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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

What are some of the things that every
cook who prepares the food for any family
ought TO know2 Unless the whole routine
of her work be hap-hazard and unreliable,
she should have intelligent and welldeflned
opinions concerning the relations of food to
physical growth, 80 she can furnish that
| which is best adapted TO the whole house
hold, fit to build up symmetrical and
healthful bodies for the children, as well as
to give TO the mature workers of the family
the necessary nutriment to keep good the
balance between supply and demand. The
children should not fail 10 develop properly
because of her ignorance of their needs.
The father should never give out more
strength and vitality in his struggle with
the world than she can make good to him
as she prepares his daily food All this
implies practical application of the prin-
ciples taught in physiology and chemistry,
as well as a knowledge of the kind and
quality of nourishment stored in plants,
flesh, fish and fowl. Earth, air and sea
furnish her with materials which she must
understand how To prepare so that il can be
easily transformed into bone, blood and
muscle IN such proportions that each shall
have its proper development. She must be
both too wise and too humane TO concoct
any dish or brew any drink that will induce
dyspepsia, headache or dullness. Never
until cooks give more time TO the mastery
of such studies will cookery take its proper
place among sciences. These bodies of
ours are exceedingly complicated and deli
cate machines, not TO be safely tampered
with by bungers A blacksmith can
undertake with greater impunity to make a
watch, than an ignorant and unframed
housewife TO build up without knowledge
and without skill symmetrical and per-
fectly developed human body.
And when the value of these bodies, not
only as physical organisms but as related TO
mental growth, is fully appreciated, the
work of the skilled cook will rank with
that of other great scientists, and more
than this, with that of other great philan-
thropists. Ii is not extravagant TO say that
the progress of humanity toward true per-
fection depends largely on this branch of
domestic economy. How much thought,
time and study are given now TO the proper
food for fine stock9 Here in our own lab
oratory extensive analyses of grasses
grains, etc, have been made in order to
determine which will most rapidly and
healthfully stimulate the growth of cattle
and swine. Surely we owe as much care
to our children as 10 our herds. 1t is GER
tainly true that just in proportion to the ad-
vance of any people in civilization will be
the advance of care and skill in the prepa-
ration of food. 1t is therefore worthy of
absorbing study. Health, mental vigor,
virtue and happiness depend more closely
than we are apt to imagine on the cook who
reigns in our kitchen.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

hole 10 hore at my feet; the ear liz under
that harpoon; the eyes are these things.
What are you trying TO do-to see IL you
can force your umbrella through the whale,
or do you want to get inside him2 No,
sir; the whale In its natural position-right
side up, with care. Yes its dead. You'll
get full history OF the whale when you
go out"
There we're many woman LIN the throng
that kept pouring in at one end Of the float,
and out at the other end. The temptation
to poke the yielding mass seemed stronger
with the women than the men. On the
ether hand, the small boys found il impoS
sible to pass the great fiat tail or the leath-
cry six-foot fins stretched out beyond the
railing without walking on them, and
jumping just little when the Snowman
did not see them. There were two men on
the after gang plank, and the circulars sold
by the man who called them ''the moet
important part of the exhibition, did not
wholly agree with what the other man, in
a rubber coat, said about the whale.
''This is one of the humpback species,
the circular read. tTt Ia sixty-6ve feet long,
and forty-five feet around the body at the
hump, and weighs seventy tons The car
cass is worth $500 for oil and bone. He
was bought by 8. 8. Swift & Co. of Prov
incetown for 5000, and was towed by one
of Boston's biggest tugs TO New York,
which took four days and nights, and cost
$3.50 for toYage When captured twenty
barrels of herring were taken out of him.
This is the largest whale ever exhibited in
the United States. This whale was struck
by bomb lance. A bomb lance Ia filed
with dynamite, which explodes when it
strikes the blubber, killing the whale"
Its a finback," SAID the man in the
rubber contemptuously. 'I've been a
whaler twenty-five years and never took
one of them fishes, though many's the.
chance I've had to do 1t. Why notG WelIV
they can run like the devil, ard they al
ways do when they're strucks This one
was sick or they'd never have got him.
There aint no oil in him to speak of-no
tinback ever had morn fifteen barrel In
him. I'd sooner catch black fish. Big?
Pshaw! lie amt nothing alongside of "A
right or a sperm whale. It's good spec,
though. They paid $700 for him; took in
more than that in the first two hours"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
Young Farmers.

