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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
DEATHS.

AT his residence at Gulf, North Carolina OF
the 18th of November, after n long illness, Geo
Mauzy, Esq, at the advanced age of more Than
four score years.
In Staunton, Nov. 22d, of old age, Mrs. Regina
Gertrude Nilzolaus, formerly of Hanan. Germa-
ny, aged 81 years, month, and day.
Near Moffett's Creek, Nov. 9th, Charles Berry
aged so years.
In Stanton, Nov. Goth, oftyphoid fever. Hen
rietta W. Parent, youngest child of Jacob y
days.
Mrs. Martha Smith Hamilton died at Evans
ton, Illinois, on the evening of the Dist of Nov :.
ton ofthe brain. She was the wife of Jas. G
Hamilton. and the daughter of Abram Smith
and Patsy Reid Smith, OF North River, Rocking
ham co., Va, and grand daughter of NIagdaIene
Mcdowell and Andrew Reid, of Lexington, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Richmond correspondent of the Norfolk
Ledger, dated Nov. IS, says A move will
he made to get the Democratic Legisla-
ture to appoint u committee to inyesti-
gate the wholesale poisoning which oc-
CURED at the Staunton Iunatic Asylum
last spring. That body will be asked to
designate Il committee for that object who
will make a rigid investigation and en-
ploy experts to assist them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
MARRIED..

Nov. 2lst, at the residence the brides faith
er, Mr. Nathan Reeves, by Rev. f. G.. Railey,
Mr.. Rankin A. Todd to Miss Emma f. Reeves,
both of Augusta co.
On the 2Sth of Nov. at the residence OF A.
HICKMAN, Jr., by Rev. w. Ct. Campbell, Mr..
Chas. III. Eshman and Miss Florence Lee Effin-
ger, daughter of j. p. Effinger, ESQ.,, both OF Har
risonburg.
In Harrisonburg, on Nov. 18TH by Rev. "A. p
Funkhouser, Mr. Calvin NJ. Clatterbuck and
Miss Mary EdmOnds, both OF Harrisonbuag.-
The bride formerly of Winchester
Nov. 18th, at ''Byrd's Nest" in Highland coun-
ty, the residence of the brides father, by Rev.
}. l.. Seebrook. Mr.. Hugh NJ. Francisco, of Bath
county, and Miss Annie Byrd, youngest daugh-
ter OF Mr.. John L. Byrd.
On LIST inst, at the residence of the brides
parents, in Middlebrook, Va, by Rev. =. L..
Whitmore, Mr.. Geo. w. Bosserman to Miss Liz
zie NJ. Helms.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
The Jersey Lilly" in Staunton.

The Jersey Lilly" in Staunton.
Manager Powell has arranged to give
THE people of Staunton and vicinity n rare
christmas gift. The famous beauty, Mrs.
d4angtry, will appear i'll 'She Stops to
Conquer at the Opera House, on Christ
uaas night. 1t is unnecessary to do more
than make this announcement. Mrs.
Langtry is too well known by reputation
to need introduction to our people. They
all know her and will greet her with a
crowded house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Memory is the treasury of reason, the
registry of conscience, and the council
chamber of thought, but what is memory
without reason and Judgment ? 1t is these
last that convince us that we can't get
safely through the winter without DR..
Rnll Is Cnu6h Sur11n
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS u look LOOK !!
Every lady purchasing dollars worth
of TOYS from J. Z. TAYLOR & Son, Mann
,a.oth Confectionery and Toy Bazaar fe-
esises a chance ''free'' for a handsome
PLUSH Album, worth $1,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Rev. DIR. A. w. Weddell, rector of st.
Johns Episcopal church, and formerly
pastor of the IIarrisonburg Episcopal
church. is lying dangerously i'll at his resi-
dence in Richmond, and is not expected
to live.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

When YOU need Christmas Plum Pud-
ding or nice turkey, call on
1t &C. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Il. NJ. Jamison Main ST.. Staunton-
Va. keeps for sale the Heavy Building
Papers. Send for samples and prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

&C. Wheat has choice stock OF Gro
GERS Confectioneries, viz: kafslhs' tuf-
rants, Citrons, Nuts, &c. u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

When You want fresh Roasted Coffee,
call on G. &. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Call and see the Grand Elevated Rail
way in motion at j. +. TAYI OR Il Son s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

