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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

found by the Irish Comedian, but
thinks they might have been retouched,
and possibly remodeled by their dis
coverer. He did not procure copy
of those he certainly wrote, and he
had forgotten all about them till lady
friend directed his attention to the
exquisite melody and fine pathos that
prevailed the entire composition. He
then recalled a portion of the poem,
and became aware, for the first time
that he had produced, in moment of
inspiration, one of the most remark
able poems of the nineteenth century.
A remarkable circumstance is con.
nected with three of the best produc-
tions of the Virginian Muse. The
War Lyric of Fontaine, the Blandford
lines Of Robinson, and Dabney's Rho
dodaphne, are all disputed as the res
pective productions of the persons
whose names are connected with them
above.
From study which we made sew
eral years ago Of the acknowledged
works Of Dabney, we are convinced
that he, and none other, was the au-
thor of Rhododaphne. We are not so
sure that Robinson is the author of the
Blandford lines, nor do we believe that
Fontaine had either the heart or the
soul to have written so touching a
poem as that which is usually ascribed
to his pen. We have never seen any,
thing, other than the two little pieces
we are now discussing, from the work
show of either Of these gentlemen,
that smacks Of the fine poetical flavor
Of Blandford and Potomac. We do
not know whether they have written
other poems. We should be pleased
if any Of our readers, who may be
better informed than ourselves, would
let us know if they have.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
COUNTY CONVENTION.

MAJ. HOLMES CONRAD the Candidate.
Mr.. Jonah Tavener, County Chair
man, called the Convention to order,
and on his motion Major Daniel E.
Wortrong was elected Chairman.
On motion Of Mr.. G. G. Boon, Mr..
G. w. Heater was electen Secretary
The following were the delegates
from Opequon and Shawnee
Opequom.-Middletown--D ]. S
Guyer, G. w. Heater, DR.. William
Dawson, Newtown-Jas. A. Down
ing, George Sherrick, R. w. Miller
T. D. Bartlett, I. S. Sangster; Old
Forge-B G. Shull.
Shawnee.-Carper's Valley. W.
Boyd, Wells G. Carper, G. E. Graves
Kernstown-Noah Brunk, S. Chiles,
Greenwood-Robert P. Glass, Martin
Wisecarver.
On motion of Capt. J. Wortring, it
was resolved that Conservative Demo
Gratis present, from precincts which
have no delegates in attendance be
requested to act as Members Of the
Convention.
On motion of Judge R. Parker, the
temporary officers were made perman-
ent.
On motion of Capt. Harrell, amend
ed by Judge R. Parker, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The Conservative-D Demo
Gratis of this county seem to be fully
represented in this Convention, and it
is the sense of this Convention that it
is unnecessary to refer the naming Of
candidate to the several precincts
and wards, and
WHEREAS, Petitions have been nu.
merously signed by citizens lrrespec-
tive Of party affiliations requesting
Major Holmes Conrad to announce
himself as a candidate to represent our
county and city in the House of Dele
gates Of the next Legislature of Vir-
ginia, and believing him to be the
choice of our constituents, we there
fore unite in the call upon him to be-
come a.candidote for said office. !.
After brilliant speech of acceptance
by Major Conrad. the convention ad
jonrned, with hearty cheers for Tho
candidate.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
The Virginian Muse.

