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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
Issued Every Thursday Morning.
The Jeweled Free.


The Jeweled Free.
BY A. N. MAoHAR.
When alIthe trees were clad in green,
And all the birds were singing,
And blossoms full of incense sweet,
Their perfumes forth were finging-
One tree amid the Joyous scene,
Looked sad and disconnected,
And to the gentle summer breeze
In whispering tones laneRted. ssssS az
1t murmured to an o. io1e
That on a bough was swinging;
Last eventide, in siivery strains,
l heard poet singing.
OF trees afar, with ieweled fruit,
In flashing diamonds shining;
These green leaves are so commonplace
ror Jewels l am pining.
The summer fed; the trees stood bare
Amid the intry weather,
Until one night, when rain and frost
Came silently together.
Then when the dawn had us.ered in
The rosy-fngered morning,
The tree rejoced at its array
In new and strange adorning.
From every twig and bough there hung
sparkling crystal pendant;
The proud tree glittered in the sun,
In jewelry respiendent
But with the night there came wind,
And with the winds came sorrow; Fl
And then alas piteous case
Was seen upon the morrow.
For when again the morning broke,
The hapiess tree presented
A sight to warn all other trees,
From being discontented
The ground was strewn with glittering ice;
The stately bougns lay under;
Borne downward by the weight OF gems,
TIE tree was snapt asunder.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

The Chicago Adrance says: "a friend Of
ours has little niece, whose mother, thinking
it time to put away her childish things, inform
ed her that Santa Claus was no person at all;
there was no such person. WhereEpon tho
child solcmnly asked, Mamma, have you been
telling me lies about Jesus Christ, too - -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

TITLE does the shallow-pated lover who holds
tho i .'hank,, Of wool for his lady 70 wind know
t tho ,dn;,,ation OF tia, word. The first man
v .hn aid what he supposes he is doing for the
m snst t u, in history was Flemish weaver,
IIankemus de Brabant, who settled m ao 1,
T ,,1., IN 1878, and gave half his name to the
slsen,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

The Chinese eat rats and puppies. The Rus
SLAMS take kindly to ta,low candles. Patagoni-
ans eat any oily species OF clay, and in the Indi-
an Archipelago they take TO cold missionary.
Why then despise the grasshopper?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

Three wonders of the world at present, says
an exchange, are: How fluff accunlulatcs in
vest pockets, where pins go to. and why man
when he comes out q saloon looks one way and
pnes the other.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

STANDARDIZATION you slide down on the
lone banister of the trout hall stairs, and 90
down to the bottom so fast that it burns you
clean through your trewsers, that's friction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

What people should know-Thati if they spoil
= slammed envelope when addressingit, they can
oct the value in stamps by presenting it at tho
Post-o(lice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

An itch for office does not always lead to q
niche in the temple of fame. This Is hui
merous remark.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

Mr.. Dore is painting the s'Eiell of LARS en-
gigantic scale, and yet we venture to say lie
will not get half of it in.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
THE PURSUIT.


Mr.. Russell came down the sire ct alarming the
citizens and hurried % the stable tor MS morse;
Sheriff Smith heard the alarm and started, by
Mr.. Russels direction, to pursue me foooefs;
Nh, Russel was mounted on his fleet gray
horse, armed with u double barrel shot gun,
and in IS time than it takes to tell OF it, he
and the Sheriff were going at break neck
speed up the hills on the other SIDE OF
Four Pole Mr.. Garland, when he heard the
alarm. shut aud locked his store, ran over to
The stable and called for horse, and in less
than two minutes he was i'll pursuit; soon Rev.
Mr.. Gibson, (brother to Capt .. Gloson,)
Messrs Emmons, Pollard, Donneiia' stuart,
Nohin Ejkins and others were out and on the
trail. Alessrs I. S. Garland, Russell and the
Sheriff came SO close OH the robbers that they
dropped sack containing s32 IN nichles ana Il
certificate of deposit for five thousand dsilars.
man who was taken by the robbers ana cont
peled to 90 with them, said the party behlnd
WAS so close to them, they stopped and debat-
cd whether to wait for them and XIII them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

