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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-10-17

PRESERVATION Thursday last, the co.,
porators of the Baldwin Augusta Fair elect
ed Hon. A. H. II. Stuart, Jno. D. Crowle, of
the Virginia Hotel, and A. NJ. Bowman, Di-
rectors of the Society.
Father P. j. Fitzsimmons, who recently
left this city for Keyser, West Virginia, has
taken charge Of the Catholic church at that
place, as its regular pastor. During his min
istration here, Father Fitzsimmons won the
respect and esteem of all classes, irrespective
OF denomi nations, and very many outside of
his church sincerely regretted his departure
Wherever he may go, his talents, genial
nature and piety, cannot fail to be appreci-
ated, and in his new field he is followed by
the prayers and good wishes of a hest OF
friends. The people Of Keyser have secured
an able and efficient pastor, and one whose
power for good will be felt in any commun-
ity he may be called upon to serve.
A letter from Donald Allen. Esq. informs US
that he has already secured position on the
Fl. & I, Central R. R., and is now located
at Hampstead, Texas. Pluck and push are
bound to win.
Mr.. o. NJ. Goode. of this city, is now trav-
cling for the well known Richmond tobacco
house of T. C. Williams &c Co., one of the
most extensive manufacturing establish
ments in the South. We are pleased to learr
that he is meeting with the most encouraging
success.
Among the passengers arriving by thu
Russia last Wednesday, was theViscouEtess O
Milton, widow of the eldest son of Earl Fitz
william. Her late husband had a:great fancy
for this country, and finding the climate o
Virginia particularly agreeable, purchased {
handsome estate near Collaghan's west O
this place, and erected splendid residence
Lady Millions return points to the conclu-
sion that she too has an affection for he
| American home.
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Double width Cashmeres at only 25 cents
a yard. Call at LEVY BROS. Ut.
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The best unlaundried Shirts in the city at
NEWTON'S for 80 cents.
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Double width Cashmeres at only % cents
yard. Call at LEVY BROS. 1t.
Calico at MENTIONS for 5, 81, and Sc.
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Double width Cashmeres at only % cents
yard. Call at LEVY BROS. 2t.
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FAIR NOTES.-In our hurried report OF
the county Fair last week, we had only time
to mention the reorganization of Company
SEP of the LIST Va. Regiment, one OF the
most gallent companies in the Confederate
service. At the reunion Wednesday, the
following members were present:
Capt. Il. w. McClung; lst It., Silas Fl.
Walker; I'd It,, Elijah Koner; Exit, W.
A. Hanger; Sgt, E. G, Fishburne; Corpo-
rails, F. M. Bell, w. A. Freed; Privates, Jno.
Leonarl, G. C. Miller. C. L. Swink, j. Ham
Fultz, D. W. Drake, Green Thacker, S. Fl.
McCue, P. D. Koiner, Jno. NJ. Hanger, VIM.
Wallace, S. Fl. Alexander, VIM. Harner, r.
S. Bell, Frank McClung, C.. E. Crawford
Geo. Layman. W. B. Patterson, Jno. T.
Shields, Geo. w. Bateman, J. C. McClung,
P. Hamilton, J. Mop. Crawford, Jas. Weed,
NJ. V. Palmer, Jno. McClannahan, Samuel
Yount, M. L. Leonard, Sam'l Kerr, John S.
Kerr, James L. Kerr. After organization a
stirring address was delivered by c. S. Rol-
er, and resolutions were adopted as fol-
lows:
Resolved, That Company e LIST Va. Cav
airy, c. S. A, be and hereby is permanently
reorganized; that none be admitted to men,
bership except those whose names appear on
the original rolls, with the exception of our
sons as hereinafter provided.
Resolved, That our sons be requested to
perpetuate this organization and our memo.
RIGS, by replacing us as we one by one may
be detailed to "Cross over the river" and
answer to our names at the roll call in the
Great Hereafter.
Resolved, That we meet every two years
at time and place to be designated by Or
der of our commanding officer.
Resolved, That in perpetuating this com.
pany of old comrades in arms, whenever any
office shall be vacated by death or otherwise,
the next in rank shall succeed to the va
cancy, and so on to ,the lowest, and this
shall be filled by election from the rank and
file of this company at its next meeting
provided majority of the membe rs then
living in this county are present at tie meet
ing.
