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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
Prejudice Kills.

ELEVEN years our daughter suffered
on bed of misery under the care of sew
eral of the best land some of the. worst)
physicians, who gave her disease vari-
GUS names but no relief, and now she is
restored to us in good health by as sim
pie a remedy as Hop Bltters, that we
had poohed at for two years before US
ing it. We earnestly hope and pray
that no one else will let their sick suffer
as we did, on account of prejudice
against so good medicine as Hop Bit
tiers" 1.-The Parents.-Zezegrdna.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

1t is not much thought of, but it is
certainly very important lesson, to
learn how to enjoy ordinary life, and
to be able to relish your being, without
the transport of some passion, or gratifi.
cation of some appetite. For want OF
this capacity, the world is filled with
whetters, tipplers, cutters, slippers, and
all the numerous train of those who, fol
want of thinking, are forced to be ever
exercising their feeling or tasting.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

HINTS ON THE CARE OF THE EYES,
l. Rest the eyes for few minutes when
thelsight becomes in the least painful,
blurred or indistinct. 2 Have sufficient
light; never sit facing it; let it come
from behind or from one SIDE 8. Never
read in horse or steam cars. 4. Never
read while lying down. s. Do not read
much during cOnvalescencef from illness.
6. The general health should be MAIN
tanned by good diet. air. exercise, am
usement and proper restriction for the
hours of hard work. 7. Take plenty of
sleep. Retire early and avoid the pain
full evening lights. Ten hours sleep for
delicate eyes is better than eight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

NAIL IN THE FOOT.-As soon as the
nail is extracted apply bruised peach
leaves to the wound. Confine with a
bandage, and the cure is as if by magic.
Renew the application twice day if
necessary. One is generally sufficient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

SoFTENING THE HAIR.-To soften the
hair, beat the yolk Of one egg into a
pint of rain water rub the scalp and the
hair well with this; then rinse the hair
thoroughly and dry with towel. Use
very little oil if the hair becomes too
dry.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
Suffering Women.

There is but very small proportion of
the women of this nation that do not
suffer from some of the diseases for
which Kidney-Wort is a specific. When
the bowels have become costive, head
ache torments, Kidneys out of fix, or
piles distress, take package, and its
wonderful tonic and renovating power
will cure you and give new life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

To CLEAN ZINC.-Dissolve two
ounces alum in one quart of vinegar
and clean the zinc with this as hot as
you can use it, afterwards rubbing dry,
and 1 am sure "Housekeepers" will be
satisfied with the result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

AN A RK A N s A S 'XAMINATION.-l
"Cap'n," isaid colored man, entering
the office of school examiner whose |
skin was so black that to see him you |
would think he had spent his life in
boiling crows for dissatisfied politicians.
"Cap'n," repeated the visitor, lightly
tapping on the door-facing.
ssWal, sab, what is HIT"
"I'se called roun' ter be 'zammoned.
Use 'fessiona1 school teacher"
ibid you know dat hits mighty hot
cross-fire ter STAN under de-range OBJ de
batteries oh lmy knowledge ?"
Eyes, Cap'n," said the applicant, ian
being proud oh my accomplishments I
hez sought you sted OBJ goin' ter de on
educated white 'fessor."
Eyer action is dat of wise man, an
fur SIGH wisdom zibited in de very bud
Of de edycatlon rose. Oh, Use fiow'ry;
I'll struct my'secretary to mark yer one
on de shee-skin stifikit ov knowledge.
Dis am Operative. We'se out OBJ sheep
skins, AM in der place hab substituted
'coon-skins, tanned by Arkinsaw Mig
ger an ketched by a justice oh de peace.
Do hit strike yer in the stomach of re-
cognitions ?'
"Yas, Cap'n."
"Wall, now ter de Examination. Sec
rotary, git down dat brass pen wild a
dOgWoOd holder an fetch hit heah, for
I, in de cordance with structions, is
gwine ter toat dis man through de new
groun' OBJ knowledge whar de briers am
thick an Whar dar's many toenail
lynn mung de grubs. Now fur de first.
Does yer understan' gogafy ?"
"Oh, yassah, OATS my holt"
"What does yer know of grammar
Keep yer mouf open, fur Use de eddy
cational dentist, zaminin' de teeth oh
yer larnin'."
lin green's"
"What about de sciences of phleboto-
my?"
IT walks all ober dat science on
"What does you know bout mata-
physics ?"
"De quilt of my bed am patched wild
hit"
"Mister Secretary" said the exami-
ner, turning to that functionary, ''gin
dis man double stificate. Recommend
him ter de people as de ablest man 1
hez 'zamined dis yeah. Oars yer pa
pers, sab an remember dat de cloud OBJ
education am black one. A man dat
shows SIGH familiarity wild science as
yon does, is boun' one day to put his
foot on de white mans shoulder, reach
up an take de gown of superiority from
de peg in de wardrobe of life's great
competition. Let's see, five dollars fur
de single dorsement, and five dollars
and half fur de double dorsement
Gimmy ten dollars"
The money was cheerfully paid, and
the man with the blotted coonskin went
out into the world to engage in the
tournament of letters.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

