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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27
Minerals, Shells, Birds, &c.

Thc Nuiuralists' Agency has been Established 1T
5i2l Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, for the pui
pose of giving collectors Of Objects Of Natural ili
torN an opportunity 90 buy ing, selling or cNchsD-
ing Their duplicates or collections
Specimens sent 10 any part of the world by mail.
An Illustrated monthly bulletin OFFS pages sent nee
received the highest award given to any one "A
the centennial Expedition Of 1870, and the only
award and medal giycr to any American fof "Cul
My Neurological Catalogue Of 80 paees IL d..
uibuted free 10 all customers, 10 Others on resent
OF 10 cent?. II IS proiqsely Illustrated. aud the
printer amt cngraver charged me about s9Oe.lu
before copy was struck on. by means OF ti-
table of species and accompanying table. mo
species may be verified The price lit Aueve.l
lent check list containing the names Of sll 49,.
species and the most common varieties, grran.t 4
ALPHABETICALLY and preceded by the species mum.
any mineral in the table Of species, after twill Lr
found the species name, composition, streak "
lustre, cleavage or fracture hardness specific
gravity, fusibility and equalization
The largo increase of my business has compelled
me to rent the store No 3i27 and use II entirely iei
Birds, Mammals, Shells Plants Books, Fossil
Mound Builders Relics and other objects of Satuf.
al History. | have secured the service Of one oi
the best taxidermisis in the country, and can q,
over Ss tons, and nearly $4,000 worth OF Nj
erals on hand. $4,000 worth sold since the ia
day of January when the 0rst box was put iita
my establishment November Is nv cash sale.
were over $1,000 and cash receipts over 81 200.
COLLECTIONS OF MINERALS
f0f students, dmotettrs Professore Phgsi.i,.i,
and other Professional Men.
The collections OF 100 Illustrate all the princiusy
species and all the grand subdivisions in Dai.s
and other works on Mineralogy; every Crystalline
system; and all the principal Ores and ever,
known Element The collections are labelled wild,
printed label that can only be removed BY seal
ing. The labels Of the $500 and higher priced col
lections give Dana's species number, The nsinr
locality, and In most cases, the composition OF tie
Mineral All collections accompanied bv my Mo.
trated catalogue and table Of species.
20 90 I,4
NUMBER OF SPECIMENS IN box In box in b.s
Crystals and fragments, 20 s1OJ a b,
Students size, larger, i5O 800 90
NUMBER OF SPECIMENS lOO 20O sD
Crystals and fragments. slOO s2G9 s..y
Students size, larger, 500 1000 .5uJ
Amateurs size, 2 2 In. X ~ 100 lOfy SUD-
High School or Academy
size, lsxSl In Shell
specimens, g5LJ 5yeO iLsAy
College sire, 1-2 K In
Shelf Specimens 600 1000 $1,000
send ior the bulletin stating where you saw -f.s
advertisement
A. Z. FOOTE. N. D.
Prof. Of Chemistry aud Mireroi,s.
Fellow Of the American Association for the 81
vancement Of Science; Life Member OF the IHiii
adelphia Academy Of Natural Science AID OF th.
American Museum OF Natural History Cenit.l
Park. New York. a
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27
Salem Lead Company,

UPHOLSTERY - HAVING PUR-
~ CHASED the upholstering shop OF l.. W
Huntington am prepared TO furnish new work @.
repair old furniture and do any other work a.
meet the demands Of the public in this line.
Also am prepared with a 1rst-class cabinet
shop 10 manufacture furniture, make repairs aud
CHARLES BRCYA
Middlebrry, W., April ., ISL. 1T
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27
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To THE WORKING CLAss.-We are now prepar-
ed to furnish all classes with constant employment
at home, the whole of the time, for their spare
moments. Business new, light and profitable.
Persons of either sex easily earn from 50 cents 10
IS per evening, and proportional sum by devot.
ing their whole time TO the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That all who
this notice mag send their address, and the
business we make this unparalleled ofer To such
pay for the trouble of writing. Full particulars,
samples worth several dollars 10 commence work
on, and copy of Home and Fireside, one of the
largest and best illustrated publications. all sent
ffee by mail. Reader, if you want perma nent,
profitable work, address, GEORGE SrISsoS CO.,
Portland, Maine. as
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27
H0,FOR THE WEST!