One of the most interesting features oil
the occasion was the presence Of three of the
horses that had entered service with the
company on the 10Th of April, 1861. They
were ''The Rabbit" ridden by Writ McCue
aged % years ''Arthur," ridden by Capt
McClung. then LIST Lieut., aged q years
and "Peter," ridden by Geo. w. Bateman
aged % years.
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAPTIST
CHURCH.-The twenty-fifth anniversary OF
the Baptist church of this city, will be cele-
brated next Saturday and Sunday, BY ap-
propriate services in the church, (which has
recently been refitted in handsome style. The
occasion will be one of rare interest.
On Saturday, &C II A. NJ, sermon may
be expected by Rev. VIM. II. Williams
former pastor; and at 1880 2. NJ. by Rev.
S. P. Huff.
On Sunday, at II A. NJ, DR.. J. B. Jeter
is to preach; and at 1880 P. NJ, Rev. DR.. j.
l.. NJ. Curry. At3P. NJ, meeting will be
held, at which brief history of the Church,
prepared by the Pastor and letter from DR..
Geo. B. Taylor now in Rome, will be read
and addresses from DR.. S. B. Rice and Rev.
Samuel Harris, identified with the early his
tory of the church, will be delivered.
In connection with the Sunday morning SER
vice, the members of the church are pre-
pairing to make a contribution as thank
offering for the mercies received by them as
a bOdy
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A large assortment of Mems and Boy S
Boots at cost. at MENTIONS.
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uTAUNTON NURSERIES,.

The undersigned purchased and is the sole pro-
prietor OF the .'STAUNTON NURSERIES, He
deems this notice necessary in view of a recent
advertisement in Staunton paper. and for the
further purpose OF notifying all persons that his
right must not be infringed upon.
He has on hand a large assortment of choice
Apple and Peach Trees, which he will sell at the
nurseries low for cash. Persons wishing to sup
ply themselves with superior selections of fruit
should apply to the undersigned.
JOS. f. TANNEH1LL,
Staunton. Va. Oct. Sd, 1878.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
j States.-In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of Lewis Hartman, Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern:
The undersigned, j. E. G. ~, of Staunton
Augusta county, Va, hereby gives notice Of his
election as Assignee of the estate OF Lewis Har-
man. OF Staunton, Augusta county, Va In said
District. who was on the day OF "a
d., 1877 adjndged bankrupt on his own petition
by the District Court of said District.
Dated Staunton, Oct. 9th, 1878.
oct 10-3w lie. GUY, Assignee.
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A party of gentlemen from this city start
ed on a deer hunt Monday last.

A party of gentlemen from this city start
ed on deer hunt Monday last.
The Clerks Office OF the City Court, with
all Of the papers, &c., has been removed to
the new City Hall.
The Stanton Artillery and Stonewall
Brigade Band, have been invited and have
accepted the invitation to attend the LYNCH
burg Fair next week.
The Camp Armstead Hunting Company of
Albemarle, will leave Charlottesville for
their annual deer hunt in the mountains OF
West Augusta. on the 3Oth
A letter received by Mr.. Jos. E. Rollins,
of this city, from the Treasurer of the Re-
lief Fund OF the Louisiana Division of the
Army of Northern Virginia, conveys the in-
formation that the Association now has SUI
ficient funds and that no further contribu-
tions are needed.
A paper has been signed by number of
the best citizens of the town and county,
asking Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, Hon. Marshall
Hanger, Judge Shelley, Col. Skinner, and
Judge Fultz, to address the citizens of the
county, upon the questions now agtating the
country, and especially the all important one
of the finances and currency. We under
stand t:,at several of the gentlmen will COM
ply with the request. and the Others have
not yet determined.
-%-o-<
FEAST OF TABERS ACLES.- lie Hebrew
Feast of the Tabernacles commenced on
Monday evening. The feast commentaries
the time that the Israelites dwell in tents,
in the wilderness, and continues during
eight days. 1t is not strictly observed by
the reformed congregations. In some places
tabernacles are constructed in the open air
where the meals are eaten. The taberna-
cles are often handsomely and extensively
decorated with flowers, evergreens and pic
lures.
MEETING OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
At a meeting of the Board of Supervisors
last week, road and other accounts were al
lowed to the amount of about 81 300, besides
the sum of S320.34 to Collins & Croghan for
stone wall back of the Jail, on which work
they had previously been paid 800 as the
work progressed.
The Clerk was ordered to have $50 delin-
quent land capitation and property tax lists
printed for the year 1877, which are to be
posted in the several magisterial districts
throughout the county and at the Court
house as provided for by Act of March, 1878.
