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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
WHAT A NEWSPAPER Does FOR A Town

WHAT A NEWSPAPER Does FOR A Town.
DR.. Holland, in his Topics OF the Time in
Scribner's for March, says:
"a bright, enterprising, influential paper in
any town is & centr;1ii4in:sg power for all those
interests. The press advti:tises the locality
is the centre Of its moral, political and social
influence, and does more, perhaps, than any
agency to attract the organized industry of its
near and remote neishborhood. The city OF
Springfield, Massachusetts, is perhaps as good
an illustration of the power Of the press to
eentralize trade and manufactures as the coun-
try offers. We wonder whether the residents
Of that city know how much they owe to their
papers for their constantly increasing numbers
and growing prosperity. For twenty-five
years they have had press whose enterprise,
industry, intelligence, and influence are sup
posed to have been without precedent or par
allel in The history Of provincial newspapers
throughout the world. We think, indeed, that
this is but just statement Of the fact and
there is nothing in the location of the town
and its relation to the country to justify the
supposition that it would have reacheu its pres
ent status through other causes, The town is
known throughout the whole country by its
press, and that press has magniied its impor-
lance and influence everywhere. It has been
centre Of intelligence and a centre of attrac-
ton, and has done, IN one sense, more than
anything else to make the town what it is-one
OF the brightest and most enterprising towns
IN New England.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

An ingenious American journalist re mints
his patrons that the word ''llNcTtisv" rhyme.
with ''fcalize.'' -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
THO the Ladies'!
l. Mrs. NJ. G.. GARRETT

L Mrs. NJ G.; GARRETT,
MAN 7 U A M a kER,
who is thoroughly acquainted with dress cutting
fitting and making. and can satisfy the most fns-
tidious taste, has removed to Staunton. and com
menced business on Mair street, above the Boot
ard Shoe store Of G. L. Weller. der charges
will be moderate. and satisfaction guaranteed.
She respectfully solcis share of the public
patronage.
Braiding and Embroidering done in the most
tasteful style on application. april 2-lS74
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
Geo. Hudson

J. c. Grove. Geo. Hudson.
FEula, Copper a.sd S.ee4 IRON Establishment.
L New Building. Opposite II. K. Trouus
AUGUSTA SCI, sTAUrION, VA.
We are prepared to do ROOFING, GUTTERING
AND COB WORK, at the shortest notice and in the
best manner, out of the best material. Charges
sonable, either III cash country liaaduca,
We respectfully solicit share Of public patronage
ian 25-tf j. C. GROVE & co.
X ood News for tgse General PuEsic.-I have
W Just returned from tho Northern cities where 1
purchased entirely too large stock of all kinds of
Goods for the size of my store-house. I therefore
propose to sell for SIXTY DAYS at very reduced pr
ces Cor cash, i'll order to make room.
Come early and often il you wish to get bargains in
Dry Goods, Notions, Boots Shoes, Hats, Clothing
and in fact everything usually kept in general Vari
ETY. Store. Very Respectfully.
nov 3-tf b. r. HARDWOOD.
MTagon Making and Esac.s smitssing.-The
w Undersigned formerly of Churahve, has open
ed a Wagon Making and Backsmithing establish
ment, New Courthouse street, Staunton, Va, next
door to the Carriage Factory OF Captain Waters where
he is prepared to execute all work in his line. out OF
good material, in the best manner and at low figures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
l also manufacture FeSieg'S patent Lifting Jack
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally. Gail and see it.
feb 13-tf JAM Els NJ. LICKLITER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
NffcektuMeOats.

