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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Miraculous Fish.

A Constantinople correspondent
writes: In a Greek church we were
shown some miraculous fish, as they
were called. In a marble basin we
saw some small specimens Of the fnny
tribe, said to be of the extreme age Of
], 400 years entirely too old for cook
ing purposes, even though we were not
disposed to be too particular as to a
century or two. The story about them
is to the effect that when the Turks
were besieging Constantinople some
Romans were cooking fish, when some
one told them that the city was in
danger of being captured. The Ro-
mans replied that when the fish
jumped out OF the pan into the water
then ConstantinOple would fall.
Whereupon the half-fried fish jumped
into. the water, the Turks jumped into
the city, and / jumped to the con-
clusion that the story of the old brown
and white fish was the largest humbug
entertained by the Holy Orthodox
Greek Church. -
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A Sad Scene in Court.
From the New Orleans Bulletin,

About half-pasa 10 o'clock Friday
morning a lady leading q little girl en-
tered the Fifth district cour55-r DOM and
took seat in the lobby. She wasIneat-
" dressed in black, and quit . pretty.
After while Witnesses, jury men,
clerks, and then theiJudge came in, and
the crier opened court. A prominent
attorney stepped forward and read a pc
tition setting forth on the part of The
husband that his wife had strayed from
the path of virtue, and had takenup her
residence in a house Of ill-repute, and
that she was not the proper custodian
Of the little girl. A writ of habeas cor
pus was prayed for. Judge Collum took
up the case, and after hearing witnesses,
decreed that the father was the
proper custodian of the girl After the
Judgment had been rendered, the moth
er still held on to her offspring, and
walked out of court hurriedly carrying
it. At the head of the stairway the
father stopped her and said to her that
the curt had decided in his favor He
took hold of the child when it COM
menced to cry Mamma mamma p
The mother retained some of her
womanly nature. as the fast falling
tears showed. A large crowd gathered,
silent spectators Of the sad picture. At
last, checking with emotion, the father
was prevailed to take the child quickly
from the mother, which he did, the lii
tie one crying for its mamma. One
went out of one gate, the other the
other, and probably their course
through life is divided forever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21

and know its advantages. We hope to
see the day soon when machine will
take the place of human hands in husk.
ing corn, as the thresher has superseded
the fail and the old ''tramping'' pro-
cess. Some progress has been made in
this direction, already, but no machine
as vet has been successful enough to be
generally adopted. But it must come.
The want is great and universal, and
will be supplied, and fortune awaits
the man who does it.-Ohio.F 'as 77aer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21


6 The most rational theory In this mat
ter-is that which asserts that the honey
dew Is an oxidation from the leaves of
the trees, caused BY. a certain state of
mperature.J This woald account for
the honey dew appearing only on one
kind of tree at stimes.L a strong evie
dence in favor of this theory is to be
found in the fact that heavy dews only
take place during changes of tempera-
ture, before or after storms. l-sfar -.
1t appears that honey, dew can be
found on many kinds of trees. and plants
at times. but most generally the nick
DRY, oak, linden, willow, and one or two
other kinds Of trees. The honey har-
vested from honey gdsws is generally of
a dark color and of poor quality. One
season We harvested about 500 pounds
of it. It had been gathered on hickory
leaves. and looked like molasses, with a
strong walnut taste. 1t was not very
good. ~
But is said that honey harvested on
the leaves of linden is of good quality,
and light in color.-G. p. Dadant an
Moons Bee World.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21

8 MAMMA (sternly)-+tsNow, Miriam,
say grace" Miriam (who for previous
misconduct had been deprived OF pud-
ding" For all they have received let
'em be truly thankful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
On Honey Dews.

