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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08
FARM AND FIRESIDE.
A Word to Sheep Growers.

Editor of the Stdunton indicator
In thus addressing letter through you
to the farmers of this vicinity, 1 am fully
aware of the accusation of self-interest,
against me, that will naturally arise in
their minds. Be it so. / am perfectly
willing to stand the present indictment,
trusting to near future and the pro-
gressiue farmers good sense to justify thu
advice would give him now. To begin:-
those who Know anything about the sheep
of'ths country, know that by far the ma
j,rity of them are of the s'Cotswold'' and
'sSouthdown" order. It is unnecessary for
me to say, this wool and its cross,-ether
way,;-is of a low grade just exactly what
is NOT wanted by manufacturers, for the
reason that the demand is for a better
class of goods than have been in vogue.
I ask you frankly, you, farmers of Au-
gusta county, are You willing to clothe
yourself with the harsh Kentucky Jeans
or even the better Kerseys, that satisfied
you ten years ago2 Certainly not" you
answer. lam better off now, wear like
hAy OOios-OCuGOl EOOuo3 UuCy lhou
| longer and look better.'' And so does all the
| world, say Now, these better goods can
not be made out of your average wool
Why not, then, raise wool on your un-
equaled land for tie purpose, tina! aoill
make the goods wanted? but, will it
pay?' [ say, yes and to prove it; for tuat
strict medium grade, 1 am willing to pay
several cents per pound more than for the
ordinary wool of this section.
"But how will we make this desirable
grale? ?" Have you CotsaoolL eaoes? cross
them with a FULL blood naerino buck.
Have you a majority of Soushdown ewes?
cross them with HALF blood Merino buck,
and you will be more than pleased with the
experiment ; you will have the required
grade of wool, you will have strong and
even staple, lamb while fully as hefty
as formerly, and by far more hardy-for
everyone, who knows anything about
sheep will admit the fact, that those with
merino blood ara the hardest.
Another thing, don't be so stingy with
your grain during the winter, every pound
of grain you feed comes back to you with
liberal interest, in the weight OF your
fleece.
Ohio is the greatest, as we'll as the best
aooot State. and what I tell you to do is
what the wool gro wers of that State have
been doing for the last five years, and with
what success you can judge when tell
you candidly, their medium grade" of
wool IS not equaled by any other in the
world.
In conclusion let me say, this advice,
though it may look biased, is extended
with purely disinterested motives, for it
cannot be followed strictly in day nor
for that matter in year, and your writer,
may in all probability never receive the
benefits of Its following, yet his mantle of
charity is large enough to protect in its
folds the wool grower, the wool dealer
and the wooden manufacturer, whoever
they may be.
With thanks for the courtesy Of your
columns, Mr.. Editor, am
Very Respectfully yours,
A PHILADELPHIA Wool BUYER.
Stau,,ton, June l.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08

Advancing years, care, sickness. disappointment
the hair gray, and either of them ncliues it to shed
prematurely. AYERS HAIR VIGOR will restore
faded or gray, light Or red hair to ri CHI brown or
deep black as may be desired. II Softens and
cleanses the scalp giving it u healthy action II
removes and cures dandrntf and humors BY its
be produced in all cases where The folicles are not
destroyed or the glands decayed Its effects are
beautifully shown on brasiy, weak, or sickly hair
on which few applica ions will produce the gloss
and freshness of youth Harmless and sure in its
results, it is incomparabe as dressing. and is es-
pecially valued tor The soft lustre and richness OF
tone it imparts.
AYERS HAIR VIGoR is colorless contains neith-
er OIL nor dye; and will not soil or color white cam.
brio yet ii lasts long the hair and Keeps it fresh
and vigorous imparting an agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists. marc Tyr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08
The Secret Societies.

