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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

THE MINORITY REPORT IN THE CASE
OF AUDITOR ALLEN.-We had expected
to publish this week the minority report
made to the Legislature, sustaining the
action of EX-Auditor Allen in the railroad
controversy. The crowded condition of
our columns renders it impossible for us to
carry out our intention. but we shall lay
the Paper before onr readers in the next
issue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Gov. Robinson, of Massachusetts, was a
member of Congress when he was elected
Chief Magistrate of his State. On the
18th inst. aR ELECTION was held to fill the
Congressional vacancy in the 18th district,
Ioccasioned by his resignation. Tbe candi-
dates were Francis W. Rockwell, Repuh-
lican, and A. G. Woodwork, Democrat.
Rockwell was elected by 2,3o4 majority
an increase over Robinson's majority of
934.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

We learn from the Waynesboro' Mes
se''ger that, on last Thursday '.Elihu Her
ring, an employee at Mr.. w. HI. Watt S
ssaw-mill had both arms and hands badly
laaceFqatea by falling on the saw. Both
tfqmbs were amRutated by Drs. Fox and
Afbuekle.'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24
'ECTED WEEKLY by EAkLE q JONES
WHOLESAL E PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MON n A 81 1901


BEEF CATTLE.-The market has been slow to-
day. and though prices of tops have been fairly
well sustained, other grades were off nc, and in
some few instances a larger fraction. We quote
at 3 5ta$6 S715, most sales being made at 81 to
So 37% per 100 pounds There a fairly good
demand for good stockers, which sold at 5Oa
IS per Loo lbs,
! Prices OF Beef Cattle range as follows: Best
50a$6S7%, that generally rated first quality
3719a$6 %, medium or good fair quality GOA
IS ~, ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows
3 50aS3 75. Extreme range of prices 59a$6 S713.
Most of the sales were from 00a$5 371a per 100
$50 last week.
SwINE.-We quote common rough Hogs at "a
TX cents, better grades 734aSA cents, ana extra
81 cents per pound net Arrivals this week
1929 head, against 1895 last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-We quote butcher at 3laa
81 cents per Id. Lambs at 4a6A cents per Id.
Arrivals this week 279i head against Bis last
week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

James Mutt. on trial at Pittsburg. Pa,
for the killingOf N. L. Dukes. the slayer
of Nuts father. was acquitted on the
22d. Hon. Dan'l Voorhees,. was one of the
counsel for the defence, and made a pow
erful and effective speech in lashaaf of his
client. -. s.i4a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Mr.. Edwin Plotts the untiring and eff
licient agent of the Gem Organ Co., has
gone home to Washington, N. j., until the
springtime when he will return to this
county. In the mean time Mr.. James M.
Kerr, at Fort. Defiance, P. o., will act as
his agent and attend to his business in
the Valley. ian17-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The Executive Committee of the Re-
publican Congressional Committee, con-
sists of Senators Hawley, Chairman,
Aldrich, Allison, and Miller, of California.
and Representatives Peele, O'Hara, Golf
and Pettibone-the latter three from
Southern States. Hon. Edward McPher-
son is Secretary. 1t is a strong Committee
and means good work and a large amount
of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

A special term of the United States
Court commenced at Harrisonburg on the
2lst inst, Judge r. w. Hughes, of the
Eastern District, presiding. Several cases
for violating the election laws are being
tried, one from Rockingham, Mr.. Gilmer,
residing near McGaheysville, and one from
near Waynesboro. in this county. A num-
Der of witnesses were present
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The Steamship City of Columbus, en-
route from Boston to Savannah, was
wrecked near New Bedford. Mass. ,on Fri
day last on ledge of rocks known as Dew
IFS Bridge. From so to 1OOpassengers were
on board, with crew of As men. AT least
hundred lives are supposed to have been
lost. The scenes connected with the
wreck are represented as narrowing in the
extreme.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

New FTRM.-We call attention to the,
announcement of the copartnersAip. of
Messrs. c. e. Wheat and E. G.. Ealzle I'M
der the firm name of Wheat & EaEe. The
business of the concern will beAtransactetsI
at the old stand of G. G. Wheat, on Main,
street. Both members of the firm are.
popular gentlemen and experienced gros-
GERS. MI. Wheat has been SO long and
favorahly known to the Staunton public
and his worth as a square-dealing mer-
chant is so universally appreciated, that
he needs no further introduction. Mr.,
Eakle is also Well-known, having been a
member of the firms of Bowling s. Eakl.a
Bowling & Eakle Bros, and Eakle & ZONES.
He is thoroughly posted in the business.
and one of the most pleasant merchants
in Staunton. His many friends in the
city and county will find the establishment
with which he is connected one of the
best equipped in the city. and they mas4
rest assured of getting the best goods at
the lowest prices when they deal there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24
THE MARK EFS.

