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The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-01-22
WHAT rs A PRINTER!
A printer is the most curious bel

A printer is the most curious being
living. He may have a bank, quoin,
and not be worth cent; have small
caps, and haye neither wife nor chill
dren. Others may run fast, but he
gets swifter by setting fast. He may
be making impressions without elo-
quence; may use the I've without Of
lending, and be telling the truth ;
while others cannot stand while they
set he can set standing and do both at
the same time may have to use fur
niture, and yet have no dwelling;
make aud put away pi, and never see
q pie, much less eatit, during his life;
be human being and rat at the
same time; press a great deal and not
ask. a favor; may handle the shooting
iron, and know nothing about can
non, gun Or pistol. He may move the
lever that moves the world, and be as
far from moving the globe as hog
under molehill; spread the sheets
without being a housewife; lay his
forms on a bed, and yet be obliged to
sleep on the floor. He may use dag
ger without shedding blood, and from
the earth he can handle stars he may
be of rolling disposition, and never
desire to travel he may baye sleeps
foot and not be deformed, may never
be without case and yet know moth
ing of law or phisic; be correcting err
rors, and be growing worse every
day have embraces without the arms
of girl thrown around him have his
form locked up, and yet be free from
Jail, watch house or other confinc.
ment. His Office may have hell in
it, aud not be a bad place after all, and
he might be plagued by the devil, and
be Christian of the best kind, and
what is stranger still, be he honest or
rich orpoor, drunk or sober,
Industrious or lazy, he always stands
up to his business.-[Exchange.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-01-22

An Irishman, who had pig in his
possession, was observed to adopt the
constant practice of filling it to reple-
ton one day and starving it the next.
On being asked his reason for doing
so, he replied: "Och, snre, and isn't
it that l like to have bacon with a
strake o. fat and strake o. lane aqual-
ly, one after t'Other2"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-01-22

One boy, the other day borrowed q
stick of candy from a comrade to show
him how he could swallow it, aud pull
it out of his ear. He swallowed it,
and twisted himself in various ways
to extract 1t, but at length he inform-
ed his companion that he had forgot
ten that part of the trick.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-01-22

A CORRESPONDENT at San Antonio,
Texas, sends us a list of questions pro-
pounded to q candidate for teacher
ship in public school, the concluding
one being as follows: How many
kinds of fractions are there Two
3 Name them Guilty and not guilty.
A fraction whose remuneration is lesser
than the denomination is q guilty frac-
ton. A fraction whose determination
is lesser than the remuneration is not
guilty fraction So say you all gen>
tlemen2
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1880-01-22

j. II. NICHOLS.
sAe4srnsy se Law and Notary Public. Omoe
D y Phshix Block. over Brsinerd 4 sons Drug
n eSore.s
November 30. lsT3. 939-K
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
Greenville Aug. 9th.

INTERFERING WITH RAILROAD Work
MEN.-A telegram from Catlettsburg, KY,
dated on Saturday last, has the following
about a trouble in which Staunton con-
tractors are interested:
Certain law-defying residents of Carter
county are causing great trouble. annoy
ance and loss to contractors along the line
of the Lexington and Big Sandy railroad.
Contractors Mcmahon and Green have
several hundred negroes in their employ
on the Carter county division of the road
Certain persons of this county, who are
not willing to work for the same wages
paid the negroes, have Oh several occasions
threatened violence to the negroes if they
continued to work. They succeeded IN
stampeding about seventy negroes, and
those remaining are in a state Of disQuiet
and alarm.
The much-abused Regulators of Garter
now promise to do good service toward the
enforcement of the law. They turned out
in big force yesterday and drove some of
the offenders out of the county, and gave
notice if any further threats were made
somebody would be hung. They have as
sured the contractors that the negroes shall
not he moleSCed, and have taken the initia-
tory steps for hot campaign against the
Wrong-dOers. The force now at work on
this road, between the Big Sandy and
Lexington, numbers over two thousand
five hundred men, the large majority be.
ing negroes. Gen. John Echols, of The
road, is personally overlooking the opera
tions of the big force. He will be here
tomorrow.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Last Sunday af-
ternoon as Mr.. Jno. w. Todd, Superinten-
dent of the Baptist Sunday School, and
Mr.. VIM. "A. Reed, were returning from
the Sabbath School at Hundley' s Mill they
met with serious accident. AS their
buggy descended the hill approaching
Thornrose cemetery the shaft broke loose
and the frightened horse started down the
descent. The occupants leaped from 1t
when 10 front of Trenary's flower garden
and Mr.. Reed had his leg broken below
the knee, the bone protruding. Mr.. Todd
had his ankle twisted, and was badly
bruised. They were taken to Mr.. e. W.
Shott's residence, where Drs. A. M. Hem
KEEL and B, P Reese were sent for. On
Monday the condition of Mr.. Reed was
found to be so serious that the physicians,
assisted by DR.. F. L. Henkel, amputated
the leg below the knee. Mr.. Todd's in
juries, we are glad to hear, were not
serious.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

