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Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
killing Tenderly.

Science is about 70 take some of the
pain and terror of death away from
animals which it is necessary for man
to slaughter Mr.. st. George Lane
Fox, well known English electrician.
has devised an apparatus for killing
animals which is absolutely painless.
Worn-out horses which are to be de-
prived of life under this process, have
their heads and feet wetted with salt
water; they are then led into stall
and made to stand on an iron plate
connected with negative pole of a
condenser of capacity of about 100
then touched with the top of the pole,
whereupon it falls dead There is no
pain, for there is no sensation, or pos
sibllity of any. 1t requires one-iifth of
a second after the inhiction of the in
jury before pain can be felt; but in
this case the animal is killed in about
the thousandth part of second. I'm
fortunately, animals slaughtered for
food cannot be treated in this way, as
the flesh is UNBEATABLE. This new pro-
cess, therefore, can only he used for
| horses, dogs, and cats, not intended fol
food supply. 1t is well-known that an,
lmals killed by lightning cannot be eaten
and must be burned OF buried. But
here again science has taken step
forward. An English society for pro-
Wiling sanitary and humane method
of killing animals for food have raised
a fund for erecting model abattolr in
London. Everything that skill and
experience can suggest for minimizing
tine pain of the infection will be EN-.
ployed. For sheep the arrangement
includes Supplying chamber, through
which each animal will pass on its
way to the knife. The anesthetit
used can be produced for trifline
cost. The quality of the flesh is by nc
means deterorated by these humane
devices. In view of the revolving
scenes which take place at our public
executions, why should not capita
punishment he inflicted by an electric
machine, such as that used by Mr.. st
George Lane-Fox for making away
with useless and disabled anilna's?-
Demoreet.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
ManuI'iIlg.

1t is becoming more and more evil
dent, says Edmund Jersey, that
in field culture barn manure should be
applied in fresh state, and so mingled
with the soil as to encourage rapid de-
composition, and thus create mocha
Dical as well us a chemical action in
the sell that is highly beneficial to the
growing crop, which would be less if
decomposition took place in the COM
post heap. The over-application of
phosphate and potash does not result
in that loss except by teaching, which
arises from the over-application of
materials containing nitrogen and
carbon, because, though the soil is filled
with molecules of mineral substances
water and air, to an extent far beyond
the capacity of plants to absorb, when
they reach the surface of the soil the
water evaporates and the air mingles
with its native element, thus separat-
ing from and leaving in the soil I'M
consumed the mineral elements; but
when the soil is overcharged with
molecules made up of air, water and
nitrous acid in combination with am
monia or carbonate of ammonia the
moment they come to the air they
mingle with it and are lost.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
Household Hints.

Clear boiling water win remove tea
stains pour the water through the
stain and thus prevent its spreading
over the fabric.
Salt will curdle new milk; hence, in
preparing porlidge, gravics, etc, the
salt should not be added until the dish
is prepared.
When boiling cabbage put slice of
salt pork in the water and an agreeable
flavor, with no objectionable grease or
fat, will be given to the cabbage.
Clean window glass with soap and
water and flannel or any other soft
cloths that leave no lint Wash the
glass, wipe it off and rub dry with
chamois skin.
TO keep pudding sauce warm if pre-
pared too long before dinner is served
set the basin containing it in a pan o.
pail of boiling water; do not let tho
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

water boil after the sau sdish is set
in it, but keep it hot.
When you sweep room take down
all the little articles, as brackets, va
ses, easels, ETC., dust carefully, lay them
on the table and cover them with a
cloth. When the sweeping is done
and the larger articles is. busted you
will be relieved to have these articles
ready to return to their places.
When carpet does not require tC
be lifted from the floor, it may be
much frightened and improved by first
sweeping thoroughly and then going
over it with clean cloth and clear
water containing about two table
spoonsfuls of ammonia to two-thrds
of bucket of water. An occasional
thorough sweeping with salt assists in
keeping carpets free from dust.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
A REMARKABLE STORY.

