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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

The BENEFIT CONCERT The concert
given Thursday evening, the 18th instant, at
Masonic Hall, under the auspices of the
Stonewall Brigade Band, for the benefit of
Madame Ruhl, was really, las the programme
promised, rare treat and magnificent
success. The band gave several OF its finest
selections, and the name of Mr.. Max Brown
old on ehe list was sufficient guarantee that
the piano performance would be beyond crit
icism. Mr.. Brownold has already attained
distinction both in Northern and Southern
cities, and we predict that he is destined to
take rank with List, Satter and Ruben
stein, if he lives to perfect his wonderful ge-
MUS. The 'sAutomatic March, one of his
own compositions, played by request,showed
his perfect mastery of the art, in practice as
well as musical inspiration, while the Sea-
price de Concert by Satter, proved him
equally conversant with the most brilliant
productions OF his contemporaries.
The programme throughout was excellent
and so finely rendered that we find it diff
cult to select what was most charming. With
the exception of Miss Effie Stiff, who sang
the s.R os b u d, p the Yocalists were ladies
whose voices have not been heard by Staun-
ton audiences for years. Mrs. Hamaker (nee
Amelia Brownold,) however, is the same
sweet singer, that in her girlhood days so
delighted our people; and Madame Ruhl's
voice was finer, we think, than when we last
heard it. Mrs. George c. Jordan, daughter
of Mr.. w. D. Cook, and consequently of a
musical family, sang with power and ex-
preston the solo .sDidst thou but KNOW" in
which she displayed voice of splendid ca
pacities and cultivation. There were some
half dozen other songs, all of Which were
good selections and well merited the enthusi-
astic applause with which they we're greeted.
mere was general regret that Mrs. Bum
gardner, who was announced in the pro-
gfamme. was too much indisposed to appear.
.The programme closed with fine instru-
mental duet, overture from s.Poet and Peas
anti played by Max Brownold and his sis
ter, Mrs. Hamaker. So fine and varied an
entertainments something that our city may
well be proud of. Madame Rubl was well
known here some years ago as one OF the
most popular and successful teachers of vo-
eal music. She is also member of the gifted
family ofBrownolds. - :
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Churchville Va.

UNCALLED FOR EXPRESS PACKAGES
Packages addressed to the following named
parties remain uncalled for in the Adams
Express Office, in this city. Owners are re-
quested to call, pay charges and take them
away at once:
j. L. Avis, W. R. Brown, c. Brown, DR..
t. H. B. Brown, Mrs. J. F. Bear, 0. Fl. Bird,
Mrs. L. E. Bacon, r. Coyner, B. Dull, Ii +.
Hevener, R. B. Hundley, Mrs. r. B. Hiner,
J. Hotchkiss, A. Y. Johnson, N. Johnson,
D. McBrearty, I. S. Nc Clintic, James Mills,
A. Pearson, j. Porterfeld, Miss E. Q. Porter,
J. Robertson, NJ. Steel, A. Templeton, w.
Vint, L. Wyman, J. A. Wymer, F. A. Mark
ly, S. E. Jones, W. H. Mumaw, NJ. E. Hap
man, Jennie Leach, A. B. Shearer.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR SALE.-We
call attention to the sale of Mr.. John A.
Huffman's personal property. The Stock
&c., to be sold is all good, aud it will pay
our farmers and others to attend the sale.
+ DR.. J. FL. Harris, formerly OF Harrison
burg and now Professor in the Baltimore
Dental College, was in town Tuesday on his
| way to Charlottesville to attend the State
Dental Association. Whilst here,he was the
guest of DR.. Chapman.
Messrs. J. NJ. Quarles, of Stanton, and
VIM. I. Stout and R. G. Davis, OF New
Hope, started for a trip Through the noun
tains, on Friday last. They were fully
equipped for camping, fishing and hunting,
and will no doubt have pleasant time.
At the meetings of the Sovereign Council
Sons of Jonadab, in Providence, Il. l., last
week, Deputy Sovereign Patriarch J. W.
Newton, presided during several sessions.
Among the officers elected for the ensuing
two years were ]. s. I4pscomb, Sovereign
Treasurer, and R. j. Irving, Sovereign War
den. The reports of the officers showed the
the organization in flourishing condition,
and increasing rapidly.
Among the Stauntonians mentioned as
visiting friends in Lewisburg, W. Va, the
Record notes that Miss Mary Lou BIedsoe is
the guest of Mr.. j. e. Bell, and Mrs. Harvey
Burdett is spending few weeks with her
daughter, Mrs. ia. McClung. The follow
ing were among the guests regi-tered at the
hotels of Lewisburg, last week: Lieut.. John
McQuaide, Maj. N. II. Hotchkiss, D. II.
Evans, Maj. P. Fl. Woodward, Stanton. and
j. c. McClung, Waynesboro'.
Mr.. W. A. Cushing started for pleasure
trip to Canada yesterday.
Mr.. Ezekiel, with Levy Bros. OF Richmond,
was in Stanton yesterday, on his way from
Orkney to Stribling.
Rev. D. IL. Wilson, the popular and able
Presbyterian minister at Broadway, Rock
lngham county. Va, has been in the county
for several days, visiting friends. -
D. A. Kayser and wife returned from the
White Sulphur last evening.
DIR. Hunter Mcclure and family, and Miss
Maggie Stuart, of this place, daughter Of
Hon. A, II. II. Stuart, arrived at the White
Sulphur Springs last week, in private car
riage. A pleasant way to travel through the
mountains of Virginia.
Letters from Mr.. Arch. G. Stuart, of thi;
place, report him as entirely restored to
health, and enjoying himself very much in
roughing it through Colorado. Tie will re-
main in the Rocky Mountains until fall, and
/ then return home.
| C.S. Roller, Esq, has gone to the White
Sulphur Springs, to remain week or ten
days.
Maj. I. C. Elder is visiting the White
Sulphur Springs to recuperate his health.
L. L. Lewis, Esq.,U. S. District Attorney
| for Eastern Virginia, was in Stanton yes
terday, on his way to Richmond from Raw
| ley Springs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

