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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, AUG 6.-Price.
of beef cattle ranged as follows: Best Is q
that generally rated first quality $4.75as575 edi
UNI or good fair quality $4.00a$i 621a, ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows s. S711a84 CO. Extreme range
OF prices IS S71a$625 Most of the sales were from
"a .25asi IS per 10 lbs. There has been somewhat
more a tivtg in the market to-day than last week
Wholesale prices were higher. and in a few cases
retail sales shade hi cher than last week. But,
quality considered. there was little variation from
last week. Tops this week, consisting chiefly Of
southern Ohio cattle, were better, but there was
onger line of mddes than last week Total sales
for the week 1883 head against 1885 last week, and
1902 head same time last year.
SWINE There has been a fair increase In the
number of the offerings over last week, with pro-
portionae additiollto the number OF acceptable
sizes, ranging from 18) to $50 lbs gross weight.
irads has been moderate and prices are lower
ranging at 7l1as14 cents per ID net few extra
light weights selling at the latter figure. Arrivals
this week s6l4 head against 4436 last week.
SHEEP AND LAMB5.-The receipts show very
heavy Increase in Numbers over last week, with no
improvement in their quality. Good sheep con-
tinue scarce and In good demand. There is fair
demand also for ggod stock sheep. We quote butch
er steep at ?a54 CENTS and lambs at 4a7 cents pei
lb gross Stock sheep $2a$} so per head for ewes,
and wethers 3a4H cts per lib. Arrivals this week
1850 head against 4753 last week.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

CLERICAL NOTFs.-Rev. DR.. J. B.
Hawthorne, the distinguished Baptist
clergyman of Richmond, preached at the
Baptist church here on Sunday morning
last.
Rev. DR.. Thomas Hume, of Norfolk
preached at the 2nd Presbyterian church
here on Sunday.
Rev. DIR. S. A. Repass, of Salem, Roa.
noke. preached in the Lutheran church
here Sunday.
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FROM Eminent Dr., c. c. Clark, Oswego, NJ y
"CoLDgN,s; LIQUID BEEF Tonic is by far the best of
all the preparations Of the kind-tood and tonic
that have ever used. To the sufferer from chronic
diseases, orthe convalescent it is invaluable as it
is both nourishing and strengthening. TAKE no
other.) OF druggists.
AuS31m
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MOST HEARTILY. Wilmington. N. c., Feb'y4
l88l.-H H Warner s. Co.: Srs-I most heartily
recommend your Safe Kidney and Liver Cure for
kidney and liver Diseases and shall be glad to an
swer allquestions regarding the same in connection
with my case that ENDURING friends may ask
A&% s. JAMES A. LowREY
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Churchvllle Affairs.
Reported for the srAuNroN y1ND1cAroR.l

Reported for the STAUNTON VINDICAToR.J
CHURCHvILLE, AUG. STH.
You have not heard from this section
for long time, but it is MT because you
or your paper are forgotten.
This quiet village is a very poor place
for news correspondent, and you know
I can't manufacture news. Every kind of
vegetation is suffering from drought and
unless we get rain very soon the corn crop
will be almost failure. The roads are
unusually dusty, and many grass fields are
dry enough to burn. But the farmers have
one consolation now, that their wheat
crops are generally beyond their expecta-
tions.
Quite number of visitors are in the
village, among whom are the Misses Nc
Carthys, of Richmond.
Prof. J. H. Turner, Principal of
Lutherville Seminary, Md. and Mrs.
Luther A. Fox, of Roanoke College, with
their families are visiting Bishop Gloss
brenner.
Rev. d. L. Wilson and family, from
Pulaski. Tenn, are here on months va
cation given by his congregation.
Prof. J. H. Turner preached in the
United Brethren church last Sunday even
ing.
The Loeb Willow congregation have
rendered their pastor Rev. J. H. H. Win
| free, months vacation, as token OF
their high appreciation of him. We learn
| that Rocky Spring. another congregation
under his charge, propose to do the same
thing.
| The ladies of this church are busy pre-
pairing for Lawn Party, to be held on the
evening of August 10th. Every thing will
be done to beautify the ground and to
contribute to the pleasure of all who may
attend, one attraction will be the atten-
dance of splendid brass band.
There is an effort being made to build a
church at Dry Run, q miles from this
place. 1t is to be open to the use of al
denominations when not used by the Uni
ted Brethren.
We are sorry to learn that Roland, a
bright year old son of D. N. Wilson
fell from porch on Tuesday morning and
received serious injuries. He fell witt
his whole weight on his face and head
fracturing the frontal bone and bruisino
his face and shoulders. DIR. H. II. Henkel
rendered the surgical aid and he is now
doing we'll.
Lone Fountain. mineral spring con
tanning curative properties, 4 miles from
here. is crowded with visitors, and pic-nict
are of frequent recurrence there.
Capt. H. II. Hanger left this morning
to attend the Shenandoah Assembly now
in session near Mt. Jackson. He is ONE
of the directors. z.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

