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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17


THE CALICO BALL to be given to NOR
row night at the Grange Hall, for the bene-
fit OF the poor, promises to be a great sue
cess. Preparations under the most skillful
management are being made for an affair
OF unusual pleasure, and, so far as we can
learn, the efforts Of those prominent in the
move have been met more than half way
by the citizens. From the number of tick
cts sold, as we'll as the large number who
have Indicated their intention of attending,
the crowd will be very large.
Each lady will be dressed in calico or
some light cotton goods, and each gentle
man will wear calico cravat correspond
ing with the dress of the lady he escorts.
Tickets admitting two ladies and a gen.
tleman can be had for only one dollar, and
it Ia hoped that many who cannot attend
will contribute 10 the worthy object by
purchasing tickets anyhow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

For SICK OR NERVOUS HEADACHE, cos
tive habit, inactive liver, aud to ward off
malarial fevers "Dr. Swayne's Tar and Sar-
saparilla Pills. are very effective. They
act gently, without any gripping or unpleas-
ant sensation whatever, leaving no bad eff
feet, AS is the case with blue-mass or calomel.
Prepared only by DIR. Swayne & Son, Phil
adelphia, and sold at 25 cents box by Bod
eker Brothers, l444, Maiu street. Richmond,
anc W. II. Tyree, No. 6 Main Street. Staun-
ton. Va, and all leading druggists.
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LOCAL.

For fresh fish, vegetables and fine salt-wa
ter oysters, 90 to Yeager's.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. 81.
" :: Staunton, Va, December 81, 1871.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ Staunton, Va, December 81, 1911
PirSey' (Eliasl creditors Pirkey (Eliasl &C..
now pending in Chancery in tile Circuit Court Tor
Augusta county. All parties plaintiffs and:defen
ants in this suit and all others interested there
in. especially all creditors holding liens upon the
9la acre tract and the l8 acre tract in the bill
mentioned wherein is Situated The Cave OF the
Fountains, take notice, that. in pursuance OF an
November, 1877, shall, at my Office i'll Staunton.
On SATURDAY, FEBRUARY I'd. 1878
proceed to take, state and settle an account
lst OF the liens in the order of their priorties
binding the lands above mentioned, and
ed. Of.the fee simple and annual rental values
OF The said lands. together with such other mat
tiers as, may deem pertinent or either party in
interest may require. At which time and place
you are required to attend.
jan st J. W. GREEN SMITH, Com. in Chy
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Stanton. Va, January al, 1873.
Hall and others
. VS..
Whitmore and wife and others.
Pursuant to q decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county entered in the above cause on
the I'D day OF November, 1871, 1 will proceed at
my said Office in Staunton, on
MONDAY, JANUARY 2sth, 1878.
to investigate the condition OF the titles to the
several tracts of land sold under the decree Of
November 28th 1868. in the above cause to ascer-
tain what incum ORANGES, it any are thereon, and
also to ascertain what assurances were made by
the Commissioners on the day of sale. At which
time and place all parties interested are. required
to attend,
Given under my hand this day and date first
above written. WIN. PATRICK, Cemm'r.
jan at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

RAILROAD COMMISSIONER REPORT
We have received the first annual report
OF Colonel Thos. II. Carter, Railroad Com
missioner OF the State o: Virginia. It is an
interesting document. From it we gather
the following facts and figures with refer
ence to the railroads OF the State
The whole length OF main track of railroad
within the borders Of Virginia is I,G2557 LOO
miles. The total cost for road and equip
ment, 500. 40J, s09.3G for 1922 GO 100 miles
laid average cost for road and equipments
per mile, $4,000 Total amount of capital
stock now paid in exclusive OF Winchester
and Potomac, Strasbnrg and Harris0nburg,
and Royal Land Company's narrow gauge
rallroads), $40, les, G02. 80. Amount Of fund
ed debt due to the State and others by roads
reporting. 1893, 940.73. Funded debt due
to The State, s4,553. 9GS, Funded debt now
due to others than the State, So. 9G9, 95f73
Floating debt, s4,70l, 350.9I.
Assuming that passenger earnings and
passenger mileage are correctly reported,
the average rate per mile for passengers is
3s7-l0] cents. On similar assumption for
freight earnings and freight mileage the av-
erage rate per ton per mile is 32-l00 cents.
Accidents: Total passengers killed. 3: total
injured, =; no passenger killed by causes be-
y0nd his or her control. One temporarily in
lnred by causes beyond her control. Total
employees killed, l6; total injured, 81:
others killed IL ;ofilers injured, 10: grand
total killed, SO; grand total injured, 81
grand total killed and injured, 60.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

