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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
For the VIRGINIAN
Northern Man in Virginia No. 6.

THE COAL FIELDS OF PULASKI AND SOUTH
WEST VIRGINIA.
In Montgomery, between Strouble's Creek
and a southern branch ofit called Lick Run,
lies Prices mountain, short anticlinal up
heave of red sIiaie and sandstone by which
the coal beds Of Brush Mountain, northward,
are again exposed with an upthrow of silu-
rian limestone upon either side. The two
seams contain not more than five feet of
coal, the same as in Brush Mountain :;
but, says Lesley, ''rather more anthracite,
frangible and slipped" And here let me
observe that while few Pennsylvanians will
admit the existence OF anthracite coal out
side OF their Stata, save perhaps in Rhode
Island, refusing even 60 believe the evil
dence of their own senses, the ablest geol-
ogists, mineralogists and chemists OF the
country have not hesitated in pronouncing
the coal of the Great Valley OF Virginia to
be truly anthracite and southern continu-
alton of the Eastern Pennsylvania deposits.
They were so judged more than forty years
ago by Prof. VIM. B. Rogers, now President
of the Boston School of Technology, and by
his brother, Prof. Henry D. Rogers, of
Pennsylvania. Prof. J. P. Lesley was
equally emphatic as early as 1854, when he
wrote of the Brush and Prices mountain
fields: s'To recapitulate these The coal of
Montgomery county is an anthracite, CON-
monty soft, sometimes, however, semi btu
vvofp nd I'M n-to hat !,
the fat, flaming, prisrnatic and disintegrat-
ing character of the btuminous coal. 1t is
a soft anthracite, of a peculiar sandy grain,
disposed to slaty structure and passing Of
ten into a compact, smooth conchoi Dial,
quasl-cannel form, but never pure enough
to pass for camel COAL In the fire its best
varieties are soft, flaming, white ash, semi
anthracite; other varieties are hard to light,
tenacious OF fire and yielding considerable
ashes. Generally the beds are free from sui
phur."
These reports were made when scarcely
single opening, if any, had been made to
the depth of hundred feet and the coal
tested was practically surface coal,slipped,
disintegrated and impure. In every case
the extensionsof the gangways have shown
an increased thickness and solidity Of the
coal-beds and great improvement in the
character and quality of the coal, though
great variation exists in b9sh. | speak from
personal knowledge, having recently care
fully examined these deposits and variously
tested many of the Goals.
And here l cannot too strongly call the
attention of the reader to certain important
geological facts, which must always De borne
in mind in the consideration Of the topogra-
ply, mineral deposits and agriculture OF the
Appalachian region. To quote again from
Lesley: sThe structure Of the country is
remarkable enormous assures penetrate
the crust of the earth. aud run in parallel
lines along the southern foot of the moun-
taiEs, in direction north OF east, SO that
the southern edges of the separated pieces
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

FREAKS OF THE LIGHTNING.-The
Waynesboro' Tribune says that on Saturday
evening week, "a rain storm OF unusual
violence visited Waynesboro, extending to
the Blue Ridge Tunnel. The cloud was
charged with electricity to an unusual degree,
and thunderbolts we're scattered around
without stint. The dwelling of Mrs. Ash,
a widow lady living east OF the village and
near the tunnel, was struck by lightning,
and the feats of the fluid may seem curious.
The chimney of brick was rent from the top
down to the first story, the current then.
found its way into the room, tearing the wall.
paper, and in manner stripping the mantle
Of its contents. A lamp-chimney was shat
tered to atoms, and yet the lamp itself, sup
piled with oil, was not disturbed. The clock
was dashed to the floor, and as If the screws
had been removed by hand of a workman,
the door was lifted from its connection with
the clock, and no injury sustained by the
time-piece, it ran all the same. After break
ing crockery and other articles. and boring
perfectly round hole, the size of six pound
shot through pane of glass, it found its way
out and into the ground. Three Of Mrs.
Ash's children were in the room and were
more or less stunned. The wonder is that
any escaped instant death.
Mrs. Ash is the widow of Mr.--Ash, Il
valuable employee, who lost his life while in
the service of the Ches. 6 Ohio Railway, by
falling off bridge near Stanton. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
When to Cut Clover.

