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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

BRAZIL EXPEDITION.-Mr. Frank In
boden, son of Gen'l Jno. D. Imboden, is now
on visit to this his native county. Mr..
Imboden has just returned from Brazil and
will join Major Sbumate in the expedition
which will start about the 18th of the month
to work on the Madeira R, r. From his OBJ
seryation and the information acquired
whilst in Brazil. Mr.. Imboden is confident
that with proper care persons going from
this country will experience no difficulty in
acclimating themselves, and that as good
health can be enjoyed there as here. For
their own protection, as we'll as for the good
of the employees, Messrs. Collins brothers
will provide every possible means for the
comfort of those who 60 to work on the en-
terprise, and their interests, if no other rea-
son, will prompt them to make the most
careful provision for the health of those up
on whom they rely for the successful com
pletion of their undertaking. Mr.. Imboden
will remain in town for some days and CO.
operate with Major Shumate in organizing
and transporting the forces collected in this
section.
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Yeagerism is OH top at Stutz's old stand
If you want anything fresh in the vegetable
line, 60 to Yeager's, Stutz Building. 1t
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HOLY WEEK.-The services ct the CATH
ole Church will be particularly interesting
and impressive for the remainder OF this
week. To-day, Holy Thursday, after high
mass, at s O'Clock a. M, the procession OF
of the blessed Sacrament to the repository
will take place. In the procession Will he
about forty little children dressed IN white,
and the usual six altar boys in white SUR
plice and red soutains, followed by the
priests in appropriate vestments, bearing in
their hands the golden chalice containing
the consecrated Host. In the procession will
also be two acolites with lighted torches, and
censor bearers. 1t will start from the main
altar, proceed through the middle aisle,
making the circuit Of the church and arrive
in front of the Virgins Altar, which will be
beautifully decorated with evergreens, How
ers and number of lighted tapers. In the
centre of this altar is what is commonly
known as the tabernacle, in which is depos
tied the golden chalice containing the con-
secrated Host. After its being deposited,
the choir will commence chanting the Tau
tum Ergo, and the incense will be again put
in the censor and the blessed Sacrament again
incensed. The acoustic nary responses will
then be said and the priest chant aloud the
usual prayer after which the procession will.
return to the main altar and a short instruc-
ton be given explanatory of the feast itself,
the procession and the institution of the
Most Blessed Sacrament. The church will
remain open during the Gay and until late
at night for the devotion of the faithful.
Tomorrow. Good Friday, after mass, the
services will open with the unwilling of the
cross, the Priest repeating three times, in a
loud voice, the prayer Lignum ecce, and the
cross is presented at the altar rails to be kissed
by the people. Prayers for all people, Jews,
Gentiles and unbelievers, are offered ON this
day, and God is beseeched that the light of
faith may enter their hearts. The mass Of
the pre-sanctified, in which the Host conse~
Grated en- the preceding day is consumed,
occurs then. During the day confessions
will be heard, and at night sermon de!iv-
cred on the Passion of Christ.
Day after tomorrow, Easter Saturday,
services will again commence at o'clock
a. M, being those of the blessing OF the first
fires, of the baptismal font and pascal can
dies, followed Immediately by solemn high
mass, during which the bells, before silent,
will be rung.
Easter Sunday sermon on the Resurrec-
ton will be preached.
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DEBATING SoCIETY.-The debates OH
Friday nights continue to draw good au-
diences to the Room of the Y. NJ. G. A. AT
the last meeting Msssrs. ]. w. Stout and I.
J. McManus spoke in favor of the abolish
ment of capital punishment, and were an
wered by J. V. Brooke, A. F. Robertson and
A. S. MauzY. The question was decided
in the affirmative. After the debate, the res
olution laid on the table some time ago, pro-
viding for the organization inside of the So
ciety OF Moot Senate, was taken up and its
discussion, introducing points Of parliament
tary usage, was animated and entertaining
Finally it was agreed to appoint Edward
Echols, M. Hanger, j. V. Brooke, A. F. Rob-
ertson and J. w. Stout, committee of five
to report the rules Sc. for organization at
the next meeting, at which time the regular
debate will be upon the question ''Should
representatives obey the instructions Of their
constituents"
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The Senate has repealed the bankrupt
law Internationally, and the House will
doubtless do likewise.
