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

THE TELEPHoNE.-Mr. G.. Fred Moody,
Agent of the Bell Telephone Company, is
now in the city with view to establishing
an exchange. Saturday, wire was run
from the Presby terrain church to the resi-
dence of Miss Cornelia Wright, and on Sun.
day the sermon was distinctly heard st Miss
Wright's house. Tuesday, line of wire
was run from the D. D. & B. Institution to
DR.. Wayt &c Bros store, distance of nearly
half mile, land conversation over it was dis.
tinctly heard. At night, concert was
given in the chapel Of the Institution and
the store. So faithful was the transmission,
that persons standing some little distance
from the telephone received the full benefit
of the music.
The Bell telephone is no longer an exper-
iment, but practical means of communica-
ton, which the business men Of all the
larger cities now deem indispensable. No
one who has not tried it, can estimate the
convenience and economy Of its use. 1t
saves time, labor, money and annoyance,
oAo 10 III" ACCVSuAACu dS oil IupOTGduG
auxiliary to the transaction of every day
business. To professional men and others,
who are necessarily compelled to be in their
offices or stores almost all the time,its value
can scarcely be estimated, as it puts them
in direct communication with parties they
may desire to see, and serves all the pur-
poses of personal interview.
If twenty-five subscribers can be obtained,
Mr.. Moody will establish the exchange in
Staunton. Already, we understand, quite
a number have indicated their desire to take
hold of the matter, and we trust that in
day or two all necessary arrangements will
be completed and our people placed abreast
of the rest of the business world.
Mr.. Moody will call on the citizens to-day
for the purpose of making up his subscrip.
ton list. We hope he will be successful, for
the introduction of the telephone here will
greatly facilitate the large and growing bus
mess OF the town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

A SPLENDID MANUFACTURING INDUS
TRY.-The sale Of the Virginia Porcelain
and Earthenware property, advertised in
another column by Messrs. Harrison and
Ransom, Com'rs, will afford an opportunity
Tor the purchase Of one of the most valuable
pieces Of property in the South. The de-
posit of Kaolin extends over forty acres OF
land. It is found in layers, varying some
what In quality, and in thickness from one
tos6ve feet. These rest one upon the other,
and the aggregate depth from the surface of
The white clay (which begins four or five feet
from the surface of the ground to the bot
tom, which rests on gravelly bed, is about
.forty-taoo feet, as has been ascertained by
actual experiments. The quantity of Kaolin
IL, therefore, unlimited, and the supply of
pine wood to be used in the kilns, on the
land and on adjoining tracts, is amply
abundant.
Experience has proven that the clay in its
crude state is adapted to the manufacture of
Rockingham and yell ow ware OF the best
quality. Fire brick, Terra Gotta ware and
drainage pipe of excellent quality have been
made OF 1t, and from experiments made with
BONE 81 the clay, which was. sent to the New
Jersey potteries, it was announced that c
aod granite ware of good quality can be pro-
duced from It. The improvements are am
pie, and consist of extensive potteries,
aseveral kilns for burning ware, store-house,
dwelling. &c.
We should like to see some enterprising
firm get hold of this property. There is
money 10 it, and capitalists could not make
Q better investment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Mr.. Saml Giles. from the southwestern
part Of the county left for Baltimore last
week with lot Of fine hogs, numbering 1870.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

COUNTY GRAND JURY.-The following
gentlemen are SUNNI ned as Grand jury
men for the February term OF the County
Court -
Riperheads-Jno. A. Spencer, NJ. W. D.
Hogshead, Reuben Lambert, Jno. c. Dun.
lap. North Rieer -R. H. Buckner, P. r..
Wheeler, P. a. See, j. A. Whitmer. Beu-
erly Manor-W. NJ. Tate, NJ. F. Gilkerson,
F. F. Sterritt, H. P. Dickersou. Middle
Rieer-Jno. C. Barger, James Borden,
Jas. F. Bowman, Robt. G. Byers. Pastures
D. E. Hoover, Jno. Roudabush, Jas. A.
Craig, Andrew D. S. Beck. South Riuer-
Thos. q. Antrim, Geo. A. Galley. A. G..
Christian, Jos. NJ. Brown.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

