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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30
a Rcontifu1 Story.

A touching begging story with good
moral is told by the Pittsburg Telegraph
A young man who had been on three days
debauch wandered into the reading-room OF
hotel, where he was well-known, sat down
and stared modify in the street. Present.
ly a little glrl Of about ten years came in
and looked timidly about the room. She
was dressed in rags, but she had sweet, In
teligent face that could scarcely fail to ex-
cite sympathy. There were five persons IN
the room, and she went to each begging.
One gentleman gave her a five cent piece,
and she then went TO the gentleman spoken
of and asked him for penny, adding, II
haven't had anything to eat for Whoie
day.n The gentleman was out OF humor,
and he said Grossly: '.Don't bother me
90 away haven't had anything to eat for
three days. The child opened her eyes In
shy wonder and stared at him for moment
and then walked slowly toward the door
She turned the knob, and then after hesitat'
ing few seconds, walked up to him, ane
gently laying the five cents she had received
on his knee, said, with tone ct true glrllsf
pity in her voice, ST you haven't had any
thing to eat for three days, you take this
and 20 and buy some bread. Perhaps car
get some more somewhere" The young tel
low blushed to the roots of his hair, and lift
ing the Sister of Charity in his arms, kiss
ed her two or three times in delight. Ther
he took her to the persons in the room, AM
to those in the corridors and the office, an
told the story and asked contributions, CIV
ing himself all the money he had with him
He succeeded in raising over $40, and sen
the little one on her way rejoicing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30
Insurance.

A Genera! Receiver.of 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, I require that the
property be insured against fire.
1t is of course OF the utmost importance thas
the Insurance Company issuing policies should
be perfectly solvent L. e. that the assets are not
simplv words and figures, but such securities as
are known to the policy holder to De lst, solvent
and End. easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it,
After a careful examination of the liabilities
and resources of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

CHILDREN'S PROPERTY. -There is per-
haps no better way to teach children to le-
spect the rights of others, than by clearly
defining their own rights, and placing with
in their possession such things US may be
appropriately committed to their charge.
While we are to guard against covetousness,
we are to remember that the little posses
sions Of child may teach lessons of care,
responsibility, and frugality, which will be
of utmost service in future days. 1t on the
farm some Of the children may have some
Young animal of their own to care for and
watch over, the culture they will gain there
by may be worth far more than the value OF
the animal. And it is not always wise to as
sumo that the ownership ends as soon as the
property becomes valuable. If the ''boy 8
calf'' always grows to be Gathers cow it
is very likely that the boy, discouraged and
disheartened, may turn from the old home-
stead and seek in the city or on the sea some
occupation which he may hope will prove
less disappointing. If children can be en-
| trusted with certain little possessions, and
allowed, under wise restraint, to use the pro
ceeds of their toll for their own instruction
and benefit, not only will the sense OF prop
erty be cultivated, but also the sense OF lnde
pendence, self reliance, and benevolence,ans
that which was begun as a pasttime may d.
continued as an occupation, and may turf
into wisely chosen channels interests ant
energies that otherwise might be worse thal
wasted. ra,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30


A CASH BUSINESS idea OF cash
business is one that ought to be more gen.
orally adopted. Tue following suitable re-
marks from an exchange are good:
Some say that a cash business cannot DO
done; let US cite you instances where IL is
the basis of every transaction. How many
persons are there, who when they get
freight from the depot tell the agent to
charge it +; and when you get on the train,
do you say to the conductor, .."rl pay you
the last Of the week?' You go to the tele-
graph Office and send message. and ask the
orerator how much is it. When the ans wer
comes, do you tell him to wait month
4 When you attend theatre or circus, do you
remark to the agent, Gas soon as sell my
hogs I'll fix this ~ A farmer takes a load
| of potatoes to maj ket; after it is unloaded
he is not in the habit of hearing the dealer
say, 'sJust charge it; I'll pay in day OF
two" The farmer expects cash for his pro-
duce, and it is nothing but right that he
should have it. Cash is required in mailing
letters. They are only three cents, but we
don't ask the postmaster to charge it. Read
ers. please remember these things wher
about to say, cash business cannot b.
done. .j
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

Every one must remark that a favorlte
article of winter clothing for children is
comforter swathed around the neck. rms
is great error the feet and wrists are the
proper members to keep warm the face ana
throat will harden into healthy Indifference
to cold !; but that muller, exchanged tor an
extra pair of thick socks and knitted gloves,
would perserve a boy or girl really warm
and we'll. Bronchitis and sore throat have
declined SO per centum since the absurd use
of high collars and twice round neckercbleis
went out Of fashion and if the poor would
take better care of their chidreE's feet half
the lnfantile mortality would disappear.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30
r. G. VINCENT,
Engineer and Surveyor,

