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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18
A farmer has handed us the following art,-

a farmer has handed us the following art,-
cles with the request that we publish ths,n
We comply with the request not however. en-
| dorslnS any disrespectful terms employed
| While our opiaion on the subject has hereto :.
| fore been clearly Indicated we, at the sans
time, have high personal regard for many -
| the friends OF the order, and believe they arc,
governed by the best Intentions. We like ey-
cry one to enjoy the same freedom OF opinion
that we exercise ourself It. is only thus thu.
healthy public sentiment can be inculcateu
and expressed:
GRANGEIsM.--- look on this secret combina-.
ZION as dangerous, not only to the peace Of GU
Church, but of the entire country. In the fsrst
place, it is taking multiplied thousands OF doa
lars from the farmers without returning them
value received. Farmers are CRYING ssHar,l
times; down with railroad monopolies: III.
with the oranges" hence they are going into
it by thousands. Certainly they could 60 int.
nothing more foreign to accomplish their Dur,
pose. Many United Brethren, L am panied t..
say. are in this silly thing. Three on nv mis-
sion have been caught in its dirty web, But t..
return.
Have they brought railroad men 10 time ,
No, sir. Have they brought the price Of goo.is
down? No, sir. Look at the expense OF tn.
tiHiiS. II TAKES 90zl .DU TO organize ana run
lodge one year. The farmers virtually admit,
by going thus to the grange, that they are ns,
competent to run business. The wire-worker.s
OF the order say, ''Mr. Farmer. give $500, or.
81, 00.-as the case may be,-and we will take
you into partnership, and help you to sell your
wheat, corn, hogs, and cattle.'' 1t is one &
the grandest swindles ever DEVISED and ought
to be preached against, prayed against lectur-
ed against, and, if possible. put down. Nav
God speed the clay when all such swindles shall
be driven from the land.
c. T. HUssoND
Two oranges Of Wisconsin have suspended.
liabilities of $4,000, of the other &c, ONi.
s'Adam'' is the password for this year througll-
out the oranges. Adam and Eve We're grail
gers, therefore the Institution is the most all
cient and honorable in the world. A Wiscoi.-.
sin granger, according to his pledge, purchased
bill of goods at the grange cheap store a.
mounting to $500 He went to another
store, not grange, and found that he could get
just the same amount Of goods for $1,000. B,!4
worse than this, he went home, commence
using his articles. and found to his high apprr-~
citation of grange stores that his tea was aaaag--
ed and other articles inferior. He left the
grange. The grangers are finding out that tho
institution is costing them more than all theie
agricultural implements for the same time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

The Leonard Scott Publishing Company hav~
just published their reprint OF the Edinbursh
Reriea0 for April.
The first article gives an account Of the hfs.
tory. resources, and geographical character
of Eastern Toorkstan, sometimes Incorrectly
called Little Bokhara. This country, lying to-
tween India and Siberia. is a region Of peculiar
interest to England and Russia, both OF which
powers are making efforts to improve the lineS
of communication, and establish commercial
relations with Central Asia.
In competitive Examinations" we have a.
fair exhibition Of the advantages and defects u
the system now practised IN the English ant:
Indian Civil services.
t'Ppinoe Bismarck and the Church Of Rome"
discusses the relations between Church ami
State in Prussia. 1t points out the altered con-
dtions in which the strife between these two
powers has been renewed briefly sketches tl.e
policy of each up to the year 1870; and then
treats at some length of the measures initiated
by Bismarck, finishing with a review of the,
scope and probable consequences OF the fossF
church laws drawn up by DIR. Falk, Minister Il
Public Worship, the justice and palcy Of whie.s
are represented as open to grave doubts.
Other papers Of interest are: 1.-THE Parf-
sans a work which is pronounced to be -.
happy climax to series of fictions which hav,
conferred upon the author a lasting place III
English literature" review of Max Muller'&
introduction to the Science of RSligian u
ssrhe Hydraulics of Great Rivers" VALUABLE
report of recent explorations i'll the Parana.
Urucay.. and La Plata Estnaries; and review
of the second and third volumes Of Ffantle's
English in Ireland in the eighteenth century.
particularly dwelling upon the movement -"
Irish independence cuiminaClhS III Tie reDei-
lion of 1888. ~
DR.. Schliemann's ssTroian Antiquities comes;
in for an extended notice. Ii the many val
uahle and interesting objects which he has
found are not what he claims for them, he ha4
at least ''opened a field for research in a great
measure new, and combining at once 40 muesh
interest with difficulties and anomalies OF sta
startling character. that we have little doubt
it will afford battlefield for arch@oiagists a..4
philOlOoers for many years to GOMEZ
.sIhe Past and the Future OF the Wing Par
ty' endeavors to explain the cause OF the ul:-
timely end Of the Gladstone Administrator.
attributng It mainly To the deviation OF IT,
leader from ssthe moderate liberal principles
which we term Radical.
tt now turns ouC tnaC no sue'i thH4S aS I'N
.sBlue Laws OF Conneeticutn ever existed
realty They originated in the spitafnl ina :
nation OF an old Tory, who being compelled u
leave the land of the Fufitans, went oyer t:
England, aud wrote the :'Blue Laws" ami
published them as the enaetments OF the Col1e
ny. Kissing and hugging, and chewing tohaee
and the many other indulgeneas which hsys
been handed down to us as punishable In tiia
olden time, it appears, were allowable Just N
they are in the present day. What next?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18
VOL. TX.
MiscelLN7aeOats.
SOMETHING NEW FOR
HOUSEK EEP e r S
AND
HEADS OF FAMILIES.
sounrH,NG NEW FOR EVERYBODY.
GOODS SOLD
At BALTIMORE PRICES,
and delivered within the city
FREE OF CHARGE.
miscellaneous.