GEE WELLER'S variety of styles in Fancy Even
nsin beau tiful designs,
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City Notices.

Ayers Pills area general favorte. because of
their powerful yet gentle operation Medical men
prefer them for nervous or delicate constitutions
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

MsGNIFICENT display of all the novelties in
n Neckwear, such as Emb'd Handkerchiefs,
Col. Bordered Handkerchefs. Crepe de Chine
Fiehues, Jabot Collars, Null Fichue Squares &c.
-. a. WELLER'S,
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TRUSTEES SALE
InhUSIEEO DALE
OF A VALUABLE

OF A VALUABLE
STEAM ENGINE AND SAW MILL.
By virtue of a Deed OF Trust executed to me by
Albert Markley and j. Wesley Cook on the 2lSt day
of September, 1882 and recorded In the Clerk s
Office of The County Court OF Augusta county. to
cure debt to the Stanton Iron Works Co. and in
accordance with the terms of said deed 1 will sell
at public auction to the highest bidder on the farm
of John Dollhouse in Augusta county. below
Waynesboro, where the saw mill is now in opera
tion,
ONE 16-HORSE POWERPO RTABL E
STEAM ENGINE
one 19-Herse Power Boiler. one No 2 Saw Mill, to
gether with all fixtures with or belonging to said
machinery, on
Saturday. the 25th dav of August, 1883,
at IL o'clock in the day.
TERMS.-Cash in hand $250,00, and for the bal
negotiable notes VIII be required of the pur.
chaser In four equal instruments ar 3, and 9
months with interest from date of sale and person
al security to be approved by the Trustee.
R.F. STOCKHOLM,
july27 At Trustee.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

SKINNY MEN.-''Wells' Health Renewer' re-
sores health and vigor, GU es Dyspepsia, Impo
tence. Sexual Debility. 81. [unel6 lv
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y STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
A general meeting of the Stockholders of the
Coral Marble Co. of Va, will be held at the office
of Echols, Bell & Catett, in Staunton. Va, on Mon
day, August Goth, 1888, at II o'clock M. By order
of the Board of Directors.
RICHARD p. BELL, Seo'y.
July 18th 1882. july 2-4t.
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Glenn's Sulphur Soap purifles the skin.
Aug 31m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

Ayers Ague Cure never fails to cure Fever and
Ague. and lImalarial disorders. Warranted
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II You desire Pure Whiskey distilled from Rye
only and of great age, call for Rosenheims Spring,
dale. Sold in Staunton Va, by Virginia Hotel Sa-
loon, Vim. Kinney and M Croghan. feb9 6m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. complete cure, all an
noyng Kidney Bladder aud Urinary Diseases. 81
Druggists. junel6 ly
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The fines: In the Market is Rosenheim's celebra
ted springdale Whiskey. Sold In Staunton, Va, by
Virginia Hotel Saloon, VIM. Kinney and M
M. Croghan
feb9 I'm
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Hills Hair and Whiskcr Dye, 50 cents.
Aug slim
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DIR. NEEDHAM's CELEBRATED EXTRACT OF RED
CLOVER BLOSSOM, GREAT CANCER CURER AND
BLOOD PURIFIER, at BERKELEY, ALLEN & co.
July 6
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TROUGH ON RATS" Clears out rats mice
reaches, flies ants bed bugs, skunks, chipmunks
gophers lac Druggists. junel6 1y
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Call at Eakle s. Jones and see the Mccormick
improved Harvest Machines. Sell Binder, Dais y
Reaper, Iron Mower and Dropper.
May4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