OFFICE No. IA w. MAIN ST., STAUNToN, VA.
Offers his professional services to the public in
Engineering and Surveying work OF every de-
scription. including Typographical Surveys and
Of Mineral Lands, Surveying and Division OF
Farms and Lots, the investigation of titles to
land by plats and surveys, the location and con-
struction of Railroads, Tramways, McAdam
Roads and Turnpkes. Engineer and Contractor
for the construction Of Railroad and Highway
Bridges, Viaducts, Roofs, Turntables, &c, Of iron.
wood, or wood and iron combined, Plans. Specif-
cations and Estimates. together with proposals,
will be made and submitted when desired.
Parties out of the city can address
E. G. VINCENT,
oct 17-6m Lock Box No. 4. Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30
GEORGIA
GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE GO,
of Columbus, Ga,
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, l have accepted the
Agency of this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business Tor
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of thu Company and take the
applications OF rny one desiring to insure.
T. FRED. EFFINGER.
Inmy absence, parties desiring insurance or
information can apply to RORT. CRAIG, at the
office of Ef1nger. Craig Grattan.
may e.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

Foreign merchants ship eggs TO London
in cheap coffins, there being more profit IN
selling the collins than in disposing of other
wooden packages. @
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

Does an intellectual savage have a, men,
tai reservation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

L ATTORNEY AT Law,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
..4 ue STAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoin-
ing Counties.
OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by his
father Col Geo. Baylor, decd on Augusta street,
opposite the Courthouse. nov 10-ly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

r M. QUARLES,
d ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND COMMISSIONER IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA. I0
Practices in all the Courts of Augusta. and ad-
Joining countless and in the U. s. District Court
at Harrsonburg.
Special attention paid to the collection OF claims
and prompt returns made. feb 17-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30
GEO. w. MAY q CO.

Merchants In Augusta and adjoining counties
will save money by examining the large assert
ment OF DRUGS. CHEMICALS. DYE STUFFS,
dgnres at GEO. w. MAY & cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

WM. e. CRAIG,
w (Succsssor to Trout s. Crai90
Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta, and ad-
joining Counties.
Rg- Special attention given to Collections. EA
OFFICE in the building formerly occupie by
Trout & Craig. sep z5-u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

WYNN, Il. HARRISON,
w AtfOrney.at-LaWs
STAUNTON, VA,
Practices in the courts of Augusta and adjoln-
ing counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection OF
claims and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office and
above the Law Library. june 6-t1
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

uH: MAURICE SMITH,
W Attorney at Law,
323 Fourth and ahalf St., between G. and D. SITS.
| WASHINGTON, D. G.
Will practice in the Courls OF the District OF Co.
lum bia and the U. s. Courts in Virginia.
| Ne Special attention given to cases in Bank
ruptcy and private collections. dec l6-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

STAUNToN, VA, August 9, 1878.
WI having this day entered into an associa,,
w tion as practitioners. Of medicine and
surgery offer our services conformity TO the pup
lie. j. ALEX. WADDELL, M. Dr.
J. ST. P. GIBSON, NJ. u.
/. Office at DR.. Waddelrs residence. aug 22-ti
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
8I 81 STANTON, VA
Office and Residence, Hartman Building, lO0 N.
AugustalSt opposite Picker Block
OFFICE HoURS.-s to 10 A. NJ, 2 to p NJ,
to PM,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-01-30

With an experience of thirty five years in tn
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.
offers his professional services to the cittizcI
Of Staunton and vicinity.
.oTFIcE:LAt his Residence No. 112 CHURCH ST.
aug 29--ltf .t. az
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Professional Cards.
y A. MAN, M. ID.

