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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29


CHRISTMAS DAY being Sunday, there was
little to indicate the holiday, On Saturday
night there were a good deal of horn blowing,
squib firing and rocket shooting, but towards
midnight the fun began to lag, and the noise
abated.
About four O'Clock Sunday morning, the fire
at Byers & Cochran's store aroused many who
had retired drawing together large crowd
On Monday the wet, dsagreeable weather
made those who were on the street seek the
shelter of awnings and prevented much pleas
ure with fireworks About - o'clock the
Ragamutfins paraded and created great deal
of merriment their costume being unique and
their general appearance unisuer. They
marched through the principal streets, and of
course were followed by vast crowd of the
small boys tramping knee deep through the
mud and shouting like young fiends
Towards evening the crowd, especially our
country cousins began to feel the fatigues of
too frequent potations, and the streets were
lively for a while with shouts and galloping
horses
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

ANOTHER RAILKoAD-The Highland Re
cmder says that two representatives OF the
Baitinaore. Cincinnati s. Western r. X. Com
pany, the object of which is to construct a
railroad from Baltimore to Cincinnati, were
in Monterey on Tuesday and recorded in the
Clerks Office mortgage upon that part OF
she road which extends through that county,
she purpose being to secure $18 100000 worth
OF bonds for the construction of said road, and
40 that end mortgages will be placed on record
in every county between Baltimore and the
Ohio river.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

VERGINIAse ON CoMMITTEEs.-The Virginia
delegation in Congress have appointments on
committees, as follows Mr. Jorgensoh is the
only one Of the Virginians who has chair
snanship, aud that is an unimportant one, that
tsn Mileage Mr.. Jorgenson is also member
of the Committee on Postoffices and Post
roadS Mr. Dezendorf on the Committees on
the District of Columbia and Naval Affairs
Mr.. Fulkezson on the Committees on Census,
Mines and Mining, Public Expenses and Pen
sions; Garrison on the District of Columbia
and Expenses of Public Buildings; Paul on
Elections and Pacific Railroads ;,Cabell on In
valid Pensions; Tucker, on Ways and Means
and Civil Service Reform, Barbour on War
Claims and Wise on Census.
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DEATHS.

On the 10th inst, at Mt. Crawford Depot, of con
sumption, Miss Annie c. Roller, daughter Of the
late John J. Roller, in the 2ad year Of her age
On December 7th, at Jeadville, Colorado, John
CYRUS Mowry, brother OF w. L. Mowry, OF dropsy
OF his age.
In Lexington, VA, Tuesday night. December Goth,
1881 George L. Baker, ESD. OF neuralgia Of the
heart-aged 40 years. He leaves q wife and several
children 10 mourn their loss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29
THE MARKET.

The markets have been duh for the last week,
with slight falling off in prices Inall the centres
of trade like feeling has prevailed. There has
been nothing to cause excitement-all transactions
have been legitimate and guaged by demand. We
quote four Family, So 30; Extra, Sc 40; superfne
Is 80. Wheat 81 80 to 81 a. Corn, 80 cts Oats. 46
Hay, $16 to $1s per ton baled Pork Sc so to ST.
In Baltimore, wheat quoted at 81 81 to 81 49, In
Richmond transactions were nominal, on private
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

Masonic CELEBRATroN M Zion Lodge
Of Masons, celebrated the anniversary Of St
John the Evangelist, on the 9th ult They
turned out in full force, marched from their
Lodge TO the Augusta street NJ. E. church,
where they were entertained at a festival, and
were addressed by Bros. Rev. r. A. Reed and
Z. 7. Ware.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

MAcALLIsTER-th magician, is giving
nightly performancesat the Opera House, an
his entertainments are excellent. The pro
gramme is varied, and every part is miracl'
of sleight of hand exercise and rare ventrilo
auism A popular feature of each perform
ance is the distribution of handsome presents
400 of which are given away nightly. The
entertainment is well worth double the prize
of admission, but when the chance of securing
$ valuable prize is added it makes it doubll
attractive
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

