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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
Old Customs.


Old customs! Well, our children 81,
We can get along without them;
But you and l, dear, in our day,
Had other thoughts aboat them.
The dear old habits of the past
cannot choose but love them,
And sigh to think the world ut last
Had scared so far above them.
We had not, in the years gone by,
The grace that art discovers;
Our lives were calmer; you and I
Were very simple lovers.
And when, our daily duties o'cr,
We strayed beside tho rushcs,
The only gems you ever wore
Were bright and blooming bushes.
Our rustic way was slow, but yet
Some good there was about it,
And many ills we now regret
Old habits would have routed.
1know our children still can SEQ
The Fifth Commandments beauty.
May they obey, as once did we,
From love, and yot from duty.
The world to-day is far to high
In wisdom to confess them,
But well We know, dear, you and I,
For what we have to bless them
Though love was in the heart of each,
/ trembled to accost you;
Had you required polished speech
think / would have lost you.
No doubt our minds are slow to gauge
The ways we are not needing;
But here upon our memory's page
Is very simple reading.
1t says the forms we still hold fast
Were wise as well as pleasant
The good old customs of the past
Have leavened Ill the present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
AN HOUR OF PERIL:

If you please, ma'am," said Betsy
Tue help, presenting herself in the
doorway, with her arms dripping with
Wap-suds, and her calico skirts fes
tooned about her spare form in a way
that Worth would never have imagined
there's an insane man in the barn."
had just seated myself down to my
morning task of coloring cluster OF
blue harebells, which Donald had
brought in, a trophy of his before
breakfast walk up the mountain. Baby
was sweetly sleeping; Tommy and lit
tie Donald were fishing for minnows
in the meadow stream, and was heart
lily congratulating myself upon the
success of my idea of renting noun
tain cottage for the sultry summer
months.
"a whatW I gasped.
can insane man, ma'am," said Betsy.
"Leastway5, that's what Deacon Gads-
ly shouted as he was gallopin' by on
horseback, to catch the down train,
hollerin' good and loud, as he's aware l
amt quick O hearin'. Tell your mis-.
SIS says lie. to call the children in
there's an insane man in the barn,
says he."
"But, Betsy cried I, involuntarily
clutching at the baby's crib, it can't
be possible %
"That's what Deacon Gadsly said,
ma'am, and I'll take my Bible oath TO
it, said Betsy, nodding her head with
q countenance expressive Of entire con-
viction.
"Then why didn't he come to our
help?" 1 cried, wringing my hands
helplessly.
Don't know, ma'am,' said Betsy,
"unless it was because the mail-train,
like time and tide in the spellin'- book,
rats for no man."
"But what are we to do?' l almost
obbed, my courage and presence of
lind nearly deserting me as pictured
to myself the horrible vision of lu-
latic dancing about among the hatch
cts, scythes and hay-cutters in the
barn.
'Don't know, ma'am," said Betsy,
viewing me with sort of mild con-
.empt, as one of the city ladies who
become powerless under the presence
of any sudden emergency, ''unless you
,all in the boys and lock the barn
doors as quick as possible
1 looked appealingly at Betsy.
"Betsy," said I, "would you mind
locking the barn doors, like dear,
good soul, while l run after Donald and
Tommy?"
Betsy cleared her throat emphatically.
"Not if 1 know it, ma'am!" said she.
II hain't no more partiality than other
folks for crazy people. My Uncle was
assistant keeper in lunatic asylum,
and he was choked to death by one of
the patients. And don't mean that
sort of thing shall run in the family,
ma'am, not if can help it."
"Then, cried 1, driven to sudden re-
solve, "stay here with the baby, Bet
sy-don't t leave her for your life!-while
90 after the boys. Good Heaven! II
the wretch should be attacking my
poor children nowP
With almost superhuman speed
ran down along the edge of the woods
seized Tommy and Donald each by one
hand, and dragged them home, not ever
topping to explain matters to their be
wildered little ears.
"Come, children, Gomez l painted
"Oh, do make haste! We must ge
back to the house Immediately"
"But I've left my (ishing-hook, nam
ma" pleaded Donald, with longing
lingering look over bis shoulder,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01

Now. what was there to find fault
with in that? 1t was printed beauti-
fully and every word was spelled right,
with the exception of the name of the
church, and l didn't put that in be-
cause l wasn't quite sure how to spell
it. The bill saved Sue all the trouble
of sending out invitations and it said
everything that anybody could want to
know about the wedding. Any other
girl but sue would have been pleased,
and would have thanked me for my
trouble, but she was as angry as if l
had done something real bad. Mr..
Travers was almost as angry as Sue.
and it was the first time he was ever
angry with me. i am afraid now he
won't let me ever come and live with
him. He hasn't said word about NV
coming since the wedding bills were
put up. As for the wedding, it has
been put off. and ue says she will go
to New York t be married, for she
would perfectly die 4 she were to have
wedding n home after that boys
dreadful conduc. What is worse /
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Miss Susan Brown announces that she will
marry Mr.. james Travers
at the church next Thursday at 80 sharp.
All the Friends of the Family
With the exception of
the McFadden tribe and old Mr. Wilkinson
are invited.
Come eaI ly and bring
lots OF flowers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
CLOCKS, PINS, &c.

