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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20
Persian Roses

In an ancient legend. PersiRns say
That rose tree blooms at the gates of Day.
And once in each life, be il SAD or gay,
Comes the scent OF that flower from the far.
of skies.
And the heart seems lifted 70 Paradise.
And, oh. the day that il came TO mel
Tears cannot tarrish the memoir, love,
OF that moment cut on the summer sea
When the fragrance fell from aoovel
Your eyes were raised. and their tender tale
Had made me forget the refreshening gale,
Till the waves were dashing over the rail-
And the ciinging arms OF Il ragged cloud
Had wrapped the sun in an lnky shroud-
With the lImbers sfraln1ug under our feet.
And our faces pale in the Hghtning's glare,
We learned for the fiTst time life WAS sweet
For we learned for the first time love was
there.
Blest was the fragrance that came on the
blast.
Bright WAS the moment. but swiftly past
Alb far too blest too bright TO lasti
For the mighty. passienless, pltlless sea
Claimed what WAS dearer than life 10 me.
All. merciiess Memory. draw thy veil
Across the pain of hat teapIng wave!
Shut from my eyes the ioosened sail
md lift my heart from that ocean gravel
-lfnuiDcOff's Mso9zinfl
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20
When a Man WIN Begin to Grow

He Why don't that flower ever
biooms
large pot. ~,
II never thought about that The
thing has too much room and just goes
roofing around instead Of settling down
and showing what good there Is In It.
saThat's it, ray dear, aud men are .
good deal the same way before they get
cornered by wife.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20

THE Popular Science News, of Boston,
Mass, gives this recipe for a clothes
cleaning process: OF glycerine, alcohol,
sulphuric ether and CASTLE soap pow
dered, one-half ounce each; of ammonia
two ounces; add water enough to make
q quart. Apply with brush or sponge,
and rinse with clear water.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20
A Cradle Hammock.

We have made, writes a correspondent
to the American Agricnlturist, ham
mock. for his majesty, the baby, or, per-
haps, it would be more proper to call it
swinging cradle. If you were to see
Il. upholstered in blue cambric and
muslin, trimmed with pretty lace and
knots of bright ribbon, with no wood
work showing about it anywhere, you
might think it cost quite a little sum OF
money, while it really cost about one
dollar. 1t is made out of part of an old
barrel. We removed about half the
slaves and left half the beads, fastened
what was left of the barrel very firmly
together by nails and screws and cut of
the middle hoops even with the slaves 1t
was fastened to. Then we covered II
outside and in with old cloth, being
particular TO have several thicknesses
come over all the sharp edges. Over
this we put on blue cambria, pulled
neatly and held in place along the sides
with brass headed tacks. The hoops at
the ends were wound with blue cambria,
after which they were ornamented with
lace and ribbons. To these hoops cords
were attached, and the hammock or
cradle was then suspended from stout
hook in the ceiling. This makes coy
little bed for the baby, and, as 1t keeps
| up its swinging motion for a long time
| after being started without further
attention, it makes it much easier to
take care of him than it would be II an
ordinary cradle was used, and 1t Is
most convenient cradle to adjust mos
quito netting to-
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20

A copy Of sermon preached by John
Knox 32I years ago was sold the other
day in London for 5000.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-10-20

Many are we now, and One,
We who Jesus have put on;
There is neither bond nor free,
Male or Fema e, Lord in Thee.
Love. like death, hath all destroyed,
Rendered ali distinctions void;
Names and seets and parties fall,
Thou, . Christ, art all in>all-
(Long and prolonged cheers
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

rec at the panorama of the battle of Groveton
in this city. A Virginia ex-Confederate, who
served in the command of Stonewall jackson
during that engagement, was explaining the
situation to party of friends. An ex-Union
officer, who was in Pope's army, who was
standing near, ventured to dissent from some
statements made by his former foe. They
discussed the matter pleasantly for a few
minutes when both 'Yank'' and ''Johnny'' got
excited and began to use warm words, with
demonstrations of hostile nature. There
was danger that the battle would be fought
over again. on small scale, when some of
the show people interfered and declared a
truce. When they had cooled off little, both
gentlemen apologized, and parted with a
friendly shake.
Young Butler Malone, son of the Senator,
was arraigned in the Criminal Court en- Mon
day, for trial on an indictment for assault
with intent to kill He committed the offence
year ago at Welker's Hotel in this city, while
intoxicated, shooting at colored porter with
whom he had difficulty. Malone entered a
plea of not guilty, and the trial was set for the
29th inst John S. Wise, of Virginia, is his
principal counsel. ARGUS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

