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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
soc But Two.

"Billy Campbell" as he is lamilinrly
called, made much and saved little money.
for he had no idea Of its value. He in
dorscd for everybody, and If hc went out
into the street with pocket full OF
change he would return without cent.
having given something 10 every bcgger he
met.
One day the sheriff in reply 10 Mr..
Campbcll's question. "WhaCs the newsY"
SAID, "Nothing new, sir, but this. am
sorry To say. ! bad To sell out your house
and lot for The debt you owed as security 10
Mr. Hill"
son, that's nothing" answered Camp
hell 'the property is not lost; It has only
changed hands
Mr. Campbell was AN easy going bachc
Tor, and had the reputation Of being one
OF the most slOyenly dressed lawyers in the
state. On ono occasion "a he was about
leaving home TO attend the legislature. his
sister informed him that she had packed n
dozen new shirts i'm his trunk.
NOW, brother, said she, edo be more
particular about your dress, and don't for
get TO put on a clean shirt, at least twice
week. II Is very mortfying TO have you
go about looking sO dirty"
On his return home at the close Of the
session, she congratulated him upon his
hearty appearance
why you have grown as fat as "a pig"
she remarked; 'thcy must have fed You
well at the capitalr
Eyes they take good care Of ms, n he re-
Piled ''for they are alwaysin want Of some
Appropriation
Looking INTO her brothers trunk, and
finding but two shirts shc called out.
"Whcrc, brother. arc an those new shirts
] gave you {"
Don't you end them in thc trunk?n
"NO, ! see but two.
Possibly ] may have some ON me-"
An examination disclosed that be was
wcaiing six shirts, Z lct which accounted
for his apparent improvement in flesh
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Paid His 1871 and Went.

A young gentleman who is very well
known socially in Pittsburg, Pa, is an in
vcterate practical joker. A few days ago,
during ram storm, he went into n certain
restaurant in the afternoon and took a seat
at table. The waiter in charge of the
table was a keen-witted, experienced fel-
low, and was thoroughly up 10 his business.
Presenting the customer with bill of fare.
the waiter stood respectfully behind his
chair 10 take the expected order. The
young gentleman leisurcIy looked over
the list Of edibles and drinkablcs. and
then half turning around, he said, drawl-
ingly:
GIVE me an umbrella and dollar and
a half"
The waiter stared at the customer and
then exclaimed BEG pardon, sir What
did you say you wanted ~
Bring me an umbrella and dollar and
half, was the EOnChalant reply.
A twinkle appeared in the walters eyes,
but he merely bowed and said eyes, sir.
All right. sir :"
hurried conference took place between
the waiter and the proprietor, during which
there was considerable snickering and grin
ming. The customer sat perfectly quiet,
with a grave, impassive look upon his face,
which was not disturbed by the return of
the waiter with three silver half dollars on
platter, and dingy, tattered old bingham
umbrella, which he placed beside the guests
chair.
Anything else srln said the waiter
cOOly
eyes, bring me a cup Of coffee"
The coffee arrived, was soon finished and
then the waiter laid a check beside the
empty cup. On the check was written
simply "255.'
The young gentleman looked NJ the UNI
brella, tried TO count the number of holes
in It, but failed, glanced al the immovablc
countenance Of the waiter, put ON his hat,
scratched his chin medrauveIy,paid hisbill
and went out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
FendIng tho Drnh.

