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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

Forty-four members have been dropped
from the rolls for non-payment of Ievies.
One hundred and thirty-eight policies have
been issued during the year on property
assessed at SIG, 431, thus increasing our
liabilities SIT Cpl. The decrease of liabili-
ties during the year by deaths, sales OF
property and expulsion for non-paymsnt OF
dues was s7S, 200, leaving net Increase Of
$579 of liabilities and of III shares.
The company is now composed of 7SC
stockholders with property of the assessed
value of 81 ,621.775. with net liabilities
amounting to ST .OS1.3l7, and 81 1928 shares
Of stock.
DEATHS LAST YEAR.
The Stockholders who have died during
the past year are w. l.. Hamilton, Chas.
H. McGuffin. James NJ. Stout, John
Wine, George Towberlnan. George Shuey
Jacob Besserman. VIM. Bell, W. H. Pill
son, Jacob II. Brubeck and Samuel Sim
mons.
THE NEW POLICIES NOT ACCEPTED.
At the last annual NEE ing the Com
mittee to which the Presidents report had
been referred, recommended the issuing
of new policies t., all it's members. The
policies to coincide with the old ones in
the amounts, but differing in other re-
spects. The said report was adopted, and
the new ones ordered to be issued. which
was done II copy of 1t is made part Of
the repo't.) 1t was done at the following
expense Printing 1900 policies, $500
paid Secretary far filling out ESQ policies,
! $S6. 40; total, $94.40. AS there were no ar
rangements made for the dis rbu.ion of
the policies, and the members Of the Board
having learned that but few of them
would be accepted. no effort was made
| to distribute them.
RESIGNED.
| At the Board meeting held in Staunton
February IS, 1882, K. B. Conner rendered
bis resignation as one Of its members
which was accepted with great reluctance
The vacancy was not filed. it being
deemed expedient to await the general
meeting of the stockholders. TO come of
May 2OLh, at which all the officers are to
be elected.
THE M'GUFF1N POLICY.
It is proper to state here that g. H.
McGuffin, who held policy No. 1163. died
Nov. I'd, 1881. His dwelling was burned
Dec 4, Jbirty-two days after his DEATH
On Dec 8 tn his widow applied to me fol
the amount of her husbands policy.
4 70 fhQ fOllnWlnC
! grounds:
| Article of the Company's Bylaws
| reads thus: when member Of the com
pany dies, the policy held by him may tt
transferred without charge if application
be made within 81 days" No application
having been made for a transfer within
| the allotted time, the company had nc
risk in the building, as l construed the
article referred to above.
JOHN TowBERMAN.
TREAsURER'S REPORT.
The following is the report Of the
Treasurer, John Firebaugh, Esq, for the
year.
To amount due Company
as stated ia last report, S 225.51
| Amount received during
! the year, 4, 107.01
81. 332. 5,
To amount paid out during
the year, 1924 81
Amount due Comply to date, sos. %
JOHN FIREBAUGH,
Treasurer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26
City Notices.

A BIG SWINDLE. The public are constantly being
inveigled into taking substitute or being deceived
into buying fraud for the reason that dealers can
buy the counterfeits at S. per dozen, az cents per
bottle, and sell it to the consumers at $1-making
an enormous profit, hich is the only object in try
ing to sell a preparation in imitation of, or sub
stitute for, Simmons Liver Regulator. Nothing Is
known about the imitations-they are made by ad
venturers, knowing notnlng of medicines or drugs.
Buy only the genuine, it being recommended by the
greatest and most reliable people. Take only that
which is known to be good, made by j. b. Zen &
Co. may26 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26
A Handsome Present to Virginia officer

a Handsome Present to Virginia Officer.
We have already publised the TACT that
Carter P. johnson, formerly of Stanton,
and graduate of the Virginia Military
Institute had been promoted from the
rank of Sergeant in Company F., Sd Cav
airy, U. s. Army, to that of I'd Lieuten-
ant in the 4th regiment U. s. Infantry
In parting from his old comrades the Lieu
tenant was separated from gallant set Of
men who had been with him in many en-
gagemsnts with the Indians on the from
tier L ast week his old comrades present.
ed him, as keepsake in remembrance Of
them, beautiful dress sword and
belG costing $65. Lit. johns N is now sta
toned with the Fourth Infantry at Fit. D.
A. Russell. Chen.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

are requested to call at A E. Niller's Hardware
store, opposite Court House. Prices guaranteed.
mars II
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

