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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
SPLENDID BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

A SPLENDID BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.
Mr.. c. B. SoMERvILLE being compelled by
i'll health and the positive orders of his physf-
clan to retire from the China and Queensware
business and engage in active outdoor exercise,
we offer for sale privately our large stock of
CHINA, QUEENSWARE. PLATED AND
SILVER WARE. FIXTURES
and good will at No. % Main street, Staunton
va. This is an established business, new and
saleable goods and offers a fine opportunity
for an energetic business man.
g. b. SOMMERVILLE & co.
jly16-c. pc.
NEW LINE OF LADIES'. MISSES, AN
IN CHILDRENs
HOSIERY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

ROUGH ON PAINS.
Cures cholera, collie, collie, cramps. diarrhoea
aches, pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia, rheu-
matism. Zoe. Rough on Pain Plasters 15c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08


This land lies on Middle River, near the vii
lage of Spring HILL adjoining the lands of Mills
and others. and is a part of the Jacob q. Splitter
home farm.
The Improvements thereon consist of a small
Dwelling House. with all necessary out-build-
ings thereon. To one with limited means, who
desires q nice home for himself and family
this is o rare chance and should be taken adj
vantage of.
TERMS.-Costs of rule of sale and the costs of
Common law judgment in hand, the resi-
due on a credit of one, two and three years.
for which the purchaser will be required to
give bonds in equal annual installments, with
approved personal security bearing interest
from day of sale, and the title to be retained as
Intimate security. ROBT. CRAIG,
ALEX. II. FULTZ.
Commissioners.
LIN. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re :
quired in the above cause has been duly given
by Robt. Craig, one of the Commissioners.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of Septem-
Der, 1886. j. N. IRAN. elk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
RouGH ON RAYS.
HEART PAINS

Clears out rats, nice, reaches, flies, ants bed
bugs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
F. NJ. YoUNG's.

The Vdriety for Style and Quality Cannot
be Surpassed.
All Grades Of CAssIMEREs and CLOTHS for
MEN and BOYS.
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF UNDER
WEAR. LADIES' sUITINGS. PLAIN AND
FANCY JERSEYS. SHAWLS, &c.
The Stock is extra large and very desirable
all bought before the recent rise, so that can
sell as low as any one.
Sept. 81, S5.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

PRETTY WOMEN.
Ladies' who would retain freshness and vivac-
ity, don't fail to try wells Health Remover"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

MOTHERS,
If you are falling, broken, worn out and ner-
vous, use Wells Health Remover. 81. Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

You can't size up an orator by the d.
mansions of his mouth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

RUUGH On PILES.
Cures Piles or Hemmorhoids, Itching, Pro-
truding, Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure, SOC. Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
CITY LOTS FOR SALE.

NITY LOTS FOR SALE.
have number of eligible City Lots Situ-
ated on Green Street, near the Reservoir, which
offer at private sale. They are not yet laid
off, and can be sold in size to suit purchasers.
The location commands a fine view of the city
and surrounding country, and for those desir-
ing lots for. building purposes, there are none
more desirable.
March TO- 8. M. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
: So ACRES.

Saturday, the 10th dug Of October, 1885.
that valuable and desirable little Farm on
which Mamie 8. KILLER now resides, contain
ing
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

ROUGH ON ITCH.
Trough on Itch," cures humors, eruptions,
ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet chill
blains.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Micawbers should feed on turn ups.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Never look gift apple in the core.
A popular drink-'.the same.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

