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The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Thirty-Eight Magic trains of Corn.

Warts on the human hand are quite
nu sance, and how to get rid of them
often question of interest. There
lives in Liberty county, where we Wis
tied last week, colored woman who
processes to take them off by some secret
charm. little nephew OF the writer,
who had thirty eight of the horny ex-
cresences on his hands, called on her
recently for treatment. She counted
carefully the warts, and securing an
equal pumber of grains of corn, rubbed
each wait with separate grain of corn,
causing some Of the larger ones to bleed.
These tbirty-eight grains of the "staff
of life were carefully preserved and
carried home by the doctress, who in
formed her patient that his warts would
drop off in eight days. On the seventh
day every one fell off, leaving the skin
smooth and soft. Now the question
arises, what did she do with the corn,
and what was it that caused the warts to
drop. We can vouch for the above
statement, as we have it from the best
neutrality-suspicious. with whom we have
been intimate for years--who were pres
emit at the e.-BrsInssoick (Ga.) Id
uertistf'.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

The Seven Bibles OF the World"
Rev. j. z. Newman, DID, lecturcd in
New York on The Seven Bibles of the
World" DR.. Newman said:
It is the bold assumption of modern
liberalism-that there are sacred books in
the world, older than our Bible whose
truths arc of equal importance, and
whose information is equally salutary.
Face to face with this bold assumption,
| propose to discuss the comparative
antiquity of these books under two
leading heads--priority of time and ex-
clusiveness ofpossession.
The seven Bibles Of the world are the
Koran of the Mohammedans, the Eddas
Of the ScandinaVIans, the Try-Pitikas of
the Buddhsts, the Vedas of the Hindoos,
the Five-Ki Of the Chinese, the Zenda-
Vasttof the Persians ana the Scripture
of the Christians
The Koran is the most modern of the
seven Bibles, yet it is not older than the
sew, nth century of our era, and is COM
posed Of quotations from the Zanda-
Vesta. the Old Testament, the Talmud,
the New Testament, and the Apocry-
phal Gospel OF st. Bernabas Mohamcd
Is the most stupendous literary thief
known in the annals of time. not except
ing some ofthe present day. The Eddas of
the Scandinavians consist OF songs con-
corning God an creation, and legends
of heroes who have been dritied.
The sacred books of China are called
the Five King" King" signitying web
OF cloth, or the warp which keeps the
thread in their places. They are col
lection ofthe best sayings of the sages on
the ethico-political duties of life, and
some of them are worthy OF any age, but
they do not ante-date the Christian are
more than l. 100 years. Confucius died
in 476 b. G. There are no authenthic
historic Chinese records older than 100
b. c.. The Chinese had no written
language prior to 1000 B. c., and had no
national existence 1900 years before our
own era" Here DR.. Newman quoted
from Sir John Davies, Medhaurst, Legge
, and other distinguished Chinese schol-
nrs.
The Vedas are the most ancient books
Of the IIindoos. They have been extrava-
gantly lauded rs older and purer than
our Bible, but Max Muller, Wilson.
johnson and our own Whitney agree
that these Brahminical Scriptures are
not older than 100 B. G. Their lyric
hymns. mystic prayers and sacred cere-
monies were handed down from genera
ton To generation from memory, AMI
each Brahmin was required to commit
to memory the I.0l0 Vedaic hymns dur
ing his fourteen years OF student life.
Next to our own Bible the Zenda-
Vesta of the Persians is the grandest of
all. II contains in part the sayings OF
Zoroaster. who was one of the greatest OF
religious characters. Zoroaster was
born in Bactria, now part of Persia,
and lived in the twelfth century before
Christ. These dates, therefore, prove
that Moses and his Pentateuch have a
clear margin of 300 years over the Oldest
of the other Bibles of the world.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Foreign News.

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A dispatch from Winnipeg, British america,
states that great restitution prevails among
the Blackfeet Indians, and that twenty-tiv Oh
them al one place have starved to death.
The receipt OF the news IN England ana
Canada that Edison had perfected ms electro
hight caused quite iaiI IN London ana Mon
treal gas stocks.
Inc feruVlans anu Doilviuns are .epoi .a
10 DC compulsory poweriess 70 commune eie
war agaihsg me ohllans.
, eApio. a go. Leu Dos as,naI &
lano; ELEVEN men were inJuiea' seseiai IA
'aiiy. 10, .ssaa h;u ,or
Inc spanish senate mas Pfssseu oiiA 'oi
INC s, ~ .., VI " go oiy II
a British soldier IN Cabnl states that one OF
Yakoob Khan's generals told SIR Frederick
Roberts, commander OF the Engish troops IN
Afghanis.an, that 1akoob Khan himself signed
the death-warrant OF the Bfiush embassy,
and ordered the nod1es o. me muruerea men
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Mrs. IfayaS' Cat.

