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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

"A STRANGE DELIvERY.-On Thursday
last, large black eve, of the common breed,
belonging to Capt. David Speck. of this
county, delivered two black lambs, both dead,
and mole, perfectly white The lambs were
perfect in form. The mole was about foot
gin length eight inches across and about six
inches thick. = 1t had on either side project.
ing toe-nail, and bone running up TO where
the hips would form in natural animal, more
the shape of the leg of horse than that of a
sheep. There was also stump where the
tail would have been. The substance weighed
about ten pounds, composed of gristle and
tiesh, and entirely free from blood. About a
pint of water exuded when the skin was taken
off, Capt. Speck's son skinned the lambs and
this foreign substance, which he designated a
mole, and will have them stuffed. The ordi-
nary lambs wool covered both the lambs and
mole. The navel. string was apparent, but
with this exception the mole was solid mass
without q hole in it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The WONDERFUL CHURN.-On Tues
last Mr.. ]. l.. Spague, the inventor, and
Mr.. W. M. Scripter, made an exhibition OF
The wonderful Churn in the Court House
ard to number OF persons. The churn is
a neat piece OF workmanship, and is run by
q, diamond shaped paddles 1t is claimed for it
that it takes less power to run it than any
other will make more butter than any other
.churn =; churns in less time; makes better but
ter than any other; works and salts the butter
without injuring the grain, and has other ad-
vantages possessed by no other churn. A test
was given of the truth of what is claimed for
il. and 30 far as Is could be learned, in the
ibrief time the operation occupied, it fully
met every promise. Although working under
difficulties, arising from the place and the
want of proper preparations, butter was
nnasse in ten minutes, and washed and sailed
IN ten more, making twenty minutes from
the time the cream was placed in the
churn until it appeared in beautiful yellow
butter. This is much longer time than is
usually appropriated to the work, as Mr.
Sprague assured the by-standers. The opera
ition embraces two distinct processes-ont
solely mechanical and the other chemical
The mechanical consists in agitating the
cream sufficiently to break the sac or globule
90 which the oil is enclosed, from which
'he butter is made, and the chemical in
uniting oxygen from the air, by means Of
three tin tubes, with the oil in the sacs. By
~ complete utilization of these processes, the
autter is made in the brief space of time we
nave mentioned. 1t is the purpose of Messrs.
s5prague and Scripter to give exhibitions of
abe working Of their churn every Thursday
and Saturday for several. months, and they
make special request that all interested in
making butter in quicker time, and more OF
ii, than by any other churn and sweeter and
hetter article, will attend on these occasions.
The operation on Tuesday was success, and
We have no doubt future tests will more fully
sielfr,nstrate the advantages and virtues OF the
hnacite they now offer TO our people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01
sns ced fromhe Ora 70

MY %ife was at the brink of the grave She
had been given up to die by three Of Alleghe.
aly City best physicians They all pronounced
ller disease Consumption. Her finger-nais
and lips were blue; was pulseless al the wrist ;
we reall called To witness her death. at
ahis moment neighbor brought in DR.. HART
MAN, who prescribed teaspoonfui of Pe,und
every II ,ur She improved from the first dose.
and il, a week she Was up, and now tless than
six monlhs) she is well. See page 30 in the oils
of I.tt" book you can get gratis from your
Draggis, If not, address DIR. HARTMAN,
Osborn. Ohio. T. S. EBERLEIN,
South Chicago, Ill.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Spring Dale Whskey has worldwide rep
u'ation and can be had only of H. Rosenheim,
Baltimore. He being the exc usve patentee
and proprietor of that celebrated brand. For
sale at Virginia Ho.el bar, by VIM Kinney,
and at the American Hotel Bar, Staunton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The Rev. DR.. Weltz, of Baltimore, having
accepted call 10 the ST. Johns charge in
this county, will enter upon the duties of his
Office on the first Sunday in March, Services
at st. Johns church near Middlebrook, at II
O'Clock a. m and at Trinity church, Mint
Spring at $50 D. IN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

SENT ON.-The colored boy, Andrew
: Walker, arrested last week for purloining a
mail bag the depot platform and rlfling
it, had q hearing before United States Com
last, and was sent on to the United States
Grand Jury, at the May term of the United
States. Court at Harrisonburg. The accused
was committed to the Harrisonburg jail Capt
J.H. w aters taking him in charge TO that
place
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