HOUSE BURNED.-We learn from the
Highland Recorder, that on last Wednesday
night, the house known as the Erwin Gum
house on the land formerly owned by Mr.
Gum, now by VIM. D. Hevener, and occu
pied by A. W. Greathouse, was burned to
the ground, the family, consisting of Mrs. G.
and six small children, barely escaping in
their night clothes. The fire occurred about
- O'Clock at night, and is believed to have
been accidental. The house was good one
and could not be replaced for less than $1,000.
What amount the family occupying the house
will lose, we have not learned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

DIR. HAWTHORNE delivered his lecture
House on last Monday night for the benefit
of the Young Mems Christian Association.
After handsome exodium complimentary
to Staunton, and brief and beautiful trib
ute to Virginia, he proceeded with his lee
ture, a notice of which appeared in these
columns last week. During the delivery he
was frequently applauded, and throughout
the closest attention and keenest apprecia-
ton was manifested.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

PROPERTY SALES. Attention is called to
the advertisement of the Tannery offere d
for sale by II. L. Gallaher, at Waynesboro.
This is most excellent piece of property,
and will prove profitable investment il
taken in hand by practical man.
Attention is also called to the adver tise-
ment of Winfield Liggett, Commissioner.
The land to be sold is finely located, and has
on it one of the most valuable orchards in
the Valley. 1t is in pleasant neighbor-
hood, convenient to churches and schools,
and is just about the right size to make
most desirable homestead.
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Markets..

The market for flour is dull this week, with
quotations for extra 81 40. There is some activi-
ty in wheat growing out of the August delivery
in Baltim ore, for which large supply is requir
ed. Quotations yesterday were from % to 95c, and
very active Corn, so to SIS. Oats, 20 to so. Bacon,
hog round, &c.
Wheat was quoted in Richmond on the goth, at
O5 to 81 09. In Baltimore at 05 to 81 O9A.
STANTON MARKET, AUG. FL. .is79.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

NICE PROPERTY IN MARKET.-C. w.
Echard advertises cheap and desirable res
idence in the western part of the city for sale.
twill make pleasant home and can be pur-
chased at bargain.
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MO7'TGOgeS.

