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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06
The Grain Crop.

1t is beginning to appear that the grain
product of last year was not as great as has
been generally supposed. Indeed the pop
ular mind has been drawn away from
close investigation of the subject, by the
extravagant operations of spectators, or
rather gamblers, who deal in imaginary
margins and intangible quantities. AS the
close of transactions in the grain on hand
nears, and the maturing of the crop OF
1883 approaches, the real facts have to come
out, and the actual supply on hand consid-
cred. In New York last week there was
considerable excitement in grain circles,
chiefly in corn and oats. The former was
badly wanted to fill March shorts, and the
April delivery corn which they did not
own, became alarmed at the rapid decrease
in the visible supply. They sent liberal Or
ders to Chicago to buy, which excited the
Chicago market, and other grain advanced
in sympathy. The total amount of corn
in store at the principal receiving points in
the United States is now barely 100000
bushels, about half of which is held in
Chicago, and the total has been decreasing
for several weeks at the rate of nearly
1900, 900 bushels weekly. The visible sup
plies of wheat and oats are also reported
small and rapidly decreasing. The ship
ments of grain from first hands do not keep
pace with the current consumption, though
the weather OF the present Spring is GER
tainly not unfavorable to fair movement
it there were pressure for grain to come
forward. The tremendous shortage in the
grain crops of the United States last year is
now making itself felt, and the effect will
be to catch some spectators in bad place
before the next harvest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06

In the South with. a rod of iron, Its days,
however, are numbered, and as this fact
begins to be realized, and power is seen
gradually fading away, it is rational to ex-
pect death spasm and an exhibition OF i'm
potent wrath and venom. Partizan desper-
alton will work its own cure and expose the
motives which control and govern its in
StigatOrs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06
AS two workmen we're digging grave last

As two wOrkmen were digging grave last
Friday in St. Louis, they unearthed large
pot, tightly sealed, which on examination re-
vealed large amount of English soveregns,
American silver dollars, and q hat full more
or less, OF Continental money. 1t is estimated
that the cash will amount to $2G ,o00or$3 900,
which is dated in the last century, and the
currency bears date 1777. The house wasoc-
cupied by Montgomery Blair, many yesrs ago,
and subsequently passed into the hands Of
Senator Gaty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06
TheSeCret

of the universal success of
Browns Iron Bitters is SIM
ply this: 1t is the best Iron
preparation ever made; is
compounded on thoroughly
scientific, chemical and
medicinal principles, and
does just what is claimed for
it-rlo more and no less.
By thorough and rapid
assimilation with the blood,
it reaches every part Of the
system, healing, purifying
and strengthening. Com
mencing at the foundation
itbuilds up and restores lost
health-in no other way can
lasting benefit be obtained.
Dearborn Ave-. Chicago. Nov. ,.
Ihave been great sufferer from
averyweak stomach, heartburn, and
dyspepsia in its worst form. Nearly
everything ate gave me distress,
and l could eat but little. / have
tried everything recommended, have
taken the prescriptions of dozen
physicians, but got no relief until
took Browns Iron Bitters, feel
none of the old troubles, and ana
new man. / am getting much
stronger, and feel frst-rate. am
railroad engineer, and now make
my trips regularly. I can not say
too much in praise Of your wonder.
full medicine. D. C. Mack.
Browns IRON Buffers
does not contain whiskey
or alcohol, and will not
blacken the teeth, or cause
headache and constipation.
1t will cure dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, heartburn, sleep
lessness, dizziness, nervous
debility, weakness, &c.
Use only Browns Iron Bitters made by
Brown Chemical Co, Baltimore. Crossed
red lines and trademark on wrapper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06

D. A KAYsER'
The buyer for the house Of
KAYSER Shirley s. TAYLOR,
Has lust returned from New York. where he laid in
one Of the largest and handsomest stocks o.
DRY GOODS,
DRESS GOODS and NOVELTIES,
the house has ever had the pleasure OF onering to
the public, consisting in part, as follows
NUNS vEILINGS,
In Light Blue, Pink, Cream, Bronze, White and
Black in single and double width with all the new
est style Trimmings and Buttons to match.
Black Satins, Satin DeLyon, Surah, MORE Antique
Silks, all shades.
Black, all Wool and Silk Grenadines, in handsome
designs
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
of all the Newest Styles out, and everything to
match in Trimmings and Buttons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06

