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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

ODD FELLOWS kE-UNIoN.-The Odd Fellows
meeting on last Thursday night was pleasant
affair. The object of the meeting to re-
ceive the eXemplification of the new work Of
the Order, agreed on at the last meeting of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World. Maj.
A. R. Courtney, of Richmond who is one of
the Grand Representatives of this State in the
supreme body, was present to explain and in
struct in the new work, which was done TO the
satisfaction Of those interested. After speeches
from ]. H. Crebs, of Winchester Maj. a. Il.
Courtney, of Richmond. and VIM. E. Craig, of
Staunton, the Lodge and its visiting brethren
from other places repaired to the Virginia Ho-
tel, where sumptuous repast spread for
the fraternity, which being disposed of, they
| again returned to their Lodge-room and were
engaged until late hour in the work of the
Order. The Lodge-room was suitably prepared
for the OCCASION and due credit was given the
committee of arrangements for the handsome
manner in which the entertainment was pre-
pared and conducted. Among the visitors
on this occasion we noticed j. II. Crebs, Grand
Master of the State, from Winchester; Maj. A.
R. Courtney, Grand Representative, of Rich
mond; DR.. d. A. Butcher, Grand Warden; Capt.
Newport, of Baltimore; DR.. VIM. ]. Points, j.
X. Smith, and VIM. Loeb, of Harrisonburg; j.
H. Lindsey, James B. Dickson, d. G. Whitmore
P. Med Hatfield, j. II. Coley, Johh r. Raines,
A. P. H. GLADDEN., John H. Floyd, and DR.. d. A
| Butcher, of Bridgewater; c. S. Roller, w. w.
| Brannaman, j. B. Coffet, John w. Watson
Stuart Watson, Hugh Cassidy, julius Peck
| Hiram Kirby, w. r. Landes, Nathaniel Hum
phrey, S. M. Woods. and C. A. Roller, of Mt
| Sidney.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

WINCHESTER LIGHT INFANTRY.-The pleas
ant entertainments given in Winchester last
week for the benefit Of the Winchester Light
Infantry volunteer company yielded. after pay
ing expenses, about 5000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
w ANTS.

GLOVER SEED! CLOVER SEED!
ANTED-I,OOO BUSHELS
PRIME CION Err SEED.
febS-6t 2. b. SUBLETT Il SON.
DOARD RS w MI E ID u
* can accommodate four ROarders with
Board and Lodging or table board. TERMS
VERY REASONABLE.
iant.tf Mas. V. p. WOODHOUSE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

On Sunday of last week, the public meeting
of the Y. NJ. c. a. of Middlebrook was attended
by Capt. H. L. Hoover and VIM. ]. Nelson, Esq.
of this city, both of whom delivered interest
ing remarks, encouraging that young Associa-
ton not to weary in well-doing but to labor
earnestly in the good canse it is intended to
promote.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

y. NJ. c. A.-The prayer-meeting of the Y,
NJ G.. A. on last Sunday evening was led by W.
c. Straughan, who read the 10Th chapter of 1st
Kings as the lesson for the evening. Remarks
of an interesting character were made by Drs.
Hamilton and Bliss, ]. E. Guy, and Fl. w. Muir
ray, of the Antioch Association. Prayers were
offered by Messrs. Bodell and Ramsey.
Next Sunday will be Ladies' Day." DR.. T.
D. Pendeton will lead the meeting, and the
lesson will be the Goth chapter of lst Kings
Time of meeting, ~ o'clock, p NJ,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

STAUNToN PERPETUAL BUILDING AND
LOAN CoMPANY.-The Secretary of this Com
pany calls the attention OF the Stockholders to
Sec. l. Article XII of the Bylaws LIVERY
member of this Company shall on the first
Monday of each month pay to the Secretary OF
the Company one dollar for each unredeemed
share held by him or her, until the stock shall!
have reached its par value. For any failure to
pay on the prescribed day they shall be fined
ten cents on each share" Monday, March the
18th, is the next payday. The office of the
Company is in the Law-office of c. A. Rich
ardsun. All Stockholders who have not re-
ceived copies of the Charter and Bylaws will
please call for the same at once, and all those
who have received them will please read them.
marI-lt
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

