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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

AT the time Of the explosion Of the locomo-
tive, Ns IS, GU the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, and the terrible death Of Engineer
Jamison, he wore heavy gold seal set ring,
which has most tragic history in the Jami-
son family This ring, 1t seems, was sort
of keep sake, being purchased originally by
the eldest of the three Jamison brothers.
He had #oru it about year while engaged
at his occupation as Railroad Engineer
when by an accident to his train he was kill
ed
The next brother as Railroad Engineer,
received the ring ndsplaced it upon his flu-
eer. where he had worn it but few months
when he. too, was killed by an accident that
wrecked the train upon which he was employ
ed. The ring then descended to the young
est and only surviving brother, aud was cher
ished by him as an almost sacred relic lie
never suffered its removal from his finger even
for a moment. When he was killed BY the
explosion of his engine last week, the fatal
ring was upon his fugcr. Thus had 1t been
worn by all three of the brothers, and had
been upor the finger Of each of them at the
moment they all met tragic death.
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bethesda Mineral Spring Water.
ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERY OF ANOTHER
GREAT WONDER OF NATURE.
Read achot 1T SAYS of 1T!

llGQU tCHUt u oUYS " c.
The extraordinary curative power of this most
remarkable spring in certain diseases has aston
ished and surprised every person who has drank
the water or witnessed its effect. Complete and
nerfect restoration to health in chronic diseases,
deemed altogether hopeless, has beea effected In
an incredible short time. Diseases that have en-
dured for years, causing misery and despair, have
been perfectly cured in few days. No instance
of failure has yet occurred. Let the people try
it and judge for themselves.
DIABETES.
In the severest cases of diabetes these waters
act with magic effect. Within twenty four hours
the intolerable thirst is abated, the mouth be-
comes clear, the skin moist and natural, the bow
els relieved, the quantity of urine decreased, the
necessity of frequent micturition lessened, and
the secretion of sugar diminished These favor
able symptoms continue, and frequently within
ten days permanent cure accomplished. Du-
ring the progress of the case the patient must
adopt and continue the proper regimen, always
necessary to be enforced in the treatment of this
distressing malady.
a'hese waters have been singulary efficient in
rBrigat's Disease of the Kidneys.
,InAkese greatly dreaded, and hitherto intrac-
table Affections their success has beet most COM
plete,sn& astonishing.
They are also found to be emiuenly servicea-
BILE in Dropsy. Gravel, and all diseases of the
eBiadaer and Urinary organs. In affections Of
the Liver, Digestive Organs, Visceral Obstruc-
IONS COST Yeness, Gout, and diseases lncideut to
females. For sale by
- Or. P. REESE & CO.,
opposite Spectator Office, Stanton, Va.
rau!6-tf
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Knights Of Pytliias.

The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, which
has been in session in Richmond, adjourned on
Saturday evening after an interesting session,
during which business of great moment to the
Order was transacted. The next session will be
held in Norfolk on the third Tuesday in January.
1878. During the session it was deemed import
ant to re-district the State and in accordance
with resolution passed, the following District
Deputies were appointed Richmond city was
divided into two districts. First District, L. L.
Bass Second District, William LoveDstein; Third
District, w. H. May. of Alexandria; Fourth Dis
triet. r. P. Button, ofLynchburg Fifth District,
R. u. Deans, of Portsmouth, Sixth District,
Grand Chancellor Armstrong, of Norfolk. Seventh
District. w. D. Rice, of Farmville; Eighth Dis
trict. Henry Behmers On Saturday night the
following officers were installed in their respect
i've positions by P. G. Cs. W. II. Wade and Hugh
Latham Henry Armstrong Of Norfolk, G. c.; s.
T phillips of Staunton, V. G.. c.; NJ. P. Handy
Of Richmond, G. G. and R. T.; J. B. Vaughn of
Richmond. G. b.; DR.. J. NJ Jarvis Of Portsmouth,
G gu. 4 Elan of Danville. G. I. S.; Charles F.
TAYLOR of Richmond, G. 0. S. The session was
tbe most harmonious and interesting held since
the establishment of the order. There were pres.
ont 1nwards of one hundred Past Chancellors, and
every lodge in the State was fully represented.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

DR.. Howard, an American citizen, resid-
ing in Cuba, who several years ago, sold to
a resident Of the Island, several boxes Of
medicine, one Of which boxes, with Towards
name on it, was found in Cuban camp, was
arrested and for some time confined in pris-
on. He was recently tried by Court Martial
and sentenced to eight years in the chain
gang. This, with other similar outrages.
cannot fail to attract the attention of the
United States Government. Tn short, we
should either buy Cuba, or take it. Spain
has no business with it, aud manifest destiny
has assigned it as well as Mexico, TO Ameri-
can jurisdiction IF Grant will carry out the
logical purport of his message, anarchy and
revolution will soon cease in those countries
through American Intervention. We are in
favor of annexing both of them, and holding
them by military force, at least until the
natives become accustomed to American laws
Ehe South might then have peace.
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SABBATH EVE.

