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Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04
The Champion Thief.

The Vienna correspondent of the London Globe says: Hast week certain Hungarian countess, well known for her riches and beauty Cthe same spirited lady who last year seconded her brother in dueI, graced with her presence the performance at the Aresa, or summer theatre. On one of her fair fin gers my lady wore two splendid diamond rings exactly like each other. During an eaatr'dcte there presented himself in her box a big fellow in gorgeous ivery-six feet of the finest hunkey imaginable. Quoth he, in finest Hungarian, My Mistress, Princess P, has sent me to beg of your ladyship the loan of one of your rings for five minutes Her
 'ighpess has observed them from her box opposite, and is very anxious to examine one more closely, as she wishes to have one made after the pattern Without an instant's hesi- tation, the countess handed ring to 'Jeames' who bowed with respectful dignity and re- tired. The performance over, the two great ladies met on the staircase, and the countess begged her friend to keep the ring at her convenience. What ring, my dear P De- nouement Tableau The powdered me- nlal was no funkey at all, but a thief, nd the ring was gone. The police were in formed of the impudent trick. Justice seem- ed to have overtaken the culprit in a very few strides, for next morning the countess, while still eaa robe1e- chdn6Te, received 8 let ter informing her that the thief had been caught and the ring found on his person, Only added the note, the man stoutly de- nies the charge and declares the ring to be his own. To clear up all doubt, come at once to the police station or send the duplicate ring by bearer To draw the second ring from the finger and intrust it joyfully to the messenger-a fine fellow in full police uni form-together with handsome tip for the glorious news, was the work of a moment. Only when my lady an hour later betook her self radiant to the police station to recover her jewels, slight mistake came to light. Well, my rings? I could not come myself the instant I got your letter. What letter, madame?' Denouementl Tableau No. ? r! The thief had got them both''
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04


 veterinary medicine and surgery. The de- pertinent Of life-saving will embrace exhibits of an equally varied and comprehensive character, including fire escapes and appar- atus for extinguishing fires and rescuing from burning buildings; protection against lightning, floods, explosions, mining and navigation disasters ;5 machine, mill and steam engine accidents; ssmporary expedi- ents in the reconciliation and restoration of persons injured by drowning or other disas- ter and of the sick and wounded in war. and ambulances, hospitals, barracks and hospital ships.
 A decision Interesting to tailors and those who wear clothes made by tailors has been given by an English judge A London city tailor named Richter sought to recover the value of an overcoat ordered and supplied to a defendant, MT. Reed, who was 'ssome- thing in the city," and who contended that the coat was two inches too low in the collar, and in fact such a garment as nogentleman would condescend to wear. He returned the coat to the plaintiff several times, who finally threw it in the defendants office door. The SOdb MeIo pIO0uCOuf e1AN LID AOAOA, dA4A0 GAO merriment of the court, requested the de- fendant to put it on. This was done, where upon the learned judge said the defects were obvious even to his unprofessional and un- sartorial eye. Indeed, he added, the defsnd-' ant might as well have gone to Holywell street and purchased a second hand coat from the slop dealers. He accordingly gave ;,,Jo fo~ kho JoEo
 A new shipping port for the produce of the wheat fields of Manitoba is talked of, from which the voyage to Liverpool would be shorter than it is from New York, and the dis tance from the wheat country only 325 miles s ,me British capitalists are said to contt na- plate the establishment of line of steamers between Liverpool and Fort Churchill, at the mouth of the Churchill river in Hudson's Bay, and of railroad from that point to Winnepeg, which is not much more than three hundred miles distant The harbor at Fort Churchill is deep, capacious and well and the proposed railroad would be of easy construction. The distance from the west shore of Hudson's Bay to Liverpool is said to be one hundred and fourteen miles less than from Liverpool to New York, and sixty-four miles less than the distance be- tween Montreal and Liverpool The pro- ected line, therefore, would bring the wheat fields of Manitoba nearer to the European markets than eastern Ohio is now. The most serious objection to this scheme is the fact hat for seven months of the year Hudson's Bay is closed by ice.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04