LAKE HERRING merchants supplied at re-
duced rates. feb22-2t. j. Il. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
DAVIS % DOMESTIC
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Suoarfra = 001 n 0O
&c p,x3ro i 25G ! S5
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Fancy brand ........... & 75(6 OU
w uo"' 60 ~ - ' ~ / I0Eo, / *
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"a - ..-,I r. NJ ptEr Eeh u 1881
BA uae for Reef tfie range as fol-
frlces 'Hls "0'f- i- W O ~ ~
lows ;;,o 970e oo
6es. 80 SI 80; a. tirsi naiit,r 50Sg5 20
1ad9i1 ~ 80, fir 1uaiit2t 50a4 10
n.dinarv thin steers oxen and COWS 50G3 %
EXttell ~ ~ % Fa from COOS 50
S.1SI VI o e. nc wool, 1924 nead sales $3.50
| rI,o otier;nas were cuite light this week,
| thnnoiT Of a SLIGHTLY better average than last
uio brt tradn was slow and the tone of the
we1h # loss Arm generally than last week The
ihi maj 80 AZ 1tfari1ls consisted of middle and
ouh -, Ls.e coninn1 heinz less numerous than
.op sIaoI Thera vas huf little if any differ
las. q nr,oes "naIity considered.
| Nilcb Cows-Trade is slow generally, the
u mfn,atta n, jII a. ner head as to quality
| Ctddan 1'hera is q yery light run this week,
hout Ia If as many as last week and no outside
| dan,and Trade on the part of home butchers,
who were the exclusive buyers, was acJlNe al
an advance of "a &c on last week ) prices, Ihe
| The nuality averages about like last weeks.
at the latter price. Arrivals this week 1i2S
| haad
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

KNIGHTS OF HoNoR.-The Grand Lodge OF
knights of Honor of Virginia will meet in ses.
sion tonight at Richmond in Odd Fellows
Hall. Staunton Lodge will be represented by
Past Dictator, Jos. E. Rollins.
The session will also be attended by Messrs
T. C. Morton, Vice Grand Dictator Of the State
and VIM. H. Bailie, Grand Reporter of the
State.
Capt. Morton left on Sunday night. and
Messrs Rollins and Bailie left last night.
HAINES'S 4 u and Black Diamond
Cigars. nOy3O-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

The revival in the Baptist church of this city
has resulted in the addition of 1913 members Il
that church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.

UNI 'RELLAS-large and suall-at
&. L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01
DEATH So,

Obituaries are charged fp III ttGCerEt:tjI0 r0GoS
Notices Of deaths published qrcttetito4siy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

LAKE HERRING Just received n car load of
these favorte fish. feb22-2t j. E. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-03-01

Boot and Shoe Store,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
Catching n Tarter.

1t was necessary on certain occa-
sion in court to compel witness To
testify as to the way in which Mr.
Smith treated his horse. "Well, sir,
said the lawyer with sweet and will
ing smile-a smile intended to drown
all suspicion rs to Interior purposes
chow does Mr.. Smith generally ride Il
horse?" Tue witness looked up inno-
Gently and replied: Generally
astraddle sir, believe. The lawyer
again asked: "But sir, what gait does
lie ridc?" The impeturbable witness
answered: "He never rides any gate at
all, sir, but I've seen his boys ride every
gate on the farm" The lawyer saw he
was on the track of tartar, and his
next question was very insinuating
GLOW does Mr. Smith ride when in
company with others? demand clear
answer. "Well, sir" said the witness,
''he keeps up with the rest if his horse
is able, or if not he falls behind" the
lawyer was now almost beside himself
asked How does he ride when he is
alone?" 81 don't know" was the reply;
Il never was with him when he was
alone" and there the case dropped.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
The Pennsylvania Industrial Home for
Blind Women.

