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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-06

tions the relations of which are an.
parently most unlikely to be
otherwise than friendly. and
that an attitude OF readiness for defense
and an attitude OF belligerency are
sometimes the best preyentivcs of actual
war. Wa know that new works md n
proper modification OF our old works will
require many years for their completion,
ana IL seems SIMPLY n matter OF common
prudence that we commence without
delay, and under liberal appropriations.
70 put our coasts i'll IN efficient conli.
tion OF deFense.p
Iseiefrins to the standard of qualitica-
tioms necessary for admission to the
military academy ut West Point. the
secretary says: 81 concur in the views
OF my predecessor, that it would not be
We, wen TO raise the standard OF admission.
me result OF the last minatiop, in
winch 40 out OF 1lS candidates were re-
Jected, Shows that the standard is 30 hinh
us 10 prevent the admission of many
VINO would undoubtedly, il they had
peen SO situated as 10 receive proper
preliminary training, prove valuable Of.
ii1ers. IL has recently been recommend
eo 10 me by the academic
board to permit the discontinuance Of
certain prescribed studies in the coutse.
Tor the purpose OF OF giving time for 9th.
efs, enc Importance OF which was appar-
ent. a consideration OF the subject sug
Sested by this recommendation leads me
to believe that it would be best to extend
me course so as to cover five years. 1t
Is believed that by SO doing not only
would the benefit of the academy be
more widely extended, but that eradu-
a'es would be better prepared to render
service to the country"
The actual expenditures under the war
department for the fiscal year ending
June Both, 1881, were S42,l22,2O1. The
appropriations for 1882 We're $it,SS9,725,
and the estimates for 1888 cal for $l5,-
3il,2l6. The estimates presented to the
secretary for revision included:
hor armament of Qualifications S 22olD
hSf'lhcati"ns and other works of de-
tense ..........: -. ;........... !,1ss,a)
iial'lo.iI.g ig fiYefa ana h;!rbors 2jl0l 800
improving Mississippi river by COM
missi9n Ii,ia ia2s,ooo
9 near Washington .................. $4,000
surveys .......................... 2,0tJ
Io'ai.... .......................... $3g,09a,SGo
This amonnt," he says, "has been re-
dneed on my revision to the aggregate
OF Slo,GS9,0O0, which sum, If judiciously
allotted By congress, will be, in my
Judgment, u reasonable allowance for
This class of expense during the next
fiscal year.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Mrs. harrington says: "For my part,
I can't deceive what on airth eddeca-
ton is comm to. When I was young,
if gal only understood the rules OF
distraction, provision multiplying, re-
plenishing, and the common denomi-
nator, and knew all about the rivers
and their obituaries, the provinces and
the umpire. they had eddecation
enough. But now they have to study
bottomy, algerbay, and have to demon
strate the supposition about the sycop-
hants of circusst angents and diogonies
of parallelograms, to say nothing Of
oxhides, asherds, cowsticks, and alb
fuse triangles.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

A FAvoR1TE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Liver Regulator is one ofthe most mer-
itorious and popular remedies offered
to the public. 1t is entirely free from
injurious mineral substances, and as
a vegetable made of Southern roots
and herbs, it is sovereign remedy for
all liver and bowel complaints. The
merits of this remedy commend it to
the public as standard to be kept
constantly in the family. 1t has the
mostunquali6ed endorsement Of thous-
ands of our most prominent citizens in
all parts of the country, who have
used it and testify to its excellent medi-
cal and curative properties.
Purchasers should be careful to see
that they get the GENUINE, manufac-
tured only by ]. II. ZEILIN & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

We had the pleasure of testing
the superiority Of that new-fangled
peach favored ice cream the other
day, whilst in Winchester. IF we are
allowed to express our opinion We
would say that Of all ice creams this
superceeds. This delightful delicacy
is kept constantly on hand by oul
brother townsman, Will Grove, at his
parlour saloons. We would advise
tie boys of this place to call and try
it when they get down town.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Attention is called to the new
advertisement of VIM. B. Grove with
VIM. H. Brown g. Bro, wholesale drug
gists, Baltimore. We are personally
acquainted with Mr.. Grove, and know
him to be a courteous and agreeable
business man. His commercial &C.
quaintance in the Valley has been OF
the most pleasant nature.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