TO FARMERS WITH SMALL CAPIAL.
The subscriber haa some 1000 acres of good farm.
ing land located In Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
aud Missouri, that he will sell at very low price
principal each year. thus enabling them 10 pay for
lhsir farms nom the produce Of came. For null
particulars address Wan. II. MELLEN,
" birmingham, Mass,
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27

Mr.. Daniel F. Beatty, of Washington,
n. j., the energetic and persevering
manufacturer of the Beatty Piano and
Golden Tongue Parlor Organs, deserves
the highest credit for having produced
the most perfect musical instrument
combined with the utmost beauty and
chasteness of design yet offered the
musical public. See his advertisement
in another page. Address Daniel +.
Beatty, Washington, n. j., L. s. A.
3wl
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27

Twelve different American railroads
are to be sold at auction during the next
sis weeks, and you can have your choice
of route and scenery.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27

The bilious youngster now struggles
under his mothers left arm as she tries
to lab the sulphur spoon into his mouth,
and says, "rhe dose take it,"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-04-27

The graie fight is flst for bread, then
butter on the bread, and then sugar on
the butter Billings.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
Shocking Accident.

Tuesday night was very dark and rainy
near Williamson's station, on the G. & o.
Road. The freight train of Capt. Smith
was coming through the woods near the
station, when VIM. F. Cox, brakeman, a
young man known in Staunton, started to
walk the train. The trap of one of the
coal cars had fallen open and discharged
its contents, but young Cox, not knowing
this, stepped into the open car, thinking
the coal still there. He went through the
open trap to the track, and was instantly
killed. His body was cut in fourpieces by
the wheels. The conductor stopped the
train, but not being able to find all of Cox s
body, and not being able to wait, left a
brakeman with that portion of the corpse
that had Eeen found, and went on to the
station. The brakesman performed his
gloomy task of sitting in the darkness of
the woods with the dismembered corpse
until relief came from the station. The
body was brought to Staunton and buried
on Wednesday evening.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
Decoration Day Tomorrow.

From the feeling with regard to decora-
ton day tomorrow we are sure that the
parade, both of citizens and military will
be the largest since the first May when the
earth on the graves was hardly dry, and the
hearts of the people suffered the keen ago
ny Of recent loss. We think we will see in
the outpouring of the people tomorrow
that time and change, while it dulls pain,
does not dim memory, and that the recol-
lection of men who give their lives in dis
charge of duty will never fade. The ar
rangements made for this decoration under
the direction of Col. Jas. Fl. Skinner, Presi-
dent of the. Memorial Association, are full
Ter and more perfect than they have been
for years. 1t is to be hoped that the me1-
chants will close their stores, from 10
O'Clock till IL o'clock. The procession will
form at a quarter to 10 O'Clock on Main
st. The programme, we published last
week,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
The Great Railroad Raid.

Staunton has had many visitatlons III
her time, but nothing equal to tie great
raid Of rival railroad agents this week, to
get the transportation Of the school girls
Saturday morning there were thlrty-one
Of them, representing Virginia, Southern
and Western railroads. Six Of then. wore
white hats and black bands, Which! i'm
mediately set the police Oh their guard.
Before night every principal OF female
institute wished he had died In May. At
the WESLEYAN Female Institute, Dr.. Har-
ris had the bell-wireS cut. and locked the
house up before II O'Clock and sent for a
physician. The front porch looked like q
snow storm had drifted in, the cards of
the agents being several inches deep.
About O'Clock two agents were trying to
prize one of the windows open, and asking
in sympathetic voices how the doctor was.
They were bought off by being told that
the Wesleyan girls didn't go home for two
weeks vet. aid that Rev. J. [. Miller had
a Female institute half a block off. The
brigade of agents broke over the fence for
Mr.. Millers, and thirty-one men were soon
in the front porch. Juggling at the door
bell. with cards in their hands represent
inc every railroad that was ever heard Of.
Mr.. Miller fed through the back way.
Miss Baldwin, Of the Augusta Seminary,
heard of the raid, and bought nine dogs in
addition to the usual canine guard on duty
at the institutions. The enemy appeared
in diminishing squads outside the fence,
and recognized the situation, but deter
mined to try it On. The Grand Central
Travelling Agent Of the Podunk q Muir
freesboro Trunk Line, lost the skirt OF his
buster before he had gotten ten yards, and
retired. A council of war was then held
outside, at which it was proposed to throw
a small agent in and let the dogs eat him
at which, the small agent broke down
the street. Two hundred cards were shot
over the fence, representing ali the lines
in this country, Canada and Mexico. The
most seductive offers we're made the cook,
of free ticket to Niagara, New Orleans,
and all the watering places in this country
and Europe with a palace car to herself, if
she would use her influence to have them
admitted.
just then Jim Morrow, of the G. & o.
road, drove by in a hack trying to hide be-
hind the curtain. The railroaders saw
him and dashed after him. At the Viz
ginia Female Institute they found Mr.. Phil
lips had put Lambert behind a tree, with
a shotgun to wait for them.
It is supposed that up to yesterday
morning three thousand railroad cards
had been distributed. Sixty notaries pub
lie had taken affidavits that nineteen roads
were by twelve hours the shortest route to
the same place, and palace cars had been
promised to everybody connected with a
female school from the cook up to the
Principal! The boys held a meeting and
resolved that whoever got the passengers
should pay So. to the boys that didn't.
Now they have gone to Lexington for the
commandments there, and they'll make
''Old Specs tear his hair. We can t rec
ollect when before there was as jolly, good
natured, cute, pushing a set of men in
Staunton, as these same railroad n Ell.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
City Council.

