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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Bus SMAsHED.-On Saturday last
whilst the omnibus of the Revere House
was standing at the depot awaiting the
arrival of the train, the horses became
restless and the driver had had some
difficulty in quieting them. As the
train approached their restlessness in
creased, and as it came alongside, or
nearly 80, the horses began plunging and
became unmanageable. They dashed
across the track in front of the engine,
but did not quite clear the track, the
locomotive striking the hind-wheel and
end O. the bus, badly smashed it. The
driver was knocked from his seat and
fell under one of the cars, but scrambled
out without injury. The jar or the COL
lision knocked the omnibus around
parallel with the moving cars and in.
jured one of the horses. The escape was
q narrow one, and was an exciting scene
to those who were present and witness
ed 1t. 1t was fortunate that it was not
more serious. The omnibus can be re-
paired. and the injury to the horses was
SO slight as to soon heal. But serious
accident was barely escaped.-Old Com-
Observation-Disclosures.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07
WANTS.
BoARDERS WANTED !

lam prepared to furnish a limited number
of Boarders with BOARD and LODGING, OF
TABLE BOARD. My house is situated near
the centre of the city, and offers accommoda-
lions equal to any other private Boarding
Houss, ~ Terms very reasonable.
MRS. 8. A. HENKLE.
(No, lib Augusta Street,)
Plecker Building,
apr26-6t StauntOn, Va.
MOOD! WOOL! WOOLlIEWANT-
w ED-50, 900 lbs. of Washed and I'm.
washed Wool.
apr26-5t P. B. SUBLETT & SON.
WANTED -
ID can accommodate four BOarders with
Board and Lodging or table board. TERMS
VERY REASONA BILE.
ian4-tf MRS. ". P. WOODHOUSE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Because it adds to personal beauty by
restoring color and lustre to gray or ia
ded hair, and is beneficial to the scalp.
lie why Parker's Hair Balsam is such a
popular dressing.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

The first through train from New York to the
White Sulphur Springs passed over the 8. v.
r. r. on yesterday evening. Through trains
between these points will be run regularly
every day over this route.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

EXCURSION TO LJRAY.-There will be an ex-
cursion to Luray, over the c. & o. R'y and the
8. V. r. R., on next Thursday week. the 10th
inst Tickets will be sold at very low rate
There will also be an excursion from Washing
ton to Luray on the same day, and the caverns
will be brilliantly Illuminated. This excur-
sion will furnish good opportunity, for all
parties intending to visit the Luray caverns, at
q very small cost.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

WILsQN-At Georgetown. Colorado, on NAV
18th, Emma Estelle, daughter of Judge Alex.
ander Rives, of Charlottesville, Va, and wife
of Rev. G. ]. Wilson.
see God"
RoUDABUSH-Near Keezleto wn, Rockingham
county, on the 4th inst, Mrs. Sallie Rouda-
hqsh-formerly Sallie Peel-wife of Mr.. Hi
ram Roudabush. At the same time and place
infant twins-children of the above Her
remains were buried in the cemetery at Har-
risonburg, on last Sunday evening. attended
by large ccncourse of sympathizing rela-
tives and friends,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

The SNAKE.-Mr. w. II. Waid killed
2 monster snake at Fudge & cClintic's
distlllery last week. It measured six
feet and half in length.
Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Cough. Cold, or Sore Throat should
be stopped. Neglect frequently results in an
ImcurahIe Lung Disease or COnsumD.
ton. BROWNS BRONCHIAL FRO.
CHES are certain to give relief I'm Asth-
sumptive and Threat Diseases. For thir-
ty years the Troches have been recommended
BY physicians, and always give perfect satisfac-
ton. They are not new or untr1ed, but having
been tested by wide and constant use for near.
ly an entire generation, they have attained
well merited rank among the few staple RENE
ers use them to clear the Voice, Sold Al
twenty nve cents box everywhere. molly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07
THIS PAPER paK Be fqqad ds O. ss q ss
Advertising Bureau no Spruce ST. where adyertis!ng

WOOD! WOOD!!-We want few loads of
good seasoned cord wood. Patrons wishing to
pay their subscription in wood will please de-
liver it at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

