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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

.Prrr1NG IN GOOD WORK.-Lorenzo B.
Hall. engineer on the express train on the
Chasaneake s. Ohio Railway, put in fort. =
nine davs' work in the month of August,
nv running extra, which footed up 1900
miles. This was done Notwithstanding
the fact that he laid Oft for three days Of
the month. Railroad men Will under
stand that this is first-rate record,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
The Law Regarding the Inspection Of Fish
WAYS.

Ways.
It may not be generally known that tne
Law of March, 1880, passed by the Virgin
IN legislature says: "In shall be the duty
of the supervisors of such counties, and
the members of the common council OF
each city or town, by personal Inspection
of the dams and streams in their respec-
tive counties and corporations at least
twice year, in the months OF April and
October. to examine and see that the pro-
visions of tho foregoing sections are car
ried into effect" The foregoing Sec
tions'' referred to are the following:
l. Ra it enacted by the general assembly
e,e Virginia; That any canal company,
nmI, lie Improvement Company, any corpor-
alton, public or private, or any person or
nareof,s whatsoever, owning or having con.
troI ~ any dam or other thing on any OF
the riaers of this commonwealth above
fidewster. which dam or obstruction may
interfere with the free passage OF fish,
Sshan. within one year from the passage of
this set. be required to provide every such
dom or ohstructiOn with suitable fish
iadder known as the Mcdonald fish-way,
IN that fish may have free passage up or
down said rivers during the months OF
March, April, May and June OF each year;
and it shall be required or sucn partless
.dastr,lctiOn. and shall be kept in good re-
pair. t.o ,,,,,o a..
r,arsons failing to comply with the require.
ments of the first section OF this act shall
Knrfeit five dollars for each day he or they
NAV 50 fail or refuse to comply Herewith
to be recovered by motion or lnlormation
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
Saturday, September the 25th, 1880,

being the first day OF the term Of the Circuit Court
expose to sale BY public auction, in front Of the
Gcb H Ss aa %sg Va the g sas
fee, consisting OF Two Valuable .,.,assgsaIa
Farms, which will be offered sepa- EyE Nx5 y
rately MXI
The Home Farm consists of nine sy5gdaA4S
contiguous tracts, and one moiety of ESsza4&Sk
two other undivided tracts containing in the aggre
in Allegheny county, on both sides of the c. & o.
Hallway and Of Jackson's River, extending to with
acres Of the above is fine River Bottom Land and is
in good state OF cultivation.
The improvements. consist Of comfortable Dwell
usual outbuildings, together with several tenant
houses in different places on the farm. There is
fine fruit bold Spring at the Dwelling affords an
abundant supply Of good water for household .pur
yields water sufficient for all other purposes. The
out lands are well timbered and several of the
aaf g anG SoS Ds
Railroad will have a Depot on or near said farm
and the River affords sufficient water power for
The family Graveyard containing about ahalf acre
will be reserved from the SALE
The other Farm known as the Rich Patch Farm
consisting OF three contiguous tracts containing in
the aggregate 497 acres, less is situated in
the Rich Patch, in said county. portion of this
Farm is in cultivation, and the residue is well tim
and ranging for stock. The Improvements consist
Of as small Dwelling House, and some oat buildings
TERMS or SALE-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay the costs Of the SUITS and the expenses of the
sale, and as to the residue, upon credit of one
chasers executing bonds for the deferred install
ments with approved personal security, bearing in
emption. The legal title will be retained by the
court as further security until the whole of the pur-
chase money shall be paid
Covington, Va, WILLIAM SKEEN
August 10th, 1880. R. L. PARRISH,
aug27 ids Commissioners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

ACCIDENTS Sunday afternoon, a
little daughter, four years old of Mr.. Chas.
Stafford. fell from the back porch of her
fathers residence on Greenville Avenue,
to the ground distance of ten feet. Her
collar bope was broken and she was badly
bruised. pr: McChespey Yas called in and
paid the necessary medical attention.
On Sunday, while q freight train was
passing Ivy Depot, Mr.. VIM. Markwood,
Of Staunton, brakeman, was knocked off
by q bridge, and severely injured.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

DECLINE IN LAW BUsINEss.-A gen.
tleman in a position to know said to us the
other day that the legal business in Viz
ginia had greatly declined in the last lew
years. In his opinion there was not one
fifth as much done as formerly. In the
meantime the number of members OF The
bar had increased.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

