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The Spirit of Charity.

The teaching of our sinless Savior
was that reproachful accusations should
be cast only by those who were them
selves entirely without sin" himself
showing that sweet charity and loving
mercy in " neither do | condemn thee"
If this gospel rule of forgiveness and
helpfulness were more frequently APP
piled to our fallen brothers and sisters,
there would be less for alms-houses,
courts of justice and prisons. There is
a wide distinction between guilt itself
and the guilty, but the numbers are ex-
ceedingly few who will step out of
their way to investigate the surround
ings and temptations of the one over
taken in fault" Even many who
have named the name of Christ, and
before the world are protesting to fol-
low in the footsteps of the compassion
ate One, are often wont to crush sin
and sinner with the same blow. When,
through indiscretion, moral weakness
or overwhelming temptation, one de-
viates, for the first time, from the path
of rectitude, he is at once classed with
Sinners" and the door of society is
closed and barred against him by those
who could have saved him had they
been imbued with that sweet spirit of
charity that thinketh no evil. Multi
tudes who have taken many downward
steps might be reclaimed were help
ing hand kindly extended. They are
often soul-sick with the husks upon
which they feed, and, like prodigals,
would gladly return to the Fathers
house did they not dread the look of
scorn, the whispered accusation of the
proud, self-righteous, who, with look
of " | am holier than thou" pass by
on " the other side" Blessed are
those noble, earnest workers who, hay
ing breathed the true spirit of the Cos
pei, go forth to seek and to save the
lost, and who, having learned of him,
are ever ready to cast the mantle of
charity over a fallen brother. For
getting never that Christ came to seek
and to save the lost, they are ever ready
to lend helping hand, leaving all judy
ment with him who judgeih not as
man dgeth.-PreSbyterian Observer.
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Personal Influence.


Indirect influence often succeeds
where direct influence has failed. Thus,
when the Redeemer had selected his
disciples and endeavored to teach them
his truth, that was direct influence;
but when he prayed for them, and
those disciples heard him and then
came to him with their petition, " Lord,
teach us to pray" that was indirect in
fluence. This is true for this reason:
the direct aims that we make to con-
vert others may be contradicted by our
lives, while the indirect influence is
our very life. What we really are
somehow or other will ooze out in tone,
in look, in act, and this tells upon those
who come in daily contact with us.
The law of personal influence is mystic
rious. The influence of the Son of God
told on the one thief, not on the other.
There is much to be learned from this,
for some have been disposed to write
bitter things against themselves because
their influence has failed Let all such
remember that some are too pure to
act universally on others. If our inhu-
ence has failed, even the Redeemer's
was not universal.-R +. ". Rob
ertSOn
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How TO GET STRoNG.-Dumb-b bells
and horizontal bars, Indian clubs and
the trapeze are valuable under certain
conditions, but they are detrimental
rather than beneficial if the blood is
poor and thin and poisoned with bile.
Use of the muscles necessitates waste
as well as induces growth If the blood
does not carry sufficient nutritive ma
terial to repair the waste, loss of strength
necessarily follows, and growth is out
of the question. Purify and enrich
your blood with DIR. Pierce's " Golden
Medical Discovery" and then exercise
will develop and not consume your
physique.
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Funeral Usages.

Rev. DR.. G. NJ Stone of the Asylum
avenue Baptist church, Hartford, Conn.
in the HOmiletic ReuieU for August,
considers some modern funeral usages,
in which he says our grief at the death
bed side should be moderated and
TRANSPORTED with Christian hope.
When the vital spark has fled, let the
face be quietly covered. The exposure
of the body at funerals is frequently in
bad taste and ministers only to morbid
feelings. The publicity of the leave
taking by those who sustain most init
mate relations to the dead is happily
failing as a usage, but it needs more
definite and emphatic encouragement.
The balance of judgment respecting
the services at an ordinary funeral
would favor simple prayer and appro-
pirate Scripture readings. At times,
however, well-chosen words may add
much comfort and raise the occasion
to fruitful means of grace; but all
fusome eulogy and immoderate praise
should be avoided. Sacred songs may
sometimes be the channel of Christian
grief. The decorations of the body are
never to be so elaborate as to mock the
fact of death, A corpse literally buried
in flowers travesties the tremendous
reality which it seeks to conceal and is
offensive to all right feeling persons.
The ostentatous display of equpage at
funerals is not only yulgarity, but fire.
quently imposes upon people in mod
crate circumstances burdensome ex-
penditure. The fashionable signals of
grief in dress are perhaps, of all mod
ern usages, the most unreasonable and
deserving of criticism. AT the present
rate of increase in mourning vestments,
may not believers at least take q stand
toward simplicity and better taste?
Above all may we not all inquire what
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Seletteo Storp.
OnieIls.