ABSTRACTS FROM GAME LAws.-We
publish the following abstract of the game
laws of the State, prepared and issued by
the Virginia Game Association for the in'
formation of the general public. 1t is CIV
en- in convenient form, and contains infor-
nation in brief Of all the legislative enact
nents now IN force on the subject.
Patridges or quail can be shot from Oc-
tober 18th to January 1st. except in the
following counties, and in those from No
vember LIST to February LIST Bedford,
Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Chesterfield, Hen
rico, Hanover, Caroline, King George,
Westmoreland, Northumberland, Rich
.nond, Lancaster, Essex, Middlesex, King
and Queen. Gloucester, Mathews, King
William, New Kent, James City, YORK,
Elizabeth City, Warwick, Charles City,
Prince George, Surry, NottoWay, lsle OF
Wight, Sussex, Southampton, Greensville,
Nansemond, Accomac, N northampton. Pitt
sylvania, Henry, Washington, Rockbridge,
Craig, Roanoke, Montgomery. Franklin
Patrick, Russell, GraysOn, Botetourt,
Floyd, Wise, Buchanan and Stafford.
Pheasants can be shot from August lst
to February 1st.
Woodccck can be shot from July 1st to
February 1st..
Robins Can be shot from November ISL
to April LIST.
Wild turkeys can be shot from October
18Th to February 1st.
Deer can be shot from September LIST to
January 18th.
Ducks Can be shot from September LIST
to April lst, except the summer duck
They can be shot at any time. No gun
to be used in shooting ducks or geese that
cannot be habitually raised to the shout
der No shooting at ducks allowed be-
tween dark and daybreak. No sloop or
other deck boat is allowed i'll shooting wild
fowl at any time.
Wild geese may be shot at either day or
night. provided that no light, lamp or float
in II fector of any kind to be used.
Song Birds-NO mOcking, bird is TO be
caught fer sale, or sold, for six years. or at
any time any brown thrush, cardinal or
red bird, house wren or oriole, wood robin
or house martin. s,s;a,s "a.
Eggs and Nests-Persons taking the
eggs Or disturbing the nests of the forego-
ing are liable to all the penalties.
Fines-Any persons offending against
these laws are fined not less than $l0 nor
more than $40 Or sent to jail for not more
than thirty days.
Any person having in his possession any
bird, fish, animal or eggs during the pro-
hibited period is ''prima facie'' evidence
of its violation.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

DEMOCRATIC CLUB AT PARNAssUs.-
The following gentlemen compose the
Hancock and English club, organized on
the 18th INST, at Parnassus:
President, Thos. S. Hogsheao; vice
President, w. e. Hedrick; Treas'r, ). Il
silling; Secretary, j. 81 Beard, ana the
following Executive Committee: Messrs
J. A. Hamrick, w. T. Wright, f. Lee
Emmett Ho2shead, NJ. 5. Whitmore, 10
g. Byers and Chesley r. Blair.
The club is composed of energetic ane
determined material and is making prep
arations for genuine old fashioned Dem
ocratie love feast on Saturday the 2stf
instant. rtfn
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
Greenyille Items.
tReported for the staunton v1sD1cAroR,1