C,HANaE OF BUSINESS.
have disposed of my retail
DRUG AND PRESCRIPTION STORE
to Messrs: VIM B. Logan and Jno. D. Martin, of the
Augusta National Bank, who, under the firm name Of
VIM. B. LOGAN 6 CO.,
will hereafter conduct the business at my old sta
on Main Street. This sale only includes the retail
will be conducted in Of old stand until July 1s
when it will be moved to the large wareroom now
being erected by Mr.. Jno. D. Crowle, on South Au-
gusta Street.
IN severing my connection with my old retail Gus
toners, / return heartiest thanks to my many
friends for their favors and manifestations of conf
dence, and most cordially commend my successors
Up business.
Mr.. Logan is an accomplished druggist and fully
prepared TO conduct the business in all of Its de-
'''p'' WM' R. TYREE.
n Few FIRM
As will be seen by the above announcement, the ne
under the firm name of
WIN. B. LOGAN & co.,
at Tyree's old stand, east Main Street. We propose
TO Keep constantly on hand full and
FRESH STOCK OF DRUGS, MEDICINES, &C.,
together with full line Of
FANCY GOODS, CIGARS DC.
Special attention given to the compromising Of
prescriptions, day and night. This department
Will be under the control of Mr.. Logan, who will
give 1t his personal attention.
With ample experience and facilities, We feel
confident of our ability to render satisfaction in
every particular.
We bespeak a share Of the public patronage, and
invite our many friends to give us call
~ e,s Very respectfully,
VIM. B. LOGAN,
apr6-t JNO. D. MARTIN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06

4 NOMMiSSIONERS' SALE
" OF VALUABLE HOTEL PROPERTY.
In the Town Of Harrisonburg.
In pursuance of decree rendered by the Circuit
Court Of Rockingham county, at the January term,
VS.. c. A. Yancey's admir- &C., we will proceed, on
THURSDAY, THE 4th DAY OF MAY, 1882,
at the front door of the Courthouse in Harrison
burg to sell that valuable property in Harrsonburg
known as the
SPOTsWOOD HOTEL,
situated on Main street. This Hotel building
sists of At rooms, besides Store-rooms and bar
room, and billiard saloon, and ten-pin alley.
on the day Of sale or upon the confirmation of the
sale, with interest from the day Of sale and the bal
ance upon credit Of one, two three, four and five
years, with interest from the day Of sale the pur
chaser to give bonds with approved security and
the title to be retained as ultimate security.
J. s. HARNSBERGER,
ED. s. CONRAD,
G. W. BERLIN,
apr6-4t Commissioners.
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MOURNING GOODS,