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Yeager proposes to sell cheaper than any
other house in Staunton,at Stutz' old stand,
OH Augusta st. Il
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Many have been made free from the CALLING
cnalns ofopium by this wonderful antidote Those
the first bottle came to their notice 1t is painless
permanent and perfect i'll its cure, patients never
leellng desire for opium in any form.
=. Write and send stamp for information and tes-
tlmonials. Apply to
DR.. nj. A. CHENEY,
apr 4-2m# ~
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Everything fresh and cheap at Yeager's,
Stutz Building. 1t
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BOARD MEETING.-Last Thursday the
regular meeting of the Board of Visitors OF
the D. D. 6 B. Institution was held and
the usual routine business transacted. The
following members were present: VIM.
Frazier, President, Messrs. Eubapk, Henkle'
Jones, Evans, Grattan and Cochran.
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Fresh fish, cheaper than the cheapest, at
Ycager's, Stutz Building. 1t
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DEATH.-Powell Harrison, ESQ.,, form err
ly OF this place, died at his home in Leesburg
last week. He was man Of brilliant talents
and attachments, and the announcement OF
his death carried sorrow to the hearts OF his
many friends in this community.
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Flowers cheap at Yeager's. Stutz Build
ing. 1t
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Those having weights and measures that are
sealed, are required by law to brins.them forward
and have them tested and resealed as though they
had not been sealed.
will keep register of all weights and meas.
ures tested and sealed by me, therefore all per-
sons falling to comply with the law, will lay
themselves liable to fine.
Page 1855, chapter SO, code of 1873 says: If any
person shall sell or offer to sell any commodity
BY. or keep for buying and selling. any scales
balances, steelyards. weights or measures, not
sealed according to law he shall forfeit for each
Persons having mills, stores, distIleries, &C.,
can have the testing and sealing done at their
places OF business. by requesting me to do so.-
In such the fee will be ten cents instead of
cents for every weight and measure.
M. g. CEASE,
Sealer for Weights and Measures.
April list
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CITY CoUNcIL.-At the meeting Of the
City Council held last Tuesday night, the
following members were present: Messrs.
Fultz, Abby, Bledsoe, Evans, Powell, Coch-
ran, Burke, Byers, and Todd.
The petition of DR.. Wayt & Bro. was re-
jected, and that of Blackburn and others
for sidewalk on Greenville road granted.
The ordinance on explosives was reconsid-
cred and sent to the Safety Committee for
revision, it being shown that its enforce
ment in the present form, would ope.
rate against the business OF oar city mer-
chants. DIR. McChesney's account for at
tendance on a wounded man was rejected.
The Committee on Retrenchment reported
that the superintendent Of street hands had
been drawing $50 per month ever since his
employment, but there was no record as
to the authority by which he was employed.
The Committee on Unproductive Property
reported full settlement of accounts be-
tween the city and county, as to the ex-
penses of jail, &c. The county agrees to
take the city's interest in the Courthouse
and clerks Office at $500. The clerks
Office to be vacated by the 18th Of October
next, and the Court house by January LIST,
1881.
The City Attorney reported that the reg
istration of voters must be made by the city,
and $40 was appropriated for hooks.
The committee to whom was referred the
message of the Mayor made its report com :
mending the suggestions of the message and
recommending the adoption of such ordi-
nances as would carry them into effect.
The claim of Donald Allen, late city En-
gineer, of $lO3, for money paid by him on
extra work at the reservoir, was at last al
lowed, Mr.. Todd alone voting against it.
The Council ought to be ashamed of itself
for so long refusing to act upon this claim.
Upon the petition of John Burns and 9TH
er barkeepers, protesting against an in
crease Of license tax, as determined under
the new tax law, quite an animated discus
sion ensued, .Messrs Cochran, Evans and
Burke favoring the petition and Mr.. Bled.