Ladies' Dressing Cases, Photograph
Albums. from IS cts. to S.. Auto
tograph Albums, Bibles. Papeteries,
PerfQmery, Cut-GlaSs Bottles,
Vases, Gents, Ladies' & Chlldren's
China Cups and Saucers, Mugs,
Hand Mirrors, Nice Stock Of Christ
mas Cards, Diaries, Dolls, Domi-
noes, Alphabet Blocks, Children's
Tea Sets.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
PRICE THREE CENTS.

am TO De sent away TO boarding school
and all because l made a mistake il
printing the wedding bills without frs
asking su, how she would like to hav
them printed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01

Large lot Of Horse Blankets, direct
from manufacturers, which will
be sold very low. Flannel Dress
Goods, Black Cashmeres. Large
stock of Prints, Cottons and Flan-
nels. Hemp, Straw and Oil-Clotb
Carpetings, Crockery, Glass Ware,
Hanging Lamps. Big stock of
Groceries, Drugs, Patent Medi-
cines, Hardware, Diston s. Rich
ardson's Rainbow Cross-cut Saws,
best in the market, Skates, Bird
Cages, Table and Pocket Cutlery,
Eureka Wringers at lower prices
than ever before. A full stock of
Boots, Shoes and Rubber Goods,
Sheep Skin and Felt Leggings,
Pontiac Stockings and Mittens
Ladies' and Gents Alaskas and
Arctics.
We sell the Celebrated Hibbard Boot
handmade and warranted, which
we have sold for the last three
years with such success. Wooden
ware, Stoneware, Painters stock
Wall Paper, School Books, ant
almost everything else to b,
thought of. Seasoned Spruce an(
Hemlock Lumber, Lath ant
Sawed Shingles. Also 150,00'
Shaved Shingles for sale, ever.
one warranted. All kinds of bar
ter taken at cash prices in OK
change Tor goods,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-02-01
LARGE LOT OF

Ready-Made Clothing, Mems
Youths & Boys 0vercoats,
Trunks, Valises, Gloves &
Mittens, Gents 0vershirts,
Ladies' and Gents Under
wear, Cardigan Jackets for
Gents, Ladies & Children,
Scarfs, Felt Skirts, Woolen
Shawls, Buffalo & Wolf
Robes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

bitter retribution, modified by the condi-
lions under which we live and the influ-
ences which emanate from higher civil
ization. The mills of the gods grind
slowly, but very sure, and whatever the
offenses Of the Readjusters. they cannot
be pleaded in justification of the much
greater and more aggravated wrongs
which this Legislature has inflicted and
propose still further to intiict. 1t is one
thing to have the power Of a giant, and
another to exercise it as giant. Ex-
cesses must have their reactions, as is
illustrated in the arbitrary action of the
Lowell Committee in reading out Of the
Conservative" party the Readjusters, be-
cause of difference on a local question,
and the Readjuster caucus in barring its
doors to Massey and the ''big four" at a
later date, as a consequence OF different
views ON question of routine admins
tration. The public consciousness instinc-
lively revolts against injustice, in any
form, although it may not find immediate
expression, because of exciting surround
ings and abnormal feeling. But in time ii
will be asserted. Time invariably brings
its revenges, and the excesses of the Dem
ocratic majority in the present Legislature
can no more escape from the penalty of the
law of equivalents than cause can be
absolved from it's legitimate effect.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