Mr.. George Crutch6eld, for many years
the excellent business manager of the
Richmond State" as.formed similar
connection with the new Richmond
"Whig." So we'll known is Mr.. Crutch-
field in his department of journalism and
so Thoroughly posted and abreast of the
times in all things bearing on it, that we
may say the "Whig" has made a most
valuable acquisition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19
FRIDAY MORNING. MAR. 10. 1886.

We have surrendered the editorial space
of the V1NDICAToR to-day to our Metho-
dist brethren and the general news. In so
good cause, the editorial column Twill
not be missed"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

AND SALE-By virtue OF deed OF trust to
IL me from J. E. Guy. dated the 10th day OF Feb.
ruary, $780, and recorded in the County Court Of
Augusta, in Deed Book No 95 page "a, and at the
request of the grantor and beneficiary therein,
will ,ell at public auction, in front of the Court
house, in Staunton, on
Saturday, the 3rd day of April, 1885,
that valuable suburban property now occupied by
J. E. Guy. situated about one and quarter miles
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

q tue of decree of the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta County. rendered in the case Of Sproul vs..
Kunkle will proceed, in front OF the Court House
i'm the city of Staunton, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of April, 1885,
to sell at public auction that tract of sssespssA
land known as the Swoope Tract,'' xnygSsR NIL
containing 1874, acres, situated on $k&YaSS
Jennings Branch in jennings Gap T5f2a4sS
in Augusta county, being the proper e&&SazS2aa<s
ty formerly owned by Jacob Kunkle, and upon
which is situated valuable tannery,
TERMS SO much in hand as will pay the cost OF
rule in said cause and the costs OF SALE and the
mainder upon credit Of one two and three years
from date of sale with interest from date of sale,
the purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security and the title retained as ultimate secur
ity. JAMES BUMGARDNER,J R.
mar 10 Commissioner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19
40 ACRES

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
u CITY REAL ESTATE-By virtue OF decree
of the Court of Hastings for the city OF Staunton,
Gerry cause of Monger, &c. VS.. The Trustees OF the
A. M. Z. Church, &c, will offer fer sale at pub
lie auction in front of the Court House in said
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19
.NezU Advertisements.
SALES OF REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY.

CoMn,rss1otERs, SALE OF A HANDSOME
AND DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN THE
CITY OF STANTON.
BY virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF Au-
gusta county rendered in the suit OF sheifey &C NC
Court House, in the City of Staunton, on
Saturday. the 18th day of April. 1885.
to sell at public auction that most ,,-
a assiIo on Goa tier street, il the cisy
Known as No II. in the plan ofAa a71zls99;
The property and the SANE IN psk
erson, by deed dated the 18th day Of July, 1873.
desa 81 to s W.T. an 50 sa much ID
the remainder upon a credit of one, two, and
three years from the date OF sale with in n.
terest from the date Of sale, the parchas er
| the title retained as ultimate security.
W. VIM. E CRAIG.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR-
mch1e-4t Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

DEAFNESS. its CAUSES and CURE. by one who
~ was deaf twenty-eight years. Treated by
most OF the noted specialists of the day with no
benefit. CURED HIMSELF in three months, and
since then hundreds of others by same process A
plain simple and successful home treatment Ad-
City. mar194w
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

Saturdltllss1,,the Third day of April,
at twelve o'clock NJ the CHURCH BUILDING and
PARSONAGE of the African Methodist Epis-
eonal Church, and the lot of ground on which the
same are situated, lying in the western part OF
said city the north side Of Beverly Street
suit and sale the balance on credit of one, two
and three years. to be evidenced by bonds in three
equal instaments, bearing interest from date OF
sale. with waiver of homestead, and approved
personal security title to be retained as ultimate
security. A. y; GOnDUN,
y1RG1N1A-City of Staunton, To wit:
1 hereby certify that A. gordon, Commis,
by law, and by decree entered on the 18th day Of
January, 1885, in the chancery cause OF W. =.
Monger against The Trustees of the A NJ e.
Church, ct ais, pending in the Court OF Hastings
for the city of StauntOn ,o
Given under my hand this LIST day of March, 1886.
mars At NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