MOURNING GOODS,
Henrietta Cloths, Black Cashmere in mourning
blacks, Olympia suitings, Minis veilings, in
mourning blacks, Tamise, Black Cam
els Hair, in summer weights,
English Grapes, Grape
Wells, Buttons,
Parasols Fringes, Ornaments or anything else that
is used in Mourning
~ The above goods we guarantee IN every par.
ticular, both as to Quality and Prices.
WHITE GOODS.
Lace Striped sateens, in Cream and White, Egyp-
Dimity Suttings French Muls, In
Pink, Cream, White and Blue.
These Goods are sold
at unusually
LOW PRICES.
L1NoN DEDAcoAs, LINEN LAWNS, &c, &C.
TRUSTEES SALE OF
In Augusta County.
Pursuant to a deed Of trust bearing date Decem-
Der 70 1884, Of record in the clerks office OF Augusta
county, in Deed Book No. 49, page shall proceed
to sell at public auction, on the premises, on
SATURDAY, THE 22D DAY OF APRIL, 1882,
River in Augusta county, on which the late William
A. Burket resided. The tract contains about
146 ACRES,
and is we'll improved. The improvements consist
IF Brick Mansion House, frstrate Barn and Stable,
and all necessary outbutldings. Running water
IAN be reached from every field There is q fine
orchard Of wellseiected Fruit Trees on the place.
rhe Farm s convenient to school, churches, depots
ind stores, being only two miles from Fort Defiance
Depot, on the Valley Railroad.
TERMS Cash, about $780, about $1,000 In one
7ear, and the residue in two equal annual install
nents at and years; the purchaser to give bonds
or the deferred payments, with approved personal
ecurity, and the title to be retained as ultimate
ecurtty. - .ssssv
Mrs Rachel Dixon, who owns life interest in |
bout 81 acres Of above, will unite in deed to the
purchaser, M, M. BURKET,
apr6-3t Ffpstee.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ENOR SALE OR RENT, fine brick houses on West
- Beverly street, also stores Augusta street,
both good stands.
apr6-2t F.O. HEYDENREICH.
ESTRAYED from the subscriber, about the 3Oth
~ ult., Red Cow, medium size, no marks recol-
lected. She had a leather collar around her neck,
with plate on it. on which was engraved "Beauty's
PRIDE, and also my own name.
APPS D. E, STRASBURG.
CTRAYED OR TOLLED AWAY from my residence,
~ my Shepherd Dog, Sancho, black and tan,
about Is months old, we'll grown and fat and thrifty
l have my dogs taxed as personal property, and
parties combining them will be liable to prosecution
ANY Information that will enable me to obtain him
will be paid for and my thanks.
apr6-2t ROBERT G. BICKLE
. STAUNToN, VA, April LIST, 1882.
MANUEL PAUL, Treasurer.
~ DEAR SIR:-Please apportion $5,707.68, the
residue of the State School Fund under the Henkel
Bill unapporttoned, as follows
Beverly Manor. 5 987,33
FaSIureS. ........... S5I.UO
hiVoTuoauS. oZo.oo
SOuLn River. 1,106.T
North River. 92S,19
Middle River. Observation-Disclosures. 1,002.12
$5,707.6S
CHARLES GRATTAN,
aprS-lt Supt Schools Augusta Co.
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4 FINE LOT OF LAMPS,
AND
LAMP GOODS,
~ 3sa3
will be closed out at Reduced Prices, at
apr6 WIN. B. LOGAN GO.
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ELDER, NELSON & cUsHINas,

0 the rropene
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-06

Lace Striped sateens, In Cream and White, Egyp
tan Lawns, Persian Lawns, Bishop Lawns,
Dimity Suit1ngs, French Muls, In
Pink, Cream, White and Blue
These Goods are sold
at unusually
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tended $70,000,000 of bank currency Will
be called in and great disturbance in the basis
of business follow. This is a fair specimen of
Democratic craftsmanship and regard for the
interests of the country. The whole object of
this stubborn opposition to the national
banks is to destroy them, and substitute
herefor the old State bank system.
The discussion of the tariff question in Con-
gress has brought to life few of the old time
Southern politicians, who have learned moth
ing and forgotten nothing within the past
twenty years. They really do not seem to I'M
derstand that the industrial relations of the
Southern States have changed, and that we
stand in relation to governmental policy an
entirely different people to what we were pre-
vious to the destruction of the slave system,
1t is safe to say that in Virginia there is not
district that will send to Congress Free
Trader, if the issue is fairly and intelligently
discussed, yet to read the Democratic papers
and the speeches of Mr.. Tucker the conclusion
would be reached that the contrary would be
the fact. Nothing would please us better than
for the tariff question to loom up as the para
mount issue in the next falls election If the
Democratic theory as to it is pressed by the
Bourbon nominees and the coalition party
place in opposition well-informed and intelli-
gent debaters, prepared to discuss the matter
thoroughly and lodge in the public mind facts
and arguments, there could be clean sweep
made, with not Bourbon member to tell the
tale of the deluge. Virginia needs the devel-
opment of her minerals through the establish
ment of furnaces; the utilization of her timber
and water power through manufactures; and
home market for her products, to enrich the
farmer as result of such industries; and
these ends can only be secured by the tariff
policy as maintained by the Republican party
and opposed by the Bourbon element of the
Democratic party. A discussion of the ques-
ton will do the work of Kidding Virginia OF
Bourbon fossils in Congress !
The Penn's Grove record., 1882-06-10
SundrieS.