Several years ago." writes Wash,
ington correspondent of the Boston
Herald, 6 knew a gentleman from New
England who used to be very fond of
talking of heightened families and
their habits. He frequently said that
no heightened family of Boston would
be without a Venetian cat and he
meant no joke thereby, but simply to
overpower those who could bring for
ward no such proof of aristocracy. If
what he said was even measurably true,
| take it for granted readers of the
Herald will be interested in a still
greater feline curiosity which many
have seen in Washington. About a
year ago there arrived at the White
House one day box marked for Mrs.
r. B. Hayes, which contained a
Siamese cat-e a dark mahogany color,
which soon became great pet in the
family. Mrs. Hayes had no idea whence
it came until Mr.. George Emory called
last spring with his parents, General
and Mrs. Emory. He had just returned
from ten years sojourn in China, as
he is agent for a steamship line at Hong
Kong. Through him Mr.. Sickles, our
consul at Siam, forwarded the cat to
Mrs. Hayes He told me that even in
Siam such cats are very rare, and that
this one was especially remarkable in
evincing friendly disposition, for
usually this species is very savage, and
bites if approached. This one used al
ways to enter the room when Mrs.
Hayes had visitors, and I was present
| when Mr.. Emory called, and saw his
Amusement when the cat walked in
and sho wing no hesitation, though the
parlor was full of strangers, went d.
rectly up to him. He said he was as
much surprised as if some one raised
| from the dead had come to greet him
for when he shipped the cat, after keep
| ing it a month before he had an oppor.
| tunity to send it, he, of course, never
expected to see it again. That was
nearly n year before, yet the cat evil
| IDENTIFY recognized him. Last autumn
while the President and Mrs. Hayes
were in Ohio, the cat sickened and died
Mrs. Hayes was sincerely sorry to lose
the cat, to whom she and all the family
were much attached
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

There are good many men who
think they could turn out better news
papers than are made by others, whose
labor in that direction would result
about like that of the tramp who was
hired for week on trial by news
paper proprietor After hanging around
three days doing nothing, he was nc
cused of incompetence. Heindignantly
replied: :" can edit yer darned old
paper. If you'll jest tell me where to get
the stuff to put into ."-Syracase San
dnv Times.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

In 1880, little less than fifty years
ago, only one citizen of New York, John
Jacob Aston, was worth worth more
than 81, 600, 900. Millionaires are very
plenty in these days, SO very plenty that
they are hardly taken into account.
Every few days somebody dies leaving
an estate valued at over 81 ,00O, 900; and
yet the mass of the old inhabitants may
not even have heard of his name. 1t
has been asserted that there are at pres
emit in the metropolis fully five hundred
men whose property is estimated at
ST. ,O00, 600 and upward.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Au Oystermau,s Luck.

Are you IN hurryp" an oyster
dealer inquired of man for whom he
was opening his third oyster. The man
had ordered a dozen, and was plainly
In haste, but seeing that q lady had en-
tered the saloon, he said that he had
p,enty of time, and began to munich
broken crackers until the oysterman
was again ready to wait upon him.
What can l do for you. ma'am P"
the dealer inquired, turning to the lady
=" Are your Goldfish freshP" the new
customer demanded, looking suspi-
ciously at some large ones on the board.
only ten hours out of the WATER
the dealer answered. Hardly dead
yet. Only six cents a pound"
Weigh hat one for me-" the lady
said. The fish weighed five pounds:
that was too large; another weighed
two; but that was too small. A third
weighed three and half, that was just
right; but the lady had changed her
mind and preferred paddock. This,
also, was six cents, and fish of suita-
ble weight was soon found, but four
cents pound was all that the customer
was willing to give. Moreover, she had
now set her heart upon smells, and as
there were none in the saloon. she
turned her attention to oysters.
81 want them for frying" she said
" How much are they a hundredP"
A dollar and a quarter" was the re-
ply, land cheaper at that than you can
get them anywhere in the city"
Then open fifty for me, if you
please" the lady said.
viii you allow me to attend to
this gentleman irst?" the dealer asked,
pointing to the man who had been
Obliged to take a recess after eating
three oysters.
Certainly not" the lady said, snap
pishly. I'm in hurry" and as the
man had by this time finished nearly all
the crackers and, in n great measure,
lost his appetite for oysters, he said,
politely, that he was willing to wait.
The fifty oysters were opened, and
after closely examining them, the lady
said
Now. don't mind giving you fifty
cents for those, il you will paste them
over Will uOuT anu egg, anu llN lneln
up for frying just rs they do at the
market"
The dealer hreathed very hard as he
looked ut lis unpromising customer.
" Perhaps" he said, you would like
meto 90 to your house and cook them
for you?"
Without another word the lady
gathered up her gloves, handkerchief
and reticule, restored her purse in its
place in the latter receptacle, and, be-
slowing upon the dealer look of COM
bincd scorn and indignation, swept out
of the saloon.
well, women is queer creatures"
the dealer muttered rs he looked at the
leccding form. "Skinnints, all of 'em.
/ wouldn't trust my own wife where a
bargain was to be had" And he turned
around To find the man who had eaten
the three oysters. But that person had
forgotten to pay for the oysters. emptied
the bowl OF broken crackers, and gone
out
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Consumption cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, having had
placed in his hands by an East India missionary the
formula OF simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis
Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affections
also positive and radical for Nervous Debility
and All Nervous Complaints. after having tested ITS
wonderful curative powers In thousands of cases. has
felt his duty to make it known TO his suffering fellows
Actuaed by this motive and desire to relieve human
suffering will send free of charge to all who desire it
this recipe, in German, French, English with full
directions for preparing and using Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp. naming this paper. W. W.
SHERAR LAG Powers, Block Rochester. n. y.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

