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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
Horrible Murder in Randolph.

GREENBANK, w. VA, Oct. IS, 1880.
The most fearful tragedy ever known in
this immediate country was enacted on Thurs
day of last week about eight miles west of
Travellers Repose in this Pocahontas) coun-
ty.
A Mr. White recently built and moved into
a house at what is known as Cheat Bridge,
near the summit of Cheat mountain A girl
named Jackson lived in the family, for whom
Mr.. White entertained very atfectionate re-
gard. This aroused the jealousy of Mrs White,
and led to frequent quarrels, which on one or
two occasions developed into knocks and
blows. Mrs. White endeavored in vain to
persuade her husband to dismiss the girl. On
last Wednesday Mr. White left home for Hut
louisville. Early the next morning the girl
living with the Whites came to the house of
Mr.. Robert Kerr,who lives few miles distant,
and told him that the chimney had fallen down
and killed Mrs White MIR. Kerr fastened to
the spot and found Mrs. White lying in the
fireplace, face downward, with an immese
weight of rocks upon her body. The girl said
that stone had fallen from the chimney day
or two before and broken an oven lid, and
that Mrs. White had determined 10 repair the
chimney that morning before the fire was
made, and while Mrs. White was thus engaged
she left the house for the purpose of milking
the cows. Upon close examination the dead
woman was found TO hOld IN one OF her hands,
tightly griped, bunch ofhair exactly similar
to that of the girl. Finger marks were dis
covered about her throat, her forehead was
badly cut, hole was found in her temple
which had the appearance of being made with
some sharp-pointed instrument, and her skull
was cracked more than half way around
Word was sent concerning the matter to the
Coroner OF Randolph county, who empannel-
ed jury and proceeded at once to the place of
DEATH In the meantime indications of des-
perate struggle were found outside of the house
The wall of the house was spattered with
blood, which some one had attempted to cover
with mud. Some gravel and clay, which had
recently been thrown in front of the door, was
removed and disclosed puddle of coagulated
blood A pick was found near the house be-
smeared with blood, and pole stood against
the end Of the house the end of which was
bruised as if used in punching the stone from
the top of the chimney. The jury, after care
full consideration of every circumstance con-
nected with the matter as brought out Ivy the
examination of witnesses and as found by close
examination of the house and yard, rendered a
verdict to the effect that Mrs. White came to
her death at the hands of the girl who lived
with her. They thereupon arrested her and
committed her to Jail There was strong
suspicion that White was an accessory to the
murder, and at last accounts there was talk of
lynching him. CITIZEN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
sTAUNTON, VIRGINIA, OCTOBER %, 1880.
SEEDS or KINDNESS.

Let us gather up the sunbeams
Lying all around our path;
Let us keep the wheat and roses,
Casting off the thorns and chaff;
Let us find our sweetest comfort
In the blessings of to-day,
With patient hand removing
All the briers from the way.
Then scatter seeds of kindness
For our reaping by and by.
Strange we never prize the music
TIL the sweet-voiced bird is fiowni
Strange that we should slight the violets
Till the lovely flowers are gonel
Strange that summer skies and sunshine
Never seemed one-half so fair
AS when winters snowy pinions
Shake the white down in the air!
Then scatter seeds Of kindness
For our reaping by and by.
If we knew the baby fingers,
Pressed against the window pane,
Would be cold and stiff tomorrow
Never trouble us again
Would the bright eyes Of our darling
Catch the frown upon our brow?
Would the print of rosy fingers
vex us then as they do now?
Then scatter seeds of Kindness
For our reaping by and by.
Ali those little ice-cold fingers
How they point our memories back
To the hasty words and actions
Strewn along our backward track?
How the little hands remind us,
AS in snowy grace they lie,
Not to scatter thorns but roses
For our reaping by and by!
Then scatter seeds Of kindness
For our reaping by and by.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

