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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

Notice is hereby given that the Tares for 1882 Will
be ready for collection AFTER OCTOBER 9th.
will meet Taxpayers at the following places,
prepared to receive CAPITATION, PROPERTY,
LAND and all UNPAID LICENSE TAXES for State,
County, and School purposes. Will also be pre-
pared to receive the CLERK FEES of VIM A. BUR-
NETT and Jos N. RYAN, and all persons knowing
themselves Indebted for such, will please pre-
pared to pay-and, objection is frequently made
to the payment OF Clerk bills for the informa-
ton of such persons, reference is made to Sec 10,
Chapter $780, Code of 1872 and to Acts of 1875 TO-
Chap 125. in which these fees placed upon the
same footing are taxes, and the Clerks liable
to fine and prosecution for the placing in my hands
of improper Fee-b1llS:-
All taxes due from Beverly MINOR District will be
received in my Office in Court Hotxe ALleu, in rear
Of Circuit Clerks o6fce from and after October 9Th
Middle River District-At Mt. Sidney, on October
Rt0erheads Dfstrict-At Middebrook, October
23d and24th; Newport, October 25til Steele's
Tavern October 10Th; Greenyfle, on October 27th
and 28th.
Soath Riuer Notwithstanding, October 30th;
Waynesboro', on October 3lst - 4 November LIST;
and Baskerville, on November End.
North RiUer District-At Mt - al, on November
9th and 9TH; at Parnassus on November 8th; and
at Spring Hill on November 9th.
PASTURES District-At Churchvile, November
Gap, on November 18th; and Craigsvile, on Move n
Der 10th.
During the week in which the Baldwin Aug meta
Fair occurs, beginning Monday, October 15t a NV
Office will be constantly open receive Tax As frou
all portions Of the County.
All persons failing to pay before Dec ,mbef 1st
will be charged FIVE PER CENT. addf dnnsh All
taxes received at office in Court HIM re- Allen from
with the Tickets of the different sstricfs at the
LILIES apose au'erliseu. oAh 1UEL PAUL,
S+.,,,.or VI. Co... 90 loon cor .nty Treasurer.
o'aun.on' va, oept 20 1907, Oct3-9t
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nR. JAMES L. CLARKE,


~ OF MT. SOLON
With experience of twenty four years continues
the practice of his profession In Mt Scion and vcl
ity Particular attention given diseases of women
and children. Charges moderate to prompt paying
patrons. nov Is Nv
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FOR RENT,
EoR RENT

0H KENT.
1t is pleasantly situated, commands a h,ss
view, ana Is In every way desirable home
For Terms, &c. apply TO the undersigned
auszFu. MRS. FANNIE HARTMAN
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS

~ go. NJ. HARRISON,
" ATTORNEY AT LAW,
STAUNToN, VA.
office No. 10 Lawyers. Row, Courthouse Alley. jes
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12
CMALL FARM FOR SALE.
1902 ACRES,

We wish to sell privately the farm on which v
reside, located about five miles northeast of Stau
ton, and adjoining the lands of John Bumgardne
Daniel Fishburn, Jos. P. Cline and others, contai
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

John W. STOUT,
- ATTORNEY AT LAW,
WI practice in the courts holden in Augusta ..ac
adjoining counties. M,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

\ 25 acres of which is In timber.
\ The farm Is in excellent state of cultivation,
we'll fenced, with good New Frame Dwell ling
It, Stable, Ice House, &C. This is one of the most
productive and desirable little farms In the county,
and will be sold on reasonable terms. Application
d r In formation should be addressed to the under
il ned, at Staunton, Va.
ar30 AMOS and JOSHUA CROSBY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

N7M. E. CRAIG,
w ATTORNEY All LAW,
STAUNTON, VA.
Successor to Trout & Craig,)
VIII practice in the Courts of Augusta and adloin
ing counties. Special attention given to collections.
OFFICE i'll the building formerly occupied by Trout
4 Craig. septzs- IL
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

n GORGE NJ. COCHRAN, JR,
" ATTORNEY-AT-TAW
~-.,r- ,, STANTON, Va
Sag OFFICE opposite Circuit Clerks ONCE .,o,,
above the Office OF Clerk OF Court OF Appeals iet
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