In Staunton, on the 14th inst, Mr.. Jno A. Smith
to Mrs Mary E. Bowen, both of Augusta.
On the Dist. at Spring Hill, Mr.. John J. Nichol
to Miss NIFTY A. Gutshall, of Augusta
On Thursday, the 9Th inst, by Rev. H Smith, in
COllierstown Presbyterian Church, Mr.. Henry II.
Black and Miss Selma F. Chittum-aH of Rock
bridge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

SUDDEN DEATH.-On the night of the
18th, at his fathers residence, in Bridgewa-
ter, Va, Willie Earhart died, aged about 10
years. lie was in the employ OF Mr.. Paul A.
Mix, jeweler, of this city, and left about ten
days before his death to pay visit to his faith
er. He was taken sick shortly after reaching
home, and died as stated. He was quiet,
kind hearted and industrious youth and very
much respected by his circle of acquaintan :
ces here
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

The LAST ISSUE CIGAR has no sapeatlu-
Gus adornment, but is made honestly, under
the old hand made style. The last inch Of
the cigar is as good as when it aoasJ first light
ed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

Mr.. j. Briscoe Lupton, son of Mrs. NJ. e =.
Lupton, proprietress Of the Revere House,
Harrisonburg, died Of lingering consumption,
in that place on Saturday last. He was a
young man and had but recently return
ed from Texas. He leaves a wife and one
child.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

tom Burlse's steam lunch counter you
will always find the freshest and best eata-
bles at the very lowest prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

Advertisements inserted at $l,c0 per square 1oi
frst insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly, half yearly,
end yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

THROWN FROM HORSE.-Mrs. Joseph
Niswander, living near Barren Ridge Church,
was thrown from her horse near koiEer's
Mill, and seriously Injured. At first it was
thought she was dangerously hurt, but re-
cent renorts state that she will recover.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

THE BIGGEST YET.-Mrs. Mary Baker,
Greenville, has sent us two mammoth beets.
One of them measures two feet, four inches
in length and three inches in diameter, and
the other nineteen in length and five inches
in diameter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

SUDDEN DEATH OF AN OLD LADY
Tuesday evening last. Mrs. Hanoraf Grad
dock, mother of Mrs.Paul Scherer, was found
dead at her home in this city. She was liv-
ing with her daughter and grandchiId on
Lewis street, aud had been left in charge of
the house. About six O'Clock in the evening
she was seen by neiehbors attending to do
nestle duties and apparently as we'll as usu.
al. About half hast seven Mrs. Scherer went
home, and not finding her mother in the
house, sent her little daughter to look for
her. She was found sitting in the cellar
door, dead. There had apparently been no
struggle-the active, busy life, just ere it
reached the allotted four score years, sud-
denly closed without a jar and doubtless
without pain. Mrs. Craddock was known
by almost all of the old residents of Staun--
ton, and commanded their esteem and re-
spect. She was one of those old-time ladies'
who are never satisfied with folded hands.
and to the day of her death was as active and
energetic as one of halfsher age. Her death
is supposed to have been caused by conges-
ton brain.
The funeral took place from the Catholic
Church yesterday, and was attended by
quite a large congregation, for the friends Of
the deceased numbered all with whom she
was acquainted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21
Gale of Valuable Personal
. Property,

Horses, Mules, Wagons, Harness, SC.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at
Mt. Vernon Forge, near Meyers Cave Depot, or
the Valley Railroad, OH
SATURDAY, AUGUST S0th. 1879,
lot of valuable personal property, consisting of
number OF
FINE MULE TEAMS HORSES, WAGONS,
HARNESS, sc.
The mules. 10 in number. composing 3 teams,
and fine riding horses, are young and in fine
condition. The harness and wagons are corapar-
lively new and in excellent repair.
Also, at the same time and place,
A No. i 14EORSE POWER PORTABLE ENGINE
TERMS:-Negotiable note at 60 days satisfactor-
ly endorsed.
HARNSBERGER, HAWKINS & CO.,
Post Office address, Weyers Cave,
Augusta county, We.
Old Commonwealth copy 1t
TOR SALE.-A snug BUSINESS STAND, on
the best portion of Main Street. One OF
the best Investments in the city. For terms SC :.
apply to HUDSON & PATRICK,
Attorneys,
nov a, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably in Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

THE FIRST FALL SUPPLY.-Messrs. Hilb
& Rutherford have just gotten in fine lot
of fall clothing, of the latest styles, and best
material and make. The suits for the ap-
preaching season are of excellent quality
and at prices to suit the most economical.
Go down and see the new supply, and make
your selection while the assortment is yet
full. You may wait year and find nothing
better
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

