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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
full, and refuse to utter falsehood, no
matter how much pleaanter it may
promise to make things go.-Merides
Recorder.
The Farmers Fish.

During the last four years there has
been much interest taken in the Guilt.
Walton of fish as an article of food.
Through the labors of the National and
State Commissioners much light has
been thrown on the subject of their cul.
tivatiOn. Among other things it has
been demonstrated that at very slight
expense the farmers may have at hand
constantly supply of fresh meat food
that will in some degree take the place
of animal food. .o
Prof. Baird, United States Fish Com
missioner, declares the carp to be, Of all
others, the best adapted to the wants Of
farmers, and calls 1t "the farmers fish,"
While trout and bass require not only
very pure but cool water, and an abund-
ance Of it, and most of the inferior va
rieties of fish require water at least
moderately, cool, clear and abundant,
the carp is in its element in water mod.
eratefy warm, aud requires but little of
it. It prefers. the Professor says, pond
whose bottom and banks are composed
Of mud, the mud afording it shelter
In cold weather, and producing plants
which 1t relishes as food.
The carp is not dainty feeder, It
will eat anything that pigs and fowls
relish, and will devour insects, small
reptiles, and meats of all kinds. It also
eats nearly all kinds of green vegetables,
fruits and garbage. It can be fattened
on grain as easy as.pigs and turkeys are,
and the young are especially fond Of
sweet curd and liver.
The carp possesses number of good
qualities that render it a valuable fish.
It is thoroughly domesticated. It can
be transported easier and will live long,
er out of water than any other scale
fish. 1t is exceedingly prolific, large
one often yielding as many IS four hum
dred thousand eggs. No Matching house
Is needed. The eggs hatch in a few
days, and the young, when not dis
turbed, grow rapidly.
The flesh of the carp is not as delicate
as that of some other varieties of fish,
and in summer it is hardly fit to be eat
en-. But for the most part of the year 1t
is usable; and as edible food it may be
ranked with the substantials of people
of moderate means.
1t is possible that the future farmers
may raise carp as they now raise beef
and pork for table use and for Market
Cincinnati Commercial.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

Mr.. Riddleberger is not prepared to
say whether he will be candidate for
sergeant-at-arms of the next United
States Senate. In the convention of his
party he predicted its defeat if Mr.. Lew
is was placed upon the ticket, and with
the defeat of his party he knows that
the chances for his prefermenta at Wash.
ingtOn will be very much diminished.
To NJ. Riddleberger's prediction we will
add another, and that is, that the Uni
ted States Senate will be organized in
December without considering his
name.-Debt- P0yer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

If Don Cameron would have nothing
to do now with the Malone party, and
would not pledge himself to vote for
Riddleberger, but thought it very inn
proper time while the President lay up
on his death. bed to revive this dead and
gone issue. what hope is there that
Conkiing, Logan, and Grant will want
anything more to do with Virginia re-
pudiation and its leaders ?--Stdte,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

The WAY TO HANDLE SHEEP.-A
great many men will catch the sheep
by the wool on the back with both
hands, and lift tho animal clear from the
ground by the wool only. We have
slaughtered great many sheep in years
past, and when removing the pelts of
such sheep as had been handled by the
wool, we never failed to observe that
beneath the skin whenever the animal
had been caught by the wool, blood had
settled. In many instances the skin had
been separated from the body so that
Inflammation was apparent. We have
known proprietOrs of sheep to be 30
strict in regard to handling them, that
they would order a helper from the
premises if he were to catch sheep by
the wool or any part of the body. When
about to catch q sheep, move carefully
towards the one to be taken until you
are sufficiently near to spring quickly
and seize the beast with both hands,
then, pass one hand around the body,
grasp the brisket, and lift the sheep clear
from the ground. The wool must not
be pulled. If the sheep is a heavy one,
let one hand and wrist be put around
the neck and the arm pressed against
the leg. We have always handled sheep
in the way alluded TO. We never grasp
the wool. Others seize the sheep by
hind leg, then throw one arm around
the body and take hold of the brisket
with one hand. But ewes with lambs
should never be caught by the hind
legs, unless they are handled with ex-
treme care.-The Farm, Dublin, Ire
land.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

