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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
The Old English Squire.

England, in these days, knows but little
OF that independent gentleman, the coun-
try squire, who once gave laws to the par
ish. So great was his influence that the
quarrelsome seldom appealed from the set
tlement he made of their chickering's. II
he asked the time of day. the reply, deliv-
cred with low scrape, would likely be,
'1t is what your worship pleases." There
was no need to go to the window to see
whose arrival was announced by the smack
of the whip. That was the squire's
''knock," or ''ring," as he would say.
Sometimes he made known his appearance
by the view-halloo, such as the huntsman
uses to let the field know that he has
caught glimpse of the fox.
On Christmas Day he threw open his
house to his tenants and to neighbors AS
they entered the hall, they were greeted, no
matter if at daybreak, by bouncing
Christmas log, which gave solidity to the
glowing fire, made of roots of trees and
great sticks of wood. A foaming tankard
of beer waited their pleasure, and a strsng-
er drink in which floated toast, nutmeg,
and sugar. was pressed on them by SER
wants.
Huge fiitches of bacon hung from the
ceiling Of the great hall; stags' horns pro-
truded from the walls; aud everywhere the
holly. ivy, bays, laurel, and mistletoe said:
"a merry Christmas to you, gentlemen
In the corner by the huge fireplace sat
the squire, in large wooden two-armed
chair, with cushion. Above his head,
over the mantelpiece, hung his guns and
fishing-rods, and the broadswords and dag
gers which his ancestors once used. Here
he welcomed his guests with hearty greet
ing endorsed by an old-time hospitality.
Servants fitted in and out, and the spits
loaded with sirloins of beef turkeys, geese,
capons, were turned by turnpits, boys who
by the time all was roasted would be black
and greasy.
The hdckin, as the plum-pudding was
then called, had been boiled so as to be
done by daybreak. If it were not, the
maid tried hard to conceal the fact from
the young men. If they found it out, two
of them took her by the arms, and ran her
around the narket-place, till she was
ashamed of her laziness.
The day; the profuse Hospitality; the
sharp aPpetites and capacious stomachs;
the pressing attentions Of the squire and
his servants, made all eat heartily. The
host aided digestion by telling his funniest
stories and cracking his funniest Jokes.
Whether good or bad, fresh or stale, no
matter-the guests knew their duty. All
laughed where they should, and exclaimed,
''Ohp' and "Ahr' at the proper places. It
would have been but shabby return for
the generous hospitality, had not the guests
shown themselves responsive to the hosts
efforts to please. Does not the wit lie in
the ear of him who hears itP
Sir Walter Scott, in 'sMarmion," set
forth graphically the Christmas hospitality
Of those old English times, when the rich
and poor met together and recognized, for
day at least, that the Lord is the maker of
them all.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

A DELIGHTFUL SCENT.-Dry some rose
leaves and sweet verbena and also ripe
lavender; when all are quite dry put them
into a jar with one ounce of orris powder,
one ounce of gum benjamin, one ounce of
borax pounded quite fine in mortar; a
quarter of an ounce of pounded cloves is a
great addition; handful of salt will pre-
vent it getting mouldy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

Young lady (catechizing the children on
the plaques or Egypt: ''And what became
of the plague of locusts?" A pause. Then
small boy at bottom suddenly: 'Please,
miss, know John the Baptist ate them"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

Mr.. VIM. A. Brun, PORTSMOUTH, VA,
says: 81 have been using Browns Iron
Bitters and my health is now unusually
good.n
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

DR.. M. M. Groom, DARDANELLA, ARK,
says: ''Brown's Iron Bitters is the best
medicine in the world and is effscting mi
raculous cures"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS"

"And bless my heart if it amt Christ
mas, too,' said Jerry, "and Pm wishing
you a merry one, lad. What do them
chaps mean? If it's any trick they're
playing they have to count me in, too, and
stand the consequence.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
JUDGE NOT.

