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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
The Two Gates.

A pilgrim once $50 runs an ancient tale),
Old, worn, and spent, crept down shadowed
vale; N e.
On either hand rose mountains bleak and
high;
Chill was the gusty air, and dark the sky
The path was rugged, and his feet were bare
His faded cheek was scanned by pain and
His heavy eyes upon the ground were cast,
And every step seemed feebler than tho last
The valley ended where naked rock
Rose sheer from earth to heaven, as if &c
mock 4
The pilgrim who had crept that toilsome way
But while his dim and weary eyes essay
To find an outlet, in the mountain side q
A ponderous sculptured brazen door he spied
And tottering toward it with fast-failine
breath,
Above the portal read, ''THE GATE OF DEATH. y
He could not stay his feet, that led thereto.
1t yielded to his touch, and passing through,
He came into world all bright and fair
Blue were the heavens, and balmy was the
air;
And 10 / the blood of youth was in his veins,
And he was clad in robes that held no stains
Of his long pilgrimage. Amazed, he turned
Behold t! golden door behind him burned
In that fair sunlight, and his wondering eyes
Now lusterful and clear as those new skies,
Free from the mists of age, of care, and strife
Above the portal read, ''THE GATE OF LIFE. y
-Hdper's Magazine.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood, Lawyer,
traverses the streets of Washington on

Mrs. 'Belva A. Lockwood, lawyer,
traverses the streets of Washington on
tricycle..
A literary society of the Wesleyan
University, at Bloomington, ILL.,, has
refused membership to negro student
on account of his color.
At recent ecclesiastical gathering a
remark was quoted that sleeping in
church is a disciplinable ofense.'-
Whereupon person in the audience
rejoined. '.That is. the minister should
be disciplined"
John Dewitt, secretary of the San
Francisco free library, seems to have
had qualifications for some different
position. He was fine wrestler, fgur-
ing as such in public exhibitions, and
he was an inveterate gambler at faro,
which led him to abscond with the
library's money.
Captain Mallett, of the bark Cherokee,
of Liverpool, which arrived at New York.
had an unusually interesting story to
tell. Besides encountering severe gales
in his voyage, he says, he and his crew
felt the effects of an earthquake at sea.
At about six o'clock in the afternoon on
August 9Th, when they were nearly in
the middle of the Atlantic, and about
in the latitude of the northern part of
Newfoundland, two severe shocks made
the bark tremble from stem to stern.
The shocks were between five and ten
seconds apart. Captain Mallett says
that in his long experience as seaman
this is the first time he, has ever felt an
earthquake shock at sea, but he has
been informed that such shocks have
been felt by vessels in the South Allan
tic near the equator.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
SOutherners in New York.

A New York letter says the Southern
element in New York increases every
year. The migration thither was great
est just after the war, when everything
in the South was adrift, but it has con-
tinued steadily ever since, though in a
smaller degree, and Gotham now has a
Southern colony big enough to make up
a population for pretty large town.
Quite q number of the brokers in the
Stock, Cotton and Produce Exchange
are Southern men, and good many of
them have made themselves well off,
and are on solid ground. both socially
and financially.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Recipes.

STEwED CELERY. Trim and cut to the
same length number of heads of celery,
split them in two lengthwise, tie them
in bundles with = thread, and parboil
them for ten minutes in salted water.
Drain them, and arrange them in q
saucepan over slices of bacon, with a
bundle Of sweet herbs, couple OF
onions, pepper and salt to taste, and a
blade of mace. Add enough stock just
to COW the contents and simmer gently
till the celery is quite tender. Having
removed the string, dispose the celery
on dish, take some of the stock in
which it has been stewed, remove all fat
from it, add a small piece of fresh but
ter, pour it over the celery and serve.
TEA RooLs.-One quart of flour, one
teaspoonful of saleratus, two teaspoon
fuls of cream tartar; moisten with milk
or water as you would biscuits; roll to
one-half inch in thickness; spread with
butter; sprinkle sugar and roll it up q
you would jelly cake cut the slices one
inch thick and bake.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
Lovely Woman.


