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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-21

SECRETARY FoLaER is reported to be better, aHt
was able to It up awhile to-day.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

How TO PREPARE BEEF-sTEAK.-The
following hints from an old time journal,
we hope will revive what seems to have be-
come lost art +: the preparation of beef
steak. ''The frsterequirement is not so
much a tender and juicy steak, though
this is always to be devoutly desired, but
a glowing bed of Goals, wire gridiron-a
stout one, with good sized wires, a double
one, so that you can turn the steak with
out touching it. The steak should not be
pounded only in extreme cases, when it's too
thick and is stringy. Do nothing else while
cooking the steak; have everything else
ready for the table the potatoes and vege-
tables all in their respective dishes in the
warming closet or oven, with the door left
open a little way. From ten minutes on
ward is needed to cook the steak. The
time must depend on the size and you can
easily tell by the color of the gravy that
runs from the steak when gently pressed
with knife, as to its condition. If the
master of the house likes it ''rare done,"
when there is a suspicion of brown gravy
with the red, it will be safe to infer that it
is done enough for him if, as is generally
the case, the next stage is the favorite one,
remove the steak from the gridiron the in
slant the steak is of light brown. Re-
move it to hot platter, pepper and salt it
to suit your taste, put on small Jumps of
butter, and then for two brief moments
cover it with hot plate, the two moments
being sufficient to carry it to the table.
One absolutely essential factor in the prep
aration of good beefsteak is that it must
be served at once.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
How to Make Good Butter.

| The making of good butter is an art. To
few it seems to come natural, the same
as drawing pictures, or any like handwork
But there are some requisites, in the alb
sence of which no first-class butter can be
made. The making of good butter begins
with the cow; good butter cannot be made
from poor COW, although the naturalborn
butter-maker will make a better quality
from such a cow than another could. The
different breeds of COWS vary, as well as
the different families of the same breed,
under similar circumstances; yet one may
be assured of success if he has good pure
bred or high-grade Jersey, Guernsey or
Ayrshire COW. We sometimeslind native
COW which will make equally as good but
ter, but the natives are less reliable than
the improved. All these are improved by
breeding to a better strain. Every one,
then, who would excel in producing fine
butter should reject from his herd every
COW whose milk or cream is in any way de-
fective, such as producing specky cream,
or being apt to become bitter, or some
times foam in churning. Fresh cows milk
always produces rieher-colored cream than
does the farrow, or cow longer in milk.
Having the right cows, the next thing in
order is to feed them on the right food,
and so care for them as to secure firm,
hard, yellow butter, having the essential
waxy grain and high nutty flavor. The
food has most important effect on the
quality, and also quantity of butter.
have had COWS which, when there was q
change of pasture, or change of fodder in
winter, would show a decided change in
quantity as well as quality of milk, while
the appearance of the food would not ac-
count for the difference. l have noticed
difference in cows product where the care
and treatment varied, regular care and kind
treatment making difference so marked
that one would nOtrecognize the products as
being from the same dairy. Pure water,
never near the freezing point, and salt where
the cow can have access to it daily, are also
necessary for success. The rations, what
ever they may be, should be provided in
even quantity, first testing the individual
animal at regular times.
The milking should be done regularly at
a set hour, and, so far as practicable, by
the same individual, in the kindest manner
and shortest possible time, to the last drop
attainable. The milking should be so done
that the animal will feel relief, and be anx-
ious when the next time comes around to
be relieved in the same manner. / need
not say that everything connected with the
milking and milk should be done in the
neatest possible manner, for all are aware
how sensitive milk is to the influence of
odors. As to the utensils used in milking,
setting the milk, churning, etc., nearly
every one is governed by his individual cir
cumStances. The cream, when removed
from the milk, should be thoroughly mixed
and kept at uniform temperature of about
fifty degrees till churned-COr. Cottntru
Gentleman.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
WORSHIP IN THE WOODS.

