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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

FRIDAY EVENING, MAY OATH,
tbs proceeds to be added to the funds now in
hand for the purchase of PIANO for Miss Ri
denour. Doors open at 75-Admission SO cents.
Tickets at Bookstores. may 23-1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
may 16-tf
Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale his valuable
farm containing

Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
The undersigned offers for sale his valuable
farm containing
It's ACRES,
lying on both sides of Middle River, 81 miles
west of Stanton aud / J miles east of Swoope's
Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Sixty acres of this land is fine river bottom of
best quality. The balance lies rolling, with about
IS Acres of good Timber. All in high
state of cultivation, and everything connected
with it in good repair.
l. The improvements consist of good Brick
Dwelling with 8 rooms-four below and four
above-a good garnet and cellar, and a brick
kitchen attached There is q first class Bank
Barn, with ample stabling granary, double
corn crib, with floor between; good Hog Pen,
Poultry House, Ice House, Meat House, Dairy,
Carriage House, and very good Tenant House,
on the farm, with out-buildings There is an
80 apple trees of select qualities, and other fruit,
commonly found farm of this kind. There
is a we'll of limestone water within 20 yards of
the kitchen door, and three good springs within
200 yards of the house. Every field is watered
by the River. Churches of various denomina
tons, schools, mills and blacksmith shop, cenve-
nient, and all within from to miles distance.
The neighborhood is unexceptionable.
Any one wishing to purchase farm of this
description, would do well to call on me soon, as
I am determined to sell. Terms accommodating.
Taking everything into consideration, it is
rarely property of such advantages and attrac-
tions is offered in market. 1t is considered one
of the best and most desirable farms in Augusta
county.
Any one wishing to see the farm will find me
az home, and will take pleasure in showing it.
1t speaks for itself, and will bear the most care
full inspection. In my absence Mr.. Bailey, who
is working for me, will show the premises to per-
sons wishing to examine them.
s4' SAMUEL DRIVER,
april lift Swoope's Depot.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

Col. W. D. Brown, wealthy stock raiser,
residing just outside of Kansas City, was as
sassinated on Thursday last, by unknown
;~r q O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
Middle River Farm
Y for Sale in Augusta County.

march 14-9m Staunton, Va.
VALUABLE Middle River Farm
for Sale in Augusta County.
1 offer for sale, my farm, lying on Middle Riy-
er, about miles North Of Staunton, containing
$50 Acres,
one hundred and fifty of which is cleared, under
good fencing and in fine state of cultivation.
The balance well timbered.
The farm is well watered, and there is one of
the finest Springs in the county in The yard. The
Improvements consist Of a good two-story
BRICK BUILDING,
with log house attached, good brick smoke
house, stone spring house. corn house, and a new
Barn, 68 by SO feet, and other out-buildings.
The soil is very productive, regarded as first
| class Middle River land. The farm is located in
good neighberhood, accessible by good roads,
| and convenient to
H.. SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.
Any person wishing to purchase, can be shown
the premises by calling on the undersigned, who
resides on the farm. /.
TERMS liberal, and made known application
to GEO. A. ANDERSON.
may l6-tf
DIOR Sale, 577 Acres of superb
u Grass land OH the headWaters
| OA GkAC GAAe lA OCdGAOA1tdeS OON1AAGys
West ViFgimia.-Thist tract is a portion Of
the famous BIG SPRING estate, formerly owned by
Col. V. S. Gatewood, deceased, which has long
been considered the best grass land in Pocahon-
tas county.
About 200 acres have been cleared and we'll
sodded, though portion Of this has since grown
up in brush The tract has abundant supply
of wood and water The soil is strong limestone,
and the forest growth hickory, walnut, cherry,
maple, birch &c.
The climate is unsurpassed in salubrity and
healthfulness. The place is in civilized por
tion of the country and there arc neither In
dams to murder settlers, as in some portions of
the west. chils and fevers, any other
climatic disease to break down health and shorten
life. Earthquakes are unknown. If volcanic
eruptions have ever occurred, the beds OF lava
are now covered over with the luxurious growth
of the forest or are overlaid with fine grass
sod.
Being situated in West Virginia, this land is
not subject to the depreciatng effect which the
enormous taxations necessary to pay the inter-
est on the State debt of Virginia will exert upon
the lands of this Commonwealth for countless
generations 10 come.
Within the broad boundaries Of the American
continent no FINER GRASS LAND can be found
than this tract.
TERMS Price of land So 500, one third, or
So, 500 in hand and the residue in three equal
annual payments to bear interest from date of
sale; or o reasonable deduction will be made for
all cash.
The necessary arrangements for the purchase
of the land can be made by calling upon or ad-
dressing me at this place, A. c. L. Gatewood,
Mountain Grove Post Office Bath county, Va, or
W. B. Gatewood, Big Spring Post-office, Poca-
hontas county, West Virginia
s. GOODE,
may 16-tf Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

