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

The amount Of school money diverted from
its proper object is about $S50,000. If the
unpaid interest on the literary fund be added
the total deficit will exceed 81, 100000. No
doubt this statement will be questioned by
some who ought to be well informed, but
nevertheless it is made with confidence after
long and careful study.
The following summary will suffice for the
present:
ARREARS DUE THE SCHOOL FUND.
Arrears from capitation tax, and
tax on real and personal proper
ty, for years previous to 1875 $332,732 rs
Arrears from same for 1875 and '76 IAl3l 20
Accepting the Auditors estimate
Of $497,7o2 IS, as the amount due
the schools for 1877 "a small pro-
portion of which may not ha
for er'n 1877 '"e sse's .ne ~ ass7ss s.
Total due from these Sources. $783,646 80
Dues from fines, forfeitures, etc.
also railroad and other transport
tation companies, etc. also from
certain liquor tax under for
mer law the amount of which
cannot be ascertaindd from
cessable sources, but which may
safely be put down. ............. $3.50 81
Total arrears from taxation ....... $s5e,oOo 90
Add interest overdue to Literary
FUND.-. 265,Oo2 26
Total arrears .................... sl,11s,O52 &c
The item liz the above statement, which
must excite some surprise, IS the deficit for
1875 and 1876. which is here put down at
S144, 13[.2S; whereas it has been reported at
$50, 047.9S, difference of $SS, 0S3.30. The
disagreement occurs in the amount due the
schools from the taxes on the real and per-
sonal property, and from the capitation tax
for 1876. This amount is stated by the Au-
ditor to be 1886, 226.46; but it is here claimed
that the true amount Is $474, 309.76. This
latter amount was reached by subtraeting
from the assessment all costs, delinquents
and insolvents, and dividing off the share
due the schools. If any error be shown to
exist, it will be promptly corrected, in re-
gard to this point or any other.
The deficit for the past year, as matters
now stand, is about three times as great as
the average-o of former years, namely $780,,
S72, against something over $4,000. The
fiscal year Of the State does hot terminate
until October list, and it is possible that this
large deficit may be somewhat reduced
Virginia Educational Journal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

THIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
i House in the Valley OF Virginia. has recently
beenre fitted and reprinted throughout. Located
n the central part Of the city, only two blocks
70 either depot.
THE OFFICE is OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling PARTIES. Tourists
stopping here can visit in easy distance the cee-
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave of Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over good road; the wonderful view
from ''Elliotts Knobb,'' and the scenery around
the city, to be witnessed in an afternoons drive
is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE is VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel, furnishing carriages to all
points at reasonable rates.
So Coaches and Portels in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. d. CROWLE, Prop.
T. s. DAVIS, Clerk. MARI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
of Columbus, Ga.

have determined to give them all of my bust
ness or as least as much as they will accept.
For my own Convenience, have accepted the
Agency Of this Company. and while my other du-
ties will not permit to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of the Company and take the
applications Of rny one desiring to insure.
J. FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence, parties desiring insurance or
information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office OF Eflnger, Craig Grattan.
NAV g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

The label on a bottle of chill medicine re-
questlng the patient to shake well before
using is really tantallzing
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19


A DESCRIBED LIvER.-That dreadful dis
ease, from which so many persons suffer, is
frequently the cause of Headache, Indiges-
ton, and Dyspepsia, isEpeedily relieved, and
are often permantly cured by Swaync's Tar
and Sarsaparlla Pills.
Fevers are often prevented by the use of
these Sarsaparilia Pills, as they carry off,
through the blood, the impurities from which
they arise. For costiveness there is nothing
so eifectual as Swayne's Tar and Sarsaparil-
la Pills.
They are purely vegetable, and act spec
Tally on the Liver as Blue Mass or Calomel,
without any bad results from taking.
Address letters to DR.. Swayne & Son.
Philadelphia. No charge for advice. Sent
by mail on receipt of price. Price % cents a
box; five boxes for 81. Ask your druggist
for them. Sold by W. r. Tyree, druggist,
Staunten, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

