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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
The E Earthquake.

Athens, 5.-GoyerDment is sending
surgeons and money TO Chiater to re-
lieye the overwhelming distress caused
by the earthquake on Sunday Three
Thousand, it is still maintained, is the
estimated number Of the killed and
wounded.
London, 5-An earthquake occurred
In the Island of Zsnte, yesterday. The
Vibrations continue to-dsy, and a:e pro-
loDged, but no damage is done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06

New York. AnriI S. 1881

Money active, A. 6; govits generally
frm; stocks closed dull; Western
Union, ll59<; Quicksilver, II; Pacific,
651s; Mariposs. AZ; Wells, Fargo, 1l71I;
New York Central, 1883; Erie, AK;
Panama, off7d 2471z; U. Pacific, II91<;
bonds, ia; Central Pacific, SIS; bonds,
ia; Sutro. IA; silver nuggets, IS; Min
eral Greek, 50.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
Foreign.

London, ga dispatch from Frank
fort, dated to-day, says that less than the
required half of the first mortgage bonds,
having been notified within period agreed
upon, the meeting of the Oregon and
California Railroad bondholders is called
for Msy 5, when the order Of the day
drawn up for to-morrow's
meeting will be adhered TO-. - u
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
TELEGRAPHIC
The Female Faster.

Iowa City, 5.-Miss Deuel., the faster,
has wasted away until she is mere skin
and bones. At noon to-day she began
her forty-second day without food. and
che is even stronger than for many days.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
Fire.

Philadelphia, 5.-The Farmers' Fer
tilizinR Coapany, Mifiiin st-eet wharf,
Delaware, with sixty boat houses.
saloon and three or four yachts, burned.
Loss, $4,000.
Louisville, 5.-W. S. Mathews & Sons,
manufacturers, burned out. Loss from
s15, 900 to $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
Proclaimed Amer.

London, 5.-The Viceroy Of India tel
egraphs as follows: The Amer of AT
ghanistan has been proclaimed at Cher
iobk by General Nahomed, and many
chiefs offer adherence. ENJOYS from Herat
departed after unsuccessful attempts TO
raise disturbance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
Dashes.

Cincinnati, 5.-Generals Sheridan.
Pope, Miller, Legget and 3 number Of
other members ofthe Army Of -fennes-
see, are 10 town. Ex-PTesIdent Hayes
will be present st the reception tenor
row,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-06
Cliff HOUSE.
aAIN ST.. SALT LAKE CITY.

Board and Rooms from SI.5O per day,
ana from s. per week.
3. c. EWIAc,
iSs ProDrieeer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
President Garfield.

The favorable change in the condition of the |
President, announced on Saturday evening, |
has continued without interruption uutil the
latest official bulletin last night. The parotid
gland swelling has been opened in five differ
ent paces, as the yellowish points, indicating
pus, were discovered at each dressing of the
wound The relief experienced by the dis
charges from these has been very marked
The mind has become clear, the stomach is
gaining tone and assimulating food, and in all
respects the Indications are favorable. The
wound itself is doing well. The oall, it is be-
lieved, is working downward, and1s occasion
ing no inconvenience The President takes
fluid food with relish, and has eaten some
milk toast and taken chicken broth on several
occasions, by his own request. His family
the attending physicians and friends feel great
ly encouraged, and the opinion is expressed
that the case is very hopeful. The President
participates in this feeling, and remarked. on
Monday, to Mrs Garfield, that he thought he
had turned the corner. On Monday. Mrs.
Garfield and Mollie, his daughter, took ride
Ontheir return Mrs. G. entered the sick room
with her bonnet on. The President looked
up with pleasant smile and remarked
"Well, my lady, won't you take off your things
and spend the evening. Secretary Blaine's
last despatch to Minister Lowell at London
says: "The President, if not rapidly advan.
cling, is, at least, holding his own. Perhaps
the best indication in the case is that the
President himself feels better, and his mind
being now perfectly clear, he readily compares
one days progress with another" ID .i..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
An Affecting Meeting.

A dispatch from Washington to the New
York Tribune of the Goth says:
"None of the Presidents children had seen
their father for three weeks until this after
noon. About the middle of the afternoon
the President expressed desire to see his
daughter Mollie, and when she entered the
room and came to his bedside he took her hand
and asked about her health. She replied that
she was well, and inquired how he himself
felt He said Il am better. Ask your mother
if the boys cannot come in" She wen: away
saying she feared she should tire him. GLOW
absurd" said the father; 1.-The idea that such
a sweet child could tire anybody" Soon af-
terward James came to the bedside, and was
greeted by his father affectionatey. The
Presidents pulse, however, began to rise with
the excitement and emotion of this interview
with his children, and it was thought best not
to allow Harry to see him."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
Mrs. Garheld'S Pluck.