For durability and completeness call and see tn
Mccormick Machines at Eakle & Jones.
May4
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

Before buying your harvest machines call at Eakle
& Jones and examine their Mccormick Sample
Machines. May 4.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
Ann
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-08-10

Fox Rheumatism, Neuralgia Headache and all
pains and aches. Benson's Electro Magnetic Cure
gives instant and permanent relief For sale by all
druggists.
C. P. BENSON, Proprietor.
iuly2) tt Charlottesville Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
A NEW INDUSTRY.
Peddling SayVdust to Meet a Long Felt
Want.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
''S-a-w-d-u-s-t!"
"What's it worth?"
Thirty cents bag"
mo Can get it for twenty"
TIE above conversation took place this morn
ing between man who poked his head into q
barber shop and the proprietor of the place. A
wisconsin reporter was receiving the finishing
touches of good shave and the barber ceased
his scrapng moment to talk with the fellow at
the door. "What do you use sawdust for" in
CURED the reporter, as the shaver returned to
his work. "TO dry the floor after scrubbing It,"
was the reply. 1T is the best thing in the
world for that purpose. 1t gives the tiles q gloss
that nothing else can approach All of the
barber shops that have marble or tile floors and
many with only wooden ones use it. Then it is
used by many to ill spittoons"
docs that man make his living peddlIng
sawdust?"
'Why, should say So He sells Il for 20 or
~ cents a bag and has lots of customers. Be-
SIDES barber shops, it is used by all of the sa-
looms and there are nearly 900 in this city, The
most OF the meat stores use it. 1t is handy and
convenient to buy it by the sack and 90 nearly
everybody patrOnizes the peddler. Sometimes
the price is higher, sometimes lower Occas-
lOnally send to a factory near here and they
charge cents for a small pail full. Yes. it is a
peculiar business. How true 1t is that one half
OF the people don't know how the other half
live. Sawdust peddling is one of the latest in
dustrles of all large cities and 1t is good one
where there amt much competition"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

Of old family Bibles. He told NE that he had
sometimes found old bank bills Id them; but
that circumstance had nothing to do with his
buying the books, and he is not particularly
religious man. The collecting mania seems to
be in the family. One of his brothers lie said to
nave sample of hair from the name Of every
great race-horse in the United States.
The most determined relic hunters are those
who look for morbid curiosities ANYTHING that
has belonged to criminal is their delight
those men are distinct species of collector
The central attraction Of their mass of relics is
the skull of some distinguished murderer One
OF these collectors believes sincerely that he pos
sesses the skull of Robesperre. have been
told by two dealers who have lately been look
ing over the English curiosity shops that three
or four London collectors believe they have the
skuil OF Guiteau. Some of them have boasted
lor years that they have the skulls of Eugene
Aram. Jack Sheppard. and Jonathan Wild. Itis
true that those skulls are locked up in the anat-
omy college or some place of the kind but
the collectors boast that their particular skull
was obtained by neat piece of substitution, eff
1ected by some hypothetical janitor who Of
course. received an enormous price for the
work."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
An Old Greeley Anecdote.

The following, which is characteristic OF HOr-
ace Greeley is good enough to reprint:
Shortly after the passage Of the fourteenth
amendment, movement in which Mr. Greeley
had taken considerable interest, large darkey,
who had called several times at the Tribune Of
flee. came into Mr.. Greeley's room while he was
busily engaged in writing Now, if there was
any one thing that was well understood around
the 1f'.oune office. it was that Mr.. Greeley was
NOT TO De interrupted in the midst Of an editO-
rial. When he was seen to be busy, with his
lace close down to his paper and his pen running
rapidly from left to right across his sheet, no one
around the office had the hardihoOd to sneak
10 NM But this colored gentleman marched
straight up to his elbow, and. with large gold
headed cane under his arm and fine broad
cloth coat buttoned close around his breast. he
broke right in:
II say MIR. Greeley, thought would call
and talk with you, sab, about advising the culled
people TO study de sciences
. MT. Greeley's face assumed . nearer proximity
than ever to the paper he was writing on, and
MS mana Kept going across it from left to right
with greater rapidity than before. The cheeky
freedman was not to be put out of time in this
way; ne therefore spoke again and in louder
tone than before:
II Thought would ask you" he continued
Ito write an editorial advising the culled people
to study de sciences"
Still the great editor wrote on. On the third
repetition of the remark Mr.. Greeley laid down
NIL pen, and. looking up hastily, exclaimed:
go away! Go to HI! Go over into New
Jersey and go to raising potatoes!"
Inc cOlOred man didn't trouble him any more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
Woman Mt q Horse Sale.
From the Burlington (yt) Free Press.

