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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

SPECIAL GRAND JURY-The following
named gentlemen have been drawn to serve
as special grand jury at the ensuing No.
vember term of the county court: Geo. w.
Swoope, N. |. Buck, Geo P. Lightner, Jas.
Mop. Crawford, Thos. II. Kirkpatrick, David
5. Bell, Dan'l Fisher, Dan1 Croft, David
Beard,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

THE BAND CONCERT. : The beautiful
new Hall which the Masons have just re-
modelled and refurnished in handsome and
attractive style, was thrown open to the
public for tue first time on Tuesday night,
the dedicatory entertainment being given by
the Stonewall Brigade Band, assisted by a
| number of fine voices, both male and female.
The selections of the band were all of that
lively and inspiring character which gives to
band music its peculiar charm, and the vo-
calism was thoroughly enjoyable-sweet,
sympathetic and replete with the very es-
sence of music. The singers were Mesdanes
Frank B. Berkeley and Geo. P. Baker, and
Miss Cora Turner, each of whom gave songs
which it required no scientific ear to appre-
ciate, but which the most exacting and cul
tivated critic would have been unable to find
| fault with. After all, it is those old time
tunes which we never grow tired of, and
which seem to grow richer and fuller as the
years go by, that appeal most strongly to
our feelings and perform most surely the
mission OF song. There was general re-
each Of the ladies was greeted, was not re-
| spon6ed to, except in the case of Miss
| Turner, when it became so emphatic that
she kindly consented to again favor the
audience. Mrs. Baker also appeared twice
the second time as substitute for Miss
Tams, who was too nnwell to sustain her
| part.
The quartette of males, Messrs. Timber
lake, Bear, Stiff and Eur!tt, gave excellent
performances, and exhibited fine voices, but
the selections, we thought, were rather IN
fortunate, and not calculated to do justice
to the talent of the performers.
An attractive feature of the programme
was one Of Hermann's overtures rendered
by Prof. Turner, son and Mr.. Armentrout-
Prof. Turner as yiolinist, Nj. Stuart Turner
at the piano and Mr.. Armer trout on the
cornet. Each of these gentlemen is
specialist upon the instrument he used,
and the splendid accord of the rendition
made it as rare as elegant. Later in the
evening, Prof. Turner on the violin and NJ.
Stuart Turner as pianist gave the waltz
''Frohsinn," from Lanner, in which the
full power of the two instruments was
brought into play. With Prof. Turner's
violin performances our people are too well
acquainted to need comment. They know
he is a master, but it has been such long
time since Mr.. Stuart Turner has appeared
before them that word in commentator
may not be amiss. His Instrumentation is
the happy combination of an exqaisitely
delicate touch and thorough appreciation
of the spirit of music. The talent he in
herits has been refined and expanded by
systematic and careful cultivation, until the
most difficult notes succumb as easily and
with apparently as little effort as the
simplest. 1t is real treat to hear him and
we trust the opportunities of the future may
be numerous.
Taken altogether the concert was truly
delightful entertainment, and we doubt if
single member of the audience failed to
enjoy it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13
Official Vote.

The board Of canvassers for Augusta
county met on Tuesday last and canvAssed
the vote OF the county, which will be found
below.
In the election E. A. Fulcher, though not
a candidate received 80 votes for the House
Of Delegates, and D. s. Young, who had
withdrawn from the canvass, received 8 votes
for the Senate.
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The "Virginian" for 1880.