To BIND CRUsTs.-The yolk of eggs
binds the crusts much better than the
whites; apply it to the edges with a
brush.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

Heliotropes must have water all the
time in their saucers, or they droop and
die
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
TO THE PUBLIC

If YOU are going to Arkansas Kansas rs, Texas,
MIA, or any Of the Western States
or Territories,
liza Line and pass through St. Louis, the largest
city IN the Mississippi Valley and the Gateway
to the Great West!
FIRST GLASS PASSENGERS.
rhe Vandalia Line is the only route running
Pullman Hotel and Sleeping Cars from the
Vile, Newark, Columbus, Urbana. Piqua, Rich
mond, Ind. Cambridge city. Ind, and Indian
apOlis to st. Louis.
This route also furnishes special line of
Sleeping cars from Cincinnati and Louisville,
KY, to St. Louis, for the accommodation ofth
travel between these cities.
Six Daily Express Trains between st. Louis
and the East and South East.
90 Miles the shortest route to st. Louis and
20 all points, West and South- West, via St.
All our Trains run over the World Renowned
Steel Bridge, and into the New Union Depot at
st. Louis, thus making unbroken ALI Rail con-
nections to the West and South w est.
WESTERN MIGRANTS.
Emigrants purchasing tickets via "vandalfa
Line,' are carried on our First Glass Express
Trains, in comfortable and well cushioned cars,
sisslppi and Missouri; or, upon the Sunlit
Plains of Arkansas and Texas, one day in ad-
vance of all other routes:
Household Goods, Stock, etc., will be run
through to destination without transfer or de-
lay.
For further particulars. such as maps, time
tables, land circulars Rates on Passengers and
household goods, apply in person or by letter, to
JOHN M. KELLEY,
Passenger and Emigration Agent,
Northeast corner Fourth and Vine Streets,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
John E. Simpson, General Manager, st. Louis.
%. A. Ford. General Passenger Agent, st. Louis.
Fl. w. Hubbard, General Freight Agt.. st. Louis.
nOv11
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

For Rates, Tickets, Baggage, Checks. &C..
apply to JOHN 81. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent, Staunton Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
I'm. s. DUNN, g. p. and T. Agent.
ENGINEER and Supt. les
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. ACCOMMODATION leaves Gordons-
vile daily, except Sunday, at $40 a. m. and ar
rives at Richmond at 800 a. m. On Mondays
only will run from Staunton leaving at 2:55 q. m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
SCHEDULE OF TRAINS ON VALLEY
AND b. & O. RAILROADS.
DAILY EXCEPT Sunday
EAST

otduutOu 1.oV
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 8. p. m, connects at Har-
risonburg with Train for Harper's Ferry.
s. M. WOODWARD, JR.,
T. FITZGERALD, Supt. V. X. K.
g of II r & q r. II lei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. @ MIXED leaves Staunton daily, except
Sunday, at $40 a. M, and is connected with at
Gordonsville by Virginia Midland Mail from
Washington, and arrives at Richmond at 500
d. m,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29