When you suffer pain or sore throat use
,Hite's Pam Cure, the Great Panacea. Sold
wholesale and retail by DR.. N. Wayt 81 Bro,
MAN street, Staunton Va. marI-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

W. p. HILLEARY & Son, Real Estate Agents
of Warrenton, Fauquier county. Virginia, are
now offering great inducements in Eastern
Virginia, lands to those in search of homes
and investments. They propose in a few days
to issue a revised edition. of their Journal,
which will present very large and attractive
list of property. Their Journal will be sent
free to any address, and they solicit cores
ipondence. AT the store of Capt. H. M. Nell
hany, of this, place, will be found copies of
their paper
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

SCHOOL FUNDs.-From the apporton-
ment of school funds made last week by the
State Superintendent of Education, we take
the following items: Staunton, SAIL rs; Au-
-.gusta, $2,6O5.75 Bath. $4165O; Highland
1896; Allegheny, $3.50: Rockbridge 3d.
S29 %.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The finest on the market is Rosenheim's eel
ebrated. Springdale Whiskey. For sale at
Virginia Hotel Saloon, by VIM. Kinney and
1T American Hotel Bar, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Throw away your walking stick and get a
bottle of Geo. H. Beck's Great Indian Lini-
ment. Greatest remedy known in the world.
Sold by W. B. Logan Co
Jan 25-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The Southern Planter for March has been
received. 1t is full of interesting and instruc-
tive reading, and worthy liberal patronage
in Virginia. Price $1.25 per annum. Ad-
dress Southern Planter, Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Messrs. J. q. Aver g. Co., of Lowell, Mass,
have issued a neat series of album cards,
which collectors will treasure Send them a
3 cent stamp for full set.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

HITE's PAIN CURE.-This favorably Known
Home Remedy, is sold wholesale and Retail
by DR. n: Wayt& Bro. Druggists
: tel5-tf Main street Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Hecker's Baking Powder is perfect in eve
!, ry respect; healthful. thoroughly reliable,
uniform in strength and its baking qualities
cannot be surpassed. jan 25-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Take Ayers Cherry Pectoral to stop your
Colds, Coughs and Bronchial Affections before
they run into Consumption that you cannot
sion
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

Ifyou desire pure Whiskey, distilled from
Rye only and ofgreat age call for Rosenhem's
'Sprngdale. For sale at Virginia Hotel Saloon
by VIM. Kinney and at American Hotel Bar,
Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01
Meeting of the Survivors of the 9th
Va. Regiment.

Quite large number of the famous old 9TH
Va. Regiment met in the police court room on
last Monday court day. and held as very inter
estng and pleasant II Getting. The meeting was
called to order by the president-Mai. ]. w.
Newton.
Enquiry was made as to the proposed post
ponement of the time from the 90 of NAV to the
S9th, when the Secretary read letter from
Capt b. Flagler in which it was stated that it
would be impossible for them to postpone the
time, as it would subject them to very great in
convenience, as the 22nd day of May is the an
niversary of the entrance of the 28th N Y. Vol
enteers into the U S. service
Company reported 30 members as going on
the Niagara trip instead of 10 as was approx
mated to that company at the last meeting.
The Committee on bylaws for permanent
organization were not prepared to report and
were granted until the next meeting at March
Court in which to prepare their report. The
President stated to the meeting that he had re-
ceived a letter from the authorities of the s. V.
r. r. to the effect that the B. o. Railroad had
the matter cut and dried, :" and that he had in
formed them that such was not the case, but on
the contrary that the committee had made no
arrangements with any railroad, and that they
were open to propositions, and it was hoped
that definite arrangements as to R r fare could
be reported at the next meeting.
Rev Frank McCutchen addressed the meet
ing, and suggested that the privilege of hold
ing an election for our county officers might be
held at Niagara if such right should be secured
from the proper authority. He also suggested
that very rigid regulations should be adopted
to govern the action of all members of the regi-
ment whilst on this excursion. The following
special committee was appointed to draft special
bylaws to govern the on this trip: Rev. Frank
McCutchen, Maj. ]. W. Newton, Capt McKenny and
D. E. strasburg.
| The subject of uniform for the occasion was
discussed, and it was decided to appoint a com
mittee Of three to ascertain the cost of gray sack
coat and cap with badge. Capt. D. Butcher, serg't
Major, J. M. Carroll and Capt. H. Waters were ap-
pointed on this committee. 1t was understood that
the purchase of this uniform should be adopted
would not be obligatory on member. saGd-
| After very pleasant social chat among the old
members of the regiment the meeting adjourned
| to meet again on the fourth Monday In March, the
| Goth, at the same place. .f-i..If s.t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

