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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

Department. And it is one that ought to
give us grave IT lection. The work of the
Department is Chiefly done by poor men.
for while there are good many names on
the rolls of men who are well off in worldly
goods, they are there for the reason that
those who bear them find this an easy
and legal escape from jury duty. They
are net afraid to do work, and go'd woIk
too, at fire, if the occasion come, but
that is uot what they joined for. 1t s,as our
Contemporary says. on the y ing men WIN
out property that falls the burden Of Saw
ing the property of 9th. rs, burden which
we are glad to say they bear willingly aud
effectively. But why should it be done for
moth mgr There should be, and need be,
no reason for it. stanton Is large enough
now to pay for this sort of work, and
should do it. 1t might be done at very
little more than is now expended OIL the
Department, and the money would be tx
pended among the young men who 90 th+
work. There are, Oh All average, aoOu
eight fires in StauntOn in yeaI; there II
no engine to be worked because of th'
force Of our water Sd, ply, and the town y
not mile long in any direction. viii
these favorable conditions paid Fire DE
partment could be iDaugurated and sue
cessfully conducted at little more than
the present volunteer system costs. Let
the City Council disband the companies,
consolidate all the apparatus at one cen-
trail point, and select from the three exist
ing organizations the most capable men to
organize Paid Department on this basis:
Chief, .............."...... ........$ SUI
Care taker, 4Uo
Ten men at $50 per annum, ........... sou
$1,000
The property on New street could be
sold and the interest added to the fund.
This 81 200 is not an extra expense as the
unfamiliar reader may think. The pres
ent cost under the volunteer system Is,
we are Informed, close upon 81 900 per an
num. a large pail Ut Which wUui0 De
avoided by the plan we suggest, and the
saving 60 to the new expenses. Of COURSE
the plan and the figures we give are MOI
to be considered arbitrary, for both car
BIZ better adjusted by those more familiar
with the subject. We would Suggest that
the Council look into the matter and ap
point committee to consult with Chief
Engineer Gro WIDER and representatives +
the companies, and then report SOME
plan which will be within the mean
of the city and yet be effective.
will result in an excellent organic .tlon.
effective in all respects, un"'r
psifect control. r. responsible to its head,
and what Is more afford to some worthy
and deserving men at least some compen-
sation for the hazard and expense they
now unders o for nothing.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25
A Correction.
Eiitsr Vindicator

E.iitsr Vindicator
An article appeared in your last weeks
issue, headed "a Model SCHOOL, conveying
the idea that Mrs. " G. Hamilton was the
founder of it. The facts are simply these:
This "model school" was founded by the
Coyner congregation some 8 years ago, and is
termed Paroch:al School, a school in which
the congregation las well as any others that
may wish) can give their children thorough
Christian education and training The school
is supported by subscription by the members
of the congregation. re gardless of the number
of children that each may wish to send. They
have also built q teachers residence on the
church and school grounds the past summer.
at cost of about $l,50), where the small
children of the congrt ,tion that live at
distance, have pleasant home Mrs. V. G.
Hamilton, our present efficient Assistant
Teacher, had the honor of teaching this
school its first session PATRON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25
THE FREE BOUkS FARCE

