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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-05
TAUNTON MARKET. FEB. ). 1879.
coRRzCTRD WEEKLY BY BYERs l. gAKLK

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, February I'd, 1890.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been fairly act
i've this week. with tops superior to those Of last
week, but prices for these were 40 of from last
week. the quotations given for them being no
higher than last week, though the quality is bet
ter. Medium and common cattle are of &c, and
in some cases &c as compared with prices last
week. We quote at 2a$5 so per 100 lbs, with a
fair number sold at and near the top figure.
Mich Cows. There Is good demand for ex-
ira COWS, We quote at 20a$45 per head as to quail
ty.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol
lows Best Beeves at 5 25a$5 so; that generally ra.
ted first quality 25a&5 rs; medium or good fair
quality 25a$4 rs; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cowss ooaeS 90; general average of the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 00a$5 80. Most
OF the sales were from 90 to IS 00per 100 lbs.
SwINE.-The supply is not excessive this week,
varying very little in point Of numbers from last
week. as also in regard to quality. The market
Is reported as fairly active generally, nearly all
dealers reporting fair progress in disposing OF
their stock. We quote common tail ends at 5Ac
a6 cents and better grades 6Aa6% per lib net, with
few extra shade higher. Arrivals this week
5906 head.
SHEEP.-With a considerable increase in the
number OF the receipts, there are a number Of
better quality than last week. The market was
fair, nearly all tie stock being sold or engaged
early, some to butchers and few to shippe RS.
We quote common to fair sheep at 5Aa5 cents,
and a fair to good 5a8 cents Lambs 5a6 cents pei
ID gross. Arrivals this week 1898 head.
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Reported for the VIRGIEIAN !

lhcpOItCu AOl tuo tlhdlhlAN
4 Meeting of the Public School Trustees
of this district was held Monday, and the
location for school house for this part
of the district was decided upon. Having
secured lot of Mr.. j. A. Hamrick, propos-
ais for bids for the erection of building will
at once be posted. The board also accepted
the bid Of Mr.Ssmuel J.Lambert for enclos-
ing the Mt. Scion school lot.
Buildings. -Despite the upward tendency
in prices Of hardware, there seems to be
more demand for lumber for building purpo-
ses than when the prices were low own
The steam mill Of Messrs. Carson and Gard
ner, at Moscow, is worked to its full capaci.
ty, and the saw mil OF Mr.. Tutwiler, at this
place is crowded with lumber bills.
Hems.-I have been delaying this commu-
nication in the hope of some real estate
transactions, now pending, would be closed,
butowing to the arrival of new prospecting
parties, the sales referred to still remain un.
closed.
The snow storm was Of short duration,
but Of sufficient depth to eLtice sle;ghing
parties. The snow was as joyously received
as the first fall of rain after the long drought
we passed through last fall.
Our neighborhood Is unusually healthy,
and those Of our invalids. l am happy to
state, are convalescing, VIZ Miss Maggie
Todd, Mrs. David Gilkeson and Miss Lucy
Blair. MORE ANON.
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| Debate.-The gu estlon debated last Friday
night was (which is the greater evil, war
or intemperance Quite number Of vol.
unteers participated in the discussion. The
vote was given In favor OF the negative.
Next Friday night the question, (which
is the greater incent i've to action. the fear OF
punishment or the hope of reward?''
will be iscussed by W. P. johnson, J. T.
Crbblns, E. L. Houf an W. q. Richard
In the affirmative, and J. T.. Ballew, G. s.
Roller, A, T. Grooms, and W. r. Landes In the
negative. As the que stions debated are OF q
moral and interesting character there would
be no improperly in ladies ttending, should
they desire to do so. And then, too, they
would thus sanction and enco urage neces-
sary Improvement and lend the ir hallowed
influence to the Socie ty.
mperance.-The Order Of Friends Of
Temp erance Of this place, which for long
| time has been in dormant state, having
only few members, has again revived, and
is now in flourishing condition, having
had an accession Of six to It's membership in
the last two weeks. An Order Of the Sons
of Temperance ia being instituted.
| School.-We had the pleasu re of attend.
ing the Friday evening exercises" OF the
Graded School Of this place, which were
| both intere sting and amusing. This school
is large, we'll attended, and in fine working
order, under the ma nsgement OF Mr.. w. f.
Whtmore, principal, and Miss Mollie a.