FRUIT TREES THAT PAY.-We saw
lot of apples in town this week that sold
at $3.50 a barrels. 1t is an apple called
the 'Kindig Seeding" ana in the opinion
Of Mr.. H. C.. Klndig, the noted fruit
grower near Waynesboro,is the best keep
er" of all. They go through winter un-
specked. Mr.. Kindig has been in the
fruit-growing business nearly forty years,
and has 7CO trees in bearing. At the last
State fair be exhibited fifty varieties of
fruit. Mr.. Kindlg last year cleared 81 200
on apples. He says, however. that it
man attends to fruit he can attend to
nothing else at the same time.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

A CARD-To all who are suffering from the error
and indiscretons of youth, nervous Weakness early
decay, loss OF manhood &C., will send recipe that
will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN, Station D, Nep York:Cfty.
nov17em
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

NOT PARTIAL, BUT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Va,
Aug. 4, 1881 II. h. Warner s. Co.: Sir-Your Safe
Kidney and Liver cure has effected an entire cure
in my case. suffered every form of kidney diff
Guilty. w. j. SUMMERS
may26 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

COUNTY CoURT.-Judge Quarles, pre-
siding, commenced its May term on Mon.
day last. The following is a summary OF
the more important proceedings:
Probate.-W. T. Rush qualified as Exec
utor under ting will of Sallie Mccormick.
Administration was granted to H. B
McFall on the estate of Augustus Staubus
Miscellaneous K. Shreckhlse was
appointed Surveyor of Road. Precinct II,
Middle River District, vice NJ. H. Shaver,
and Saml II. Burnett, of No 35, River
heads District, Vice Nimrod Green. decd
Ordinary and retail liquor licenses were
granted to John W. Huff at Buffalo Gap.
A number of orders, not Of general in
terest, were ordered to be entered.
Since the April term of the Court. nine
ty one deeds and other writings were ad
mitted to record and seven ec parte settle
ments.
The session of the Court will continue
for several days, hut there will be no bus.
mess of any general Importance.
Tie suit of unlawful entry and detainer
of Abraham Shower VS.. John N. Grouse
was continued until Friday, (to-day,) and
rules awarded against plaintiffs witnesses
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

LAKE Misunderstanding & Eakle Bros yes,er
day, Thursday received car load of this Springs
catch Of Lake Herring which they will sell to eea
ers and consumers at bottom figures. Also large
OF of Scotland potatoes. mar3 If
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26
Local
Wood Wanted

Subscribers who desire to renew their
subscription by payment in wood, will find
it to their advantage to do SO now.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

A REMARKABLE PLANETARY SIGHT.
A scientist referring to the approaching
conjunction of Venus and Mercury, says
that those who watch for and witness the
phenomena of May 30th, may talk without
fear for the rest of their lives of having
seen what few others have seen on any
other occasion-namely, Venus and Mer-
unusual height of thirty degrees above>t the
h'slzcn. The two planets are now. about
te1 degrees apart. This distance will con-
tinue to diminish, while both recede from
the sun, until the 29th. when tile distance
will BE- less than two degrees. The line
ni ins them will at the same time attain
its nearest approach to horizontally tat
ssnset). After this date--Venus contin-
uing to increase its distance from the sun,
while Mercury ceases TO do so and begins
its returr-the. L mutual distance will again
i crease the llDe joining them returning
ain rapidly to nearly vertical position.
B tn planets will continue to get brighter
during these changes.
Bishop AT THE OPERA HousE.-On
Monday night next Bishop, the comedian,
appears at the Opera House here in ''Our
/ Boys or The Widow Bedot"-- the latter
We hope. He is undoubtedly the best come
dian in America with possibly ono ex-
crption. A contemporary says Of him:
Mr.. Bishops engagement IN Baltimore
was SO great a success against Barnum 5
circus as To cause it to be prolonged with
Manager Ford from week to month";
In Washington he met with similar ia
vor from audiences largely recruited from
Congress. and he returns there on his way
Soi. II for brief run through Virginia -
He will appear in Norfolk. Richmond,
charlottesville and Staunton. As Bishop
carried off the first Donors of his class Of
medicine at the University of California.
ills return to produ: ''Our boys'' in Vir-
ginia has rare significance OF fnn."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

