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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-05-05
apr7-4t
SALE.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta, rendered at the March Term, 1881, in the
cause of Mary A. Brown and others VIM. L. Herr,
&C., the undersigned commissioners will,
ON SATURDAY, MAY 7th, 1881,
Sell at public auction, In front of the Courthouse in
city of Staunton, owned jointly by VIM. L. Herr and
the estate Of VIM. G. Brown, decd. and fronting
about ITO feet on Stuart's Lane, and running back
to Montgomery street. Situated on portion of this
Lofts comfortable frame dwelling.
plot of said property may be seen at the Office
of Elder Nelson, and Will be exhibited on the day
of sale, and 1t will be sold whole, or in parcels
as the commissioners may deem best
TERMS-Cash In hand to pay the costs of suit and
of the SALE and balance in three equal instruments
one, two and three years from day Of sale, with
interest that date for which purchaser will be
required to execute bonds with approved personal
security, and the title Will be withheld as ultimate
security THOS. G. ELDER,
VIM. J. NELSON,
apr7-tds commissioners.
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gs 1t Has Never Been Overcharged 1t has
Never Failed

The experience of one hundred years has shown
thatwhere all the necessary rules observed pro-
lection is perfect.
At the present day Will deny the necessity
and duty resting upon to yacc1nate children,
and thus protect them from the fearful ravages of
small pox, In fact, there be found In any COM
munity an intelligent man who will not acknowledge
an imperative duty resting upon every one to not
only use means, but the very best means of protec
ton to them and theirs against all dangers arising
from any source whatever. few dollars Judicious-
y expended III lightning rods will securely protect
all the buildings that almost any one possesses and
II life property is sacrificed in consequence of
neglectfng such protection, can we hold ourselves
blameless, will not the dead cry out of the ground
against us? VIII not the living ceRsure us for op-
portun1ties neglected. The feeling alone that man
has done all In his power to make his family and
property safe from the destructive effects of light
mig is worth far more than the cost of all the
lightning rods necessary secure such protection
Persons Wishing their property and lives protect
.ed from this destructive eemept, Sill lsSe prompt
by calling at our Store, NS1NAugusta ST.
or addressing us, Box 30, Stauntony Va.
~ Old Lightning Conductors that have become
broken or rusted replaced. Rods of all kinds
paired.
MAY & SAGENDORPH,
No. Augusta Street.
may 13-tf Stauntop va
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, :,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, April &c, 81.
In the chancery cause of BURKE'S (Thos.) CRED'S
vs. BURKE (Thos,) now pending In the Circuit
Court Of Augusta jail parties thereto andall credi-
tors Of Thomas Burke, are hereby notified that In
pursuance OF decree, rendered In said cause, on
the 9Th of November, 1878, shall at my office, In
Staunton, on
THURSDAY, THE Goth DAY OF MAY, 1881,
Proceed to take, state and settle account show
ing what liens audited the report Of Special Com
missioner, Meade +. White have been paid, as also
the order Of priority Of such as are still unpaid,
together with any other matters deemed pertinent
| by the undersigned or required by any party In
interest to be specially stated at which time and
place you are required to attend.
| apr28-4t ]. w. GREEN SMITH, Comr.
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VYREEs TAsTELEsS COD LIVER OIL

In the form of an emulsion, combined with Hype-
phosphate Lime and Soda, for coughs, colds,
sumption, ETC. Price 80 cts bottle. Prepared only
by W. r. TYREE,
E. Main Street, Staunton, Va.
Store open day and night.
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LAND SALES.
GAZE OF
VALUABLE COAL LANDS!
oceted in the Coal Regions of the Great Kanawha
Valley.

