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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

A lady about to marry, was warned that
her Intended, although good ma, was very
eccentric well" she sit If he is very
unlike other meu, he is more likely to be a.
rood husband"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
ptsAL.owED FOR VARIOUS REASONS

VIM K Abbott, John Kelly Solomon Ber-
~, Michael Kline, Isaac G Bilhi.ner, Mich
olae Kyger. Joseph Bowman. Abraham Mil
Ter, Benjamin Bowman, Samuel Il Myers.
John " Driver. silas Sandy, Abraham Far
y, Edward J Sullivan. Joseph Early, Simon
Summers, john Eavers, Emanuel Suter, G
" ii Bvers, George Wine, David CARRIER,
Peter Wise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

AUGUSTA COUNTY CASES ALLOWED
Thos Galbreath, s1l95 Frederick NJ
Cline, Sl0n; Rebecca Coffman, sl45; phri
| am Huivey, 500; Daniel Stoner, 1925; Da-
vid Thornton, $3l0:
NOT ALLOWED FOR VARIOUS REASONS
Richard Anderson, Mary Baker, John r
Buchanan, David Buchanan John Bumgar-
der, Jacob B Carwell George Craun, Joseph
Il Grown, James + Davis. Peter EIinger.
John Eng'eman, John B Fauber Daniel
Fishburn, Adam Fix. Geo. W Furr, Reuben
A CARRIER, Samuel CARRIER, Thos. Gilbert,
saml. Click, Jacob L Humbert, Christian
Cline, Daniel Miller >Heary Mish, Jacob Ny
crs, Jacob Richie, David Sansabaugh, S.
mon stickley, William stickIey, Benjamin i
Wampler.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
q taunton Female Infrmary.

- Having been compelled to refuse several pa
tients for the want of proper accommodations, I
have made satisfactory arrangement, whereby i'll
future, this difficulty win be obviated.
The result to be attained in the study of medi-
cine must be by careful research and earnest la
Dor io each of its branches. and no physician
would dare to boast that he :ho oughly knows all
the branches of medicine and is equally good
as an Oculst Clematologist, Accoucheur or Gy-
neeologist. l have for number of years given
especial attention to the treatment Of all obi
seases peculiar to Females and with an expe.
rience Of over twenty years in the profession,
with increased facilities and diligent attention,
shall continue to devote my energies to the treat
m ent of this class of cases.
septic If P. B. REESE, NJ. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Josh Billings says: "Succe a. aon,t Ram
SYST 10 never maSf"s o,onoe rs, but in never.
'i'aAins '"0 s''ht' '''e '''' second time"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
NO. A..


A Coop GRAMMER-W advise every lit.
tie grammarian just entering on the study to
commit to memory the following lines, al i
then they never need make errors in speech.
The author-whocver he is-deserves' much
credit:
/. Three little words you often sec,
Are articles, a, an and the.
e A nouns the name of anything,
As school or garden, hoop or suing
g. Adjectives tell the kind If noun,
Great, small pretty, achite or Jrosoa
4. Instead OF nouns the pronouns stand
Her head, his face, you, arm - =
5. Verbs tell of something II
To read, COUNT, sing, lag
6. How things are done
As slowIys quietly, ill
Z. Cooju ctions join words
As man and woman, "
8. The propositions stand
A noun, as,cf or through
9. The interjections show ST 1Pfise.
As ali !! how pretty Oh how wise.
The whole are called nine parts Of speech,
Which reading. writing. speaking teach.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

OFFICE, south side of Main street-old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
vulcanite. All operations performed in the most
scientific and skilfnl manner. with strict regard
to permanency. and warranted to compete with
any work done in the larger cities.
lie returns sincere thanks to the citizens of
Augusta and adjoining counties for the liberal
patronage extended him during the long period OF
his residence in Staunton. and respectfully So
icts continuance of their orders.
Highest price paid for old gold and plate,
anril 25-tf
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1879 1872.
DURKE,S LIVERY STABLES,
u Staunt0n. Va.

