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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15

trains leaving Staunton at $40 a. m, and 4es
.. m: run daily except Sunday stopping at all
regular stations. $50
fhe S:45 a. m, Train connects at Cincinnati with
ali the trunk lines West, Northwest and Soul h.
westsSa-4-A-S ~ s1e- = .'-g -
Trains leaving Staunton at 5,45 a. m, and ! 2.05
g. M. run daily, stopping at all regular stati ons
between Burlington and Alleghany. and at ,ov-
fngton, Millboro', Goshen, Waynesboro, Al ton,
Greenwood. Mechum's. River. Ivy, Charlo ties
vile, Gordonsville, Junction and Richmond
The SAGA. IN Train connects at Gordons Vile.
at 1:ldp M, With Va. Midland Train, arrivi ng at
Washington. 600 p. m, Baltimore 300 p. m. Phil
adeIphia $40 q. m, and New York e:25 a. M. .1
The 1905 m. Train connects at Gordons vile at
$50 q m. with the Va Midland Train, arr viii at
Washington 1870 a. M, Baltimore $50 a :, Phila-
delphia lis p. M, and New York 4:05 Pig M.
rives at Richmond at $50 a, M, connectif g with
Richmond and Petersburg 725 a. m. an d Rich
mond and Danville 7:50 a. m-Trains for 3 II points
in the South.
Pullman sleeping cars run on 5,45 a. M. and
1905 q. m. trains between Richmond an Coving-
ton.
AarFof rates, Tickets and information I. apply to
]. h. WOODWARD Agent, Stanton, Va.
IA IEI5skFsg CONWAY R. Hof YARD,
W. n Dmpss kEfBSGEP. & Tick ct Agent.
knsi1fF M supffrfin asHsF ggssde0s'i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
Virginia Hotter,
STANTON. VA
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This well known house having recently changed
and permanent boarders at reasonable rates. The
table will be supplied with the best this and other
markets can afford. Polite servants are always
ready to wait upon the guests and every Jatten-
ton will be paid to their comfort. A share Of the
public patron age is respectfully solicited. Omni
bus to and fr4 I'M the Depot free of charge.
nov 14-tf JOHN D. CROWLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
DEVEJ HOUSE, -4
n, "A w~fHAv> h-~~ Y

DEVEJ sE HOUSE, 49,
n HarrisOnburg, Va.
MRS. NJ. C. LUPTON, CHAS &. LUPTOE.
Propriei tress. Manager.
JAS, R. LII PToN and G. B. srRoTHER, Clerks.
This we'll known Hotel has been entirely reno
waited and n FURNISHED.
Acco MMoDArIoNs FIRST CLASS.
Every Ell ort made to render satisfaction and to
make all OF If guests comfortable.
Omnibus to and from all trains. may ll-tf
Nation al Hotel. a..
IN Corner Of Sixth Street and Pa. Ave.
t WASHINGTON. D. C.
E. TENN Y & CO., Projectors.
nov 2l-t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
VOL. XII.
Railroads..

w c., vIRG. MIDLAND G. S. R. R.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-03-15
FROM sTAUNToN-wEsTwARD

Nhesapeake and Ohio Raiiroad.-On and
~ after Sunday Dec. 3rd, 1875, Passenger Trains
will run as follows; ,.=.r.tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
the MOFFET REGISTER.
An Abridgsment of the Law Passed
by the Virginia Legislature in
Reference Thereto.