Ii there is anything in the calculation
of averages. the number of children to 60
to school in 1857 will reacn 800 900. TAX
ing the purchase of the books, the loss of
them. and the waste of them by mutila-
ton and desJl uction, they cannot be sup
piled to the scholars at less than 81 head
IA total cost of ST. 200 900 to be.raised
by increased taxation. The amount
paid to the public schools for the
year 1884, was 81 1884. All OF this
(save $1OUO 900 from the sale of A.. M.
& y ROAD Was raised by taxation
There are now, that is this year 1885,
over $50 600 children in Virginia without
the facilities for acquiring a free school
education, TO provide which would require
over three thousand more schoOIhouses
and teachers. 1t is proposed by the in
spira on supreme fHIly to leave these
quarter or a millioi of children uithout
education of any sort, and to furnish the
chil1ren of thousands of well-to-dO and
many of wealthy parents who are ready
being educated iii tbe public schools, with
free books Instead of wasting time and III.
Producing bills to acc0mp lish this, the pres
ent legislature at this moment ought to be
devising means to give ducation 10 the
quarter of million Of poor children who
are yet out in the cold, as far as the great
boon of education which the State o,oes
them, is concerned.
The hasty and inconsiderate action OF
the two great political parties of Virginia
last summer, charitably presuming it Was
taken in sincerity, in promising free
books, ought to be caution to the people
of Virginia as to what sort of delegateslO
political conventions they entrust their in
terests hereafter. Men who read Sec
ton s, Art. 8 of the Constitution, and
then insert plank in platform to give
free books. are not well qualif d to take
care of the pla.foi m of either party. II
says:
Sec g. X Provision shall be made
to supply children attending the public free
schools with necessary text books in cases
where the parent or guardian is unable, By
reason Of poverty, to furnish them.
And These are the only free books that
the legislature. with proper regard to the
spirit of the Constitution, can vote to fur
nisal Not only is the limitation directly
implied, but the reason for the limitation
given.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25
THE WEEK At kICHMOn d.

The legislature adjourned on Tue sday
until the 3lst inst, an Mess.s K liner,
Echols and Lightner, our county delega-
on, are &C their homes | ere is little of
interest 10 note.
In the House durin the week Mr..
E. boDs introduced bill leliev- clerks
of courts who were foun deficient by che
W. R. Smith Investigate n, but who had
made bona fde payments the Auditor
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

Gratis who opposed him, But our regret
is greatly modified by this reflection that
Mr.. Randall promptly tendered to them a
file to gnaw in the shape of his own high
and clean record as Chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations, which
materially blunted their hunger for per
so: al debate. One good effect of the pro-
longed struggle over the change of rules. is
that it has called the attention of the cou"-
try to the power uf the committees, and
will hereafter give their members more
specific responsibility in the public mind.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

grnnder to the world than in the
d.eliberatian, moderation, quist, and good
order with which 1t is diyesting itself of
the robes and gilded baubles of monarchy
and preparing to take its place with the
two great republics. 1t is signal TO the
other civilized monarchies of Europe that
the time to disrobe has arrived.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25
TIE CHANGE OF TIE RULES OF
THE HOUSE,.

4AN 4o OA2s
The animated contest over Mr.. Morri-
sons proposition to change the rules of the
House, betw cen its author and Mr.. Ran
dali, ended Oh Friday III Mr.. Morrison
carrying his p int by a vote of 226 to 70.
The question was not party one; of the
las Republican members, Al going with
Mr.. Randall, and lG4 going with Mr..
Morrison. The glst of the chan g is
the distribution of that committee control
of the appropriations to the several COM
mittees, naval, war and SO forth which
has for some years been under the Com
mittee on Appropriations of which Mr..
Randall was chairman. Mr.. Randall had
been so wise, so economical and so pure
his position as chairman gave him, and his
exercise Of it bore sucn excellent fruit
whea compared with the dlstributi IN
syste which prevailed under Republican
Houses of Representatives, that il is not
surprising he chung TO it. The underlying
current OF sentiment. on which were super
imposed the arguments On both sides,
Was that Mr.. Randall thought oW political
parties need watching in their manage
ment of appropriations to prevent extrav-
agance, while Mr.. Morrison thought that
could apply to the Republicans and not to
the Democrats. Our convictions on the
subject are with Mr.. Randall. but we
are greatly encouraged by the fact that
the new departure. as 1t must be made, is
made under the guidance of so pure
man as Mr.. Morrison, to whose name no
suspicion IF jobbely in any form has ever
been attached; and by the further fact
that political party that has just carried
the country on reform will hardly be
guilty of the suicidal folly of opening
door to Extravaganza. 1t is 10 be regretted
that the debate on the subject partook.
towards it close, very much Of the nature
of personal attack on Mr., Randall,
which was participated in with equal good
appetite by the Republicans and Demo-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