We noticed one day last week, a
mammoth lot of produce going out
from the establishment ofG. F. Mayors,
consisting of about 900 dozen eggs,
about 400 lbs. butter, a large number
of fowls and sundry small items. This
produce, we learn, goes to Philadelphia
from White Post station, by Adams
Express, over the Shenandoah Valley
Rail Road, and is shipped to fill a
special order from a Philadelphia
House. The liberal prices Mr.. Mayres
is paying for produce has made his
store the Central Mart.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Attention is directed to the new
advertisement of Messrs. Sibert u
Denny, 90 Loudoun St., Winchester,
Va. They have in stock varied as
sortment of watches, clocks, etc. Per-
sons who desire having repairing done
in Winchester would do well to call
on them.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Our friend, L. S. Sangster is So
Letting orders for Steele & Bros. cele-
brated King Phosphate. He reports
a great demand for this Fertilizer,
our farmers may look out for him next
week,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

DIED-On Friday, August IL, 1881,
Reese, youngest son of Amos Gaurd,
aged II years. About two weeks
since he had violent attack of en-
terites, or inflammation of the bowels,
from which he was gradually recover
ing, when from some cause it became
complicated with pneumonia, which
soon terminated his existence in spite
of every effort on the part OF his ply
sicians. He was an upright young
man, and his demise while Just enter
ing into manhood is much regretted
by his numerous friends and relatives
and his parents have the heartfelt
sympathy of the entire community.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Produce Market Report.
CORRECTED BY STEELE BROTHERS
Stephens CITY. Aug. Is. 1881

I Look Our HOTEL MEN IL have
the best and cheapest piece of prop
erty in the Valley-fne large brick
house, store house and all kinds of
out-buildings. Splendid opening for
summer boarding house. For sale,
or will trade for farm. Address
T. w. MoARToR,
Stephens City, Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

The Poole CAsE.-Policeman Ev-
ans, who is charged with firing the
shot that wounded young Poole, was
arrested on Saturday and lodged in
Jail, the magistrate refusing bail. On
Tuesday Evans was released on a writ
from Judge Rives, of the Fedora
Court, and delivered to the United
States Marshal. His examination be-
fore that court at Harrisonburg vii
take place on the 18th of next Octo
ber.- Winchester NeaUS.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Grove & Brother,

Contractors for Fine House Painting,
Main Street, Stephens City, Va.
The above firm are now prepared to do
all kinds of house, sign, fresco, scroll and
ornamental painting; also, kalsomir ing and
glazing. Purchasing, as they do, pure
paints and oils, at lowest wholesale prices.
they are enabled to do durable work at the
lowest possible rates, 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

PIcNIC.-The officers of the Metho-
dist Sunday School will give picnic
to-day, for the enjoyment of the pupils,
and the public generally. 1t is re-
quested that families will bring full
basket. The brass band will be in
attendance.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

A fancifully attired colored base
ball club from Woodstock came here
on Friday to play game with Win
chester club. The visitors were sue
cessful.- Winchester Times.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Died.

McCARTY-In Mexico, Mo-, of con
sumption, Timothy McCarty, Jr., aged A.
years.
Mr. McCarty was a native of Frederick
county and for some years employed in the
Office of the Sheriftalty. He was II consist.
antsmember of the Baptist church,.
MoCARTY-On Saturday, July 30th, al
White Hall, Frederick County, Va Estella
daughter of Archibald and Catherine Nc
Carly, aged 1S months.
Gone to join the angels above,
Gone to dwell in joy and love,
Gone where SORROWS never come,
Happy, glorious, endless home.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Petroleum V. Nasty is now doing
England and reports one half of that
country are making beer for the other
half to drink.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Married.

INTERNATIONAL the Glen,
ny Rev. w. A. Crawford, on the 4th of
August, james w. Carper and Emma J..
Mcdonald, daughter of Thomas Mcdonald,
all Of this county.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Business Cards.
Look Here!
Millinery Goods.