The monastery on Mount Athos in
Macedonia, Greece, recently had a large
number of applicants who expressed n
desire to eLter it in order to escape from
the cares and dangers of the world, and
it has been discovered that they were
Russian officers in disguise.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Bad Nentilati0n.

The bad air of workshops, court rooms
churches and places of amuseme mi
poisons the blood no less than if the
same poison were taken into the system
by eating or drinking it. To expel this
poison, with certainty and celebrity, Hop
Bitters should be taken.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
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The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

These boots mad constant wear through
April and May, and since that time they have
been worn every morning through the dew to
get the COWS and do their milking in and
have seen four pair OF them. and they are APP
parent ly as good rs when L sold them. Milk
whey and dew on q rubber boot, Or any other
boot,for six months are rs good tests as can
be had. The pair OF ''95" boots sent me March
II, put on II farmer who is one of my ,huld-
est customers. They have not cracked Il,
all, but the one marked S. e. on front Of
leg, has worn through the first layer of the
sole. Yours il haste,
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

For one cent purchase a postal card and
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return mail, from which you can learn whether
your liver is out OF order, and If out of order,
or is any way diseased, what is the best thing
in the world to take tor it.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

Tue manufacturers of the United
States export very large number OF
fine felt hats to Europe. The Ameri-
can make is very popular abroad.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Judge for Yourseif

By sending thirty five cents, with age, height,
color OF eyes and hair, you will receive by re-
turn mail correct photograph of your future
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Fultonyille N, Y.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
What 1t Does.

Ksdney-Wort moves the boweis regu-
larly cleans $ the blood. and radically
cures kidney disease, gravel, piles, bill
ious headache, and pains which are
caused by disordered liver and kidneys.
Thousands have been cured--wby shou ID
you not try it2
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco

Get Lyons Patent Heel Stifener applied to
those new boots and they will never run over,
and will last twice as long.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
NEGLECi

NEGLECiE Noeu.ao ASH UoLuo.-Eew are
aware of the Importance OF checking a cough
or common cold" in its first stage; that
which in the beginning would yield to
Browns Bronchial Trocbes," if neglected
often works nnnn the lunes
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

Sherman & Co., Marshall, Mich, want an
agent in this county at once, at salary OF
800 per month and expenses paid. For iull
particulars address as above.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

There is no time be lost when a cough
attacks one, in adopting means of prevention
against consumption and bronchitis. cough
may, with perfect truth be termed the incipi-
ent st ge OF those destructive malauies and il
is the height OF folly to disregard it. Ii neg
lected, it will assuradly eliminate in some
danger Jus pulmonary aft cti II, but il DR.
VIM Halls BalsaIn Tor tho Llngs be used the
complaint is speedily vanquished and all dan
ger averted. There is 10 pulrnonc compar-
able to this ~ s',".'f, G ~ nv dino rats
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
MoLLER's H sIHs C0D.LIVER OIL
Mason & HamIin Cabinet Organ,

Demonstrated best by HIGHEST HoN0hS All
WORLDS EXPOSITIuNS FOR TWELVE lEAkS. viz.
at PARIS, 1867; vienna, 1885, SANTIAGO 1875; Pr
rHIA 1876 PARIS, 1885, and GRAND SWEDISH GOLD 3yiI
lS7S On American Organs ever awarded high - lCn
OTIS any such. Sold for cash instalmeutS. tLUs
CATALOGUES and Circulars with new slyes an
prices sent fIee MASON HAMLIN ORGAN co.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07

Young men go west Learn telegraphy. Ad-
dress r. Valentine, Manager, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
Everyone who thinks of buying an organ
should read circular headed Useful Tnfor-
nation tor Pur hasers OF Parlor or Csbiuet
Org ms" postal card addressed to the Ma
SON Hamlin Organ Co., will bring one, free.
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
An Open Letter.

