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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14
Teaching Housekeeping.

1t has been said that the surest method
of sowing broadcast good housekeepers
THROUGH the land, IS to let the girls of each
household assume in turn the responsible
ties of the housekeeping. Let them have
in succession, month at time, charge
of the cooking, the chamber work, the
mending, and, under proper supervision,
the buying for the family. There will b
no mistake about their knowledge then.
They will have learned everything for
experience is very competent teacher.
Let US suffer for a mistake, and we do not
repeat it. The judgment and discrimina-
ton will be we'll developed by such train
ing, and the girls will live to thank
Mother for wisdom which dictated the
course.
Mothers may argue that it is easier to
do the work themselves than to teach
their young daughters how to do it. But
if they reflect for moment they will see
that it is selfish and cruel to allow chill
dren to grow up in ignorance of the grave
duties which the future assuredly holds
for them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14
a .Barefooted Groom.

| Abous twenty years ago young fellow
named Johnson, 10 the wilds of the Cheat
Mountains in West Virginia, made up his
mind to be married.
"But you have not penny" remon-
strated his friends.
II have my hands. A man was given
handsome to scratch for himself, the
other for his wife," he said.
On the day of the wedding, johnson ap-
peared in a whole coat and trousers, but
bare-footed.
This is hardly decent" said the cler-
gyman. Il will lend you pair of shoes
"No," said johnson, when I can buy
shose I will wear them-not before. -
And he stood up to be married without
any thought to his feet.
The same sturdy conduct showed itself
in his future course. What he had not
money to pay for, he did without. He
hired himself to farmer fer year s
work With the money he saved he
bought a couple of acres of timber land
and pair of sheep, built himself hut,
and went to work on his ground.
His sheep increased. AS time flew by
he bought more; then he sold off the
cheaper kinds, and invested in Southdown
and French Merino. His neighbors tried
by turns raising cattle, horses, or gave
their attention to experimental farming.
johnson having once found that sheep
raising in his district brought handsome
profit, stuck to it. He had that shrewd-
ness in seeing the best way, and that
logged persistence in following it, which
are the surest elements of success.
Stock buyers from the Eastern markets
found that JohnsoE's 6eeces were the fin
est and his mutton the sweetest on the
Cheat. ae never allowed their reputation
to fail-the end of which course is, the
man who married bare-footed is now
worth large property.
The story is an absolutely true one, and
NAV point moral for the herds of stout,
able bodied men who crowd the cities COM
planning that they must starve for want of
work.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14
nEALERS AND
CONSUMERS OF PAINTS.

Read the Following for Yourself
We have now In stock the largest and best stock
Of Paints ever brought to this section, manufac
tured by Lucas g. Co., the Oldest paint house In
Philadelphia.
These Paints are guaranteed to give entire salts
faction, and can be furnished in any tint or shade
desired at prices to suit the times. A saving Of q
per cent. can be made by their use, and they are
always ready for immediate use, presenting a
smooth elastic durable and glossy surface. 1t does
not crack or become loosened from the materia
upon which it is used. Read the following guaran
tee,
March 80, 1882
Messrs. Berkeley d Co.. Stauntore, Va.-
DEAR SIRs:-We have not as vet found it neces
sary to issue printed guarantee for our Liquid
aints, regarding our position and reputation with
he trade as sufficient assurance that we would not
place on the market inferior article particularly
under our brand. We however will chcerfully fol
low the expedient which has been resorted to by
manufacturers to introduce their goods by stating
at we viii REFUND THE MONEY OR RE
PAINT any work with English lead and boi led OF
believe is orthodoxy on which our paint has been
used, that you feel well satisfied has proved itsel
inferiOr," If further guarantees are required you
may give them on our authority, but we do not
think you will ever hear of one authentic case OF
trouble arising thro' the use of our paints.
Yours truly,
JNO. LUCAS & co.
These paints may be obtained by wholesale and
retail from
GARTER BERKELEY & co,
1une2 StauntOn,VA
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

To take out dents or bruises in furni'
Jure, wet the part with warm water
double the piece of brown paper five or six
times, soak it, and lay it on the place
apply on that hot fiat-iron until the
moisture is evaporated. If the dent is not
gone repeat the process. After two OF
three applications the dent will be raised
level with the surface.
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poetru.
One Life.