SOC and Mr.. Powell opposing it. The pc.
tition was granted-Messrs. Abby, Bledsoe
and Powell voting against it. 10 supply
the deficiency, Mr.. Evans then moved that
an increase of ten per cent. be placed on a II
licenses, and the matter was settled by re-
ferring the whole tax ordinance back to the
| Finance Committee.
| A number of petitions were presented
and appropriately referred.
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LOCAL.

Green peas and early York cabbage at
Yeager's, Stutz Building. 1t
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Onions and salads at Yeager's. Stutz
Building. IL
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Advertisements inserted at $l,00 per square for
first insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly
and yearly advertisements.
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Raddlshes and lettuce. at Yeager's, Stutz
Building. 1t
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CITY ELECTION. The excitement over
the approaching city election is waxing
warm. The principal contest, and in fact
the only one so far developed, is for the
office of Commemorative Attorney. The
contestants are Major Elder, the present in
cumbcnt, J. NJ. Quarles, ESQ.,, and FL. st. G.
Tucker, Esq, all of whom seem confident
of securing the position and are working
manfully to that end. Whether Or not
Mayor Balthis will have opposition, we are
not as yet reliably informed, though various
rumors are afloat connecting the names Of
other gentlemen with the candidacy for the
office.
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we recommend Yeager as the cheapest
green-grocer in Staunton, Stutz Build
ing. If
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NEW ENTERPRIsE.-Th firm of w. l..
Bumeardner & Co., New street, in addition to
their large and splendid assortment OF
liquors, wines. tobacco. cigars. &c., have re-
Gently added a bottling establishment, and
are now prepared to furnish the best ale and
beer for family or retail use at the lowest
prices. The tanks of beer are arranged upon
stands in the basement, and connected with
the bottling room by means Of rubbe' tubes
lined with a tasteless composition. The bot
ties are first thoroughly c:eansed by a mi
chine which whirls quantity of shot into
each bottle with such force as to remove
every particle of dirt from the inside SUI
face. They are then placed beneath syphons
connected with the tubes from the tanks,
the pressure turned on, and the bottles
filled, corked securely by machine, and
Immediately labeled and put on sale. l..
Ebert's celebrated "Queen of tie West, ;"
and Milwaukee beers, the best in use. are
put up in this way, and families and others
can be supplied with the freshest at less cost
than it can be purchased elsewhere. The
bottling is carried on under Mr.. McQuaide's
supervision, he having learned the process
in the western cities.
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SPLENDID PROPERTY IN MARKET.-It
is rarely that place is offered for sale pos
sessine the attractions of that advertis-
ed by Davis A. Kayser, in this issue. 1t is
located just beyond the corporate limits and
in few years will be in demand for build
ing lots. Already the settlers of the suburbs
have almost reached it and another five
years. improvement will greatly enhance
its value. The advantages it now offers, as
set forth in the advertisement, make it a
rare opportunity for one who would en-
gage in the dairy and truck business. At
this time there is great demand for the pro-
ducts of such a farm, with scarcely any
thing to supply it. Those who would make
profitable investment should examine 1t.
One of the finest farms in the Valley, 10.
Gated in section noted for its fertility and
the social and other advantages OF the neigh
borhood, is that advertised by Craig d Craig,
Commissioners, situat ed near Middlebrook
and containing 1872 acres. Seldom IS such
and offered at Commissioners sale, nor Is
it often that farm so attractive is placed IN
Lne market. we Invite the speclal aCtehIioii
Of our northern and eastern subscribers to
this sale, and can assure them that they
could not select more desirable location
in their efforts to secure a home.
The farm of 383 acres advertised by w.
E. Craig, commissioner, is an excellent
piece OF land. well located, fertile and pos
sessing all the advantages of Il good neigh
borhood. 1t will be a desirable home for
any one who may purchase it, and we ad
wise all in search of farm to communicate
with Mr.. Craig at this place.
Some excellent lots of land situated on
the New Hope road, are offered for sale by
Messrs. Craig and Ransom Commissioners.