NtfcettuMeO1ts.
CORNUC a.
NOTHING LACKING.
FULL ASSoRTMENT.
FRESH And NEW.
STAUHTOH BOOT Ind Shoe
EMPORIUM,
Cor. Main & Augusta Sts..
UNDER THE LONG INNING
Shoes! Shoes!
Every Conceivabie Quality, Price
and Style.
LADIES' BUTTON CATERS. the most improved
Styles for Beauty and Comfort-these in Glove Kid,
Pebble Goat French Morocco and all the new styles
in FoXsd work.
IN LACED SHOES, OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE.
Ladies, if you can't find shoes in our House to
you mf apsss tat stocks as large and
complete as ours.
SEND In YOUR CHILDREN.
they may be in their tastes We can shoe their little
footses in q style that will delight their little hearts
for i'll Chlldren's SHOES
WE'VE GOT THEM ALL,
plain fancy, light heavy, button or lace it mat
GENTLEMEN, we'd almost forgotten you but
here are few lines to you
Postage Paid.
French Calf Boots and Shoes, (our own make)
French Calf Boots and Shoes, {made by somebody
else.)
Gents Caters, calf and lasting.
Gents Lace Shoes, all prices.
Gents Calf and Kip Roofs Brighams work. hand
made and every pair tea'ranted
HANDSOME SFEING STYLES OF ALL GRADES
OF FINE WORK.
Brogas and Stitchdowns at any price you want them.
BOYS, if you want Shoes, walk into the EMPoRIUM
and be shod DO it for You in less time, and at
less expense to you, than any other House iii the
ty-Hvc cents, bring it in. and
GO HOME HAPPY.
Boots Shoes, Hats Caps, Trunks. Valises &C., sc.
We CAN Belt TIE WORLD.
Think OF fine Morocco Shoe ladies' Sizes for s125.
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE VALLEY
OF VIRGINIA.
We have also splendid line 0.
DRESS aOO-S
WHITE GOODS,
NOTIONS, &C.
SPRING AND SUMNER sIIAwLs VERY CHEAP,
PARASOLS,
sCARTs,
FICiIUS,
CALLARETTE,
RUFFS,
and all other Novelties of the All the best
brands of
Essc;scsess and Browsa Nfussins,
and nice stock Of
WHITE TRIMMINGS, LACE Wells, sc.
Ladies and Gcn!lamen come to
Kza1AsS QUAR-
for Shoes and Boots and at the time nice
stock Of
Dry Goods ANA Notions
rs You find in the city.
REN Err THE ACE,
THE LARGEST STORE IN THE CITY.
UNDER TIE LONG Il WING
on the corner Of
Main and Augusta Streets.
Respectfully,
NEcEaAE1DN & Nc0UAHDE.
april soft
A mer5can Hotel.
"A Immediately at C. & Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA.
McCHESNEY & NADENBOUSCH, Proprietors.
The Pfoprietors in resuming the management OF
this well known and popular hotel SO long and favor
ably known to the travelling public. promise in the
future to retain the reputation the American has
borne, FIRST-CLASS HOTEL
It's locality ann adiately at the Railroad Depot rem
de.S it a convenient stopping place for persons
business or in search OF health.
Bar and Barber Shop in the House.
All the Offices of the Telegraph and Stage lines
ming to this town .Es adjoining this house.
Ass-A first-class Livery Stable conducted by Pat
O. roole, is connected with this house. .
NlcCHEsNEY & co.
n. B.-Citizans of the county will be furnished din
der at so cents, and Horses fed by Pat OTooe at 20
cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
Dare &, Sprinkle,

Dare e Sprinkle,
ID FASHIONABLE TAILORS
NEW STREET,
Next to Mrs. scherer's MIL merry Store, and 8 doors
from Loeb Brothers corner.
All work in our line executed with neatness dura-
bilty and dispatch.
Special attention given to Cutting Repairing ard
Cleansing aug 7-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
StUslsst04s Cards.

COCHRAN s WALKER,
" Call attention to their flno brands Of
CHEWING TOBACCO,
'Gravely,' yellow Bird" Nectar Leaf" 3D." and
Rough and Ready
Also their superior lot OF Smoking Tobacco,
posed of the following brands
Lone Jack Eva. Choice "Gravek," Buds and
Blossoms" and ''Shors Horn Durham
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

no THE PUBLIO.-The undersigned, having
i purchased the interest OF Mr.. r. o. Hydenrich,
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them takes this method OF informing the public
that he is now prepared to do all kinds Of
ROOFING, GUTTERING, &C.
And manufacture Tnware of all descriptions. Ee
will also keep constantly hand all descriptions OF
Stoves, including the best patterns of
COOK, PARLOR, &oFFICE STOVES, CRATES &C.
He respectfully asks a continuance Of the patron
that has heretofore SO generously been extended to
him. A GRUBERT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

Wirgisaia Hotel,
STANTON, VA.
JOHN D. CROWLE, Proprietor.
This well known house having recently changed
hands is prepared to accommodate transient ard
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The table
will be supplied with the best this and other markets
can afford. Polite servants always ready to wait
npdn 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.
14-tf JOHN D. CROWLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
Family Groceries

