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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12
Greenville Items.

lhepOrIeQ IOr Lne VIRGINIAN.J
Ice. The recent cold snap has produced
excellent four-inch ice, with which ice
houses of the town and neighborhood have
been filled, from Smiths dam.
Surgical Operations. infant child Of
Jas. A. Harvey, upon which an operation
was performed, about fortnight ago,
by two of our physicians, has entirely
recovered, and the operation is COM
whom was removed a cancerous breast
by the same doctors, assisted by DR.. Hyde,
of Midway, has also recovered.
2. M. C. A.-The monthly meeting for
ladies and public generally, Of the Y. M. C..
A. of this place, was held in them. E. Church
their hall not being large enough 10 accom-
modate the crowd last Sunday evening, and
was addressed by Rev. Robert Smith, OF the
presented the Association by Messrs. Hunter
& Co., of your city, for the use of the Pines
Chapel.
The Academy here. under the manage
ment of Mr.. c. E. Kregloe, is prospecting
well, showing the right man in the right
place.
. Spelling Bee.-And now I must tell you
of our Spelling Bee, which was organized
several months ago. 1t meets every Thurs
day night in the Academy, and is largely
attended by young and old; not only by
those residing here, but even by those living
two or three miles in the country. Could
you step in some evening, you would be
surprised to see the interest manifested by
all the participants.
Debating Society.-Last but not least, is
the Lone Star Debating Society, which
meets Saturday nights and is increasing rap.
idly, both in numbers and interest. The
question "Should woman be educated equal
ly with man." was sharply contested by
both sides, resulting in favor OF the mega
tive. Question for next nights discussion,
''Should public opinion be regarded as a
standard Of right
+ Persenal.-Mr. J. w. T. Hawpe leaves
this morning for Nelson county, for the pur-
pose of buying stock. *
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Mt. Scion Items.
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[Reported for the VIRGINIAN.]
Antiquities the absence of any news
this week, we call the attention of those
among your readers who take an interest in
antiquities, to the interesting field for ex-
ploration adjacent to our village. The
numerous chronological specimens, found on
the lands adjacent to Messy Creek, indicate
that this beautiful valley was once the favor
lite resort of the Indian for hunting and
fishing, long before the hand of civilization
was laid upon the primeval forest. Stone
hatchets of various patterns and double con-
cave parabolas, and dirks of stone, and
pestles, and arrow and javeln he ads and
many other implements, the use of which
we are not able to divine, have been found
in this vicinity. Immediately after the last
great flood, in November, 1877, we found,
upon the farm OF Mr.. Samuel Dinkel,a stone
Ratchet or chisel made of the common green
stone and highly polished; but of differ
ent pattern from any we had found prior to
that time. This implement corresponds in
shape, size and material with an implement
used by the ancient Troglodytes or Cave
Dwellers OF France, and is depicted on page
3l8 of the Annual Report of the Smithsonian
Institute for 1872, and there described in
the address of NJ. Paul Brocee, before the
French Association for the Advancement of
Science. AS no burial mounds or regul ar
place of aboriginal interment has been dis
covered in this vicinity, we presume that
this valley was only temporarily occupied
during the hunting and fishing season.
The only organic remains ever found ere
were discovered in 1862, in an excavation
made on the eminence upon which your
correspondent resides, and consisted of the
greater portion Of a human skeleton the
skull excepteD in fragments, which crum-
bled to dust in short time after exposure
to the atmosphere. Along with these re-
mains was found an Indian pipe of green
stone. This pipe was oval or eliptical in
shape, and ornamented around to the top of
the bowl, with one or two serrated lines en-
grayed with sharp implement. Several years
ago, we sent quite number of implements to
Prof. Cabell,o of the University of Virginia. to
be placed in the museum there for preserva-
tion. We have regretted that some systematic
effort has not been made, long since to gath
er up and deposit at the various county
sites or at the State capital, in some Institu-
ton erected at the public expense, all the
specimens found within the bounds of our
State, out of which full series might be
formed to Illustrate the chronological and
Natural History of the State, as well as its
geology and botany. Savants from other
States are continually securing Virginia in
search of specimens which are carried off to
enrich the private and public collection at
home. We have frequently observed legis-
lative action in other states upon this SUBJ
ject. ITEMS.