YIoLEN,e DEA scF YOUNG MAN OF AU-
.ssusrA.--A eorret onden5 from Lexington, I'M
lerxfate o. Deco er 18th, sends us the fol
lowing:
VIM Fox, az white man from Middle
brook, en- ployf IF r. & A. Railroad, was
sousId del on ne edge Of town this a. m. He
ywa4 killei by asT on the head with stone
Indication art bas he was murdered and
robbed, has pockets being tarned inside out
Nd clue to the perpetrators of the deed. He
was kno N 20 baye about three dollars when
laff seen, having been paid off last evening
kis body was turned over to his father and
n ather, who are also at work here.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

By spring the Richmond and Allegheny
railroad will be in running order from Point
Pleasant to Charleston; the Wheeling, Park
ersburg and Charleston, and the Baltimore
and Cincinnati roads will be under contract
and the work will be commenced on the
bridge.
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BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, |
MONDAY, Dec. 26, 1881. !
AVC NEDnnN vAPnc

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY, Dec 26, 1881.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-The market to-day has been quite
slow In the beginning prices for tops wore firm at
the figures ruling last week, but after the best Cat
tie were sold the figures obtained for the balance
scarcely up to those of last week for these
grades, and trade became very sluggish Among
the offerings there were more good Cattle In pro-
portion than last week. Prices 2ka69s cts, with
most sales from 48a51 cts.
Mich CowS.-Trade for good Cows has been mod
crate. Prices a$60 per head at retail
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged follows
Best Beeves at 25a$6 37H that generally rated
first quality 50a$5 IS medium or good fair quail
ty 25a$4 Is; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
50a$2 IS; extreme range of prices 50aS6 371
Most of the sales were from "a 50 s. so yer 100 lbs
Total sales for the week 975 heod.
SWINE.-There is a fair increase in the number OF
the receipts over last week, and their quality 1s
much better than 1t was then. Prices, considering
the improved quality of the offerings, show ap
probable change since last Monday. few common
Hogs sold down low as X cts, but thiz grade
was quite Prices generally ranged from
"a asa cts. with extra choice in number of In
stances at cts per Id net Arrivals this week 7723
head.
SHEEP AND LAnTBs.-The receipts were quite light
this week. but about equal to the demand,
which was confined to supplying our home butchers
Pr1ces in view Of the light rum were tr1fe higher
than last week. Wequote common Sheep at 3a4 cts,
the better grades at Jas cts, and extra choice at
cents; Lambs 4a5A cents per Id. Arrivals this
week $40 head against 20SS last week. and 1892 head
same time last year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

4 FINE CHANcE.-By reference TO the ad-
yertisement column it will be seen that Messrs.
Lipscomb s. Somervlle will close out their
large and beautiful stock of Queens-ware,
Glassware, and Silver lated-ware at cost for
the next 80 days, in order to prepare for their
removal. This stock is one of the most val
lable and carefully selected ever brought to
Stanton, and its sale will afford rare oppor-
aunity for housekeepers and others to pur-
chase splendid goods at low prices,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

When lecturer has worked the ladies of
his audience so near to the weeping point that
they have gotten out their handkerchiefs, and
then suddenly changes his tone and speaks of
the merits of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup he is
bound to rouse feeling of Indignation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

AN ABLE SERMoN-On Sunday last Rev.
Mr. Wideman, presiding Elder ofthe Cumber-
land. Md. district, Methodist Episcopal church,
preached in the Methodist church of this
place. His remarks were based upon clause
of the 9th verse of 9th chapter of Acts, Lord
what wilt thou have me to do" The idea dis
cussed was the perfection ofTruth as embodied
in Christ. as the true standard to which christ
ians should endeavor to reach, and guage
their lives by. 1t was powerful presentation
of genuine gospel view of the subject, prac.
teal and attractive, and left deep impression
upon the audience. Asa pulpit orator we do not
remember to have ever heard Mr.. Widemans
superior. The logical arrangement his SEN
fences and the close and perspicuous order OF
his reasoning, iiyeted the attention of his hear
ers, while the simple and unaffected touches of
beautiful thought which adorned the discourse
made up sermon Of rare power and effect.
Mr.. Wideman is brother-in-laW of Rev.
Dr. Hough, the pastor in charge Of the ID. +.
church, South, of this place, with whom nc II
spending the holidays, accompanied by biz
srifa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

