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The experience of one hundred years has shown
thatwhere allthe necessary rules are observed pro-
lection is perfect. ea.##tr4y ID.
AT the present day Will deny the necessity
ana duty resting upon us to vaccinate our children,
and thus protect them from the fearful rayages of
small poX in fact, can there be found in any COM
mun1ty 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 judfcfous-
y expended III lightning rods will securely protect
all the buildings that almost any one
II life or property is sacrificed In consequence of
neglect1ng such protection, can we hold ourselves
blameess, Will not the dead cry out of the ground
against us? VIII not the living censure us for op-
portun1tfes neglected. The feeling alone that
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 to such protection
Persons wishing their property ana lives protect
ed from this destructive clement will receive prompt
attention by calling at Store, No. Augusta ST.
or addressing us, Box 2l0, Staunton, Va. = q t
sS Old lightning Conductors that have become
broken or rusted replaced. Rods of all kinds re-
paired.
i MAY & SAGENDORPH,
4t-'a issf No. Augusta Street.
13-n Staunton, Va,
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LAND SALES.
GALE OF
-.------ VALUABLE COAL LANDS!
coated IN the Coal Regions of the Great Kanawha
Valley.

We, the undersigned, attorneys in fact for the
owners will sell privately of the most valuable
tracts OF coal land in the great Kanawha Valley.
This tract contains
6256 ACRES,
10 known the SMITHERS-GAULY TRACT, and Is
situated on the north side of the Great Kanawha
River, on the waters of Smfthers and Twenty mile
Greeks, Fayette county, W. Va. 1t is part of
vey acres, granted by the State Of Virginia
TO John Steele, which was subsequently subdivided
by order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county,
70 lots "a. 3D.. C'D. 81 81 Lot e.. was divided
into lots g and III, and the tract now offered for
sale Is said lot H.
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The six weeks deadlock in the Senate was
ended, OR suspended, last Thursday, by Mr..
Dawes allowing his oft-pressed resolution to
proceed to the election of officers ofthe Senate
TO rest for the present, and moving instead to
go into executive session. By the use of the
previous question this contest might have
been ended by the majority long ago. Like
hitherto steadily refused to adopt any rule
tending to check debate or restraining in any
way the liberty of members to obstruct or de-
Icy business at their pleasure But as the
abuse Of this liberty has led to a partial re-
modelling of the rules of the House of Com
mons In this respect. so the Senate may con-
ciude that rules which leave majority help
less before minority disposed to filibuster
stand in need of some radical revision
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CTAUNToN LIGHTNING ROD WORKS,
MUNsoN'S TUBULAR
COPPER LIGHTNING ROD,
WITH SPIRAL FLANGES.

This Celebrated lightning Conductor, owing to the
material of which is made and the manner of its
constructions the most complete protection against
disaster by lightning ever invented. This is con-
clusively shown by practical test of over twenty
four years, during which time It has been 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 In no instance has failed to conduct
them harmlessly to the earth, thus saving many
lives, and property Of almost incalculable value.
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[E. NJ. Cushing & Son, AuctIoneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE. a isaa
By virtue of decree entered in the of the
Augusta National Bank of StauntOn vs.. j l.. Tim
berlake pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
county, the Goth day Of March, 1881, we, the UNI
dersgned commissioners appointed for the purpose,
will proceed front of the courthouse in the city
of Staunton, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 2Sth, 1881, Is
To sell at public auction the highest bidder that
VALUABLE PROPERTY
On the west side of North Augusta Street, in Staun
ton, now occupied by J. L. Undertake. This is a
large brick building with two store rooms on the
first floor, and a comfortable dwelling above, and
with good basement rooms below. Hi1e 6
TERMS OF SALE-Enough cash to pay costs OF suit
and SALE the interest due on Geger debt say 225 In
ALL and the residue upon the following terms
500 payable in one year from day or sale, Win IN
terest from date and the residue In two equal pay
ments at IS and a months, bearing interest rom
day of sale. For said deferred payments good per
sona security will be required and title retained as
ultimate security.
G. M. HARRISON,
JAS. BUMGARDNER, Jr.
mar3l-tds Commissioners
PosTPoNEMENT-T above sale has been post
poned until THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 1881.
G. M. HARRISON, .r.
JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.
may5-tds u Commissioners.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, i-'.i l+'
~ 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 fal parties thereto, andau cred-
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 t, lf.s IN '.-i'
TH1RsDAY, THE Goth DAY OF MAY, 1881,
Proceed to take, state and settle account, show
Ing whatiens audited in the report of Special Com
missioner, Meade F. White, have been paid, as also
the order of priority of such still unpaid,
together with any other matters deemed pertinent
by the undersigned, required by any party in
interest to be specially stated; which time and
place you are required to attend. s,t
apr2S-4t j. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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N. B. Liberal papers viii please copy.