Always on hand consisting OF
Sugars, coffees, Molasses, Salt Fish, Bacon. Rice
Crackers, Cheese, Buttef> Ieas, Iopacco,
Buckets Brooms and Spices.
lam now selling goods for cash only-a safe guar
antee that the prices suit the times
HD-Queensware, Lamps, &C., very cheap.
call from my friends respectfully solicited.
fsh SsIn JOHN A. NOON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

barbour HOUSE,
u GORDONSvILLE,
Orange county, Virginia
MAJOR JENNINGS, ................. Proprietor.
aDri1 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

"sion"i H'd colner of Sixth Street and Pa Ave,
WASHINGTON, d. C.
F. TENNEY & CO., Proprietors.
nov 2i-tf
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

ekARDoN &c WILsoN.-The eye of the reader
will be struck with the excellent cut of the large store
OF Messrs. Skardon Wilson, which ornaments the stb
page Of to-days stan This establishment ia wall
to the residents of the up half of our city
ouUwe consider it the benefit OF all our resdera in
city and country to be mado familiar with its exteror
appearance. Satisfied with this know they will be-
out II 'hey would derive increased satisfaction save
and enjoy the pleasures of using articles of the
best quality they must examine the magnificent stock
within its wallis and give their orders to tho
enterprisinS proprietOrS. We would not attempt to
enumerate the articles which mako mp the stock fur
that wonld require columns. but will state that It in
'iudes 'SeTVthi1 in the grocery and liquor line All
Gocds arc guaranteed to give satisfaction and are dehv
cred to part ofthe city free of drayage Having ea
with Mr Skaraon for years past the writer assuIes ALL
that orders sent by mail messenger will be filed m
well as II the purchaser to call and selecs every
article himself.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

The other day a London artist found
model in beggar with splendid long
beard, dirty and unkempt, just such as he
wanted for some venerable, sanity person
he was going to put on canvas in the old
master style. He gave the man twopence
and told him he could earn shilling day
If he would call at the studio address 80
and-so). The man called the next morn
ing, and had cut off his beard, to make
himself tidy and At for the artists society
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

There is hardly n day passes but that VI O
near some etisen speaking in the highest tsrms OF
praise OF CunduAngO Butere- All who use # arc
penehted BY IT. Messrs. Morrison & Woodward corner
OF Canal aud Magazine streets are the sole Southern
AGents.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

Our Virginia malls have brought us some
additional facts in regard to the Presidents
visit to Virginia. He rode in CARROTS car,
which cost thirty thousand dollars, and q
stanton paper describes him as dressed
weather must, of course, be taken into con-
sideration when We reflect on this some.
what limited costume, for the President is
the last man in the world to deny bimtelfin
the matter of necessary clothing. When
told that the music he was hearing was
from the band of the old Stonewall brigade,
the President is reported to have said, i'm
pressively, "The immortal Jackson" He
appears TO have been cordially greeted on
all hands, and to have received gracefully
the attention shown him. His words in
regard to Stonewall Jackson should OF
course, be taken as the tribute of one SOL
der to another, though there may be peo-
pie who will regard it as having some poll
tical signifcance.-COurier Journal.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

After an extended search of fortv davs md
nights, upon the plains OF Africa 30 the legend pps
the great mammoth and widely spread ian now in tho
show window at $50 Magazine street, Wis captured.
Fac smiieS, Of smaller dinensions, caH be had by
applying at the above street and numSsh
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

Levy Bros, $50 Magazine street, offer great
inducements In hemstitched handkerchiefs, French
cOrsets Rad parRsols
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

Families, hotels and others can have their
washing promptly attended to at the Crescent City
Steam Laundry, No. sos st. Charles street between
Julia and St Joseph streets. Goods sent for andd
ivered free Of charge
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

New grass goshen butter, at Skardon & Will
sons corner jackson and Roussoau streets
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

A Sunday School scholar being asked
what became of men who deceive their
fellow-men, promptly exclaimed, "They
go to Europen
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

Fresh oolong, Imperial, English breakfast
ank japan teas at prioOa to suit the tes at kardOu
& wnson'a =.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

i2t cent calico at cents yard, and ward
wide cotton at 10 cents yard at Levy BFOu ESQ Mega
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

Levy Bros, $50 Msga1ine street, of5er large
sssortment Of bath and Aesh towels very cheap
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