How rich the embroidered carpet spread
On either side the common wayl
Azure and purple, gold, and red,
Russet and white, green and gray,
With shades between,
Woven with light in looms unseen.
The dandelion's disk of gold
With luster decks the meadows green,
And multiplied million fold
The daisy lights the verdant scene;
The blue mint's plumes
Invite the bees to their perfumes.
A wrinkled ribbon seems the road,
Unspooled from the silent hills afar:
Rest, like an angel, lifts the load,
And in my path lets down the bar,
And here it brings
A lease of life on healing wings.
A summer leisure of the cloud
That wanders with its trumpeter,
The wind. is mine; no wrangling crowd
Annoys the humble worshiper
In the white tent
Beneath listening armament.
Duplicating on the ambient air
Sweet songs of sacred music rise,
And now voice distinct in prayer,
Like the lark's hymn, reaches the skies,
And the "amen"
Is echoed from the hills and glen.
The wood vast cathedral seems,
Its dome the overarch1ng sky;
The light thro' trembling branches streams
From open windows lifted high;
Under the frs
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

FARMERS TAKE NoTIcE.-Cattle are
some times poisoned by eating the wilted
leaves of the wild cherry. The green leaves
are not poisonous, but the poison seems to
develop by some chemical change which
takes place during the whiting. Take care,
therefore, not to cut wild cherry trees and
leave the branches where the cattle can get
them, for, strange though it seems, they
will abandon good grass to eat them. If
the cattle are suspected of having eaten
them, mix one pint each of hogs lard and
molasses, and warm until it will run read
lily, pour into longnecked bottle, raise
the animals head, and, inserting the nose of
the bottle in the corner of the mouth so as
to reach well back on the tongue, pour it
down. The usual dose varies from a pint
to quart, according to size of animal and
severity of case, but there is no danger of
an overdose.-AmericGn Cultirator.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
I'D
o Jet r Y
GETHSEMANE.

In golden youth, when seems the earth
A summer land for singing mirth.
When souls are glad and hearts are light.
And not shadow turks in sight.
We do not know it, but there lies
Somewhere. yelled under evening skies,
A garden all must some time see
Somewhere lies our Gethsemane.
With joyous steps we go our ways,
Love lends halo to the days,
Light sorrows sail like clouds afar,
We laugh and say how strong we are.
We hurry ou-.and hurrying go
Close to the border-land of woe
That waits for you and waits for me-
Forever waits Gethsemane.
Down shadOwy lanes, across strange streams
Bridged over by our broken dreams,
Behind the misty cap of years,
Close to the great salt font of tears,
The garden lies; strive as you may.
You cannot miss 1t in your way,
All paths that have been or shall be
Pass somewhere through Gethsemane!
All those who journey soon or late
Must pass within the gardens gate;
Must kneel alone in darkness there
And battle with some fierce despair.
God pity those who cannot say,
"Not mine but thine;" who only pray,
LET this cup pass" and cannot see
The purpose in Gethsemane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Conferred upon tens of thousands of
sufferers could originate and maintain
the reputation which AYERS SARsA-
PARILLA enjoys. 1t is compound of
the best vegetable alternatives, with the
Iodides of Potassium and Iron, all
powerful, blood-making, blood-cleansing
and hfe-sustaining - and is the most
efectual of all remedies for scrofu-
lous, mercurial, OF blood disorders.
Uniformly successful and certain, it
produces rapid and complete cures of
Scrofula, Sores, Boils, Humors, Pim-
pies, Eruptions, Skin Diseases and all
disorders arising from impurity of the
blood. By its invigorating effects it
always relieves and often cures Liver
Complaints, Female Weaknesses and
Irregularities, and is potent renewer
of waning vitality. For purifying the
blood it has no equal. 1t tones up the
system, restores and preserves the
health, and imparts vigor and energy.
For forty years it has been in extensive
use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick.
For sale by all druggists.
febN 'S3-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Loss and Gain.
CHAPTER I.
81 was taken sick a year ago
With billions faver ~