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BUSINESS OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
From the abstract of the returns OF the
Clerks OF Courts to the Clerk Of the House
OF Delegates, we learn That in this the 18th
Judicial Circuit. composed of Augusta.
Rockbridge, Bath, Highland and Allegheny
counties. last year. the Court was in session
l5G days. during which time 1923 actions at
law were commenced; l43 are pending; 1899
were decided; 3 removed from other courts,
and 3 removed to other courts. Suits in
Equity-of these 20f were commenced: l4l6
are pending; 1924 interlocutory DEGREES; 24l
final DEGREES; l removed from other courts;
: removed to other courts. Prosecutions
number commenced, 81, No. pending, B;
court, .; changes Of venirc to the court, IS.
Compared with other circuits there have
been more actions at law commenced and
decided and more interlocutory DEGREES, than
in any circuit in the State. Two circuits
only have had 4 greater number of final de-
crees. Previous to this year the business Of
this circur has been double that OF any
other.
1t is universally conceded, indeed, that
Judge Mclaughlin is not only one of the
most laborious, but one Of the most learned
and able Judges in or ont of Virginia. From
the members OF the Supreme Court Of the
State, down TO the most humble practitioner
before him. there Is but one opinion as to
his eminent fitness for the position he now
not entertain doubt but that it will be the
pleasure of the Legislature to retain him
where he is concentrating so much in the
interest OF Justice and right.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-17

ATTENTION HoUsEKEEpERs .-You car
hny the best ROASTED CoFFEEs from
G.. A. RICHARDSON.
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CASH MONEY.
and not in any particular will We vary from the
CASH SYSTEM. We
Will Treat All Alike.

Our stock is composed OF 80 many different arti-
Giles hat ii will he impossible to enumerate one
half.
We will sell q Gentieman's Rlack. Hatfor 99cts.
From one to three shirts for 99ctR.,
Two pairs o Canton Flannel Drawers for 99cts
A Razor, Strap Brush. Mug and Soap for 99cts.
A Broadway Hat for School Girl, trimmed for SOC
Lot OF Ladies' Underwear cheap-see lady clerks.
Ladies' Skirts from 99cts up.
Ladies' Striped Wooden Stockings from to pairs
for 99cus.
We have large lot OF dresses made up for chill
dPen which we will sell cheap.
We will sell "a clipper sled for 99c.
Great Eastern. large size for 81 o..
Children's Baby Carriages with tops for 99cts
Four wheel wagon for 99cts
We will sell a nice drum complete for 99cts
large size drum for IL SO.
Children Rocking Chairs for 99ctS.
We have a few large sized worth SO 90 for 81 90
We have stylish lamps complete for 99c
We have Ladies' Chains worth five dollars for 99c
Finger rings and lockets at the same price.
Silver plated napkin rings for s9cts.
A walking cane for 99cts.
Umbrellas for 98cts
We have beautiful lot OF vases from 80: pair
to sac a piece.
We have a fine selection of Ladies' Work Baskets
aud stands. For further particulars call Thurs
day morning at the
90c Store on Augusta Street,
STAUNTON,
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OUR ROASTED C0FFEEs are by far the
best sold in Staunton,. always warranted
fresh and good. For sale by
C. A. RICHARDSON.
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List OF Letters Remaining in the Post or
ice at Stanton. Augusta Comfy, Va.
JAN. II, 1873,
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sTUTZ 4 BALES, Proprietors.
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sTAUNT0N. VIRGINIA.

RS AND PUBLISHERS
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
The Value of a Kid Voice.

The,e is no power of love so hard
to get and keep as kind voice.
A kind hand Is deaf and dumb. 1t
may be rough in flesh and blood,
ye. do the work of soft heart, and
do it with soft touch. But there
Is no one thing that love so much
needs as sweet voice to tell what
it means and feels; and il is hard to
get and keep 1t in the right tone.
One must start in youth and be on
the watch night and day, at work
and play, to get and keep voice
that shall speak at all times the
thoughts of u kind heart. But this
Is the time when sharp voice is
most apt to be got. You often hear
boys and girls say words at play
with a quick sharp tone, as if it
were the snap Of IA whip. When one
OF them gets vexrh you will hear
voice that sounds as il it were
made up of snarl, whine
and bark. Such voice often
speaks worse than the heart feels.
Ii shows mole ill-will in the tones
than in the words. 1t is often in
mirth that one gets voice or a
tone that is sharp, and sticks to
him through life, and stirs up ILL
will and grief, and falls like drop
of gall on the sweet joys of home.
Such as these get "a sharp voice for
home use, and keep their best
voices for those they meet else
where, just as they would save
their best cakes and pies for guests
aud all their sour food for their
own boarl. / would say to all
boys aui girls, Use your guest
voice at home. Watch it day by
day, as pearl of great price, for it
will be worth more to you in days
to come than the best pearl hid in
the sea. A kind voice is a joy like
lalk's song to a hearth and home.
1t is to the heart what light is to
the eye. 1t is light that sings as
we'll a. shines. Train it to sweet
tones now, and it will keep in tone
through llte."
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