A nasal injector free with each bottle Of
Shiloh S Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
w. M. Allen q Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats mice, GO
Rats 15c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Clears out rats, nice, reaches. flies, ants bed
bugs.
HEART PAINS.
Palpitation. Dropsical swellings, Dizziness.
Indigestion, Headache. Sleepliness, cured by
Wells Health REVIEWER
ROUGH ON CORNs.
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns.'' &c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard OF soil corns. warts. bum
IONS
BUCHU-PAIBA.
Quick complete cure, all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases, Scalding Irritation Stone
Grave |, Catarrh of the Bladder. 81. Druggists,
BED-BUGs, FLIES.
Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, GO
nners. chipmunks. cleared out by Trough on
Rats 15c.
wells Health Renewer'' restores health amp
vigor, cures Dyspepsia. Impotence, Sexual De-
bility. 81.
ROUGH ON PAINS.
Cures cholera, collie, collie, cramps diarrhoea.
aches, pains, sprains, headache neuralgia, rheu-
matism. 20c Rough on Pain Plasters l5c.
MOTHERS.
If you are falling, broken, worn out and ner-
vous, use Wells Health Remover. 81. Druggists
LIFE PRESERyER.
Il you are losing your grip on life, try Wells
ROUGH ON PILES.
Cures Piles or Hemmorhoids, Itching, Pro-
truding Bleeding, Internal or other. Internal
and External Remedy in each package. Sure
cure, SOC. Druggists.
PRETTY WOMEN.
Ladies' who would retain freshness and vivac-
ity, don't fail to try wells Health Renewer.'
ROUGH ON ITCH.
ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet. chill
| blains.
ROUGH ON CATARRH.
| Corrects offensive odors at once Complete
| cure of the worst chronic cases, also suggested
as gargle for Diptheria, Sore Throat, Fou
| Breath. soc.
| THE HOPE OF THE NATION.
Children slow In development. puny. scIawny
and delicate, use "Welps Health Remover"
CATARR1 OF THE BLADDER.
| Singing, irritation. information, all Kidne.
and Urinary complaints, cured by Buchu-fai
| ba. 81
WATER BUGS, reaches.
Rough Oh Rats clears them out, also beetes
| an
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08
ROUGH ON PILES.

LIFE PRESERVER.
If you are losing your grip on life, try "Wells'
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Sufferers from the effects of quinine, used
as a remedy for ehills and fever, will ap-
preciate Ayers Ague Cure, powerful
tonic bitter, composed wholly Of vegetable
substances, without q particle of any nox-
ious drug. Its action is peculiar, prompt,
and powerful, breaking up the chill, curing
tie system.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

The fool who kills himself never mis-
| takes the wrong person.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

The topper demonstrates the motto that
there is always rum at the top.
The music of the treat ode has charms
to soothe the soal1er's breast.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIERs AND PROPRIEToRs
OF THE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

PE-RU-NA is sold by all druggists. Price 41.OO
er bottle, six bottles $500. If you cannot get
from your druggist, we will send 1t on receipt
4 regular price. We prefer you buy it from
our druggist, but If he hasn't 1t do not be per-
|laded to try something else, but order from US
once ae directed. 8. b. HARTMAN 4 Co.,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

A howell well kept is q palace to the in
mates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

The new cheese poison is called tyrot-
oxicon, and is said to be all miety destruc-
tive.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

We know a young lady who cannot
bring herself to speak Of a dogs pants.
she always refers to them as the animals
unInentionables.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-10-08

Shiloh's cure will Immediately relieve
Group, Whooping cough and Bronchitis.
Sold by w. M. Allen Il Bro.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
MORAL:

Where the Law is Rightly Applied it seldom fails to give Satisfaction. trOit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
An Actress at Home.

A London letter says: It is history that Ellen Terry was once the wife of Watts, the artist, and I think it is gener- ally known that their living together as man and wife did not much exceed the period usually allotted to the honey moon. But the real reason of their separation is not known to the gen eral newspaper reading public. Watts was a man of melancholy mien and manner, something of the Maltravers stripe, and he was eccentric in dress after a fashion of his own. He was very fond of fun, but that had nothing to do with the cause of the separation. His family ob- iected to his union with an actress, and at first refused to recognize or meet her. After 8 month, however, Watts succeed cd in efecting 6 reconciliation, and on the occasion, anxious to do honor to his wife and to his family, he gave dinner to his immediate relations. When Ellen retired to prepare her toilet Watts caressingly implored her to dress ''so as to show herself of to the best advan- tage" in the presence of his family and relatives. Imagine his horror and their consternation when Mrs. Watts made her appearance. She was dressed Ia circus, in a suit of tights, glistening from head to foot with spangles. MT. and Mrs. Watts were not home after that
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
He Had the True Kind.