The corn-stalk tassels on the ridge
Are bronzng in the sun;
The elderberries by the bridge,
And all along the run,
Grow purple through the golden days;
Barberries by the wall
Grow crimson in the silver haze
That ushers in the fall.
Old ocean dreams in slumbers deep
OF wintry storms to come;
In far-of mountain caverns sleep
The winds; the brooks are dumb.
The partridge in lone country lanes,
Whirs low "A speckled wing;
Silence through all the woodland regns,
The birds forget to sing.
From yellow corn-fields slowly pass
The crows with changing cry;
All day upon the orchard grass
Ripe apples fall. A sigh
Escapes Mt thought of DEATH
For summers life so brief
And futtering on that sgh's faint breath,
Falls down the first red leaf.
-GOod HOHSekeeping.
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the ancestral trees, and the descend
ants of the colonel and his ready-witted
wife, who occupy the homestead, take
pride in showing where Mistress Put
nam held her last tea-drinking in ante
revolution days. - Boston Common
lCeuHh.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-22

Numerous outbreaks of fever have
without doubt been traced to contain
mated milk, and in some cases so
clearly as to leave no doubt that milk is
capable, when contaminated, of convey
ing such diseases.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-22

THE warm weather often has de-
pressing and facilitating effect. Hoods
Sarsaparilla overcomes all languor and
lassitude.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-09-22

VEaETINE is the king of cures for
lameness and weakness peculiar to
women. 1t always gives relief.
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ALWAYS have three or four bricks
about the house, neatly covered with
carpeting, for placing against the doors
to keep them open.
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are the elements and usages of genu-
inc Christian sorrow for our dead?
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26
Personal.

On yesterday, Tuesday, afternoon, at Came
ron, Missouri. DIR. Halter H. Henkel of this
city, was married to Miss Olive Turney ,daugh-
ter of T. E. Turney, ESQ of that place.
Messrs. Fltz e. woodward have disposed OF
their interest in the Hale House property in
Charleston, w. Va, to Ruffner Bros.
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert
E. Lee, and cousin of Gov. Lee, arrived in
Richmond Thursday, and will spend some
days at the executive mansion.
Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, accom- panied by Gen.
Charles J. Anderson and his aids, Col. Richard
f. Beirne, of the State newspaper, and others.
left Richmond Thursday evening to attend the
musical festival at Cincinnati.
Mrs. Martha Levy. relict of the late Jacob A.
Levy, and mother of Mrs. Alex. Hart. of this
city, died in Richmond late Saturday night.
aged II years. She was an excellent woman.
veritable mother in Israel"
Mr. II. Cicil Ball. a son-in-law of DIR. w. ID.
Goode of this city, died of consumption in
Richmond last Sunday morning. Fortunately
for his family he had his life insured for the
sum of 10000 in the N. Y. Mutual Life Insur-
apce Company.
Mr.. William o. Lowm an, who is now seven
ty years of age was reared in Middle rook. and
to mature manhood was engaged in business
there. Thirty years ago he removed to Mis-
souri,. He is now visiting friends and the
scenes of his early life. He has been in the
city for several days, land on Monday and Tues
on theacourt green was greeted by many old
acquaintance, who were delighted to grasp
his hand. In tn multitude of excellent men
which Augusta has contributed to the new
States, none ever departed from her Dor ders
more sincerely esteemed for Forth and fine
character than Mr., Lowman. He looks to be
not more than fifty, and is in the enjoyment
of good health. He is O Methodist of a hall
century, and attended the General Conference
of the Church, now in session in Richmond.
He leaves for his home to-day.
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CIRCUIT COURT.
JUDGE MCLAUGHLIN PRESIDING.


