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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06
CITY GLOBULES.

Up to eleven o'clock last night there were no
revelations respecting the whereabouts of the
missing Fehler.
The report of the board of health for Febru-
airy reveals the fact that, during that month"; 30
deaths occurred, against 40 during the cores
ponding month in 1877.
The municipal court had no criminal bust
ness on hand yesterday, and there was no ar
rests up to II o'clock last night. Such is Che
sanity city.
Regular business meeting Of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union at rooms of Y. NJ.
c. A. this afternoon at 8 o'clock. A full at
tendance desired.
The Hon. Ignatius Donnelly will address the
Workingmen Of st. Paul at the old Court
House this evening, at half-past seven o'clock
Let there be full attendance.
Boots and Shoes.
Closing out sale of Boots and Shoes below
cost until March 10Th. No. 81 East Third
street.
Walking Match for One Thousand Dollars
NEW ORLEANS, March 5.-A walking match for a
stake of $1,000 commenced tonight at Greenwald
Hall, between Miss Elton Wickers of Chicago, and
Henry Schmehl, pedestrian. Schmehl is to walk 400
miles in l2O hours and finish in less time than Miss
Wickers completes $50 miles. A large attendance
was present, including number of ladies'.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06
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THE COURTS.
District Court.
Before Judge Brill.

NJ. E. Walker vs.. Isaac W. Webb Plaintiff
entitled to judgment against defendant for
5000.
denied.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06

The splendid Boston Philharmonics will give
"a second concert on Thursday Tomorrow eve
ming The Library is determined to do its
share in lowering prices, and al the seats in the
house are open this morning for choice at fifty
cents. the press seats alone excepted. This is
the cheapest first class music ever offered in
ST. Paul. and ought to pack the house,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06
PrObute CO,srt.
Before Judge O'Gorman.
Municipal Court.

George Knoche, Sr.. qualified as the guardian
of George Gottfried and Sophia Knoche.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-06
NETT AND JIM.
r1,r snELETON IN THE SOMER VIALE
CLOSET.

He Appears t" be a PARTY oy the Name OF
Donaldson---Mrs.S "merVlile's Confession
"a Very Remarkable Document
Confinement Set Up as the Defense
Remarkable Appearance of the Defend
ant in Court--Testimony of the Neigh
bors--Did "Jim" Forgive "Nett ?"---That's
the COnundrun.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

Observation-Disclosures morning last, Mr..
VIM. Stands, a prominent and popular
young lawyer OF Harrisonburg, was mar
ried in this city, to Miss Annie L. Smith,
daughter CT Judge ]. w. G. Smith, and one
of the most attractive and intelligent of
Staunton's girls. Beautiful and accom-
plished'' is the stereotyped expression for
such occasions, but where such rare, good
sense and womanly worth are involved, we
would rather not use it. The ceremony was
performed at Judge Smiths residence by the
Rev. W. r. Richardson, and the bridal
couple started Immediately for their future
home, Harlisonburg, accompanied by some
of their young friends, and the congratula-
tions and good wishes of a host.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

CHURCH NOTES.-The Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper will be administered at the
Second Presbyterian Church next Sabbath,
by Rev. Mr. Strickler, of Thinking Springs
Church. The same gentleman will also
preach at that church Saturday morning
next.
Last Sunday, Rev. Mr. Haskell of the
Lutheran Church, preached sermon spe-
cially addressed to young men. 1t was an
able discourse replete with good advice and
valuable suggestions.
Our citizens, independent tot denomina-
tions, are universally gra.ified at the action
of Conference in returning DR.. Martin, the
able and popular pastor of the Methodist
Church, to this Station. He has been a
faithful and active worker and no man has
ever been held in higher esteem by COM
munity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21
REDUCTIONS.

