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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Making Clay Pipe.-

Inc common clay pipe, like the neeoie
has to undergo large number of opera
lions before completion, nearly all of which
are conducted without mechanical aid.
The clay, after being levigated, mixed
and kneaded to proper consistency, is
rolled out roughly into shape. This the
molder takes, and placing the head or
bowl end &C. special support thrusts a
long needle into the center of the tail of
the roll, thus piercing the STEM
Thus pierced, and still containing the
needle, the roll is placed in the mould,
which is of steel and made in two parts,
and the latter is closed and put in the press.
Then compressor is pushed into the open
part of the mold to form the bowl. Thus
the clay is compressed
The press is now opened, the pipe taken
from the mold and passed on to finish
ers, who scrape out all mold seams, pass
another needle into the stem, stamp any
letters that are to appear and send on to
the drying room.
Here, when sufficiently hardened, those
which have to be polished are polished, and
all are sent forward to other workmen,
who examine them, reject the defective
ones. and proceed to put the perfect ones
in the saggers ready for the furnaces,
which are similar to those used in potteries,
and where they are exposed for five or six
hours.
They are subsequently dipped in a mix
ture to remove the porosity of the clay
This is mere outline of what is needed
for common clay pipe; the op Il ations in
the fancy patterns are more complicated.
Boston Globe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Alexandrian Scientists.

Among he great scientists of the Alex
andrian school, or rather mathematician
were Pappus, one of the greatest of ancicn
mathematicians; Theon and his unfortu
nate daughter, the famous Hypatia-wb,
appears to have been better mathemat
clan than l.er father-the story of who's
life and tragical death is familiar through
Kingsley's novel Unfortunately, none q
her works is extant She was the last G
the Alexandrian philosophers who attain
any fame She lived about 415 A. D.
Not only is this old university renownes
for the impulse which it gave to science
but it also extended it's protection and aiG
to literature, poetry and the fine arts. T,
example, Ptolemy Philadelphus did II
consider it beneath him to count amol
his personal friends the poet Callimachs
the author of a treatise on birds, who hol
orably maintained himself by keeping /;
school at Alexandria. Among the most
distinguished poets may be mentiont
Lycophron, whose work "Cassandra'' SIT
remains, and Theocritus, whose exquisi,
bucolics prove how sweet a poet he was-
Westminster Review
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
The College Athlete.

It is debatable question whether it is
wholesome for a college youth to win the
amount of attention and applause that
falls to the lot of a successful athlete, see
ing that he must soon leave college and be-
gin professional or business life at the bot
tom of the ladder, where for a time at
least obscurity will take the place of fame
No doubt it is great slump" But there
are several things to be considered before
deciding that such an experience is I'LL
wholesome
All, or great deal, depends on what
sort of a youth he is. If his head is so soft
that the smiles and hand clapping of pref
ty girls who watch the finish of boat race
or the wind up of a football game can turn
that head; if self conceit is so large share
of his natural makeup that he cannot be
carried on the shoulders of his classmates
without thinking himself entitled by di-
vine right to ride on other mems shoulders
all the way through life, then very likely
athletic emilence will spoil him; but it
may be that it does not much matter, since
he would be sure to be spoiled in one way
or another, there being SO little of him to
spoil, and that little such poor stuff.
Otherwise it is fair to reason that in this,
rs in SO many other things, a college is but
a miniature world, and he is best fitted for
the world who has best tested it before
hand.-Boston Advertiser.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
His Mothers Pudding.

A man who did not keep in mind that in
boyhood he ate his food with a better sauce
than any cook ever invented was in the
habit-a habit said to be common-of max
ing his wife uncomfortable by too fire.
quent reference to his mothers wonderful
culinary skill.
Once. however. he was put to silence fer
few days at least
"John," said his wife, II wish you would
tell me just how your mother made her
plum pudding. Then perhaps could suit
you"
'sWhy, she took some raisins and stirred
'em up with pudding and baked it. That's
ALL"
''But, John, real plum pudding is
boiled"
"Oh, of course. Mother always boiled it
after she baked it. "-Boston Transcript.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
A Queer Cave.

