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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02
VALUABLE MARBLE QUARRY.-It is not

VALUABLE MARBLE QUARRY.-It is not
generally known that in Brooks Gap, Rock
ingham county, there is one of the finest mar
BILE quarres in the country. 1t is located on
Little North Mountain, about four miles from
Broadway, Valley Railroad. and lies between
magnificent vein Of No. 5 or red shale ore
and the Devonian shale formation. 1t is at
an elevation of several hundred feet from the
base Of the mountain. One vein follows be-
hind another to the distance of two hundred
feet or more which vary in thickness, from SIX
inches to six feet. The length of the bed has
been traced about three-fourths of mile but
its extent is not known, as no minute exami-
nation has ever been made. The marble pre-
sents several varieties ooltic, shell, crinoidal,
or encrinital. he encrinites in one vein ofabout
six feet in thickness are very large and polish
into beautiful red disks on any given surface
of the marble. The location and position of
the quarry have been closely examined by
competent engineers and they report that
immense blocks can be removed from it at
comparatively small cost. The quality of the
marble is equal. at least, to the Craigsville
marble, and could be much more easily quar-
rled and with less labor and cost. The de-
mand for the Craigsville marble is growing so
rapidly that the superintendent informs us
that it is impossible for him to meet it ; and
it was this consideration that induced us to
call attention to the valuable marble deposit
in Brooks Gap. The gentleman who owns
it Is in bad health, and not able to give it
personal attention, but will sell it at a very
moderate price, or possibly make arrangements
with competent parties to work the quarries
Any information desired about this property
can be gotten by addressing Dr. J. Q. Win
| field, Broadway Depot, Rockingham county,
Va.
| In adjacent localities to the marble deposit
are large quantities of hematite ores, which
are unknown to the public. In fact, the noun
tains in that section of the Valley are rich in
various minerals, and it will not be long before
they attract the attention of mineral men and
capitalists The October, 1880, number OF
Hotchkiss' Vnyinias contains the report OF
Prof Campbell on the mineral formations OF
Brooks Gap, and to that we refer all who de-
sire to become familiar with the properties to
which we have above alluded Our space, this
week, forbids that we should more than allude
to the interesting and instructive paper OF
Prof Campbell, but those wishing correct and
full information may find it in his exhaustive
professional exposition
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02
THE MARKET

There is better feeling In the -four market than
prevailed last week, with slight advance in quota
lions. Family, SIS 60; Extra, IS O5 to 10; Supernne
A 25. The offerings have been moderately liberal,
with demand corresponding with supply. In wheat
there is change worth noting, quotations ranging
from 81 10 to 15 with excited feeling In transac
lions, and supply and demand corresponding.
In Baltimore wheat is quoted at from % to %
June deliveries, % to &c. July, % to124.
In Richmond, wheat ranged from 25 to l 49, Flour
family common, So to 25; choice, so to So; extra
65 to rs; Staunton inspection, extra, IS 49, super
fine, SIS to 25
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DEATHS:

In Collierstown, Rockbridge county, May 18th,
Miss Mary Virginia Nicely, aged % years.
Very suddenly, at Mr.. j. 81. B. Shultz's, near
Greenville Augusta county, May Goth, of apoplexy
and congestive chills, Mr. James Boland, formerly
OF Washington, D. G.
On the 21st of May, at his home in Monroe coun-
ty, W. Va, after a very short illness, DR.. r. v.
Shanklin.
On the 10Th inst, Greenbrier river, in Pocahon
tas county, w. Va, Mr.. Robert Mann, aged ABOUT
so years.
On the 2lst instant Hills Creek, Pocahontas
county, w. Va, Mrs Margaret Hill, wife OF Mr.
Brison HILL aged about 40 years.
In Staunton, on May oath, of heart disease, Mrs.
Mary wife of B. F. Markwosd, aged AZ years, 10
months and Is days.
In Long Glade, Augusta county, on the 18th of
May, Of measles, Miss Mary c. Evers, daughter OF
Mr.. VIM. Evers, aged 20 years, and month.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02
STANTON MARKETS, JUNE 2.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKETS, June Both, 1851
BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been fairly active
to-day, but prices off Ia4c per lb, the decline
being all grades. The average quality of the Of
fer1ngs was much better than for several months
past there being very few common cattle among
them. Most sales ranged from 25aS6 62H, the ex-
treme figures being 50a$6 so per 100 lhs with few
sales at either extreme.
Mich Cows.-The market is dull, and wholesale
prices l8aS35 per head.
Prices to-day for beef cattle rangedas follows
Best Beeves at 12aS6 3d. that generally rated first
quality 25a$6 II; medium or good fair quality
37a$5 Is; ordinary thin steers, exen and cows so
a$425; extreme range of prices 50a$6 80. Most
of the sales from Sc 25 to Sc 60 per 100 pounds
SwINE-The quotations are the same as last week
74a8H cents, with most sales at 84 aSH cents per Id
net sllers 7Aas cents Arrivals this week 5262 head
SHEEP-We quote sheep at 34a54 cts, and lambs
at 5a7A cent per lib gross. Arrivals this week 1852
head
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cess in the recent election. nor need the Re-
adjusters go into coventry because OF their
not forget that the Republicans are about,
and are not bound to either of their train,
and will see to it that their power is
felt
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HROSS TIES WANTED!-Parties wishing to fur
~ nish CROSS TIES for the extension of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad south from Waynes-
boro and those having timber sale suitable for
Cross Ties near the line, will please call upon or
address:
HOPES BRO. DARLINGTON, Qimited).
Virginia Hotel, Staunton, Va.
Greenville Hotel, Greenville, Va.
National Hotel, Lexington, Va. may26@t
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
June 2, 1881.