The following table, purporting to give
the number of secret societies in the Uni
ted States, we find in an exchange
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08

HAY.-The best quality of hay is OBJ
tanned by cutting the grass while in bloom.
For this, moving machines are indispens-
able. The scythe may do for fence corners,
but not for general use. In choosing
mower, look to !ightness of draft, strength,
and simplicity Of construction. As be-
tween equally good machines, it is best to
buy the one nearest home, for convenience
in making repairs. 1t ID safer to have the
cutting bar ahead. and to one side Of the
driver. The tedder is a valuable adjunct
of the hay field. Greatly facilitating the
drying of the grass. The best hay is made
ny curing in the cock. Sweating improves
the gu .llty of hay, and prevents its heat
ing IN the NOW. Cut grass that has had
the sun for one day may be put up in large
cocks, where it will keep we'll for week
II necessary, if protected from rain and
dew by caps. These caps are easily made
from common sheeting, and frequently
pay for themselves the first season. The
harsefork is a great labor-saving imple-
ment, and should be more generally used.
Hayipg is soon over, and everything should
be employed that aids in the hurry of this
work.
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RE aEDIEs.
RICHMOND. aVIRG MIA.


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Opium Habits and Drunkenness positively cured I;
Piles. syphilis elect. &c.. $50 s.s
lite and send 5o cents Tor special list OF queS-
lions which patients can answer and receive treat
ment by mail without visiting the Institute, Also
send cents for large Medical JOurnal circulars,
testimonials, etc. - ~
ELECTRICITY MAKES WONDERFUL CURES.
Send 50 100 for DR.. Paddock's Electrical Band for
ladies only.
Send S. 100 tor DR.. Paddock,s Electrical Band for
gentlemen only. a. -
Send $3.50 Tor Dr. Paddock's Electro Magnetic
Speci acles-You miss it if You don't get them
Ladies this is my best appliance, and worth its
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and walk al dav long. ~. o. sf'tt
Send $500 for Dr PaddoclS's Pile Preparation
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BIG MONEY WITH SMALL CAPITAL
A very profitable and prominent growing business.
Address-The Paddock Medical and Surgical In
sttute No. 4, s2l and 1923 E. Broad Street
Mar 163m* 30 g RICHMOND. VA.
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ALEX. +. STEPHENS.

The life of this ustrious patriot and statesman by
F Fl. rRToN. author of Life of Gen. Hancock Is
Illustrated. Paper. 10 cts: cloth 25 cts. Postage
stamps received Not sold by dealers. Catalogue
free.
1.-THE most unique venture in a literary way to
can. Nashville
JOHN B. ALDEN. Publisher, Is vesey ST.. New
ok MaylS 1t
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postrn.
His Mothers Songs.

HIS M0Cner 8 songs.
Beneath the hot midsummer sun
The men had marched all day;
And now beside rippling stream
Upon the grass they lay.
firing Of games and idle jests,
AS swept the hours along,
They called TO one who unused apart.
"Come, friend, give us song"
II fear I cannot please" he said;
1.-THE only songs know
Are those my mother used to sing
For me long years ago."
''Sing one of those" a rough voice cried,
There's none but trne men here
To every mothers son of us
A mothers songs are dear"
Then sweetly rose the singers voice
Amid unwonted calm,
IAN soldier of he Cross,
A follower of the Lamb?
"And shall fear to own his cause
The very stream was stiled,
And hearts that never tn robbsi with fear
With tender thoughts were filled.
Ended the song; the singer said,
AS to his feet he rose.
Thanks to you all, my friends. good night,
God grant us sweet repose.''
'Sng us one mere" the Captain begged;
The soldier bent his head.
Then glancing round with smiling lips,
you'll join with me-" he said.
'We'll sing this old familiar air,
Sweet as the bug!e call.
All hail the p ,wer of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall.'''
All! wondrous was the old tunes spell
AS on the singer sang;
Man after man fell into line,
And loud the voices rang.
The songs are done, the camp is still,
Nought but the stream is heard;
But ah the depths of every soul
By those old hymns are stirred.
And up from many bearded lip.
In whispers soft and low,
Rises the prayer the mother taught
The boy long years ago.
Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08

