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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
An Enormous Telescope.

Russian astronomers expect shortly to be
the happy possessors of the largest telescope
in the world. The observatory at PolkoVo
was founded in 1889 by the Gar Nicholas,
and for long time it was furnished with
the most powerful instruments in existence
The Car desired that this institution should
always he supplied with the perfect means
of taking observations, and that it should
never he allowed to be interior to any other
astronomical station in the world. OF late
years the progress of science has enabled
England, France and the United States to
outstrip Russia, and the retractors of the
Western powers are superior to the great
glass at POlkovo, which was at the time be-
lieved to be unriyalled. The University of
Virginia has a telescope with an object glass
264 inches in diameter and focal length OF
80 feet. The Washington Observatory has a
similar telescope and with the bequest or gilt
of the California millionaire, Mr.. Lick, that
State will have u still more powerful tele-
scope in the neighbOrhoOd OF San Jose. Ac-
cordingly, in 1873. the Russian Government
decided To realize tho wish of the Gar
Nicholas, and to furnish the observatory at
POlkOyO with new instrument which should
be more powerful than any other in existence.
The astronomer Otto Strive was authorized
to draw upon the treasury Tor whatever sum
required, and the work was entrusted to
the celebrated American firm OF Alvin Clark,
Of Cambridge, Mass, the makers of the large
glasses at Chicago and Washington. The
grinding of the new lens Of Russia has now
been proceeding for 70 months, and it is ex-
pected that by October it will be ready to be
submitted to the inspection of the Russian
astronomers The length of the Polkovo tele-
scope will be 45 feet, and the diameter OF the
object glass 80 inches. 1t will be mounted
upon a lawn to the southwest of the principal
building of the observatory. 1t is estimated
that this new lens will practically bring the
moon within a distance of 30 leagues from the
earth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
Law and RELIGION.

There is now pending in the Equity Cour
of Franklin county, Pa, controversy be
tween differen. factions of the sect OF Dunk .
ers, the determination of which will be of in
terest to this branch of the Christian Church
throughout the country. Of recent years
many innovations upon the old-t time customs
have crept in among these people, the young
er portion of the church insisting upon edu-
cational and a paid ministry, the establish
ment OF Sunday Schools and the like. They
have also insisted that they should be allowed
to dress according to the customs of the times
! and be allowed the use of musical instruments
in their homes. At meeting of the annual
conference held at Lanark, Illinois, in 1880, u
resolution was offered condemning these prac-
| tees, but SO far had the progressiveists ad-
vanced that the resolution failed TO carry.
Meanwhile in many of the congregations of
| the church there are serious dissensionS So
bitter has the fight grown in Franklin county,
| Pa, that they refuse to worship together.
bill in equity was filed by the progressive
| party in which they ask the Court to deter
mine that they are those who practice the faith
OF the church and that they shall be put into
| uninterrupted possession of the church prop
erty. They assert that their actions are in &C
cordance with the rules laid down by the an
nual meeting, which they claim is the only
court of judlcature in the church. The defen-
dants claim that the plaintiffs have departed
| from the faith of the fathers. They deny the
authority Of the annual conference, and insist
that the Bible is their only guide. -Four days
| have been already consumed in taking testi-
| mony and the case is likely to occupy many
weeks. Chambersburg is full of Dunkers,
among them being many of the most promi-
nent men OF the church The best legal talent
in the county has been secured, and the final
| settlement of the controversy will doubtless
be by an appeal to the court of hast resort. ss.s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA, AUGUST II, 1882.
THE school. coy.

We brought him a box for his books and things,
And cricket bag for his bat
And he looked the brightest and best Of kings
Under his new straw hat.
We handed him into the railway train
With a group of his young compeers,
And we made 1t as though II were dust and rain
We're Il Hing our eyes with tears.
We looked in his innocent face to
The sign OF a sorrowful heart;
But he only shouldered his bat with glee;
And wondered when they would start.
Twas not that he loved not as heretofore,
For the boy was tender and kind;
But his was world that was all before,
And ours was world behind.
Twas not that his fiuttering heart was cold,
For the child was loyal and true;
But the parents love, the love that is old,
And the children's the love the love that ts new.
And we came to know that love is a flower
Which only groweth down,
And We scarcely spake for the space Of an hour
AS we drove back through the town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
Driving Cows.