The Chadd's Ford, Pa, Club, wishing
to encourage the young folks to a study
of the best methods of farming, &C., has
offered handsome lot of prizes to Chester
and Delaware county boys of seventeen
years and under, who shall raise the largest
number of bushels of corn on one-eighth OF
an acre of land in the year 1880. The
contestants are to be allowed to do as they
please about manuriug, hoeing, g., but
are to keep record of what they do and
the cost, and report at the end of the season.
Similar prizes are to be offered to the girls
of the two counties who shall make the
best butter The butter and the corn are to
be exhibited together. Such trials of skill
are calculated 10 do great deal of good by
directing the attention of the young folks
to study of the conditions necessary to
the achievement of the best results
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
Absence of Mind.

Speaking of absence of mind" said the
Rev. Sidney Smith, ''the oddest instance
happened to me once in forgettingmy name.
| knocked at door in London, and asked
if Mrs. b. was at home. eyes, sir: pray
what name shall say?' | looked in the
mans face astonished-what name Aye,
that is my question-what is my name?
believe the man thought me mad, but it is
true that during the space Of two or three
minutes | had no more idea of who was
than if | had never existed. / did not
know whether | was dissenter or a lay
man; | felt as dull as Sternholdor Jenkins.
AT last, to my great relief, it flashed across
me that was Sidney Smith. heard also
Of a clergyman, who went jogging along on
the road until he came to a turnpike.
what is to pay?' PAY, sir for what q
asked the turnpike man. why, for my
horse, to be sure!' Your horse, sir what
horse2 Here is no horse, sir = No horse
God bless me 7 said he, suddenly looking
down between his legs, 4 thought | was
on horse back F"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

Those errors are not TO be charged
upod religion which proceed either
from the want of religion or supersti-
tiOus mistakes about 1t.
To fill the sphere which Providence
appoints is true wisdom; to discharge
trusts faithfully and have exalted ideas,
is the mission of good men.
A cheerful, happy temper keaps Up a
kind of daylight i'll the mind, excludes
each gloomy prospect, and fills 1t with
a steady and perpetual serenity.
The constant man looks up to Heaven
in full hope, even when it is darkened ,
as flowers that open with the sup, close
not though he be hid by clouds.
Do not affect to be witty or In jest go
as TO wound the feelings of another.
So say as little as possible of yourself
and those who are near and dear TO you.
five would be perfect, we must part
with much that we love, forego much
that would be pleasant-not TO flesh and
blood alone, but to mind and heart.
There Is one noble means of avengin 9
ourselves for unjust criticism; it is By
doing still better, and sileDcing 1t sole
ly by the increasing excellence OF our
work.
Energy will do nything that can be
done in the world; and no talent, nc
circumstance, no opportunities, viii
make two-legged animal man with
out it.
Blessed be the man who knows how
to caper and enjoy nonsense; woe &c
the man that parted early with his boy
hood. and blessed be the man chat car =
ries his boyhood down latest into life
Avoid exaggeration. A lady loses
as soon as she admires too easily, ana
too much. In man or woman the lace
and the person lose power when they
are on the strain to express admiration
Love one human being purely and
warmly, and you will love all. Inc
heart In this helven, like the wander
ing sun, seek nothing, from the dew
drOp to the ocean, but mirror Whlch
it warns and hlls.
We must consult the genttest manner
and softest reason Of address in our ad-
monishmelt; our advice must not fal
like a violent storm, bearing down and
making those to droop whom il is mean
IN cherish and refresh. It tmust descend
as the dew upon che tender herb, or like
melting flakes of snow--the softer i
falls the longer it dwells upon, and the
deener il sinks into the mind.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
POEMS OF THE WEEK.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
Lie still and rest, In that serene repose
That ON this holy morning comes to those
Who have been buried with the cares that
make
The sad heart weary and the tired heart ache.
Lie still and rest-
God day of all is best
MONDAY.
Awake arise Cast Off thy drowsy dreams !
He in the east, behold the morning CLEANS.
"As Monday goes, so goes the week" danes
say.
Refreshed, relieved, use wei the initial day
And see thy neighbor
Already seeks his labor.
Anotl er M rnng's banners are unfurled-
Another day looks smiling on the world
1t holds new laurels for thy soul to win
Mar not it's grace by slothfulness or sin,
Nor sad, away
Send it 10 yesterday.
WEDNESDAY
halfway unto the enu-Cne week nlSn noon
The morning hours do speed away so soon
And when the noon Is reached however bright
lnstinclively we look toward the night.
The glow is lost
Once the meridian crost
THURSDAY.
So we'll the week has sped hast thou friend
Go spend al hour in converse. 1t will lend
New beauty to thy labors and thy life
To pause a little sometimes in the strife
Toll soon seems rude
That has no interlude.
FRIDAY.
From feast SD tain /; be temperate, and pray
Fast if thou wilt aud yet throughout the day.
Neglect no labor and no duty shrink
For many hours are left thee for thy work
And it were meet
Till al should be compete.
SATURDAY.
Now with the almost finished task II axe haste !;
SO near the night, thou hast no time to waste.
Post up accounts, and let thy souls eyes look
For flaws and errors in LIES lejger-book.
When labors cea e,
How sweet the sense of peace
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
Something About Curls.

