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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08
NUMBER 36.
nxNRAvAoANr LAND aRAnxa.

In response ia = resolution By ~
House at Representatives the Secretary
of the Interior has sent "a the Houas =
list Of States and corporations that
have received land grauts and havs
not fulfilled the conditions on which
these grants were mads. The fatal
of land grants made 70 STATES and COR
porA.ioos il la7,ssl.a5T acres Of
this vast amount eight railway som.5
panies have hsen granted ll&66a, ,006.
and to them have also been patented
8,97l.381 acrea This has hseu % tAs
condition that the railroads should
build 7,l48 miles Of road, while thsy
built only l.465 miles. These 6gurss
are suggestive Of the extravaganza Wy
in which the public domain be- besa
disposed Of, tho freedom with which
railway companies make promises ana
tardiuess with which they psrforn
them. Something certainly ought b
done to hold these corporations 70 ths
performance Of their contracts, Or =
recover again for the Govsrnmsat
these lands couditiopally graatsd.-
Er.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08

A few days ago . Georgia politician
came to Washington in search for an
Office. Deceived BY the 8attering prom.
ises keld out to him, he telsgrsphed
home: "Things are working; will be
home in . few days" Not long after
wards he again telegraphed home:
'Things have worked; send me 425 to
get hone."-M-g.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08

The Board Of Trade OF Walla Walla
have sent Maj. Truax to view out .
raidroad route from that town through
the Blue mountains to Indian valley
On the Grand Round river 20 says .
Walls Wslls paper.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08

The Ainsworth bridge will rest on nine
piers and will require nine months time
Nth LOO men to construct it, or q, 400 days
labor, allowing 26 working days to each
mouth. This labor will average $3.50 per
day or S5s, 500 add to this the cost Of the
material and it viii be quite an expensive
bridge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08

ScArHINo.-Mrs. Mix, the widow Of ths
late hon. J. D. Mix. Of Walls WallA. ap-
pears in the Watehmdn with . scathius let.
ter against the editors and others who hsvs
sought TO ostracise her and dssrads bar. 1t
we wers to judge from her lettsr. WsllA
Tslla contains very large sprinkle of that
class, who standing themselves in tbs pools
of pollution aud having accident ialasaess
are won't to mako . covardly war rpoa
defsnselsss female rsgar ileas Of the snitssias
and tortnrs they produce. II Lewisea ~
dsstituse Of that class il vegld b : nafAs
for ssjoicipg.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-06-08

As an Instance of the ssUsskAh!e
produc,iveuess Of Yakisa essety. = =
stated that ll3 bushsle Of terley vsss
threshed from single ssse = hna -
the ranch of < Ralss = nafee
valley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

Communication.

EDITORS VIRGINIAN:-I have read with no little
Interest," your able editorial IN the NIRGINIAN of
last Week, iii regard 10 the PostofIice Department.
Its relation to the people and the INADEQUATE com
pensaton allowed for services rendered by it's off
GERS and employees In this communication wish
10 snow thtLt, while the grievances complained of
are no doubt applicable 2nd class post Of
ices, 1t Is especially in regard offices OF the 4th
class ana such as are denominated distributing or
separating offices, and this is office of the lat.
ter class, wish to prove by plain, common sense
illustration, that the compensation is not at all
commensurate with the duties imposed and work
required in this Office, it being now run as sepa-
rating Office, and this statement is no doubt appll-
cable to hundreds of other offices:
lSt, Ii This was not a separating office, there
would pc l92 mails received and dispatched in
twelve months, for which would receive AS com
pensat1on upon cancellation of stamps) $3.50 per
annum.
3nd, AS separating Office there are 2ss o7d;t;on
~ mails in the same length Of time; an average of
40 registered packages received and prepared for
transmission; monthly reports for the various
routes eentering here-amounttng in twelve months
10 96 Total allowance for clerical services to do
this special work S. per annum
Now, you will readily from the above, that for
services mentioned in statement No l. Zone third Of
The work OF this offce) receive $3.50, and for the
0ther tDo.fhtrds, statement No. 9 got only clerk
hire of S45 per annuln,
Ii the above showing be correct and I am conf
dent 1t is, should receive additional work in
trd IA worth Sl5O, the other two-trds ought to be
worth double that amount. Does not ius,ice de-
mtsnd mat just In proportion as the work In post
oIice Is increased, by making IL a separating office
is increased, by making it separating office. or
Otherwise, i'll the same proportion ought the com
pensatlon be increased III view of the fact that the
Post once Department Is almost entirely depend
ont upon ITS officers and employees for all ufOrma
tion and that they are required to comply strictly
with all Its demands and orders, the powers that
oe al washington should thoroughly Investigate
this matter, and longer permit their officers in
this branch of the public service TO suffer loss for
Hthe laoorer Is worthy of his hire POSTMASTER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