M OTECE.-I will sell by private sale my
IN HOUSE and LOT, situate on the street
running at right angles fre m Augusta street, on
the side opposite Weiford's Shop, next to Lewis
creek. The Tenement on the Lot is Frame, and
contains four rooms. The Lot contains about a
quarter of an acre, is level and as productive as
any Lot in the City, and has every convenience
of water, access. sc.
Call on my attorney, Major ]. B. Watts, Court
Lane, for terms, SC.
may 23-tf BURRIS D. GRAVES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

1t appears the men were engaged in re-
moving the stone from the foundation of the
west wall of the rear portion of the building
and had accomplished all they had intended
doing previous to overthrowing it, with the
exception of the removal of one stone, the ac-
compllshment of which caused the wall to
topple and fall
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
coHN NJ MUD
Capt. A. G.. Babcock.
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT!

We take the following sad account from
the Hagerstown Twlce Il Week of the 18th
inst
"We are called upon to-day to give the
particulars Of one Of the most terrible acct
dents that it has ever been our fate to chron-
icle. About 3 o'clock on yesterday after
noon the intelligence rang throughout the
town that the walls of the Court House, now
in course of demolition, had fallen in and
crushed beneath the ruins several of the
workmen. Some hundreds of excited and
sorrowing citizens congregated at the scene
of the sad and awful calamity and willing
hands ere long were engaged in the work of
removing the tons Of debris in order to rescue,
If possible, the unfortunate victims, and after
considerable work the crushed and mangled
body Of Alexander Smith was dug out, but
the vital spark had already fed. Continuing
their work the bleeding, bruised, and mani
mate body Of Wesley Finnegan was dragged
from beneath the ruins And now the search
for the third and last one of the party was
carried on for more than half an hour before
the body, Of young Fridinger was discovered
But it was found at last beneath portion of
the wall. literally crushed to fattened mass
of bones and flesh. Horrible and heartrend
ing, indeed, was it, TO see these erewhile
strong and healthy men lying battered, bleed
ing. crushed and ifeless
The bodies ef the victims were removed
to their respective residences.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