lhcre IL one practlce almost universally IN
use Which is Improbable and cruel. 1t is for
man or noy TO take horse TO drive milk
COWS 10 ana from the pasture. "A horse walks
much- faster than a cow whose udder is dis
tended ana heavily loaded with four or five
gallons OF milk. And yet we are panied to
see every DAY town boys land some OF them
pretty old for that term) hurrying cow, IN
TINS condltlon, along az dog trot, and, on
her failure TO keep out OF the horses way, to
receive a cut from viilalnous whip. And
there is scarcely an evening but that we see
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
Selected Mtscellany
The cobbler's wife is badly shod.

The cobblers wife is badly shod.l
He doeth much that loyeth much.
Better out of the fashion than out of credit.
Leaveof no clothes until you see June
| rose. f8 s...
Better 60 round about than fall into the
ditch sT,
No one knows the weight of another's bur
den.
Do not ride tlllyou are ready, or you may
fall off. $500 .,..e,,.
Much learning shows how little mortals
know,
| Better diamond with a flaw than pebble
| without. IN
| Peoples intentions can only be decided by
| their conduct.
| No, man is more miserable than he that hath
no adversely.
| An effort, made for the comfort of others
lifts us above ourselves.
The best way to silence talkatiye persons
is never to interrupt them.
Wounds of the heart are the only ones
that are healed by opening.
HILL the Ills we nOarQ IN our hearts are Ills
because we hoard them. eSsA9'f t'slH e
Our deeds determine us as much as we de-
termine our deeds. + ait.s tss..ga5a II
The means to promote any end are as ne
cessary as the end to be promoted. sM faaiA
Trees in the forest may be barren, but trees
In the garden should be fruitful. "a aaeF
We might as well have no opportunity as
not to use The one that we have.,s q .51
The folly of others is ever most ridiculous
to those who are themselves most foolish.
Conversation enriches the understanding,
but solitude is the school of genius. In III,
II Great men should think ofopportunity and
not OF time. Time is the excuse of feeble
and puzzled spirits
Envy is a passion so full of cowardice and
shame that nobody ever had the confidence to
own its possession. Si' 80 .s' -8}'' 'H@A
In a crowd the average individual is small
and the purpose of parties is to take advan-
tage OF this fact iss - i T. Hl81f .1si {Hh
The moment a man is satisfied with him
self everybody else is dissatisfied with him.
The law cannot supply brains for fools. and
those who attempt it are the ones who hope
to profit by it. 3ssi aaJ a.HhM
Is there ever hard question in morals that
children Go not drive straight at in their wide
eyed questioning se..,.ftst, ..
a Justice exists independent of the law, and
no statute can modify its principles, although
its may effect its attainment. E@
Platonic love is like a march out in time OF
peace; there is much music and good deal
Of dust, but no danger.
There are some who ia il to get rich, and
so die poor; there are others who fail In order
to get rich, aud succeed. s. m X
Our good deeds rarely cause much gossip
among our fellow citizens, but our evil ones
leap Immediately INTO notoriety. ST, .f5sF,s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
A Highly Finished Girl.