Three or four sessions back there was member of the Michigan Legislature who put in sixty or seventy days of the session without having a word to say, and 1t was only at rare intervals that he was recorded as voting for or against bill. His constituents finally sent a delegation to Lansing to poke him up bit, and after hearing what the gentle man had to say the member replied:
 "While didn't expect no such action as this, I am fortunately prepared for it. Come over to my room"
 The delegation followed him to his room, and the member took down a file of the daily journal, and exhibited about twenty marked paragraphs, every one of them reading:
 "And on motion of Mir. Bombee, of Bombay, the House took recess"
 "Yes, said the Chairman of the dele ga ion, after looking them over, "but this isn't so much. There is no particular display of statesmanship.
 "Statesmanship We'll, if knowing enough to keep my mouth shut until opening it would do some good isn't the tallest kind of statesmanship, not to say anything about wisdom, I'm ready to resign. ."-Detrnh Free Press
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
Our Wheat and Corn.

The report of consumption and dis tribution of corn and wheat from sta- tistical returns of the Department Of Agriculture shows that 37t per cent of the last crop of corn remains in farmers hands, against B per cent on March 1. 1884. The supply in farmers hands last March was 512, 2,000,O00 bushels, while the remainder now is about 675,- 100000. The amount shipped is few millions less than last year. The exports equal 28,000, ,000 bushels, against 3D. GOO, 900 at the same date in 1884. The wheat reported in farmers hands is about 33 per cent of the crop-169, 000,- 900 bushels, or 50, GOO, 900 bushels more than the stock of last March, when the crop was less by 920, 900 bushels. There has been a slightly freer use of wheat for bread, and 2 little of the poor. ss quality hos bean ssd Ao stock.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
An Old Story Ret0ld.

A person of inelegant Leisure, who had deservedly gained the Reputation of be- ing the Laziest man in Town, became such Nuisance to his neighbors that they determined to bury him unless he would undertake to Do Something for Himself. As he resolutely refused to make an Effort, they placed him in g coffin and bore him toward the Grave. yard at the Head of Procession. A benevolent Farmer, unwilling to see a Fellow Creature buried alive, stopped the Procession and offered to give the poor Unfortunate 8 Bushel of Corn if he might be allowed to live. When this generous offer was repeated to the would. be Corpse, he partly raised his Head out of the Coffin and languidly inquired, 'Is it shelled 2" The benevolent Farmer was obliged to admit that it was not shelled. "Then," replied the Per- son of inelegant Leisure, '1et the Fu. neral % on"
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
A Rat Story.

The North Chsutauqua Nelos says:- Instinct or reason, or both? is what an honest farmer of Versailles asked as he related the following marvellous rat story to NetOS reporter: "Last fall l found the work of rats in my cellar. They were eating nearly all of my vegetables, and, as considered myself a successful trapper, thought could fix them in short order. I placed about two quarts of meal in half bushel measure, put a good trap in, and covered it up. In the morning found rat in the trap. Removing the game renewed my ef- forts. The next morning found the bait gone, and, to my surprise, sticks, dirt, and small stones thrown into the half bushel, trap sprung and no rat. I cleared out the rubbish, put in fresh meal, and upon examination the next morning, found nearly a quart of stones and dirt thrown in on the spring of the trap. Again tried with no success. I repeated my efforts, but found the rats equal to the emergency. They got the meal, and avoided being caught by covering up the spring. Now, if they did not show reason, what did they show?"
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
A Curious Story.
HOW THE CHINESE OF BHAMo oUrwrrrKD
 THE BURMESE COMMANDER.