PiqueS' linen lawns, bareges. mosambiques,
Japanese coths. at half price at Levy Bros $50 Ma,.
zine Street.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

ADVERTISING RATES OF THE "sTAR."
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

TrAnsieut ADVERTISEMENT, $50 per sqPArO ssoh u
Oortion.
Cuts inserted 1T special rates.
, Death and Marriage Notices. el Sacn Insertion -.
.Whnf1 and Personal Information Advertisems1''
tecent8 per Inc each insertion.
Editorial Notices, - cents Q Buo
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

WASHISoToN.-Hale has declined the Pos,
master Generalship.
The Commissioners to examine the month NJ
the Mississippi are Army Engineers Gems,
wright, Alexander and Col. Comstock; Civil
Engineers w. DIilner Roberts, J. d. Whitcomb
and Mr.. sicEles. Coast survey, Prof Mitchell,
miased. "''
The debt statement on the LIST shows n de-
crease of &, lSo, log for June.
brStow, the new Secretary of the Treasury.
and horse.
The NIRGINIUs CAsE.sIt is stated that opr
Government has made q demand ON Snain
through Gushing, for full indemnify for ,ho
VFginius prisoners slain by Burriel The ia.
mand is quito as decided and peremptorv n.
that of Great Britain for indemnity for f;vas
destroyed and the loss of their property.
PoLITICAL.-The msjority in favor of HOLDING
constitutional convention in Arkansas II ess
ttmated at bet ween 80 900 and 10000.
The Republican State Convention of Iowa
passed resolutions favorng the Submission TO
the people of an amendment to the constitution
extending suffrage to women that Congress-
has power to regulate commerce between the
States, whether BY rail or water and under that
right should lSgislate against extortions and
discrfminntions;. and under that right shonld
provide Tor the Improvement of our great ma
tional water way.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-07-05

the Protestant as well as the Catholic
States O sect which in it's turn was per-
as were the Catholics and the Quakers.
One of these last, Mitchell by name, show
ed himself true "friendn to the author of
the PRgrims Progress by delivering him
ont of that "den" in Bedford gaol where he
had been incarcerated by his fellow Pro-
testants. "a. :. ~. y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-26
"ExCUSB ny GLOVE"

Certain kinds Of mistaken Politeness, sincere
as they are, are absurd enough to be grotesque.
A common mistake of this sort, with some
persons, even in large cities, is to say, "Excuse
my glove" when they offer their hand to a cas-
ual acquaintance, or on introduction to a
stranger. 1t might be inferred from this re-
mark that. the wearing of gloves is either ex-
tremely rare in civilized community, or that
the wearer wishes to advertise the extraordi-
nary fact that. he has gloves. An he really de-
sires is to appear polite; never suspecting for
a moment that he is simply ridiculous.
If you offer to shake hands with any one in q
place where it is customary to wear gloves,
YOU certainly need no excuse for compliance
with the habit You might, with equal rea-
son, on receiving visitor at your house, apOl-
ogize to him for not removing your coat before
bidding him welcome.
The superhuous phrase probably had its orr
gin in the days when gloves were clumsy, and
used more for protection than as an essential
of dress. Then the naked hand was thought
to be an evidence of good will and cordially.
idea Of asking pardon for wearing them is an
anachronism as well as an improperly.
Gloves are now made to fit exactly, so that,
were it courtesy to take them of on encounter
irg ones friends or acquaintanees, an amount
of time and trouble would be required which
would inevitably render a social greeting at
once comical exhibition and q bOre.-Serib-
HeT'S MOIltilly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-26
PARIS SCANDAL.

A few days ago, says Galigsaai Messenger,
the Figaro related the adventure of young
woman, demi-monde, famous for her yeIlo Y
hair, and young Belgian nobleman, who had
made her present of carriage and pair,
driven by negro. Suspecting the fidelity of his
mistress, he one day blackened his face and put
on the servants livery, with the idea of catch
ing her tripping. The plan succeeded, as he
found that on alighting she joined young
man who was waiting for her. On her return,
when she was about to enter the carriage, he
gave her two sharp cuts across the face with
his whip, and then drove of, leaving her stand
ing where she was. The epilogue of the story
is amusing The real goodman, on hearing
what had been done thought his dignity com
promised, and addressed the following letter
to his master:
iEMoNsIEUR LIE BARON: l an onlya poor
negro, but should never have conducted my
self on your seat as you have done when using
my name, my wig and my color. Nor should
ever have confided them to you If had
known what you intended to do with them. L
resign my place, and bid you sdieu.
''TOM VANKERIE"
The Baron talks Of having the letter framed
and hung up in the most prominent place in
his apartment.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-26
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,

