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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

UNCALLED FOR EMPRESS PACKAGEs.-The
following packages remain uncalled for in the
Adams Express Office, the owners of which
are requested to call, pay charges and take
them away: A.fs.l1
A L Armstrong, A W Anderson, R Brown
Baskins, j W Bradshaw, DR.. j. D. Booker
E Bolen, ] w Bird, W Chewing, A A
Campbell, D F billiard, E L Deamster, V B
Donaghe, F Effinger, H G Eul,ank, VIM
Forbes, J L Fox, D Fisher, E Calvin, P Grit.
fifth Mrs. E Gold, J G Green, S L Gilkeson, J
W Gilkeson, W W Halt, G W S Hull, J W
Hopkins, DR.. N Hanger, j B Haskell, M
IIollar, W N Humphreys, G Hail, M Houli-
han, P Jones, Miss J Coiner, A Y Lee, Miss
NJ Lee w E Miller, Rev l. B Martin, W II
Nelson, P P Phillips, H D Peck, Palmer & Co
F Ramsbottem, W J Runkle, J M Reesler, J
Rhodes & Son, VIM Slaughter, ] Summers, W
Snapp, J Stanley, Jas Sanger, Rev R
Smith, F Shuey, II H Sibert, A Sniteman
W F Turner, M G Trumbo, Miss A Tyler
Rev j H Taylor, Rev Woodfork, M c
Woodward, G A Wise, Mr. Wamick, G V
Yonce. -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
MARRIAGES..

On Monday the IS, by Rev J. q. Taylor, Mr.. saml
Croft, and Miss Elizabeth Defenbaugh, daughter OF
Henry Deffenbaugh, Esq, all of this county.
Pettigrew, by Rev. S. Kyle Gilbert, Mr.. George S.
Fltppin and Miss Leila B. Day, all Of Botetourt
In Churchville, Va. June 18th, at the residence OF
the officiating clergyman, Rev. ]. NJ. Hedrick, Thos
W. Eubank and Miss Wilde Kidd, all of Augusta.
In Richmond, June 18th, by Rev. M. D. Hoge, D. D.,
Dr. Mead @. Kenper, son Of Ex-Governor Jas. L.
Kemper and Miss Alice Taylor.
June 9th, at the residence Of the BRIDES parents,
Rockingham county, Va, by the Rev David Bush,
Mr.. ]. o. II. Sellers and Miss Ida Kate Bauserman,
both Of Rockingham.
On June 7th, at Chapel Grove Church, by Rev.
David J. Beale Baltimore, Nd, Mr.. John M. Park
of Northumberland Co., Pa to Miss Clara NJ young
est daughter of Rev George Moss, of Shenandoah.
On 9th inst, by Elder E. B. Shaver, DR.. Rob't T
Graves to Miss Emma N. Smucker, all Of Shenan
doah county.
On June sth, in the M. E. Church South, in stras
burg, Va, by the Rev. Jas. Il. March, Mr.. Chas. F
Funk and Miss Ida NJ Brown, daughter OF DR.. G. A
Brown, all Of Shenandoah county.
On the 18th Of June, at Natural Bridge, By Rev.
B. Price, Mr.. Gardner H. Campbell and Miss Rose
V. Stevenson, daughter of Capt. R. W. Stevenson.
On the 14th of june near Lexington, by Rev. L
G. Miller, Mr.. John 8. Patton and Miss Beatrice Fa
Der, both Of the University of Virginia.
In Baltimore Md, on Thursday week, by Rev
Campbell Fair, D. D., Or. c. W. Gleaves, Of Wythe
vtlle Va son Of DR.. s. c. Gleaves, late President
the Virginia Medical Society, and Miss Laura Keene
daughter Of the late N. B. Keene, who was prom
inent cotton broker of New Orleans, whose family
have lived for some time in Baltimore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

RUNAwAY.-On Tuesday evening last Mrs.
DR.. J. A. Waddell and her son Alex. met with
painful accident. They were out riding and
when about one and half miles from town, on
the Spring Hill road, whilst descending hill
the shaft was detached from the buggy and
striking the mare they were driving on the
heels, caused her to run, throwing the occu-
pants from the buggy. Mrs. Waddell was rem
dered insensible by the fall and sustained Sc
we're but not serious injuries, being bruised
considerably about the body. Alex had his
face cut and bruised, but the injuries were not
ola dangerous character in either case, though
both were very much shocked. The mare ran
on to town, and Immediately a number of per
sons started to find her drivers. A carriage was
dispatched and brought them to town. Yes
terday morning they were both doing well.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