A Connecticut revivalist is named A. Ripper,
and the uagotily say that he is all that his name
implies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

The young ladies' go to church to admire the
Hims and Sans,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

THE EFFECT.-Ihe effect Of the adoption
of the Initiation resolution by the Democratic
Convention of the great State 81 Pennsylya-
MIA is thus stated by the New York Times. If
this be the result OF the action OF that convcn-
ton, how much more serious will it be, should
the people Of the Influential States of Ohio
and Pennsylvania give their sanction to the
wild policy indicated. 1t is becoming CUES
ton of transcentlent Importance to the whole
country. The Times OF the 18th says:
Says the Pennsylvania Democratic plat
form: 1--WE demand that this policy Che fnan-
cal policy of the Republican party be aban-
donea, leaving the restoration Of le-
gal tenders to par in gold to be brought about
by promoting the industries of the people, AID
not by destroying them" The day before
this resolution was made public gold closed at
1l5S; on the day Of its publication gold closed
at ll6a So far, the contribution of the Erie
Convention toward bringing legal finders to
par in gold has amounted to making q dollar
in greenbacks worth IS. G5 cents, instead Of
S666 cents, in gold, At this rate we may live
to see dollar greenbacll purchasable for a
quarter OF a dollar i'll coin, but we shall GER
tainly never see 4 dollar in coin exchangeahle
for dollar in Government paper. The first
effect Of the Pennsylvania platform in pro-
noting 'the industries OF tie people has been
to deinoraliZe the market for foreign exchange
to throw our foreign trade into confusion, and
to check the exports Of domestic prudence
This may be sport for the gold gamblers, but
it is death to the industries Of the people.'''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
stanton Cards.

vi agoEs Making and EsHaesssss
Nv ni-se,signed. formerly OF ChtixchVe, has open
ed Wagon Making aid Biac1slnithing establish
meEt, New Courthouse street, Gtaunton, Va, next
Carriage Factory OF Captain Waters where
he is prepared to execute all work in his line, out of
good material, the best manner and at low figures
Repairing promptly done and all work warranted.
also Manufacture Fesiegs patent Lifting Jack
the greatest thing out and indispensable to farmers
generally. Call and see it.
feb l3-tf JAMES NJ. LICkLITER. E
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

w n' Patrick ATTORNEY AT LAW
STAUNTON, VA. --.@+5
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 Fl. &. Niche.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

rTNO THE PgJBE.EC-The undersigned, having
L purchased the interest of Mr.. F. o. Hydenrich,
in the Tin and Stove business heretofore conducted
by them takes.t this method OF informing the public
that he is now prepared to do all kinds of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
A sneTica1s Hotel,
| N Immediately at c. & Ohio Railroad Depot,

A ss,ericaas Hotel.
n Immediately at c. & Ohio Railroad Depot,
STAUNTON, VA.
McCHESNET & NADENBOUSCH, ProprIetors:
The Proprietors in resulning the. management OF
this we'll known and popular hotel SO long
ably known to the travelling PUBLIC pfolnlse ~ Lne
future to retain the reputation the american mas
borne. as FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
It's locality Immediately at the railroad Depot rem
ders it convenient stopping place lof persons on
business or in search OF healtn
All the Offices OF the Telegraph and Stage lines run
ming to this town adjoining this house.
A4-A first-class Livery Stable, conducted by Pat
O'TooIe is connected with this house.
McCHEsNEY & CO.
N.B-Ctizens OF the county will be furnished din
der at so CENTS and Horses fed by Pat OTooie at 20
cents.
STAUNTON, VA.
JOHN D. CROWLE Proprietor
This well known house having recently changed
hands is prepared to accommodate transient and
permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The table
will be supplied with the bast 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
pot free of charge.
nov lift JOHN d. CROWLE.
IN Corner of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
WASHINGTON, D. G.
F. TENNEY & CO., Propretors.
nov 2I-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
Professional Cards.