Her white little hand is resting
On the arms that held 1t Of old,
And he thinks 1t is only the night breeze
That makes it so soft and cod.
Her eyes into his are gazing
Eyes ever so faithful to him,
And he thinks it the shadowy twilight
That makes them so strange and dim.
Her pretty face turns toward him;
All, when did her face turn away9
And he thinks it the silvery moonlight
That makes 1t so faint and gray
Oh, spirit that fingers and falters,
Take courage and whisper Good bye"
4 life3-why life is nothing,
When millions each minute die.
With millions each minute dying,
What matters one life or death?
One fragile and tsnder existence e.
One tremulous passing breath
4 life? Why life is nothing
What matters tho enc burn dim?
Alas for the folly of reason
One life Is the world to him?
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

Advancing years, care, sickness. disappointment
and hereditary predisposition-all operate to TURF
the hair gray, and either of them incnes it shed
prematurely. AYERS HAIR VIGOR will reslOre
faded gray, light or red hair to ri oh brown OF
cleanses the scalp, giving it healthy action. II
removes and cures dandruff and humors BY itt
use falling hair is checked. and new growth viii
be produced in all cases where the follices moi
destroyed or the glands decayed Its effects are
beautifully shown on brashy, weak, or sickly hair
on which few applications will produce the gloss
and freshness of youth Harmless and sure in its
results. it is uncomfortable dressing, and is es
pecialy valued Tor The soft lustre and richness o.
tone it tmpartS
AVER HAIR VIGoR is colorless; contains Meth
er OF nor dye and will not soil color white cam
brio yet lasts long the hair and keeps it fresf
and vigorous imparting an agreeable perfume,
For sale BY all druggists. mars 1vr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

The finest way we have in modern
times to decorate wall, say artistic fur
nishers, is TO hang it with silk leather or
tapestry We can produce no effect like
that with these materials.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14
FARM AND PRESIDE.

SECRETS OF THE KITCHEN.-An botel
cook has been betraying some of the se-
crets of hotel cooking. He says the head
cook In making preparation for dinner
cut off the head aud feet of the poultry
and trims ont the bones and fat off the
meat. These are all dumped into kettle
OF water. Everything in the way of mea
is thrown into this receptacle, and the
Heterogeneous mass is boiled up as soup
for dinner. say guest calls for yermi-
celli soup. A ladleful Is dipped from tails
common kettle into dish, and handful
of vermicelli, taken from side table and
dropped into it, gives it at least the resem.
blance OF the kind ordered. Say it is TO-
mato soup. A spoonful cooked tomatoes
thrown in the same way will make TIE
average guest think he has received all lie
has ordered, 80 1t is when beef soup, OK
tail soup-ia get, all Other soups are
made by this process out OF this kettle I
Don't order soup.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

RICH PUDDING SAUCE.-A large coffee
cuptul of sugar. one-fourth pound of but
ter, beat till very light; break in one egg :,
beat very little; after the egg is in add
one glassful of brandy or wine. sssam or
use cold.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

FOR delicate or very nice dessert.
make pudding thus: Dissolve half an
ounce of gelatine in half a pint of cold
milk; let it come to boil gradually.
When hot, but not boiling, add the yelks
of three well-beaten eggs, stir constantly.
Sweeten to your taste; or, if you wish q
definite direction, put in quarter of q
pound of sugar. This is the right amount
for most people. When this is cold stir in
it a pint of whipped cream. Flavor with
lemon or vanilla; and the last thing, stir
in the whites of the three eggs; have them
beaten quite stiff. Serve this cool, with
cake or with fruit.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

ScAB ON SHEEP The only method of
Kidding the diseased sheep of the scab is
to dip them into liquid which will pene-
trate and soften the scabLy portions, and
even then it is often necessary to rub these
places with something rough to open the
scabs and let the liquid take effect. A
sheep dip made of one ounce of sulphur
and four ounces Of tobacco to gallon Of
water has been found very effective. In
the water, which should be at the boiling
point, steep tobacco stems or leaves, an d
add the sulphur later; then allow the
liquid to cool down, when the sheep may
be immersed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