The object in the harvesting of clover and
grass generally should be to cut it at a stage
Of growth when it contains the greatest a.
mount of nutriment. Much, of course, will
depend upon the weather, but much also de-
ponds upon the exact stage Of growth at
which the plant is cut. The end and aim, if
we may so speak. of all plants is to propa-
gate their species. Hence we find them
springing up, fourishing, producing seed,
and then dying. During the period OF &C.
tive growth they are actively engaged in re-
ceiving extraneous nutritive matter Of
which the plant is composed, are constantly
undergoing change-the sugar that abounds
in the young and growing plant being large
ly changed during the ripening Of the seed
into husk, bran and starch in the grain, or
woody substance in the stalk. The opening
Of the flower is the signal for the commence
ment of this change, which continues to go
on until the plant has reached maturity con.
sequently the longer this change is permit
ted to continue the more this matter will de-
crease. The object, therefore, Of the hay
maker should be to seize that particular Pc
Rod in the growth Of the plant when it con-
tains the largest amount Of nutritive matter,
and this is when the plant is in full bloom.
Every hour that clover is allowed to stand
after it has reached this point is at the ex-
pense of its nutrition, and if not cut until
dead ripe, the stems have become so HARD
and woody as to be but little better than sc
many sticks. No crop is more easily injuree
by wet weather than this, and to have it just
dry enough to stow away in the barn OF
stack, but not so dry as to cause the heads
and leaves to shatter off in handling, re-
quires the most discriminating judgmen
and closest attention. In order to cure clio
ver-hay of the best quality the sun should
never be permitted to shine OIL it more thar
half day after it is cut, when it should b.
put under shelter as soon as possible. 81
managed it will retain its aroma and nutri
tive qualities in their greatest perfection, an'
be especially beneficial to mich cows in win
ter, not only in increasing the flow OF milk
but adding much to its richness, and impart
ing to the butter color almost equal to tina
made in summer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

Extract from young lady's letter-'And
do you know, Maud and are quite sure that
Capt. Popple had taken far too much cham
payne at the ball, for he took out his wacth
and looked hard at the back Of it and then
muttcred: s'Bless my shout l hadn't any
idea it was that time o'night.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

A little lawyer appearing as evidence in
one of the courts was was asked by gigan-
tic counsellor what profession he was of. and
having replied that he was an attorney. s'You
are an attorney?' said brief. why could
put you in my pocket!' very likely you
could, rejoined the other; 'and if you did.
you would have more law in your pocket
than in your head.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

OF course no woman ever did such thing,
but surprising now for the sake Of argument,
as it vert, that woman was to 60 to church
to show her new sacque, it would be sac
religious, so to speak.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
Railroads..
THE GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE.

THE BALTIMORE 6. OHIO Il. r..
OFFERS
BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS, QUICKER TIME
Less Change of Cars
Colonists and others going to any point in Michi-
braska, Colorado, Missouri, oregon, Cali
fornia, Arkansas, Texas, and all points
R~ WEST, NORTHWEST & SOUTHW EST. ga
than any other route.
PASSENGERS CARRIED ON FAST EXPRESS TRAINS.
Only One Change of Cars to Chicago.
Only two changes to Quincy, Burlington, Rock
Island, Hannibal, Omaha. st. Paul, Leavenworth.
Atchison. st. Joseph. Kansas City, st. Louis and
points in TEXAS,
Parties seeking homes in the west or southwest
can at all times secure the I,OWasf Rates.
by calling upon our Agents, AV"OSU As~'OSs
whom you know will not deceive You, they are
prepared to give all desired information.
Take advantage of the facilities offered by the
BALTIMORE & OHIO Ii. ROAD
The most direct route to the
Vest, Northwest and Southwest.
RJ- Tickets good on all Trains Bag gage check
ed through to destination.
REMEMBER THE FACTi That you can always OBJ
tain the LOWEST RATES on passengers and
Household Goods from the undersigned. Call up
on him or write him, and secure reliable informa-
ton as to time, connection, ETC., etc.
CHARLES Il. DUDROW,
Emigration Agt., Stanton, Va.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, L. NJ. COLE,
Master Transportation Gen. Tick. Agt.
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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 me 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 Efdnger, Craig Grattan.
may g.
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Livery.
r livery and Feed Stables.