Win UlIlOuS lever.
"My doctor pronounced me cured, but got
sick again, with terrible pains In my back and
sides, and got SO bad 1
Could not move!
l shrunki
From 22S lbs. to l20! I had been doctoring
for my liver, but it did me no good. 1 did not
expect to live more than three months. be-
gan to use Hop Bitters. Directly my appetite
returned, my pains left me, my entire system
seemed renewed as if by magic, and after using
several bottles am not only as sound as SOW
ereign but weigh more than did before. To
Hop Bitters owe my life."
Dublin, June 6, '8l. r. FITZPATRICK.
How TO GET SICK.-Expose yourself day and
night; eat too much without exercise; work
too hard without rest; doctor all the time :;
take all the vile nostrums advertied. and then
you will want to know ho,O TO get aoelS, which is
answered in three words-Take Hop Bitters!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Strength to vigorously push business,
strength to study for profession, strength
to regulate household, strength to do a
days labor without physical pain. Do you
desire strength? If you are broken down,
have no energy, feel as if life was hardly
worth living, you can be relieved and re-
stored to robust health and strength by
taking Browns Iron Bitters, sure cure for
dyspepsia, malaria, weakness, and all dis
eases requiring true, reliable, non-alco-
holic tonic. 1t acts on the blood, nerves,
and muscles and regulates every part of the
system
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS


We have now in stock the largest and best
stock of PAINTS ever brought to this section,
manufactured by Lucas & Co., the Oldest paint
house in Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction, and can be furnished in any tint
or shade desired at prices to suit the times. A
saving of 25 per cent. can be made by their use,
and they are always ready for immediate use,
presenting smooth, elastic, durable and CLOS
sy surface. 1t does not crack or become loos-
ened from the material upon which it is used.
Read the following guarantee
PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 30th, 1882.
MessTS. Berkeley 6 Co., StGuntoH. va
DEAR SIRs:-We have not as yet found 1t
necessary to issue printed guarantee for our
Liquid Paints, regarding our position and rep
utation with the trade as sufficient assurance
that we would not place on the market an in
ferior article, particularly under our brand.
Wehowever will cheerfully follow the expedi-
ent which has been resorted to by manufacture
ers to Introduce their goods by stating that we
will REFUND THE MONEY OR REPAINT
any work with English lead and boiled oil we
believe Is orthodoxy on which our paint has
been used, that you feel well satisfied has
proved itself inferior. If further guarantees
are required you may give them on our au-
thority, but we do not think you will ever hear
OF one authentic case of trouble arising through
the use Of our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS & co.
These paints may be obtained by wholesale
and retail from
BERKELEY ALLEN & CO.,
junel9 '& Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

*#*"Revenge is too dearly purchased at
the price of liberty" Is it a disordered
liver giving you yellow skin or costive
bowels, or do your kidneys refuse to per-
form their functions? If so take a few
doses of Kidney Wort and nature will re-
store each organ, ready for duty. Thus
health will be cheaply purchased at the
price of Kidney Wort.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
ITS ADVANTAGES OVER SLATE.

Slate roofing is very costly, all things being
considered. Slate roofing will crack by freez-
ing and thawing. and from heat of adjacent
fires will crumble and slide and will blow on.
Six or seven times as heavy as iron, it requires
q strong and expensive structure 10 bear 1t up,
and an extreme pitch, which makes a large
amount of surface; they often cause building
to settle out of shape. and the rule of measure
roofs are condemned at many places. Many
people say they want no more slate roof, and
many architects advise customers not to have
slate roof
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Mr.. Alex. 8. Haller, WYTHEvILLE, VA,
says: Browns Iron Bitters is the only
preparation of iron that did not affect NV
head and make me dizzy"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Elder.-s'Under the effects of drink
again, Sandy2 Why. thought you be-
longed to the Blue Ribbon Army2'' San
dy,-Ou! ay. But Pm not bigoted."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
LIVERY STABLES.
HTAHNn0-

sSSIAUNToN, VA, January Is, 1883.
M trteI. ID. G. GRAHAM, will have an
80 80; ttntsaesein N d my Grocery and Produce bus
ts in9sg; 81 sG osse a from jan lst. and the rm name
VIII "tnr1s Is d. d. dHAHAM q BROTHER.
!Anio ]. e. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Aristocrat, pauper, debtor The aristo-
crat is supported by his ancestors, the pau
per by his contemporaries, and the debtor
by his posterity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
CISTERN WATER.

