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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

| DEATH OF 4 SINGULAR HUMAN Last Sat
mday there died at the city aims house,a poor
HELPLESS creature who for the past ten years
| had been charge upon the city. From in
fancy he had been so horribly deformed, that
| he bore futile resemblance to the human. lie
WIS powerlcss to move himself, dumb, and
whilst seeming to comprehend much that was
said tu him, was incapable of making known
his SLIGHTEST want. His body and limbs were
entirely useless and had been for 40 years. His
mother was originally owned by the Mills
family of this county. and he was given The
name of Aaron Willis. -Four years ago his
mother, who with assistance from the city had
taken care of him, died, and since that time
Cinthy Kurtz has bad his wants supplied
until death came ut last to relieve him OF his
1ayless life. And then the kind hearted over
seer had the remains neatly confined and gwen
christian burial, the Rev Mr.. Porter conduct
ing the services Sunday evening.
singular incident is related of his last
hours. His mother during her life time and
those who cared for him afterwards stated that
he had never been known to utter an intel
ligible sound Just before his death, however,
the long silence was broken. Clearly and dis
tinctly the words came, 'mother, oh! mother,
oh mother" 1t created no little amazement,
not to say CONSERVATION among those who
heard it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

him as the party who had robbed and burnt a
storehouse in Cooke county, as he had been
about Newport for several weeks spending
money lavishly. This revived the suspicion
that he might be the murderer Of the Massies,
especially as he answered so well the de-
scription Of Rhodcsan Wiliford determined
to make the arrest. A telegram was imme.
diately sent to the sheriff of Albemarle in
curing whether Jim Rhodes was still at large
and photograph was sent by mail The
picture was recognized, and when informed of
that fact, Williford and Boyer at once started
with their prisoner for Virginia
SHORT HONEYMOON
Rhodes was married about month ago to
a poor but respectable woman named Fox,
living about sixteen miles from Newport.
In Tennessee he assumed the name of VIM.
Allen. and claimed to be from Buckingham
county, Va, where, he said, he had recently
been to settle up an estate and had sold a
farm, for which he had received the money
He declined however, 10 name any persons in
Buckingham acquainted with him or his rea
state.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05
PLAIN
TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation of
life, it circulates through every part
of the body, and unless it is pure
and rich, good health is impossible.
If disease has entered the system
the only sure and quick way to drive
it out is to purify and enrich the
blood.
These simple facts are well
known, and the highest medical
authorities agree that nothing but
iron will restore the blood to its
natural condition and also that
all the iron preparations hitherto
made blacken the teeth, cause head
ache, and are otherwise injurious.
Browns IRON BITTERs will thor
oughly and quickly assimilate with
the blood, purifying and strengthen
ing it, and thus drive disease from
any part of the system, and it will
not blacken the teeth, cause head
ache or constipation, and is posi-
lively not injurious.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Malaria, Chils and Fever, and Bilious attacks pos
1tively cured with Emorys Standard Cure Pills-an
lnfallbe remedy never fail to cure the most obsti
nate long-standtng cases where Quintne and all
other remedies had failed. They are prepared ex-
pressly TO- malarious sections in double boxes two
nds of Pills, containing strong cathartic and
chill-breaker, sugar-coated; contain no Quinine or
Mercury, causing no gripping purging; they are
mild and efcienf, certain In their action and harm
less In all they eectually cleanse the system
and give new life and tone to the body. AS house
hold remedy they are unequaled. For Liver Com
paint their equal is not known; one box will have
wonderful effect on the worst case They are used
everywhere, or sent by mall rs and so cent boxes
EnfoRYs LITTLE CATHARTIC PILLS, BEST EVER MADE,
ONLY ID CENTS. STANDARD CURE Co., ia NASSAU
STREET, NEW YORK. may25-6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