DEATH IN A TuNNEL.-Qn Thursday
afternoon last coal train struck a bank
of fallen dirt in the Little Bend Tunnel on
the C. & o. road beyond the White Sui
phur. The conclusion caused some of the
tunnel roofing to fall in. Joe Grooms,
brakeman on the freight, was buried in the
debris and killed. His body was not gotten
out till 8 O'Clock Friday morning. VIM.
Watson, the engineer, was plightly hurt,
and W. Grady, the fireman, had his log
broken and his breast badly bruised.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

srR1k1Na TwIcEhN THE SAME PLACE,
The adage of. lightning never striking
twice in the same place Was put at fault
near Greepyille last week. A large oak
tree was. struck by lightning and limb
torn of and. in . few moments il was
struck again and the;tEuak split ~ twain,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

PAaDoNED BY THE GovERNoR.-Pres-
ton Thomas. who was sentenced to ten
months in Augusta county jail for shoot
ing and slightly woundipg 3. Frank Mil
Ter, near Greenville, has been pardonped by
Coy. Holiday,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
Bow and Horse Killed by lightning.

On Monday lastsMiss Anna Str aver, re
siding near Port Republic, sent a colored
boy, about eighteen years of age, on a
horse across the Shenandoah river. near
Senator Lewis farm, to carry some vege-
tables to the commissary store of the
Shenandoah Valley R. R. Go. AS the boy
was riding back after delivering the vege-
tables he was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. His clothing was burned
from his person, The horse he was riding
was also killed.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
Educational.
SPRING ACADEMY,

THINKING SPRING ACADEMY,
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA.
The first session of this school will begin on the
10th Of September.
and continue nine months Instruction will be Civ
en- by H. f. Campbell. A. M, of Washington s. Lee
University, who is very highly recommended by the
Faculty Of that Institution, and has had successful
experience in teaching.
Tie Academy is on the church grounds, one mile
from FisherSviile on the Chesapeake & Ohio r. r.,
and in a community as thoroughly moral as can
he found in the state
Tuition for full classical scholars $50 per session.
Board can be secured near the Academy at $40
per month.
Application for further information may be made
to REV. G. B. STRICkLER.
aug13 FiShersvllle, Va
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commercial.

STAUNToN, SEPT. 2. 1880.
Flour-Extra, ". 4o@sA5o; superhne, $, 5o@s;;75
Family, $4,75@$5O0 Wheat, 90 cents@1 dollar.
Corn-whte 45c@48c, yellow, 45c@4Sc-. :; Oats
SO@32c; Bacon (hog round) 1oc@--e Lard SO, Segs1Sci
Salt $l75; Sugar y@l214c Meal $1,000; Molasse Is
ESQ cts. Timothy seed, $250@3.O0: Wool-washed,
400; unwashed 800; Pork $5@$5 50. Clover Seed
95O0N$l4.I0
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

and indscretions of YOUTH nervous weakness, early
decay, loss of manhood. &C., will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
| remedy wasldiscovered by missionary in South
America. Send self-addressed envelope to the
Rev Joseph T. Inman, Station D. New York City.
aDr2 1Vr
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Notaries Public of the county are re-
minded that the law requires on the last
day of August in each year report show
ing what taxes are due to the State and
where no tax has been received a report
showing that fact must be made. See
chap. So; code of 1873; section a., Is, 16;
the latter imposes fine of $500 upon all
delinuuents for failure to make report.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

"Punctuality is the Hinge of Business" In fam
lilies where Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup kept, there is
never case OF absence from school OF business on
account of Coughs, Colds OF Sore Throat. Price 2E
cents. Sep3 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
The Work Of the County Clerks Office.