-, The following narrative is self-explanatoty,
The letter which precedes it is true copy of
the original, and was sent TO us, together
with the details, by an officer now in the
United States Navy.
United States Flagship Nomad, 4
Navy Yard, BosroN, Mass, !
January 10, 1SS-,
My dear Friend-Your kind favor con-
tanning congratulations on my restoration to
health is before me. When we parted thirty
months ago little did we imagine thai either
would be brought near deaths door by dis
ease which selects fer Its victims those who
present an internal field of constitutional
weakness Tor its first attack, because you and
| were in those days the personification of
bealth-and can claim this today thank God,
Why can do so will be told tomorrow, when
we meet at your dinner, as you only know
that | have passed through terrible illness,
my delivery from death being due to the
wonderful discovery in medical science,
made by man who to-day stands f. the
front rank of his fellow workers--une9uaied
by any in my own opinion. That l. who
heretofore have ever boon the most orthodox
believer in the cid school of medicine, its
application and results, should thus reoaht
in favor of that which is sneered at by old
practitioners, may startle you, but "seeing is
believing" and when l recount the attack
made on my old hulk, how near / came IL
lowering my colors, and the anal Volley
which, through the agency above mentioned
gave me victory, you will at least credit me
with just cause for sincerity in my thankful.
ness and belief. l will also spin my yarn
anent my China cruise, and altoee oEer, ex.
pect to entertain as well as DO entertained
by you. With besu wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

cloud cast upon tie happiness of the reunion
with his family was caused by the Continued
Illness OF his Ell lest son, young thati of
miral sailed from Mon evedio; had been re-
ported as succumbing to the treatment Of
the family doctor. But his father thought it
otherwise; the unfortunate young man was
suffering severely frorn chronic disease of
the kidneys AMI bladder. Before leaving
Boston the lmiral ID purchased a copy Of
Dr. Pierce's book, The Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser" He real this val
liable book thoroughly, and upon his arrival
home had made up his mind as to the future
treatment for his son. The latter was sent
to the famous Invalids' Hotel at Buffalo, N.
Y, conducted by DIR. r. V. Pierce, and his
competent staff of 81 ecialists, where, under
sklllful treatment the sufferer soon found
relief and permanent cure.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

A hosiery mill has gone into operation in
Columbia, s. G., within the penitentiary
wall the bands employed being convicts.
The green hands are under instructions by
skilled workmen from the North, which has
also supplied the machinery. When in full
operation the mill will employ two hundred
hands and turn out 1900 pair of stockingsa
day.
The Supreme Court Ohio has refused to
grant the motion for a petition in error in
the case of j. D. Watson, convicted of brib-
ing members of the Legislature. The sen
tence of the court to imprisonment will now
be carried out.
The activity at Richmond, Va, May LIST, in
the tobacco trade has surpassed anythin.
ever known in the history of this business i'll
the city. Nearly 100000 pounds of tobacco,
100000 cigarettes and 100000 cigars have
been shipped from here or prepared for ship
ment at an early day.
During last week twenty-fi five steamships OF
large tonnage arrived at Newport News, Va.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
THE NEWS.

The Central Labor Union in New York
discussed the relation of the labor question
to the revolutionary movements in Europe.
General sentiment favored the use of dyn-
amite-the argument advanced being that
king and potentates use every engine of de-
struction in their wars, and particularly
against the people, when revolutionary out
breaks occur.
James j. Madden, clerk in the importing
house of Muser & Bros, 465 Broome street,
New York, has been arrested on the charge
of stealing $4,000 worth of laces. He
admitted the theft and gave the names
of several persons to whom he had sold the
goods all of whom were arrested.
The schedule in the assignment of George
Palm & Co., tanners and dealers in oils. at 81
Gold street and 424 Water street, New York,
to Justus L. Buckley, has been filed. The
liabilities are $59s,o2l, nominal assets $751;
7e9, and actual assets $279, 735.
Agents of the secret service division of the
treasury have arrested gang of counterfeit
ers in New York whose operations they have
been watching for some time.
Among the deeds recorded in New York
were three conveying property in Mott street
to three Cinnamon who have declared their
intention to become American citizens.
They paid $31 800 for their purchases.
A bill making the Brooklyn bridge free for
foot passengers has passed the New York
Assembly.
The six-day race--10hours day--between
Charles Leroy, riding horses, and John S.
Prince and w. M. Woodsde, riding bicycles,
during alternate hours, was continued at the
Boston Casino. At 1890 P. M, the close of
the days contest, the score showed 3O3 miles
for the horses and 3l2 for the bicycles.
During the last three months 1876 build
ing permits were issued in Baltimore.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12