a thinaman was buried at Philadeluhia
In 1870, and four times year hIs survi wing
countrymen there visit his grave 10 "fced
the dead" A recent visit Of this kind is
thus described: The first preliminary was
the removing Of all "Melican" clOthing.
AS they had come cnwrappcd i'm the flowing
blue drilling gown and trousers and the
clOth-sOled shoes worn by all good China
men, T. only article necessary 10 dispense
with was the hat. They then ulcoiled
their long pigtails and carried their wei
hlled provision hamper 10 the grave. Ccre-
mOny number one consisted OF sort Of in
vocation. In perfect time and drill the
mourners lifted their arms from their sides
% a horizontal position then above their
heads, when they clapped their hands and
uttered high keyed grunt. This WIS
done several times. The chef priest then
produced a package Of sheets Of tissue pa
per, about three inches square, each Of
which bore inCuptlOns In Chinese charac-
ters. These each were supposed % repre-
sent q sin committed against one Of the
many dcities Of the Buddhist faith. They
were burned, one by one each Of the ccle-
brants taking turns In lighting them. When
tie last bad been burned another inrOad
vas made upon the hamper and q chicken
entire, except as 10 its feathers was brought
Oui also four cups and sauCcfs and as
many plates all Of which were laid ON "A
paper taOle-clOth placed on the grass A
knife similar in shape 90 those used by
shOcmakcrs speedily disscCted the fowl, and
"a fragment was placed ON each plate The
cups we're filed out Of "A large wicker bot
tlc which contained something like tea.
Oranges were also produced, and the three
living Cinnamon went soiemnly through the
form oi eating, the ghost presumably keep
ing them company The living banquctcrs
speedily Cmpticd their cups and disposed of
the oranges Seemingly awakened 20 the
fact that their invisible guest was not getting
through with his share as rapidly. they
poured the tea from his cup and what re-
NAMED in the bottle ON thc foot of the
grave a bottle Of mki the Chinese whis-
key. was also poured ont. none of the liv-
Ing fcastcrs partaking of the liquor. Half
q dozen singu ar looking little tapcrs.
mounted ON bamboo sticks, were then stuck
boz thc swelling turf Of the grave and light
cd. These had two properties, smoke aud
smell. a west wind drove both into the
faces of thc spectators in such volume that
they beat "a hasty retreat, and those who
witnessed the last rite were fortunate
enough 90 have found places outside the
line OF the breeze In The midst of the
smoke aud stencil the faithful Cclcstials
went through their last postudnQ, similar
tJ That OF invocation. This done. they
packed up the remains Of their banquet and
thc dishes, aud, leaving the tapers still burn
ing on the grave, quilted the cemetery.
The Afghan war has cost England
Rgg0 OOO 600 nm ro thfs date
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
BE OF GOOD CHEER.

Though tangled hard hfe's knot may be.
And wearly we rue it.
The silent touch Of Father Time
Some day will surely undo II
Then. darling wat;
Nothing Is late
Ia the light that shines forever
We faint at heart, friend is gone
We chafe at the worlds harsh drilling
We tremblO at sorrows on every side.
At the myriad WAYS Of killing.
Yet tay we all.
IL sparrow fall
The Lord keepeth count forever.
He foepeth count. we come. we 90.
We speculate toll and falter
But the MEASURE to each Of veal OF woe.
God only can give or alter
He sendeth light
He sendeth night.
And change goes on forever
Why not take life with cheerful trust.
With faith in the siren 9Th OF weakness
The slenderest daisy resrs its head
With courage, yet with moekness
sunny face
Hath holy grace.
10 WOO the sun forever.
For ever aud ever. my darling YES
Goodnes' and love are undyiug;
Only the troubles and cares Of earth
Are winged from the first for fyin..
Our way we plow
In the furrow now !"
But after the killing and growing. the sheaf
Soil for tie root, but the sun for the leaf
And God keepeth watch forever.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Feeding the Horses.

For fast driving, oats may bc the best
food for horses but we hold 10 the old
fashioned mode Of feeding horses, which
was generally in vogue from forty To- sixty
years ago. and BE- stu so among % great
many people. even livery stablc-kcepcrs 4:
That ia regular feeds of bran and short cut
straw, mixed With sufficient quantity Of
water 20 mako it palatabIc, bali q dozen
ears OF corn pn horse daily, and plenty Of
good hay. We have known whole stables
full Of horses to keep in the most perfect
health, aud capable Of doing the hardest
work horse can be put 20, by this mode
Of feeding
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Two CnnnnIrnma

young lady, when riding from her
fathers country seat TO ncighbOrng vii
lage met young man on foot, who was
carrying jug. She at once rcned i'm her
horse, and asked him what hc had in the
jug. Looking up with a comical lecr, he
simply wInked one eye and smackcd his
lips 10 indicate that It contained something
good. The young lady supposing he meant
alcohol, Immediately began 90 talk temper
ance. but her auditor requested the priyi-
lcge Of first asking her just one question.
What IS e. she asked
''lt is this he replied "why IL my Jug
like your sidc-saddlcf'
She could not tell
''It is because IL holds gallon, said
be.
'What trinnq 2" exclaimed the indig
nant young lady, and then continued.
Young man, do you mot perceive"
Just one more question: interrupted
her auditor 'ani then ] am done. Why
Us nay jug Ike the asscmbly-rOom of "a
female seminary 40 roll call N'
- am sure J do not know, pctulanuy
replied The young lady.
''Well, its because 10 is full % lassos "
said the ineOrTigiblc auditor.
The fair lecturer touched her spirited
horse with the whip, and was soon out of
hearing of ihc rude young man
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
New method or Obtaining sound Castings