than q silken one, unpaid for.
Teach them that full, healthy
face displays greater lustre than
fifty consumptive beauties. Teach
them to wear strong shoes. Teach
them TO purchase, and to see that
the account corresponds with the
purchase. Teach them that they
ruin Gods image by wearing
strong bodices. Teach them good
common sense, self-trust, self-help,
and industry. Teach them that an
honest mechanic in his working
dress IS better object of our es-
teem than a dozen naughty, finely
dressed idlers. Teach them gar
dening aud the pleasures of nature.
Teach them, If you can afford it,
music, painting and all other arts,
but consider these as second Try OBJ
jects only. Teach them walk is
more salutary than ride in car
riage, and that wild flowers are n
worthy object of admiration. Teach
them to reject with disdain all false
appearances, and to use only yes or
no in good earnest. Teach them
that the happiness OF matrimony
depends neither OH external APP.
pearance nor on wealth, but on the
mans character. Have you in
structed your daughters ia these
principles, and have they compre-
hended these principles? Fear
lessly allow them to marry; they
will make their way through the
world.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

San Aatonio, Texas, has been
the scene of tragedy, resulting
from girl having two lovers. Her
choice was jose Madrid. The other
suitor, Jesus Zspeda, was wealthy,
and had her parents favor. She
was kept prisoner in a small,
dark room for month, to bring
her to the desired frame of mind.
AT the end Of that time the two
men were brought before her, and
she was told to choose again. Ze-
peda displayed two revolvers, and
said that, if she did not accept him,
Madrid must fight a duel. Now
her love for Madrid was as strong
as ever, but she did not wish to
have his life endangered, and she
therefore said that she would mar.
ry Zepsda. The marriage ceremony
was performed at once. On the
following day, unable to bear the
lot that she had chosen, she shot
herself, Her relenting husband
then said that If she should recover
he would give her up to Madrid.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
Too Soon for Contributions.
ATLANTA Constitution ]

"Dey tell me you done jipe de
chu'ch,' . said UuoIe Remus 20 Peg
leg Charley the other day.
"Yes, Sir" resroned Charley,
gravely, "dat's So"
"Well, Pm mighty glad er dat" I"
remarked Uncle Remus with upc-
lion. "Its bout time dat 1 was
spectin' fer ter hear Nv you in de
chain gang, an stidder dat hits de
chu'cb. Well, dey amt no tellin'
desc days whar a niggel's goin to
LAM"
Yes," responded Charley,
Strengthening himselfup and speak
ing In dignitied tone, "yes, Pm
iixin' to do better. Pm preparin'
to shake worldliness. Pm done
quit so'shatii.' wild desc white town
boys. Dey've been "a goin' back on
me too rapidly here lately au' now
Pm agoin back on DEM"
Well, ef you done had de
speunce on it, I'm mighty glad.
Eff you got 'iijiun, you better hole
on to 1t 'tweil'de las day in the
mornin'. Hits mighty good fer
ter kyar' 'roun' wild you in de day
time am In dc night time. Hitll
pay you mo- dan politics, an' ef
you stan's up like you oughter,
hit'll las longern bone fellun.
But you wanter have one er desc
yer ole-time grips, an you jest
gotter shet yo' eye an swing on
like Mrs. Ell. Bald'in's bull ter
rier."
"Oh, I'm goiu' to stick, Uncle
Remus. You kin PIT your money
on DAT. Desc town boys can't
play no more NV der games on me.
Pm fixed. Can't you lend me a
dime, Uncle Remus, 10 buy me a
pie? Pm dat hungry dat my
stomach is git.in' ready to go into
month";"
Uncle Remus eyed Charley Curl
ously for q moment, while the lat
ter looked quietly at his timber
toe. Finally the OLD man sighed
and spoke:
"How long is you bin in the
chu'ch, son?"
"Mighty near week. replied
Charley.
"Well, femme tell you dis, now,
TO- you go emmy fuddsr. You amt
bin in dar long 'nuTfer to 60 'roun'
tskin' up contributions. Wait
ontwell you git sorter seasoned
like, an den I'll hunt roun' in my
clothes an see il l can't run out
thrip or two for you. But don't
you levy taxes too early"
Charley laughed and said he
would let the old man Off If he
would treat to II watermelon.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
Latest Eastern nsws.
wnsaingiOn1Naw-