BAKED SOUP FOR INvALIDs.-Takea
pound of juicy steak, from which all the
fat has been removed; cut it up in pieces
of about an inch square, salt and pepper
it slightly; take stone jar to hold two
pints; pour into it a pint and half of cold
water, teaspoonful Of whole rice; cover
the jar with saucer, and let it bake slow
ly for four hours; remove any fat present,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08

Hoe CHOLERA REMEDY.-Col. j. r. G.
Lewis having successfully treated hog
cholera with the following preparation, he
has given US permission to make it known
to our leaders: Take teaspoonful of
melted lard and the same quantity of ker-
csene oil, and give it to the animal If
not perceptibiy better in 48 hours. repeat
the dose; give with the first dose, burnt
corn, aud keep this feed before the sick
animal. With the above treatment Col
Lewis eHectualy checked the ravages of
hog cholera among his swine on one or
more occasions. Clarke Courier,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-06-08

By employing only the best and most experienced
cutters; by employing only the most skilled opera
tors: by using only the most improved steam ma
chinery in our factory, We can safely assert that
our facilities for manufacturing promptly the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
Are Nerve Stimulants Beneficiali

Under the head of nerve stimulants
are included wines and liquors of all
kinds; opiates, some tonics, tea and eof-
fee and possibly some other things that
do not admit of classification. Whether
any or all of these have been beneficial
to the human race is one of the ques-
tions that promise to remain undecided
to the end of time. Most persons yield
unwillingly to the seductive influences
of tea and coffee, either because they
like the dreamy languor that comes af-
ter indulgence. or because it is restful
after labon or gives strength for pro-
lonoed effort. Others avoid them as
they would alcoholic drinks. and assert
that they are sheer waste of the ener-
gies and shorten life. Neither has been
in use 200 years, therefore some of the
greatest monuments of genius, the plays
of Shakespeare, the works OF Milton
and epics of Dante, not to speak of the
entire body OF Greek, Roman and San
scrit literature, were created without
them. On the other hand they have
saved infinite WEAKNESS to the flesh. and
no doubt by their mild inspiration aided
in producing many volume OF htera-
ture not so yirile, but yet fanciful and
in its way delightfnl.-Saa Francisco
Chronicle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
Bloat in Cattle.

The farmer hailed with gladness the
advent of the clover crop into this
country for it promised to be to him q
friend in time of need. True it has
proved a most generous friend, but not
one that is always kind. Quite num-
Der of cattle, some of them very valua-
BILE, have died through feeding on
cloves. The term 'Bloat, seems to
fully desribe the disease produced and
which, unless immediate relief is Sc
cured proves quickly fatal. The clover
under certain conditions rapidly ap.
pears to generate gas in the stomach
of the animal and unless some mode of
carrying off this gas is found. rup.
ture of some of the internal sacks and
membranes will surely be followed by
death. The only mode of relief found
so far, is to pierce that portion of the
body here The distention is most APP
parent with some sharp instrument,
such as the small blade of a knife, a
darning needle or, what is best of all,
n trochar. hollow instrument so made
that it may be kept in the puncture
while the gas escapes through the hole
running from one end to the other.
Every owner of cattle that feed on
clover should possess one of these and
any physician will instruct him in its
use. Remember one thing and that is
when Necessity demands, don't hesitate
To act and that quickly, for hesitation
is fatal To the animal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
RumOred Changes.

For the sake presumably of having
something to talk about Washington
newspaper correspondents are trying to
make out intrigues of various kinds are
agtating political circles. One of the
most powerful of these looks to the
making over of President Arthur's Cab
met. Their is good reason to sup
pose that Secretary Chandler at least
knows something of this combination,
and by some it is suspected that he is
one of its active directors. The friends of
this movement have from time to time
thrown out hints of Cabinet changes
for the purpose of producing public
opinion and thereby influencing the
President. John G.. New has been taken
In by this sort of talk and has for a
time withdrawn his resignation, hoping
something may turn up of advantage
to him. In all this talk and stir the
President has thus far made no move,
AMI does not appear to be interested in
what is going on. He is extremely con
sentative, and little inclined to take sem
sational steps. In the Postoiiice De-
partment Elmer is trying very hard to
be made General. He is
backed by Elihu Root. who is very in
fluential with the President Roots
plan is to have. Secretary Folger trans
ferred from the Treasury. so that
Gresham could go in there. Folger
could then go to the Court of Claims in
the place of Bancroft Davis A raid is
being made against Attorney General
Brewster, but the latter is very stubborn
and holds his own in the pressure being
brought TO bear against him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
Sherman and Sheridan.