There are no really ugly girls; how
can a creature upon whom the freshness
of youth sets its seal be ugly? Beauty
is only a relative term. No sign, per-
haps, can be more conclusive to show
the truth OF this than the fact that scores
OF girls, about whom men rave the
most, are condemned by other women
unanimously and in perfect faith-for
they speak with good faith among them
selyes-as "perfect frights." There is
so much to mans mind in expression
that it will often, if not generally, over
ride all perception of mere prettiness OF
feature. Neither can these feminine
critics appreciate in one case out OF a
hundred the indescribable grace which
well-bred and well-nurtured girl will
display in the simplest movement OF
her head or the play of features. We
say nothing of the charm of figure and
action, for that has strictly nothing to
DO with either plain or pretty 1ace
but it is seldom found that the health
and gentleness which impart charm
to the step or the touch have not their
reflex somewhere in the facial muscles
which make up half the character of the
countenance. There are no ugly girls
plain they may be. but never ugly.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26

Belle had already won all hearts by
her heroism, and her husband soon
proved himself worthy of his fair young
wife. The reunited pair soon became
the most popular guests of the hotel.-
Waperly Mdqasine.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26

General W. S. Harney, who is on the
retired list, is now living at Pass Chris
tian, Miss. He will have family re-
union on Thanksgiving day. He is en-
tertaining some officers of the French
navy, with their wives.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
The Lime-Kiin Club.

|
The Lime-K Club.
"I would like to spoke few words
to Telescope Perkins, if he am in de
hall o-night," said President as the
meeting opened.
The brother wiped off his mouth and
tadvsnced to the platform, and Brother
Garder continued
Brudder Perkins, I met you at
O'Clock in de evenin' on 'leckshun
night"
"Yes, sah."
"You war what de white folks call
slewed."
"Pze mighty sorry, sah."
"You were full of glory. You felt
dat you had saved the kentry. Your
clothes war all mud. Your breaf smelt
of skunks, an you had to jump up an
down an whoop to keep from Dustin
yer biler."
Lots O. white folks was doin' de
same, sah."
"Sartin' n'-sartin'. You, an old ex-
slave, unable to read or write, was only
followin' in de footsteps of intelligent,
eddecated white men. Brudder Perkins,
I war walkin' round on leckshun day,
an I saw some Gurus things. I saw
citizens who would not swallow ten
drops of whisky If life depended on it
vote fur men who hev sold the pizened
stuff ober de bar fur Vars. An dat was
savin' de kentry."
81 saw men who would turn servant
gal out doors on winters night, if dey
heard scandal bout her, walk up to
de polls an vote fur men who rent from
two to half dozen houses to women of
bad character. Dat was gwine 1t
straight |"
81 saw men whose wives am breakin'
DER hearts ober de way ward course OF
beloved sons, walk to de winder and
stick in ballots fur candidates who am
lin cahoots wild black-legs and de steady
patrons of gambling houses. Dat was
de glory of politics
~ saw Christian men, who pray agin
vice and shed tears ober de wickedness
of society, vote fur candidates whose
private lives am one long night of de-
bauchery and corruption. Dat was
standin', by de party
81 saw ministers of de gospel cast
votes fur drunkards, liberiines an out
laws of society. Dat was supportin' de
| principle!
"I saw de honest, decent men of De-
troit arrayed on one side, an de thugs,
| thieves an loafers on de odder, an de
hn est, decent men war swept away
/ like chaff befo' gale. Dat was an IL
lustrashun of de beauties of de 'lective
franchise I"
"But won't do it again, sab, pleaded
Brother Perkins.
"You kin sot down." quietly re.
marked the President. t'Dat same
night I heard Aldermen bawlin' like
mules bekase some favorite candidate
had pulled frew wild de aid Of money
an whisky. Citizens who wouldn't let
you in at de front doah rolled in de mud
dat night like hogs. Men who hev
sons to bring up met and shook hands
an rejoiced ober de 'leckshun of candi-
dates who knew de way into ebery
saloon an poker-room in Detroit
Blame you, Brudder Perkins-blame
you fur follerin' de example of leadin'
white folks No, sab F! Go an sot down
an feel proud dat you come SO nigh
fbein' an eminent citizen !'-Free Press.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
A REMINIscENcE OF LONG BRANCH.