NORTH AMERICAN REvIEw-In the Febu-
airy number OF the North american Reoieao
Prof. Geo. P. Fisher of the Yale Divinity
School, whose writings on the supernatural
origin of Christianity and on ecclesiastical
history are well known, comes to the defense
of the Christian Religion against the attacks
of modern doubt and infidelity No ADLER OF
more eminent advocate for the orthodox
faith could be summoned into the controversy
that has so lately been waged on this high
theme, and it is not too much to say that Prof
Fisher justiies every expectation by the vigor
and clearness with which he handles the sub.
ject He disclaimes, however, the position OF
a debater, and makes no direct reference to
Col. Ingersoll's assaults, although he necessa-
rily deals with the objections so brilliantly and
audaciously presented by that doughty COM
Blatant. His contribution to the controversy
. will be regarded with great interest as furnish
; ing the latest statement of orthodox views in
what may be regarded as an authoritative
form. Taking it as such not the least part
OF its value win be found in the evidence
it affords of the progressive character of the
most strictly orthodox thought of the day.
Other articles in the February number of
the Rspiep are: "Do the Spells Belong to the
Yictor?' by President Andrew D. White; "a
Remedy for Railway Abuses" by Isaac L.
Rice; "Repudiation in Virginia" by Senator
John W. Johnston and "The Lancet and the
Law" by Henry Bergh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
DEATHS.

Mode A. Kanopp died recently, aged years, Z
months and days.
In Woodstock on the sth of January, 1892 Mrs
Emma Keller, wife of John Z. Keller, and lighter
OF Moses Walton, Esq, aged "A years.
On the 9th inst, at her home in Allegheny county
va, OF consumption, Mrs. Elizabeth Given, vile OF
capt. Adam Given. aged about IS years
In Hinton, W. Va, January u 1882 of typhoid
pneumonia, Mrs. Elizabeth Gdendy, wife OF Mr. Ben
lamIn Glendy, of Rockbridge county, and daughter
OF MI Geo. w. Adams, formerly of Lexington. Va
HIS remains were taken to Lexington and Inferred
In the Presbyterian cemetery.
Hrs. Emma K. Cubbage, wife Of Mr.. Aaron Cub
page, d1ed at her home in Harrisonburg, about 6
p. M, on Sunday, January eth
Near Folly Mills, January 18th, 1882, Margaret
illkeson, infant daughter of NJ. F. and Bette Gke-
At Churchville, JAM 14th, 1882, Charles Elder
L1vic, aged four years, eight mon this and twenty
three days. 's0f such is the Kingdom of Heaven =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26


| SUDDEN DEATH OF A NOTED FIDDLER
Last Friday morning. Randall johnson, a
fiddler of much local celebrity, died i'll a wag-
on whilst being being conveyed from Mr..
Zach McChesney's to Staunton. The night
before, in company with several other colored
musicians Randall vert 10 M McChesncy' s
to furnish music for u dance After playing
for two or three sets he complained of being
unwell and retired. The next morning his
companions started to bring him home, and
had not gotten half way, when he expired, the
immediate cause of death being hemorrhage
of the lungs. There are few of the younger
generation in or about Staunton to whom the
announcement OF Randals death will not be
received with real regret. He was the very
life Of a ball room. keeping time to the music
of his violin with foot and voice and intuslng
vim and spirit into the dance which seemed
to seize upon and take possession Of those who
participated. For several years be had been the
leading musician at Stribling Springs, and was
a UNIVERSAL fayorite with the guests He was
remarkable mimic, and with his fiddlng sing
ing and facial contortions, constituted sort of
a unified minstrel troupe
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

COUNTY COURT, Judge Quarles presiding,
commenced its January term on Monday last
The following is summary of the proceed
ings:
Personal.-Wm. w. Crop qualified as no
tary public. Justice Mitchell paid into court
a fine of 81 assessed against Nat Martin for
drunkenness.
Probate.-I'he wills of John Miller and Mrs.
Sophia Ladd were admitted to probate. The
will of Harriet K. Hanger was admitted to
probate with John a. Hanger as executor
The report of commissioners Clarke, Byers
and Mills re-allotting road hands on the var
ious road precincts was confirmed
Other matters of minor importance were
disposed of.
The trials of Lucinda Williams for barn burn
ing, and OF Lewis Brown for attempt to COM
init rape, win come up to-day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

