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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

When in town on Court Day, call at the
Virginia Hotel Bar and be refreshed. You
will find there the best beer in the Valley
at only five cents glass. 1t is delicious,
and so cheap.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

At the Virginia Hotel Bar can always oe
found, the best, purest, freshest and coIdest
beer in the city, and it sells for only cents
glass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

A good recommendation for the ODER is
that after using four years, they buy agair
in preference to using cheaper article.
John Evers, VIM. Evers, Abraham Hoffman
John S. Lambert, Samuel Lltton, DR.. Dom
agile, Daniel Farrer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

CHEAP PRICES Quires Paper, % cts. +;
Packages Envelopes, 25 cts; doz. Lead
Pencils, Rubber Tips, 25 cts. Quire Fools
cap Paper, 10 cts; l Bottle Mucilage 10 cts. /;
doz. Lead Pencils, 10 cts.
HUNTER 6 Co., Booksellers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

SELLS BROS. GREAT oEvEN ELEPHANT
MENAGRIE AND CIRCUS will donate the
proceeds OF both the afternoon and night
performances at Winchester, on Friday, the
9th inst. to the yellow fever sufferers. His
Honor, Mayor Clark, has consented to act
as manager on the occasion, and general
disposition is manifested to literally second
the generous action of the Mcssrs. Sells,
whose venerable mother is native of Win
chester, and must feel especially gratified at
the selections by her sons of her birthplace
for the charitable purpose named.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

TEXT BooKs.-At a meeting ofsthe Board
Of Trustees last Tuesday evening, the text
books now used in the city schools were re-
adopted, with the exception Of the geogra-
ply, the Eclectic. with Hotchkiss Virginia
Supplement, being substituted for Cuyot's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The Bridgewater Enterprise came to Ut
last week greatly enlarged in size, admirs-
bly, printed and filled with interesting mat
ter. Located as it is. in one Of the finest
and most promising sections of the country,
in town famed for its beauty, and rapidly
acquiring prominence as a manufacturing
centre, the brightest future would seem to
await it, as we doubt not the enterprise and
energy which distinguishes it will be fully
ty in which it is published. We wish it eve
rx-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Gold Medal-Paris Exposition-Trow-
BRIDGES s'Good," Better s'Best,'' 'sNas-
sau Boat Club and ''Havana Mixture
smoking tobaccos. VIM. L. BUMGARDNER
& Co. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Sons of Jonadab.

The Sovereign Council Sons OF Jonadat
of North America met in annual session in
this city, Tuesday morning, at 8 O'Clock,
Sovereign Patriarch, W. II. Norton pre-
siding. Officers present: ?. Sos. Pat, J.
w. Newton, of Staunton; Sow. Marshall
Jas ..Hiscock. of Rhode Island Scv. Sec
rotary, Halvor Nelson, of D. c.; and SOW.
Waterman, R. J. Irving, of Staunton.
The Sovereign Council was formally
organized and opened and the reports OF Of
ficers were read and referred to appropriate
committees. Representatives were reported
from the Grand Jurisdictions OF Washing
ton, D. c., New England and Virginia.
The report of the Secretary showed a sma IL
Increase in the membership OF the Order,
and also the gratifying fact of the extern
sion of the Order into the State OF Tennes
see, from which it is hoped great good may
result.
The financial condition of the Council is
good, and supplies on hand for.further woi
ample for any emergency. The next SEES
sion of the Council will be held in the city
of Providence, Rhode Island.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

HEALTH.-The poor mans riches, tine
rich mans bliss is found in Ayers Medi-
cines, after fruitless search among other
remedies. A word to the wise is Sufficient.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The county;s brag team of blacks, be-
longing to John Evers, was in town Mon
day for load Of ODER Fertilizer, and at
tracted the usual commanding attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

All kinds of standard Wines, Liquors,
&C., at the Virginia Hotel Bar, at the very
lowest prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

When You want ID glass of pure fresh
beer, call at the Virginia Hotel Bar. Only
five cents glass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

SUDLER's COMPOUND, the cheapest Fer
tilzer on the market, $34 cash.
j. Z. GRAHAM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

ODER FERTILIzER.-Buy the best-no
adulteration in the ODER.
J. e. GRAHAM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

These cool September nights and MORN
ings have caused general exodus from the
mountains by the spring goers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

sStaunton Social Club:'-The best 5 cent
cigar. VIM. L. BUMGARDNER & Co. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

DIANoRA, and other fine brands of chew
ing tobacco, at VIM. L. BUMGARDNER d
Co.'S. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Physicians recommend as healthy and
delightful beverage, that superior beer at
the Virginia Hote. Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Markets..

