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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-07-28

INFLUENCE OF NEWsPAPERs.--Asc school
teacher, who had been long time in his
profession, and witnessed the influence of
the newspaper upon the minds of family
of children, writes as follows:
found it to be a universal fact, without
exception, that those scholars of both sexes
and of all ages who have access to newspa-
pers at home, when compared with those
who have not, are:
1. Better readers, excellent pronuncia-
ton, and consequently read more and un-
derstandingly.
2. They are better spoilers and define
words with ease and accuracy.
8. They obtain practical knowledge of
geography in almost half the time it re-
quires of others, as the newspapers have
made them acquainted with the location
of the important places, of nations, the
government and doings on the globe.
4. They are better grammarians for hav-
ing become SO familiar with every variety
of style in the newspapers from the COM
mon-place advertisements to the finished
and classical orations of statesmen, they
more readily comprehend the meaning of
the text, and constantly analyze its con-
struction with accuracy.
5. They write better compositions, using
better language containing more thoughts,
more clearly and correctly expressed.
6. Those Young men who have for years
been readers of newspapers are always ia
king the lead in debating societies, exhi-
biting d more extensive knowledge upon
greater variety of subjects, and expressing
their views with greater fuency, clearness
and correctness.
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When Should a Child Begin School?

l fear many children are sent to school
merely to keep them out of mischief; and
to accomplish this purpose they may prob
ably begin very early indeed. But moth
ing can well be more unfair and injudic-
lous than to subject child to irksome
confinement and premature study for the
sake OF convenience or to supplement de-
fective methods of home training. 1t is
clear also that no fixed age can be adopted
as the proper one for sending all children
to school. There are people who with rash
consistency light fires in their houses on
the first of November, and put by their
overcoats on the fifteenth of April, though
Vennor or some more reliable prophet
should foretell a glowing Indian summer
or succession of Arctic waves late into
May. So, too, there are many parents
who seem to put their children to school
when the predetermined birthday comes,
without the least consideration Of the
mental and physical development Of the
subject Of their experiment. The plain
truth is that each child should begin
school when he is fit for school-that is
when he is physically strong enough to
fort. Few appreciate the strain that even
two or three hours attendance daily, and
the effort to master two or three simple
little lessons, exert on the sensitive Or
ganization of young children. Their brains
and nerves are exquisitely delicate, and it
is period of such rapid growth that the
power of nutrition is taxed for material
for the formation of perfect tissue. The
thousand objects that daily attract the
keen observation of the child, the new
words and phrases, the nursery rhymes
and tales and games, afford stimulus
enough to quicken the development of the
mental faculties. Abundant outdoor ex-
ercise, leisurely meal-tmes, and long hours
Of unbroken sleep are absolutely necessary
to promote appetite, digestion and nutri-
ton. Many cases of indigestion, of nerv-
business, of general weakness, even of ap-
parent backwardness of intellect, are due
to insufficient outdoor exercise and pre-
mature study. Children va1y greatly as
to the age at which they can begin to bear
restraint on the freedom of their move
ments. and strain upon their attention and
memory. Mill may have begun Greek at
four, but Hunter did not know his alpha
bet at seven. The one thing certain is
that any study or any attendance at school
before the child can bear it without effort
or fatigue is not only useless but hurtful,
and will surely retard the education and
lessen the future vigor and capacity of
mind.vOnr Continent. >.
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The Popular Woman.