Vesper bells are slowly pealing,
Throbs the hushed air with delight,
AS the sound comes softly stealing
Through the calm and drowsy night;
Nearer stealing, gently waking
Echoes in the pious breast
Whispering bliss to spirits breaking,
Peace to those who know no rest.
From the skies the moonlight streaming
Ger the spiresis brightly shed,
Like the light of grace redeeming,
Round the thorn crowned tortured head.
Solemn swells the song of glory
From adoring devotees;
Sweet as songs of ancient story,
Murmured Ger the slumbsring seas!
Trembles now the dial finger,
On the holy hour of prayer,
Yet the laggard footsteps linger,
Love like theirs l cannot share;
Wilder dreams and dearer fancies
Tyrants sway within my breast!
Theirs the rapture that entrances,
Theirs, the pleasure make me blest.
Earthly love devoutly kneeling,
Lo, l worship at thy shrine!
Yet tremble at this feeling,
Human love o'ercomes divine;
Martyred Monarch! judge me kindly,
Flesh is frail and love is strong,
Though wander weakly blindly,
Pardon Thou, OH Christ! the wrong.
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Virginia Public Schools.

The first annual report of Rev. W. ri
Rutfner, ID. d., superintendent of public in.
struc:ion OF the State of Virginia. has hoe,
laid before the General Assembly. The act
organizing the public schools was passed juno
~ 1870 BY the I'd of January, 1871, the
whole number OF county superntedents and
school trustees-abouL 400 in all-baa bEsu
appointed by the board Of education. Tbe.
first schools were opened in November f85O7
Before the end OF the scholastic wear the.
number OF schools had increased to 2. 900
with about l3o,0O pupils and more than 4.
ooo teachers The system was put in opera
ton in Richmond, with city appropriation
OF 1900, aided by an equal amount from
northern educational societies, the freedman's
bureau and the Peabody fund Nert year
the city council appropriated S42,e25 bc-
sides 100000 for buildings. The srowth
and prosperity of these schools has been veIv
marked; they now number 70 with an ay-
erage enrolment of 5000 The schools are
grouped in buildings each accommodating
6Oo pupils. There are six grades of primary
and TOUR OF grammar schools, and high
school, German will hereafter be taught If
the grammar schools -
The total number ofpupis enrolled in the
State is 1870, 1859; number attending private
schools (reported) q ,3S2; total number at.
tending schools in the State 1871. The
number returned for the private schools il
incorrect, for partial enumeration showed
an actual attendance of AZ ,444, and ten coun.
ties and three cities were not embraced,in the
enumeration. La 1901 the number OF
colored children attending the public schools
was $4,000. The statistics Of iliteracy show
a sad increase during the decade from 1860
to 1870. Five years after the war there were.
only 81 792 white children and II ,O49 color
ed attending school, The census of 1870.
says the report, will discover far more eli the
evil than has yet appeared in statistical form,
because it was a greatly diminished number
ot the generation which was growing UP be-
tween the years 1860 and 1870 that received
my education whatever Ft H.
Durlag the school year ending October,
1871. Virginia received from tire Peabody
.und $4,000 During the current year she
vii receive 100000. The total number of
ndlgent children who were furnished with
school books at the public expense, as report:
ID from twenty four counties, was d.
From the remaining counties no report was
received
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

A pretty good story as to the inventive
ability of The editor of the Springfield Re-
publican has been going the rounds OF the
press and deserves to be recorded among the
archives of the reading room. The gentle
man is farmer as we'll as an editor, aud his
hens refuse to awake at " cockcrow, the rea-
son being that 6 in countries as cold as New
Eng land the hens are apt to roost an hour or
two after the sunrises. In order to remedy
this state Of affairs the editor Of the Repub.
lican has hit upon an ingenious invention
which will add largely to the value Of poultry
throughout the country" This invention
consists Of patent hen-roost, the peculiarly
Of which is that there is an astronomical con-
trivanoe attached to the roost, by means o.
which the sIumberng hens are gently tum-
blcd off their perch exactly at day break :
Such thing ought to work we'll with othe1
bipebs. it may be seasonablc to add tina
there is little ground for believing that TIM
distinguished gentleman referred to has acsu
glty patented any such cdntrl7anee'
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sTAUNTON VIRGINIA. THURSDAY JANUARY %, 1872
life Insurance.