IN In entering upon the new year, 1Ss.r
the subscriber has had his New Stables arranged
for the accommodation of his growing custom,
and calls the particular attention Of his friends
and the public to his unusual facilities for carry
ing on his Livery on enlarged scale.
His Stables are entirely new. the floors adapt
ed to the comfort of horses, and his sheds fitted
up for She protection of vehicles from the wealth
er.
He wishes to remind the public that his com
plete outfit of new BUGGIES, CARRIAGES,
PHAETUNS, HACKS, &C.. in neatness and ease
Of moving, are not to be equaled by any Livery
in the Valley.
He can accommodate persons with superior Ri
ding and Driving Horses. both Gentle and Fast.
Horses Fed and Boarded on liberal terms.
Tae famous Hostler Tom Bethel, is i'll general
charge of the stables.
OFFICE near the Bridge, (nev buildiny
E son AYE ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
ROCKINGHAM CASES ALLOWED

John Bowman SIP; Willis Cave $l15 j;
Daniel Bowman $500; Solomon CARRIER STA;
David Gilmer $500; Nancy Hinegarduer
1898; Saul. Klire s435; Isaac Long 1855;
Saul Sanger Sc; Eve Wengsr $75; Henry
Wenger 1907; Abraham Young also.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
THE Valley VIRGIN Ian
ETAUNToN, W
Thursday, January IS. 1878.
TERMS.

TERMS.
The svirsinian - Will be mailed TO Sub.
scriberS at $500 per aims M. IN ADVANCE
If paynient L. deferred THREE MONTHS
$3.50 viii be required. and at the end OF the
year $500.
Transient MISUNDERSTANDING will beinse rteet
Mt the rates of Sl.OO per square. Of eight
lines. for tsae first insertion and % cents for
each subsequent: insertion.
Special Notices 40 cents per time tor each
ipseftiOn. sss1
Job Work done 81 t Baltimore rates for Cash
Correspondents Will address
VALLEY VIRGINEAN.o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

voceries. Country Produce. sc.
keen the very best Family Groceries
cofree sugar, Tea, Rice Molasses. Flour. Ba.
co wi Vinerar. Cheese Canned Fruit, Matches,
Meal Soap Lard, Butter Crack Crackers :. Vegetables
Candles, Buckets, Eggs, brooms' No.
Also. a choice assortment OF
oUEESswARE, GLASSWARE. TABLE CUT
LERY, LDCKING-GLAsSES,
WATERS &C.,
The largest and cheapest stock IN the cry.
jan 25-tf Il. M. NED
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
Southern Claims.

We fnd in the Rockingham Register Of
the 10Th classification Of the allowed and
disalowed claims. in the Valley, which came
before the Southern Claim Commission. We
had published the full list as it appeared in
the Washington city papers, but as it is IN a
convenient form. aud as number of our rea-
ders have made inquiry about their claims,
VIC give the article communicated to the
Register insertion:
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Stanton Cards.
Banking :amd
Tirssst COMPANY,
MAIN STREET. STANTON.

MAIN STREET. STANTON.
Semi Annual Interest at the Banh OF oe per cent.
Der annum will be allowed on all Deposits in this
Bank, and paid in July and January of each year
all Deposits are subject to the usual sight checks
without previous notice.
nov % If W. II. TAMS, Cashier
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

.s; $3.50 'e =, # says the only decent
e".p aooI a was rib aud taat vent ~
$50 - better.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

Ct. LOuis Mutual Life
- Insurance Company.
Assets over 100000.
REASONS FOR INsuRING IN THIS CoMP'Y.-l. Its
managers. mon of known character and integrity,
have already placed it beyond suspicion or exper-
iment. @ It's risks are well scrutinized by expe-
rienced Medical Examiners, and carefully select
ed g. It's investments are of undoubted seeurl-
ty. a. Its accommodations are ample for every
contingency. s. Its past management and rapid
growth is "a guarantee Of the future.
GEORGE K. WlTMER & CO.,
State Agents,
Alexandra, Va.
W. II. WATTS, District Agent,
Staunton, Va
Office under the Virginia Hotel.
;,p +f
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Insurance.