HOT4SSIO72CJL C(tTtLS.
IA .JACKMAN, M. ID.
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,
6tie sTAUNTON, VA
Office and Residence, Hartman Building, lOo N.
Augusta st., opposite Picker Block
OFFICE HoURS.-s to 10 A. NJ, 2 to P. NJ,
to 8 P. NJ.
srAUNToN, VA, August 9, 1878.
WE having this day entered into an associa,,
w ton practitioners Of medicine ana
iic j. ALEX. WADDgLL, NJ. D.,
J. ST. P. GIBSON, NJ. D.
IL Office at DR.. WaddelPs residence. aug Ed
nR. T. w. SHELTON,
With an experience of thirty-fve years in tn
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE,
offers his professional services to the cititizci
" .oTFTcE:NAt his Residence No. 112 CHURCH ST.
aug est 11s
u 800 49, = Attorney.at-Law,
rer,4 si sTAuNToN, VA,
Will practice in the Courts holden in Augusta
and adjoining counties. tf nov 4tf
|. NORGE M. COCHRAN, Jr.,
|O AttOrney.at-b aw,
sTAUNTON, VA.
Ay OFFICE opposite Circuit Clerks Office, and
above the Office Of Clerk of Court OF Appeals.
dec 9-n
| GAMUEL s. SMELTzER.
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
| STAUNToN, VA.
! OFFICE at 1O9 Augusta Street. nov 2S-1y
n McCue
b. " ATTORNEY AT LAW,
| uy STANTON, VA.
OFFICE, on Augusta street. in the room occu-
| pied by George c. Jackson, Esq.
| jy9
MEADE f.. WHITE,
lM AttOrney-at-Law.
r STAUNToN, VA.
COURTS Augusta, Rockingham and Highland
| Counties oct TT
ALEX. F. ROBERTSON;
| " STAUNTON, VA
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta and adjoin
Special attention given to the collection Of claim:
IA OFFIoE-No I, Burns Building, Augusts
Street. Sept. H. '76-tI.
Ill ATTORNEYS AT LAW
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts OF Augusta anG
Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Feb. Oily
VINE. HARRISON At,or,ex.at.1au
/ sTAUNToN, VA,
Practices in the courts of Augusta and adjoln
| ing counties.
Particular attention paid to the collection O.
claims and prompt returns made.
oFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks office ane
| above the Law Library. June 6-tf.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY.
4de SrAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoin
ing Counties.
| OFFICE-The same formerly occupied by hi
father, Col. Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta street
opposite the Courthouse nov 10-1y
M1M. e. CRAIG,
w (Succsssor to Trout g. Crai9,)
Attorney at Law, W
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta, and ad
Joining Counties.
Rg- Special attention given to Collections. -dA
OFFICE in the building formerly occupie b
!; Trout Craig sep 23-tf
EFFINGER. CRAIG & GRATTAN,
ATTORNEYS AT LA w,
| STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in courts of Augusta, Rockbridge
l Rockingham, Highland Allegheny and Bath. II
the Supreme Court of Appeals at Staunton an
United States Courts at Harrisonburg.
eb21
r M. QUARLES,
u. ATTORNEY AT Law
AND COMMISSIONER IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA. HH
,, Practices in all the Courts Of Augusta. and ad
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| CAMUEL s, SMELTZER,
| ATTORNEY AT-LAW,
| STAUNTON, VA.
| OFFICE at 100 Augusta Street. nov 28-ly
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-01-18
Two Bright Dogs.

Some one tells this little story of
two small dogs:
My friend had several dogs, two of
which had a special attachment to and
understanding with each other. The
one was a Scotch terrier, gentle and
ready to fraternize with all honest COM
ers. The other was as large as a mas,
tiff and looked like compound be-
tween the mastiff, and the large, rough
stag hound. He was fierce, and re-
quired some acquaintance before You
knew what faithfulness and kindness
lay beneath his rough and savage look
ing exterior. The one was gay aud
lively; the other stearn and thought
full.
"These two dogs were observed to
go to certain point together, when
the small one remained behind at q
corner of large field, while the mas.
tiff went around by the side of the
field, which ran up hill for nearly q
mile, and led to wood on the left.
Game abouuded in these districts, and
tho object of the dogs arrangement
was seen. The terrier would start a
hare, and chase it up hill toward the
large wood at the summit, where they
arrived somewhat tired. At this point
the large dog, which was fresh and had
rested after his walk, darted after the
animal, which he usually captured.
They then ate this hare between them,
and returned home. This course had
been Systematically carried ON for
some time before it was fully under
stood"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-01-18
Feminine Notes.

a lone association: An old maids
club.
Young man, in beginning a court
ship be sure you don't write, and then
go ahead.
Delays are dangerous in everything,
except marriage: the longer you delay
that the better you are off.
With powder on her face and bullet
buttons on her gown, the girl of the
period is dangerous character.
A man has recently invented an APP
paratus for arresting aud extinguishing
sparks. Are the girls going to stand
that?
If women are really angels, why don't
they fly over fence instead of making
such fearfully awkward job of climb
ing?
DR.. Mary Walkers reason lnay be re-
stored. Edison is said to be at work
on an invention to keep pantaloons from
bagging.
Wives should always sit up for their
husbands instead of getting their SER
wants to do so. 1t makes two hours
difference in their arrival.
Another one of those things that no
fellow can find out is. why mans wife
thinks he cares nothing for preserves
and other choice dainties save when
she has company" for supper.
A North Carolina paper says of an
official: His mule threw him, dragged
him some distance, and but for q
rotten saddle girth would have caused
vacancy in the Office he now so ac-
ceptably fills.
Lila asks us: "Would o man smoke
cigars if he couldn't see the smoke ?"
Lila, would n girl chew gum if she
couldn't see what she was chewing :?
Ask us something with bav window
to it Wheeling Leader.
Solitaire diamonds are still in high
favor for engagement rings. That's
what makes an old married man smile
so often and so pityingly as he gazes
at the young men who come to take
his seven daughters to the sociable.
Great excitement was created in Bur
lington few days since by the sup
posed discovery of sea. serpent's skei-
eton. The wonder turned out to be
nothing but an old striped stocking
which Troy girl had carelessly left
there during a late visit IVhitshdiI
Times.
That young lady tried her best to
catch ;our husband before you married
him. +" remarked one lady to another, as
a mass OF curls and braids, fiounces and
overskirt passed the window at which
they were sitting. ~ wish to the Lord
she'd got him!" was the quick reply,
and then dead silence fell upon the
two, and wonders in crochet work
were accomplished in the next half
hour.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-01-18
Books among the Aneients.

