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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

THE KAoLINE BEDS We learn that Mr..
Sweeney one Of the purchasers OF the Kaollne
beds, near Stuart's Draft, in this county. has
recently been operating on the property to
test the extent and quality of the clay, W 18th
very satisfactory results. AT first he made
several efforts to reach the clay without sue
cess, and was becoming so much discouraged
as to think of abandoning the property. But
calling TO his assistance Mr.. Jno. 5. Lips
comb, of this place, an inch and half augur
was produred, and under the direction of Mr..
L., sank twenty feet through a continuous de
post of very superior clay. Mr.. Lipscomb
says there is enough clay on the premises to
defy exhaustion in fifty years. and that the
quality of the article is very superior. At
present it is the purpose of Messrs. Walton e.
Sweeney to manufacture fire brick, for which
the clay is peculiarly adapted, and to at once
place the necessary machinery for that work.
While this is the use for which the clay will,
for the time be appropriated, it is capable of
making the finest quality Of white ware, as
has been fully tested by the new proprietors OF
the porcelain property. Specimens of the
clay had been tested by them at their works
near Wheeling, with very satisfactory results.
The only question was as to the quantity, and
now that this is assured, we may expect active
work to be commenced, first in the manufac-
ture of fire brick and then white ware
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

THE WEATHER BUREAU.-On Monday night
last, Maj Jed Hotchkiss delivered lecture for
the benefit of the Young Men Christian AS
ISOLATION, his subject being "The Signal Ser
vice Weather Reports" Comparatively few
persons knew to what date the lecture had
been postponed it having been announced for
the Friday night before, and not given on ac-
count of the weather. But even under these
circumstances the room was literally jammed
every seat and every foot Of standing room
being occupied The lecturer traced the origin
/ q the present weather bureau to- tne signal
service corps, used for the first time during the
late war; and explained It's operations. After
the close of hostilities the question arose as
TO what disposition should be made OF this
large corps, then regularly in the service, IL
was determined, after some discussion, to or
ganize it into a weather Bureau, and from that
has resulted thepresent great system OF wea her
reports. Maj Hotchkiss spoke for over an
hour, and there was not sentence that was
not brim full of Observation-Disclosures I'M
parted in the most delightful manner. A gen
when the lecturer announced that his time was
no. 1t was bard to believe the evidence of the
watch so swiftly and pleasantly had the mo-
ments flown.
Next Monday night, al half past seven, the
Major will again lecture upon the same topic,
giving brief synopsis of the points presented
Friday evening and continuing the story SO
as to embrace the entire subject IN one lecture
| We can confidently assure our readers that
this entertainment will be one of the most val
uabe and profitable ever given in Staunton,
ard none should lose the opportunity OF listen
| ing 10 it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

GROUND HOG DAY-Last Friday the End,
was as bright, warm and clear as spring. This
according to tradition, insures forty days more
of winter, the grounding, it is supposed,
having cen his shadow and returned to his
den TO remain until way yonder in March.
The I'd of February is also known as Candle
mas Day. From a very early date in the
christian history this day has been held as the
Festival of the Publication of the Virgin, and
it is still holiday OF the Church of England.
The popular name Candlemas is derived from
the ceremony which the Catholic Church OBJ
serves on this day of the blessing of candles
by the clergy and a distribution of them
amongst the people. There ale still q Lumber
of curious customs of old standing inecotland
and England in connection with Candlemas-
day, and there is universal superstition
throughout Christendom that good weather
on this day indicates long continuance OF
winter and bad crop, and that its being foul
is, on the contrary,a good omen. This idea
is sustained by the popular Scottish rhyme
of Candlemas- day be dry and fair,
The half of winters to come and MAR.
II Candlemas-d day be wet and foul,
The half OF winters game at Yule.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Baltimore Suns Washington correspondent,
Jan. 81, says Senator Malone denies posi-
lively all the published statements as to the
circumstances attending the withdrawal by
Col. James D, Brady of his recently rendered
resignation of his position as collector of in.
ternal revenue for the Petersburg district. The
facts are said to be that after an informal con-
sultation of the judges of the Court of APP
peals had established the certainty of Col
Brady's election as clerk of the court, he ten
dered his resignation as collector of internal
revenue, and received letter of acknowledge
ment of the most fattering character. Upon
subsequent reflection Col. Brady believed that
to accept the clerkship of the Court of APP
peals, very comfortable berth for twelve
years, would diminish his usefulness to the
cause of the coalition in Virginia. He accord
ingly withdrew his application for that place,
and also withdrew his resignation to the col
lectorship. Col. Brady is the warm and trusted
friend of Gen. Malone and had the best wishes
in his application for the clerkship of the
Court of Appeals. 1t is certain, however, that
Gen. Malone did not interfere, and that neither
he nor Col. Brady has experienced any disap-
pointment in the matter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