The market generally has undergone but
slight change since our last issue. The offerings
of flour have be en- limited, with quototions at "a
20 for extra. There have been more active trans
actions in wheat, considerable quantities Offering,
and prices from 80 to 95 cents; corn Sc to SO and
firm, and oats IS to 49, Bacon. hog round, 81.
There is a good demand for Timothy Seed at
81 SO per bushel. As yet there has been very lit
tie OF this on the market, and the price quoted is
slight advance on that heretofore offered.
The markets elsewhere indicate no unusual
stir. Flour and wheat are steady, with fair
prospect of no decline in price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

HAVANA MIxTURE-Tbe Cigarette To
bacco, at VIM L. BUMGARDNER 81 Cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The most varied selection OF Fine Cigars
ever seen in Stanton at VIM. L. BUMGARD.
NER & Cos. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

ODER is the best to secure a good wheat
crop, and stand of grass.
J, E. GRAHAM.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The town has been Illuminated with fam.
ing colored posters of the elephant show,
and small boys are happy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

EXCURSION AND LAWN PARTY.-On
the 24th inst, an exc ursion train will be
run from Staunton to Mt. Sidney on the &C.
casion of Lawn Party, given by the ladies
of the Methodist church of that place. The
train will leave the Valley depot promptly
at o'clock, a. M, and returning leave Mt.
Sidney precisely al IL 80 p. m. The object
is to raise funds to aid in repairing the Meth
odist Church South at Mt. sidney. Apa TT
from this worthy purpose 1t will be an occa-
sion of genuine hospitality and pleasure, land
we have no doubt will be literally attended
by our citizens.
esprit OF THE VALLEY" is the name
of new paper, the first number of ich
is before us, published at Harrisonburg by
Col. Daniel Dechert & Son. 1t is of good
size, about the same as the other papers
published in that place, and is spicy and
readable. Col. Dechert is an old newspaper
man, and will bring into this enterprise a
long and varied experience in newspaper
life. The Spirit will be Democratic or Con-
| sentative. We wish its success.
This makes the fourth paper published in
Rockingham-the Register and Old Com
naonaoeaHh, Harrisonburg, and the Enter.
prise, Bridgcwater-on of the sprightliest
| papers on our exchange list.
| PERsoNAL.-We were favored, on Mon
day, with visit from Mr.. Bruce Champ, of
the Carlyle Mercury, Millersburg, KY, and
| Mr.. A. j. Braford, of the Braker Bulletin,
Augusta, KY, who were among the excur-
sionists on Major Hotchkiss' editors train,
which passed through this place last We'd
nesday. They were on the return voyage,
and expressed themselves as highly pleased
with Virginia scenery and hospitality.
Hon. Jno. F. Lewis, U. S. Marshal; w.
S. Lurty, District Attorney; DR.. W. J.
Points, and Col. r. Turk, Deputy Marshal,
passed through the city ON Monday en- route
for Lynchburg, to attend the Federal Court,
which met there on Tuesday.
Mr.. E. C. Vincent, an experienced and
competent engineer and surveyor, of this
county, has established himself i'll Staunton
for the purpose of prosecuting his profess
sion. He is one of the men who deserve sue
cess, and will attain it.
Gen. Echols and wife have gone to the
Sweet Springs, where they will remain some
time.
Hon. John T. Harris, is In the city, on
his way to Bath G. H., where he speaks with
Capt Paul, tomorrow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

SEVERE SToRM-Last Thursday nigh.
this section was visited by very severe
storm The wind blew hurricane, the rain
fell in torrents, flooding the streets and gut
tiers in town, and swelling the streams
throughout the county. The most serious
damage was the washing away OF fences,
and knocking down of corn. No very Sc
we're loss was sustained.
West of us, on the Chesapeake & Ohio X.
R., the storm was more flu; ious. At Hinton,
it was unprecedented, swelling New River
five feet higher than it has ever been known,
sweeping away some twenty houses and
their contents, some of the families narrow
ly escaping with their lives, and not able to
save anything. The damage will exceed
s25, OO). Some thirty families are left desti-
thte Trees were uprooted and carried
away; large mills were swept away
The telegraph-iincs were washed down, cut
ting off communication both ways. The
road-bed on the C. & o. r. r. was greatly
damaged. At a wash-out along New River,
an engine went down killing the engineer,
fireman and brakeman; another engineer
and fireman of another engine, were killed.
On Saturday all Of the damage which the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway had sustained
between Richmond and Hinton, had been
fully repaired and trains were running on
their usual time. One or two slides remained
to be cleared away, west of Hinton, and
with that work accomplished the entire line
between Richmond and Huntington has been
opened, and the regular running Of trains
resumed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Or. J. N. Burlington, of Huntington.
w. Va, died suddenly of apoplcxy, last
week. He was prom ~t.and useful cit
il en-,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

CPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO COMPOUND
NJ ING PRESCRIPTIONS by
W.R. TYREE, Druggist,
aug 70 Main Street, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
St0ztaton Advertisements
NOTICE.