INTERVIEW WITH THE PRINCIPAL-SOME
SPECIMEN TRANSACTIONS OF MIR. DAVIS
sTEwARDsHIP.--THE CAUSE OF THE
TROUBLES AT THE INSTITUTION.
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Rev. DIR. A. w. Weddell. rect

When you want fresh Roasted Coffee
call on G.. G.. WHEAT. 1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ID. ID. IL u.
U&smaMgTON.-We have received the An
s,laI Report of the principal Of the D. d.
g. ;E- Institution for the fiscal year ending
Sc VT. 30th, 1883. The number Of pupils
act ua}lv in attendance at the time the re-
reno VT WIS submitted, November 18th.
was lna- All increase Of 20 per cent ovel
the number in attendance at the same
time asst gear. The health OF the pupils
has he ell. on the whole, excellent, and there
have beeu mo deaths in the household dur
ing the yezn and but one case OF serious
illness has occurred, Notwithstanding scar
let fewer appeared in the Institution at the
time it was so prevalent and tatap IN The
community.
The schools have been well conducted
and efficiency i'll all the departments eX-
hibited. Among other improvements has
been the introduction Of calisthenics, and
a radical change in the system of music
teaching. 8
The total disbursements during the year
we're $44, 695.3o, an amount greater by
&. 49I. 04 than the receipts. OF the dis
bursements $50, 7i0.4S were spent during
the first four months Of the session, and
much of it is properly chargeable to the
session preceding. Theremainder Of $21.-
955.s4 was disbursed during the eight
,nontbs of the present administration.
Some $4,000 of the disbursements were de-
voted to payment for repairs and improve
ments.
In concluding his report the principal
in view of the unusually large number Of
new pupils and the prompt return OF
luearlg all the old ones, entertains the hope
thxt the Institution is entering upon
r.rNsper0us and successful year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Farmers who know that tobacco talks
are a very valuable mansre, because their
ashes contain great portion of potash,
perhaps do not know that DIR. Bull Cough
Syrup is the hest cure for coughs and
col DIS.
c. G. Wheat has choice stock of Gre
GERS Confectionaries. viz: Raisins, cur
rants, Citron, Nuts. &c. 2t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06
When you need Christmas Plum Pude
ding or 4 nice turkey, call on

SAD AFFAIR.-We learn through q
postal from Rev. w. T. Price, that Mrs.
Messick, wife of Mr.. Ed. Messick, living
near Dayton, Rockingham county, Va,
died OH the Both of November. from self
inflicted wound. On the day named she
prepared dinner for her four little children
and arranged them around the table. She
then repaired to the adjoining room and
cut her throat.with Il razor, where she was
found short slime afterwards bleeding to
DEATH About year ago, her father, a
Mr.. Buckley, residing near HagerstOwn,
Nd, died suddenly. Since then there has
been q perceptibIe change in Mrs. Mes
sick s conduct, causing her friends to fear
that her mind had been seriously affected.
ltut no apprehensions were entertained
sfttn it would terminate as it did, in sui
ecade- 1t was Il sad affair, indeed, and the
family have the sincere sympathy of the
eentine community where they reside.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Saratoga Chips or fried potatoes at
2t c. G. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

For saa0ples and prices of heavy papers
used in place of plasterings, address, B.
M. JAMESON, Stanton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-06

Reporter-Mr. Davis states that at the
close of the last session, finding that the
Institution was Strengthened financially by
extravaganza and bad management, the
principal sought to shift the responsibility
on to the steward. What have you to say
to this ?
Mr.. Roller-When | entered upon the
discharge of my duties, the bylaws pro-
vided that the steward should make the
purchases under the general supervision
of the principal" Having to admit that
this provision of the bylaws was vague, L
could not undertake to personally direct
the purchase Of supplies, but allowed the
steward to buy what he pleased and when
and where he pleased, as he had previously
done. At the June meeting of the Board
l suggested the re-adoption Of the old by
laws, which gave the principal the power
to direct the purchase Of supplies. The
Board adopted the suggestion. This change
MI. Davis resented as in antagonism with
his idea that there should be dual man.
agement OF the Institution. In proof !:
When he left the place last summer for
recreation, he turned over the business Of
his Office to the matron, who purchased
what, when and where she pleased without
even consultation with, much less direction
from the principal. Furthermore, when
upon the advice Of an expert--Mr. F. M.
Young, an acknowledged authority on
wooden goods, and gentleman from whom
the Institution has never purchased a
CENTS worth during my administration
directed the purchase of our boys winter
clothing, at a less cost than that of last
year, the steward grumblingly assented,
with the declaration that it was an inter-
ference with the prerogatives of his office.
Under this condition of affairs, the pur-
chasing Of supplies proceeded until the an
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
Il New CaJLIe Disease.