Every man has noticed, and every mar
of taste has been disguised with the flat
curls, which many women wear upon theil
forehead, giving them as artificial and un.
attractive an appearance as anything oil
equal dimensions can. These curls are kept
in place, 1t seems, by cumming the hair
with bandoline, preparation of ounce
seeds. In consequence OF its demand for
this purpose the importation of qUince-seeds
has largely increased. The seeds used TO
be admitted free as seeds for medicinal use,
but being now employed as an aid TO the
toilet, duty OF twenty per cent, advalorem
has been put upon them. IL is not the pro-
vince of the Secretary Of the Treasury TO
regulate the national taste, but il he had
made the seeds pay hundred per cent,
or any amount of duty sufficient to prevent
the manufacture of bandoline, and the max
ing OF those odlous curls, he would have
done public benefit. But, neither he nor
any other man, nor any public body, can
hinder women who are so resolved, from
dlsfguring themselves. Ii they had not
bandoline they would get something else,
for they seem determined to wear the hid
eous curls. When we remember that the
entire sex are absorbed with the question
of how to make themselves look best. it is
impossible TO understand why they take such
pains 10 produce the opposite effect 1t is
their ignorance, of course, which is at fault,
and their ignorance seems to be unconquer-
able. Take them for all in all, American
women have as much taste as any women
in the world, and yet great many blindly
adopt anything labeled as fashion without
thinking whether it be fit or unfit Fashion
will at any time drive them into any alb
surdity. 1t makes thousands, who might
appear to advantage by consulting common
sense, nature and their own needs, appear
unattractive, and often renders them ridi-
culous. Fashion, indeed, as commonly re-
presented, is more a deformer than beauti-
fer, and always will be, until women, re-
fusing to accept its autocratic bchests
study the principles of pure taste, which
are. radically, always the same, and whose
basis is the becoming.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

A short time ago m enterprising te-
male did q fourishing business in this
countrs by taking orders for corsets.
A fiutter has been caused among the ladies
by it being reported that she was man
cleverly disguised for the purpose. Ii is
said that she has been arrested for masque-
rading i'm this manner by peace officer,
who apprehended him and took her before
a magistrate, where he was accused OF
passing herse!foff on an unsuspecting COM
munity as q gentle member of the female
persuasion. # he could escape, she had
better keep clear of this town, or hen get
every hair of her head pulled out by the
ladies who patronized him, purchased her
confounded corsets, and helped him to earn
a subsistence for her family. Oh! pshawf
we give it up. Our pronouns have got
mixed, but what we mean to say is that shle
deserves to have his ears boxed.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
Kamrlstan.