A day or two ago Brooklyn girl returned
home from male and female boarding-school
with her degree of A. B., and plumbed down
at the dinner table to renew her acquaintance
with her family.
Il say, you bet I'm glad to get through book
banging for keeps. lust hold full hand of
literature; now you listen Jerk the grease,
will you p
The old man passed her the butter and went
| quietly on with his meal.
Its my innings for society now dad" she
continued land you've got to pileup the She
kels for the shucks. This watermelon vine is
coming forth in Isle thread, and don't let it
slip your fOrgetfulness. There is going to be
considerable bangess on the top row of hooks
this season, and the late lamented is to locate
whereabouts. What's new thing in gum chew
er's row anyhow"
The father contemplated her for q moment
in silence, and then told her who had moved
into the neighborhood during her absence
| DO they hook up behind or are they frog
| ged in front I" she demanded
| They were about her age he responded.
| Anything new around the shalleluah dis.
pensary? Got the same lung starter in gig
blinkers to do the tooth-gnashing ?"
| Yes, the same minister was there and every
thing was progressing about as usual.
! Whats become OF the silk umbrella who
used to Wiggle around here on the marry and
settle-down deals Has he flumed or does he
still rattle 2" dsl
Herr old lover had heard she was coming
| homeS and would probably cal. in the evening,
| the old man thought.
mo good he's cases now. I've got an
other buckle who'll down him the first flip
out OF the box He's just a T cart Tor vege-
tables, and when he sprawls in here the rest
| Of these clay pipes have got to settle now
You hear me shout language! What's be-
come OF the ice cream freezer that used to set
him out ?"
That one has gone to Frisco. Wouldn't be
back till fall. f3ft54
"Prime calico! He was always scant in
the skirtl | told you how he and coppered
the festival to lose, and he broke on the first
hand of strawberries. Never played him
again. Say, dad, can't you open little game
tO-nlght?'' .4fs.y.i-Ys.
What kind of game do you want, my
child?"
Il want to buck you for a couple of
hundred and half. Got to flag out little
now, because my blankets are getting dim.
Stand it 2"
Then he arose solemnly and took her by
the elbow and led her into the garnet. And
there were sounds of highly finished young
lady receiving an extra polish, which was
warranted not to wear off for day or two at
least. But she had established one thing in
the old mans mind, and that was the doubtful
utility of mingling the sexes at scholastic re-,
treats
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
Money for q Rainy Day.

'For six years my daughter was sick from
kidney and other disorders. We had used up
our savings on doctors, when our dominic ad-
yised us to try Parker's Ginger Tonic. Four
bottles effected cure, and as dollars worth
has kept our family well over year, we have
been able to lay by money again for rainy
day.'-A Poor Mans Wife.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

SMALL FARMs-One of the most marked
and striking features of present conditions
throughout the country is the tendency toward
small farms. Things have been taking this
direction in New England and the more thick
ly-settled States of the North for a long time.
but it is only within few years that this has
come to be thecase in the South. There, under
the slavery system, large plantations were the
rule, but this is rapidly becoming changed.
In Florida, for instance a large portion of the
land is becoming utilized for truck farms and
the raising OF fruits. This business already
demands very extensive transportation facili-
ties, and the Land of Flowers expects bv
and-bye to be able to supply the Northern
market with an almost unlimited amount of
early vegetables and fruits. THIS wear toma-
toes, green peas, cucumbers, and other deli
cate vegetables were received here as early as
the LIST OF February, and strawberries at fabu-
lous prices began to appear very soon after
ward. In portions Of Florida vegetables NAV
| be raised every month in the wear. Whether
| in Florida orupon Long Island the best re-
turns are found to be derived from small
area highly cultivated. Year BY wear the
number Of farmers who own very much more
| land than they can properly cultivate and
upon which they are hard pushed to pay the
| taxes, is diminishing, and the number who
have small farms, and better still, who own
them free and clear, is increasing 1t is a
good omen for the future of this country
and there is wisdom in the old and homely
lines that describe as the best possessions of q
| q man: 90 75iAt
"a little farm we'll titled,
F7tf#4 little barn we'll filled,
' A little wife ueIl will d lFAf3ffta
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

The trial of faith is the greatest and heav-
iest OF all trials for faith it is which must con-
amer in oil trials. Therefore, If faith gives
way. then the smallest and most trifiing temp
tations can overcome man,-But when faith
is sound and true, then al other temptations
must Weld, and be overcome. ifg
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
A Veteran Billiard Players Knowl-
edge Of Law.
From the Billiard Mirror