Eakle, assistant. 1t is seldom that so gen.
eral satisfaction is given by any teachers as
| by these.
Personal and Religsous.-Mr. r. J. Walk
err, OF this town, left on last Thursday
morning for San Antonio, Texas, where,
should the country suit him, he intends to
make his future home. The Rev. g. Il.
Thompson, OF Vicar IS Switch, Va, is visit
ing friends in this place. 1t is with pleasure
we welcome him after his long absence, for
as a gentleman and preacher his equal can
scarcely be found. After reiterated solicita-
| lions, he favored US last Sunday morning
| with an able and eloquent discourse.
The Rev. c. G.. Linthicum will commence
series OF meet ings at this place on next
Saturday night.
A ladies' prayer meet Ing was organized
last Saturday, the first meeting Of which
will be at the church next Thursday evenin e.
This Is very important and commendable
steps.
A communion meeting will be commenced
at the Augusta Church on next Friday. The
pastor, Rev. Alex. Sprunt, will be assisted
by the Rev. F. 81. Gaines OF Hebron Church.
Nems.-There is some talk OF building
Lutheran church at this place. Should the
proper effort be made it will doubtless meet
with hearty concurrence from every one.
A very light snow, about four inches In
depth, fell during last Monday night.
Sleizhing seems to be ''the order of the day."
but the friction Of ths runners with the peb-
bles beneath does not make 1t very enticing
or pleasant. T. A. Ross.
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The Coming Festiral.-In this hurried
communication shall presume to reverse
rule rhetoricians have, and mention the topic
most important first: The ladies OF our
village and vicinage will give an entertain.
mens in the Town Hall, Thursday and Fri
day evenings-19th and Goth inst. Every
assurance is given that this fete will be
success in every detail, a grand triumph
Nay, verify, a tirst-class "boom.'' For this,
and the further reason that the proceeds
will be given for most commendable pur-
pose, the people OF the county are urged to
attend. An elegant supper, oysters and
refreshments, will be prepared by expert
caterers and served by the daintiest kind a.
fingers. Rely upon it, everything will be
gotten up in "apple-pie order.' A hand
some gold chain will be presented to the
prettiest lady, aud gold headed cane to
some real good, first-rate fellow. It is pro-
posed to arrange target for the benefit Of
any persons who may be prevailed upon to
try their skill at archery, and so secure a
possible prize. 1t is insisted that the young
ladies bring their bows. and that the young
gentlemen do not get ''buck dear shot. -
Send out some O. those good-looking Stauu-
ton boys. They are so liberal "like."
PERSONAL A. A. P. Neil, who, some
years since, officiated as Methodist minister
on this circuit, has accepted call to Eman-
uel Reformed Episcopal Church, Philadel.
phia. Mr.. Neil is an indefatigable worker,
an attractive speaker, and has bright,
vigorous mind.
a Set Back.-A decided ''set back" was
perpetrated upon one OF the stalwart
Funder during the Riddleberger discussion
Monday. This young man who, it is re.
marked, is more active as borrower than
lender or return er, interrupted the speaker
and annoyed a number OF auditors go per-
sistently, that disciple Of Agricola asked
him: "See here, young man, YOU are debt
payer, aren't you? Eyes, sir; am, from
the floor up" was replied. swell, then, ~
came the rejoinder, 81 wish you would pay
me that quarter you borrowed some time
ago." Haec fa5asa docet.
The Foe Hunters, with US, are having a
jolly time. Several Reynards have recently
been taken dead or alive.
Wheat.-There never has been brighter
prospect for hountiful wheat crop, The
''set" Is admirable.
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NEW IRON CoMPANY.-lh he Messrs.
Green, formerly proprietors of Ferrol, and
well known in otaunton, are about starting
in new enterprise. The American Manu-.
facturer states that the Secretary of State of
West Virginia has Issued a certificate OF in
corporation to the Standard Nail and Iron
Iron Company of Clifton, Mason county,
W. Va, formed for the purpose of mining
and working iron and other ores, and cal
rying on such business IN ali its branches.
The corporation is to expire on January l,
1900. The sum of $4,000 has been SUBJ
scribed and paid in, and the capital stock
may be increased to $4,000. The shares,
500 each, are held as follows J. B.
Green and j. r. Dunlap, OF Portsmouth.
Ohio, one share each; Charles Fl. Green,
Ferrol, Virginia, two hundred and forty
eight shares VIM. S. Green, Portsm outh,
and VIM. Ii. Allen, Brooklyn, N. z,
TWO hundred and fifty shares each.