The City Council held its regular meet
ing on Tuesday night-present, President
Fultz and Messrs. r. W. Burke, Z. N
T. A. Bledsoe. j. T. Byers and W. II
Weller.
Water Arrangenaents.- resolution was
adopted authorizing the Water Committee.
if they see proper, to lay pipe TO Thornrose
Cemetery, at g cost of 1910.
An offer from the G. & 0. r. R. to pay
5000 a wear for water from Buttermilk
Spring, to be used st their round house,
and that sum to include water for its Offices
from the new water works, was received.
It was referred to the Water Committee,
with authority to contract for three years,
but this sum not to include the company S
offices.
The Poor. The accounts Of Supervisor
Harlan, for April, for S105.75, and Super
visor Hudson for S102 As, were allowed !;
and the accounts of Supervisor kurtz for
May, for s75, and Supervisor II udson for
$110 25. were received.
Simultaneously offer was received
from Jordan & Shomo to lease the old col
ored Methodist church, on New street, to
the city for a colored school, for term OF
five wears. and referred to the School com
mittee, with authority to make the lease.
Notice was given the owners of the
Methodist Female Institute building on
Beverley street that the city will give it
up after July LIST.
.Retrenchme1d.-Mr Burke offered reso
buttons looking to getting the coal for the
public schools, by letting it to the lowest
bidder, and also looking to letting all OF
the supplies used by the city out to Tie
lowest bidder. Mr.. Byers offered resolu
ton lnquiring into the expediency of com
bining t offices Of city engineer and ST.
perintendent of street hands. al the res
olutions were referred to the committee OF
s:etrenchment. Mr.. Todd introduced /
resolution establishing a system OF book
keeping, TO record the appropriations spen
by each committee. Refer ed. Mr.. Wit
Offered a resolution ordering q list Of TIKI
delinquent taxpayers on real ana persona
property in the city, with a view to eli
forcing payment; he said the law had not
been carried out for ten years. The reso
lsation was adopted. Mr.. WITT also Offered
q resolution fixing August list, instead c
September 1st, for the payment Of take;
The PoIice-Mr. Todd offered resou
ton, which was adopted, asking why til;
police was not uniformed as required b.
law.
petitiops.-The following PETITIONS Wer
referred Jordan & Shomo, remission o
tax on old coiored Methodist church prop
,erty; OF Robert G. Blckle, forremission o
certain tax Of John Peer, for remission
of tax; of Levi Shafer, concerning his ta1
list; of Gabriel HiEsh, for remission O
water tax; Of Atlantic & Pacific Tele
graph Company, for reduction Of the $40
telegraph line tax.
Adjourned.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON Mex

EXCURSION TO WASHINGTON NEXT
FRIDAY.-A cheap excursion will leave
Staunton next Friday morning in charge
Of thoseIpopular gentlemen, Capt. John
G. Smith and Supt. S. NJ. Woodward for
Washington City. The round trip is only
81 and board for the time that the excur-
sonists remain. at good hotels will only be
81 so, They leave Staunton at 400 Fri
day morning and get to Washington at
noon; returning they they can come on
trains arriving here Saturday afternoon
and Saturday at midnight. A moonlight
excursion on down the Potomac to Mt.
Vernon Friday night, for only % cents on
a ball room barge, is one of the things the
excursionists can get while there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