DEBATE.-The young colored men of Staun-
ton have organized debating society, and an
mated discussions are had. On Thursday night
last, in the Mt Zion Baptist church, the
question: (which has been the most destruct-
i've to the country, war Or intemperance ?" was
discussed in the affirmative by B. F. Haynes
and Dorsey Johnson, and in the negative by G
e. Williams and Jas. III. Becks. The judges
decided in favor of the negative. On Tuesday
night the debate was on the question, "Resolv
ed: That Columbus deserves more honor fol
discovering America than Washington does
for defending it." Affirmative: A. W. and
H. Becks; negative, B. F. Haynes and Dorsey
johnson. The judges were unable to agree
six being in favor of the affirmative and 3 il
the negative.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The city Council should take some active
measure towards the encouragement OF manu-
features in our midst. An ordinance exemp-
ting new plants from taxation for limited
number of years would be a step in the right
direction. 1t would haye the effect of not only
lending helping hand to infant enterprises
in the matter of dollars and cents, but it would
evidence the desire on the part of the city au-
thorities to have such industries started in
Stanton. We have tried the effect of preach
ing up the advantages OF the place, and whilst
it has been in some measure efficacious, yet
there has not been that extenslveness and pro-
ductiveness which would unquestionably have
followed organized effort. An illustration of
what may be done is furnished by the city of
Des Moines, Iowa. There such inducements
were offered 10 manufacturers to establish
their industries that quite number have taken
advantage of the liberal terms rendered them.
The owners of the Buffalo Sugar Works, find
ing that by recent ordinance their water
would cost them $4,000 per annum, have de-
termined to move their establishment to Des
Moines, where they are offered exemption from
taxes for ten years, and where they will have
water in abundance for only the expense of
pumping it. A starch factory which employed
in Buffalo a number of hands, is about to aban-
don the latter city for Des MoiDes, where it is
said to be building an immense establishment
for the prosecution of its business. Other in
dustries located there have been treated in the
same liberal way. In like manner, if not to so
great degree, might Staunton press forward.
If a liberal policy were inaugurateG, the condi-
tions upon which important industries might
be built up among us, would be such as would
tend to attract to our city many energetic and
pushing men who are always on the lookout
for locations where they can employ capital to
the best advantage. In respect to fuel, raw
material and facilities of transportation
Staunton offers advantages which manufactur-
ers need for the production and distribution of
their wares, and every enterprise thus fostered
would become prosperity dispensing.
Lynchburg, Richmond, Charlottesville and
even Culpeper are preparing to push forward
IN the pathway of progress, and tangible eff
forts are being made Surely Staunton does
not intend to be distanced in the race. But
distanced she will be if some definite action is
not taken in her behalf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
STANTON MARKETS, JUNE "a.
WHOLESALE PRICES,

BALTIMORE MARKET, June. 90, 1ss1.-BEEF CATTLE
There was larger number OF medium and COM
weeks past, but the tops were quite as good any
offered for some time back. The market was slow
and prices Of tops Off 1aAc and the other grades
Aassc and in some Instances &c, as compared with
the figures of last week. All the offerings, with
few exceptions, were disposed OF. We quote al 5a
Sc co. with most sales ranging so per
Mich Cows.AThere Is an oversupply OF Cows,
most Of which are common, and trade y conse-
quently dull; good Cows are wanted. We quote
prices lsas3O per head wholesale.
Prices to-day for Beef Cattle ranged as follows
Best Beeves at 00aS6 CO. that generally rated hrst
quality 75a$5 81; medium good fair quality 90
asa rs; ordinary thin steersz Oxen and COWS 2 1oa
5o extreme range Of price 60 70 Most OF the
'SWINE,-We quote at 7Ha84 CENTS extra S9 cts,
most soles ranging at sasA cents per ID net.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-We quote Sheep at 3a54 cents,
few selling at the latter price, and Lambs at 4a cts
per lb gross, few selling at the latter rate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
COMMITTEE MEETING AS finale to tn