Long Branch was crowded with WIS.,
itors, and the fashionable hotels were
reaping their annual harvest. One after
noon the guests Of certain hotel were
congregated on the piazza enjoying the
cool breeze, and some of the ladies were
discussing with great animation the
last arrival.
Rose Burnett, lively brunette, ex-
claimed in rather loud tones,-
II am sure that Mrs. Grant is an
adventures"
Before she could finish the sentence
her friend, Helen Page, whispered 'Be
silentl" for the object of their remarks
was approaching.
1t was evident that she had overheard
the conversation, for her pale cheek
flushed as she seated herself on dis
tant bench.
Belle Grant was attired in deep
mourning, and the sombre hue Of her
garments rendered more apparent the
delicate fairness OF her complexion.
Her golden hair was carelessly pushed
back from her broad, low brow, and her
large blue eyes were clouded by sorrow.
She would have been lovely if her face
had not worn an expression of hopeless
despair.
A beautiful boy approached. For a
moment Bellies countenance was radiant
with joy.
Mamma" said the child, and his big
black eyes filed with tears, "all the
boys have papa who is kind to them,
and brings them lots of nice things.
Why does not my father come to see
meY'
The mother bowed down her head
and replied
"Pray to God, my son, and perhaps
He will bring your father back to u.s."
Rose glanced triumphantly at her
friend Helen, and exclaimed,-
''lt is just as I supposed; the fair
Mrs Grant is an imposter. She is evi-
IDENTIFY not widow, as her reply to her
boy proves. But her husband has never
made his appearance, nor is he likely
to do SO, unless the prayers of the in
fantine cherub work miracles"
"Rose, how can you be so sarcastic? p
replied Helen. 81 am sure that Mrs.
Grant is a true woman. I think that she
is overwhelmed by some great sorrow,
and we should regard her with sympa-
thy, and not with ILL natured suspicion. u
As Helen ceased speaking, Belle
approached the young ladies and ad-
dressed Rose with well bred self posses
sion.
pardon me-" she said, "but I have
been an unwilling listener to your con
versation. You are correct in YOU
coniectures. am not widow, but
am wife, and if I wished, I could
unravel the mystery by which am sur
rounded. However, 1 excuse your un
charitable insinuations, for you are
young and inexperienced but in future
never slaoder one of your own sex. I
you meet an outcast, and she is en-,
deavoring to reform, be womanly hold
out helping hand to her, and do mo-
push her deeper into the abyss"
Roses face became crimson from pas
sion asshe listened to this weli-meritet
rebuke, and with. inexcusable rudeness
she turned away from Belle without
uttering word.
"Pray excuse my FRIEND" said Helen
"She is spoilt child; however, 1 hop,
that she will profit by your good advice
And now suppose we change this mos
unpleasant subject; will you accompan,
me to the beach? I suppose you enjo,
the water"
"Indeed I dol" was the an swer
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
Fashion items.