REDUCTIONS.
THE Committee has set apart $4,000 for
the use OF the schools, basing their estimates
upon the following reductions One male
teacher from 5000 to $40; dispense with
music teacher at $40 give to nine OF the
older female teachers $37 per month each,
aggregating $2s97 and to six of the young
er female teachers $50 per month each, ag-
gregating 1920 to the two janitors, includ'
ing whitewashing &C., S27O; fuel $500
leave out additional furniture and reduce
repairs and incidentals from $l75 to $500
Clerk of board from 500 to So which to
gether with insurance at $3.50, and rents
at $500, after deducting STATE funds and
buttons, will leave $5,4l9.50. The balance
of the appropriation will probably be made
up by contingencies.
After the estimates have been thoroughly
examined and approved by the council, the
Committee will Immediately set to work tt
make out the tax list.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

HARRISoNBURG CEMETERY.-Th ladies
OF Harrisonburg have taken under their man
agement and control Woodbine Cemetery.
and engaged the services of an experienced
and competent gentleman 20 superntend
the decoration of the grounds. With the
consent of the lot owners, they are having
removed all the wooden enclosures the
grounds marked off, and the lines desig
mated by evergreens and appropriate shrub
berry. Already the Cemetery presents an
attractive and Inviting appearance, and
when the whole design is consummated, this
resting place OF the dead will be one of the
ApVeliest spots in the Valley. The perch
NAL affections that ever we'll up sa the
heart OF woman. which time, nor grief, nor
the worlds attractions, can wean from the
loved and lost, will find expression here, in
the fragrant adornments that rob the grave
Of its gloom, and teach the lesson of desth
and the resurrection, as The recurring sea-
scfls OF bursting buds all scattered, leaves
tell, the story OF this fitfu lac and, the here
after.
There is beautfalh sentiment expressed
in the studied care Of the dead by these la
dies,-a lingering love for the object that is
shut out from mortal gaze, and longing
hope for the Hereafter when kindred spir-
its will be united.--where death and tears
come not.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

EXPRESS PACKAGES.-P Packages ad-
dressed to the following parties remain I'M
called for in the Adams Express Company s
Office of this city. Owners Of packages will
please call or send order by first opportuni-
ty:
&C Baldwin, Rev w E Blackston, w
Blackburn, II E Bryan, ] Bird, Mrs John
Can, Fl Connel, S Claven, w NJ Christ, c
Duvall, J Davis, Dyerer, Trumble & Co.,
r Hawkins, A NJ Jones, q A Karr, A G Lee,
McQuain G Eye, R Mealy (coD, NJ Moore &
Co, j R Mcbride, j Moore, P Murphy, MI
Nelson, j Newman, S Patterson, NJ
Rosenbaum, John Ross, D K Rankin, Miss
NJ B Stewart, S Sullinberger, j B Toberman.
Mrs V Venable, J Wymer, j Ward. W
Whitehurst, Rev ] S Wickline.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21
The peach trees are blooming.


The dog tax must be paid on CT before tie
lst of April.
The early flowers are beginning to show
their varied colors.
The Lenten services at the Catholic ana
Episcopal churches have been largely at
tended.
The Stonewa,l Band has moved its room
to the Grange Hall, and now have hand
somely fitted up apartments.
Col. Nicholas, one of the managers of the
Rawley Springs last season, has taken the
Nicholas House at Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayor Balthis has decided that the coun-
Gil had no right to impose license on bill
posters, and that the ordinance cannot be
enforced.
We return thanks to Auditor Taylor for a
copy of his annual report. 1t is a valuable
document, to which we wilF have occasion
to refer hereafter.
The City Council should see to it
that the trees which were planted at the
water works. and have died, are replaced
| by live ones. Now is the time.
The wheat throughout this portion of the
Valley is looking splendidly. There was a
very large acreage sown, and, with no I'M
foreseen misfortune, the crop will be inn
mense.
Rev. J. I. Miller, Principal of the Staun-
ton Female Seminary, will deliver the quar-
ter centennial address before the Young
Mems Christian Association of Roanoke
College or the 9th Of next June.
We are indebted to General Echols for a
number of very valuable public documents,
for which he will please accept our thanks.
The report OF the Committee on the Crimi-
nal Laws OF the State is very interes ting and
instructive, "a notice of some of the more prom
inent provisions of which will be found in
to-day's issue. General Echols has made a
most laborious and valuable representative.
THE PooR.-Last Tuesday night Cinthy
Kurtz, Overseer of the Poor,reported to the
Council chat the Poor list of the city was
composed of 40 families, of which 16 were
white and 81 colored- embracing in all 9s
persons. Many Of them are very aged and
afflicted and have no means of support
whatever, outside of the assistance charita
bly, extended them. The report was sub
mitted to the council in order to enable
them to make the proper provisions for thu
ext fiscal year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21
For BRAzIL.-Maj. Thos. Shumate, Of

