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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-26

The season for using Fertilizers being now near,
we would res actfuy call the attention OF our friends
to the fact That we have completed our arrange
mems for Simplifying them with some of the best an
tcles in this line that know OF on the market, and
at lower prices and better terms than the same ar
ticIes have been sold at in StauntGE before.
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MOSCOW, Augusta Co Va, Aug. 9th, l

MOSCOW, Augusta Co Va, Aug. 9TH 1875
P. B. HoGE, Esq,-Staunton Va.
purchased of you last Fall one ton of Zell's Bone
Super Phosphate and used at the rate of 200 pounds
to the very poor land (Which would not have
produced anything without it, and the yield of
wheat was most excellent and in addition to that I
have fine stand OF grass-I intend to purchase it
again this fall and would cdviSe all of ur farmers
to use it, as it is the best fertilizer know of
Very Respectfully,
VIM. c. HEDRICK
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STANTON August 3rd, 1875.
P. B. HoGE, Esq.,-Dear Sir:
This is to certify that I used zelI's Bone Super
Phosphate last year along side of Andrew Goes and
Sea Fowl and the result was very satisfactory being
equal to either of the others.
VIM Fl. PEYTON.
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August 9Th, I670.
P B. HoGE, Esq Staunton, Va.
Dear Sir.-In answer your enquiry as to the eff
feet that Zels Bone super Phosphate had my
Wheat crop. would say that mixed ne-third
plaster W til two thirds Zels Phosphate and used
zoe pounds to the Gerry land, and thresh-
ed from II measured acres (2z5) two hundred aud
twenty-five bushels of choice at, which is an
average OF nearly nineteen bushels to the acre. l
have no hesitation in recommending it to our farm
No. fertilizer, and one that will pay them
to use. Very truly.
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GREENvILLE, Augusta Co Va, I
AUGUST 4th, 1875. 5

2. B. HoGE, Esq, Staunton, Va.
Dear Sir.-In reply to your enquiry as to the effect
produced on my wheat crop from the use of Zells
Fertilizer, would say that it has given me entire
satisfaction, both in respect to the yield OF wheat
and the stand of grass. l confidently recon-
mend it to farmers the best fertilizer have
ever used. Respectfully,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-08-26

His business intercourse for over twenty-five
wears with the people Of this section, justifies
him in assuring them that he has made his pllr-
chases to suit their tastes lie knows what
thew want. and has the very articles to supply
them.
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, 1875-08-26

lease No. j
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
| States for the Western District of Vain Bank
ruptcy.
In the matter of Chesley Kinney, bankrupt.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The undersigned. John
Paul and Charles A. Yanccy.of Rockingham Co.,
Va. hereby give notice of their appointment as As
signees ofthe estate of Chesley Kinney, of Augusta
CO. in said District, who was, the 3rd day June,
a. d. 1874, adudged bankrupt his own
petition by the District Court of said District,
Dated, August 18th, 1875.
JOHN PAUL.
CHAS. A. YANCEY,
aug 1885, AsSlgnceS.
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TNhe Best Paying and Most Desi-
l. rabIe Property i'm Staunton
for Sale.

4 "
i rable Property in staunton
for Sale.
The subscriber offers for sale one or both of his
Store Houses. adjoining the Virginia Hotel.
No L. is the house lately occupied by jM. Wilkes
Furniture room, it is 10 feet 'front.' 50 feet Deep
and ceiling IA feet pitch. This room. in connection
1915, and with outlay of $780, will bring at least
800, and offer it at $500. No other piece OF
property in the city that rents for $780, be bought
for less than $1,000
No O. is the room occupied by Elsom s Piper
as a Dry Goods store, and is the size of the
room described ahove-and without any don BIT, it
the finest room in the Valley-beautifliliy frescoed
and Shelving and Counters to correspond. This
house is renting Tor $685. and with 5000 expense
will easily rent for 5000 Any house Staunton that
rents for 5000 will sell readily for $4,000. will sell
it however, for $780, fair terms. The title is
perfect, no better can be giuen.
The above is no fancy sketch, it is nothing but a
plain statement OF facts and it requires but little
rent of IS l6 hundred dollars srichly worth $l5
OO0-but am now offering il $4,000.
In sell, would like to lease the corner room
for term OF years. JAMES A. PIPER.
may l3-c. p. copy
Trustees Ssase.-By virtue of a trust
l. deed executed to me by A. j. Accord and
wife, bearing data on the goth day OF February,
1872, will on
SATURDAY., THE 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
1875, proceed on the premises to
SELL, T PUBLIC AUCTION,
the ~
House and Lot
conveyed by said trust-aeed
Said House and Lot is situated in Westvew on the
south side of the Staunton and Parkersburg Turn
pike, in Augusta county, adjoining the lands OF
Mrs. Elizabeth Teaford and James W. Calhoun
The house is a one-and a. half-story frame house,
and the lot contains Acre, one Rood and Poles
TER MS:-About five hundred dollars in cash, and
the balance upon such credit will be agreed upon
| at the day of sale
| ALEX. H. FULTZ,
aug. ~, ldS.l Trustee
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FARMERS, LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
zELI'5
CELEBRATED FERTILIZER!