IMPORTANT PURCHASE OF MINERAL LANDS
The Coyington Tribune states that Low
Moor Iron Company purchased on the End of
this month the valuable iron lands of Capt J.
j. Stack, situated about 10 miles west of Coy
ington, on the c. & o railway paying there
of the opened banks passed on the day of
sale, and Capt. Stack gives full possession on
the first day of December. This is one of the
finest banks SO far opened in Allegheny coun-
", but there are many others just as good,
which at the proper time will be opened By
this purchase the Low Moor Company rem
ders itself independent in the matter of ores
and is saved the trouble encountered in pro-
curing supplies from various sources The
Company will at once construct tram-Way
from the mines to the railroad-a distance of
less than two miles. The distance from this
property to the furnace is about twenty
miles
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, $500 ~
~ Stanton, Va, April 26, 1881.
In the chancery cause of COFFMAN'S GUARDIAN
vs. McCHESNEY &c, now pending in the Circuit
Court of Augusta all parties thereto and all credi-
tors OF John McChesney, decd, are hereby notified
that In respect of the order of reference entered In
this cause on the End Of April 1881, shall proceed
to execute the same, at my office, in Stanton, on
THURSDAY, THE Goth OF MAY, 1881,
At which time and place you required attend.
npr28-4t .....- j. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
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VALUABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE

