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inbred irrltability and ill temper.

inbred irritability and ill temper"
Next to good manners, tact is perhaps
the most desirable quality-a little word,
hard to define. but full of meaning. Ia
this women aSe supposed to excel, and to
it, doubtless Aour best saleswomen owe
their popularity and success. Tact i'm
plies quiet perception of qualities and cir
cumstances. and the power of adaptation
to them. Tact puts shy people at ease,
coaxes cross people into good humor,
helps the .irresolute to decision, and
comes to the rescue of the bewildered,
who don't know what they want, and
graciously finds out the very thing to please
them most. The great secret of success
in business or in society is the power of
reading human nature and playing upon
il as skilled musician upon his instru-
ment. Our little weaknesses; follies, and
whims, our tastes and prejudices. are Of
ten better known to our associates than
we imagine, and even visible to chance
observers, and an experienced salesman
will often measure his customers as they
pPPORAS odo oAdpU aluoOtl w VuVll 1ulO-
syncrasies with the adroitness of Rich
ellen.
The salesman should, of course, be we'll
posted as to the stock in his department,
aud ready to give any information desired.
sometimes to volunteer information or
offer suggestions, but should carefully
guard against becoming officlous or OBJ
trusive. He who would be model sales
man must seek to attain the happy mean
between the extremes to be avoided. He
will be neither Indifferent nor obstrusive,
supercilious nor obsequious, neither too
formal nor too familiar. He will be alert
and active, but not tlresomely frisky and
6dglty. He will know his own business
thoroughly. but not assume to know yours.
He will be courteous, accommodating,
truthful, and honest. If to these Qualifca-
lions he adds the grace and charm of good
manners and moderate amount of tact,
his employers may congratulate themselves
on securing prize, and on their part
should see to it that he is treated with
proper consideration and that his services
receive due appreciation and compensa-
tiOn.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT FEEDS, SHELL
TIERS AND EDUCATEs ITS EMPLOYEES.
Almost every one knows this wonderful
drY-goods store CT Paris, but I think not
many know that 1t is benevolent work as
we'll as successful business undertaking.
Mr.. Boucicant, the founder, began life as
poor boy. and when able to have little
store of his own his attention was directed
to the welfare of his clerks, and he gave
them, as soon as he was able, home in
his own house. From this small begin
ming the work has grown wonderfully.
Mr.. Boucicant died a few years ago, worth
millions of dollars, and to-day the "Bon
Marche," carried on by his widow, EN-
ploys 5000 people.
Two thousand of these people live in the
building, and the 5000 take their meals
there. The first thing to be noticed by a
party making tour of inspection of this
great concern is large hall filled with
desks, where great many boys and young
men are studying bookkeeping. They re-
view all the books of the store, and are
paid a small amount for every mistake
they find. In the evening lessons are
given gratuitously to the employees in
English, German, instrumental and vocal
music, and fencing. Concerts are given
by the store in summer, in the square by
the side of the building ; in winter, on the
ground floor, which can be cleared by the
porters in twenty minutes of counters and
goods, when it is needed for that purpose
or for balls.
There are four dining rooms, one for
the men clerks. one for the girls, one for
the workwomen and one for the porters,
messengers and drivers. The menu for
dinner of one day consisted of soup, one
kind of meat, one kind of vegetables and
dessert, and for each person half-bottle
of wine. Coffee is extra; it costs two
cents for small cup and three cents for
the larger ones. Three hundred people
are employed in the kitchen and as
walters in the dining-rooms. The kettles
are immense. three feet high, and no man
could meet his arms around one of them.
Of course, when they are full and hot.
they are beyond the ability of man to
move, so pulleys are arranged which lift
the kettles from the fire and place them
where they are wanted. For the clerks
there is room for amusements, where
there are billi ard tables, chess, checkers,
dominoes, etc., but no card playing.
The lady clerks have pleasant little
parlor, where there is piano, and where
they can spend their evenings when they
choose. Each girl has room entirely to
herself, which is plainly but very comfort
ably furnished. There are rules to be OBJ
served by all, bat they are not burdensome
or oppressive; the doors are not closed on
week days until IL. and on Sundays until
1890 at night. but the occupations and
entertainments make it more enticing to
remain at home than to 60 out. Every
one in the service of the "Bon Marche"
receives certain commission on every
thing sold or delivered, and after certain
number of years service each acquires an
interest in the store that increases yearly.
It is one of the most complete works of
benevOlence knoWn.-Fdshion Courier.
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4 Scarlet Fever
Cured.