1 hereby give notice that s. KLINGsTEIN is
authorized Agent for me.
janl7 H. KLINGSTEIN
TNRUSTEE'S SALE
Il of Valuable
PRINTING PRESSES, STANDS, FONTS OF
TYPE, ETC, ETC.
ALSO REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUCTION
burg and wife to me trustee, recorded in
Deed Book No. 8, page, Clerks Office of the
Hastings Court for the city of Stanton, Va,
| and at the request of the beneficiaTies therein
named, will offer IOr sale at Public Auction at
the office of the said Strasbuag ON Augusta st.
in said city, on
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY End, 1884,
the following described Printing Presses Print
ing Material &C., together with the Interest OF
Strasburg and wife in a certain piece of reafes-
tate in said city. namely:
new. '1i
Double Stands and 25 Cases
Cabinet with 20 Gases. I- .lI... %
| 80 Fonts OfType in good condition, nearly new
Brass galleys and 3 fonts of labor saving rule
together with all the other appliances of a
Printing Office.
AT the same time and place will offer for sale
the interest of Strasburg and wife in the House
and Lot conveyed in said deed of trust, situated
| In the city of StauntOn
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash in hand sufficient to
pay of the notes that may be due day of sale
together with the costs OF executing the Trust,
E1nclud1ng per cent commission to the Trustee.
The residue on credit of 80 eO 100 and $50 days,
the purchaser to execute well endorsed negotia-
BILE notes, with interest added, and to the real
estate, title held as ultimate security. 49,.
Any further information desired will be given
on day OF sale ROBERT CRAIG,
tae3 Trustee.
aS-The above Sale is Postponed to SATUR-
| RoBT. CRAIG, Trustee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

To the Vmdicator we would say that we
have nothing to modify in our comments
on the Asylum Investigation. When DIR.
Hamilton's report came out strongly inti-
mating that from information received
from the detective, the poisoning at
the Asylum was perpetrated by malic-
ious parties, who might be named, we
called for the most rigid investigation
into the matter by the legislature, and
would have made no objection to any cost
that might have been incurred in prose-
cutting the Investigation to the end. But
when the legislative committee did arrive,
and the Investigation was commenced,
after the first half days proceedings it
was apparent that no new light would be
thrown on the poisoning. The committee
then practically abandoned all efforts in
that direction and turned it's attention to
trying to manufacture political capital. 1t
was this part of the proceedings that we
characterized as a ''friyolous and nom
sensical wasten of the people S money, and
we are still of the same opinion.
Archibald Ratliff, charged with malic-
iously stabbing James Turner, was con-
victed in the County Court of Highland
last week, and sentenced to four years in
the penitentiary.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF N
VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY.

In pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
OF Augusta county, entered on the 18th day De-
cember, 1883, IN the cause of EchOls &C.. Irus-
tees &c. VS. Mcmahon &C., the undersigned COM
m1ssioners Will proceed to sell atpubiic auction
to The highest bidder, in front OF the 'Conrt
House in Staunton, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1881,
that valuable property known as the "Old Peck
property" on GreenVille Avenue, near the VAL
ley IT, Il. depot, in Staunton.
me property is well located for business
OF manufacturing purposes, and will be sold as
whole or in parcels, as may suit the purchase
ers best.
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay costs of suit and
sale, and balance on credits of one, two and
three years, in equal instruments, bearing in
terest, the purchaser to execute bonds with APP
proved personal security for the deferred pay
ments, and the title to be retained as ultimate
security. ALEX. H. FULTZ,
X. p. BELL,
feb7-tdS COMMISSIONS rs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.-In the CLERK S
Y Office, Circuit Court of Augusta opr
ny LIST, 1884. 1,.,s..
David Beard. Executor of zachariah Johnston
deceased.
John A johnston and his children, Ida b. John
' 60" IUiiIiom r. Johnston, Annie l. john
Ston' lanes r. Johnston and Zachari-
81 al r. Johnston, the last two infants
mnder twenty-one but over II years of age,
Hester s. Forrer and Henry FOrrer, her
husband, Margaret A. Peck and - Peck,
her husband, Charles L.. Melhorn William
7 Melhorn, Hester F. Peck, an infant un-
der q but over ii years ofage, and Zacha-
riah ]. Peck, Shepard M. Peck, John NJ.
Peck, Henry f. Peck, infants uuder IL
years of age, and James Johnston (if he be
living)
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is the ascertainment
of the liens binding, and the general indebted
ness OF the estate of Zachariah Johnston, decd,
and of proper settlement of said estate under
the supervision and DEGREES of the court 1t ap-
pearing by affidavit filed that Margaret A. Peck,
and - Peck her husband, Chas. l.. Melhorn, " m;
j. MelhOrn, Hester F. Peck Gan infant un1er a
but over IA years of age,l and Zachariah j. Peck,
(infants under IA years of age,) and James Jonn-
State
Ii is Ordered, that they do appear mere with
in one month after due publication Q! tnis no.
tice, and do what is necessary 10 pfotect their
interests.
JOS. N. RYAN, Clerk
CRAIG & PAUL, D. q. feb7
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

TINWARE, STOVES, &c.
My stock of Tinware, Stoves, and everything
in the line, has been and will continue to be the
largest and CHEAPEST in the CITY,
Manufacture every piece of Tinware sold for
my mouse, and know that each is carefully
made and of the best material.
Contracting for ROOFING, GUTTERING
and SCOUTING a Specially, and
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
REPAIRS MADE PROMPTLY AND THOR
OUGHLY.
Thanking the public for the liberal patronage
extended the old concern, respectfully solicit
continuance of the same.
F. w. HAGER,
febl-3t South Augusta Street.
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Auditor Allen and His Critics.