The proprietors Of the VALLEY VIRGIN
IAN propose to furnish the paper ITO new
suhscrihersl from now until the first OF Jan
uary, 1881, for taco dollars cash an adranee.
Although the circulation OF the VIRGIN
IAN is as large. if not larger, than any
weekly paper published in the State, we are
anxious to still further increase the number
of its readers and widen the circle OF its IN
fluence, and for that reason we propose TO
throw in the time from now until the first
of January next, to those who wish to be-
come regular subscribers from this date.
The events of 1880 will be interesting and
important. Besides the session of the Viz
oinia Legislature. which commences the first
Monday in December, Congress will assem-
HE at the same time, and continue its ses-
sion to later date, doubtless, than usual.
Tn the State Legislature. matters affecting
the public debt and all the interests OF the
Estate will be discussed and determined, and
in Congress, the plan of battle and the Or
eanization of the forces of the two great
political parties for the presidential contest
will engage attention. The interests and
questions to come up for consideration, IN
both State and Nation, will be of absorbing
importance, and every citizen should keep
himself well informed of their progress. Out
side of party politics, the year 1880 will be
pregnant with interest, in that during it the
census will be taken and re-assessment OF
property made.
will maintain the principles of the Republi-
can party, it expects to do so without re-
sorting to partizan utilization, and will EN-
ploy only legitimate arguments and facts,
addressed to the reason OF the people, and
not to their passions.
In addition to this. its columns will con-
tain well selected and instructive articles
affecting current events, letters from intel
ligent correspondents, local and general
news, markets, &c.
A controlling feature of its editorial con-
duct will be to direct attention to the mate
rial interests of Virginia, and to the means
best adapted to the development of our re-
sources This country is about entering
upon a period of unexampled prosperity
and business activity, and it will be our par
amount aim to aid in placing the State
abreast of the advancing tide.
The VIRGINIAN is now the largest and
most extensively circulated weekly paper
in the State, and it is our purpose to still
further improve it. Its primary object will
be to elevate and liberalize public thought,
and prove itself an interesting companion
to all classes.
Send III your subscriptions at once, and
secure the paper two months without cost.
Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at % cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

When you visit Staunton, don't go home
until you have seen GLADKE'S ESTABLISH
MENT,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

The best Goods ever offerd for cents. in
this community, can be found at GLADKE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
this community. can be found at GLADKE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

When you visit Staunton, don't go home
until you have seen GLADKE's ESTABLISH
MFNT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

The best Goods ever offered for cents, in
this community can be found at GLADKE's.
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PINAFORE.-At the request of the Libra
ry Committee of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association, Messrs. c. L. Cooke and
John McQuaide have consented to arrange
for the rendition of Pinafore for the benefit
OF the Library of the Y. NJ. C. A, the first
week in December, for two nights. A full
chorus and orchestra will be organized for
the occasion, and the best dramatic talent
of the city be associated in the cast. The
instructive experier ce these gentlemen have
had in the study of the operetta and its pre-
sentation ON the stage in Staunton and Har-
is the surest guarantee that reat
will distinguish the rendition
in December, and that full audience will
greet the repetition of this popular play at
the Opera Hall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

Go to the Virginia Hotel Restaurant for a
good meal at 25 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

GLADKE's Black Gros-Grain Silk at 75cts
is worth 81 LBS. Go and see it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

The Virginia Hotel Restaurant is the place
to get a square meal for % cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

FINEST AIDES OF
Il TEA -
or family use at TYREEs Drug Store.
A GENERAL MEETING of the Stockholders
n OF the Eureka Iron and Manufacturing Co.
Of Virginia will be held at the office of Shelley &
DAY, the 18th day Of NOVEMBER, 1873, at Il
O'Clock, NJ. VIM. s. GREEN, Secretary
OF the Eureka Iron & Manufacturing Co.
J. B. GREEN,
R.N. POOL,
oct l6-tdm Stockholders.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

GLADKE has the largest stock of Corsets
in Staunton.
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Go and see GLADKE's MINIS hats at 80
cts,-they are a bargain.
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THE DRourH.-A dispatch from Pei

THE DRoUTH.-A dispatch from Peters
burg Va, Oct. 10, says The recent unpre-
cedented dry and mild weather has caused
wells in this city to dry up, and for want of
proper water>poWe r the mills in adjacent
counties have been compelled to cease oper-
ations. In some instances farmers are put
to the necessity of coming here, dis
lance Of forty or fifty miles, to procure
hreadstuffs for their flmilies and to have
their grain ground. Recently some of the
railroad companies have been supplying
tanks at different stations on the railroad
with water pumped from the river. The
weather to-day has been spring like.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