The undersigned begs to inform
the public that he has opaned on $3.50
MS orr account and in his righteE2=zss=szz
ecctusipety, Livery and Feed Stables at the old
STANG OF Inorn6urg Shafer. where, for the pres
hi d IA , w 5e found and will be pleased to nave
him. His HORSES, which cannot be surpassed
IN the Valley are handsome, stylish. free and per
iectiy sa1e. ana MS rolling stock is and ofthe
FINE TURNouTs AND SADDLE HORSES, A
SPECIALITY.
He hopes by close attention to business. and by
and low prices to merit and receive a liberal
share OF the patronage Of the community
Due notice viii be given OF q change in the To-
cation OF his business. = ~ -
Respectfully,
may ss-tf GEORGE H. PLATT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

With pleading eyes she looked up from
the piano, and sang, "Call me Your Darling
Again" But he refused, as witnesses were
around, and there is no telling when man
will be introduced to breach of promise
suit in these DAYS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

A little girl where munster had been in
vited to di lner was privately placed on her
good behavior. Finding a lull in the CONVEX
satlon at the tea-table, she folded her hands
and said 20 God, please pass the butter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

All, yes said Mrs. Darlington, some
years ago on the 22nd of February, as she
saw the mellitary pass by ssah. yes Wash
lEgton is dead, and the worst Of it is that
bis mantelpiece don't seem to have fallen on.
any man now living.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

| DrestOn A. Baylor,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STANTON, VA.
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjoin-
| ing Counties.
| OFFICHThe 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, 1879-06-05
r. c. 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
Maps, Examination OF Surveys and developments
of Mineral Lands, Surveying and Division OF
Farms and Lots, the investigation OF titles to
struction OF Railroads, Tramways, McAdam
Roads and Turnpikes. Engineer and Contractor
for the construction OF Railroad and Highway
Bridges, Viaducts, Roofs, Turntables, &c, ofiron,
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
Z. C. VINCENT,
oct 17-6m Lock Box No. 4. Staunton. Va.
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Insurance.
EIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiver OF the Circuit Court am
very often directed to loan money real estate
security:
In making the loans, as well for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower, 1 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, lie. that the assets are not
simply words and figures. but such securities az
are known to the policy holder to De LIST, 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, 1879-06-05

THIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
l. House in the Valley of Virginia, has recently
beenre fitted and reprinted throughout. Located
n the centra! part of the city, only two blocks
rom either depot
THE OFFICE is OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received or called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling parties. Tourists
stopping here visit in easy distance the cele-
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave OF Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
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.
81 Coaches and Porters in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. d. CROWLE, Prop.
7. s. DAVIS. Clerk. MARI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

HUDSON & PATRICK,
III ATTORNEYS AT LA W
STAUNToN, VA.
Will practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and
Circuit Courts of the adjoining counties.
Prompt attention given to collecting claims.
Feb Oily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
Professional Cards.