THE DEPUTY MARsHALs BILL.
This bill, which owes its paternity to
Mr.. Garfield, the Republican candidate
for the Presidency. and which was ac-.
cepted and passed through both Houses
of Congress, in the interest of fair cleo
tons, has been vetoed by the President.
The public will remember something
of the proceedings of Little Johnny
Davenport in New York city, and of
the marshals in Philadelphia, in former
elections where, to serve partisan ends,
legal voters were imprisoned on the day
of election, to keep them from voting.
The measure which Mr.. Hayes has We
toed, was intended to secure the appoint-
ment of deputy marshals in equal num-
bers, from both political parties trans
ferred the appointing power from mar
shals to the judges of the United States
Circuit Court, who are presumed to be
a little further removed from partisan
influence than the marshals are expected
to be nowadays. What objection to
such bill could exist in the mind of
any man anxious to secure fair ex
preston of the people, at the ballot box,
it is difficult to imagine. In fact, when,
on former occasion, bill containing
substantially the provisions embodied
in the one now under consideration was
attached as a ''ryder" to the army ap-
priation bill, Mr.. Hayes returned it
with the expression of his objection to
this mode Of legislation. although he
had frequently, when in Congress, voted
for measures that were secured in this
way. He said nothing, if we remember
correctly. against the merits of this par
ticular measure. But when it was SUBJ
mitted upon its merits, separate and dis
tinct from everything else, he vetoes it
upon strictly partisan grounds.
1t is difficult to speak of such conduct
in terms BETTING or applicable to the
high office into which Mr.. Hayes was
struggled by an infamous conspiracy;
but we are forced to say that his first
objection to this measure was couched
in language that made Hayes the Pres
ident condemn Hayes the Representa-
tive in Congress; while his conduct in
returning the bill a second time without
his signature, marks him as mean and
despicable partisan, unworthy the good
opinion that some of his political oppo-
nents, ourselves among that number,
have heretofore entertained for him.
Ly,achburg Nrginioo.
JUST GIVE HIM A MATCH OUT OF MY
Box.-A day or two ago as colored
boot-black was passing a down town
bar-room and fruit store, he picked up
the stump ola cigar from the gutter and
went into the store and asked for a
match. He was met with the reply,
1--WE don't keep matches to give away"
The boy started out, but stopped at the
door, turned back and asked the proprie-
tor, "Do you sell 'em?" He purchased
box, paid his two cents, and lit his
stump, after which he closed the box
and asked the propri etor to put it on the
shelf, and ''next time gena'dsa asks you
for match just give 'em one out'n my
box" There were several merchants in
the store at the time, and have since
given the proprietor little rest.-RSch.
Dispatch.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. EXPRESS runs daily and connects at
Huntington. with Steamers for Portsmouth,
Maysville and Cincinnati. Connects closely at
Gordonsville for Lynchburg.
Virginia Midland Express from Washington
connects closely at Gordonsville with No. 3 for
Cincinnati. 80
Lynchburg connects closely at Lynchburg
Ji1nction with No. for Cincinnati.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

SLEEPING CARS on No. 2 from Hunting
ton to Aldersons. On No. from Covington TO
RichmOhd
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
RAILROADS.
1HEsAPEAKE 4 ONO RAILWAY.


No. Mail leaves Richmond daily, except
Sunday, for Huntington. Connects closely at
Gordonsvills for Lynchburg.
Virginia Midland Mail from Washington con-
meets closely at GordOnsville with No. for
huntington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. EXPRESS, G. B. S. & P. P. Steamer,
leaves Cincinnati at 400 p. m. daily, and is due
at Huntington to connect with No. Express,
which runs daily to Richmond. Connects
closely at Charlottesville for Lynchburg and
Danvflle. Connects closely at Gordonsville for
Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. 2 MAIL leaves Huntington daily, except
Saturday, for acknowledgements closely at
GOrdonsville for Washington.
Virginia Midland Mail from DaDville and
Lynchburg connects closely with No. for
Richmond,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No, ACCOMMODATION leaves Richmond
daily, except Sunday, $3.50 p. M, and arrives a
Gordonsville at 1880 p. m. On saturdays onl,
will run to StauntOn, arriving at lO:l5 p. m.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
TO WESTERN EMIGRANTS.