The extent OF Life Insurance in the United
States is understood by but very few persons
How many people know that more than seven han
dred thousand life policies in force in this
country, assuring more than two billions ofdolars,
or about the amount of the national debt
Nor are m ny aware how frequent it is for men
of extensive business to take advantage of Life
Insurance as a means of investment for money
which they wish to place beyond the hazard of
trade To give some idea of the confidence of
the business community in the institution, and
to show for what vast amounts men largely en-
gagged in commercial ventures insure their lives
we have tabulated below list Of ore hundred in
surers with the amount each has taken on ibis
life. 1t will be that these hundred gentla
men are insured for the aggregate amount Of
50. 982 900, an average of about one hundredhou-
sand dollars each:
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fhe Josh Billings Papers Short Answers
ID Long Letters.


James-A kat is sed to hav nine lives buf
| beleaf that they DON'T have but one square
death.
1t is almost impossible to tell when kat
is dead without the aid of koraners iury.
l have only one way myself TO Judge ov d
ded kat
liza kat il killed in the fall ov the year.
and thrown over the stun wall in yure nabor's
yard, and lays there all winter under sno
bank, and don't thaw out in the spring, and
keeps quiet duriug the summer month. and
amt mlssln when winter sets in again. I hav
alwus said chat kat" was ded, or was playip'
the thing dreadful fine.
Albcrt-The length Of time that goose
kan stan on one leg depends entirely upon
the natlff endurance ov the goose.
A good toff goose, should think; mite do
IT for three weeks hi shopping legs OCCASION
ally.
Fredcrick-Inj kan be civilized once id
while, but it knocks at least twenty per
cent. oph from the value of the Ipiun. be-
sides hurting the general reputation ov the
eivilzashuu.
Jonathan-There IL CRATE menny tite
spots in this world, and probably the best way
tew get out ov them il tew dig out.
There IL another way tew cit out ov them
that | kao ov, and that IL, to set still and tire
the spot out.
This requires both pashuuce and judgment:
A tite spot IL good deal like mouse
trap, dreadful easy tew git into, but unhandy
tew git out ov. e.yi
lite spots amt like knot hole, natural;
lint ~
| faktered.
Mankind are lew blame theirselfs for al!
the tte spots there liz pretty mulch.
| don't think it hurts man tew git into d
tite spot once in a while; it kind ov gives him
an idee of the size of the hole he kan fill to
| the best advantage.
Sum folks are alwus hunting for tite spots;
and kan moste alwus find them; this may in
krease their cunning, but it never will iu-
krease their wisdum.
Wise men don't huut for tite spots, they
Iuy easy boots:
Jerry-I never waz logkal. I never was
kiuss communion thinker. | hav dun all
mi thinking on the jump alwus shute on
the wing, and hav made many splendid misses:
but once in while hav brought down mi an
imal
never take a rest when shute: hav
alwus felt az tho there waz more suckcess in
missing yure bird on the wing than thar6
waz in hitting it on the nest.
But probably this amt So.
Jim-speaking ov lazyness sets me tew
thiukin that lazyness must hav bin the con-
| dishun ov man if he had alwuz lived in the
garden ov Eden.
If Adam. had plenty ov Jobs OF hand, tho
devil would have had a harder job to seduce'
him.
Adam would never have built emmy ras.
rodes, nor Nikesum pavements in the gar
| der of Eden, nor never would have bcqueath-
cd US emmy heather tew kultivate.
| 1t IL also true, on the other hand, Chat he
never wud have wore emmy tite boots, nor
sheet iron collars.
About the biggest joke there IL, about the
fall Of man il, that he haz larnt how tew
''rute hog or di.''
This is WORTH in my opiuyuu, very near
| fust cost.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

A CANARD.-The published statement
that five colorcd persons had been hung or
murdered in Saline county, Missouri, by Ku-
Klux. is entirely untrue, the Adjutant Gen
eral Of that State having made visit to the
alleged scene, and officially reported that there
was no foundation for the rumor.
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And now the fatal ring has at list REACHED
the poor, heart-hroken mother Of these three
young men. She will no doubt regard it 81
sad memento Of her desolation; being Il.
widow, in needy circumstances, and bercft Of
her last support. In turn the three brothers
had shared their wages with her and her tw.'
daughters. They were all young men Of no
ble natures and excellent character. Tbs
mother and sisters reside at York, Pa, where
the bodies Of the three brothers now lie en-
tonbed. Louisville Kentucky, Ledger.
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nHg. w. R. TURK,
~ Surgeon Dentist.