tReported for the Staunton vINDtCAroR-
Shooting Afair.-One day last week
Thomas Kesterton was shot in the hand
and side by VIM. McBee. The wound Is
quite slight one, but it seems McBee full
ly intended to kill, for after swapping once
his gun and 1t not going off he put on anoth-
9 cap and shot with result as stated above
Domestic trouble is the alledgtd cause Of
thu affair. Both parties live in the sold
Providence neighborhood.
Church Notes.-The Rev. A. II. Hamll-
ton, who was granted short leave of alb
sence by Mt. Carmel congregation, mas re
turned from trip to West Virginia and
has resumed his pastoral labors.
Yesterday the pulpit of the M. E. church
here was filled by the Rev. Mr.. Graybill,
who was pastor here two years ago. The
Rev. L. L. Smith, of Mt. Tabor church
lectured on the Life of john the Baptist"
yesterday evening for the Y. M. e. A. 1t
was an ornate and scholarly production and
showed a great deal of research. Mr.. A.
G. Christian lead the exercise from %
chap. of Acts. A large crowd of persons
were present, fully one half of which
was ladies. Mr.. Jas. w. Miller will lead
next Sunday, lesson % chap. of Acts.
Fatal Accident.-Rev. Mr.. Armstead,
(col.) pastor Of the A. M. e. church. lost
one of his children yesterday morning from
administering too much vermifuge. A
warning to parties.
Political.-The old. line Democrats are
preparing to raise Hancock and English
pole here. It is proposed to have it one hun
dred feet above the ground. At which
time we expect to have grand picnic &c
aud have some good speakers to address
the people on the issues of the campaign
a good time is anticipated.
Personal.-Mr. r. FL. Palmer and fami-
ly with Miss Mollie Palmer. of Port Re-
public, who is visiting friends here, are
spending fortnight at Fulton Spring in
the pines to recruit their health.
Our little village has greatly improved in
the last six months, old houses have been
repaired and painted and additions built
Mr.. Clay Palmer has greatly improved his
store room by running it back and putting
in handsome glass front.
Carpenters are busy preparing to build
fine residence for Mr.. Robt. Palmer on his
lot, and much other work is going on in
the village and at last we are to have a
very respectable looking town.
Mr.. John B. Smith will reno veon Sept.
5th to Charlottesville where he has bought
property near the University. He expects
to keep boarding house, and l will say
that any one attending the University
next session cannot find more kind and
genial hostess than Mrs. Smith will be.
DELTA.
Greenuille Aug. 9th.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

A NEW ScHooL.-On the 18th of Sep
TENDER, the Thinking Spring Academy, a
classical school, located about six miles
from Staunton. will be opened. Instruc-
ton will be given by R. F. Campbell, A.
M, son of Prof. j. L. Campbell, OF
Washington & Lee University. The To-
cality is delightful, and the high repata-
/ ton of the instructor makes the Academy
a most desirable place for the education, OF
the young. Rev. 6. B. Stricken, D. D.,
can be addressed at Fishersviae for par
ticulars.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

INTERESTING TO ALL DEMOCRATIC
CLuBs.-The following from the N ational
Democratic Headquarters is of interest to
the Staunton and Augusta clubs, and par
ticularly to the Secretaries Of them, who,
we hope will be careful to furnish regular
" the information asked for:
ALI Hancock and English campaign
clnh:s and other organizations which sup.
mort tie Democratic candidates are re.
ouested to send to
w. II. BARNUM,
Chairman National Democratic Com
mittee. isS fifth Avenue. New York, =
1st, The name and location of their or
ganizatiOn.
bers enrolled.
I'd. The names of officers.
18th. Accounts of meetings held.
9Th. Reports, every two weeks a ;r anfin y
the campaign, Of the number and increase
of membership, with the condition and
prospects of the canvass.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

GREENvILLE Y. M. G. A.-Rev. L. A.
Smith, pastor of the Lutheran Mt. Tabor
church, spoke on Sunday, the Sth inst,
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton at Greenvllle His subject was John
the Baptist and the building was crowded
with an intelligent audience who showed
their appreciation of the excellent dis
course by the closest attention.
Mr.. Smith is making an effort tie get up
an Association at Middlebrook, and thinks
they will be successful.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
The Season in the Virginia Mountains.

The season in the watering places in the
Virginia Mountains has been an excellent
one and is still now at its height. Last
Saturday there were the numbers of vlsi-
tors following at the watering places nam
ed-White Sulphur, 1900; Warm Springs:
800; Jordan Alum, 400; Rockbridge Alum
300; Rockbridge Baths, 80; Millboro De
pot, 1870; Cold Sulphur, IS; Wilson's, 25
Dilrells, 25; Leach's, lin Rockbridge)
rs; Variety, 25; Stribling, 70; Old Sweet
$50; Pond Gap, 80. So.
Atthe McCurdy House, in Covington,
they average 275 meals week, furnished
travellers OH their way to and from thu
watering places.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
Ladies. Bodega Bitters will strengthen you.