The souRdness OF castings is very much
impaired by how-holcs or hOncycombing
caused by the gas in the metal A valuable
process for expelling this gas has been de
vised that Of exposing it 20 q vacuum. in o.
state Of minute subdivision. For this pur-
pose the molten metal ls run through per
ioratiOns i'm a block Of fro-clay, into a
cylinder within which a vacuum is main.
tanned by means Of an air-pump. BY thus
subdIviding the metal and disc aging 10 IN
The form Of metallic rain, the gases are
separated and drawn away The mold for
The RECEIPT on Of the molten metal may be-
placed within the cylinder OF vessel Zoo
which the vacuum is maintained
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19
Concealed rressures

Recently athunderstorm Of extraordinary
severity swept over the Mark Brandon
burg. in Germany, from Kaucrsdorf 90
kOcpcnick, and several house, in that dis
trict were sirckby lightning Among them
Was thc parish church Of Fuemstcrwaldc. "a
market town not very distant from Berlin.
Strange 20 say. The electric fluid shattered
thc altar Of this venerable antiquity, and
partly exposed a treasure buried thcreun-
der centuries ago by a Pussan prclatc
upon Che occasion of q c0n1agration that
laid FauCrnUcuwalde in ashes. with g.
view to providing thc means Of rebuilding
the town, should a similar calamity befalI
it in time Co come. This treasure, con
ssting Of golden and silver bars has been
removed from The place in which 10 has
been concealed for 80 many years and
deposited in the District State Exchequer
Office, until the competent authorities shall
decide what Is 90 be done with H.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

The Afghan war has cost England
$3.50. OOO, 900 up 70 this date.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-19

CIGAR ashes will Kill lice on rose
bushes without injuring the plants.
nave tried 10 In many Instances with
great success.
It is right TO be contented with what
we are.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15
Virgin1a'S Advocate.

This is the title of the Readjuster pa
per at Charlottesville edited by John
II. Wartman. the veteran of the Valley
Press, who, for many years, edited the
Rockingham Register. The first num-
Der was issued last Thursday. 1t is a
paper of good size, neatly printed, and
contains considerable editorial and local
matter, written in good style, showing
practiced hand, and facile pen.
In an article headed-"Nhat Read
justers intend to do"--that journal
says -
1.-THE Readjusters of the State have
not authorized us to speak for them and
announce in advance of their July con-
vention what they intend to do; but
we may state, oonfidentially, that we
are so far in the open secrets of the
party as to say this: They intend, like
all other political parties having power
and influence, to do. if possible, the aesy
best they can for Themselves, having due
respect, of course, to the great end they
seek in the final rescue of the State
from some Of the evils with which it
has been long afflicted. They intend,
in our judgment, being q free and lib
eral and tolerant party, composed of
men of different shades of political sem
timent, to cote as they please for either
the nominees of the National Conven-
ton at Chicago or of the Convention at
Cincinnati The Readusters have
sense enough to know !hat freemen
ought to be allowed 10 do do as they
please and think best, and therefore, as
a party, they intend to lot every mem
Der OF the party feel free TO do it,"
From this it would seem that it is-not
the purpose of the Readjuster conven.
ton to nominate an electoral ticket, or, if
it should, not to require Readjuate7s to
support or respect 1t.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15
The Chicago NOminati0ns-HOw it Game
About.

The Washington correspondence of
the New York Herald tells some secrets
in regard to how Blaine's and Sher-
mans friends went to Garfield in the
Chicago convention in order to defeat
Grant and third termism, instead of
going to Edmunds or Washburne. The
fact is that Blaine and Sherman have
been from the first inexorably opposed
to the third-term movement. Apart
from any patriotic motives actuating
them. this was quite natural, since by
consenting to it, they probably would
destroy forever the chances of either for
a nomination. Accordingly they de-
termined, if it was necessary, to yield
their own immediate aspiration in favor
of some third person, in order to defeat
Grant. But in selecting this candidate
they wanted, in addition, to rebuke the
third term and its supporters, and put a
lasting stigma upon such a violation OF
the traditions of the republic. Hence
they fixed upon Garfield, known SYM
pathizer with their views, and discarded
both Edmunds and Washburne, the
. latter of whom had expressed wish to
see Grant elected, while the former was
understood to have no objections to the
principle Of the third term. On Sun
day, when he began to have doubts Of
his nomination, Blaine approached an
intimate friend of Sherman and talked
the matter over freely with him. Il
was decided that Grants nomination
would not profit him and would ruiz
the party. Blaine was willing to sacri-
flee his ambition in order to prevent
this, and he was assured that Sherman:
views were in accordance with his
Out of this conference grew all the sub
sequent movements which resulted il
the defeat Of Grant, the discarding o
Washburne and Edmunds, as repre-
sentatives of the third term principle
and the nomination of Garfield. I
was agreed that Sherman might try t.
get rally to his support, but not il
such a way as to increase Grant
chances and imperil the third tern
movement. All the final action of thos,
opposed to Grant proceeded out of thi
conference, in which Blaine may b,
truly said to have made by far til,
greater sacrifice.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15