SPRING RAcEs.-The English Riding
clubs OF the State have concluded to hold
their next races at the Baldwin Augusta Fair
grounds, on the 26th and 9th of April.
There will be fiat and hurdle races-eight in
all. The chief interest will probably centre
around the ladies purse, an English custom.
This purse will be sent around to the ladies,
each of whom will knit stitch or two upon
1t, and make her contribution. The occa-
sion will no doubt be an interesting one,
for we all remember the success of the En-.
Rlish Races last fall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Issued Every Thursday Morning.
$500 A Year, Invariably i'm Advance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

Lent commenced yesterday, Ash Wedness
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-02-12

MINERAL LAND IN MARKET.-We call
the attention Of our eastern subscribers, spe-
clally, to the advertisement in another col
umn Of D. b. Rolston, administrator. Part
Of the land to be sold is fine iron deposit
Immediately on the line of the Shenandoah
Valley r. r. 1t lies in the great mineral
belt which traverses the State, and which at
every opening has developed an abundance
Of ore OF very superior quality. Taken
In connection with it's location, this proper
ty unquestionably possesses great value, and
We should like to hear OF its falling into the
hands OF capitalists, who will bring to light
its dormant riches.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Death of John R. Rrockett.

Mir John B. Crockett, of the firm of
 Crockett & Futile, the carriage manufactur-
 CTS, died yesterday at a. m. of Bright's
 disease, at his residence in Milford. His
 death will be learned with sorrow by large
 circle of friends. The deceased was native
 of Mt. Carmel, Ct His father, MT. Charles
 Crockett, highly respected citizen of Mt.
 Carmel, now seventy-seven years of age, was
 for many years manufacturer of axles and
 springs in that place, and when a young man
 the deceased was in partnership with his
 father for some years. The deceased was
 only son. There are two daughters, one
 the wife of Dr. Gaylord, of Boston the
 other the wife of Mir. D. S. Stone, of the
 publishing firm of Copperthwait & Co.,, Philadelphia. The deceased later was large buyer of carriages in this city, having two repositories, one in Iowa City, Iowa, the other in Brattleboro, Vt In this business he was engaged for number of years. In 1863 he started the carriage manufactory on Goffe street In 1864 Milo D. Futile engaged in the business with him, the firm of Crockett & Futile attaining wide celebrity and high reputation for fine work, to which they ex- confined themselves. Mir. Crockett commenced in the original shops of the pres ent extensive establishment on Goffe street. He was popular man, generous, devoted husband and father, and held in esteem by men of high and low degree who knew him. His health began to fail in 1872, since which time he had been an invalid He went West in '72, remaining three years, return ing partially restored. He again es- saved to engage actively in business, but his health Hailed again and then ensued an intellectual struggle with disease, terminating in death. About three years ago he purchased the fine residence in Milford built by Mir Minor, a'carriage manufacturer in New York and later the pr. Crosby resi- dence. In this place he had since resided. He leaves wife and three daughters young ladies. The deceased and family were mem- bers of Calvary Baptist church. His age was 5.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01

Ladies' cork sole boots with broad ''com- mon sense' soles and heels, find favor this season. They are absolutely water proof at the sole. There is disposition on the part of many to use heavy stock in street boots, reserving kid and the more delicate materials for house and dress purposes. Strong peb- bled and straight goat button boots and black diagonal cloth top goat foxed boots have larger sale than ever good cloth tops, hold their color and look brighter after wear than most feathers. Wallace B. Tenn & Go. sell pebbled goat button boots, made on common sense lasts, at $2.5O, $3, $3.5O, $4, $4 50 and $5. They also furnish a ladies' opera-box toe, French heeled, pebbled goat button, the very latest agony in style, at $3.5O. They advertise to-day large lot of ladies' quilted outlined slippers for house use, at much less than usual prices.
 N. B.-Their last job lot, open this day, consists of four hundred pairs of fine Cura- coa kid button boots at one dollar and nine ty-five CS1.9 cents. o30 5t
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
The Chnrchex

