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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
~ for the Western District of Virginia.
TO w. F. Krebs, and to all whom it may concern,
Greeting: l7'.77 :
Notice is hereby given, That ON the second day of
May, a. d., 1874, one hundred and thirty pounds of
manufactured Tobacco OF the estimated value of
nnety-nve dollars W. f. Krebs, of the city of
stanton, owner claimant, was seized by the Mar
sal OF the United States for said District forfeit
ed to the use of the United States, the same il
llbeed ond prosecuted in this Court in the name of
the United States. for contemplation for the
in said libel set FORTH and that said will stand
Tor trial at the Court Room i'll Harrsonburg on the
third Monday of May, instant when and where all
persons are warned to appear to show cause why
condemnation should not be decreed, and to inter-
vene for their interests
Dated May I'd, 1874.
may 7-2t VIM: j. POINTS Dist Clk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07
district COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
" for the Western District of Virginia.

7 DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
~ for the Western District of Virginia
70 J. P. Kavenaugh, and to all whom it may con-
Germ, Greeting:
Notice is hereby given, That on the fourth day of
May, a. d. 1874, six pounds OF plug chewing Tobacco,
manufactured OF the estimated value OF dollars
and hfty cents, owned or claimed by j. P. Kave-
naugh, OF the city of Staunton, was seized by the
Marshal OF the United States for said District for
teited to the use OF the United States the same
is 1belled and prosecuted in this Court in the name
OF the United States, for condemnation for the caus
es in said libel set forth, and that said cause will
stand for trial at the Court Room in uarrSonburg
| on the third Monday of May, instant, when and
where all persons are warned to appear to show
cause why condemnation should not be decreed and
! to intervene for their interests. ilf
Dated May 4th, 1874.
may 7-2J VIM. j. POINTS, Dist. CT k.
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and other articles at such remarkably low pri-
ces as to defy competition.


He is now receiving and opening rare Sc
lection and great variety Of Goods, in the va
rious lines in which he eNcels. His purchases
were made at the nick Of time in declining
market, and after careful examination of ali
the large importing houses in the eastern cities.
This being the case, he is enabled to offer to
MS many friends and customers in the Valley
OF Virginia. the most attractive stock of goods,
as to styles, quality and price, ever brought to
Staunton.
NOTIONS,
JEWELRY,
TABLEWARE,
TRUNKS,
VALISES,
UMBRELLAS, s.
ACCORDEONs,
GUITARS,
VIOLINS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

OF all grades and prices, cheaper than ever.
His business intercourse for over TWENTY-FIVE
years with the people Of this section, jystities
him in assuring them that he has made his pur--
chases to suit their tastes. He knows What
they want, and has the very articles to supply
them.
His stock of Cold and Silver Watches. jew
elry Of all descriptions, and Clocks OF various
styles and patterns, Vases, &C., &C., cannot be
surpassed in this Or any other market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

MERCHANTS AROUSED. dispatch from
Fredericksburg, dated AIay 18th, to the Richmond
Dispatch, SAYS "A large and enthusiastic
meeting of merchants and citizens was held
here tonight to consult as to the proper action
to be taken by them Interference to the tax
bill recently passed by tire Legislature. The
bill and the Legislature were denounced in I'M
measured terms, Resolutions were adopted
pledging the merchants to resist the tax until
the constitutionality OF the bill shall be decided
UPON by the Courts, meanwhile tacontinue bus
mess without license They cali upon Major
Lacy and Senator Herndon to resign their
seats, and request the Governor to cali an ex-
ira session of the Legislature to reconsider tile
present bill, and pass one more acceptable TO
the merchants and the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07
nISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
i iur Lhe MHStHru DISTRICT of Nir.rilaia