NEW MISUNDERSTANDING our list of
last week we note the commencement OF work
on ]. w. Alloys handsome store room next
door to May ~ Co.'S on Augusta street. This
splendid structure will be of brick, 20 feet
front The main store room will be 209XS0
feet, clear, with IA feet pitch. There will be
bay windows with large French plate glass.
On the north side of store room will be pas
sage entrance to second and third stories, the
pitch of which will be II and III feet respect
lively. The second stoIy will be partitioned
off for offices or into suites for dwellings, The
third floor will be arranged for the accom-
mediation of society club, The Old Domin-
ion !" recently organized. This floor will con-
tain billiard room, reading room, card room
ana iavatory, with other conVeniences, max
ing it "a grand suite for club rooms. Each
| floor will be fitted up with all modern i'm
provements, and the store room heated with
hot air furnace.
The front of the building will be of style
purely American, partaking somewhat of the
Eastlake in the wood finish
The work is expected to be finished by the
latter part of January next and will cost about
81 600
The contractors are Lushbaugh & Bro, and
Bay ly & Earman. j. E. Tinsley architect.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

We will say to the friends of the ID d. q
B. Institution who manifested so much I'M
easiness concerning the future of the 9th class,
that we are informed Mr.. Brennaman has
proved that by four months patient study, it
is not only possible but really true, that as
thorough knowledge can be gained Of the
sign language by an intelligent man, as is &C
ouired by pupils in series of years. There
has been no difficulty whatever in his pupils
comprehending his signs. This may be seen
every day by visit to the school room, and
bv the readiness of scholars to answer his
questions.
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A Miracle.

Whenever there is an extraordinary occur
rence-a team runs over child without hurt.
ing il; "a mechanic falls from third story
window, and in a week after he is at work
again, we are wont to cxclaim what a mira
cle!' So, when Mrs. T. s. Eherline, then of
Allegheny City, Pa, had been sick with Con
sumption tor very long time, mad been told
by several OF the best physicians of that city
that her time was but for few hours, that
she must die, and when the use of but one bot
tie OF Peruna i'll weeks time placed her on
her feet again and made her The hcartiest alter
OF the family, all the people around as with
one rejoicing voice. exclaimed, "What won
derful miracle p zee page 80 Of the His OF
Life Your druggist will give you one gratis
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DEATHS:

At her fathers residence, near Greenville; Va,
Sept. 18th, after an Illness of three weeks, with
great suffering, Letltia j. Thomson, in her 18th
year.
In Staunton, Sept 2sth, 1882 of consumption, Han
nora Cox, wife of Michael Cox, aged 81 years.
In Baltimore, on Sept. 2sth, 1881, of general de-
bflity, Mrs. 8. A. Opie, wife of the late Col H. l..
Op1e.
On the 22d ut., near Pickaway, Monroe county,
W. Va, Of pneumonia, Mrs. Amanda Moran, wife OF
Mr. Edward Moran, in the 45th year Of her age.
On the 23d ult., at her home in Lewsburg, Green
br1er county, W. Va, Of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary
Wells relict of the late VIM. Wells, aged about 76
years.
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Beauty,

at is claimed that New York women look
younger at so than Boston women do at 40
or Chicago women do at 3d." for the reason
that they have been taking Peruna for the
past three months, but Boston and Chicago
women are coming up in fine style-enterine
upon the home stretch on Manain Igot one
of your books on the Ills of Lille" from youl
druggist as Il present, and as it directs, have
been taking Peruna and Manalin. My bowels
are in excellent condition, and the lungs and
heart are improving finely.
J. NJ. WALKER, Lawas, Pa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

B. Institution about two weeks ago, having
been appointed teacher of art We learn that
she comes highly endorsed by the trustees of u
Mississippi School, and will teach the various
branches of her department These branches
consist of geometrcal pencil and crayon,
drawing painting in oil and water colors
decorative work, such rs painting on silk vel
vet, ETC., also sketching from nature So fin c
an impression has been made that the class
this session will perhaps be one of the largest
Shehistory of the school
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

HORSEBACK TRIP THROUGH THE Noun
TAINs.-The Charlottesville Chronicle says that
on Monday last Judge John L. Cochran, Geo.
G. Rives, ESQ.,, and Jas. D. Jones, Esq, left
Charlottesville for Staunton. where they ex-
pected TO meet Col. Jas. G. Cochran, OfAugusta,
and proceed ON horseback to Pocahontas and
other counties of West Virginia, on prospeo-
ting tour, combining business and pleasure
The party expected to start Tuesday, but they
we're doubtless detained by the rain which was
ling all day.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