H. EacCae,
IT,. STANTON VA.
OFFICE on Augusta street, in the room occupied
by George c. jackson, Esq.
iy9
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

A telegram was received on Thursday by
sIr. n Erskiae Miller, stating that the party
in pursuit OF the party who robbed tae bank at
Huntington had come up with them at Living
stone. a point between Huntington and Cum
berland Gap, and in a fight had wounded and
captured one Of them. Mr. Orney, the cashier
OF the bank, has been sent for to come to the
spot and identity the man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

Staunton, Virginia,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23
sTAUNTON VIRGINIA, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 90 1876

Two were in favor of doing so, and the other
two said ''no, it would do no good. and they
would get Oil anyhow
Ii the robbers had been delayed but few
minutes they would never have escaped with
their booty, for the party that went after them
had been 'under fire. and there would have
been somebody hurt.
In the mean time kilograms had been sent to
Catlettsburg and all stations between there
AID Louisville; also to Charleston, Barbonrs-
Vile land other places. Mr.. Geo.F Miller got a
party from Barbonrsville and started after
the robbers to try and head them off, but got
behind them. Those in pursuit from this place
followed them to the Big Sandy river and
then returned, except Messrs. Russell, Dom
nsla, Stuart, Pollard and Burlington, who
went twenty miles into Kentucky to Crackers
Neck and did not return until Thursday
night. Mr.. Miller, and his party continued
the persrit.
A telegram was received yesterday from
him by Mi. Russell, saying that he was still
in pursuit OF the robbers, and asking that men
and horses be sent to him. Ii it is possible by
holding OH and fighting to capture the robbers
MIR. Miller and his party will do it.
Mi. Russell, during the pursuit was quite
seriously bruised by his horse rnning between
a tree and fence, striking his leg against the
tree.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-09-23

Mr. NJ. Erskine Miller one Of the stockllold-
ers, arrived last evening with Il full supply OF
currency, so that there will be no interruption
to the business Of the bank, as there is more
currency OH hand now tlaa there was before
the robbery.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29
Facetia.
Bound in 'calf-Veal.

Bound in calf-Veal
The Granger's trump-Spades.
The State for Pencil-vania
The cheapest way to live is TO breathe
1t takes the Irish to ''wake" the dead
\ clear case-An empty dry goods
box.
Good place for spirit-rappers-Knox-
vile.
Criminals should come to a halt OF
halter.
Drains on the public purse need re.
trenching.
Living on excitement is very expen-
sive living.
The stamp Of civilization-The pos,
tage stamp.
It is enough for one thing at time
to happen, especially twins.
Many opinions go for nothing-it costs
nothing to ''ex-press them"
There is nothing more depressing 10 a
Thermometer than cold weather.
Young men, never say die when there's
a pair-o-dice within your reach.
1t is better to be alone in the world
than to bring mp boy to play on the
ACCORDION.
There is nothing more hazardous
than to be bothering an irritable woman
with foolish questions on wash day.
Too thin" has become obsolete. "Not
sufficiently materialized" is the latest
form in which this idea is clothed
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MON SENSE" n book thnt reached circulatioH
Of over 10000 copies; also, of "PLAts uouE
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coNTENTs TABLES
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SELLERS OF REAL ESTATE.