Soiled ribbons are we'll cleansed If
washed in ammonia-halft teaspoonfuI
to one pint of water. Some are better
not ironed, but left smooth on the IRON
ing board to dry. If wrinkled, when
dry lay damp cloth over them and
press. Black silk, sponged with cold
coffee and ammonia, Is freshened up
wonderfully. Use flannel to remove
dust from silk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

A French recipe for preserving eggs
two years is as follows: Melt four
ounces of beeswax over quiet fire and
stir in eight ounces of olive oil. Cool
partially when mixed, then dip in the
eggs one by one so as to coat every part
of the shell. The shell absorbs the oil,
and the wax closes the pores. Pack
away in powdered charcoal. A substi-
tute for oil and wax is paraffine. 1t
melts to thin liquid below the boiling
and is odorless, tasteless,
and cheap.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
WHAT THE BIRDS TEACH Us.

Oh! little birds, God taught you songs
In many changeful note to raise;
We hear you In the bush and clifT.
The meadow and the dusty ways.
He taught Us, too, and we can siag
Asweeter, nobler psalm of praise.
Oh! little birds. God shaped your wings
To cleave at will the sunny air,
And soaring up DER field and wood,
To glide In freedom everywhere.
And He has shaped for us our wings
The winging watt of faith and prayer.
oh! little birds, God gave you hearts
OF quiet joy o'erflowing pain;
You live contented through the days
OF summer sun or winter rain.
And He can give us godliness
Mixed with content-our greatest gain.
Oh little birds, God showed you how
To choose the tree that suits you best;
To weave the twig, and straw, and grass,
To bind the clay into your nest.
And he has shown us how to build
house in heaven, where we may rest.
Oh! little birds. God grants you gifts
Exhaustless through the changing year,
And in the feld you find your food q
Sometimes afar and sometimes near.,
And He will give us all We want
His children never need to fear.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

To CURE HYDROPHoBIA.-I will give
you, or any one that might need it, q
recipe from Saxon Folster now of the
venerable age OF so. unwilling to take
to the grave secret of so much impor-
tance which he has used for so years.
We affirm he has rescued many human
beings and cattle from the fearful death
of hydrophobia. Take Immediately
warm vinegar or tepid water, wash the
wound clean Herewith, then dry it,
then pour upon the wound few drops of
hydrochloric acid, because mineral acids
destroy the poison of the saliva.-Iole-
do Blade.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

DIR. Likernlk recommends scapsuds,
made of any soap on hand, to spread
over burned surfaces. Their action in
relieving pain and reducing inflamnia-
ton is due to the presence of the alkali,
ard they possess, he thinks, evident adj
vantages over powdering with bicarbon-
ate of soda.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

Ammonia, saleratus water and other
alkaline washes are the usual remedies
for bee stings. A fresh tomato leaf
crushed and rubbed on the puncture is
recommended as an easy and sovereign
cure.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

To REMOVE PROUD FLEsH.-Pulver-
ize loaf sugar very fine and apply it to
the part afflicted. This is new and
easy remedy, and is said to remove it
without pain; or burnt alum pull
verified and applied is an old reliable
remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

The leaves Of the common dandelion
are very acceptable to horses. They are
an excellent medicine, having a very
beneficial effect upon the health, and
making the hair sleek and glossy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
-MALA RI A T.
POISON.

The principal cause Of nearly all sickness at
Liver, which, If not regulated in time. great
suffering. wretchedness and death will come
A gentleman writing from South America says:
Il have used your Simmons Liver Regulator
with good effect. both as a prevention and cure
for Malarial Fevers on the Isthmus of Pana-
MAJ
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

DRESS GOODS,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES.
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS.

which is now offered at the lowest cash price,
at the old stand on Main Street.
The change of firm renders it absolutely nec-
essary that the books of the old concern be
closed. Persons knowing themselves indebted
will please come forward and settle, as we are
anxious to get the old business wound up.
Thanking our customers for their generous
patronage in the past. we respectfully ask q
continuance of their favOrs, promising to do
all in our power to render their dealings with
US pleasant and profitable to them.
Respectfully,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
Stauntott Spectator.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

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Address-=stStauntoa Spectator" Stanton, VI.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
1. WITT q BRO.