Hot MILK AS A STIMULANT.-If any
one is fatigued the best restorative il hot
milk; tumblerful of the beverage as no
as can be slipped. This is far more of
a restorative than any alcoholic drink,
SLOW milking Of COWS never secures the
full product. The cow becomes tired of
relaxing the udder muscles, and after
time resumes the more natural position Of
contracting them.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

THE following remedy, when applied
within six hours after bite from rabid
animal, has been successful in preventing
hydrophobla: Make strong wash, by
dissolving two tablespoonful of chloruret
(chloride) of lime in half pint of water,
and instantly and repeatedly battle the
parts bitten. The poison will in this way
be decomposed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

INFALLIBLE CURE FOR Hoe CHOLERA.
Maj. John Alexander, of this city, met
gentleman from Lexington county the
other day who said that he had lost IS
hogs from cholera, and it looked like he
would lose the balance soon, whereuPon
the Major asked him why he did not cure
them. OF course he said he would il he
knew how. He was then told to take what
is known as 'smart-w weed" make tea of
it. and give it to them. If they were very
bad off they may be drenched with it, il
not, it can be put in their food and fed to
them. The best way is to mix it with
meal making kind of mush. The gentle
man tried the remedy at once and reports
that he did not lose another hog. Others
in his neighborhood hearing Of his success,
tried the remedy; with the same result. A
cure so simple and so easily obtained-for
''smart weed" grows everywhere should
be generally known.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

CREAM CANDY.-One coffee-cupful of
white sugar, teaspoonful of hot water to
dissolve it; boil, without stirring, in a
bright tin pan until it will crisp in water,
like molasses candy. Just before it is
done put in one-quarter teaspoonful of
pure cream of tartar, and teaspoonful of
essence of lemon, vanilla or peppermint.
When done, pour in buttered pan, and
when cool enough to handle, work like
molasses candy until perfectly white !;
pull in strips of the thickness of your
Anger, and cut in short pieces with the
shears. Lay on buttered paper or plates.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

Rose INSECTS. Vick's Monthly states
that good remedy for the insects which
infest the rose, is to syringe both surfaces
with solution of whale-oil soap, using
one pound of the soap to one gallon of
water. Another remedy is kerosene mixed
with an equal quantity Of milk, spoonful
of the mixture being then stirred in gal
Ion of water. Caution is recommended in
the use of carbolic acid on plants, as 1t
will destroy them if used too freely. 1t IL
advised to mix few drops in soap suds
made from soft soap and try It's strength
on weeds.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

A SPOONFUL of lime water and spoon :
full OF sweet oil beaten well together and
applied with feather directly to a burn,
relieves the smart and prevents blistering
When this remedy is not at hand, common
baking soda put directly on the burn and
moistened will give immediate relief.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

AMMONIA water, or damp cloth dip
ped in whiting, cleans paint nicely. Sap
olio is also good. Cold tea is the best
thing to clean vanished wood with, the
Tea and tea leaves saved from the table
for several days and stepped will usually
be sufficient. 1t removes spots. and gives
a fresher, newer appearance than when
soap and water are used.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-09-14

Good Brussels Carpet at 70 cts
Better Brussels Carpet at so, 80 and 81, 90:
ply all Wool Carpet at 81 90 and LILO.
Best Extra Super Carpet at rs cts to 81, CO.
All Wool Carpet at GO to IS cts.
" oOI and ottun mixed Carpet at IS to so cts.
Figured Cotton arpet at Is to IS cts.
Stair Carpets at Is to rs cts.
Hemp Carpet at 20 to Is cts.
White Mating Is to IS cts.
Checked Mating 20 to 40 cts.
Fancy Mating 22H to As cts
Cocoa Mating 40 tC GU cts.
Napier Mating 40 to so cts.
Good Floor Oil Cloth Is cts. a yard.
Floor Uil Cloth in all widths T. 4, Ga, 3d. 1884, l24
T. Bile Oil Cloth, new designs. ga and "a wide
Rugs. Mats, Hassocks and Druggets in endless Va
riety.
Window Shades, with fixtures As and SIS cts apiece.
Curtain Laces, large assortment, 10, 1914 Is to IS
cents yard
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1883-08-04

for Methodist Church
and will during making most delightful and attractive
home
securing efficient help every department Mr.
Newell Elm Board
]. or
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THE MORTGAGE.
BY VIM. NJ. CARLETON,