On last Tuesday, Mr.. Preston Arehart, near
Newport. had the misfortune to have his dry
kiln burnt, by which he lost lumber to the val
no Of about 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

An immense ore bed is now being de-
veloped two miles below Covington,
near the Q. and o. track. It is on the
lands of Mrs. D. G. Steele, and is being
opened by Dickson & Wyatt. They
have taken out about 300 tons, and il
is thought the deposit is greater and
better than the "Stack" bank.-AUe-
glsdny Tribune.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

.Oec1S! MVC0efByI MOtneT0yYY
are you disturbed at night and broken OF
with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth !
IL SO, GO at once and get q bottle Of MRS
,WnlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. twill re.
ueVe Inc poor little sufferer tmmediately-de-
pend upon it; there is no mistake about it
There Is not mother on earth who has ever
USED 1t. who will not tell you at once that it
mother, and relief and health to the child on.
Grating like magic. 1t is perfectly safe to use
IN IN al cases. and pleasant to the taste, and is
sne prescription OF one of the oldest and best
female physicians and nurses in the limited
states; Sold everywhere. Is cents q bottle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Ine barn on Frames farm, near Spring Hill,
was burned on Saturday week. Loss about
sA0!oo. It's supposed to have been burned by
IN incendiary.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

The annual concert at the D. D. & Blind In
stitution will take place o-night, and the Com
mencement exercises to- morrow at 10 O'Clock
A. M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

G. L. Potter has opened out at Pages old
stand with full line of fresh groceries. Call
on him before buying elsewhere. je7-2t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

AGENTS AND CANyAsSERs MAKE from ssk =
~ pr week selling goods for E. G. RIOEOUI
q Wy ~ Barclay Street, New York. Send fol
saeiI CatAlogue and terms. augl7-ly
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Ladies,-before buying your goods, call on G.
L. Potter, where you will find everything neat
and nice
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

"WlNE OF CARDUl" four times day
makes happy household.
For sale by DR.. N. WAIT & BRoa Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

SUMNER LAW LECTURES (nine weekly be.
gin 18th July. 1881, and end 18th September
Have proved of signal use,-lst, to students,
who design to pursue their studies at this CT
other Law School; End, to those who propose
to read privately and Srd, to practitioners
VINO nave not had the advantage of systematic
instruction. For circular apply P. O. Univer-
sity Of Va.) to JOHN B. MINOR. Prof. Com. and
Stat. Law. may3l-lm
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

springw wagon, or anything in the livery line
go to Thornburg's. jea2-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07
Bear in mind that Thornb urg's is the place to
get nice buggies and horses. hacks. &c. ie22-tf
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE; OR LIE SLAVE
DUTY.

This burlefQu operetta which IS similar In
many respects to 'Pinafore' and is the pro-
duction of the same authors-.he play being
written by w. s. Gilbert and the music COM
posed by Arthur Sullivan-was rendered sue
cessfully to large audience on last Wednesday
and Thursday nights in the Opera House Of this
city, by the amateur performers of StaunLon
for the benefit of the Augusta Memorial AS
ISOLATION and on Friday night for the bene-
fit of the Company. The costumes and stage
setting were gotten up in good style. and the
actors all performed their parts well. The fol-
lowing is the cast of the principal characters -
Chief. -. ...... Mr.. W. Fl. Daniel
Lieutenant Mr.. Jos. Shirley,
MsJor General ...... Capt, Jno; McQuaide.
Mabel :. .............M Miss Cora Turner,
Kate ........... Miss Maggie Thornbur..
6 GulCn MISS Olle aoIcnKiss.
Hutn Miss Lizzie Daniel.
The play does not afford much scope for the
display of theatrical talent, the principal fea-
ture being the music. which was rendered in
most excellent sty le-by the chief characters,
the chorus. and the orchestra, which embraced
the best musical talent ofthis city. Those who
arejudges of music say that the music of this
operetta is superior to that of Pinafore.
We are not prepared to express an opinion in
this regard. as we do not pretend to be COM
petent judges of music. The applause of the
audience showed their qualification, and the
number of bouquets presented to the different
actors showed how the acting of their parts
was appreciated. Where all did so well 1t
would seem invidious to discriminate. vet we
cannot reirain from stating that the chief in
terest seemed to be excited by the character Of
Mabel as rendered by Miss Cora Turner, who
was dressed most tastefully, and who looked az
beautiful as Hebe, and who received many
testimonials Of admiration.
On Wednesday night. the members Of the
American Institute Of Mining Engineers, some
of whom were accompanied by their wives and
other lady friends. attended the performance
Of this operetta in body. Between the acts,
DR.. r. W. Raymond, of New York, availed
himself that opportunity to express, in hand
some terms. on behalf of the American Insti-
tute of Mining Engineers, their appreciation of
the cordial reception and generous hospitality
extended to them by the citizens of Stanton
1t affords us pleasure to state that when the
members ofthat Institute learned that the per-
formance was given for the benefit of the Au-
gusta Memorial Association that they prompt
ly donated the sum of forty six dollars and fifty
cents for that object in addition to the amount
paid for tickets to the performance.
The gross receipts for the two nights for the
benefit Of The Memorial Association were $780,
and for the third night for the benefit of the
company $40. We suppose the expenses were
about $50.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Orange, Lemon, Raspberry. Strawberry, and
Pine Apple Syrups, made from pure fruit
juices, on draught, at DR.. N. WAIT Bros.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Don't forget to cut the grass on your lots, il
Thornrose Cemetery, before Thursday next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Tea. Coffee. and Chocolate, on draught.
at DIR. N. WAYT & BROS. may17-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

