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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
where sealskin Caps Are Made.

The fur cap trade is centered in the
French quarter Sealskin caps are less
popular than they once were, but some
thousands of them are annually made in
this city They are made from portions of
skin too small to be used in the best
Sacques The trade is highly subdivided.
1t requires a knowledge of furs, and many
Of those engaged in the business are for
aigners Much of the trade is carried on
in comparatively small shops such as are
usual in the French quarter Often the
costliest and most beautiful goods are pro-
iuced in shabby little shops where one
would expect to find no more important
industry than that of the cobbler.-New
York World
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
The Value Of knowing French.

French is now taught in all the schools
Of Greece, a regulation made a short time
ago have found that French is used
wherever go, and that it is as near to be-
ing universal AS any living language is
likely to be. The person who speaks French
:an get along anywhere in Europe, al
though he will also meet persons in all
large towns who speak English.-Athens
Cor Pittsburg Leader
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
COMMISSIONER OFFICE,
u staunton, Oct. /, 1891.

, COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
staunton, Oct. L. 1891.
Crawford,
VS..
Hottie, &c.
All persons interested in the foregoing ca use
and especially the widow and heirs of the late
fixed upon the 30th DAY OF OCT. INST, to take an
account of the personal estate left by Joseph
and its annual rental and fee simple values; and
Sd. An account of the liens binding upon said
real estate, and all other debts of said Joseph
Hottie. decd, herein evidenced. All persons
having claims of any sort whatsoever are notifi-
ed to present and prove them before me on or be-
fore the day named for taking these accounts
the foregoing cause on the 18th day of May, 1891,
by the circuit court of Augusta county, wherein
said suit is pending
P. A. BAYLOR, p.q. Master Commissioner.
oct 2-4t
Circuit Court of Augusta county, in va
cation of said court, September 30, 1891
Henry Faust, Complainant.
B. L. Huffman, Amelia V. Huffman, g.
H. Rowzee, and Martha s. Rowzee his
wife, VINO was Martha S. Huffman, Robert
H. Huffman, E. NJ Matthew'S and ELLA N.
Matthews his wife, who was Ella N. Huff
man, H. b. McFall, and Magnolia V. Nc
Fall his wife, who was Magnolia v Huff
man, and Rosebrough b. Huffman.
minor, Defendants.
The object of this suit is to enforce vendors
lien binding house and lot situated in Mt. Solon,
Augusta county, sold by Henry Faust to S. A.
Huffman in mis- lifetime by article of agreement
dated pril Goth. 1888: and it appearing by affi-
davit that Robert H Huffman, r. M. Matthews.
and Ella b. Matthews his wife, are non-residents
of this State it is ordered that they appear here
in fifteen days after due publication OF this order
and do what is necessary to protect their inter-
eSts in this suit. j. N. KY AN
J. & ]. l.. BUMGARDNER, p.q. Clerk.
oct 2-4t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23
Lessons of Experience.

Newsboy-E Extra!
Gentleman-H How much is it?
Newsboy-Two cents Have one?
Gentleman-No
Friend-Two cents is the regular price of
that paper Why don't you buyy
Gentleman-If there had been anything
in it worth reading the boy would have
charged five cents-Good News
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23

The most profitable crop raised by the
peasantry near the famous field of Water
loo is the crop of bullets and buttons
nodded in the vicinity. duly planted and
harvested in time to be disposed of to the
gullible travellers who eagerly buy them
as relics Of that memorable June day in
1915. when Napoleon's glory was totally
eclipsed
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-10-23

Salt is useful when ink Is freshly spilled
on carpet. Apply the salt at once; it alb
serbs the ink, and the two form crust
readily emoved.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
TIE FANS OF 1891.