Picnic At THE CLOSE OF A COLoRED
SCHOOL. last Friday picnic was given
at the close of the colored public shool No.
"a near New Hope in Middle River Dis
trict. Of which J. T. Anderson is Principal.
The scholars accompanied by a number of
their parents and friends marched to a
shady grove about IL O'Clock, where col
satson was partaken Of. 4 poem was then
a,aad by Malirda Veney and selections were
acclaimed by other scholars. Rev. Mr.
Robinson OF Baltimore, then made an adj
dress On the Importance of education, af
Ter which R. 3. Robinson exhibited q
scriptural panorama for the entertainment
If the children. Everything passed off
nicely and in order, giving all q pleasant
GaY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

PROPERTY SALEs.-Last Saturday, 3.
M. Gushing sold for Geo. NJ. Cochran, Jr.,
and VIM. A. Anderson, Commissioners,
the ''Sterrett farm Of 1863 acres, to Field
ing Whitmore, for $25 per acre. He also
sold for S. Iravers Phillips, Trustee, a lot
OF Green street, for 1928, Mr.. A. K. Phil
lips of Frederick sburg being the purchase.
Also, lot on the extension Of Frederick
street, to the same buyer, for $3.50. In the
sale Of the American Hotel, we learn that
telegram from Col Nadenbush was re-
cent. on the amount offered by Mr.. Jno. D.
CrOWie
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

STAUNToN FEMALE SEMINARY.-We
have received the nicely printed catalogue
Of this institution, of which Rev. J. I. Mil
Ter is Principal. Its commencement takes
place Oh Wednesday evening, June 18th,
at 2. NJ, when Rev. DR.. j. y. Miller, of
York, Pa, will deliver the address: There
is strong attachment for this institution
with the people Of the valley and its exer-
cises and examinations show that it is be-
hind none in solid merit.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
CITY Notices.

CHANGE OF FIRM.-The undersigned inform
the public of Staunton that they have this day
bought out the interest Of VIM. Glenn in the firm OF
Glenn s. Son, on Augusta St, and will keep at the
same stand full stock OF FAMILY GROCERIES
VEGETABLES, &C., also good supply of best ICE
They solicit the patronage of the public which they
shall try and merit by liberal dealings and strict at
tention to business.
junes-lt Z. N. ZlHkLE " co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

NIIRGINIA-lN VACATION-In the Clerks
v Office of The Circuit Court Of Augusta
County, May 10th, 1871.
Absalom Michael,
William R. Warren, J. S. Hafnsbarger, j. D.
Price, Joseph S. Loose and j. B. Loose.
IN CHANCERY.
The ject of this suit is TO set aside, yacste
and annuI n certain deed executed by the plain
# ~ the defendants Warren, Harnsbarger a
Price, on the ll,h day of May, 1875, conve5~
ing ell the minerals, iron ore, coal ana me
clay in under or upon certain tract OF land
situated in Augusta County, State of Virgins,
containing $50 acres, together with certain
easements rights and privileges therein set
rorh, upon the ground hat the said deed was
procured by fraud, imposition and deception.
And it appearing b. affidavit fled that J. B.
Loose, one of the defendants, (who together
With Joseph S Loose purchased some interest
under said deed from said defendant Price is
n nonresident of he State, ii is therefore, or
dered that TIE said defs2da~t, j. B. Loose, co
appear here whit che month after due publ
cation of this order aud do what is Necessary
TO protect his interest. it is further ordered
that that copy hereof he published once
week for four successive weeks il one OF tie
newspapers published in the said county, and
also posted by tie Clerk of said Court at the
front door of the Court House Of said county.
on the let day of the next County Court.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY.-The Ladies' con
mittee on Floral Decoration OF the Cemetery, will b,
glad persons aiding in the Decoration on Saturda.
Ito morrow of the Soldiers graves, will bring ma
nv WREATHS as possible.
All flowers will be thankfully received, and ma,
be left at GRANGE HALL as early as ~ O'Clock
Saturday Morning. june sit
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
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MEMORIAL DAY AT MossY GREEK
Yesterday the Ladies Memorial Associa-
ton Association of Messy Creek decorated
the soldiers graves in the Cemetery there.
Over $50 ladies and gentle men were pres
ent and the floral decorations were profuse.
Mr.. Harry St. G.. Tucker of Staunton de-
livered the memorial Grafton, which was
an eloquent one.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08
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DEATH OF AN OFFICER OF THE STONE
WALL BRIGADE.-Capt. J. G.. Dempster,
who was a captain in the 5th Va. regiment
of the Stonewali Brigade, died at Green
vile, one day last week of consumption.
He had received a wound in battle, which
came near proving fatal: minnie ball
passed through sapling, striking him in
the centre Of the forehead, and, lodging in
the flesh, fattened against the skull. He
was left on the field for dead.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