There is but little cha nge to note in the mar
ket this week beyond q advance in clover seed
and slight advance irl prime wheat. Prices
yesterday were as follt 'ws: Flour, family, s.;
extra S46l; super. S3.S5; wheat, $l.00 to $l.O6
Corn, G5 to 70; oats 10 tao 49, clover seed, $6 to
$685.; Hay, SO to Sl2. In Richmond, wheat, 81. IL
to Sl.l5; Baltimore, SLIP to $l.l5.
STAUNTON MARKETS..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

SELECT ENTERTAINMENTS the
night OF Wednesday, February 9th, Miss
Marie Bowen will give a public reading in
the rooms of the Y. NC. A. This young
elocutionist comes highly recommended
by the press and many of the leading citi-
zens of the South, and we doubt not that
her entertainment will be an enjoyable
one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Our correspondents must pardon us
for delay in publishing their communica-
lions. We shall try and clean up the batch
next week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

" lhG1NlA.-In the Clerk s Office of the Court
OF HidSustlngs for the City of Staunton. Janu-
EMILY BAILEY, who sues by p. H. Morris, her
next friend Plaintiff.
vs. In Chancery.
Charles Bailey, Defendent
me object of this suit is to obtain a divorce
uAnctto ntttfanlonH for the plaintiff Emily Bailey
aS;lnst Charles Bailey, the defendant a.,
And It appearing by affidavit filed tnat tne
deIt, Charles Bailey, is NONRESIDENT Oh Cne
state Of Virginia, it is ordered that ne 10 ~
here within one month after due pubhcat1on OF
this notice. and do what is necessary to protect
his interest.
NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT, Clerk.
d. MAY n n jan3-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

A committee of gentlemen from Ro-
anoke visited Baltimore last week for the
purpose of securing an extension of the
Valley Railroad from Lexington to their
city. They called on Mr.. Sam1 Spencer.
President of the Valley r. R., who said
that the B. & o. was at this time engaged
in as many extension schemes as it cares
to expend means to further. But the Val
ley Road might engage in the enterprise if
the counties along the proposed line will
lend pecuniary aid. He had good opin
ion of the resources of that country, es-
pecially in its minerals. and promises to
send an expert to examine the route.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

w A Western editor has spent six years
"riting a book entitled, ''How to test
glue" An easy subject to stick to; but
in the preface he says however he knows
no better remedy for coughs and colds pro-
duced by sedentary habits, than Dr. Bulls
| Cough Syrup.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Mr.. Jno. 7. Wilkins, formerly u com
positor in this office, slipped on the ice in
Harrisonburg last week, and broke his
leg
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Scarlet fever is prevailing in portions of
Rockingham county, especially in the
western section.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

&. M. Gushing & Son, auctioneers, sold,
on the 10th, the farm of the late Jonathan
Sheets, near Mt. Sidney, to Mr. Ira Black
well, of Albemarle. The tract contains
lll4 acres, and the price paid was SAG per
acre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