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
testify to- the most excellent qualities of Prof
Darbys Prophylactic Fluid. AS disinfectant and
detergent it is both theoretically and practically
superior to any preparation with which am &C
quainted.-N. T. LUPToN, Prof Chemistry
Darbys Fluid is Recommended by
Hon. ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS, of Georgia:
Rev. CHAs: F. DEEMS, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers, N. ";
Jos. LHCoNrE, Columbia, Prof, University sc.
Rev. A. ]. BATTLE, Prof, Mercer University;
Rev. GEO. F. PIERCE, Bishop NJ E. Church.
INDISPENSABLE TO EVERY HOME.
Perfectly harmless. Used internally or
externally for Man or Beast.
The Fluid has been thoroughly tested, and we
have abundant evidence that it has done everything
here claimed. For fuller information get Of your
Druggist a pamphlet or send to the proprietors,
j. III. ZEILIN & CO.,
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILADEL PHIA.
ma26
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ONION FLAVOR.-A famous caterer
says that slight aayoring of onion impro-
YES most dishes. OF course tastes differ
in regard to this, but it is safe for cook
who is uncertain whether those he serves
like it or not to omit 1t entirely, or use
enough of the onion to give pronounced
flavor to the dish. l know of an other.
wise faultless meal being spoiled for most
of those who partook of it by their being
uncertain whether certain dish was in
tended to be favored with this vegetable
or whether il was mistake.
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the Sick should use it fir
never been known to spr
used. Yellow Fever has
black vomit had tai
cases of Diphtheria yield
Feveredand SickPer-
sons refreshed and
Bed Sores prevent
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
Impure Air made
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat it is a
sure cure.
Contagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Chilb1ains, Pile S,
Chafings, etc.
Rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
it can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipelas cured.
Enthusiastically.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An Antidote for Animal
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
| used the Fluid during
our present affection with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cided advantage. 1t is
indispensable to the sick
room. VIM. F. SAND
FORD, Eyrie, Ala.
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| Diphtheria
Prevented.

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment of Diphtheria.
A. SToLLENWERCK,
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases OfDeath it
should be used about
the corpse it will
| prevent any unpleas-
ant smell.
The eminent Ply
stefan, j. MARION
SIMS, M. D., New
York, says: az am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is a
valuable disinfectant.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
FARM AND PRESIDE.

A FEW HINTS ABOUT HORSES.
horses salt frequently.
| Road horses should have their front feet
stuffed with faxseed twice week.
| When light shoes are needed, particu-
larry hind ones, have them made Of cast
steel.
Don't hook your horse to the sleigh the
same as to the wagon, but give him more
trace.
| Returning from an afternoon drive, let
your horse cool off before entering the
stable.
Horses wearing boots should have them
loosened while under the shed at the
road house.
If your horse should pull on one line, or
throw his head up and down and fight and
pull on the bit, have his mouth and teeth
examined. 90
| The hand pieces of driving reins fire.
quently become smooth from use, causing
the hands to shift. In such cases rub the
| lines with rosin. ~
| If you wish to drive your horse with an.
open bride, have him tried with one be-
Jore putting him to your top wagon
otherwise he might get away from you.
When horses overreach, lengthen the
hind shoes when they hit the front of the
hind feet, have the toes of the front shoes
made narrow and concave on the inside,
Some horses, in trotting, in putting their
hind feet to the ground strike principally
on the toe. Such horses should have their
heels lowered. and should wear shoes
without heels.
Skunk cabbage is said to be good for
heaves in ~teasponful doses night and
morning. Moisten the hay and grain. Be
careful with the dust. Never work
heavy horse on full stomach.
Steel bits should be kept in a warm
place until they are placed in the horses
mouth. Any person can realize the SEN
satIon OF placing cold bit in a horses
mouth by first touching it with his own
tongue.
If your double team did not work to suit
you to-day, one crowding to the pole while
the other would pull his head to one side,
see that your reins are right, and in hook
ing them to the wagon tomorrow put the
off horse on the near side.
Tar is one of the most useful articles to
be kept about stable. Internally use a
teaspoonful night and morning for chronic
coughs; externally it is particularly useful
in thrush and all diseases or wounds of the
foot. Mixed with fish oil, it is one of the
best remedies for hard or brittle feet.
When heels and toes are required to a |
horses shoes, Instead of having the shoe
turned down for heels, have the heels and |
toes of cast steel and welded on. The heels
should be put on half an inch from end of |
shoe and placed endwise.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