June @ 1881.
LADIES.
Ahart, Miss Mile Jackson, Mrs Martha
Brtiy, Miss Annie Johnson, Mrs Polly Ann
Bell, Mrs Maria Johnson, Mrs Virginia
Baxter, Mrs Susan Lee Miss Dollie col
Bullock, VIC Marshall, Miss Emma
Black, Miss Anna Million, Miss Kitty
Cramer, Mrs Fl McCray Miss Lucy
Churchman, Mrs Levi Po1ndexter Miss Annie
Dennis, Mrs F Poindexter, Mrs Lizzie
Engleman, Mrs Maggie Randolph Mrs Emily
T1leming, Miss Ann Sehorn, Nj. S. M
Green Mrs Julia Ware, Mary E
Hopkins, Mrs Write Miss Willie
Hutler Lizzie
GENTLEMEN
Albert, Col H. s. G. Patterson Alex
Adams, Robt Porter Israel
Brown, isaac Pomprey John
Burke, WmT Right, Jackson
COOKS, FRANK Smith, Eustace
Collins, Henry Swartz, EP
Dunnlng, Vim Shields, John
Freedman, Albert Shoemaker Mr.
Greves, Stuffs VIM Fl
G1vens, Thomas, Ktmbal
McNutt, josiah Wiseman, M L.
McCambridge, James W Weaver, Thomas
The above letters, IL not called for within thirty
days Will be sent to the Dead Letter Office Parties
calling for them Will please say they are advertised
s. M. YOST, P. NJ
UNAVAILABLE Letters remaining in Stauntop Post
Office June 2, 1880.
James lawson North Garden Va,
John Rodgers, City.
Mrs. J, b, Wren, Sewell, W. Va.
List OF letters remaining in the Post Office, at
Aiiddlebrook, Va for the month ending May 3Ist.,
1881:
Mrs Dollie Giles care of John j. Dangerheld.
Miss Maria Stuart.
II the above letters are not called for within 50
days they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office,
Washington, D. @. J.B. FAUYER, z. NJ.
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DEATH OF DAUGHTER OF JUDGE RIvEs.-
The Denver, Colorado, Inter Ocean, May 21st,
has the following notice fthe death ofMrs. Jno
Wilson, daughter of Judge Alex. Rives, of the
Western District of Virginia.
The death of Mrs. John Wilson, wife Of the Meth
odist minister at Georgetown has deeply saddened
that community, as 1t will many others, where her
sanity presence had shed its cheering influences.
Mrs Wilson Miss Rives of Virginia. and a
person of cultivation, combined with special
loveness of disposition. Her father, Judge AleXan
der Rves is famous throughout the south as having
been a staunch Union advocate in the midst of
dent secessionists, and during epoch when the
pronounced adherence to Federal views demanded
answering courage. He has also endeared himself
colored in the Southern States by
fully championing their rights to sit upon juries.
Judge Rives still lives at Charlottesville, Va, in an
honored old age. His brother, William G. Rives,
made his mark as of the most distinguished rep
r9sentatives this country has sent to the Court
of France. Members of the family have won fame
In various departments Of life and different sections
of the country. 1t is family Geservedly popular.
Mrs. Wilson endeared herself during brief sojourn
in Colorado a large circle of friends who Will share
with her numerous family the sincerest grief, tenn
pered, however, with sense Of certainty that she
has found Saints rest.
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MONTEREY. VA, MRy 9th, q