VALUABLE MIDDLE RIVER FARM FOR SALE.
offer for sale privately my farm on Middle River
near Mount Meridian, adjoining the farm of kobt
Harnsberger and Others and containing
400 ACRES.
The land is OF fine quality, and very productive.
The improvements are good comprising BRICK
HOUSE &c. This is one of the most valuable estates
IN the Valley, and can n9 divided into two or three
excellent farms For Information as to terms &C.
Address g. FL, WALKER,
Mt Meridian, Augusta co Va.
If
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A SPLENDID ESTATE IN MARKET-THE OLD
~ FORRERS IRON WORKS PROPERTY FOR
SALE.-I offer privately for sale that valuable prop
erty known for many years as MESSY CREEK IRON
WORKS 1t is situated on Messy Creek, in the
north western portion of Augusta county, Virginia.
on the Harrisonburg and Warm Springs Turnpike
II miles from the former place, and II from Staun-
CONTAINS sO7 ACRES
OF arabic land, 600 of which cleared and in fine
condition, the remaining
207 ACRES HEAVILY TIMBERED
With original growth of pine and oak. The soil Is
well adapted to the growth of all grasses and
cereals In the Valley of Virginia.
AN EXCELLENT MEADOW OF ABOUT 70 ACRES,
all of which be irrigated, affords great album
dance of hay of the best quality. Attached to this
property is large merchant mill in running order,
and valuable WATER POWER in excess of what Is
now used, sufficient to turn the machinery Of any
large factory. This power formerly used to
operate furnace, forge, and other machinery Of
iron mandatory. No better locality can be found
for PAPER MILL or WOODEN FACTORY. In
eXhaustible beds of RED HEMATITE IRON ORE
the property, from which the best quality of
iron has been made. mineral right to several
thousand acres of adjoining lands, which iron is
known to be, belongs to the estate and will be sold
with it,
The Improvements in all other respects are good.
THE MANSION HOUSE Is a large, roomy building
of stone and brick, with necessary out-buildings.
An excellent stable, 80 feet In length, and several
tenant houses.
Distance from Valley Railroad is miles, and
from the st. Louis Cincinnati Railroad is miles,
and, perhaps may run through it. shops, schools,
churches, postoffices and stores are all within
short distance. f -...e.f .- ..-..-. ,-sl
Belonging to this estate is a large body of VAL
LIABLE ANTHRACITE COAL lands In North River
Gap on the line of the Washington, st. Louis &
Cincinnati Railroad, all of which offer at moderate
prices and easy terms.
SAMUEL FORRER,
may12-tf Messy Creek, Augusta county, Va.
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GALE OF HOUSE AND LOT !
y AND BLACKSMITH SHOP
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, entered in the cause of Shues ores.
vs. shue and ais, VIII sell public auction to the
highest bidder in front of the Courthouse, In Staun-
10 p "a MONDAY, MAY 9th, 1881,
Three acres and % poles Of land situated In Ssn-
gersyille Augusta county. There is a comfortable
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE, and all other out.
houses good well and pump in the yard, and a
good orchard of peach and apple trees on the lot.
There Is also good BLACKSMITH SHOP on this
property, now in use and is considered as good a
stand as there is In the county.
TERMS-Enough cash In hand 10 pay costs OF
suit and sale, and the residue credit of three
equal annual instruments. the purchaser CIV
ing bonds, with approved personal security,
bearing interest from the day of SALE and the legal
-" = - p. A. BAYLOR,
aprl-4t Commissioner.
POSTPONE ENT-Th above sale is postponed
mayl2-tds P. A. BAYLOR, Com'r.
.r- Re. M. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers.l
VNRUSTEE'S SALE OF
L H' rs PERSONAL PROPERTY.
In obedience to the provisions of deed of trust
executed to me by J. Lewis Timberake, will, on
.. -.-r % THURSDAY, MAY 26th, 1881 --.i .,st
at II O'Clock, on the premises of said Timberlake,
offer at public sale all the mills and apparatus now
held by said Undertake for the purpose of manu-
featuring tobacco, consisting of
re- ls anon t' SIX MILLS, ~. o.. ls5evf.i.
two II inch, one IL inch, one inch, one inch and
pocket piece, all of the above I'm good ORDER and
four other mills not in equal order; one Hydraulic
Pump, with all fixtures complete, with all OF the
apparatus used by said Timberlake In the manufac-
tuIe of tobacco. Terms cash.
= ~ EGIlI II7 d. 8. YOUNG, I
may5-tds -.- ......, -..,.....,.. ... Trustee.
COMMISSIONERS SALE. -ia1 a.ae 3t9u
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OF Au-
guSta county, in the case of Jones &c. vs. Frame l
will proceed on the premises, on tF
Et4 TUESDAY, THE 3lST DAY OF MAY, 1891 ~ !
To sell at publ1b auction that desirable property,
situated about seven miles from StauntOn, on the
Spring Hill road, which was occupied by Samuel
Frame in his lifetime s.'r,' p"
The property consists of about acres of land, a
good comfortable dwelling, barn and other out
houses, and an excellent orchard.
i TERMS.-Enough In hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and the remainder upon credit Of one, two
and three years from the day Of sale, with interest
from the day of sale, the purchaser giving bond
with approved personal security, and the title
tained as ultimate security. 8 u. .L- ssil aaJ F.
f ...l- ... JAMES BUMGARDNER, Jr.,
may5-tds Commissioner.
NICE HOME FOR SALE. 71
We are anxious to sell small farm about mile
from Stanton, containing
.fl...r..f 107 ACRES, H..ii s7srL 5'rI
we'll watered and highly improved-one Of the best
farms in the county. Apply to t.LsL 4l Toy.
I'D. g -.........I1- HUDSON & PATRICK,
nov 18-tf Attorneys for the owners.
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c, ALE OF VALUABLE AND HIGHLY rl
- PRODUCTIVE VALLEY FARM