Our store is now filed with Que of the most
COMPLETE and choicest stocks of Groceries, spices
canned Goods. Household sundries and family
supplies generally. unsurpassed by any mouse
this side Of tine Blue Ridge. and unequalled by
any ike establishment in the East
This establishment, differing, as it does from
.v.rv other in this city, offers peculiar advanta-
vcs to all buyers, and we earnestly ask the pat
/, ronage OF the people.
We have always hand full line OF prime
,roceries and complete assortment of family
supplies. >
Teas. a full line, the largest in this section
eonsistsng of Gunpow Ter, Imperial. ioung ny
SON. Oolone. En- ylish Breakfast and Japan, OF
qualities and prices defying competition
Broma, Cocoa, Chocolate, Raehabout and 9TH
er delicious beverages.
COnGectiOneFies aud Preserved Goods in
grea, variety, Cheese Crackers, Apple butter;
Mackerel. Herring and Cod Fish, Moasses and
eyrups, Family Bacon, Lard and Butter, Vine
gar, &c.
Snices. a general an complete line, whole
and Ground, guaranteed fresh and pure
yermaeelli, Maccaron Starch, Flavoring Ex-
tracts. Said Oils, Sauces, prepared orseradIsb,
Essences. Backing Shoe and Stove Polish,
I,madry Blue. Washing AID Toilet Soaps, and
Housekeepers Sundries generally.
,,rooms, waisps. Buckets, Tubs. Pals, Bowls,
Baskets. Tsays, Washhoards, Dippers. and Dust
ing and >hse Brushes. aud thousand and one
other articles
Tobacco. chewing and smoking. of superb
or grades. and the finest brands of imported and
domestic Cigars.
Canned Goods. embracing every variety
of trait and We .etables put up expressly tor fam
ily use Fresh and spiced Salmon and Oysters,
lohsters, Patted Ham. Chicken, Tur key Beet
Tongue, and American and English Pickles
o; every kind, aud Nick Nacks generally, for
Lunches. Parties and Tourists
TURNER s. HARM IN,
n,ar o6 Main street. Stannton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

The House Committee OH Elections have ". =
ted down. by majority Of six to five, the reso-
luton offered by Mr.. Hazleton, expelling the
Utah delegate, Cannon, on account of being a
nolygamist. A resolution Indefinitely post
poring action on the case was also voted down,
This leaves III, matter undisposed of, but no
further action is anticipated this session.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

SALE OF LANn.--The fine estate at John NJ.
Meade. lying neal Newtown. was sold private.
ly one day last week to Mr.. James Carrot, OF
Belmont county, Ohio. for 81, 900, equivalent
= cal, - Winchester, Times. 4
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

In Wythe County. last week, Mr.. Daniel G.
Blessing had 80 sheep killed by dogs: nearly
his entire flock. The day following this de-
struction, Mr.. Geo. F, Myerley had IS sheep
killed and wounded,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18
z 1lsr, Cooper q Co.
STANTON, VA,
NGINEERS. FOUNDERS. ANff
MACHINISTS.