Oysters in every style for 25 cents at the
Virginia Hotel Restaurant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13
MAJoR1TIEs /:

MAJOR1TIES
Koiner's majority over Allen, 34S; Echol's
over vanLear. 404; Hanger over vanLear,
3S5,
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The largest variety &c. Counter can be seer
at Gladke's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

Gladke has the largest stock of Corsets il
Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

The First Baptist Church of Richmond
has extended an invitation to Rev. j. B.
Hawthorne, of Montgomery, Ala.
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PINAFoRE AT HARRISONBURG.-O
correspondent at Harrsonburg has given an
interesting notice of the rendition of Pima
fore by Harrisonburg amateurs last week,
assisted by several of the most accomplished
dramatists Of the Staunton Troupe. We can
only add our testimony to the fidelity of the
representation made by our correspondent,
and confirm the complimentary terms in
which the performance is mentioned. Miss
Thurmond, as Josephine, was superb in tie
presentation of that character Her rare
personal beauty was heightened by the ac-
curate conception of the part she rendered,
and the fine dramatic talent displayed; and
Miss Points, as - title Buttercup, ''and Miss
Conrad, as Hebe, excelled the most ex-
travagant expectations of the audience
The entire play in fact was actkd out in the
very spirit and purport of its creation, and
too much commentator cannot be bestowed
upon the PRESERVATION of each of the char
acters of the operetta by the following par
ties;
Joseph ine... Miss L. Thurmond
Buttercup. Miss B. Points
Cousin Hebe Miss B. Conrad
First Aunt.-.......... Miss C. Butler
Sir Joseph Porter, K. z. B Mr.. Jno McQuaide
Capt. Corcoran ...-..... Mr.. VIM. McChesne y
Ralph RackstTaw............. Mr.. Chas. Cooke
Boatswain Mr.. ID. Ii. Bow)y
Dick Deadeye.............M Mr.. Chas. McQuaide
Midsfiipmite. ...... Master Bryan
Sailors, .'Sisters, Cousins and Auuts,' &c.
Mr.. j. F. Francisco, of this place, as Ser.
geant, was omitted from the cast, as pub
lished, but he appeared ln his inimitable
presentation of that character, as did the
Messrs. Stiff in the chorus. A richer cho-
rus, composed of the yonng ladies and gem
tlemen of Harrisonburg, with the Staunton
gentlemen named, we have never heard,
which added greatly to the success and at
traction of the occasion.
The ladies of Harrisonburg, under whose
auspices the performance was gotten up, de-
serve unstinted praise ior the admirable
taste, tact and enterprise shown-the only
feature of the entire exhibition
being the miserable hall in which they had
to hold the entertainment and for which they
were in no wise responsible.
We are pleased to learn that the result OF
the two renditions of this popular comic
opera was very gratifying, and the earnest la
Dor Of the ladies literally compensated,
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Go and buy one of GLADKE's White
CAPS for man at 40 cents.
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Card Of Thanks.