Mr.. JAS. T. LIGHTNER, well and favorabl.
known to the trade, is now permanently en-
gagged, and will continue with the new flrm.-
He invites his friends and customers to Civ
him call, assuring them that he will make
to their interest to do SO. mari
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
Dress-Mazc5ssg Depavtuae,,f.

Cloaks, Dresses, &C., made to order promptly.
IN superior manner and in tn latest styles, at
mOderate rates. Orders solicited Rules for
with estimate of cost, sent upon application.
~ TERMS CASH. "a
All orders amountinS to go or over. will be
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26

SYMPTOMS OF n
TORPID LIVER.
Loss of appetite, j Nausea, bowels costive,
Pain in theHead, with dull sensation in
the back part, Pain under the shoulder-
blade, fullness after eeting, With disin-
c1ination to exertion Of body or mind,
1rritability Of temper, Low spirits, Loss
Of fmemory, with a feeling Of having neg
1ected some duty, weariness, Dizziness,
Fluttering of the Heart, Dots before the
eyes, z e1loW Skin, Headache, Restless-
ness at night, highly colored Urine.
IFTHESE WARNINGS ARE UNHEEDED,
SERIOUS DISEASES WILL SOON Be DEVELOPED
TUFTS PILLS are especially adapted to
such cases, one dose effects such q change
of feeling as to astonish the sufferer.
They Increase the Appetite, and cause the
body to Take ON Flesh, thus the system is
mOurlahea. and by their Tonic Action on the
Digestive Organs, Regular Stools are pro-
duced. Price Is cents. as Murray st., M.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-07-26
Simmons liver REGULATOR.
Buy only the Genuine in white Wrapper
with red ~. prepared only by
j. III. ZEILIN & co.

jan1l-1y SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
A Maine Man.

There went to his last rest, in New York, on
Sunday an artist not as well known as he
should have been, whose name was Samuel
A. Kilbourne. Among ichthyologists Mr..
Kilbourne enjoyed very high reputation,
for from pure love of nature and thorough
study of fish he had acquired certainty of
drawing and conception Of color which
made him quite distinguished. Born in Maine
some forty -four years ago, he is believed to
have taken to his higher artistic calling some-
what in middle life In manner he was SIM
pie and straightforward. and had a true pas
sion for his profession. Any time within the
last three or four years he might be seen at
certain seasons Of the year in the markets
studying the dead fish on the slabs, while,
when opportunity allowed. he would seek the
great rivers and lakes and draw on the spot
the fish he desired to paint. Besides produc-
ing great many pictures of merit, trout be-
ing the principal subjects treated by him, he
will long be remembered As the illustrator Of
the ssGame Fishes Of America !" It is sad to
think that, after many years Of toll. Mr.. Kill
bourne was just reapiDg the benefits of his
labors when he was taken away.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

Latest advises from the Sandwich Islands
are to the effect that the lava flow is rapidly
''petering out" party of gentlemen left
Hilo for the flow April l3, and returned the
same evening, reporting that the fire was
about dead. At that time it had the same
appearance as was seen during the last days
of the flow in 1856. Noprogress was visible,
and for some days but very little light had
been seen at Hilo. The flow had reached a
point six and half miles distant from Hilo,
by measurement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

the well-known war correspondent of the
Daily News, has been requested by cable to
report his further movements in America
and to hold himself in readiness to return to
London in view of expected European COM
plications. The Tunisian difficulty is the
only European difficulty that threatens to be
serious, and it is probable that Mr.. Forbes
NAV find himself in Northern Africa before
he has any opportunity of carrying out his
intended programme of lecturing throughout
the Australian colonies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The Jackson Miss Clarion. the leading
democratic organ of the State, SAYS in its is
Davis would have been elected to the Senate
in 1876 if he had been willing to accept, and
again he would have been elected liz 1880 if
he had not persisted in declining. The time
will never come when Mississippi will with
hold any honor within her gift from her great
est and best beloved son. If that be treason
our Northern bretheren will have to make the
most of it,"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
The nomenclature of future discoveries BY