A chief of the Piute tribe of Indians, who roam over Nevada, was. asked what he thought of the comets The chief wrapped his robe closely around his body, stood erect, and, pointing upward, declared that the sun is the chief of the heavens, the moon is the sun's squaw and the stars are his chil- dren. The great sun must eat, and, there fore, when he feels hungry he catches one of his children and swallows it. The poor moon is very fond of her children, yet is doomed every month to see one of them devoured by their unnatural father. She then goes into mourning, so deep that she even paints her face black. Fortunately, however, the paint gradually wears of, and she shines forth as bright as ever until her next loss.
 An international exposition in the field of public hygiene and ife-saving is arranged to take place in Berlin next year, to continue from June to October 1. It will cover ex- hibits relating to soil and air, streets, roads and public parks sewage and drainage, pub lie water supplies and illumination, food sup plies in large cities, public washing and laundry establishments, free baths, school buildings, dwellings, tenements of the poor, factories and other buildings in which large numbers of persons labor. inns, restaurants, and coffee houses chemical, powder and other manufacturing establishments of similar character; rural dwellings for the poor, country places for residence, nutri- ments, travel by railroad, steamboat, cleo tricity, and with horses clothing, contagious diseases, institutions for the sick and dis abled, funerals, cemeteries and morgues, and
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04

Some interesting statistics of mortality among railroad travellers appear in French journals France is given the first place in the list, her railroads killing annually one in every 2,ooO, 900 passengers, and wounding one in every half million. English railroads kill one in evefy 5,25o, 900, but surpass those of France in minor casualties, wounding one in every third of million. Belgian railroads kill and wound one in every 5000, ,Ooo and 2,OOO, 900 respectively, while Prussia kills one in every 21, 800, ,ooO, and wounds one in every 4,OoO, ,O0o. Roundly speaking, French rail roads kill five times as many as English, English not quite twice as many as Belgian, and Belgian nearer thrice than twice many as Prussian, which are much the least fatal of the four.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04

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 CHAS. H. MILLER, Proprietor,
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 am the only person in Connecticut receiving orders or this great firm. Tables always in stock subject xamination. All communications will receive prompt ttention. Address above ansI Rrn
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04

At recent reunion of 1000 Confederate soldiers at Moberly, Missouri, the following resolution was adopted: ''That no ex-Con- federate soldier desires for himself or other Confederate pension from the general gov ernment or that of any State. It would de- grade him in the eyes of the civilized world, having received from General R. E. Lee 8 certificate that is prized higher than bounties or pensions in these memorable farewell words to his soldiers You return to your homes with consciousness of duty faithful ly performed
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04

''The Label and Trade Mark Of weII-known and responsible manufacturer is the best protection the rublic can have, s'DR. MOTT
 Government Chemist" Awarded the Highest Premium by the American In stitute.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-04
DETECTED t.

There is place that is called Mt. Desert By the Boston sesthetes who a:e inert.
 Their circle is small,
 Though cu1chawd withal, And for French. not good English they cert
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-06-23
(To be CONTINUE NJ

B Never swerve in your conduct
from your honest convictions; unless
il be III obedience 10 taw 81 lawful aa
thority Decide because vow see rea-
son for decision aud then act because
ven have decided.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-06-23
Written for he Beacon.
THE SISTERS TRIAL,
OR
The Golden Thread.
BY wAYFARER.
CHAPTER XVI.