ILL SUPER PHOSPHATE fot the past eight years in
this ket and it having stood the test on all kinds
of crops by the side of all known Fe tlizers, prov
ing be equal to the best and giving all the general
satisfaction could desire, again offer it to our
farmers for the coming Wheat with the hope
that may receive the same liberal patronage which
was extended to US last Fall. Parties wishing to
purchase will please call and leave their orders ear
ly to prevent disappointment when they get
ready to send their teams for it. 7. b. HOGE.
I refer to the following Certificates received from
various sections of the county:
MINT SPRING, Augusta Co., Va.
Anu st (
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Assignee's Sale
OF
VALUABLE Lam I'd
IN
CT eeEse County,
AT
PUBLIC AUCTION.

BY virtue of decree of the United States Dis
trict Court for the Western District OF Virginia.
Assignee of the estate of FortGnatus Sims, bank
rup sell 10 The highest bidder atpublic auction on
Wednesday, September 18TH. 1873.
in front of the Court House door at stanardsvile in
Greene county, Va. the Real Estate surrendered by
said Bankrupt consisting OF
1900 ACRES.
in parcels as follows, to witt
The HOME TRACT of the late John Sims decd,
containing about 100 ACRES. and the residue, con-
tanning about 900 ACRES, all lying on
South River,
in the county of Greene, upon the following terms,
to wit:
One-fourth cash, the residue on credit of six,
twelve and eighteen months The purchaser Will
be required to give bonds with good personal secu-
ry for the deferred payments and title to the prop
ery retained until all the purchase money! is paid.
aug 12-tds ARTHUR STEPHENS, Assignee.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
Bankruptcy.
In the matter of Robert P. Eubank, Bankrupt.
At Harrsonburg, in said District, on the 18th
day OF August, a. d., 1875
Take Notice-An order has been issued that all the
creditors of Robt. p. Eubank, bankrupt, appear be-
fore G. Douglas Gray, Register in Bankruptcy. at
his office in Harrsonburg, Va on the 9th day OF Sep
TENDER, d., 1875, at Clock a. M, al dshow cause
if any they have why the real estate of said bank
rupt, Consisting OF life interest in two hundred
and eighty of land lying in the county Of Au
gusta and State OF Virginia, adjoining the lands of
George W. Barger and B. Horn, and valued at four
thousand dollars should not be sold by Harvey Risk
Assignee in Bankruptcy, of said Robert P. Eubank,
free Of liens and the liens transferred tt the fund
Court.
aug 1927 Register in Bankruptcy.
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chesapeake and Ohio EeaiIr0ad.-On and after
~ Sunday, May goth, 1875 Passenger Trains will

Trains leaving Staunton at 1885 m, and 1,co p.
run daily Except Sunday stopIing at all regular
stations between Richmond and White Sulphur.
Trains leaving stanton at $40 a. M, and 1880
m ran daily, stopping at all regular stations be-
tween Huntington and Allegheny, and at Coving +,
ton, Millboro Goshen, Greenwood, Charlottesville
GordonSville. junction and Richmond.
Pullman sleeping on $40 q. m. and 1880 p
M. trains between Richmond and White Sulphur.
Fs-For rates, Tickets and information apply to
w. HOPKINS, Agent Stanton, Va
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. M. S. DUNN, G. p s. Ticket Agent.
Gen. Supt. OF TRANSFORMATION. iunsS
wv AsHINGToN CITY, VIRGINIA MIDLAND
w AND GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Double Daily Trains between Baltimore and
South and Southwest
On and after Sunday, June 18TH Passenger TraiH
will follows
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miscellaneous.
NARMEEgs yTEEH4
II PLEASE READ!