FERTILIZERS. Messrs. John 81. Parkins
and G. A. Roller advertise several standard
brands of fertilizers. These gentleman are
both practical farmers and know the needs
of their class.
Bakers Soluble Super Phosphate is for
sale only by Baker Bros.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

Mr.. Alex. F. Robertson is off for few
weeks soiourn at the White.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

THE CHUCHEs.-The rain of last Sunday
caused the churches to be slimly attended.
At the Episcopal Church services were held
morning and evening by Rev. Mr.. Gibson.
DIR. Hawthorne preached an able sermon
to very large congregation at the Baptist
Church at night.
Services in the other churches were con-
Quoted by their respective pastors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

--< - >-
A PROSPEROUS SPRINGS SEAsoN.-The
unusual number of visitors to the mountains
porous condition Of the country and the feel
ing of confidence that is taking hold Of the
people. All the springs on the line and
contiguous to the railroad have been liberal
ly patronzed, and the various summer re-
sorts in the mountains have been attended
by large number of pleasure and health
seekers. The White Sulphur-the central
and most attractive of the oprings-has had
most remarkably prosperous season, and
the company in attendance is composed of a
class of people noted for their business sue
cess, intelligence and general worth. Prob.
ably this celebrated resort has never had a
more elegant and refined attendance, and
never has there been more general salts
faction manifested with the management OF
the establishment. Mr.. Peyton has been
the recipient Of the most profuse compli-
ments for the admirable system and unique
arrangements which have marked all his
appointments-giving every interest his
personal attention, and assisted by a corps
Of gentlemen efficient in the highest degree,
courteous and accommodating, and every
thing has passed off with perfect harmony
and accord.
1t is to be hoped that such arrangements
will be made in respect to the property, as
will justify the lessee in charging the facil-
tiles for the accommodation of visitors an
other season,and making such improvements
as his comprehensive and intelligent under
standing may suggest. There would be no
difficulty in drawing to these noted waters
and the healthful and enchanting scenery,
five thousand people, were the accommoia-
tons commensurate with the demand
While we cannot hope that such ample pro.
visions will be made, yet there should be
some approach to it, and the assurance given
that all who apply next year can be comfort
ably provided for. The States of West Vir-
gihia and Virginia are as much interested in
the most abundant success of the Springs as
the lessee ard proprietors can be, for the &C
cruing benefits permeate throughout all the
avenues of trade aad industry in the coun-
try contiguous.
Mr.. Alex. F. Robertson is off for few
weeks sojourn at the White
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

HHILDREN's HATS AND CAPS just received
" all the latest novelties in the above goods
G. T. WELLER'S, Main Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

RN CASES MEMS AND BOYS ZIP BOOTS
w lowest prices for sale at
G. L. WELLEE'S Boot and.ShoeStore'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW for July
(republished by the LEONARD SCOTT PUB
LISTING Co., Al Barclay Street, N.Y.
opens with long article on "Free Trade,
Reciprocity, and Foreign Competition" de-
MES that the stagnation of British trade is
due to Free Trade policy, and combats the
principal arguments urged in favor of pro-
lection; dscourages tiny changes in Eng
lands commercial policy; recommends re-
form in the land laws; Encouragement OF
the liquor trade; discontiuuance Of the man
ufa cture of heavilyized cotton goods; and
the encouragement of inventions.
2. s'The Federation of the English EN-
pre-" Dwells fully on the subject of emf
grafton, and shows that it would be wise for
England to send emigrants to her own col
onies rather than to let them benefit for
eign nations.
8. s'Aryan Society," An attempt to COM
pare the views expressed by the greatest OF
ancient writers and thinkers on the nature,
origin, and history of some of the most inn
portant institutions of civilized society. 1t
is a valuable Goa tribution to the science of
''OOClOIOSy.
4. Estate Papers. Charles t. A very
interesting chronicle of many events in that
reign taken from State papers recently pub
lished.
5. ssLife of the Prince Consort." Sets
aside the political portion and treats only Of
personal matters.
6. s.Theophrastus such.a' This, George
Eliot's latest work, is described as book OF
valuable essays on feelings and foibles, en-
livcned here and there with the most genial
humor.
The Contemporary Literature is as full as
usual, and there is another long article on
s.India and Our Colonial Empire
The periodicals reprinted by the LEONARD
SCOTT PUBLISHING Co., al Barclay St., N.
Y. are as follows: The London Quarterly,
Edinburgh, Westminster, and British Quar-
terzy Reriews, and Blackwood's Magazine.
Price, "a year for any one, or only sl5 for
all, and the postage is prepaid by the Pub.
ishers.
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Pure Ginger Brandy at HILLS.