From the annual report Of William A.
Burnett, Clerk of the County Court of
Augusta, to the Auditor of Public Ac-
counts, for the year ending the S1st day of
August, 1880, we learn that the following
amounts for taxes have been certified for
payment into the State and County Treas
ury, by the clerk for said year:
4 common law SUITS. 90
644 deeds, including all contracts,
&C., relating to real estate at ST. GA 90
Ga consideration $587 300 in ex-
cess OF 81 900 on each deed at
10 cents, .................... 5S7 30
On % Wills admitted to record at
one dollar, Observation-Disclosures. % 90
On Is grants Of administration at
one dollar, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ii w
Value of estate $2l1 300 in ex-
cess of 81 600 on each will, &C.,
at 10 cents, .................... 211 80
40 county seals, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ w
Fines and costs paid into Court
to literary fund, IVA "
Fines imposed by Justices and
paid into court to literary fund, 81 %
Delinquent capitation and perso-
nal property, ................,. IA O8
DELINQUENT land county taxes, 81 %
DELINQUENT land school taxes, 63 So
SIS nutarial seals, ,........... SIS 90
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Go TO McILHANEY's and examine Burnel's Pat
e7at -Four Pointed Steel Barb Wire Fencing. 1t is
the only fence invented that has been found to be
impossible to man and beast and obliges man or
animal to enter the enclosure THROUGH THE GATE
OR STAY OUTSIDE. The two strands of wire which
made of the best steel are twisted together and
at intervals of seven inches the four strong stee
points are inserted Each line of wire will stand q
strain Of 1000 pounds, and the whole being galvan-
lied is ierUoss to ace and rust and is oarranged
as not to be affected by the extremes of heat cold
Before making your new fence come and see the
flour barbed wire' and find how cheap fence you
can get from
FL. M. MOILHANY,
june1S tt Sole Agent.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
A UGUSTA MALE ACADEMY.

A o0o'iA MALE 1.o1DA"A T.
The next session of this Institution commonoo.
the 18th day of September. 1880,
and closes the 18th day OF June following.
Prepares for University and College or fits bovs
sponsibilities of life o 'nu IT,
TERMS:-For tuition. board, washing. fue, and
light $3.50 per session POSITIVELY No F1,TP puei anu
For catalogue containing full particulars, apply to
| o. CHAs: s. ROLLER, PR1Nc1pM.
aAgNa Fort Defiance, Augusta a., Va,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

VTIRGINIA-IN VACATION-In the Clerks
Office OF the Circuit Court for Augusta
County, August 18th, 1882
Henry Mish' Plaintiff
George A. Smith and Chas. A. Gladke, Defts.
Tn Chancery on an attachment.
The object of this suit is to recover of the defen
est thereon from April lst, 1885, and for that pur
pose to attach any estate debts effects belonging
or due to said defendant, Geo. A. Smith, in the
Defendant Chas A. Gadke, or so much thereof as
may be sufficient to satisfy to the plaintiff the
amount of his debt aforesaid interest and costs
And it appearing by affidavit filed that the de-
fepdant, George A: Smith, is nonresident of this
month after due publication OF this notice, and dc
what is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste- j. N RYAN,
Elder y Nelson, p. q. Clerk
anglo At
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
BA1r1Monr LIVE STOCK MARKET.

BALTIMORE LIVE STOCK MARKET
MONDAY, August 30. 1880.
The offerings this week were not as good as they
were last week, tops being in lighter supply and
very scarce. The trade at wholesale was more ac-
tive and prices higher than last week, and In the
retail market DPS only showed sympathy with the
wholesale trade on account Of their scarcity, and
prices as to quality for them were 12A@15 cts high
er than last week. Medium and common Cattle
were without material change. Prices 1905 70 c.,
most sales from 3az@44cts.
Cows.-Prices &2o@$4O per head. and good Cows
show an Improved inquiry.
Receipts for the week.
Sheep and Lambs 6,5g5
Hogs 5,96O
Total 1882
Prices of Beef Cattle at the Market this Week.
Very best on sale this week 1902 rs cts
That generally rated first quality 3A@4M :. :.
S1 sG@ sh ESs Steers tsss and Cows
Extreme range of prices 2H@5 275 :.
Most OF the sales are from 5AW4M
Where the Cattle are from.
M wag1IIaa rs
Mestyirginia g. g.
New York, l3C
Total 1856
sHEEp.-Trade has been fair this week for ali
kinds OF coed stock, whether for butcher Sheep
Lambs or stock Sheep, while common grades have
found but poor market Good stock was not plen'
tiful which accounts for the freedom of trade. We
quote butcher Sheep at 31a@4Ac;, Lambs, 4@54c;
stock Sheep $15O@$325 each. or 3@3Ac per lb.
country dealers buying freely Arrivals this week
CAST head, against 6.977 last week. and 1852 head
same time last year.
HOGS were quoted at 615@7hc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