Ladies. Bodega Bitters will strengthen you.
GO TO MclLHANBY's and examipe Burnelps Pat
emit F0ar Pointed Steel Barb Wire Fencing. 1t is
the only fence invented that has been found to be
sable to man and beast and Obliges man or
animal to enter the enclosure THROUGH THE GATE
OR STAY OUTSIDE. The two strands of wire which
are made of the best steel twisted together and
at intervals of seven inches the four strong stee
xeints are inserted. Each line Of wire will stand
strain OF 1000 pounds and the whole being gavan-
lied is iperUious to net and rust and is SO arranged
as not to be affected by the extremes of heat or cold
Before making your new fence come and see the
.four barbed wire' and find how cheap a fence you
can get from
a. M. McILHANY,
iunelS tt Sole Agent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
Tribute of Respect.

=
At regular meeting of Arbor Hill Grange, No.
100, a committee Of three was appointed to drait
resolutions relative to the death Of our worthy and
cured August the Sd, 1882 Therefore
Iesolyed That it is with feelings of deepest re-
greet and sadness that we note this sad dispensatlon
of divine Proyidence That while we bow Subms
sively to the will of Him who doth not willingly al
ict yet recognize that in her death. this Grange
has lost one of its most cons istent and active mem
berS; Her husband an affectiOnate and devoted
nifty an untiring friend, and the Church most
Jealous member; That we truly sympathze with
her husband and household in their BE loss
and tender them our earnest coincidence. believing
that she has entered that brighter and better world
where parting will be no more.
Res0lCed, That the Grange Hall be draped In
mourning, and the members wear the usual badge
of mourning for ninety days.
ReSolUed, That a record of the foregoing res0lu,
TORS be spread upon the minutes OF this Grange ana
that copy of the same be sent to the family OF the
deceased, and also copy to the Virginia Granger
and county papers with request that they puDhsh
the same
A. A. MCPHEErERS,
j. HANGER, MISS SUE WRIGHT,
Secretary MISS w. A. BOWMAN,
CAPT E. K. FULcHER. - Committee.
aug2O 1t Master.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

(,ouRT OF APPEALS court of
Appeals will meet at Staunton Oil the 10th
of September. Tue case to be heard at
this term, involving the largest interest is
the petition of Frederick e. Gilbert against
the sale, under foreclosure of mortgage. OF
the Washington City. Virginia Midland
and Great Southern railroad.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

CAVALRY REUNION will be seen
elsewhere, Capt T. W. McClung, Co. E.,
LIST Va. Cavalry. has published call for
the annual reunion of that veteran corps
today in Patrick's wood near Waynesboro.
IT. is only necessary to remind these
veteran cavalrymen of the time and place
of these pleasant meetings of old COM
radas
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

FINE WHEAr.-Mr. s. Life offers for
sale fine quality of seed wheat-the Haw
kens improved Lancaster. A sample can
he seen at this office. At this period of
uncertain yields in wheat it would be well
for farmers to inquire as to the expediency
of a change in seed. His advertisement
can be seen in another column.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

THE S1EeEL OPERA TRoUPE.-This
troupe which won such we'll deserved good
opininns in Staunton, has sung at the
Jordan Alum Springs, stage being erect
ed in the ball room; on Friday night it
PLAYED at MilIboro Depot, ard on Saturday
night at Rockbridge Alum Springs. 1t is
Meeting with success everywhere.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

AN OLD NEwsPAPER.-We are lndebt-
ed to the courtesy OF Mr.. A. B. McClintic,
of Wilsonville, Highland, for copy Of the
New York Herald" OF August 10th.
1sOS-seventy-two years ago. 1t is pa
per about one-fourth the size of the VINDl-
GATOR. and pretty much filed with poll
tics, including liberal abuse of President
Jefferson and his appointees. Among
,othes items we see that ssMr. Peter John.
.ston, formerly Speaker of the Virginia
House of Delegates, is brought forward az
"a candidate for Congress in opposition tt
Mr.. John Randolph Henry Traphages
advertises for his slave, who has rur
away, ''of yellow complexion broad
sheIldered, stout and active" and warns
masters of vessels from carrying him
away.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

sYNoD.-The Evangelical Lutheran
SYNOD of Virginia is in session at Mt.
jackson, The President, Rev. j. f..
Campbell gives id his annual report q
lengthy account of the troubles in the
Central Lutheran church. of Staunton.
This synod now has membership
of 1000.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
New Advertisements.