The Pennsylvania Industrial Home
for Blind Women, located at Powelton
and Saunders avenues, West Philadel-
phla, is Ill every way one Of the most
deserving charities of that charitable
city. The Home was established in
1868, on a donation of $500, for the
purpose of providing refuge for those
women deprived Of their sight who
were unable by reason of their poverty
to pay for instruction that would en-
able them to earn Il living. The loca-
ton selected at that time-No. 1929
Locust street-although an excellent
one and well adapted for the purpose,
soon became insufficient to accommo-
date the rapidly increasing family, and
it was determined to build more
commodious asylum, which was duly
accomplished, the new buildings being
occupied in November last.
The new Home will accommodate
between sixty and seventy five persons.
For their comfort everything is amply
provided, and although deprived Of
one of the greatest blessings, the in
mates are rs happy and contented as
can be imagined. A regular routine of
work is performed daily. Crochet work,
as perfect almost as that performed by
those who have the use of their eyes, is
one of the many things made. Stock
ings, jackets, and other articles made
from wooden yarn are knitted with sur
prising dizziness and care Basket
making, cane-seating chairs, brush
making and numerous other occupa-
tions specially adapted to the fingers
of the blind, go on from day 10 day,
and the sale proceeds go to the fund
for the maintenance Of the institution.
Ex-Governor Pollock and Miss A. Hill
laye-in fact, all the officers and d.
rectors-have been untiring in their
efforts to provide for the spiritual and
temporal comfort of the inmates, and
they look to the public for substantial
aid to assist in supporting noble char
ity.
So successful have the efforts of the
managers been in making the time pass
pleasantly and protitably for the blind
women, that u sister of the Duke OF
Argyll, blind from birth herself, open
ed an interesting correspondence with
one of the managers, inquiring into the
workings of the institution, and being
pleased with the complete method en-
ployed, established a similar home in
England, following out the plans of
the Pennsylvania charity as near as
nosSihle .-Er.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
Nehraska,s New Senator.
Chicago journal.

General Charles H. Van Wyck, OF
Otoe county. Neb., was on yesterday
elected United States senator by the
republicans of the legislature of that
state, as the successor Of Mr.. Paddock,
whose term will expire on the 4th OF
March next. General Van Wyck, in
boyhood, worked upon his fathers
farm in New York, and afterward
graduated at Rutgers College, New
Jersey He adopted the profession
of law, and very soon after his admis-
sion TO the bar was elected and re-
elected district attorney. In 1858 he
was first elected to congress from New
York by majority of 1900 IN district
which at that time had democratic
majority of over 1900 In 1860 he was
reelected to Congress, and entered the
army in 1861 and remained to the
close, serving in the army of the Poto-
mac and the department of the South.
In 1866 he was again elected TO Con-
gress from New York and reelected in
1865. Over twenty years ago General
Van Wyck, with some colonists from
Orange county, \. Y, came to Nebras-
ka. At Davenport, Iowa, an outfit was
purchased, and a tedious overland
journey made through Iowa. The
colony located just across the Missouri
river. near the now fiourishing town Of
Nebraska City. Here, on beautiful
roll of land, General Van Wyck select
ed a building site, and marked the pre-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
The Wisdom OF Retieenee.

We all know that many, nav. the
majority of women, fail in the wisdom
OF reticence; and that they speak too
openly to each other Of things Of
which they certainly do not wish TO
make the world at large present.
They Will even tell on slight provoca-
ton those graver secrets in their own
lives which would ruin them forever if
made known to the general public
and which are known to many in an
underground kind of way, like a mole's
run or rabbits burrow And if they
will do this they will do all that lies
below that line. On the very thinnest
chance of safety they will pour out
their unorthodox thoughts on politics,
morals and religion, their opinions of
people, their doubtful family affairs in
general. believing that the iiuiditv
watch could not hold these dangerous
matters IN their own safe keeping will
lind adanlantine hardness and solidity
III another who has no interest in hold
ing them Al all. Granted, then, that
the first link in the chain is weak and
unsound. and that women are illimit-
ably silly III the readiness with which
they betray themselves, still that does
not excuse what follows. "Two wrongs
do not make one right according Is 4
quaint old saying; and because 4 is
iiuld may not be treacherous. 4
person has no right to accept a conf
dence if conscious tha' by his or her
constitutional want of reticence the Sc
cret cannot be kept. We all know our
selves we'll enough for this and we all
could, if we would. exercise so much
'selt-control ana SO much fine sense of
honor as to say: Do not tell me
your secrets. | cannot keep them for
you better tan you can keep them for
yourself, and what you contide to me |
shall be sure to pass on to others. .
This would save a vast amount Of suf
fering and wrong-doing in the future:
but alas! it is just these brave begin
nlngs, these honorable precautions,
which are SO difficult to practice, and
so almost impossible to enfoIce Peo-
pie who think they will not when. if
they would but be honest to them
selves, they know they infalliblv will
For the mere pleasure of appearance
to sympathize for a moment, or for the
less respectable qualification of their
curiosity, they will allow others to put
themselves into tie very jaws of what
IS in one sense death, by giving them to
to keep safe and hold fast those danger
Gus condolences which are sure to be
squandered abroad to the whole world
in Il whisper-because natural love
of gossip has made them too burden
some to hold.-Er.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
4 SENATOR'S Hair