A dingy cave with several thousand tin
cans for roof, a pile of grimy blankets
and gunny sacks stuffed with rags for a
bed, few old cans and broken brick
against the clay bank for fireplace-this
is the habitat of an old man on Terwilli-
gers claim, about 800 feet north of the
point where the west side Southern Pacific
line crosses Slavin's road in South Port
land. The cave is dug into the side of a
steep hill and is sufficiently obscured by
brush and trees to give the old man the
seclusion he seems to DESIRE
The cave the old man lives in now is
marvel, considering the implements he had
to work with. The only tool he used was
: broken shovel, tied with wires in several
places, with handle that was once sap
ling fir tree. He dug hole about II feet
long, ten feet wide and IL feet deep, and as
the bank is hard clay the amount of labor
he performed may be imagined. A man
with good shovel could not remove such
a quantity of earth in less than two or
three weeks. The thousands of small cuts
in the clay show that he took but small
amount of earth at time, and gives some
idea of the laborious task he had The
roof is made of Il few crossbeams and fiat
tened out oil cans, piled about twenty deep
on top. Where he picked up such guam
tity of oil cans is mystery, as one dray
could hardly carry them. The bedding
consists of straw, old blankets, sacks and
rags A dog would hesitate before passing
the night there.-Portland Oregonian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
The Reign of the chry.anthemum.

The rose is no longer the queen of flowers
for twelve months in the year. During
October and November she must abdicate
in favor of the cbrysanthemum-th
graceful Japanese beauty that has won
the love of horticulturists and society with
equal speed. The decorative value of the
chrysanthemum is so great it may be
grown at the minimum of expense, and it
lasts SO long even after cutting that it's
popularity is not to be wondered at. In
addition to these advantages, no flower
lends itself more readily to Improvement
the mysterious operation by which gar
dener paints the lily all colors of the rain
bowl and even has the impudence, in spite
of the poet, to make violets as much sweet
er as he can. There is no doubt about it,
man likes best those forms Of natural
beauty which. permit him the fattering re-
fection that he can after all give a few
points to nature.-Kate Fields Washing
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
A Mechanical Patti.

There is only one Patti, and the question
is will there ever be another? A band of
spectators say, "Yes-but not living
one" They are going to construct dead
Patti that can sing as we'll as the living
artist 1t is to be life sized wax doll,
which, by means of clockwork machinery,
is to be rendered capable of walking ON to
platform, remaining there for stated
period, making certain graceful gesticula-
lions, retiring, reappearing again and
courtesyihg, and finally withdrawing with
pleased smile.
Inside the mechanical Patti will be a
powerful photograph, the records for
which have already been prepared. The
spectators have sent men armed with re-
cording monographs to all the great con-
certs at which Nine. Patti has lately
sung, and they declare that they can now
command the real PATHS voice.-Ex-
oh
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Burning Oil Instead of Wood.

One of the most extensive concerns in
Maine has for some time past been expert
menting on an ingenious process of burn
ing lime with oil instead of with wood, the
result, as appears, being of very salts
factory character. At this establishment
the oil for use at the kilns is stored for the
purpose in huge tank holding more than
10000 gallons, from which it is pumped as
desired into a pressure tank of $50 gallons
capacity, and a twenty pound pressure is
applied. The oil is purified by passing it
through water, and meter is attached to
the kiln.
Each kiln has two arches and two pipes
run to each arch; one pipe carries the oil,
the other steam to force the burning oil
up among the lime rock. The effect of this
arrangement is the production of an in
tense heat, making it necessary to draw
eight times a day. The lime thus produced
is described as whittier than that burned
with wood and of better quality.-New
York Sun.
Accidents on the Manchester Ship Canal.
In a letter which Mr.. John Ward, rs
president of the Navvies and Bricklayers'
Laborers' union, addressed to Mr.. Glad
stone and the home secretary respecting
accidents occurring on public works and
buildings. he pointed out that during the
construction of the Manchester ship canal
1900 men were engaged, in addition to
the employment of about 500 excavators
and steam navvies, and that during the
first years occupied in carrying out the
work, from the returns of the above union,
no fewer than between 1000 and l, 100 fatal
accidents occurred. 1,700 men were perma-
nently injured, while $500 were partially
disabled, SO that in five years on one I'M
dertaking no fewer than 5000 men out of
$4,000 men met with accidents, and it was
necessary to have three hospitals for their
accommodation. -London Tit-Bits.
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A Seasonab1e Remedy.