We, the undersigned, attorneys in fact for the
owners, will sell privately one OF the most valuable
tracts of coal land In the great Ksnawha valley.
This tract contains
1856 ACRES,
is known as the SMITHERS-GAULY TRACT, and ts
situated on the north side of the Great Kanawha
River on the waters of Smithers and Twenty-mile
Creeks, Fayette county, W. Va. 1t is part of sur
yey of 9 5e acres granted by the State of Virginia
to John Steele, which was subsequently Subdivided
BY order Of Circuit Court of Kanawha county, in
to lots "a 3D. C. 3D. S. 81. Lot g. divided
into lots e. and II, and the tract now offered fol
aale Is said lot 81
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T,o THE LADIES.
II. WELLER
ADJOINING OPERA HOUSE
Ladies' who are DESTROYS Of seeing new stock Of
DRY GOODS,
VIII md it advantageous to call on me before pur-
chasing. My plan OF
SELLING OFF OLD STOCK
At such prices as to insure its rapid sale puts me
goods.
Having Just returned from New York, lam pre-
pared to show full line OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
In all the
NEW NOVELTIES,
Consisting in part of
.-S-U-R-A-H-SL!S.
PLAIN BAY sadzsi Bs aSM4M SshlfrhD
FoULE, oAsaEEM,EnE
BLACK AND COLORED SILKS,
BLACK sATINs DE LYONS,
SATIN BROCADES,
SILK BRooADEs,
THE RICHEST ASSORTMENT YET OFFERED.
GRENADINES.
Hermann, MEXICAN. CANTON CREPE
N DRESS GOODS,
consisting OF ro,,,p ., or,,
SHUDDAH CLOTH,
RAVE CLOTH,
FoULE CLOTH,
NUNS YELLING,
FRENCH BUNTING,
LACE BUNTING,
RAYADERE STRIPPED NOVELTIES.
49,
ROMAN PLAID NOVELTIES,
With Brocades to match
prAcK noons
:
SPRING oASAMEREs.
cannot he erce1led N'"'AA'' - ~AN No>
ooscn, oan'on' anu nenirew olS@nA"S ~ 'iie c''S.
Raoa,vad th,s waak
~ 'A'' "eoA
ot0an"n' containing anions ot"efS, IA Ill NO"
Shades
Nopwoon pEAH xTn
.op rop o,,v .vn uuprn o,ovpo
BLACK AND FANCY oo1oRED SILK MITTs.
contains aoma ennds AT aftract;ya nrIces
NOVELTIES IN VEILING4,
AND
| DFMoRFaT PATTERNS
ev-Novelt,es in all danar+marts .rr,v,p. doux 81
-
| P. o. Boz sc. W. Il. WELLER,
mar3l-tf Adjoining Opera House.
|
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|
customers ana OF those OF the house. 70 the change
Dpv cOono npUoo ooono
I'M 0ooNo, Dn1"oo 0oOOo'
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A NICE HOME FOR SALE.
We are anxious to sell small farm about 4 mile
from Staunton, containing
LOT ACRES,
well watered and highly tmproved-one OF the pest
farms in the county. Apply to
HUDSON PATRICK,
nov1s-n Attorneys for the owners.
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STAuNToN LIGHTNING ROD WORKS,
MUNsoN's TUBULAR
COPPER LIGHTNING ROD,
WITH SPIRAL FLANGES.

This Celebrated Lightning Conductor, owing to the
material Of which 1t is made, and the of its
Constructions the protection against
disaster by lightning invented. This fs con-
clusively shown by practical test of over twenty
four years, during which time it has been n con-
slant use, being erected upon many thousands OF
private and public buildings, in all sections of the
country and although there have fallen upon It. il
numerous instances, most terrific discharges OF
electricity yet instance has 1t failed to conduct
them harmlessly to the earth, thus saving many
lives, and property of almost incalculabe value.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
u Staunton, April Z, 81.
To D. W. SHOTT, and all lien creditors of said D.
W. Shott, TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance OF a
decree OF the Circuit Court of Augusta county, in
the cause of s'Trout vs.. Shott," will on
THURSDAY, 10Th OF MAY, 1881,
Proceed at my office In Staunton take account
of the real estate owned by said D. W. Shot, and
the leins binding said real estate in the order Of
their priority, and the fee simple and annual rental
value OF said real estate together with any other
matters deemed pertinent or required by any party
in interest to be stated
G. M HARRISON,
aprl4E4t Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton April 9th, 81.
MERCHANTS NAT. BK., BALTIC, Md, &C.
M G. HARTMAN, &c.
To all parties interested in the abevestyled cause,
TAKE NOTICE, that in pursuance of decree.
entered in said cause at the March Term, 1881, OF
the Circuit Court of Augusta, shall proceed at my
office, in Staunton,
ON MONDAY, 10th OF MAY, 1881,
To take further account In said cause, required
by said decree, at which time and place you are re-
ouired to attend. G.. NJ. HARRISON,
ape14-t Commissioner.
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GARDINER.

Quite number of those interested in the
cotton factory enterprise met Wednesday
evening, and discussed the proposed sites and
other matters with Mr.. Dyer the engineer.
There was no formal meeting and nothing of
interest was decided upon.
There is strong talk of building a new
school house at South Gardiner. in Ward six.
where the want of such building mas been
apparent for a long time. South Gardiner il
quite fiourishing place and contains much
valuable property. 1t paid large share of
the taxes arising from the erection of the
new school house on High street, the repair
ing Of the Lincoln street Grammer school.
which amounted to over 50 600, and the ex
pense of maintaining the High school. A
proper recognition of their services would be
the erection OF the school house which they
so much need.
The work of tearing down tine old bridge
and building new one has begun.
The work Of raising the old Baptist church
mas been commenced by the Grand Army
folks. More than 800 has been subscribed
by members of the post and Dy other individ-
uals 10 defray the necessary expenses. The
work IS being pushed with considerable
vigor.
The work of the man that tends the toll
bridge has commenced. The draw has been
opened several times already.
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A Veteran Gone.