According to Captain Henry, of the Presi-
Dental household, the first stampede of the
doctors occurred on Friday, little after noon.
The symptoms were 50 extremely alarming
that they held hasty consultation and made
one more effort to struggle against what APP
peared to be the inevitable decree of fate. In
spite of every effort they could make, it seemed
as if the patient was rapidly sinking that his
tenure of life was only question of few
minutes or hours. The great crisis of all had
apparently risen. Another consultation, and
it was decided that Mrs Garfield should be
Immediately notified to prepare for the worst.
Having come to this determination, two of the
number visited Mrs. Garfield in her room, and
plainly laid before her what they believed to
be the real terrible facts in the case. They
said that it was useless to struggle longer !;
that even what they could do was little, and
that the limitation of surgery had been reached.
They put it to her as tenderly as possible, and
asked that she no longer delude herself with
the idea of there being any hope of recovery.
1t was then that the pluck OF the brave little
woman came to the surface. Rising erect be-
fore them, and firmly setting her lips against
the expression of emotion that struggled for
utterance, she brayely said: Gentlemen, you
shall not give him up. He is not going to die
| feel know it. Go back to your post,
every one of you, and leave it not until every
remedy is exhausted, until death itself has set
his seal upon him, for will not believe that
he is dying. Go back and do what you can.
You cannot do more, but don't give up l am
his wife, and | say that we will not give up
until the end itself is upon u.s."
I'm this style,' says Captain Henry, "she
met the first stampede Of the doctors. This is
not perhaps her exact language, but it conveys
the idea. There never was such woman.
She has never given way longer than min
ute or two at time to the display of the grief
which at times well nigh consumes her. AS
soon as these short paroxysms pass away she
returns once more to her post, and seems to
inspire those around her with the same indom-
table spirit, with the same limltless will, with
has borne herself with the most remarkable
grit ever saw in a woman"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF

" VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
| Belonging to the estate of the late Thomas X.
Menifee, In the county of Augusta, Va, and Sum-
mers county, West Va.
| By virtue Of decree of the circuit court of Au-
gusta county, Virginia, rendered at the juno term
1885, In the cause of T. K Menifse's administrator
&c. vs.. T. Men1fee,s Widow and Devisees, we viii
House, in the city of Staunton, on
SATURDAY, THE PATH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1881,
| the following property
Lot No. l, On southeast side Of Menifee street.
adjoining the of Mrs Menifee fronting on thai
street about rs feet with depth OF about 100 feet
with good Frame House thereon, containing
rooms.
Lot No O. ad1oins lot No. !, fronting about rs feet
on Menifee street and running back about $50 feet.
Lot No. 8, fronting about 100 feet on the north
west side OF Menfee street. and running back about
$50 feet-has on 1t good Frame House with 6roons.
Lot No. 4, fronting on Menffee street about 100
feet by about $50 deep, adJo1ns Lot No. 8.
Lot No. s. fronting on Menfee street about 100 feet
Lot No. 6, fronting Menifee and Halle streets,
with House thereon, containing rooms.
Lots No. l, 8 and have houses with all necessary
Lots No. 2, and vacant, but are all number
one building lots located in the rapidly developing
suburb Of the city known as West End where prop
erty is constantly increasing In value. =.
Lot No. on Beverly street In the city of staun-
ton, adjoining the furniture ware-room OF 8. NJ
Wilkes on the west, and extending tho creek
including the east wall thereof and joining the lot
eelongng to tine city Of Wit Holt
business stand
Lot No: adtons Stuart Block, opposite the Ches.
6POonO
Stuart Block fronting Middlebrook street 50 feet
by about 120 feet Deep This is splendid location
for warehouse.
No. g. An undivided interest in three lots with
Smith and Elder, on the G. & o. Ry, in the western
suburbs Of the city of Staunton.
No. 10. A tract of 1872 acres of wood land In Sum-
mers county, W. Va. This property is tmmediately
on the Chesapeake and Ohio R'y near the junction
Of Greenbrier and New Rivers, is finely timbered,
making 1t Of the best tracts lumber in that
section Of the country.
Plats Of the above property with full particulars
can be seen at the office of Hudson Patrick, Staun
ton, Va, and w. j Hunter will show the property
to those wishing to examine. .
TERMS Cash in hand to pay the costs Of sale and
the balance in three equal annual payments bear
ing interest from the day Of sale, bonds with APP
proved personal security to be taken from the pur
chaser and title to be retained ultimate security
for the purchase money. =
wWe respectfully inform persons Wishing to
purchase to be present, as the property WILL BE
SOLD ON THAT DAY. Sale at 10 O'Clock. .s5aissJ &
JAMES BUMGARDNER, JR.,
W. A. HUDSON,
W. J. HUNTER,
1un3O-tds Commissioners
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
The Wing does NOT touch upon the point we