at n,,bzic SAFE in front of the Court house, on
Saturday, March 9th, 1886,
at o'clock P. NJ. the BRICK
DWELLING. No. 2o6 CHURCH fS,, St. AMI
IInshbaugh, Esq. The house con ~ TfldMTl1&
tains eight rooms and has gas and 9zzA E9972-
water in it There is stable in the yard Par
ties wishing to examine the property will find the
kew, at the store room of Jno W Todd, near G. &
o. Depot 49,,
DESJRABLE BUILDING LOT Ling between the
above property and the Baptist Parsonage. This
iot is 81 feet front and runs back about $50 feet
Terms of sale, in each case, Ope-fOurth ash, and
balance on one, two and three years. time with
interest L. M CoohlNG q nOS
marl9 2t Auctloneers.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19
TINsLEY s MORTON, Proprietors

Published every Friday. Price So per year 81 90
for six months, and SO cents for months-invaria-
bly, in advance.
Transient advertisements 10 cents per line each
Insertion; monthly cents per line per month.
Contracts for longer terms made at the counter.
Local circulation in Augusta Rockbridge, Rock
ngham, Allegheny, Highland and Bath counties
Gives general and local news stories and mis-
ssllany; reliable commercial repo.--.
d. G.. TINsLEY,
A. S. MORTON.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19
SENATE AND PRESIDENT.

SENATE AND PRESIDENT.
The long expected debate in the Senate On
the Presidential prerogative was begun last
week. Thus far, five set speeches have beer
made. each side alternately going to the
bat. Edmunds, (Vt., who drew up the re
port defining the Republican position led off,
and was replied to by Pugh, (Ala,, represent
ing the Democratic minority of the Judiciary
Committee. Wilson, Iowa), Kenna, (W.sVa.,)
and Cullom, (nl.,) followed in the order
named, 1t is impossible to predict when the
debate will end
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

sTAUNToN's PROSPECTS FOR PUBLIC BUILDING
THE BANKRUPTCY B1LL-A BACKsET FOR THE
EDUCATIONAL BILL-sENATE AND PRESIDENT
AT THE TELEPHoNE-DEATH's DoINGs AT THE
CAPITAL-vARIoUs ITEMS.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-03-19

The name Of ". p. Harrison, Book Ed
itor of the M. E. Church South, was
called as member of Winchester Dis
trict.
DR.. Harrison said he wanted TO explain
the reason of his non-attendance on some
Of the sessions of Baltimore Conference.
The explanation lay in the confinement
which the work imposed on him. He had
this year read one hundred volumes in
manuscript, the greater number of which
had not been accepted for publication
He had read 10000 pages of proof. In
preparing the annual minutes be had had
to make an examination of 80 900 names.
He had read in manuscript one half
of the Centennial Volume and reduced 62
speeches in it to reasonable space for pub
LEGATION. In his editing was response.
bility that did not attach to the book ed1
tors of Harper's and other publishing
houses. 1t was not their duty to
correct errors of statement, but merely
to decide on acceptability. It was his
duty to do so, and most important duty
involving laborious research. His time
spent in work Was from twelve to four
teen hours day.
ADMITTING LOCAL PREACHERS,
The candidates who had been elected to
Deacon's orders the day before, appeared
and made their vows. The questions
were put by Bishop Wilson, who also ad-
dressed them.
i VIM. A. Sites, Henry D. Awhile and
Henry Holman, local preachers OF Moore
field District, were elected to Deacons or
ders. John f. Sharpless, OF the same dis
trict, was elected to Elders orders.
THE MISSIONARY BOARDS APPEAL.
DR.. Kelley Missionary Secretary OF the
M. q. Church, South, made a brief ane
very Impressive address. lie said coliec-
lions for missions had Increased 4oo per
cent. in the last few yeafs. Compared with
the past, 5 to charges are paying their
assessment and to are exceeding tAelf
assessment. The Mission Board did not
| ask the church to wipe out any old debt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16
Charging for Sc Sass.O