WASHINGTON, August Sfh.-As-
sistant Secretary of State Seward
said to day, in reply to an enquiry,
that the relations between the
United States and Mexico are OF
the most pacific character, and
that no appreheDsions are enter.
tained of trouble between the two
governments. The Mexican au-
thorities are doing all they can to
suppress the disorders along the
Rio Grande border created by a
class of desperaioes who profit by
violations of law. 1t is not be-
lieved here in diplomatic quarters
that the Mexican President will
inflict severe punishment upon
Gea. E.cobeie, who was not cap
tured, but surrendered himself
voluntarily to save other persons
who were in danger.
The Democrats of the First Vir-
ginia Congressional District have
nominated Gen. r. L. I. Beale, an
ex- Confederate soldier, as their
candidate for Congress in place of
Beverly Douglass.
Stephen B. Packard informs the
Secretary of State by cable that he
has arrived at Liverpool and as
sumed his Consular duties.
the Boston Beittog Company.
Boston, August Ssh The Cnm-
mission appointed yesterday to re-
ceive subscriptions for the re-or-
ganization of tho Boston Betting
Company held meeting this
morning. A subscription book
was opened and 100000 were at
once placed upon it by parties from
Boston, Lynn and other places.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

The Uaita CdttoLica is authority
for the lowing: The bcatification
of Plus TX, the Great, proceeds
very satisfactorily. Innumerable
petitions, containing prodigio1s
facts, have reached the Vatican
from all parts of the world, and the
Pope seems disposed to grant spe-
cial authority in this matter Ia
the hierarchy, because the Sacred
Congregation of Rites, in compli-
ance with the prescribed rules, can
Immediately initiate the preIim.
inaries of the qualification of Plus
TX. The documents bearing upon
this matter are so fast accumuIat.
ing that the Congregation of Rites
cannot longer retard its proceed
ings. 1t will require about three
and half or four years to duly ex'
anime the papers, the character OF
the witnesses, etc., because any.
thing of q possibly equivo ca
shade, found either in writing OIL
statement, or In the character of 8
writer or witness, renders such
writing or verbal deposition mad
missable.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
Bald.Hesded Canaries.
Sacrament to Bee. ]


An important discovery has Just
been made in regard to changing
the appearance of canary birds.
While an o street lady, noted
among her friends and acquaint-
ances for her love of birds and
flowers, was recently visiting lady
friend on Fourteenth street, the
conversation turned on the sub.
ject Of household pets. Incidental
ly the resident Of o street ex.
pressed regret that her birds were
greatly troubled with insects,
which were difficult to destroy.
Her friend thereupon related her
experience with chickens and tur-
keys, and in the kindness of her
heart advised the o street lady to
apply drop of coal oil to the head
of each one of her pets, assuring
her that the remedy would be ef-
fectual and complete. The same
evening the loving guardian Of the
tender pets dipped the tip of her
little finger in a cup of kerosene
and applied the fluid according to
directions. What was her aston.
ishment next morning on finding
her cages inhabited by baid-headed
cansries. 30 transformed In appear
ance that they were hardly recog-
nizible. The lady declares that the
effect of kerosene, when applied In
that way, Is extremely ludicrous,
and that one Of the birds, since the
transformation, actually resem-
bles q nice old gentleman of her ac-
quaintance whose head is also des-
titute of natural covering, but
whose badness Is doubtless the re-.
suit of some other cause. The lady
will not apply for a patent for the
discovery.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
Especial to the Herald by the Western
Union Telegraph Company.l
Pacific Coas! News.
ra.s Of ,ns senooner s.. p.eso