No subject brought forward before
bee keepers, has ever elected mere diff
ferent opinions and reports than the
subject Of honey dews. but this mat
ter, like many others, has been SO thor
oughly ventilated that it is not difficult
for one who has heard every side to de.
eide who is right. Some bee keepers
at first stated that honey dew fell from
the atmosphere on the leaves of trees
and plants, just like common dew.
Ibis idea, however, had to be aban-
doned, from the fact that sometimes
honey dew is found on only one kind of
tree, such as hickory, oak or linden.
Occasionally it is even only found OF
the buds of one species of trees. We
saw it once or twice on acorns only. 1t
is plain then that the so-called honey
dew was no dew at all, for if it had
come from the atmosphere it would
have been found on all kinds Of trees at
the same time.
1t was also stated that honey dew is a
secretion from aphides or other insects.
But none of these experiments related
prove evidently that such was the case.
1t is. true. that in several instances APP
hides, or plant lice, were found under.
the leaves that secreted honey dews, but
In most cases no insects were found. I
have myself lately Investigated this mat
ter. Having found some honey dew on
the leaves OF oaks ard hickory,I hunted
for aphides and found some on the I'M
der side, Of several leaves. But after
further research. II found leaves that
had dew on and no aphides, and other
leaves that had aphides' and no dew.
Another fact worthy of notice, is that
the dew. is always found. on the upper
side of the leaf and the aphides on the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21

AND now we see s. What's in an aim. ;
~ Y. Com. Adv.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21

MIR. JOHN OxENFoRD has been seri-
ously Ill in Loadon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

COUNTY GRAND JURoRs.-The Grand Jul
rors for the August term Of our County Court
are as follows:
North River Dlstrict-R. G. Glkeson, Hugh
Baxter. Alex. Bell, Emanuel Pence. South
River-M. A. Conner, W. L. Van Lear, j. T..
Black, p. L. Burkholdcr. Pastures-Jas. w.
Calhoun, B. o. Ferguson, r. B. Dunlap, Hen
ry Geeding. Riverheads H. Bruebeck, W..
Gibson, W. T. Gale, J. W. McCorkle. Middle
River-Gideon Barnhart, D. Alexander, VIM.
Patterson, x. B. Koiner. Beverly Manor-W.
}. d. Bell, Henry Edison, J. W, Calhoun, d.
Kunkle.
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SALE.

BY virtue OF a decree rendered on the 18th day OF
May, 1875, by the United States Court, at Harrison
burg in the matter OF John H. Wartmann, Bank
rupt, in Bankruptcy, .
We, the undersigned Commissioners, appointed
for that purpose. will proceed to
Sell at Public Auction,
at the Rockingham Register Office,
IN HARRISONBURG,V VA,
On Saturday, the 1Ifh day of September
1875 lat O'clock P. NJ the one-haf interest OF Jnc,
H. Wartmann, Bankrupt in tho Printing Establish,
ment known as
THE ROC INGHA4M REG1STER.
in the Press Type, Ofase Fixtures and Parapner;...
liza of said ONCE. consisting OF Large Power Pa-s,.
Job Press, Hand Press several fonts OF Newkts..
per Type, several fonts OF Job Type. two Wt.5d
Stoves one Coal Stove, and other articles,
EH-TERMS:-Ten per cent. cash in handoN the dar
Of sale aud the residue payable in six. twelve ap
eighteen months with interest aEa the day Of sale
the purchaser giving bends with approved security
for tho deferred payments. -
J. S. HARNSRERGER.
w. B. COMPTON,
aug 19-tds.l e Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

! = DECLINES CALL.-The Alexandra 'Ga
zette'' of the 18th, says:
ssRev. Dr. r. H. McKim, the able and below
ed young rector of Christ Church, in this city
has declined the call he lately received to the
rectorship of Holy Trinity Church, Harlem,
New York;
-. DR.. McKim is son-in-law of Rev. r. II
Phillips, Principal Of the Virginia Female In
stitute of this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

THE NARROW GAUGE.-The operations in
the construction Of the Narrow Gauge Railroad
are actively in progress. Large forces are
working in Highland. Rockingham and Augusta
counties, and the prospect is decidedly fatter-
ing for the completion of the work to and be-
yond the coal mines, at North River Gap, this
year. Negotiations are in fair progress for the
rails to lay the track, and although the difficult
ties attending this as well as other railroad en-
terprises at this time, are great, the manage
ment express their confidence in their ability
. to push it through.
There seems to be no doubt that large guam
titles of the best of Anthracite coal exists at
the Dora Mines, and the iron deposits are be-
yond estimate as to abundance, and of the best
quality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

PARALYzED.-Mrs. S. J. Taylor, of this
city, the aged widow of John H. Taylor, de-
ceased, at one time a citizen Of Cedar Grove
Mills. in Rockbridge county, was paralyzed
LAST week. and is now in a very critical cendi-
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19
LOCAL..