St0zt7atoN Advertisements.
NO SN E STORY !!
1t is So /! 1t is True!
NEW GOODS
received daily at
Loeb Bro hers.
DEAUTlFULsNEw cALIcoEs AND aINa-
ID HAMS, at LOEB BROS
RLEAcHED and UNBLEAcHED
COTTONS,
VERY CHEAP, at LOEB BROS.
NEW DRESS GOODS!!
In all shades-very cheap, at LOEB BROS.
DLACK GOODS, A SPECIALITY, at
d LOEB BROS.
A FULL LINE of Black Silks, Cashmeres, Aus
"A traian Crepe, Alpacas, Mohair Lusters.
Remarkably cheap at LOEB BROS.
rNICKINGs, "a, Ga. 1914 sheetings, cheviots,
L Hickorys, and shirtings, of ali kinds at re-
duced prices at LOEB BROS.
-rNHE best assortment Of White, Red and Grey
low prices at LOEB BROS.
DLEACHED and UNBLEACHED Ca N o N
- LOEB BROS
NEW STYLES OF Turkey Red Table DAM
IN ask-cheaper than ever at
A NEW lot of Napkins, Table Linens, Irish
"A Linens and Towels, can be had at reduced
prices, at LOEB BROS.
NURTAI IN LA CES, and window
~ Shades, in all colors, and at any price, at
A COMPLETE line of Blankets Comforts. Bed
IA Spreads and Coverlets, can be found cheap
at LOEB BROS.
V,HE ONE DOLLAR wamsutta Shirt
out. still the go, at LOEB BROS.
y Shoes are warranted, and price has been
reduced by their sole agents. 90 Try pair.
TFyou want to see new styles of Table and
i Floor Oil Cloth in all widths, you must call
at LOEB BROS.
THE CARPET DEPAR ENT has been
i stocked with new lines and stylish patterns
DfusSs'S' az pii''s sD'' w. LOEB BROS.
Ii kinds of Rugs, Foot Mats, Stair Carpets, |
n Stair Rods Cocoa and Napier Mattings, |
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CHURCH CARPETS and Mattings specially.
" go A discount allowed to congregations,
at LOEB BROS.
TRUNKS, sATHELs, and valises, all sizes, and
i name marked on free OF charge. at
LOEB BROS.
z (tTC will buy papers Of Pins, papers |
- OlD. of needles, u dozen Buttons:
pieces of soap, Package OF Envelopes. quire |
of paper, lead pencils, spools good thread,
Round Comb, at LOEB BROS. |
IL Kinds of Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, Scarfs, |
N Rulings, Handkerchiefs, Cuffs and Collars, |
Edgines, TCrchOn Laces. Duchess Laces, Ham |
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had as cheap as at LOEB BROS.
Mica SURES taken for Shirts. and fit war
Nl ranted at LOEB BROS.
Merchant Tailoring p srEetA At raar and
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Mo House can show you complete line OF |
IN Cassimeres, Suitings, Doeskins, Water
proofs, Factory Cloth, ard Kentucky Jeans. and /
for les s money than LOEB BROS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

IF Badness OR DEFICIENCY OF HAIR
exists, or if the hair is gray, dry or harsh,
the natural youthful color can be restored
by using s'London Hair Color Restorer," the
most delightful article eyer introduced to
the American people for increasing its gowth,
restoring its natural color, and at the same
time lovely hair dressing and beautifier.-
1t is totally different from all others; not
sticky or gummy, aud free from all impure
Ingredients that render many other articles
obnoxious; in fact it is exquisitly perfumed
and so clearly and elegantly prepared as to
make it lasting hair dressing and toilet
luxury.
Ask your druggist for London Hair Color
Restorer. Price. Is cents bottle. Six bot.
ties, 81. Main Depot for the U. ST., 800
North Sixth ST., Philadelphia. Sold by w.
r. Tyree, druggist, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
Insurance..
DIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiverlof the Circuit Court, am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans, as we'll for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, require that the
property be insured against fire.
1t is Of course of the utmost Importance that
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent, that the assets are not
simply words and figures. but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to be lst. solvent
and End. easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it.
After careful examination of the liabilities
and resources of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Arrears from capitation tax, and
tax on real and personal proper
ty, for years previous to 1875
Arrears from same for 1875 and rs
Accepting the Auditors estimate
of $497,782 IS, as the amount due
the schools for 1877 "a small pro-
portion of which may not ha
reached the treasury the arrears
for 1877 are,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

He respectfully asks continuance OF the pat
extended to him. A. GRUBERT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19
236,s64,s2s 80
Expenditures in 1879.