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Last Monday was the first real Winter g
day OF the season. Sunday night the ther-
mometer fell 200, recording at its lowest
point 14o above zero. Monday evening it
commenced showing and continued through
the night, and Tuesday morning the earth
was covered to depth Of about three inches
with the white, feecy mantle. The snow
was dry and the ground beneath it being
hard frozen, made the sleighing elegant, and
the merry bells were ringing all day Tues
day. 1t was the first sleigh-riding OF the
Winter and many there were who enjoyed
It.
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CITY CoUNcIL.-At the meeting of the
Council on Tuesday night, there We're pres
ent Messrs. Fultz, Gooch, Crowle. Bum
gardner, Ransom, Berkeley and Cochran.
The usual number of monthly accounts
were allowed.
Water.-The committee returned several
papers which had been referred to them q 8
follows:
Petition of P. B. Sublett, which was re.
jected on their recommendation; petition of
Geo. NJ. Earinan, to refund portion of bis
water tax, also refused petition OF Geo. R.
Bell to refund tax paid on bath tub, granted;
j. NJ. Hardy's petition to correct water tax,
also granted. Report of work done by
Superintendent during the month, $223.66.
Fire.-The Annual Report of the Chief
Engineer of the Fire Department W as ap-
proved and filed.
SPoor.-The report OF the Overseer shows
list of paupers increasing, and the cost Of
support for the last month is $I32 81.
Schools.-Mr. Ransom, chairman Of School
Committee, advocated placing gravel on the
fiat in the school yard of the public school
on Main ST., at cost of $500 which was
agreed to.
Valley Railroad Company.-Mr. Ransom
stated that an effort would be made at the
present session of the Legislature to repeal
the law enacted last year, concerning the
V. R. r. Company, and offered resolution
requesting our Delegates to cooperate on
behalf of this city in any steps taken for the
repeal of the law for the relief o. the Valley
Company.
Resolutioms.-Mr. Bumgardner Request
ing City Attorney to report in regard to
closing Court House Alley by the next meet.
ing-adopted.
Petition Of s. I. Valentine referred 20 the
Committee on water.
Nesctoon Fire Cooapaay.-A petition was
presented from numbes of citizens asking
that the new fire company be equipped
properly, which was advocated BY Cant
Robt. Hamilton, who explained the move
ment, and asked that the new COMPANY he
received and properly equipped. The whole
subject was referred to the committee on
Fire Department.
Tender Of Resiqnation.-The president
read communication from Mr.. John B,
Evans, rendering his resignation as mem
Der from Ward No. 2. Mr.. Evans has been
continuous member of the council for
many years and has been identified with all
the public improvements which have been
projected since the war in this city, and, as
was expressed by his associate members. is
we'll informed in all matters relating to the
city government, and should not be permit.
ted to resign. His resignation was unani-
mously laid over, and Mr.. Ransom appointed
committee to walt on him and urge its
withdrawal.
The Treasursr's Report showed the re-
ceipts and disbursements for January last to
amount to sl2,725,45
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The To,cn.-To the view of the passenger,
as he stops but moment at the station, our
little town presents but half itself; causing
the premature decision, that 1t is Of no i'm
pohrtance, either politically or commercially;
yet it contains some energetic politicians,
nd ingenious commercial men.
Sheep Raising.-Within radius Of four
or five miles of town, there is a class Of
farmers, as enterprising and industriousl as
any in the County. Already this season,
there are about two thousand sheep, and
equally as many lambs, W ithin radius Of
not more than two miles, and no doubt the
crop Of wool will be eight or ten thousand
pounds.
Robbery.-Always something stirring in
the community. Last Friday night, MIR.
Stump living near Barterbrook, had his
smoke-house broken open and fifteen pieces
Of meat, eleven crooks OF applebutter and
eighty pounds Of lard carried of, together
with seven turkeys, The door was priced
open by means OF an ak, which had been
placed between two logs OF wood at the
wood-pile that evening. and a pillow point
that was stored away under pile Of lum-
BERTHE Stumps must have ''slept like
logs.''
a Curiosity.-By way of curiosities
too, we were informed that one of our
neighbors on Sabbath morning last, found
in his flock Of sheep, new born lamb hay
ing eight legs, four ears, two back bones,
side and side, one head aud one tail. IL did
not live very long.