GZndEe's C01atns9y.
ine@$6QO Piano can now be seen ct my
Store,
! a
G. l. A ID * e.
The REGULATOR OF PRICES.
| l am now selling good Goods, the ckeapesf
among the cheap. the finest among tho bsSs;
! ~
to Staunton. .
do not propose to put on paper, large lot Of
goods, and name prices, and not stick to them
when you come to my store to buy the goods, attH
to tell you that am just out. and expect some iii
few days. No, propose this season to sell goods
at prices that no man undersell. and give you
| goods, that have been selected with the care az
! many years experience. The following are =
few goods that have bought for the interest Of
my customers f7S.A-
Good yardwide brown Cotton 12}c; splendid
Fan for Sc; Calico, best. that cost 12c., I sn
| selling at 123cents. No man can buy these shy
cheaper, if he buys the best. have also eslieo'
that sell at 10 cents. that only cost cents
"How is that for Mgh9" ~. - -
MRS. GLADKE'S DEPARTMENT
MILLINER GOODS
CANNOT BE SURPASSED
IN ANY CITY THIS SEASON.
Here ladies will find Hats from % cents to SIS
each, and perfect '.Loue of a Bonner at ali
prices. Real and Imitation Hair Goods Of every
description, human Hair Switches, all sizes and
shades Real Curls from 81 to $50 sett
In FLOWERS, MRS. GLADKE STANDS
WITHOUT "A RIVAL.
Real and imitation Lace collars, cuffs and
sleeves also the largest and best selection Of Re.
BYE Hats and Bonnets, ever brought to this mar
ket.
Alexander's Kid Gloves Opera and Street Coll
lars, at ST go, and warranted
LADIES' SUITS,
of the very latest styles, and we'll made,- Also
an endless variety of gross grain and plain all
silk Ribbons. plain and dotted Nett, Laces Illu-s
sions, Silks and Tarltons, beautiful assortment
of standard Trimmings, Corsetts, Hoopskirts,
and Bustles.
"AsK FOR OUR DOLLY WARDEN BUsrLES.n
P-ARASOIS
We have this season the best assortment in
this market and figures low. "Dolly Esrdsw"
takes the lead.
Spring and Summer.
DRY GOODS,
including
White GO0ls-in all Branches.
MARsEILLEs, ORGANIZES.
SWISS, PIoUEs,
AND IRISH LINENS.
These goods we have in all qualities.s
.GRENADINES,,' - ,.~.@.-s 81 ..
Alpacas, Plaids, Fancy and Black Silks,
Silk Poplins and japanese Silks,
4 L L FIR SH AND CHEA.P,
as any House in this country ''f'
afford to SELL 49,
We shall always make it to the interest Of our
customers, to deal with u.s. if fairness and strict
integrity can command trade. We earnestly
solicit a thorough examination of our stock and
comparison of prices with other dry goods
Houses, and if you don't find better bargain at
our store, than elsewhere why, you are not
compelled to purchase. - N-@1
Be sure and have your name placed on he
PIANO LEDGER,
for all your purchases, as this is present well
worth competition,
A PIANO RITZ
:,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23

XIrginia-IN VACATION:-In the Clerk s
Office Of Highland Count Court, May 18th,
Robert sitlington, Plaintiff,
vs.
Daniel G. Stone, sAs Defendant.
IN CHANCERY
The object of this suit is to attach the effects
of the defendant, Daniel c. Stone to secure the
payment of damages sustained by the plaintiff,
Robert SitLngton, by reason of said Stones fail
ure and refusal to perform his certain covenant
with the said plaintiff.
And it appearing from satisfactory evidence
that said Stone is not resident of this State. it
is ordered that he do appear here within one
month after due publication hereof and do what
is necessary to protect his interest.
copy-Teste, ~
J. C. MATTHEW,
MYERS HAAS, p. a. Clerk
may 23-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
may 23-4t
az DRY GOODS! DRY GooDs!l

THE LARGEST, CHEAPEST, AND BEST
ASSORTED IN THE STATE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
PARASOIS

We have this season the best assortment in
this market, and figures low. ODDLY Esrdsw"
takes the lead.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-05-23
MRS. GLADKE'S DEPARTMENT.
oi .
MILLINERY GOODS
CANNOT BE SURPASSED
TN ANY CITY THIS srAeON

of the very latest styles, and we'll made,- Also
an endless variety of gross grain and plain all
silk Ribbons. plain and dotted Nett, Laces, Illu-
sions, Silks and Tarltons, a beautiful assortment
of standard Trimmings, Corsetts, Hoopskirss,
and Bustes.
'ASK FOR OUR DOLLY WARDEN BUSTLES."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-26
Northwestern Dairymen's Associa-
ton,