On the 18th of July. 1878, purchased one
half of the Livery Stable OF Thornburg & Shafer,
including horses, buggies, harness, and all the
appurtenances of the establishment, and from
that date am equally responsible with Mr..
Tho rnburg for all contracts and engagements
connected with the stable. have no connection
or responsibility with the business Of the con-
Germ previous to that date.
Hereafter the business will be conducted by
s. 7. Thornburg and L. Shafer under the firm
name of THORNBURG s. SH AFER.
AS other business engagements will command
my attention, have employed Mr.. George H.
Platt to represent me in the bust ness, who will
at all times be ready to serve the public.
Aug 29-4t LEVI SHAFER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

CITY SCHOOLS.-LaSG rrluay HlSHI
special meeting of the City Council was
held for the purpose of electing member of
the Board CT Trustees of the city schools, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation of Maj. H. NJ. Bell, who had for
years been the efficient President of the
Board. Mr.. John NJ. Carroll, City Treasu-
rer, was elected to the position, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen now constitute the Board:
John W. Todd, President; W. J. Nelson,
Clerk; John B. Scherer, G. l.. Cooke, Jno.
NJ. Carroll and Isaac Witt, Trustees.
On Saturday last, the Board met to elect
a superintendent of city schools IN place OF
Prof. Ladd, resigned. Among the applicants
for the position were DR.. r. S. Hamilton, SUI
perintendent of County Schools; Rev. w.
B. McGilvray, of Richmond; Prof. Haislip,
of Woodstock and Prof. J. II. Leckey.
Stanton. Upon Prof. McGilvray's applica-
ton, how ever, was endorsed a withdrawal,
provided the salary was fixed at less than
1900, which practically threw him out OF
the race, as the Board did not feel justified
in making the salary over $1,000, for the
| -
present, at least.
After careful consideration of the testimo-
malls of each, DR.. r S. Hamilton received
| the nomination.
The new superintendent is too we'll known
to need commentator at our hands. For
three or four gears he has been superinten-
dent of the county schools, and the State
has had no better officer. Methodical, COM
petent and experienced, we feel assured in
predicting for the schools OF Staunten, I'M
der his efficient management, continued
prosperity, and steady and rapid advance
to perfection. The Board could have taken
no action which would have given more gen
eral satisfaction to the citizens Of Staunton.
under the circumstances.
The schools commenced on Monday last
with fair attendance, which will doubtless
reach I'D to six hu ndred in day or two.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

TTSE BARKER'S HORSE AND CATTLE POW
~ DER, best in e,-price only Is cents.
For sale only by w. r. TYREE,
Main Street, Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

CHESTER CURE FOR ASTHMA,
" For sale by w. R. TYREE, Druggist.
aug % Main Street, Staunton Va.
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MAIL LETTINGS.
Notice to Contractors.

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
Washington. D. c., Sept I'd, 1878.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Contract
Office of this Department until PM. of october
81, 1878, for carrying the mails of the United
States, upon the routes, and according to the
schedule of arrival and departure specified by the
Depar tment in the State of Virginia. from Janu-
airy 1, 1879 to June 80, 1881 Lists of routes, with
schedules of arrivals and departures, instruc-
tions to bidders, with forms for contracts and
bonds and all other necessary information will be
furnished upon application to the Second Assis-
tant Postmaster General.
ID. Nj. KEY,
sept 5-6w Postmaster General
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Ayers
CATHARTIC PILLS F.!

Ayers
CATHARTIC PILLS!
For all the purposes of Family Physic. and for
curing Costiveness, Jaundice, Indigestion.
Foul Stomach Breath. Headache, Erysipe-
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Diseases, BilliousneSS, DrOpSy, Tu-
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Dinner Pill for Purifying
the Blood.
Are the most effective and congenial purgative
ever discovered They are mild but effectua! in
their operation, moving the bowels surely, but
ton they are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be employed:
cleansing the stomach and bowels. and even the
blood In small doses OF one pill day, they slim
health.
Ayers Pills have been known for more than
quarter OF century, and have obtained world
wide reputation for their virtues They correct
diseased action in the several assmilative organs
of the body, and are so composed that obstruc-
tions within their range can rarely Withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure the everyday
dangerous diseases that have baf1ed the best hu
an skill While they produce powerful effects they
for children. By their aperient action they grippe
much less than the common purgatives, and new
e. give pain when the bowels are not infiamed
They reach the vital fountains of the blood, and
strengthen the system by freeing it from the ell
emenTB of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in all eli
mates, containing neither calomel nor any dele
terious drug, these PILLS may be taken with
safety by anybody Their sugar coating preserves
them ever fresh, and makes them pleasant to
take; while being purely vegetable, no harm can
arise from their use in any quantity
PREPARED BY
DR.. C.A,YER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
June
| FRANK ALEXANDER. HENRY q. MYERS
TT nj Ua
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DOR SALE.-One of the finest residences in
Il the City of Staunton, elegant location. con-
tanning all modern improvements. Terms ac-
commodating. For further particulars as to
terms &C., apply to the undersigned.
HUDSON & PATRICK,
Attorneys,
July 25-tf Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