The law as enacted provides for
the taking out of u wholesale license,
a retail license aud bar.rOOm
license, such rs may be desired by.
the applicant upon the conditions
set forth in the act. A license to
sell by wholesale fixes the minimum
at five gallons wholesale and retail
at one gallon. A retail license fixes
the maximum at five gallons to be
delivered in vessels. \ bar.room
covers only what is sold to be drunk
on the premises. The penalty for
violation of any of the above regula.
tons is fine of not less than twenty
nor over five hundred dollars and
imprisonment from one month to
twelve.
To obtain q bar. room or retail
license, application is to be made to
the court of the county or corpora
ton in which the applicant resides,
and if the court is satisfied from the
testimony that he is a fit person and
the locality suitable, upon filing a
bond with security of not less than
one hundred nor more than one
thousand dollars, conditioned to
comply with the law, a license shall
he granted. If for any cause u
license is refused, an appeal may be
taken to the circuit court.
The auditor of public accounts is
to provide BARRON register as
hereafter specified, and furnish in.
structions for its use, the same to be
placed in the hands of the reye.
nue. commissioners for distribution.
Separate registers are to be pro.
vided for malt liquors and alcoholic
liquors. The commissioners place
the registers, and it is made their
duty to examine them from time to
time. Every register is to be locked
after inspection and the key retained
by the commissioners 1t is made
the duty of the retail dealer, upon
the sale of every half pint, fraction
or multiple Of spirits. wines or malt
liquors, in the presence of the pur-
chaser, to turn the crank of the
proper register until the bell has
struck once and the dial Indicator
has moved one point until the amount
sold reaches one gallon.
In the case of baI room keeper,
upon the sale of each drink, in pres.
ence of the customer. he is to turn
tho crank until the bell strikes one
and the Indicator moves one point
on the dial, or in other words. the
half pint or fraction thereof is the
unit of taxation OH the retail dealer,
and the drink for the barroom
dealer. The following is the table
of rates for taxing dealers:
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Shreveport Bad Roads.

Messrs. Ellington and McHenry, lately
returned from Shreveport, inform ms that
at one point the road in Red River swamp
is impossible and that negroes are making
handsome speculation by charging wag.
oners exorbitant prices for the privilege
of driving through the fields along side
the road. These prices range all the way
from five dollars down. Surely the mer-
chants of Shreveport derive enough ad-
vantage from the trade of Claiborne and
other parishes east of their city to Justify
a small expenditure TO stop this outrage
GUS imposition. With such difficulties TO
encounter we feel loath 10 advise our
farmers to haul their cotton Shreveport
ward.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

There is also specific tax, one.
half to he paid when license is
granted and the other at the end of
six months, the amount of which is
regulated 10y the amount realized
from the liquor register. 1t is fixed
for the first year in towns of 1000
and less nj fifty dollars, and over at
one hundred dollars; after that it
will be determined by the register
1t is made the duty of the revenue
commissioners to visit each estab.
llshmcnt monthly and examine the
register and see if same is in order.
and also to make a record Of the
number of drinks of wine, alcoholic
and malt liquors registered as sold
during the month also the amount
sold by retail dealers according to
the manner specified, and certify
the same TO the auditor of accounts,
and the treasurer of the county or
corporation for the purpose of col
Letting the tax. Druggists are re-
quircd 20 take ont a retail dealers
license and subjected to all the
duties and penalties Of other retail
dealers.
The penalties affixed for all vio-
lations of the act are very severe.
extending lii nearly all cases to i'm.
prisonment in addition to heavy
fines. The Moffet register is the
one adopted for use in Virginia aud
accomplishes the desired purpose.
The law has proved very successful,
yielding to the State heavy reve-
me, aud keeps the entire business
of dlstilling, manufacturing or sell.
ing any kind of liquors, under the
control of the courts, in a systematic
manner.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Fall Of Plevna.

Plevna, the great Turkish stronghold,
has fallen. A desperate effort at sortie
was made by Osman Pasha. He was I'M
successful, and was defeated His troops
perishing with hunger and cold, he was
compelled 10 surrender This is the most
fearful blow the Turkish arms have Vet
received. The Car is now enabled to ex-
tend his forces. and TO bring into more
varied operation the large force used in the
siege of Plevna.
The end of the war b not far Off and
that end to our mind can but be ads an
tageous to Russia.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Mexican Troubles.