We offer for sale privately that excellent and high
ly productive plantations situated two miles north of
Fishersville and five and half from Stanton.
'rI THE FARM CONTAINS 283 ACRES IT
Of as fine land can be found in the Valley. The
soil naturally fertile has been carefully cultivated
and the greater part is covered with heavy sod
All of it is smooth, free from rocks, being soap
stone formations and easily TILED by machinery
Some sixty In timber, and the entire place
Is well watered with running streams. The improve
ments consist of a
BRICK MANSION HOUSE, "a
containing u rooms and arranged with all convent
ence, &C. In addition there Is also frame building
large barn, stable and all necessary out houses.
This race is susceptible of division, and would
make Two excellent farms of 100 and 1888 acres
We also offer the following tracts, adjoining the
above .E
No. l. containing 1l8 ACRES of choice soil, well wa
tered, with comfortable improvements.
No. q contains l20 ACRES nearly all cleared, and
in fine condition.
These lands are situated In an excellent neighbor
hood within two miles of Fishersville Depot cOnve-
nient to churches, schools, &C. f1FHa
TERMS liberal, and can be ascerta1ned by applica-
ton to the undersigned.
F. M. BELL, is
j. G. BELL,
81 s.e.. f. DAVID s. BELL,
Etaha Ia Va
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County, May 18th, 1881. ----- .'.'1 tt-- 30
ROBERT G. GILKESON, Plaintig, oy
Ha 'Ht
VIM. BOYER, Defendant. -s1l Lac 1af q.
& l-H IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT g"
The object of this suit is to recover of the defen
dant the sum Of $50, with interest thereon from
January lst, 1879, till paid and the COSTS and for
this purpose to attach any estate effects found
within the County of Augusta and State of Virginia
belonging to or due said defendant, and especially
small tract of land lying in said County and State,
on the road from Union Church to Churchy1lie, ad-
Joining Propes heirs and others, containing about
acres. ~ i-1 is.da
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the defendant,
VIM. Boyer, is nonresident of this State: 1t Is
ordered that he do appear here within one month
after due publication of this notice, and do what is
necessary to protect his interests. Teste,
Baylor. p. q. j. N. RYAN, elk.
= mayl2-4t ..-E'. n
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,


" Staunton Va, April 26, S1.
In the chancery cause of DEYIER (Giles) VS.. CAV
THORN'S ADM K, now pending in the Circuit Court
of Augusta; all parties thereto and all persons
holding claims against the estate OF j. j. Cawthorn,
decd, are hereby notified that In pursuance of
decree, rendered in said cause, the 25th day of
March, 1881, shall at my Office, in Staunton
. THURSDAY, THE Goth DAY OF MAY, 1881.
Proceed to take, state and settle an account show
ing further account OF debts against the estate of
j. j. Cawthorn decd, and to enquire specially into
the matters set forth in the petition of Daniel Bow
ers and Mary E., his wife, and also to state any
other matters deemed pertinent by the undersign-
ed, or required to be stated by any party In inter
est; at which time and place you required to
tend. j. W GREEN SMITH. Con'r
apr28-4t trla. -- a, aHna
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eB- We have no connection with airy other clothing
mousse III tnls CITY. may5-tf
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Tagg 7l-of
~ staunton. May 9th, 1881
A. M. HENKLE -alaa ~
vs.. -.. 3 leet .f.-
VIM. CAMPBELLrS ADMX. 4t.- Et5s.f -a
All persons Interested In the above-styled cause
TAKE NOTICE, that WILL in pursuance of a decree
of the Hastings Court for the City of Staunton In
said cause entered March IL, 1881, at my office In
Staunton, on -s 7-t st-e
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 1881, 'l-a'2
Proceed to take and state the following accounts:
1st an account of the real estate and the value
thereof, conveyed by VIM. Campbell in his life time
to Julia F. P. Campbell which is subject to the pay
ment of the debts Of the decedent VIM. Campbell;
3D. account Of the debts due by decedent whether
by bond or otherwise. At which time and place you
are required to attend JNO w. STOUT,
may12-4t iaa Commissioner
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LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, April &c, 81.
In the chancery cause Of HARMAN'S elizabeth
W. EX'TRIX VS.. HARMAN'S 1John A y HEIRS &C.,
parties thereto, and ali persons oiding Claims
against the estate of John A. Hartman, Iced, are
hereby notified that in pursuance of decree, rem
dered In said cause the 2st day of March, 1884,
shall at my office, in Staunton,
FRIDAY, THE27 DAY OF MAY, 1881, -,iu
Proceed to take, state and settle. LIST, account
showing the committed dover interest of Elizabeth
V. Hartman, the widow OF John A. Hartman, decd, in
the proceeds of the sales heretofore made; 2nd, q
further account of debts against the of John
A. Harman, decd; Bird, statement showing how
the fund In this shall be Distributed and 4th,
any other matters deemed pertinent by the under
signed, required by any party in Interest be
stated; which time and place you required to
attend. ]. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r
apr28-4t .os ,-s-.-HF-a seq -lt4g
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S PECIAL 1NDU EMENT 81!
l4IsGlgI t.r5.ssl.5s tt.J.r G rfrei
DRESS AND DRY GOODS
.pr .ts- rrf .H1AU j. .ri .-a BIS. .ilga9
WILL BE SOLD AT PRIME COST.