CINCINNATI CoMMERCIAL.-The west is ia
snous for the push and enterprise of its jour-
mails, and fer the vigor and ability with which
they are conducted At the head of the West
ern newspapers stands the Cincinnati CONNER
cias, the prospectus of which will be found in
another column No paper in the Union is
more influential, and its prominence has been
gained by excellence in every department, and
especially - the independent and fearless
eondiGs2s of SIS eeitc lal pages. 1t is the paper
for those WAC want the news presented in the
most attractive fern, accompanied by in
telligent ccnim2ps
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

The Highland Recorder objects to the prac
tice of chasing deer with hounds and says thai
it is gradually driving the game to the ALE
ghany ranges. 1t calls for legislation on the
subject.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

How A GoosE-BoNE PREDICTS WEATHER
The goose-bone has long been an honored
weather prophet. In some of the back coun-
ties of Kentucky the farmers make all their
arrangements in accordance with the predic-
tons of the goose-bone. In some localities
the goose bone is laid aside labeled with the
year, and it is said that one old farmer in
Breathitt county has the bones extending back
for more than forty years. To read correctly
the winter of any year. take the breast-hone
OF goose Matched during the preceding spring.
The bone is translucent and ii will be found to
be colored and spotted. The dark color and
heavy spots indicate cold Ii the spots are OF
light shade and transparent wet weather,
rain or snow may be looked for. The Post re-
porter has examined three bones, one from
Southeastern Kentucky, one from Jefferson
county and one from La Porte, Ind. They in
dictate a motley winter, with mild December
and January and cold February -Loursrlae
Post
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29


ELECTION or OrFfcERs. Ihe following
officers OF Valley Co,lacil American Legion o.
Honor of this city have been elected VIM d.
Bailie, Past Commander; Jos. f. Rollins, Com
mander; John NJ. Hanger, Vice Commander
I. c. Morton, Orator; Vim. b. Hardy, secre-
tary; John L. Hardy Collector; Miss Josie M.
Brown, Treasurer; Jos. N. Woodward, Chap
lain; James B. Taylor, Guide; VIM. G. Barton
Warden; NJ. B. Smart Sentry, Jos E. Rollins,
VIM. Ii. Bailie, NJ B. ObeIdorter, Trustees
Jos. f. Rollins, Representative to Grand Coun-
ell; VIM. Fl. Baille, Alternate. This Council
is steadily growing il numbers.
Stanton Lodge No. 756 knights of Honor
have elected the following officers for the en-
suing term: A. f. Kinney, Past Dictator
Hugh L. Powell, Dictator Heber Ker, V. Die
tator; NJ B. Oberdorfer, A, Dictator; G, A.
Richardson, Chaplan William A Burnett;
Reporter; G. B. Somerville, F. Reporter; Jas
W. Newton, Treasurer; VIM NJ Simpson,
Guide; Geo Wright, Guardian John Wright
Sentinel; A. f. Kinney, Alex. Hart, VIM. A
Burnett, Trustees; Tno>. ]. Crnwder, Repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge; james w. Newton,
Alternate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

The Century Magazine for January has been
received from its publishers, the Century Com
pany, New York. Among its contents are
The Provincial Capital of Mexico. Revival of
Burano Lace English and American Song
Bird The Caverns of Luray. Oriental and
Early Greek Scriptures. The increase of Di-
vorce, Who were the Chartists? From Men
tor to Elberon. "reminiscences of Theirs.
Legal Aspects of the Monroe Problem. Old
Madam. Combinations of Through one Ad-
ministration, and A Modern Instance, and a
timely and interesting editorial department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29
dec29.4t

Patterns for making window lambrequins
only Is cents. For sale at
B. NJ JAMISoN's
dec294t Main street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