When Bost,n was Fanny Kemble's
home, and her summers were spent here
and there in rural Massachusetts,, she en-
gagged worthy neighbor to be her char
ioteer during the season of one of her
country sojournings. With kind hearted
loquacity he was beginning to expatiate
on the country, the crops and the history
of the people around about, when Fanny
marked, in her imperious, dogmatic
fashion:
"Sir, l have engaged you to drive for
me, not to talk to me-"
The farmer ceased, pursed up his lips
and ever after kept his peace. When
the vacation weeks were over, and the
dame was about to return to town, she
sent for her driver and his hill. Running
her eyes down its columns, she paused.
"What is this item, sir2" said She 90
cannot understand it." E.
And with equal gravity he rejoined
"Sass, S. l don't often take it, bui
when do charge. "-Boston Beacon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16
Travelling In South Africa.

In few hours we arrived at Coolhouse
Drift, then merely thick forest of prick.
ly pears. We drove up to a low-roofed
ways.de canteen, where I was ordered
mot asked) to dismount. I did so, and
was about to enter the hovel before me,
but the entrance was well guarded by
innumerable pigs, who, evidently by their
appearance, had been greatly revelling
in the ctctus fruit There were dog.
also, who looked willing, able and anx-
ious to eat me, skin and bone, and hymn
book too" However, the old host ap-
peared at the ,or, drove the faithful
guardians away, ushered me in, and pro.
duced the proverbial Cape smoke (Oran.
dy) in decantcr: it made me feel very
i'll and sleepy. We were then on very
high bank, and just below was the
Great Fish river, rolling and roaring
as u Lonlener never heard be-
fore. To my surprise and dismay
was next ordered by the driver to
''omba," with pointings to the RIVER and
then to the opposite bank. Foul play
seemed to bc the programme; there was
no bridge and to swim was impossible.
But, descending to the edge of the
water, was surprised to find frail
rope stretching from the opposite bank,
on which was suspended a small box.
Into this they showed me much against
my will, with number of mail bags.
/ was Immediately shot down to the
centre of the rope, and there hung in a
most pleasant situation, with the sky
above me and tearing torrent beneath.
A sudden jerk! held tight; then from
the opposite bank two Kaffir boys pulled
me with lcisurely pauses to land. There
found diiapidatcd Cape buggy,
minus tent and cushions, with two raw
boned horses, who perhaps had been fed
on prickly pears, but had not thrived
on them; SO once more l resumed my
journey. y.--L3ndon Glo5s.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16

Georgia newspapers assure US that the
most peaceable and dangerous man
in all these United States lives in Muir
ray county. He is kind hearted, good
tempered, never had quarrel in his life,
wouldn't hurt fly, and everybody is
afraid of him. About ycaI ago he was
cutting wood when the axe flew off the
handle and killed a man who had come
to ay him $50. He never got cent of
the money. The next week, while ferry
ing friend across the river, he ran the
boat against snag and his friend was
drowned. About month later he felled
a tree on top of a stranger who was lying
asleep in the woods, killing HIM in
stantly. Not long after he shot at a
wild turkey and killed a neighbor whom
he didn't see at all. Three weeks later
he lighted kerosene lamp, when it sud-
denly exploded burning to death col
porteur to whom the inoifensive Geor-
gian had extended the hospitality of his
home. All this mans friends run when
they sc him coming. He would be
afraid to extend any kindnesses saye tc
his enemies, if he had any. His last
public act was to cross the street with
ladder on his shoulder last Fourth oi
July, while the procession was passing,
and when somebody shouted 10 HIM tc
'hurry on, he obligingly turned around
and started back. The procession wal
laid out and the day was spoiled.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16

Captain Murrell, of the English steamer
Surrey, reports to the United States
photographic Office that while on a
voyage from Baltimore to London, in
March last, he cxperienc d heavy gales,
high and confused sea sweeping the
decks and causing considerable damage.
He filled the pans of the closets aft with
oakum an1 waste and then poured in
machine oil until the waste was fully
saturate ], allowing the oil to drop grad
ually over the side The effect was re-
markable. as no more seas came aboard.
About 12 o'clock at night the oil in the
waste became exhausted, and almost i'm
mediately afterward heavy sea swept
the deck, washing the man from the
wheel and doing other damage. The
sapply of oil was replenisled and no
further difficulty was experienced, the
ship running easily for eighteen hours
and shipping no moro water on deck.
The Surrey vas loaded with cattle, and
Captain Murre.l attributes the preserva,
tion of the animals entirely to the use OF
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16
HUMOROUS.
Ellen Fl. Butler.
A special train-A lady's court dr.