The summer gown is not complete
without fan which blends with it. A
pretty fan, to be carried with black net
dress, is one made of black gauze on
which the heur de lys is painted. The
sticks are of black shell. Another pretty
black gauze fan has silver sticks, al |
embroidered all over the fan in silver
threads are huge butterflies, silver tinsel
being used for their wings.
One fan is made of white silk, with
black point lace butterflies upon it. The
sticks are of mother of pearl, and here
and there upon them is a tiny butterfly
done in black enamel. A fan which
blends we'll with violet gown is Of
green gauze. Painted over the lower
part are violets, peeping out from be-
meath green leaves. This fan is not very
larre, and does not close. The handle
is of gold, with bunch of five purple
enamel violets with diamond centers for
its top.
Many of the fans to be used this sum
mer arc covered with jeweled bugs.
Fans made of dark shades of silk will
have upon them strengthening beetles
with ieweled wings. A very dainty fan
is half of shrred crepe lssc. Where the
shirring ends is indicated by fine silver
thread. The upper part of the fan is
silk, with pink clover and its green
leaves painted upon it. The stems can
be seen through the stirring, and the
clover looks as if it was just lifting up its
head to peep out at the world from the
SHRED crepe. The handle is silver. A
fan made of yellow marabout feathers
has sticks of black shell. In one can be
seen the face of a tiny gold watch.
While ostrich feather fans, with pearl
handles and the owners initials formed
Of her favorite gem somewhere on the
handle, are In vogue. -Ne'o YORK. Re
c0rder.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
REvIvING DRIED TREES.

When woody plants, such as trees and
shrubs, have become very dry in transit
from the nursery they may often be re
vived by burying them entire in moist
soil. This is far better than planting
and then giving water for it is almost
impossible to keep the stems moist when
exposed to the air and drying wind, but
if the bundles are opened and the plants
laid in trenches, or in any way so that
all parts can be covered up with moist
soil. they are almost certain to revive II
there is spark Of life left in them when
so buried. They should be examined
from time to time but not lifted out I'M
iii the buds begin to swell, then gently
raise the tops exposing only a few
branches the first day, then a day or two
later little more or all Of the plant ex-
cept the roo. Select a cloudy or rainy
day for taking out aud planting, always
pruning away as much of the top as can
be spared. Many shrub and tree
which would be pronounced dead by a
casual observer may be revived as we
have described. American Agricnlturist.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
The Sparrow.

For the common house-sparrow, as
DISTINGUISHED from the so-called hedge
sparrow and the tree-sparrow, nothing
can be urged in its favor. Destroy them
utterly, is my advice. Experience has
shown that their ill-advised importation
into Australia and North America has
wrought incalculable hahn to cultivated
vegetation. The bird is grain aud
vegetable feeder for at least three fourths
of the year, seeking insects only when
leaf buds and cereals are not available
for food. Sparrow clubs should be en-
couraged in every village, in order to
check the undue increase of the species,
which, by the way, breeds at least three
times in the year. In connection with
these sparrow clubs, it Is somewhat
curious to note that the authorities in
some English country parishes have from
time immemorial paid the lads at the
rate of four a penny for killing these
birds, and have, moreover, purchased
eggs. And some kind Of sparrow seems
to have been considered destructive in
Syria in ancient days for we are expressly
told that "two sparrows were sold for
farthing. MdcmilLan's Mtgasias.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
How The FOrty.niners Lent a Hand,

Men pocketed their pride in Califor
MIA in those days. met in the mines
lawyers and physicians, of good stand
ing at home, who were acting as bar
keepers, walters, hostlers and teamsters.
An ex- judge of oyer and t. miner was
driving an ox-team from Coloma to Sac
ramento. One man who had been a
State Senator and Secretary of State in
one of our Western commonwealth was
doing a profitable business at manufac-
turing 'cradles," while an Ex-Governor
of one of our Southwestern States played
the fiddle in a gambling saloon. These
things were hardly remarked. Every
one went to the Slope with the deter
mination to make money; aud if the
mines did not afford it, the next inquiry
was what pursuit or business would the
sooner accomplish the desired end.
Thousands who ha not the necessary
stamina for the viclssitu1es of a miners
life, nor yet the means of going into any
of the various channels of trade, were
for time compelled to serve in capaci-
ties far beneath their deserts, until time
and means should justify time iu choos
ing for themselves. - Century.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
Wells IN FAVOR.