SMALL faults INDUCED in are little
thieves that let in greater.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

THERE are more people who can forget
themselves than can govern themselves.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

IF you wish to appear agreeable in So
!ciety you must consent to be taught many
things. which you know already.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

The best people need affections for the
trial of their virtues.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

1T is we'll to give horses double
amount of feed on the evening preceding
a long journey, and only half rations of
grain or little hay on the morning of
starting,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the Clerk.
y Office Circuit Court of Augusta County, May
I'd, 1888
Thomas Ludlow Rodgers. Plaintiffs,
VS..
d. NJ. Byers, j. II. Byers John G. Eake and NJ
Alice Eakle, his wife. and E. G, Byers, Defendants
In DEBT.
The obj ect OF this suit is to of the defend
ants the sum OF 5000, with interest from Oct 1st
1881, till paid.
happening by affidavit filed that the defendant,
j. Fl, Byers, is nonresident of this State. It
ordered that he DO appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice. and do what is
necessary to protect his interest.
TeSte,-
j. n. RYAN,
Echols, Bell & Catlett, p.q. Clerk.
Nays4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
SMALLPOX
and
PITTING of Small
Pox PREVENTED

A member of my fam
lily was taken with
Smallpox. l used the
Fluid; the patient was
not delirious,. was not
pitted, and was about
the house again in three
weeks, and no others
had it. j. w. PARK
INsoN, Philadelphia,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
In the Whole History of
Medicine

No preparation has ever performed such marvel
lous cures, or maintained so wide reputation. as
AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, which is recognized as
the worlds remedy Tor az diseases of the throat
cures in all climates has made it universally known
as safe and reliable agent to employ. Aoainst
serious disorders it acts speedily and surely ALWAYS
relieving suffering, and often saving life The BRO.
lection it affords, by its timely in threat and
be kept always on hand in every home No person
can afford to be without it, and those who have
Its composition and operation, physicians use the
Cherry Pectoral extensively in their practice. and
clergymen recommend it. It absolutely certain
IN its healing effects, and will always cure where
cures are posi- BILE. For sale by all druggists.
eb23 lyr
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The dignity of truth is lost with much
probestiugl
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1ostrn.
The Baby.

The Baby.
o this is the way the baby came;
Out of the night as comes the dawn;
Out of the embers as the fame;
Out of the bud the blossom on
The apple bough that blooms the same
AS in glad summers dead and gone
With grace and beauty none could name
o this is the way the baby came!
III.
And this is the way the baby woke:
AS when in deepest drops of dew
The shine and shadows sink and soak,
The sweet eyes glimmered through and
through,
And eddyings and dimpleS broke
About the lips and no one knew
Or could divine the words one spoke
And this is the way the baby woke.
And this is the way the baby slept;
A mist of tresses backward thrown
By quavering signs where kisses crept
With yearnings she had never known;
The little hands were closely kept
About a lily newly blown
And God was with her. And we wept-
And this is the way the baby slept.
james Walconab Riley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
DARBYS
PR0PHYLACTIC
FLUID.
FLUID.
A Household Article for Universal
Family Use.