DER9ONe wishing to dispose Of Va, Gen.
L trail b. B. or O. 4 o, b. B. Stock, win call
marS-u on ]. r GUY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

THE EVENING CALI.-The Evening Call" IL
the title Of q email nsw daily paper recently
established in Charleston, W. Va. by Fred. s.
Swami, Editor, and F. 6. Warren, as business
manager. This new enterprise has our bes,
wishes for its success. We take. pleasure in
entering 1t upon our exchange list.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

WISH was dead, }" is an expression not un-
frequently used by the dispeptic and sufferer
from liver disease; the depressed spirits unfit
ting the mind for anything, and almost dri-
wing him to despair. Be Of gosd cheer: there
is life and health left for you yet. Take Sim
mons Liver Regulator. 1t regulates the liver,
dispels dependency and restores health.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Ice Cold Soda and Mineral Waters, at DIR. N.
WAYT Il BROS. mayl7.4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Nectar, Tonic. and Catawba Syrsps, on draught
at DR. n. WAIT q Bros. mayl7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07
FOR RENT!

NOR RENT.-A good DWELLING -.
e HOUSE. containing rooms, on st. e..
Clair Street, Staunton, Va. Address or
apply to-
nny3.;f VIII l.. USHBAUGH.
NOR RENT OH SALE.EThe large -
IL BRICK HOUSE and 40 acres Or
land, mile West OF Staunton, recent
apr5-u J. e. GUY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Deep Rock and K1ssengen Waters, on
draught, at DIR. N. WAYT & BROS. may17-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Cut the grass and trim up your lots in the
cemetery before next Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Beauty, health, and happiness for ladie
in "WINE OF CARDUl."
For,sale By DR.. n. WAYT & Bro, Staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

For neatnesss, cleanliness. freshness. and
purity Of stock, there is no place to be found
that will surpass the grocery of G. L. Potter.
No. 2. Augusta street. Just step In and con-
vince your own minds that what we say is
true. Low prices. fresh stock, and prompt at
tention to all. commend him to your patron
age. may3l-2ts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Take "BLAcK-DRAuGHT" and you vii
meyer be bilious.
For sale by DR.. N. WAIT & Bro, staunton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate Nyrups, on
draught. at DIR. N. WAYT & Bros. mayI7-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

THoRNRosE CEMETERY.-Lot-owners will
please not forget to cut the grass on their lots
before Thursday next-Memorial Day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

TO- r. h. 4 Va. Central Il. &, Stock viii
apr5-2m call ON W. A. HUDSON, Attorney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-06-07

DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising roses.
Notices Qy deaths Dubliahed Qr0tssitosIslN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SOME OLD AMERICAN LAWS.