DEg. W.. Es. TURK.
~ Surgeon Dentist.
Respectfully tenders his professional services
to the citizens Of Staunton and vicinity.
Natural Teeth operated upon in careful and
gentle manner, with strict regard to permaneney.
Artificial Teeth mounted upon any base now in
USE and unsurpassed for comfort, beauty and du-
rability.
Old gold and silver Plates taken at their highest
value.
oEFICE-Main street, in room with DR.. Chap
man. aug l0-1y
4 CHANGE.-i will hereafter be found in my
N building diagonally across Court Lane from
the Courtbuildngs, (staunton) in the second sto-
ry the entrance to which is at the east end Of the
building, ascending fight Of steps.
Grateful for the liberal support heretofore Civ
en- me in my profession l. in like spirit, ask its
continuance.
The bankrupt act having been so modified as to
give full relief from all Indebtedness, without
first paying any portion thereof, will, along with
other business, give special attention to this.
Ihave all the blanks prescribed by the Judges
Of the Supreme Court of the United States, in
bankruptcy.
viii, too. give special attention to the selling
of lands, having peculiar advantages in this re-
spect; and on reasonabl commissions.
J. 3. WATTS,
ATTORNEY ut Law.
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Gen. Lindsay Walker, A. P. Hills chief
Of artillery, is Superintendent Of railroad
ia Alabama.
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FEMALE fNFI RI AIRY.

YTEMALE KEEEMM AIRY
IL Doctor B P. REESE with long and
successful experience Of the treatment Of
aBzsEAsEs PECULIAR gs FEMALEs,'
has opened an IsrlnMAnT where Ladies will be
The adyantagss to be derived from being under
the the constant supervision of the Physician, in
f * best sns
.auen' ~ Tnstitutiegs of this charasgter in the
,,rae cties that this is the only way q success
Patients viii be received as members Of I, the me
Family, having every attention necessary for their
comfort and improvement.
Staunton aug 3-tf.
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A ttention! Atfention!!

N
The undersigned have opened shops on the old
National Hotel Stable Yards, in the House for
merly occupied by J. c. Larry, as
T.AGON MIXER,
and are prepared to do all work in the Wagon
Making line, such as building and repairing wa
CONS, carts, etc. They are also prepared to do
all kinds of
BLA KSlMITHING,
such as ironing and repairing wagons and other
vehi oles, horse~shoeing, etc.
Their prices will be adapted to the times, and
they will it to the interest Of all to call on
them, either for work or repairs.
L. HARTMAN & co.
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Stu,t1eto7e Cards.
q and Sign Painting,

4 OMSe ana SISM FaEElEghHs.
LII The undersigned is now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and on accommodating
terms. Orders from the Country promptly at
tended to- JOHN w. CLINE,
Augusta Street, Staunton, Va.
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Uhe gallen yisgiaiaa.
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Thursday, January Is, 1879.
TERMS.

The "VErginiaR'' will be mailed to Sub
scribers at $500 per annum. in ADVANCE.
If payment is deferred THREE MONTHS
$3.50 will DC required. and at the end OF the
year $500.
Eransien acknowledgements will be inserted
at the rates of Sa.eO per square, of eight
lines. for tsac first insert ION and % cents for
each subsequent insertion.
Special Notices 80 cents per line for eaci,
insertion.
Dob Work dome at Bali time re rates .fOrCa
correspondents will address
ssVALLEY VEKGENEAN.s'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

A train on the Windsor On. S.) road re,'
off and killed one passenger, aud more or lcs9f
injured all the raasg
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

THE VIRGINIA BANKING AND TRUST
COMPANY
will hereafter pay interest at the rate of PER
CENT. on Deposits thus supplying the much felt
desire of saving moderate rates of interest upon
temporary idle funds Deposits, to bear the
above rate Of interest will be received, subject to
the customary sight checks without notice.
For particulars, apply to
dec 21-tf W. II. TAMs, Cashier.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-01-25