Senator Bruce, of Mississippi, says
that, while in Italy three years ago, he
went into Il BARRIERS shop ut Pisa to
have his hair dressed. you know"
say $ Mr.. Bruce, in describing the in
cident. that the hair of my peculiar
race, color and previous condition of
servitude' is very singular; the longer
it gets, the shorter it grows, and really
outkinks every curiosity. There was
just enough Of the black race dashed
with the white to furnish my barber
such Il specimen of wool us he had
never seen before. He tolled with it
and was puzzled. After running the
comb through it he would press it
down with his hand, but it wouldn't
stay down; it persisted in jumping up
like Il jack in box He went out and
called another barber who stood over
my wool, wondering Finally he got
his scissors, clipped it of to suit him
self, and carefully wrapped up the
fleece TOR preservation rs the greatest
curiosity he had ever seen. | could
not speak italian nor he English, so he
must wonder to-day what manner Of
man | am.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11

else spot where, sixteen years later, he
built his home. 1t was after the loca-
ton of his friends and neighbors from
New York on Nebraska soil that General
Van Wyck was elected the fourth time
from New York district to congress.
During this latter service in congress
he was the staunch friend of Nebraska,
and in one especial case, by vote,
speech and personal solicitation rem
dered Omaha the service of aiding to
secure an appropriation for the hand
some government building which it
possesses. During this term of Gen
eral Van Wyck's service in congress he
was often called the "other member
from Nebraska" Shortly after the
close of his last term in congress,
General Van Wyck removed to Ne
braska, erected house on the spot
selected sixteen wears before, and en-
larged a farm which he had commenced
SO long ago to develop with an old-fash-
Toned breaking pillow, propelled by six
yoke of oxen. This farm, of over 500
acres, is now one of the most beautiful
in the state. General Van Wyck was
a member of the constitutional conven-
ton of 1879, and has since been three
times elected to the state senate, and
has there earned the distinction of in
augurating numerous and the most val
liable reforms in the public service of
the state.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
The Cars New Wife and Her Eldest
Son.
LONDON World.
The eldest child of the prit

The eldest child of the princess is
sick nigh unto DEATH" With natural
boyish spirit,t the youngPrince Boris, de
string to have game of snow-balls, his
mother was too anxious about him to
give the permission asked. His father,
recalling his own boyish days, favored
the desire of the lad, and he was taken
in Il carriage to the school of the pages,
where he amused himself to his hearts
content. Thence he was taken to the
palace in the kaimeninoshoff; and
here he appears to have got his feet
wet \ chill thus taken was followed
by fever, which still continues.
1t Is said that the princess Is begin
ming to assume a role in the game OF
politics, instigated thereto by the in
sidious counsel of certain count, who
is her mortal enemy, and thinks thus
to assure her fall. But some who know
the count doubt his capacity to origin
ate such an artful plan.
The princess is innocent of court
etiquette, probably from having been
always secluded from general society
and it is narrated that when the EN-
peror's faithful henchman, Count Milu-
tin, or any other favored guest. tells a
good story at the table, the princess will
greet it with Il ready laugh, without
waiting for the imperial initiative in
these cases de regle.
1t is du rig,teor for every one in the
presence of the emperor to wear the
insignia of the "orders of which he
is the possessor. The medical atten-
dant on the yorng Prince Boris has
accordingly always worn his .'orders"
when he came to the palace to see his
patients. STOPPING down close to the
lad to hear his breathing, one OF these
insignia must have become entangled
in the princes hair, for as the doctor
raised himself = cry of pain was heard.
The emperor, agitated, exclaimed
against the folly of wearing such things
The car has recently introduced the
Princess Turleff [Dolgorouki) as his
wife to various ladies holding official
positions at the imperial court
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
4 Bad Plan.