DRESTON A. BAYLOR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
AND SOLICITOR IN UHANCERY,
STAUNToN, VA.
Practice in all the Courts of Augusta and adtoin-
ing counties.
OFFICE the same formerly occupied by his father
Col. George Baylor, decd, Augusta street, oppo.
site the Courthouse. may 10 .iy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12


FANCY ARTICLES &C.
Together with fine lot of Tobacco and Cigars.
Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hon
day or night by q thoroughly competent druggist re
eight years experience. junl6- lyof
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nR. j. W. HARRIS
ONCE in Chapman's Block-opposfte opera House
Main street. la. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

nR. t. F. BLISS
- EYE and EAR INSTITUTE.
tof the special treatment OF Diseases of The NJ A.
EAR and THkOAI 'ii' - r.
open from a. IN. b D. m an,,.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-12

7 E. GUY,
u. ATToF NEY-AT-LAW,
o,,, :, ,. STAUNT0N, IA.
Street. maylt =. -"
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EFFINGEk, CRAIG X GRATrAN,
AZ ATTORNEYS AT Law

nOCTOk b. P. REESE,
~ PHYS ICIAN AND SURGEON.
special attention given TO diseases OF female
Thirty years experience-Iwelve i'll the laty es
staunton Suitable arrangements for boar,i
patients from a distance. febIu Il
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NEW GooDsi NEW eooDs,l

AT
KAYsER, Shirley & TAYLoR's.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-10-04
Whom We Support.

1t (the FREEMAN has good
word for every Republican candi-
date, no matter whether he favors
or is opposed to prohibition" Tenn
perance Democrats are ignored by
it entirely,-P0iag Pleasant Register,
Mr.. Shirley, the Republican can
didate for Commissioner, in Mason
county, does not agree with you.
We understand he is in favor Of
granting license, and we have en-
deavored to call the attention OF
our Mason county readers to the
fact and advise them to defeat him.
We also pay our respects to ME-
Williamson, the Republican can
didate for Commissioner in Pleas
ants county, who if elected, will
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-10-04

again affiict that county with the
curse of the liquor traffic. Defeat
such men everywhere, we say, no
matter to what party they may be-
long.
Stick to the truth, Bro. Tippett,
and do us justice. Show US any
where candidate for Commission
er who favors granting license, or
candidate for the Legislature
who opposes submitting the amend
ment, and if we are not found cry
ing aloud against him, it is be-
cause we have not been informed
of his position in regard to these
matters.
Likewise we are supporting every
candidate who if elected will OPP
pose granting license, or if he goes
to the Legislature, will favor SUBJ
uniting the prohibition amend
ment to vote of the people.
Will the Register name a single
instance wherein we have depart
ed from this ruler
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-10-04

writer we fain would have with
held it, for we are very sure it will
do him more hurt among the good
| people of his district, than all our
correspondent said or wrote or
could have written of or against
him.
To be handy with ugly English
is 10 longer evidence of either cour-
age or manhood, and the use of such
most hurts him that uses it.
With word or two added, Mr..
Lobban's preliminary statement
sufficiently gives the circumstan-
ces, though we think he very much
overrated the gravity of the case,
and our readers of this warlike card
should be informed as to the nature
of the article complained of and
leading to such hot hostilities.
1t was written on the adjourn
ment of the Democratic Conven-
tion of the Eighth Senatorial dis
trict, referred to the nominee with
out naming him, and was signed,
"Many Rural Fools doubtless in
ironic al imitation of the term cru
raj Fools" as applied by the brew
ers to the temperance voters of the
rural districts.
The letter criticised the action of
the Convention referring to the
nominee, in substance, as an ex-sa-
loon keeper, drinker, and a fit
representative ofthe tomato nose"
sort of politicians.
When the letter appeared, friends
of the nominee, (who we then first
learned was Mr.. Lobban), came and
assured us that great injustice was
done him, whereupon we hasten
ed to make the proper amends" in
our next issue.
Then came the demands for the
authors name. Meantime we OBJ
tanned information from reliable
sources, to the effect that the inius-
tice was more in "degree" than in
the essence, that Mr.. Lobban had
formerly sold whisky, and did in
dulge in a "glass" betimes, and
forasmuch as the "injustice" SEEM
ed to us to be rather in the nature
of exaggeration (Which weregretted
and apologized for), and that too
in reference to a candidate in the
midst of campaign, we thought
it wise not to accede to the repeat
ed and peremptory demands for the
authors name.
Our course was decided on from
| the best information we could get,
without knowing anything person
| ally of the circumstances, and it
must be understood that we nei-
Their affirm nor deny as to what the
facts in the matter may have been.
But we must condemn the OBJ
jectionable language Of the card as
we have that of the letter COM
planned of.
| AS ito the ''lecture" com planned of,
we did respectfully suggest that ne
good end could be served by per-
sonal controversy or any other ex-
IRENE measures, and we are here
moved to say we very much regret
that our 'lecture" proved unavall-
ing; and we feel very sure Mr.. Lob
bans friends, personal and politi-
cal, will be exceedingly sorry he
had not taken our advice IN the
premises, and especially will they
regret his mistake in publishing
such a card as the above.
Whom We Support.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1882-10-04
Wheeling Female College.