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THE V. F. ]. SOIREE.-That Fare must
clan and successful instructor has been
secured by the Virginia Female Institute, in
the person of Prof. A. DeYalley,is evidenced
by the charming entertainment the friends
of that school have enjoyed, and which bore
such abundant and conclusive testimony to
the skill and talents of the pupils as we'll as
instruction of the Professor. Apart from
the direct Improvement noted in the execu-
ton and expression OF the young disciples
of the MUSES., the thorough system OF their
training is manifest in the military-like pre-
cision and promptness with which, not only
the work itself, but also the preliminaries
thereto, are accomplished. The good effect
of this system, and consequent economy of
time, upon q popular audience, can scarcely
be estimated. 1t removes whatever Of alloy
clings to the pleasure Of soiree- going, and
keeps the attention OF the listener continu-
ousy enlisted. Between the different parts
OF the programme of Friday evening last, the
intermissions were so brief that the echoes
OF the one were caught up in the introducto-
ry notes OF the other, rendering the harmony
almost perpetual and giving to it the charm
of well executed opera. Independent,
however, of its fleets upon the audience.
such perfect method indicates the system
with which the classes are conducted. and
the principles which enter into the manage
ment of the various departments. The
young ladies are taught to be at their places
promptly, and to execute their several parts
as if the entire responsibility rested upon
them as individuals. But we must not
allow our admiration for the means lead us
to forget the end. AS the legitimate
result of such careful preparation, the enter
tainment could not fail to be charming-and
charming it was. The music was Of high
order and the execution worthy of the COM
position. Space will not permit US to give
the entire programme, but we cannot refrain
from mentioning the brilliant talent of
Miss Evelyn L. Smith, whose charming rem
dition of Senate Parthetique, op. ID. of
Beethoven, aud other fine selections. merited
and won the most extrayagant applause.
Among the other splendid instrumentalists
were Misses Gussie Weems and Amalie
Dreyspring, whilst in the vocal department
Miss Nettie Gambrill gave abundant evidence
of naturally sweet and finely cultivated
voice, as did also Miss Blanche Maddox and
others.
AS a matter OF course, the hall vas crowd
ed, and everyone was pleased.
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Middlebrook Items.


Ice.-The recent cold snap has afforded
the only opportunity to the citizens of get
ting ice, and good many of them were at it
on Friday, though the freeze was not suffi-
cient to furnish the best quality of the
article, nor long enough for full supply.
The ice put up was covered with snow; about
one-half ice, and the balance, snow frozen
on top Of the ice.
Fatal Accadent.- Henry Prior, colored,
aged about u years, was accidentally killed
near Summerdean, on Wednesday evening,
4th inst. He started to hunt in company
with Charlie Brock, colored. Just as he
stepped off the porch of his fathers house,
Brock following, with an old smooth bore
in his hand, the hammer Of which eau ght in
the cover of the porch, causing it to dis
charge the load of squirrel shot directly into
the left knee joint of Prior, who turned, and
looking at the blood, swooned and died In
very short time. Death was caused BY
either heart clot or the shock, as he die
not loose sufficient quantity of blood to
produce it, though the popliteal artery was
severed.
Fired Generous Act.-Newport had
little excitement on Monday, End inst.
About 10 a. M, the house Of John Ross cold,
was discovered to be on fire. The citizens
soon collected, and water being convenient,
succeeded in extlnguishing the flames, after
about half the house was consumed. They
then went to work and raised the means to
rebuild and refurnish another house, and
John is now in better condition than be-
fore the fire. This speaks well for the
generosity Of the citizens, and also for Ross,
who seems to have conducted himself in
such a way as to have excited the sympa-
thies Of the community to such an extent.
The occupants of the house were absent at
the time, and the fire is supposed to have
originated from crack in the chimney. in
which SCOT collected and took fire. This is
the second house which has been burn ed
from this same site, and in the same wav.
since the war; the other was burned in 1866
| Fire was also discovered very near the
residence of Mr.. Taliaferro, caused by hot
ashes, which would have probably done mis-.
chief had it not been for its timely discovery
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Mount Sidney Items.