THE MURDER CAsE-The trial of Geo.
Anliss for the murder of John,J. Burner will
be commenced before Judge J W. G. Smith
in the Hastings Court to-day. Hon. IL. ii
Riddleberger has been employed by the friends
of the deceased to aid Commemorative At
torney Echols 1t is stated that Messrs. White
& Gordon for the defence, will have associated
with them j. N. Liggett, Esq, Of Harrison
burg, and Gen. VIM. Skeen, of Covington.-
Capt.. Warren S, Lurty. of Harrisonburg, has
been also spoken of in the same connection.
Some difficulty isapprehended ofsecuring ju.
ry in Stanton, and should the apprehension
prove well-grounded, it may be several days
before any progress is made with the case.
A great deal of interest and curiosity is al
ready being manifested, and the Court House
will doubtless be crowded during the entire
proceedings.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

The return of the Mutual Life ms. Co. fol
the year 1882 will be found in our advertising
columns to-day. The exhibit of this, the
largest Of the companies, is certainly in the
highest degree encouraging and shows that
the confidence with which the company is It =
garded by the public is deserved and rests
upon a sure foundation, excellent manage
ment, ample reserves and financial resources
of great strength. AT the beginning Of 1882
the number of policies IN force was 10l 400
now the number is 106214. The amount Of
insurance outstanding has risen from $685.
900, 1877 on the 1st of Jan. 1882 to 1929 554, ia
at the present time. The assets of the Co.
which in the previous year had reached the
large aggregate OF 1914 ,702 ,957 were during the
year still further augmented and are now up
to almost SO millions. 1897 961 ,31S). These
assets comprise over AZ millions of real estate
mortgages, 203 millions of Government and
other bonds, II millions of loans ON collateral,
pretty nearly millions invested in real estate,
almost millions of cash and various other
TENS
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We are sorry to learn that Mr.. N. II. Ben
nett, representing the well known Piano
house of Knabe s. Co., Baltimore, has de.
termined to remove his warerooms from
Staunton The impossibility of Mr. BIS
giving the business his personal attention
has led to this step, which we are confident
will be regretted by our citizens, generally
The superiority of the Knabe piano makes
it general favorite, and the fact that it was
represented by such pleasant gentleman as
Mr.. Bennett makes the loss doUbly felt. How
ever, our people are not too far from Balti-
more to avail themselves of the advantages
offered by the Knabes. and if they will write
to Mr.. Bennett, in care of the house, theil
orders will receive his personal attention. MI
b., as formerly, will make periodical visits te
Staunton and we are sure will be warml,
welcomed by his many friends, whenever h,
may come.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08