Linen Win low Shades 50 cents each; Oil
Linen Wind, Shades so cents each, with
fixtures complete, for sale B. M. Jamieson's
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"NoRDHAUsER,n lsee adv

YIN. C. A. Next Sunday is Ladies Day
at the Y. M. 9, A., and Mr.. Chas. Grattan
will be the leader. Topic-"Christ, the only
hope of the world" Lesson-Matthew, third
chapter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

FoUND-On Saturday last a small amount
of money, ii the hall of the Postotfice, which
the owner csn get by describing the notes and
paying for this notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

Carpet Papers, keeps out the cold and pre-
serves the carpet, For sale at
B. NJ. JAMIsoNs
dec29-4t Main street.
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"NoRDHAUsER." (see adv.)

The cheapest place IN the city for Wal Pa
pers, Picture Frames, and all kinds of Fancy
Brackets, at p NJ JAMIEsoNs,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

FIRE ON CHRISTMAS DAy-On last Sunday
morning about four O'Clock, smoke was dis
covered issuing from the frame building cor
ner of Main and Augusta street occupied bv
Mcssrs. Byers & Cochran, grocers The
building is a low frame structure and has been
an eye sore to the town for years. It is sup
posed that the fire originated from cannon
cracker exploding on the roof the Burning
portions of which ignited ihe shingles, and
getting down next to the ceiling, made consid-
cradle progress before discovered. The alarm
bell Was sounded and ina few minutes the
fire department was on lhnd and three heavy
streams were playing atIfull head, whilst the
hook and ladder company were doing fine ex-
ecuton with their axes hnd hooks. Although
the entire roof was iusfready to burst forth in
sheet of flames whei the water was turned
on, yet in a few moments the premises were
flooded and all DANCE from the fire was over
So strong were the streams that great burrows
were plowed through the root and the shingles
scattered as if by explosion The large stock
of goods was ruinef by the water, though lit
tie of it was touched by the flames.
The insurance On the stock and building
was as follows; 81 800 in the Manhattan of
New York, DR.. Garter Berkeley agent $500
in the Home of New York, and 81 900 In the
London ASSURANCE, Arista Hoge agent. The
building, which belongs to Thomas Burke,
was insured in the Virginia State company
for 81 eco, Chas L. Cooke, agent, which will
cover the loss
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

Heavy Building Papers, used in place Of
Plastering. Send for samples and price to B
M. Jamison. Staunton, Va dec29-4t
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Walnut and Metallic Weather Strips for
Doors and Windows, for sale at b. NJ JAMIE
sons.
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Wood w anted.

Those of our patrons who wish to pay ihel
subscription in wood, can bring 1t AZ soon y
possible. We want forty or fifty cords al once
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

All kinds Of Upholstering Materials Tor
sale at B. NJ. Jameson s, opposite City Hall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

Beautiful Window Cornice at 80 cents eac'
for sale at b. M JAMIEsoN's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

DOMESTIC MARKET.-There is hut little
change to note in the domestic market this
week The demand OF the holidays brought
in sucli large amount of produce that the
prices were kept pretty well down. except on
butter and eggs, SO that now when the festival
season is ever, and the supply is reduced
prices remain about the same as before The
quotations of yesterday were as follows
Meats Game, d;c.-Beef 10 to Is cts per h.,
retail Mutton 10 to 124 cts Pork, from the
wagon, Il retail 10 to 1s4 cts; Sausage 12ll
cts; Spareribs 10 cts Venison, 6 to 10 cts
Rabbits 10 to15 cts per piece; Squirrels 10 to
Is cts fresh fish, 90 to % els per bunch; Tur-
keys, dressed, 10 to 129I els per pound Tuf-
keys, live, y cts; Chickens, dressed, to 81
cts per pound; Chickens live, II to l6 cts per
piece, Oysters, $1o0 to SLIGO per gallon.
Fruits. Vegetables dc.-Apples 30 to so cts
per peck dried apples, to s cts per pound !;
sweet potatoes 40 to As els per peck Irish po.
tatoes 30 cts per peck; cabbage 10 to Is cts
per head turnips, 60 cts per bushel; onions
81 80 per bushel beans $3.50 to $500: celery
% cts per bunch; salsafy 10 cts per bunch !;
chestnuts $3.50 per bushel :; walnuts
% to 80 per bushel; shell banks 81 % per
bushel
Butter 30 to 30 cts per pound eggs 80 to 80
cts per dozen.
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sNoRDHAu SER" (see adv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