How do we know what hearts have vilest
sin:
How do we know9
Many. like sepulchres. are vile within
Whose outward garb is as spotless as the snow
And many may be pure we think not so.
How near to God the souls of such have been,
What mercy secret penitence may win
How do we know:
How can we tell who have sinncd more than
we?
How can we tell?
We think our brother walk ed full guiltily,
Judging him in self-righteousness. All, we'll!
Perhaps had we been driven through the hell
Of his untold temptations we might be
Less upright in our daily walk than he
How can we tell?
Dare we condemn the ills that others dor
Dare we condemn?
Their strength is small. their trials not few.
The tide of wrong is difficult to stem.
And If to us more clearly than TO them
rs given knowledge of the good and true
More do they need our help and pity too
Dare we condemn?
God help US all and lead us day by day!
God help us all
We cannot walk alone the perfect way;
Evils allure US, tempt us and we fall.
We are but human, and our power is small
Not one of us may boast, and not day
Rolls DER our heads but each need to say,
God bless us ALL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

"Pcnny wise, pound foolish" i" soliloquized
the man in church, and then he put the
penny in the box and the pound in his
pocket.
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
LIVERY STABLES.

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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

"Then open wide the baron's hall
TO vassal, tenant, serf, and all;
Power laid her rod of rule aside,
And Ceremony doffed his pride.
The heir with roses in his shoes,
That night might village partner choose.
The lord. underogating, share
The vulgar game of post and pair
All hailed, with uncontrolled delight,
And general voice. the happy night,
That to the cottage. as the crown,
Brought tidings of salvation down 20
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

ANTEDOTE TO MALARlA

HE FEELS LIKE a NEW MAN.
"I have had Dyspepsia, with Constipa-
klnds of r:ic, and TUFTS are the first
thst have uone me cry gc,ua. Tzh-u l,avo
cleaned me out nicely. My appetite 2:
SPLENDID, food digests readily, and now
have natural passages. feel like new
map W.D. EDWARDS, Palmyra, O.
Sold everywhere, ,25c. Office, a Murray St. NY.
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h. III. MATHEWS. ALEX. f. MATHEWS.
NJ ATHEws & MATHEWs,

LEwIsBUR0 WEST VA,
practice reg uisrly In the Courts Of Greenb-ier,
Monroe, POoahontas and Nicholas counties, w.
Va, the Court OF Appeals, and the Federal
Courts for the District Of w. Va
ATParticular attention paid 10 COLLECTIONS
nd to special cases anywhere in their State.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
DRUHS AND MEDICINES.
TORPID BOWELS,
D1SOR D e RED LIVER,
apAe% RA Al A ELLA

From these sources arise three-fOurths OF
the diseases of the human race. These
symptoms indicate their existence Loss of
Appetite, Bowels cOstive, Sick Head
exertion OF body or mind, Eructation
of food, Irritabi1ity OF temper, Low
spirits, A feeling OF having neglected
some duty, Dizziness, Flute ring at the
ored Urine, CONSTIPGTION, 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
all impurities through these three 50 scav-
engers OF the systcm,s' producing appe.
tite, sound digestion, regular stools, a 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, 1883-12-25

~ A. RICHARDSON,
Oa ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNToN VA.
Special attention given to the collection OF
claims, and prompt returns made.
CoURTS-Augusta and Rockingham.
OFFICE-No. Law Building. OcE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25

just as I was shutting up, when heard a
sort O. pattering like on the window, and
if There wasn't chap as who I'd never set
eyes on before, then I amt what | ought
to be, that's ALL
Having told what he considered the
whole story, Jerry picked up his purchase
and started for the door.
t"Hold on, tell us the rest; don't open on
us in that way and then close up for the
night" said the storekeeper; ''give us the
rest"
sRest, there amt no rest about it. I
took him in and there he is, and there he'll
stay, too, far awhile, for if I'm judge
there's squally weather ahead for that chap.
He's Just tuckered out. Said he come from
nswhere so far as he could remember, and
that they called him Budd to home, which
was long time ago and long way back
in the country; and say, boys, you see DR..
Rliyen round tell him to drop in, and that s
good for you,'' and the old fisherman open
ed the door and went down the frozen road
and around the point of the blnff, and SO
passed out of sight.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-12-25
PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY.