For Colds, Coughs, Bronchitis and all affec-
tions Of the Lungs, take Ayers Cherry Pecto.
r;al
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The President has sent to the Senate the
name OF Mr.. James Sullivan, for postmaster
at Harrisonburg. Mr.. s. has served four
years very acceptably in that position, and
we congratulate him on his re-appointment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

COUNTY CoUET.-Judge Quarles presiding
commenced its February Term Monday The
following is a summary of the proceedings
ProEate.-Benj F. Shipet was appointed
guardian of Geo. p. Shplet.
The wills of Jacob Nebergall and Miss Jane
c. Bell were admitted to record
The will of Thos Williams was admitted
10 record with David II. Williams rs ex ecu
Or The will of Liniva Allen was admitted
record, with Rev J. M. Shreckhise rs execu-
tor. Administration was granted to DR.. T. v
l.. Davis on the estate of Nancy Thompson
Thos. A. Brownlee qualified rs executor of
the will ofJane G. Brownlee.
The Grand Jury made the following indict-
ments Against Mervin Kyle and David
Yount for assault and Battery. Against Ed.
Campbell and Nathan Williams for house
breaking and larceny-trne bill. Against H..
Harvey for cutting with intent 10 main dis
figure, disable and kill--not trne bill.
The Grand Jury was adjourned until TO day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

The statement of the earnings aud expenses
of the Virginia Midland Railway for the
month of January shows: Gross earnings
$104 7.76, an increase oyer the same month
of 1882 of $20, 999 As; expenses SIC, 1901 an
increase of $495.S3; construction and equip
ment. So, 1868, a decrease of $2,261 40. The
freight earnings for the first week in February
were $15,534, an increase of 1894 oyer the
same period last year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

For cleansing the throat and strengthening,
the voice Ayers Cherry Pectoral is invaluable
to singers and public speakers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01
Wholesale Poisoning

EIGHT INMATES OF THE WESTERN LUNA
AND THE OTHER TWO SEVERELY, BUT
HAVE RECOvERED.-A DEAD MYSTERY
SURROUNDS THE SAD AFFAIR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

second assistant physician, was next examined and
testified that he called to wilkins early Sat
urday morning. Found him lying across bed; ele-
waited his head and shoulders, and pressed the
chest to restore respiration. Only gurgling in
the air passages was produced, but no respiration
re established. Examined heart and found no
action The pupil of eye was dilated and facelivid
Being satisfied he was dead, sent for Dr. Hamilton.
Was then summoned to 4th ward. Found Holloman
dead; and Myers, Hines and Sperry unconscious,
and Thomas supporting himself against the wall,
having Just yomited. Seeing that but little could
be done for the unconscious men, turned my atten-
ton to Thomas. Sent for Drs. Crockett and Butler
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01

On Sunday, DR.. Halter Fl. Henkle. in the
presence of Prot. Mallet, and Drs. Hamilton,
Crockett, Strain and Butler of the Asylum,
made autopsies of the bodies of Holloman,
Hines and Adams. No positive evidences OF
the poison were found except as indicated by
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-01
WAITER NO. 3