For the most part it 1.-THE Fire Department.
is composed of young men who haven't
hundred dollars worth of property in the
world, and yet they are perfectly willing to
give their time, ruin their clothes, and risk
life and limb to save the property of others -
Valley Viryinian.
The above / "a statement of the simple
truth with regard to the Staunton Fire
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

The Richmond Wing, no sale being
effected by the receiver appointed by Judge
Holladay, -uspended publication on Mon
d ~ at. af, er 81 wars of existence.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

The VINDICAToR will appear next Fri
day as usual; but 10 view of the holiday
its counting room will be closed during
to-day after 10 O'Clock A. M.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-12-25

I EAFNESS its CAUSES and CURE. by one who
~ was deaf twenty,eight years. treated by
most OF the noted specialists of the day with no
since then hundreds If hers by same process A
plain, simple aud successful home treatment Ad
dress [. S. PAGE, 1913 East Goth Street, New York
City. dec25 4w
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23

Is it the North or the South which is
chargeable with fomenting discord
between the two sections of the Union
and keeping alive the alienation which
grew out of the war of the rebellion !?
Some of our Northern people are so
tender of the South, they would not
have our Republican Senators make
sharp replies TO members of that body
who eulogise trait ors. When Southern
senators SPEAK in justification, as they
did few days ago, of those who took
an important part in the rebellion, our
Northern representatives should keep
quiet and not talk back, for by so doing
II will disturb the harmony and per-
petuate the old feud. The Northern
Senator, whether he be r publican or
Democrat, who can sit quietly by and
listen to laudations of that arch
traitor, Jeff. Davis, in the Senate of
the United States. and not rebuke the
utterer of such sentiments, is poIiti-
Cal coward. If extraordinary lenIencv
mad not been given DAVIS, he would
long ago have shared the tie which in
civilized countries is melted out to trea-
son. A specimen of Southern senti-
ment appears in the Atlanta Ca,
Constitution, as follows:
1t is to the eternal honor of several
of our Southern Senators that they
had the courage and manliness to de.
fend Oh the floor of the Senate the
name of jefferson Davis"
The crime of Davis was treason
The constitution of the United States
defines treason as follows: Treason
against the United States shall consist
only in levying war against them, OF
in adhering to their enemies, giving
them aid and comfort" Jeff Davis
did levy war against the United States
which subjected him to the charge OF
treason. This is the man the South
or at least portion Of it, eulogise and
defend.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
4 EMILY DIARY

The diary which we commend is a
book in which. the affairs of the whole
family are sLccinctly recorded. Ap-
point one of the family journalist. if
there are several children let each
take the duty in turn month at IA
time; but, if the children are too
young, let father or mother look AFTER
it. This family diary should briefly
chronicle the weather each day, with
any incident of note-the arrival of a
visitor or caller, any sickness in the
family, the death of a friend or any
person well known to the family in or
out of town, the purchase of articles
of wearing apparel, or of coal or other
supplies for the house, etc. 1t should
tell briefly what has been accomplish
ed on each day. Any matter talked
about in the house and of interest to
the whole family should go into this
family diary, and the more detailed
you make it the III IRE valuable and in.
teresting it will be to look over in
after years. What would you not give
Ii you could look into the family life
of your ancestors by means of such a
records And would not your children
and your children's children delight IN
reading such a record Of your family
in the years to come?-Springt1eLd
(MaSS.) Homestead.
We most cordially commend the
above to the attention of families
Having seen something of the KIND
tried. its general utility can be recon
mended. In families where there is
not sufficiency TO leisure some of the
subjects named might be omitted
There is one important advantage tt
be added not above mentioned; it not
only learns the younger me mbers of {
family to write, but it exercises
thought in putting words and sen
fences together well, improving taste
III the expression of ideas. Try it.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23


was chosen chairman. Mr.. Haines &C.
cepted the position. as was supposed,
as temporary chairman until the regu-
lar organization was completed. Mr..
Haines now insists that he is Speaker
of the House, and all efforts thus far
to have him yacate the chair, and allow
the election of speaker, has proved un.
availing. This accounts for the con
tinu5d disOrganization.
LATER:-Haines reliEquished his
usurped position as Speaker on Wed
nesday last, and vacated the chair
which was followed by disgracefu'
proceedings.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
mo POOR IN OUR CHURCH,"