Wells, by the way, although not quite
30 large as Marie Stulrt's, will come in
to great favor this season. Every hat
will have its veil and wide hats will call
for such wide wells that it will be nee
essary to gather them up by piece
of narrow ribbon, so as to fit these wide
brims. Then there will be the square
wells. the corners of which being weighted
with tassels to throw entirely over hats,
and three -cornered are semi-circlar wells
for small bonnets which some ladies Sc
cure with a steel spring. The irregular
lozenge spots have vanished, and in their
stead we are to have tulle with velvet
spots, black net spangled with tiny glass
beads, and very fine crimson net dottet
with crystal dots so as to impart slight
ROSY blush to the face. Everybody
summer girls and all--will need sup
DIV of wells this season, AMI SO delicate
and beautiful are the many kinds of filmy
stulTs appropriate for this poetic adj
ton to woman toilet that with little
thought and study she will he enabled to
accomplish wonders in frightening the
charm of her face. II Detroit Free Pres.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
MASSAGE FOR A HORSE.

This process, which consist of rubbing
and pressing the muscles Or joints, is
quite as applicable and useful to animals
as to person. 1t will he useful in cases
such as described, viz, the so-called
.'swceney, which is a striking OF the
large muscles of the shoulder from want
of use by some hmeness, mostly IN the
foot or leg, and not necessarily IN the
shoulder Joint. 1t is generally recon-
mended to be continued for fifteen or
twenty minutes, and is followed by a
stimulating liniment we'll rubbed into the
skin. The action on the muscles is
equivalent to ordinary work by which
the growth and solidity of the muscular
fibre are increased; it thus counteracts
the i'll effects of the inactiOn OF the
muscles caused by the lameness. At the
same time the actual seat of the lameness
should be found and proper treatment
piven there. The most probable location
of this is the foot.-Ne,O York Times.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
Barrels by Post in Switzerland.

We had sent our baggage, as we had
been advised, to the postoflice, where
we at once went The bag which we
wished to post to Zermatt seemed to US
very heavy, but scythes aud barrels and
bundles of old iron, labeled aud adj
dressed, were lying GU the floor, and we
supposed it must be all right. though
the postmistress, as soon as we had paid
our money, turned away without giving
us stamps or receipt, and had nothing
more to do with US. We need not have
worried, for the Swiss postoffice takes
anything aud everything that the ex-
press companies at home would carry;
and if one does not bother about his
baggage, it is as certain to turn up at
his journeys end as it would be to dis
appear in England, if one ventured to
let it take care OF itself - Century.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
WASHINGTON and "the Old Army"

The following is from General Sher-
mans last speech, printed in the Cen
tury;
The toast assigned me is "The Old
Army" Yes, that army is "old, older
than the present Government. 1t began
to take form the moment the colonists
mace Judgment on the cost of Massa-
chusetts and Virginia; grew in proper
ton up to the French war of 1856, and
still larger during the Revolutionary
War, 1776-17SS.
In 1888 the armies of the Revolution
were all disbanded, except "eighty
privates and due proportion of officers,
none to exceed the rank of captain" to
garrison West Point and Fort Pitt.
In June, 1884, the Congress of the
thirteen States provided for two COM
panies of artillery and eight of infantry,
not to exceed thirty-seven officers ana
700 enlisted men. In 1886 it increased
the number to forty-six officers aud $40
men. At that date these troops garrisoned
the frontier posts, viz. Fort Harmer, now
Marietta, Ohio, VinceLles, Indiana, and
Venango, New York, in addition to
West Point, Fort Pitt and Springfield,
Massachusetts. Then came 1889, with
its new Constitution, and Washington
became its first chief executive. He was
the father of this nation. His efforts re-
suited in the formation of the present
army of the United States.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
LADIES' COLUMN.
WOMEN ON HORSEBACK.