Surgeon-Major Ell. w. Bellew, OF the
British Army, has lately collected from
native authorities some useful information
respecting Kaffiristan, that interesting
country which no European has so far sue
ceeded in exploring. 1t appears that 1t is,
after all, only about $50 miles in length by
30 or 60 in breadth, and lbs boundaries may
be taken as the Hindu Kush on the north,
including both the northern and the south
ern slopes, from Latkoh Darra on the east
to the Farajgal Valley on the range sepa-
rating it from Panjshir on the west the
Chitral river, down to Chaghansarae, or
even Kunar, on the east, forms its limit In
that direction, while the southern boundary
may be taken to be line from Derra Nur
on the east to Tagoa on the west and on
the west it is bounded by the Niirao and
Panjashir Valleys. The whole area is
mountainous and furrowed bya succession
of long, winding valleys, each of which has
its own system of branches and glens rami-
flying into the recesses of the mountains.
From information which DR.. Bellew derived
from native of the country there appears
to be nowhere room to gallop horse"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
A Refined Butcher.

Harkins' daughter returned from Den
toms butcher shop laid steak upon the
table and said:
''That's the most refined butcher ever
met. / asked him if this steak was tender,
and he said, 'Ohl SO beautifully tender, as
the maiden in the first blush of love, steak
fiji to be classed with tender, and hallowed
associations, and one likely to be devoured
by so fair and beautiful maiden
Harkins pushed the glasses up on top of
his head, looked at the girl, and then
thundered
''What under the canopy was that fellow
giving your
And, as her color came and went, she re-
Piled
''Giving me taffy, / suppose.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13
Longevity of Trees.

The following table of the comparative
longevity of trees, is based on an exam1na-
ton of annual concentric layers of the old
est known trees. Judas-tree, 800 years
common elm, 335; common ivy, 45O; com
mon maple, 416; white birch 576; orange
tree, $50; evergreen cypress, 800; common
olive, 800; walnut 900; oriental plane, l, 900;
common lime LOO; common fir, 1,2Oe;
cedar of Lebanon, 20O0; taxodium dis
tiehum, !, 900. vsw 1900.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

Recently farmer Potts, of Berks county,
Pa, was the victim of terrible adventure
Becoming drowsy he laid under tree, and
while sleeping snake about nineteen
inches in length and of green color darted
into his open mouth and descended into his
stomach. After he awoke he experienced
a peculiar and sickening sensation At
times he frothed at the mouth, and his
eyes almost started from their sockets. A
physician pressed his ear to Potts breast
and distinctly heard the movements of the
reptile. The victim was required TO inhale
the steam of boiled milk, which produced
a strangling sensation, the snake having
made an unsuccessful effort to leave the
stomach. Potts was then led under shed
roof and put on wagon. A strong rope
was ted to beam and then securely
wrapped around the legs of the sufferer.
The wagon was then pulled away, and Potts
was left dangling head down. While in
this position he again inhaled the steam of
boiled milk. The patients tongue pro-
truded and his eyes started. The thick
steam flowed into his throat and the suf-
ferer made a noise as if choking. Then
quick as thought the docter saw head
protrude, and seizing it with his naked
fingers he quickly pulled and the reptile
was dashed into an empty bucket. In a
few seconds Potts was lying on the ground
nearly dead. He was given some whisky
and water and was rubbed with coarse
toweling, and finally he seemed to be rest
ing easy. lie was carried into the house
and put to bed, and light food was admin
istered. His throat was very sore, but
still he was thankful when he ewas told that
the reptile had been removed. He is
slowly recovering.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

POSTAGE stamps must not be used
more than once. To 60 through the
mails q letter must bear the stamp OF
originality.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1880-05-13

Caps and hats came into general
use about l449.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11

and often saving life. The protection it Affords by
its timely In the throat and lung disorders Of
children makes it an Invaluable remedy to be kept
on hand in every home No person can afford to be
will From their knowledge Of its composition and
effects, Physicians the Cherry Pectoral extern
sively in their practice and clergymen recommend
it, 1t is absolutely certain in its remedial effects,
and will always cure where cures are possible.
W For Sale by all Dealers.AN
ms
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11