FROM the burlington Vt) Free Press
1.-THE women, bless their little hearts - said
Mr. Drew, of the Van Ness house, .the women
can be just as sharp at a trade as the men.
One winter l went up to Richford to buy a
horse. found it all right. but all the time was
making trade with the man who owned it his
wife kept raising an awful fuss about selling it
at the figure offered. II the horse was sold.
she said, how would the poor children get to
school, she would like to know; they wouldn't
have the horse to carry them, and it was too far
TO walk Finally. however, we made trade
and l hitched the horse in sleigh to drive
home. dumped into the sleigh, but the horse
wouldn't start. touched him with the whip.
but he merely turned around and fixed sad
inquring gaze upon me. touched him again.
with the same result. Then hit him q little
harder. and what do you think he did? He
jumped several feet into the air. / thought l
was going mp in balloon. And when he struck
the ground he started of at a regular Maud 8.
gait. The fact was. you see that horse had
2e2er oaen hitched single before in his life And
80: Wa that woman taking on so about selling
him because the children would have to walk to
SCHOOL, Oh, she was a sharp one!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
New Social Wrinkles.
From the New York Evening Post.

Almost every church now has its young peo-
pies association or guild. These organizations
meet for the purpose Of doing two things at
once-to enjoy social evenings and to get
money. All sorts Of ingenious devices for get
ting money are invented. Among the latest de-
velopments in this direction are the soap bubble
parties, where pipes are sold and soapsuds are
furnished free. The pipes are ornamented with
ribbons or with hand painting. Another plan is
to provide some light and pleasing literary or
musical program, and then to have lunch.
which Is provided In this way: Each lady pre-
pares basket Of lunch for two, and puts her
card In 1t. These baskets are then sold to the
highest bidder, and the gentleman who is the
purchaser eats the lunch with the lady whose
card he finds In the basket. Some results of an
amusing character are sometimes observed. as
when girls brother pays high price for her
basket. The arrangement of the baskets affords
opportunity for the exercise of good
deal OF taste. Among the prettiest baskets
at one or these entertainments were com
mon grape baskets. They were covered with
scarlet or pink or blue sllesia; the basket was
iined, ana the sllesia sewed on around the in
side, and then turned over the edge instead of
being left in plain folds. It was shrred In two
or three places, and then was brought down
closely and fastened to the bottom of the basket
others were covered plainly and were trimmed
around the edge with the 0pen-work paper that
Is used for putting on shelves. THIS would be
turned over in the form OF ruffle. The handles
were covered also, and had bows of ribbons tied
on either In the center or at each side Japan
csc paper napkins were used. The luncheons
varied, but usually consisted of two sandwiches
always OF bread, not biscuit-some delicious
stalks OF celery. with SALT two pieces of cake.
ana some 1ruit-either grapes, apples or pears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
A GOOD WORK.
Physical and Mental Diversions for
the Poor Youth OF London.