A poor oman, understanding that Dr.
Goldsmith was physician. and hearin.
of his gre 1t humanity, solicited him b.
letter to send her something for her hns
band, who had lost his appetite and was
reduced to most melancholy state. The
good natured poet waited on her instantly,
and after some discourse with his patient
found him sinking with sickness and pow
erty. The doctor told the honest pair that
they would hear from him in an hour,
when he would send them some pills which
he believed would prove efficacious.
He Immediately went home and put ten
guineas into chip box with the following
label: 'These must be used as necessities
require; be patient and of good heart" He
sent his servant with this prescription to
the comfortless mourner, who found it con-
tanned remedy superior to anything Ga
len or his disciples could ever administer
EXCHANGE
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
LITTLE HoMER's SLATE

After dear old grandma died,
Hunting through an open chest
In the attic, we espied
What repaid our childish quest,
Twas q homely little slate,
Seemingly of ancient date.
On its quaint and battered face
Was the picture of cart
Drawn with all that awkward gras
Which betokens childish art.
But what meant this legend, pray,
Homer drew this yesterday"
Mother recollected then
What the years were fain to hide;
1he was but a baby when
Little Homer lived and died.
Forty years, SO mother said,
Little Homer had been dead.
fhis one secret through those years
Grandma kept from all apart.
aall0wed by her lonely tears
And the breaking of her heart,
While each year that sped away
1eemed to her but yesterday.
No the homely little slate
Grandma's baby's fingers pref1 I'D,
TO memory cOnsecrate
Lieth in the oaken chest, n
Where, unwilling we should ktd,
Grandma put it years ago.
Eugene Field in Chicago New.
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THE WORLD.

The world is well lost when the world is wrong.
No matter how men may deride you.
For if you are patient and firm and strong
You will find in time, though the time be lon
That the world wheels round beside you.
If you dare to sail first Ger new thought
track,
For awhile it will scourge and score you;
Then, coming abreast with skillfui tack.
1t will clasp your hand and slap your back
And vow it was there before you.
Aye, many an error the old world makes
And many sleepy blunder:
But ever and always at last it wakes
With pitiless scorn for another's mistakes
And the fools who have followed go unde
The world means well. though it wander and
stray
From the straight. short cut to duty;
So go ahead in that path, say,
For after awhile it will come your way,
Bringing its pleasure and beauty.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox i'll Once Wee
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
A Mistaken Impression.

That the intuition of women is some
times at fault was amusingly illustrated
by recent incident in Portland. A lady
was conversing with q gentleman whom
she knew but slightly, and whom, for some
unaccountable reason, she took to be a
widower. She had never heard it said that
he was. He simply impressed her in that
way. She took it for granted, and asked in
nocently how long his wife had been dead,
The involuntary alarm which caused him
to exclaim, Good heavens, madam! when
did she die?o was no greater than that
which this unexpected answer produced in
her. He was stranger there. travelling
on business, and hadn't seen or heard from
his wife for some little time.-Bangor (MeA
Commercial
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
In Tornadoes.