REGULATIONS FOR LENT IN THIS DIOCESE.
The Right Reverend Bishop Keane, of Rich
mond, has issued the following regulations for
Lent in this Diocese The Lental season com!
menced yesterday, Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, the first day OF Lent falls
this year on the 7th of'February.
1. All the faithful WHO have completed their
twenty first year, are, unless legitimately dis
pensed, bound to observe the fast of Lent.
2. They are to take only one meal a dav.
excepting Sundays.
3. The meal allowed on fast days is not to
be taken till about noon
A. Flesh meat and fish are not to be used
at the same meal during Lent, even on Sun
days.
"Collation," is allowed in the evening, not to
exceed the fourth part of an ordinary meal.
At the "collation," besides fruits, salads, veg
etables and fish,necessity and usage have made
it permissible TO use butter, eggs and milk
q. General usage has made it lawful to take
in the morning some warm liquid, as tea cot
fee, or thin chocolate made with water, and a
small piece OF bread.
Z. Necessity and custom have authorized
the use Of hogs lard as well as butter in pre-
pairing permitted food.
s. The following persons are exempted
from the obligation of fasting: Persons und r
twenty-one years of age, the sick, nursing
women, those who are obliged to do hard
labor, all who through weaknfss cannot fast
without great prejudice to their health
9. BY dispensation the use of flesh meat
will be allowed at all meals on Sundays. and
once day on Mondays Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, 18th the exception of Holy
Thursday and the second and last SATURDAYS
of Lent.
| 10. The faithful are reminded that besides
the obligation of fasting imposed by the
Church, this holy season of Lent should be in
an especial manner a time OF earnest prayer
of sorrow for sin, seclusion from the world
and its amusements, and of generous aims.
giving.
! II. The Paschal time extends from the
first Sunday in Lent till Trinity Sunday, dur
ing which time all Catholics who have at
tanned fitting age are bound to prepar,
themselves to receive worthily the Holy Com
munon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

New FIVE CENT PiEcEs.-The new five
cent pieces were led from the United States
Mint in Philadelphia Friday. The new coin
was designed by Colonel A. Loudon SnowdeD
the superintendent OF the Mint The weigh,
and alloy of the new piece will be the same as
the old one, though the diameter win be one
milimetcr greater. Il is designed to lie step
in the direction Of obtaining uniformity in the
minor coins. The new piece was made in
strict conformity with the act Of 1873 in re,a-
ton to legends. devices and inscriptions. They
will be issued in packages Of not more than
So each, in order to secure wider distribution
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

A SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIEs.-There
will be a meeting of the w. c. T. Union at
the room of the Y NJ c. A, next Tuesday
afternoon February -, at o'clock. Short
addresses will be delivered by the different
ministers of the city, and the organization of
the union completed. The ladies of the city
and all friends of the cause are most cordially
invited to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

The taking Of evidence on the part OF
Col. O'Ferrall in his contest with Capt.
Paul for the seat in Congress from this
district for which Capt. Paul holds the GER
tificate, has been going on in the office of
Mr.. III. st. Geo. Tucker since Thursday
last. w. E, Craig represents Capt. Paul,
and Mr.. Tucker and Edward Echols. CO..
O'Ferrall, who has been also present. 1t
has been very tedious proceeding. with
which all parties seem to be heartily dis
gusted, as there has been nothing devel-
oped really to justify the contest on the
part of Col O'Ferrall. When the evidence
on both sides is all p. we think Col.
O'Ferrall will regret that he entered upon
such a fruitless mission, at least so far as
Augusta county is concerned. Indeed, we
think it quite likely. before the matter is
ended, that he will be seriously damaged
so far as his claim to the seat Capt. Paul
holds is concerned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Mr.. J. V. Glass. for many years a patient
at the Asylum, slipped and fell on the ice
several weeks since and received injuries
ing last. For many years Mr., Glass had
been the mail messenger of the Asylum, per-
for ing his duties with unfailing regularity.
was always polite and will be pleasantly
membered by many in Staunton. He was
{; bout 60 years of age and native of Win
q ester
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