aoufacture portable and stationary Steam En-
enes Saw Mills, NJ n,ng and Mill Machin-
cry. Ger Wheels Railroad Trucks Der
ricks, Shafting Pulleys, and Hang
ers Pitts Thresh ng Machine
REPAIRS Flows and Pillow
Castings, Hay Rakes,
Straw Cutters,
&c, NC.
We desire tt express appreciation of the
liberal patronage bestowed upon us curing me
last two years by generous public. Our bnsi-
ness firm being made up principally OF shang-
ers, from distance. we had no reason
to expect the patronage of the community OF
our al option except so tar rs u was tounaea
aoJn a determination to M IKE our WORK compare
favor .by in price and quality with that OF 1rst-
class city shops aud a conviction that, by SO do
a,o we would merit and obtain large share OF
,hat class of work. which has not heret ofore been
undertaken in this section. but which hao 70 DE
Brought from the cities The result has proved
the reasonableness Of our expectations, and en-
c,urages US to press forward WIN reneweu elsr
~. and with ever increasing and eniarglng ia
ciHties
We invite an inspection Of our shops by those
contemplating the purchase of machinery
We endeavor TO make all our purchases for
cash. and having a limited amount of capital, we
are Consequently compelled TO require casn or
pegoHabie note at short time, for all work
For th. quality of our work. we take the lib
erty of referring to the following gentlemen.
among the many from whom we have received
arders
Col T.. R. Smoot, Buffalo Gap Furnace.
d. F. Mohler, Goshen Bridge,
WITT & Holt. Staunton,
WIN Steele, Mofetts Creek, P. O..
Cook s. Lyman, Cline's Mill.
d. ]. Hyden. Sherando,
Jacob Hanger, Churchville,
C. C. Mcclure,
J.E. Landes Long Glade P. o.
A. j. Rahm. Richmond. feo OIL
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Stanton Cards.

GRAHAM FLOUR!
" Constantly hand and for sale by
feb rs C. C. WHEAT & co.
DAUL A. MIX.-Has on hand beautiful assort-
L ment of Gold and Silver Watches, Of best quail
ty, Watch Chains Finger Rings Breast Pins, Charms.
&C., Also elegant line of PLATED WARE which he is
offering at very reasonable prices. Call at his jew
elry Store, Arinentrouts building, of Main
and Augusta Streets. march 10
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

To have corned beef juicy. after It Is cold,
and not dry as chip, put it into boiling wa
ter when it is put on to cook, and go not take
it out Of the pot when done, until cold,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18
MfcekfNneOaES.

MfcettuneONs.
CORNUCoPIA.
NOTHING LACKING.
FULL ASSORTMENT,
FRESH AND NEW.
STkUNT0h BOOT Ind SHOE
EMPORIUM,
CDR. Main & Augusta Sts..
UNDER THE LONG II WN1NG
Shoes! Shoes!
Every Conceivable Quality, Price
and style.
LADIES BUTTON CATERS. the most improved
STYLES for Beauty and Comfort-these in Glove Kid,
Pebble Goat, French Morocco ana all Inc new styles
in Fox'd work.
IN LACED SHOES, OUR STOCK is COMPLETE.
Ladies', if you can't find shoes in our House to
pease'you. we advise you to go to New York, where
have seen houses that carry stochs aS large anu
complete as ours.
SEND IN YOUR CHILDREN.
no matter how old or how young, or how fastidious
they may be in their tastes, shoe their little
footsies in style that will delight their little hearts
for in Childrens Shoes
WE'VE GOT THEM ALL,
plain orfancy, light heavy, button lace it mat
tiers not aoere got en-.
GENTLEMEN. we'd almost forgotten you, but
here are a few lines to you
Postage Paid.
French Calf Boots and Shoes, Jour own make)
French Calf Boots and Shoes, Gmade by somebody
elsc.)
Gents Caters, calf and lasting.
Gents Lace Shoes, ali prices.
Gents Calf and Kip Boots, Brighams work, hand
made and every pair acdfTaated.
HANDSOME SP RING STYLES OF ALL GRADES
OF FINE WORK.
Brogans and Stitchdowns at any price want them.
r BOYS. ii you want Shoes. walk into the EMPORIUM
and be shod; we oan do for you in less time, and at
less expense to you. than any other House in the
ty-iive cents, bring it in. and
GO HOME HAPPY.
In Boots Shoes Hats, Caps Trunks, Valises &C., sc.
WE CAV BELT THE WORLD.
Think of fine Morocco Shoe ladies' sizes, for $l.25
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE VALLEY
OF VIRGINIA.
We have also a splendid line OF
DRESS GOODS,
WHITE GOODS,
NOTIONS, &C.
SPRING AND SUMMER sHAwLs VERY CHEAP.
CALLARETTE,
RUFFS,
and all other Novelties of tho season All the best
brands of
DIeacled and Brown MUsains,
and nice stock of
WHITE TRIMMINGS, LACE WELLS &C.
Ladies and Gentlemen come to
HEAD QUARTERS
for Shoes and Boots and at the same time see as nice
stock of
DRY Goods and Notions
as you can find in the city
RE u II e TIL PL 4 CE,
THE LARGEST STORE IN THE CITY,
UNDER THE LONG A WING
on the corner OF
Main and Augusta Streets.
Respectfully,
MCMAHON 4 McQUAIDE.
april Soft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