Items observation-disclosures to return to
town. We notice new ten.pin alley
rapidly nearing completion, which will be
quite an addition to the general appearance.
There is much excitement over the appoint
ment of the constable for our township. And
must not fail to mention that the Fishers
vile Thespians, on the evening of the 18th.
of this month, will perform, for the benefit
of the Library Of the Y. NJ. c. A., the play.
entitled the 'Lady OF Lyons" the merits of
which it is unnecessary for me to men
ton. This is their third or fourth attempt,
and we hope it may prove as successful .as
those have been in the past. If the Editors
of the VIRaINIAN will put In an appearance,
they will be certainly entertained by the
THEsPfANS
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DEATH OF THE FATHER OF ]. W. TODD.
ESQ. 1.-The Richmond Dispatch of the 3rd.
announces the death OF Mr.. Royal Tod /.
OF that city, father Of Messrs. Charles l..
Todd, OF Richmond, and John w. Todd, of
Stanton. The Dispatch says Mr.. Royal
Todd, an old and respected citizen, died at
bis residence, In this city, on Sunday even
ing. Mr.. Todd lived to the ripe old age of
seventy, and died as he had lived -honored
and esteemed by all who knew him. Up to
Anew years ago he was engaged in mercan-
tile business on Broad street, bet ween First
and Second. He leaves several sons, who
are well-known and popular citizens-two
OF whom are Alderman Charles L. Todd, of
this city, and Mr.. John W. Todd, promi-
1ent member of the City Council Of staun.
ton
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DEATH.-Mr. Jas. Wilson, of Church.
vile, one Of the most highly esteemed and
much beloved residents Of Augusta, died at
his home on the Goth, in the 74th Of his age.
His illness was a long and painful one. and
death found him prepared for its summons.
His son, Rev. D. L. Wilson, OF Broadway,
had been in attenda nee at his bedside for
ten days previous to his death.
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The Book stores are flooded with valen-

The Book stores are flooded with yalen-
tines, principally OF the comic species.
We are under obligations to Senator Il.
E. Wthers and Hon. j. 7. Harris for valid
able public documents.
The Ground Hog may or may not have
seen his shadow on Monday last. and there
fore we may or may not have bad weather
for the next six weeks.
The contract for ties on the James River
and Clifton Forge railroad has been awarded
to Messrs. Mason, Hoge & Co, the con-
struction contractors on the same line.
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A REscURER REwARDED.-The Boston
Globe published a statement to the effect
that Mr.. Ball, who recently died in Mary
land, bequeathed to Mr.. 81. L. Smith. col
ored sign-painter and printer of Boston,
$4,000. as reward for saving the formers
children from drowning In the Potomac
river in 1877. Smith, according to his own
story, was born 10 Staunton, Va, in 1853
and was education in Boston, subsequently
becoming a Newspaper writer in various
cities, and finally in 1877 taking up bis
permanent residence In Boston.
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Markets..

There has been very little doing in the -four and
wheat mark ct in Staunton for the past few weeks
There have been no offerings OF either wheat or
-four within the last few days. Nominal quota
lions are for extra -four 8 25; whe 30 to 80.
Corn is in reasonable demand at 4s to so; oats, 49,
bacon 75sa to &c, hog round. Hay $17 to SIS per
ton.
Hin Richmond. wheat was quoted on the 4th, at
43 to As. Extra -four IS. In Baltimore, wheat
145.
Hay Ia quoted In Richmond, for timothy, 81 05
to IL 10 per 100 lbs clover 80 to co. In Baltimore
hay, timothy, SIT to sls per ton; Mixed s1s to sl7
clover, &16.
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They deserve success.

SCHOOL DISTINCTIONS intermedi-
ate examination of Arbor Hill High School
No. II, of which Mir. A. Henry Towberman
is principal, and s. K. Taylor assistant.
closed on Friday the Both of January. The
distinguished proficents were Misses Sallie
q. Palmer and Matte e. Bell. they having
passed most rigid examination In English
Grammar on the parts of speech, In man
ner to reflect the greatest credit upon their
talents and application.
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ERRATUM.-In the 4th column of the ar
ticls Of Col. Peyton, published on the first
page, In the thirty. thlrd line from the top,
the lines In quotations should read, 1.-THE
glories OF our blood and State are shadows,
not substantial things
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CHANGE OF BAsE.-A. NJ. Crane, Esq,
formerly Of this place, but now special
agent Of the Treasury Department, has been
located at Cincinnati for the past twelve
ceived orders. transferring him to Chicago,
his district embracing nearly all OF Illinois
and part OF Wisconsin-one Of the most i'm
dortant districts in the United States. M.