From Rangoon, the capital of British Burmah, comes a curious story of the insurrection in the Bhamo district. During the recent siege of the fortified town of Bhamo the chinese residents, who form large part of the population and live largely by themselves, were reduced to famine. They sent an envoy to make terms with ssthe Burmese oom- msnder. The latter offered the chinese 5000 rupees and permission to loot Bhamo on condition that they would evacuate the town and deliver up the two leaders of the place. The chinese answered that they would accept the Burmese commanders terms if he would simply so alter them as to allow the leaders to be delivered dead, the reason given being that the men could not possibly be taken alive. To this the commander assented, and not long after ward he received the bodies of two dead men, as he had expected. It soon tram spired that the chinese took their pay, but made no attempt to carry out their contract. They stole the carcasses of two fever victims, and after hacking them upwith knives sent them to the Burmese commander, who paid for them as those he had contracted for.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
American Fables.

A Wolf having offered to give Fox 8 good Licking for two Cents, Lion who was Passing by and overheard the Liberal offer, halted and said:
 'I don't allow any Animal on Earth to get Ahead of me on Liberality. will Therefore give this Wolf first class Walloping for Nothing
 MORAL:
 Don't Petition for better Street Oar service unless you want to see More bob-tailed Cars on the Route.
 THE THoUGHTLEss MECHANIC. A Mechanic who was Driving 0 Nail made Mis-hit and brought the Ham, mer down upon his Finger. In the Pain and Excitement he cried out: "Pd like to wiring the Neck of the Man who Invented this Deceitful Tool l'' An Old Sage who was passing that way after some Fish Bait stopped and Replied:
 'Use the Tool to Pound Nails Instead of Fingers and you will meet with the Utmost Success"
 MORAL:
 Where the Law is Rightly Applied it seldom fails to give Satisfaction. De troit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
Roller Skating Kinks.

The Cleveland Leader says: A stylish ly-dressed young lady, whose features were concealed by a thick veil, entered the downtown office of a prominent physician yesterday afternoon, and, with some show of nervousness, requested an audience with him. The doctor led the way into his private office, and the fair patient removed her veil, remarking as she did so, '1 wish you would tell me what is the matter with my face"
 In the dimly-lighted room the physi- clan was unable to find anything wrong. Stepping to the window, the lady said, pointing to the roguish dimples that nature had placed on cheeks and chin and the little creases about the corners of her eyes: "Do you see that? My face looks as though had been working in a coal mine" Closer inspection showed the physician that the dimples and creases as we'll as the larger pores in the lady's face were filled with dark, grimy substance. "I have scrubbed and worked at that until I am tired, but cannot remove it. am satisfied it is not dirt" she continued, evidently iuds- ing from the physician's look that he was about to tell her to take bath.
 'I understand" said the doctor, with with smile; ''the roller rink again."
 'What do you mean ?" she asked in a troubled tone.
 "Nothing but roller rink dust. That is all. It is nothing serious. Try soap and water again and use this solution before retiring at night, and your com plexion will be all right again.
 "Oh, I am so glad" the lady re- marked, as she adjusted her veil and de- parted.
 ''That is the latest feature of the roller skating craze," remarked the physician to a reporter who had overheard the conversation with amusement. "That is the second lady who has been to see me with similar complaint within a week."
 "What is the canse of it?"
 "Why, you see, the dust that rises from the floor of the rink is very fine and penetrating, and when it settles on the skin, dampened with precipitation, it at once finds its way into the pores"
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
A PECULIAR ADVENTURE.
The Movement of . Skull that Frightened
 Company of Marines.