Those using the water from this roofing will
be very much pleased to find how much clean
er the rain water Is than from dirty shlngle
or gravel roof. The covering being smooth,
the wind Keeps 1t clean from all dirt, leaving
q ha Uaahad n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

The best. portion of good mans life is
his little nameless, aforementioned acts of
kindness and love.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

''Rough Oh Rats" Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, moles, chip
monks, gophers. 15c.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
SKINNY MEN.

The secret of success is to know how tc
DENY yourself.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
EORGE N. HARRISON,

~ GORGE d. HARRISON,
VI ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN, VA,
will practice in all the Courts holden in Au-
gusta county, and in the Circuit Courts of the
adjoining counties.
AS-Strict attention given to the collection OF
Claims.
OFFIcE-No. 10 Lawyers Row. Court-house
AlleV. oc 3l-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
TUFTS hair dye

GRAY HAIR OR WHISPERS changed in.
stantly to a GLOSSY BLACK by single ap.
plication of this DYE. Sold by Druggists
or sent by express on receipt OF So.
Office, "A Murray Street, New York.
TUFTS MANUAL OF USEFUL RECEIPTS FREE.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

THOMAS ID. HANSON, "a
L ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN. Va.
sHers his professional services in the County
Snd Circuit Courts of Augusta, and in the Hus-
tings Court and the Court of Appeals held in
Staunton. Will also prosecute claims else
where through legal correspondents in this and
other States. may 30-Iy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

We have frequently been asked how long our
roofing will last. and we answer by saying that
not rust it will last, and it is kept painted 1t
will not rust. There is never any wear on the
under side to wear the paint off. and II the up.
We do not see any reason to prevent its lasting
one hundred years,
Our roofing is all made in the factory, and put
up in packages Of 100 square feet, painted on
both sides, cleats and paint enough to give it
one heavy coat ate. the roof is laid.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Stanntott Spectator
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

ADVERTIsEMEN1S will be inserted at the ra' o
OF SlOO per square of eight lines or less, for ths
first insertion, and so cents for each subsequens
insertion.
NJ A liberal discount will be made on ad-
vertisements published for 8, 6, or IL months.
~ SPECIAL NOTICES will be inserted a
double the advertising rates.
~ Obituaries, Announcements of CandiS
dates for office, and all communications OF \
personal or private character, will be charged
for as advertisements.
Address-"Staunton Spectator" Staunton, vR;
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

'sWells' Health Remover restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence,
Sexual Debility. 81.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
TEETHING SYRUP,

T has never failed to give the most perfect salts
i faction Thousands OF mothers are using il all
through the land, and all pleased with its charm
ing effects. IT MAINTAINS THE BABY's HEALTH Ry
kKEPING IT FREE FROM CoLIc AND D1ARRHcrA Do
not stuPefy your Baby with Opium or Morphia Mix
lures, but use
DIR. Fahrney'S Teething Syrup,
which is always safe and reliable 1t soothes and
quiets the CHILD, RELIEVES PAIN and INFLAMMATION
and gives SWEET, NATURAL SLEEP TO BABEs AND
REsT TO MOTHERS. ALL DRUGGISTS AND MEDICINE
DEALERS SELL IT.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS 4 BOTTLE,
PREPARED BY
DIR d EAERNEv L. soNT
HAGERSTOWN MD
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
W. Z. CRAIG.
h. M. MATHEWS. ALEX. r. MATTHEW'S.
MATTHEW'S S& MATHEWS,

=
IVA AITOR
LEWISBURG WEST VA,
practice regularly in ths Courts of Greenbrier
Monroe, Pocahontas and Nicholas counties, w,
Va, the Court of Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District of W. Va.
AJ-Particular attention paid to Collections
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
may lily
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

"M. M. McALLISTER,
w ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WARN SPRINGS, VA.
Courts-Alleghany, Bath and Highland, Va,
nd Pocahontas, West Virginia.
A8-Special attention given TO collection of
claims and proceeds promptly accounted for.
dec 23-1
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
WELLS, .sROUGH ON CORNs.