VALUABLE ADDITIoN.-B9cause it is beneficial
to the scalp and adds to personal beauty by restor
ing color and lustre to gray or faded hair is Hhy
Parker's Hair Balsam is such popular dressing
may I'm.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

Send for specimen copy of the enlarged edi-
tionS. Mailed free.
Liberal cash commissions to agents.
Agents wanted at every postoffice.
Address THE STATE"
apr.8 1t Richmond, Va.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

"Arctic'' Soda and Mineral Waters on draught. at
may IL at DIR. N. WAYT s. BROS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

Tonic and Ca!awba Syrups, on draught, at
may 12-4t DIR. N. W&YT & BROS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

WHAT EVERYBODY WANTs.-Isa reliable med
cine that never does any harm, and that prevents
and cures disease by keeping the stomach in order
the bowels regular and the kidneys and liver active
Such medicine is Parkers Ginger Tonic. 1t re,
lieves every case and has cured thousands See
other column Tribune.
may slim.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

WORTH REMEMBERING.--Now that good times are
again upon u.s. it is worth remembering that no ole
can enjoy the peasantest surroundings if in bad
health There are hundreds of miserable people go
ing about to-day with disordered stomach, liver Oh
kidneys, when a bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic
would do them more good than all the medicines
they have ever tried.
may slim.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

Try glass OF Tea, Coffee or Chocolate Soda" on
draught at
may Pat DIR. N. WAYT g. BROS.
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yl1HITE AND FIGURED LAWNS. PlQUEs,
w Percaes India Linen, .MOusellEe Des
Iiides,' and White Goods of every des ,rpti0n , At
mays SHUMAlEo.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1882-05-26

CORDUROY SUITING, a novelty in White Goods
" just received at SHU hA1E'o
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Enlarged to pages-4S instead of 80 column
PRICE THE SAME-$l per year.
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THE SEMI-WEEKLY
Enlarged to old size of Weekly32 instead of % col
umns. PRICE THE SAME-$2 per year.
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TNHE LARGEST IN THE SOUTH!
The SEMI-W WEEKLY AND WEEKLY Ed.
T1oNs OF THE STATE ENLARGED.
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Total, .......... ........$2,6O7 U
rreasurers Commission on Dues. 81
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
Material Progress in the United States.

An English eSSayiSt comedies that III no
other country has there been anything like
the rapid progress in inventions and all that
pertains to material progress that has been
made in the United States during the last
half century. He says that the Americans
have profitted by the lessons which were
taught them by the producers OF Europe;
that many ideas which had their inception
in the Old World have been supplemented
and improved upon by the quick-witted and
ingenious Yankee, to say nothing of the pro
duction of purely American origin. Tie
world, he tells us, is indebted to the GENT
Of the people of the United States for tie
electric telegraph, science which has brought
the remote sections Of the world into instant
communication for the utilization of steam
upon the ocean, the first vessel crossing the
Atlantic having been of American constrGc-
ton for the present monitor system OF naval
architecture, now employed by the leading
maratime nations of Europe; for the sewing
machine, one of the greatest labor-saving I'M
plements ever constructed, and also for ln-
Vulnerable other inventions and improve
ments in machinery employed on the farm,
in the factory, and in the workshop. during
the last quarter of century in particular
the American people have been gradually
emancpating themselves from dependence
upon the older nations for great variety OF
the necessaries of life, till at length they are
in position to maintain a successful compe-
titiOn with them in some of the most I'M
portant departments of mechanical produc-
ton. while, as regards agriculture, the United
States stands pre-eminent.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
Daniel Webster's Advice.