The WAW does NOT touch upon the point we
raised. Weasserted that tbs conservative party,
composed of both rPnp9taleFs" and Readjqsters, y
was responsible for the decrease in the public
schools, and but for the Republicans there
would have been very little change to their ad-
vantage. Up to 1877 neither the public
schools nor The PUBLIC debt was discussed be-
fore the people. twas NEGRO, seaiaWag and
carpet. bagger" all the time, and it was for the
purpose of forcing the consideration of vital
State questions, as we'll as to disrupt the Con-
servative party, the Republicans retired from
the field in 1877 as an organization. 1t was
that policy which brought to the front the
debt aug school questions and developed
sentiment, wiiel bed been suppressed in
obedience to the ainaeiias,N The Readjusters
were part ofthe Conservative party and did
the bidd ng ofthe BOSSES until the action Of
the Republicans opened the way for d revolt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

On Monday, the 22d inst, at Harrisonburg, Miss
sallie Furry, aged about IS years. ,n =. ! :.
At his residence, near Swoope's Depot, ON Satur-
day 27th tp9st3 Mr.. George shuey, aged about 81
1earsi''f ''';'i' - - .''.'Afs 60. !
At Greenyille, August 18th, Of whooping cough,
Al his residence near Staunton, on the sUt bf Au-
gNst after a protracted Illness MIR John W. Trayer,
aged aahp9lf g years. - :! -. ',-'' ~
At Wheatlsnd, The regsidence Of Der mother, In
Buckingha am, county, Ta,, 81 AHgAst 224, Mfs'
In this city after short Illness on last Saturday,
9th inst. Mr.. John Croghan, aged about At years,
well-known and popular blacksmith of this city.
He buried from St., Francis church on last Sun
day evening about six o'clock.
At her home, in Winfield, W. Va, on the 9Th inst,
Mys. Yqlta A. Forbes. The deceased was the da9gh-
ter Of John g Wright; was born in Staunton, Va,
July II, 1928; married the late Hart Il. Forbes, ct
Guyandotte, Cabell county, August 25, 1872 Sns
was aged So years and 20 days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

THE CONDITION OF THE CoLoRED PEOPLE
The Hon. ]. Milton Turner, late United
States minister to Liberia, has recently made
tour through the Southern States for the
purpose of ascertaining the true condition OF
his views and conclusions ON the subject are
entitled to more than ordinary consideration
His general conclusions are encouraging and
hopeful for the future of the black race He
finds many colored people engaged in farming
and cotton-growing, goodly number owning
their own places, and that there is less preju
dice against them on the part of the whites
than in st. Louis or other cities much further
North. He thinks the present chief need of
the Southern colored race is industrial schools
and elementary instruction. He declares en-
phatically that the South is the place for col
ored people, tor they can there engage in agri-
culture and be encouraged in it by the white
people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
Marvin, the Bigamist.