Here are some old American laws that
betoken the puritanical source from
which they originated. A few of them,
however, might be beneicially applied
in this enlightened age:
No Quaker or dissenter from the es-
tablished worship of the Dominion shall
be allowed to give vote for the elec-
tion of a magistrate or any other officer.
No one shall run on the Sabbath day
or walk in his garden or elsewhere, ex-
cept reverently to and from meeting.
No one shall travel, cook victuals,
make beds, sweep house, cut hair or
shave on the Sabbath day.
No woman shall kiss her children on
the Sabbath day nor on fasting day.
No minister shall keep school.
To pick an ear of corn from neigh
boris garden shall be deemed theft.
The selectmen, on finding children
ignorant, may take them away from
their parents and put them in better
hands at the expense of their parents.
A man that strikes his wife shall be
fined 60.
Married persons shall live together or
be imprisoned.
A drunkard shall have a master ap-
pointed by the seleCtmen, who are to
debar him from the liberty of buying
and selling.
Whoever shall publish a lie to the
prejudice of his neighbor shall be set in
the stocks or be whipped ten stripes.
The judges shall determine contro-
verSieS without jury.
No one shall hold any office who is
not sound in the faith and faithful TO
the Dominion, and whoever gives vote
to such person shall pay fine of 81.
No food or lodging shall be afforded
to Quaker Adamite or other hereto.
No priest shall abide in this Domin-
ion. He shall be banished and suffer
death on his return. Priests may be
seized by any one without warrant.
Moor to cross a river but with an
authorized ferryman.
Whoever brings cards or dice into
this Dominion shall pay fine of S..
NoJone shall read common prayer,
keep Christmas or saints days, make
mince pies, dance, play cards, or play
on any instrument of music, except the
drum, trumpet or jewsharp.
No man shall court maid in person
or by letter without first obtaining the
consent of her parents, e. penalty for
the first offence, 6Io for the second
and for the third imprisonment during
the pleasure of the. court
Every male shall have his hair cut
round according to a cap.
These were called "blue laws" that
is bloody laws, because the violation of
them was punishable by excommunica-
ton, lconfscation, fines, banishments,
whippings, cutting off the ears, burning
the tongue and death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SOME ITEMS IN FARM ECONOMY

The arrangement of the buildings and
the division of the farm into fields de-
pends so much upon the character of
the farm, the kind of farming, indivi-
dual taste, etc., that it is out of the ques-
ton to have fixed plan that is the best
one for all farms of any given size
There are certain general principles
which should serve as a foundation for
the arrangement, but the detail must
necessarily vary greatly. For example,
if possible the barns should be upon a
rise of ground where cellar can be
built opening to the lower ground at the
rear. The fields should be so arranged
that there shall be as little fencing as
possible, and so located that all the
fields can be easily reached from the
lane. A long field has considerable ad-
vantage over one Of the same area that is
square-in the longer "bouts" and there
fore less time is spent in turning, plow-
ing, narrowing, sowing, harvesting, etc.
A pasture close to the stable is always
handy, and other things being equal,
the orchard should not be put at the
rear of the farm, where the wood lot had
best be located. There is much labor
to be saved in having everything SO
placcd-and this applies to the various
details that seem trivial at fISt-that
there will be no extra steps or turns in
doing the everyday work of the farm.
For example, many days work can be
saved byhaving pumpin a handy corn
er of the barnyard, where the stock from
number of yards may come to the
troughs. If the matters of the farm are
not already economically arranged, it
would be well to make such changes of
fences, buildings, etc., as to finally Sc
cure the desired end. By degrees the
thoughtful farmer will improve his farm
until it aEproximates to model and
therefore economical farm.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
IS FRIDAY AN UNLUCKY DAYP