If you can Bear" cough, Bull it, with
DR.. Bulls Co lgh Syrup.
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.sNoRDHA USER" (see adv)
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..NoRDHAUSER,n (see adv
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sTAUNTON MARKETS, DEC. %
WHOLESALE PRICES.

sEcrED WEEKLY BY BYERs & COCHRAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-29

CYDONIN.--Use only Cydonin, the Oily reliabl
~ preparation for the positive cure Of ohapped
Skin, Fmplee, Tan, Eruptfons, Sunburn, ETC. ~ cts
per bottle. For sale by GEO W. NAY 4 CO.,
stoEe open day and night. stauntan, Va.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-08-11

A plot to assassnate the Prince of Wales and
Duke of Eiinburg has been discovered
The International Medical Congress have decided
not to admit lady doctors to the meeting The
protest OF 43 properly qualified lady practitioners
had no effect 10 change the decision
The Ohio Prohbtory Convention on Thursday
nominated substantially the ticket of the Temper
ance Convention held a few weeks since, and in
vited the co operation Of the Womeus Christian
Temperance Union
In New York at i 10 Monday night Gale the
English pedestrian finished his great feat of GOV
erlng 5000 quarter miles in 5000 consecutive ten
minutes and continued on the track until he add
ed 1 additional quarters to his record
In heavy storm at Rochester n y. Friday
noon, hail stones OF the average size of marbles
fell, damaging skylights Eight quarts of stones
were gathered in space SIX feet square some
measuring from three to four and half inches in
circumference
dispatch from Berlin says THE motive for
Selling the steamers Dogenes and Socrates at
kel is stated to he that they were built either
for the Fenians of North America Russian Nihll-
lists, or Peru Another version is that they
meant for the slave trade
A penny subscription to pay the fine of G. A
Cooe. old soldier who slapped the face of Geo.
Morrison when the latter said The wished to
God President Garfield would die was started the
other day in Cincinnati by the Commercial and
5000 pennies received by dark Only
penny subscriptions we're received and they still
are pouring in.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-08-11

Orville Grant, brother of Gen. Grant died at the
New Jersey insane asylum Saturday.
Washington dispatch says the essence of the
verdict in the Whitaker case is the finding Of
Whitaker guilty of committing the alleged out
rage upon himself This verdict is unanimous,
and is coupled with the unanimous recommends
tior that he be dismissed from the service An.
other dispatch says any statement of what the yer
diet is merely surmse.
A large number of Methodists gathered at the
lnman Line pier, New York, Saturday afternoon
to witness the departure of fifty delegates to the
great Ecumenical Council to be held in London
next month and who sailed by steamer City of
Berlin. Besides the delegates there mum
Der of other Methodist clergymen, which swelled
the number of departures to l73 persons The sa
looms Of the steamers were redolent with perfume
of floral gifts sent to departing clergymen.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-08-11

This, from the wicked Boston Trans
script, does not apply to the Northport
Camp ground
At the Summer resort-First week, ladies' is
given to showing your dresses; second week to
telling where you went last year third week to
talking about the Browns. who have gone home :;
fourth week to complaining of the house. After
the fourth week life at a summer resort is in
sutferably duh
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1881-08-11

Representative Bowman, OF Massuthu-
sets, in a letter replying to questions as
to his views in regard to ''civil service re
form" says of the competitive eNamina-
ton method IT ndcr this system alone, a
confederate during the Wur WOULD have
been entitled to Office, Il Mormon would
hold office in tab, a moonshiner pc rev.
enue collector in Georgia, free trade
with conscientious scruples against duties
might be in the custom house, or a com
munist in the Presidents office"