A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF
n VALUBLE CITY PROPERTY.
AS administrator with the will annexed, OF Mrs.
Lavinia v. Allen decd, shall, on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th. 1880,
sell at public auction the highest bidder in front
of the court house, in the city of Stanton, that
VALUABLE RESIDENCE
on west Main Street. and now occupied by Judge
John II. McCue, and known as Westwood. The i'm
provements first rate consisting Of comforta-
BILE Dwelling, containing eight rooms and kitchen
and all necessary outbuildings. The lot contains
about of land, and is capable of subdivision.
There is good garden and variety of fruit trees
of best selections. magnificent grove surrounds
the mansion house.
TERMS; -S25Ocash, and the residue in three equal
annual instruments the purchaser to execute bonds
bearing interest from day of sale with approved
personal security and title to be retained ulti
mate security. R. s. HAMILTON,
oct 28-tds Admir- C. t. a.
of Mrs Lavinia " Allen. decd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11
VALUABLE COAL LANDSi
coated in the Coal Regions of the Great Kanawha
Valley.
SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR CAPITALISTS.

We, the undersigned, attorneys in fact for the
owners, will sell privately, Of the most valuable
tracts of coal land in the great Kanawha valley.
This tract contains
6256 ACRES,
is known as the SMITHERS-GAULY TRACT, ana Is
situated the north side of the Great Kanawna
River on the waters of Smithers and Twenty-Five
Creeks, Fayette county, w Va. 1t is part OF sur
vey Of 567 acres granted by the State of Virginia
to John Steele, which was subsequently subdfvtded
by order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, In
to lots "a. 3d.. c. 3D. g. IF. Lot e. was divided
into lots &C. and 81 and the tract offered fol
sale is said lot tH,'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11

DEAL ESTATE AGENCY.-The undersigned beg
IL leave to inform the public that they nave re-
sumed the business of Real Estate Agents. Partles
desiring to buy or sell real estate can call on the
undersigned at their law Office in Staunton or infor
nation can be obtained of Messrs. e. M Cusnlng
Son. ELDER q NEh0oN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11
n the whole History ofMedicine no prep


performed such marvellous
cures, or maintained so
wide a reputation,as Ayers
CHERRY PICTORIAL, which
is recognized as the worlds
remedy for all diseases of
the throat and lungs. Its
long continued s r1es of
wonderful cures in all eli :
mates has made 1t untver-
sally known as a safe and
reliable agent to employ.
Against ordinary colds,
which are the forerunners
of more serious disorders,
lit acts speedily and surely,
ALWAYS relieving suffering.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11
feb27
GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY

Dr. H. s. Eichelberger offers for sale his handsome
residence and beautiful farm at Verona, on Valley
Railroad. The farm contains
ABOUT 100 OR 100 ACRES,
and lies on the west side of the Valley pike. The
Doctor is willing ifonly small quantity Of land is
desired, to sell with the residence Is 20 acres,
which will embrace all the improvements, the
FINEST YOUNG BEARING ORCHARD
in That section, with spring not excelled for the
GOODNESS of the water in the State, with fine dairy
attached This is rare chance to secure quiet,
lovely home within minutes ride of the city of
Staunton, by rail. Its location adapts 1t well for
summer resort; it is also good point for physi-
clan. He would invite any one who wishes quiet
lovely home free from the noise of city, life to this
handsome property. For terms, apply to
H. s. EICHELBERGER,
Verona, Augusta CO., Va.
or to ELDER & NELSON,
Staunton, Va.
property. aug II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11
VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE.

The most valuable building lots in the city, peau
tifuy situated for neat residences can be bought on
the most reasonable terms by applying 70 me
signed. g. M. HAhhiSoN'
aug 26-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-11-11
MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE.

We offer for sale our farm on Middle River,
CONTAINING 257 ACRES,
known as the Kenny Farm. Persons wishing tt
purchase can take the whole such portions car
be agreed upon. The terms Will be easy and upor
long payments. The land is In good ne1ghborhoo6
and nearly midway between two railroads.
Address John Kenney, M. Mckay, at Fort Def
ance, Augusta county, Va.
Possession given at once.
JOHN KENNEY,
oct 13th-1m N. MCKAY,