There are very few accidents in riding
for which the objectionable ignorance
of the rider is not directly responsible.
Seventy-fve per cent. of the women ride
abominably, and poor form in their case
shows much more plainly than in the
man. Their shoulders are twisted, their
hands unsteady, the toes are seen con-
tinually kicking the skirt, AMI they rise
to the side. Here in New York we find
much improvement in the public form,
due to better instruction and the dread
of scrutinizing spectators, but the actual
knowledge OF the horse is quite as def
Gent. There are women, of course, who
20 in for riding With precisely the same
idea as they do for bathing at Narragan-
sett-because the rest do 50, and the OPP
portunity of exhibiting fetching cos
tune IS not to be lost. These will ride
about as they swim--a groom and the
saving rope will always be at baud. and
it is quite necessary that they should.--
Huper's Bdgar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
FASHION NOTES.

A novelty in tie fasteners is silver
ducks head.
The fibert furnishes a model for scarf
pins and watch charms.
Diamond asps are worn as brooches
and as ornaments In the hair.
A new brooch initiates in gold, little
shoe, the rosette of which is formed Of
pearls.
In spite of past pre- lictiols, the Dor
dered robe seems to have taken fresh
lease Of life.
Sleeves of black silk mil, jette gll.
looms, as well as banls Of black mlrl-
bout or ostrich feathers, still continue in
high favor for decorating light evening
gowns.
Slender garlands Of flowers are placed
around the upper edge Of half open
bodices for dressy evening wear, or are
set diagonally across the chest AMI bor-
dering the extreme edge of the sheath
skirt.
WHAT could be pretticr in the way of
a morning couture than little cap OF
gauze, with aplisse-e1ye falling over the
hair, while the plain side is gltherel into
a pulled crown, a coqucttish bow Of vel
vet being perched upon the front.
The larger proportion Of corsages con-
lnue to be made with the high, close
officers collar. There are, however, a
few that are cut tribe low and are fin
ished about the neck with ruche Of
tulle, silk muslin or crepe de chine.
There are many pretty styles for little
girls up to twelve or thirteen years OF
age, but after that time their costumes
are often mere copies of the styles worn
by their elders, plain skirts, with equally
plain bodices finished of with deep add
81 basques, founces, Greek draperies,
plaip-and draped bretelles, and simpli-
led forms Of all the styles In vogue.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
RHUBARB AND ITS USE.

Rhubarb or PIE plant for Boston mar
ket is nearly all grown in gardens near
by Boston. That which has been forced
in lighthouses begins to come in in Feb
ruary, aud retails at from twenty to tt'
teen cents per pound; then the Southern
product comes on, and is sold in a small
way at from ten cents to five cents per
pound at retail, and Arlington AMI others
near by that Is grown in the open air
follows Oh, netting the farmer from five
cents down to three fourths Of a cent a
pound, and retailing at from u to two
cents usually. When the farmer gets less
than 81 per 100 pounds he usually stops
pulling it. Prices range a little better,
as the demand is greater when apples are
scarce. but the rhubarb seems to grow in
popularity, and perhaps would be still
more popular if housekeepers knew that
it was not necessary to remove the outer
skin Of the stalk before cooking. This
only should be done when the stalk Is
wilted. Cut the stalks into small pieces
rs for pies without skinning. and turn
boiling water over them, and let them
scald from 6fteen to twenty-five minutes,
according to age of stalk, and they will
be As tender when cooked as if the skin
had been taken off, and will require less
sugar. while the acid flavor of the plant
will be retained in its greatest perfection.
Boston Cuhigqt0r.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
Some Odd Comparisons.

A railway train, at continuous speed
OF forty miles an hour, would pass from
the earth to the moon in little more
than eight months; to the planet Venus,
in seventy-one and a half years; and
would reach the sun in two hundred and
sixty odd years. A ray of light will
pass from the moon to the earth in a
triae over a single second; from Venus
to the earth in little more than two
minutes, and from the sun to this little
sphere Of ours in about eight minutes.
If this same comparison were applied IN
the fixed stars it would be still mo;
startling.--&. Louis Republic.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Never forget that sheep like turnips.
Provide necessary tools in advance of
need.
Feed for flesh and not fat in your
team.
Cannas require rich soil and plenty of
water.
Keep your harness well cleaned and
oiled.
Early potatoes will bring good
price.
Plant as soon as the soil is ready; not
before.
Good roads are the highways of
wealth.
Cheap production encourages con-
sumption.
Whenever you see a weed cut it be-
low the surface.
Eyergrcens may be transplanted this
month.
The annual phloxes are most effective
in masses.
Keep your bees as near forty degrees
MS possible.
Peas are generally covered too shallow
when sowD.
Prune when the tree is dormant, if
you want to impart vigor to its growth.
II you want to check the growth OF
tree trim it when in full leaf or just be-
fore.
Raise your "greens" instead of hunt
inc them in the lots. 1t saves work and
time.
The variety is important, bit the best
variety will make poor crop with poor
cultivation.
A large part Of cultivation can be done,
and done most easily and effectively be-
fore corn is planted.
Any green crop, such as clover, grass
and field peas, can be used for ensilage,
but in this country the great ensilage
crop is Indian corn.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26