Daniel l.. Sawyer, wcll-known reside Mt
of Steuben. died February 9th, aged y
wears, IL months and days. He cast the first
vote land only one cast that year, IN his
native tow for the abolition OF slavery, ana
was ever, since its formation, identified with
the republican party. He held correspond
ence with members of Congress from his us
trict, and was deeply interested and CONVEX
SAINT with the vital questions of the day IN
der the administration of Gov. Kent in 1883
he was commissioned captain in the state
militia. By trade he was ship and house
;o;ner. ana was noted for the thoroughness OF
bic work and Industrious habits. He was
for forty years member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, although very Literally re-
spec,iug the religious opinions of all. lie
leaves wife, two daughters and son. the
latter being a member Of the firm OF Eods'
Smith { Sawyer of Westboro, Mass.
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From the 10Th annual report of the Maine
central Railroad Company, recently received
we md that the towns up and down the river
ana IN other parts Of the county have fur.
hished large amount of business IN tho
company. We have compiled the follor;no
agures which will show the amount of nat.
fonage furnished BY Kennebec county alone
during $780, In Augusta So. $50 passenper
tickets were sold, and s37. 667 "a received
Cor the same. This was a larger number
than was sold at any other station in
the State. South Gardiner sold 7.2l7
slcketss and received s2,5s4.37; Gardiner.
fo,I561 passengers, 22,G54s6: Hallowell
1888, 81 ,29S.5l; Riverside, $50. s75e. 20 =.
'assalboro'. 1899. s3,37s.l4: winslow
i-049. Sl.046.5l; Monmouth, $40, 81
Fo3. 39: Winthrop, IO,4lt. 100 46; Read
field, 1884, s4,3l4.99: Belgrade, 2,436. ST.
s2s. 43: North Belgrade. 4s6. s355.s2; West
Waterville, $500. s4,229.2O; waterville.
22.444, s2l.l47.4s The following is the de.
tailed account Of the freight traffic. with its
earnings for 1880: Augusta received 49,
9f5 tons, earning s23. 50; forwarded 8. 793
tens, earning so, South Gardiner
received 492 tons, earning sl,I3O 96: for
warded 1880 tons, earning SO, sos 95: Gar
diner received 1851 tons, earning S24. 3s3.-
ls; forwarded 1890 tons. earning $40, III.
fiallowtll received 1888 tons. earning So
512. Il; forwarded $50, earning sII,2 s3.4I.
Riverside received 100 tons, earning S3O5. SO
forwarded ssS tons, earning 81. 307. 50. Vas
saiborol received 953 tons, earning 81, 593. A:
forwarded 1862 tons. earning s4,55o. 40.
WinslOw received 1896 tons. earning So
0f2.29; forwarded CSC tons, earning 81
2f5.30. Watervile received S,432 tons
earning sl9.495.6l: forwarded 1899 tons.
earning sll,s53.06. Monmouth received
1897 tons, earning S3,s44.0G; forwarded 9ls
tons, earning s2.2ll.s1. Winthrop received
1888 tons, earning Sl4, 5s2.55; forwarded
1878 tons. earning SO, 792.0l. Readed re-
ceived 2,5e5 tons, earning S5,40s.3O; for
wsrded a2l tons, earning S2.46977 Bel
grade received 963 tons, earning S2,2IO. 27:
forwarded 67l tons, earning 80, l37.03. North
Belgrade received % tons, earning 1924 6s;
forwarded 290 tons, earning S697.92. West
Waterville received s,423 tons, earning slS,
093.G0; forwarded 1892 tons, earning 50,
1892. During the year the road has ex.
pended large sum in the county for repairs,
fitting the grove up at Lake Maranocook.
and in building depots and freight houses at
various points.
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Spring styles for Gentlemen.