Brocaded satin Is not quite expensive
enough for Fresh taste, and so the
figures are cut out of blocade velvet and
buttonhole stitched upon plain satin
with gorgeous effect.
When plain pointed waists and full
skirts are worn, a girdle of ribbon is
fastened at the sides of the waist, car
ried down to the end of the point and
tied there in bow with long ends.
Pink is the favorite color in silk and
satin collars this year, and light blue
the rarest among Spanish laces.
The new bodices look like the old
peasant waist in front, but have the
center forms of the back prolonged to
make loops, and falling over the side
forms which grow broader towards the
end.
The Irish poplin manufacturers now
dye their goods in all the new fashiona-
BILE colors.
Cuffs arranged in wide plaits to match
collars are shown in all the choice laces.
Earrings are in somewhat limited
demand when compared with former
times, yet novelties are brought out in
this line. Hoop earrings are of recent
introduction, and are quite fashionable.
Those copied from antique models have
the preference, favorite styles showing
a rams head or lioness' head on one
end of a rather thick hoop, which, rests
closely against the ear.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26

Do mean act in mean way; so it
will have keener sting-for your own
breast. But better not do it.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
Crossing Corn.

In crossing corn it is necessary that
the two varieties should be in the same
towering stage at the same time. When
the character and time of blossoming of
the varieties are not known precisely, it
is best to make several paintings at
intervals of a few days so that the pollen
from the tassels of one kind should be
falling when the silk of the other kind
is fresh and ready to receive the pollen
Thus a row OF the kind to be crossed
may be planted on a certain day, say the
first of June if the crossing variety is a
late kind row of it should be planted
early in May, say the 9th, and another
row every five days later until the end
of the month, so that the row of the
crossed corn may be sure to get fresh
pollen at the right time. The opera
tion is the easiest imaginable. Ali that
is required is to plant several hills OF
rows in the manner described, and to
cut off every tassel as soon as it frs
sppears from the row to be crossed.
The corn on this row will be a new
variety. OF course, it is necessary to
guard against fertilization from other
corn-growing near by.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26

says; simmons Liver Regulator is acknowledged
70 haveno equal as a liver medicine, contan5 those
Southern roots and herbs which all wise Provi-
dence has placed in countries where liver diseases
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
HindOO Girl.

H1ndOO Gtfls.
Hindoo girls, says the st. James's Ga.
sette, are taught to think of marriage
almost as soon as they can talk indeed,
they are often contracted in marriage at
six years of age, aud go to live with
their husbands at twelve or thirteen
Before this, at the age of five, they are
taught to propitiate the gods in order to
secure good husband, and their little
minds are distracted by the idea of
what model husband ought to be.
The orthodox conception is husband
like the god silva. who was holy, austere,
advanced in ye ears, and faithful and de-
voted to one wife, the goddess Doorga.
Good little girls revolt at the idea Of a
husband marrying second wife while
the first is alive. and will consequently
confess their anxiety to marry q faithful
spouse like silva; and they learn from
their elders to utter the most vindic-
tive curses against rival wife. But
for all that, Krishna is the idol of
Hindoo women, and he was anything
but faithful.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
DIR. THOS. j. MILLER.

Appreciates very highly, and returns thanks
to the citizens of Stephens City and surround
during the six We Years he has has 1a practical
medicine in their midst, and solicits con-
tinuance of the eame.> In the future, as in
the past he will devote his whole time to his
profession, and can always be found at his resi-
dence on Main street, unless absent profes-
sionally.
of women and children. 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26

DIR. j. w. OWEN,
Will promptly attend to professional calls in
town or country. Has been in practice over
thirty three years.
8B- Office at residence, near the Lutheran
church. on Mulberry street. 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
Slwdust for Bedding.