T AMBLER SMITH,
e. (EX-member of Congress)
ATTORNEY l. COUNSELOR AT LAW,
Corner of 9Th and D. SITS. Northwest,
WASHINGTON, D. G.
Patents, Pension and Bounties, also all claims
against the United States collected.
Compromise before Customs, Internal Revenue
and other bureaus attended to.
Two million dollars prize money is now held by
the u S. Treasury for the sailors in the Navy during
the war.
100000 is due colored soldiers for bounty.
Excess Of tax paid by d1stillers recovered.
All enlistments for three years, prior to July 90
1861, entitled to 800 bounty, regardless of the time
served.
All enlistments for three years, prior to July 49,
1854 where but 500 has been paid entities to add
tonal bounty, under Act Of July %, 1866 If not al
ready paid.
ALI enlistments for three years between January
l, 1868, and April l, 1864, where the soldier had
served previous term of nine months or more, en-
titles to 500 veteran bounty.
j. AMBLER SMITH,
feb 12-tf Washington, D. G.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

u c. VINCENT,
Ls ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR,
OFFICE No. IA W. Main St. STANTON VA.
Offers his professional services to the public In
Engineering and Surveying work Of every descr1p-
ton, including Typographical Surveys and Maps
Examination Of Surveys and developments Of Min
eral Lands, Surveying and Division of Farms and
Lots the investigation of titles to land by pats and
surveys the location and construction of Railroads.
Tramways, McAdam Roads and Turnpfkes, Engineer
and Contractor for the construction Of Railroad and
Highway Bridges, Viaducts, Roofs, Turntables, &C.,
Of iron, wood, or wood and iron combined, Plans,
Specifications and Estimates together with pro-
posals will be made and submitted when desired.
Parties out of the city address
E. G. VINCENT,
oct IT Lock Box No. Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
Itching Piles-svmptoms and c,,ra

Itching Piles-Sy mptoms and cure.
The symptoms are moisture, like perspira-
ton, intense itching, increased by scratching
very distressing, particularly at night as if pin
worms were crawling in and about the rec
tum; the private parts are sometimes effected,
If allowed to continue very serious results may
follow. DR.. Swaynes All-Healing Ointment
is pleasant sure cure. Also for letter, Itch,
Salt, Rheum, Scald Head. Erysipelas, BARRIERS
Itch, Blotches all Scaly rusty, Cutaneous
Eruptions. Price so cents, boxes for ST rs.
Sent by mail to any address on receipt ofprice
in currency, or three cent postage stamps.
Prepared only by DR.. Swayne 6 Son, $50
North Sixth street Philadelphia. Pa. Sold by
all prominent druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
TEXT BOOKS,
A FULL STOCK OF BOOKS
Used in the Public and Private Schools of Augusta
and adjoining counties.
SECOND-HA AND BOOKS,
AT HALF PRICE.
OLD BOOKS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE
COMPOSITION BOOKS,
STATES, INKS, PENS, HOLDERS
EOe1yttSng for the School, Room.
~ Prompt attention given to orders by mall.
~ Usual discount to ministers, merchants anu
teachers.
Any book not on hand furnished at short notlce
without extra charge
Catalogues furnished.
HUNTER CO., Booksellers,
eepta staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

GAIT & HOMER
BUTCHERS
AND PORK PACKERS,
beg to inform their friends and the public generally
that they have this day commenced business togeth-
choice stock Of
FRESH MEAT OF ALL KINDS
kept constantly on hand,
SUGAR CURED HAMS-A SPECIALITY.
BREAKFAST BACON, CLEAR RIB SIDES, LARD, &c
always in stock.
gY- Call and see us at
No. 81 NORTH AUGUSTA STREET,
STAUNTON, VA.
October 1st, 1880.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
RIBBONS, LACE, &c.,
that must be sold.
Jus .P.FUNKHOUsER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

"This being the experience of parties in the
October States, it is as certain as any future
event in politics can be Q that Indiana and
Ohio will go Republican in November, y that
they will give increased majorities, and % that
the Presidential candidate who receives their
electoral votes will be inaugurated the 4th OF
March next"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

Hon. Joe Blackburn failed to put in his ap-
pearance in Staunton at the "grand rally" on
the 18TH He heard of the fate OF Hampton,
and doubtless feared for himself, and his rash
utterances.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

The New York Tribune suggests that MIR.
Jewelll Chairman of the Republican National
Committee, propose to Mr.. Barnum to make
the election OF Garfield and Arthur unanimous
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

The causes of the Republican victory in In
diana were hard work, thorough organization
and unceasing vigilance. The same causes
everywhere will effect the same results every
where.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