TIE M "A MD
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE.
ORGANIZED 1865.
0mce In Co.'s Building, 10 sonth Street.
Assets over $500, 900.
Pad up Guarantee cepital 500 HGj, dspoftta ~'t"
tie Treasurer Of the State Of Maryland.
nea, This we'll established Maryland Company
grants Insurance upon Lives upon all the most
approved Plans. and at the Lowest Rates consls-
tent with undoubted security.
rsA- All policies participate In Profits +
GEORGE II, THOMAS, President;
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Hamilton Easter, Hiram Wocds,
Allen A. Chapman, Thos Cassard,
Geo. P. Thomas, Geo. H. Miller,
Huph Sisson. VIM. Devries,
Charles Webb.
A. T. FOARD. Secretary.
CLAYTON C. HALL, Asst Secretary and Acy.
7. W. MATTHEWS, Manager.
DR.. A. NJ. HENKEL, Medical Examiner.
E. W. BAYLY, Agent,
nov TT Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

nACIFIC GUANO! PACIFIC GUANO!
AND FLOUR OF RAW BONE.
Allison Addison, Genl. Agents, Richmond, Va.
| offer for sale
the above valuable Fertilizers. Samples of each
can he seen at nv store, next door to the Post
Office, on Augusta street, staunton.
aug 22-tf = ~ DIE l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

YgyDRACUO AND GAG AIgs.-The sub
L scriber having purchased of Kinney Bros,
the stock, fixtures, Re, Of the Cuban Tobacco
and Cigar Store, will continue the business at
their old stand, in the Powell Building shall
keep on hand. at all times, every thing belonging
to q FIRST Glass
ToBAcco AND CIGAR STORE,
such as fine Tobaccos, Cigars, Snufs, Pipes,
Stems, Fancy Articles. &e. Persons venting
anything in my liss will do well to give me d
call. NJ. S. CEASE.
luna 13-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
Jan. 1st, 1873

The following is q liss of Claims allowed
and rejected by the Southern Claims Com
mission, for the Valley counties Of Virginia,
December 10Th. 1873
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
rTouse a.,d Sign PaiMting.

TTouse and Sign Painting.
IL The undersign is now prepared to ex-
ecute with neatness and dispatch, HOUSE, SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. All WORK
done in the best manner and accommodating
terms Orders from the Country promptly atE
tended to- JOHN W. CLINE,
Augusta Street. Staunton, Va.
iuly Nv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
Effinger, Craig & Co..
REAL ESTATE AGENTS,

STAUNTON, VA
Attention given the purchase and sale of
LANDS IN TUE VALLEY OF VIRGINIA.
Parties desiring to put their Farms or City
property in market will do well to place them in
our hands, as have superior advantages in
disposing Of them.
Refer by permission to W. Harvey Edinger,
ESQ.,, and Messrs. Echols. Bell & Catlett, Staun-
ton. Va. march Oily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

AEENs' Boots Prince Albert's, Oxford and
lYl French Ties, Creole and Imitation Con-
gress Button Balls and English Ties, at VEL
LER'S boot shoe and hat store. ap IS If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
Professional Cards.

nR. GEORGE III. EYSTER.
~ Office corner of Main and Water streets.
One Door West of Lutheran Church,
STANTON, VA.
ocf IL ff
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

JOHN Nj. DOYLE

JOHN NJ. DOYLE,
WITH FRANK NJ. YOUNG, DEALER IN
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, HOSIERY, CASSI
MEREs, CLOTHS, AND BOYS GOODS,
one door east LIST National Bank,
I7a Main Street. efauntoal, Wa.
VIII be pleased to see his friends, and s0ait on
hem lie will offer good bargains, as can be had
in the city. New goods received every week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

T AIDES Serge, Kid Newport Ties, Lasting
Ia Opera Polish, Parepa Ties. Jaaauscheck
slippers-all beautiful styles, at WELLER'S boot.
shoe and hat store april lS-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

T1LOUR! FLOUR! FLOUR!! !--fhe best
4 brands and grades for family use, always
On hand and sold at reasonable rates.
Remember the place.
net a-tf RICHARDSON & BELL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

4 TTENTEON BUILDERS!
N ! take this method to inform the public
that have resumed the CARPENTER business
in all its branches. All work done in the most
workmanlke manner. Prompt attention will be
given to all orders
N. B-I have secured the services of Mr. Jno
H. Shomo, as Superintendent, who will give his
personal attention to all work.
JOHN D. SHOMO,
may11-tf Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

G issrriases and HsMggaes.
" I wish to inform my friends that have
moved my CARRIAGE SHOP to my build
ing near the Virginia Hotel, where will keep on
hand Carriages and Buggies of every description.
By close attention to business and fair dealing. I
expect to give entire satisfaction. | will pay
strict attention to REPAIRING. Give me call
before purchasing J. H. MATERS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