THE VIRGINIAs for January comes to us
in a new dress, and increased TO twenty
page paper 1t is now one of the handsom-
est, as it is one of the most valuable publ
cations extaut. Accompanying this number
is an elegant two-page cololed map of the
coal fields between Kanawha and Coal Riv-
ers. worth alone the price Of subscription for
one year. Those who really wish TO be in
formed on the resources of Virginia should
subscribe at once for this jouinai. Price 81
per year. Address Jed & Stiles Hotchkiss
Stanton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

The Report of DR.. I. F. Bliss Eye and Ear
Institute for the year ending Feb'y 10th, 1883,
show number of patients treated as follows J..
for diseases of the Eye 4S7; diseases of the
Ear 1903; Catarrhal diseases 81; unclassifie d
80; total 702. Reported for previous year
COZ. making total Of 1909 cases treated
within the past two years. We regret to lose
DR.. Bliss, who goes to Ohio this month where
he will no doubt soon establish even a large
practice than he has had here, the extent OF
which is indicated by the above.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Spring Dale W hiskey has worldwide rep
utation and can be had only Of H. Rosenhelm,
Baltimore. He being the exc iusive patentee
and proprietor of that ce LIBERATED brand For
sale at Virginia Hoel bar, by VIM. Kinney,
and at the American Hotel Bar, Staunton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

sale OF the personal property of Co.. A. W
Hartman takes place on Tuesday, the 27th OF
this month on the farm recently sold by him
Among the stock are some fine specimens oil
improved cattle and thoroughbred Cotswold
sheep, besides lot of grain, household and
kitchen furniture, farming implements &c.
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Messy Greek Items.

The Dudley Bros. have just effected the sale
ofsixty-fve cattle at forty-six dollars per head,
to be delivered March 9Th. They have also
just sold one hundred sheep, supposed to av-
erage 1875 pounds, at 81 cents per 10. gross.
Mr.. Edward Dudley with his family, will re-
farm, near Fort Defiance, for which they paid
$50 ,000 These young men are fellows of the
right grit. Following in the footsteps of their
father, their motto is Farm to farm, stock to
stock, and dollar to dollar.
Mr.. Railey preached again to a crowded
house On Sunday last. His text was Luke
Sth chap, 39th verse At night he preached
in Bridgewater Mr.. Barclay, of Lexington,
Mrs. Railey's father, is now visiting them at
Messy Greek.
The beautiful spring like spell of weather
which ushered in February, and during which
the thermometer rose to 700, tempted several
of our farmers to commence ploughing.
There has been considerable stir round about
in the delivery ofwheat in the last two weeks.
1t appears to us this wheat ought to be ground
by our own neighborhood mills. These mills
are great convenience and are run at con-
siderable expense. If they are not sustained
by the farmers who raise the wheat they must
go down. Besides other branches of industry
connected with the business of grinding will
decline. The cooper and the wheelwright
must live as well as the miller. If these same
farmers could once have hauled their flour to
Scottsville, to Richmond, and TO Winchester,
why can they haul it now to the nearest Rail
road depot?
We learn from one of the young men at
tending school at this place, that his father re-
fused few days ago, although wishing TO
sell, to take $3.50 for couple of fair average
work horses, aged six and seven years. His
price is 1915. Such offers and prices are indi-
cations of returning prosperity.
1t is again rumored that we are about to
lose one of our very worthy citizens. Mr.
John Newton Reeves, son of Nathan, expects
to start shortly for Ohio with The view of max.
ing his future home In that State.
We are yet singularly free from those ter.
rible maladies which are affecting SO many
localities near to us. We have reason to be
profoundly thankful for our continued gooC
health. S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

lfyou desire a pure Whiskey, distilled from
Rye only and of great age call for Rosenheim 5
Sprlngdale. For fale at Virginia HotelSaloon,
by VIM. Kinney and at American Hotel Bar,
Stanton. Va.
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Total debt of city. 1896 ,es4 &c