Reported for the VALLEY VIRGINIAN.]
Debate.-There was quite large audience
in attendance at the Debating Society last
Friday night, among which we're number
OF ladies. The question debated was /:
(which is the greater incentive to action,
the fear of punishment or the hope OF re-
ward?" Some very fine arguments were
adduced, and after an interesting discussion
the vote was taken; result, affirmative z,
negative 10.
In accordance with the constitution, Off
GERS can only hold Office for one month. The
first term having expired at last meeting,
the election of new ones was Sin order, :"
but by an unanimous vote, all the former
officers save the Vice President, over whom
Mr.. G. A. Roller was chosen, were reelected.
The question for next Friday night is ::
(which is the more pleasing to the eye
Of man, the works of art or the works
of nature:'' The appointed debaters
are: In the affirmative, Messrs. W. H.
johnson, Crlbbins, Ballew and Richard !;
ia the negative, Messrs. j. F. Watson,
Houff, Grooms and Peck. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the ladies to attend every
meeting Of the Society.
Ipstitute.-We regret that circumstances
prevented regular meeting OF the teachers
Institute from being held last Saturday, as
was announced in a previous report. As
a few teachers were present, it was deemed
prudent to hold even an informal meeting,
and the house was called to order by Mr.. j.
(. Landes, acting as cha irman. Mr.. E.
L. Houff, one OF the appointed lecturers,
was present and entertained the Insti-
tute with very creditable lecture on the
mode and method OF teaching the primary
principles of arithmetic to beginners After
that the meeting was open for miscellaneo us
subjects, and the difficulties of intricate
|'sentences were discussed and gave rise to
very entertaining and instructive controver-
sizes. AS the Institute is an Important Or
ganization for any one, either teacher or
idle spectator can gain valuable information
from attending, and as the public generally
are invited and earnestly requested to be
present, we trust that hereafter the attend
ance will be large, for unless it is so the
result will be, ere long, none at all, for small
audiences are detrimental to its progress.
Personal.-We have been informed by
competent judges that the Rev. F. II.
Gaines, who assisted in the communion SER
vices at the Augusta Church last Friday,
delivered some OF the finest, most pertinent
and eloquent sermons that they have ever
heard. We regret very much that we were
prevented from being present.
INCONNU.
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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 come forward, pay charges and
take them away:
G.. NJ. Bastable, j. D. Bucker, NJ. NJ. B.
Boxley, j. E. Crum, T. w. Cupp, J. D.
Campbell, Miss F. Dewney, C. Dabney, j.
Frank, Thos. Gulford,J E. A. Gibbs, P. K.
Hiner, E. W. Hartman, NJ. Ingles. Mrs. NJ.
Nation, j. B. Maloney, L. N. McClung, S.
McClung, j. S. Newman, Miss NJ. E. Prince,
S. S. Quidere, J. W. Rosbrough, G. W.
Siples, T. q. Slaven, W. j. Taylor, Mrs. W.
Uell, Wyman 6 Harrol, W. H. Wooddel.
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ACCIDENTs.-Last Monday night, Mr..
Charles E. Haines, whilst descending the
stairs at bis residence, caught his foot in the
carpet, and fell, severely cutting his face
and b-uising his head, &c. The injuries,
though painful, are not dangerous.
Last week, Mrs. Farrar, venerable and
worthy lady, living in the western part Of
the city, fell and dislocated her shoulder.
DR.. Reese rendered the necessary surgical
attention.
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HEAVY MISUNDERSTANDING the last
few months. Prof. A. J. Turner and lady
have been called upon to mourn the loss of
father, mother. brother, two sisters ard a
sister-in law, who was also first cousin.
'sThey have fallen like the autumn leaves"
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PERsoNAI..-In the account of the pro-
ceedings of the Republican Executive Com
mittee, published last week, we spoke of Gen.
Jno. Tyler, as Of Washington. Gen. Tyler
t. Virginian of the old type, and should
hsve been credited to this State. The name
Of Giles B. Jackson was inadvertently sub
stituted for that of Giles A. Jackson. Giles
B. is resident of Richmond and 6 lies A.
Of Rockingham.