They will make nice , comfortable little
homes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-04-18

PERsoNAL.-Hon. Beverly Tucker, broth
err Of ]. Randolph Tucker. was in the city last
Saturday. Mr.. Tucker is travelling in the
interests of the Texas Pacific r. R. enter
prise and has delivered addresses before the
councils of va rlous cities of the State and in
every inst ance the project has been encour :
aged and resolutions passed commendatory
of it. Friday he was in Gown gton. It
was his desire to appear before the coun-
Gil of this city and a special meeting was
called for the purpose of hearing him. but
for want Of quorum, it being Saturday
night about the worst time OF the week for
business men to leave their stores &c., the
opportunity was not presented. He how
ever left numerous documents, and the
resolutions would have been passed at the
last meeting but want of time prevented.
Maj. D. Shanahan, of Covington, was al
SO in the city Saturday, having accompan-
led Mr.. Tucker.
DIR. S. Fl. Moffett Of Bell Punch fame, pass
ed through the city Sunday en- route for Har-
risonburg. He was just returning from WASH
lngton where for several weeks he has been
engaged in business connected with the in
PRODUCTION of his invention into several OF
the Southern States.
Mr.. Geo. H. Chrisman cf Rockingham,
the famous dealer in blooled cattle, was
in town Saturday night, and left for home
next morning.
Mr.. Sam'l Goode, the well and favorably-
known Hotel-man, has been appointed man :
ager of the Rawley Springs for the coming
season.
A. E. White, formerly of this city, has re-
Gently been elected town Sergeant Of Lew
isburg. W. Va. His popularity in his new
home must be as great as it was here, as we
learn that every member of the city council
which elected voted for him.
Among the graduates of the Baltimore
College CT Pharmacy, at the Goth Annual
Commencement held last Monday night,
was W. NJ. Hughes, son of Mrs. Fl. Risk Of
this city.
Mr.. George E. Price, whilst in his store
yesterday, tainted and fell to the floor. He
was carried home in an insensble condition
but returned to consciousness later in the
evening.
Rev. C. L. Brace, one of the editors o
the New York "Times," and the author OF
several interesting works, has been in the
city for some days, in the interest of the
Children's Aid Society of New York, som
interesting facts of which may be gotten
Brace is the guest of Mr.. Fl. D. Peck.
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DIRECTORY MEETING.-At a meeting of
the Directory of the Y. NJ. G. A., held at
the Association rooms, Tuesday night last.
Thursday May 9th was fixed as the time
for the Annual meeting Of the Associa-
ton. This is an important meeting. The
report of the President and officers of the
Association for the past year will be read,
and officers for the coming year will be
elected. The meeting will be open to the
public.
Messrs. J. E. Guy, Peck, Morton, and
Mr.. President, were appointed Committee
on the part Of the Association to confer with
others who are interested in securing sui ia
BILE homes for the boys, who will soon be
sent here by the Children's Aid Society of
New York.
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ENOR SALE.
One-half interest in the AUGUSTA WOODEN
MILLS and the property connected Herewith, viz
A WOODEN FACTORY
of one set OF the latest improved machinery,
whose goods are we'll and favorably known in
this and other sections of the country.
One Circular Saw Mill,
capacity 5000 feet per day, ONE CORN MILL,
Five Dwelling Houses,
and one thousand acres OF land, more or less in
section of country whose salubrity of climate
and fertility of soil are proverbial l will also
sell all the stock on hand
HORSES, CATTLE, FARMING UTENSILS, SC.
The mill is now in successful operation with
wool enough on hand to last till new clip comes
in. The farm has two hundred and fifty acres
cleared, has on it FINE ORCHARD, of choice
fruit, and is well supplied with spring WATER
This is favorable opportunity to secure a good
bargain.
For particulars. call on or address,
ID. z. RANKIN,
febss-tf stuart's Draft. Augusta Co.. va.
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The HEBREW PASSOVER commenced yes
terday evening and will continue for seven
days. This feast is commemorative OF the
fight OF the Israelites from Egypt, who in
their haste had not time to prepare their
bread, and the dough taken with them was
baked tn Inc sun. The first and last days are
kept as Sabbaths, and during the interne-
date time the members OF the Jewisl
Church eat unleaven bread, Appropriate
services will be held in the synagogue to-day
and next Wednesday,
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Fruits, berries. &C., at Yeager's, Slut,
Building. 1t
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5 M. YOsT & son. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
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Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably In Advance.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-19
For the Republican.