Many farmers claim that sawdust is
not only worthless as manure, but
positively injurious to The soil. A far
mer sends the following words IN its
favor use it when can get it, and
value it very highly for bedding the
COW stable, as it will keep cattle cleaner
than any other bedding know Of. 1t
also makes the manure fine and mellow,
SO that it spreads more evenly and mixes
with the soil more like composted ma
nure. I also use it in the hen house for
filling the nest boxes, and on the floor
to mix with the manure, as it absorbs
all the ammonia and prevents the ma
nure from sticking to the floor. For
summer use it is not as good as dry dirt
or sand in the hen house, because it
tends to breed vermin, unless cleaned
out and replaced by q fresh lot quite
often. A small quantity of it thrown
into the privy vault will absorb all bad
odors arising therefrom in hot weather
1t is also one of the best dryers to mix
with superphosphate. 1t makes it fine
so as to handle we'll. I do not think
sawdust is very valuable in itself as Q
fertilizer, yet it must be worth some
thing. 1t has no other value, it con
tains all the saline properties found in
wood ashes as well as some nitrogen
but these elements are in small quanti-
ties and in q. form which is unavailable
for immediate use. Sawdust contains
more nitrogen than straw, but less pot
ash and phosphoric acid, and is prob
ably not as good as cut straw for bed
ding or manure, but it is better ab
sorbent of bad odors, and is usually
cheaper than cut straw. / believe itt
mechanical effect on the soil is excel
lent, especially to tighten heavy clays
Professor johnson has said that "fresl
sawdust in light, thirsty soils tends to
increase their water-holding capacity
In sticky clay it lightens the texture
| and soil that forms hard crust after
rain it prevents, like other mulch, suct
pudding and baking of the surface.
l think cord of sawdust, we'll satu
rated with liquid manure, is worth a:
much if not more than a cord of solid
| manura The Farmers A1pOcnte.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
DIR. S. M. SICKLE
Physician and Surgeon,

Offers his professional services to the citizens
OF Stephens City, Va. When not professionally
absent will be found at his office three doors
north OF Mayors building prepared to attend
all calls either at day or night
Special attention given to the diseases of
women, and all skin diseases. 9-3m
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
MALARIoUs FEvERs.
The Baltimore Episcopal Me,ho hodist

:. occasionally use. when my condition requires
H. Or summons Liver Regulator, with good effect,
Hon. ALEXANDER Ii. STEyENs."
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
Take DR.. SIMMOsS sSLIyER REGULATOR

The test of time and the experience o. thousands
have roven it the best saf ST and speedest remedy
f all diseases OF the Liver. Stomach and Spleen
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-11-26
>, Buy only the Genuine in White Wrapper with red
q. prepared only by j. H. Zeilin Co.
: GROVE &c BROTHER.
CONTRACTORS FOR FINE HOUSE PAINTING.

Would respectfully informthe citizens ofNew-
town and vicinity that since the death of his
son he has re-opened his
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.
Having had forty. years experience in the
various branches of his business, he feels justi-
fed in saying that he is prepared to do all
kinds of cutting and making in the most fash
ionable manner. Mr.. Yeakle would be pleased
to see his old friends and patrons in his shop
in rear of the post office. 1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-11

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-11
The NihiIi.t Conspirators.

The verdict rendered against the Russian
nihilists, arraigned upon the charge OF connec-
ton with or completely In the death of the
Gar, is what was expected. The prisoners
made no denial: In TACT they boastfully con-
fessed their participation In the plots against
the late car. This conduct stamped them as
people above ordinary criminals Several of
them manifested an intelligence above the av-
erage; all OF them were socially and fntellectu-
ally above the common classes of Russia, and
one, woman. Is Of noble birth. man, with
the despotc powers over his subjects
held by the Car. moved by a desire
TO better the condition OF his people.
and to allay internal discord and strife would
have, at least, attempted to learn from these
prisoners something of the evils they complain
ot-something OF the burden resting upon them
which makes them prefer death In endeaVoring
to remove IL rather than continue life under Its
weight. II consideration for bis government
and his subjects could not move Alexander to
this course. then the selfish motive OF q desire
for his own peace OF mind and safety might
have admOni-hej him. Already he has received
IN the mysterious manner by which communi-
cations formerly reached his Inflated father
several notes OF warning. advising him that II
Sophie Piconsky dies, her blood will be avenged
by that OF the Car. This woman, being OF no
bic birth, cannot be sentenced to death By thu
court. Alexander himself must sign the docu-
ment which dooms her to criminal execution,
and In aflixiLg his signature to this document
he may PCS Sbly be signing his own death war
rant,