i
Having been appointed General Emigrant
Agent at Cincinnati for the
VANDALIA LINE,
for the States of Missouri Texas, Arkansas, Ne
tb ana al ~
furnish, free on application, Maps, Land Circu.
lars, giving Soil. Climate &C. Lowest Rates
Call on or address, GEO. A. KNIGHT,
Gen1 Emigration Agent,
N. E. Tor. 4th and Vine Sts.,
je8 Cincinnati, o.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29
STONEWARE.
1AMES M. HICKERSON,
u MANUFACTURER OF
STONE-WARE.

x gal. Pitchers. 2.25 ali sizes.'..
A1- Ali orders promptly filled; Goods war;
ranted; unsound ware may be returned o lib
eral discount from the above rates to the trade
NOtice.-Avoid sickness from being poison ed
by Black-lead glazed article, called stoneware
tured in Virginia. Ask your physician if acid
coming in contact with lead is not poisonous.
JAS. M. HICKERSON. 3
~ The above statements are chemically
correct. THOS. ]. MILLER, M. d.
aprZ7-6m j. N. GORDON, M. d,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

The very superior MALTA PLOWS, DOUBLE
SHOVELS, for sale, and at prices to suit those
who know good pillow.
apre BAKER BROTHERS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-29

No. q MIXED leaves Charlottesville daily,
except Sunday, at 4:20 p. NJ, on arrival OF V1r-
burg, and arrives at Williamson's at Ills a. m.
SLEEPING CARS on No. 3 from Richmond
to Cov1ngton. On No. l from Alderson's to
Huntington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17
How to Get Rid of Rats.

The following is translation by the
american Miller of an article read be-
fore French Industrial society by NJ
Benner:
Every one understands the ravages
caused by rats in warehouses, store
houses, granaries and the like. The
amount of damage inflicted by these
pests is appreciated by those engaged in
pursuits the establishments of which suf-
fer periodical invasions by the rodents
Their annual depredations cost millions
of money. To destroy these animals
traps of all kinds have been employed,
and poisops of every description of I'M
doubted deadly power. But the instinct
of sef-preservation IN these unwelcome
guests renders them inefficacious, and
often Injuries domestic animals. Lately,
one of my friends related to me the fol-
lowing, which took place In large mill
operated by his father. There the rats
live in a happy quiet, for reason that the
proprietor of the establishment has dis
covered by experience that each time he
attempted to destroy them by traps or
poisons, no longer contenting themselves
with diet of grain and -four, they be-
came aggressive and appeared to take
vengeance by gnawing into the bolts and
sacks in the course of a single night.
Like every industry which uses a
intercourse, mine has suffered particu-
larry from the periodical invasion of
rats, which, at the approach of the
rigorous season, took up their winter
quarters in the warmest part of the es-
tablishment. At this time they quit
burrows on the banks of the stream and
invaded the premises, gradually working
up from the basement to the loft. For
years [ tried every means to accomplish
their destruction, but to no purpose.
One day when the work of repairing a
wall of masonry, which supported the
engine, called me below, [ saw that the
limestone upon which the platform of
the cylinder rested had been gnawed
down to the cement This warm and
dark passage had served as retreat for
the rats who raided the establishment.
The idea struck me to sufocate them in
their den. I took some moist chloride of
lime, which [ passed into each opening,
and when all the rat-holes were covered
with paste, I sprinkled over it small
quantity of oxalic acid. The mason i'm
mediately filed up all the openings, but
not before some OF the rats, disturbed by
the freeing of the chloride gas, had
escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17
Courage in Disease.
From the London Lancet. ]