IHE HIGHLAND HANGING. The Jury
OF inquest which investigated the hanging
by mob of A. d. Atchison, have been re-
convened and have rendered q verdict find
ing that the mob consisted of II. M. Tom
lison, J. A. Lightner, j. A. Chestnut,
Giles Gum, Joe Beathe, Ro. Warrick,
Luther Wade, L. N. Gibson, James Beeson,
and one other unknown. Warrants have
been issued for the arrest of the parties
and one of them, Lightner had been APP
pretended and lodged in the jail of Poca-
hontas. On the 10Th, man named Zeb.
Ailstock called at the jail and set the pris-
oner free
Allstock knocked at the jailers door,
who invited him in to the fire. After sit
Ting and talking some five minutes he'said
TO the jailer to step outside, he wished to
see him on little business. and knowing
Allstock the jailer did SO. On getting out
Allstock picked up his gun and demanded
the jail keys. Upon positively being re-
fused he told him if he did not he would
Kill him. and taking hold of the jailer he
led him to the door and forced him to I'M
lock the cell. The jailer's wife ran to the
village and gave the alarm, but no one
came There were others at hand to as
slst in forcing the keys or door if ne
cessary.
1t is said that Atchison, the man who
was lynched, had threatened to kill Light
ner as soon as he got at liberty, and had
also made diabolical threats against num-
Der OF other citizens. He was regular
desperate and the terror of all the sur
rounding country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The reason why Solomon saillthat there
was nothing new under tha4 SIN, was that
hecould not bny good remedy to cure his
stubborn cold. pr. Bulls Cough Syrup
had not been compounded then. 1t has
long since proved itself to be the great
henefaction of the nineteenth century.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

J. c. Bell has been nominated by the
President for postmaster at Culpeper, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The new Presbyterian Church at Lin
vile, Rockingham county, was dedicated
on Sunday last, Rev. w. T. Price preach
ing the dedicatory sermon. Rev. T. File tcher
OF Broadway, is the pastor in charge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24
Did.

With a deep sense of sorrow do we record the
death of little Oscar Depriest, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ADDISON Depriest. which occurred on Tues
day morning, Jan. Is, 1881, at Mt Sidney, Va,
aged years, months and 10 days.
Death always falls as pail OF gloom over the
finer sensibilities of our natures, but how much
more severely is it felt W hen the icy hand y is
laid upon one in the bloc m of youth.
What words can exp reSS the sorrow of his
parents and schoolmatt as they realize that
Oscar has gone from ii me inio eternity; that
the " silver cord " of life is broken and that he
is now in the world Just beyond the shores OF
time, y from which he can. never return tOthem.
He fell asleep in Jesus at his home where he
received every possible attention during his
sickness, which was sho IT but severe. yet he
bore it without murmul. He was naturally
of kind and affectionatt disposition, made for
himself during his short life many dear friends
and was loved by all who knew him. Fond par
ents, brothers and sisters, we know you'll miss
him in your home, but emember that heaven
is not far from earth, hen your sainted Oscar
is very near you all the ime. He is mot lost
but gone before.''
AFind comfort in the wor Is of our Saviour:
81 take these little lambs,' said he,
"And lay them in My BREAST
Protection they sh all find in me,
In me be ever ble;t.'
You have the sincere sympathy OF the com
munity in this your sore aftictlon, and may
God continue His grace to all of you his rea-
tives and friends that you may meet him in
heaven. b.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Mr.. Jno. p. Smiley, of Middlebrook, re-
ceived severe cut in the knee from
drawing knife the other day. AT last ac-
caunts he was suffering considerably.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

In the House last week. Mr.. Dunn Of
fered bill in the interests of physicians
which if passed. will cost the people dearly.
1t provides among other things that no
product of opium shall be sold without a
prescription. This would compel pre-
scription even for paragoric, Or any other
simple prepar alton that contains opium.
Another provision is that no prescription
shall be refilled, if the physician giving it
SO states. This would be glorious thing
for the doctors. but it would cost the peo-
pie thousands of dollars yearly. When
the cost of this legislature is figured up.
Virginia will have had enough of De-
mocracy to last it a hundred years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Rev. j. A. Snyder will preaci. in the
Lutheran church next Sunday morning
and night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24
7--------
MARRIE ID.

At Port Republic, on the 10th inst. by Rev
III. w. KnZer, Mr.. ChaS. H. Lambert, of the
firm of Lambert Bros, in Waynesboro and
Miss Viola M Palmer, daughter of Mr.. J. w.
Palmer Of Port Republic.
AT the residence of Mr.. s. NJ. Yost, in this
city, on the 18th inst, by Rev. Rumsey smith
son, Albert L.. Lawton, of Rochester, n. y, Ia
Miss Amalie Dreyspring, of this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The old established house of j. W. Abby
has failed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Staunton, Va, jan 2, 1884.
Evans Admir- VS.. Evans ct ais
All persons interested 4 in above cause, TAKE
NOTICE: That have fixed upon Saturday. the
ton, to state the accounts required to- he stated
by an order of the Hastings Court of Staunton
At which time and place YOU are required to at
tend. JOHN w STOUT,
janS-4t Commissioner
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

