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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

Young lady come to the city the other day
to have her picture taken. When the artist
showed her the proof and asked hsr now
She llke it, she pacidy remarkeo ,' he ne put
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

Secretary Belknap announced the birth OF
his little daughter by a jnbilant telegram 70
the confirmed old bachelor, Gth + IN. aneii-
dam dan bout think OF selecting vile until yon
see my daughter
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
NO.. 40.
We All Might Do Good.

We All Might Do Good.
We all might do good,
Where we often do i'll,
There is always the way.
II there be but the will
Though it be but word,
Kindly breathed and suppressed.
1t may guard off some pain,
Or give peace to some breast,
We all might 90 good
In a thousand small ways
In forbearing to fatter,
Yet yielding due praise;
In turning all rumor,
Reproving wrong done,
And treating but kindly
The hearts we have won
We al might do good,
Whether Iowly or great,
For the deed is not gagged
By the purse OF estate;
II it be but cup
OF cold water that's given,
Like the widows two mites,
It is something for Heaven.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

1JvD THE rUBI1KC.-The Undersigned, having
purchased the interest of MI - o: Hydesn 1atd
i; +a mir, and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them takessthis method OF informing the puphc'
fiat he is now prepared to do all kinds OF
' ROOFING, GUTTER1NG, &c,
And manufacture Tnware of all descriptions He
will also keen constantly on hand all descriptions OF
stoves. including the best patterns OF
COOK. PARLOR, s. OFFICE STOVES, CRATES, &c.
He respectfully asks continuance OF the patron
that has heretofore SO generously been extended TO
him. a. wv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

The Richmond Dispatch says the criminal
Court OF Wasllingi on .ety, decided on Thurs
day the same question Substantially that was
raised in Buckingham county. in this State. a
few days agoz-ilamely: That an affidavit
signed. IL. &. Dawson. clerk, by b. f. Leigh
ton. assistant clerk vas not sufficient alii-
davit, and that the right to administer oath i'll
judicial proceedings conld NOT be delegated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

Virginia Hotel,
Y STAUNTON VA.
JOHN D. CROWLE, Proprietor.
This well known house haying recently changed
hands is prepared to Accommodate transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The table
will be supplied with the best this and other markets
afford. Polite servants always ready to wait
upon the guests and every attention will be paid to
their comfort A share Of the public patronage is
respectfully solicited Omnibus to and from the De-
pot free OF charge.
nov 14-tf JOHN D. CROWLE.
National Hotel,
~ corner of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
F. TIE 7NEY & CO. Propret ore.
nov -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
KATIE" DISAPPEARS.
FURTHER RESEARCHES.

seeking knowledge under difficulties had been
making extraordinary exertions to find her
daily whereabouts otherwise, her boarding
house. Little by little he quietly picked Up in
formation that enabled him to find young Ia
dy whom he thought We. y much resembled Ka-
tie King.
Using the most detectve-like skill, he follow
ed his clue up successfully. BY certain pecll-
liaritles which he observed in the Katie of the
young woman who resembed Katie generally
and had her peculiarities, took her meals with
great regularity at q certain house which he
had s.piped off, in detective psrlance. He
then Swallowed this woman, and found tllat-she
attended all the seances at the Holmes house.
Tie ultimately concluded to scr;,pc an acqmin-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
Professional Cards.
wv f. CRAIG.