REEF CATTLE-The offerings this week show some
improvement in quality those OF last week, the
tops being somewhat superior, and shorter line OF
middle and common Cattle, being features In the
market Trade was trifie more active than last
week. and prices shade h cher for tops when quail
tty is taken into consideration The actuai ngures
showing greater difference. Medium and common
Cattle showed greater fractional advance. Prices
ranged from sass rs; most sales were made from IA
SIS so per 100 lbs. -
Prices of beef cattle ranged as follows; Best 90
az 75 that generally rated first quality 0)a$5 10;
medium or good fair quality 00a$5 90; ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 0oaS4 w. Extreme
range of prices 00a$6 rs.
SwINE.-Prices for good Chicago cornfed Hogs.
ranging in weight from 75 to 25G gross sell al llal2
grass Hogs cell at 10al1 cents cr lb with extra
weight Off, say % to 15 lbs per 100.
SHEEP AND LAMBs,-There is some demand for
stock sheep; Ewes selling at 2 60a$3 Is per head,
and Wethers at 81 AN per ID gross.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

SPECIAL GRAND JURY The following
Special Grand Jury have been selected and
ordered to be summoned to attend on the
fourth Monday in October, 1899, of the Coun-
ty Court of Augusta county, viz: Beverly
Manor District-Casper K. Zerke, Benjam in
F. Whitmore; Pasturcs-Henry Ii. Hanger !;
Riverheads B. IIogshe;ul, George P. Light
ner North River-James &. Goodman Dan
iel Fishburn; Middle River. Benjamin }.
Craig, X. B. Koiner South River-Thomas
H Antrim.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

GERMAN MILLET.-Mr. W. H. Greene has
left with us fine specimen of German Millet
grown on his farm near town. Mr. g. thinks
it profitable crop, as the yield for fora &c
about five tons to the acre, besides the seed
which are valuable for most any purpose
where grain is used. All kinds OF stock are
fed on it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

DEATH OF Mrs. M. CoX.-On Wednesday
night last at the residence of her mother, Mrs.
Julia Hurley, Mrs. Nora Cox, wife Of Capt.
M. Cox, died OF consumption, aged years.
The deceased was general favorlte among
those who knew her. Her intelligence, anna
bllity and gentleness of disposition. added to
those noble qualities which adorn the better
part of wOmanhood, made her beloved by all
who came within the circle OF her influence
and respected and esteemed by those with
whom she was more slightly acquainted. Hers
was a.life that frightened that of every one
with whom she came in contact, and her uns
timely death will be sincerely mourned. To
her stricken husband and little child, and TO
those who were near anu dear to her, the ten
derest sympathy is extended.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Work IN THE CoUNTY.-On Friday night
last, Mr.. Chas. Curry addressed good sized
crowd at Limestone School House, in behalf
of the Coalition party, delivering a capital
speech. At the conclusion of his remarks, MIR
E. L. Houff addressed the audience and a
club of % members was at once formed
through the efforts of John Nv. Whtesell
and Others, with the following officers
E. L. Houff, President, j. Hartman Stoyer
Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

OUR COUNTY FAIR, this year, promises to
present an unusual number of attractions.
The new Officers seem determined that nothing
shall be omitted that will contribute to its sue
cess, and no one shall have an excuse for not
coming. They have arranged to move the
bar-rooms to the extreme end of the grounds,
so that ladies can now occupy the grand stand
and move freely about the grounds without
fear of encountering many of the disagreeable
sights that haye heretofore been witnessed
with eminent speakers, fire exhibits, perfect
order and attractive programmes, we may
fely EXPECT large Gro Wd.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

*x*"Little thanks are due to him who only
gives away what is of no use to himself" The
thanks of invalids the world over are being
showered on the inventor of Kidney Wort,
for it is giving health to all. Kidney, Wort
moves the bowels regularly ,cleanses the blood
and radically cures kidney disease, gravel
piles, bilious headache and pains which are
caused by disordered liver and kidneys
Thousands have been cured-why should you
NOT fry
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

The Wallace House. Qhe old Spottswood,)
Harrsonburg is now in complete order. and
kept on the European plan. J,hn Wallace
the proprietor, is assisted by Mr.. r. McCeney
as superintendent experience and at
ton, give assurance that all who patronize the
establishment, will be pleased.
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Saved his Child.