5000 = LII "A H
If that the heavens do not their visible spirits
Send down quickly TO heal these vile offences,
'"Twill come. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

NORTH AMnnrcAn Revlnw The best ~
riodIcal ii the United States ii the North
american Reriesc. ii ii the forum where the
ablest minds u this and other lands meet for
the discussion ofthe living issues ofthe day. Its
pages abound III instruction Of the most solid
character, and no one who desires to keep
fully abreast Of the times should fail to get
every number. The January number which
has just been issued contains the judgments
Of five of the most distinguished American
authorities upon "The Moral Responsibility Of
the Insane" Just at present this subject oc-
cupies very prominent place in the minds of
the American people; but quite apart from it's
momentary interest, as connected with the ex
tradinary trial now in progress in Washington,
the problem of determining the fact ofinsanity,
and fixing the limits of responsibility Of the
insane, is one that in itself possesses an irress-
tible attraction for every generous mind. The
wreck and ruin Of intellect appeals at once to
our highest sympathies, and to whatever is
noblest in human curiosity. The authors Sc
lected for the discussion Of this subject are
Drs. Elwell, of Cleveland DR.. Jewell, of Chi
cago and DR.. Folsom of Boston. The other
articles in the January number of the Reoe,o
are as follows 1.-THE New Political Machine"
by VIM. Martin Dickson "Shall Woman
Practice Medicine" by DR.. Mary Putnam
jacob; "The Geneva Award and the Insur-
ance Companies" by G. B. Cole; and "A
Chapter of Confederate History" by F. G.
Rufin.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

FLOODED CATTLE.-Maj. Geo. Chrisman, of
Rockingham, the famous breeder of thorough
bred cattle, has recently sold two of his finest
young members OF the Beatrice family to
Judge Chas. s. Bradley of Providence, R. L.
The Rockingham Reqister says: Judge Brad
ley is member of the Short Horn Breeders
Association and is breeder OF distinction
len, Editor of the American Herd Book, says
it is paying Maj. Chrisman's herd quite COM
pliment for Judge Bradley to buy of him, and
is positive evidence that his cattle are very
fine
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

SCHooI. FINANCES Auditor, Saturday,
certified to the Superintendent of Public In
structien that under the "Henkel Bill" there
is due upon the assessment of 1881 for pubic
free school purposes the sum of $3.50 ,319 80
which he is ready to turn over, and will add
to it $50 900 on account OF the average due to
schools, making total of $500 1898 AS soon
as the Superintendent makes the apportion-
ment to the counties, &C., the Auditor will
send the warrants to the county superintend-
fore Christmas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22
CEILING OUT !,

SELLlNd OUT
QUEE NS-WARE STORE.
No. NEW STREET, HALF Square above Va. Hotel,
STANTON, VIRGINIA.
have determined to close out my entire stock OF
Queensware, Glassware, China-ware, Decorated
Chamber and Toiletware, Vases and Christ
mas Goods, Yellow and Rockingham
Baking ware, and Tinware,
Lamps OF all shapes, styles and varieties, Lamp
Chtmneys and Fixtures.
Our stock in most all Its departments Is very COM
plete and We are determined to close out entire
assortment cheaper than the same quality OF No.
ware can be bought In the State. Call and examine
our stock and do not be influenced by other parties
but como and for yourselves This is the last OF
Cheap Queens-waro In Augusta county. We will
commence selling at
AUCTION, ON MONDAY, DEC. 26th, 1881,
At 10 O'Clock, q. M, Court Day.
Auction every day during the rest Of tho week, at
10 O'Clock, M, for the ladies.
want 70 Close out as early in january as possible
All bills due me for R6novating, Mattresses or Ware,
must be settled by JAN. 1ST, they will be left for
collection.
$50 lbs Of New Feathers and about 700 lbs. Reno
vated Feathers for sale.
Call and see them at store, No. New Street.
- Win sell New Hair Mattresses and Feather
Beds at Auction, In the Court Yard, Monday, De-
cember 26th. J.C. WEST.
dec8-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

liz oLDEN TIMES a fruit cake at Christmas
was indispensable. 1t was supposed to bring
good luck all the year round. Nowadays
she ladies' ali declare that Jesser's Bakery is
indispensable, a. it supplies the best OF Fruit
Cake, with the good luck thrown in, as cheap
if not cheaper than they can be made in the
household
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