The popular woman IS very easy-going
spirits this indulgent temper is her great
est charm. We feel at ease in her pres
ence; there is no necessity to put ones
best foot forward; intellectually and NOR
ally we can keep on our slippers and relax
the backbone of our principles. Her in
diligence does not spring from the charity
that s'knoweth no evil" nor from the cyni-
cism that believes in evil only, but from
her knowledge of man and womanhind.-
It is knowledge not profound or subtle.
but such as it is it is varied and true. It
has the advantage of being taken from ma
ture; it is not second-handed, nor derived
from books or hearsay. This knowledge
of human nature, skin-deep though it may
be, gives her the inestimable talent of fiat
terry. She does not contribute any flashes
of wit to the conversation, any numbers Of
facts to the store of learning; but there is
the crispness of originality in her remarks,
a certain raciness of expression that gives
piquancy to her phrases. A gift peculiar
W dOA 40 @ AoH1o oPPlOSARoloA VI ohO WIZ VI
others; power of Selling it, and throw
ing CLEAN upon it that makes it evident
to duller brains. She is not sarcastic, and
never on the heights. Slow-witted and
commonplace folks do not fear her. She
will not soar above the level of their COM
pcehensions, and she will not dart those
shafts of irony-which they have an I'M
comfortable feeling, their clever sisters oc-
casionally level at them, Intellectual folks
take pleasure in the companship that is easy
and not dull. 1t is an incontestible fact that
people of intellect find relaxation in the
society of those who do not require them
to be always pumping their brains. They
like gossip, aud the popular woman is fond
of gossip.-The Queen.
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sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA. FRIDAY. JULY %, 1882.

Out SAD. ana devoid OF the warmth that
had characterized it during the rehearsal.
my heart has long been in your keep
ing, and if you wish it. it is yours. ~
AS she finishes her speech she raises her
eyes and fixes them steadily, and with
keenest reproach, on Disney, who returns
her gaze, with eyes full of contrition.
Then the scene changes, and Miss b.
hun makes her exit, amid applaudings
loud and deep.
The curtain drops; so. may almost say,
does Disney. How bitterly he now re-
pents his objectionable jealousyl Where
shall he's hide himself from Dorothy's justly
feproachful gaze?
Nothing he can ever do will make her
forgive him-of that he feels assured; and
be calls to mind the happy days that have
been, Remembrance sits upon him like a
ban;" he feels "They should beware who
charges lay in love.''
Yet in spite of bis despair, he determines
to make an effort to regain his lost posi-
tion.
He will go to her. Rising suddenly, he
follows her to the green room, where he
knows she must be-.
She is there, and alone.
"Dorothyl" he says. entreatingly.
She turns with start.
"Can you spare few momentsp'
"Can't you wait until the morning, or
is it matter of life and death?" she
snpaka verv ooIdlv
"That your answer shall decide
my answer?"
YES" Going up to her, he takes both
her hands in his, and holding them in
close clasp, says, eagerly, darling, l have
been fool, brute, everything unpaTd-
enable! Anything you could say to me
would not be hard enough. I will 60 on
my knees for your forgiveness, if you will
only grant it! Did you know half the
misery I have suffered am certain you
would.''
''I'm not sure that I shall''
"What shall die if you throw me over
like this-I shall indeed.'
"Oh,no you won't-not little bit!' says
Miss Bonun.
but assure you that will ~ exclaims
Disney. Life would be impossible with
out you'll"
We'll, but you see, have promised Mr..
Ponsonby.''
sTo be his wife?
mo; not exactly that"
''Speak quickly - he says, In low tone
Suspense is maddeningl'
II have promised to become a member
of the Archaeological Society,"" says Do
rothy.''
''And couldn't you have said 50 be-
fore ?" says Cyril with deep sigh of re-
lief.
How could 1 when you we're going
mad ?"
Darling can you forgive my folly ?"
coming still nearer to her he speaks.
"Theres such great deal of it isn't
there ?' says Miss Bohun. st will take me
all my time, won't it2"
mot all. I trust. Spare me little, and
shall be more than content"
dearest Cyril" she says, mischievously
with quick glance from under her long
lashes and in her rehearsal tone, "my heart
has long been in your keeping and if you
wish it, it is yours
"My love-my darling !" murmured Cy-
ril, passionately.
And so
''Soft eyes looked love to eyes which spake again,
And all went merry as marriage bell'
Home Journal.
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The leading Scientists OF to-day agree that most
diseases caused by diSordered Kidneys or Liver.
If, therefore the kidneys and Liver are kept in
perfect order perfect health will be the result This
truth has only been known short time and for
years people suffered great agony without being able
to find relief The discovery of Warmers Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure marks a new era in the
treatment Of these troubles. Made from simple
tropical leaf of rare value it contains just the ele
ments necessary to nourish and invigerate both of
these great organs and safely RI, reStSre and keep
the diseases that cause pains in the lower part of the
body-for Torpid Observation-Disclosures
Observation-Disclosures, Ague-Malarial Fever.
and all difficulties of the Kidneys. Liver and Urinary
Il is an excellent and safe remedy for females dur
ring Pregnancy 1t will control Menstruation and is
invaluable for Lencorrh9a or Falling OF the Womb
AS Blood Purifier it is unequaled, for 1t cures the
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up in the LARliE SIZED BOTTLE Of any medi;;
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Guire for WARMERS SAFE DIABETES CURE. It
is POSI- five Remedy.
H II. WARNER & CO..
Rochester, N Y.
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poetru,
Saturday Evening.