WASHINGTON, D. O., OctOberl9, 1874. :
proposals for furnishing such articles Of Station
cry may be requTe ed for this Department and the
bureaus and offices thereof during the balance of
tt nscal year ending June 30 1875 will be received
1874.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or firm making 1t, and be accompanied by salts
factory guarantee that the bidder will execute .
contract, with good and sufficient bonds, If hts bid
is accepted for any all art cles. No bid will be
considered without such guarantee.
All ar 1cles are stipulated to be Of the very best
Qua! 1ty. Samples Will be required in all cases.
Each sample to be marked with the name OF the
bidder and the price. One price only viii be con-
sl0ered IN conn ectiOn with any one Item on the
schedule. Bids made out in any other way will be
rejected as informal.
Bond, with approved security, will be required
Of the party to whom the contract or any pIrt OF
IL may be awarded.
In failure to furnish any article within reason
BILE time after being ordered the right is reserved
of purchasing in open market or OF declaring the
contract forfeited; and II greater price than the
contract price Is paid for such articles the difference
will be charged to the contractor. Bids Will lie con-
sidered or each item separately. Schedules con-
tanning blank forms for bidding, together with
items end estimated quantities of articles needed,
and full Information, In accordance with this ad-
Vertisement, will be furnished on application.
Contracts will only be awarded TO established
manufacturers of or dealers in the article.
The Attorney General reserves the right to re-
Proposals must be addressed to the Attorney Gen
erRl, and Endorsed proposals for Stationery
GEORGE II. WILLIAMS,
Oc2l-WFMtd Attorney General,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-26
RY DUNCANSON BROS, AuctIOneers
ID Southeast corner Ninth and ID streets n w

DY DUNCANSON BROS. AuctfOneers.
u Southeast corner Ninth and d streets n. W.
SALE OF THREE-sToRY BRICK HOUSE. NO.
ZS5 6OeSKpEEMTH h SEREE BETXEES B
BRICK HOUSE AND LOT ON H STREET,
Nc LOIS On E6RFHH FSB sr RhE BS SEIR
NORTH CAPITOL STREET; SPLENDID
S k3f ER SE EfA P1EsF sFRRE4S
J. WEST: LOT ON NINETEENTH STREET.
MEsT 1s6 4 FTEE BS SEE5ET f G2FT On
STREET, BETWEEN TENTH AND
ELEXENTH STREETS, NORTHWEST, AT
On TUESDAY. AFTERNOON, October q, at 5
premises the south half Of lot 8 square 81 'front.'
Ing Is feet Fourteenth street with depth OF lot
n y 9S des @
5o'cloek, viii sell in front of the premises all Of
improved by Substantial t%ostcr " bTek house, Rt
with side lot fronting IS feet on street north
On THURsDGY AFTERNo0N, october lSTS a.? q
commencing at O'Clock, Will sell in front OF the
ing north P street, and alley in rear; each lot
fronts n feet, having depth Of 81 feet inches
splendid chance for Investment.
Immediately after selling the above lots, I win
CD, fronting Pierce street. between First street
on FRIDAY AFTERNOON, October 30, at 5
O'Clock D. will sell, IN front Of the premises,
NiRtesntS sttest vest With dePth Of I4J feet 10
inches, to thirty-foot alley.
Ou. SALOhDA1 ArlEhNOONp OcLOOeE Sls AZ
5o'clock, will SELL in front Of the premises an Of
lot 4 Of Gunnell's Subdivision OF part Of square
S, fronting 20 feet on north street, with depth
of % feet, to an alley.
All Of the above property is to be positively sold,
and offers splendid chances to private buyers and
spectators for Investment.
Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve
secured by deed Of trust on the premises. Convey
ancing, &C., at cost Of purchasers. deposit OF
s100 required upon each piece Of property as soon
as Sold If the terms are not compledwith in seven
days the property will be sold at the risk and cost
Of defaulting purchaser, upon giving i've days
notice in some daily naper published in Washing
ton. CHAS. WALTER, Attorney.
s DUNCANSON BROS.
oc26-d&ds AuctiOneers.