Reduction in five years ........ So, $3.50, 9l3 SO
The improvement in the currency since the
close of the war has been very great. In 1865 the
paper currency consisted Of
Greenbacks. 1872. 757 6O4
National bank notes. 176,213.955
Fractional currency. 36,344,742
Old demand notes. ....................... 402,955
Treasury notes, compound interest
notes and State bank notes. estimated 100000 900
Total $735 619 1855
Its value was SO 80 100 on the dollar in CON- and
its total value in coin $500 sos 10. In 1878
our paper currency consists of:
Greeenbacks 1916 68I. O16 90
National bank notes. ............. 424,514,284 90
Fractional currency ............... 16,547,768 II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Total due from these sources.
Dues from fines, forfeitures, ETC.;
also railroad and other transport
tation companies, etc. also from
acertain liquor tax under for
mer law the amount of which
cannot be aScertaindd from as
cessable sources, but which may
Z.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-09-19

Total arrears from taxation. .... 1856
Add interest overdue to Literary
Fund. ..................,... 26:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
The Pcach CrOp outlook.

A correspondent OF tho Wilmington
Erery Ersnng from ST. Georges say:
The perennial question OF the peach
crop continues TO attract attention In
this region, and just about here the con-
illusions arrived ut are anything but en-
c,uraging | talked with several gentle
men today, and they all agree tha! the
crop here will be far below the average,
but that there is still great uncertainty
attending estimates. as the peaches have
been falling of, even within the past few
DAYS. Mr. James Germon, who has been
skIr,luE around through the country
from Glasgow to BlaCkbIrd, says that
though that distriC. there will be less
than a fourth of u crop, and such an esti-
mates he regards ~- large for the whole
country.
Hcsays thst tho tSct that some orch
AIDS are altogether bare OF fruit renders It
81 difficult matter TO establish shipping
line from this point, matter in which
he is himself personally interested. 1 e1-
smined few rows in one orchard where
there was a great variety in the promised
Weld per tree, some trees having scarcely
more peaches than one could count on his
fingers, while others reached half \ bssk-
ct. Anthergentlcman tells me that sim
gI3 line olboats Will serve TO market the
fruit uIongAppoQuinimink creek.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
lee " IIpr.

A prominent Western paper has re-
Gently published series OF articles point
ing out the evil elIrc.s of Ice water and
coLdemning It's use in the strongest
terms. In one Of Its articles it says
A man who in state Of persplration,
with the sweat oczIng from every pore
in his skin, should suddenly strip Of his
clothing and shut himself up in retrIg.
orator would be set down IN public estI-
nation as n Lsturai fool; who dehed
Providence Itself 10 save him from death.
Such thing actually happened in this
city few years ago, and the man was
taken out Of his ice box dead as a herring
and stiff as Il pikcstsll.
Ice water arrests digestion If II does
not absolutely drive out all animal heat,
and il is not resumed until the water Is
raised to the temperature required to car
ry it on.
Habltusl Ice water drinkers are usual
" very fsbby about the region OF the
stomach. They complain that their food
lies heavy on that patient organ. They
taste their dinner for hours after 1t
ls bclted. They cultivate the use OF
stimulants to aid digestion. If they are
intelligent they read up on food and
what the Psychologist has to say about 1t
how long it takes cabbage and pork
and beef and potatoes and other meats
and esculents to 90 through the process
of assimilation. They rosr at new bread
and hot cakes and fried meat imagining
these TO have been the cause Of their nal.
adies.
But the ice water goes down all the
ssme, and finally friends are called in TO
take n farewell look at one whom myS.
terious Providence has called to cline
where, so far as is known, ice water Is
not used. The number of immortal be-
ings who 90 hence to return no more on
account Of an injudicious use OF ice water
can hardly be estimated.
the article proceeds to show that IN
cases fine teeth are totally
destroyed by its use. II chlllS the teeth
and cracks the enamel, then follows rap
~ decay and frequent visits to the office
Of the dentist.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
ImproYementsin the Art OF Dress.