NENT'S-IF,nc Calf BOOTS, at
IT may ~ c.L. "ELLE1s.
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Physician of this celebrated institution discovered when
in the great hospitals of Europe, viz Engand France
aad else where, the ccrt.n speedy, pleasant and
saeetuai remedy in the world for all
Disc ASES DE SMPRUDENCE.
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D B. Grsaves.
L FASHIONABLE TAILOR,

D Is. Graves,
L FASHIONABLE TAILOR.
Main Street, Staunton, Va,
Four doors East of Crawford's old stand,
Where he is prepared to execute work at tn
shortest notice and in the best manner at reduc-
ed price for CASE. Cutting, Revovating done ID
the best manner. april 500 If
Carriages and BWggics.
~ | wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my new build
ing ear the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing.
expect to give entire satisfaction. | will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me call
before purchasing ]. H. W ATERS.
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Practices in the County and Circuit Courts of
Rockingham. and the Court of Appeals at Staun
ton aud the U. S.. Courts at Harrisonburg.
nov OFF
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JdMEO H. D11ChhG
nov % If Directly opposite Court House.
TYen-Pin Alley and Bar Room!
i The undersigned have just completed the
repairs to their Ten-Pin Alley, making it, as re-
CARDS Alleys and Balls, equally as good as new
Their BAR is supplied with the finest brands of
AUGUSTA AND FOREIGN
WHISTLES, BRANDIES, WINES, sc.
Their aim will be to
STRIVE TO PLEASE,
and they respectfully invite all who desiret enjoy
the invgorating exercise Of Ten-Pins to give
them call
jan 11-tf JOS. A. VALENTINE q ".
4 CARD TO MY OLD
n CUSTOMERS
AND THE
PUBLIC!
have fttedup one side of my store-room
heretofore exclusively used for the Boot. Shoe
| and Hat trade, for DRY GOODS. l can now
show you nice stock of
Dry Goods and Notions,
which purchased while in the North, at very
low figures. 1 have line of
DONESTICS, LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' STRAW GOODS,
RIBBONS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &C.,
which think cannot fail to please. In future
propose to keep an assortment Of these goods al
ways on hand and will use my best endeavors to
suit your tastes, and meet your views in regard
to price N. B. HENDRY,
I Augusta street, opposite Courthouse.
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Professional Cards.
IHA EsEES a. O'FEKsRALA,
" Attorney al Law,
UARR1SONRuRG VA

" Attorney al LAW,
HARR1SONBURG, VA.
Practices in the County and Circuit Courts of
Rockingham, and the Court of Appeals at Staun
ton aud the U. S. Courts at Harrisonburg.
may 25-tf
M etsical NOtice.-The partnership here
lYA tosore existing between Drs. Hanger &
Fultz having expired by limitation, the under
signed will continue the practice of his profession
in the city ana county.
OFFICE-in the rooms above the Office of DR..
Chapman, dentist, on east Main street.
jan 26-tf J. II. FULTZ, M. D.
BOLIVAR CHRISTIAN,
ID Attor ney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
CounTs:-Augusta Rockbridge, Highland, and
adjoining counties.
Office-corner room Of Imboden's LawBuilding,
Court House Alley. april 1853 tt
CHARLES GRATTAN.
" Attorney at Law.
STANTON. va.
Will practice in the Courts Of Augusta, Rock
ingham and Highland
Eas- Office with the Sheriff. nov l6-tf
M FADE r WHITE.
N Attorney at Law,
UNToN, VA
C0URTS-Augusta, Rockingham, and Highland.
Refers by permission to the Law Faculty Of the
University of Virginia.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Alley.
may 25-1y
VNAEREN s. LUEsTY.
w Attorney at Law,
HARRISONBUKG, VA,
Prompt attention given to all business entrust-
de to his hands.
Special attention paid to claims against the
U. S. Government and cases in Bankruptcy.
april 20-tf
II HAVE on hand ell the necessary Bankrupt
L Forms, and am prepared to make out the.
necessary papers for any one desiring to claim
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
will also attend to making out and forward
ing the applications Of Soldiers Of the war of
1872, or their Widows for the Pension granted
by late Act of Congress
ALEX. II, FULTZ,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
PRESTON Al. BAYTeeEs.