On Thursday, November /, the
change took place in the command of
the army. The Milwaukee Sentinel
commenting on the change says;
''Gen. Sherman having reached the
age when, by an act of Congress, re-
tirement is enforced, he will be placed
on the retired list, while Gen. Sheridan
will take his place as commander of the
army. In this country alone, we be-
lieve, retirement is made compulsory
at the age of 6Syears. In Europe some
of the most successful of military men
have achieved their greatest successes
after that age. Here there is little hope
of advancement among those who en-
ter the military service unless a sys-
tenn of compulsory retirement is OBJ
served. The army is small and nec-
essarily the number of officers is out of
proportion TO the rumber of enlisted
men. 1t is essential that we should
have on hand supply of officers for any
emergency-e enlisted men are more
easily obtained when wanted. Even
with compulsory retirement at 63 the
promotions will be slow. We are at
peace and are altogether likely to re-
main at peace for very long time.
Army men live long, and the chances
of third lieutenant reaching the grade
of captain in this generation are
slim.
Before the war Gen. Sherman was
not much known outside the military
world. He had attained the rank of
colonel before his retirement from the
army, and was engaged in active BUSH
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
Winds and the Weather.

The farmers club of the American In
stitute has issued the following rules fol
foretelling the weather:
1. When the temperature falls sud.
denly there is storm forming south OF
you.
2. When the temperature rises sud
denly there is a storm north of you.
3. The wind always blows from re.
gion of fair weather toward region
where a storm is forming.
4. Cirrus clouds always move from a
region where a storm is in progress to a
region of fair weather
5. Cumulus clouds always always
move from region of fair weather to a
region where storm is forming.
6. Where cirrus clouds are moving
rapidly from the north or northeast
there will be rain inside of "a hours, nc
matter how cold it is.
z. When cirrus clouds are moving
rapidly from the south or southeast
there will be cold rain-storm on the
morrow; if it be in the winter, there
will be snow-storm.
8. The wind always blows in circle
around a storm, and when it blows from
the north the heaviest rain is east of you
if il blows from the south the heavies,
rain is west of you; if it blows from the
east the heaviest rain is south of you; il
it blows from the west the heaviest rain
is north Of you.
Q. The wind never blows unless rain
or snow is falling within 1000 miles Of
you.
10. Whenever heavy white frost &C.
ours a storm is forming within 1,00C
north or northwest of you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
The Mormon Problem.

In Utah, through history which is
well known, state of affairs has been
established, such as makes the enforce.
ment of laws that do not suit the heads
of the Mormon Church impossible.
To perpetuate this the ballot has been
given women in form which is di.
rect insult to the Republic and direct
injustice to legal voters. Finally, Sc
far as free thoughts concerned, among
the majority here 1t is in a state of sus-
pended animation, and politics is sim
ply a machine, the throttle Ct which is
in the hand of priest who starts and
stops it at will. BY his will the State
is made but mental of creed. I'm
der such a state of affairs Governor
Murray rcnews the suggestion made
long ago by some of the brightest
statesmen of the country, that the
ballot be withdrawn from Utah, from
Mormon and Gentle alike; that the
government in its sovereignty shall di.
rectly govern Utah through commits
sion, which shall have the power; under
Congress. to make and execute code,
even as it does in the District of Co
lumbia, as was done in Louisiana until
that region was prepared to assume
Statehood Lake Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
EgOtistic Men.