The grateful ACCOMPLISHMENTS of the ladies OF
Woodbine Society. hereby rendered to the
following gentlemen for their invaluable assis-
lance in the rendition of the Pinafore Operetta,
November 9Th and It'll, in Harrisonburg Va, viz;
Mr.. John McQuaide, who won fresh laurels OIL the
stage of many former triumphs, by his distin.
guished success as Ruler of the Queens Navee,"
as well as by his kind interest and pains taking
with the whole enterprise.
Mr.. Charles L. Cooke, who by his happy perso-
nation of Ralph and fine musical talent, won gol-
den opinions from all sorts of people.
The Messrs. Stiff, OF Stanton, and Prof Bren-
namen, of New Market. for their kind assistance
in the choruses, and Mr.. Francisco of Stanton,
who in his funny role of Sergeant, was the OBJ
served OF all observers.
MRS A. E. HENEBERGER Pres.
MRS r., IT. OFT. Secv
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HELMBoLD's bold's Buchu
has long been known as one of the most
valuable medicines attainable in certain
classes OF diseases, such as dyspepsia, chron-
ic rheumatism, dropsy, cutaneous affections,
and especially affections of the urinary or
gans. As a diuretic, it is superior to almost
any other medicine in use and the great care
with which it is prepared, the absolute puri-
ty of the preparation, and the diligence
used in the selection of the crude material,
have made it known far and wide as a re-
liable and effective preparation. and one
that can always be used with safety and
benefit. The great success of HelmboId's
Buchu has led to the production of many
spurious preparations, which are made
cheaply and placed upon the market TO be
sold on the reputs ton acquired by Helm
bold's original preparation Parties who
desire really good medicine should be
careful and use Helmbold's only,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-11-13

+ A SwINDLE EXPOSED. : For several
weeks past flaming stereotyped adver-
| tisement has appeared in several OF the
papers of this section, which proposed to
give a lot of land 25xl25 feet located in Dem
yer city, Colorado, to anyone who would send
one dollar to pay for notary fees, &c. The
whole thing, as all these preposterous propo-
sitions are, turns out to be huge swindle,
as the following dispatch from Colorado
shows:
DENVER, Col, Nov. S-Sidney A. Grant,
of Cincinnati, and A. f. Wilson were ar
rested to-day for conducting fraudulent
scheme through the mails, under the name
of the '.Denver Land Company They
were taken before a United States Commits
siouer and committed, having waived an ex-
animation, and having as yet given no bonds.
they will probably 90 to Jail. The swindle
was planned in Z ncinnati. Stereotype
plates were prepared, which already have
been inserted in over 500 newspapers and
periodicals in the Northern, Eastern and
Middle States. Grant came to Denver to
secure land for the purpose, and bought
1000 acres in Sand Hills, 40 miles north of
Denver, ia. another county, and recorded as
North Denver. Although Grant was here
but eight days, a perfect avalanch of letters
have come through the mail for S. a. Grant
and the Denver Land Company. The
fraud was exposed by the local newspapers
and bitterly denounced by the citizens. The
Postmaster reported the swindle to the de-
partment, and last night received orders to
deliver no registered letters and pay no
money orders TO Grant. The arrest was
made by Special Agent H. Hall. Special
Agent Fusey, who is also here, has asked the
department for an order to Withhold ordi-
nary letters from Grant.
We have time and again warned our
readers against these agency advertisements,
and have as repeatedly refused to give pnhli.
cation to them at any price. A large ma
jority of them are nothing more nor less
than unmitigated frauds, designed to de.
ceive the unwary, and put money into the
pockets of gang of worthless scamps. We
are sorry to say that number in this COM
munity have been duped by this Denver city
enterprise.
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Go and see GLADKE's Boys hats at q
cents.
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AT THE DEBATING SOCIETY on Satur.
day night last there was large attendance,
majority of whom were ladies. Among
the amendments adopted to the bylaws,
was one cutting down the time Of the rega-
lar debates from 80 to 25 minutes, and
limiting speeches on the general debate to
five minutes each. Also one abolishing fines
for non- attendance, &c. A number OF new
members were added to the society, among
whom were Messrs. ?. B. and S. Sublett,
M. F. White, Henry Harris, Randolph Har-
rlson, c. Halle, ir., Harry Frazier, W. G.
Kinney, T. j. Crowder, and perhaps others.
The question for the evening: ''Should
there be property qualification to the
right of suffrage?' was discussed in
the Affirmative by c. B. Jones, H. L.
Hoover and A. G.. Stuart, and in the mega
tive by A. C. Gordon and j. Yost. A vote
of the society determined the question in the
negative.
In consequence of this week being set
apart as week of prayer. by the Interna-
tional Y. NJ. C. A., the society will hold no
meeting on Saturday night next, and the
room will be devoted to religious services.
On Saturday night week the question
'sShould church property be subjected to
taxation 20 will be discussed in the afiirma-
tive by Messrs. A. G. Stuart and A. S.
Mauzy, and in the negative by Messrs. w.
A. McCue and II. SIG. Tucker. We can
safely assure debate of much interest. The
question is live one, and those appointed
to present its various phases are well quail
fed for the task. In addition to the de-
bate, an original essay will be read by Mr..
A. C. Gordon, it having been determined
by the society to have an essay, decla-
nation or poem, On the first Saturday of
each month. A cordial invitation is
especially extended to the ladies, and to all
others who may wish to spend an evening
pleasantly. The hour for meeting is quar-
ter past seven, and promptness on the part
of the members is urged.
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A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS. the
latter bali of last week, the Valley Mutual
Life Association received $65, 200 worth OF
policies. This company which has been or
ganlzed but little over year, has now over
one and half millions dollars in policies
and every day is bringing in new applica-
lions. 1t is under admirable management
and affords the cheapest and surest insurance
OF any company in the South.
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Formerly Dr.. Craig's Kidney Cure) is vegetable
preparation which Is the only sure remedy in T. %
WORLD for BRIGHT's DISEASE, DIABETES and ALL
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Warmers Safe Pills, Warmers Safe Ner-
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Send for pamphlet and testimonials.
Address, Fl. III. WARNER & CO..
Rochester, N. "
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Mrs. BELLE FISHER. wife of Edward
Fisher of Richmond, and daughter of the
late Edwin NJ. Tayl or, of this city died at her
home in Richmond on Saturday last. She
was raised in SIaunton where her beauty of
person and amiable disposition made her
the queen of society, and right regally did
she reign. 1t seems but short time since
the lovely bride left the home of her child
hood to assume the relations of wife in the
Capitol city, and now nothing but her dust
has returned to us. The funeral took place
on Saturday last, the Rev. DR.. Minnegerode
reading the service. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. j. A. Pizzini, Jno. F. Mayer, S. Nc
G. Fisher and Mr.. Ellyson, of Richmond,
and Messrs. H. c, Tinsley, w. N. Bumpus,
Howard Wayt and A. E. Miller of Stanton.
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Stockholders Meeting Valley Railroad.