The tables of tailors are now loaded with
the newest goods. The mandate has been
issued that there is to be an approach to more
plainness of style. Nothing that may be
called loud, is to be tolerated. English and
Scotch suitings are plentiful, and there are
greet varieties Of Meltons. woolens, Scotch
cheviots, basket goods and diagonals, in all
colors. The shades are more sombre and not
so pronounced as heretofore. Among the
mixed goods are some red and black, and a
novel Olive green, of very delicate shade.
In regard to shapes, tailors agree that there
may be a good deal of indivi dual sovereignty
in dress. A man with thin legs will not
usually hold himself up to ridicule by wear
ing the tight pantaloons. they used to call
ssyrn-covers.' Single breasted cu:aways.
and three or four button cutaways, where the
wearer will not csEsent to only one button,
will be largely worn. In spring overcoats,
the prevailing style is loose, buttoned up
high, wia tendency to roll over the collars
and show the silk lining. Prince Albert
coats, but;oned up high III the neck, are
leading feature The vest will be high with
out collar Fashionable trousers are worn
close-fittiug to the legs, the bottoms small
AMI shapely. The tightness will not be car
ried 10 an extreme The whole tendency of
spring and summer styles is to shorter coats,
and tighter fits all through, giving stylish
suit very natty appearance.
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POLITICAL.
The New York Collector.hip,

Inc ANcw YIN SOucCtOIsulRs
New YORK, March %. All papers here
concede that the nomination of Mr.. Robert
son for collector of this port is a Blaine vic
tory, and predict that Mr.. Conkling will en-
deav or to prevent his confirmation.
The Nomination of Robertson Wholly
Unsolicited.
All specials from Washington agree in
stating that Mr.. Robertson's nomination was
made without the knowledge of Messrs.
Conkling or Plat. or of Vice President
Arthur or Postmaster General James. Mr..
Robertson says he has not applied for any
position, nor has any Of his friends for him,
and he believes that both Senators Conkling
and Platt will favor his confirmation. 1t will
be remembered that the election of Mr..
Plat to the United States Senate was partly
due to the vote and influence of State SEN
ator Robe: tson and his friends in the New
York Legislature. Robertson and Plat are
personal friends.
The New York Senate Approves Of
RObertsOn'S Nomination.
ALBANY, n. Y, March "a. In the Senate
to day a resolution was offered by DEM
ocrat endorsing the nomination of Mr.. Rob
ertson for collector of New York, thanking
the President for making it and requesting
the SENATE u CuuLEHt II. IL was
ly passed.
Rhode Island Republican state COnven.
ton.
Providence, Il. L., March ~. The
Rhode Island republican State convention
met here to-day. and unanimously re-nom-
mated the present State officers, viz: Alfred
r. Litchfeld, Governor; Henry II. Fay.
Lieutenant Governor; Joshua NJ. Adman,
Secretary of State; Willard Sayles. At
torney General; Samuel Clark, General
Treasurer.
Convention Of COlored Voters.
BALTIMORE. Md. March "a. At the State
convention of colored voters, to-day, resolu-
tons were adopted declaring that the distri-
button of federal patronage in Maryland is
not in accordance with the principles Of the
republican party, and that the colored voters
are entitled to a fair division of the same. A
committee was appointed to present the case
to the President.
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CUNDENSED TELEGRAMS.

1t is reported that Gen. Devens will be APP
pointed successor to Judge Clifford, and
Congressman LoriDg as commissioner OF
agriculture.
The Texas legislature, "Wednesday, de-
feated the bill prohibiting the manufacture
and sale of alcoholic drinks in the State.
Cable advices from Paris Thursday after
noon were to the effect that the Bank OF
France had stopped the payment Of gold.
Solicitor General Phelps has declined the
vacant Judgeship in the Count of Claims
The New York yacht club have its
annual regatta Thurday, June L. A vote Of
thanks to the New Bedford yacht eiuo ior us
kindness last season was adopted
Al Greensburg, Ind, Thursday, . freight
train. broke in two, the forward sections
colIided with the rear cars, killing two men
and severely wounding three others.
Gen. Newdidate has been recalled from
the Cape - veil . Gen. Roberta
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KIM coNeREss EXTRA SESSION.
WASHINGTON. March "a.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Alter the Journal was read Mr.. Davis res
olution, declaring the election Of new OFF,
GERS, came up. Mr.. Davis read a second
opinion, repeating his independent views ex-
pressed few days ago, and said the majority
that chose the committees was fairly entitled
to choose the officers of the Senate. One
naturally goes with the other TO perfect the
organization. This conclusion will neither
be DELAYED nor obstructed by any vote of
mine, and it cannot be reached too soon for
the public interests.
Mr.. Dawes having refused to let his res
olution 90 over for the present. though re-
quested to do so by Mr.. Pendleton. the DEM
ocrats proceeded to offer diiatory motions and
calls for yeas and nays and now and then taking
occasion TO twit the republicans upon taking
into the party fold democratic confederate
Drigadier.
The indications are that the question of
the election will resolve itself into q ques-
ton of inquiry.
Mr.. Garland opposed the present election
on the ground that it would work great in
justice to the present incumbents.
After further discussion in which the DEM
ocrats strongly deprecated the change of
officers at present, motion to go
into executive session was defeated
Messrs Davis AID Malone both
voting with the republicans in opposition.
After considerable further debate princi-
pally between Messrs. Brown of Ga. and
Hoar, on the subject of constituting the rights
of the majority in the Senate the Senate
adjourned without action on the organization.
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raE cArAsrR0PHE AT NICE.
Over $50 Bodie. Taken from the Ruins