Mr.. Gritzn went from judicial authority TO
judicial authority to get the young mans
pardon. He slept not night nor day. he
went from influential person to influential
person until some way he got that young
mans pardon. He came down on the dock,
and as hs arrived on the dock with the par
don the father came. He had heard tnat MS
son under n dis1uissd name. had been com
hitting crime and was going to be put to
death So Mr.. Griffin and the father went
on the ships deck, an1-at the very moment
Mr.. Griffin offered the pardon 10 inc young
man, the old father threw MS arms arouli,.
the sons neck and the son SAID; raVher,
have done very wrong and am very s9rIy.
| wish had never broken your nSart' ! an
very sorry.p "Ohp said the father. don't
mention Il. IL don't make any difference
now. IL is all over. forgive you. my son,
and he kissed him and kissed him ana Kissed
him.
To-day offer you the pardon of the Gospel
full pardon, free pardon; L 40 NOT care
what your sin has been. Though you say
YOU have committed crime against TOD,
against your own soul, against your ieilow-
man. against your family, against tue DAY
of Judgment against the cross Oh Chrlst-
whatever your crime has been, here ls
pardon. full pardon. and the very mohent
that you take that pardon your heateny
Father throws His arms around ABOUT you
and says: My son, forgive you. II Is al
right. You are as much In MY laVor 10" Us
if you had never sinned." q! there Is loJ on
earth and joy in heaven. VINO VIII taAe 'n'
Fathers embraced
There was gentleman in rail car VINO
saw IN that same car three passengers oil
very d fferent circumstances. The nrst was
n maniac He was carefully guarded by MS
attendants His mind like snip dlsIhasOe
was beating against dark, deSoiate coa1.,
from which no help could come. Inc tra'h
stoned. and the man was taken out into the
ASYLUM to waste away, perhaps through
wears of gloom. The second passenger was
culprit. The outraged law had seized on
him. As the cars jolted the chains ratified;
On his face were crime, deprayity anu
despair. The train halted an be
was taken out to the penitent'ary'
TO which he had been condemned.
There was the third passenger: under
for different circumstances She was
a bride. Every hour was gay as q marriage
bell. Life glittered and beckoned. her
companion was taking her to his fathers
house The train halted. The old man was
there to welcome her to her new home. aul
his white locks showed down upon her rs re
sealed his word with fathers kiss.
Quickly we fly toward eternity. We VIII
soon be there. Some leave this life con-
demned. Oh. may it be with us, that, leav-
ing this feeting life for the next we may
find our Father ready to greet us to ournew
home with Him forever That Will be
marriage banquet! Fathers welcome
Fathers bosoml Fathers kiss. Heaven
Heayenl
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1891-06-26

Delicious Sponge Cake-Beat the
yolks and whites of two eggs separately,
and mix nearly all of one cup OF sugar
with the whites, the rest with the yolks.
Add one cup -four, one generous tea
spoon baking powder, and one-quarter
teaspoon salt. After mixing adj these well
together, add one-half cup boiling water.
Corn Flour Cheese Cakes-To one
pint of milk and one ounce of corn flour
add four we'll beaten eggs and quarter
Of a pound of sugar. Put these in an
enamelled saucepan on the fire, and
briug it up to boiling point. Flavor with
essence of lemon. Line some patty pans
with puff paste, pour in the above Gus
tard, dust sugar over them, and bake.