SUMNER BoARDING:-We have received o
circular letter from Mr.. II. W. Fuller, General
Passenger Agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway Company, IN which is expressed the
purpose to get up and issue 6. new and com
plete list Of those persons on and near the G.
j. O. Railway who wish to take boarders dur
ing the coming summer" Circulars and blank
forms hsve been sent to all of the agents Of
the road to obtain the desired Information,
The list of those reporting as prepared, or
who viii be prepared to take boarders, will be
printed by the 10Th of February, and no adj
dition will be made thereafter. No charge
will be made for distributing the list so re-
ported. This Will be very cheap and con
venient way for persons who propose to take
boarders during the summer TO get their in
tentlon before the public, and we suggest that
all SUCH make immediate communication with
the agents of the road at the depots most con-
venient.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

CoRREGTroN.-In an article published in the
VIRGINIAN several weeks ago taken fromHotch-
kiss Nqyinsas, the extensive lumber manutac-
tory of Mohler & Sons was located at Peyto-
ma. This was mistake. 1t is near st. AL
bans, at Lock No ON Coal river. This firm
is turning out very large quantity of lum-
Der, and disposing Oft, under contract, as
fast as it is sawed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

DEATH OF HUSBAND AND WTFEs-The Lex
ington Gazette states that the people of High
Bridge congregation and neighborhood are
, much saddened by the sudden departure OF
Mr.. ana Mrs. Brownlee Mrs. Brownlee died
on the Bird of this month after an illness of two
days, and Mr. Brownlee on the 14th He was
taken sick on the night of the 9th. Two excel
lent neighbors have thus been taken away,
! and two active and earnest supporters of the
church. A large number of children and
grandchildren lament their loss. Both were
and Rockbridge. Mr. B., at the time of his
death, was useful elder in High Bridge
Church, in which Office he had served mony
years"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

DAVIS A. KAYsER is offering beautiful
stock of goods at low prices. Room must be
made for the spring assortment, and it will be
to the interest of buyers to make a close ex-
animation of the goods he is now offering.
Like everything contained in his store, they
are of the best quality, and parties can rely
upon them measuring mp to full representa-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
VI a RRfAGES.

Jan 4igh, at the residence of James w. Kenney,
~ LEY w. T. Price, Charles S. Niswander and Miss
Mary Jane henney, all Of Rockingham
Jan. 18th, at the residence of Jas. w. Kenney, by
iseY W. I. Price, Jas. W. Kenney, ir, and Mlss
Mary s. Niswander, all OF Rockingham.
January 3rd, 1882, by Rev. D A. Penick, Nj Thos
v. aafdparger and Miss Margaret E. Wilhelm, all
of Rockingham co.
On the 2lst OF December, 1884, at the residence of
Mr.. J9nn stuart in Butler CO.. Kansas by Rev, c.
Z, BlckWels Mr.. Geo. S. Trtmble, of Monroe countv,
Mo-, gormerly of Augusta county, Val and Miss
Moliie Renlck, daughter Of the iate Dr., Thos. &,
Renick, of Greenbrter CO.. W w.
r, Jan, 18th, ny Rev, J. M schreokhtse James W
bridge co. ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

PROSPECTING IN WEST VA.-The Highland
Recorder states that Col. W. A. KVper, an en-
gineer on the Richmond, Allegheny g. Pitts
burg Railroad, was in Monterey Tuesday pros
pectIng for the best and most practicable route
from Williamsons, the terminus of the Rich
mond 6 Allegheny r. R., to Pittsburg. The
route which seems to suggest itself is that via
Jackson's River, Big Valley, Little Valley and
the Red Holes in Bath county. The road, il
built, as proposed, will tap some of the finest
mineral deposits in the Virginias.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

MEssRs. LOEB Bros, the popular dry goods
merchants, advertise a select and excellent
stock, which they propose to dispose of at
reduced prices, in order to make room for
spring goods The assortment they offer is
complete. and embraces articles OF a staple
character as well as many attractive novelties
When they advertise reduced prices, they
mean what they saw
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