Mr.. G. Fleming Army Veterinary In
spector of England, reports new dis
ease Of cattle which has recently made
its appearance in that country. The dis
ease manifests Itself by the enlargement
and liberation of the tongue; it also af
fects the bones of the face and jaws, and
appears on both the inside and outside
in the form of tumors. 1t is said to be
very fatal among young animals. Mr..
Fleming, after making microgcopical ex-
aminations of specimens prepared from
the tongues and heads of diseased ami
mails, comes to the conclusion that the
affection is due to minute fungus, which
he has named Actinomyces. This dis
ease has hitherto only sbeen noticed in
Germany and Italy, and no fewer than
sixteen cases have been reported in tie
German medical journals as having been
observed in man, showing that it is
transmissihle from man to animals or
vice versa-New York Sun.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
The Cause Of Rust in Oats.

The cause of rust in oats orwheat is q
minute plant, which is species of fun
gus. If the plants are examined by q
magnifying glass the red dust will appear
at small round or oval bodies, which
are the spore cases or seed vessels of the
rust fungus. Among these red bodies
are q mass of white slender fbres,
which are the myceliam threads or stems
of the plant. These live upon the juice
or sap of the leaves, and, of course,
weaken the plant. These red bodies
dry upon the straw when the grass is
cut and become attached to the grain.
When this infected grain is sown on the
manure made from the rusty straw is
spread upon field the rust plant is
sown again, and SO it appears again and
again. 1t is more prevalent in hot and
moist weather than in cool seasons, but
it appears more or less every year upon
many plants, the wild blackberry espec-
tally. The only remedy is to pickle the
seed III a solution of sulphate of copper
of strong brine or lime wate- and SO de-
stroy the spores which adhere to the
grain.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
The Weight of Human Brains.

The despatch announcing that the brain
of Ga,nbetta weighed 100 gTammes is re-
ceived with much doubt by scientific men,
who had been led to look for q weighty
brain from the Uranium Of the great Frencl
leader. The French gramme is equal to IL,
433 grains, and as there are $50 grains in an
ounce The measure by which American au-
topsists compare brains, the weight of the
Gambetta brain would be but 1886 ounces.
This would mean brain close to the idiotic
standard, FOR he average brain ofan adult man
is set down at 40 ounces by most authorities
on the nerves Crom yell was credited with
brain of 81. 20 ounces, but this figure is
discredited by modern Psychologists. So
also is the weight of 70 ounces given the
brain of Byron according to some author
tiles. According to the latest writers on this
subject. the brain of Culver is regarded as
the heaviest on record, reaching 4,33 ounces
Following this came that of Abercrombie at
SO ounces. The brain of Webster is put
down at 90 ounces, but as it was not wei hed
until some time after it's removal from the
skull the weight given was regarded as too
small. Edward II. Buloff, who was senten-
ced in 1871 in New York state, had 90
ounce brain, and James Fisk shot by Ed
ward Stokes, had brain which weighed IS
ounces.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
"Well, qteenie, what is it you would