A TREASURY COMING ALL RIaHT.-
Treasurer John NJ. Carroll reported to the
Council last Tuesday night, the floating
debt reduced from $4,000 to $685., and b l.
ance of So, 600 in the treasury. 1t will not
be many weeks before that eye-sore, known
as city scrip, will be among the things of
the past.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING FIVE TINES
Our correspondent, &C." at Monterey,
Highland county, writes that during a
heavy storm, about daylight Tuesday morn
ing, lightning struck five times in success
sion on the premises Of Mr.. W. D. Gibson,
near that town. Three COWS we're killed
on the lot; some chickens were killed in the
yard; tree in the yard was shattered and
window in the house struck. Fortu-
nately none Of the family were injured.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

TaE HUMAN FAMlLy.-Are constantly using
bitters and tones to build up and strengthen
the system. Docs it not appear rational tina
animals, particularly those which are domesti'
ca ed. and whose lives and habits more nearly
resemble mans, should be subjected 10 the same
treatment We know nothing that accomplish
es this purpose better than Foaiz's Celebrated
Horse and cattle Pow ders, which are SO well
known and so extern sively used all over the
United States.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

PENNsYLvANIANs SEEKING HOMES
In the last ten days there haye been six
Pennsylvan;ans stopping at the farm of
Mir. Il. N. Bowman, near Waynesboro'
looking for farms to purchase on which to
locate tier families. A gentleman from
that State has been residing on Mr. E. IS
place for some time. These are the sort
Of immigrants Virginia wants, and make
a goo an 7wer to Father Seawright's low
spirited preamble and resolutions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1877-06-08

REFRIGERATORS REFR1GERAToRS J
REFRIG
WATER COOLERS WATER CooLERS
WATER COOLERS
GUM HOSE GUN HOSEl GUM HOSE
BATH TUBS BATH TUBS BATH TUBS
Water Closets, Water Closets, Water Closets.
A F1Rsr-CLAss PLUMBER.
Any kind of Plumbing and Gas Fitting done
at short notice and in frst-class style
mav1, I'm LtpscoaB & SoMERvILLE
H. NJ. McILHANY keeps on hand large stock
of Iron Nails and Horse Shoes. Low for cash
q. NJ. McILHANY has just received large
stock of Carvers Table and Pocket Knives and
Pistols. Low for cash.
HIM. MoTLHANY is agent fer R. H. Miller's
Baltimore Fireproof Safes.
Richmond Ruby cigarettes, 20 in package
only l5cts. Try them, at FIFER Co.'S.
mayll-lm
Get your baby Carriage from
SIN. WILKES.
maya.
Just received Car load of Stoneware, such
as Jars, Jugs, Butter Crooks, Milk Pans, Water
Coolers, Churns, &c.
mayll. L1pscoMB h SoMERvlLLE.
eta Modello Habana' Watsoas Boys choice
and After Dinner Cigar at
may11--1m. FIFER 4 Co.'S
ICE CREAM FREEzERS at
L1pscoMB & SoMERvILLH's.
mayll
S. NJ Wilkes is offering the best and cheap
est Furniture in Stanton. msy4tf
Chewing Tobacco from SO to 9Octs per lib. at
Fifer & Co.'S. may1l-1m
S. WILKES is selling elegant Chairs at
81. may Aft
We don't intend to be Bulldozed in any way,
because we CAN suit any in Tobacco an
Cigars. Faultless in price and quality. Give
US trial. FIEER h Co.
may1l-lm
Nice Fresh Country ASPARAGUS can be
had very low at CHAS. G. WHEATS.
maya.
FOR best liquors by the Drink, Pint. Quart
or gallon, call at
TOM BURKE's. maya
Fifer Co., intend to sell the best bargains
in Tobacco and Cigars in the city. Give them
trial. mayll-lm
HANDSOME BABY. CARRIAGES,
very cheap at SIN. WILKES
maya. Furniture House.
The Nickel still gets that elegant "Catawba"
Cigar at: F1FER & Co.'s,
may1l-lm.
ONS at CHAS. G. WHEAT'S.
maya.
Get your Chewing Tobacco, Smoking To"
bacco and Cirgars from
mayll-lm FIFER y Coz
IF you want cheap lodging call at
TOM BURKES Mays
FITER Co. have just received another large
assortment of Cigars, which are second to none
in the city, Call and see them. mayll-1m
NEW POTOMAC ROE HERRING
CHAS. G WHEAT'S,
No Arnn ST