Fate Of tne Schooner ssn Diego.
SAN FRANCISCO. August Sth.-
The schooner Staghound, from
Ounalaska, reports that, on the Isl
af May, news was received al
OunalaslKa that portions of a vessel
were found at Cooks Inlet last
year, supposed to be the schooner
San Diego, from description ol
portions of the wreck ani the let
ter 'Dn on piece of board. NO
tidings of the crew. The schooner
San Diego, Captain Bishop, mas
ter, sailed hence for Sitka, March
81, 1877.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 8th.- -
Tom Mccarthy jumped Off the
wharf at the foot of Pacific street al
2 o'clock this afternoon ani was
tished out.
The Grand Jury came into the
County Court this afternoon AND
presented a partial report of sew
enty-nine true bills of indictments
and nineteen presentmen.s ig
nored.
James Raigaisini was examined
In the Police Court to-day on a
charge of assault to murder John
Zaunovich during quarrel
In saloon u few nights ago,
Raigaisiui cut the complainant
with a pocket knife during a scuf-
fie. He was bound over to answer
in $50, coo.
The License Committee of the
Board of Supervisors have been ad-
vised by the City and County At
torney that the Board had no au-
thority to grant free State licenses.
According to this opinion the free
list can only apply to municipal
licenses.
rramps Board II Raiiraad Train.
STOCKTON, August sth.-Tramps
boarded the four O'clock west
bound freight train, and after be-
ing elected by the conductor, one
of them opened fire with a revol-
yer Oh the rear brakeman, who re-
turned the fire, hitting the tramp
in his stomach, woundtng him
dangerously. Great excitement
prevails and, numbers of tramps
gathered round the depot. The
Sheriff with posse was called.
Trouble is anticipated.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

Sarah Bernhart, the French &C.
tress, has her chamber draped as
black as night. Opposite the ac-
tress' bed is a large mirror, and, di-
rectly in front of the mirror, stands
the skeleton OF man who died for
love. The skeleton was found In
Italy. There it forever stares and
grins CHASTITY at Bernhart as she
lies in bed. And she loves the
skeleton dearly-so she says. 1t
calls to mind the old Roman Gus.
tom of placing such reminder of
mortality at the banquet table,
among the gay jewellers of life's
feast, to keep the hilarity within
due bounds. And Bernharts skel-
eton seems to perform this quiet
office of guard In her chamber. The
idea Is very Frenchy, and quietly
grim.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
European Cable News.
the Eisetiou ,n Hungary

VIENNA, Aug. S.-The results OF
the Hungarian election are known
in l64 election districts, and show
that 116 Liberals, supporters of the
present Government, "a of the
United opposition and 81 of the ex-
treme left, have been elected.
Herr Fised, chief of the Hungarian
Ministry, willprobably be returned
from some constituency where a
second ballot is necessary. 1t is
thought his defeat by the Radicals
Of Debrazin will have the effect Of
making him adhere more firmly to
the moderate wing of the Llbera
party.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
A Few Words on Female Edit.
cation.
From the Practical Teacher /

Give your daughters thorough
education. Teach them to prepare
q nourishing diet. Teach them to
wash, to iron, to darn stockings, to
sew on buttons, to make their own
dresses. Teach them to bake
bread, and that good Kitchen
lessons the apothecary's account.
Teach them that one dollar is one
hundred cents; that one only lays
up money whose expenses are less
than his income. and that all grow
poor who have to spend more than
they receive. Teach them that o
calico dress, paid for, fits better
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
:F=o.n u Distinguisnea .rurist.

81 have tried the PERUVIAN SYRUP, and
the result fully sustains your prediction.
1t has made n new man ofme, infused in
to my system new vigor and energy.
am no longer tremulous and debilitated
as when you last saw me, but stronger
heartier, and with larger capacity fol-
labor mental and physical-than at any
all druggists.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

The avidity with which the
Parisian populace volunteered iRto
the Garde Mobile at the beginning
of the war has only been equalled
by their subsequent earnestness to
retrace their steps. They have
been made the butt of many jokes.
A general, inspecting battalion,
asked young Mobile whether he
had any complaint TO make.
"Yes. General" "What Is it?p
II am suffering from palpitation of
the hearth "Good." was the re-
ply; ut beats for Its country"
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09

wild horses roam over South
western Kansas. The difficult feat
of capturing them was formerly &C.
complished with the lasso. Entire
herds are now secured by new
plan. The hunters outfit ordinarily
consists of q fast walking pair of
horses attached to q wagon, four
saddle ponies, provisions for sever
al weeks and six men. a herd
being found, the pursuers go
toward them at leisurely pace,
doing nothing to frighten them.
No effort is made to drive them in
any particular direction, nor to
hurry them. This is kept up day
after day, until they beco lie famil.
lar with the sight Of the men, who,
at the end of two weeks, are able to
go among them. They are some-
what dorile through hunger, too,
having been kept too stea ly NOV
ing to permit sufficient grazing.
They are at length driven to q
ranch and secured.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1878-08-09
81 to $1,000 to Loan,

AT THE STAR LOAN AND BROKER
OEFICE.
Removed to No. 9 COMMERCIAL ST.
Will advance on collaterals 81 to $1,000,
on all kinds of personal property, such
as watches, jewelry, diamonds, pistols,
guns, etc. Gold, silver and U. S. Currep.
cy bought and sold. ntlu