The nomenclature of future discoveries BY
the United States Coast Survey is not, as
gloriiying pride of the explorers. Secretary
of the Navy Hsnt has lust ordered that no
naval officer is Ia change the name of or give
a name to any island, cape, rock, shoal, or
other natural object on the coast, without
referring the matter in official form to the
Superintendent of the Coast Survey, who will
give it due consideration, and endeavor To do
Justice 10 all persons concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
NO. 119.

Senator Miller, of California, is one of
the romantic characters of American politics.
A young Indiana lawyer, he went to Califor-
mia, but returning TO his native State he
achieved reputation at the bar, He was
appointed on the staff of Gov. Morton, and
distinguished himself in the war. He suf-
one eye, and entering his head, remained
there for twelve wears. After the rebellion
he served as federal official at San Francis
co, and then made fortune in business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

Mr.. Thomas X. Hazard, a stalwart spirit
ualist of Providence. X. L., writes to the
Jonrnal of that city IF my senses are to be
relied upon. not only believe, but know
that for the last quarter of a century have,
through the mediumship of exceptionally
gifted human instruments, been put in
seen world, and that have enjoyed tangible
and undoubted communion with many
thousands of returning spirits who were once
tenants of mortal bodies on EARTH
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The attempted blowing up of the Central
Police Station in Liverpool is involved in
mystery. At first, of course, the "ferocious
Fenians." who are made the scapegoat of
every outrage, real or manufactured, were
set down as the perpetrators; but now the
report comes that the attempt was the work
of a certain Orange Lodge in Liverpool,
anxious to throw suspicion and odium upon
the Catholic Irishmen of that city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria's
youngest daughter, is now "a years old. All
of her sisters were married before reaching
that age. and her eldest sister, the crown
princess of Prussia, at "a, was the mother of
three children
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The Henderson (Rusk county, Texas, }
Times says very emphatically that the Texas
Agricultural and Mechanical College is a
humhug a fraud, a swindle. and an outrage,
and the Galveston News says that the idea
thus expressed with good deal of vigor is a
pretty common one in the State. The col
lege has already cost S202, 900, and makes
annual demands for appropriations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The Chicago Inter-O Ocean has received a
letter from its correspondent who accompan-
led Gen. Grant to Mexico. He saws that
Grant was never more popular with the Mex
leans than to-day. A telegram of welcome
from the Mexican President awaited his ar
rival at Vera Cruz
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

ITS RELIEF AND CURE AS CERTAIN AS DAY
FOLLOWS DAY, WITHOUT ANY OPERA
TlON, OR HINDRANCE FROM LABOR
Since the reduction Of DIR. Sherman's terms, thou
sands are crOwdiDg upon him for treatment, gladly
throwing away heir gripping, irksome dispirting and
hfe-punshipg trusses His treatment for the affiic
fion makes the patient comfortable and safe in the
performance of every kind of exercise labor 1t
a grand thing and those who are ruptured and do not
provide themselves with it endure dangers of
that precarious afiictiOn and the of trusses all
through life. Thousands of those cured give the
hattering testimonials of gratitude to DR.. Sherman
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The special correspondent of the London
killed by the Scio earthquake does not great
ly, if at all. exceed 1000 and that this is pos
eiblv too large.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
R'u ptzzxe

He is the author and inventor his popular system
classes and cases, and under his reduced rate within
the reach of almost every one.
Patients can receive treatment and leave for home
the same day Dr. Sherman's Book on Rupture gives
convincing proofs from professional gentlemen and
others of hi successful treatment Ii is illustrated
win photograph pictur,s Of bad cases before and
after cure, and is sent to those who send 10 cents
Principal Office, 25l Broadway, NY. Branch Office
i3 MIX Street, Boston. Days in New , ,rk-Monday
Tuesday, Saturday. In Boston -Wednesd sday, Thurs
day and Friday may2t&wlmO
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