Having heretofore published the synop-
sis of the majority report of the committee
appointed to investigate Auditor Aliens
action in the Railroad cases, we present
to-day the report of the minority. A
great deal of Pecksniffian indignation has
been expended over this matter, and the
truly virtuous, good and great have held
UP their hands in holy horror at the out
rageous wrong Q) committed by the ex-
auditor. They are crying out against him
because he did just what they would haye
delighted in having the opportunity of
doing, and just what ninety-nine out of a
hundred do in office-claimed what the law
allowed. The report published to-day deals
principally with the law phases of the
case and makes a plain straightforward
presentation for the offending officer.
Stripped of all technicality, what did Mr..
Allen do? What wrong did he commit ?
The roads had defaulted in the payment of
their taxes. Under the law it was his
duty to proceed against them. There was
one treasurer in the State in whose county
levies could be made on all three of the
roads. The law specified that the party who
collected the taxes should be a County
Treasurer, or be specially appointed as a
collector. The law also specified. what
compensation should be paid. At least
that was the Interpretation given by the
Attorney General of the State, than whom
there was none higher to whom the Audi
tor could look for advice. Acting under
that advice, the Auditor selected the man
best qualified location, character, position,
and general business qualifications being
considered) for the purpose, and agreed to
pay him the maximum commission al
lowed. The work was done and the money
paid as specified, and that is all there is
about it.
Show us the attorney who, acting under
the direction of a court in the sale of prop
erty, refuses to take the largest commits
sion allowed him, and we will show you
the man, and the only man, whohas right
to say that Allen did what he ought not to
have done with the lights before him. He,
we repeat, was acting under the advice OF
the law officer of the Commonwealth, and
he did what every other man does claimed
all the law allowed.
The plea that he should have made an
other selection because Hamilton was his
brother-in- law, is the merest bosh. Every
thing else being equal, it was natural that
he ShOuld have favored his friends and rel
atives, as almost any sensible man would.
Apart, however, from any kinship, Ham
ilton, for the reasons before stated, had
more claim to the position than any man
in the Commonwealth, and his selection
was eminently proper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

NorIoE'
The "TEACHERS INSTITUTE"'f0r MIDDLE
and NORTH RIVER DISTRICTS VIII convene in
the Academy building at MT. SIDNEY, on
T,hursdav and Friday, the l4th and 18th of
.~.e February, 1884. a 4Hao6
R7- AU teachers in these tho Districts are
reuired to attend under penalty specified in
article of agreement.
In order to get credit for htU time, teachers
must report promptly on Thursday morning at
911-o'clock.
AL should come prepared to take part IN the
exercises of the Institute
II. SHEFFEY ROLLER
Co. Supt Augusta.
Spectator md V;odjcotor COPY jan3l
(OO\ TWENTY CASES MEMS AND BOYS
\ZOJ BOOTS,
WILL BE SOLD VERY Low
By g. L. WELLER,
feb7-ly. Main St., Between the two Banks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

A UCTION OF HORSES, COWS, &C.
By request of Mr.. w. W. McGuffin, we will sell
at his FARMS 115 miles from StauntOn, Va, on
the new New Hope road. on
Thursday, February 21st, 1884,
Eight Horses, in splendid order.
Twenty Cows, all good mixers.
| Thoroughbred Durham Rull.
i Two-horse Wagon.
! Four-hOrse Wagon.
Harness, Plows, Harrows and other Farming
Implements.
About ten tons of good Hay.
A lot of Fodder.
a8r The attention of parties wanting good
Stock is called to this sale.
Terms liberal, and made known on day of
sale. Sale without reserve.
E. M. CUSHING d SON,
feb7-2t Auctioneers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07