Many life has been saved by the
moral courage of the sufferer. 1t is not
alone in bearing the pain of operations
or the misery of confinement in a sick
room this sef-help becomes of vital mo-
ment, but in the monotonous tracking of
a weary path, and the vigorous discharge
of ordinary duty. How many victim of
lncurable disease has lived on through
years of suffering, patiently and resolfte-
~ hoping against hope, or, what IS bet
ter, living down despair, until the viru-
lence OF a threatening malady has died
out and 1t has ceased to be destructive,
although its physical characteristics re-
manned? This power of "good spirits :"
is a matter of high moment to the sick
and weakly. To the former it may mean
the ability to survive, to the latter the
possibility of OUTLYING, or living in spite
of, a disease. 1t is, therefore, of the
greatest Importance to cultivate the
highest and most buoyant frame of mind
which the conditions will admit. The same
energy which takes the form of mental
activity is vital to the work of the or
ganism. Mental influences affect the
system, and a joyous spirit not only re-
heves pain, but increases the momentum
of life in the body. The victims of dis
ease do not commonly sufficiently mp
preciate the value and use of "good
spirits. They too often settle down in
despair when q professional judgment
determines the existence of some latent
or chronic malady. The fact that it is
probable they will die Of a particular dis
ease casts SO deep a gloom over their
prospect that through fear of death they
are all their lifetime subject to bondage
The multitude of healthy persons who
wear out their strength by exhausting
journeys and perpetual anxieties for
health is very great, and the policy in
which they indulge is exceedingly short
sighted. Most of the sorrowful and
worried cripples who drag out miserable
lives in this way would be less wretched
and live longer if they were more hope
full. 1t Is useless to expect that any one
can be reasoned into lighter frame of
mind, but it is desirable that all should
be taught to understand the sustaining,
and often even curative power of "good
spirits"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17
On a Hot-Water Foundation.

From the Sutro, Nevada independently
A visitor from Virginia City remarked
the other day, while viewing our town,
that it was strange that progressive
people, such as we have, should not
think of sinking artesian wells. Several
attempts of the kind have been made;
and always with the one result-the
striking of hot water at depth of from
30 feet down to the greatest depth yet
reached-90 feet. The water is pretty
much of the same nature as that of
Steamboat springs and other sections OF
Nevada. 1t possesses the peculiarly of
tasting Like soup when spIinkled with
pepper and salt. Some of our people
believe, though, that by passing through
this "hot-water formation" cold water
would be reached at depth of $50 to
$50 feet.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17
A Boston Girls Bow.
From the New York World. |

The Boston girls are rushing into vio-
Unity in a way that is terribly suggestive
of the horrors which which unborn gen.
erations are to sup upon-whlch reminds
us of an incident. At one of the evening
fiddling schools the professor asked
one of the misses rather abruptly,
where is your bow, Miss Rosinwell? ?"
"Oh," she said, abstractedly, "he's
waiting for me outside, ] guess. And
then every drop of blood rushed into her
face, and when she began to practice her
violin gave vent to cries as of some one
undergoing torture. If it felt all the
venom the young lady put into her work
the cries were all too mild in their heart
rending wierdness. She was just as mad
as she could be.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

Vegetine put up in this form comes within the
reach of all. By making the medicine yourself
you can, from SOC package containing the
banks, roots and herbs, make two bottles of the
liquid Vegetine. Thousands will gladly avail
themselves of this opportunity, who have the
conveniences to make the medicine. Full drec-
tons in every package.
Vegetine in powder form is sold by all drug
gists and general stores. If you cannot buy it
of them, enclose fifty cents in postage stamps
for one package, or one dollar for two packages,
and Will send it by return mail H. r. Ste
YenS. Boston. Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

The bluebird which comes to us with
the first warm breath of March is, after
all things said, the American bird. His
lovely voice in the trees is the first
warning of spring. Yet the nasty little
English sparrow has driven him from
the cities, and is driving him further and
further into the woods, not in fair fight,
but by killing the young ones IN in their
nests. What were the pests ever brought
over here FORM. Y. Herald.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

Expose yourself day ndnight, eat too
much without exercise; work too hard
without rest; doctor all the time; take
all the vile nostrums advertised; and
then you will want to know
How to Get Well,
Which is answered in three words
Take Hop Bitters See other column
Express.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17
A Household Need.

A book on the Liver, its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints, Torpid Liver, Jf undice,
Biousness, Headache, Constipation, Dyspepsia,
Malaria, etc. Address Dr. Sanford, 1872 Broad
way, New York CITY, N Y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

NEVER defer until tomorrow what should be
attended to to-day. A slight cough ought never
to be neglected when a Is cent bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup will prevent it from becom-
ing chronic
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

The Voltaic Belt Co., MARSHALL, Mich,
Will send their Electro-Votaic Belts to the affct-
ed upon 80 days trial. See their advertisement
IN this paper headed, "On 80 Days Trial"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1880-03-17

WHEN exhausted by mental labor take
Kidney-Wor to maintain healthy action
of all organs.