Other people may find the advice of Dan
iel Webster to his grandson of value for
themselves He wrote it about four years
before his death
1.-TWO or three things / wish now to i'm
press upon your mind. First you cannot
learn without your own efforts. All the
teachers in the world can never make a
scholar of you if you do not apply yourself
with all your might. In the second place,
be Of good character and good behavlor-a
boy of strict truth and honor and conscience
in all things. Have but one rule, and let
that be always to act right and fear nothing
but wrong doing. Finally, Remember
your Creator in the days of your youth.
You are old enough to know that God has
made you and given you mind and facul-
ties, and will surely call you to account
Honor and obey your parents, love your Sis
ter and brother, be gentle and kind to all,
avoid peevishness and fretfulness be patient
under restraint. Look forward constantly
to your approaching manhood, and put Oft
every day, more and more, all that is frivo-
lOus and childish"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15

Popular Science Monthly.

Adulphus Schlagintweit, the immortal
though unpronounceable explorer of Central
ASIA calls the highlands of Pamir del Welt
Zinne-the roof the world. On the road
from Punjaub Yarkand four passes have to
be crossed that are higher than 1850 feet,
and for distance of $50 miles the halting
ground is not below the height of Pixies
Peak On the eastern plateau of the Beloor
Dagh, there is shelter near cliff from
whose summit the main chain of the Hima-
layas, with all their giant peaks and immeas-
urable ice fields, is in full view of the high
lands Of Lassato, the sources of the Indus,
while in the west the headwaters of the
Oxus and Jaxartes can be traced to the bor-
ders Of Cabool, where the peaks of the Hin
doc Koosh left their crests OF everlasting
snow. In the spring the echo OF the
avalanches resembles the boom Of continuous
thunder, and in midwinter, when the storm
wind sweeps the table land, whirling pillars
of snow along the ridges, and often seem to
dance together like spectres in their flntter-
ing winding sheets. Our Land in the Sky .
in the southern Alleghanies, must be mere
piazza compared with that roof Of the earth.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
The Funding Proposition.

There are good many advocates of the
proposition that that the local Indebtedness
of the United States, amounting to say ST.
OO.OOOO0O, ought to be funded into - per
cent bonds by the General Government. In
favor of this scheme it is suggested that the
average rate of interest paid on the total
sum to be funded is now per cent, and that
the funding would save nearly half OF the
interest charge. 1t is also suggested that, for
the sake of better security, compromise
might be effected for a reduction of the prin-
cipal. To protect the government, it is pro-
posed to give it the power to collect local
taxes sufficient to pay the interest, and ulti-
mately the principal This scheme furnishes
a convenient method for disposing OF the
local debt burden, which is certainly Sc
rious one, but perhaps the relief furnished
would only open the way to further lndep,-
edness and extravaganza. A man who finds
somebody else to pay his old debts is apt to
he reckless about making lew ones IL
would be much the same with community.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
A Word tor Open Fireplaces.

A contributor to the English Art Journal,
in an article upon the smoke nuisance which
is constantly increased by the enormous
growth of the metropolis, writes: ut cannot
however, be said that up to the present time
any system of domestic warming has been
presented to the public which affords the
undoubted advantages which the open fire
place possesses The open fire place of the
old-fashioned pattern is, undoubtedly the
best engine of ventilation for a room. An
open fire with bright fame conveys
warmth to the walls Of a room, while its
rays leave the air to be breathed cool, and
there is no doubt that the perfection Of ven-
tilation would be to have cool air to breathe,
but to be surrounded with warm walls,
floors and furniture, so as not to feel our
selves parting with our heat to surrounding
objects Besides this, the open fire enables
each occupant of q room, by selecting his
position, to regulate according to his wishes
the amount of heat he desires to obtain from
it. There are, no doubt, cold countries in
northern Europe where this worship of the
open fire does not prevail; but so far as
England is concerned, it may be said that
the abolition Of the open fire would ma
terially alter, if not revolutionize many OF
our social arrangements"
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
A Tree of Iron.

columbia Letter in the Syracuse Standard
The iron palmetto is the greatest work of
art in the State House yard, Charleston, S. c..
This is casting wholly of iron commemora-
ting the death of many of Cardinals slain,
whose names are found in raised letters ON
two brass tables at the base. The success of
this casting consists in its perfect imitation
Of the living palmetto, the favorite tree Of
South Carolina. We had heard of this statue
in other places, but had never been able to
believe the stories of the flexible leaves
bending in the breeze, supposing this phen-
omena an optical delusion, but such is really
the case The long, thin leaves OF iron,
life-like fbres of the twigs and branches,
wave tremulonsly in every zephyr, and the
whole tree, painted artistically, has so close
a resemblance to the real tree as to deceive
the acutest observer at the distance of five
rods. These sad mementoes OF sadder
past cause all the petty triumphs of victori-
Gus arms to sink into pitiable insigniticance,
and only this pathetic tribute to the memory
of fallen believers in the lost cause, whose
faith was sealed in their own blood, remains
to tell of woe and heart-breaking sorrow
which has fallen like pail Of midnight
darkness all over the South.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
APOSTROPHE.
Addressed to an Indian Maiden at &
Distance of Two Hundred and
...... r.F Fifty Feet. g-t
IBOOnnerang,