A prominent and intelligent Democrat
who has been spending several weeks in
Richmond, says that Gen. Wickham is
running the Senate, or we think he said,
bossing it. He has his own way about
everything, and will tolerate no interfer-
ence with his projects. This Democrat
didn't seem to feel very well pleased
with the situation. Another Democrat,
who was in Richmond for short time
and came away disguised, said the Legis-
lature acted more like mob than DELHI
erative assembly. These are Democratic
opinions of Democratic Legislature. We
know nothing of the matterIpersonally as
we have not been in Richmond for twelve
months, but we have great confidence in
the deliberate judgment of these Demo-
cratic friends.
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A
am prepared to dlsburse the fund to the par
ties entitled, in the cause of FIsHBURN Us. KEEL
LEY.
Feb. Z, 1SSl-4t. General Receiver.
r AIDES FINE RID BUTToNED BOOTS.
From SO. So. so, 81. So and So.
Speciality in Ladies' FINE Doors AND SHOES
c. L. WELLER
A8-Orders solicited by mall feb7-ly
MEMS. BOYS AND CHILDREN's HATS.
Stock complete and new additions weekly, at
the Lowest prices by
feb7-ly Q. L. WELLER
TTMBRELLAS-A full stock, and SHOES of
" every description at Lowest Prices at
feb7-ly c. L. wELLEKs
BARGAINS! BARGA1Nst.
From $4,000 to $4,000 worth of
CLOTHING, HATS AND GENTS FURNISH
ING GOODS,
Chidren's CLOTHING at
]. w. ALBY's OLD STAND.
asr Call early as these goods must be sold.
Cash delivery.
febl-lt ALEX. f. FULTZ, Trustee.
CHAS. Il. PALMER,
DEALER IN
CnAI>r nav Nr CIrn oman xuC>Dr
FERTILIZERS, COAL OIL, AND
GROCERIES,
Opposite Depot of tie C. & O. R'y, in store house
| recently occupied by ]. A. Cochran.
ssH1GHEsT Cash Prices paid for Grain, Hay,
and Country Produce.
Hope my old Country patrons will give me
call, C, p. C. feb7-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

Secure Seats at OLIvIERs. feb7-2t
HHANGE OF FIRM NAME.
The business heretofore conducted under the
firm name of +. w. HAGER & co. will in flu
ture be conducted under the name of
-. w. HAGER.-
aa-Parties indebted to F. w. HAGER & Co. are
requested to come forward and settle their &C.
counts at once, as the books OF the old concern
must be closed up.
Respectfully,
F. w. HAGER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

S. KLINGSTEIN. Agt.
Main St., next to
Mrs. Walters Millinery Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

The Charlottesville Chronicle learns that
Hon. Shelton F. Leake is seriously i'll. He
was once one of the brightest intellects in
the State.
John G.. Kasey, Treasurer of Bedford
county, is reported to be in Canada, where
he went to escape the officers Of the law.
He is said to be a defaulter to the amount
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

~ ENERAL RECEIvER's NOTICE.
am prepared to dlsburse the fund to the par
ties entitled, in the cause of FIsHBURN vs. KEEL
LEY.
j. FRED. EFFINGER,
Feb. z, 1851 lit General Receiver.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-07

IL dlmlQlSnoS Glo numDer OIL COmMlS-
sionerssin bankruptcy by one-half. 1t i.
an improvement ON the Lowell bill and is
generally acceptable to the Western Sena
tors, which fact is encouraging for lts
enactment into law.
Mr.. Morrison has introduced his tariff
bill. 1t proposes to reduce the tariff on 9
number of articles 20 per cent, and places
many articles on the free list, among them
iron ore. This is a bid to ''monopolies, !" as
it would benefit the manufacturers of iron
at the expense of of the owners of ore
properties. 1t would offer fine market
for the cheap tlabor ores of Cuba, Spain
and Africa, at the expense of the iron ore
districts of this country. Mr.. Morrison IS
bill does not seem to startle the country
and may not be heard of again.
We have purposely refrained from no.
ticing sensational story relating to a
member of respectable family in the
lower Valley which has been going the
rounds of the press for the past ten days.
We have no taste for that kind of litera-
ture and do not care to burden our columns
with it. The whole affair was of indi-
vidual and domestic concern, in which the
public was in no wise interested, except as ia
sensation. The strange facts connected
with it were embarrassing enough to the
parties Immediately involved, because of the
necessary and inevitable notice that had to
be given them, without adding the humilia-
ton and modification that must have fol-
lowed the widespread and highly-colored
publications which have been given to the
public. We plead guilty to remissness
and a want Of enterprise in this kind of
journalism. and only have referred to it to
answer the inquiries which have come to
us as to why we did not publish what all
the other papers did.
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hereby give notice that s. KLINGsTEIN is
authorized Agent for me.
janl7 H. KLINGSTEIN.