Virginia has produced, within the
term Of the present century, some very
passible poets. There are Dabney
Poe, Holcombe, Talley, Thompson,
Hope, Fontaine and Robinson. OF
these we consider Dabney as ranking
highest, and Poe as ranking above the
; others.
The poem of Rhodaphne long ex-
cited the wonder and curiosity of crit
les, foreign and domestic. There are
passages in it equal for the robustness
of their strokes, and for descriptive
power, to some of the best that might
be selected from Byron and Scott. It
was not fathered by Dabney, but evil
dencs, deemed to be indisputable, goes
to show that it proceeded directly
from the brain of that remarkable po-
etical genius.
Edgar Allen Poe was Virginian
by adoption, having spent the best
part Of his manhood in and about
Richmond. He preceded Lucian
Minor in the conduct of the Southern
Literary Messenger, but was thought
to be too erratic for so staid journal
as the one above mentioned. His
best poem is the Raven. We are Of
the opinion that Poe took the idea OF
this poem from Barnaby Rudge, one
of the best novels Dickens ever wrote
Poe's genius was essentially lyric. His
poetical flights were swift and grace
full, but never continuous and long
sustained.
Holcome'is scholarly and classical
in his method, without one touch Of
nature throughout the whole compass
of his voluminous works. Thompson's
poems have never been published in
book-form. Like Talley's and Hopes
they are exceedingly clever, but that
is all. Fontaine, who is of Virgins
blood if not born within the State, is
said to have written "All Quiet Along
the Potomac To-nigh We hope he
will be proven to be the author of that
pretty little poem. His father was a
man Of culture, but we cannot say as
much for the fathers son.
DR.. Robinson, of Richmond, has, in
our opinion, the best claim to the au-
thorship of the Blandford lines. He
is poet by nature and by lasts, and
might very easily have written the
little "Estray," that was found by
Powers upon the walls of the old
Blandford Church. DIR. Robinson
docs not claim the authorship positiv-
ly; he remembers writing some SINH
lar lines about the time they were
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Important Sale

of Valuable Thoroughbred Short Horns,
Grade Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and Farming
Implements. si
Intending to- relinquish farming on ac-
count Of my health, will offer for sale on
Tuesday, September 20, 1881.
At springdale, five miles from winchester,
on the Valley pike, all my val liable
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

BARN BuRNED.--Mr. Peter Ruble,
who lives on Babb's run, in Green
Spring neighborhood, lost his barn and
$50 bushels of wheat by fire of We'd
nesday last. His house and other
buildings were saved with great diff
ficulty. The fire was communicated
from steam machine with with Mr..
Ruble was threshing. The loss is a
heavy one to Mr.. R., who is in moder-
ate circumstances, and i'll able to afford
it. Winchester Times. ;G
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
STEELE f. BROS
!. STA, X STA.
CHEMICALS

Formula No. I. For Wheat.
We have been induced by an old
established, and reliable Fertilizer
manufacturing firm who thoroughly
understand mixing of chemicals, to
handle the "Star Chemicals forWheat"
as quite a number of our farmers wish
to manipulate their own Fertilizers,
and have applied to us for chemicals.
We now offer them the above with the
firm assurance that it will meet their
wants in every respect There are
chemicals offered at price slightly
lower than the price Of the "Star, !"
but we assure our patrons that there
is not one ounce of inert matter, such
as dirt, or sand enters into the COM
position of this formula, and we have
spared no effort to get the best chemi-
Gals that can be obtained for the mo-
ney, as over one-forth of this formula
is PURE DISSOLVED ANIMAL BONE.
The price at which it is offered
places it within the reach of all, and
we hope our farmers will give it a fair
trial this season. Cash price of the
"Star Chemicals, " delivered at Steph-
ems City depot, free of freight, $1,000
On - months time, payable October
LIST 1882 $3.50.
1t is put up in 4 sacks containing
IT'S pounds each, making 700 pounds
in all, full instructions for mixing &C.
company each formula.
Thanking you for the great success
of the "King Phosphate, and wishing
good demand for the Star Chem icals
500 We remain yours truly,
,a.;a asa. STEELE & BB 10.
Stephens City, Va, Aug. 81, 1881. 4
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
4 3 : % % Z I 1

THE President was moved to Long
Branch this week, and is now recov-
ering from the prostration caused by
the removal.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
Grove g. Brother.

Contractors for Fine House Painting,
Main Street, Stephens City, Va.
The above firm are now prepared to do
all kinds of bouse, sign, fresco, scroll and
ornamental painting; also, kalsomining and
glazing. Purchasing as they do, pure
paints and oils, at lowest wholesale prices.
they are enabled do durable work. at the,
lowest possible rates, 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
An Open Letter.
CAPoN ROAD, VA

Sept. End, 1881. !
STEELE & BRO: You will please
ship to me at Capon Road, B. & 0. R.
R., 2 Car Loads GA tons) of your
Farmers King Phosphate. If we
have rain shortly, putting the ground
in a condition to pillow, I will need
more. Yours Respectfully,
JACOB H. MILLER.
Mr.. Miller has used the King Phos-
phate for three years past and appre-
ciates good Fertilizer at a low price.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
IA KE
SIMMONS
LIVER REGULATOR.