Err.
sfs; ;9 e. ss
,aptS suDDlVing them with some OF the best an
tices in this line that we know OF on the market ana
''S'SS nave DS'' .s.l :, :
From ali accounts We nays' sss demand for this
asae yey re q this es n
We would therefore request and be obliged to
,r,,o s,a,as,rat,ss anssrnw C1oe Sinner
Phosphate,
PeTt se1sgs op OWING s that IL
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TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Virginia, at
Harrisonburg, in said District on the 2eth day OF
July, 1875.
Harvey Terry,
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Public Auction. for Cash,

r AIDES and Childrens Seamless Balmoral Skirt
IL dec 3 W. H. WELLER.
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SALE.

NIRUSTEE's SALE.
By virtue of a deed of trust executed by Geo. G.
Yeakle, bearing date the 9th day Of June, 1874,
will proceed on
TUESDAY the 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1875,
in front of the Court House. in the city of Staunon,
to sell at
Public Auction. for Cash,
a certain House and Lot in the city of Staunton,
viewed to Geo G, Yeakle by Robt G. Bickle and wife,
by deed bearing date on the 9Th day Of June 1874
HUGH W. SHEFFEY,
aug 12-tds.l Trustee.
r AIDES and Children's Seamless Balmoral Skirts
L -. -. Fl L
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
CENTENARIANs IN JERSEY.

At No. sls Third street. Jersey City, resides
named Ann Cogan, who is nearly 1o4 years old She
able walk through the Streets goes to church re
auently and seldom complains OF any Illness.
A still older woman lives Railroad avenue, near
Colgate street. in the city Her name is Ellen
Curran and she was born in the year ITO
Daniel Rcardon, who resides Grand avenue, in the
Same city, saw his hundred and second birthday
Wednesday and he walked along Newark avenue to
receive the congratulations of his friends. He feels
confident that he will live ten years longer. All
natives OF Ireland and ouriously enough
well distributed according to tho provinces
of their birth. Mrs. Cogan Is native
OF Leinster Mr.. Reardon Of Munster and Mrs.
Curran OF Connaught The latter Is still able walk
about and retains her mental faculties and physical
condition TO q wonderful degree. Sho makes shirts,
and her sight Is well preserved that she needs not
the aid Of spectacles She loft Ireland thirty years
ago. and she relates interesting anecdotes OF Daniel
O'Connel Father Mathew and other prominent men OF
hat
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
PRINCIPAL ENGLISH RACES OF 1875
From the Sportsman, Oct. col

IFFOm Inc opUFtsLhAn Uch ~
The subjoned tables will be perused with interest BY
those closely identified with the national sport and the
breeding OF racing stock Only or thousand and
upward in value have been selected and analysis or
these show Vedette to bo the chief winning sire,
through GacpIns Derby victory and his triumph over
Lowlander in their match for thousand side Blair
Athol however is entitled TO chief honors with Craig
mar and Clanronald the St Leger and Criterion win
ners, though he Is closely pressed by Macaroni for
whom spinaway is the greatest and indeed only. win
ner included In our list though Lily Agnes the
Ebor Cambuscan owes his position solely 10 Cambalo,
the hero OF the Two Thousand Guineas Lord Falmouth
stands highest the list OF winning through
the successes or Spnaway, Farnese and Skyark. and
the first named htngy presses closely the Derby win
ner Ior premiership IN the list OF winners
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
NEW YORK HERALD FRIDAY L. 1875-TRlPLE

ing positions by sextant observations and aborousy
carrying the thermometers during the whole progress
OF the survey has been enabled TO locate seventy
places In Longitude and than one hundred In lat
tude. To Colonel r. J. Dodge, the commander OF the
escort the thanks OF myself and assistants due for
the uniform kindness and aid In many forms which
have contributed very largely to the success OF the ex
petition
In conclusion, beg to expressto you my thanks for
the deep interest which you have manifested In the
progress OF the expedition and for the material assist
ance OF your hearty Endorsement of Its plans and
operation In its execution. Very respectfully sub
mitted, your obedient servant
WALTER p. JENNY
Geologist Explorator OF the Black Hills.
WASHINGTON, d. o. Nov. s. 1875
To Hon T. p SMITH, Commissioner Of Indian Affairs,
Washington ID. @.
The New York herald., 1875-11-12

gossip exhausted their patience and retired to await
later developments Representatives OF various ward
committees attended the meeting and statements were
made by them with regard to the probable OF
certain candidates having failed to poll o
larger vote Statistics compared and arguments
adduced 10 explain the discrepancies in the re-
turns Of this year Special was taken TO inquire
into the reasons or FOxs running below his ticket in
many wards comprised In the Fourth Senatorial dis
trct satisfactory result appears to have been
rived at In every instance and members OF the General
Committee whose loyalty has been questioned have
succeeded in exculpating themselves OF any charges
that might be brought against them touching their
fealty TO the party Plans or organization for the f
ture also discussed, and suggestions were re-
ccved from the heads OF districts regarding the expe
diency Of retaining the present representatives OF the
party among the people
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
THE CALIFORNIA RACE.