VALUABLE SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-On
Friday evening last, Mr.. Jos. Hanen of Page
brought large flock of fine sheep to the farm
eogs attacked them and killed eight. Seven
teen others were missing and had not been
found up to Monday. All of the sheep were
blooded, and one Of the bucks killed was
valued at 500. This is very serious loss and
emphasizes the demand for stringent dog
Law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
THE MARKET

The markets have experienced slight advane
since our last issue, In consequence of corner In
wheat In Chicago. We quote Flour, Family, Sc IS,
Extra, $50 45 Superlne, S. u.s. Wheat 81 50 to 81 49,
Corn so cts Oats so cts. Hay SIS to $18 per ton
baled Clover seed So so. Bacon, hog round 10 cts
In Richmond, Extra Flour is quoted at ST; Super
nne 81 % to 81 so; Family 81 % to 81 So Wheat
81 46 to IS. In Baltimore Wheat 81 As to Fl 4e,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

A CHALLENGE Maj. Newton throws down
the gauntlet to the representatives of sewing
machines, offering TO test the merits OF the
Davis by the side of any and all OF its COM
petitors, and agreeing that the best shall take
in the stakes If gotten up, the contest will he
an interesting one. Read the notice in another
column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
Hours for Closing the Mails.
Eleven Years Experience.

During the Winter months I propose max
ing speciality Of the SEWING MACHINE
BUSINESS, and having had eleven years
experience in the sale of Machines, I think
am prepared to SELECT THE BEST
Therefore, when looking around for Ma.
chimes, call at No. South Augusta ST., and
examine mine before purchasing. / do not
INTEND TO BE UNDERSOLD. For Cir
culars, &c, address j. W. NEWTON,
ian12 tt Lock Box g.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

DOMESTIC MARKET.-Quotations yesterday
were as follows:
Mats, Game, fc.-Beef to cts. from wag-
on retail, 124 to Is cts; Pork, $50 pee hun
dred from wagon; retail 12} cts; Rabbits
10 to 10 cts; Squirrels to cts; fresh fish, 90
to 25 cts per bunch; dressed turkeys, 10 to ~
cts per pound live, s cts; dressed chickens,
to cts live, a to cts per pound; Oysters
500 per gallon.
Fruits, Vegetables, dc.-Apples 90 to 80 cts
per peck; dried apples, 8 to 6 cents per pound
sweet potatcse 40 to 45 cts per peck; Irish po-
tatoes So to Dcts per peck cabbage to cts
per head; turnips, so to 75cts per bushel onions
S150to$2. Copper pushel; beans so to 50 90 per
bush; celery 25 cts per bunch; walnuts 50 to IS
cts per bushel shell barks ST per bushel.
Buckwheat $3.50 to S. per hundred, bclted
corn meal 81. 90 per bushel; butter 90 to 30 cts
per pound; eggs 25 cts per dozen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

An effect existing without cause is an i'm
possibility tickling in the throat, huskiness of
The voice, violent coughing, ETC., are the effects
of severe cold. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup
cures the cold at once and removes Its serious
af1,spfs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY BOWLING E.KLE BROS.
WHOLESALE PRICES
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. !
MONDAY, Jan. %, 1882.
AT CALVERTON YARDS

BEEF CATrLE.-The market has been somewhat
nrmef ana trifie more active than 1t was last week
Prices generally for the better grades were shade
Deltef, In few isolated xa4c higher but on
common there was little no difference The
quality ran better than last weeks offerings fewer
scaIaWags being among them. Prices ranged from
OOaSo 81 n, with most sales from 5ax6 per 100 lbs
Mich COWS.-Saies are limited chiefly to good
COWS, Tor which there is demand at 3jax45 per
head. ~
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeyes at 81 ha6 37k: that generally rated
first quality 60a$5 37k: medium or good fair
quality 00a$5 90; ordinary thin Steers oxen and
Cows OOaS3 80. Most of the sales were from IS 90
to Sc 90 per 100 lbs OF the receipts 4S3 head came
IRON virginia, All from Ohio, 226 from Missouri 81
rom Maryland, 80 from Pennsylvania, and SO from
West Vtrglnfa--total receipts for the week 1853
head against 1776 last week, and 1850 head same
time last year.
SWINE.-rhe receipts show a falling off in num-
pefs rs compared with the offerings last week but
some improvement In the quality, for though In
some instances the receipts OF particular dealers
are not quite as good, yet, generally, there were
more Hogs equal 70 the best tops of last week We
quote prices for common rough Hogs at T baS% cts
the better grades 81 a9 cts, and extra heavy "a cts
per 10 net the light run and the colder weather
causing the improved trade. Arrivals this week
2282 head
SHEEP.-There was, usual, quite limited de.
mand for common Sheep this week, but the better
grades we're scarce, and trade for them though en-
tifely confined to satisfying the demand OF our
nome butchers. was fairly active The quality of
tne offerings was, on an average equal to that of
last weeks offerings. We quote prices for Sheep at
IA asa cts. and Lambs 4a6 cents per Ib gross Ar
rivals this week 2282 head
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