IL for The Western District of Virginia.
To Armentrout Co., and to all whom it may CON
Germ, Erecting:
Notice is hereby given, That on the second day of
May, a. d. 1911 fraction of wooden pail Of ine-
cut manufactured chewing ToUacco containing nine
and three uarter pounds OF the estimated value Of
nine dollars owned or claimed by Armsntrout Il
seized by the Marshal OF the United States for said
District as forfeited to the use Of the United States
in the name Of the United States for condemnation
for the causes in said libel set forth, and that said
will stand for trial at the Court Room in Ear
risonburg, on the third Monday of May instant
when and where all persons warned to appear to
show cause why condemnation should not be de-
Creed and to intervene for their interests.
Dated Mayed, 1874
may 7-2t VIM. ]. POINTS, Dist Cl'k.
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/. We think it possible, the Richmond Enquirer
will be able in tho course Of eighteen months
to Settle the question: OF State Rights and the
Presidential succession. 1t will then be i'll or
Ger to determine the authorship of ''Jnligsx -
the identity of the MAN i'm the IRON Mask ~
and give us q learned opinion about the s1.ost
Tribes of Israeli Judging fronn the elabora-
tion of the two. subjects first mentioned, the
proper elucidaGipsl OF the other tapies suggest
ed VILE comprehend its lisltttfaI life, without
giving. us tfae benefit of It's erulition OH the
Darwin theory
Every dayTs telegrsnas: bring distressing in
teAigence Embarrassing ruin aamt suffering in
the lerNer mississippi Valley. + number Of
fresh crevsgsses are reported inundating the
country around Appeals For assistance are
still put forth from Louisiana, aud it is repor
ted that address will be isslled to- tile peo-
pie of the United States showing the extent
Of the calamity and the nece :sity Of prompt re-
lief,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

1t is "a fact not generally known that the
Governor may pardon man condemned to
death, and give him full liberty, but cannot re-
nit fine. If fine be a part of the sentence,
no relief can be had except through the Legis-
hture, There is a case i'll point now in Rich
mond. a Mr.. Higgins was condemned to one
years imprisonment and 5000 fine, for assault.
The Governor pardoned him, but he still ling
eas in jail, because he;is unable to raise the
amount OF the fine.
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DON CARLOS.

the premium ugly man, is still with him, and
devotlng his entire attention to the repair and
cleaning OF all kinds of Jewelry, silver aud gold
Ware, Watches and Clocks. His work is of the
very best, and he understands his business
thoroughly, and work always warranted.
MI. HIRsH, respectfully asks an examination
OF his extensive and multifarious stock of
goods, satisfied that he will be able to please all
who may call. may7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07
nISTRICT CLERK OF THE UNITED STATES.
~ for the Western District of Virginia
10 P. B. Sublett, and to all whom it may concern,
Ciront

DISTRICT CLERK OF THE UNITED STATES
~ for the Western District of Virginia.
10 P. B. Sublett, and to all whom it may concern
Greeting: =
Notice is hereby given, That, on the fifth day of
May a, d., 1874, fifteen pounds of manufactured
chewing Tobacco, OF the estimated value of seven
dollars p. g. Sublet, OF the city of Staunton "a,
ant seized by the Marshal of the United States
for District forfeited to the use of the United
States, and the same is lbelled and prosecuted in
this Court in the name OF the United States for con-
eennaton for the causes in said libel foEth and
that said will stand for trial the Court Room
in Harrisonburg, the third Monday OF May, inst,
when and where all persons warmed to appear to
creed, and to intervene for their interests,
Dated May 9Th, 1874. =
may 7-2l VIM. j. POINTS, Dist. CPk.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES.
~ for the Western District Of Virginia.
To Charles E. Haines, and to all whom it may con-
Germ, Greeting tala5a
Notice is hereby given, That on the fifth day of
May, 1874, eleven and one-haf pounds of manufac7
tured chewing Tobacco, of The estimated value OF
eight dollars ard owned or claimed by Charles E.
Haines, OF the city OF Staunton State OF Virginia,
seized by the MARSHALL OF the United States for
said District forfeited to the of the United
States and the is libeed and prosecuted i'll this
Court in the aanle of the United States, for conde
nation for the causes in said libel set FORTH and thaI
said cases will stand for trial at the Court Room IN
Harrison burg on the third Monday Of May, instant,
when and where all persons warned to appear 70
show cause why condemnation should not, De De-
creed, and to intervene Tor their interests.
Dated May 5th 1874. ~. cur,
may 7-2t WIN. j. POINTS, Dist. VI X
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
~ Tor the Western District of Virginia.
To J. w. Todd Co., and to all whom it may con-
Germ, Greeting:
Notice is hereby given That en- the 18th day of
May, 1874, seven boxes of manufactured tobacco
containing 235 pounds, of the estimated value Of
Slu0,Ol owned OF claimed by j. W. Todd & Co. of
the city of Stanton, Virginia, were seized by
the Marshal Of the United States for said
District as forfeited to the Of the United States
and the same is libeed and prosecuted in this Court
in the name of the United States for condemnation
for the causes in said Libel set forth, and that said
cause will stand for trial the Courtroom in Har-
risonbupS. on the 3rd Monday of MAY, inst, when
and Where all persons are warned to appear to show
cause why condemnation should not be decreed and
to intervene for their interests.
Dated, May 4th 1874
may LIT WIN. J. POINTS. Dist (1'k
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07
DIsTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
l 7 for tht, WaStarn District of Xirpinias