The use OF educated slave labor in
writing rendered books comparatively
cheap among the ancients. We learn
from Plato that in his time the works
of the philosopher Anaxagoras were
sold in the theatre at Athens for q
drachma, or about seventeen cents Of
our money, and even if as some of the
commentators think, only q single
treatise of Analogous is spoken OF,
this is cheaper than the rate at which
opera librettos or other printed pam
phlets are sold at our places Of public
amusement ut the present day. The
poet Martial tells us that his works
we're sold in distant Brittany at price
quite as low as a good copy of them
could be bought for to-day in London.
IL is difficult in these instances to esti-
mate in modern currency the actual
value of books or other articles OF sale.
on account of the variation i'll the val
Ut Of precious metals at different peri
DDS. Some writers on political econo-
my have assumed the market price of
wheat as a standard of comparison in
measuring the value of other cOmmodi-
ties at different historical periods, but
as the price of flour within the recol-
lection of this generation has fuctuated
between the extreme limit of 81 80 and
800 per barrel at retail, this standard
can scarcely be accepted as sound
basis for very accurate calculations.
Besides, the values Of the ancient coins
Differed at different periods, and il it
be stated that the price of q particular
book WAS drachms, we are at loss in
determining whether reference is made
to the drachma OF the fathers or trade
drachma. But without engaging in
such abstruse calculations, it is enough
to know that books in the brilliant
Athenian period and under the Roman
Empire were much cheaper than they
were at any time during the first three
centuries after the discovery of the
printing press.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-01-18
Wit and HumOr.

What the milkman never treats you
to-A niee cream.
How TO acquire short hand-Fool
around buzz saw.
Some ladies when walking out are in
dignant il they are gazed at, aud angry
il they are not.
One Of the saddest and most vexa-
tious trials that come to q girl when
she ma-ries is that she has 90 discharge
her mother and depend upon q hired
girl.-Brlin0foR Haekeye.
A bad actor to Macready:
MIR. Macready. You don't seem to re-
member me. once played IagO to
your Othe!lO at the Bath Theatre"
Macready to bad actor:
Remember you? / shall never for
get you"
John Mccullough was at one time
playing pwginius in Syracuse, n. Y.
In the drama occurs the line, There
is no public virtue left in Syracuse.
Scarcely had the tragedian sounded the
words, when man in the parquette
sprang to his feet, exclaiming, "No,
by lingo, nor in Utiky either"
A Bowery shop-keeper describes
himself as manufacturer OF the best
imported gloves" A photographers
unprecedented sign reads: "This style
3 pictures finished in fifteen minutes
while you wait for twenty-five cents
beautifully colored." A cheap restatir-
ant on Fourth avenue advertises also
with an unprecedented sign: "Oyster
pies open all night" and Coffee and
cake of the griddle."
The SMALL BoY.-Every day we have
evidence that the small boy has no
soul. The other day crowd gathered
around farmer whose wagon load of
butter and eggs was fast in mud hole,
and, while some suggested that he put
his horse gee! and others that he put
him haw! the ever present small boy
yelled, cts no use, mister. Yer old
boss amt stout enough. Take him
out, an hitch in a roll of yer butter"
Some months ago an English bishop
came to this country on visit to the
Rev. Dr. of the Episcopal church
in New York. The doctor instructed a
colored boy in his service to knock at the
bedroom door of the lord bishop early
in the morning and say, my Lord, the
boy" Accordingly the next morning,
the boy, somewhat dazed by so much
grandeur, knocked at the bishops door,
who called out, "Wbs is there?" The
boy responded, "The Lord, my boy"
X had summoned cab and was we'll
on his way, when the horrible suspi-
nj thai Ia 11o1 1nfk hsc l. Il
at home on the piano became terrible
truth. "Hi, coachee," he exclaimed,
as he neared his destination, "hold on
pull up-Ive dropped fifty franc
piece in the straw here. Wait till I
run over to the shop opposite and get
candle" So saying he sprang out of
the vehicle, and was neither surprised
nor displeased to see the coachman
whip up his horses and disappear
round the corner at 2.13H gait.