Ask for Wells ssRough on Corns." 15c.
Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns,
warts. bunions.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

Woman's sphere-the darning ball.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
DRESTON A BAYLOR,

IB1E6IUN A BA LUX,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
A,Id Soticttor in CtGnce'y, STAUNToN, VA,
practices in all the Courts Of Augusta and ad-
iotning counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
Eather, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta st.,
opposite the Courthouse. noN
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
RON ROOFING

c. M. ....s.....,SUPE1NTENDEN1
IRON ROOFING
is no longer a new thing. as many suppose. but
has been used in many places IN Europe and
the United Sta tes for more than fifty years, and
would be almost universally used II 1t could
have been afforded heretofore at as low cost
as now, and had as good material and a perfect
mode of construction been known and useo,
such as are embraced in the Augusta Iron Roof
ing and Paint.
NONE BUT THE VERY BEST REFINED
IRON IS USED
in our roofing. This iron we have manufac-
tured especially for our own use, and all imper-
feet sheets are thrown out. The iron is paint
ed on both sides with
IRON-CLAD PAINT.
This paint has proved to be the best roofing
paint in the world. 1t has an established repu-
tatiOn of fifteen years standing throughout the
United States 1t is especially adapted as
protection to iron. tin or wood. We apply the
third coat after the roof is put on, and it will
last for years without deterioration.
ITS ADVANTAGES OVER SHINGLES.
Shingles were once made of the best selected
timber and lasted longer than now; they are
now made mostly of limbs. odd cuttings and
such timber as cannot be made into anything
else, and are short-lived at best, and frequent
ly leak rain or fine snow. The average life Of
shingle roofs Is twelve years, and In towns
where coal is uhe only ten years. Shingles are
old-fashioned and have seen their best days.
NINE-TENTHS OF THE FIRES OCCUR ON
THE ROOFS.
People are now guarding against fire more
than ever before, to prevent loss and increase
happiness. Insurance is about e-thiTd less in
case of an iTQn ROOF.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

T. G. ELDER. WIN. ]. NELSON.
ENLDER d. NELSON,
d ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
and Real Estate A0etItS,
may s STAUNToN, VA.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
TUT rs
PILLS
TORPID BOWELS,
DfSOR D. DEREp LIVE r,
and NAL RIA

From these sources arise three fourthS of
the diseases of the human race These
symptoms indicate their existence: Loss of
Appetite, Bowels c0stfve, Sick Head
ache, fullness after eating, aversion to
exertton OF body or mind, Eructation
of food, Irritability Of temper, Low
spirits, A feeling OF having neglected
some duty, Dizziness, Flute ring Mt the
Heart, Dots before the eyes, highly col
ored Urine. CONSTIPATION. and de.
mand the use of a remedy that acts directly
on the Liver. As Liver medicine TUFTS
PILLS have no equal. Their action on the
Kidneys and Skin is also prompt; removing
engers of the system," producing appe-
tite, sound digestion, regular stools, q clear
skin and vigorous body. TUFTS PILLS
cause no nausea or gripping nor interfere
with daily work and are perfect
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21

ANTIDOTE TO MALARIA

H1E FEELS LIAE A NEW MANI
81 have had Dyspepsia, with Constipa-
ton, two years, and have tried ten different
kinds of Pills, and TUFTS are the first
thst have done me any gcoa. TL.v have
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite -
have natural passages. feel like new
map w. D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, O.
boldeverywhere, ,25c. Office, "A Murray St. NY.
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
MEXICAN

Mustang Liniment is without an equal.
1t penetrates flesh and muscle to
the very bOne-making the continu-
ance of pain and Inflammation impos-
sible. Its effects upon Human Flesh and
the Brute Creation are equally wonder.
full. The Mexican
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
WE CALL THE ATTENTION


Of the public TO the following facts:-
We order our goods in carload lots; thereby
securing the lowest manufacturers rates, and
also the lowest transportation rates. We keep
constantly employed
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
ITS ADVANTAGES OVER SHINGLES.

People are now guarding against fire more
than ever before, to prevent loss and increase
happiness. Insurance is about 01e-tttTd less in
case of an iTQn roof
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-08-21
Nothing Short of UnmiStakable
RRnafifS

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