{ 49, u. W. MAY CO..
may7 Augusta street.
fyoAps-A fiuc assortment of Toilet Soaps For
Sasaln 81 csI.0. ". NAY 4 CO..
fnaay Augusta ssrcet
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-05-07

A Ii PERSONS knowing themselves to De lniapt-
IN ed to WOODS s. GILKESON, will please come
forward and settle their accounts. 1t is my wish to
pay off at early all the debts OF the house. and
must insist upon prompt settlement OF all accounts
due us Tmay TIT A. L. GILKESON.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

At the gaming table the Duke of Richmond
incurred a debt of honor to Lord Cadogan,
which he was unable to pay, and it was
agreed that his son, a lad of Is, who bore
the title of Earl of March, should marry the
still younger daughter of Lord Catlogan. The
boy was sent for from school, and the girl
froEl the nursery, clergyman was in attend
dance, and the children were told that they
were to bc married on the spot. The girl
had nothing to say: the boy cried out, ''Thcy
surely are not going to marry ME to that
dowdy.' But married they were. A post
chalse was at the door; the bridegroom was
packed off with his tutor to make the grand
tour, and the bride was sent back to her
mother. Lord March remained abroad for
several years. after which he returned to
London, y wcll-educated. handsome young
man, but in no haste to meet his wife, whom
he had never seen except upon the occasion
of their hasty marriage. 50 he tarried in
London 10 amuse himself One night at the
opera his attention was attracted to q beauti-
fal young lady in the boxes. "Who is that ?"
he asked of gentleman beside him. ''You
must he stranger in London, was the reply,
mot to know The toast of the town, the beau
tiful Lady March,. The Earl went straight
to the box, announced himself, and claimed
his bride. The two fell in love with each
other on the spot, and lived long and happily
together, and when the husband died she died
of brOkOn heart within few months
G0Avry FIR September.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10
New Surgical Invention.

Two valuable surgical devices have lately
been introduced into European hospital prac-
tice. One of these is the aspirator, which
has been extensively employed by DR.. Dicu-
lafOy, and by means of which fluids can be
extracted from formations at some distance
from the surface, with safety and certainty.
Another novelty in this line of mechanism is
the introduction Of bloodless method of
amputation and other operations on the limbs,
by means of COMPRISING bandage, by
which the limb is blanched with circular
elastic cord, which congresses both the ar
teries and veins of the limb. This plan, pro-
posed by Professor Esmarch, has been adopt
ed by many hospital surgeons. 1t is con-
sidered, however, point yet to be determin-
ed whether there are any drawbacks to this
method, and especially whether in certain
cases embolism is likely to result from dis
placement OF clot, which may have already
formed in the veins of = damaged limb
Bost0n 7ruceler.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10
The Liabillsy Of Mime OvvneTs who
Flood Adjoining MINES.