For Scarlet and
Typhoid F We rs,
Diphtheria, Sail
walton, liberated
Sore Throat, Small
| Pox. Measles. and
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
Eradicates
MALARIA.

all Contagious Diseases. Persons waiting on
the Sick should it freely. Scarlet Fever has
never been known to spread where the Fluid was
used. Yellow Fever has been cured with it after
black yomit had taken place. The worst
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18
The Bon Marche.

AN ESTABLISHMENT THAT FEEDS, SHELL
TIERS AND EDUcATEs ITS EMPLOYEES.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-18

TO WAIT ON A CUSTOMER REQUIRES,
first of all. patience and good temper, Sc
renity. cheerfulnes-in a word, good man
ers. Emerson has said "Manners are the
happy ways of doing things, each one a
stroke of genius, or of love, now:repeated
and hardened into usage. They form at
last rich varnish with which the routine
of life is washed and its details adorned.
\ But drought the lustrous var
nish the reality is ever shining. mo sur
face politeness can successfully conceal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-21
LOSING SILVER 70 FIND GOLD.

She was old and feeble and the conductor had
almost to lift her the She hobbled to seat and
dcpositing her bundle the floor proceeded to tumble
I'm her pocket for her fare After much searching she
produced quarter which she handed 10 the conductor
lie returned the change her trembling fingers, but be-
fore she could put It In her pocket pece-probaby
dime fell to the floor and lost between tho Stats az
her feet In vain did she try to find it, IL panied her TO
bend so low, and with look of resignation she gave IL
I'D A tall man dressed in black, sat facing her, and
watched her nently rs she leaned back IN her seat His
hand went to his pocket, then STOPPING forward he APP
peared to be looking for the lost CON- and with an An
here il is madam he stretched his hand 10 the oor and
raising It deposited the money In her lap lie rose 9na
imu,cdofeY leu the ear. The old woman bcckOned TO
the conductor and showing him five dollar gold Peco
asked r he had not given Ii 10 her by mistake he as
sIred her he had given her two dimes, shc cOud hOO
understand how she by IL, but few OF the passen
gers could and rs she put her hand to her race 10 ho
the tears OF Joy that dimmed her eyes, some one wills
pered the strangers name He Is one OF the Dei koM
nhunthropi,s i'm New-YOTk, member OF ianly hoten
Tor many Years and wide for It's countless goou uo'us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-21

their ncighbors elbows in their ribs. In the boxes
the chairs are armlc,s, and, bccah~c they must be
moved, are smaller. They not upholstered. but
have frames Of rosewood with black rattan backs
and seats I'm the balcony the style OF Oh" parquct
chairs is followed except the chairs are smaller All
of thc chairs save those Tn the boxes have wire
fixture under the seat 10 hold men, hats The Iall-
ings of the bau,tradcs all the house are cu,h
ioncd with old gold silk plush. Opening, ln The
forefront, under the lamps and M other places are
connected with largo airducts, through which
streams of fresh air sent lay means OF q gigantic
fan worked in the ycntilntug room IN the basement
the footlights the smoke aud heat which they gay"
out and ample shafts carry on the ytIatcd an oi the
audlcucc-TOOm.
The needs of q perfect audicnccroom in the mat
ter of sight have been met with remarkable success
From the iuncrno-t corner of all the boxes the
stage +, visible without obstruction, and the worst
seals i'm the corner, uf the gallery command view
of more than hall of the scene On this feature "a
vast amount of study and care was expended. near
Is 700 drawing, being made of sight-lur-, before
the present satisfactory arrangement was secured
TN OPERA HOUSE ORGAN.
There is an organ on the stage of the Opera House
which is the same one built by Iilbouc L. Roo,c-
welt for music festival purpose, aud used in the Sew
cnth Regiment Aunory and in Chicago in 1852, and
once since then by the Sunday Choral Union
I'm Madison Square Garden, II consist of one manual
and an ind, pendent pedal organ the stops being as
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-21
i sEpUCrlVE DE4LER N GREEN ARTICLES