Riot nj lI0rriugl0w,

HARRINGTON, DEL, NOV. l6.
MgssRs. BDI1e ss:-As Powers Nation.
al Museum was about TO commence
their entertainment tonight, gang Of
roughs ton in number, headed 10y B. +.
Fleming, armed with knives.and pistols
forced their way by the doorkeeper
while Mr.. Powers was away and in
suited the little girl who took he tick
cts, and when they got in to where
Miss Powers was, Professor Kelley
ordered them from the room, when the
whole ten jumpe on to Kelley, the lat
ter knocking Fleming down and a gen
rral stampede aud rush was made for
the doors by those inside. Some were
at the top OF their voices, and
others were crying, and ther. being at
least a hundred ladies', gentlemen and
present, some idea may be
had Of the confusion. After the roughs
had beat Kelley to their hearts content
they took seats to witness the show.
Miss Powers called to order and stated
to the rcughs that no lecture should
br given until they left the room.
After remaining about five minutes
they left. The lecture was then given
to the satisfaction of all present. The
good citizens of our town are ashamed
Of the way the roughs acted. All who
the museum considered it =
lIrst class entertainment. CITIZEN.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-19
For the Republican
mittee ASH ed 10 open q Provision
store.

For the Republican
The Chairman OF the street Com.
mittee ASH ed 10 open q Provision
Store.
MgsSRS. demonstrating been out
of employment some time and having a
family to support applied to the Chair
man of the Committee on street or work.
He told me he could do nothing then,
but would do the best he could and As
soon as he could. have made several
calls since and always received the same
answer. Knowing some of the parties,
whom saw at work, the idea struck
me to ask how .hey got it. The first one
told me he ordered ton of coal, and
was put to work. The second told me
he was pat on the same wav, and if
wanted work, to do likewise and I'd he
put on.
Now while am not in iced of coal at
present, am very much in need OF
-four and other things which the Chair
man don't keep for sale, consequent III
have to remain idle. tie told me he
always put tn. most needy 10 work. but
if he thinks that nobody is needy but
those who buy coal of him, can assure
him he is very much mistaken. There
are others both as deserving and as
needy.
would suggest to the worthy Chair
man the propriety of opening Provi
sion store in connection with the coal
yard, 80 those who don't need coal can
purchase provisions and have claim
on his patronage. A LABORER.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-19
For the Republican.
Tn Nnlh AItN


MEssRs. EDIToRs:--I would like to ask
"Catholic" who is defending his church
against Bishop Lee, a question or two
Ii the Pope infallible apart from a
General council or in other words, can
he declare new dogma without the
sanction of council or does he inter-
pret the DEGREES that council may
pass upon
Is any doctrine valid that council
or Pope has not declared to be trueY
Can Catholic teach what has not
been declared to be the doctrine of the
church by q council or Pope!
If We understood the Bishop Alright,
he said he had no right to preach or
make doctrine for his feet to walk
in 7 These must be decrsed by the
church in some lawful way.
Were we rightin our conclusioni
e ''' METHODIST.
Daily Republican., 1878-11-19
For the Republican.
] Nunl Innocent.

MEssRs. EDToRs In your issue of
the l4th inst, under the head Of "po-
lice r-p0rts,' you stated that John and
William Lvsry were fined by the May
or for riotous and disordrrly conduct,
md assauting n certain Wilhelm.
1t is true that Mr., John Livs-y was
fl ed for the offence, but it IL not true
that he was guilty. He neither took
part Ia the disturbance, nor was he
even an eve witness of it, but unrortu-
nately for himsel, he happened to BE- in
the neighborhood soon after the row.
aud was seen by Billy Donnelly, who
swor- he Was on, Of the guilty parties.
He was falsely accused aud unlustly
convicted and fined for an offence If
which he was as innocent as Donnelly
himself. laam JOHN LIvsEY.
Wilmington, Nov. 18th, 1878. et