This Institution is incorporated with Full
Collegiate Powers and Privileges by the Leg
islature of the State, and affords every facili-
ty for Thorough and Accomplished educa-
ton.
Terms moderate in all departments.
For catalogues or other information, ad-
dress the President,
MISS A. TAYLOR, Wheeling, w. VaP
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

The Vicksburg boy can stand up with any
other boy in the world against an accusation
The other day, when Vicksburg mother dis
covered sugar on the pantry shelf, she called
her boy and SAID:
"Some one has been stealing this sugar."
ais 1t posslble!" he exclaimed, rolling uI
his eyes in establishment.
eyes, II is possible; and the thief Is not tal
away either"
Amt he? DO you suspect fatherE"
mo, don't"
"Couldn't be the cat?" he inquired glancing
under the table in search of the feline
Cats don't eat sugar young man.
"They don't?"
ono, sir; the thief IS boy about your age
AZ 9, Ell? I'd just like to catch HIM in
here UDcew
IF the sugar IS disturbed again." she SAID
as she covered up the box, 81 know OF boy
who'll get his jacket busted"
That's bully! | wish you'd let me stay
out Of school, SOS to see you catch and maui
him"
And he went out to devour the other Jumps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

Faure, the French electrician, has come tC
understand the bottling Of electricity mOsr
thoroughly, and number Of boxes Of it has
lately been received by ship IN New York
Not only has he developed method of stor
ing it, but also of feeding 1t out very gradual
ly-so that a quantity of the energy may be
peddled out which will run our sewing ma
chine week, or a locomotive ten minutes; OF
light room for a night, etc. 1t is reported
that the ship bringing the electricity over the
ocean was lighted by means of electricity
stored IN boxes. The most beneficial use to
which this packed electricity has yet been put
is the performance af surgical operations with
the wire heated TO white Interpretations
heretofore rare, because it has been necessary
to have present powerful and very costly cleo
trio apparatus. Scientific men are but begin
ming to understand the wonderful powers and
properties of electricity.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
A Financial AneC.iOte.

Theodore was poor lad. One day when
he was very hungry he espied a Scent piece
on the floor of the brokers' Office which he
was sweeping out. He had remembered sto
ries wherein little boys had picked up a small
piece Of money, handed 1t to the great mer
chant or rich banker, and been immediately
taken into partnership. So Theodore stepped
up to the door of the brokers' private room
and said:
please, Sir, here's scent piece found on
the floor"
The broker looked at Theodore a moment
and then said:
You found that on my floor, did you? And
you are hungry, aren't your
YES, sir" replied Theodore.
well, give it to me and get out. | was
looking around for partner, but a boy who
doesn't know enough to buy bread when he is
starving to death would make but a sorry bro.
ker. No. boy can't take you into the firm
And Theodore never became a great broker
Honesty is the best policy, children, but it is
not indispensable to success IN the brokerage
buslness.-B0StOR IFdnscript.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
DRUGS, Paints, Oils, C0lOrs, VarnShes, Glass.