The week is past, the Sabbath dawn comes on,
Rest-rest in peace-thy toll is done;
And standing as thou standest on the brink
OF new descent OF being calmly think
OF what is gone, is now, and soon shall be,
As one that tremp les in eternity.
For such as this now closing week is past.
So much advancing time will c.ose my last,
Suah as tomorrow shall the awful light
OF the eternal morn hail my sight
Spirit of good! on this weeks verge stand,
Tracing the guiding influence OF thy hand,
That hand which leads me gently, calmly still,
Up llfe-s dark, stony, tiresome. thorny hill,
Thou, thou in every storm hath sheltered me.
Beneath the wing of thv benignity;
A thousand graves my footsteps circumvent,
And exist-thy mercy's monument;
A thousand writhe upon the bed Of pain,
live and pleasure flows through every vein,
Want o'er thousand wretches waves her hand
eneircled by ten thousand mercies stand.
How can praise thee, Father? how express
My debt of reverence and thankfulness?
A debt that no intelligence can count.
While every moment swells ths vast amount.
For weeks duties thou hast given me strength
And brought me to its peaceful close at length,
And here my grateful bosom fain would raise
. fresh memorial to thy glorious praise.
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Scarlet Fever
/ Cured.

l testify to the most excellent Qualities Of Prof
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid AS a disinfectant and
detergent it is both theoretically and practically
superior to any preparation with which am ac-
quainted.-N. T. LUproN, Prof Chemistry.
Darbys Fluid is Recommended bv
Hon. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, Of GEORGIA !.
Strangers, N. Y; 9-- N'-
Jos. LRCoNrR, Columbia, Prof University sc.
Rev. A. J. BATTLE, Prof. Mercer University:
Rev. GEO. F. PIERCE, Bishop M. E. Church.
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOME.
Perfectly harmless. Used internally or
externally for Man or Beast.
The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and we
have abundant evidence that it has done everything
here claimed, For fuller information get Of YOUR
Druggist pamphlet or send to the proprietors,
j. 81. ZEILIN g. CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADELPHIA.
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IMPROVING CoMPLEXIoN-FREcK
I'm the rough spring winds the fairest
complexion will become roughened, and
often freckled; but if teaspoonful OF
powdered borax is mixed with the water
in which the face and hands are washed
every morning, and after the skin is we'll
dried it is sponged over with wash made
of ten drops of tinctu1e of gum benzoin in
a wineglass Of water, it can be kept smooth
and fair. In the days Of ancient Rome
the women made their compilations soft
and beautiful with this preparation of ben
zoin. 1t gives milky appearance to the
water, and it's odor is very agreeable.
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= cases of Diphtheria yield
Feveredand Sick Per.
sons refreshed and
Bed Sores prevent.
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
Impure Air made
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat it is a
sure cure.
Contagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilblains, Pile s,
Chafings, etc.
rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex.
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
it can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipe1as cured.
relievedinstantly.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An Antidote for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
/ used the Fluid during
our present affliction with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. 1t is
indispensable to the sick
room. VIM. F. SAND
FORD, Eyre, Ala.
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|Diphtheria
Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment of Diphtheria.
A. SroLLRNwRRcK.
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases ofDeath it
should be used about
the corpse it will
prevent any unpleas-
ant smell.
The eminent Ply
sician, ). MARION
SIMS, M. d., New
York, says: "I am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is a
valuable disinfectant. I"
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ENVY is passion so full of cowardice
and shame that nobody ever had the con-
fiience to own it's possession.
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GREAT men should think Of opportunity
and not Of time. Time Is the excuse of
feeble and puzzled spirits.
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We are sowing seeds of truth or error
every day we live, to take root in ONE.
body's life.
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WHAT we are at home is a pretty sure
test Of what we really are.
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Browns IRON BITTERs
does not contain whiskey
or alcohol, and will not
blacken the teeth, or cause
headache and constipation.
1t will cure dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, heartburn, sleep
1essness. dizziness, nervous
debility, weakness, &c.
Use only Browns Iron Bitters made by
Brown Chemical Co., Baltimore. Crossed
red lines and trademark on wrapper.
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(lLAIM AGENCY.