Mrs. Kline would inform the ladies of
Newtown and vicinity that she still las on
hand good line of fashionable millinery
goods, such as ribbons, flowers, feathers,
and all the trimmings used in millinery,
which she is selling off at extremely low
prices, in order to make room for her new
stock of fall goods.
Hats Altered and Re Trimmed.
All work at moderate prices, and on short
notice. She can be found at all times in
her rooms one door north of the postoilice.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
PERsoNAL.-Capt. ]. G. Keyser, of

PERsoNAL.-Capt. J. G. Keyser, of
Pensacola, Florida, is at Kerns.
Mrs. Gaver and daughter are the
guests of Rev. Geo. Stephenson.
Miss Josie Thompson, of Hamilton,
Loudoun County Va, is the guest of
Miss Edith Neele, of this place.
We are gladl to inform our readers
that Mr. Michael A. Wise is much i'm
proved from his illness, as recorded
in our last.
Warfeld Munroe, of Baltimore, and
late Grand Worthy Chief Templar, of
the Maryland lodge is the guest Of DR..
Thomas M. Miller.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

ExcURsIoN.-Th B. & O. Railroad
company will run special trains to the
Camp Meeting to be held in the grove
near Mt. Jackson, on Sunday next,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Steele g. Bro. will pay 25c apiece
for old Fowls. Bring them along at
once.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

The Methodist picnic will take
place in the grove of Mr.. H. A. Dinges,
about mile south of town.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

WE are requested by one of our
patrons to publish the following, which
was written many years ago by an old
farmer of Newtown, after examining
his wheat field, and discovering that
the plant had been injured by the
rust. We do not know whenrwe have
read an impromptu breathing purel
spirit of piety:
GODS SOVEREIGNTY IN PROVIDENCE
1t is the Lord. enthroncd in light,
Who has an undisputed right
70 do with me and mine as he
Hath purposed in eternity.
When His kind hand has blest my hope
In Providence to send a crop;
Then by his chast' ming rod to blast
The growing prospect at the last,
By fly, or rust. or smut, or worm,
Or rain, or hail. or fly or storm,
He's just and holy, and He's wise,
And rules in earth, and air, and skies.
Shall I, a sinful creature, dare
Impeach His justice or His care,
And say the dispensation sent
Is evil, not for good intent?
Forbid it, Lord Oh, make me bow
To Thy disposal here below,
And be resigned to all Thy will,
AS being best, though good or ill.
| Thy glory and my good s designed
Thou hast revealed this as Thy mind;
I'll trust Thy word, and persevere,
Submissive tremble, love and fear. g.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Go to Steele g. Dinges and get
pebble grain oil cloth to cover your
wagons, carriages, SC.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Wheat Market,
Here and Hereabouts.


rain.
Mans a vapor full of woes,
Start paper-up she goes.
There will be services at the
Lutheran church on Sunday.
&C. F. Mayors wants 900 bushels
oat at best market price.
We return thanks to Capt. W. E.
FARMLAND for interesting Southern
papers.
Dried Beef, Cream Cheese, Bo-
logna Sausage, French Candies and
Crackers received to-day, by Adams
g. McCarty.
Rev. w. H. Woods, of this place,
is in Hampshire county on two weeks
missionary tour.
Call and examine the new line Of
mems lace and buckle Plow shoes, La
dies. Misses and Children s shoes, Gents
button CATERS, etc., received this week
by Adams g. McCarty.
The Loudoun County Agricultural
Society will hold four days fair in
Leesburg, commencing September 20.
Mr.. Will, the would-be suicide,
is still confined to his room in Win
chester, and is being nursed by his
wife and other relatives.
-Messrs. Geo. and Dill Carter, of
the Carter Hall farm, threshed l44
bus. of Keeser's Prolific wheat from
six acres this season. An average Of
"a bus.
IT is thought that young Poole, who
was shot by revenue officers near Win
chester short time since, will re-
cover.
The Front Royal Sentinel complains
of the drought in that locality, and
says "the parched fields, withered corn
and grass, and burnt-up gardens, are
greatly in need of copious rains.
We learn that several excursions
emanated from Winchester this week
One was given by the Union Fire
company, bound for Harper's Ferry
and the other, by the citizens, was
destined to the Luray Caverns.
Iron and Hop Bitters at Steele
g. Bros
Mr.. KERN is engaged in repairing
his hotel'stables on Marlboro street. l
will be remembered that Mr. Kerr
was one of those unfortunate individ
uals who had his stabling completed.
demolished by the heavy SHOWS of las
winter.
-Cathartic and quinine pills; ais
st. Jacobs OIL at Steele g. Bros
Two barrels best linseed oil JUS
received at Grove & Bros
The fellow who goes to picni
with dark pantaloons on may not loo
as nice as he who wears lavendar ones
but if both of them happen to 81
down on blackberry pies we can in
agine which one feels the worst.
A PERSON shouldn't be so selfish 6
to cut a melon, eat one half and Sc
the other half aside to be devoure
some six or eight hours afterwart
We have known frst-class choler
morbus caught in this way and, be
sides, there is danger of furnishin
the undertaken with job.
Go to Steele & Brother for WACO
and buggy shafts, spokes, hubs, rim
axles, &c. Also, horse and cattl
yokes.
A STEPHENS CRY man came HON
from Winchester the night of the Gil
Gus with several long hairs danglin
about his coat collar. His face no
looks as though he has been sufferin
from an attack of the smallpox {
had his whiskers and m oustach dress
ed with curry-comb in the hands
loving and dutiful wife.
SITTING BULL is man of the time
He wears goggles, signs his name o
hotel registers, sells his autograph fc
SIS, and is doing brisk business i
selling relics, such as his old pipes, g.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
Public Sale :!

