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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13


DEATH OF AGED CITIZENSHIP Within the
past week or two Death has been busy
among the aged citizens of the county.
On the Bird Mr.. John Joseph, venerable
and highly respectable citizen of this county,
died at the residence OF his soa, on Whiskey
Creek, near Churchville, in the 93rd year CT
his age, In many respects, Mr.. Joseph was
remarkable man. Having lived all Of his
life in the county, he remembered when it
was little more than a wilderness, with here
and there hearty woodlands hut, and small
patch OF tilable land which patient industry
had redeemed from the surrounding forest.
His recollection of past events was clear,
and he was fond of recurring to them, and
tracing step By step the growth of Staunton
and Development Of the country around it.
He was unusually active for one of his years,
and never acknowledged that he was too in
firm to work at his trade-that of carpen-
ter. He never used spectacles, and his sight
was but little impaired. Mr.. Joseph was an
honest. Industrious, hard working man all
Of his life, and was universally esteemed for
his sterling qualities.
Or the LIST instant, Mrs. Jackson, wife of
David Jackson, OF Churchville, died from
the effects Of tumors, in the 10th year of her
age. Although great sufferer from the
terrible affection which had seized upon her
system, she was cheerful 10 the last, and
passed away quietly. leaving an example of
patient endurance, under sore trials.
Mar Stribling Springs, on the first, old
Aunt Agnes. former slave of Henry Hogs
head, Esq, died OF chronic rheumatism.
aged some seventy odd years. She was
quite character in the neighbosaood. The
darkeys believed her kind of witch and
told many tales of her supernatural powers.
BY the whites, to whom she was always no
lite and deierential, she was highly esteem
ed. She had been for years great sufferer.
and death was a relief
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 Year, Invariably In Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

PIGEON SHooTING.-Tbe members OF
the Stanton Bogardus Club had pigeon
shooting last Saturday. There were TWEEN
ty-five pigeons and each gunner had three
shots. The score stood as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

PUBLIC SCHooLs.-We published last
week an interesting and instructive COM
munication from DR.. r. S. Hamilton, ST.
periutendent of the City Public Schools, ex-
planning the necessity and methods of the
graded system. In making up the forms,
an accident occurred with paragraph OF
the communication, and after the type were
adjusted properly, it was placed up side
Gown in the column. This was not discov-
cred until the edition was printed off. We
therefore re-publish it on the first page, and
to it we invite the attention of all who feel
AN interest in the system and the success Of
the schools. The views of the Superinten-
dent may be read with profit not only by
our own citizens, but those of other locali-
ties where the graded system is in operation
or where it is contemplated to put it in OPP
GRAFTON. They are practical and intelligent
and will address themselves to the compre-
hension and approval of all enlightened citi-
Zens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.-We give below,
the details of the plan upon which Mr.. Jos.
T. Muller proposes to operate all inteli-
gence and immigration office in this city.
Ee speaks for himself:
.ddrertisinq-I will ebdeavor to extend
the circulation of our city papers by a cor
respondence throughout the United States
and Europe. | will publish ir regard to the
city of StauntCn, the advantages. of her ge-
ographcal situation. climate. &C.. striving
to make her known III other States and
countries as her merits deserve. piacin O the
inducements she offers prominently before
men of means locking for farms, mineral
lands, &C., and giving particular prominence
to her favorable position fer the establish
ment of all kinds of industrial and manu-
featuring enterprises. The extremely low
price of property which now prevails in this
section, will attract investors il the facts re-
lating to it are made known to them.
aigrati0n.-Before | engage in this
branch of the business. | will sound the pup
lie sentiment of Stanton, and advise with
her business men. Under DO circumstances
will Iencourage an influx of paupers who
are neither needed nor wanted.
Labor.-At my Office books will be opened
Tor the purpose of entering the names of
'ppitcanlS 1Of Help OF DOM seAe1, aDG OF
persons seeking work. In each case appli-
cant will be required TO pay small fee fer
entering, and when situations or employees
are secured, an additional fee. For very
poor persons this labor will be performed
gratuitously. None but good, moral and
sober people who are really willing 10 work
will be received.
la due time desire to have a meeting of
the citizens OF Staunton, at which the ad-
eaalases OF the enterprise propose to in
angurate Will be more fully set forth Illaye
had much experience in tbs business, hay
ing devoted years OF my life and "A consider
aoie outlay OF money to its prosecution, and
feel assured it can be made success here.
If the citizens will extend encouragement
and in time pecuniary assistance.
Recommending tie work to .he public
spirited men of Stanton. and returning
thanks to those who have already extended
favors to me.
am, vety respectfully,
JOSEPH T. MULLER,
Office: Law Bhilding, No. 2,
Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