We had worked through spring and winter,
through summer and through fall,
But the mortgage worked the hardest and
the steadiest of them all;
1t worked on nights and Sundays it worked
eace holiday
1t settled down among US, and never went
s away.
Whatever we kept from it seemed almost as
bad as theft;
1t watched us eYelp minute, nd 1t ruled US
right and left.
The rust and blight were with us sometimes,
and sometimes not;
The dark drowned scoWling mortgage was
E. forever on the spot.
The weeyil and the cut-Worm, they went as
well as came;
The mortgage stayed forever, eating hearty
all the same.
1t nailed zip every window, stood guard at
every door,
And happiness and sunshine made their
home with us no more.
Till with failing crops and sickness we got
stalled upon the grade,
And there came dark day on us when the
interest wasn't paid
And there came Sh ro foreclosure and |
kind o. lost my hold.
And grew weary and discouraged, and the
farm was cheaply sold.
The children left and scattered, when they
hardly yet wer grown;
My wife she pined and persisted, and found
myself alone.
What she died OF was ga mystery" an the
doctors never knew
But knew she die1 OF msrtgagc-just as
well rs / wanted to.
If to trace a hidden sorrow were within the
doctors art,
They'd hs,' found a mortgage lying on that
woman's broken heart
Worm or beetle, drouth or tempest, IN a
farmers land may fall,
But for flrst-claSs ruination, trust q mort
gage 'sainst them all.
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Wait for Me. PaDa.

4 strong man lay upon his deathbed
in full possession OF his faculties, but rap
idly approaching that unknown sea
which rolls all round the world" His
little daughter, the petand the baby, sat
on the bed, holding his hand in hers,
and begging him to ''det up and do
walkin." The dying man looked at her
with eyes whose love was soon to be
quenched in death, and said, in falter-
ing voice:
Papa must go alone-papa must 20
alone a long. long journey"
The little ode slipped from the bed and
ran out of the room. Soon she returned
with hat and cloak on, ready for walk
and her little satchel on her arm. Even
in that brief space the father had become
unconscious, and the heart stricken dear
ones caught up the little one and whis-
pered to her:
"H-u-s-h! papa is going"
Then there rang out the sad. wailing
cry, as the child held out her pleading
arms
"Wait for me, Papa"
The dying man opened his eyes, look
ed at his little daughter, with a smile,
and framed some words inaudible to
mortal ears, and so entered into rest, per-
haps bearing with him beyond moon and
stars, the last echo of his darlings
voice.
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GRENADA, MISS. SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 1888
To the voters of Grenada County.

Having been prevented, by circum-
stances, from calling upon you in person,
take this method of soliciting your
votes in the primary election to be held
in the different Beats in this county on
the 18th Of August. am, as you prob
ably are aware, a candidate for the office
of Chancery Clerk, subject to the decis-
ion of the Democratic Convention to be
held in Grenada on the 10th of August.
If you think me competent to perform
the duties Of the office aspire to, I re-
spectfully request your support if not,
give it to whoever you, in your judg-
ment, think best qualified for the posi-
ton. | will cheerfully acquiesce in the
decision, abide by the result, and vote for
the nominee of the convention.
Respectfully,
AUGUSTUS W. LAKE.
Grenada, Miss, July 25, 1883.
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Down THEY Co!

Lower prices than ever, at Lake & Aus
tins. For the
NEXT THIRTY DAYS
we will offer unprecedented bargains il
everything in our line Staple and Fancy
Dry Goods, Notions, Buttons, Laces, s
stock of Hosiery unsurpassed anywhere
Gents Furnishing Goods in great varie
ty and at New York prices; Clothing
Boots, Shoes, Hats; full stock of Ladies'
Hats; a great reduction in Meat, Flour
Sugar, Coffee and Molasses. Don't wait
but come at once and secure some o
these great bargains. Respt'y,
June 27, 1888. LAKE q AUSTIN.
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AIUUSTUb " !. IAkE.
Grenada, Miss, July 25, 1888.

