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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

CoURT-DAY IN HARRIsoNBURG.-L Mon
day was County Court day at Harrisonburg.-
There was assembled the largest crowd we
have ever witnessed in that county, on an or
binary court day. Prof Gleason, the horse
trainer was there, and it was estimated that
there were at least eight hundred of his school
present from different portions of the Valley
He had chartered band from Shenandoah
county, which discoursed music at intervals
while the Professor addressed an immense
throng in the public square on the proper
treatment Of the horse. A very large number
of horses were in town, and from one hun
dred and fifty to two hundred changed hands.
The auctioneers were very busy, and every
body was talking horse. The Professor beats
the circus OF the Re-adjusters, for his audience
was more numerous than generally attend the
one Or answers to the appeals of the other.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

: Scribner's Monthly for March has been re-
sived from its publishers, Scribner s. Co..
New York. Among its contents are: In Lon
don with Dickens, A Fair Barbarian, Protest
mtism in Italy, Ericsson's Destroyer" and
his New Gun, Charles and Mary Lamb
Striped Bass, Glimpses of Partisan Art, Peter
the Great, A Dangerous Virtue, John Single
ton Copley, Musical Possibilities in America
Recollections of American Society, Notes of {
Walker and full editorial department
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

R. R. ACCIDENTs.-A collision occurred on
the G. & o. Railway last Friday night neal
Galatians, between the west bound express
and east bound freight, caused, it is stated by
misunderstanding of orders. Both engines
and several cars were wrecked. Engineer W
R. Condif, of the freight train was instantly
killed, and Fireman Peck severely injured
None OF the passengers on the train were hurt
On the Shenandoah Valley road on Thurs
day last an accident occurred near Elkton
Rockingham county. The passenger coach
was thrown from the track, hurting the one
passenger who was in the Car and inficting seri
GUS if not fatal injuries upon the brakeman
G. D. Fisher The accident was caused by a
sinking of the track, which has since been re-
paired and trains are now running regularly
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

NEW STAGE LINE.-We notice that the
contract for carrying the mail from Staunton
to Lexington by way of Greenville, tor four
years from LIST of July next, has been awarded
to Burke & Wright, of this place, for $685.
This bid is very low, but as Mr.. Burke in
tended to place on the road first-class stage
line, anyhow, it is that much towards bearing
expenses We may look for one of the best
stage accommodations ever offered in the Val
lev on this Lexington route. Mr.. Burke has
one of the best, if not tue best liveries in Vir-
ginia, and the stock he will use on the stage
line will be of similar kind He is thor
ough man and never does anything by halves,
and the travelling public will be glad to learn
that fast line is to be established between
Staunton and the Athens of Virginia in the
early summer, which will meet all reasonable
demands.
Mr. Wright is the proprietor of an elegant
stable at Lexington and VIII have charge of
the line at that emu.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24
LIST OF LETTERS

LIST WF LETTERS
Remaining In the Post ONCE at Staunton, Augusts
County, Va.
FEBRUARY "a, 1881.
LADIES.
Brown, Miss Lottie johnson, Miss Harriet
Bush, Mrs Bell King, Miss Eveline
Baber, Miss Emma Key, Mrs Polly
Binford, MISS Mollie Matthew'S Mrs Annie
clark, MISS Elsie Nelson, Mrs Tener
Choak, Mrs Charles Rodger Mrs Tanner
chatham, Miss Fannie Smith, Mrs BIZ
carter, Mrs susan Scott, Mrs Lucy
Dugias, MISS Julia Saupee, DRESS Maker)
Davenport, Lucinda Shumate, Mrs Mamie v
Eagglns, Mrs Amy Showalter, Miss vena
Green, Mrs Eliza TAYLOR Miss BIanch3 q
Gold, Mrs Lucy Tyler Mrs Caroline
GIBSON, Mary W Williams, Miss Fannie
johnson, Mrs Eliza Wilson, Miss Minnie
GENTLEMEN.
Armstead, Walter Hess, Quilla
Bonrony, Lewis, Henry
Buchanan, Littleberry AMeeks TB
Bryant Wash Ponton
carter, Jessie Poindexter, John
Glenn, Monroe Smith. WYATT
Frlou, Capt A Taylor, Captain TR2
Hall, Alex Weeks, VIM
Hepler, ]
The above letters If not called for within thi rty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they are advertised
8. M. YOST, P. M.
Office, February "a, 1880.
Miss Eastin Baird, Jackson, Miss
Mr. Douglass Bennett, Central, ILL.,
Miss Ktttie Lohr, Staunton, Va.
Mr. John Smith, Jr., Baltimore Md.
Miss Alice McCray, Staunton, Va.
Mrs Wythe Dinby, 213 A ST., S. E. Washington, D
Qu1nter, Brumbaugh Bros, Huntingdon, Penn.
Mr. N. W. Smith, W. L. A., Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