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Advertisements inserted at 81 90 per square Iof
arst insertion, and fifty cents for each subsequent
Insertion.
Liberal discount madefor quarterly. half yearly,
and yearly advertisements.
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ALMA WATERING have received this
spicy little journal, published monthly by
the young ladies of the w. F. I. at IS cents
per year. 1t is model of typographical
taste, and filled with choice reading. The
initial number Is peppery, containing
matter for about ten first-class duels-that
Is Of the linguistical kind. The fair editors,
however, have nothing to fear, if they WELD
their womanly weapons with as much facil-
ity as they do their pens. We welcome it to
our exchange list, and wish it every success.
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rs 1T NEVER CRACKS, CHALKs OR PEELs OFF-has
been in use throughout the o. S. over IA years,
and entire satisfaction given.
All kinds Of leaky roofs made water tight by
the application of this paint. By the proper ap-
plication OF this paint, and at a comparatively
small cost. we have repaired old roofs, condemn
ed as unworthy of further repairs, and extended
their usefulness for years.
By the production of this paint, we have more
than doubled the value of tin and sheet iron for
roofing purposes. Estimates carefully and prompt
Ly made on application. All work warranted and
satisfaction given.
This paint can only be found at our store, we
do not sell it to the trade, but employ our own
men to apply it. The reputation of this paint has
become SO prominent among property owners
and corporations for its good and lasting quail
ties and to protect it, we are forced to keep our
hands employed by the land not to sell to the
trade generally. All representations made by
parties outside OF our employ that they can furn-
ish the Old Iron Side Paint, under the McLain
process, are false, they cannot procure a single
pound OF the paint. Metallic roofs coated with
this paint will last many years without any add-
tional COST Certificates and names of corpora
tions and residents of this State, who have had
several years test of both material and workman
ship furnished on application.
Examination OF roof and estimate of cost made
free Of charge.
GEO. w. MAY & CO., Sole Prop'rs,
No 6Augusta ST., Staunton, Va,
Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS,
L. LEWIS SAGENDORPH, Genl Agt.
+. E. SAGENDORPH, Salesman.
ian 22-tf
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We call the attention Of those having bus
mess in Washington City, to the card of Hon.
J. Amber Smith. Prompt and searching at
tention will be given to matters entrusted
to him.
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ssWhen the winds do blow, generally
20 below" and enjoy the comfort which
Bodega Bitters grant, sand so do my sisters
and my cousins and nv aunts."
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y. Is. Armstrong, eultOr VI tun1 SpHi'e~
little paper, the Bridgewater Journal, was
in Stanton last week. He will ere long en-
large the paper.
Mr.. G. Julian Pratt, the noted Augusta
breeder of fine stock, has been elected one
of the Vice Presidents of the Piedmont Ag-
ricultural Society.
The wife OF Hardy Shaw, colored, died
Tuesday at her home near Staunton. She
was in her 4eth year and the mother OF
fifteen children.
An anonymous correspondent writes to
orrect statement made in one of our coun-
ty letters. For the reason that no name
was signed, it had to 60 to the waste bas-
ket.
Rev. j. II. Turner, son.in-law OF Bishop
Glossbrenner, of Churchville, will shortly
take charge of the Lutherville Female Sem
mary of Maryland. He is a graduate of Roa-
noke College, and for some years has been
successful teacher.
The golden wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
w. Fuller, one OF the Oldest and most re.
spected couples of Staunton, will be cele-
brate on the 10th of this month. They were
married on the 10Th of February, 1880, and
have since been residents Of Staunton.
From the statement that Judge Quarles
had removed to New Hope, it might be in
ferred that he had given up the practice OF
law. This, however, is not the case. He
will continue to practice in all the courts, ex-
cept the County Court. and will be found at
his office during the regular business. hours.
Rev. D. l.. Wilson, late the pastor in
charge Of the Presbyterian church at Broad.
way, preached an able sermon in the Second
Presbyterian church of this city, last Sunday.
The Lexington Presbytery. at its meeting
in Harrisoaburg, last Thursday, dissolved
Mr.. WIS connection with the Broadway
church.