LHOR RENT-Seyen rooms, corner of Virginia Ho-
l. tel Alley and Market street.
Apply to
aug2O-2t* -
VIRGINIA--IN vACATION-m the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
County, August 18th, 1882
Henry Mish, Plaintiff.
vs.
George A. Gmith and Chas A. Gladke, Defts.
Tn Chdncery on, an attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the defen
dant, Geo. A. Smith, the sum of $l496S, with inter
est thereon from April lst 1880; and for that pur
pose to attach any estate debts or effects belonging
OF due to said defendant, Geo. a; Smith, in the
Defendant Chas. A. Gladke, or so much thereof as
may be sufficient to satisfy to the plalntl1f the
And it appearing by affidavit filed that the De.
PENDANT, George A. Smith, is non resident OF this
State 1t is orderd that he do appear here within one
month after due publication OF this notice, and 40
what is necessary to protect his interest.
TeSte- j. N. RYAN,
Elder & Nelson, p q. Clerk.
aug20 At
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commercial.

STACNTON, aug. II, IooU
Flour-Extra, s4,4O@sl5O; superfne, 50; 5O@$3;75;
Corn--white 45c@4Sc yellow, 45c@4sc; Oats Oats
4 @75c; Butter 12@15e: Eggs S@lOc: Potatoes, DO
@50 cts, Timothy seed, q. 5g@3 70: Woal-washed
40D-; unwashed BOG; Pork $685. so. Clover Seed
$45a@S5AO. Baled Hay-Timothy, $l5@$l6; Clover,
$l3.00@0$l4.G0
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

SHENANDOAH VALLEY r. R:-Mr.
McGrann one of the contractors on the
Shenandoah Valley road, informs US thai
by the sst of October trains will pass ovel
it from Waynesbore to point below Por'
Republic.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

EXCURSION OF NORMAL SCHOOL
TEAcHERs.-On Saturday last an excnr-
sion of 175 teachers from the Normal
School. which has been in session at Char
,ottesvilie for some weeks, came to Stann-
TON and made the rounds of the sights of
this thriving city. We have never seen a
body of ladies' and gentlemen more dis
tlnctly carrying Intelligence IN their faces.
They returned by the afternoon train.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

rJINKLING SPRING ACADEMY,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
The first session of this school will begin on the
18th of September.
and continue nine months Instruction will be Civ
en- by r. F. Campbell, A. M, of Washington & Lee
University, who is very highly recommended by the
Faculty of that Institution, and has had successful
experience in teaching.
The Academy is on the church grounds, one mile
and in a community as thoroughly moral as can
be found in the state
Tuition for full classical scholars $50 per session.
Board can be secured near the Academy at $40
per month
Application for further information may be made
to REV. g. B. STRICkLER.
aug13 FiShersvllle, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

Mus1cAL.-rhe advertisement OF that
accomplished pianist. Mr.. Max Brownoid,
will be seen in another column. lie Of
fe1s to take limited number OF pupils.
and those who wish to avail themselves OF
this rare opportunity will do well to apply
early.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

Traveller stop and consider these facts When an
Engine OF Coach on the VANDALIA LINE has
travelled certain number of miles. tits taken to the
Car shops and rebuilt, whether it needs it appar-
emily or not. This is the way the ''Vandalia' avoids
accidents aug2Ol 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
V,sy votiees.

Forty years experience has stamped public ap-
prevail on Ayers Cherry Pectora, as the most relia
BILE of all remedies fer Throat or Chest disease. Its
continued and increasing popularity is conclusive
evidence of its superior curative qualities aug2O 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20
LYNcHBuRe, VA, August q, 1873.

LYNcHBURG, VA, August q, 1878.
Mr.. j. KYLE MONTAGUE:
Dear Sir-As regards your llniment being all you
claim for it, can say that as you know have peen
druggist over twenty-five years. and during al
OF that time have never sold article that gave
better satisfaction than your Liniment
Yours very truly.
W. A. sTROTHER.
For sale by
BERKELEY s. CO.,
augl3 ct Staunton,, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-08-20

NEW Posi- OFFICE.-A new post Office
is established at Danton, in Augusta coun-
tv with D. S. Harrison as postmas ter.