When the report of the proceedings in the
Circuit court closed last week, the case of Tai
bot VS.. Smiley was under consideration. The
jury found for the defendant.
The will of George Gardner, deceased. who
resided In Lexington county. Missouri was ad-
mitted to record. The decedent had q personal
estate here.
Church trustees we're appointed as follows:
Spitler's Chapel. VIM. T. Bowers, Jno. T.
Whitesell; Spring Hill. B. A. Deffenbaugh; Mt.
Zion,J. P. Huffman, G. l.. Orebaugh. j. @.
Douglass. These churches belong to the Uni
ted Brethren denomination. For the Uuon
Church, at Middleb. ook, DIR. James Dunlap,
ncSpitler, Hartman Rosen, David Rusmiselle,
W. w. Gale.
Sandy VS.. Cooks Administrator for six years
services by the plain tiff to the deceased. Suit
for IS 900. The jury allowed 50 COO. Motion 'or
new trial under consideration.
Walden vs. Chesapeake G. Ohio Railway 20.
This is the third hearing ofthis cases and hung
jury again.
Robertson vs. Kobartsons administrator. AT
the last term, the jury found for the Defend
ants The verdict was set aside. At this term,
the jury found for the plaintiff.
Charters were granted to the following com
panies: To the Thurman Coal Company, Nj.
Erskine Miller, H. NJ. Bell. R. H. CatIett. R.P
Bell. H. NJ. Bell. jr., oorporators. to mine, ship
and sell coal, and manufacture coke; cap1tal
slO0, Oo0,-principal office in Staunton. To the
Thurman Land Company, A. A. Lowe, a. Au-
gustus Lowe, aud Edward A. Lowe. of Brook.
Ign, N. Y, James w. Eaton, of West Isiip, N.
Y, and H. M. Bell, NJ. ErsKine Miller, and r.
H Catlett, corporators.-capital $100, 000. tor the
same pu rposes as In the abov- named comp pa
ny. Principal Office in Stau nton.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

There was e-union at the Louisiana HOTEL
Saturday, of Messrs. Montgomery and Bettys
lucky holders of Capital Prize tickets in The
Louisiana State Lottery. Here were Two men
whose ombined wealth only short time ago
was only a few hundred dollars; now 1t reaches
high in the thousands in valuable real estate
which they purchased with the money they
drew, respectively, in the drawings of April,
1884, and November, 1885. Mr.. Montgomery
who invested $1,000 in a desirable farm one
mile from Mt. Sterling, informs us that he
raised good crop last year, consisting of TO-
900 pounds of tobacco. for which he has been
offered u cents per pound; 500 bushels of corn;
and from Two bushels of a new variety of oats
(Which he procured in Philadelphia) sOwn on
three acres, harvested 200 dozen bundles-as
many as 27 stalks sprouting from one grain
some measuring five feet in length. the heads
alone measuring two feet. Some idea Of the
value of these oats may be formed, when we
say that Mr.. NJ. was offered S66 for his last
years product. He has l6 acres sown this
Spring. The value of Mr.. Montgomery's last
years products may be safely estimated at ST.
900. In addition to his Blue Grass farm, he
purchased valuable tract of land in Robert
son, on which his brothers are raising match
less crops of tobacco, besides other products-
And the splendid possessions of these men
were secured by the investment of ST. in The
Louisiana State Lottery! Surely the old max
i'm, Truth is stranger than fiction" holds
good in these instances.-lM. OliDet (Ky.) Ifi6
une, May 10.
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First Ward Antf.Primarie s.