II will Positively Cure Sack Headache!
DYSPEPSIA.
The Regulator will positively cure this
terrible disease. We assert emphatically
what we know to be true.
CONSTIPATION
should not be regarded as trifing ailment:
Nature demands the utmost regularity OF
the bowels. Therefore assist Nature by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is
harmless, mild and effectual.
PILES.
1 Relefis at hand for those who suffer day
after day with Piles. 1t has cured hundreds.
and will cure you.
MALARIA.
Per SONS may avoid all attacks by occa-
sionally taking dose Of Simmons Liver
Regulator, to keep the liverin healthy action
BAD BREATH,
generally arising from disordered stomach,
can be corrected by taking Simmons Liver
Regulator.
JAUNDICE.
Simmons Liver Regulator soon eradicates
this disease from the system, leaving the
skin clear and fresh from all impurities.
collie.
Children suffering with Collie soon expe-
rience relief when Simmons Liver Regula-
tor is administered. Adults also derive
great benefit from this medicine. 1t is not
unpleasant; it is harmless and effective.
Purely vegetable. 19
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

Mr.. ED1roR.-The Executive Com
mittee Of the Stephens City Bible So
ciety, which met at the residence Of
DR.. 7. M. Miller last evening, request
ed me to write short communication
for your columns, in reference to its
proceedings, and as its meetings are
held privately, no doubt great many
are not aware that the society is in
active operation all the time. Here
tofore our annual meetings have, been
the only occasion to bring the cause
before the people, and to great ex-
tent they have failed to appreciate its
Importance. Although the society has
met with good degree of success, yet
it is not in possession of sufficient capt.
tai to prosecute the work as thorough
ly as it should be.
The Executive Committee have been
actively engaged in the work during
the summer months, they have sen t
out six canvassers to sell bibles and
supply all destitute families, free Of
cost, who were not able to buy.t They
went out two and two, as Christ sent
his disciples, but not all at the same
time, and have returned with very
gratifying results. They found:fami-
lies within the sounding of our church
bells who were not in possession of
the WORD of Life" They gave very
pleasing accounts of their Colportage
works, and were Hospitality treated
by every one The Committee have
also secured the cooperation of the
pastors of the several churches within
the bounds of our territory, and some
have already reported sermons preach
ed and collections raised in the inter-
est of this cause.
BY unanimousvot a resolution was
made to invite STAR reporter to at
tend in person, the meetings of the
society and to cooperate with the
body for its welfare. Xxx.
Sept. 9Th, 1881.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10

preparation of Iron,- for with the ex-
ception of Browns Iron Bitters, they
all blackened the teeth, and often gave
headache, which browns Iron Bitters
never did, but in fact cured headache.
The effect was most satisfactory, he
Immediately realized it's wonderful
results. His old energy returned, his
natural force came back, and he felt
himself altogether new man, full of
health, strength and vigor, and he has
continued to remain so ever since.
Now he recommends Browns Iron
Bitters to all his friends, which we
unhesitatingly do to all our readers
Globe.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-09-10
3 > . 80 - 3 3 .

WE have made it rule, from which we
will not deviate, that all papers sent to a
Misunderstanding those to be paid for by
friends residing here-nust be paid for in
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Leading Professor Spehking Of
Sensible People.

DR.. S-,the prominent eastern
lecturer, says: Every day sensible
people come to mo complaining of
their health being broken down.
The answer to my inquiries always
are-what l surmise-nature's laws
have been totally disregarded; con-
sequently the blood, the stream of
life, becomes northumberland as a
result of this blood poisoning, l find
dyspepsia and disordered functions
of the heart, lungs, liver, and kid.
neys, accompanied by headache,
nervous debility, and other impaired
organic portions, often verging in
paralysis. In order to keep. the d.
gestive organs in proper health and
strength, ] and my friends in the pro-
fession have recommended Browns
Iron Bitters-they act so mildly and
soothingly, never leaving any un-
pleasant after-effects, strengthening
the organs of digestion, and perma.
nently removing every symptom OF
i'll health. languor, and debility. No
remedy in the east gives such good
satisfaction as Browns Iron Bitters,
and all druggists can procure it for
you, Don't be persuaded to use 4
substitute. The remedy contains no
alcohol and is the only preparation OF
Iron that does not blacken the teeth.
-Hu,,
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
HE COAL BEAVERS REVENGE.
The PlOw Factory.