The Richmond correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun gives the following particulars Of
the arrival of Marvin, the bigamist and forger
in that city. 1t is dated the 2sth 81
Thomas A. Marvin, alias Gen. Morton, the
alleged bigamist and forger, arrived here this
morning. The train was met on the suburbs
by detachment of city police, and the pris-
oner was taken out. placed in close carriage
and carried to the station-house. In the car
riage were two policemen and Detective Pink
erton, of New York. by whom Marvin was
brought here from Lynn, Mass, on a requisi-
ton. The alleged bigamist was received at
the train by the Mayor and Commonwealth
attorney. These two officials, with Mr.. A.
W. Brownell. the Sbtother-in- law of Miss
Louise Turpin, of this city, Maryins last vic,
tim, got into another back and followed the
officers with the prisoner to the station house.
Upon the arrival of tie party there Marvin
was taken out, brushed off his seedy linen
duster, and was taken 1p to the office, when
he gave, stutteringly, bis age at somewhere
between So and so. Ell was then committed
to a cell. .WAI Il TA1aOpsa
He was visited to-dat by hundreds of peo-
pie, several of whom recognized in the bowed
down and broken old nan Thomas A. Marvin
the man who BETRAYED Hiss Turpin into mar
riage with him. His appearance since be Wis
tied here as rich Ohio widower few weeks
ago has undergone a wonderful change. Then
he bore himself like | perfect man of the
world selfpossessed. CHM and ready to con-
verse verse, with anyone, Tdday as he sat in his
cell in the station he abneared a man of 65.
his hair white. a stufble heard week old
mon his face. and his ImI,s anneared CLAIMED
and stiff with age or diIease He was in his
shirt sleeves, with heal bent over, the very
nictnre of despair. HeIdeclined to talk with
anvone. and stammcrinkly remarked to an Of
ficer WHO stood near hat neople seemed to
have great curiosity To see him. for what
roason Re could not imIgina When he was
COO rohed hv tho officer r, charge of tho sta-
ton the onlv money fouhd mon Marvin was
one dollar and Quarter The change
wrought in the prisoners appearance Detec-
-. - 80 :: II, po1 n ~.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

lieve 1t to be the policy OF Republicans. ig-
noring this question altogether, to address
themselves to the advantages that may be
evoked from the strife. and direct their sup
port where it will be most effective in abat-
ing the wrongs that have been imposed and
securing for the future that full recognition
of the rights which it was the intention Of
the Constitution of the country to assure
and guarantee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE

N y ~. ~, 2
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court OF An
gusta county, rendered In the cause Of ". Il. Bells
heirs VS.. W. H. Bells widow, &C., the 22nd day OF
March, 1884, will SELL at public auction, in 'front.'
of the Courthouse, in Staunton on u III
MONDAY, THE 26TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1881,
tract of land belonging the estate of W. b. Bell
decd, situated In Augusta county, about eight
miles north west of Staunton. adjoining the lands
of A. B. Lightner and others, containing III ACRES
l rood, and IS poles. This farm is situated in
churches, &C Has on it a good dwelling House and
other out buildings, and the sale offers a fine OPP
portnnity to any one desiring to make An invest
ment in farming lands.
TERMS Cash in hand sufficient to pay the costs
Of the amended Bill and expenses Of sale, and the
residue credit of one two and three years from
day of sale, payable in equal annual instruments
the purchaser giving bonds for said deferred install
ments with approved personal security, bearing
interest from date, and waving the Homestead ex-
emption, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. g. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
WA. HUDSON,
sept tbs Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

There has not been known for many years
a drouth SO general as that which has pre-
vailed tor the last six weeks. 1t was re-
marked as very extraordinary fact that the
WeatherBuread at wv ashington, during their
observations since the organization iof she Bu-
Re an, have never had week to pass with
q ertt having to record rain in some portion Of
t lie ii UInitea sststss until last week., In the
Northern and pastern st4tes Ms fhe 81! streams are
drying up; in some o. tlASe lt09ynp ss, water is
sold by tAe bpcketfpll. Corn is sslhf riiveling
the young clover is dying or dead and lat late
sawn seed has not the moisture to enable it to
terminate. The market gardens are suffer
ing quite as severely, and vegetation geaer-
ally is stagnant and dwarfed The trees are
shedding their foliage at an untimely season,
and deep-rooted forest trees are showing sig
halls of distress. Weneed rain, and without
'if'sodn there is no telling the distress that
will be oGcasioped to- map and beast
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

The feuds between the two factions of the
Aust"o. Hungarian Empire grow apace, and
no public resort in the great cities is exempt
from the possible danger Of. being trans
formed into a battlefield. A short time
ago, in public garden in Prague, the Ger
man guests asked the band to play the Aus
TRAN national hymn, "Mein Oesterreich. :"
The first strain was the signal for an on
slaught by the Czechs, but after sharp
fight they were repnlsed, and the band was
forced by the Germans to continue playing
the obnoxious air, and to follow it mp with
the still more hateful to the Czeches, "Die
Wacht am Rhein''' More fighting ensued.
and finally the authorities were compelled
to issue an order to the bandmasters, forbid
ding them to play ..ny national airs what
ever in places of public entertainments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
MAR RIAGES.