- 5. SM ELEXER,
y. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
STAUNTON, VA
Office in stout Building Courthouse Alley
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07

visited frequently by the Flower Mission and
friendly visitors. The Union Depot has been
visited daily that any stranger might be met.
The society has been able to substitute work Tor
aims in many cases. The public has applied to
a greater extent than ever before for men and
boys, for women and girls. Constant visiting OF
families has anticipated need and has provided
work.
1t is this feature of the work of the society
that Is the chief end at which it aims-to sub
stitute work for aims.
The disappearance of the wineroOms calls for
special cOngratulatiOn. In - this society
called public attention to these worst OF all
agencies for the corruption of the youth OF the
city. The papers have given several accounts OF
cases OF bastardy and the debauchtug of girls IN
these rooms. That the doors of the wine-rooms
are taken off, destroys the worst feature of
them.
The work-hOuse so often recommended by the
society is now decided upon. The county mas
beer paying about $1,000 per month for the
maintenance of prisoners who might work. The
county commissioners have visited Detroit ana
other cities, and will initiate the work here as
soon as possible. They should receive the sup
port OF all who interested in saving money
now worse than wasted. For the society,
OSCAR q. MCCULLOCH.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Official Changes Which Create Surprise
Movements of Prominent Railroad Men.
A. Griggs, trainmaster of the Cincinnati. Ham
titon Dayton lines, and C. IL. Marshall,
attorney of the company are in the city.
John r. Elder returns to New Orleans to-day,
he expects to complete the Lake Borgne road
and have trains running over il bv Sept. 1.
B. NJ. lands, agent of the Hbosae Tunnel line
at this point has obtained a months leave of
absence, and, accom-, panied by his wife, lett for
Colorado last evening
MIR. Clever, chief clerk OF Vim. PRESCOTT, SUI
perintendent of motive power, has been ap-
pointed master mechanic at the Vandalia shops
to succeed Mr.. Riley, resigned.
One who claims to be well posted as to the
affairs of the Cincinnati, Hamilton e. Dayton
Company expresses the opinion that W. +. Stark,
now assistant superintendent, will be promoted
to the general superntendency, so ably has he
htled his present position.
AS rumOr was current yesterday that John
Macleod was tn he the successor of George G..
Grlscom, superintendent OF the Cincinnati. Ham
llton " Dayton lines, Colonel Bennett Young,
who was IN the city last evening, asked II
he had heard the rutnOr. He answered. "No," ana
added that he did not believe Mr.. Macleod
would leave the Louisville, New Albany IL
Chicago road for that or any other posi-
ton. He was now fixture on the J., N. A. & c.
L. A. Morris has been director of the Cnein-
natl. Indianapolis, st. Louis 81 Chicago system
of roads since 1852. and his son. Thomas com
meneed rail road service twenty-one years ago
ON the Indianapolis Cincinnati road. T. A.
Motifs was, as well, Tor long term OF years, dt-
rector III the Madison & Indianapolis. the Terre
Haute " Indianapolis. the Bee-ine ana the In
dianapolis, Peru & Chicago road: in fact, he was
one OF the most active in building these roads.
The announcements of the resignation OF Geo.
G. GriscOm as superintendent of the Cincinnati.
Hamilton IL Dayton lines was surprise. The
few months Mr.. GriscOm has held the position
he has made many friends among railroad and
business men, who will regret that he is to leave
the c., II. & D., but will be gratitied TO learn
that in his new position as vice-president and
general manager of the Pittsburg, CHARTERS e.
YOughiOgheny road he receives handsome in
crease In salary.
f. Fl. WeldroD. general manager of the Lake
Erie & Western road, has been quite Outspoken
in his opposition to the arbitrary ruling OF the
trunk line pool, and the Journal is informed that
Mr.. WaldrOn wrote a letter to Commissioner
Fink, calling attention to the fact that the OPP
GRAFTON OF the pooling system had practically
killed the through business of his road, and crit
tcisnG the manner In which it is managed
Coming Immediately upon the heels of the publ
cation OF this letter his resignation does, it is
additional proof that he is "A victim to the bold
mesa and frankness with them which he spoke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
We All Say So.