The druggist who hesitates now is lost for
the winter. He should sling together some
sweet oil and licorice and bring outhis cough
cure at once. DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup does
not nav him enough profit,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

Oscar Wilde, the asthete, passed through
Baltimore Friday without stopping, and thus
brought upon himself the indignation of the
society leaders of that city, as a reception had
been arranged for him. 1t was reported that
he tell out with Archibald Forbes on their way
to Baltimore
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

SALE OF a VERY VALUABLE FARM-Last
week, Messrs. Conrad, Lurty and Sipe, COM
missioners, OF Harrisonburg, sold the j. W.
Weaver farm, on the Shenandoah River, in
Rock ngham, containing about 432 acres, and
IA woodland tract Of about $40 to Mrs E. E.
Walker, wife of Henry S. Walker ESQ.,, of
Charleston, w Va, for $1,000, the terms of
the sale requiring $4,000 in cash. Mr. Walk
ers attention was called 10 the land through
the advertisement in the VIRG1NIAN, and
several days before the sale he passed through
Staunton with his wife, and made an exam-
nation of the place before it was put UP at
auction. Within Il short time over 100000
have been invested in Virginia by parties nv
ing outside of the State, who were drawn
thither by seeing the advertisements in this
paper. We believe the EIKGINIAN is the best
advertising medium, especially for the safe OF
land, in the Slate. Those who have tried it.
and have compared its advantages with the
advantages afforded by other papers, have
been free to acknowledge its superiority
We have number of subscribers in Pennsyl-
Vania and other States who take the paper
for the express purpose of looking out for
lands, whilst our subscription list in the county
yof Augusta is larger than that of any other
paper. This we arc prepared to prove at any
time it may be questioned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26

DR.. Ruhner, and Professor Campbell, Of
Washington and Lee University have asset
ated themselves together for the purpose of
making geological and neurological surveys
for railroads and for the owners of mineral
property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-01-26
MI. Scion Items.


Reported for the vIRGINIAN 1
The variable weather within the last two
weeks has caused much sickness; none how
ever has had a fatal termination so far
Our public roads WHICH had become almost
impossible on account ofthe depth If the mud
are beginning to get pretty solid by freezing.
OF course when they thaw their condition will
be still worse. We never can have good roads
until the overseers are compelled by statute
10 keep side bitches open of sufficient depth to
keep the water from under the road-bed in
stead of permitting the water to cut channel
along the middle of the road-contenting
himself with an occasional ditch across the
road to throw the water off the track
The Diamond drill company heretofore
exploring the Dora coal-field, after having
reached depth of about 1000 feet pulled I'D
stakes and moved their engine, boring ma
chimes and three wagon loads of the scores to
the depot at Harrisonburg on the 18th inst A
train of nine wagons moved them out. They
have been so reticent that the most expert
Paul Pry has not been able to elicit any infor-
ihdb'oh oo w olS Sudi dCtcl VI tnSu QlSCOVeTlcS.
A very bold stream of mineral water is now
issuing from the well. We presume the report
of the drill camp to their employees will settle
the coal question finally in North River Gap.
The Ladies of the Messy Greek congregation
gave an elegant entertainment at Mo scow on
last Friday evening for the purpose of sec ur-
ing additional funds to repay the exp ense of
furnishing their church. Oysters, conf ction-
aries, meats, ice-cream and other appeals were
made to the pocket through the gustatory nerve
whilst the grab-bag and other amusements
caught up much of the loose change The
whole affair which was very enjoyable and yield
Ian amount beyond the most sanguine expee-
tations of the ladies, whose skillfu! ma mage
ment contributed so largely to the success of
the enterprise.
The Southern Methodist church here
is completed except the painting which has
been partly done on the interior
The Rev. David Bush preached here on last
Sabbath one of those very able discourses for
which he has becomes SO justly popular with
all hearers who appreciate profound thoughts
couched in unpretending style. We regret
the pear approach of the end Of his conference
year, ITEMS.