Rev. ]. NJ. Frost, jr., the recently elected
pastor of the Baptist church,a short time ago
delivered a sermon which has been published
in tract form by request OF the Kentucky
Baptists, and 4 900 copies were sold before
it came from the printing press. This
should be highly gratifying to our Baptist
friends here. 1t certainly speaks we'll for
their new pastor.
Conductors and brak ,men Of the passen.
ger trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road have donned their new uniform. 1t is of
blue cloth, the buttons on the conductors
sack coats and vests being gilt, while those
of the brakemen are silver plated. The caps
are blue, with lace corresponding with the
uniforms and bearing the word conductor"
or brakeman" according to the rank OF
the wearer. The buttons bear the mono
gram. sB. & o. r. RI
Mr.. w. W. Gibbs, OF the Stanton Wagon
Factory, has just received an order from the
Pa. and Va. Iron and Coal Co., for three ore
wagons, each to havea carrying capacity OF
three tons, and all to be completed and de-
llvered within 20 days. The work done at
this factory is rapidly gaining widespread
reputation, and by its superior quality
clearly demonstrates that as good work can
be done in Virginia as in the West. This
firm has now good trade extending
throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Mary.
land, Tennessee and North Carolina.
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The distress yet continues, and it is ear
nestly urged that all who may feel them
selves able, will give something towards
the relief. Each contribution hereafter
made will be published with the name of the
donor, unless otherwise requested.
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''When jocund Morn stands tiptoe on
the misty mountain top" take Stanton or
Bodega Bitters.
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MATRIMoNIAL.-The Charleston, w. Va,

MATRIMONIAL.-The Charleston, WA,
papers come to us with glowing accounts Of
the welding OF Mr.. John Fl. Francisco. Of
Colorado, son Of Mr.. c. G. Francisco, OF
this county, to Miss Fannie Ashton McChes.
ney, daughter OF the late DR.. Alex. McChes-
ney, of Charleston, a brief notice of which
appeared in our issue Of last week. The at.
fair is represented to have been one Of the
most brilliant social events in the annals Of
Kanawha. The bride was one OF the most
popular OF West Virginia's fair daughters,
and universally beloved. The presents were
numerous and handsome, a list of them &C.
cupying nearly column of one of the
Charleston papers. We enumerate few Of
the presents, the donors of which are well
known to persons in this section.
The historian, Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby,
OF Charleston, gave large photograph of
himself, together with biographical sketches
of the ancestors of the bride, men whose
names have been prominent in the history
of Virginia.
One trunk filled with table and bed linen,
ny MIS-. MaIsaIet rIauctsCV, iuotneI VI Iue
groom.
One tea set of exquisite china, by Mrs.
Joseph N. Ryan, sister of the groom.
One silver dinner castor, by Mrs. Robert
Cochran, sister of the groom.
One silver pickle stand, by Mrs. Charles
Bell, sister OF the groom.
A magnificent toilet set, by Philip Fran
cisco, brother of the groom.
A handsome cake basket, by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton, of Augusta CO., Va.
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ACQUITTED.-Consider interest was
manifested by our citizens in the trial OF
Chas. W. Stafford for the shooting of VIM.
B. Pitzer. which came off in the Hastings
Court on Friday last. The accused was
ably defended by G. NJ. Cochran, ir. and
NJ. F. White, and the prosecution conducted
by Maj. Elder, Commemorative attorney.
A verdict of ''not guilty" was rendered.
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MESsRs. STAPLES, GRATTAN s. Co., pub
fishers OF the Real Estate journal, of Har
risonburg, are doing a thriving business as
real estate agents. They have parties on to
see them nearly every day, and have a very
large correspondence with Northern and
Western parties. Persons desiring to sell
their farms will do well to write to them at
Harriscnburg, Va. The next issue of their
Journal will be the 18th of March.
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.sWhen failting nature calls for aid, and
lowering death prepares the blow" use
Staunton or Bodega Bitters.
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The Irish Relief Fund.

Contributions for the Irish Relief Fund
continue to come in slowly. Since the
remittance was made, noticed in our last
issue, the following subscriptions have been
received by the Treasurer:
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J.C. Bell has sold his farm Eear Stanton,
containing 1913 acres to Mr.. A. H. Shuey OF
Churchville, at $50 per acre,