No . Ma Leaves Huntington daily, except
NO. 4 Mall Sunday, The No. 2 train leaving
Huntington on Saturday lies over at White Sulphur
from 8 50 m Sunday till a m Monday. Connects
closely at Gordonsyile for Washington, with chair
car from White sulphur to Washington.
Virginia Midland Mail from Danville and Lynch
burg connects closely at Gordonsvtle with No for
Richmond.
No. Express B IS es r. n ass
and is due at Huntington to connect with No. Ex-
press which runs daily to Richmond. Connects close
ly at Charlottesville for Lynchburg and Danville
Connects closely at Gordonsville for Washington,
with Pullman Sleeping Car from White Sulphur to
Philadelphia.
No e A ooo,,o Leaves Gordonsville daily, ex-
wv " AAoooAi- cept Sunday, at 5 rs NJ, and
arrives at Richmond at 9 100 A. NJ.
No. % Mixed Leaves staqnton daily
at Charlottesville with M Mail for Lynchburg and
Danville and is connected with at Gordonsville by
Virginia Midland Mail from Washington, and
rives at Richmond at S 100 P. M
Sleeping Cars White Me suphur Mo ro@ no
White Sulphur to Richmond.
For Rates, Tickets, Baggage Checks, SC, apply to
JNO. II. WOODWARD,
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. M. s. DUNN, G. P. & Ticket Agent.
Engineer and Superintendent.
sept Oft
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
IfDr. Mohett will come to the front or

II DIT. MOHtIG VIII COIII0 10 IHt ITUHC OnCe
more and inform the country exactly the ma
iority by which the Funder wing of the Dem
ocracy will carry Rockingham county, he will
oblige many inquiring friends The last heard
from him was that it would be $780, He may
be prepared to modify, in the light of recent
events.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
DIR. J. NJ. TREvY. DIR. Ut.
MEDICAL CO-PARTNERSHIP.

The undersigned have entered into co-partner-
ship for the purpose of practicing medicine at
MOUNT SOLON
and in the surrounding country. DIR. CLARK may
be found at his Office in Mt. Scion, and DIR. TREvY
his residence mile southeast of Mt. Scion. They
will give particular attention to the diseases Of
Women and children, and to the general practice
the profession.
70 Charges will be conformed to the stringency
of the times, and settlements required every six
months to justify the reduced rates.
J. M. TREVY, M. D.
aug28-1y J. T. CLARK, M. D.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
Twas Ever Thus.

The Democrats pretend to hope things will
go better in November. 1t is a vain hope
Whenever the October States have declared
decisively for one party that party has chosen
the President in November This is rule
without an exception.
The Chicago Tribune proves it by the fig
ures:
I'm October, 1856, the Democrats carried
Indiana ond Pennsylvania by 5,S72 and 5000
majority respectively, but the Republicans had
10000 majority in Ohio. Buchanan was
elected, and carrid both the Democratic Octo
Der States by largely increased majorities,
while Fremont held Ohio by 1898 major
ity.
I'm October, 1860, the Republicans carried
Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania, and the cleo.
ton of Lincoln was conceded from that mo-
ment, and preparations for secession began in
the Democratic South. The returns in October
and November compare as follows
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
WIN B. HARRISON eS,,lopnrv At Jaw

WM. B. HARRISON,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practices in the courts Of Augusta and adjoining
counties.
Particular attention paid the collection Of claims
and prompt returns made.
OFFICE-opposite Circuit Clerks Office and above
the Law Library. jun8-tf
DRESTON A. BAYLOR,
L ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts Of Augusta and adioin-
Ing counties.
OFFICE, the same formerly occupied by his father
Col. George Baylor, decd, Augusta street, oppo-
site the Courthouse, NAV i3-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

d EMOvAL-REMOvAL.
PLATTS LIVERY AT A NEW STAND.
My lease of the stables on New street having ex-
pired on the LIST of September, have removed my
entire stock to the commodious quarters Court
house street. adjoining the wagOn-yard Of John M.
Henkle. In my quarters, have increased facil-
tiles supplying the public and citizens of Staun-
with first-class livery of every description My
rolling stock is and handsome, and my horses
stylish, gentle and swift ALI ask is trial. and
feel confident that can give perfect satisfaction.
GEO. II. PLATT.
The noted hoster, Bob rrrell, Is still wi me. sell
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