MEETING OF THE ENGINEERs.-The Ameri-
can Institute of Mining Engineers, recently in
session at Philadelphia, will hold their spring
meeting in Staunton during the later part of
April or first of May. This body comprises
the most distinguished engineers, mineralo-
gists and biologists in the United States and
their session will doubtless be very entertain
ing. The railroad companies have rendered
the use of their trains, and the members of the
Institute will make excursions into the min
eral districts, stopping at the more prominent
furnaces and ore banks and making general
investigation of the resources of this section
This visit will be of great service, for it will be
the means of bringing the great natural wealth
with which we are surrounded TO the immedi-
ate attention of this distinguished body of men
and through them to the capitalists of the
North. On behalf of the city we extend to
members of the Mining Institute hearty
welcome, and trust that they may be so well
pleased with their Virginia visit that each year
thereafter it will be repeated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

RUNAwAYs.- esterday the two horse team
of Mr.. Beard, living near Mint Spring, be-
came frightened at the spoke factory on
Church street, and ran off. They came tear
ing down Church ST.. to Main, down Main to
Lewis, where part of the wagon was left, and
on to New street where they collded with the
express wagon of Thos Murray, knocking il
to pieces, and breaking the leg of one of Mr.
Boards horses. Mr. BIS wagon was wrecked
and the injured horse was SO badly hurt that
he was given away 1t was fine young
animal and the loss is serious one
The same day the fine four horse team O
S. d. Tribbett, of Folly Mills, was frightened
by parties shooting near the c. & o. depot
The wagon was being loaded with empty
barrels when the horses started, and the
rafting of the barrels, increased their fright
They ran up Augusta ST., colliding with thu
buggy of Col. ]. Lewis Peyton and damaging il
considerably. The team was stopped near May
& Co.'s drug store. Several Of the horses
were severely cut and bruised, but none o
them sustained very serious injuries.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

KATIE PUTNAM TKoUPE.-That charming
actress, Katie Putnam, will visit Staunton
next week with a capital company. Her
former sojourn in our little city is remembered
as atfording one of the most enjoyable enter
tainments ever given in Staunton and the well
come that awaits her second appearance will
no doubt be a generous one She deserves to
be appreciated, for her talent is such as to
command the admiration of the most critical
audiences in the Union, and render her gen
eral favorite. 1t is rarely that our people have
an opportunity of witnessing performances
such as this company affords, and all who are
fond of stage amusements should not let
this opportunity pass unimproved The plays
she has selected for presentation here are those
in which she has gained national reputation,
and the announcement of which rarely fails
to insure a full house where ever they may be
made. "Old Curiosity Shop" with Katie
Putnam in the dual role of Nell and the Mar
chioncss is one of the finest of stage produc-
tons, and of equal merit is LENA the Madcap."
This last named play will Oe given at the
Opera House on Tuesday night, March LIST,
and the "Old Curiosity Shop" on the End
Secure your seats early at Olivier's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

Old Uncle James Williams, a venerable
scolored man, supposed to be 81 or 100 years
old, died IN this city last week He was
formerly the slaye-of Judge J. H McCue, and
continued with the family for years after be-
ing emancipated. Like the old time servants
he was courteous and deferential, and was de-
voted to his former masters family, who did
all in their power to render comfortable his
declining years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