WEST WINFIELD, Herkimer Co., N. Y. }
October %, 1879. {
L. CANDEE & Co., New Haven, CT.
Gentlemen: Out OF the case OF "95" Ru'>.
Der Boots sent me last April,
L sold one pair April 4, 10 Alvin Bliss,
The Newtown bee., 1880-01-07
': : :;?!::' VhSELINB : =:

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that every one may try t. il put up in 10 a, a
cent bottles for household Obtain II from yea
druggist. and you will md il superior anything
hay avA nSei
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-11
For the SPECTATOR.
Faithful and True.

Can not the above words be fifty applied to
Capt. Balthis?
AS private citizen he has lived pure and
exemplary life, and we hazard nothing in say
ing. that no one, be he who he may, enjoys the
confidence and esteem of his townsmen in q
higher degree.
the voices of his comrades, not to be silenced
when proclaiming his glory, tell you in proud
accents of of his fourteen wounds received in
battle, and ask you, where is his fellow?"
AS a civic officer, in the capacity of Mayor OF
Staunton, his record challenges comparison
with that of his predecessors. Others may have
as good record; none have better.
Endowed with great decision of character, he
is firm and determined. yet unprecedented and
impartial, and though mechanic himself, all
classes professional men and merchants, la
boring men and mechanics, black men and
white, know that he administers the law in
favor of none but metes out equal and exact
We desire to call the especial attention of the
good citizens of Staunton to most praise
worthy incident in the career of Capt. Balthis
since he has been Mayor. One night a few
years SINCE when all were more or less excited
by the varying reports which reached us as to
the votes which Tilden or Hayes mad received,
large crowd was assembled near the corner of
Main and Augusta streets. The whites and
blacks were in about equal numbers, and as
the excitement grew the danger of riot became
imminent. There were hot spirits there, and
it was known that very slight cause would
produce an outbreak, the consequences of
which who can tell: Capt. Balthis, Yho is al
ways in the right place at the right time, ap-
peared upon the scene, and it was grand to
see that small, slight man. physically we k. but
morally a giant, calm down that turbulent
crowd by mere force Of character. Cool and
unexcited he moved to and fro wherever he
thought his presence necessary, There was
no vain display. but the crowd knew with
broken. In conclusion, it may be well to say
that this will be an exciting year. There will
be another Presidential election. and the pas
sions of the people will be raised to the highest
pitch. Would 1T not be best therefore, to
retain the services of Capt. Balthis as Mayor?
We know him to be, under all circumstances,
FAITHFUL AND TRUE
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-11
DEATHS.
Obituaries are charged FOR at a0verSSssssG rutes.
Nsticss q deaths pub Lished qrotsikosIslu.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rates.
Vls;ess u deaths published gr0tasitoa1slv.
CIINE.-At his residence, in this county, en-
the 10Th ult., Mr.. Christy Cline, aged about 69
years. He was brother of the late Samuel
Cline, of Cline's MILL and very worthy citi-
zen,
WHITMoRE.-Near Spring Hill, Augusta coun-
ty, April 2lst, Sarah Whitmore, wife of Sam
uel Whitmore, aged 38 years, and month.
At the same place, May 1st, Mary Alice Whit.
more, daughter of Samuel Whitmore, aged
Is years and ! month.
RoHR.-In Harrisonburg, April 29th Mr. Har-
rison Rohr, in the 10th year of his age
MsCAgs4sANH-In Pittsbprg, Penn, on the Gath
tilt, MIR. John MoCausland, aged 81 years. II 8
lived formerly in Waynesboro' in this coun-
ty.
FIsHBURN.-On April Both, near Verona, in this
county, Mrs. - Fishburn, in the S6th year
of her age.
WALKER.-On theS0th ofApril, at his residence,
on Walkers Creek in Rockbridge CO., Joseph
Walker, Esq. For many years he was a Rul-
ing Elder in the Presbyterian Church, and for
fnAger period q Justice Of the Peaca ..
UPDIE before last in Rock fridge co..
of oonsump tiOn John B. Updike, Assessor OF
Natural Bridge District.
WRIGHT.-Of meningitis, in Lexington, Va. at
the residence of his grandfather, Mr.. W. G.
Wright, on Friday morning, April 23rd at
o'clock, Harry Wilson, second son of John A.
and Blanche Wright, aged two years. four
months. and IA days.
"HOpe looks beyond the bounds of time
When, what we now deplore,
Shall rise in full immortal prime
And biooIn to fgda no mcren