from the medicine on the I'd waiter we pass over
that for the present. The third waiter, the
medicines of which were prepared for patients
In the 4th ward, had upon it six mugs. This
waiter was taken to the room of Mr.. NJ H.
Taylor, the attendant, between 7:30 and S
o'clock Friday night, and remained there until
Saturday morning. About $50 a. m. Satur-
day, Taylor gave the mug with the whiskey
to Looney; then the sesqui oxide aud bromide
to Myers; then the sesqui oxide and whiskey
to Holoman, the attendant placing the mug
TO the lips of Holloman whose hands were
muff1ed. Taylor then passed on to Hines
room and gave him the sesqui oxide and bro
mide. the latter exclaiming, "Whoop, God |!
but it's hot" as he swallowed the dose. Turn
ing around, Taylor met Holloman coming
down the passage, and told him he was going
in the wrong direction, to go b ,ck to the other
end. Holloman replied Il don't know where
l am going" Taylor noticed nothing unusual
at this time, and Went to Thomas room, to
whom he gave the sesqui oxide. As he took
the medicine Thomas remarked "hot and
strong" Taylor then proceeded on his rounds,
unlocking the doors of the different rooms.
The next medicine administered was the ses.
qui oxide to Sperry. 1t produced no imme-
date effect, and the attendant passed on to
other duties. liz moment or so he came back
to get Sperrys and other mugs, and whilst
washing them heard snoring, as if some one
were asleep. Coming from the wash room
Taylor saw Holloman lying on his back in the
sitting room. He remarked to Mr. Bear, a
fellow attendant, that Holloman was taking a
nap. Bear replied Il reckon not" and added
Myers has had fit" At this time Myers.
who is afflicted with an aggravated case of ep.
ilepsy, was lying on the floor TAYLOR went
TO him, and Bear passed on to where Hol.o.
man was lying. Seeing his condition Bea,
called to Taylor, and nthree minutes after the
latter reached him, Holloman died. This was
about ten minutes after Holloman had swal
lowed The medicine. A moment or two la,er
Bear, who had left Taylor with the dead man
came back and said that Hines had fit anc
was lying in the hall. Neither the sudden at
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1883-01-25
FAMOUS TOWN.

Eli Perkins. tho great American
fabricator. writes ~ follows from
Mauch Chnnk "It is pronounced
Moch Chunk. and ia situated on nm d
sometimes under the heiigh River
tits a greer oil town. o. either
side You look straight mp abont hnIt
n milo before YOU ctn see Daylight.
The sun rises there at 9 in Summer
and sets Mt 4. In January, when
the sun runs low, IL does not striEo
Mluch Chunk at all. The people
receive their light as they do in
Normandy in mid,Wintor-from
reflected rays.
"Mauch Clunk has tho fi1ost
/ Episcopal Ciurch aul tho best
eqnipped-boso conplny in NIL Penn
svlvanin. Tho dsac>ns OF tho
church arc the officers Of tho hose
, company, Tho other day the fire
boil rang in tho midilc Of tho ser-
mon. and in less than two minutes
sixty-four members Of tho churci
had slung Off theii plug. hats and
orpearod at the brakes With RED
shirts and iiromau's hnts.
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SHE DIDN'T DARE DO IT.

The other day n man nni wo'
man came TO sudden halt on
Grand River street, aud the wo-
man dropped the basket she was
carrying aud called out /:
81 will ~ will I'll not live With
you another day y
you'll leave me, will you " he
calmly asked.
Eyes, will y
. "Wheu 7"
"Nov-richt ofr-this minute -
"Yon'll 60 away
ayes, sirl"
al wouldn't il | wero you"
"Bot l will, and defy you 10
proven I me I havo suffered at
your hands just as one'oSI can put
up With it,
"0h. shan't try { % stop you," Lc
quietly replied. "l'll simply re-
port to tho police that my wifo ha'
mysteriously disappeared. They
will want your description, and
shall give It. You wear NJ. I Shoes;
you have an extra large mouth ;
you walk stiff in your knoos your
noso turns NJ ot the eud hair tb,
color of a brick terra Gotta, th'
newest in fashion eyes rather on
the squint ;voico partakcs Of
"Wretch you wouldn't dare d,
that T. sho scroamod.
81 certainly will, aul tho doscrip.
ton will go into all the papers
They glhrod ut eacr other for
minute like cats.
Thon he walked on. Sho looked
mp and down the str cot, grittoi be
teeth together, and I hen picked II,
her basket nnl fol lowed on aftc,
He bad what tn ey called the dea,
wood on ber.-DeHoU Free Press.
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OLIVE LOGAN'S GOOD ADVICE.

Olive Logan got real mad one
day and got or the foil owing: "a
woman's safe qua rd is to keep q
mans hands of her. II you noed
his assistance in walking, take his
arm insteal OF him taking yours.
Just tell him in plain English to
hands of. He IuNy not like it at
first, but he will respect you in the
future tenfold more. Men will be
and do just what women allow them
to do. Men will not do to trust
Give man your arm and You will
find him very confidential, and he
will take a great many privileges ho
would not take il he were not por-
,nitted to dn 90. He will give Your
arm many loving squeezes and sly
twists that he could lave no oppor-
tunity Of doing, and tho opportunity
ty is just what ho is after, A fow
m ore words Of advice aud | close
Keep your girls of tho street, ex-
cept whom they have business
Teach then it is unnecessary to SO
to the postoilica every time they 60
ont Your girls can walk al one
just rs we'll Gs your boys. Don't al-
low your girls, if they must have a
beau, to go with boys much older
than themselves. II possible, install
into their very nature that they arc
safer in their own bands than they
are in the hands of any man
preachers not excepted
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TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH.

