The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-04-25

IcE!TICE! so cents per bushel. Wanted
few more customers fot Ice: A supply for thi
season guaranteed and delivered proff,ptly ever,
morning. Orders left at POST Office promptly
filled. JOHN A. NOON.
Town papers copy 1t.
LIVE SToeK.-The sale of Live Stock on
Wednesday, the Gath, was lively, and horses
brought good prices This enterprise is now
fairly started, and we hope will DO pushed
forward See advertisement of next sale, on
the 18th of May.
THE ROCKINGHAM POISONING CAsB.-Ws learn
that Prof Mallet, of the University Of Virginia,
submitted the stomach of Mrs. Cameron, to an
exhaustive chemical analysis. The result was. one
and half grains of arsenic were discovered
The reader will remember that gave few
weeks ago full account of circumstances of Mrs.
Cameron's death, suspicion pointing to her hus-
band, ]. Cameron, las the party mixing the poison
He is now in the Harrisonburg Jail, awaiting tri-
al, which will take place at the May term Of the
county court.
s. The store rooms occupied by Messrs. Foster &
Foster, in the Stuart buildings near the Depot
are models of convenience for their business.
well planned for storing and exposing to view
goods They have added to their wholesale Ii
quor department. q full stock of family groceries
and house furnishing goods Business is gradually
working in that direction Some of our best bu-
siness men are located there-Messrs Mcclure &
Miller, Baker Bro James Bumgardner g. Son,
Foster g. Foster, &c. We believe there are two
Ia, G.. IL r. -
will soon be ready for use. 1a4.,<,-
'REFugEE We have read the commu-
cation Of Refugee" and would have insert.
ed it this week, but for the crowded state of
our columns. It will bear keeping however,
and hallappear in our next issue. Its pub
LEGATION, under the circumstances alluded to
In the note to the editor, is a departure from
the general rule that governs u.s. but'in this
instance we have conluded to waive it.
James A. Armentrout has in his beautiful
store room a very choice selection of Spring
and Summer Ready-Made Clothing, Hats,
Geutemen's Furnishing Goods, etc. -' -
Armentrout & Co.'S Confectionery, cannot
be surpassed in the variety of the articles ex-
hfbited, and the taste of their arrangement.
1t is worth a visit any time to sec the neat
system observed in this establishment.
Armentrout & Co.'s Tobacco and Segar
Store, is full Of the most choice brands, at re-
duced prices.
STAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY This In
stitute for the education of young ladies', un-
der the principal control of Rev. J. I. Miller,
is gradually making its way to popular favor.
The catalogue for 1912 has been issued.
which gives in detail the course of study,
terms &c, and description cf the grounds and
buildings: 1t is managed by gentleman,
who as principal combines eminent qualih
cations for his important position, and who is
assisted by an efficient corps of teachers.-;
The course Of study is comprehensive, the
regulations uniform and wise and the entire
Of the Institution admirably ad
apted to the accomplishment of its high aim.
The next session of the school will commence
The irst Wednesday in September. Address
for catalogue and particulars, Rev. j. [. Mil
Ter, Staunton, Va.
Gabriel Blows his Trumpet and we believe
every body will blow Gabriel's trumpet for him,
when they have examined his wonderful col
lection Of Fancy Articles, Notions, Carriages,
Watches, Jewelry, Musical Instruments, and
everything else kept in large wholesale and
retail variety store. Everything in the Great
Valley Emporium, looks bright and attractive,
and nothing more 50 than the countenance of
Gabe himself, as he greets his friends as they
step in to gfance at his splendid collec-
ton, or take Him by the hand. Himself and
statesmen are always 10 good humor, and take
pleasure in showing goods, whether purchas-
es arc made or not. IF you don't want to
buy, then you CAR pass joke and have
laugh. Good humer is the prevailing genius
at Hirsh's, and no mistake.
THoRnRosE CEMETERY.-The shrabbery
md tombstones and monuments, in Thornrose
cemetery, need attention. Now, that beauti-
'ul spring is upon US. and the green sward
md budding trees and opening flowers, are
giving charming variety to nature, they call
% mind the duty Of paying some attention
,othe resting places Of the dead, and the ac.
i've employment of the hand of affection,
in righting up the tottering monuments, blur
red tonbstones, and irregular shrubbery. IF
our citizens will fix day, between this and
tenth of May-the anniversary Of the Sol
dier's Floral Decoration[we are authorized
to say that Capt. j. G. Marquis. will take
pleasure in assisting in placing the monu-
ments, &c, in proper position, and giving
such aid and direction as his knowledge and
experience can command. This generous of.
fer should be promptly availed Of by our cit
zcns.
A BOLD RoBBERY.-On Saturday evening last,
about dark, a negro man broke a pane of glass
in the front window of Mr.. Rodeffer's jewelry
store, New street, opposite the Virginia Hotel,
md stole some six or seven watches. Mr.. R.
was at supper, and on returning, did not notice,
'or some moments, that anything had been disturb
ed. On seeing the broken glass. he soon discov-
cred that his case had been robbed. He made it
known. and young Fisher, who is employed at
Wilkes Furniture store, opposite, stated that he
heard the jingle of the glass, and saw the negro
leaning against the window, but paid no attention
to it. Ths negro walked away and repassed:sey-
eral times, but nothing was Suspected. Fisher
said he could recognize the boy if he saw him
A policeman was called, and the boy discovered
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