The public are indebted to DR.. j. c. Aver s. Co.
not only for their standard medical preparations,
but also for improving the looks of the community
by their Incompatible Hair Vigor. sep3 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Endorsed by the best Physician -Bodega B,tters
sep3 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Tn Chancery on Attachment
me oD]ecG OF ms sun Is TO recover OF James T.
the sum of $69 10 with interest thereon from june
1873 till paid and to attach any estate debts or eff
within the county Of Augusta and especially in the
hands of W. E. Gardner, the other defendant OF SO
much thereof as sufficient to satisfy to the plain
tiff the amount of said debt with interest and costs
1t appearing by affidavit filed that James R. Erwin
Zone Of the defendants( is a nonresident of this
one month after due publication, of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect his interest.
A. F. Robertson, p. q. J. N. RYAN.
aug27 At Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
CITY Notices.

The most comfortable boot in town is that wi
Lyons Patent Metallic Heel stiffeners. sep3 At
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

THEN GET THE Rockford & HUFFMAN.
We refer YOU to the following parties in Augusta.
who bought and are using the improved bicK1oro :"
Huffman:
James A. Austin. JIG Barger,.
Cornelius Koiner W. B. Roberts,
M W Onarles F. Barger,
" r Gallahar q. Cline,
r RalIard Smith VIM. Bosseman,
James B. Bush, JacoD b 1n,a,
j. III. Dollhouse, James ounHsaaIuAeI,
Geo. Pelter Jacob AI6narrr
j. d. Booker, r. LEWIS pun,
F. T. Woodruff, f. a. Eulcnef,
A. M Bowman, y. ". Smey,
NJ A. McCOmb. Glem4ef'
w. Reeves McCOmb, -. TalM H15s,
W +. Van7ear. J.D. McGunln,
j. E. Hamilton, J. W. Cupp,
Geo. Schumacher, j w: FauDeF.
W. Brown Patterson, Jas. henderson,
PAYS u d a Kayssr' p = and M H8sfs Hoover
J 5adgs 4 4 WIS., ". sheffey, & e S!lEssion.
A. W. TAYLOR, w. Zigler,
Perry Anderson, Jesse RalStOn,
W Il RoWman Fl. L. Eichelbepger,
+ A Patterson DIR. Vim. Crawford,
T. and e. P. Kerr, IA. Walker,
r q StOnt j. Mop. Crawford,
j. A. Ashby.
AND 1913 OTHERS.
We also beg leave to call attention to our select
line of
ENGINES, SAW MILLS, PLOws RAKEs,
HARROwS, JACKS.
and every thing In the line of Wood or Iron Work
ing Machinery. N8"Call and see the
ST. JOHN SEWING MACHINE,
the best in every particular and the loicest price
LYNN EYLER.
july9 -.s staunton. Va
re ~
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Lyons Patent Heel Stiffener is the only invention
that will make old boots straight as new.
aug6 At
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

Among my numerous testimonials will now only
refer to the following from the Literary Miscela
n.y." New York. February Is. 1875:
A YOUNG AMERICAN PIANIsT-Am0ng the riS-
ing artists of our city we mention with pleasure the
name of Mr.. Max Brownold, who already holds no
ordinary place in the profession. AS Teacher, a
highest testimonials. In any OF these relations he
can be consulted at No. 306 Fourth Avenue, Assoei-
alton Building aug6 I'm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

The First Glass travel between Cincinnati to st.
Louis taxes the VANDALIA, and don't you forget
it,, Sep3 1t
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VERY
" VALUABLE FARMING AND MINERAL
LANDS IN ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of ALE
ghany County in the chancery causes of Rogers VS..
Haynes Admir- ct ais, Kent Paine & Co. vs. c. L.
Haynes ct ais, and Haynes Admir- VS.. Haynes
Heirs, we will. on
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03
CROQUETl CRoQUET!!
FROM
80 CENTS TO $3.50.

may7 OLIVIER'S.
BEAUTIFUL Silk Grenadines, Colored Lawns,
ID Black Silks, Summer Silks, Bro caded Silks
Trimming Silk and Satins, (all shades.l at
aAr9s WELLER'S
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

are the constituent parts. They act as permanent
Were 20 We VIZ at the o ra neVe Of eXaaMG
per acre. an increase OF g., 10 and IL bushels is in
variably obtained. The Crops mature earlier and
more evenly. Grain is plump and the GRASS stand
is sure to be good They are for UNIVERSAL APP
plication-guick in their action-permanent in eff
feet.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