Crane is most efficient and careful officer,
and his friends here are pleas to hear OF
his high standing with the Treasury Depart.
meut.
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STAUNToN TALENT IN DEMAND. Maj.
Jed Hotchkss 10 furnishing a railroad map
for South Carolina to accompany the report
of the railroad commissioners of that State.
and Mr.. A. Y. Lee is making number of
sketches along the c. & o. Ry., under in
structions from the Vice President.
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COURT BUSINESS. Monday was the last
rule day at which suits could be brought in
the Circuit Court at its March term. Very few
suits were entered, the number being small
er than at any term since the war. But few of
the cases were Of much Importance. The
March term OF the Circuit Court commenc.
es on the 18th of next month.
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MovED.-The Shenandoah Talley says
that Mr.. George NJ. Bodell and family have
moved to Stanton, which will be their fu-
ture home. They have many friends here
to whom it is source of regret to lose
them.
Mr.. Bodell will continue in the carriage
manufacturing business with his brother-in-
law, Mr.. Chas C inedinst, under the firm
name Of Clnedinst & Bodell,
They deserve success.
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Advertisements inserted at al 90 per square 10Y
first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent
insertion.
Liberal discount madefor qusrterly, half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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DIssoLUTIoNs.-The firm Of ]. s. Craig
& Co, Mt. MERIDIAN. has been dissolved. Mr..
Craig will continue the business at the old
stand, with an enlarged stock and increased
facilities for the accommodation of his many
friends and customers.
The firm OF Safer & Brahm OF the Cora
Marble works, has been dissolved, Nj.
Safer continuing the business, and assum-
ing all the liabilities. See advertisement
elsewhere.
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Middlebrook Items.

-
Our little rillage and vicinity is quiet
at this time. A considerable religious
revival, conducted by Revs. James Murray,
DR.. E. Junkin and Sam'l Whitmore closed
on Wednesday. During It's progress 10 or -
very impressive sermons were delivered and
as result, there will be about that many
add itions to the church.
Improvements Our town has improved
more In the last year or two than in the
previous 80 years. Two new and handsome
store houses, one 28x83, and several new
dwelling houses have been erected. Some
are still in progress. Several have been
renovated, some old buildings torn away.
besides additions to houses already occupied,
all of which has con tr ibuted very much to
the appearance Of the village. Aud the inn
provement does not stop here. We now
have prospect for workshops OF various
kinds, for the manufacture of different kinds
Of agricultural implements, carriages, bug
gies and wagons, sash and blind factories,
saw and grist ills, all to be run by steam.
Every house in the village is occupied, and
the demand at this time for houses by pros
pective bust ness men, can only be supplied
by additional buildings. We also have In
progress new church with some prospects
Of still another.
Wheat.-Our wheat crop Is looking un-
usually well for the month Of January, and,
as the winter has been open, farmers are
ploughing.
The Jackson L. Society OF Arbor Hill
has not yet acted on the challenge OF the
Mint Spring Club. AS they are about to
lose one Of their most important men In this
contest. Mr.. R. A. Palmer, who expects to
20 to Baltimore to live, cannot tell how
they will decide.
Sickness.-We have had great deal Of
sickness primo ipally catarrb, but no recent
deaths.
School, We have an excellent school
here, of from 60 to 80 scholars, conducted by
Mr.. J. W. Calhoun and lady, who are we'll
qualified In every respect to conduct it 10 the
very best possible manner. Indeed we do
not know Of school Of this kind that we
can recommend more highly to those wish
ing to prepare their children for higher order
of schools or for the business pursuits Of life.
Mr.. James E. A. Gibbs Sewing machine
mani has bought for $1,000. the Bellemel
farm, residence Of late Rev. James Morri son,
about two miles northwest of BroWnsburg,
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NEW STORE.-Messrs. j. V. Butler & Co,
have opened produce and feed store in the
Heidenrieh building, Augusta street, and
are now prepared for all business in their
line. They are courteous gentlemen, and
we advise our country friends to give them
a call, as they propose to do live business
and will make it to the advantage Of parties
to deal with them. Capt. E. w. Bayley
Of this city is with them. and will be glad to
see his friends.