HUsTINGs CoURT-Jadge Smith presid-
ing, commenced on Thursday last. The
usual accounts were allowed, and a &c cd
deal of civil business transacted. The fol-
lowing order concerning the taxing of bonds
was entered:
"Whereas this Court upon further en-
quiry has ascertained, as a matter OF fact.
that distributes (other than creditors) OF
court funds do not, as rule, give in the
same fer assessment, therefore, it is ordered
that hereafter all receivers, acting under the
orders of this court. do report to the asses
sor for taxation all funds in their hands be-
longing to distributes (other than creditors
resident in Virginia) said distributes, in
case double assessment should occur. be-
ing in that event allowed to have the same
corrected ON special notice to the court"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

Jas. V. Brooke, Jr., Esq. has moved his
office from the law Library Building, and
will now be found with Mr. j. Fred Elm
ger, at bis law office in the Tirginian Build
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

TEMPERANCE LECTUREs.-A private let
ter from Union, Monroe county, West Va,
informs us that Rev. Jos. Gatchell, a ''zeal-
Gus Murphy temperance lecturer will be
in Stanton this week and deliver a series of
lectures. Our correspondent speaks favora-
bly, OF MIR. G's. efforts in Union, and con-
mends him to the courteous attention Of the
friends of the cause in this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

A New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. time last
fall, Messrs. N. B. Smart and A. Fl. Taylor,
concluded that the pork packing business
might be successfully carried on here on a
small scale. They secured the services of
Mr.. W. c. Barton, Il practical and exper-
ienced butcher aud packer and went into to
the enterprise, with the purpose of slaught-
ering 200 hogs, as an experiment. They
were so much encouraged in their first effort,
that they extended the operation to five hun
dred hogs, and now expect to still increase
the number. The hams they have cured are
very superior, equally as neat and much
sweeter in taste than those put up in Balti-
more and Cincinnati. We are pleased to
learn that Our grocer merchants are purchas
ing from Messrs. Smart 6 Taylor, and that
the prospect for the permanent and success
full establishment of a packing house in
Stanton is all that could be expected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

THE ALTAR AND GRAvE.-rhe Rock
ingham Register says: On Tuesday last,
Daniel Fulk was married to Miss Ids Miller,
daughter of Samuel Miller. The marriage
parents, in Brooks Gap, at II o'clock in the
saorning.' About o'clock, Mrs. Miller, the
mother OF the bride, was taken sick, and at
half-past clock she was dead 1t is not
often the case that the altar and the grave
are brought so close together.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13
HANS SCHERER.

SURPRISE PARTY.-A subscriber writes
lis that surprise rarity was recently given
Mr.. J. j. Cupp, and daughters, of Mt Scion.
The guests were handsomely entertained,
and pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13
NO. b. O'CONNELL. E. A. FULCHER :.
TOHN b. O'C0NNELL d Co..
DEALERS IN
Fine Whistles, Wines, &c.,
Corner Of Augusta and Court House
Streets,
I STANTON. VA.