On Friday, August 2I, 1892, Chris
topher Columbus sailed on his great
voyage of discovery. On Friday, Oc'.
12, 1892, he first discovered land. On
Friday, Jan. 4, 1893, he sailed on his
return to Spain, which, if he had not
reached in safety, the happy result
would never have been known which
led to the settlement of this vast conti-
enent. On Friday, March IS, 1893, he
arrived in Palos in safety. On Friday,
Nov. a2, 1893, he arrived at Hispanio-
la, on his second voyage to America
On Friday, June IS, 1894, he though
unknown to himself, discovered the con-
tineht of America. On Friday, March
5, 1896, Henry VIII, of England, gave
to John Cabot his commission, which
led to the discovery of North America.
This is the first American State paper
in England. On Friday, Sept. 7, 1865,
Mileridez founded St. Augustine, the
oldest town in the United States by
more than forty years. On Friday,
Nov. 10, 1920, the May Flower, with
the Pilgrims, made the harbor of Prince
town, and on the same day they signed
that august compact the fore-runner of
our present glorious constitution. On
Friday, Dec. ~, 1920, the Pilgrims
made their final landing at Plymouth
Rock. On Friday, Feb. ~, George
Washington, the father of American
freedom, was born. On Friday, June
16, Bunker Hill was seized and forti-
fled. On Friday, Oct. 7, I777, the
surrender of Saratoga was made, which
had such power and influence in in
ducing France to declare for our cause.
On Friday, Sept. 22, 1880, the treason
of Arnold was laid bare, which saved
us from destruction. On Friday, Oct.
10, 1881, the surrender of Yorktown,
the crowning glory of the American
arms, occurred. On Friday, July 7,
1916, the motion in Congress was made
by John Adams, seconded by Richard
Henry Lee, that the United States col
onies were, and of right ought to be,
free and independent. Thus by numer-
Gus examples, we see that, however it
may be with foreign nations, Americans
need never dread to begin on Friday
any undertaking, however momentous
it may be.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
SODA FOR BURNS.

All kinds of burns, including scalds
and sunburns, are almost relieved by the
application of solution of soda to the
burnt surface 1t must be remembered
that dry soda will not do unless it is
surrounded with a cloth moist enough
to dissolve it. This method of sprink-
ling it on and covering it with wet cloth
is often the very best. But it is suff-
cient to wash the wound repeatedly with
a strong solution. 1t would be well to
keep bottle of it always on hand, made
so strong that more or less settles on the
bottom. This is what is called Satura-
ted solution, and really such solution
as this is formed when the dry soda is
SpTinkled on and covered with moist
ened cloth. 1t is thought by some that
the pain of burn is caused by the hard
ening of the albumen flesh which presses
on the nerves, and that the soda dis
solves the albumen and relieves the pres
sure. Others think that the burn gen.
crates an acric acid, which the soda
neutralizeS.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

addition to the momentum he had OBJ
tained by his pull, sent him into the lap
of Mrs. Watkins, and carried herself
and the chair over with him into one
vast wreck in the corner.
AS the poultices were being applied
to his head and nose later in the even
ing, Watkins was heard to remark that
ga woman always was in the way when
man tried to open door"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12

E9rIn little village in Virginia there
lived family named Ransom. They
were not very pious people, and never
went to church. Once, however, dur
ing a revival, the family were previled
upon to attend preaching. When they
made their reluctant and tardy appear
ance, the services had just begun, and
when they had scarcely taken their seats,
the minister gave out the first hymn,
reading it somewhat thus: "Return, We
ransom sinners, home" "All right -
cried the head of the Ransoms, getting
up in rage, and clapping his hat on his
head. "Come along, old woman, and
gals; we'll go home fast enough and
everybody in the old church knows we
didn't want to come"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-03-12
MARRY A GENTLEMAN.

Marry a gentleman,
Girls, if yeu can,
Minded and built
On the generous plan,
Though he may neither
Have silver or gold,
Title or fortune,
"To have or to hold"
Though he may labor
With spade or with hoe,
Though he may not
But his mother-tongue know,
Though he may live under
Society's ban,
Marry gentleman,
Girls, if you can.
Marry gentleman,
Girls, if you can,
Gentle and tender
Though no less a man,
One who will treasure
His child or his wife,
Scorning to rob them
OF sweetness in life.
One who will never
The brute's part assume,
Filling his household
With sorrow and gloom,
If on loves altar,
The flame you would fan,
Marry a gentleman,
Girls, if you can.
You will be happy,
And you will be glad,
Though he only
Be commonly clad,
Pleasure is fieeting,
And life but span
Marry a gentleman,
Girls, if you can.