We are pleased to note that work
on the plow factory is being pushed
as fast as money and labor will do
it. 1t is not expected that work
would progress as fast on the build.
ing at this time Of the year as it
would under more favorable weather,
but it is gratifying to see the encr.
gy and push with which Messrs.
Clayton & Watson are endeavoring
to place the factory in running order,
The building now in course of con:
struction is in the form of an L, and
is 20 feet facing the east and so feet
facing the north; it is 80 feet deep,
and will be made to accommodate
the office, foundry, general fitting
room, blacksmith shop, grinding
room, etc: A temporary engine
room will also be added. In the
spring or some time next summer,
the part f:.cing the north will be ex-
tended west 100 feet, with another
l., running toward the railroad track
70 feet in length. When the latter
addition is completed, a large en-
CINE will be required, and it will be
placed in the centre of the works.
The shops are located on the north
side of the railroad track. opposite
Barnes & Magill's elevator, and a
spur truck will be built so as to
load the machinery direct from the
factory into the cars. We assure
our readers that this establishment is
no small affair, and when completed,
will give employment to a large
number of men. The indications
are now, that the spring will bring
to this village a boom that was
never equaled in tue history of Wa
dena. ....~~>, ..,.s h
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

We want three or four copies Of
the FARMER, to complete our files,
as follows: March 18th. 1880, Vol.
2, No. 50; May Goth, 1880, Vol. 2,
No. 50; May 9th, 1880, Vol. 3, No
/: Oct. 14th. 1880, Vol. 5, No 81
Oct. 18th, 1880, Vol. 3, No. 20. We
will give so cents a copy for any Of
the above numbers, or six months
subscription, as the sender my wish.
We will furnish the NORTHERN
PACIFIC FARMER and the Farmers
Union and Weekly minneapolis 1rib'
wa,e. for $3.50 per year. To each new
subscriber will be given superb,
correct and life-like portrait of
President James A. Garfield, pro.
duced by the process of crayon.
TYPOGRAPHY, on sheet of firm can.
vas paper, 20x26 inches in size. This
portrait, aside from it's historic in.
terest, framed or unframed, is an
ornament to any home, and is much
superior to most pictures sold fol
$1.0O each.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Grand Closing Concert.

BY the convention, now under the
direction of Prof. J. B. Carpenter,
at Opra House, on Sat. Dec. 18th.
The Programme comprises classic and
modern. instrumental and humorous
songs, glees, choruses, violin solos,
character and descriptive songs, in.
Producing the great song in character,
"We'll Have to Mortgage the Farm,
concluding: with the great "ANv1L
CHORUS" From tha Opera, with
bells, symbals, steels, anvils, instru-
ments, etc., ETC., forming the most
complete and entertaining programme
ever performed west Of st. Paul and
Minneapolis-Must be heard to he
enjoyed and appreciated. Reserved
seats so cents. General admission
IS cents. Children under IL, 20 cents.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Council Proceedings.

Council met on call of president.
Present-Peake, Miller and Couill-
ard. ..... .@@
Moved, seconded and carried. that
a board Of health Of three, with DR..
c.. A. Cromctt as chairman be NJ.
pointed by the president. Commit
toe are G. A. Cromett, G. Northfoss,
and T. Brockhoff. Said COMMITTEES
were given full power and ordered to
carry out the instructions Of the
State Board Of Health as far as prac.
ticable. III.
On motion, adjourned.
6. a. CouILLARr,
s. ..s. Recorder.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
PROBATE NOTICE.