Rev. Thomas R. Bacon delivered a very interesting sermon at Dwight Place church yesterday, in which he offered some reflec- tions pertinent to the political affairs of the country, urging that great point would be gained for the country's best interests when people would conscientiously vote for the highest type of candidates This would compel the placing in nomination of the best men. A blessing to any country was states manship as opposed to partisanship. Both the great parties in this campaign had been influenced by the sentiment advocated, in their selection of standard bearers.
 At the St. John street NJ. E. church yes terday two very able sermons were delivered by the Rev. R. c. Putney, of New York
 Rev. MT. Richards, pastor of St. Johns church, Providence, R. T., delivered the Berkeley sermon at Trinity church last even ing. It was an eloquent discourse, worthy the high reputation of the speaker.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
For Additional Local News see Sd and 4th I
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

bF1e1 NaehtAOhs
 The Invincibles take part in the great Southington parade tonight.
 The Yale junior promenade is to be given in the Carll Opera House on February 8.
 This afternoon at o'clock MT. H. Rowe Shelly gives his third organ recital at Center church.
 Eli Bronson (of Haden jury) was nomi- mated for Representative, Friday night, by the Republicans of Middlebury.
 Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French ac- tress is coming here. She is booked for the Carll Opera House about Christmas time.
 Republicans, vote early tomorrow. When your vote is in early the workers have more time to hunt up and bring others to the polls.
 Hovan, arrested for supposed complicity in the bank robbery at Middletown, was dis charged Saturday, as his Identification was incomplete.
 The condition of MT. Sweeney, who was shot last Wednesday evening, was reported no worse yesterday, and hopes were still en- tertained of his recovery.
 Election returns will be received and given the public at Pecks Grand Opera House to- morrow evening arrangements to that effect having been made by the Republican com mittee
 The Ladies' Seamens Friend Society will hold their annual meeting at the residence of Mrs. Cowles, 5O3 Chapel street, this after noon at 3:3O o'clock. All members of the society are expected to be present.
 The Peoples Good Samaritan society held large and interesting meeting at No. 70 Hamilton street last evening. Addresses were made by Bro. Albee, W. H. Lishman, Wales French, Lawyer Newton and L. T. Smith.
 We are indebted to Mr. Charles A. Kettle ton, of No. 91 William street, for specimen of the finest pears we have seen this season. equal to the famous products of California. Mr. Nettleton took premium on them at the late fair.
 The residents on Ashmun street, between York Square Place and Munson street, con- plain that their lamps are not lighted until 7:3O o'clock in the evening. The rules re- quire that they should be lighted soon as 6:15 o'clock at this season of the year.
 The 5:23 p. m. Shore Line train Saturday afternoon did not arrive until quarter of seven, owing to a detention east of Connecti- cut river. The Shore Line owl due yesterday at 4:O4 was over four hours late owing to an accident on the Providence and Stonington railroad.
 The premises No. 524 State street will be sold at auction to the highest bidder Novem- Der at 10 a. m. The premises consist of 8 lot 56 feet front on State street and about 90 deep with frame dwelling house thereon. The sale will take place on the premises. See advertisement.
 Mrs. Lilla A., wife of Louis P. Jerold, and daughter of E. B. Bradley, the picture frame manufacturer, died yesterday morning at , o'clock of nervous prostration, aged 21. The deceased was an interesting and estimable young lady possessed of many friends. She leaves u daughter two years of age.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Republicans of New Haven !


Important Information Concerning the Election.
 Only few hours remain before the presi- dentiai contest will be decided at the ballot box. That New Haven may do it's full share for the success of the Republican ticket you are earnestly urged to give your assistance in the following ways:
 First, Send at once to the chairman of the ward committees the names and address of those who will require carriage to take them to the polls, and the hour when they should be called for
 Second, Let every man who can, especially leading and active men, attend all day in per son at the polls and secure good order, fair play and free opportunity to all those who wish to vote our ticket to do so, and prevent others from deterring them by interference. intimidation or trickery. Those who can labor at the polls may send at once their names to me.
 Third, Sharply watch the balloting and promptly use all lawful means to prevent men from voting on the names of those ab sent, especially in the early morning and the noon hour, and watch the checking of the registry list.
 Fourth, Vigilantly watch the counting of the ballots; see that none are abstracted and that none are added to those cast; see that the number cast is the same as the names k out on all the work of handling the ballots during the count, see that the return of votes is correctly made and is written in ink so that alterations cannot be made.
 Fifth, Get your tickets either of reliable Republicans of the Republican booth ten der at the polls; compare the names of the Presidential electors with the following and see if it is correct, and be sure the ballot is genuine before you cast it, and if you want information ask Republicans. Republican Presidential Electors.
 HENRY B. NORTON,
 ABIJAH CATLIN,
 AMOS PHASE,
 ERAsTUs BRAINERD,
 EUGENE s. Boss,
 PHINEAs c. LoUNsBURY Sixth, Be sure to vote early in the day, | before noon, and put your ballot in the right | box. Then see that your Republican neighbors | do the same thing
 There will be only two ballots for each | voter to cast, a long one containing the elee- | tors, State officers, Congressman sheriff. judge | of probate and Senator, and small one | with names of the Representatives.
 JOHN s. FOWLER, Chairman Republican Town Committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01