In spite of the assurances offered
the United States by Mexico, the
danger OF war grows more imminent
The following kilograms, taken from
last Sundays Electric Letter, point
clearly to the probability of immcdi
ate trouble:
GALVESTON, Texas. Dec. 18th
"News' specials report FL Paso trou.
bles have broken out anew, and
fighting between State troops and
MeXicans has been going on for two
days. Following dispatch received
by Governor from sheriff of FL Paso
county:
"There was fighting all day yes.
terday ut San Elizarce between
State troops and Mexicaus from
both sides of the River.
(Slgned) Chas. Kerber.7
Governor Hubbard has telegraph.
ed to President Hayes stating the
above facts and that the Mexican
force was too strong to be repealed
by the Texas troops, he therefore
asks the aid of L. S. troops.
New Orleaus, Dec. 1jth.-Latcst
dispatches from FL Paso report five
rangers and Il merchant named FL.
lis killed by the Mcxicans. State
troops are surrounded by several
hundred Mexicans.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
NOTICE.

HAVING been constituted by regular
III power Of attorney the agent and attor
ney.in-fact of all the heirs of the succession
of Merrell Monk, Sr., deceased, with full
power to settle all the business Of the de-
ceased, Icall the attention of all parties
concerned TO this announcement
mat l Will pay Immediately upon pre-
sentation all claims against the deceased
ana l demand immediate payment of debts
due TO the estate. The business must be
closed out at once. Let this notice he
warning TO all persons concerned.
THOMAS j. MONK.
Nov. 81, ls77. 14:lm.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
CHRISTMAS.

Many and various are the legends
and superstitions which have their
origin in the profound veneration
felt by all the Christian world for
the birth. night of the Christ child.
We cannot recall them all now, and
indeed have never known q tithe of
the cherished myths about Christ.
mas tide by all those peoples who
love the Lord as their Redeemer
from the bonds of Satan. One We
now remember-that upon Christ.
mas eve the cock is said to crow all
nightlong, that all evil things which
infest the air may flee away.
"And then they say no spirit darcs stir
The nights are wholesome, then no planets
strike:
No fairy takes, no witch has power to
charm,
So hallowed and gracious is the time
Indeed it is not strange that the
hours of the night of His birth are
thought to be free from i'll when we
think Of all the holy attributes, of
the sweets and precious promises
given to the world when Christ was
born. There is not the whole year
round festival SO full of mystic
meaning so pregnant with tender
and hallowed rccollections as Christ.
mas eve. Around it cluster the
sweet memories of happy childhood,
When full scope WAS given to fancy,
and we heard with credulous ears
all the wild stories and romances of
Christmas time. All! how we regret
that the hard realities of l.fe-the
teachings of this matter Of fact age
Are fast removing all those charms
which the blessed Christmas tide
had for us in by gone days. And
how gricvous too it must be to the
true Christian to think that too
many adhere to the custom of ccle.
brating the day by wild revelries in
wine wassail and song.
The Christmas is almost here.
Before the GUARDIAN shall again
make its weekly visit to the iircsides
Of our gentle readers the anniversary
will have passed, and it will have
been eighteen hundred and seventy.
seven years since the dawn of the
Christian era-since the sky above
the mangcr resounded with the
sweet echoes Of the holy anthem.
"Glory to God in the highest and
on earth peace and goodwill to
men.
we-adherc to and believe in the
old custom of extending cengratu.
lations to friends upon Christmas
morn, and rs our readers are our
best friends we wish them now, in
advance, a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year, with many, very
many, hopes for their happiness and
prosperity.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Saturday, the 18th day Of January, 1873.
PARTITION Salc.

Succession Of Jesse Applewhite.
Dl virtue OF n commission TO me directed
ID by the Honorable Parish Court Of the
parish of Claiborne, will sell at pnblic
auction, at the Courthouse door in the
town of Homer, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of January, 1873,
the following described Land. situated in
the parish of Claiborne, to-wit:
The west half of the southeast quarter of
Section nineteen, Township TWENTY-FIVE.
Range five west. To he sold by order of
Court to effect partition.
Terms of sale: Cash.
II. w. KIRKPATRICK,
Sheriff.
Dec. H. l-17 (pfs6) Its
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

We are pleased to observe the familiar
face of our old friend, Maj. John Nicely, on
our streets again. Mr.. Nicely now lives in
Fannin county, Texas, and speaks in most
e1travagant terms Of the prosperity Of that
portion of the great State.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