STRANGE-It was rumored at one time that
the city's steam fire engine had been consum-
ed with the foundry, and yet no one expressed
single regret until the rumor proved to be
untrue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Louisiana Brander,
aged about seventy-three years, died very sud-
denly at Stribling Springs, on Saturday MORN
ing. On Friday she had been apparently in
the best of health, and unusual spirits. She
was attacked on Saturday morning and before
the attendant Physician, DR.. Lockridge, could
reach her bedside, she was dead. Heart disease
was the cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

REV. G. r. JEFFERSON, of Parnassus, in
this county, filled the pulpit of the Methodist
church, in this city, on Sunday morning last,
DR.. Martin being absent attending the camp
meeting at Pleasant Grove.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

SIMPLE FAITH.-An old aunty living in
warm proximity to the late fire was asked, how
it was that her house escaped. "Bless your
soul, the Good Lo'd Jesus was thar. l 'resled,
and 'restled; and the hotter the fire got,
the mo 1 'restled, and when it was out new
ed the Good Lo'd had been thar The old wo-
man had more faith in her simple prayer
than could have been placed in dozen steam
engines.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

LAND SALEs.-On Friday last, E. M. Cush-
ing sold for Capt. James Bumgardner, !r.,
commissioner, 20 acres of land with improve
ments for 5000, and Is acres at 80 per acre, the
property belonging to Mr.. Geo. Patterson. J.
RI Smith nl,rchaser
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

INFANTIcIDE.-The body of female colorcd
child was found in the creek about 100 feet
below Witt & Hollis mill OH last Thursday
morning, and jury of inquest, consisting of
the following gentlemen, was summoned W.
B. Hyde, Foreman, Jas. L. Byers, G. X. Har-
per, Geo. P. Baker, j. B. Scherer,jr., and Jno.
Burns, FL. P. Cease, acting coroner.
post mortem examination was made by
DR.. Newton McChesney, who testified that the
child had been born alive and that no marks of
violence could be found upon its person, and
that death had probably cnsued from neglect.
After examining several witnesses, the jury
returned verdict ''of death from neglect at
the hands of unknown parties.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

THE CAMPMEETING at Pleasant Grove, in
this county, which commenced on last Friday,
is still progressing. There are only few
tents on the ground, and, Notwithstanding the
interruption by rain, yet the attendance has
been very commendable. The preaching has
been direct, with more effort to practical re-
sults than mere show and rhetorical fourishes,
which is too often witnessed at campmeetings,
as we'll as in the pulpits of the. churches. DR..
J. S. Martin, OF this city, has preached fire.
uuently and has fully sustained himself. His
sermon on Tuesday morning from the text in
Revelations, I'd chap. and 10th verse--"Be thou
faithful unto death, and thou shalt have a
crown of life''-was one OF great power and
effect. especially with the christians present,
which was manifest from the shouts in the
stand as well as in the congregation. Indeed,
il reminded one of s'the old time religion and
of the effects produced by the fathers who have
passed on before. The ministers present be-
sides DR.. Martin, are the Presiding Elder,
Rev. D. Thomas. and Reverends Ross, Weller,
Temple, Maloy, Jefferson, Strother, Allen,
Caldwell and Collins. These meetings in a
.stented grove, are good institution apart
from spiritual interests, for where people are
assembled together and have free and social
communications, there is sympathy created
and the assembly closes with a more extended
ocouaintance and friendship and feeling in-
snired to ssbear each others BURDEN" amid
even the domestic and business cares OF life.-
We would suggest that inasmuch as the camp
At pleasant Grove is remote from the railroad,
a Chat le lot Ct ground be selected on very
near to the valley Railroad between this city
and and fitted s up permanently s,ns y
t W,esa in MARYLAND may be held. Surely the
Meth Methodists in the Rockingham District arc
able. and should be willing, to do so, for in its
the worthy ys er IT 9 mobile hs,
aa,yord and whose delight it was in their day
to enjoy the feasts Of fat things in the ten
ted sroye.n We understand this meeting will
close tomorrow morning p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