REPORT OF THE PREsIDENT-A HARMONI-
GUS SESSION ELECTION OF OFFICERS &c.
The eight annual meeting of the
Stockholders of the Valley R. R., con-
vened in the office of the company's
counsel in this city yesterday.
W. A. Burke, Of Staunton, was called
to the chair. and the committee on prox-
les reported the following Baltimore &
Ohio Road, VIM. Keyser; Baltimore
city, Henry Duval; Rockbridge, ]. b.
Dorman, A. T. Barclay and Jno. ].
Mckee; Lexington, S. H. Letcher J;
Stanton, Thos. D. Ransom, Ro. Burke
and Jno. B. Evans. Besides there were
a number of individual stockholders, in
all representing 26,45o shares of stock
large majority.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
In the Presidents report the operation
of the road for the fiscal year ending
Sept goth, 1879, was put down as
follows:
1878. 1879.
Gross earnings, $40, ooI.5r S45,oo9.5o
Expenses, s5,63o.Io 34,3o7.99
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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER AND FARMER.
The November number of this Journal
contains the fourth series Of articles on
screen Fallow Crops, Animal Manures and
Commercial Fertilizers - A $25 Premium
Essay on the Best Method of Farming, ETC.,
and many other valuable articles by leading
Southern farmers. While it makes special.
ty of agriculture in all its branches, giving
the results OF successful experiments rather
than the impartial suggestions of the dream
ing theorist, there is much in it that cannot
fail to interest the thoughtful reader, no
matter what occupation he follows. Pub
lished at Richmond, Va, at $500 year.