On the 25th Of August, 1881 by Rev. s. R. Snapp, at
the residence of Mr.. Daniel Landes, Rev. David F.
Eutser, OF the Baltimore Conference M. L. Church,
South, to Miss Margaret Annie Landes of Augusta
county, Va.
At the residence of the brides parents near
stanton, August 25th, 1881, by Rev J. M. Hedrick
Mr.. william s. Hughes and Miss Mary A. Dull, all
Near Parnassus, August 18th by Rev. L. L. Smith,
Mr.. John W. Manley, of Middlebrook, to Miss Eliza
Jane Martz. b 9.7TT M n
At the parsonage of the LIST Presbyterian church.
Staunton, Va, by the Rev. VIM E. Baker, on the
oath Of August, Mr. Francis Bishop ane Miss Martha
J. Miller, both of Augusta county.
On the 2lst inst, at the residence of the BRIDES
paEenSss ny the ,Rey. DR.. Ltpthicum,, James W.
Anqgers, 'H Augusta, to Miss Martha Althers, of
taF4F, -. ! ,s.... ...s.es.!.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

At Little river, Floyd county, on Saturday
last, a little girl about four years of age, name
not given was shot through the temple and
instantly killed by a man who was carelessly
handling Q revolver in her presence.
Buck Dove, young man, whilst attempt
ing to arrest the course of rolling log at
saw mill in Pittsylvania county, Va few
days ago, was knocked down and crushed to
death by the log passing over his body
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

G.. M. CRAWFORD, Z. ]. JONES,
Late Harper l. Crawford. Late with Byef8
III Cochran.
CRAWFORD & JONES.
The concern of Harper & Crawford having this
day been dissolved by mutual consent, We, the
undersigned have entered into q co-pertnersh1p
under the firm name of
CRAWFORD G. JONES,
For the purpose Of conducting a general
GROCERY AND PRODUCE BUSINESS.
We propose to keep constantly on hand regular
and we'll selected stock Of
G ROC RIES,
Consisting In part of Sugars, Coffees, Molasses,
Cheese, Bacon, Lard, Cigars and Smoking and Chew
Ing Tobacco, and all other articles usually kept In
hrst-ciass Grocery Store, and we promise to sell
our goods as low as the lowest.
We can be found at the old stand of Harper 3
Crawford, at No. Augusta st., opp. Augusta Ma
tonal Bank, where will always be glad to see our
friends. Mr.. Harper, OF the firm Of Harper Craw-
ford with us and Will be glad his friends.
w We deliver all goods sold by US FREE OF
CaARaE to any part Of the city. We guarantee sat
Very Respectfully
sept. lst 1881. CRAWFORD JONES.
In retiring from the Arm OF Crawford Harper
desire to express my thanks to my old friends and
customers for the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to me, and bespeak its continuance with the
new firm. Respectfully, G. z. HARPER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
September l, 1881.
LADIES. jfH
Brown, Miss M Alice Lindsay, Mrs Belle
Bryan, Mrs Juliet F Mopptn, Mrs Rachel
Campbell Mrs Alkaline Overton, Mrs Martha
Blaney, Mary (coD Sheppard, Miss Kizzie
Clark, Mrs Adalina Smith, Mrs M
Day, Mrs S1lvie Stand1for, Miss N
Golden, Eveline Toliver Miss Eliza
Greaver, Isabelle Tyree, Mrs Ida
Griggs, Mrs Martha Thompson, Mrs Lettie
Gibson, Mrs Mary M Whitmore, Miss Henretter
Key, Mrs Mollie White Mrs JIM
Kennedy, Miss Nettie Washington, Miss Mollie
Lov1n, Mrs Bette H
GENTLEMEN.
Boyle, James Ntcells, Matthew
Carter, D V Parkins, George
Canf1eld, Prof A Parker, j H
Dtckerson, Frank Porter, Jane
Goldsborough, Maj Chas Ttmberlake VIM (ceD ..
Hall, EFT Tysern, VIM
Johns, Ally White, Richard
Kidd, James Wright, William
Lindsay, James
UNAVAILABLE Letters remaining In Staunton Post
Office, August rs, 1881.
Miss Emma Jones (cop White sulphur Springs W.
Virginia.
Mrs Lucy Vanns, Laurel Village
The above letters If 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.. YOST, P. M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-09-01

A duel was fought near Warrenton, Va,
on the 27th, between James C. Scott and
Robert II. aippbell, two young lawyers of
that place, which resulted in Scott's receiv-
inga wound in the hand. A second fire
was demanded by Scott and granted by
Campbell. but Alex. Hunter. second of
Campbell, took both pistols and fired them
in the air. Scott used ''bull dog" and
Campbell Colts army. The cause of the
difference between them was politics. Camp
bell is the Re-adjuster. candidate for the
Legislature, and is the son-in-law of Col. j.
S. Mosby.