1t was only in 1880 that the first
cheese from America crossed the At
lantic. From September 1, 1880, to
September !, 1881, the amount of
cheese sent across from New York has
been 1877, 311 boxes.
A Kentucky man was seen the
other day with q blue ribbon pinned
to his coat. A friend inquired Have
you joined the Murphys, judge9"
mot exactly he replied. II only
year this in the hope that some n
will ask me to take 8 drink, under the
impression that I will refuse"
Little Maud, two and a half years
old, went TO visit grandma, at her
country home in Minnesota, last sum.
mer, and had some experience with
mosquitoes for the first time in her
life. When the first snowflake began
to fall last winter, she RAJ to her
mother, who Was standing at an open
door crying, shut the door kick,
iAabihy ihC sHCSbcio a1C SOuiihS 1IpLh
Sofa"
There are 1000 Indians yet in the
Everglades of Florida. They speak
their OWE language, but by frequent
intercourse with the white people al
the trading-posts OH Lake O~keechobee,
have Lecome civilized. They are
f iendly and honest in their dealings
with the whites, and are never known
to commit thefts or outrages. Now
and then a tourist induces one to go
up to Jacksonville, but they seldom
go farther.
The following story is told of a dis
tinguished Edinburgh professor De-
string to go to church n wet Sab
bath, he hired a cab. On reaching
the church door, he rendered a shill-
iDg-the legal fare-to cabby, and VAS
somewhat surprised to hear the cab
man say, 1.-TWO shillin', sir.n The
professor, fixing his eye upon the ex-
t%ortioner, demanded why he charged
two shillings; upon which the cab
man drily answered, I'VE wish to
discourage travelling en- the Sabbath
as much as possible, sir"
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Is It Worth Demonstrating +?

M. Roland h as been calling atten-
ton to an animal which is mel with
on the banks of South American
rivers, and which. he considers well
suited for domestication. 1t is about
the size of q pig, and is called the
eubiaI, or the water hog. 1t is not an
aquatic animal, but defends itself from
its enemies by p%lunging into water
and remaining there a few seconds.
1t lives among the reeds, and comes
out morning and evening in search Of
its food, which consists of herbs and
roots of all sorts. Its large incisors
enable it t cut the hardest of woods
with ease. Taken young it is easily
tanned. 1t knows its master, and likes
to be caressed, and it is very cleanly
in its habits. Its skin forms supple
and permeable leather, and the flesh
is good eating. Without requiring
more care than rabbits, it will furnish
as much flesh 8 a sheep, though the
tiesh is less delicate. The apathetic
character of the animal enables it to
utilize all it absorbs, so that there Is
no need to fstten it, and a large num-
bsr may be kept in a small space. 1t
is not afraid of cold In very hot
weather it lies in water among the
| reeds. The scientific name Is not
given, but the animal is probably a
member OF the family pOtamOchoerus
| which frequent swampy grounds.
The Penn's Grove record., 1882-06-10
The "Smartness" of Worms
and Fish.

III have made some Of nay most In
teresting studies Of nature in the
morning." said Seth Green THAT is
the time to see the insects at their best
to see the mud wasp singing the
spiders without killing them, and
packing them away where they are
kept alive for weeks to be used when
needed. / have seer q small green
worm hanging down on a web. An
ant, stationed on the limb above, pulls
up the web and, just as the worm
comes within reach of his tiny claws,
down drops MI. Worm. The ant pulls
up again and again and the worm
let's out another reef and goes down.
This sort of thing continues until
finally the ant grarples the worm and
both go down together in a grand
scramble, in which the worm manages
to shake off the ant. This leaves the
worm on the ground. His web is so
strong that the other end is still fast
ened to the limb above. What does
Mr.. Ant do? Give it up? No, sir, !
have seen him go up the trunk of that
tree, crawl out on the same limb and
go to work again pulling up the same
web. Then after anoth r battle, | have
known the ant to get the better of the
fight and lug the worm off to his hole,
three rods away.
why, talk about reasoning powers
The perseverance and instinct OF these
little creatures is wonderful. People
go out to fish. They splash around,
stand up in the boat, drop their lines
three feet away, and wonder because
they don't catch trout. They forget
hal trout can see. Fish learn the
tackle and 1sh are, as a rule, local in
their habitation. There are not as
many gypsies' among fish as among
men. ANY man who will take the
pains to study fish-or who will re-
member a 1.-THE of what he reads about
them, can catch them. They are
smart, but our brains will beat them.
/ remember once of fishing for salmon
trout for a long time and taking moth
ing. Finally l concluded to get down
and look into the water, and so, throw
ing my coat over my head, | got the
required shade and peered down. The
salmon would sail up and look at the
minnow. Then, with a quick dart,
be would close his teeth round one
half the minnow snd open them again
like a flash. He did moi attempt to
eat the minnow, and half of the sew
cred body would drop to the bottom.
When it had fallen to the bed of the
lake the salmon would go down leis-
urely and eat it. The next time when
| dropped my hook and felt the quick
bite of the trout 1 let out enough line
to send the hook to the bottom, and
the result was that when the salmon
went down for his meal he was fooled
and | had him."
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tatistica