"Well, qileenie, what is it you would
say to me-"
'Oh. Tom, am so sorry was SO uE-
kind to-day; forgive me, for indeed
love you dearly, and will never marry
any other man, but will keep my prom
Use to mamma by learning to work, as
many other women do; and some day,
dear, (here the wooing voice was low
and tremulous)-somed day, dear, after Il
lot of waiting, we may be happy togeth-
err"
Tom took the girl to his heart and
poured out passion of love to her.
Time was forgotten, love rules the hour,
and they we're willing subjects to loves
sway.
Very sweet and puro was their con
verse and caressing; vague, yet hopeful
their plans for that far off future that
was to DO spent together.
Midnight chimed out, and sent Beryl
blushing but happy to her rest, and Tom
who had waited while she rebolted the
door, and listened to her softly flying
steps ascending the stairs, uncovered his
head and thanked G ID for the gift of his
dear girls love.
The next day To n started off, leaving
no word of farewell. Mrs. Brown was
mute; even BeryPs haggard looks and
pleading, miserable eyes could not win
word from her. She merely wanted
to know what respect young ladies, who
give unsought midnight meetings to
young men, could hope for, indeed, she
thought they deserved to be neglected.
One, two, three days passed, and still
tn ere came no sign to cheer BeryPs de-
jected heart. Then Just as she had given
IN homo conn fhn rnnriaua
She was sitting in the garden, pre-
tending to work. The earth, grateful
for the shower that had awakened its
sweet scents, Haunted its beauties in the
girls sad face, when rustic in the
boughs above caused her to look up, to
see her lover swing himself over the
wall. Taking her in his arms, he tasted
the full sweetness of her lips, unawed
by her look of dignfed reproach.
Darling, forgive me if my absence
has made you miserable, or, what is
worse, mistrustful; but left II letter on
the mantelpiece in my room for you,
which Mrs. Brown pretends to have
overlooked. Sweetheart. | have been
away on business that concerns rs both.
You can keep your vow, and still may
marry me tomorrow, for | am rich
man. l have been idling here while my
lawyers settled some business about
big property have recently Inherited.
me dear OLD DAD shall rest IN q comfort
able old age; Bert shall Stake his thirst
for the sea, and, last of all, Felix shall
wait no longer for his wife, for there is
a living in my gift that shall settle their
love better than any pudding. Tell me
my treasure, does not such news deserve
kiss?"
Twenty" decided Bcryl, literally,
and she gave him them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
browns Bronchial Troches" are an effect
ial Couch Rame1v Sold on l2i in LnrPS
Important TO Prc-emptOrs:

Washington Special to Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette: Secretary Teller has re-
versed decision ofthe commissioner of the
general land Office in regard to the pre-emp'
ton Of public lands, which is understood to
cover many cases now pending, and to be al
variance with the generally accepted GUS
tom in certain portions of the far west. 1t
is important to all pre- emptors The pai-
ticulars are briefly as follows:
A man named Flanagan filed q declara-
tory statement May, 1880, alleging settle
inent in the March preceding, on a tract oil
land near Miles City, Montana. Another
settler, named Garland, made timber cul-
ture entry in January. 1881, and applied for
the cancellation of FIanigan's filing for fail
ure to comply with the requirements of the
Flanagan was given hearing, and test fed
that hedrove stake describing his claim,
March 81, 1880, hauled logs in May, and
put up log house IN two days, and slept
therein during the nights. He left the land
for five months, and came back in October;
dug we'll in twelve days, improved the
house, and cut a ton Of hay, which he
stored in pen. and left again Jan. 8, 1881.
During this time be was a resident house
keeper, with his family, at Miles City. He
alleges, as an excuse for his absence, sick
ness in his family. On these facts the COM
missioner sustained the filing of Flanagan
on the ground that good faith characterized
his intention, which intention he stated is
the controlling feature for consideration.
The secretary does not concur in this view.
He says:
The law is not satisfied by intentions.
They are not the equivalent of the actual
residence and improvement demanded, but
continuous compliance with the require
ments ofthe law is essential, and failure
therein will not be overlooked, except under
urgent circumstances and for controlling
reasons.
Flanigan's negleat to establish residence
on the tract during eleven of the thirty
three months, within which a pre-. emptor
must perfect, his entry, and with slight
movements, manifest want of good faith,
and purpose to acquire tract of land with
out compliance with the required conditions.
Flanagan is not within the requirements of
the pre- emption law; either as to inhabit-
ancy or Improvement, and his filing should
be cancelled.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
An Unthrifty HeifeP.

A heifer that is hide-bound and has a
poor appetite may be treated as follows:
Give her pint of linseed-oil in the
evening and abstain from food whole
day. Then give her bran mash in the
evening, with a little hay; feed her very
lightly for day or two, and if the oil
has not operated we'll repeat the dose.
Then begin to feed her as follows, light
ly at first: Cut the corn fodder whitehall
the ration of hay--about half a bushel
for one feed; wet it with gallon of hot
water, and stir it up until the water has
been soaked up; sprinkle over it two
quarts of corn-meal and also a handful
of salt. Give this feed morning and
night. Give the rest of her meal at
noon dry, as much as she will eat clean
and no more, and at night give some
long hay. Apportion the feed so that it
is eaten with relish, and increase the
meal gradually. 1t will help to give her
few potatoes cut up and mixed with
the dry meal at noon. If she will not
fatten in this way begin again with a
dose of physic and repeat the pro-
gramme.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
An Awful ResnOnsihiIitv