4 yLAIM AGENCY.
The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens
of the City of StauntOn and counties of Augusta
Rockingham and Highland, that he has opened an
Of1ce in Staunton for the collection of claims His
long experience as Constable and Deputy Sheriff
enables him to promise prompt collections and re-
turns He may be found at the Law Office of A. c.
GORDON, ESQ, on Court House Alley, or in his alb,
.sence, Mr. Gordon is authorized to receipt for any
claims left with him. All claims on which it is
found necessary to bring suit will be turned to
a reliable attorney.
VIM A. REED.
KEFERENcEs:-Wm. A. Burnett. Clerk of County
Court OF Augusta; samuel Paul, Treasurer Angus
county: Hon. John E. Massey, lst AUDITOR john
A. English: Baltimore, Nd. DR.. R. S. Hamilton
Superintendent w. L. Asum; hon. John Paul Har.
gisonburg; Thos A. Bledsoe, Cashier National Val
.ey Bank
Marll
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MlShHf HE'S ENIAI1ON.--a WcIl- uodu-
ing busybody, who cannot state the simple
truth, but must exaggerate everything he
repeats, is capable of doing a great deal of
mischief This carelessnes is sin of no
small magnitude. A mans duty to God
and his fellows requires him to be careful;
for what else we're brains and common
sense given him? OF course that other
class, the malignant scandal-mongers who
take a vulgar pleasure in promoting
strife, who deliberately garble mems words
and twist their sentiments, is in the mi
nority, and people have very decided
opinion regarding them. Most men mis-
represent because they don't seem to think
that care in speaking the truth is pre-
eminent duty. The effects of this care
less misrepressnting OF others is seen ev-
erywhere. Its effect on the individual is
to confirm him in habit OF loose, distort-
ed and exaggerated statement, until tel
ling the truth becomes a moral impossible
ity. No other thing causes so many long
standing friendships to be broken, so many
discussions in churches, so much bitter
ness in communities and SO much evil ev-
erywhere. It is an abuse that calls for the
rebuke of every honorable mana rebuke
that should be given not only in words
whenever occasion demands, but by exam
pie. Let us aim to speak nothing but the
simple truth.
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NOTICE TO CITIZENS. IT le City Council hav-
~ ing determined to do no more work for citi-
Zens, in connection with the Water Works. but to
there is no longer any necessity for Assistant Su
perntendent of Water Works. and the undersigned,
who has formerly held that position, Che believes "a
the satisfaction of the Council and water-takers
generality will now give his entire lime and person
ITS BRANCHES, and respectfully solicits patronage
of all needing work in that line He refers to Supt
of Water and to the Water Committee.
Respectfully, Fl. Is. LOVING
No. lis Beverly St.. West, adjoining Wilkes, fur
niture House. July 7-2m
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MUSK AND WATER MELoNs.-Melon
seed should be planted in warm soil and
sunny exposure. Stimulate the plants by
applying phosphate, guano or liquid ma
nure. An occasional application of warm
washing suds during dry weather is of ma
ly on the second set of laterals-never on
the main vine-it is of great Importance
and will hasten the setting of fruit days
and even weeks to pinch off the ends of
the main vine, and also of the first set of
!aterals when two or three feet long.
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PECULIARITIEs OF BEEs.-The Gazette
des Aaaiaaaaer publishes some queer facts
about the sociology of bees. 1t appears
that the monarchies of bees, well govern
ed as they seem to be. are afflicted never
theless by organized criminal classes
sneak-thief and highway robbers. Some
of these robber bees 60 in strong bands to
pillage and are able to storm and sack a
hive. After the slaughter they carry all
the provisions home. Some colonies of
bees never work; they live entirely by rob-
berry and murder. There are also sneak
thieves who creep unperceived into strange
hives to steal honey. IT successful they
return afterward, with hordes of burglar
bees, break open the honey safes, and car
ry away the contents. But the most Gu
rioas fact is that these bees can be artif-
cially produced, according to Buchner, by
feeding the larvae upon honey mixed with
brandy. In the words of the naturalist
himself: ''Just as man does, the bees be-
come victims of their love Of this bever-
age, which exercises the Same pernicious
influence upon them as upon US; they be-
come excited. drunk, and cease to work.
When hunger comes upon them they fall,
like man, from one vice to another, and
finally give themselves up without scruple
to robbery, pillage and Violence
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SMALLPOX
and
PITTING of Small
Pox PREVENTED