At q meeting of the Executive
Committee the following general
arrangements were made for the
Seventh Annual Meeting at White
water, Wis.,, Tuesday. Wedn asday,
Thursday, January 2l-23, 1878;
The First Session will be on Tues
day afternoon, and will mainly be
devoted to organization, appoint
ment of committees, etc. The three
evening sessions will mainly be de
voted to addresses. The list cannot
yet be positively announced, but it
is believed that the arrangements
now being made promise the most
interesting and valuable series of
addresses ever deliv>r red at any
meeting of the Association. We'd
nesday and Thursday, will be devot-
ed to discussion of practical topics,
the following having been selected
Dairying in the Northwest-Have we the
Requisite Climate and Soil for Successful
Daryingp
The Dairy Farm-Arrangements, Build
| ings, Crops. Should II be Exclusively Devot-
cd TO Dairy Products?
The Dairy Cow.-Breeds, Feeding and
General Management.
Milk.-Milking aud care of Mix before
Leaving the Farm.
Butter. Methods of Manufacture, includ-
ing Care OF Milk, Churning, Sailing, Pack
ing.
Cheese. Methods of Manufacture espec-
tally as to Management of Tainted Mix
Best Size for, ana Modes of Curing Cheese
Marketing Dairy Products. Pace,
Manner, with Reports from Dairy Boards of
Trade, and Papers firm Dealers, Eastern and
| Western.
Upon each topic there will be
briet paper, followed by free dis
cussion. The topics cover the three
great divisions-The Dairy Farmer,
the Manufactures and the ID aler.
Wednesdays discussions will be on
the topics of especial interest to
Dairy Farmers, aud u large attend
ance Of this class is especially desir-
ed.
The Association is very DESTROYS
to collect full statistics Of the Dairy
Products of Illinois, Iowa. Minneso-
ia and Wisconsin. IL asks the pro
prietor OF each factory or dairy in
these States TO send to it's Secretary
&c e Morrow, M.dison, Wis
answers to the following questions
/. Name and location of Factory or Dali
ry.
2. How much butter, cheese or milk was
produced in 1871 \?
Other facts are highly important
and will gladly be received, as:
3 Number of cows.
4. Length of season.
8. Number of pounds (or gaIlons) of milk
.. Where was products sold ?
]. Average price, net.
Where the dairy product is a pari
of that product by factory this
should be stated. Reports are de.
sired from those furnishing milk To
cities or towns, butter makers, etc,
as well as from cheese makers. Re :
ports should be made by Jan. /
1873. Blank forms for the report
will be sent, free of charge, so long
as the supply lasts, pamph let OF
100 pages containing the report OF
the Association for the last year
address ses and discussions at the
annual meeting, etc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-26
NEWS DIGEST.

Stanley has arrived in New York.
1t is said that the President intends
to recommend general amnesty in
his message.
Minister Washburne says be ex-
poets TO return to France early in
December.
A fierce war is going IN in Iowa,
as to whether capital punishment
should be revived.
The Forty.third Congress will con-
tain one colored Senator and six COL
ored Representatives.
1t is now believed that Assistant
Secretary Richardson will succeed
Boutwell, in the Treasury.
An attempt will be made to secure
law increasing the salary Of the
President to 100000 before March
fourth
Counterfeit coupons of Union Pa
cific Railroad bonds arein circulation.
Only seven counties in New York
for Greeley.
The gauge of the Grand Trunk
Railway for q distance of two hun.
dred miles was changed from FIVE feet
six to four feet eight and half inch
es on Sunday.
There are rumors that the Chicago,
Clinton and Dubuque and Minnesota
Railroads are to be consolidated with
the Michigan Central and Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-26
Pneumatic Tube Express.

Workmen have broken ground for
the pneumatic tube between the
Capitol and Government Printing
Office "a, 200 feet, or forty feet more
than three fifths of a mile. The
tube is a cylinder constructed of
thick slaves, thoroughly dried resins
ed and oiled. to make them water
proof and perfec ly smooth Toe
inside diameter will be thirty-one
inches 10 this will roll sphere
thirty inches ia diameter, and hol
low, to contain parcels TO be trans
mitted from one point to the other.
Al each end of the cylinder will be
al air pump, with telegraph wire
extending between the two. When
parcel is placed in the sphere, its
door fastened, and all is in readiness,
q signal will be given by telegraph,
the exhaust pump at the opposite
end of the line will begin to work
by steam, and the atmospheric pres
sure upon the ball will roll it swiftly
forward to its destination-the dis>
lance from the Capitol to the Print
ing Office being traversed in between
two and three minutes. The Capt.
toll being about forty.fiVe feet high
err than the Printing Office, the ex
haust machinery at the Capitol end
will be more powerful, and The time
8 minute or two longer. Il is ex
pectod this pneumatic tube will be
in operation inside of two months
Il it works well, one will be laid
iown between Washington and New
York.-DHbnqve Times
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-26
Correspondence Of the HERALp.)
Teachers Institute at Georgetown.