w f. CRAIG.
and Commissioner in Chancery of Hastings Court,
sTAUNToN, VA.
OFFICE with Judge ]. W. Green Smith
na-prompt attention stren to Collections
October 22-ly.
Williasn j. Nelson ATTORNEY AT LAW,
and Agent for the Sale of Real Eestate,
STAUNTON, VA,
OFFICE on Augusta street, end foor0 opposite the
Court House.
Collections attended to and returns promptly made
feb 10
j ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sTAUNToN, VA.
OFFICE, on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George C. Jackson, Esq.
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
sTAUNToN. VA.
Will practice in the Courts Of Augusta and ad!oin-
Jig counties. Prompt attention paid to coectionS.
ONCE with W. A. Pratt. aug 2s-ly
r Emmett Guy, rronSpv Ar1Aw
STAuNToN, VA
Office, on Augusta street, end floorD opposite the
Court House.
Special attention paid to Collections.
nov Ally
W.. Patrick ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA
Will practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and Cir
cult Courts OF the adjoining counties
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
sept lily Office with H. B. Niche
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN. VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoining
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his faith
ef Col Geo. Baylor decd, on Augusta street. oppo-
site the Courthouse. nov 10-1y
HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms,
l and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
pers for any desiring to claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act :.
viii also attend to making out and forwarding
the appicatons OF Soldiers of the of 1872 or their
Widows for the Pension" granted by a late Act OF
march eff Attorney at Law.
10 w. o1Ts5 as7sISscr Mn CIVIL ENGINEER
STAuNToN, VA
Offers his services to the public. Prepares plans
and specifications, and superntends the erection OF
buildings. Surveying and mapping promptly 2tten=
r. Refers se 10 Echols. Bel 4 Catlett. Jan ss-1y
CEOR aE A. e OSZELL,
SI Attorney st Lew,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
OFFICE on Augusta street. ed door,) opposite the
Court House.
Ay- Collections attended to and returns promptly
made dec 10-3m
j. Amber s rzazxEa,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
Stanton Advertisements.
Ev1er, 9 ooper e Co.,
STANTON, VA,
NGINEERS, FOUNDERS, AND
EEACHINESTS.

anufacture portable and stationary Steam En
gines Saw Mills, Mining and Mill Mach1n-
cry, Car Wheels Railroad Trucks, Der
ricks. Shafting, Pulleys, and Hang
ers Pitts Thresh ng Machine
Repairs, Plows and Pillow
Castings, Hay Rakes,
Straw Cutters.
&C.. &c.
We desire te express our appreciation Of the
liberal patronage bestowed upon us during The
last two years by generous public. Our bust
ness firm being made Up principally Of strang-
srs, from DISTANCE, We had no reason
to expect the patronage Of the community of
our adoption, except far as It was founded
upon determination to make our work compare
favorably, in price and quality, with that Of first
class city shops, and conviction that, by SO do
lug, Ne would merit and obtain large share OF
that class of work. which has not heretofore been
undertaken in this section, but which had to be
brought from the cities The result has proved
the reasonablencss of our expectations and en-
eourages us to press forward with renewed ener-
rv and with ever increasing and enlarging ia
ciities
We invite an inspection of our shops by those
. ntem plating the purchase of machinery.
We endeavor to make all our purchases for
cash, and having limited amount of capital, we
are consequently compelled to require cash or
negotiable note. at short time, for all work.
For the quality of our work, we take the lib
srty of referring to the following gentlemen.
among the many from whom we have received
orders
Col L. g. slmoot, Buffalo Gap Furnace
D. F. Mohler. Goshen Bridge,
Witt Il Holt. Staunton,
VIM Steele, Motfetts Greek, P. O.
Cook & Lyman, Ciines Mill.
d. ]. Hyden. Sherando.
Jacob Hanger, Churchviile,
C. G. Mcclure, g
J. E. Landes Long Glade P. O.
A. J. Rahm. Richmond. feb 6-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

A Young nun went into a barber shop Satu'.
day. in ston. an standing before m rror.
cut his throat with a razo-. He was OFT az
wor', and becam. dcspera G.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

vT.oo,, waiting and Observation-Disclosures
w mndersirned formerly of Churchvle, has open
ed Wagon Maing and Backsmithing establish
ment on New street Stannto MO- VA hexe
he is prepared to execute all work in his line out OF
good material in the best manner ana allow
Ia1so manufacture Fesieg's patent Lifting Jack.
the greatest thing out and indispensable TO farmers
generally. Call see IT,
feb I3-tf JAMES NJ. LlChLI1 En-.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
To bear the tidings OF calamity,
Like an unreasonable stormy day,

TO others, and for the time remained quiet; in
other words. ,s'suDnttea to the conditions inn
posed upon all visitors Of the spiritual sanetum.
Believing that ''hesh and bleed can not enter
the kingdom OF lleaven,' and too gallant to be-
lieve that Miss King was spiritually i'll ''tother
place. the aforesaid gentleman concluded that
Katie must be ito the manner borm.'7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
Stnlt3lt09l Cards.