In Drugs and Medicines purity and care In
compounding are of the greatest Importance.
The undersigned calls your attention to this.
las ne exercised great care in selecting his
Drugs and in the preparing of the same not
only the greatest care is exercised. but every
thing is proceeded with scientifically. The
stock is the most varied in this county, and
the prices always the lowest, quality consid-
dered. You will also find the finest stock of
Druggists Sundries, Yankee Notions, Toilet
Goods of every description, Fancy Articles for
weddings, birthdays, &c.
In Paints, Oils, Brushes. Colors. Varnishes,
Plate and Window Glass no competitor will
sincerely claim to equal my stock, neither in
quantity, quality or price, my goods being. the
very best grades in the market. Everything
guaranteed My facilities for handling goods
are double those of any other establishment.
Thanking the public, for their liberal patron
age in the past, and hoping to serve the same
and a great many more in 1881. am truly
yours. G.. GEHRING, Druggist.
North of Court House. Ottawa, Ill
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
The Machine In France.
ACT /.

NJ. Thingummy, Minister of Internal Rev
enue, aScends the tribunal, and says: Gentle
men, the Government has maturely considered
the question before the Chamber, and can only
consent To remain in office If sustained by a
vote of confidence" Sensation. The Speak.
er suspends the sitting.
ACT II.
In the refreshmentroom. Enter NJ Thing.
ummy and NJ. Soandso, Deputy, meeting
Minister-It Is grave crisis.
Deputy-You may well say grave.
Minister-Yes; very grave indeed.
Deputy-More than grsve-critlcal.
Minlster-Yon alone can save US
Deputy-But II don't
MInister-But you must. Listenl They
Whisper
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

A story of button: "Rosalnd, my dear
SAID her mother, who was sweeping out the
front hallway, "does this button belong to
your fathers Overcoat?" Let me see it. Oh
dear, no, ma 1t comes from Georges over.
coat. Isn't 1t splendid?" 81 don't see any
thing 80 very splendid about it," ooh, why,
ma! If you were only young and such nice
Young man like George should-should-"
"Well, shan't have any more such work in
this house. I've no objection ~ little mod.
crate huggng in the house, but young men
can't hug their overcoat buttons off IN my
hallway not much" And Rosalind went to
her boudoir to indulge IN weep.-Chtcago
Times
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
The XylOphOne,

The history of music has never given us a
more ravshingly seductive instrument than
the xylophone. 1t is natures own melody
Talk about the curfew bell or the MARBLE of
the bobolnk or the ripple Of mountain
streams if you please, but the musical wash
board, known as the XylophoDe, scoops them
all Make picket fence with pckets of dit,
ferent lengths and pound on 1t with stick of
stove wood, and you have the xylophone. 1t
is cheaper than the piano, and can be made
TO yield almost as much divine racket. 1t is
within the reach of all, and yet it is wonder
fully soothing to the ear. The xylophone IN
appearance resembles corduroy bridge, and
in sound resembles the song of the male
Guinea hen as he COOS to his mate. -Nye's
B00DleraHU
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Deputy-Well, then, | consent.

Deputy-Well, then, consent.
Minister-The Government is saved! This
is great day for France. They embrace
ACT III.
In the Chamber. where the sitting has been
resumed.
The Speaker-Order, gentlemen; II. Whats.
hisname has the floor.
M. Whatshisname (Opp)-W demand, sir,
the country demands the most instant and
complete light upon the subject. Applause.
M. Thingummy-The honorable gentlMan
demands light upon this subject. | tell the
honorable gentleman, SIR, that he shall have
light upon this subject Ministerial cheers.
We are prepared to cast the fullest possible
light upon this subjeCt--to illuminate 1t with
the Jablochkof lamp, if necessary. Sensa
ton. We could not corscient4usly do less
General applause
M. Soandso-l move, sir, IN view of the sat
isfactory assurances of the Minister of Inter
nal Revenue, the following resolution:
"Resolged, That this chamber, being salts.
fled with the explanations of the Ministry
allirms Its confidence IN the Government as at
present constituted, and passes to the regular
order of the day" The motion Is carried by
&. III.
EPILOGUE.
In the Ministry OF Internal Revenue, To
M. Thingummy enter NJ. Soandso.
M, Soandso-Ive come about those three
little t.otlices-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
Man Holding His Own Z.