TIE SMITH AND ELAN DUEL.-lA-
bout sunrise, near Richmond, on Su n
day morning of last week, q duel with
pistols, at 10 PAGES distance, was fou, hit
by Judge Thos. L. Smith, of FauQu Ter,
son of Ex- Gov. VIM. Smith, and w. C.
Elan. Editor of the Richmond Wig,
in which at the first fire Elan >Vas shot
in the chin, the ball breaking the jaw
bone and lodging under the tongue
Smith was not hurt. The affair grew
out of a recent editorial published in the
Wing, of W hich the following is an ex-
tract:
"EVen in the final collapse of our ca
tastfSBhe, these creatures were true to
the grovelling instincts Of their natures,
and the Confederacy, as d civil ami poll
tical existence, persisted miserably as its
Presit9it, the Governor of Virgin ia,
and Whole mb-proof corps grabbed the
remaining swag and sneaked away in
humiiating DISCUSSES and shamefl IL trep-
idation.o
The father of Mr.. Smith was the Gov
ernor of this State at the time OF the col
lapse Of the Confederate Government.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15
HENR1 j. SHOMO. TAYLOR BISSELL
SHOMO s. sSISSELT,
snsi,. H,oor, blind ana Spoke
FACTORY.

brackets, MoHIdings, end Scroll Work
In all designs.
a large assortment of LUMBER con-
stantly on hand.
IT, ORDER solicited and satisfaction guar
anteeu jel5-3m
LIOR RENTING third floor over the V0I-
Il leg Vi,yinidn Printing office, Cor r.
Main and Augusta SITS. This floor con- E.::
tains five large comfortable rooms well .E.I4
arranged, &C.. with water, earth closet, and
other cOnvenlences. 1t would make pleasant
and desirable home for a family without chill
dren. For terms, &C., apply to
iel5-tf G. A. RICHARDSON
LNOR KENr.-Several very desirable rooms
z over the Produce and Grocery store of
Mr.. John B. Hoge. These rooms were former
" occupied by Mr.. Z. A. Blakemore as Pho
tograph Gallery, For tsrins &c apply To-
jel5-tf G. A. RICHARESOE,
NOR RENT.-Twod desirable rooms, suitable
Il for offices or lodging rooms. situated over
the Tobacco store of W. H. & NJ. Page For
terms. &C., apply to
je15-tf c. A. RICHARDSON.
NOR KENT.-That large and commodlous
Il STORE-ROOM on Augusta Street. now
occupied by John B. Hoge ESQ. Possession
given July 1st, 1880. For terms, &c, apply to
jel5-tf G. A. RICHARDSON,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15

The ARMY WORM.-In New Jersey,
and portions of Maryland and New
York this worm is now doing much
mischief. 1t has also made its appear
ance in portions Of this Valley. The
Bait. Sun says that this army worm,
which is capable of doing so much in
jury to growing crops, if the multitudes
of them are not arrested in their pro-
gress, is the grub of anight-fying moth,
and, as matter of information to those
who do not know it, description of it at
this time may not be out of place.
Though varying somewhat in color and
size, it is usually dark gray, with three
narrow yellowish stripes above and
a broader one of about the same color on
each side. 1t is thinly covered with
short hairs, especially about the head,
which is OF yellowish color. Though
moving sometimes in countless hosts,
its rate of motion is so slow that ample
time is given for taking preventive
measures. In Hartford county, Md,
shallow troughs were dug in the soil
around the fields they threatened to at
tack, into which vast numbers of them
fell, and from which they could not ex-
tricate themselves. But simpler and
and quicker process in an emergency
is to pillow deep double furrow around
or across a field on which they are NOV
ing, and while they are helplessly fioun-
dering in the furrows to spread straw,
or any dry weeds or other iniiammable
trash along the burrows, and set fire to
! if
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