Mr. George A. Burdett. No l65 Front street,
Worcester, Mass, has just sent US the following,
directly to the point:
humanity is subject sooner or later, read care
fully the advertisement regarding the remarka
BILE curative powers OF Hunts Remedy, and as il
seemed to apply to my case exactly. I pur
chased bottle of the medicine at Jannery't
drug store in this city, and having used it with
most beneficial results In my own case, my wife
and son also commenced its use, and it ha;
most decidedly improved their health, and We
shall continue its use in our family under suct
favorable results"
April, II, 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
GENERAL NEWS.

a Decrease in Net Earnings of the PennsJl-
vania Lines.
very carefully-prepared analysts OF the bust
of the Pennsylvania road proper has been
made by the financial editor of the Phiade phia
Press for the month Of May, IN which it is shown
that there was a gain In the gross earnings, but
there a discouraging increase In the ex-
penses, which made the net earnings appear
much less favorable 1t appears that there was
gain OF only A. per cent. in tue gross, but that
sufficient to bring the total up to more than
the best figures of the year; but the expenses
were again very targets per cent greater.
Had IL been no greater than for the correspond
ing month OF the previous year the net earnings
would have been fully 100000 more Taking
the five months together aud we lind that the
gain of moro than a million and half in the
gross earnings is equivalent to 8 per cent -,
while the expenses have grown only 10 per
cent. This brings the increase In the net up to a
trihe more than 10 per cent, which is about
equal TO the increase In the capital stock. The
deficit OF $1Ol $50 the Western lines for this
month last year is reduced from S10l.556 to
&34.575, which brings the total for the year up
1851, 291, as compared with loss last year of
$3.50, SAB; net gain for the year, $50, 1874. 1t is
to be noted that the comparison with the reports
during the rest of the year will be with months
of steadily and rapidly growing earnings. and it
is not reasonable to hope for any great increase
prOportiOnately, except under exceptionally
favorable conditions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07

Mr.. C. II. Draper, OF No. 223 Main street.
Worcester Mass, volunteers tine following:
"Having occasion recently to use a remedy for
kidney disease, applied to my druggist Mr.. D.
B. Williams, of Lincoln square, this city, and
requested him to furnish me the best kidney
medicine that he knew OF, and he handed me a
bottle of Hunts Remedy, stating that it was
considered the best because he had sold many
bottles of it to his customers In Worcester, and
they all speak of it In the highest terms, and
pronounce it always reliable. 1 took the bottle
home and commenced taking it. and lind that it
does the work e1ectually; and am pleased to
recommend to all who have kidney or liver
disease the use OF Hunts Remedy, the sure
cure"
APRIL, IL, 1888.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
CUTTING DOWN ExPEN SEES.
Important Official Changes on the Penns!
yania Lines.

Important Official Changes ON the Pennsyl-
vania Lines.
Cut down operating expenses is now the
motto of the Pennsy lvania Company, and also of
the Vandalla, and on the 18th of this month the
office OF general passenger agent of the Jeifer-
sonville, Madison & indianapolis road is to be
abolished, and II. II. Dering, who now fills that
position, will be made assistant general passen-
ger agent of the Pennsylvania lines. his head
quarters TO be Indianapolis, and on July 10 the
Office of district passenger agent of the Penn
sylvania lines, and the Vandalia headquarters,
Indianapolis, are TO be abolished. An official of
the Pennsy lvania lines states that II Is intended
to cut tho operating expenses CT the entire sys-
tenn down as much as possible, without affecting
the efficiency OF the respective departments.
To the western Associated Press.
PITrsBURG, Pa, July Cd. N. Mccullough,
first vice-president of the Pennsylvania Com
pany, announces the following appointments:
e. r. Dering. assistant general passenger agent
of the Chicago, st. Louis Il Pittshnrg, Terre
Haute & Indianapolis, Jeffersonvile,
Madison & Indianapolis, and Indianapolis d
iincenBes railroads, with Headquarters aG
indiana polls, the appointments to take effect on
aug. 1; r, II. BENTLEY, general baggage agent or
ne Jeffersonvlle, Madison & Indianapolis rail-
road with headquarters at Pittsburg, the ap-
pontment to take effect Tomorrow; e. A. Ford.
general passenger agent; Charles A. Scull chef
assistant passenger agent of tho Jefferson vile,
Madison & indianapolis railroad. with headquar-
.ers at Pittsburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
miscellaneous Notes.