! CATHOLIC FAIR.-During the past week the
ladies of the Catholic church have been con-
Quoting one of the most successful fairs, in the
Opera House, which will continue until tomor-
row, friday night. The tables are loaded
with the most elegant fancy articles and de-
licious viands, and there is lively business
going on i'll the voting for various prizes.
There is a medal to be voted between the
two military companies, and a silver pitcher
to the most popular railroad conductor, the
candidates being Capts. Pat Woodward and
Marco Doom, of the g. s. O., and Capt Bailey
of the Richmond & Allegheny road. The
voting for these two prizes will be closed
tonight.
Tomorrow night the contest between the
three fire companies, Tor handsome trumpet
will be decided, and an elegant diamond ring
will be voted to the most popular young lady.
Those who want to enjoy pleasant evening
and at the same time help good cause should
attend the Fair.
THE PANORAMA of Millions Paradise Lost,
was exhibited at the Town Hall on Monday
|
Tuesday afternoon. The audiences both nights
were OF good size, and at the matinee the house
was crowded. The paintings were capital,
and it was well worth the price Of admission
to see them, but it required the nerve of a
Spartan to listen for an hour and a half to
that lecturer If his views had consisted en-
tirely of scenes from pandemonium the dis
cord of his voice would have brought out the
horrors with becoming effect but there was
lar in the eternal fitness of things when
representation of Paradise came along Never
theless the Panorama is itself so much above
the usual run that its merits atone for the
borrowings of the lecturer. The proceeds
were for the benefit of the West Augusta
Guard, and must have amounted to quite a
little sum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24
SALE
OF THE
STAUNTON IRON WORKS,

In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, rendered on the 3Oth day of Noyem-
Der, 1876, In the cause of 'Menifees admir- vs.. Nc
Mahon" therein pending, the undersigned special
commissioners will proceed on the premises In
Sfaunton, Va, on
THURSDAY, the oath DAP OF FEBRUARY, 1881,
to sell public auction to the highest bidder the
real estate, machinery patterns TASKS and stock on
hand, &C., belonging to the stanton Iron Works Co.
The real estate lot 100 ft.x160 IT, situated on
the corner of Lewis and Frederick streets, blocks
from the depot OF G. o. R'y Co., and has on 1t a
office and pattern shop, 12x20 IT, foundry building
4Ox6o IT, with core oven 12x2O it. in rear, storing
building 20x40 IT,, ample Sheds blacksmith shop,
The machine shop is fitted up as follows:
One 16-horse power engine,
One 601nch pulley lathe,
One 3O-tnch lathe, Is feet between centers,
One Pinch lathe, feet between centers,
One Pinch lathe, feet between centers,
One paner that will plane "a In. In XII it. long,
One 14tnch drill press,
One No. Merriman's bolt cutter,
One No. shaper, which will plane 9xx1S ill.,
&C., &C., &C.
The pattern shop contains about So oooo 90 worth of
good patterns for Players Hot Blast Stove, Saw
Mills, Engines, Flows, Stoves, &C, &C.
The works are In full running order and In full
operation, with more work on hand than can beck
ecuted. Lying they do In the midstof the thriving
City Of Staunton, and In the of rapidly de-
veoping iron district of Virginia, better invest
ment could be offered.
This sale Is made for the purpose of winding I'D
two estates
The real estate machinery, patterns, tools. &c.
arately.
TERMS OF sALE:-Cash In hand to pay costs of suit
and sale, and the balance, to the personal prop
erty, credit of six months and as to the realty
on credits OF one two, and three years. with inter
personal security for the deferred payments, and
the title to be retained as ultimate security
h. W sHEFFEY,
q. M. BELL,
1an6-tds Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

FOR SALE.
PEW S., Trinity Episcopal Church, can be bought
W. l.. OLIVER,
bookseller.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

CYDONIN, the best preparation ever offered for
~ the positive cure Of chapped skin, pimples, and
efupt1ons, sunburn, etc. % cents per bottle. For
sale by GEO W MAY h co
Store open day and night. Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

1kO AGENTS WANTED to sell Nursery Stock for
lOV the VIRGINIA NURSERIES during the wear
1881. Liberal wages larger commissions paid
than ever offered before. No experience needed.
Address J. D. MOSBY & BRO, Prop'rs,
1a2-4t P. o. Box 257, Richmond, va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-02-24

Remaining in the Post once at staunton, Augusta
County, Va
FEBRUARY a. 1881.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
RAILWAY REGULATION.