It needs no almanac to apprise ~ thst NE
season Of festival is here The gay appear
ance Of the shop windows, and the beautiful
displays they exhibit tell the tale with unInis-
taxable emphasis. Nor is this all The mys-
FERROUS movements about the household, the
confidential whispers of the children, ana the
countless expeditions their little feet make to
the various stores in search of presents with
which to surprise each other, and the older
members of the family, bear witness to the pre-
paratiens now going on for the great day OF
the year
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

ToxY DEHIERs Humpty- Dumpty, at the
Opera House last Tuesday night, gave two
hours Of royal fun to large audience The
entertainment Yves better than when here be-
fore, and affords more fun to the minute than
any exhibition that has appeared on the staun-
ton boards
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

TIE CIrx COUNCIL held very short ses-
sien Tuesday night, and no business Of pub
aic Importance came up for disposition. The
meeting adjourned in time to allow the mem
aers unrestrained enjoyment Of Humpty-
DumptY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

DEATHs.-On Sunday last two funeral SER
vices were conducted at the Episcopal church.
The first was that OF Mrs Octavia Geiger,
mother Of Mr.. W. c. Geiger, who died at the
residence Of her son on Saturday, aged 81
years. She was most excellent lady. The
pall-bearers were Messrs r. G. Bickle, A. d.
Wrenn, James W. Crawford, P. Fl Trout, and
A. F. Robertson.
The second was that of Mr.. Charles N. Kin
ney, son of the late VIM Kinney and a gen
tieman universally popular and highly esteem
ed. He died on Saturday, aged fifty years.
Directly after the war Mr.. Kinney was pl ostrs-
ted with severe illness which left him tot ally
blind.
the pail bearers we're Messrs. r. NJ. Guy,
W. P. Tams, Charles E. Haines, 8. II. Cole
man, Howard Wayt and DR.. Carter Berke-
ley.
On Tuesday of last week, Mrs. Sophia Ladd,
wife of Prof. J. j. Laid, formerly Superinten-
dent OF the Staunton Public Schools, died after
brief illness of pneumonia. She was native
OF Vermont, and lady OF rare intelligence, and
of sweet disposition, The remains were bur
led IN bethlehem church ward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Linen Window Shades so cents each; Oil
Linen Window Shades go cents each, with
fixtures complete, for sale at B. NJ. Jamieson's,
opposite City Hall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

MAcALLIsTER, the magician, will give an
entertainment at the Opera House on Monday
night next, afording an evening of pleasure to
those who enjoy legerdermain, ventriloquism
and the mysterious arts. He will also give
number of useful and valuable presents at
each performance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

The barn Of Mr.. A. Gilkeson, about five
miles from town was burned on last Thursday
night, together with several valuable ma
chimes. We could not learn the extent d, III the
loss, nor the amount Of Insurance. il any
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

DOMESTIC MARKET.-The domestic market
continues to keep up good prices, and the
merchants are doing live business. The
quotations for yesterday were as follows
Meats, Game 6c.-Beef 10 to Is cts per h..
retail; Mutton 10 to 12a cts; Pork, from the
wagon II, retail 10 to -! cts; Sausage 12a
cts; Spareribs 10 cts; Venison, 6 to 10 cts ;
Rabbits, 10 to Is cts per piece; Squirrels Is to
90 cts; fresh fish, 20 to 25 cts per bunch /;
Turkeys, dressed, 10 to 12a cts per pound /;
Turkeys, live, u cts; Chickens, dressed to
81 cts per pound; Chickens, live IL to 16 cts
per piece; Oysters, 81 90 to 81 go per gallon.
Fruits, Vegetables, 6c.-Apples 90 to 25 cts
per peck dried apples, to cts per pound /;
sweet potatoes 40 to As cents per peck; Irish
potatoes 80 cts per peck cabbage 10 to Is cts
per head; turnips so cents per bushel; onions
81 so per bushel beans 81 so to So; celery
25 cts per bunch; salsafy 10 cents per bunch /;
chestnuts $S SO to 90 so per bushel; walnuts
20 to 30 cts per bushel; shell banks 81 25 per
bushel.
Butter 80 to 80 cents per pound; eggs 30 to
80 cents per dozen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