RS- Keep always on hand the best and cheap
est Liquors. Cigars and Tobacco in the Market.
All they ask is a call.
fab6-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

the party ROW, LOT the re.aQluSterS are large
ly in the majority and have control.
Mr.. Allen then drew comparison be.
tween the policy of the funders and that of
the re-adiusters. He then offered the follow
ing resolutions, as substitute for Mr.,
Opie's:
|. Resolred, That we cordially endorse the
action of the Re-adjusters in the Legislature
of Virginia, in calling convention to be
held in the city Of Richmond on the 25th
of February, 1879, for the purpose OF orga-
nizing the Adjusters of the State with the
view OF securing, ii possible, an adjustment
of the State debt question upon principle Of
fairness, equity, and justice.
Resolced End. That we understand the
platform, unanimously adopted in August
last by the Conservative party Of Virginia.
in convention assembled, to favor the use of
all fair, lawful and legitimate means that
the State possesses, to bring the payment OF
this debt within the resources OF the State
derived from the present rate OF taxation,
doing equal justice to all classes OF the pub-
lie creditors.
RESOLVED 3rd, That adhering to the princi.
Piles thus laid down, no settlement will be
acceptable to us that requires an increase in
the rate Of taxation, or that does not restore
to the State the inalienable control OF her
revenues.
Resolved 4M, That the principles enunci-
ated in the Barbour bill, passed during the
session rs by both branches of the General
Assembly and vetoed by the Governor, are
necessary to the prosperity, il not the very
life of the State, and we therefore re-afiirn,
the same.
Resolped 18th, That whilst we hoAi the
above opinions, yet, in the earnest desire to
remove this question from the political arena
Of the State-the continued agitation Of
which must react insuriously to all the in.
terests involyed--swG would yield even more
than the demsnds Of equity could require,
or the condition of our people would justify
In response to question from Mr.. Opie
Mr.. Allen stated that whilst the Thrill reso
luton declared i'll substance that the coupon
feature OF the bill was not acceptable to. the
people, yet the last reso1Giol was intended
to convey the idea that so ardent was the
desire for settlement that they would b.
willing to yield the objection to the coupon
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FEBRUARY IS, 1879.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-13

JIG. Yenable, respectable young colored
man, died last Sunday and was buried Mon
the 'Red Leaf Band, and the Order of
Good Samaritans, of which lie was MEM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
ELECTION NEWS.
A Close Contest in Ohio on National
Issues.
Success Divided Between the Two
Great Parties.

CINCINNATI, April 8.-0ut of twen-
ty-seven towns in Ohio, from which
returns have been received, the Re-
publicans have seventeen, Democrats
seven and Independents three. At
Dayton the Republicans elect the en-
tire city ticket with the exception of
a justice of the peace and constable ;
they also have a majority Of the coun-
ell, which has heretofore been Demo-
cratic. AT Springfield a very heavy
vote was east. The mayor elected was
the candidate of a combination of
ProhibitiOnists and Murphyites. At
Chillocothe the Democrats elect a
mayor by three hundred majority. At
GAINESVILLE the Republicans gain five
councilmen, and the Democrats elect
mayor. At Hamilton the Republi-
cans elect mayor.
In this city, with one ward lacking,
the Republicans elected all except the
police judge by majorities of three to
eleven hundred. The ward lacking
gave Republican majority of $50 at
the last municipal election. 1t is gem
errll conceded on all sides that
local and personal considerations were
lost sight of, national questions
being the matter at issue. The vote
polled was the largest of any spring
election in Cincinnati.
Complete returns give the MAORI
ties as follows. Charles Jacob, ir.,
Republican, mayor, 447 E. C, Boyce,
Republican, board of public works,
IA; J. B. Foraker, Republican, Judge
of the Superior Court, 7O2; P. II.
Kumler, Republican, city solicitor,
$50; H. Knorr, Republican, city treas
urer, 113l M. f. Wilson, Democrat,
judge of the Police Court 1911 j. P.
Murphy, Republican, prosecuting at
torney Police Court, 62S; j. H, Setch-
ell, Republican, board of police COM
missioners, 492.
COLUMBUS, o., April s. = Full
official figures prove the election of
the full city Republican ticket yester-
day. Collins majority for mayor is
l768 This result cannot be claimed
as partisan victory inasmuch as
many leading Democrats worked open
ly for the Republican nominee. 1t is
really victory of the citizens and
property holders over the lawless ele-
ment, who made determined effort
to obtain control of the city. The
Republicans will have four majority
in the common council, and a majority
in the police and school boards.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
How 70 Buy Reef