A French officer has been enlivening his comrades during the dull season with veritable narrative of an unpleas- ant adventure which he encountered during his Crimean campaign thirty years ago. Riding one night with few men along the shore, his attention was attracted by a skull shining white in the moonbeams. It was so perfect and the teeth so brilliant, that he was seized with the desire to possess it, and jump ing from his horse, he caught it up, and swinging into his saddle, galloped of while the bullets of the Russian sentries whizzed round his ears. As the small party returned to the biyouac they passed @ redoubt occupied by French marines, who invited them to partake of rough and ready supper. Captain B., the officer who tells the story, drew his prize from under his long cloak and placed it on the table. Sailors are proverbially superstitious, and there was very deep murmur of disapproval, while gloomy looks replaced the former boisterous mirth. The situation was not lively one. A rough hut, lighted by cue feeble candle, whose f1ickering light brought the deep shadows, and without weird silence, only broken by the murmuring of the wind. The host, the leader of the marines, tried to rally the spirits of the party. Raising his glass he cried: "Come, now, let us drink to sAe living and the dead"
 Scarcely were the words uttered than the skull, to which all eyes were di- rected, made a visible movement and gnashed its teeth with unmistakable energy The effect was indescribable. The panic-stricken spectators made a sudden retreat, and one of the sailors who was standing by the table in his nasty movement overthrow and extin- guished the solitary light. The dark ness was complete, and through it was heard the strange sound of the moving skull rattling against the wood and the intermittent gnashing of the teeth.
 Captain B., who is reckoned among the bravest of the French officers, de- clares he never felt any sensation like the terrors he then experienced.
 "Let us relight the candle" said the officer of marines at last in 8 stihed voice; somebody produced match and It's glimmer showed group of pallid and agitated countenances. The sinister too-too of the teeth still went on. The deaths head had rolled from the table to the floor and was marching about with irregular action.
 Captain B., rousing himself by 8 violent mental effort, advanced and seized the gruesome visitant and turning it over discovered two large crabs. The mystery was explained. The crustaceans had taken up their locality in this con- venient resting piece while the skull was the sport of the waves, and the soldier in his haste had never noticed that his trophy was tenanted.
 ''I assure you," cried Captain B., in concluding his narrative, "that was by no means sorry to see my friends, the marines, carrying of for the improve ment of their scanty larder these two cratic crabs, to whom I owe the most disagreeable five minutes of my life"
Connecticut western news., 1885-03-25
LATEST NEWS NOTES.
Happenings of Interest 70 All,
 At Home and Abroad
FIGHTING IN THE sOUDAN.
British Troops Surprised nt Arab Bravery


 The battle between the British troops led by General Graham and Osman Digna's forces on Friday, lasted five hours. The marines were first sent to the front to drive the Arabs from the hills west of Hasheen. As soon as possible they were reinforced by batteries of Gardner and krupp guns and by cavalry. There was a hot engagement for few hours, during which the British cavalry charged upon the Arabs, while the machine guns were worked with deadly effect whenever their fire could be made available. Great bravery was displayed on both sides. At the end of the engagement tho Arabs retreated slowly toward Tamai. The Arab loss in killed and wounded is estimated at 500. The loss of the British is 40''
 The Arabs displayed desperate bravery. The marines drove the Arabs from the hills and forced them to retire to the plain. Then the Indian troops charged upon the Arab po- suspected body of Arabs succeeded in getting behind their lines. The Indians found themselves between two fires, and they fled. During this retreat they were closely pressed by the Arabs. who hamstrung the horses and speared the riders. The Ben galese fell back in confusion upon the English infantry and Guards, who had been formed in hollow square, and the square lesurely retired while the Arabs were yelling that they had regained their artillery came to the rescue and a brisk fire of small shot from the machine guns and shells from the Krupp field mortars drove the Arabs from their position. The marines maintained a steady firing throughout the engagement, but the honors of the day are probably due to the Irish lancers, who changed the tide of bat tie by desperate charge, and retrieved the fortunes of General Graham's command when they seemed almost hopeless. The British troops have returned to their former camp near Suakim.
 General Graham in concluding his official report says:-"The fighting was of noticeably different character from that of any preceding engagement The Arabs maintained steady rifle fire, retiring slowly from each position held by them and avoiding close quarters"