 We learn from the Pdrk Miniag Record that Rev Mir. Hill, formerly pastor of the Congregational church in Branford in this State, and lately ordained as an evangelist, has arrived in his new field of labor in Utah. He preached his introductory sermon in Park City on October 24, his subject being ''The Method and Object of Preaching" Mir. Hill has many friends in Connecticut, who will be glad to hear of his success in the rather diff. cult field to which he has gone
 We notice paragraph in the same journal stating that Moody and Sankey are talking and singing to crowded houses in Salt Lake City having stopped there for few days en route for San Francisco
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Cannntgn Notes.

The D. R. Wright Zouaves, Captain Loom- is were royalty entertained by the Bigelow Guard of Meriden on Friday evening. They were suppered at the Y. M. c. A. rooms. The company reached home about o'clock in the morning. Their Meriden friends kept them company during the ''sma' hours.''
 The Norwich Republican demonstration Friday evening surpassed anything of the kind during this season in eastern Connecti- cut. There were about f, ,O0O in the process sion, and the decorations and illuminations were very fine
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Suicide.
Dependency the Cause-Died in the Hos .
 pftal.

Dependency the Cause-Died fin the Hoe .
 pftals
 Charles A. Wright, about 28 years of age, on Saturday night cut his throat, while labor ing under a fit of despondency, at No. 38 Orange street, where he and a brother lodged His brother went to hear Secretary Sherman speak, and on returning home found him ly- ing on the floor covered with blood. Mir Stock, neighbor, was during the evening visited by Charles, who begged him for lauda- mum, which was refused. Later in the even ing Mir. Stock, who roomed on the next floor, under the Wrights' room, heard the noise of kicking and struggling, and went up stairs and called to Wright, who answered that he wanted laudanum. The brother, on arriving, ran and called Dr. Bellosa, who attended the case. The patient was removed to the hos pital He died from his wound at o'clock yesterday morning. He was a native of Catskill, N. Y, and for several years resided in New York city. He came here to work about three years ago. For about six weeks passt he has been very Respondent and seemed to be deranged. Coroner Daley inves- ticated the matter and concluded that an in quest was not necessary.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
The Great Republican Meeting.

Carll,s Opera House Full to OverhOvving splendid Address by Hon. John Sher-
 man, Secretary of the Treasury-The Issues Of the Campaign Thoroughly
 Dfscussed-Great Enthusiasm.
 One of the largest campaign meetings ever held in this city took place on Saturday even-
 ing at Carll's Opera House. There was no lack of interest on account of the severe
 storm that prevailed, but on the contrary the people from all parts of the city gathered within the walls of the immense building, and long before the time appointed for the
 beginning of the meeting every seat was filled from parquet to the family circle, and hundreds of earnest men were standing in the aisles and passageways. The private
 boxes were also occupied, and the immense stage was occupied by officers of the meet ing There were also a number of ladies
 present who had braved the storm in order l that they might listen to the great western | orator, and also that they might show by
 their presence the interest they felt in the just cause which he advocated.
 Shortly be'ore o'clock the Glee club were
 introduced, and as they came upon the plat | form were greeted with loud cheers For
 the opening piece they sang "Fall in Line. :" | The piece was finely rendered, and in re- sponse to an encore they sang ''We are Form l ing by the Bright Light"
 John s. Fowler, chairman of the Republi- can Town committee, then introduced Charles A. Baldwin, whom he said would
 present subject that he had no doubt would
 be of interest to all present.
 | MI. riciro caid that he desired to call the attention of those present to the l fact that the family of the late Albert l..
 Bradley, the Union Veteran, who died so sud- denly after the parade on Wednesday even | ing, were in very needy circumstances He | said that Mr. Bradley had been in poor health for some time and had not been able to do | much for the support of his family He | served faithfully through the war and had ap- | piled for a pension but never received one. A. H. Hurlburt of the Hancock Veteran | Legion had interested himself in the case, and | it was now proposed to take collection at | this meeting in aid of the suffering family. The collectors, who had been previously se- | lected, then passed among the audience for
 the offerings of those present. While they
 were collecting the club sang in a very effec-
 tive manner 'Tenting Tonight" As the | club were about to sing second piece in re-
 sponse to an encore N. D. Sperry accompan-
 i'd by Hon. John Sherman, the speaker of the
 evening, came upon the stage and was greet
 ed with loud and prolonged cheers. The | Glee club then sang ''For Victory is Sure.'
 John s. Fowler then read the list of the officers who had been selected for the meet | inC They were AS follows
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Union Veterans Union.