MONTEREY, VA, MBy 9th, 1881
Editors of the Valley Virgimian:
AS there has been nothing published in your val
liable paper In regard to the mineral resources Of
Highland county, will simply call the attention of
your readers, and especially that eminent body of
Mining Engineers to assemble in your city, to
the fact that our county is well supplied with iron
ores and other minerals.
In the vicinity of Monterey there can be found on
the surface iron that will pan out rs cent of
metal. We have the magnetic, red and brown hon.
atite and what is termed shell fossil ore, fnclu
ding ito all appearances, an unlimited amount Of
Ettca fire brick clay or kaoin or perhaps both) also
MARBLE chrystalized lime, neral paint, &C, and 1t
only remains to be thoroughly explored with shovel
and pick reveal ores equal in extent. or perhaps
surprising any in virginia.
Should any of the Mining Engineers favor our
county with visit during their sojourn in Staun.
ton the citizens here will most cheerfully aid them
in securing the desired Information in regard to
the mineral resources of the county.
With the hidden wealth here and the Immense
coal fields in the counties west Of and the finest
timber and boundless grazing lands is sufficient
guarantee that the railroad is coming, and In that
event would suggest that your thriving city tap our
railroad at Mt Scion, then with proper inducements
she may good1y share of the trade from
this and adjoining counties which would otherwise
seek foreign markets.
Yours briefly,
HIGHLAND.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02

TTNHE OLDEST FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Doing business in the United States.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
Established by Royal Charter A. D. 1920.
Cash assets over sixteen million dollars $780,
900 U. s. Register Bonds deposited In Virginia.
HOGE & SCOTT, Agents,
june21y Staunton Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02

THE SILVER DoLLAR.-The silver dollar of
standard quality, known to fame and govern
come to complete stand-still, SO far as circu-
laton is concerned. During the last six
months there have been more paid into the
Treasury than have been taken out, showing
a constantly increasing surplus. This does
not include the monthly coinage of over two
million of dollars. Aside from this coinage,
there have been more of these dollars returned
to the Treasury, after futile attempt to cir
culate, than have been paid out. 1t is thought
will continue, and consequently if there should
not be another dollar coined the pile in the
vaults would not diminish.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02

The commencement sermon for Staunton
Female Seminary will be preached in the
Chapel of that Inst tuition by the Principal on
Sunday, June 9Th, at s p. IN. The friends of
the Seminary are invited to attend.
The address on Tuesday, June 18th, will be
delivered by the Rev. Thos NJ. Boyd, of Mt
Meridian.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02

RGICAL OPERATIoN-About twelve
months ago Bessie, little daughter of Mr.. D.
b. Lavell, living short distance from Staun-
ton, ran thorn in her heel, the prong pene-
trating at least one inch She pulled it out
herself Subsequently she suffered great pain,
the wound duplicating the entire limb, causing
it to swell very much. DR.. Shelton gave the
patient attention, until the excessive pain and
swelling subsidized. The effects of the wound
developed themselves more directly in the
heel, and constant discharge of matter was
the result. A few weeks ago the same
physician called to see her again. On making
an examination he discovered that the bone in
the heel had become entirely dead, and deter
mined at once that it had to be taken out.
Tuesday of last week Drs. Gibson and Shelton
successfully performed the operation, and now
the patient is doing very well, and will ulti-
mately recover, with the loss OF the extracted
bone.
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JAMES W.
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REMoyED.-Mr. Charles J.. Potter has re-
moved his Family Grocery and Supply Store
to the Bruce building on Augusta street, and
in the room formerly occupied by the Messrs.
Page. as tobacco store. The room has been
re-shelved, repainted and renovated, and a
fresh and varied assortment OF the best groce-
ries fruits, confectionaries and family supplies
received His stock is well selected, embracing
everything usually kept in first-class estab-
lshment of the kind, and prices as low as the
lowest Mr.. Potter deserves encouragement
and we hope our people will not forget him in
their purchases.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-02

CoNFERENCE-The Southern Conference
ofthe Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Virginia.
met in Bridgewater on Thursday last. The
ministerial misrepresentation from Staunton were
Rev j. Croll and Rev. J. |. Miller. Mr.. Geo.
Peace lay delegate.
The sessions of the conference were enter
tanning and profitable. Bridgewater's hospi-
tality is commended by all who attended.
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DOMESTIC PAPER FAsHT0NSn


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FASHION
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DIR. WARMERS TAMPICO DRESS FORMS
M l L L I N E r VI!