We all deplore the terrible rayages, of con
sumption but only a few of us seem to have
common sense enough to take the proper
means of preventing it. Hale's Honey o.
Horehound and tar, taken as a remedy fol
Coughs, Colds, Difficult Breathing or Hoarse.
ness, will effect radical and rapid cure of the
ailment and avert all danger. Sold by drug
gists.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one min
ute.
The Flesh Speedily Reunites when obsti.
nate sores are cleansed with Glenn's Sulphur
Soap. OF Druggists.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, black or
brown, so cents.
Eminent Dr. J. J. Caldwell, Baltimore. Md.
states: have used Coldens Liquid B eef Ton
ic largely in Debility, Febrile, and Nervous
Diseases, and | have found it one of the most
reliable ofnutrient tonics now in use or to be
found in pharmacy" Take no other) Of
DRUGGISTS
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27

Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters has proved to be
the finest thing of the kind ever discovered,
and consequently dishonest persons are
counterfeiting them.
The genuine is put up in round black bot
ties holding 1-2 pts. with white litho-
graphed label on one side bearing the sigma
ture of J. p. Allen, and q yellow label on
the other side. These are the old genuine
and original Aliens Iron Tonic Bitters, and
ifthey had not been good no one would have
thought of counterfeting them. This is no
advertising dodge. Look out for frauds.
0-<@-----
Ladies & children's boots & shoes cam o t
run over ifIyon's Patent Heel Stffeners are
used
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
How Much Feed to Pound ofPork.

A pig of $50 pounds weight may be
fed SO as to make an increase of one
pound and more in weight per day for g
year; that is, if the animal is kept in G
comfortable healthful condition. 1t re-
quires about two pounds of corn-meal a
day to keep pig of this size alive and
sustain it's weight without loss; the gain
in weight is in proportion to the quantity
of food that is eaten and digested be-
yond this. Two to two and one-half
pounds of corn meal more than the two
pounds has made pound of flesh and
fat. Four and one-half pounds extra
of meal per day has made nine and one
quarter pounds of increase in a week,
and when the extra food consisted OF
bran and pea-meal, the increase was a
little over two pounds day A pig of
the size mentioned fed upon two quarts
of corn boiled and two quarts of scalded
cornmeal with one quart of milk; if it is
thrifty animal it ought to increase in
weight more than pound day.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
A Walking Dress.

A very pretty walking dress is made
of dark green repped goods of soft wool.
The skirts are attached to Jersey bod
ice, the front of which is braided in mil
itary style in a raised design, which is
broad just below the throat, and then
narrowing gradually until it reaches a
point just below the waist. Here it
meets with wide design in the braid
ing, which extends from hip to hip. The
effect is very becoming to slender fig
ures. The bodice buttons down the
back: the close sleeves are braided near
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27

Consumption is disease We all dread. 1t
often carries its victim to an untimely grave.
How important, then. for those who cherish
life and health. to prevent that disease in Its
early stages. Every Cold or Cough should be
treated with Aliens Lung Balsam. There is
M better remedy
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
Baby Saved?

We are so thankful to say that our baby
was permanently cured of dangerous and
protracted irregularity of the bowels by the
use of Hop Btters by its mother, which at
and strength.-The Parents, Rochester N.
Y. See another coIumn,-Buffalo EXPRESS.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27
Why this Winter will be Shar ID.

"Yas, sab, Use obnosdecates de mos
ongreeable winter dat de oldest inhabi
tant OBJ Georgia can dismember." re-
marked gentleman of reconstructed
privileges, in front of the National hotel
the other day.
"Why so?" queried an interested by
stander. "Well, sar, boss, de fact am !,
when de chicken he roosts in de cedar
tree on de souf side of de big house, clost
to de front winder, yer can bet yer bot
tom dollar ders gwine to be q hard win
ter. Dat am fact; OATS fact, shoah.'
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1883-01-27

ly to the elbow; the skirt fs edged with
wide ruche, above which are broad,
upright box plaits, long e, ough to reach
to the scarf of twill which is draped just
beneath the braiding abe We described.