FOR BRAZIL.-Maj.T hos Shumate, OF
this city, is now busily employed organizing
force of 500 hands to take to Brazil. Messrs
Collins Bros, of Philadelphia, the firm by
which he is engaged, are the contractors Tor
the Brazilian railroad. about 200 miles In
length, and have made arrangements to
transport hands free OF charge, and return
them again. The same firm were the con-
tractors for the Union Pacific R. R., and
made an immense fortune. For the work
they have undertaken, the Brazilian govern
ment is to pay them s13,000,o00 and they
will complete it in less than two years. Maj.
Shumate is offering l.5O per day to labor
ers and to insure the their families receiving
their pay, has made arrangements by which
the money can be drawn through the local
banks.
Messrs Collins Brothers could not have
selected better representative than Major
Shumate. His large experience in manag-
ing working forces, and his talent for orgall-
izing, will make him invaluable.
He is anxious to employ experienced rail-
road bosses. who will organize forces for
themselves. The many men now out Of en-
ployment should make this all easy task,
and we doubt not that many will take advan-
tage Of this opportunity to secure liberal
wages.
Among those who will accompany Major
Shumate from this city is w B. johnson, jr,
and others.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21
RESOURCE.
REDUCTIONS.

REDUCTIONS.
The salary list generally has been reduced
the appropriation asked by each department.
being cut down and in some instances Of
Ulcers dispensed with. The officers affected
by the probable reduction are as follows
Commonwealth attorney from $3.50 to 1928 !;
Overseer Poor, from 800 to $75 Messenger
to Council from $500 to $3.50; Superintend-
ent of street hands from 5000 to $3.50; this
office will probably be dispensed with, as
only $1,000 is allowed for general stree t
improvements; Superintendent OF water
works from $3.50 to $500 :; Firemen at water
works from $3.50 to $3.50 cleaning Market
House from ss4 to SIS; Chief Police. from
5000 to $3.50. The three other policemen are
estimated at $3.50 each, but a reduction OF
the force to one half of its present number
is among the probabilities.
SCHOOLS.
The Clerk OF the Board of Public Schools
has sent in his report asking an appropria-
ton of 81, 622 so, based upon the following
estimate for a session of nine months
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

PERsONAL-All who meet Mr.. Turner,
Agt. of the National Surgical Institute are
pleased to find him a plain, practical per-
son, who has been sufferer from the great
scourge, and deeply sympattises with the
unfortunate Those interested will thank
MS for directing attention to his advertise
ment. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

THE RATE OF TAX TO BE INCREASED AMI
EXPENSES REDUCED.

The data upon which to base the estimates OF
city receipts and expenditures for the next
fiscal year, commencing May LIST 1878, was
laid before the Council, last Tuesday night,
by Mr.. Witt, Chairman OF the Committee
on Finance AS yet nothing Is fixed or
definite, and the estimates submitted to the
Councilmen will be subject to such changes
as may be deemed advisable.
In consequence Of the State law compel
ing corporations to conform their assess
ments to that OF the State, Mr.. Witt said
that the rate of taxation woul
have to be increased to sl.10, on each
$4,000 worth Of property. Heretofore the
rate has been ST. 90, but the assessments have
been higher. The change, therefore, will
not increase the burden of taxation, but
simply put it in another form. The follow
ing are the estimates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21
200 Varieties of flowers at Yeager's.

ELLIoTr's KNoB.-Mr. A. j. Accord, who
is now running saw mill on the Burress
tract, near Crawford Springs, informs us
that he recently delivered the lumber for the
erection of the L. S. Signal Station on Eli
otis Knobb, one OF the highest peaks OF the
North Mountain.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21


Thee. & O. r. Z. WORK SHoPs.-ln
1873, the city donated $500 to the G. & 0.
R. R. for the purchase of lots &c., upon
condition that the company erect, at this
point, q section of an engine house with
capacity for IA engines, and at future
day, build and establish repair shops on
liberal scale, with probable capacity fifty
per cent. greater than the repair ships OF
the company then 10 operation at Rich
mond. These conditions were embraced in
the proposition Of Chief Engineer Il. D.
Whitcomb, based upon the authority OF MIR.
Huntington, president of the road. The
company having failed to comply with its
part of the agreement, and, by recent ar
rangement in the change of divisions, made
Staunton nothing more than way-station,
a resolution was offered by Mr.. Burke at the
last meeting of the council instructing the
finance committee to investigate and ascer-
tain whether there has been failure by
the company to perform its part of the con-
tract upon which the donation was made,
and to recommend such action as would en-
able the city to recover the land in question
or subject the company to the repayment Of
| the amount. The resolution was adopted
and the committee instructed to report at
a special meeting on Friday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