STAGE d9, Of " Wsdsoa In Probate Court
In the matter Of the estate of JamesF. Williams,
deceased. ~
ON this 18th day of December, 1881, upon read
ing and fling the petition of Susan f.. Williams,
widow. Of Leaf River, Wadena County, Minnesota,
stating that James +. Williams, of the County of
Wadena. died int estate on or about the 18th day
Of November, 1881, and praying that she and VII
liam j. Barnell be appointed administrators Of the
estate Of said deceased.
It is ordered that said application be heard be-:
fore me at the Office of E. T. Luce, in the city OF
Wadena, on the 5th day Of January, 1882, at 10
o'clock A. NJ.
And it is further ordered that notice Of said ap-
plication and hearing he given by publishing =
copy Of this order, for three successive weeks,
a newspaper published in said city. prior to said
he,rin1 Nv the court. L. W. SMITH,
T12t Judge of Probate.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Notice Of Dissolution. !:

Notice is hereby given that the
copartnership heretofore existing
between H. w. Fuller and D. Z.
Jones, uuder tho firm name Of Fuller
& Jones, is by mutual consent dis.
solved. H. w. Fullcris duly author.
lied to settle all accounts due from,
or to said Fuller & Jones. ss s
H. w. FULLER.
D. Z. JONES.
Wadena. Nov. III 1854.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Incredible.

F. A. Scratch, dauggist, Ruthven,
Ont, writes: II have the greatest
confidence in your Burdock Blood Bit
ters. In enc case with which l am
personally acquainted their success
was almost incredible. One lady
told me that half bottle did her
more good than hundreds of dollars
worth of medicine she had previously
taken.' Price $l.O0. For sale by l..
E. Stinehour.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
UnriYaled.

As being q certain cure for the
worst forms of dyspepsia, indigestion,
consumption, impurity of blood, tor
pid liver, disordered kidneys, etc.,
and as medicine for eradicating
every species of humor, from an or
binary pimple to the worst ulcer,
Burdock Blood Bitters stand unri-
vailed. Price $1.00. For sale by L.
F., StinehOur.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Bradford, PA.

Thomas Fitchan, Bradford, Pa,
writes: 81 enclose money for Spring
Blossom, as I said would If it cured
nae. Ny dyspepsia has vanished,
with all tssymptoms. Many thanks;
shall never be without it in the
house. Price 50.ce1lts. For sale BY
u. IL. Stinehour.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Notice..

All persons having unsettled ac-
counts with us, are requested to set
tie the same with T. F. Ostrander,
who is our authorized agent. We
are closing up our business and all
our accounts must be settled at once.
FULLER a. JONES.
Wadena, Nov. 16, 1881.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
4 Friend in Need.

Time over and again Thomas Elec.
trio Oil has proved q salutary friend
to the distressed: AS reliable cura.
tive for group in children, sore throat
and bronchial affections, and as a posi-.
tive external remedy for pain, is a
never-fai]ing antidote, For sale by
l., T.. StinehONr.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
No E7u,,.bugging the American
People.

You can't humbug the American
people. when they find remedy that
suits them; they use it and recon-.
mend it to their friends. Just ex.
act]y the case with Spring Blossom
which has become household word
all over the United States. Price sc
cents. For sale by L. E. Stinehour
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
For Sale

Farm Of 100 acres, 80 under cultivation. miles
acres under cultivation, 4 miles from the village
of Wadena. Farm of 160 acres, IS acres under
cultivation, miles north of Verndale. All Of the
Good reasons for selling. Big bargains in them.
Homestead rights Of so and 100 acres, with i'm
provements, to sell. Cali and sec me.
T. +. OSTRANDER,
Land On1co, Wadena.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

Fred Amos, Tyler Street, Roches-
ter, writes: "Your Spring Blossom
is wonderful; never used anything
that acted 80 we'll on the bowls, and
at the same time was so free from
the drastic properties of medicines
usually sold for the purpose: Price
so cents. For sale by L. f. Slime.
hour.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15

What every one should have, and
never be without, is Thomas Elec-
trio Oil. It is thorough and safe in
its effects, producing the most won
drous cures of rhumatism, Neuralgia,
burns, bruises, and wounds of every
kind. For sale by L. E.. Stinehour.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1881-12-15
Do What?

Do What2
They 30 to the jewelry store OF
Wadena to purchase their Christmas
goods, comprising of the largest stock
of clocks in the northwest, jewelry,
silver ware, watches, toys. sleighs,
dolls, mustach cups Of all descrip'
tions, drums for the boys, musical
Instruments, China vases, toilet sets,
childrens' toy dishes, spectacles, a
fine stock of knives, and everything
for a nice Christmas gift.