Since returned from the North with COM
plete line OF
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In conclusion, we thank our friends and Customers |
for past favors and ask continuance Of their ktnG
patronage. We In return promise to give satisfac
tion ane assure you we allow no one to underseI, |
us. Respectfully, 80, |
NV y AK g.es...,-f 81. - /. BARTH & LOEB, tH
Augusta Clothing Hall,
..--.s-...,l ID. y-s1.0 . Opposite Court House. |
at',sa5 ? 5G .is .ra..al Il Staunton, Virginia. |
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CLOTHING.

Was about the size of man; barefooted, with his
fathers shoes on had an empty bag on his back,
containing two railroad tunnels and bundle of
bung- holes; he Wore muttonchop coat with beam
soup lining; he cr0sS-eyed at the bael of his
neck he was born before his older brother, his
mother being present on the occasion; when last
he shaking hands with Dyer Wayt, ESQ.,
with intention Of raising money enough to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-10
Can fOads Live without Food +:

We used to hear stories OF living toads
being found in solid rock. where they had
been shut no without water or TODD for one
or two thousand years. But DIR. Buck
land made . series of experiments. TO see
if toads could live shut up in rock with
out anything TO eat or drink. He caused
blocks Of coarse stone to be prepared with
cells of various sizes into which he put
toads OF different ages. Glass covers were
fitted to these cells, through which to
look in and see the little prisoners. They
did not become torpid. but grew thinner
every day, Just as DR.. Tanner did. and in
three months the smaller toads died. The
same fate befell all the larger ones in the
second year.
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Queer Epltaphs.

II is recorded in an old book of sport
ing anecdotes that once upon time n IA
nous huntsman of the suggestive name
of Fox being mt the point of death. adj
dressed letter To his master. requesting
that, when he was gone. his silver mount
ed whip. with old Merrilass and her litter
Of pups engraved upon its handle. should
be presented "to our sporting parson. DIR.
Dasher. upon condition that he will preach
funeral sarment over me- from the text.
Foxes have Holes In addition. the dy-
ing wiclder OF the horn enclosed a copy
Of his own suggested epitaph. in the fol-
lowing terms: Here lies Timothy Fox.
who was unkennelled at o'clock A.
NJ. upon November 5. 1868; and having
awaited himself of many shifts through
the chase of life, but being at last un-
able to get into any hole or crevice.
was run down by Captain Deaths
bloodhounds, Gout. Rheumatism. Dropsy.
Catarrh, Asthma and Consumption"
The inscription prepared for his own
gravestone by Timothy Fox can make no
prctence to be on an equality. as a witty
conception. with the immortal epitaph
composed by the author of "Peregrine
Pickle" TOR the monument of Commodore
Trunnion. in these words: Here lies.
foundcred in fathom anda halt. the shell
of Hawser Trunnion. Esq. formerly COM
mander of n squadron in his maiesty's ser
vice. who broached to at 5 p. m. October
10. in the year of his age, three score and
nineteen. He kept his guns always load
ed. and his tackle ready manned. and new
err showed his poop TO the enemy except
when he took her in tow but. his shot be-
ing expended. his match burnt out. and
his upper works decayed, he was sunk by
Captain Deaths superior weight of metal.
Nevertheless. he will be rugged again at
the great day. his rigging retitted and his
timbers repaired. and with one broadside
will make his adversary strike in his
turn"