The "saw-dust swmdler is busy again. L.
NJ Abbott OF Abbots Miss, subscriber OF IHE IldB-
-, hos scut 10 This office circular signed j. NJ Ryan,
care Of T. Coey 80 sXth-ayc.," giving the usual c1-
,,op,ton as to how his name procured by eonh-
DENTAL agent The circular says: My business Is not
exactly legitimate hut the Green Articles deal IN arc
s,fo and profitable handle The sizes are Is IS os.
and lO." II requests answer when fihl particulars
aud terms will he furnished In CLOSING tue civ '',
s,vs. d" If have made mistake, do me no harm ana
lo matters drop NV motto Is harm man who IL
willing to prove your friend"
A TRbuNE reporter visited No. $40 siXth-aVo' II Sa
Iiouor shop The bar-kecper denied having any knowl-
edge of j. NJ Ryan. No such man IIeluen,t,d i nme
e "a, s,id and no letters had been received Tor MN
+ Cty,y vas known ana occasionally had letters ad-
dd,,scd ia him there lie did not know what COneys
I,,siurs. MAS nor his address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-21
THE WANDERINGS OF HoMiNG PIGEON
VISITING IN yIRGISIA-MEETING OF THE Fedora
TON OF PIGEON FLYERS.

WHITING IN yIRGISIA-MEETING OF THE FEDORA
TON OF PIGEON FLYERS.
A homing pigeon owned by Francis Whiteley
spent the greater part of the month OF July visiting In
Virginia. IN akng many acquaintances and friends
It's owner absent In Europe and the bird was
supposed to be at home It arrived before its master
returned and but for the cOunemarks upon its wings its
wanderings would not have been known. Let 90 In
Columbus, Ohio July il entereda liquor store near
Pittsburg dusk Of the third day after aghting upon
the bar II allowed itself TO be caught and the marks
upon its wings with n description was sent to TIE
Wheeling Register. The bird remained in the room
through the night but the doors were opened IN
the morning took its departure going eastward. few
days later IL entered barbershOp at Logan W. Va lt
caught and letter sent TO the address the wings
The bird visited different dwellings IN the vicinity at all
of which was fed and attracted great attention by its
familiarity and the evident absence OF fear. Ten days
later II missed, and after It reported at
loft In staunton, Va. Here It remained week;
then suddenly disappeared When IT arrived home Is not
known, when Mr. whitley returned from abroad 1t
in the loft and to all appearances had been there for
some time.
The federation of pigeon flyers has accepted the in
vtation of the Red star Club OF Philadelphia and viii
hold its semi-annual meeting in connection with Red
Stars fourth annual exhibition Of hOming pigeons at
Horticultural Hail. Philadelphia, on October 80 and 81
At this meeting all winners of the federation prize;
during the season will be present, and all prizes viii
be awarded As ali races from over $50 miles have been
under federation management ana during the year ehS
American record of the past has been beaten this exhibit
will include the major part of the noted birds The Red
star show will include not only the homng pigeon
proper but all varieties OF pigeons that nave at any e
been used in trials OF speed messengers or as cross
for homing qualities Races are arranged IN connection
with the show follows: October 26, 10 New lOrk ana
vicinity and Central New-Jersey, from Philadelphia;
October 30 from New-YOrk 10 Philadelphia, also from
Philadelphia Baltimore and Alexandria, October 81.
from Philadelphia to points north and west ON Doth
days Of the show sweep stakes will be flown from tho
hall to different points of the city and vicinity where this
class OF races is In favor.
New-York birds put on the road last week in
training for first race. The taken Is via Key
port the first losses being from of the Bay The Philade
pha birds that TO fly from this city being trained
by the Bound Brook route They are mostly owned ny
the Germantown Club