There has never
been an instance in
which this sterling
invigorant and anti.
febrile medicine has
failed to ward off
the complaint, when
taken duly as d pro.
lection against ma.
laria. Hundreds of
p h y S i C i a n s have
abandoned all the
ofhcinal specifics, and
now prescribe this
harmless vegetable
tonic for chills and
fever, as well as dys-
pepsia and nervous
affections. Hostel
tiers Bitters is the
specific you need.
For sale by all
Druggists and Deal
ers generally.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

Skeletons, supposed to be those of giants,
have been discovered in q North Carolips
mound.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

Rheumatism, dsordered blood, general
debility, and many chronic diseases pro-
nounced incurable, are often cured by
Browns Iron Bitters,
JoPtIN, Mo.=-Dr. j. B. Morgan, says; II
find that Browns Iron Bitters gives entire
satisfaction to all who use it,
FAIRFIELD, Iowa.-Dr. j. L. Myers says,
Browns Iron Bitters is the best iron pres
paration | have ever known in my thirty
years of tracticei''
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12
The Frazer Axle Grease

The idea that color cannot be distin-
guished in the dark is false: You may not
be able to see but you can feel blue.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

Is the best in the market. 1t is the most
economical and cheapest, one box lasting as
long as two of any other. One greasing will
last two weeks. II received first premium at
the Centennial and Paris Expeditions, also
medals at various State Fairs. Buy no other.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

The Might of the Pen.
Oh, the orators voice is a mighty power,
AS it echoes along the green,
But the fe ,rless pen has more sway DER men
To sound the praises of Carboline.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

skinny Men.
Wells Health Remover restores health,
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual
Debility. 81.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

The hygiene of quackery has done more to
acgravate dyspepsia by sef-inficted starva-
ton than gluttoty ever did GAsTRINE cures
1.-The worst forms Of dyspepsia.
For Thick Heads.
Heavy stomachs, bilious conditions Wells
MayApplePills-- ambitious, cathartic. 10 25c.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

Don't Die lii the House,
Rough on Rats Clears out rats, mice,
reaches, bedbugs, flies, ants, moles, chip
hunks, gophers 15c
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

Ladies, buy for your husbands, brothers
and sons Chrolithion collars and cuffs, and
save trouble in washing,
STRA1aHTEN your boots & shoes with Lyons
Patent Heel Stitfeners, and wear them again.
First woman: "But, of course there is no
way of getting at her ager' Second woman;
eyes, there is Multiply it by twop'
REV. X. G. CLANCY,
One of the leading ministers of Baltimore No. 800 La
fayette avenue, writes Allow to that my son,
r. Gordon CLANCY, signify benefited y the use
of New Life. l do not hest ito to acknowledge the
value Of the remedy and prefer name to your select
Helsaid y1'm not in my Usual spirits, but
we noticed that his usual spirits were In him.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-05-12

The reader will pardon the foregoing d.
erosion, prompted by our admiration for
and permit us to say that when the admiral
returned to his home in New York the only
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-03-10
Various Causes

Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pointment, and hereditary prcdispoSi-
ton -all operate to turn the hair gray.
and either of them inclines it to shed
prcmaturcly. AYERS HAIR VIGoR will
restore faded or gray, light or red hair
10 q rich brown or deep black, rs may
be desired. 1t softens and cleanses the
scalp, giving it healthy action. It.
removes and cures dandrulf and Lumors-
BY its use falling hair is checked. and
new growth will be produced in all
cases where the iolicles are not de-
stroycd or the glands dccayed. It's
effects are beautifully shown on brashy.
weak, or sickiy hair, on which few
applications will produce the gloss and
freshness of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results, 10 il Incompatible ~
dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft iustrc and richness Of tone
it imparts.
AYERS HAIR FiGOg is colorless;
contains neither oil nor dye; and viii
not soil or color white cambric; yet
it lasts long on the hair, and keeps
it fresh and vigorous, !mparting ~
agreeable perfume.
For sale by all druggists.
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Uoloripg Diamonds.