Says Washington correspondent:
1--WE were talking of the egotism of
great men. and an ex-senator said: "A
lady of my acquaintance once wrote
Roscoe Conkling note when he was in
the Senate with me, asking permission
to bring her little girl to see him. He
replied in courteous note, naming the
hour at which he would receive her.
At the hour named the lady and the
child stood before him. MARY said
the mother to her child. ''this is the
great Senator Conkling." "Yes, little
Mary" said Lord Roscoe, with a Jo-
Wan smile meant to be encouraging;
''but remember" solemnly lifting his
fore-finger, '.that there is greater than
Senator Conkling." We laughed, and
then regular army Colonel said: Ire
member that on the morning Of one OF
the darkest days of the war l met
Charles Sumner on the avenue, and.
stopping him, said: Senator, is there
any news this morning?" None, L be-
lieve." he gravely responded, Except
that am little better this morning.
l had forgotten that he was unwell."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
Bees for BOYS.

A farmer had 80 colonies of bees. a
fine flock of Bramah fowls, and farm
of 120 acres. He has two sons. aged 13
and Is years respectively. and the elder
boy has entire charge of the bees, OF
which he was very fond. He runs his
sections. extracts the honey, introduces
queens, divides his bees, and rears
queens with skill which many a vet
eran might envy. He is already well
known in the city, three and half miles
distant, for his honey, and talks about
bees, and quotes authorities in the most
intelligent manner. All his honey is
sold in one grocery-store, and though
he has good yield this season, and has
reaped fine profit. he cannot fully sup
ply the demand at the store. american
Agricalturist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08
BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT.
The Romance Of . Young Texan, whom 4 Gen.
erals Daughter Discarded.

An interesting romance. to which his
untimely death forms tragic conclu-
sion, was connected with Robert G. Fly,
who was shot and killed at Hondo City,
Texas, not long ago. He was the son
Of the wealthy mine owner. Major Fly.
At San Antonio. Texas, young Fly fell
in love with Miss Ord, the daughter OF
the late General Ord, and they became
engaged to be married. But General
Ord sent his daughter to enter the post
graduate class at the Georgetown Con-
vent. When this season OF probation
drew to close, as he imagined. young
Fly came TO this city, impatient to claim
his bride. Upon his arrival every one
was struck with his manly figure. He
was tall and handsome and possessed a
dashing air. which. though little non-
chalent from his Southern and Western
training, rendered him immensely pop
ular. He was doomed to bitter disap-
pointment, however. A sorrow awaited
which overcast the rest of his life and
indirectly led to his tragic fate. Imme-
diately upon reaching Washington he
went to the convent in quest of the OBJ
ject of his love, but he was informed
that the young lady was not there.
The sister superior told him that they
had received letters addressed to Miss
Ord, but that they had not seen her.
The young man was rendered almost
wild with anxiety; he was involved in a
mystery he could not explain. He
searched In every direction, and
wrote letters, but of no avail.
After few months spent rest
lessly in this city. he went back to Texas,
carrying with him likeness of his lost
betrothed "a very beautiful young LADY,
which he wore in locket about his
neck and which he probably never
parted with during his life. In Texas
his oh ended. Miss Ord was there,
but he found her at the marriage altar.
She became the bride of the Mexican
General Trevino. and her discarded
lover lost all desire to live. Washington
Past
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1883-11-08

HORSEPOWER Of . belt equals velocity
in feet per minute multiplied by the
width, the sum divided by 1000. One
inch single belt, moving ct !, 900 feet Per
minute. equals ono horsepower. Dou-
BILE belts about 700 feet per minute, per
ono inch width equals ono horsepower
For double belts Of great length, over
large pulleys. allow about 500 feet per
minute per one inch Of width per horse
power. Power should be communicated
through the lower running side Of q
belt tho upper side to carry the slack.
Average breaking weight Of . belt, three
sixteenths by one inch wide, leather, $50
pounds three-ply rubber, 600 pounds.
The strength Of belt increases directly
- its width. The co-efficient Of safety
for laced belt is: Leather equals one
sixteenth breaking weight; rubber equals
one-eight breaking weight