Those living in portions of our country
exposed to tornadoes will be glad to know
that scientists tell us there is always warn
ing of the approach of tornado to those
that are observant. Clouds may be seen
hurrying together in the southwest and
west, low dull roar of the wind in those
clouds may be perceived, while there is a
great stiffness and sultry heat in the air,
all of which signs are sufficient to bid PEG
pie look for safety.
This safety they will never find in any
easterly direction. One who faces the cloud
as it comes should seek safety to the right.
The only absolute safety, however, is to be
found underground, in the cellar of the
house. if it is wooden house, as the storm
will whirl off the beams and boards of the
structure; but if it is brick or stone house
the shattered walls will only tumble in;
the brick or stone house, moreover. will fall
sooner than the wooden one, which yields
and gives.
In the tornado countries, especially in the
more open portions, there should be an un-
derground place provided for refuge, with
its roof arched and strengthened by mason
ry and beams, SO that it cannot be broken
in by anything falling upon it.-Harper's
Bazaar
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
A Million Friends.

friend in need is friend indeed and not
less than one million poop e have found just such
friend in DIR Kings New Discover for Ton
sumpt ion, Coughs and ODDS lfyou have never
used this Great Cough Medicine, one trial will
convince you that If has wonderful curative
powers in all diseases of Throat, hest and Lungs
Each ottle guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed or money will he refunded. Trial bottles free
at Hughes & Bells drug store Large bottles
SIC. and 81.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Saving Wealth for ROYALTY

It has sometimes happened that persons
little deserving, and even rulers, have
reaped the harvests which misers have
painfully sown. The life of Vandille is a
proof of this. This man lived upon bread
and milk, with the addition of small
glass of sour wine ON Saturdays At his
death he left $500, 900 to the king of France.
Audley, the commonwealth miser, saved
100000, all of which reverted to the gov
ernment.-CasselPs Journal
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
In Westminster Abbey.

A party of American tourists who Wis
tied London recently, while passing
through Westminster abbey, paused rev.
erently before the bust of Longfellow which
stands upon the wall in the poets corner.
One of the visitors, a young girl, with
tears in her eyes, placed a rose in the folds
of drapery ACROSS the old poets breast.
They passed Oh. Presently they missed
child who be onged to the party. On search
ing for her icy found her lingering before
the bust. S he had bitten off one of her
little curls a nd laid it beside the rose.
HE is the only American here" she said
land it was I'll l had to give. youths
Companion
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Charles Kingslev,s Considerat,or.

A guest had told a story at Charles
Kingsley's dinner table which had caused
much laughter. Mr. Kingsley turned to
his wife and said: ''My dear, am sure
thlt Mary would enjoy that story very
much. Will you ring for her to come up?
know that Mr.. Blank won't mind telling
it again" So the cook came up and the
astonished visitor repeated the story for
her benefit. Buffalo Commercial
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Both Sweet and Spoouev.

The young man who is sending box of
sweets to the girl he adores does it prop.
efly only when he ties on top Russian
enameled spoon. With this she will con
vey the dainties to her pretty lips, and for
this he will pay about twenty five dollars
But when it comes to question of love,
should money be considered ?-New York
Sun.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Ono Way of Saving Tro,ihle

Sometimes it pays man to keep his wife
fully posted in all details of his business
plans and needs. For example, it is stated
that man recently advertised that he
would like to buy secondhand lawn
mower, and to address *. L." postoffice
He received one answer that struck him
favorably, and after corresponding some
time hunted the party up and found it to
be his wife, who was trying to sell him
their old one.-Exchange.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
She Becomes Real Interested.

Mrs. General Custer devotes the greater
Part of her time to reading in public
paper called ION the Plains'
In the course of this paper she describes
hunt out Of a western camp or post. Mrs.
Custer is good hunter and has often &C
companied her husband on these expedi-
tions. She says that when reading the de-
scription she practically goes through the
whole thing. She hears the horn, the dogs,
the calls of the men, the clatter of hoofs.
She feels the motion of her horse, sees the
stretch of prairie and is thrilled by the ex-
element of the chase.
At the end she is as tired as if she had
really spent hours in the saddle, and can
scarcely bring herself back to the realities
of her surroundings.-New York Recorder
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30