/ Public Sale /!
t. The undersigned, executors of the estate
of James Affleck deceased, will sell at his
late residence, between the Cedar Greek
Grade and Middle Road, four miles north
west of Stephens City and nine miles from
Winchester, on
Wednesday, august 81, 1881,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day,
the following property, to wit:
-Four TuIat0ble Farm Horses
One Fine Two Y ear Old Colt,
SIX HEAD OF CATTLE,
Is head of sheep, 81 head of nice hogs,
full set of blacksmith tools, and some car
penter tools, 2 road wagons and beds,
| spring wagon, l cart, buggy and har-
ness, combined reaper and mower, two
wheat drills, one nearly new, farming uten-
sls of all kinds, wood sawhorse power
and fixtures, one apple mill, one buggy
rake one wheat fan, a lot of good harness
and, plow gears, chains, &c; 300 bushels of
wheat and about 8 tons of hay will be sold
about the same time. Also, household and
kitchen furniture.
TERMS OF SALE-A credit OF 6 months
will be given on all sums of $40 and over
under that amount the cash will be requir-
ed. The wheat will be sold for cash.
The farm will be offered for sale at the
same time and place. 1t contains
One Hundred and Fifty Nine Acres.
all under good fence. and in good state Of
cultivation A sufficient amount of good
timber. The improvements consist of a
good, comfortable and roomy
DWELLING HOUSE,
kitchen, wash house, smoke house, ice
house, barn, wheat, COW and wagon sheds.
corn cribs, hog house, blacksmith shop, and
all other necessary out buildings. All va
rieties of excellent fruit, altogether making
II very desirable home.
Terms made known on day of sale,
M. p. SMITH,
JOHN s. CAMPBELL,
4t2 Executors
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

To the citizens of Stephens City and
vicinity: In order to close out sum-
mer stock I have made some sweeping
reductions in prices:
$50 pieces best brands of Prints at
cents per yard.
Is pieces dress goods at from 8 cents
to Is cents per yard.
Parasols, Sun Umbrellas and Fans,
very low.
The l.rgest stock of Groceries in the
Valley, at prices that defy competi-
ton. A cordial invitation is ex end
ed to all to inspect my stock. No
undue solicitation to buy need be
feared. Highest prices given for all
kinds of country produce.
Your obedient servant,
lw4 G. F. MAYERs.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

TAKE
SIM MONS
LIVER REGULATOR.
II will Positively Cure Sick Hcodachel
DYSPEPSIA.
The Regulator will positively cure this
terrible disease. We assert emphatically
what we know to be true.
~.. CONSTIPATION
should not be regarded rs trit1ing ailment
Nature demands the utmost regularity of
the bowels. Therefore assist Nature by
taking Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is
harmless, mild and effcctual.
PILES.
Reliefis 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 liver in 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 tie system, leaving the
skin clear and fresh from all impurities.
COLIC.
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 moi
unpleasant; it is harmless and effective
Purely vegetable.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Buy only the Genuine in White Wrap
/ per, with rcd 2, prepared only by j. II
Zeilin 81 Co For sale Inv
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20
J. w. Yeakle