n aro,,o Geo. Hudson.
T,in, Copper and Sheet IRON Estaziss q. emit A1
| New Building, opposite N h. Trout 81
AUGUSTA ST, STANTON, va.
We are prepared to do ROOFING, GUTTERlNG
AND JOB WORK, at the shortest notice ana IN the
best manner out Of the best material Charges rea
We respectfully solicit share OF public patronage.
ian 25-tf j. " VIM WE u w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA. THURSDAY DECEMBER 81 1874

tance with Katie in the flesh, choosing dis ali
suspicious time an hour when the lady. of ma
terializing tendencies had been rendered hap
Ply by good square worldly meal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
From the Philadelphia Enquirer.l
KATIE KING.
A BURsTED BUBBLE,

a Full and Complete Exposure Of a Misera
BILE SWindle = Facts from an Grigina
: Source.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31


This gentleman visited these seances on sew
eral occasions. and was disposed to look at the
matter more from a scientific standpoint than
otherwise. He discovered one evening what
lie supposed to be rather singular characters
tic OF a ''materialized" spirit. Qnlte number
of spirits had made their presence known by
different manifestations. '.Dck, Rosa, Ann.
and the italian Lady, performed in The dark
seances, each in their peculiar style, but the
most attractive and the one producing the great
est sensation was
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
RESTITUTION.

The woman who personated Katie King has
already returned, as far as possible, all the
presents she received to those who gave them
to her. She deeply regrets her part of the
swinllle, and if all the facts in the case could
be made public, she would be freely forgiven
by those who We're dipped by her aid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

HAVE on hand all the necessary Bankrupt Forms,
1 and am prepared to make out the necessary pa
peers for any desiring to claim the benefits OF the
Bankrupt Act.
the applications of Soldiers of the of 1872 or their
Widows for the Pension granted by late Act OF
Congress. ALEX. IL FULL,
march 9-tf Attorney at Law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31

The praises of sweet Katie King,
Who, from her bright and happy sphere,
Comes smiling to us mortals here.
'CHoRUs-Then with glad voices let all sing
The praises OF sweet Katie King.
Although the evidence OF the ''machine-
make verse are in the above, many of the
.other lines are much worse as to time, senti-
ment, metre and rythm. Many OF the sudden-
" made poets were formerly Intelligent men
and women, who will, probably, after reading
what follows, return to their senses.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-12-31
IDOLTZED.

The admirers of Katie were neither few nor
far between. In fact, the young lady had been
loaded with presents: rings, lockets, pearl
crosses. beads love-letters, &c, had been freely
bestowed. No modern belle or acknowledged
beauty could have received more attention
than did Katie.
Anunber of those who come under her in
f1uence got to writing poetry in her honor,
some of it by what Spiritualsts call impression.
Some of this poetry was gust as wretehee as
could possibly be put together by presumably
sane people. The following is q sample:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES !

Memphis, Dec. S.-The latest adj
vices from Vicksburg up to 2 P. NJ.
say that all is quiet. Thirty men,
bers of the Peace Commission are in
conference, and every effort is being
made to prevent the lynching of the
negro Sheriff Crosby. The negroes
have all been dispersed. There
were rs negroes killed and wounded
in yesterdays fight. The city was
under strong guard all night, and
the prisoners were closely watched
to prevent lynching. Later tele-
grams say that renewal of the at
tack is expected, and the whites are
under arms, patrolling the roads
leading to the city. A number OF
companies, we'll armed and equip
ped, have been sent to the interior.
The whites are complete masters Of
the situation.
Cincinnati, Dec. o. The Times
Vicksburg dispatches say that the
fight was renewed at Snyder's Bluff
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
DEMocRATIc.-A gentleman call

DEMoCRATIc.-A gentleman call
ed for his bill yesterday, and after
settling the same, stopped his
paper because it was getting too
Democratic for him" That man,
we take it for granted, voted the
Republican ticket at the last cleo
ton: so did we. The article that
offended the gentleman was one
opposed to the election of Grant
for third term. In the platform
of the Republican party of Nevada,
framed at Winnemucca, was this
resolution: Fifth-That we disap-
prove of the election of a President
for third term, as establishing a
precedent dangerous to the perpe-
tuity of Republican institutions"
We think we were but carrying out
the wishes of majority of the
Republican party when We put IN
print the article referred to. At
any rate, we are carrying out the
assertions of the Republican party
at the late election, and that suits
us,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