DURKE'S LIVERY STABLES,
ID STAUNToN, VA.
For the summer of 1880, the subscriber has
purchased NEW AND ELEGANT LIVERY OUTFITS,
consisting of Bugges Carriages, Hacks, Phaetons,
&C., which in neatness and ease Of moving un-
equaled in the Valley. His horses fne-looking,
gentle and fast, and for both driving and riding
pass any livery In the State
Horses fed and boarded on liberal terms.
Office near the bridge new building.
july3 ED. BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

Oh. MAURICE SMITH,
" ATTORNEY AT LAW
1913 Fourth-and-ha St., between c. and d. SITS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
VIII practice in the Of the District Column
bia and the U. S. Courts in Virginia. Special atten
ton given to cases in Bankruptcy and private
collections. decl6-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

T B. AMISS,
e. Gate of Rockingham)
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
Will practice in the State and Federal Courts Of
virginia. Will solicit pensions for United States
soldiers and their widows. Office at his residence
at II E. Frederick street, the Of Fred
er1ck and Augusta. Refers to the Harrisonburg bar
and the Law Faculty of the University of Vir-
g1n1a feb12-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
LIVERY.
MEXICAN HOTEL VERY
UMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Having reftted my stables can offer the travelling
public the Best Accommodations in the City. My
Livery cannot be surpassed in the Valley. Buggies
al of the latest Styles Horses young fast stylish
and gentle Fine Hacks and careful drivers and
good teams. I always hand to wait on my
customers. All I ask is to give me a call.
t@ Satisfaction guaranteed.
may 20 S. T. THORNBURG,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
VIM. SKEEN. CHAs w. ECHARD
SKEEN EcH HARD,

COyINGTON, ALLEGHANY Co., VA.
Practice In the courts Of Allegheny, Bath and Au-
gusta Virginia, and in Greenbrier and Pochahontas
counties, West Va in the Court Of Appeals at Staun-
ton, Va, and in the Court of Appeals Of West Va
Charleston In the United States Courts at Harrison
burg Va, and at Charleston West Va.
az Special attention will be given to the collec-
ton of claims by the Junior partner. oct2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

"The Republicans carried all the October
States in 1879, though Hendricks Democratic
candidate for Governor) pulled through alone
in Indiana by majority of 1 ,149, the rest OF
the Republican ticket being elected, and Re-
publican Legislature chosen. Scroll (Repub-
lcan candidate for Clerk of the Supreme
Court had 2503 majority. The comparative
vote was:
Rep. majs. Rep. majs.
Oct, '72. Nov. '72
Pennsylvania ........ .40,443 135,548
Ohio .14,150 1851
Indiana. .(av) 1000 22,515
"In October. 1876 Indiana went Democratic
and Ohio Republican, both by small major
tiles, and the Presidential election which fol-
lowed was the closest in the history of the
country Williams (Dem) majority for Gov
ernor of Indiana was 1904, and 1ilden's ma
jority for President, 5,515 Barnes (Rep.)
majority for Secretary of State in Ohio was
$685., and Hayes majority for President, 1916.
The October elections being SO close and the
general result in doubt, the parties held their
strength remarkably well in the two States,
and there was less variance between the Oc-
tober and November elections than ever be-
fore.
"The above returns, viewed in another as
pect, show that Ohio never but once before
gave SO large majority in October for Re-
publican candidate as this time, and the aggre-
gate Republican majorities in Indiana i'll Pres
idential years since 1864 do not equal that
given for Porter last Tuesday. The majorities
since 1854 have been as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

NATIONAL HOTEL,
~ Cor. of Sixth street and Pennsylvania Avenue
WASHINGTON, D. G.
NOVEL F. TENNY Il CO., Proprs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28
RAILROADS..