Would respectfully inform the citizens of
Newtown and vicinity that since the death
of his son he has re-opened his
Tailoring Establishment.
Having had forty years experience iii the
various branches OF his business, he feels
justified in saying that he is prepared to do
ali kinds of cutting and making in the most
fashionable manner. Mr.. YeaEle would he
pleased to see his old friends and patrons
in his shop in rear of the post Office. 1y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Steele & Bro. want 80 doz. Spring
Chickens at 81. S0@$2.oo per doz.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-08-20

Nos. 635 and 633 daily. All other trains
daily except Sunday. Nos. 610 and 6t'5
connect at Strasburg with trains on Nir-
ginia Midland road No. COS runs to BAL
timore via Washington without change of
cars. Nos 6l0 and COS dine at Mt Jackson.
Passengers for .Jordans Springs leave cars
at Stephenson's; for Rock Enon leave cars
at Winchester; for Capon Springs leave
cars at Capon road; for Orkney Springs
leave cars at Mt. jackson; for the Rawley
Springs leave cars at Harrisonburg. Par
ties visiting New Market and Luiay caves
leave cars at New Market.
+. M. MANTZ.
Supervisor of Trains, Winchester, Va.
w. NJ, CLEMENTS,
Master of Transpn., Camden Station.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-13
STATE ITEMS.

at Pottsville, VIM. Dull, q cisarmakcr,
while reading newspaper and laughing,
over an item, was suddenly stricken with
death. He had been i'll for some time.
A little boy belonging to Il Mir and Mrs
Barclay, Of Pitch Pine City, in Clarion
county, was instantly killed by the dis
charge OF gun in the hands of his eight
year-old brother.
Mrs. Single, residing in Chester, was in
TIC act of going up stairs while hol;.ing a
lighted lamp i'll her hand, when, without
| warming. it exploded, envelOping the wO-
man in flames from head to foot and burn
ing her to death.
years of age, was fatally injured by . fall
Of coal in Indian Ridge colliery, Sciuylkill
county, and died Tuesday evening. At
tho time of the accident he was Engaged in
robbing pillars. One of his sons was work
ing with him, but escaped uninjured.
;Swarthmore college has become toler-
ably we'll settled in its new and temporary
home, at Media. All the students, with a
very few exceptions, are in their places.
and the duties will go forward
with very little interruption. The rebuild
ing Of the burned structure will be pushed
forward as rapidly as possible.
Rev. Jacob S. Fink, a Lutheran clergy
man, of Manor station, Westmorcland
county, having been charged with open
lewdness and admitted the truth of the
accusation in = public confession, in which
he cndeavors to extenuate his offense by :.
statement that he was drunk at tho time
OF its preparation, has been suspended
from the functions of the ministry by the
Pittsburgh synod of the Lutheran church.
An adjourned meeting last evening of
Philadelphia business men, property own
ers and others, rcafirmed resolutions
adopted at 4 previous meeting opposing
the elevated railroad scheme. Addresses
were made by VIM. 3. Kempton, BENZ. S.
Janney, Robt. Palethorp, Rudolph Blank
enburg and Thomas Walters. It was de-
cided to ask the councils committee on
railroads to hear those opposed to the cn-
terprise. and committee was appointed
to oppose it actively.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-10-13

Mrs. Abraham Ehrsood, the wife of tho
Reading saloon keeper. who disappeared
very mysteriOusly on Tuesday, the 18th
inst, has as yet received no tiiin.s from
him. She has been completely pros
trated by the sudden blow. aud has been
confined to her bed since last Friday. \
stranger called at the saloon yesterday and
told Mrs. Ehrgood that he had seen her
husband, III company with the German
whom Mrs. Ehreood had always suspect
cd, in car at Philadelphia last Tuesday.
MIR. EhrgoHl had on ali Overcpat and be-
meath it Il knit Jacket. The stranger re-
marked that it was very warm TO wear All
OvcrcOat, to which Mr.. Ehr.oud replied
that he might as we'll wear it as carry it
OH his arm. Mrs. Ehrgood is very much
distressed at his absence, and is at Il loss
to know what induced him to leave. She
is in a very sad plight, as her husband
took all the money in the house with him
about 81, 100.