Balance due city. ....$ "a, 1874 As
Amt held by sinking fund com, $3S 200.
Amount due sinking fund 81 SIG 10.
The last sale OF per cent. city bonds $1069
The treasurer calls the attention of the
Council to the expedi, ncy of taking such &C.
ton as may be necessary, looking to the
funding of $500 in s per cent. coupon bonds,
by the issue of like amount of bonds not
to bear greater rate of interest than six
per cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

The finest on the market is Rosenheim's eel
ebrated Springdae Whiskev. For sale at
Virginia Hotel Saloon, by VIM Kinney and
at American Hotel Bar, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Throw away your walking stick and get a
bottle of Geo H. Beck's Great Indian Liui-
ment. Greatest remedy known in the world
Sold by W. B. Logan & Co.
Ian 25-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Hecker's Baking Powder is perfect in eve
ry respect; healihful, thoroughly reliable,
uniform in strength, and its baking qualities
cannot be surpassed jan 25-3m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

F. S. HAINEs has the most stylish and
beautiful Valentines in the city and at the
lowest prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08
A Loss Preventad

Many lose their beauty from the hair falling
or fading. Parker's Hair Balsam supplies
necessary nourishment, prevents falling and
grayness and is an elegant dressing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

my wife was in bed two years with com
plication of disorders her physicians could not
cure, when was led to try Parker's Ginger
Tonic. 1t was big success. Three bottles
cured her, at a cost of dollar and fifty cents,
and she is now as strong as any woman.-R
D., Buffalo.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

Losr-A pair OF Saddle Pockets. See adj
vertisement.
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A WAGoNER's PERIL.-The Highland Re-
man named Valentine was returning from
Stanton with his wagon loaded with flour.
AS he approached the top of Shenandoah
mountain, the road being glazed with ice, the
right-aft wheel slipped over steep brink
pulling the horses right around and the wagon
ran down the declivity some fifteen feet, drag
ging the horses and driver along, when one of
the wheels caught against small sapllng and
the wagon stopped. Mr.. Valentine unhitched
the horses and came across the mountain to
the toll gate, where he secured the assistance
of Mr. W. NJ Devericks, who went with him
to the scene of the would-be accident and to-
gether they unloaded the wagon from the fore
part and set things Alright. But for the friendly
office of the sapling, the wagon and team
would have been hurled full fifty yards down
the mountain side with calamitous results.
IRON OREs.-We mentioned several weeks
ago that the lessees of portion of the Vesu-
yius property near the Augusta line in Rock
bridge county, had made favorable exposures
of hematite ores. since then, the work of
opening the mines has been going on, with
results exceedingly gratifying, establishing the
net that in addition 20 the upheayals of ores
which show for themselves on the property,
equally valuable beds nave been discovered,
indicating an almost inexhaustible supply of
the mineral, These ores will be mined on a
ROYALTY for shipment, and will bring into i'm
mediate notice one of the richest iron dis
tricts of the State.
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,darfiseents inserted at 81 90 per square for the
insertion, and soc for each subsequentinsertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly
yearly advertisements.
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SKIM Il MEN.

Wells Health Remover restores health and
vigor cures Dyspepsia, Impotence Sexual
debility, 81.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-08

We acknowledge the receipt Of an invita-
ton to attend the Golden Wedding of the
venerable Bishop J. J. Glossbrenner and his
estimable lady, which will occur Oh the 14th
instant. These fifty years of coDjugal
love and ministerial labor. comprehend half
the life of the Nation, and have witnessed
marvellous strides not only in material inter-
tsts, but in the moral forces which have en-
larged the boundaries of the church and
brought into happy christian communion mil
lions of our fellow-men. A retrospect of half
a century must bring trooplng to the mind
The trials and triumphs of the Cross which
have been endured and enjoyed by the faith
tuland devoted Bishop, and suggest pleas
urable and painful emotions which the
incidents in such space of time must
have occasioned. We trust the Bishop and
lis good wife may live to enjoy many re-
turning anniversaries of their married life
and make glad the hearts of their large cir
Gle of friends in the assurance of health and
happiness.