A Powerful Movement in Wisconsin to
Revive and Re-enact the Potter Law
Boards of Trade of Commercial Com
munities Championing the Measure.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 30.-A well laid plan to
influence legislation regarding railways has
just come to light, and promises to make a
great sensation. Under cover of
endorsing the Reagan bill, the plan
has been formed to make determined pressure
on the legislature to increase the taxation of
railways in Wisconsin, and also to enact some
law similar to the old and we'll known Potter
law, regulating firmly the tariff for freight
and passengers, and also preventing discrimi-
nation. It has been supposed come such
movement was on foot in the rural districts,
but it now appears to have originated
among the boards of trade and
business men of the larger towns. It will be
eagerly supported by the granger element,
-and there is much comment arising in bust
ness circles and some uneasiness among the
railways. Bills increasing the taxation Of ex-
press and telegraph companies have already
been introduced, and the one concerning rail-
ways is to be heard from in few days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
The PO7lcu Indians.

The bill introduced in the United
States Senate by Senator Dawes, to establish
the rights of the Ponca Indians, and settle
their affairs directs the President to inform all
tribes of Indians that the government recog-
nzes and regrets the injustice heretofore done
the Ponca Indians, and declares and confirms
the rights of the Poncas to have and hold their
lands in Nebraska and the Territory of Dakota,
which were ceded to them by the government
of the United States. It directs the secretary
of the interior, within sixty days after the pass
age of the act, to institute negotiations with
the bands of Sioux Indians, in whose grant
for reservation the Ponca lands were wrong
fully included, for the extinguishment of any
claim they may have to the said Ponca lands,
and authorizes the secretary of the treasury to
satisfy the Sioux for such REIMBURSEMENT by
giving them other lands or money, or both
lands and money. It also requires the secre-
tary, after completion at such negotiations, to
notify the Poncas that the government will
hereafter protect their persons and property
upon these lands, and to inform them that
they are free to go upon their old reservations
with their movable property, the government
paying the cost of transportation. The bill
provides for an appropriation OF $35, 600 to be
expended for their benefit IN the erection of
houses and schoolhouses and for agricultural
implements, and also an annual appropriation
of $685. GOO for period of five years, in add
ton to all annuities which may be due them.
Finally, it provides for the allotment of their
lands in severalty, the title to the same not to
be subject to lien, alien action or encumbran-
ces, or subject to taxation of any kind for
thirty years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
Fayorite Beverages.

I'll take a light drink, said the gas
man. Give me something mild, said
the timid man. Give me astraight drink,
said the soldier. Crooked whisky for
me, said the hunchback. Let me have
something with body in it, said the un-
dertaker. I'll take Bourbon sour,
said the misanthrope. Give me a
brandy smash, said the hoodlum. I'll
take cocktail, said the poultry dealer.
Give me puncE, said the horse-car
conductor. I'll take cobbler, said the
shoemaker. Give me schooner, said
the sailor. I'll try pony, said the
horse-iockey. I'll take some bitters in
mine, said the disappointed lSrer. Set
sem up again, said the proprietor Of the
bowling-alley.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
SIOUX SURRENDER.
Bad Faith On the Part of Grow King and
Lone Day Major Ilges Waiting Develop

bau Faith ON the Part of Grow King and
Lone Day-Major Ilees Waiting Develop
ments.
BISMARCK, D. T., Jan. 3O-Advices FROM
Fort Buford of to-day says the surrender of
fifty-four lodges nnder Grow King and Lone
Dog, recently reported, proves to be only nom
inal, as they are still in possession of their
arms and ponies and have not moved from the
mouth Of the Little Porcupine. The story Of
Sitting Bulls surrender to Inspector Crozier
of the Canadian force has reached
Major uges, but he did not consider it worthy
of official report, as the story was not re-
garded as true. Major Ilges' command waits
at Poplar river, and will not change their
station until the quasi surrendered Sioux have
passed him on the route here. If the troops
again encounter the hostiles it is likely they
will shoot to hit, because of the report of the
barbarous mode of warfare which was to have
been practised by the Indians had they proved
more successful in their hostile manifestations.
Scout Allison has been sent back by Major
nges to the Indian camp with instructions to
remain until further orders.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
CALIFORNIA; Dre,sc1.ed.