COMMITTEE MEETING AS finale to the
Mining Engineers Entertainment, the follow
ing resolutions were adopted at q meeting OF
the Committee held last week.
Resoloed, that we tender our thanks to the
Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors
of the D. d. & B. Institution and to Capt
Thos. s. Doyle, Principal, for the use of the
buildings, the beautiful grounds and other con-
veniences of the Institution so kindly rendered
this committee and which added so materially
to our success.
2nd That our thanks are due to Hon. A. H
H. Stuart for his ready response to our invita-
ton to welcome our visitors in a public ad-
dress and for the very acceptable and cordial
manner in which that welcome was rendered
Sd. That our thanks are also due to Mrs
Jed. HOtchkiss, Chairman and the ladies of her
committee OF arrangements for the thorough
and satisfactory manner in which they carried
out each detail, also to Col. VIM. L. Bumgard
ner, Chairman and the members of his com
mtttee for their activity and zeal, to Mrs. F. B
johnson and Capt A. N. Breckenridge and
their corps of assistants for the very valuable
and active service rendered on the occasion
and to DR.. Carter Berkeley, Messrs. G. L
Cooke, VIM. J. Nelson and others who were
so active in collecting the funds subscribed fol
the occasion.
4th. That we tender to G. R. Firth, ESQ.,, oul
thanks for the beautiful and artistic style in
which the decorations of which he had charge
were gotten up; also to Prof. Turner and the
Stonewall Band for the varied and beautiful
music rendered on the occasion OF the banquet
9Th. That the city papers be requested tc
copy these resolutions. $685.
r. G. MORTON, w L. BALTHIs,
Secretary. Chairman
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

ORDINATION OF A MINIsTER.-On Sunday
last the Rev VIM. F. Harris was ordained
pastor of the Baptist church at Covington.
The session for examination was presided over
by Rev. J. VIM Jones, of Richmond, with
Rev. Y. M. Abraham, of Goshen us Secretary
Dr. j. NJ Frost, of Staunton, conducted the
examination which was very full and satisfac-
tory. The ordination services were then pro-
ceeded with as follows: Sermon and ordaining
tation OF the Bible by Rev. W. Y. Abraham !;
Charge and hand of fellowship by Rev. J. M.
Frost Benediction by the newly ordained
minister, Rev w. f. Harris. At night DR..
Frost preached to a large congregation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
DEATHS:

Miss Matte L. Tate died at the residence of Mr.
Jos. A. Waddell on the morning Of the 10th inst.
aged about 81 years.
In Harrisonburg on Monday, June 18th, OF con
sumption, VIM. s. Kennedy, aged 43 years months
In Huntersville, W. Va. on Sunday, the 18th inst.
Mrs. Martha j. Canter, wife Of Rev. John W. Canter
In the 45th year of her age.
In Staunton. on Sunday last, Of consumption, JohY
Jacob Points, second son Of the late B. F. Points
aged ~ years, months, and 8 days.
May the 10th, in Trydelphia, Montgomery, Mary
land, OF consumption, Thomas J. Gibson, son O.
Mrs Sarah Francis Gibson, OF this city in the 1871
year of his age
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
THE MARKET

Quotations since last week have been uniform
and steady. There has been unusual activity,
supply and demand corresponding. We quote
Flour family, at IS Co. Extra, IS Is; Superfne4 o.
Wheat 0s to 81 Il. Oats 40. Corn, 81. Bacon, hog
round, 50 so per 100 lbs. The reports from the
Western acreage and prospects do not encourage
the belief that the wheat crop will be large this
year as last, while the diminished average in Great
Britain, especially, is compensated by the promise
Of better return In bulk, than last year There is
nothing to indicate change in the relative pro-
portionate of supply and demand and the inference
Is Legitimate that prices will vary very little from
present quotations.
In Richmond, Wheat is quoted at % to 81 81.
Corn, SO to a. Flour, common family 90 to S. Is;
CHOICE so to So 90; Extra staunton inspection, u.s.
Superfne, S.
In Baltimore, wheat is quoted at Is to 81 81 July
delivery, 1913 to 124 August, % to 1913; September
% to 1914. Corn, So to So.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

We have several long communications
on hand, on Virginia politics, which we
haye not had timc to examine. We will give
them attention and determine upon their ap-
positeness this week. Correspondents should
remember that we have but limited space to
appropriate to them, and while we are always
gratified to hear from them, it is policy to be
brief as possible, consistent with an intelli-
gent presentation of their views.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

Commissioner Quarles on Monday next, is one
of the most desirable estates in Augusta coun-
ty 1t embraces quantity of South River
land, and is situated in one Of the most pleas
ant sections of the valley, convenient to two
railroads, and in one of the best neighbor-
hoods Those who wish to secure a good
farm, should not permit this opportunity to
pass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

ACCIDENT-On Thursday afternoon Mr.
Mr. VIM. Sheets, who has some carts at work
near the junction of the S. Y. and G. s. O
roads was sitting on the c. & O. track over
looking his work and was apparently SO alb
sorbed that he Gid not notice an approaching
freight train. The engineer blew the brains
nearly cut ofhis iron horse, but Mr.. Sheets kept
his seat until the engine pushed him off as
gently as possible. Mr.. Sheets injuries were
not dangerous but painful. Waynes6oro i'd
gsertiSer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