VALLEY DIRECToRY.-Mess Sheriff
and Company have completed their direc-
tory of the Shenandoah Valley, and one Of
the members of the firm was in the city
last week delivering copies of the book to
subscribers. 1t is valuable work, contain
ing bulk of information, and has gwen
unusual satisfaction. The book is for saie
by +. T. Wall, OF Winchester, at $2.oo, ana
all who would post themselves on the busl-
ness interests of the Valley should secure u
copy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

LOEB BROS. are receiving large and
splendid stock Of summer goods OF the latest
styles and at all prices. One of the mem
bers Of the firm will 60 North this weex,
and for the next month or so their large es-
Enlistment will be perfect display OF the
latest styles. Go down and see them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

Some dealers in town are misrepresenting
our goods, because we sell cheaper than
they do, and sell better goods. Couie and
see for your selves. S. j. 9EAGER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

THREATENED LYNCHING.-The citizens
been somewhat agitated because Of the fire.
quent depredations committed upon their
smoke-houses, corn-cribs, &c. Suspecting
certain parties for completely in the raids,
and other crimes of recent date, they have
notified them to leave the county, and given
fifteen days in which to do so. We under
stand some unhealthy demonstrations in the
choking line were recently INDUCED, and
more serious results arrested by the promise
of the suspected to shake the dust OF the
county from their feet as soon as possible.
We earnestly appeal to the citizens of that
and all other sections Of the county, not to
be carried away by exasperated feeling.
1t is dangerous precedent to take the law
in their own hands and intercept judicial
processes. 1t is better that ninety-nin
guilty men should escape than that one in
nocent man should be punished; and even
where guilt is assured. the accused should
have fair trial before the tribunal appoint
ed for that purpose.
WATER TAX ON BUILDERS.-Mr. Todd
from the ordinance committee, reported
to the last meeting of the council GER
tain am endments to the water ordinance
affecting builders. The amendments were
adopted and are as follows:
Section IA of the water ordinance be sc
amended as to read 'If for the purpose
of build ing or selling, for each table used
for brick making s25 per annum. When in
building, bricks are laid, or stone work Oh
plastering done, five cents for every thou
sand bricks; five cents for each cubic yard
of stone work and twenty cents for each
100 yards Of plastering. A license shall be
o btaned from the superintendent for eact
building, for which the city water is wanted
for any of these purposes, which license
shall be va lid only when paid fcr at the OF
flee of the City Treasurer.
Also that the 10th section he amended SC
as to read ''Water rents shall be payable
half yearly in advance ; viz: On the LIST
Jan. and the LIST July, except that when tn
supply of water is commenced between tn
DAYS fixed for the payment of rents, the per
son supplied shall, a the time OF such cou'
mencement, pay at the rate before naen
toned up to the next day fixed for payment
and rents for water sed in brick or stone
work. or plastering, shall be paid as pro
vided in section ID. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

DEBATING SOCIETY. newly elected
President. Capt. L. c. Morton, was installed
last Friday night, and delivered an excel
lent inaugural. Its main point wss to urge
upon its members the necessity of prompt
and regular attendance and in bringing out
this idea. he gave some valuable suggestions,
which if followed, could not fail to be of vast
benefit to the organization. The address
was well received and at its close the ques-
ton for the evening. "Should the uiva voce
be substituted for the secret ballot system
voting?" was discussed by Messrs Crow
der and Bumeardner on the affirmative, and
Messrs. Hoov and Robinson on the mega
tive, and decided in the affirmative. To-
morrow night the question will be ''Should
Gov. Holiday have vetoed the Barbour bill p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

FIEE.-A dwelling house owned by P. o.
Palmer, at Valley Mills, in this county,
and occupied by tie family of Mr.. Geo. A.
last Thursday and was entirely consumed,
together with a quantity OF household fur
niture, bacon SC. The house was an old
affair and worth little. Mr.. Schoppert s
loss was quite heavy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

The 99c Store has just been reixed, and
it presents as fine appearance as any store in
StauntOn,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

All dealers in town pay SOC per bushel for
salads. Yeagers sell theirs at II cents per
peck. Other dealers ask 20 cents per peck.
Don't pay such enormous profits, when You
can save them by buying from YEAGER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