OUR connections with other Real Estate
" Agents is very extensive, and aided by our
advertising arrangements, gives us splendid op-
portunities for buying and selling property.
We will do all in our power to secure purcha-
sers, and having found them we will assist them
in getting what they want, with just the kind
of title they want.
go acres of first class farming and grazing
land, with good buildings plenty of water and
timber, also an abundance of good fruit; miles
south east Of Somerset, Ohio, and on very rea-
sonable terms
167 acres miles south of Somerset, Ohio, in
very good repair, good soil, 100 acres cleared
balance in the best of timber all well fenced
good springs and about 1900 fruit trees; truly q
good farm at a low price and easy payments.
I6 acres of land In Thorn township Perry coun-
ty, Ohio; very neat story house, goodfruit-
some timber, and every thing in the best Of
pair; fine little home for some one cheap
800 acres of trst class prairie land in 0'Brien
county, Iowa. will sell cheap or trade for a small
farm In Ohio, or town property.
10 acres Of land with good improvements
good soil, plenty of choice fruit and good soft
water, adj jsining the corporation OF Somerset
Ohio. viii positively sell cheap.
A Desirable property situate in the city Of
Circleville, Pickaway county, Ohio, consisting
of dwelling house in very good repair contain
ing six rooms and kitchen, good well of water
eistern, necessary out buildings, well set with
fruit trees in healthy locality and quiet neigh
borhood.
Also a vacant lot situate in said city and In the
same locality the above said lot; Is nicely situ
ated for building In good neighborhood. These
properties will be sold on reasonable terms.
August 8, 1878. v1nl7
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

We regret to learn that State Librar-
ian Walter e. Hood, is lying seriously
i'll in Columbus. He was suddenly
stricken down one day last week, and for
time all hope of his recovery was
abandoned by his physicians; and his
friends and relatives in different parts
of the State were telegraphed that he
was in dying condition. To the sur
prise of his physicians and the friends
who were at his bedside, he shortly raj
lied from the apparent death-stupor
and at last accounts hope vas entertain.
ed that he would recover. We learr
that he has long been suffering from
Bright's disease of the kidneys, and thai
his present very serious illness is attrib
utable to that disease.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

Mr.. Hamilton agent for Titus 4 Co.,
Atlas Publishers, is canvassing the
northern portion of our County for sub
scribers for proposed new Atlas of
this county, and thus far, we are pleased
to learn, has met with good success in
his efforts. The plan Of this work is
something new, and cannot fail to please
all who take any interest in such things.
The gentlemanly agent carries with him
a specimen of what the work will be,
and a causual examination of it warrants
us in pronouncing it the best thing OF
the kind that has ever been proposed for
Perry County.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29
IN a Washington paper is printed the

In Washington paper is printed the
following: Wanted-The front teeth Of
girl fourteen years of age. Will pay
literally, and replace artifcially. Call
after p. M. DR.. Wadswortb, southwest
corner Vermont avenue and L street.
Would DIR. Wadsworth extract the teeth
of child sold to him by some heartless
and mercenary parent or relative, or
would he countenance professionally
such a transaction?
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

The neck-tie party recently given at
the Town Hall by number Of our
young ladies was admirably managed
throughout, and was complete success
in every respect. We have heard the
young ladies highly complimented for
the good taste they displayed in the
necessary arrangements for the party,
and the skill they evinced in carrying
out the details. We must acknowledge
our obligations to then for their gener-
Gus remembrance of us-which was in
the shape of large and highly deli
cious jelly cake.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

At the annual meeting of Stockhold-
ers of the Newark, Somerset & Straits
vile Railroad Co., held at the Office OF
said Company in Newark, Ohio, on
Wednesday the 20th inst, the follow
ing named gentlemen were elected Di-
rectors of the Company, to-wit: T. j.
Davis, James L. Birkey, John c. Lar
we'll, Martin Berkey, f. G. McCune
VIM. Shields, VIM. C. Maholm, Lewis
Evans, V. H. Wright, F. p. Perkins
w. D. Lee. The Board organized by
electing T. ]. Davis, President; and
Frank G. McCune, Secretary and Treas
urer.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

The cable announces the death of our
old friend the Emperor of China, which
occurred on the 18th instant. He had
just returned to his palace from some
one of the interior towns where he had
been to witness parade of the "Mulii-
gan Guards" 1t is supposed that he
took too much water in his tea, which
brought on violent case of "gripes"
to which his untimely demise may be
attributed. His successor is an able
young man five years of age
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29
LECTURE.