The adjourned meeting of the Anti-Prima-
ries or Independents OF the First Ward was
held last night at the Police Office, Mr.. c. Bar
gamin in the chair, and NJ B. Oberdorfer, Sec
rotary.
Before proceeding to nominate and vote for a
Council ticket, it seemed to be the purpose to
place the name of Mr.. John Burns at the head
of A committee was dispatched to wait up
on him and obtain authority for the use of his
name.
During the absence of the committee, the fol-
lowing persons were nominated for Justices OF
the Peace:-Wm. B. Kayser, j. L. Timberlake,
and d. B. Hinton.
After some delay, the com n,ittee returned
and communicated the reply of Mr.. Burns, de-
Ginning to accept the nomination. NJ. B. ODER
dorfer, ]. W. Teabo, and ]. T. Long were then
named for Councilmen, and unanimously
chosen. For the remaining three Councimen,
five persons were named, and vote taken by
ballot, with the agreement that the three high
est should be the nominees. w. f. Summer
son, J. D. Crowle, and Clifford Bargamin hav-
ing the highest number, were unanimously
chosen. which completed the ticket for Coun-
Gil and Justices.
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WaynesbOrO' News.

The first nine of the Fishburne Military
School, of this place. played match game of
base ball with the Miller School boys, at Miller
Institute, last Saturday, resulting in a victory
for the latter club, as follows:-Miler School,
"a. to Fishburne Military School. s. The boys
came back highly pleased with their kind and
courteous treatment at the hands of Messrs.
Nicholas and Wallace. The Miller School nine
will probably be challenged to play again on
Monday next.
We are soon to have another hotel in our
place, the Augusta House," which will be
managed by Mr. Henkel, of New Market. Va
He has the reputation of being first class no.
tel man. and we hope he will M .et with much
success in our town.
Miss Jennie Fishburne, the daughter of Mr.,
e. G. Flshburne, whilst out horseback riding
this morning. made very narrow escape The
horse she was riding became frightened at
some object. and the young lady, holding too
tightly TO the reins, caused him to rear and fall
backwards. thereby holding her under the sad
de-. 1t was wonderful that she escaped alive,
but Drs. Myers and Fox. who are attending
her, say she will soon be out, which will be
pleasant news to her numerous friends
Mr.. r. Lee Antrim was again on our streets
yesterday. and was welcomed by his many
riends on his recovery after a serious attack of
typhoid fever. Lee looks quite small nowa
having lost Al pounds in weight during his ILL
ness.
Mr. W. D. Woods, one of our most worthy
citizens, died Friday and was buried Sunday
by the Masonic Lodge of this place, of which
he was member assisted by about Is from
your city. 1t was the largest funeral we have
had for many years, and our town loses one of
its best citizens. He had just completed the
carpenter work on the new Masonic Hall.
The Fishburne Military School will have
their commencement June End, at 7:30 P. M.
Mrs. N. M. King. principal OF waynesboro
Female Seminary. will have her commence
ment June I'd at 4P. NJ
Rev. L. Paul. preached to a large congrega-
ton at the Presbyterian Church Sunday night
in the absence of Rev. A. R. Cooke, the minis
Ger in charge who is vi sitting friends in Lex
ington.
A few days ago, our postmaster, Mr..
r. 6. Wright, received letter from a
member of the Pennsylvania Bucktails, say
ing he had found or captured during the war
Diary within it the name Of Rob't A..Bruce
of the Sind Va, volunteers. Mr.. Wright in
formed G. A. Bruce, the father of the gallant
youth who lost his life in the service of his
country, of the facts, and few days after wri-
aforesaid diary. LAURENCE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-05-26

Preparations for an interesting Fair are 60
ing on quite satisfactorily. AT the meeting of
the Board of Directors, few days since, the
premium-list was revised, and increased in
amount, and the racing premiums more than
doubled.
DR.. John R. Myers, of buckingham, was ap-
pointed Veterinary Surgeon of the Associa-
ton.
Messrs. ]. W. Churchman, W. G.. Gilkeson
and II. A. s. Hamilton, members of the Board
of Directors were appointed a committee to
take charge of the gates.
1t was determined that the third should be
the day for the reunion of Confederate veter-
ans.
Gen. Thos. L. Rosser, Col. Charles S. Venable,
and Maj. Robert Mason, all of Albemarle, have
responded to invitations and will be present.
Gen. Rosser is corporate member of the AS
ISOLATION
Sl4,00) in choice DRY GOODS and NOTIONS
must move in 90 days. Cash buyers may ex-
pect fun. M. P. FUNKHOUSER.
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OEE DOUBLE-SEAT PHETON, al
" most as good as new, for sale by
mayl2-5t BAKER BROS.
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ATTORNEY