NEW EsTABLl sHMENT.-Mr D. B. Hamaker
late of Vincennes, Indiana, will open large
and fine music and jewelry store in the Pey-
ton building, corner of New and Main streets,
formerly occupied by A. E. Miller, hardware
dealer The building is being handsomely
fitted up, inside and out, and when completed
Dir. Hamaker proposes to present to the cltl-
zens of Staunton an assortment of goods in
the above named lines, that cannot be sur
passed outside of the larger cities. With an
experience of years in the business and facili-
ties for purchasing surpassed by few, he will be
enabled to offer extraordinary inducements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

THE AUGUSTA Participation are be-
ingmade for the exhibition at the Fair grounds
next fall, and even this early the promise is
fiattering for successful entertainment. The
premiums offered are liberal, and the directors
have determined to leave no stone unturned to
make this the best off the exhibitions yet given
The catalogues are now being printed and will
soon be ready for distribution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
RESIGNATION OF r. r. OFFICERS VIZ

RESIGNATION OF r. R. OFFICERs.-Mr. VIM
Keyser, second Vice President of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, and Mr.. VIM. King, first
Vice President resigned their respective posi-
tons on Thursday last. Mr.. Keyser is well
known to Staunton, his attendance on the
meetings ofthe Valley R. R. Stockholders hav-
ing made him familiar with our citizens. He
is universally recognized as shrewd, far seeing
clear headed and successful railroad man. MIR.
King is also recognized as an efficient officer.
Their designations coming together just after
the return of Mr.. Garrett from Europe have
speculations are INDUCED. Both gentlemen
have refused to be interviewed on the subject.
The american says:
"Of the numerous reports in circulation as
to who the successors of Messrs. King and
Keyser will be, the most general is that Mr..
Robt. Garrett will succeed the first vice presi-
dency, in accordance with the wishes of his
father Mr.. John W. Davis, the present as
sistant to the third vice president, is mention
ed as likely to succeed Mr.. Robert Garrett
For second vice president several gentlemen
have been named the most prominent among
them being Col. Osman Latrobe For some
time past the health of Mr.. King has been so
impaired as to cause him to determine to re-
tire from his business engagements within
few months, and spend some time in Europe,
In order to secure its restoration. 1t is also
stated that in accordance with arrangements
MADE by Mr.. Keyser some time since, he will
retire from the railroad service at an early
date, with the design of devotlng his whole
time, after visit to Europe, to the affairs of
the business house with which he has been con-
tinuously connected during his association
with the railroad company"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

DEATH OF MOST EsTIMABLE LADY-Afte1
a lingering and very painful illness, Miss Mat
tie L. Tate, daughter of Col VIM. NJ. Tate
died at the residence of JOS A. Waddell, Esq.
on Thursday morning. She had been for sew
eral years teacher at the Augusta Female
Seminary, and was greatly beloved by all who
came in contact with her. She will be sadly
missed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

An interprising rascal drew to New York
young countryman to whom he had agreed
to sell $4,000 in counterfeit money for $500
The countryman received the counterfeiter In
his room at the hotel, got the drop on him
with six-shooter, and politely handed him
over to police officer. 1t frequently happens
that people not from the country are not so
smart. If the counterfeiter has money which
is good enough to pass, don't take any of it
from him; let him pass it himself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

DEATH OF Mr. BRIsCoE STUART.-We no.
tice in the Richmond Wing of the 18th, COM
stated that "a. Briscoe Stuart formerly of
Stanton, had committed suicide. Mr.. Stuart
was the youngest son of Jefferson Stuart, Esq,
decd, of this place, a grandson of Judge Arch
ibald Stuart, and a nephew of Hon. A. II. Il.
Stuart. He was when yonng man of bright
intellect and generous nature, and universally
esteemed. Since the war he had resided in
Louisa county, and although lawyer by pro-
fession, he had devoted himself to teaching up
to the time of his untimely and sad death.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

HIBERNIAN PICNIC-The annual Picnic oil
the Catholic Hibernian Beneficial Society
takes place at Fort Defiance on Thursday next
the Both. There will be dancing, swinging, GRO
quet, and number of popular games. A
most enjoyable day may be anticipated for the
annual excursions ofthis Society are always the
most pleasant of the summer recreatons The
fare for the round trip will be so cents fol
adults and Is cents for children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The June number of Hotchkiss' Vuyi7aia'
will contain splendid map of the country
tributary to the Norfolk and Western, and
the Shenandoah Valley Railroads, embracing
all the territory east of the Mississippi river
1t will be valuable paper for reference.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
Gram Movement.
OBSERVER