CPRING AND SUMNER SCHEDULE H. F. AND v.
- BRANCH B. Il O. RAILROAD,
Taking effect May 23d, 1880.
WESTWARD BOUND
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

"M. E. CRAIG,
w ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Successor to Trout & Craig,)
VIII practice in the Courts of Augusta and adjon-
ing counties. Special attention given to collections
OFFICE In the building formerly occupied by Trout
& Craig. sept23- tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

"In October, 1864, Pennsylvania had no
election for State officers, Curtin having been
chosen Governor the previous year. But the
Republicans carried Ohio and Indiana by
large majoriries both in October and Novem-
Der, the vote being as follows:
Rep majs. Rep majs.
Oct, "a. Nov. "a
Ohio. ..26,619 1886
Indiana. ...............20 ,863 20,1S9
'Th 5 October majority in Ohio was exclu-
sive of a considerable soldier vote, which
swelled the Republican majority to huge pro-
portions.
I'm 1868 the returns of the October and No
vember election were:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

Fridays only No. 642 will run Sundays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays only; No $40 will run
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only, all other
trains daily except Sunday No. 610 connects at
Strasburg with trains to and from Alexandria. 610
dimes at Mt Jackson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-10-28

I NJ. QUARLES,
90 ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practices in all the courts of Augusta and adjoin-
ing countless and in the U. S. District Court at Har
risonburg. Special attention paid to the collection
Of claims and prompt returns made. feb17-tf
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Massey.

THE VENERABLE DEMOCRAT NARRATEs, VERY
BRIEFLY, HOW THE FIENDs, JOE B1GLER
AND POLLOCK (FRoM ILLINoIs,) BROKE UP A
DEMOCRATIC PROCESSION.
CoNFEDRIT x ROADS,
(Which is in the State NV Kentucky,)
The Portland daily press., 1880-07-07

around and trying to manage things. laugh
ter) The Democrats don't dare to meddle
with the rag baby. They don't like to hear his
cowhide boots. Uaughter.) They're afraid of
his marching. never took much stock in
them Two years ago the Democrats were
cepted the Republican settlement of the finan-
cIal question to be the final settlement
We must have the silver dollar it
will cut its bigness through debts, and
the Weaver silver bill sleeps in the
democratic Senate chamber the sleep that
knows no waking. The Democrats don't
dare to stand up and lock horns with the
financial ring; they don't dare to lock horns
with the money power, it takes them steers to
90 that. (Applause.) The nomination of
Weaver was butcher knife stuck in the
bowels OF the Republican party. We Green
hackers know more than we used to, we don't
put all we believe in our platforms now, to
scare the people. l(Cries of "good.') And them
steers are bound to haul a mighty big load
this fall. The Democrats think they have a
chance at last but they will find that Hancock
will run as Gen. Scott did. (Mr. Chase here
INDUCED in a little historical excursion back
to 1852 and predicted that the Democratic
party of 1880 would have the same fate as the
Wing party of 1922 The Wings didn't make
their platform in 1852 as much anti-slavery as
they did four years before, and they got bea.,
rag baby in their platform as they had four
years ago and they will be beat.
After expressing his desire that the fight in
this State should be made between the Green
back party and the Republicans he extended
general invitation to himself to attend all the
Greenback meetings of the campaign. He
remarked that he should speak at Sebago
account of having the blood oft he Cape Cod
Indians in his veins.
The Portland daily press., 1880-07-07
Police.

On the steamer Magnet, Monday, man
named Griffin had dispute with an acqua ain
lance and they came to blows. A man by the
name of O'Neil undertook to separate them,
but Griffin's brother interfered and ordered
him to let them alone. After some words
O'Neil knocked him down. Griffin drew a
knife and struck at O'Neil but only succeeded
in cutting his clothing. Again he was knocked
down and again he struck at O'Neil with his
knife. This time no cut the latter in the stom-
ach and O'Neil again knocked him down.
Griffin struck at him twice infcting a severe
wound in O'Neil's leg. Griffin, starting back,
fell overheard when O'Neil jumped over and
rescued him.
Andrew jackson, eolored, stole gold watch
yesterday from shipmate ON the schooner
Gov. J. Y. Smith. Officers Burnham and
Fields arrested him and recovered the watch.
A man name d Lally was accused by some of
his friends of stealing liquor from them lat
Hog Island, Monday, and in return they gave
him tremendous beating Lally complained
to the police.
Marshal Bridges yesterday received letter
from Marshal Patterson of Bucksport stating
he had arrested Ell. Gordon who stole lot of
sails at JEWELS Island some time ago, as well
as quantity of rigging from Merrill's ship
yard in Deering Gordon is an old offender in
this line.