A. NJ. FAuNTLEROY. B. B. DoNAGHE.
hrs. FAUNTLEROY & DONAGHE having
IL formed a partnership dating MAY l, 1879
tender to the community their united services in
the practice OF
Medicine and Surgery,
OFFIcE:-Dr. Fauntleroys. adjacent to his resi-
dence, may l5-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

| LEX. f. ROBERTSON,
n ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta and adicin
| ing counties.
Special attention given to the collection OF claims
| and prompt returns made.
R1r OFFICE-No. I, Burns Building, Augusta
| Street. Sept II. '76-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

WYNN. r.. CRAIG.
w Successor to Trout s. Crai9,)
Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts of Augusta, and ad-
joining Counties.
ASr Special attention given to Collections. -VA
OFFICE in the building formerly occupie by
Trout Craig. sep 23-tI
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+ AMBLER SMITH,

L AMhLEIE6 SN1 II IA,
ATTORNEY LAW,
OFFICE-Corner of 9TH and D. Streets
WASHINGTON, d. G..
"a Special attention given to claims of every
description against the Government.
Refers to Hon. q. w. McCrary, Secretary of
War; j. B. Hawley, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury; Gen. ]. A. Williamson Commissioner
Of Land Office; Hon. d. W. Mahon, 1st. Auditor,
Treasury, and Hon j. NJ. McGrew. 9Th Auditor.
dec 27-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

NE" FIRM.
W. F. WOOD & CO.,
NO.2 SOUTH AUGUSTA ST.,
Next door to G.. E. Haines' Tobacco Store. Here
will be found full line of
FRESH GRO e RES,
and all articles usually kept in first class CITY
GROCERY. with prices to suit the times. All kinds
of COUNTRY PRODUCE
bought and taken in exchange for goods. Parties
who make PRIME BUTTER. will do well to give us
q call before selling. A choice article of
"a NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, Da
new crop Just received.
mar 27-1y w. WOOD & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

STAUNToN, VA, August 9, 1878.
WE having this day entered into an associa-
w ton as practitioners of medicine and
surgery offer our services conformity to the pub
lie. j. ALEX. WADDELL, nj. D.'
j. ST. P. GIBSON, NJ. D.
Office at Dr. Waddelrs residence. aug I'D
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

Mail. Southwark, connects at GordonsviIle, with
Ches. g. Ohio R. R., East and West. At Lynch
burg connects with Atlantic, Miss. Ohio R: r.
through Southwest Virginia, to Nashville, New
Orleans, Memphis, Little Rock and Texas.-and
at Danville with Richmond s. Danville R. R., to
South and Southwest.
Express Southwark connects at Gordonsvile to
all points East and West ON Ches. & Ohio R. R.,
and Northward, at Charlottesville, to all the Sum-
mer Resorts on the c. s. o. line.
For Manassas Line leave Washington at 90 a.
m. and Alexandra, Z 25 a. m, DAILY, except Sun
day. arrive at STR AS B UR G, at IL rs P. M,
connecting with the Valley Road, east and west.
Leave Strasburg 3:l5p. NJ, arriving at Alexandria
al 7 81 p m.
For Middleburg daily connections at Plains
station.
For Upperville regular connection at Delaplane
For Warrenton leave Washington 90 am. daily
All trains make good connections, at Washing
ton, to and from North and West.
New Orleans sleeper leaves Washington at 90
a m, running through without change, connect
ing with through sleeper to Florida.
On Express elegant reclining chairs between
Washington and Danville.
Excursion tickets on sale at low rates to the
celebrated Resorts of Virginia and West Virginia
Through tickets very low to the South and
outhweSt.
j. NJ. BROADUS,
may 20 General Ticket Agent:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

~ EO. NJ. HARRISON,
VI ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
| STAUNTON, VA.
| OFFICE-No. 10 Lawyers Row, Court House
Alley. June 6-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

WYNN. B. HARRISON,
| w AttOrney.at-Law,
STAUNTON, VA,
| Practices in the courts OF Augusta and adioln.
| ing counties.
| Particular attention paid to the collection OF
| claims and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposte Circuit Clerks office and
above the Law Library. June 6-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
las. v. BROOKE, Jr.,