Col. Fred. A. Conkling, brother and poit-
cal antagonist of ex-senator Roscoe Conk-
Erred. hopes he will be defeated in his pro-
ject for a reelection. Fred. is in favor of a
new political party, made up of the best ele
ments of the old organizations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

time and events have only strengthened its
opinion, expressed years ago, that New Eng
land and the Middle States are the natural
allies of the South Atlantic States, and that
common with the Northwest than it has with
the South Atlantic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

A Louisiana jury found certain man guilty
of manslaughter, and he was sentenced to
one hours Imprisonment in the penitentiary.
The verdict was result of compromise of
two extreme elements, one of which IA
vored acquittal, and the other conviction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The expectation of dried apples from this
country to France has greatly increased OF
late years, and now it is said that this useful
product comes back in the shape of Norman
dy cider and light claret.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
Dailp kennebti Journal.

The State of Iowa has had 10 Governors
its first having been inaugurated in Decem-
Der, ls46. All but two, Grimes and Briggs
are still alive
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE.

Rev. j. G. Smith. of Hartford, Ct, says
Being great sufferer from Chronic Liver
Disease and Indigestion, l at last tried your
'Favorite Remedy and found immediate
relief | used two bottles, which worked
wonders in my general system"
Mav9teod& I'm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
Railroads ann Steamboats,.
Maine Central Railroad.
Ia -; - g!
Change Of Time.

On and after SUNDAY, MAY /, 1881,
trains will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston at 6. 90 A. NJ. and 1000 A.
W.. For Portland l.55 and 1850 p. NJ.
For Rockland, 800 A. NJ and 1000 A. N.
For Farmington 1000 A. NJ.
For Bath, 800 A. M. 1000 A. NJ and 1.55 p. NJ.
For Lewiston, 600, 1000 A. NJ, and 155 and 10 so
r. NJ.
For Watervile 2.25, 1912 A. NJ, and 3.34 P.M.,-
e .05 L. NJ. on Saturdays.)
For SkOwhegan, Belfast, Dexter and Bangor, 3.34
p. NJ, and 2.25 A. NJ.
Night Pullman Trains each way every night, Sun
iays included.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20

The contractors have practically completed
the mason work on the new Eddystone Light
house six months ahead Of time. The tower
is said to be very beautiful and remarkable
piece of masonry. Not one Of the granite
blocks from top to bottom shows the faintest
discoloration. The contractors will no doubt
find their reward for the promptness of their
work, but they are none the less deserving Of
credit, for the new structure with its more
powerful lights will. by reason Of this eficien-
cy, come into use at much earlier period
than was anticipated, much to the advantage
of Channel navigation. The lighthouse has
been constructed by Messrs. Hugh Shearer
& Co., of the DE Link granite quarries, near
Bodmin, in a yard at Wadebridge, where
every one of the 2, 200 stones has been brought
to its exact shape and fitted, each section Of
the building being put up in turn prior to
shipment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
Commissioners Notice.
Notice.

Dr.. Croker has moved to Hotel North, where he
may be found nishts. Once - usual 1t Old Cush-
noe House. novlSf6
Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-05-20
HONEST MEDICINE.

"FAvORlTE REMEDY"
RecOmmen ended by ClergymeM, Statesmen
and Others.
SALT RHEUM.
Hon. J. IL. Snyder, of Saugerties. n. Y,
gratefully testifies to the ability of "Favorite
Remedy as exhibited in the case Of his little
daugh liter who was covered with Salt Rheum
from head to foot ''Favorite Remedy" SAYS
this thankful father. ''relieved my girl alto
gether from this fearful affliction, Salt Rheum.
This occurred two years ago, and not sign of
the disease has since appeared. What it did
for this child it will do for all who use it.