A recent decision in the English Courts, in
the case of Smith VS.. Fletcher and others, Is
Of much interest to our miners, especially as
the absence of precedents in mine legislation
in this country makes the English railing of
great value.
The plaintiff and defendants were the own
ers of adjoining mines, communicating with
each other. and the action was brought for
the alleged flooding of the plaintiff 8 mine by
the negligent and wrongful working of the
defendants. 1t appeared from the plaintiff
case that some years ago the defendants had
worked their mInc by means of open quarry
as well AS underground working, and the
quarry ut length communicated with the mine
itself. Formerly there was an ancient brook
near the quarry, which served as IN intercept
ing drain to collect and carry off the surface
water of the land: bat the defendants work
ings let down its bed. and they thcreupOn al
tered its course and substituted new one for
it. The new one, however, failed to answer
either the purpose of draining the land or
carrying the stream, and several times over
flowed, letting the water run into the quarry
and thence through the defendants into the
plaintiffs mine 1t was contended for the
plaintiff that if the defendants chose to work
their mine out to the surface 10y means of
quarrying, they were bound to prevent water
pouring down it and thence into The plaintiffs
mine. and also that they had no right to alter
the stream as they had done. The defend
ants case was that the new water course was
one capable of carrying off more water. and
was altogether Il more efficient one, than the
old one. and that the overfowing of it. and
especially that in 1871, causing the principal
flooding complained of, was owing to extra
ordinary floods and from causes which the
defendants were unable to control. Under
the ruling of the court the jury returned a
verdict in the plaintiffs favor.-E"ginerring
ond Mining JOVynu
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

A new invention has just been tried in
Paris, which is pronounced to render drown
ing a thing of the past. 1t consists in the
EMPLOYMENT of pneumatic India-rubber tube.
rolled round the body with sufficient num-
ber of folds to contain TIE necessary amount
of air. This tube is placed concealed in
double envelope forming shirt. Il termi-
mates by mOuthpiece which shuts with the
aid of IA simple copper button. The opera
ton is simple in the extreme, and the SWIM
mcr or immersed person has enough air for
whole day. When the apparatus comes to
diminish in volume, it is easy to expand it
again by the principal tube in deep water
without any effort or difficulty. The trial
was witnessed recently at the Henry the Four
Baths, when the inventor, NJ. Gosselin, show
ed its properties. lie stood upright. the hands
raised above the head, when the water did
not come above the shoulders: he then float
ed on his back, with his arms crossed. The
apparatus can be worn under the clothes.
like u flannel wastcOat. 1t extends from the
neck to the knees, fastened in front by row
Of buttons. 1t is composed of double tlan-
mel, in the midst of which is IN lndia-rubDer
tube, starting from the top Of the chest, as
cending the left side of the neck, and follow
ing the central line of the back: there it d.
vides in two branches, encircling the thighs
as far as the knees. From the central part
of the principal tube twelve or fifteen lesser
tubes diverge to make the round of the body
and meet in front, where the row OF buttons
is. This improvement of the life-belt is said
to be certain to supersede all existing appli-
ances in teaching swimming or saving life
from shDWreck.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

Nix. BEECnER's family consists OF Mr
Henry Bcecher, the eldest son, who is living
with his family in his fathers house ON the
Heights, and is in the insurance business in
the firm of Beccher & Benedict. Court street.
Brooklyn. He is past thirty, and was col
oncl in the late war. The second son, Will
liam, is Yale graduate Oi twenty-thrce. and
studying ina Brooklyn law office. Herbert
is eighteen. and is the youngest of the family
and il An undergraduate of Amherst College.
The only daughter is Mrs. Harriet ScOvilIc,
wife Of minister of Norwich, New York.
Mr.. Henry Bcechers wife is y sister of his
partner. and daughter of Mr.. Bennett. u resi-
dent of the Heights. Mr.. and Mrs. Becchcr
have buried TIVE or three young children.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

Varnish your bedsteads in every crcyice,
the ends of the Stats and where they rest,
with furniture varnish, which you can pro-
cure at any druggists. If it gets too thick
thin it with turpentine. 1t is prevention and
cure, ami once well vanished, it will not be
necessary to repeat the dose oftener than once
a year. At other times of cleaning, washing
with cold water will be sufficient This method
preserves your bedsteads rs good as new,
while nearly every other remedy spoils their
beauty and is not as effectual. Prepare for
vanishing by washing with clear water and
wiping dry. Apply 4 varnish brush. If done
in the morning 1t will be dry before night. If
you use cords, wash them with cloth in
strong salt water
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