L
On the day OF Gitteans execution Michael
Geary was standing behind his bar. There
entered from the Cedar street side, breathless
and seemingly excited, man in seedy black.
He advanced to the counter and dealt it blow
that made it tremble.
$50 they've hanged Charley Gitteau?" he
exclaimed. 1T was shame give me little
whiskey) If had been back in time to de-
fend him sugar please they never should have
perpetrated that outrage" and he drained his
glass and set it down so hard as to send it fly
ing over Michael. Geary's brow began to
blacken, and his voice sounded ominous as he
remarked inquiringly, Mop"
mo, sir, if that chucklehead Charley Reed
had read his Blackstone and Gritty, or even
his Peterborough, he never tsome more Whiskey,
please).. / say he would neyer-Qd like some
more whiskey, if you please never
have committed that case TO even go to the
jury. Amt you going to set out that whis-
keyy",
the counter and confronted the lawyer He
touched the lawyer on the shoulder and re-
marked slowly and lmpressiyely My friend
you owe me fifteen cents Tor whiskey and
twenty-five cents for the glass. would like
forty cents, if you please"
The man of genius made weak and abor-
tive search through his vest pockets and said
Eyes, yes, that'll be all righl, just get behinu
your counter, please, and set me out some
more whiskey, and will discharge the whole
obligation at once" f
Said Michael in deepest tones Are you a
| lawyerp"
The fellow said he was
"Have you read Blackstone and Chitty-
| likewise Peterbaugh, of whom you spoke but
now"
The lawyer said, oh, Yes, he knew 'em by
| heart. .s aist 81 81
"There IS one law work with which you are
not conversant," said Michael s0lemnly, as his
| fingers began to twich.
| "What is that 7" asked the lawyer. D.
| "Geary ON Ejectments p Numbered Michael
and did the bounce act with II vim that landed
him in to the middle Of the street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
How to Save.

All hard workers are subjects to bilious at
tacks which may end in dangerous illness.
Parker's Ginger Tonic will keep the kidneys
and liver active. and by preventing the attack
save much sickness, loss OF time and expense,
Delay at such times means danger.-DetrOss
Ffee Press. (See other column.)
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

II is one of the highest tributes to music
that religion can use it. 1t is one of the high
est proofs that religion brings 10y into the
heart that when men have found God they
want to sing. 1t is no slight authorization
of our Lord that the angels sang at His birth.
DR.. r. a. Noble
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
HENANDOAH SEMINARY,

CHENANDOAH SEMINARY,
y DAYTON, VIRGINIA.
An Institution Of learning for both sexes Full
course of study in all departments. Special atten
tton given to MUSIC,-Vocal and Instrumental
MORAL and RELIGIOUS SURROUNDINGS are
good. A good Christian home for ladies'. Fall term
SEPT. 9Th, 1882. Winter term JAN'Y 9th 1885,
Spring term, MARCH Goth, 1888.
For particulars u catalogue, address
REv.J N FRIES, A. M, Principal,
jul27-2m Dayton, Rockingham o., Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

To think we are able is almost to be so to
determine upon attainment is frequently at
tainment ITSELF Thus earnest resolution has
often seemed to have about it SAVIOR of ON
impotence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

CTAUNTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL, The mn
y derslgned will open his Preparatory School In
the School House his premises, In the city Of
Staunton, on Monday, 18th Sept. next. Number OF
pupils limited to 26.
TERMS:
$40 per session of 40 weeks, payable quarterly in
advance Ct. MOSLEY MURRAY.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it
ia the real allegory of the lutte Of Orphens; it
moves stones; it charms brutes. Enthusiasm
is the genius of sincerity, and truth accom-
plishes no victories without it. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

/ Not an alcoholic beverage but a true and
reliable family medicine is Browns Iron
Bitters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
VIRGINIA. ACADEMIC STUDENTS

Virginia Students, over IS years old, who have
passed the required entrance examination see cat
alogue) will be admitted free of tuition fees, to the
Academic Schools of the University.
Examination will DO held SEPTEMBER Goth, 9th,
28th and 29th. JAMES F. HARRISON,
tul27-lm Chairman Of Faculty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

4 lYn0NIN, the best preparation ever offered for
~ the positive euro of chopped sk In, pimples, and
sale by GEO w NAV q M
Store open day and night, Staunton w.,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
EDUCATIONAL.
Y sTAUNToN, VA.