The New York Tribune of the Goth, in its
review Of the business of the preceding week,
makes the following reference to the grain
movement:
The large shipments ofgrain and flour, which
have never been much exceeded at this season
except in one year, have not indicated that Yves
tern farmers or dealers had great faith in the
reports ofdisasters to the crops The shipments
of wheat, especially, were larger than ever be-
fore in May, amounting to 9,041 ,632 bushels,
against 6,256, 424 last year, for the four weeks
ending May 20. But there has been sharp
decrease during the two weeks ending June II,
when only 2,261, al bushels were shipped,
against 1854, 748 last year, though part OF the
loss is explained by an increase from 246, 600
to 359, 900 barrels Of flour. Later reports of in
jury in Illinois and Michigan have been more
definite and indicate a considerable decrease in
yield. The report of the Agricultural Bureau
estimates that the area of spring wheat is IA
per cent. less than that of 1880, though its con-
dition is fully equal to that of the correspond
ing date last year, but reports that the condi-
ton of winter wheat averages only rs. Ifthese
accounts are correct, and there should be no
Improvement from the date of these reports to
the end of the season, the aggregate yield Of
wheat might fall below 400,00O,O00 bushels.
LUZ IL 10 QOuDblul WuCtuCI Gulo hOb
prove blessing, in view of the large supplies
Of old wheat in California and at the West,
and the favorable accounts which are now re-
ceiyed regarding crops abroad.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
June 49, 1881.
LADIES.
Brown, Mrs Adam Johnson Mrs Marian
Bufford, Miss Alice G Kinn1e, Miss Belle
Butler, Miss Arm1nda Lee, Mrs Pegg1e
Butler, Miss Bette Lewis, Miss Jennie
Bruce, Miss Laura Lee Loving Miss Susan
Blackwell, Miss Maria Matterson, Miss M
Brown, Rachel Myers Miss Annie
BraXton, Miss Sue Price, Miss Ed1e
Coleman, Miss Adelaide Smith, Mrs BROKER
Clined1nst Miss Lille Spea, Miss Mary
Davis, Mrs Frank Thomas, Mrs Alice
Echo, Mrs Susan Wetzel, Miss Lizzie
Fitzgerald, Miss Sallie Walter, Miss Malta
German, Cornelia
GENTLEMEN.
Bryant Alexander Harris, Winston
Bucher, Chas Latimer K
Baldwin, VIM Maupin George
Beach, 8 G Money, j W
Cupp, Mr. Alfred MerryWeather, Washing
Erwin VIM ton
Fountain, Clifton Wilson, W G
The above letters If not called for within thirty
days will be to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
s. NJ YOST, P. NJ.
UNAVAILABLE Letters remaining In Staunton Post
Office, June 9, 1881.
Miss Burrs Raymond, No. 922 Wallace Street,
Philadelphia Pa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The long expected parasite that is to de
stroy the potato bug has appeared in Ceci
county, Md. 1t is small brown bug, that
covers the potato bug in myriads and sucks
the juices out of their ungainly bodies, leaying
their lifeless carcasses to bleach in the sun
To COLOMBO large number of these bug de-
stroyers to this section would be goot
thing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

At full meeting of the board of directors of
the Danville and New River Railroad, held at
Danville, Thursday, arrangements were made,
inpursuance ofauthority from the stockholders
to mortgage the road for 100000, in order to
raise means to complete it. Parties in Danville
have offered to take 100000 worth of these
bopIc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The hailstorm referred to by our Middle
brook correspondent damaged the crops of a
number of gentlemen other than those named.
Mr. David Sansibaughs field of 60 acres was
entirely destroyed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The unreliable character of labor heretofore
engaged upon the eastern extension of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway has caused the
management to remove this trouble by securing
1000 German laborers from Castle Garden, in
New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

A DEBT-PAYING JoURNAL.-Itis announced
that new paper will be started in Richmond,
Va, in few days to be known as the Debt
Payer. 1t is to be issued weekly and the man
ager is to be B. ellis, formerly connected
with the old State Journal, the first Republican
paper started in Virginia after the war. This
new venture is to be run in the interest of the
straightout Republicans and against any coali-
Aion with Senator Malone. 1t is said that Mr..
EEL. C. Parsons, Vice President of the Rich
mond and Allegheny Railroad, and Hon. Jas.
&C. Blaine are among the leading stockhold-
ers of the newspaper.