RAWLEY SPRINGs.-They are having a
high time at Rawley Springs. The boys up
there are about as full of fun and frolic as boys
ordinarily get. A correspondent sends US an ac-
count of ssmock trial'' held ON Monday, in
which our genial friend and fellow-ctizen, DR..
J. N. Gordon, was regularly arraigned and
tried for S'taking'' rattle-snakes and selling
them to the circus. The charge alleged that
he had taken three snakes of the kind mention
ed, valued at $500, from John Wedderburn, and
selling the same to the circus company and
keeping the funds. He was tried before Judge
George J. Humidity and twelve jurors. Mr.. e.
A. Soullard acted as foreman, and Nj. Smith,
of Washington, and Major Elder, of Staunton,
were the defendants counsel. For the prose-
cution, r. D. Morrison. of Baltimore, and ].
Fred. Efinger, of Stanton; Sheriff, VIM. B.
Davis, U. S. Navy; Deputy, M. N. Frank, of
New York Clerk, Albert Pfelts, New Orleans.
Many illnesses were examined on both sides.
The case Wa ably argued by the counsel and DR..
Gordon found guilty and sentenced to solitary
confinement to his Office, sunless professional
ly engaged" and to receive a dose Of snake
root every morning before sunrise, and to re-
turn to said Wedderbuln three other rattle
snakes which are to be caught.
The whole affair closed in the evening by
display of fireworks. Register.
We have often heard, on high medical au-
thority, that Rawley Springs water was the
most powerful ferruginous tonic in the United
States, but that itever engendered such wide
ly spread and furious epidemic Of ''the snakes"
as the Register sets forth, we have yet to learn,
from either history or tradition. We stand APP
palled at its effects, especially on two OF our
prominent townsmen, and in yearning anxiety
we cry, ssMajor and J. Frederick, come home,
or if you will remain, don't mix, don't mix.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

Opinion of DR.. R. s, Stuart, President Maryland
Hospital. 81 have used LIEBIG's LIQUID Ex-
TRACT OF BEEF for more than year, and recommend
it as one of the most efficient preparations have
ever met with. 1t combines the virtues OF food and
tonic in a remarkable way
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19


BALDWIN AUGUSTA FAIR.-Ihe eighth an
nual exhibition of the Augusta County Fa ir
will be held at the beautiful fair grounds, west
of Staunton, on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, October 18th, 18th and 18th, 1875,
and every preparation is being made to make
it far surpass any of its predecessors. There
will be over 49, 900 worth of premiums award
ed, and competition is open to all.
We trust that our country people will each
and all bring something to be exhibited at this
fair. The products of the loom, hand, garden,
and dairy, in fact, everything worth seeing,
should be forthcoming in the greatest profusion.
The races will be one of the most attractive
features, and as there are to be trials of speed
each day, it is necessary that the horsemen be-
gin training their racers at once. If the people
exercise any energy, this Fair can be made
most wonderful success, and they should not
be satisfied that it is equal to any in the
State, tut it should be made the best, and can
be if all determine to contribute something. it
matters not how little. With the central loca-
ton of Staunton, the Augusta Fair should be a
Valley Institution. All Of the products of the
country west of us and far down the Valley,
should be brought here, and doubtless will be,
and in this way it is expected to make this
Fair STATE as we'll as county pride.
Let all 60 to work now and prepare some-
thing for exhibition.
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ssignee's Sale of Real Estate
n in Rock InghaIm County. Va.

In pursuance of decree of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District OF Virginia. In
the matter of John H. Mcleod, bank'pt, will, az
Assignee OF said Bankrupt,
FRIDAY, the 3rd day OF SEPTEMBER, 1915
in front of the Court House, in Harrisonburg Va.
sell at public anction lot OF land containing
About Twelve Acres
living near Dayton, Rockingham county, Va. aa-
joining the lands of Phi. Rarnhart, benjamin Kerin
and Martin WEIGH.
THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE VERY FAIR,
the Land of the finest quality, with excellent Water.
GOOD ORCHARD, &C.
This land will be sold ON the following
TERMS.-One-f fourth cash, the balance on credit
OF six twelve and eighteen months. with interest
from day Of sale, the purchaser giving bonds with
ample personal security for the deferred payments.
and the title retained as ultimate security.
~ 49, JOHN PAUL. Assignee
app la ids OF Jchn H. McLeod h'kt.
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Heavy Rains.


