for Danville and the
South.
B. Connects closely with Virginia Midland
Trains for Washington, Baltimore. New
G. Connects with Richmond & Danville Train
leaving TO- IS p. M, and Richmond q Peters
burg Train leaving 10.40p. M, for the South,
D. Connects with r. & D. Train leaving ct u. 40
a. NJ, and r. & P. Train leaving ct II ;55 g. m.
for the South. Connects with Old Dom1n-
ion Steamers leaving at High Tide, on Sun
day, Tuesday, and Friday. for New York
Connects with Va. Steamboat leaving ct
lisa. M, On Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day, for Norfolk. Connects with +. r.
&. r. leaving at 500 p. IA. tor Norfolk.