Speaking of the needs of the poor, a
complacent, self-satis6ed person was
heard to remark. We have no poor
In our church; they have been all
looked after" The narrowness of
such declaration excltes a feeling of
pity rather than commentator.
Christianity has no such limitations of
duty to the poor. Who IS our brother?
Is 1t only he who belongs to our reIig-
ious circle, and in the fold of our own
particular church? Does our moral
obligation cease when those of our
own faith have been clothed and fd?|
If this be so, then there is offered a re-
ward of food and clothing to the poor.
provided they become members of the
church; not to do this is to stay out
and Shiver in the cold. The Saviour
OF the world taught broader chris
tlanity than that, nobler and higher
duty of life. 1t is pleasant to note
that the present movement in this city |
for helping the poor, although origin |
ated, we believe, IN the Episcopal |
church, has the approval and co-opera.
ton of the churches generally in the
city. Father Cleary, of the Catholic
church, commends this Charitable
work to his people. There are &C.
casionally found cold, calculating peo.
Pile, who, when asked 10 aid family n
needy circumstances, reply, the law
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23

spired that Mr.. Gull has just sid his en-
tire clip at 20 cents per ID. 1t was
bought by Mr.. G. H. Booth for wooden
factory in Vermont, and he has bought
large share of the best clips in the
county for the same mills.
The Association voted to hold the an
nual sh airing festival at Salem, Thurs
day, May 7th.
W V Gull, Hugh MINIS, and F. G.
Hartnell were elected a committee OF
ARA gements.
Mr.. ]. G. Flemming conveyed the in
vltation of the Northern Illinois Associa-
ton to attend their seventh annual shear.
ing festival to be held at Richmond, H.,
April 90 and 80.
A unanimous vote of thanks was ten.
dered to Mr. w. A, Allen for his attend.
ance and efforts.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
AN EXCELLENT CHOICE.

Hon. William M. Evarts has been
chosen United States Senator by the
legislature of New York. This is a
return to the better days of the great
state of New York. For years past
that state has been represented by
respectable senators, but not of the
old-time brilliancy of craftsmanship.
William NJ. Evarts has national repu-
tation: has been long identified with
important measures of legislation, and
there are no distinguished men in our
country whose opinions have more
weight than his. There is hope for
the people when new and untried as
pirants for Office are not permitted to
crowd out men of the higher reputa
tion of Mr.. Evarts.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE

The United States Law and Order
League. organized to secure the Ell
olcement of the laws respecting the
liquor traffic, have issued circular, a
part of which is as follows:
"The 22d day of February next falls
upon Sunday, and we respectfully ask
all clergymen throughout the country
to address their congregations upon
the subject of better enforcement OF
the restrictions placed by law upon
the liqu.,r traffic; and 60 unite with
their people in PRAYER to Almighty God
that the curse of drunkenness may be-
removed from che land"
1t is hoped there will be ringing ser
mons on that day. We have good law:
which fail of enforcement. because O.
the lack of moral courage of the PEG
pie.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23

The Walworth County Agricultural
Society ranks among the most prosper
Gus in the state. Al the annual meel,
ing for the election of officers. held
January II, 1885, ii appeared from the
report of the financial condition of the
society that after paying all indebted
ness there is remaining in the treasury
OF the society $l,12L25. II it be asked
why the Walworth society is more
successful than the Kenosha county
society one of the reasons probably Is.
that the Walworth county society has
based its Importance primarily on the
various productions OF the soil and all
kinds of farm stock. But little re-
lance for the success of agricultural
faIrs has been put on horse trots and
such like attractions. When these
latter are depended upon to draw
crowd to our Agricultural fairs many
farmers feel that the legitimate object
has been departed from, and therefore
lose interest in these exhibitions. It
is true Walworth county has popula-
ton nearly three times as large as
henosha county, which gives the for
mer advantages for a successful fair.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23