We have often heard Of the champion
mean man, but until now have had no
bright and shining example to offer our
readers. The old individual to whom We
allude said to friend of ours: Squire |
do reckon | make the finest bacon and the
most OF it of any man of my means in the
parish but Squire | sells it oil, and buys
picked pork why 50, Mr. b." said our
friend. wall, you see my folks don't like
picked pork"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

The Sultan of Turkey since the recent
disaster to his arms at Plcvna invites
mediation of European powers. Germany
being hostile thereto it is thought that
there 10 no likelihood of mediation. Rus.
SLAMS will not advance immediately. but
will await effects of the fall of Plcvua.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

We are pleased to chronicle the safe
arrival home of Ms. Drew Ferguson and
Ars- J. l.. Averyt, from a visit of some
weeks to Aberdeen, Miss. Miss Matte
Ayoock, the daughter of our worthy tax
collector, has also returned from some
what extended visit to relatives in Ala
bama. All these ladies, If possible, are i'm.
proved by their travels.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

This is the kind of n silver dollar the
Cincinnati Commercial wants "a dollar
with an eagle on 1t, whose right wing shall
fan Washington city, while his left watts
the dust along the streets Of San Francisco
and his tail spreading over Hudson BAY,
while his beak is dredging the mud islands
from the stream between the Jettics at
Southwest Pass
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Especial attention Of all concerned, /.
directed to A. Mechanics "Notice to Chs.
TONERS. He assures us that he means just
what he says-no more and no less-and
that those who do not heed the warning
viii Learn the fact to their cost. To col
Seet By law means law suits, and then judg-
meats, and seizures and sales If property
The money must come-the last cali.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

The Monroe Observer speaks Of overture.
having been made 10y the Police Jury OF
Ouschita to Claiborne parish to make III,
bridge over the Choudrant free one. Thi,
Ia the first We have ever heard Of il.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Three Texas Pacific Railroad bills have
been introduced in Congress. Not enough
yet, We fear, to secure the final passage Of
any bill, with Randall in secret opposing
the bills and strong financial influences
against oil Of them.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Partition Sale.

Succession Of Dempsey Applewhite.
DY virtue Of commission to me directed
ID by the Honorable Parish Court of the
parish Of Claiborne. will sell. At the Court
house door in the town of Homer. on
Saturday, the 18th day Of January, 1878.
the following described tract of Land, sit
nated in the parish of Claiborne. to.wit:
The northwest quarter of Section nine
teen, Township twenty-five of Range five.
Also, the west Ealfof the southwest quarter
of Section eighteen, same Township and
Range. Also the east half of the southeast
quarter of Section thirteen. Township
twenty-two, Range six. To be sold by
order OF Court TO effect n partition.
Terms of sale: Cash.
II. W. KIRKPATRICK,
~"' sheriff.
Dec. IL, Isl. (pf So l7:ts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

In another column will be found full
description of the Moffet Register and an
sbndgement of the law passed by the vir
gin'a Legislature in reference thereto. We
AK that all give it careful reading. as il
Is extremely probable that similar law
Will be passed at the coming session of the
Legislature.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

The receiving of bids for the mail routes
published in our last issue will be closed
on tho I'd day of February. There is am-
pie time yet for bids. Blanks, sc. may
be procured from the post master at Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Price OF Hauling Reduced

NOW is the time to have Your Cotton
N hauled to Shreveport and sold, for Al
per hundred. will make weekly trips to
Shreveport. Personal attention given to
all orders and sales
w. VI. ELLINGTON.
Oct. IL lS71. o2n
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

What income have they now, since the
loss Of their property said lady, of a
family in western village. Why, that
nice son of theirs CONTINUES to come in Ia
his meals.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Last year, Texas was first as cotton
raising state having made 10000 bales;
Mississippi second with G39,OoO bales, and
Arkansas third with SOC, 600 bales.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Sunday furnishes every possible religious
facility to the people of Homer. We have
morning and afternoon Sunday school,
morning and evening services at church,
and instruction in sacred music.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