H1HILDREN'S COPPER and RAWHIDE TIP
" PED SHOES and Shoes for everybody
large and small at reduced prices at G. L. w 81.
LER'S Boot and Shoe Store.
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WHOLESALE PRICES.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs EAKLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-03-19
ST. CLAIRE HOTE!

RICHMOND. Va, March IS 1919 |
Gen. j. G. Field. Attorney General.
Dear Sir received your cote this nor1inc
before l was out Of bed, requesting TIE TO safe
my recollection of an interview with yCu arG
me in the House Of Delegates 90 Monday, tie
Sd of March, list.
You came and sat down By me. AID Ge c2n
ferred about The wisdom or iupolcy Of ary a..
too by the Committee on Federal Rs!atlous as
to the use of the isils CT the Commonwealth Is
the Federal authorities. which You had some
days before suggested We ooocutred in the
conclusion that il would be Jaws to deDy the
use of our isi!s, as it would result in seu!lrS
the citizeps and ot1ic lis CT E!reioia to norlbarr
priso1s aud that We had better cr ~ the baae
fits OF Federal government nearer bomc. YOU
arose to leave, aud, staadiug, sou said. wei,
Btadley is with IL. | said, "What?' You
replied Gen johnson is with US 10 this
Rlves case" said How is thst2 Did tie
Governor appoiat him q You said: "WeIt.
tho Governor desired it-trG Governor suz
ees:eG IT," Irm,Iked "Wel!, barIius ,Er
iuconpruly OF the St'te's sueiag h!Gl ID cn.
Court aud employing him as Lcr c0uase il
another. GEE. jobs 500 WI! be o! great stfv:c
10 The case. as lie is cG:;alDiy m4u ii &
| talcu,s, aud is fully Informed upon the sufi.ci.
You then lett. With great respect, am yoGr
truly, 1. l. FAUS1hEhof' JN
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New York police Comm iss,oners.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Tbe investigation
By Mayor Cooper toto the charges against the
Police Com nissiooers, has been begun 10 the
Mayors ofioe. Commissioners Smith, ErhaIdt
and Nichols are present with formidable array
of counsel. The corridors pear the Mayor 5
Office ere .hronGed with politicians and others.
Mr.. Erhardt was first asked what he had to
ssy to the charges preferred in the letter he
read reply deDyiug the Jurisdiction of the
Mayer. statiog that bis (Echard.'s) term ex.
pired 10 April 1877. aud Re could not be rec
moved from Office except with the concurrence
of the Board eft Aldermen. Mr.. Cooper over
ruled this view. The case is still proceeding.
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY. BY
EDeAR 8NOwDEN:
EVENING, MAR. 10. 1879.
In view of the fact that the requisite majority

In view Of the fact that the requisite msJorIty
TO pass the bill for the settlement Of the State
dest EXISTS 10 the Virginia House OF Delegates
the unnecessary and protrac!ed delay 10 the
passage of that bill is naturally the subject OF
u good desl Of comment, some of which we are
sorry to soy is unfavorab!e TO the morals as well
as 10 the manners of that body. The bill has
been thoroughly discussed on the hustlngs, by
the press, urd 10 the General Assembly, and
even Tits oppoaents ore conscientious 10 their
opposition, ss sensible men they must be aware
by this liuo that every member has made up
his mind how 10. vote, that therefore notbIDg
further they can say will have any ttfsct, and
that ube bill must foply pass no matter how
lcog they may delay lis passage. Why not, then'
csass their opposition at once, and LIT the re-
sal!iog blame. if any. fall where it leeltimately
belongs. They Certaioy have done all that men
could do to defeat tho bill, AID should it prove
Injurious to the interests of The State. nobody
could shake bis 6ogtr at them and say they
did it.