DNAEsElNG.- NJ. J. Splitter will
ID take (. few Bcarders, with or without lodg-
ing at reasonable rates. Residence, corner OF
Gresn and Frederick streets. oct 14-ef
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

T.yEAst TEAS,! TEAS!. .-Gunpowder ia
nan. Green and Black, of the best qualitiel
and at the lowest prices.
oct 3-tf RlCHhNDpON o. DILL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

SHENANDOAH COUNTY CLAIMS ALLOWED.
Thomas Baker $3.50; John johnson SIS.
Joseph Hide s482; David Richards estate
$346; Henry Setter, 81 s62; Isaac and ia
cob Richard So l04; Mathias Jerking $608
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

r HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt
i Forms, and am prepared to make out the
necessary papers for any desiring to claim
the benefits of the Bankrupt Act.
l 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. H. FULTZ,
march eff Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23
} Es. GRAVES.

Maui Street, StaMntOn, va, .SzT
Four doors East of Crawfords 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, Revovatiag done in
the best manner april $3.50 If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

TLOUR-ali grades, constantly o.. hand, guar
antee every one to give satisfaction. For
colo a. G. @. WHEAT's.
nay 2N
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-01-23

= ITS PFUIeBs0HAT BeFVIces 60 tHe cItIzeHS Of
,taunton and vicinity.
OFFICE under the Miller House, on Corner
If Frederick and Augusta streets. dec Is If
J. FRED. EFFINGER. ROBERT CRAIG.
EFFINGER & CRAIG,
ATToRNE HS AT LAW,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
Practice in the Courts of augusta. Rock
inghom, Rochbridge, .albenaarle, .aUeyhany
and Bath
SeEcIAL ATTENTION given to the Collection of
claims in each one Of the above counties.
fah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-21
ARREST OF AN ENGLISH roRGER

Superintendent MatscH received IN The early
part Of the present month circular from Superntond
emit Williamson OF the London police stating that stephen
A. Smith aga a. had absconded with funds belonging 70
the firm OF Bass & CO. brewers OF pale ale, by whom ne
was employed As a clerk. TIE criminal believed TO
have sailed for America either from Liverpool Oct T.
or from Glasgow Oh Oct s. Detective Moore OF the Cen
,ra Office vas ordered to make inquiries the Offices OF
the steamship companies IN regard TO the passengers
who had lately arrived, and 10 discover. if possible.
whittier Smith had gone, inasmuoh the accused
must have reached this country before the circular
received. BY aid Of an excellent portrait OF Smith the
detective after long inquiry learned that nc had crossed
the ocean in the City Of Brooklyn, had remained for
few days at Sweenys Hotel in TINS city, aud had then
disgupeared, TIE detective about giving up the
search believing that Smith lad lrit the city. when
there arrived from England M the City Of Paris Ser
peaut d. Davoy OF the London Police. aud a. OughtOn,
clerk Of X H. wilkins Of No 70 Kings Arms Yard, attOr-
uey for Bass Co. The hunt then again began, ana
was successful Monday last. Smith found the
employ OF a firm engaged IN Wholesale grocery
business on FrOnt-st, acting AZ their bOOkkecpcr,
under the name O1 &. a. Dampcr. He had obtained
employment through the Young Mems Christian AssO-
ciatlon 1t deemed best to arrest him until the
extraditiOn papers were obtained. Mr.. OughtOn went
10 Waslngt the day Su!th was discovered and
turned That city yesterday with the necessary pa
pefs Detective Moore aud Sergeant DaYey once
went 10 FrOnst. arrested Smith. and delivered him
into the CUSTODY OF the United States Marshal. The
prisoner VIII be brought before Uated States Commits
sloner osborn to-day, aud application VIII be made
FOR ms surrender 10 TIE English officer Smith b. not
only accused OF stealing Bass Co.'s money, but also OF
fOI giDg their namt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-21
RING METHODS IN BROOKLYN.