THE State board of Examiners,
composed of Governor Bradley and
Secretary of State Minor, have count
ed the funds in the Treasury and
find therein in coin, 1886, 466 SIS;
coin vouchers, S47O,600 81; curren-
CIV. s34.922 70; cash in School Fund,
100000. Total cash in the Trea-
sury, s944,9 6s. This is healthy
exhibit and one that reflects credit
upon the State government.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
.THE INNOCENTs ABROAD"
from the Silver State, Dec. 8th. ]

From the Silver State Dec, still
Last week W. Frank Stewart and
G. Washington Fox, of Virginia
City, passed through here to Eastern
Nevada on prospecting and SAM
tarv trip. Both are old Californians,
supposed to be accustomed to
THE WAYS OF THIS WICKED WORLD,
And not easily duped. One is post
ed on shocks, and knows all about
earthquakes. The other understands
stocks, and has made a fortune i'll
California and Ophir. On arriving
at Battle Mountain they imbibed
with old friends and snapped jokes
with Forbes and McBeth. Each was
introduced, unknown to each other,
to Jack Roach, the lion of the road
and
CHIEF OF THE MONTE SHARPS,
Whose calling neither knew or sus-
pected. Jack, who always has an
eve to business, ascertained their
destination, the time they would re-
turn, and the probable weight of
their pocket books, and taking the
next train followed them to Carlin
and anXiously awaited their return
from the coal fields, and took pas
sage with them to Battle Mountain.
In the smoking car he proposed to
Fox to play game on Stewart, 'Just
for fun, you know" and the propo-
sition was readily accepted. Stewart
Il op1 - liSor,,, StIgtNi
cion Jack sought him in another car
and proposed
A GAME FOR Fox's BENEFIT.
Now, Stewart will leave an earth
quake any time to play a practical
Joke, and swallowed the bait at once.
Jack and Fox had laid their plans to
get Stewart in a monte game, and
Jack and Stewart did likewise to
play Fox. it being understood in
each case that the money should be
returned. Fox having finished his
Havana, made his appearance on the
scene, and the three arrived at Bat
tie Mountain on the most agreeable
terms with each other. Fox pro-
posed taking look at
BROWN, THE DRUNKEN MAN
To which Stewart readily agreed,
and accompanied by Jack, whom
neither suspected of being monte
man, fastened to do so. Brown,
loaded with greenbacks and coin,
was unloading rapidly to those bet
ting at the game. The trio were in
vited to invest. Jack declined to do
so unless permitted to deal, in which
event he would risk his last nickel
that none could pic, out the "wo-
man." The drunken man gave
Jack the cards, and made two or
three bets and lost. Then Fox, to
get Stewart in, said he would "spiel
him a hundred" Fox won, at which
Stewart, apparently excited, said he
would bet a hundred. In a few
minutes Fox had deposited his
watch and both were
PRosPECTED TO THE BEDROCK.
AS Jack raked in the proceeds he
gave each a wink, as much as to say
1--WE have played a good joke OF
him." The money of course was tt
be returned, but just as the trian wa
starting Jack jumped aboard, ant
the Forty-niners began to see tn,
point of the joke. Fox says to Franz
"do you know who that fellow is?'
and Frank replied, "damme if
don't think he's genuine three
carder." An explanation ensued
and negotiations are pending for thu
redemption of the watch and a loa,
to enable them to get back to tn
Comstock.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

And in accordance with law, and an order
of the Board of Trustees, made on the
Fourth (4thl day of November, A D. 1874,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock
as may be necessary, will be sold at public
auction, at the office of the Company, Room
No. Z, Medin Building, No. 16 North C Street,
Virginia City, Nevada, on SATURDAY, the
Ninth 9th day of January, A. D. 1875, at
o'clock P. NJ. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs
of advertising and expenses of sale.
F. c. LORD, Secretary.
Ofhce-Room No. 7, Medin Building. North
@ Street, Virginia City. Nevada.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
DELINQUENT SALE.