II N. Eutaw ST., Baltimore, Md.
Feb. IL, 1880.
Gents Upon the recommends
ton of a friend / tried BRowN's
IRON BIrrBRS as a tonic and re-
storatiye for my daughter, whom
l was thoroughly convinced was
wasting away with Consumption.
Having lost three daughters by the
terrible disease, under the care of
eminent physicians, I was 10th to
believe that anything could arrest
the progress of the disease, but, to
my great surprise, before my daugh-
ter had taken one bottle of BRowN's
IRON BrrTERs, she began to mend
and now is quite restored to former
health. A fifth daughter began to
show signs of Consumption, and
when the physician was consulted
he quickly said "Tonics were re-
quired;" and when informed that
the elder sister was taking Browns
IRON BIrTERs, responded shat is
a good tonic, take it."
ADoRAM PHELPS.
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Public Speaking.

Hon H. II. Riddleberger, will address the
voters of Augusta, on Monday, the 23d Court
day. and the voters of Highland on Tuesday
the 24th
a the Democrats have made appointments
for the salae days there will doubtless be joint
discussions at both places.
Let all the voters turn out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05
ARRIAG ES.


On Tuesday, the 10Th ult., at IL a. M, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George 7. Engle at Bolar Springs, by
Rev. j. J. drickenberger, Mr. Geo. Burns, of Bath
and Miss Ettie NJ Trainer, of Highland.
In Lewisburg, W. Va, on the Dist Of September
by Rev. M. L. Lacy, D. D., Mr.. Harvey Handley, Jr.
and Miss Mackie Arbuckle, daughter Of Mr.. John
Arbuckle, decd
On the Goth ult.. at the residence of Mr. H. R.
Hudson, in Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, W. Va.
by Rev. E. Vantiver, Mr.. Joseph H. Spangler, OF
PeterstowE, Monroe county, W. Va, and Miss Mary
Ann Peters, of Lewi5burg, Greenbrier county, W
Va.
On the 26th ult, at the residence of the BRIDES
father, by Rev. H. r. Laird, Mr.. Frank Follensbee
of Anderson, Monroe county, W. Va, and Miss Laura
Mann, of Fort spring. Greehbrier county, W. Va
On the Goth ult., at the residence of James M
Skaggs, Esq, in the Richards, in Greenbrier, Co.
by Rev. H. M. Stricken, Mr.. James M. Rucker, OF
Lewisburg, Greenbrier county, and Miss Ida
Rife, daughter of Mr.. Campbell Rife, of Culber
toms Greek, Greenbrier county, W. Va.
On Sept. q, 1882, at Thinking Spring church, by
Rev G. B Stricken, John E. Johnson and Miss Kate
Schlaback, of Augusta county.
At the residence of the BRIDES parents, Sept. 29th
by Rev. H. W. K1nzer, Major Houston Hall and Miss
Augusta Fitch.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

THE COMET is plainly visible in the early
morning and will well repay the lovers ofthe
beautiful for n sacrifice of their morning nap.
1t rises tail first, and the red hue which it
borrows from the morning haze increases the
impressiveness of the scene. 1t is a splendid
sight in the early dawn to see the comet
still shining beautifully against the arching
blue of the sky, as the sun begins to crimson
the cast rn horizon and light the upper re-
gions of the atmosphere, extinguishing the
stars. No one should regret the loss of sleep
it costs to see it, for its like may not be again
the wane, it is much finer than the comet of
1881. Those who saw that comet will remem-
her that its tail was comparatively faint. and
that i'll strong moonlight 1t was almost indis-
tinguishabe few degrees from the head. The
tail OF the present comet, on the other hand,
is exec edingy brilliant, and about O'Clock
in The morning is rs sharply defined as II
paint ed on canvass. In this respect it recalls
the description of the grand comet OF 1911,
which 1t also resembles in shape. It's head is
as bright as The largest star OF the first mag
nitudt and through the mists OF the horizon
it shows with reddish light, a lue that IS
also perceptible in the lower portion OF The
solid looking tail The tail is about twenty
degrees long and between 4 and O'Clock III
the morning it makes an angle OF forty-nlne
degrees with the eastern horizon, pointing to-
ward the lone star A lphard i'll Hydra. 1t Is
slightly bent or swo'd shape, the concave SIDE
being toward the north There is an appear
auce ~ of narrow dark riffs running length
wise through it, as though painter hau
drawn it with coarse brush. It's perfectly
sharpe outlines and steady light increase the
appearance of solidity which at once I'M
resses Lie b choldcr on seeing the comet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Spring Dale W hskey has a worldwide rep
utatiOn and can be had only of H. Rosenhem
Baltimore He being the exc lusive patentee
and proprietor of that celebrated brand. Fol-
sale by J d. Crowle, Virginia Hotel, and VIM
Kinney, Stanton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Preaching Next Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock there will be preaching at Mint Spring
by Rev. ]. M. Frost, jr., OF this city. Rev. j. B,
Hawthorne d. d. of Richmond, will preach
at the Baptist Church In this city next Tues
day evening at7a O'Clock, and the succeeding
evenings during the week.
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liver K,dpey and Bright Disease.