John Paris was appointed committee to
have brick wall rebuilt in rear OF the jail.
The committee for the fitting up of an
Office for the County Treasurer at corner OF
New Courthouse and Augusta streets made
| roDort u,binI, yyac ra tifipd
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Only five cents for glass of magnificent
Beer at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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Splendid Black Cashmere at MENTIONS
for so cents.
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Double width Cashmeres at only 25 cents
a yard. Call at LEVY BROS. 2t,
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Double width Cashmeres at only 25 cents
a yard. Call at LEVY BROS. ct.
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A Good Corset at MENTIONS Tor 25c.
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
Public Speaking.


The questions involved in the Congress
sional canvass will be discussed at the fol-
lowing places and times:
Sherando, Thursday, Oct. 18th, at 2 P. NJ
Barterbrook, 6 - "a -
Deerfield, +" 6 s. SO
Craigsville, Friday. Oct. 18th, " 2 "
Buffalo Gap. g 9 u g
Mt. Sidney, 6 S - .
Verona,
New Hope, Saturday, Oct. 18th, " 2 s.
Mt. Meridian, Sc s 81
Churchville, IS 80
Greenvlle, Friday, Oct. 25th, 90 6
Midway IS s. s.
Mt. Scion, s. Is -
Sangersville, IS
Middlebrook, Saturday, Oct. Goth 81 6
New Port, 6
Parnassus,
Spring Hill, - s. )
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VNissolution of Partnership.-The firm of
L. DEBTOR & CARTER, grocers and pro-
duce dealers at Room No. 107 Burns Building, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to said firm are hereby no.
tilted to pay up and those to whom the firm is in
debted to present their claims for payment to e.
A. Dettor who assumes all firm liability and alone
is authorized to settle up the business.
CA. DEBTOR,
Oct l. 1873 ]. v. CARTER,
G. A. Dettor will continue the business at the
old stand under the firm name OF DEBTOR co,
and hopes by keeping good stock at reasonable
prices fair dealing and strict attention TO bust
ness, to merit and receive fair share of public
patronage DETTOK W.
oct 3d-3t
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ITO THE PUBLIC.-The undersigned, having
/ purchased the interest of Mr.. F. o. Hyden-
rich in the Tin and Stove business heretofore
conducted by Them takes this method of inform
ing the public, that he is now prepared to do all
kinds OF
And manufacture Tinware of all descriptions.
He will also keep constantly on hand all descrip-
tions OF Stoves, including the best patterns OF
COOK, PARLOR, & OFFICE STOVES,
CRATES, SC.
He respectfully asks continuance OF the pat
onage that has heretofore SO generously been
Xtended to him. A. GRUBERT.
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A RECKLESS RUN.-Last Thursday, the
team of Mr.. Jas. Bragg became frightened
alta locomotive near the Valley depot, and
started to run. The driver in attempting to
stop them, was hurled against telegraph
post and severely injured. The team sped
on. and soon the wagon was shattered, and
the lead horses being loosed from the tongue,
started to run across the trestle bridge,
near Wits mill. They had gone but short
distance, when they fell to the ground, thir-
ly feet below. killing one and injuring the
other. Coming across the bridge at the time
were Mr.. and Mrs. O'Donnell, who were SO
frightened at their perilous position that
they were unable to make any effort to get
out Of the way. The fall Of the horses doubt-
less saved their lives.
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HAVE THE cts. CIGAR OF THE DAY,
i Try them.
aug2a Staunton, Va.
IMPORTED HAVANA CIGARS
i For sale by W.R. TYREE, Druggist.
aug ~ Main Street. Staunton, Va.
DIG BUG-5 cents
ID at TYREE's Dug Store.
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curty needed. When, after year the note
fell due, and he was asked to pay it, the an
swer was swat, wait little while. have
not yet realized on my investment, and SO
he gave another note, and still another for
smaller amount which represent the inter-
est. Merchants piled their shelves with silks
and broadcloth, and we were booming along
Suddenly, and with no sign of admonition,
the crash came. Swift over the wires flash
ed the intelligence jay Cooke e Co. have
failed" Men could not realize it. 1t SEEM
ed impossible that the great banking house
that was regarded as firm as the government
itself, should have gone down. Presently,
click, click. went the wires, and then-Fish
& Hatch have failed. The blow was stun
ming men gazed at each other in stupid as
constituent, and with bated breath asked,
what next? Where will we find security !;
who is safe2 And then confidence began to
weaken, and each man would say OF his
debtor, ssand you, too, are not as good as you
might be.'' Demands were pressed, and
ruin IOllOWeu. Nell lUSb ldltu Ill IittIT lcl-
lows, and the money for portion of the
debts that was collected was placed deep
down in their pockets, there to remain until
investments were less precarious. The great
settling day had come.