POOL SELLING IN THIS CITY LAST EVENING.
The betting OF New York and vicinity continued
last evening 70 speculate the fourme heat race TO
be run San Francisco tomorrow. OF the nine
entries % tho event each had hs earnest supporters
though tho avortes OF course OF tho lot that so
recently lo this section to contest for tho liberal
purse Late reports have II that all the horses are we'll
and cracking must be the result OF their coming
together In the average pools given below II will be
seen that sprngbok has the call with Rutherfurd as
second choice following closely, while Katie Poase,
Wnddlc and c. siead are sellna nearly alike for third.
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
GRRCO-ROMAN WRESTLING.
A CHALLENGE TO ANY MAN IN THE UNITED

STATES.
NEW YORK, Nov. IL, 1876.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
Please permit me- through the columns Of the
HERALD to issue TO any person In the United States
challenge to contend with me In q Greco Roman
wrestling match for $500 81 900 side Any one
desiring 70 take this challenge up nnd me any day
In the week. at eleven o'clock at tho Office OF Wilkes
Spirit of the Times where q deposit can be made and
the necessary preliminary arrangements entered into
for the match
l would, moreover, request through the columns or
your widely known paper, that every paper IN the
country copy this challenge that any desrous
Of testing his strength skill wrestler may have
an opportunity Of taking u up. Very respectfully
yours, T. BAUER,
Champion Of the Pacific Coast
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
REsraNATIoN oF a MAYOR.

is understood that Mayor Ditmars Of Long Island
City, who was elected to the Mayoralty Mr.. Do
Bevoise only last spring. has forwarded his resignation
Of the once to the Secretary Of State 70 take effect
Immediately The reason assigned Is that his private
business requires his close attention. and neccsstates
his absence from homo 70 such extent as 70 inter-
ferc with tho proper discharge OF his duties Accord
ing 70 the provleons of the city charter Mr. Ditmars'
successor will be Mr. John Quinn, the President OF the
BOARD Of Aldermen.
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
TAMMANY
HALL CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE.

committee Of conference appointed TO investigate
tho causes Of the recent defeat Of tho Tammany Han
ticket IN certain districts well as 70 take measures
for securing greater strength and unanimity in the
future mot yesterday afternoon tho once OF Judge
Gross IN Chambers street. Some ward politicians who
were desrous Of ascsraning the result OF the caucus
gathered at intervals before tho building bu, as n.
session lasted some time these desultory seokers az
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
PUGILISM.

The friends and old hackers OF Jem Mace intend CIV
ing him complimentary benefit in tho shape Of an
"assauit or arms" grand scale at the Cambridge
Hall Newman street. oxford street. London on Friday
November 80, when the opportunity will be taken 70
present him with the champion belt Jem ls going 70
America shortly 10 have one moro turn with Tom Allen
for tho Championship Of both contInentae
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
SALE OF THE BRIGHTON COACH
HORSES.

Messrs. Freeman the we'll known anctioneers dis
posed OF the Brighton coach horses their establish
ment in ST Martins lane on Wednesday last In tho
presence Of = good company. Tho whole lot num-
bered thirty-six, and included some 1ne specimens
the sale altogether realizing 25aS 1sa Appended Is
a list OF tho ppicee-
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
THE LAST OF CRICKET.

THE MATCH PLAYED YESTERDAY BETWEEN NEW
YORK AND NEW JERSEY.
Tho last cricket match OF the season OF 1878 was
played yesterday the grounds or tho ST. Georges
Cricket Club, Hobokcn. between team from New York
and team from New Jersey
The New York team under the captaincy OF the
old veteran James Smith, while their opponents were
directed by Mr. J. B. Freed. Avery good game was
played, there being eight each side, and the New
Yorkers came of victorious In inning. After the
match very nice supper was partaken OF and jolly
evenings amusement ensued. The following s the
score:-
The New York herald., 1875-11-12

fourth and nth positions Revenue Jr Fanny IAN
Hook Hooking and Chance, fhe California lot make ub
tho helds-
The New York herald., 1875-11-12
NEW YORK.
First Inning.