Some very interesting and important
experiments with diamonds have lately
been made at the Paris Academy of
Sciences. An experienced diamond
merchant bought not long ago L fine
white diamond for ~, GOr. One morn
inc h. gave il a GOOD washing with soap
and water, when whit was his conster-
nation 10 find that it had turned yellow,
which sent it. yGlnG down tn $500. The
meter Nas brought 10 the attention Of
the Academy, md experts submitted q
report, which ,hoNed that diamond
whitening j, u fraud easy tn accomplish
and a. easy TO detect, BY plunging .
yellow diamond into ~ anilinc violet
dye i becomes white, while ut the saline
time il lose, neither itstransparcncy nor
brilIiancy. In fact. On making the GX~
pertinent. the experts had in few min
utes transformed several yellow stones
INTO what appeared magnificent white
stones of tivtfold value. Take a yellow
diamond, dip Il even into no stronger
dyg than violet ink, wash it with water
TO remove any di-coIoratiou, and the ct-
feet Is Immediate. The dricd diamond
remains white. But, on thcothcr hand,
the illusion is OF short duration Rub
the ,,pae even lightly, and 'he yellow
tint !, seen coming back again, and a
little further a;tritlou with The finger
restores The pristine hue completely. e.
This discovery may entail upon many
persons rude awakening TO the fact
shat the stones they nave are of far less
value than they supposed. and will ne
co,-ii1tc even greater care than that
hitherto exercised in purchasing. Doug
las Jcrro,d once raised the question
whether any possession really repaid It's
posscs7or which onia'lcd anxiety Of mind
md diamonds, In one way or another.
entail 30 much tina. there are many to
whom The great yaiU. set upon them be-
comrs a.mo,, .ucomprchcua.blc.
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WIT AND HUM0B.

Here Hes the body OF susan Lowder,
. Who burst while drinking ~ seidliU powder.
Called from this world TO her heavenly rest co.
She should have waited ill itetfhrvesced
\ wollknown judge came late to court
last week, although in hiisy session;
NhercGt his clerk. III great surprise. inquii-
ed OF him the reason.
"a child was pVrn.,. his Honor Sa.d "and
I'm the happy slIe.
An infant tndgcy' ooh, no." said he, "ss
vet he's hut q crie''.
thinR Chit l.Uvo t. ike play.
whore tears and Smiles are blended;
Drlike = fgithiess April qny,
Nnera shind with shoy'oEis ended;
Like COln0rook pavement. rather rough,
Like trade exposed 10 loses;
ARd like u Highland paid AZ stuff,
And very fond ofor'Jsses
The martyr, vino harIed at the stake
had stou. hearts Ilat rcver quailcd on
toitsI' 81 - sE5Al y.a M
IL is said tAat,. sla,iDg cures treckies:
But-eresy-red-he..led gia in the country
knows better. "
There is -aid 10 be Ire, COMPANY in
New York 50 hi5A-topcd that they use
none but embroidered hose.
Why is,ayoyne mar like kernel
of corn?n asked o youngtlady. Be
cause" said smother, "hc turn. white
%hep he pops"
The erippIed beggsr receives no sym
patty frGm Mr. j., who always replies
to M appeal. AZ lame excuse. sir; ,
lame excuse.
Bright child III Know whatlthey cali
'em, mamma, when there's three twins"
Mamma -''Wha;, Katy?' Il. c. Glib
let's
Utah has marble enough to supply
every person in America with a tomb
stone and cheerfully observes that all
she wants Is market for it.
When an obituary notice ends, NO
further seek his frailties to disclose" il
means, Whisky killed him. Texas
SVtings.
Since an intelligent jury indicted a
man who sho, his wife by mistake for a
stray cat. u grea: many Connecticut
husbands have lost all confidence in the
Jury system.
4 Western editor says plan calico is
the prettiest dress woman can put on.
He's probably right, but we'll bet be is
afraid 70 back up his assertion 10y put
ting or calico pants
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4 Ycungg.er Wfo Looka1 Aba,d

= TT. So " 10 LUUa.I IiU'dl.
prominent hgad-waitcr IN one OF
our iirst-clsss hotels uptown being IL
tiictcd with sick headache the other AZ
ternoon, wien j" got of duty, rcclincd
on lounge 10 rest before resuming the
nights business. His Ouiy son tsix
years ODD, approaching. said. Papa,
are YOU sick:" Yes. and leave me
alone. / am awful sick. Well"
answered the boy, III YOU die. papa,
will 60 in the first carriage at the fune-
raj"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-03-10