ArchdeaeOn Farrar in Pail Mall Gazette
Anyone who now visits. the Polytechnic on
any week day evening between $50 and 1870
will find it occupied by hundreds of London
youths and lads OF the poorer classes. Some of
these are reading books. journals. and news
papers in the library; others are cOngregated
IN classes for French, shorthand. and various
branches of technical instruction. Many more
are being taught fencing and single-stick, or
are enjoying the resources of gymnasium,
which for completeness and accommodation
ranks among the first in the kingdom. Others
again will 5e refreshing themselves with tea or
eOifee after their mental and physical exertons.
The Polytechnic is supplying one of the most
pressing needs of London life. 1t has become
the largest. the best appointed and the most
successful youths. institute in London. 1t has
on its books upward of two thousand members,
and eleven hundred more are waiting for yacan-
cies. 1t supplies this large and neglected
class of boys and young men with the oppOrtu-
mites OF intellectual instruction. and at the
same time with the physical means of recrea-
ton, which in our great cities are so deplorably
deficient.
Results prove how admirably the institute is
doing its work in all directions. In the last
examinations of the city of Guilds technical
institute, which are open to all corners from all
the technical colleges and Institutes in all the
United Kingdom. the POLYTECHNIC boys won
our first medals for printing, plumbing, pho
Biography and carriage building. In plumbing.
out of five medals. they Won the first second
and fourth. and they Were almost equally sue
ccssful in photography. Their athletic club
played more cricket and football matches than
any athletic club in London. But we have not
nearly exhausted the list of available resources
offered by the Polytechnic. Last winter class
tickets were issued to the number of $500. The
list OF applicants still continue to swell so that
accommodation has been provided for over 5000
students during the coming winter session.
The members of the institute have a lawn tennis
club, an orchestral band, reed and brass band,
drum and fife band a volunteer company
SICK fund. circulating library. savings bank.
an accident Insurance. a choral society, staff
notation class. an ambulance corps and society,
a parliamentary debating society a total alb
stinence society," Christian workers union and
magazine called Home Ijdia9s. During the
year it will also be provided with good SWIM
rlinp bath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

Meaning the Lfghtning Rod Man,
Who Tells Some Of the Secrets OF His
Trade.

II have seen the time could make $50 q day
putting up lightning rods. Drive up to a house
and talk witha man about rodding his barn at so
much foot, and he would figure that it would
cost, say, Sl6, and he would sign an order. Be-
fore the ink was cold would have seven or
eight men, with ladders, all over that barn.
They would 60 over it like cats on a back fence.
and put points on every corner and conductors
down every side. The farmer and his family
would look on in amazement, and be so pleased
at the improved look Of the old barn that they
would not kick at the number Of points Then
we would go off without collecting the
bill, and in about week our col
leetor would come along with a bill for
1887 Al, and the farmers note. all signed. and
demand the pay. The farmer might faint away.
but he had to pay it. Oh, of course. if he
seemed hurt, we would throw off the odd cents,
just to show Christian spirit But the con-
demned newspapers have kept talking about
highway robbery under the disguise of lightning
rod peddlers until it is as much as mans life
is worth to 60 through the country on a light
ning-rOd wagon. Actually. they chased ME out
OF Dodge county two years ago with dogs. At
least thought they were after me. but found
out after got out of the county alive that it
was pack of hounds belonging to Van Brlnt.
of Horizon, after fox. But I want to saw to
you in confidence, that when l heard those
hounds and saw the men on horseback no streak
OF creased lightning ever made better time than
did with that lightning-rod wagon"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
How the Organ-Grinders Live.

1t may naturally be asked whether the organ
grinders are able to earn living, and the aues-
ton may be answered strongly in the aff1rma-
tive Few, if any, artisans, or even skilled
workmen can earn as much day by day as the
Italian organ-grinder. Their takings. it Is true
vary much according to the districts thew work
IN and the time of year. Some organs, too, set
to new and popular tunes are very literally
patronized. But Fl day is said to be the most
that an Organ-grnder ever takes, while with
some exceptions, shilngs is about the
least; 80 that London organ-grinder may be
regarded as fairly prosperous man. An
organ can be hired from the makers for 10
pence day, while the price Ofsa new organ
Is 425 The cost of setting an organ to new
tunes Is about "a, and since novelty is essential
this is frequent source of expense They more
over possess habits that tend to enhance their
prosperity. Content to live on plain and scanty
fare, their expenses are infinitesimal COMPARED
with those of the English artisan MANY OF them
live in gangs, with board and lodging at a fixed
charge head per diem. The lodginq-houses
they frequent are. for the most part, kept by
men oftheir own nationality; and the fare pro-
vlded is Ofthe simplest description. often con-
sisting of little more than bread and milk for
breakfast. and maccarOni soup for supper; the
whole, including bed, being provided at charge
OF about six pence a day. Their occupation is
by no means such easy work as it seems. the
piano or opera organ, as they are called. weigh
Ing from 70 to 100 pOun Gs-nO light weight to
drag about all day long.