The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30
NO. 5

1t was now Charley's time, and he sug-
gested their moving on. Not just yet, y
answered Rosa, and added with look at
miller ''You were saying" Yes
saw Mr.. Jim, he likes us to call him that
way, he's so friendly. [ tell you he did
look fine in cap and plume" Rosa here
remembered the moment when in the early
morning she had first seen this young
hunter, in hunting snit, rifle in hand and
dagger by his side, about to make the
spriag upon the wounded stag at bay, and
nladdened by his wounds. She was now
silent with her thoughts. Yes, " said the
miller, Everybody wishes that young man
well" That was enough, you might have
noticed just now on Rosa's sweet face,
not very cheerful, nor yet sad, q slight
extra coloring as she whispered again to
herself 10y es, it must be so-the brother
of my dearest friend, yes, my Lalas
BROTHER She here held her hand out
kindly to the old man as she said to cousin
Charley, move on now" Just at the
starting the miller drew from side
pocket a pamphlet and gave it to Rosa,
saying, This will tell you about Rawley. .
All ready now they moved pleasantly and
slowly on. along the foot of the mountain
toward this great fountain of health.
Cousin Rosa, " said Charley after NOV
ing ON little of the way in silence.
well" answered Rosa raising her eyes
for the moment from the pamphlet just
opened in her hand. Il liked that old
miller. / almost wish we had staid with
him Tonight ''Why?' asked Rosa.
t'Well, p" continued Charley The likes to
talk, and | know he would have told us Of
another bear fight. This was too much
for Rosa and she laughed out loud at the
thought Of the bear fight making so deep
an impression. and she answered, swell
Cousin Charley if we had staid / thinkyou
would have heard the new bear fight, and
would have talked housekeeping and
garden and roses with the good old
woman" But her laugh, even smile
passed off when Charley added, Don't you
think wounded bear is more dangerous
than wounded stag ?'' Rosa was silent,
and opened again her pamphlet. They
moved on slowly. Dear me !''said Rosa,
the miller was right About the bear ?"
asked Charley quickly. NO. said Rosa
about the springs we are soon to see.
just hear, and drive slowly: In old times,
only a long old house and a few old cabins
and even then, real nice people journeyed
from far and near to this pure fountain.
Do hear Cousin Charley. 1T is believed
that there does not exist in the world a
mere perfectly sulubrious spot than Raw
ley Springs Rosa continued to read and
Charley began to listen with interest.
''These springs are situated eleven miles
from and West of Harrisonburg, in Il
gorge of the North Mountain two thous-
and feet above the level of the sea. At
moSphere dry, position cool even in mid
summer, scenery wild and rugged, but
grand and picturesque. Grand improve
ments within few years past by the
Springs Company and at heavy outlay.
Fine aecomm Odations for six hundred Wis
itors." Here's some more Cousin Charley,
said Rosa. turning to another page: 1.-The
analysis of the RaWley water by Professor
Mallet, of the Virginia University, shows
that, in addition to iron, in contains car
bonic acid, which is also powerfully tonic.
The main fountain which yields the Raw
ley water is an alkaline chalybeate. The
iron exists wholly as ferrous carbonates,
carbonic acid. The water is clear,
cold and entirely free from disagreeable
odor or taste of any sort. And in general,
for all diseases caused by poverty of the
blood Or debility OF the nervous system
the Rawley water is unriyalled.'
Once more, Cousin Charley I'm the
general management every effort will be
made to promote the comfort and pleasure
of visitors. And while it is true that its
waters viii be the chief
consideration with inyalids, its delightful
situation in the mountains, the purity of
the atmosphere, its accessibility from
many points, TIN romantic nature of the
scenery, its cheerful and agreeable COM
pany. and sweet music from the band at
''early morn and dewy eyer renders
Rawley a most delightful place of resort
for all in search of health OF pleas
hire" Rosa was now silent again
but only for a brief space. Unexpectedly
she had come to the pictures, and almost
as q child, and [ might add, as many
grown up people, she now exclaimed, ''Oh.
oh oh do look Cousin Charley, here
are al the pictures" and Charley was
quick to look, remarking, "See any
bears ~ Rosa laughed. Bears still on
your mind, don't you remember you fool
ish fellow, Mr.. Joseph killed the big bear,
or, y she added in undertone, lit may have
been the rifle of the young hunter. Here,
she continued. lis the Revere House, but
that s in Harrisonbrg. Don't it look fine
in the picture Yes indeed,'' says
Charley, Just like a real city, ''Oh
Charley here's lovely, do look, On Dry
River See that little cabin, isn't that a
love of spot ~ Yes says Charley,
but look, look, here's "a daisy 'Suspen-
sion bridge we must go to see that.
"Oh \ Oh ~ says Rosa again, there must
be the best 'music-stand and lawn wish
| was right there now, right by that big
shade tree. y "Oh me, goodness, says
Charley, : River Rocks, amt they high,
Did tree on top. ladies going under-loOks
Just ! like big cave on top of the ground.
'Oh me! me. and here's another, y says
Rosa, Ballroom Rocks, / know that
must be fine And there's another
cried Charley. Trout fishing, he's just
caught one, and | see plenty more, this
must be real good. l must go to all these,
we must stay several days. Indeed we
must, repeated Rosa with smile.
No telling what all else they had to say
0r might have said, but were now startled
by the ringing of bells, and both looking
up quickly, ''Oh. Oh, OIL" came again.
Having good view from this point, and
at short distance, but upon very high
point of the Mountain Gorge, THE stately
and striking buildings of the Spring. Yes,
allowed to walk out this far for play,
and they were cheerful and laxative
There came lady and gentleman for pleas
ant stroll, there lady and gentleman on
horseback, and their cheerful look and
merry laugh, was full proof and would
have assured their friends that they were
At least satisfied, and it may be even we'll
pleased. Here at the foot of the hill, |
might almost say bluff, for upon great
bluff gives a good idea Of Raw
ey's situation. Well, just at the point
where the last rise would begin, on the
grassy border of a little stream, and close
to the sound of an old saw mill run by the
flow Of this little stream without other
help and without murmur in the interest
For years past of its own quiet little noun
tain community, tho of late somewhat
set up on its dignity, as help to the great
Springs. Well just there two bright look
ing children were in careless, happy play.
aud were not even Shy, for as the buggy
was passing each kissed hand to the
travellers, and called out rather with
pleasant voice and look, Guess youT be
too late"
Rosa was pleased with the notice. smiled
and caused the buggy to come to stand.
The children came up blushing and a little
confused. 1--WE said you would be late, for
we heard the last supper bell ring, and we
will have venlson now" Strange, with
their last remark, the color passed from
their face and each gave an audible sigh.
why, Children said Rosa, kindly. You
were playing just now, and looked so hap
Ply. Now, l hear you sigh how is that :,
WELL" said the little boy, ''dear Mr..
Jim sent in the fine deer, but he nearly got
killed himself, land would be dead right now.
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