The last meeting before election of the vet eran soldiers and sailors who will vote for Garfield and Arthur will be held at Exchange Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Let there be @ prompt and general attendance, as business of the highest importance is to be presented. Several favorite speakers will be present and address the meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Silks, VGlVGtS and SatilS.

This will be week of Bargains in these departments, and Ladies desirOus of or intending to pur- chase Silks or Velvets will find this an opportunity that may not occur for some time.
 35 pieces Colored Dress Silks at less than cost of importation.
 75 pieces Colored Dress Silks, all shades, at $1, worth $1.5O.
 175 pieces Black Dress Silks in all the leading makes at fully 80 per cent under market value.
 25 pieces Cloaking Velvets-a great bargain. ..
 CoIored Velvets at all prices and in all shades.
 Brocade Ve1vets, Pushes, Bro- -cade Silks with Surahs to match.
 We unhesitatingly say that no such opportunity has ever before been offered in this city. The goods we offer at this sale are all new and fresh, and only in the leading pop ular shades, at just half their val ue.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Experienced Nurses

state that when Milk of Magnesia is mixed with the food of infants it invariably pre- vents it from turning sour in the stomach.
 Collie, indigestion and an irregular habit of body are also promptly remedied by it. Sold by druggists. n1eod
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Trust It Eyery Time,

grateful patient, living under the shad- ows of the Highlands of the Hudson, writes to Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. Y. /: ''Your medicine recommends itself so thor oughly that you may hardly care for state ment from me, yet from my own experience of its excellence, and from what I know of its operation in other cases, should like voluntarily to say that 'Kennedy's Favorite Remedy deserves it's high reputation. The public may trust it every time to do what you claim for it." Sold by all druggists. Dr. David Kennedy, proprietor, Rondout, N. o22 12t
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01

Circe's marvellous songs lured Ulysses to but neither Circe nor the gods ever possessed nectar so soothing and grateful to the lungs as Dr. Roberts, Cough Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry. There are thou sands of people dying daily from affections of the lungs, who might have been restored to health and happiness if they had only used Dr. Roberts Cough Syrup of Tar, Boneset and Wild Cherry. Sample bottles ten cents, large bottles fifty cents.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
Fair Haven East.

Rev. s. M. Freeland, of Thomaston, occu- pied the pulpit of the Second Congregational church yesterday by exchange with Rev. H. c. Hovey, who preached at Thomaston.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-11-01
VOL. XLVIH.
Monday Morning, Nov. 1. 1880.
NEW HAVEN, CONN.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY. Auction-Luzon B. Morris. Brooks Co.-Fur Robes. Board-This Office. Curtain Materials-H. B. Perry Czar Baking Powder-Steele & Emery. Fur Sacques-Brooks & Co. Lost-Bunch of Keys-H. H. Olds Low Prices-At Chathelds. Malt Bitters-At Druggists. Meeting-Board of Aldermen MIX of Magnesia-At Druggists Meeting-Home for the Friendless. Seal Sacques-Brooks Co. Special Sale-Brown, Bolton Co. Wanted -Barber-173 Franklin Street. Wanted-Body Maker-Cruttenden Co., Wanted-Man-Gay Bros. Wanted-waitress-I Temple Street. Wanted-Situntion-3 Orange Street. Wanted-Situation--1 William Street.
 Wyomoke-At Druggists,