NIRGINIA CITY COAL COMPANY
Location of principal place Of bust
ness, Virginia City, Nevada. Location Of
Works, FL Dorado Canyon, Lyon County.
Nevada There are delinquent upon the fol-
lowing described stock, on account of assess
ment mo. A. levied on the Fourth atm day
of November, A. D. 1874, the several amounts
set opposite the respective shareholders, as
follows
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

WHO would have thought that
the would-be State Mineraloglst,
an old resident of the Pacific coast,
and one who has gone through
most everything, could be taken in
by three-card monte sharps? Yet
it seems that our old friend W.
Frank Stewart has been done for.
1t serves him right, however. He
had no business having the United
States treasury with him. A pass
over the railroad, pair of socks,
and box of paper collars, IS
enough for a retired editor. See
the account of 1.-The Innocents
Abroad"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

THRowN.-A boy who was riding
one and leading another mule yes
terday afternoon, backed into a
passing buggy and was thrown to
the ground, but sustained no In
Jury.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

SUPPER.-The Barnum Restaurant
will prepare a supper for the Acct
dental Social on Friday evening.
Bear it in mind.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

The Baltimore Consolidated
Mining Company have levied an
assessment of one dollar, payable
January Sth.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

THE WAsHINGToN.-This popu-
lar house, with Harry and Frank
ever in attendance, continues to at
tract the attention of all lovers OF a
good drink or cigar. Their numer-
Gus friends know the place.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

HORSE TRA1NING.-Prof. Wright
will give an exhibition of his skill
at horse training to-day, at the
stable of Mr.. Waddell, on the
Plaza.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

Z. S. MINT. - The following
business was transacted at the q.
S. Mint at Carson, Nevada, during
the month of November, 1874:
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
House for Sale.

VNHE STONE HOUSE, situated opposite
the Bacon MILL in Block 7. Lot e.
Will be sold cheap for cash For particulars,
inquire of
dl0-dl0 G. WIGENSTEIN.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10

Grown POINT has declared
dividend of two dollars.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1874-12-10
FINE GOLD JEWELRY,

II AM NOW OPENING FOR THE HOL
4 DAYS magnificent stock of
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-03
AN OUTRAGE IN THE THIRD WARD.
One Negro Shoots Another for Voting the
Democratic Ticket.

Yesterday about II A. NJ, just after
negro man, named Bill Johnson, had gone up
to the poll on Girod street, in the Third Ward.
and voted the straight Democratic ticket, he
was met on Julia street by another negro OF
the same name as himself, who, upbraiding
him for his action, deliberately drew revol-
yer and shot him in the foot.
The poor fellow, badly wounded and hob
bling away, was brought to the BULLETIN Office
by two gentlemen, where he told the story OF
the unprovoked and brutal outrage upon him
self. We have not learned whether the black
bully who did the shooting has been arrested,
but he is known and will be properly dealt
with. If a white man had shot this negro for
voting Radical ticket or even in self
defense, the probability is General Emory
would have been at once called upon to sup
press the '.riot" and shoot down the white
citizens Unfortunately, but it happens to be
the wrong OK gored this time. Such is the
regularity of the time in which we live. Can
non and bayonets for white men-law and SUI
perior privileges for the Radical blacks.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-11-03
THE UNITED STATES COURTS CON-
VERIFIED INTO BARRACKS.

The United States District and Circuit
Court rooms have been converted into bar
racks for soldiers. Crowds of them were sit
ting in the chairs and lolling on the benches
yesterday, apparently quite contented with
their quarters. Bayonets glistened every
where, and sentinels paced with solemn tread
before the entrances of that granite pile
within which most of the villainous schemes
Of the Radical party in this State have been
concocted for years past.
Durell is not here to chat with the soldiers
occupying his court, but we may safely say
that not a private in the entire army OF the
United States but ranks him in every attri-
butte of manhood, not one but would feel him
self disgraced by comparison with the man
whose wretched subservience to party and
whose abject toadying to Landaulet Williams
have made his name by-word and reproach
throughout the length and breadth OF the land.