Harry Wentworth, an actor OF consider
able prominence. and who had frequently
appeared In the Opera House IN this CITY,
The last time as member of John White
leys Hidden Hand Company, died at his
residence, No. S92 Carroll Avenue, Chica
20, on Monday evening.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-03-10

The hest GU earth can be truly said al
Grigys's Glycerinc Salve, which Ia sure cure
fol cuts, bruises, scslds, burns, wounds, and
all other sores. Win positively cure piles,
letter and all skin eruptions. Satisfaction
Guaranteed or money refunded, Only -
cents. For sale bvRll druggists. 80
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Boss Shepherd. who robbed the Coy
ernmeut to make Washington i
beautiful. city and ill his own and
friends pockets, lives at Batipolaa.
Mexico. Tie Is engaged in mining. ana
reputed - be- worth from SIC. 600. 900 10
30, 600, O00.
The London La"ett says that women
often wear q weight of clothes such Is
few men would like II carry.
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No scrofula can no 40 deep Geated, no sore
so stubborn, but that Ayers Sarsaparilla will
he found helpful. II will effect cure, Il
cure be possible.
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No Whiskey!

BRoWN's IRON BITTERs
is one Of the very few tonic
medicines that are not CON-
posed mostly of alcohol or
whiskcy, thus becoming a
fruitful source Of intemper-
ance by promoting a desire
for rum,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1883-03-10

The c., b. j. Q. X. r. beats all the rail-
roads for enterprise. 1t not only encour-
ages the manufacturing along its line, but
almost anything else Of healthy nature.
One of the schemes Is school ticket.
Each ticket contains 100 rides and is limit
I'd TO ten weeks, to students attending
school, under lS years OF age, between any
two stations on the road, at one cent. per
mile ride for any distance over five miles !;
for five miles and under five dollars will
be charged. They are only sold upon Ger
titica,cs OF parents, guardian or teacher,
that the student is attending school, Is not
over Is years of age, and Is attending the
regular school or academy for genuine in
structlon, rs distinguished from the study
of profession Attendants at schools OF
design. medicine, bookkeeping, telegra.
ply are not entitled 10 the use Of the school
ticket
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Browns lRoN BlTrERs
has been thoroughly tested
for dyspepsia, indigestion.
biliousness, weakness, debil-
ity, overwork, rheumatism,
neuralgia, consumption,
liver complaints, kidney
troubles, &C., and it never
fails to render speedy and
permanent relief
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Fref-lt trg. carrying Ni..ercyr. cave ottawa f.
follows: FOR Earl Nii 8. VI; FOR Nui0rs iVt- q.
for Slr"piur 20 o. y, SIG j. n. aud 49,, +. p
HJru'sg tTsu UDSCs los, connection IT aLIurI tor
Al pouta caft ana west
PulluHA Palace S'sep'Ug ta.s G u. a q, NrSwsg
Room care durtuuS itcllhig CtAlr Gers. nUd me {.
u. a q. Fqsre pu.u- Cars. by tl6s route Al hDTBS
ton gpyt rt'tf e.! iUy. sleeping cgr RccOria ytOns
huN f.fL5 cable Wy y gbcerfir gtcbp bv ualyiagta
FhRCiNiL iuWkLIl
Cv.erai fassH7.gg y Gett, th .cissJ.
THnlS J nul.yg.
Gcuersl hsrhger. t'h!CsX1.H +. *. MARVIN.
Agent az GssiSa.
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IIiIen.

Plies are frequently preceded By sense OF
weight la the back, lOlns, and lower part OF
the abdomen, causing the patientto suppose
he has some affection Of the kidneys or neigh.
boring organs. At times, symptoms OF indl-
gestion are present, as iiatulency, uneasiness
Of the stomach, etc. A moisture, like per.
spIrstiop, producing avery disagreeable Itch
ing, particularly at night after getting warm
In bed, Is very common attendant. Inter.
nal, external and itching piles yield at once
TO the application Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Rem.
edy which acts directly upon the parts affect
cd, absorbing the tunors. allaying the in
tense Itching, and etlecting u permanen,
cure where other remedies have failed. Do
NO. delay until the drain upon the system
produces permanent disability, but try 1t and
Gchring.