Runs Scored at Lhe Fall of Each Wicket
TnRiag& 1st ID 3d. 4dL 5h 9Th 7th SA 9n 10th Total
FIRST 80 80 81 70 Y 9S 9S 9s
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

AN old woman babe her daughter
goodbye in the Rochester depot, say
ing: at isn't likely that will ever
see you again-I'm getting so Old"
She was starting for her home in Chi
cago, and as the train started she put
her head out of the car window to
catch final glimpse of her relative.
The daughter was standing on an ada
cent track, waving her handkerchief.
A locomotive dashed in and oyerrun
her, and the last that the mother saw.
as her train moved out of the depot.
was the mangled corpse of her
daughter. The grief of the poor old
woman was frantically expressed. At
the first station she got out and re-
turned to Rochester.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

A SPECIAL dispatch from Topeka,
Kansas, says: "Three years ago Lu-
cius Jenny, CT Battle Creek, Mich. be-
came engaged 70 young lady of that
place, and came to Usage county,
Kansas, to open up farm and prepare
q home for himself and intended wife;
but last week, as the time drew near
for his return to Michigan to claim the
hand of his affianced in marriage, he
received card announcing her we'd
ding with another party He was over
whelmed with grief, and in the agony
of his sufferings attempted suicide
with O razor, but was restrained by
friends before he succeeded. Being
left alone he made another unsuccess-
full attempt with revolver. Then he
tried third time to end his life by
throwing himself from a second-story
window, and that also failed. After
this he was kept under close surveil-
lance until the arrival of his father,
who removed the poor fellow to his
home. in Michigan"
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

A large share ov the happiness In
this world that we brag SO much ov
is made ND entirely ov the arts we use
to make others think we are happy.
vittles and drink are great human
izers-starve man and yu hav got
fiend, FIJI him up and yu hav got
turtle duv.
Inever knu man yet who lived bi
hiz wits but what he spent his old age
at somebody else's expense.
1t is o CRATE art to be able at all times
to tell less than yu kno.
Genius, without energy IL az bad
oph az a luxuriant hop-vine without
emmy pole.
Suspishun, little ov it, IL a good
thing enuff for fello citizen to hav,
but when he haz got so much ov it
that he can't see a not hole in board
fence withou smelling rat he is bad
oph.
Energy is what wins, menny men
fail to reach the mark because the
powder in them is not proporshuned
to the lead.
Wit makes a very good gravy, but
is too rich for stiddy diet.
Men will plead guilty to rashness,
and even hatred, but the most difficult
thing for them to admit is blunder.
When see a very well-behaved
child alwus give the mother kredit
for it; i almost want to kiss the moth
er for the child's sake.
Good nature IL the only kind ov an
excuse kno ov for impotence.
I like hornet better than do
pissmire; like them better because
they have got one sharp end to them.
| like too much gaul in a man better
than do too much milk.
If there is ennything that really
hate it il literary pendant who haz
swallowed dictionary whole. and be-
cause be happens to feel full thinks he
liz intelligent.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

AT a large meeting of ex-Union
soldiers and sailors in Baltimore, May
18th. General Adam E. King, the pres
ent naval officer of that port, offered
q resolution that committee of Ave be
appointed to confer with the Commit
tee of ex-Confederates with a view to
the joint decoration of the graves of
Union and Confederate dead, and advo-
Gated his resolution in an eloquent
speech, but the Chairman of the meet
ing, one Harrison Addreon, at present
pension agent, ruled the resolution to
be not in order, and General Kings
movement toward determination was
thus suppressed.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

THE Prince of Wales in his tour in
India will be dressed like an Eastern
potentate, in big turban and baggy
trousers, and his equipuage will be as
magnificent as it can be made. The
intention of course, is to dazzle the
natives with spectacular exhibition of
their future ruler. The cost of this
royal show will be about q million
dollars.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

d. E. MCCARTHY, formerly one of the
proprietors of the Enterprise. and for
several years connected with the San
Francisco Chronicle, has purchased
the Virginia Chronicle. There will be
no change in the political complexion
OF the paper under the new arrange
ment; it will maintain and defend
Democratic principles. Steam power
will be applied to the presses.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

Several mining experts are at Pres
colt, Arizona, having been out to Brad
shaw to report on the veins in that 10.
cality. They all express themselves
favorably impressed with the forthcom.
ing bonanza.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-05-26

A number of San Francisco Mint
employes-about forty-have been sus-
pended from employment and salary
owing to the appropriation running
short. They will be reinstated before
election,