MGR, Italy, March "a. Up to A. ~,
SO bodies were recovered from the ruins Of
the Italian opera house, burned at Mic last
night. 1t is feared there are MANY more.
The FIRE commenced soon after the per,or-
nance began. A majority Of the victims be-
long to the working class. Shortly after the
fire began, the gas exploded and the house
was plunged into conple darkness. \
scene of terror ensued. 4 detachment of
sailors from the squadron arrived with pumps
and displayed great gallantry in resraing the
people and battling the fre which WAS sub
dued toward 10 o'clock.
StrAckosch, the impressaric. was slightly
hurt. Signora Blancis Donald, one of the
leading artists, made her way from the stage,
One whole family of five persisted, and
another of three is known to have persisted.
A relief subscription for the sufferers is
opened throughout Nice.
New YORK, March "a. A Paris cable
gives the details of the burning of the opera
house at Nice. Ii saws $50 dead and charred
bodies have already been dug out of the ruins
Msns more remain in the debris. The city is
in state of the widest sorrow and excite
ment. A rumor was circulated this morning
that William Walter Phelps, who was nomi-
mated yesterday as minister to Austria, was
among the victims. Inquiry at Phelps Office
resulted in discovery that Phelps and family
when last heard from were At Nice. His
business associate telegrsphed TO that point
this morning for information concerning
Phelps fate. but up to $50 this afternoon no
response had been received.
A special cable from Nice saws that man
who escaped from the upper gallery by jump
ing. declares that, with perhaps a dozen ex-
ceptions, every person in that part of the
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Our National Ranks.

we learn from the quarterly statements OF
'ne National Banks in this city. says the
"aine Farmer, that at the close of business
"'urs on March llth, the Freeman's National
nank, with capital of 500, 900, had sur
pu' fund of $4,000, that its deposits
amounted to ST. 900, and its loans and DIS
'oants to $4,000. The First National, with
.eapltal of $3.50. 1000, had a surplus fund OF
'n'ooo, deposits of $l39.0OO, ard loans
amounting to s2l9, 900. The Granite National
Dang has capital of $3.50. 900, with Bsur-
ru' fund Of 1924, 900; its deposits amount to
VII 600, and its loans to 1926, 900. The to-
- capital Of the three banks is $500, 900
"'aldepasits. ss27 600; total loans, ssss, 900
S's' surplus funds. 90, 900.
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LABOR TROUBLES.
The Strike at Fall River.

FALL RIVER. Mass, March "a. Both the
Viewers and Spinners' unions held meet
ings this afternoon and evening. The former
endorsed the action of the striking spinners
at the Chase mill and voted to support their
members out of employment in consequence
of the strike. The spinners passed the fol-
lowing resolution endorsing the action of
their committee, who recommended that the
men on strike be paid SO per week from
the funds of the union;
Resolved. We tender a vote of thanks to
our secretary and committee for their prompt
action in defending the rights of our MEN,
bers against an unjust and arbitrary conduct
of manufacturers as evinced by the agent at
the Chase mill in discharging our treasurer !;
that we endorse the action of our committee
and pledge our support to the spinners of the
Chase mill
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FIRES.
Incendiary Fire at Saco.
Loss Over $4,000.

B1ppEroRD, Me-, March "a. About IL
o'clock Wednesday night fire broke out in
the cellar Of block on Main street, Saco,
owned by Mrs Charles Hill. 1t soon worked
into a small adjoining building. owned by
Samuel W. Luques. and both buildings were
badly Quilted. The first floor of the building
was occupied by Hill Il Emery. grocers.
whose loss is about $1,000; insurance $500;
also barber shop and meat market. The
second floor was occupied by the Saco Rifles
and Fred Sweetzers tailoring rooms, whose
loss is about $500: insured for 500. The
loss upon the Hill block is 5000: insurance
$500: loss upon the Luques building $500 :;
also insured. The fire was undoubtedly of
incendiary origin.