Since 1878, there has been absolute want
and hardship. But the lesson though Sc
we're has been wholesome one. 1t has
taught us to labor-to live within our means
to avoid debt. 1t has taught us that there
Is no patent road to wealth that capital i:
the result OF labor, and that If we would be
prosperous we must be frugal, Industrious
economical and virtuous. 1t has taught us
that we cannot escape from the edict o.
Eden that by the sweat of our brow shall
we eat bread.
just when we are recovering from thi
prostration, and when we are surely ant
steadily building upon firm foundation, w
are told that the instrument of our torture
The New York herald., 1878-12-17

at Candia Crete. William Anderson. an Englishman.
and native employe of the company were murdered
outside the gates of the city last Saturday evening.
Mr.. Sand with the British Consul, is investigating
the outrage.
AUsTRo-HUGGAIY.
The Hungarian Delegation at Pesth have agreed to
the Austrian Delegation's amendments to the esti-
mates. striking out the grants for ironclad and
for increasing the number of army officers and other
important items. An agreement having been estab-
lished between the Delegations the Austrian Delega
ton dlas voted the common estimates for 1879
amounting to 105 900 forms and passed through
its third reading the bill for the occupation grant of
20. 900 forms.
The Delegations have adjourned sine die.
THE BANK FAILURES.
The trial of the City of Glasgow Bank directors is
hxed for tho Goth of January. The report Of the
South Wales District Bank shows that the whole
capital and reserve funds have been lost and there is
further deficiency Of 81 560 OOo for which the share
holders liable. There il possibility of
structon OF the bank: r-
FoGGY LONDON.
The English metropolis visited yesterday by
the ensest fog that has been known in twenty years.
CABLE ITEMS.
At . meeting of the shareholders Of the Odessa
Commercial Bank yesterday it decided to go into
liquidation.
The Spanish Congress has passed bill authorizing
a loan of 25O. 900 900 pesetas.
Karl Ferdinand Gutzkow, the German dramatic
poet. died at Frankfort-on- Main yesterday.
The New York herald., 1878-12-17
END OF THE COAL COMBINATION.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 10, 1873.

PHrfADKLPHrA, Dec 10, 1873.
Mcssrs. Dickson and Gowcn the Committee Of the
Board OF Control. have written letter to Mr.. j. III.
swoyer. Chairman Of the Committee Of the Lehiph
Valley Operators. in reply to Mr.. swoyer's letter.
which recently published. in which he stated
that the committee had no power to make more
than Temporary arrangement before January 1. The
position taken by Mcssrs. Dickson and Gowcn is sH
maintained namely, that negotiations bs
carried until Mr.. Swoyer's committee obtain
the requisite power 10 represent authoritativey tho
Lchgh Valley coal interests. including the Lehigh
Valley Coal Company When this authority is secured
the committee of tho Board of Control is prepared
to consider any proposition for the formation
of a new combination for 1S79 provided the
matter can be settled before December "a; and
should the Lehigh Valley committee, when clothed
with the proper power, desire an extension of the
time allowed for tho conclusion of definite apc'ee-
ment IL would readily be granted. This letter is re.
gardcd among coal men ~ virtual end Of neaoti-
alton looking TO q harmonious result.
The New York herald., 1878-12-17
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT. ]
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, Dec. I'll A. NJ.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, Dec. I'll A. NJ.
Indications.
For Tuesday. in the South Atlantic States. cooler
northeast to northwest winds. cloudy and rainy fol-
lowed by clearing weather. rising barometer, will
prevail.
For the Gulf States. northeast to southeast Winds
warmer, partly cloudy weather. rising followed by
stationary barometer.
For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley and the lower LAKE
region. variable and southwesterly Winds slightly
warmer. partly cloudy weather. numerous light
rains or SHOWS. stationary falling barometer.
For the Middle Atlantic States and New England.
diminishing northwest to southwest Winds slightly
warmer party cloudy weather. rising. followed by
stationary or falling barometer.
For the Lower Missouri Valley. cooler northcrly
winds. rising barometer. cloudy weather and light
SHOWS. followed by clear weather.