Great improvements have been made
lately in corsets. As the princess dress
now worn defines the hips as plainly
rs the waist, sll corsets have been
heightened both III the busks and
over the hips, where they low ii.
as smoothly MS CLIQUE fits
the haud. StIii busts formed by cross
bones or by thick cords stitched in arc
aIso liked, rs they dispense with the
pads worn by ladies who have flat
chests. The steels or busks are also
made more flexible, and may be bent
into a circle without breaking. There
are also broad doubled steels for those
who like wide busks; these are very
light ye. flexible.
A brand of corsets is distinguished
by HAVING its steels covered with kid
which makes them pleasantly soft,
aginst the flesh, and keeps them from
being rusted by moisture. Striped cou-
tile and the plain jean are the. mate
rials most used in white and pale
gray shades; there sro also many
high colored blue aud scarlet Corsets
sold.
The ventrlating corsets are made Of
a lace-uke check goods, rs thin as
canvas grenadine; this is cool ana
pleasant for hummer wear. The up
per and lower sections around tho
bust and hips are made of this thin
but the middle section that
passes sround tho most tapering part
If ihn yU.ist and hears all the strain
Of lsCing, is of thick coutllle.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
4 Royal Romance Turns Into n Trag-

Only 3 few months ago, the young Al.
fonsO, King of Spain led TO the altar the
beautiful Infanta Mercedes. rhe mar
riage was celebrated with great pomp,
amid the rcjoicings OF all Madrid and ail
Spain. The suspicious event healed old
feuds and united the popuIsce in new
devotion TO the youthful King. 1t was
not, rs royal marriages so often are, y
mere affair Of state. The two young
people had loved each other before Al.
iunSo had any hope of being crowned;
and after he became King his first
thought was to STARE his throne with her.
Since the marriage they have been dear
ly loved by their subjects, and around
them clustered the flowers OF romance.
But neither beauty, youth, Royal State
nor Love can soften the decree or that
dread Fac that levels al distinctions and
lays the shepherds Crook beside the
Sceptre. The fair young Queen died
last night. The dread summons
came to her while life seemed brightest,
when earth had lsvIshed on her its
choicest gifts. The Royal romance turns
into tragedy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
A SecreIiO. that COniaminates TIE
KIOnH.

When the bile is diverted from its pro-
per channels, into the blood, which is al
ways the case in liver complaints, 1t
ceases to be healthy secretion, and be-
comes poison. Its abnormal presence in
the circulation and stomach is indicated
by the suffusion OF the skin with hide
Gus saffron tinge, by headaches, vertigo,
nausea, pain in the right side and under
right shoulder blade, by indigestion, OBJ
struction of the bowels, and other minor
symptoms. Order may be substituted for
this state of chaos, and further bodily evil
averted by using the beneficent Alternative
and tonic, Hostetter's Stomach BitteTs,
which, by relaxing the bowels. promotes
the escape from the circulation OF bilious
impurities; besides rendering the action
of the liver regular, and removing every
trace of dyspepsia. This pleasant and
purely vegetable anti-bilious medicine Is
not only infinitely more effective than
any form OF mercury, but is on account OF
its freedom from hurtful properties, int
nitely to be preferred TO that poisonous
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
PcnnsyIvanta National Guard.