Memoranda should not be made to
take the place Of memory. There can
be very little doubt of the bad effects
of habitually writing down these facts
and events which we wished to remem-
Der; they are taken down for future
consideration, and consequently re
ceive very little present consideration
From a conviction that our knowledge
can be thus easily recalled, it is never
Systematically arranged or deeply en-
graved; we atone for the passive in
dolence of the mind by the mechani-
cal labor of the hands, and write vol
ume without remembering a line. The
desirable and the useful thing is that
we should carry our knowledge about
with us; the one should be exhibited
in the alacrity Of our actions, and the
other proved by the vigor of our
thoughts
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR
RRING9

oh, what will the New Year bring me ?"
Sang brigbt-eyed little boy,
As he paused mid his childish playthlngs-
The source Of many joy.
. Say quickly, mamma dear
VIII it bring me toys and candies;
As it brings me every year y
The mother glanced at her darling,
And breathed silent prayer
That the New Years gift for her darling
Might be unmixed with care.
g Oh, what will the New Year bring me
Said tinid, happy bride,
And she glanced with look of pleasure
At the husband by hersid
Oh, what aili the New Year bring me,
As it speedeth on it, way
VIII it bring fresh joys and roses
For each succeeding day I"
But the mothers look was fearful,
As she glanced at her daughter fair,
For she knew in the outward pathway
Was hidden many snare.
Oh, what will the New Year bring me!
Said feeble, weak old man.
h" I've tasted all earth's pleasures,
Aud life is but span.
Oh. what will the New Year bring me,
Now / am growing old
And few are the charms that bind me,
For my days are almost told y
All what the New j ear bringeth,
Thy eyes may never see;
For Il narrow mound Oh the hillside
Is the only gift to thee.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
How is This.

The business manager OF
the North american Reriew, the last
number of which published an article
by General Grant on the proposed
Nicaragua ship canal, which the Chi
cago Tribune published before the Re
riew was issued, writes us:
The Grant article was obtained for the Chicago
Tribune from the printing Office of the North
american Rerie'r by the most disereditabe
means.
The manager Of the Rerieac has yet to
learn, it seems, that theft by newspaper
representatives is no sin. "Thou shalt
not steal' is a commandment that APP
plies only to thieves outside of the
journalistic profession - Chicago Jour
nal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11

HoMGorATHIC Medicines as Il rule,
are not amenahle to the chemical tests
and analyses used in testing drugs gen
orally. Their reliability therefore de-
ponds solely on the character and rep
utation as to probity of those preparing
and putting them up, 1t is therefore
Of paramount importance lhat the pub
lie satisfy themselves that the hommpa-
THO medicines they buy are obtained
from Il house of recognized standing
and reliability. Boericke & Tafel's
Homeopathic Pharmacy is established
since 1885. Send for their descriptive
price current of Family and of Veteri-
nary Medicine cases and books TO 80
Clark-st., Chicago.
Q -
The New York Tribune calls the
game Of pool s'game offools."
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
How to Get Well.

Thousands of persons are constantly
troubled with combination of diseases.
Diseased kidneys and costive bowels
are their tormentors. They should
know that Kidney-Wort acts on these
organs at the same time, causing them
TO throw off the poisons that have
clogged them, and so renewing the
whole man. Hundreds testify to this.
-Patsburg Post.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-02-11
-
Kidney Diseases.

Kidney diseases atllict the greater
part Of the human race, and they are
constantly on the increase, but Were
the virtues of Kidney-Wort have be-
come known, they are held in check
and speedily cured. Let those who
have had to constantly dose spirits OF
nitre and such stuff, give this great
remedy trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, i'll the
liquid the most convenient.-Philu.
Press.