1t has been determined that Col,
John G. SpoOner is to be the successor
of Angus Cameron in the United States
Senate. The contest has Leen mainly
between General Fairchild and Col
Spooner. Two months ago Fairchild
was clearly ahead of all other candi-
dates: Spooner beng but little known
IN the state, except in the part where
he resides. A combination of influ
enceS brought him into notice: besides.
his reputation as Il popular speaker
gave him prestige where that accom-
pllShment obtained publicity. L. is
hoped Col. .Spooner will meet the ex.
peetations of his admirers, Gen. Fair
child, tamiliarly known as tho lone.
armed soldier" has a strong hold up-
on the patriotic people of the state.
ana has made an honorable history
for himself, which win live long IN the
future.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
a PLEASED CITY.

The city of Wal ertOwn, in this state,
has had "a suit long pending in the
courts, in regard to judgments obtain.
ed against the city by railroad bond
holders. The city plead that the bonds
were outlawed by limitation, and here
fore void. The United States District
Court for the Western district of Wis
consin sustained the plea. and the CITY
is released from its bonded indebted
ness. The opinion prevails in Water
town that this decision is a final con-
clusion of the whole M tier. The
lawyers for the bondholders say the
case will be taken to the Supreme
Court of the United States. The
amount which the city is relieved from
by the recent decision Is over $500 900.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23


has made provision for such persons;
send them TO the poor house, where
the expenses of their maintenance will
be equalized among all the taxpayers.
Poverty is not abstractly crime.
Hundreds, through no fault os their
own, have the misfortune to be poor.
As between death and the poor house
it is often hard to choose, especially
for those who have once seen better
days and respectable society. It is
gratifying to hear the organization in
this city for helping the poor is meet.
ing liberal responses.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
GIRLS STUDYING LAW.

Congressman Kelly, of Philadelphia
who not long since returned from
Zurich, Switzerland, where his daugh.
ter is studying, says:
There are twenty American girls
studying law there, being unable TO
obtain admission to the German col
leges. The daughters OF Minister
Sargent are there, as are many others.
There is little disposition in Europe
generally to encourage education for
practical business and profession
among the women. In Germany the
women are barred out of the UNIVERSE
ties. There are several Russian women
attending the university at Zurich.
studying medicine, as there are excel
lent offerings for women physicians
among the Mobamedans, who d. not
permit male physicians to attend upon
their women in any case"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-01-23
THE NEWSPAPER.

1t has been rightfuIly said that news
papers have become a great power for
both good and evil. They are largely
the educators of the great mass of The
people. for right and wrong action;
they are in these times nearly the only
reading of great majority. Compare
lively only few men now read books
il is only men of lei ure who take the
time to read book. The current
events of the day are gathered hastily
from the columns OF newspaper
that satisfies,and books are left to those
who have no hurry of business. The
weekly or daily newspaper is now the
regular victor in almost every family
and its influence on the minds of its
readers, especially the young, does
much to shape the future Of lie. The
taste of most of The yonnger class of
readers demands whai lis called a
"splcy paper" This is well enough.
provided he effnrt To provide ii sprieh :
ly paper scrupnlOusly refrains from
vuIgansm, to gin the support of a
particular class of readers whose tastes
tend in that direction. 1t is not 4
desirable quality Of n newspaper who's.
editorials should always be of a Somher
and serious cast; Il good anpcdote or a
well told story is often profitable. and
help to illustrate a moral truth NJ
respectable head of a family would
welcome frequent visitor to his house
whose conversation is low, indulging
in vulgar jests for the amusement of
those with whom he directs his con.
versation. A mans fayorile news
paper largely indicates his choice of
companions; the same is true of his
preferences of books. 1t shows the
kind of company he likes best to keen.
The character Of his preferred news
paper ordinarily determines the char
acter of the man. 1t is the indpx Of
his political status. his religious ten
denotes, and his intellectual tastes,