A member of my fam
lily was taken with
Smallpox. l used the
Fluid; the patient was
not delirious, was not
pitted, and was about
the house again in three
weeks, and no others
had It'll. w. PARK
INsoN. Philadelpllia.
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THE FORTUNE OF Four FLIES. There
were once four flies, and, as it happened,
they were hungry one morning. The first
settled upon sausage of singularly appe-
tizing appearance, and made hearty meal.
But he speedily died Of intestinal infiam-
nation, for the sausage was adultsrated
with analine. The second fly breakfasted
upon flour, and forthwith succumbed to
contraction Of the stomach, owing to the
inordinate quantity Of alum with which
the flour had been adulterated. The third
fly was shaking his thirst with the con-
tents of the milk jug, when violent cramps
suddenly convulsed his frame and hs soon
gave up the ghost, a victim to chalk adul-
teration. Seeing this, the fourth fly. NUT
terinx to himself, "The sooner it's over
the sooner to Sleep" alighted upon a
moistened piece of paper exhibiting the
counterfeit presentment of deaths head,
and the inscription, "Fly Poison" APP
plying the tip of his proboscis to this de-
vice the fourth fly drank to his hearts
content, growing more vigorous and
cheerful at every mouthful, although ex-
pectant of his end. But he did not die.
On the contrary, he throvs and waxed fat.
You see even the fly poison was adultera-
ted.-Ge7naa1o Satirist.
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A RICH TOMATO SoUP.-Take eight
good-sized tomatoes, cut them in half, put
them into saucepan with bunch of
sweet herbs and an onion stuck full of
cloves, some allspice, whole pepper, and
salt. Cook them slowly until quite soft
then strain through strainer or hair sieve
until the skins and onions and herbs only
are left behind. Have quart of plain
stock boiling hot. Stir the tomatoes into
1t, add the yolks of two eggs beaten up in
a little cold water. Serve with sippets of
toast or fried bread.
How TO CLARITY HoNEY.-A good
way to clarity honey is to add to two
pounds of a mixture of equal parts of hon.
eY and water one drachm of carbonate of
magnesia. After shaking occasionally
during couple of hours, the residue is al
lowed to settle, and the whole thing filter
ed, when beautiful, clear filtrate is OBJ
tanned. which may be evaporated to the
proper consistency.
WHIPPED COFFEE CREAM.-Sweeten
one pint of rich cream rather literally;
roast two ounces of coffee beans; when
they are lightly Drowned throw them into
the cream at once, and let the dish stand
one hour before using; strain and whip the
cream to firm froth. A teaspoonful of
powdered gum arabic dissolved in little
orange flower water may be added TO
give the cream more frmness, if desired.
A FLANNEL CLOTH dipped into warm
soap suds, and then into whiting and ap-
piled to paint, will remove all grease and
dirt. Wash With clean water, and dry
The most delicate paint will not be injured
and will look like new.
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Eradicates
MALARIA.

all Contagious Diseases. Persons waiting ON
the Sick should use it freely. Scarlet Fever has
never been known to spread where the Fluid was
used. Yellow Fever has been cured with it after
black vomit had taken place. The worst