Heavy Rains.
Cool nights.
The springs. travel continues undated.
Rainbow on Saturday.
Meeting Of the Baptist Association to-day
Two new Base Ball clubs are being organl-
zed.
Water melons are selling for mere song,
but the boys who eat them are heard to mourn.
Whooping cough is prevailing to consider
able extent among the juveniles.
Fresh metal is being laid on Augusta street
near the Courthouse.
The Courthouse looks decidedly hobby with
its new ceiling and fresh paint.
Some splendid fat cattle passed through on
the Chesapeake and Ohio r. r. on Tuesday.
An excursion train from Richmond passed
through to the White on Tuesday.
The latest nuisance to which this vicinity has
been subjected is a dismal hand organ. There
is no lack of monkeys around, but people don't
recognize them in their improved condition.
Capt. Frank B. Berkeley, of Staunton, pur-
chased at commissioners sale recently in Lou
don, SO6 acres of land, known as ''Goose Pond, ~
at $6.10 per acre.
The Stonewall Base Bail Club are now labor.
ing under four different challenges. Two
from Richmond, one from Covineton and one
from Bridgewater. Several precincts to hear
from.
Mrs. Elijah Lee residing near Stribling
Springs has sent us cluster of tomatoes of re-
markable growth for one stem. They are
very large, and but fair sample of the pro
duct Of Mrs. Lees garden this season.
The he, she or it, who kindly borrowed oul
last magazine whilst the occupants of the sane
tum were out, will confer favor by leaving {
card on the occasion of the next visit. 1t at
fords us great satisfaction to know who oul
| friends are.
| An imposing and handsome front is beins
added to the Augusta Female Seminary. TIL,
grounds Of this School are already as beautiful
as nature and art can make them, and this ad
dition to the building will make it correspond
to the surroundings.
| Mr.. Frederick Cline is now running a daily
line of Hacks from Weyer's Gave Depot to thu
Cave, for the accommodation of those who wisl
to visit that great natural wonder. The vehicles
are in waiting OH the arrival Of the trains run
ring in either direction.
The members of the Presbyterian congrega
ton contemplate building mission church il
the western end of the city. A subscription
for that purpose is now being taken up. 1t il
understood that if the project succeeds the Rev
Mr.. Simpson, now in charge of Loeb Willow
Church, will be called to the pulpit.
| A horse attached to a wagon in which were
two colored females, ran down Augusta stree
on Thursday morning, and was stopped by Mr.
w. S. Stutz, in front of his store, just in time
to save general smash up, as the stree
was full OF vehicles just below that point
They were not frightened bit, those two fe
males, oh, no but there were some regular
camp meeting touches, when all Of the fun wa:
over, and time allowed for Thanksgiving.
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suors, SHOES! SHOES! For THE MILLION.
C [. Weller has just received his first install
ment of Spring Goods. tie Keeps lne very
best. Don't forget hat-and at prices 10 sun
the times.
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strangers and others visiting the city in
ut If Roots. Shoes and Hats, will save time
and money by examining my stock before
purchasing. y. ~ "F7*tlt'' N4Hs''
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WEST AUGUSTA GUARD BENEFIT.-It will
be seen from the advertising column that the
evenings for the production of the splendid
drama of ''Ireland as it isl for the benefit OF
the West Augusta Guard, have been determined
.upon, and we expect to see every seat in the
Hall occupied. 1t is very seldom, indeed, that
the citizens of Staunton are privileged to wit
ness an entertainment on the dramatic order,
at which ladies can attend, but we assure them
that they can buy their tickets for ireland as
it isl with the certainty of getting double
their moneys worth, and at the same time aid
it a town enterprise. There will be nothing
produced to efend the most refned but the
exhibition will be splendid rendition of one
of the most Beautiful dramas ever written. 1t
is worth the Ambulance fee to see the scenery,
which is entirely new and the work of Profs.
Richards and Oltmanns, whose taste and skill
in matters of art are too we'll known to need
any commentator. We advise all to secure
coats at once, as there will doubtless be F,lsh,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-19

Mr.. Thomas Schmidt has been appointed
Danish Commissioner to the Centennial Elk
hibiticn.