"ANTED.-1OOOB Bushels of Irish POta-
w tOes-Highest Cash Market Prices paid
G.. D. PEARMAN,
aug 20 Cor. Main and Augusta SITS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

S TAUNTON LEGIsLATURE.-The fall term
of the Staunton Legislature commenced last
Saturday night, with fair attendance of
members and spectators. The chief bust
ness before the session was the election of
officers for the ensuing term. They we've as
follows: Governor, Hon. A. II. Fl. Stuart;
Speaker, Hon. Marshall Hanger; Clerk,
VIM. P. Tams; Sergeant at Arms, James
Miller. Three new members were added.
AS his last official act, Ex-Governor Wad-
dell sent in message vetoing the UNIVERSE
ty Bill passed at the last session, and the mes
sage will probably come up for debate as a
part of the proceedings Of the next meeting.
Under resolution passed at the close of
the last term, the Legislature this year will
embrace all of the best features of the old
Debating Society, together with the advan-
tages of a regularly organized Legislature.
Upon each bill, or question, the Speaker will
appoint four debaters, who will be expected
to fully prepare themselves, and thus good
debate will be assured, and the interest
maintained.
The next meeting will be held Saturday
night at the Y. NJ. G. A. Rooms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

ACCIDENTS. Sandy Smith, colored, acct
denaltly shot himself Monday evening, in the
palm Of the left hand, while holding pistol
in his right. Had the bail not struck his
hand, it would probably have taken effect in
the left side, in the region of the heart, of his
sister, who was standing close to him
His hand was considerably burnt by the
powder, as we'll as perforated by the ball.
On Tuesday, Luther Morris, COL, having
shot gun. which some one had very heavily
loaded, went into the yard and shot it off.
When the gun was discharged it was literaley
shivered into fragments, lock, stock and
barrel, not single portion of the barrel be-
ing found at all, wounding Luther in the
hand, breaking one Of the bones in his
index finger, and tearing the soft tissues bad
ly; also irflicting an ugly wound above one
OF his eyes. The shock rendered him speech
less for some moments after the accident.
There was charge of fully eight inches in
the barrel OF the gun
Surgical attention was rendered in both
cases by DR.. A. M. Henkle, and the patients
are getting along very well.
Next Thursday, there will be grand en-
tertainment at Deerfield.
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s M. YosT & SON. EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS
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Secondly. Was there contributory negli-
gence on the part of the plaintiffs intestate
in producing the cause of his death? The
Court thought there certainly was. He chose
to run the risk of walking on the railroad, as
a part of his way from his home to his place
of labor. There was no right of way, pub
lie or private, along this part of the railroad
track, except the public right of way of the
B. & 0. Il. r. Company. There was no ne
cessity for using it as private way. even if
there was any convenience in so doing.
There was path en- each side of the track,
land wagon road leading from Sherman 8
house to his work, and when he chose to use
the railroad track, he did so at his own risk.
The instinct of self preservation seemed.
therefore, to require that Sherman should
use, necessarily whilst walking on the track,
both his eyes and ears to discover any signs
OF danger. His not properly looking or lis
tening for danger, was the chief. if not only,
cause of his death, and at least made him
guilty of contributory negligence.
Thirdly. Was the negligence of the de-
fendant, if any, such as and so gross as, not
withstanding such contributory negligence,
to render the defendant responsible for the
damage sustained by the plaintiff?
The Court thought a negative answer to
this question plainly resulted from what had
oAlOd0y OOOA ooAu9 dlC ehClVAOAO oaiu liooA-
ing more on the subject but to express the
conclusion in regard to it; which was that
the Circuit Court erred in overruling the
motion of the defendant to set aside the ver-
dict and grant new trial.
The opinion of the Court was, therefore,
that for that cause the Judgment ought to
be reversed and overruled, the verdict of the
jury set aside and the cause remanded for
a new trial.
The law on the subject so far as material to
the case may be found in Sherman and Red
field on Negligence, chap. III, p. 90; Contrib.
utory Negligence chapter XVII, page 1872
Injuries causing death; Wharton on Negli-
gence, chapter TX, ''Contributory Negli-
gence, and in the notes referred to in the
notes to those chapters.
President Moncure delivered the opinion,
which was concurred in by all the Judges,
except Judge Burks, the case having been
argued and submitted before his appoint
| ment as Judge Of the Court.