Last winter, on request of Ii. G. Grei-
ner, W. II. Darst, Rev. d. II. Noon, NJ.
F. Scott, Hon. w. E. Finck, NJ. Kagay,
and several other gentlemen whose
names are not now recalled, p. II
Buckley promised a Lecture on "Ihe
Evolution of Races" Falling sick soon
after, he was unable 10 give the Lecture
until the season closed.
He now authorizes us to say that he
will deliver that Lecture, at the Town
Hall, on the evening of Thursday,
February 4th, 1875. Tickets at Darst's
Curran's, SINNERS, Yost's, Ashbrook's
and Bowman's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

Rev. Cyrus w. Oliver, of Jersey City
pointed at two of his lady listeners, call
ed them by name and pronounced them
The black sheep of Israel lost in the
mountain of sin. And they had him
arrested for defamation of character.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29
Mrs. ]. H. willard

Respectfully announces to the people of
Somerset, that she is now giving lessons
on the Piano and Organ, and from her
abundant experience in teaching, she
will guarantee satisfaction to her pat
rons. To those wishing advancement in
this art, We would advise them TO call
early at her residence on North Colum-
bus street.
May 10Th, 1874. 7
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

Since the thermometer has been down
to 20 below zero, people in Blue Earth
and Nicollet counties, Mimi, have been
convinced that freezing will not kill To-
Gusts eggs by trying the experiment of
Matching frozen eggs before a fire. A
small but i'm portant part in the Mime
sofa Valley is sure to be overrun by hop
pers next summer.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29
Fruit Trees.

AMERICANS ARE A NATION OF DY-
sPEPTICs.--We live fast, dissipate and
fill early graves. We drink all kinds of
alcoholic spirits, and swallow, without
mastication, pork, grease, and every
kind of flife-destroying, system -clogging,
indigestible food. DIR. Walkers Vege-
table Vinegar Bitters will remove the
evil effects, and the recovered patient,
with pure, vitalized electrical blood
flowing through his veins will have a
clearer head and a cooler judgment
which added TO experience, will cause
him to abstain in the future. 4w
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for C.4SH, 1ce zcoztld res
1CiU please call and settle
S. to $50 ner day.

S5 to $50 per day. Agents wanted.
All classes of old, make more money at
work for US, in their own localities, dur
ing their spare moments, or all the time,
than at any time else. We offer en-
ployment that will pay handsomely for
every hours work. Full particulars,
terms, &c, sent free. Send US your ad-
dress at once. Don't delay. Now is
the time. Don't look for work or busi-
ness elsewhere, until you have learned
what We offer G.. STINsoS & Co, Port
land, Maine. v2n40-1y
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

We understand there is to be grand
ball at the Town Hall on Friday night,
February 10Th, the proceeds to be APP
piled to the suffering poor of Kansas.
Now is the time for old Somerset, which
has never been behind in charity or be-
nevolence, to lend helping hand to the
distressed.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

If any of our readers visit Newark
as they doubtless do, and want good,
square meal, at moderate rates, let them
stop at the Pennsylvania House, corner
4th and Canal street. This house has
been recently repaired, and is now un-
der the control Of Mr.. 0yler, whom our
readers, if they visit him, will find a
gentleman in all respects.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

DR.. Kagay is taking great pains to
prepare himself for a big effort on
"Our Local interest,"" on the 22d of Feb
urary, and we have no doubt he will
succeed in making it. A rousing au-
daince should greet the Doctor on the
evening named.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

Mr.. W. II. Darst requests us to say
through the columns of the PREEs, that
hereafter he will most respectfully de-
cline lending dishes to parties, etc.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-01-29

The current copper cent is a conven-
lent measure of length when rules are
not present, four of them placed edge to
edge measure Just three inches.