A medicine that destroys the germ or cause
of Brights Disease. Diabetes, Kidney and
Liver Complaints, and has power to root them
of the system is above all price oucn
dicine is hop bitters, and posltiVe PROOF on
can be found by one trial, or by ask ng
mr. neighbors, who have been cured by it.
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THE MARKE rs.

The markets unusually dull there being but
little movement In grain. Farmers are holding
back, some waiting for improved prices and others
too busy seeding to haul. Prices, yesterday, we're
quoted as follows: Flour, family $780, extra, $40;
super, IS 80 Wheat, SOa9O cents Corn, 75asO; OATS
40a42; clover seed, So; timothy, $780,
In Richmond, wheat was quoted at 00a$1.10. In
Baltimore wheat 98aS1.07.
SFAUNTON MARKETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

On Saturday Maj. Jed Hotchkiss leaves for
Boston. He has been invited by the Appa-
lachian club to DELIVER an address upon the
mountains OF the Virginias on the 18th OF
October and has accepted the invitation. On
the 18th he will address the Society of Arts,
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology, on the
life and works of the late Prot. VIM. b.
Rogers
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

As heretofore the VrRGINIAN will keep fuiiy
abrea t OF the times, supplying its readers
with the latest and most reliable information
political and other, and endeavoring al
ways to present its own views calmly and
dispassionately giving facts and figures and
reasons for its advocacy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

That Carpet Paper for sale at B. M. JAMI-
s0.Ns will save y our carpet and keep out the
,ceI<I. Only 6 cts per yard.
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The Virginian for the Campaign

The approaching campaign is one in which
the interests of the State are deeply involved.
The issues to be decided must have marked
influence on the future of Virginia. II be-
hooves every citizen to acquaint himself with
those issues and to decide in his own mind
which of the parties asking his suffrage is the
more entitled to his confidence and support.
A good live newspaper will be found of no
little service in making up decision.
In order to afford all an opportunity of keep
ing themselves posted during the present
campaign, we have determined TO put the sub
scr.ption price of the VrRGINIAN within the
reach of The poorest. From now until the
18th of November we will send the VRGTNIAN
to any address at the following rates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

This paper costs you only $500 a year.
Y0a can save ten times that amount by read
Gladke's advertisement every week for Gladkt
les.ainlF sells goods low.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

The finest on the market is Rosenheim's eel
Ssebrated Springdale Whiskey. For sale by
id Crowle, Virginia Hotel, and VIM. inney
SStaunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

OH WINDOW SHADES, GO cts each. Same
goods selling elsewhere at 70 cts. This includes
all the fixtures. at GLADKE's maya
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

list of letters remaining In the Post Of1ce Mid
d1ebrook for the month ending Sept. 80, 1882, and
not called for:
Anderson, James Hemp, Miss Sarah
Lineyweaver, Mr. Moore, Miss Mary
Ward, Mr. Frank
If the above letters are not called for In 30 days
they will be sent to the dead letter Office Washing
ton, D. G. j. B. FAUVER, 7. M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Tie Wallace House, Harrisonburg, on the
Euro, Dean plan, is the place TO get first-class
dish OBJ oysters served up in any style.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-10-05

Omnibusses from and TO the depot, and
Baggage transported free by the Wallace
House, Harrisonburg, Va.
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500 reward will be paid to any Lady that
can break on the hip DR. Warmers Flexible
Hip Corset maya q. A. GLADKE.
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40 inches wide FANCY DRESS GOODS
for Fall can be had at GLADKE's for % cts a
ard. sept
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Mrs GLADKE has just returned from the
Springs and is ready to sell Bargains in her
Department sept7