(and tire list is a lo-S sc " o.
Relief cure. THIS it is W. Go e..-,
applied externally, AID 40 es-4>l---''-~--'
taken in drop doses small lura1, CT sugar Il
ternany You have q sorc bru;s ed finger. Put
the Relief on it and be surprised -1ov quickly 1t
is well On any other so:o it is tie same. Ono
drop applied to IN old sore Will Sc it to heal
after all else has failed CofC-sores on your LIP
are cured by it in one night. You lave tried it
for sorethroat and found yourself cured almost
at once Now your lungs are sore-!infamed-
it quickly cures Inflammation CT the lungs.
chronic cough-Consumption is on YOU It will
cure your lungs. No Inflammation. no consump-
ton. It will not permit Inflammation to exist
This is why it cures consumption-iust as it
would sore throat, or fux, felon, a ttaothache
or neuralgia. The sore in your lungs is healed
and you are well. One sore IS not much unlike
another. No Inflammation, no sore, 40 con-
sumption. tablespoonful cures La Grippe.
If satisfaction not given money refun6ed It
never disappoints. Take q bottle home to-day.
dec l6
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
At an Auction SaIa

1.-TWO splendid japanese vases, one of
which is slightly Clipped"
what about the other?'' exclaims a
voice in the crowd.
"Chipped, too," says the auctioneer
''They are pair."-Gil Bias.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
Deservinp Praise.

We desiIe to say to our citizens that for years
We have been selling )r Kings New Discovery
for 'onsu m ion Or Kings New Life Pills. Rink
lens Ar ica SaIve and electric "ifters and ha' =
ne yer handled rAmed,ps thai sell as we'll or that
have given sucl, universal satisfaction We do
no, hesitate to g Guarantee them every time. and
we stand ready 70 refund the purchase price, il
satisfactory results do not follow their ''s'-
These remedies have wod the grea' popularity
p rely on their merits Hughes & ''eli, din gists
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
English Ivy.

The English ivy attains SO great an age
that in England they say it never dies
There are ivy stocks ten or twelve inches
in diameter which are known to have been
planted as slips 600 or 800 years ago.
American Farmer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30
The Study Of Botany.

Jean Ingelow, the authoress, whose de-
iightful tales will live long after she passes
away, has stated that the study Of botany
has ever been one OF her best relaxatiyes,.
and SO say they sll.-Meehan's Monthly,
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The incident of the monkey using the
eats paw to take chestnuts out Of the fire
is said to have taken place in the hall Of
Pope Julius II.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30

o.ICNI5f' 5
me pest saive in the world for Cuts, hruls
sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tette,
Chapped Hands, Chiiblain, Corns, and all Skin
Efuptions and positively cures Piles or no pay
required. II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
~s.ion. mr. money -efnnned Price Is cents pc
box For sale by Hughes Bell. nrCggists
I2-ly
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A M.sapprehension Corrected.

New Tenant Ito man at entrance of apart
ment house)-Do you belong to this tiat2
.Janitpr-Not much! This fiat belongs
TO me.-Kate Fields Washington.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1892-12-30

II crozrn;ng succes4
That's what DR..
Ferner's Golden
Ee-.~f IS. 1t is a
e.; e. rINEz-AM-
1-o.:, -eacit-s
-. i, It wElSr-
{. = SIS. Swell
and PA acco-s,-
p@2y i:-----...--..--ats, :,
e. :. g., 4. 5 Cu--l
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GENTLEMEN'S AND YOUTHS.
FALL AND WINTER
DRESS GOODS

The attention OF III; customers and friends and
all in want of First, lass Gentemens FALL
AND WINTER CLOTHING, is called
to my new stock, which has been received.
In Variety of Styles and Elegant Goods, have a
finer display than usual.
SUITS or PIECE ARTicL ES of CLOTHING made up in
the most approved styles, and warranted to give
sai sfacion. Goods also sold to he made else
where, if desired
Al ask il a CALL Knowing that any taste ca
be pleased. a t4IJTCuEC0M
No. iA W. Main st.
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HALF A CENTURY IN ACTIVE
OPERATION

ax This OLD VIRGINIA iNSTITHTiU.
Issues a very short and comprehensive polio,
FREE of petty restrictions and LIBERAL in II
terms and conditions
VI. NJ. ROBERTSON, Agent
lily Stannton Va.