The Lake Erie & Western isnow carrying its
Toledo business to Findlay, o., there turning'it
over to the Toledo & Indianapolis road.
Preparations are maturing on the Sunset &
New Orleans branch OF the Southern Pacific rail-
road for immense shipments OF California wheat
through to New Orleans. The initial carload is
10 be followed by express grain trains, to be
Started in short time.
The managers of the leading hotels at the
White Mountains have joined in q petition to
managers of the various railroads interested to
provide night accommodations with sleeping
cars between New York city and the White
Mountains during the summer season.
The plans of the regulation OF the emigrant
business from the Atlantic seapOrts to Callfor-
Dia, which were adopted several weeks ago, have
come to nOught The Chicago, Rock Island IL
Pacific and the Chicago & Alton railroads refused
tc accept the agreement made by other Western
roads, and rates on this class of passenger traffic
are still demoralized.
The National Express Company has secured
the New York, Buffalo " West Shore road and
is now running messengers between New York
and Eewburg. Z. II. Virgil is general manager
OF this express company. Manager Virgil IS
well known in this city, as he frequently visited
j. II. Vir0il, his brother, when living, who was
then superintendent of the stables OF the Amer
loan Express Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
MAIoR EmMrrr REs1GNs.

A Veteran Passenger Man to Retire from
Service with the Pennsylvania Lines.
Major Robert Emmett, district passenger
agent Of the Vandalia line and Chicago, st Louis
& Pittkburg lines has rendered his resignation.
to take effect July 10. He will remain In the Of
fee, however, until the 3ist, to give the party
who will look after the matters heretofore under
his supervision such Information as he may
desire. Mr.. Emmett will have been connected
with the passenger department of the Vandalia
sixteen years on the 10Th of this month, he taxi
ing position on the road when G. r. Pebble
was general superintendent aud Frank Chand-
Ter general passenger agent. IL is no exaggera-
ton to say that Major Emmett has been faith
full official looking after the interests OF the
roads he represented with more anxiety than do
q majority of passenger men, and his correct
and gentemany method of doing business won
for him many friends who will regret to learn
that he Is to retire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
More Trains TO BE Put On.

Colonel Bennett Young, president, and ". G.
Saa, superintendent of the Airline division of
the Louisville, New Albany 81 Chicago road,
made an inspection trip over the Chicago & In
dauapos Airline division yesterday, Colonel
Young stated last evening that the train ran
Aong tnirty-five to forty miles hour, as nicely
as over a majority of old roads. There ia occa-
iorally place near stations where the surfac-
Dg-up Is not competed, and here they slowed
ip but most of the way the track is getting IL to
rood shape. Colonel Young states that the bust
ness OF the division is greatly exceeding their
expectations, and soon more trains will be
put on to better accommodate the traffic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-07-07
Working Harmoniously.

Matters are moving along more smoothly be-
tween the Indiana, Bloomington aud Western
and the Pennsylvania Company. The latter
are prorating, with other connections.
with the l., B, & ". at Columbus, o., on all east.
bound business which originates at Indianapo-
lis, on the st. Louis or Peoria division OF the
T.. B. & W, with the exception of live stock, and
1t is highly probable that in the near future ar
rangements will be made by which the latter
will be iuclnded. which will open market at
East Liberty for stock gathered mp on the west
ern divisions of the l., B. & W. Ninety per cent,
OF the stock which would be- shipped off of these
divisions would come from districts which the
Pennsylvania lines do not reach, and would
really be much more business for the Penn
sylvania lines east of Columbus o.