Advices from the Pacific coast bring
news of very severe rain storm which pre-
vailed for several days and extended from Brit
ish Columbia to southern California. The
Feather, Yuba, and Upper Sacramento rivers
were all oyerhowed, causing vast amounts of
damage to the surrounding country. The
Central Pacific railroad suffers heavily. About
1000 yards of wall near Benicia were washed
away. A long stretch on the Oregon branch
near Bear river is gone, and there are washouts
OF less extent in many other places. Several
miles of the Santa Cruise railroad were washed
away near Santa Cruise. The town Of >Napa
was flooded, also portion Of Watsonyille.
Maryville had narrow escape. Water came
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
KNIed scith a Hammer.

At Memphis, Jan. IS, Gray Varnel.
aged ffty-one, justice Of the peace of this
county for the past five years, was
found dead in his grocery store in the
northern part of the city. A large dent on
one side of his his head, from which blood was
still oozing, inflicted with a hammer which
was found by his side, told the story of MUIR
der. Some unknown person doubt]essly en-
gagged in quarrel with the old man, and
struck him the blow which caused his death.
In the safe, which stood behind the counter,
was $3.50, proving that robbery was not the
cause of the murder. This afternoon negro
named Ransom Benyard was arrested en- sus-
picion of perpetrating the crime.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
An IaIca7nUtc Fies1<l.

Cleveland dispatch, Jan. "a: A spe-
cial from Newark relates revolving case of
brutality alta town near here. John Cumming,
a laborer, forbid his year old son coasting on
an adjacent hill last Saturday. The boy dis
obeyed. The inhuman father took him to a
barn, procured hickory sapling, split it, put
the boys thumbs inside, nailed the saplng
tight where split, then with it lifted the boy
upon the side of the barn, and nailed him,
keeping him in this crucified state, unmerci-
fully beating him the while, from 4 in the
afternoon to 10 at night, when passers by,
hearing the lads groans, released him. Neigh
bors to-day went to New York for officers to
arrest this unnatural father, against whom the
neighborhood is in feverish state of indigna-
ton
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
Suicide in Dakota.

Sioux City dispatch, Jan. "a: Yes
terday boy setting quail traps in the woods
near the river at Sioux station, on the Sioux
City & Pacific railroad, fifty miles south of
this city, found the body of farmer named
Boutinell, hung to tree by a scarf. His coat
and vest were on tree near by. Boutinell left
home two weeks ago to walk to River Sioux,
two miles from the farm, and much unavail
ing search was made for him. No cause is
known for the suicide. The deceased was
about fifty years old.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
Col, Potter Murdered.

ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 30.-Advices from New Mes-
leo state that detectives have aseertained thas
Col. Potter, of the United States geological
survey, who has been missing since October
last, was murdered and robbed by party OF
three Mexicans, while on duty in the field.
One of the murderers was hanged few days
ago for horse stealing, and another, believed to
have belonged to the gang and party to the
murder, is now under arrest at Albuquerque.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
Disasters.

A Paris dispatch, Jan. 26, says that
boat used for harbor work at Cherbourg
foundered, and the crew of seventy-eight per-
sons were drowned. A dispatch from Vienna
says frequent shocks of earthquake have been
felt at Akron during the past few days, and the
panic has been renewed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03
.F0reig7a Affairs.

Placards were recently posted ia
Londonderry and Ballina district, uFgisss the
people not to revolt, as the time Has not yet
come. The police have torn down the placards
and the Londonderry land league has de-
nounced them as fraud. /. The military au-
thorities at Manchester have received infor-
nation that attempts will be made to blow up
all the barracks and gas works at that place,
and have consequently taken precautionary
measures.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03

AN investigation into the true in
wardness of a female reformatory in
Indianapolis reveals frightful tale of
brutality in the treatment of the in
mates. Young girls were brutally
beaten, drenched with cold water
stripped and locked into dungeons, and
generally maltreated to the extent of
driving some of them insane. A thor
ough overhauling is being made, and
will probably cause sultry tempera-
tnrs in the neighborhood of the per-
petrators Of the outrage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-02-03

CINCINNATI is out-doing herself in
the opera festival. The sale of choice
season tickets aggregate the neat sum
of 1924, 900. Porkopolis is rapidly gain
ing areputation as one of the first pat
rons and supporters of musical art Of
the highest order, leaving Boston en-
Nrely in the shade.