The Poor sufferer that has been dosing him
self with so.called Troches and thereby upset
his stomach without curing the troublesome
cough. should take our advice and use at once
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and get well.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Never was the display of Christmas goods
IN Staunfon, so bewildering, The presents
are SO numerous, varied and handsome, that
one cannot make up his mind what to select.
The merriest of Christmases and Aappiest
Of New Years to all of our patrons.
Already the tin horn is heard, and the sound
ofthe jewellers rend the air.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Anybody can catch q cold now. The trouble
is to let go, like the man who caught the bear
We advise our readers to keep bottle of DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup handy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

w. L. Bumgardner & Co.'s old 81. Bum
gardner" Gibson, Gray, Monticello, and Will
son pure Rye Whistles are the best on the
market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Don't be running around with headache
after Christmas, but buy your beverages at the
yirgiaia Hotel bar and you viii be certain to
get them pure and of the best quality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

The best brands of County Whisky and all
kinds of Liquor by the pint, quart or gallon,
at JOHN BURNS RETAIL LIQUOR STORE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

LADIES don't worry about that Christmas
cake. lesser has supply of elegant seedless
rassin fruit cake, rich and delicious, which he
wall sell cheaper than you can make it your
selves, and then you need have no fear of fail
ureR
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

A LARGE FRESH AND ELEGANT stock OF
French and American Candies at Jessers.
These goods are warranted to be pure and
fresh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

WI. Bumgardner s. Co.'S Farmers Fa-
vorite" Rye Whisky at $3.50 per gallon is a
very choice article.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Remember that the best Egg-nog and Apple
To-day In Staunton can be found at the Vir-
ginis Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Parties who come to town on Christmas and
Court day-Monday mexican ges all they
want to eat and drink at the Virginia Hotel
Restaurant and Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

When you come to town on Monday, re-
member that Royala Christmas dinner will be
served at the Virginia Hotel Restaurant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22
Hours for Closing the Mails.
Wood Wanted.

Those Of our patrons who wish to pay their
subscription in wood, can bring it as soon as
possible We want forty or fifty cords at once.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Ninety cents on the dollar for mutilated
money at GEORGE d SHUMATE's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Remember that the best Egg-nog and
Apple Teddy in Staunten can be found at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Bargains in silk hankerchiefs at GEORGE &
SHUAATE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Apple To-day and Egg-nog are the great
holiday beverages, and the best of beth can be
found at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

MARRIED ON THE Cause.-The Harrison
burg Spirit of Saturday, has the following
Married on the train between Port Repub-
lie and Elkton, s. v. R. R., while the train
was in motion. by Rev. Henry Jones, OF East
Point, Mr.. Hall to Mrs. - Johnston. both
of Augusta county. The affair created ouite
an excitement among the passengers. a'''S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Ladies Buy your Christmas presents OF
GEORGE s. SHuMATE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Oysters! Oysters!! Oysters!!! in every
style at the Virginia Hotel Restaurant
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

FRUIT CAKE, POUND CAKE, and all other
kinds of Cake, together with fruits and con-
dictionaries of every description, all fresh and
nice at Jesser's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

During Christmas times you should drink
no liquor but the very best. This can be
found at the Virgins Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Get your Christmas cake and supplies al
Jesser's, and you may be sure of the best.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

REmEMBER that the best Fruit Cake in the
city can be bought at Jesser's as cheap as Ii
can be made at home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

w. L. Bumgardner & Co.'s 81. Bumgard-
ner" Whisky at $500 per gallon is just what
you want for Christmas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Apple Tody-delicious-- the Virginia Ho-
tel Bar
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Egg-nogl Egg-nogl. Egg-nog!l! at the
Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

MutiIated money taken for 80 cents on the
dollar at GEORGE Sc SHUMATE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Ninety cents on the dollar for mutilated
money at GEORGE & SHUMATE's.