Gen. Chalmers stands in the unfortu-
nate attitude OF being unable to de-
nounce any political offence without
stulifying himself at the same time. He
demands fair election and he is notori-
Gus throughout the Union for his assaults
upon a free ballot. He declares against
Col Manning for countenancing the as
saults upon his character by Ham Garter
and in the same breath retails upon the
authority Of an irresponsible negro q
vile slander against Senator Lamar. He
hurls the anathema OF an outraged sou
against bargainists and corruptionists
while it stands confessed that he sole
himself to Hubbell for less than thu
thirty pieces of silver The picture thai
his, Imagination, draws is but the outline
OF himself, and the wrongs which he de
nounces are but the category OF his owl
crimes. jackson Ledger,
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GOTHAM GOSSIP.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular correspondent.
The Democratic canvass in Ohio is
progressing splendidly, and Judge Hoad-
Iy is making the running, at a pace sur
prising to Foraker. What is singular in
deed is, that the colored vote is turning
towards Hoadley, The colorrd people
have discovered evidence that Foraker
has been repeatedly hostile to them, and
they now do not propose to aid him.
Congressman Cox HiIl likely receive
strong backing from California in his
race for the speakefshlp. As he will also
receive good support from the South, he
will with the aid of his own State New
York; make good showing. Still 1T is
hardly likely that he will beat Randall,
who seems indeed the man of the hour
There is a tendency at present among
the wisest Democratic leaders not to agi>
tate the free trade question any more
than is absolutely necessary. because the
country Is clearly not ready for it yet.
Under the circumstances, the selection of
a man like Randall, with pronounced
protectionist TENDENCIES aud coming as
he does from State, Pennsylvania
which for some time yet must remain a
protectioniat community, affords every
guarantees that the present order Things
will not be intertered with
The Democratic State Convention of
Virginia, meets this week at Lynchbarg
The most important question that will
come before it will be the color line
There has been great deal OF bitterness
evinced by the reactionists against the
negro 1t is to be hoped, however, that
better sense will prevail, aud that they
will not he allowed to commit she party
of that State to policy whicA is mimi
cal to progress.
The Jersey Lily's depl ture and the
decision in the Tearle divorce suit form
ed the topics ot conversation in theatre
cal circls this week so far as the for
mer is concerned it il safe to assume that
Freddie will not break his neck, for now
that re has been removed from beyond
the charm of the beautiful English wo-
man, his married sister will take him in
hand and try to bring him back to his
senses lie accompanies her to Saratoga
this week where his horse Eole will prob
ably start for the cup on Saturday. So
far as the reare decision goes, in which
the court fixes the alimony at $4,000 a
year. and allows $500 additional for the
support OF the children, it gives general
satisfaction.
Some years ago the cry used to be that
it cost a fortune to keep ones wife or
other female relatives at a seaside resort
TOR a month, on account Of the dresses
they were obliged to wear. Now we
have changed all that. The materials
used are Of the cheapest kind as a rule.
That they look light and cool seems to be
the sole requisite. A lady Of my ac
.luaintance who has been migrating be-
tween saratoga and Long Branch, tells
me that during this whole season, she
had scarcely seen a dress which could
not have been furnished for 500 A
very few she had seen which might have
cost $500, but this was the very extreme
outside limit. As +, CARDS jewelry, cheap
ness aided to lightness, and tasteiuln.ss
prevails in it AZ we'll. 1t is only The
wives and daughters OF rich Hebrews who
wear diamonds.
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We love to note the progress and stand
ing Of any of our "boys" who have wan
dered away from home in quest OF an OPP
portunity to work. We therefore note
with pleasure, a complimentary notice OF
our young friend and former fellow citi-
zen, Mr.. I. P. Williams, as head Of some
flourishng school some few miles from
the old town of Monticello Florida.
Thousands OF these young men went in,
to the army mere lads; and many ef
them yet sleep the sleep OF the brave on
the battle fields which they baptized
with their blood. Many returned maim-
ed in limbs or shattered in constitutional
vigor and have to choose such occupa-
tions as were fitting to their strength,
and as teachers in some instances, they
had TO educate themselves for their bus
mess, and such is tie case with Tom
Williams. So We close by saving tn
ar| ,nd y. ~ rfal ~ ysi,,, il 'ie
lnlii H.. sa
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Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
naming in the Post Office at Grenada>
Grenada county, Miss, Aug 4, 1888.