The Rapides Gazette has in its last issue
IN editorial temperance argument, which
we think good. Any of our temperance
friends may see it Mt our sanctum.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Go see Ben Butler and the negro preach
er at DR.. Webb-, and also the fine stock
Of groceries and christmas goods.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Senator Eustis, since his admission, has
been giving careful and special attention
TO North Louisiana mail routes.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

1t seems that General Gordon and Mr..
Conkling have had q quarrel in the senate,
but that by q resolution of that body an
effort ct reconciliation has been made.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Sandy Johnston and the Judge will sell
you oil you want in the way of Christmas
presents cheap for cash. Call Oh those
amiable youths.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Sec notice of X. J. Bridges, and don't be
ashamed to settle up what you justly owe
him. lie wants his money.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

II Is thought that Ackln will dcfea
Darrall in the contest from this state for
scat ~ representative.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Hon. Randall Hunt will likely I've can
didate for Eustis' vacant place as Stat
Senator.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

The Indian summer arrived late this
year. We have it now, and Christmas
slmost here.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Throckmorton will be chairman Of the
Pacific Rail Road Committee.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Sitting Bull swesrs that he will fight the
Americans until death.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

We are under obligations to W. J. Tay
lor, Esq., for late Shreveport paper.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Ten prisoners gone to tho pcnitentinry
from Ouachita parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
Mt. Zion Seminary,

THE exercises Of this Institution for the
L year ISIS, will commence on
Monday, the 4th day Of February next.
Rates of tuition So and 81 per month,
from day of admission.
Board s. per month
W. II. LESLIE, Principal.
Dec. 3, ls77. I6:3m.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

Go TO Dr. Webb's for christmas novelties
fancy groceries, provisions, etc.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.


HOMER. L., Dec. ii, 1877.
The Board Of Mayor and Selectmen met
pursuant TO adjournment.
Present: J. Ferguson, Mayor; VI. X.
Bryan, A. G. Jones. J. X. Ramsey and \.
We'll. Absent: Peter Dcmetz.
The minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
The committee TO make mp statement OF
probable expenses of corporation for the
year les, and to report an ordinance levy
ing n tax 10 pay the same, reported the fol
lowing:
Estimate Of the Probdbt, Expenses Of the Cor
poydtion Of the Torn Of Homer for the year
For MAYORS salary. $500 90
For Selectmen's salaries, 10 M
For Clerk of Boards salary, - 90
For printipy EXPENSES. 70 90
For assessing aud collecting taxes
and licenses and Marshars salary, Coo 90
For improvement of cenetary, 100 tt
For working streets, 300 90
For Treasnrcr's commissions, - on
For incidental expenses, lD M
For outstanding debts, 200 on
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19
(Signed.) J. r. RAMSEY, Co.,
DEEs ROWAN WI

On motion, the report was received, and
ordered to be spread on the minutes.
The same committee reported the follow
ing
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

MARTIN NALLE, Colr.
u. W. Harris IT., in act. with corporation:
Dec. 6. To bal. on settlement, O6
" 10. To scrip of collector, 4, ;s}
Total. So 70
Dec. 10. by CONS. on - 80, | 90
scrip TO Board, - 2l-i6 A.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1877-12-19

French Calico, / yard wide, 10 cents;
Calicocs. from ) to cts, colors guaranteed:
Sea Island Cotton, the best, I'd wide, Zoe;
Linseys, from II to 20 cents;
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-05-04
standing in school.

Uncle Dave Hall yesterday received
a postal card from the Principal of
Bishop Whitaker School for Girls, at
Reno, showing the standing Of Miss
Aggie Hall in her studies for the month
of April. An average OF 100 denotes
that the scholar has been perfect
through the month. An average of so
is excellent; 80, good; 20, fair; 60, poor;
so, bad. In looking over the returns,
we find that Miss Aggie has been max.
ing excellent progress. In reading,
she stands 96; spelling 90; writing, 95;
arithmetic, 81; music, 90; French, 95;
comp osition, 100; department., 81;
nea,ness, 9s; p~unctualiIy, 100; aeogrs-
ply, 3d.; and poetical recitation. 100.
Uncle Dave is much gratifed at the
excellent showing, and the young lady
~ certainly to be congratulated on the
hne progress she is making.