NOTICE.-AIl persons indebted to GAIT d
N KERR will please close up their accounts
before FEBRUARY IST., 1884, ms after that date
our books will be turned over to u collector.
Respectfully,
ian17-tf GAIT d KERN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24
GENERAL RECEIVERS NOTICE.

am now ready to Distribute TO the parties en-
titled, the fund in the case of Alanson Harris
creditors VS.. Alapson Harris administrator.
j. FRED. EFFINGER.
General Receiver.
stanton, Va Jan. sth, 1881. At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, A
gusta County, Va. Jan. 81, 1891
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The abqXe letters, If not called for within
thirty days, win he sent to the Dead Letter NJ
flee. Parties calling for them will please saw
they were advertised. >. M. YOST. p. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

The rejection of Rev. A. P. Funk
houser, by the State Senate, as Superin-
tendent of Public Schools for Rockingham
county. has caused a good deal of feeling
in that county among all classes of citi-
zens. Last week, a Teachers Institute
was held for that county representing all
portions of the county. Resolutions. pro-
posed by Prof. J. w. Taylor, of Lacey
Springs, one of the best educators in the
State, and Democrat. were unanimously
adopted, condemning the action of the
Senate, and commencing the qualifications
and administration of Mr.. Funkhouser in
the highest terms. The fact is there can
not be single valid objection urged
against him. The grounds on which he
was rejected were purely political. He is a
Republican in sentiment, but not poll
tician-a minister of the gospel in the
United Brethren Church, of excellent
standing, and in all the relations of life,
.irreproachable. yet to crafty partizan
hate, the Senate rejected his nomination.
Bourbonism in Virginia THINKS there is no
hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-24

EOR RENT.-A good STORE ROOM, next
II door to Mrs. Merikens on Main Street,
and between DR.. Chapmans and Mrs Walters
millinery Store. Store is in good condition and
Will be rented on reasonable terms. Apply to
j Is VIM WJ(1T,EY
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-03-06
OBITUARY..

It becomes our sad duty to record the
death OF a beloved sister, Mrs. Emma
Boon, wife of Daniel w. Boon, daugh-
ter Of David and Lucinda West, was
born near Dover. in Pope county, Ark,
Dec. 30th 1883, united In marriage to
Daniel w. Boon, Sept. 1875. She en-
braced religion In August 1881, and
joined the M. +. church south, in which
church she lived consistent christian
life until God called her from the sor-
rows of earth, to the joys of heaven,
which occurred, January ~. 1884. She
was born, married and died In the same
house, She leaves husband, four
children, an aged mother, three broth
ers, five sisters, and many friends to
mourn for her. A short time before
she died, she requested her husband to
meet her In heaven, called her children
around her and exorted them to be good
children. She died shouting Glory TO
God.
Dear friends, In the darkest hour Of
your grief plying Savior whispers
words Of comfort, saying ~ am the res
direction and the lifc.n Be faithful to
God, and you VIII soon meet her on
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-03-06

had 70 put him under tho influence
Of morphine.
Mr.. George OgaIsby, is very sick
with pneumonia and Il not expected
| TO live.
/ Mr.. Matt. Hale, our celebrated
bird hunter says that he has cxnght
Ione Thousand gusils this winter at
Todd times. Who can beat our man.
| Mr.. Samuel Walkers father 10
here visiting friends and relatives,
he halls from Columbia, Mnrry
county, Tenn. We hope his stay
may be pleasant.
Some few enterprising farmers
have sown oats, and others are pre-
pairing 90 follow their example.
+ Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore johnson
both are very sick, Mr.. johnson, we
learn, is little better this morning,
but Mrs. johnson is not doing so
well. Mr.. blackburn Of the same
residence is very sick with pneumo-
MIA.
Our public school is out next
Monday, but Prof. A. 7. Bullock
will continue TO teach by subscrp-
tion until hot weather.
+ Mr.. ]. M. Hodges Of Richland,
passed through here this week with
- bales of cotton enroute for Rus
sellville.
Mr.. ]. M. Rowland, of Valley
Springs, Boone county, is in this
part buying cattle, he says be is get
ting good many head.
Novrcr
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-03-06
CORRESPONDENCE.
Cove School.