Thou still and senseless COB of bronzed
and dazzling worth, we hail thee at COM
Portable distance and trill to thee our little
song.
Who taught the such untutored grace of
limb, such cross-eyed footsteps and such
simple trust? -.,.. .h
Who taught thee thus to overtake the an
gle worm and nail the locust in his rapid
flight? Who skilled thee in the chase and
showed the how to weave the gaudy bead
upon the yellow moccasin in wild, fantastic
figures of rude, impossible things?
Idly thou leanest 'gainst the cottonwood,
scratching thy back feminist its rough
yet kindly trunk, while in thy dark,
mysterious eye there turks hidden joy, a
Joy perchance like his who, yielding to the
buckwheat cakes seductive power, hath
found the hat rack in the hall and worked it
on his shoulder blade
Fair Alfarita! child of the dusky night,
we greet thee 'cross the purple hills like 9th
er poets who have written of thy grace.
Thy childlike face hath won the poet to thy
side, and Tin his mind he tunes his Tyre to
thee
Some day the warrior of the mountain
cline will come and WOO thee in the cultural
melancholy style thy people love, and in the
twilight's glow, when nature and the bull
frog sink to rest, with coy reluctance, like
the man who meets his mother-in-law, thou,
Alfarita, daughter of malarious night, wilt
yield thy future to the knock-kneed brave.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
A Case in Point.

The city of Eureka, Humboldt county, Is
free from debt. They are in the throes OF
mighty agony as to whether they shall now
borrow $4,000 for local improvements. Tax
alton is there seven-tenths of one per cent,
or 7(, cents on the 800. Notwithstanding
.bis low rate Of taxation the city growth OF
Enreka f has depended wholly on the patron
ara M Of the surrounding country. 1t is now
n7aotically at standstill. Those who sup
hose that cities out of debt and with low
r rate of taxation must necessarily prosper,
and and those with heavy debts and high rates
of taxation necessarily decline, would do well
to hunt up the instances that are supposed
~ snstain snch theories. 1t is probable that
-.,,av-wiff find- the contrary to be the truth
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1882-06-15
QUEER BUTTONS AND NAILS.
Leather Scraps Used in Their Manu-
facture by Clever Yankee.
Providence Journal.

lffE FHL. IEr0VlOence JOufuaI
1t occurred to some fertile mind two Or
three years ago that the refuse of sole leather
might be utilized for the manufacture OF
buttons and nails, and the manufacture OF
such nails and buttons from such materials
was entered upon in this city After side
of leather has been cut into soles number
of pieces are left-strips an inch or more in
width. Only certain part of these, or those
coming from certain parts of the Sides are
used. The sole leather clippings are obtained
from cutters of sole leather in boot and shoe
districts Any one who has travelled through
Essex county, Massachusetts,, through Lynn,
Salem, Peabody and other towns, could not
escape the odor of burnt leather, mingled
with that of tan bark or tanners pickle.
The sole leather clippings, as others. were
used to furnish fires until the button of solid
leather was invented.
The leather nail or button is made in this
city to the number Of 10000 to $4,000 per
day, according to design and finish. Every
button is subjected to eight different pro-
cesses. By machinery made for the purpose
the nail or brad is fmly attached to the but
ton. Another machine turns the brad into
an eye when buttons are desired instead OF
nails The nails and buttons are made in
various styles and colors, to harmonize with
any covering. The fact that the nail can be
driven without breaking the brad and with
out injury to its head is In its favor. Pull
man cars, fine furniture in hotels and else
where are decorated with the leather button
or nail to the exclusion Of the brass nail,
which has declined so per cent in price in
consequence of the leather button competi-