For three weeks past four employees Of The
TRIBUNE have engaged in the Controllers Office IN
copying documents relating 10 the conduct OF Judge
Alexander McCne TO substanate or disproce certain
testimony which had reached this ohce. The labor was
an immense one requiring most careful aud papstakne
examination and comparison OF facts and figures aud
comics OF the documents were thus secured at consdera
ble EXPENSE Yesterday afternoon just as the examna
lion of the matter was closed Judge cCue entered the
Controller. office and insisted on knowing from Mr..
schroeder what THE TRIBUNE was copying in his De-
partuent Although mono Of tho Judges business
10 know, Mr.. Schroeder unhesitatiugy informed him
without consulting THE TRIBUNE reporters. And fur
tber, on Judge McCue's demanding copy OF tho evil
dence which THE TRIBUNE had obtained, Controller
Schroeder actually directed one of his clerks to
make one for the Judges The whole thing is only
another illustration OF the of the Ring and the
nervousness OF members which leads them TO such small
and contemplate practices have described.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-21
TIE HAMPTON sINGERS.

The Hampton cOlored students now on a
second through this section Of tho country whose
FIRST visit last Winter Will DO remembered, gave con
cert at steinway Hall last evening This troupe Of
sogers, consisting OF eight men and six young women
all students at the Hampton Normal aud Agricultural
Institute at Hampton Virginia, are giving these CON
cers faithful rendering OF the peculiar 10 slave
life In aid OF their college. Up 70 this time they have
raised about $4,000 above all expenses. The audience
last evening hng about twO-thiIds VI the hall WAS
very domonstratve The " Old Slaves Farewell" with
Us FAMILIAR chorus Of on, boys, carry long" "yiew
de land" and Oh, dc ole ark q moving along" were
well received. my Ola Kentucky Home" fayorite
since tho slave songs were rst introduced here.
sung solo by OF the female singers who als
sang The Little OctorOOD," song war times both
which met with great favor from the audience The
concert will be repeated this evening on Monday
eycing at Stenway Hall. In aid OF the object
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-21
THE CONTROLLER AND THE RECORDS.
70 the EditOr or Ihe IrtO u &C.

20 the Editor OF The TrtbWHe.
SIR; Among the liens against real estate in
New.York are assessments for public improvements
bureau OF the Controllers Department has charge OF the
collection OF assessments, aud In ms once are hled tue
records of assessments The Controller has recently
ordered that no person shall have acceso these records
without ms special permission. For many years there
have been several searchers familiar with the records
and who furnish certificates OF LIENS against particular
nropcrty when requested by lawyers examining titles to
real estate The Controller declines 10 permit these
searcher examine the records III the once OF the Cor
ecor Of Assessments And the Collector OF Assessments
declines to furnish certificate showing the liens upon
real estate specified by the lawyer examining title.
As consequence, during the existence Of the Con
roers order the examination of titles 10 real estate Is
SUSPENDED OF the lawyer for himself or his client be
comes responsible for declining to close contracts on ae
count of his searches being incomplete. a partial
remedy is furnished By tho Charter Of 1875 Section l07
which entities taxpayer 10 the inspection OF public
records and whore refused 10 proceeding IN court
but this remedy Is not always practicable.
selear however, that II lawyer must resort to
this remedy on the examination Of every title, his priv
eges as an officer W the Supreme Court invaded his
rights us taxpayer prejudiced and his labors and re
epopsi Utilities unrcasOnably increased. The Controller
T. presumably in earnest IN seeking - ferret out abuses
but in his for the person who furnishes norma
ton as TO pending assessments with view 10 their
vacationwhich apology for his orders gwen to me by
the acting coeetor-hc has mterfered seriously with
the re gular duties Of members OF the Bar and has pre-
vented the completion Of contracts for the purchase 81
real estate IL addition TO this, his demeano In re-
Spouse to a courteous application made by me az his
oGlce for permission inspect the records bearing
| the specific property I examining coarse
anu iupertinent that cannot subject ms self second
time TO the disgusting routine OF ms rooms involving
long delay getting into the august presence. and then
contemptuous refusal 10 treat the official visitor with
| the consideration due to a gentleman.
simply state tln5 case. believing that public criticism
Will bring Mr. Green his senses, especially when his
action Is grossly inadequate the prosecution 0f his in
tended purpose and involves needless di.cOurte,y, III
convenience aud delay to lawyers and ali interested IN
| the convey dnce Of real estate NJ. ). IsAACs.
| No. 2iJ Byoad1dy, y. L., Nov. 20. 1873.