Cincinnati Times.
Every mother should frequently
take her daughter with her to market,
and teach her what and how to buy,
and her sons also, unless the father
takes time to do it. Beef is beef, but
theFo is a great difference in the quail
ty of various parts of a beef, and even
in the same parts, depending on the
age and fatness Of the animal A
butcher and his clerk soon discover
whether customer knows anything
about what is good or what is poor
meat. OF course they try to dispose
Of the inferior pieces to those who
seem to think one piece is as good as
another. If they see, from your looks
or words, that you are posted, they
will rarely offer you poor stuff. You
should understand the anatomy of a
beef, how it is divided and cut up into
specific parts, their names and how to
recognize them at sight. When in
market give your children an object
lesson, in having them point out and
name the different parts. They should
FIRST learn what is "loin" of beef;
next, what part Of it is "sirloin;" then
what part oft gives the "porter-house
steak" and what the "sirloin steak, "
and where the "round steak" comes
from. The 'buttoch, the "foreribs, -
middle ribs, "brisket," etc, arc
parts that are good enough when they
are wanted, and every housekeeper
should be able to call them by name,
aud recognize them when seen.
When you can make a choice of
beef, which you can always do in mar
ket, aud rarely ever at the grocery,
choose that which has a loose grain
with bright red lean and ye!lewish fat,
which is pretty sure to be OK beef.
Good COW beef has little 6rmer flesh,
with a whitisb fat and meat not quite
SO red. The beef Of poorly fed or old
cattle may be recognized by its dark
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
ARKANSAS.

The Democrat says that the Green
back party in Little Rock has "pe-
tered out. Better out than in.
The Helena World is opposed to
the Chinese leaving Helena, as they
invariably vote the Democratic ticket.
Hon. Thos. A. Hendricks, of Indi-
ana, will visit Little Rock within the
next two weeks and remain some
days.
The Colorado o-Leadville fever pre-
walls at Fort Smith. One gentleman
is ready to start with seven fine four
mule teams.
An early completion of the Iron
Mountain and Helena railroad from
Helena to Marion and thence to For
rest City seems assured.
The new government building at
Little Rock, in which the postoffice
will be located, will be one Of the
most elegant buildings in the State.
The Fayetteville Sentinel takes
strong grounds in favor of the sheriff,
and law and order, in the Reed killing
case. They have no militia there and
do not want any,
The several large suits pending
against the Iron Mountain railway in
the United States Court, at Little
Rock, have been dismissed as the re-
suit of an amicable adjustment.
Major G. B. 0wsley, a well-known
newspaper editor, and for several years
past connected with the dailies of Hot
Springs, died of dropsy, at the Wa
verify Hotel, in that city, on the ID of
April.
Mrs. Emma Jones, the heroic and
veteran yellow fever nurse, who was
among the first of the little band that
came to the relief of stricken Mem
phis, has been appointed city agent in
Little Rock for Keating's History Of
the Epidemic.
Many improvements are being made
along the line of the Iron Mountain
railroad. The bridge across Red river
is being rebuilt, also a new Office for
Superintendent Dudley at Texarkana,
and station house at Alexander,
The plans are finished for passenger
depot, to be erected at the thriving
town of Newport, I
There are twenty-eight lodges ol
Knights of Honor in Arkansas, with
a membership of about 1900. During
the past eighteen months eight mem
bers have died, and losses have beer
promptly paid. New lodges are soor
to be organized at Jacksonport, Pow
hatan, Pocahontas and Corning. The
chief officers are John c. Price, granC
dictator, and c. Il. Kidder, granG
reporter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
How 10 Wake Cologne Wnter.