SERENADE.-Somethin of the old cam
paign excitement pervaded the town last
Thursday night, and the fascinating influ-
ence of politics, no less than desire to hear
the distinguished speakers, drew crowd OF
some two or three hundred to the American
Hotel, before which the Band from the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution was play
ing some Of its lveliest tunes in honor of the
arrival Of the Governor and various men,
bers of the Legislature, who came on the
evening train. In acknowledgement OF the
compliment extended him and in response
to repeated calls, Governor Holiday APP
peared upon the balcony Of the Hotel and
delivered brief address. lie said that the
passage of the Compromise bill should be
hailed with satisfaction by all vlrginians.
That it was measure which, if it accom-
plished no practical good, could do no harm.
1t was, at least. move in the direction of
a settlement of the debt question: ques-
| ton which must be settled satisfactory to
the bond-holder, and in accordance with the
traditional honor of Virginia.
Whilst Governor Holiday was speaking,
the Stonewall band also arrived, and join
ing in with the D. D. & B. Band, gave some
splendid music. Speaker Allen was next
called and said that he was sorry to differ
with the Governor, but that he did not
think the recent funding bill was worth the
paper it was written on that it trifed with
the best interests of the State and would
prove nothing more than firebrand.
Whilst that was his individual opinion, he
yet hoped to be disappointed, and if the
measure should turn out effective, none
would rejoice more heartily than he.
| General Echols was next called, and in
reporse said that he had discharged the du-
ties imposed upon him by the voters of Au-
gusta, honestly and to the best Of his ability.
He had worked hard and faithfully for what
| he deemed the best interests of the State.
He had supported the new finding bill and
hopedit would be the means of setting at
rest the debt question, and removing it forev-
er from the arena of politics. Atany event,
| it had reconciled, in the main, what were
regarded as antagonistc elements, and he
trusted had stilled the crimination and re-
elimination which had been so lavishly in
Obliged in.
Calls were made for Hanger and Paul,
but neither of the gentlemen were present,
and after ore or two more tunes the crowd
| dispersed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-03-21

PROPERTY SALEs-by b. NJ. Gushing &
Sons, Auctioneers.-On March 18th, A. H.
Fultz and &. NJ. Cochran, Jr., com'rs, sold
the ''Red Bud'' farm, owned by NJ. G. Har-
man, to John N. Opie at $40 per acre.
On March 10Th, the farm on which F. F.
Sterrett lives 81 miles west of Staunton,
containing l679 acres, was sold to Miss Re-
Decca Sterrett at $3.50 per acre.
w. E. Craig and W. A. Hudson. com'rs,
sold % acre tract, under decree in the
cause of Trout VS.. Wilson, four miles east of
Staunton, to D. NJ. Kerr at 1851 gross
r. Craig and W. A. Hudson, com'rs, sold
the A. j. Accord property, on Lewis street,
for 81, 4OO-Mrs. E. L. Accord, purchaser.
G. NJ. Harrison, com'r, sold on March
10th. lot of II acres, one mile south of
Staunton, to B. T. Bagby for s275.
Same com'r sold to B. T. Bagby, house
and lot of acres, near above, for $500.
Echols, Cochran, and Grattan, com'rs sold
on Saturday evening the store-house, on
corner of Main and Augusta streets, for
merly owned by p N. PoweMs, to D. O'Con-
nor at 9S,JUU.
CIRCUIT CoURT.-The March term of the
Circuit Court-Judge Mclaughlin presiding
commenced on Thursday last and is still
in session. Not being grand jury term,
the Court has been engaged in the trial of
civil cases, a number of which have been
disposed Of. The office judgment docket
was called and a great many pleas put in.
and the gases were fixed for trial on the 22d
and Esd.
The only criminal case was that of An
drew Kinney VS. Commonwealth-an appeal
| from the County Court. The plaintiff is a
negro, land in 1874 married white woman in
Washington. He returned with his wife to
this his native county, and was indicted by
the grand jury for lascivious cohabtaton.
The case was tried before the County Court,
and Kinney fined $500. 1t is case of con-
siderable interest, as it involves the question
whether marriage between white and
black, made in another State, is valid in Vir.
ginia. 1t will probably be taken up to the
Supreme Court. Kinney's counsel is j. NJ
Quarles and the Commonwealth is represen.
ted by Capt. Bumgardner.