/ wish to say through the columns
of your paper that the school which
commenced here on the 10Th of No
vember, 1883,and closed on the 29tf
day of February, 1884 was ably and
honorably conducted by Mr.. L. M
Chisholm during the entire term.
have watched the school closely in
its progress a1d have taken some
pains to learn the opinions OF the
patrons of the school; and / think
that every man that sent to the
school was exceedingly pleased with
the discipline and the progress the
children made in their studies. In
deed some have been advanced be
yond any ones expectation begin
ming in Rays Third Arithmetic
somewhere about denominate num-
bers, working thoroughly every ex-
ample in the book, and making some
progress in Algebra and the higher
arithmetic. They were also ad
vanced in other studies equally as
WE'LL Not many attended the exam
Lination, which occupied the whole
of Friday; but those that did ex.
pressed themselves more than salts
fed. The Exhibition was on Satur
day night. 1t so far exceeded my
expectations that l have not the
language to express my thoughts
/ shall ask some others who attend
ed the Exhibition to tell you al
about it. / will say this much fol
the children who acquitted them
selves with so much credit that they
lost no time from their regular stu
dies, in making preparation. / an
told they met their teacher at The
school only one night to practice OF
their pieces. They met Saturday
morning before the Exhibition a
night, but the greater part Of the day
was taken up in arranging the house
The teacher has been perfectly i'm
partial, firm, but kind. The reason
know SO much about the school,
live in sight of the house, frequent
ly visited the Same, had children
going TO school; and being one o.
the directors. / noticed closely every
thing that went on. The attend
ance regularly has been quite large
l again ask some one to tell all abou
the exhibition.
Respectfully,
T. j. MARTIN.
The Russellville Democrat., 1884-03-06
Liberty LacOnics.

| Scottvillc is the ancient and mod.
ern capital of Liberty township and
is flourishing villa of men whose
motto is olive and let live" The
most prominent feature OF Scottyills
and the one most admired by us il
the excellent school under charge Of
that talented young Prof. j. T. Bul
lock. He has about eighty five
scholars enrolled and has q good av.
erage attendance considering the
time Of the year. The present SEES.
sion lie free school but will soon be
changed to subscription school
The people of Scottville deserve great
praise for the laudable efforts they
are making towards educating theil
young.
In the mercantile business we find
it equally as well represented as it ia
educationally. There are three firms
here who are up and doing at their
chosen calling. Mr.. w. C. N. King
is running general grocery store,
and has fnll stock of patent medi-
cines, perfumerv, etc. He has been
in business at this place for twelve
years. Mr.. T. j. Pardew, formerly
Of the firm of Pardew, Halle & Co.,
is running general dry goods bust
ness and enjoys full share Of the
peoples patronage. Tho firm OF
Carouthers q Blackford is recent
addition to the mercantile firms OF
Scottville. They are both urbane
gentlemen and are carrying a full
stock of goods usually kept in q
country store. They will very likely
create quite an emulation in the mer-
camille circles. Their location here
was caused by the excellent school
facilities of the place.
Scottville's sick are we'll looked af-
ter by that excellent physician DR..
G. Belknap. He is kept very busy
al present and is having good sue
cess.
Messrs. Brooks IL Sain attend to
the blacksmithing of the vicinage to
the satisfaction of all concerned.
They are good workmen in their line
and we'll merit the peoples patronage.
We are glad to note the spirit Of
improvement generally visible among
the farming Fraternity. We notice q
good deal of new fencing being done,
several new smoke houses, stables,
etc, going up, and during the pres
ent week the farmers have been very
busy sowing oats.
"Novice" will hereafter conduct
the Scottville correspondence, and
will be ably assisted by several
others, to whom we gladly lay dowr
our pen. For favors shown us while
in Scottville we are indebted to Mr..
w. L. Blackboard and wife, Mr.. M. M.
Carouthers, Mr.. j. r Sherrell and
Prof. T. p Mccain and fanny. Their
kindness will long be remembered
and never forgotten by CARO-.