STAuN1oN CITY rRoPHRs rop s.,r
With the view of changing my residence, offer
the following property for sale:
The Building on the corner of Augusta and Bev-
erley Streets. now occupied by NJ. r. KrebS, w. H.
M. Page. Rice & Porter, DunfkR
and others. This property is in the "A xSNN~A
business centre OF the city. mn Id
The Watts House. on Court 1ils] ~
House Alley, is well located for 7Ea5593s
Six Building Lots, 44x1S0 feet on Beverly street,
near the Institution for the d. d. & Blind
Distillery House and Fixtures, one mile from the
city, on the MiddlebrOok road.
~ Apply by letter to
aug2o3t Danville Va.
XIRGINIA-IN vACATION.-In the Clerks
" Office of the Circuit Court for Augusta
County. August 19th 1880.
John A. English, Plaintiff.
Alexander Howard Smith, Defendant
In Chdncery.
The object of this suit is to enforce the vendors
lien against tract OF land in the county of Augusta,
owned BY the defendant, for the payment of the
last deferred inStallment of purchase money there
for amounting to $462 3d. with interest thereon from
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defendant,
Alexander Howard Smith, is a nonresident of this
States 1t is ordered that he do appear here within
one month after due publication OF this notice. and
do what is necessary to protect his interest.
Elder & Nelson, p q. jim. RYAN,
aug20 at Clerk.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

They are strictly ANIMAL MANURES, hence
are far better for every variety of crop than the
mineral fertilizers. There is nothing mysterious
about their composition.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-09-03

EOR RENT.-Brck dwelling house adjoining
e Mrs. Woods and the First Presbyterian
church. This property has been put in thorough
order and now has all the modern improvements in
the way of water and bath room.
For terms apply to
iulY3O tt A. F. ROBERTSON
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-03-10

SAx FxAyCrsco, March s-Tbe Morning.
Cal yesterday pablixhed manifesto kron
shs C5rizezs 2rosecrive Uni0a- TIE Oh
Ieess of the organization are thus set forth:
To the PsoF3e Of San Francisco and State
Of California That the motives q Tie
present. o-rgknixzt5cn OF clflxens may be
knosn AID appreciated By thoughtful men.
The ~tol1oElng statement i submitted:
We declare the objects and purposes Of
tn.s organization % Be the Preservation Of
the p1olc peace ; for the security Of life
AID properly from al yioience res1Scitz-
Ton OF legitimate commerce. and the ind1s-
trses and business OF the people. All this
we insend aad expect 70 accomplish within
the lAs and BY peaceful methods
ms u an organization Of conservative
poser for the public good II attacks no
poiticAl party and i formed without re-
gard 10 party politics. We believe the tiass
has come shen the manhood q San Rran-
CISCO should Be asserted. and it is intended
thai the line shall nov be distinctly drawn
between those Who are in favor Of Law and
orcer, ths rights Of property. b safety and
liberty OF citizens and psx1sful prosperity,
and those Who are for mot, assassination
and piliAse, anarchy. unrest and destrue-
hon. All good eitizsns Who agree With rs
and approve Of our objects and purposes.
are invited to join themselves 70 this organ
nation by signing the roll There i no
middle ground upon which any man can
stand Neutrality in this cziais en- only
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-03-10

h supporten Of Grants candidacy
ars fond d boasting. the Springfield Re
uublican asserts, that their man is favored
BY the psople. It is said that the people
call for IL ex-President's return to Office
becsuse they are distrustful Of the poll
ticisnx and desire to rid the country Of
the danger Of further political agitation
This illustrates the astonishing logic Of
the vhole business A movement, Of
which Zach Chandler vas the father aud
Camsrun, Conkiing and Logan are the
present leaders and organizers, Is called
: popular uprising to save Us from the
bass schemes Of politicians For the sake
of peace and prosperity the country Is
asked to reflect the man during whose
administration the very worst political
masters bad full and undisputed sway.
when, for Instance, the influence Of Gen
eral Butler At the White House cut
weighed that Of all other members Of the
Massachusetts, Congressional delegation
put together. Is it possible that the
people viii % stultify themselves.