New l0rk Chemist.
The only perfume which never
seems to offend any, and which leaves
no unpleasant twang behind it, is that
of cologne water, which stimulates
while it soothes the senses, and sug-
gests a pleasant wholesomeness in
stead of any sickish sweetness, as the
best of the extracts and essences and
bouquets are apt to do. We do not
mean, of course, the cheap and COM
mon cologne water of the druggists,
which is usually very much worse
than none at all, and wont to
leave, after drying, the smell
of burned sugar where it has
been used often, as it is made
of the poorest spirit, and necessarily
without subsequent distillation, with
out regard to the fact that it requires
the strongest proof or rectifed spirit
to dissolve the combined oils properly
where the process of distillation is not
used, Indeed, with no trouble at all,
any one can make in her own store
room better article OF cologne than
that which is usually bought, by thor
oughly dissolving a fluid drachm of
the oils of bergamot, orange and rose
mary, each with half drachm of neroli
and a pint of rectifed spirit. As
good as can be made out of cologne
itself, however, is also quite as com
fortably prepared at home as at the
chemist sat so much less than the
chemists prices that one feels war
ranted in using it freely, simply by
mixing with one point of rectifed
spirit two fluid drams each of the
oils of bergamot and lemon, one of
the oil of orange, and half as much of
that of rosemary, together with three
quarters of dram of neroli and four
drops each of the essences of AMBER
girls and musk, If this is subsequent
ly distilled It makes what may be
called a perfect cologne, but it be-
comes exceedingly 6ne by being kept
tightly stoppered for two or three
months, to ripen and mellow before
use.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
Cincinnati Produce Marked

Until two years ago Miss Sarah Hall,
according to the New York Sun, was
one of the bellies of Providence, r. l.
aud a great fayorite in society there
She then made her home with a mar.
ried sister in New York, who occupied
rooms in a fashionable apartment
house. Last winter she was assisted
from street-car by the conductor. q
handsome young lrishman, named
Bernard Mcdonald. They seemed Il
have loved at first sight, her rides on
his ear became frequent, and the mat.
ter eliminated in their marriage on
the 10Th of February. Mcdonald is
said to be an industrious, steady fol.
low, whilst Mrs. Mcdonald is the
prospective possessor of consider.
able fortune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-08
WASHINGTON.
The Appropriation The President
Likely to Sign the Bill
Tennesseeans En- Route to Confer With
the BondhOIders in New York.

Special Telegraphic Cor. Courier-Journal.l
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The senate
will hardly get fairly into the debate
on the army bill much before Tues
day, if so soon as that. Although the
subject was extensively debated in
the house, there is considerable inter-
est to hear the leading men of the
senate handle it, and it is expected
that many strangers will be in the
city to hear the big men of the
senate.
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.
1t is now expected that on Tuesday
the house will consider the proposition
changing some of the committees and
the manner of reporting appropriation
bills, which debate will last day or
two. After this is disposed of, Mr..
Randall will name the committees.
The legislative, judicial and executive
appropriation bill will be taken up.
The debate on this bill, which repeals
the election laws, will last a week in
the house.
THE ARMY BILL.
The impression is growing daily that
the President will sign the army bill,
as he is so clearly committed to the
repeal Of the troops at the polls law.
All Of the Republicans said they
would vote for the repeal as an indie
pendent measure; and as the Presi-
dent clearly has no right to object to
the manner of preparing bills, he can
not veto this because the repeal is
fastened upon an appropriation bill.
THE CINCINNATI ELECTION.
Leading Republican politicians here
from Cincinnati admit that the election
in that city on Monday will go Demo
cratic. They state that this will be
owing to the division inside of the
ranks, and are making the same ex-
euses as offered by the Republicans Of
Chicago after their defeat in that city
on Tuesday last, The Republicans
are particularly vexed over the pros,
pect, because of the fact that the
Republican campaign in Cincinnati
had Deen made on the issue raised
here in congress. A defeat will there,
fore be made a subject of more thar
local Importance.
THE TENNESSEE DEBT.
| Messrs. Enloe and Baxter, appointed
| by the governor of Tennessee to con-
suit with the creditors of that State
on the proposition of the legislature
to settle the old debt at fifty cents or
the dollar with four per cent. interest
left here for New York tonight
While in Washington, they secured
letters from Postmaster General Key
| both the Tennessee senator's, and all
the delegates in the house from that
State, advising the creditors to accept
the proposition, saying that while the
proposition is not as liberal as it might
be, yet it is the best that can be
offered, and that the bonds issued on
such basis of settlement would be
promptly met by the State. Tennes,
seeans here are confident that the
proposition will be accepted.