SHENANDOAH VALLEY kOAD.-ln Plllla
delphia, on the 81 inst, Col. Thomas A. Scot
was elected President of the Pennsylvani;
Railroad, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Mr.. Thompson. While we are no
prepared to speak sadvisedly on the subject. il
is reasonable to suppose from the interest Mr.
Scott has heretofore manifested in the Shenan-
doah Valley Road, that his influence will be
favorable to arrangement for the re-commence
ment of work on this impoi tant connection
It was understood that the President of the
Cumberland Valley Railroad was very much
pleased with his recent inspection OF the Shen.
andoah Valley road, and the country through
which it passes, but that Mr.. Thompson, rep.
rasenting the Pennsylvania Railroad company
which is large and probably controlling
stakeholder in the Cumberland Valley road
was not disposed to immediate action in favor
of concentrating the arrangements3 for the
Cumberland Valley company to push forward
the Shenandoah Valley road. In view OF the
fact that Col. Scott has not relnquished his in
terest in the Texas Pacific railroad, by reason
of his acceptance of the important position re-
Gently rendered him, and that the Shenandoah
Valley road when completed to its southwes. ern
connection would constitute an important link
in the great continental connection contempla-
ted by the Texas Pacific, we may reasonably
infer that it will receive proper consideration
and favorable countenance.
The STORY OF A MURDERER.-A friend
handed to us the other day the Wheeling In
telligencer of the 9th of May, in which is al
account of an interview of a reporter Of that
paper with prisoner, confined in the Jail Of
that city, charged with the murder of his wife.
His name is Taylor C. Strauder, mulatto.aged
about 26 years, who says he was raised in Vir-
gnia, Augusta county, u miles from Staunton,
and belonged to James McClellan,a millwright,
with whom he learned the millwright business.
He left with the 18th Pennsylvania Cavalry in
the spring of 1865, and since the war Travelled
around considerably, until he reached Wheeling.
He then settled and married widow woman,
who had one child. She proved false to him
after marriage, and in passion when he saw
man leaving his house about IL o'clock at
night, struck his wife, from the effects of which
she died. He was tried, found guilty and SEN
fenced to be hung. supersedeas was gram
ted by the Supreme Court. of West Virginia.a and
the case was argued last Monday, with what
result we have not yet heard. We mention
these particulars, inasmuch as the colored man
claims his nativity in this county. We do not
remember to have heard the name of James
Mcclellan, as citizen Of this county. but such
may be the case.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-18

Wagon Making and Blacksmifhfns.-The
w undersigned formerly of Churchville. has open
ed Wagon Making and Backs;nithing establish
ment, on New Courthouse street, StauntOn, Va next
door the Carriage Factory OF Captain Waters where
he is prepared execute all work in his line, out of
good material i'll the best manner and at low figures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
also Manufacture Fesieg's patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally. Call and see it.
feb 13-tf JAMES M. LICKL1TER.
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r III. WATERS & son,
u. MANUFACTURERS OF
Carriages and Buggies,
Near Virginia Hotel, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Keep constantly on hand Carriages and Buggies OF
every description. BY close attention to business
and fair dealing they guarantee entire satisfaction
Strict attention paid to REPAIRING. Give them a
call before purchasing. apl 30-f
COCHRAN & WALKER,
" Call attention to their fine brands of
CHEWING TOBACCO
"Gravely,' yellow Bird, Nectar Leaf" 3D., and
Rough and Ready"
Also their superior lot of Smoking Tobacco COM
posed OF the following brands:
Lone Jack" IVA. Choice" ''Gravey,' Buds and
Blossoms" and "Short Horn Durham
dec 90
Dare & SprisAIxle.
NEW STREET.,
Next to Mrs. Scherer's Mill merry Store and doors
from Loeb Brothers corner.
All work in our line executed with neatness, dura-
bility and dispatch.
Special attention given to Cutting. Repairing and
Cleansing. aug 1-f
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z 70 tAe Ladies!
l. Mrs. N. G. GARRETT,