CGMMINSIONERS' SAIE.--ln obedience
" to u decree OF the circuit court of Augusta
county, entered on the lst day of April, 1880. in
the cause of Bare vs. Bare ct ais pending IL ere
in, the undersigned commissioners will offer
for sale at public auction, in front of the Court
house, in Staunton, on
Saturday., July 10TH. 1880,
the following property belonging to the estate
of John Ray, decd, and lying few miles south
east of Greenville, in Augusta county, to wit
list, One tract containing iO6 acres:
End, One parcel containing G431 acres, and
ard. An EndiYided half interest in a small
owning the other half.
TERMs.--Enough cash in hand to pay costs OF
suit and sale, and residue in three equal annu-
al instruments, bearing interest from day OF
sale. to be evidenced by the bonds of the pur--
chasers, with approved personal security, and
title retained as ultimate security.
Also a the same time and place by the I'M
dersgned commissioners, a small tract of land
teIcngipg to Catharine Ray decd, adjoining
acres.
Terms same as above--each sale to pay its
own costs and its proportion of costs of suit.
JAMES BGtMGARDNER, JR.
jel5-tds Commissioners.
DUBLiC SALE Or Il VALUABLE
i FARM IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VIR-
GINIA-On the premises on South River, 4
miles below Waynesboro', on the line of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, we will offer at
public auction, on
Friday, July leth, 1880,
that valuable Farm, containing SOY acres,
and known as the Braxton Davis Home Farm
There is 60 acres of NO. l River Bottom and
about goo acres of as fine table land can be
found in the county. The remainder of the
tract is timbered. The improvements are COM
Portable. The tract will be offered as whole
or in parcels to suit purGhaser, as may be
deemed best on day of sale.
TERMS-20p per cent. cash. = the remainder in l.
z and4 years, the purchaser to execute bonds
with approved personal security, bearing in
terest from day of sale, and the title retained
as ultimate security. TITLE INDIsPUTABLE.-
IhtS land must be sold TO close 'a1t,acTshp The
land Will be shown by the undersigned. a
HENRY KOINERS
VIM. PATTERSON,
jel5-5t Agents.
80. Hagerstown Mai" copy and send bill
to this Office.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15

Bv the time Mr.. Garfields friends get
done explaining satisfactorily his con-
nection with Credit Mobilier matters
and other little jobs with which he has
lean connected during his chequered
career, the Democratic nominee will
have served opt bis term and many of
us will have grown gray7headed and
PASSED over the r!ver.-G raenbrier IN
deDendeGt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15

Gen. Garfield's record will show that
he has il Congress persistently endOrs-
ed by vote and speech all the eDcrOach-
ments on the States all the usurpa-
tons and expressions of the Federal
courts-all the arbitrary acts of Grant
in the use of the military, and has as
persistently whitewashed the corrup
tionists in public Office as the most
obedient tool of the third term could
have done --LYnch6Nr4 A0Uonce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-06-15
For the SPECTATOR.
The Hon. Hugh ]. Jewett the Coming
Man.

It is probable that none OF the promi-
nent candidates named Will get the Gin
cinnati nomination. The Democracy
care for principles, not men. Our pref.
erences must give way to the success OF
the party. We must have an unexcep-
tionabie and available candidate who
can carry New York and Ohio. Such
a man is the Hon. Hugh J. JewetJ of
New York, a native of Ohio, and an ex-
member of Congress from that State,
widely and we'll known throughout the
business and financial circles of the
Union, and Thoroughly identified with
the great commercial interests of the
land-one who will inspire the capital
of the country with confidence; in the
prime of life, of fine talents, though not
a politician, yet with political expert
ence, of splendid administrative ability,
he is the man for the Democracy. No
would rally, not only the Democratic
Democratic ticket, Democrats of every
shade of opinion will give him a hearty
support. DEMOCRAT.
MURDER.-On Friday week two col
ored boys, William Ashby and Albert
johnson, aged about IA and II respec-
lively, whilst engaged in thinning corn
on the flFp Of Nathan CardaT, near
Orleans, t'auquier county, got into an
alteration, and the former shot the
latter with pistol in the head, from
which he died in about an hour. Doc
tors Carey Buck and George made the
post mortem examination, and the
youthful murdere was committed to the
Jail in WarrentOn by Justice Parr.