''Be careful what you eat, say our health
advisers. This is all we'll enough, for the
animal diet in warm weather heats the blood,
tends to headaches, and is generally un-
wholesome, unless sparingly used. On the
other hand, fresh vegetables. berries, fruit
and bread are cooling. corrective, and what
the palate most Graves. DO not be afraid to
90 without meat for II month or so. and. if
you like, live on purely vegetable regimen.
You will lose no more strength than is COM
mon to the time, and you will not suffer from
prOtractcd heat. as when dining on the regu-
lation roast. Many persons regard healthy
desire for food as something unretined, in
delicate, and to be constantly discouraged.
But that is all nonsense. 1t is just as neces
sary for the man who works only with his
brain to eat beef and mutton as for the man
who labors solely with his hands. The stom-
ach and the brain are twins. the former be-
ing the elder and having prior right to care.
Let that I've we'll provided for and it will sus-
tain its brother. The people who strive to
check wholesome and natural appetite are
the people who regard dinner merely as Il
feed, and not the centre of an agreeable So
cial custom, an6 rs the domestic event Of the
day We are sorry for them. as they must
regard eating as prOsaic duty obligatory on
them because they have q bias in favor of
living. We all know that we must eat to live,
but by no means live to eat simply because
We enjoy what We eat. We are not gour-
mands because we relish chops, nor are we
invalids because We want Strawberries A
good appetite is good thing, but not if it is
to be worried by urging or neglect.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10
10 There Any Mother Here!

A little girl once followed the workmen
from her fathers grounds when they went
home to dinner, because she was very fond
of kind old man who was one of them.
When he looked from his door he saw her
sitting on a log waiting for him and invited
her to - into the cottage. She looked in,
saw the strange faces around the table, and
hesitated. When he urged her, she raised
her sweet face and inquired:
''ls there any mother here?'
"Yes, my dear, there is mother here, ~ he
answered.
'Oh. then III 80 in; I'm not afraid if there
is q mother there"
Her child's experience had told her she
could place confidence in q mothers sympa.
thy. A home may be small and mean, but if
II is the shrine of mothers love, 1t is hap
pier place than palace would be without this
blessed presence.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

In the Imperial printing Office at Viena
three presses, of n capacity Of 200 sheets
per hour. are driven by q motor invented by
Hook, which promises to be very useful for
small industrial establishments. Combustion
of petroleum in the working cylinder, and
the heat developed by it, constitute the mo-
tive power. The machine is said to be very
regular in action, to be entirely free from
danger, to require little attention, to occupy
ming. one and one-falf pounds of petroleum
per hour being reckoned for one-hOrse power.
Like the gas-engine, it is ready at all times,
and ii is easily cooled down
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

II a pail of water bc placed within six
inches Of either side of the stem "f pump
k:.i or vegetable marrow. II will in the course
Of the night approach it. and will be found
in the morning with one of the leaves ON the
water. II a prop be placed within SIX inchcs
of convolvulus, or scarlet runner, u viii
find it. although the prop may Dc sn'Ite"
daily. IF. after it has twincd some distance
up the prop. it bc unwound anu twineo IT, an
opposite direction. 1t will return 10 us origin
nj n,sition or die in the attempt: yet, nOtwith~
standing. If two Of the plants grow near each
other and have no stake around which they
can cntwinc. one of them will alter tho direc-
ton of the spiral. aud they will twine around
each other.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

J. NJ. Culp, Of Colusa. CAL, has taken up
spring on the Bartlett road. the properties of
which are rather peculiar 1t will take out
grease spots from the finest fabric without
altering in the least the color. The most deli
cate ribbon may be made as greasy and dirty
as possible, and this water will in moment
take it al out, leaving the ribbon as bright
as ever. 1t will take irccklcs off the face,
dandruff from the head. or do any Of that
sort. 1t is Mr.. Culp's intention to bottle. the
water and offer it for sale. 1t is almost in
valuable, and will do what no other COM
pound that has yet been discovered will do.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1874-09-10

Mrs. Woodruff was married at the age
of fifteen to the man whose name che bears
He was a man of considerable ability, but
very Incorporate, which is said to have driven
his wife into her present strange and radical
views. She finally abandoned him. bat after
wards sought her out, and finally died at her
house in New York. Mrs. Woodruff was
legally married to COL Blood several years
ago, bnt they were afterwards divorced for
the avowed purpose on their part Of dcfying
social regulations, and living together without
marriage bonds.