who is thoroughly acquainted with dress cutting,
sitting and making. and can satisfy the most fus-
sidions taste, has removed to Stanton. and com
menced business on Mair street. above the Boot
and Shoe store Of c. Z Weller, der charges
will be moderate, and satisfaction guaranteed
She respectfully solicts share of the public
patronage.
Braiding and Embroidering done in the most
'asteful style on application. april 2-1874
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J. c. Grove. Geo. Hudson.
rJSin, Copper and Sheet Iron Establishment.
J. New Building opposite N X. Trouts,)
AUGUSTA ST., STANTON, VA.
We are prepared to do ROOFING, GUTTERING
AND JOB WORK, at the shortest notice and i'll the
best out of the best material Charges rea-
sonable, either in cash country produce
We respectfully solicit share Of public patronage.
ian 25-tf j. c. GROVE & co.
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X God News for the General Pmblic.l have
VI Just returned from the Northern cities where
purchased entirely too large stock OF all kinds OF
propose to sell for SIXTY DAYS at very reduced pri-
ces for cash, i'll order TO make room.
Come early often if You wish to get bargains in
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing,
and in fact everything usually kept in general Var
ETY. Store: Very Respectfully,
nov 2=tf b F. HARDWOOD.
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Family Groceries

Always on hand consisting OF
Sugars Coffees, Molasses, Salt, Fish, Bacon, Rice
Crackers, Cheese, Butter, Teas Tobacco,
Buckets, Brooms and Spices.
lam now selling goods for cash only-as safe guar
antee that the prices suit the times.
N5-Oueensware, Lamps, &C., very cheap
4 cali from nv friends respectfully solicited.
fsb sm '"s '"'A JOHN A, NOON
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s.1e Of Dairy Produce, Butter, Eggs. Poul-
NJ aaina. Dried Fruits. &C. ..,.;uoa
T. S.-oas's ai"r 1r fIay received, lpar u SIN
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-25
CONGRESSIONAL WITS.

Speaking of Knott, of Kentucky, and
Phelps, of New Jersey, the Brooklyn
Eagle thus compares the qualities of
their humor: "Through Phelps hu-
NOR CLOVIS the culture of the schools.
Knots is racy of the soil of the Blue
Grass region. Phelps can point an
epigram which will impale a man as q
javelin would. Knott will tell a story
against q man which will make him
want to crawl into a hole and draw the
hole in after him. The Jersevman will
show by something out of a book that
his adversary is ineffably ridiculous.
The kentuckian will cite a crossroads
instance to illustrate that his antagonist
doesn't amount to what he calls a re
mote circumstance The razor of sar-
casm is what Phelps kills with. The
torpedo of anecdote is what Knott
blows men to pieces with. Gentlemen
both. Phelps and Knott ought to sit
at either end Of the House and forage,
each in his own way, on all the fools
and frauds between them"
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-25

with a shout ; and before Willie could
get out of the way, the rocker came
down with full force upon his toes. 1t
made him whimper a little /; but, for my
part, I think it served him right for
being so rude.
All this time, Sam Howard, who was
a very modest boy, had stood quietly
looking on. Seeing that Sam was COM
pletely crowded out, George got off the
horse and told Sam to mount in his
stead, which he did /; SO the boy who
was least selfish had the best place after
all.
But Sam would not keep the best
place all the time. He let the other
boys take it, each in turn !; 30 they all
had good fun.
The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-09-25
BHITISH RAIL WY ZIG ERES.

American railway statistics are so
well known. that those curious in such
matters will find no difficulty in COM
pairing their figures with the figures
which the Pal Mall Gazette gives
of the railway system of the United
Kingdom. In England and Wales at
the end Of last year there were 1859
miles of railway open. the total capital
paid up, including shares, loans, ETC.,
being over s.. 45O, 600, COO, and the total
number Of passengers, including season
ticket holders, stood upward Of 400,-
600, 900. The totaltraffic receipts of the
year amounted to $3.50, 900, 900, the work
ing expenses to S130, 000, 900, and the
net traffic receipts to SIS, 900, 900.
Since 1859 the average,,increase of mile
age has been abou. $50 a year. The
paid-up capital has risen by an average
annual increase of $500, 900 a year,
and the average increase in the number
eff passengers has been close upon TO-
600, 600. In Scotland the increase Of
mileage has averaged scarcely 100 a
year, standing now at 2,6l2, though
since 1859 the capital has risen from
$lS5, 900, 900 to S345, 600, GOO, and the
number of passengers conveyed has
more han doubled. The whole number
of miles of railroad in the United kiug-
dom in 1873 was 16, 900, and the total
capital at the same date 81, $40, 600, 900,
showing progress that is safe, if not
brilliant.