A special train-A lady's court dress.
Weighs that are dark-The coal
dealers.
The telephone operator has perpetual
holler day.
A sentimental exercisc-Women's eyes
swimming in tears.
Window shutters are put up as orna-
nen;s. They are only blinds.
The best way to keep young lady's
atfecti ons is not to return them.
So far as we know, Jonah was made
the first secretary of the interior.
There Is man of such violent temper
that he delights in beating carpets and
Gaming chairs.
"You are trying to make game OF
me-" said the buzzard to the sportsman
who fired at it.
Prisoner Ito wardcr who is giving him
his rations)- "Wot! cat thatl Not mol
Pll leave the Jail first"
A collector of curiosities wants to get
the original brush with which the Signs
of the times were painted.
"This is evidently clearing-out sail"
said the captain of a yachting trip a. he
looked around at his sca-sick passengers.
I'D the audience str Ike you favor
ably" Orator-"Not very; l had my
best suit on, and the rotten eggs don't
wash off easily"
A recent medical journal devotes seven
columns of its space to the deruaciation
of kissing, yet we are reliably informed
that the pernicious habit is spreading.
If man has his hair cropped close he
is said to give himself the air of a prize
! fighter. Ii he wears his hair long he is
said to be a crank. This is the long and
short of it.
Baseball Captain: You say that you
can catch1 Tramp: Us, sorr. B. B.
, Capt: You don't look like it. What
Kind Of catcher are you2 Tramp:
Ratcatcher, yer homer.
'Gt looks like the scene OF great bat.
tie, remarked traveller, viewing tho
W rk of recent cyclone in the West.
"You're right" SAID the native solcmnly,
"the place was tuck by storm"
Merritt-'T see you have new ser.
want girl" Little Johnny (conf lentially)
YES, and l tell you she's corker."
B idget (speaking up)-'Indade Dim
not, sorr. Oh cum from Limerick"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16
Uses for Raw Flax,

Flax straw from which the seed has
been threshcd is of little value as a ma
tcrial for the manufacture of textile
fabrics. 1t is coarse and weak, and
there is great waste in its preparation.
1t is used for making coarse cloth, suita-
bic for bagging, ropes, twne and for
paper, bu: not for linen goods. For
making fine goods the flax is sown quite
thick,y, one bushel and a half being
s)wn per acre. This makes long, fine
stalk without any side branches, with
exceedingly fine and strong librcs. The
flax is cut before the seed is ripe, and
the straw is bound in bundles and
stepped in ponds until the bark is rotted,
when it is taken cut, spread on the grass
which the rottcd husk is broken up, and
then combed, which leaves the fibre in
long punches. 1t is then either bleached
at once or is spun and woven into linen,
and this is slowly b!eached by exposing
it to the sun on grass meadows, with
constant watering. 1t is o, vious that
withou. the factories to manufacture the
fibre it is Of no use for farmlrs to grow
it. The b. st Russian flax is worth $500
ton, prepared for the ory.-Ne'0
York Times
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-16
EICctrici'Y Gn a ELrm.

Electric power has been applied in a
very novel mInncr Of late on the estate
of the Marquis Of Salisbury at Hatfield,
where it has been in operation 70. some
time past in various ways and works ;
but the last is perhaps the most peculiar
of all. On one of the farms cnsilage has
been stored in large quantities, farm
building being turned into silo for this
purpose; and it being decided that the
green food shall be ''chaffed" before
placing it in the silo, chatf- er has
been erected about twenty feet above the
ground. This machine is not only driven
by electric lowcr, but the same motor
is employed to elevate the grass
to the level of the chaff-tutter. This is
done so effcctually that about fou" tons
OF rough grass are raised and cut pei
hour. A sixtcen-light Brush" machine
is the generator, driven by a huge water
wheel, and both are on the banks of the
river Lea, mile and half distant. The
power is transmitted to one of Sicmcns
type, specially constructed to work as a
motor with the Brush" machine. MOI
is this all, for the same electric power is
ingeniously app led to work the Gifts
in use at the many haystacks on the C..
tate Chambers Journal.