BoNNETa q CENTS
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TINE ANNUAL CONCERT OF THE D. D. B. IN
L STITUTION
will take place in the Music Hall Of the Institution
Tuesday Evening, June 9TH,
Exhibition will be given at the same place on
Wednesday, June 9Th, 1OH A. M.
eY~ The public are'invited to attend
Spec and yin. copy It,
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STA TON, INA.
AGENTS FOR BUTTERICK'S

Pa TTERNS ND UBLZCA TIONS!!
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NOTION DEPARTMENT IS COMPLETE.


HIP GORE coRs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-06-18
nlarrla9es.

At the residence of the brides father
in Charlestown on Tuesday evening
June 7th, 1881, by Rev. =. II. Wits
ner, Mr.. JESSE Z. BAILEY and Miss
ALICE ELIZABETH UUNS1CkER,
youngest daughter OF Mr.. Robert Hun
sicker-all of Charlestown.
In the Presbyterian Church, Charles
town, June 3, 1881, by Rev. a. Z.
Hopkins, Rev. J. S. LEFEVRE, OF
Oakland, Md, formerly Of Berekely
county, to Miss MARY ELIZABETH
WYSONG, only daughter of Mr.. 5.
w. Wysong, OF this county.
In Stonewall Cemetery, Winchester,
Va, June 9th, by Rev. r. S. ID. Heir
onimus, Mr.. ISAAC FLETCHER 10
Miss EMELINE MCkEEALD, all OF
Frederick county, Va.
In Falling Waters Church, Berkeley
county, June s. 1881, by Rev. ii. Gil
more. Mr.. CHAS. MCDOWELL, OF
Washington county, Md, to Miss
MOLLIE G. CRlSWELL, daughter of
James Criswell, Esq, Of Berkeley coun-
ty.
On the 9th instant, at All Saints 7.
E. Rectory, Frederick, Nd, by Rev.
Osborne Ingle, Maj. b. HENRY
SCHLEY to Miss SOPHIA GAlTll-
Err, both of that city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-06-18
Five Persons Drowned near
Wheeling.

On Tuesday night, of last week,
there was a terrible rain storm among
the hills near Wheeling, aud the little
mountain rivuletS became rivers. Near
Wheeling there resided or the side OF
n small creek a family consisting Of
Frederick Straub, his wife ana five
children, and all were drowned but the
father. The Wheeling Register gives
the following particulars OF the drowning;
''Straube and his wife with Their five
children, Fritz, aged s, Mary 7,Louisa 5,
Ferana 3, and Albert =, came direct to
Wheeling from Switzerland about thir-
teen months ago. He procured employ
ment in the Top mill stone query, and
purchased the little place by the bridge,
where they all live happily and comfort
ably together. Tuesday night they re-
tired usual at an early hour. About 10
o'clock he was awakened 10y the rain and
looked out, but the stream did not seem
more noisy or swollen than usual, and
he went back to bed. An hour later
he was awakened by his wife, as the
storm at that time was at its full fury.
Fearing that they would be inundated
by the run which was now roaring loud
", the children were awakened and
preparations made to get on tothe road.
There was only one door tOthe cabin
and that faced up stream. As he opened
II. il seemed as though solid bank of
water carrying with it logs, trees and
small stones rushed under the bridge
and against the house. He was thrown
TO the other end OF the rcom and it was
Immediately seen there was TO escape
rs no one could walk against the stream.
The children screamed with fear and
the poor wife exclaimed: ooh God!
must we drown? The husband tried
10 find an axe 10 CIT through, but that
had been left outside. There was now
nothing 10 do but await their fate and
stare death in the face. The husband
and wife embraced for the last time, the
children were kissed and then suddenly
there wac a crash, a rocking to and fro
of the house followed by sudden col
lapse. The wife had, taken the two
youngest, her babies, the father the
next two, and when he found himself
in the stream, little Fritz was manfully
buffeting the cruel waters, but soon
sank from the gaze Of the agonized
father.
a moment or so later one of the girls
was torn from his arms bya overhan9-
ing bough and the other was struck
from him by log. All of this time he
had been hearing the screams of his
wife who was below him, but that was
now stilled and nothing but the rush
and roar of the waters and the loud and
heavy peals OF thunder filed his ears
What must have been the thoughts
that rushed through his brain at that
time, can only be imagined. Home,
wife, children, money all gone, aud he
left alone. As the poor fellow reached
this point of his story he broke down
completely and turning his face to the
wall covered it with his hands and
wept"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-06-18
Ilagcrs.oyn Business Locals.