COMMON WEALTH'S ATTORNEY,
Editor " Spectator I'm response 10 q cali
signed "D.dny Voters" appearing in the SPEC
rATOR of April 18th, 1886. hereby respectfully
announce myself candidate for the Office of
COMMON WEALTH'S ATTORNEY for the
city of Staunton.
apr2l-tde A. G. BRAXTON.
ITO THE VOTERS OF STAUNTON.
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for the office of CoMMoNWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
for the City of Staunton. Respectfully,
apI4-tde RICHARD P. BELL,
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ID EATHS.
Obituaries are chdrQef fos at @ CUercfssn O rates
Notices II deaths 0 ,s6Lt she e 0rasasstca:sku.

TURNER.-On Tuesday, the 18th, at the res
dence of his son. Mr.. Logan Turner in thf 5
place. Mr.. VIM. M. Turner, in the 18th year o t
his age, of general debility.
HYDENREICH.-At his residence in this city at
IL O'Clock on Tuesday night, the 18th inst, OF
Brights disease Mr. F. o. Hydenreich. aged
65 years.
ARBoGAsT AT the residence of her son. W. B.
Arbogast, in Foster, Bates Co., Mo-, May Sth,
1885. Mrs. Isabelle Arbogast (nee Winery at
the age of g. She was formerly from Hish-
land county, Va.
PAULY.-On the night of the 18th of February,
at his residence near Deerfield, Augusta Co.,
Va, Lewis Pauly. in the S4th year of his age.
This aged and esteemed citizen had been %
member of the NJ. E. Church for about so years.
and dying, as he li;ed. leaves a void in the
generation can fIl. Kind and patient in all
tho relations of life, he calmly and cheerfMtiy
laid down the cross to take up the crown.
BLESSED are the dead which die in the Lord
from henceforth. YEA said the Spirit thea they
may rest from their labOrs, and their works do
follow Them" III. j. III.
May Goth, 1856.
LACKEY.-Near Churchvlle, 18th of May,
Frank A., only child of a. M, and s. E.
Lackey, aged months, and days.
..Leaves have their time to fall,
And flowers to wither at the north winds
breath,
And stars to set-but all,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, o DEATH"
youth and the opening rose
May look like things too glorious for decay.
And smile at thee-but thou art ,1ot OF
those
That wait the ripening bloom to seize their
prey"
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LAUREL CREEK.
MONROE Co.. w. V A.,

LAUREL CREEK.
MONROE Co.. VIVA,
May %, 1886
Mrs. G. G. Hoke of this place died few days
ago. Leaves four little children, husband
and many friends to mourn her loss. Her ill.
ness and suffering was short.
D. D. Hildebrand and family are now on a
visit to Nelson county where they will spend
a few months for their health.
Mrs. J. NJ. Hughes of Ashland, KY. is also
visiting in Nelson county.
The weather now is fine. but a little cool for
May. We had fine frost here last night
Mr.. Rudd, our school teacher, has left us
but hope to see him next Winter at this place
Mr.. L. White is in charge of store and yard
while D. D. H. is absent.
Mr.. Crizer is still in the land and doing
well.
A S. Dinkle is also on his feet.
Our friend Lee Wragland is to be married
next Thursday.
L. Calwell, our engineer on the Laurel
Greek Short Line is doing good work.
have just been over in old Nelson where
everything looks flourishing and prospects of
good crops. That old place looks natural.
although have been away for some years.
W. H. Hidebrand is very busy in his nur-
series, and am glad to say. is doing good bust.
ness. H.