ATTORNEY AT LAW.
STAUNTON, VA,
Will practice in Courts Of Augusta and adjoining
counties. Particular attention given to collec
tions. Offce-With Hon. A. H. II. Stuart.
apr. 10 1677-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05

NH: MAURICE SMITH.
~ Attorney at Law.
1923 Fourth and half ST. between C. and D. SITS.
| WASHINGTON. D. G.
| Will practice in the Cours of the District of Co.
lum bia, and the q. S. Courts in Virginia.
| ~ Special attention given to cases in Bank
| ruptcy and private collections. dec 16-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-06-05
The Jews.

The seventh and closing lecture of the
course before the students and friends Of the
Byrant, Stratton & Sadler Business College
took place on Friday evening, February ID,
and was delivered by the Hon. 2. B, Vance,
Of North Carolina, who added fresh laurels
to his name as scholar and orator. This
lecture has been pronounced by competent
critics to have been one Of the ablest and
most interesting OF the entire course. The
following synopsis is taken from the Balti>
more San, published on the morning Of the
1dth in
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1879-03-05

e{llcs8 oggs aae ea5T
snptluA ~ &nH
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-03-05

people collected for all kinds Of pleasure.
Whist q change! Nothing can be COM
pared to it except the destruction of war.
Instead of fine residences, the ground is
now used for potato patches; q road
marks the place where the principal
street was; the churches yet stand, but
nobody remains to attend them. Perhaps
there are 100 inhabitants in the town now.
North of Petroleum Centre we were shown
the place where in sc and 81 was the
famous Benningoff Run. There remains
not a sign Of anything having been there.
As many will remember, this was one of
the best oil territories in the country at
that time. On the northern part of this
farm was small town of the name of
Dublin. It had 900 inhabitants, and was
the terminus of the Bennington Run
Railroad. Not single house remains.
In fact, one would think, not knowing any
better, that it had never been cleared.
Many towns like this have gone the same
way. But perhaps the next Of import
ance is Pithole. Like Petroleum Centre,
it is nearly gone.-Erchunge.
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Diseases Of Our Own Causing.

On an average one-half of the number
of out-patients treated by q hospital sur
geoD suffer from diseases due primarily
to want Of knowledge of the laws Of
health and cleanliness. First, the igno-
rance otthe hygienic lawswhich affects so
disastrously the health of the rich as well
as the poor, exists chiefly in regard to
dress, ablution and ventilation. This
statement may, at first, appear startling;
but an enumeration of the diseases that
can be traced to the above causes will
show upon how sound basis this state.
ment rests. The following are examples:
varicose ulcers from dress; skin diseases
from want of cleanliness; chest diseases
and tevers from defective ventilation.
The vast number of liberated legs treat
ed in the out-patient department of hos
pitfalls, in work-house intirmaries, and in
private practice, arise from varicose veins.
Now, varicose ulcer is caused by dis
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-03-05
We Buy Of Those Who Advertise.

The London correspondent of the Gin
cinnatl Enquirer tells the following story.
The moral will be obvious to those who
have anything to sell.
In Paris, last summer, saw friend
of mine, who had Just come over, using a
pen of peculiar construction, designed
with special reference to those untidy
persons who, like myself, ink their fin
gers when they write. Now my friend
is man whose hands are as white as
lilies, with finger nails like rosebuds in
tinrs-noticeable hands even remarkable,
considering he is an elderly man, and
who occasionally helps with the work on
his farm in Nebraska. Catch him ink
ing his fingers! ia za... .. .....
''Why, where did you get that nice
pen2" asked him, a vista of blissful ex-
emption from an uninked middle finger
opening on my joyous, expectant mind.
"In OMAHA" he answered. "It's the
incest thing. I used to ink nv fingers
before I got It'll"
He did! He linked his fingers! That
was enough for me. l got the name of