aSnlnSlOA RtNlc"'
The National Guard of Pennsylvania
is being recognized under the la" pass
ed by the legislature. All the Major
Generals SUD several stai-0tticers have
cen mustered out. The reglmentsl or
Gan .z4tions so far stand AS they were,
but these will also soon be consolidated so
rs to make ten regiments only, and in
order to effect this, about one half OF the
companies will be disbsnded. Under the
new law companies will be uniformed by
the state, and the men paid per diem fer
all services on parade or in camp duty.
There is to be but one Msjor General,
who will command the entire force, to
consist of four brigades The company
of this place will doubtless be retained,
As will the companies of Monongahe!s
CITY, Waynesburg, ConIeI!sville and
Somerset. These will be recruited up to
one hundred men, and the companies as
signed to = brigade, with headquarters At
PITTSBURGH.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
t;ce, having hsi placed in his hands by
All EAs, India missionary the formula OF
"a simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy
and permanent cure tor consumption,
bronchitis, calarrh, ssthma, ~ all throst
and lung affections, also positive and
radical cure for nervous debility and all
nervous compIsints, after having tested
the wonderful curative powers IN thou
sands O, eases has felt it his duty TO make
it known to his suffering fellows. AcIu-
uatpd by this motive, aud 81 desire relieve
human suffering, l will send, free OF
charge. TO 81! who desire it, this recipe,
with iull directions for preparing and
using, in German, French or English.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper. w. W. Shersr, l49
Powers Block, Rochester. New York.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
"''p''"GGtEa0 Go. v. hoLBRooK.

NLNI' W. AACA-AAhOSNs
wALTuAw. Mass, Jan. s, 1876.
P.S.-I purchased the RADICAL CURy OF GEO.
Il. ROGERS, Druggist, RgmfOr4 BI!i.lng
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-28
NAc"llna &ealstcr.
FROM A CaUKCH TO ETERNITY.
A WorsNtpper in 81. Johns Dies with
His Prayer Book in Hand.
" ashington Post.


Washington Post.
ain the midst OF life we are IN death.
Daily Is the exempliacation of this
brought close to US, and the record OF
ell days events only adds another in
stance of its truth. AS the congregation
,f S.. Johns Church, Georgetown,
,hronged to that edifce yesterday at.er
noon TO worship God, there entered with
them an unseea guest; and the bell
which from its tower called the faithful,
summoned with them the angel OF
death. The worshippers had entered and
were seated, and the last strains OF the
organ voluntary had hoated through the
stained windows. The rector, Rev. j. j..
joyce, entered, appsrs!led IN his pr'eStIy
ysstments, and knelt in silent prayer.
As he rose from his knees, ne advanced
10 the front of the chsncei and com
manced reading the autiful Episcops-
lian service "Tne Lord is in bis Holy
Temple" But enc of his congregation
did Dot respond. Mr.. John ID. Patten,
who had entered the church apparently
in the tul enjoyment OF life ana health,
was corpse. lie had risen, pray er-o"ok
N hand, when the desth-stroke came so
suddenly. Falling backward, the book
fell to the floor from his liieless grasp. A
slight commotion, like an electric shock,
swept through the audience, but SO
slight that the rector only thought some
one had tainted. lie continued the SER
vice. and repeated the evening prayer,
but instead of responses all was silence
Although naturally surprised at this, Mr..
Joyce opened the Bible, and had COM
meDced to read from the selection OF
realms for the day, when member OF
the congregation stepped up and explain
ed TO the clergy man what had happened.
Immediately the apostolic Dene0ictloA
was pronounced, and the people, struck
dumb with the unexpected visitation,
filed slowly out Of church, only breathing
freely when out of the presence OF deSta.
In tie meantime DR.. Smith, who was In
the congregation, was appraised OF what
had happened, and silently went TO the
side of Mr.. Pat,en. Even when he
reached the latter lite was extinct, and
death must have come suddenly ana
paialessIy. DR.. J. A. Richie was sent
for immediately upon the pros.rstion Of
The deceased, and upon mis- arrival assign
ed apoplexy Ms the cause OF death. The
BODY Of Mr. Patten was Immediately re.
moved to his late residence, No. IFS
We,. street. He WAS born in ONO IN
1897. and WAS consequently seventy-one
wears of age. He WAS, however, possess
Ell OF apparent general good health, and
N coaver.a.ion with Mr.. 4. IL. Herr, on
MS wav TO church, stated that he never
felt better. He ~as clerk in the PaLen!
office, snd has been d resident OF GeoFg'-
town or'ten yo,rs. His son, Mr.. John
d. Pat,en, Jr, Is chief Of the redemption
lylsion and comptroller OF tae currency.