The Ohio will continue slowly rising.
The New York herald., 1878-12-17
DOUBLE PARRICIDE.
FATHER AND MOTHER KILLED BY TWO SONS
AND A BROTHER AND SISTER SHOT,

FATHER AND MOTHER KILLED BY TWO SONS
AND A BROTHER AND SISTER SHOT.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Dec. II. 1873.
most appalling tragedy occurred on the llth inst
between the members of family named Epperson.
residing in the lower part of Hancock county, q
few miles from Thornhill. near the scene OF the
Lee and Lcger murders. which occurred year ago.
appears that from ncompatibility Of temperament
equally valid cause, Mr. J. n. Epperson aud
his wife could not live pleasantly together in
their old age. though the parents Of
large family, and separation was tho re-
sult-the selfdivorced husband leaving home.
On Wednesday morning. however. he returned
and not long before he and his wife from quar-
relling proceeded to blows. At this juncturc John
Epperson one-armcd underworld to protect his
mother, whereupon his father drew pocketknife
and inflicted four serious wounds on his remaining
arm. fearful struggle cnsued, in which the son
succeeded in Wrestling the knife from the grasp OF
his father and Immediately dealt the old fatal
blow, the blade penetrating the heart and producing
instant death.
MOTHER KILLED By SON.
Soon after the above occurrence another son.
Thomas Epperson, returned home, and seeing the
evidences Of tho bloody tragedy before him.
asked John il he took his fathers part
in the fight with their mother? His brother
answered "No: / took mothers part" Thomas
thereupon rejoined, .Then l will take
fathers part and. drawing pistol began firing at
his brother who into the house, Thomas follow
ing. The mother attempted to keep him from enter
ing but with all his worst passions aroused TO the
highest pitch. he raised his arm and fired pistol
ball through her breast from the effects Of which she
died in a few moments.
BROTHER AND SISTER SHOT
without an instants pause after the commission
of this iendish act the murderer continued firing at
his brother John, whom however he failed to hit
though he shot another brother. George Epperson.
through the thigh. inficting severe hesh wound
and with another bullet shattered the knee of of
his sisters who was in the room. the Mortified wit
OF the bloody acts though powerless to prevent
them. It is feared the girl cannot recover
FUGITIVE.
After committing these atrocous crimes Thomas
Epperson fled from the scene of murder and has not
yet been apprehended.
John Epperson surrendered himself to the authori
ties but was acquitted. the Coroner's jury finding
that, in killing his father, he only acted in self
dofence,
The New York herald., 1878-12-17
ELECTION OUTRAGEs.
PROGRESS OF THE INVESTIGATIONS IN LoUIsI-
ANA-HoRNsBY IN ARREST.

PROGRESS OF THE INVESTIGATIONS IN LOUIsI-
ANA--HoRNsBY IN ARREST.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
New ORLEANS, Dec. 16, 1878.
Tho court room was filled this morning while
Judge Billings Of the United States District
Court, read his charge to the Grand
Jury in relstion to the alleged election
outrages. Tho Grand Jury. which 10 considered
to be composed Of quite as good material as is
usually found such bodies. is now in session con-
sdering the charges that have been brought before
It. When their deliberations it is conf
IDENTITY expected that there will be quite q number
Of warrants issued for additional arrests. So far only
fourteen prisoners have been arraigned before the
United States Commissioners individual adavits.
Seven of these were from Tensas and seven from
Natchitoches. In addition to these two other ndi-
vduals sent for. but did not appear. one being
returned dead" and the other mot found" Judge
Woods understand. will be here some time between
the first and middle Of January when all the parties
presented by the Grand Jury will be tried.
AnnEsrED TO PREVENT APPEARANCE AS A WITNESS.
fore the Grand Jury ~ Q witness in the alleged
Natchtoches ouragos and whose arrest by the State
authorities was srrrehended& & understand has C,
Is carpet -bugger, but Southerner Georgian by
birth, aud was-indecd is nova justice OF
the peace appointed by Governor Nichols. Horns
rest They say it does look little singular that he
should now be sent back to Natchitoches, where be
While h nI since % and they openly declare he 'i Will
to leave the city. The object Of this arrest.
they claim. Is simply to get rid Of most important
witness. whether these ideas are well founded or
not shall not pretend to say only the whole thing
certainly does look little queer. As far rs can
learn the government officials have taken action
in this matter but it is not to be supposed that they
will not.