1t is generally admitted that civilization has
improved the horse The ancient world never
possessed a horse that could compete with the
American trotter or the English racer But
some persons think that the modern man has
through civilization, physically degenerated
from the ancient man. The London .Spectator
however says that there ls not the slightest
evidence that man was ever bigger, stronger or
more enduring, under the same condition OF
feed and climate than he Is now.
In proof that man is holding his own in
size, there is positive evidence that modern
Egyptians are as big as the mummies who
were conquerers in their days. But there has
been growth IN size. Modern Englishmen
are bigger than their ancestors. There are
not in existence 900 coats of armor which an
English regiment can put on. Very few mod
erns can use ancient swords because the hits
are too small for their hands"
These facts seem reasonable; tor physical
condition depends upon food, clothing and
shelter The modern man is better fed better
clothed and better housed than was the ancient
man. Why should the modern not have been
advanced in physical growth by his better
physical condition?
The most civilized and LUXURIOUS people that
ever eXisted-Enrnpean roy ~ Caste-is physl-
cally as big, a ncaltAy and as powerful as
any people Oh WnOm we nave any account tnat
science can accept. English acrobats can per
form any feat which is recorded of Greek ath
letes Cornlshmen could strangle with their
hands any race of savages, and there IS not a
barbarous tribe of which 600 men similarly
armed could defeat an equal number of En-
gllshmen, Amer cans or Germans.
1t doubtful if any Greek, Roman or Ger.
man swimmer could have crossed the English
channel from Dover to Calais as did Capt.
Webb.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

A newly arrived immigrant, who was before
q New York magistrate for drunkenness, said
he had been in the country only forty-eighe
hours. What" SAID the magistrate, only
fortyeight hours in the country and found
drunk ia the streets. Six months for getting
Americanlzed so quickly"-Detroa +. Press
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

John Knauffman goes to bed every Wednes.
day afternoon at Elkhart, Ind, soon becomes
seemingly unconscious, then has commissions,
and finally breaches sermon in strained
voice, with his eyes shut. This is considered
supernatural, and the house Is weekly crowd
| ed by visitors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

How dear to my heart is the school attended,
And how remember, 80 distant and dim,
That red headed Bill and the pin that Bonded
And carefully put on the bench under him;
And how recall the surprise of the master
When Bill gave yell and sprang up with the PHI
SO high that his bullet head bursted the plaster
Above, and the scholars all set up grin.
That active boy, Billy, that high -leaping Billy,
That loud.shouting Billy that sat on pin.
-OlnnIn Renublicdn.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

This Is a story with a moral. A gentleman
in the midst Of stormy debate thought to
smooth matters over by few words of practi.
cal advice, so he said: Gentlemen, all |
want for the settlement of this whole contro-
yersy is little common sense" Jerrold, who
was present, disturbed his equanlmity by
breaking in and saying: You are right, sir
that is precisely what you do want"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

Fogg has new way of turning a compl
ment now and then. Seeing the elder Miss
Pangley in the street the other day, he tried tc
avoid her but did not succeed. When they
met, SAID Miss Pangley ooh, you naughty
man You wanted to cut mel" Replied FSgg
blandly: II should be cutting pretty figure
wouldn't !? ?" Miss Pangley tells her friend
Miss Sagegreen, that Mr.. Fogg is perfect
gentleman Transcript
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
Griggs's Glycerine Salve.

The best on earth can be truly said of Griggs's
Glycerine Salve, which is sure cure for cuts
bruises, scslds, burns, wounds, and all other
sores. Will positively cure piles, letter and ali
skin eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. Only 25 cent?. For sale by
eli druggistsJ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

A countrywoman presents herself in pho
tographic studio.
81 have come, sir, to have picture OF my
poor dear husband made He-he died three
months ago."
"Very well, my good woman, very we'll
Have you any portrait, or daguerrotype, or
anything of the loved and lOst?"
"N-no, sir but"-burstng into tears-"l
have brought his birth certificatew
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

A maiden lady said to her little nephew
"Now, Johnny, you go to bed early, and al
ways do so, and you'll be rosy.cheeked and
handsome when you grow up" Johnny
thought over this few minutes and then oh,
served: "Well, aunty, you must have sat
up good deal when you were young."-Den,
Ter Tribune.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27

A circus now in the east claim to have 18th
great Egyptian Booalapus" in its menagerie
This, we understand, is not John A. Logan, a.
though he comes from that section in lllinoi
known as Egypt-Quincy Herald
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-05-27
BUDGET OF FUN.

Sympathizlng friend after the funeral
never was so much shocked in my life DID
your poor son.In-law suffer muchy
Mother.in.law of the deceased-Not hall
enough!