Supt. w ii. Holford held an insti
tute at this place on Friday and Sat-
urday, Nov. 10Th and 10th, for the
benefit of the teachers in this and the
adjoining towns. Owing to the stor-
my weather of the two preceding
days not many teachers were pres
ent at the ops ming. but during FRI
day afternoon and Saturday morning
the attendance became better than
was at first anticipated Friday
morning was occupied chiefly by Mr..
Holford in talking on the following
subjects: Necessity of Teaching
Pupils to be prompt, Energetic, and
persevering," showing that the
teacher, TO be able to teach these
things must be so himself, and should
be so in attending institutes when
and where appointed also "Tbe I'm
portance of Pupils understanding all
the Terms in the Language they use"
The afternoon session commenced
with q few remarks by the same gen.
tleman on Advanced Reading" af
ter which The Best Method of Teach.
ing Writing" was introduced by Mr.
J. K mpthorne fcllowed by a few
hints on composition by Mr. NJ, Smith
both of which subjects were fully dis
cussed by the other members. In
the evening goodly number of the
inhabitants being present, the mem.
bers held general discussion. Sub
jects: "Promptness, Hardness and
lrregularity of Pupils" introduced
by Mr.. S. White. Snpt. Holford also
delivered an address on THE Town
ship System" advancing theories the
benefit of which, if introduced, none
could dispute. After the reading of
Critics report the Institute adjourn
ed.
SATURDAY, $50 A. M'-The work
of,the institute was commenced by
Mr.. Holford, again taking up the sub
ject Reading" after which discuss
sions on the following subjects were
introduced by the members with
whose names they are connected !:
Mental Arithmetic, Mr.. J. Kemp
thorne. Written Arithmetic, Mr.
Woodruff. Geography, Mr.. K. P.
Jones. Reading, Mr.. Ryan. Organi-
cation of Schools, Mr.. J. Fl. Pike.
The afternoon session commenced
at 1870. On motion Mr.. j. P. Hub
bard was elected Chairman and the
members proceeded to form a perma
nent Teachers Association" TOR that
part of Grant County comprising the
Let Assembly District. On motion
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Supt. w. II Holford. Secreta-
ry-J fl. Pike. Vice Presidents-Mr. G.
Schellenger, Pattevllle. Miss NJ. Richards.
Smelser Mr.. NJ. Smith. jamestown. Mr..
S White, Hazel Green, Mr.. D. II. Smalley,
Paris. Miss Lofty Bradbury, Harrison. Com
mittee of Arrangements, Messrs. NJ. Smith,
S. White and J. II. Pike.
The following resolutions were
then adopted
REsoLvEp-That the association hold its
first meeting at Hazel Green on Friday and
Saturday. Dec. 81 and %.
REsoLvEp-That the Secretary be request.
ed 10 publish the proceedings of this meeting
in the county papers and give due notice of
next meeting.
The following subjects were then
introduced for di.cussiou Primary
Arithmetic, Mr.. S White. Gram
mar, Miss NJ Richards. On motion
the Institute then adjourned.
Fl. PIKE. Sec'y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1872-11-26
The Diamond Excitement.

SAN FRANCISCO, November ga
party expects to start for the dia-
mond fields in Colorado and Wyom-
ing to-day. g. P. Stanton is report
ed on his way to this city from New
Mexico with diamonds and rubies
worth $25OO00.
DENVER, Col, Nov. % Stanton,
the man with the $780, 900 ruby, ar
rived here from Arizona last night,
and freely exhibited the gem, which
IS very beautiful, though jewelers.
are in doubt as to its being anything
more than a garnet. He also shows
what he calls a acknowledgements d OIL
lar diamond. Another diamond COM
pany is organized here, and the ex-
cltement is growing, although much
mystery surrounds the whole SUBJ
ject, and but little or no positive evil
dence is to be obtained as to any sub
stantial basis for it.
SALT LAKE, Utah, Nov. is There
the report that the New York lapida-
ries are here, and that among the
samples Of precious stones brought
to this city by J. F Berry arc 20
genuine diamonds, one Of which
weighs three carats Berry declares
bis readiness to pilot a party to the
locality Of the discovery at once, and
stake everything that they can find
diamonds, He says it is where Janir
Of San Francisco went, and the re-
port he made is true, not in New
Mexico or Arizona, but in Western
Colorado.