aReF va - MEEH
The oleomargarine factories of New
York have q producing capacity of
ll6. 900, 900 pounds annually, while
the production of dairy butter in the
State is only III ,000, 600 pounds.
Woolgrowing and spinning in Rus
STA Is almost universal, being as much,
if not more, of q home industry than
q factory business. Almost every
peasant keeps 9 few sheep, whose wool
seldom enters commerce, but is sppn
and consumed at home.
The yield per acre on Australian
farms is as follows: The average of
wheat per acre is 141 bushels this year,
or one bushel less than the year before;
maize, IS bushels, or one-third Of a
bushel less barley, 20 bushels, or II
bushels less; oats, 10 bushels, or 4
bushels less +; potatoes, q tons, as
against st tons last year, and hay I
ton.
/. The Government Surveyor of ia
maica reports that there are at present
800, 600 acres of timber-produciDg land
in the island; that out Of this there
might be cut each year, without per
manent injury, 400 feet to the acre
say 800, GOO, 0O0-ss an annual timber
supply and that out of this large guam
tity only about $500. 900 are actually
cut for building purposes every year.
At the sheep shearing at Middle
bury, VT, the first week in April, four
teen rams, aged three years or over
cut 377 pounds II int of wool, or .
small fraction less than n pounds
each sixteen two-year-old rams GU
3s1 pounds 8 ounces, average, 23 Is
| fifteen yearling rams cut 262 pounds
ounces, III; fourteen two-year.ols
ewes cut 242 pounds Q ounces, averae Q
ia; fifteen yearling ewes cut ls'
pounds IL ounces, average, 1876 Of WOO
each. Among the sheep was a ew'
three years old, with q lamb by he
side, which was sheared the next da,
after the exhibition, before witnesses
yielding 81 pounds, Q ounces carcas
weighing IS pounds, a per cent. of SO.
of wool to live weight-3H day
growth Of wool.
A Kentucky COW, raised on the farr
of Erastus Ellsworth; OF East Windso
Hill, has o remarkable record. o.
April 18th, 1877, she gave birth t
twins, one male and female; on Marc
1esh, 1878, she gave birth to tripleti
two males and n female, maxim
five calves in eleven months and thre
days ; on July eth, 1879, she gave brit
to twins, both males on October I'll
1880, she gave birth to tIiplets, tw
males and one female, making te
calves In three years five months an
t~enty.one days. The calves have a
been Of good size, healthy and hans
some, and have all been raised on II
' farm.
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Personal and General.

Nine. Gerster and her husband, DR..
Gardini, have sailed for Europe.
Ex.Vice President Wheeler has
offered to give $4,000 toward a new
Congregational Church In Malone,
N. Y.
During last year the number Of per-
sons killed by being run over or
knocked down by vehicles in the
streets of Paris was 1903, besides whom
there were 1884 who in their injuries
required the aid of the police.
At Ems, the ex Empress Eugenie
lives in great retirement, and avoids
ali society rs well as unnecessary sp-
pearance in public. she occupies the
r., sidence which was inhabited by
her in 1878, and which was often the
abode of the Princess D%olgorouki.
Florida papers say that the bronze
or rusty oranges are much the sweetest
and can be kept longer than the light
fruit, but they will not sell for half
| the price of the fair fruit at the North.
tits SAID that this country is indebt-
ed 10 Richard Storrs Willis more than
to any other person for the intr due
| ton of college songs, he having taught
the Yale students the Latin song OF
"Guadeamus,n which he had learned
In the German universities.
At Oroville, Cal. recently, Mr.. J. G.
Vanmeter was moving a hive of bees,
and it is supposed that a bee flew in
his throat, singing him so that his
throat closed. He entered the house
uttering the word "bees," and imme-
diately went into commissions, dying
in q short time,
A father and son living In Water
bury, Conn.,, joint n OF a sick
dog, determined, after some discussion
in the poor beasts presence,t to put him
out Of his misery. Have you a pis-
toll with your" asked the father; but
before the son had time to answer, the
dog staggered to his feet. limped out
of the barn as fast as he could, and
disappeared.