MRS GEN. J. f. B. STUART, PRINCIPAL.
Fire next Session begins September 14th, with a
full corps of Teachers.
Training thorough, and every advantage offered
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

| VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
This well-known State Institution having peer
rscganfzed under the act of March 8, 1882, by the
e election of the old Faculty, is prepared to supply
| tie HIGHEST GRADE OF EDUCATION, upon the
best TERMS all those who desire the distinctive
advantages of this
GENERAL SCIENTIFIC AND MILITARY SCHOOL
Session opens SEPTEMBER 1sT.
For full particulars address
Ell. SMITH,
jul27-1m Superintendent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

Malaria Chiils and Fever and Bilious attacks pos
itively cured with Emofy's Standard Cure Plls-an
infaiiible remedy never tail to the most obsti
nate, long -standing cases whore Quintne and all
pressly for malarious sections double boxes two
kinds OF Pills, containing strong cathartic and
chill-breaker, sugar coated; contain Quinine or
Mercury, causing no gripping or purging; they are
mild and eficfent certain in their action and harm
less in all cases. they eectually cleanse the system
hna g,s9 new ta e s w a.
plant their equal is not known; one box will have
wonderful effect on the worst case. They are used
and prescribed by Physicians and sold by druggists
everywhere, sent by mail, 35 and 50 cent boxes
EMoRY's LITTLE CATnARTIc PILLS, BEST EVER MADE,
ONLY Is CENTS. STANDARD CURE Co., ia NASSAU
STREET, NEW YORK. may256m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17
DAY PUPILS
A UdUSTA MALE ACADEMY.

UHUSTA MALE AUADEM1.
The next session OF this Institution commences
on the 4th of September, 1882, and closes the 9ti
of June following. Prepares for university aau
College, fits boys for immediate entrance on .ho
duties and responsibilities Of life Located IN the
Valley of Virginia, 1900 feet above sea level IN an
intelligent and refined community and RENO f ELI
FROM THE VICES AND TEMPTATIONS lNC.DENi
| Languages taught by native Of France ana grad
uate of German University.
For tuition In ALL BRANCHES, board, Wasnins,
fuel and light $3.50 per session. POSITlV ELY No
EXTRAS For cata logue containing full particu-
lars apply to CHAS S. ROLLER, Principal,
july6-2m Ft Defiance, Augusta Co.. va.
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DuNsMoRE's BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Bookkeeping, Correspondence, Commercial Law,
Penmanship Telegraphy and Photography practi-
cally taught.
Address J. G.. DUNSMORE, Principal,
for Catalogue giving full particulars of Its workings
and the success of It's graduates.
aug3-4t
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AGRI< ULTURALI NFJlr rr"i
WILLOUGHBY GRAIN DRILL.

respectfully announce thatI am now the SOLE
AGENT for the.sale OF the celebrated
WILLOUGHBY GRAIN DRILL,
in this county. These Drills become the leading
Implement wherever introduced l guarantee
them 10 give satisfaction In every respect. ~
POSITIVELY FOROE FEED.
also keep on hand or will order such REPAIRS
as needed, at lowest price.
Calland 500 mo before purchasing elsewhere
W. +. WELLER,
aug3-6t Hamer Building, Augusta st.
J. A. WISE, MBHAMRIcK.
Late OF j. A. Wise Co. 7F,1
WISE 81 HAMRICK,
ALL KINDS OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS,
West New Court House Street, next 10
Platrs Livery Stable)
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA
We are agents for the best and most CELEBRATED
FARM MACHINES of every kind, and are determin-
ed to make 1t to the interest OF the farmers OF Au-
guSta to deal with
Among the standard machinery always kept on
hand We may mention
THE BUCKEYE COMBINED MOWER AND DROP
PER, THE WOOD MOWER, DEERlNG TwINE
BINDERS, THE NANNY MOWERS AND
REAPERS, THE WEBSTER WAGON,
THE CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL
THE TIGERAN THE THOMP.
SON HORSE RAKE, with
hand and horse dump,
and all classes of Farming Implements. Headauar-
BEST BRANDS OF FERTILIZERS.
ar Remember the place, and call and make q
personal examination. We are determined 10 sell
all who want flrstciass goods.
Respectfully,
april WISE l. HAMRICK
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-08-17

TOHN b. O'CONNELL h CO.,
Dealers in
FINE WHISKEYS, WINES, &c.,
Cor Augusta and Courthouse streets,
STAUNTON, VA.
az Keep always on hand the best and chea pes,
Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco In the market All they
aSA lscaiI' feb