Several statements concerning tho
wonderful properties Of tho soul of
Dakota are now going tho rounds of
tho press. Ono is that pumpkins
are not raised there because tho
vines grow 30 fast that they wear
the fruit out dragging il ovor the
prairies. Another item ia that n
farmer plants beet ia tho spring
and in the fall pulls il out and
bricks up tho excavation for o cis.
tern. Why not tell all of the story ?
Cucumbe,s grow 80 large thore that
the settlers scoop them out aud use
them for ferry boats, and use the
yinos COR cables upon which to work
the boat. The cabbagos have to be
cut down with axes in tho fall, and
the stocks are left standing to be
used 10 hitching posts. Potatoes
are not much planted, because they
grow SO large the neighbors become
separated by bills, Wheat is 10
stron that it's stalks are used for
fire wood, and all bearded graiu
thore is shaved before semitic mar
H. Beans are not raised either,
Newell, enough has been
sais .~show that Dakota ia q great,
great country Chicago Herald.
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TRAVELLERS TRAITS.
Eccentricitles Of Prominent Persons
on the Rail.

WI Nnc ndU'
"Roseos Conkling generally gets
one seat in o drawing room and he
gets all the newspapers lie can buy,
reads them and throws them all ov-
or the drawipg.room in mass, be-.
sides be eJiays has a portmanteau
full Of law papers, which he strews
oil over every seat in the drawing
room. Conkling is very vain trav
elsr and wants everybody in tho car
to look ut him. Now, there g
Blaine, he's just the opposite, he al
ways buys the whole drawing-room
and shuts himself up, and Is very
modest, retiring traveller but Grant
II o queer, old fellow. When he
was Prssident of the United States
he nearly always travelled in spec
ial car, but now, since he has be.
come . private citizen. he travels
just about the same as ordinary
folks. You can always find Grant
In ths rear end of the car in the
smoking apartment with cigar in
bis mouth. and there he sits with q
hand on either arm OF his chair and
smokes and smokes, thoroughly OBJ
hvious Of everybody in the car. He
never looks at anyone sometimes he
will look out of tho window for |,
hours, when hes not doing that he's
glaueing over . newspaper. He's
indifferent to everything that's go-
Ing on. Why, II the train he Ia in
stops on the road 10 the open couu-
tyy for some minutes he never
moves, never inquiries what's the
mattsr, bot ats and smokes stolidly
until the train starts, while oil the
other passengers put their heads out
Of The windows or yet of to see
what's gone wrong"
II rslnsmbsr > trip to Chicago
Grant made 10 my car some time
go. HE seet was directly behind
lady Who was travelling alone
asd whe, By thssbys, kas~ ' worry lit.
Y sseat tsAvslisg' She had hs'
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1883-01-25

IN aecdote of Mr.. Lincoln: "Old
Abe" once replied TO question carly
in the war AZ to how the Union re-
verses affected him by saying: 81
feel very much like o great stalwart
illinois neigbbor of mine wJo was
logging in his bare feet, A log rolls
cd over and crushed one of his big
toes before he could escape. All
drawn up with pain, he reliped to a
question OF how he was with "Well
I'm too big to cry, but it hurts toe
damn bad to lsugh."- Boston dlobe
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EiHNS PILES.
TO CONsUMpTIVES.

The advertiser having been retmRnbn,iy
cuteh I that dr.ad disease, Cursumption, by .
smpl' remedy, Il anxious o. make known to
his iellow- -suiiervrs the u,onng oi cure. To all
who desire IL, he VIII seui u copy Ji the pre-,
scriptlcn u-r'i, (iTe" of charge lslth tho direcs
lions Tor preparing and uslnR the sam, witch
they viii and a sure CuIe Tor Coughs Coidsi
.tonsumpiiO Asthma. Bronchitis, sc.
Parties wishing the Prescription. will pleas
address. Rev, T.. A. WILSON leI Penn NJ
WiliameDurgh, MY
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1883-01-25

A love story in four lines II
want to bite you," said he. "What
for 7" said she. "Ksse love you,'
said he--is o part ofa conversation
we overheard few days ago by a
uouple In our town.