THE POPULAR Dry GooDs HOUSE. Besides
the great quantities Of novelties in Dress Coos,
White Goods, Ladies' ard Gents Suiting@, We
have opened up an immense stock Of new TRIM
mings, suited to all the new sp:ing shades. Also
large lots of Kid Gloves in all shades, buttoned
and hooked.
$50 Whalebone Corsets at 2jc to 81.
20 dozen Isle Gloves worth SOC al 25c.
20 dozen Isle Gloves worth TO 10 75c at so and
35r.
5000 yds. Jaconet EdginG., great bargains.
$50 pieces LGces, new style
so pairs Nottingham Curtains.
La'gc lot English aud American Cretonnes.
leo White Counterpancs, at 81 TO $50.
20 Parasols NJ zoe up to iiucst grades.
10 dozen Shetland Shaws at G5c up.
100 square Worstcd and Thibet Shawls bought
low ard sold cheap.
40 dozen Towels at 10, l21%, 90 ard 25c.
SO dozen ladie,', gents aud chi.dren'S Hose
very cheap. Great barg sins.
CAiicoes in large lots ut = :, ca, and Sc.
A Muslius at 81, $, 8 and loo.
IS pieces Dress Goods, worth l215c, will be
closed out at Toe. Great Dive.
The public are requested u call and see his
immense stock before purchasing. We guarantee
valne for your money in " ~ sale Very respect
fully, y. YINGLING, Hagcrstowr, Nd.
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o,IouuI Funeral Scenes.

athletic and exciting incident oc-
.,- "A at a funeral in Pittsburg, Sun
Gun 1an Nav 30. Rober: J. Smith. a jew
uan died Friday, and among the car
ei.r 'os which drove to the house OF the
l IA Monday, was one containing the
ot ;so of,he deceased. She had forfeited
WIZ VI Lain TO being called his wife by
~ Ios s of her untaithfulneSs. About
20 months ago lie was divorced from
s'A r Since the date of separation she
h ho bcen an attractive inmate of dis
n"nntable house. AS she was about to
Nor her former home member OF the
emily slammed the door in her face.
The remains were removed to the
rburch, where the erring wife was al
Lived to enter, but not 60 near the cas-
tet During the sad services she burst
into tears, and exclaimed frequently,
..My husband, Oh, my husband" There
wss no one near her while she wept bit
,erIy, and was conscious that she was
regarded as an offensive intruder. al
Ter the services the woman moved ran
,ically toward the coffin, and was wi'hn
few feet of ii, when brother OF Tue
deceased threw bis arms over the glass
face and prevented her from looking H.
rem arkipr. go back! Keep away! You
csn not see him.
The officiating clergyman motioned
her TO leave and said: $50 away.
You have no right to see him, and you
shall not see him
The woman made desperate effort
n get 10 the coffin, screaming, Oh! my
God. | must see my husband; stand
aside; will see him in spite of you; l
will see him."
The mother of the deceased ordered
her to leave; and her daughter shouted,
STAY away, you ruined my brother and
YOU can not look at him."
While the widest confusion prevailed
in the church the lid was fastened to
lis place and the frantic woman crowd
Cd and showed towards the pulpit.
Her carriage followed at the end OF the
cortege and at the grave in the cemetery
she made most touching appeals. to
those who superintendent the rites TO al
low her Just one glance at the face OF
the man she had learned to love, but TO
whom, it was claimed, she had also
been the occasion of so much domestic
infelicity.
The saddcst chapter of the monrntu!
narrative yet remains to be related.
The impressive ceremonies had been
rendered at the grave, the coffin had
been lowered into the earth, the minis
fer had said, Dust to dust and ashes
10 ashes" while spadelul of clods had
been dropped on the lid of the coffin.
Friends in their carriages had deserted
the place, and the grave diggers had
begun to fill in the earth, when the rec
resnt wife ran and looked in. The
tears streamed down on the rough box,
while she pleaded most earnestly to
those about to allow her to see the
dead man. This privilege was once
more denied, and As the carriage which
carried her there was being driven ont
of the cemetery her cries were most
hcart-rending.