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

The London Economist estimates the aver
age immigrant in capital or capital producing
force at 81 000-an estimate that agrees with
the opinions of political economists generally
Looked at in this light the United States is
being enriched ut present to the amount OF
$4,000, 900 to 5000, 900 daily.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

PENsIoNs.-We have received the following
circular from the War department. There are
doubtless many of the Mexican war records IN
this county, and it would be well for those in
terested to see that they are properly filed as
requested in the circular, which is as follows /:
There being now pending in this department
great numbers Of volunteer pension claims
which cannot be satisfactorily verified for want
of information which missing records of dis
continued volunteer commands would afford.
and it having transpired in many instances that
officers of the late volunteer forces have still
in their possession or under their control books
and other records pertaining to their corps, di-
visions, brigades, regiments, and companies,
their attention is called to the fact that all such
books and records should be deposited with
this office, and they are earnestly requested to
cause the same to be forwarded without delay
to the Adjutant General of the Army, at
Washington, District of Columbia.
No expense, other than postage or proper
express charges (when packages exceed four
pounds the limit tor mail parcels), can be paid
by the Government.
In the interest of the great number of widows,
orphans, and disabled soldiers whose claims
are involved, the newspapers ofthe country are
requested to give the substance of this circular
the greatest publicity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

SALE OLA FINE FARM-Mr M. W D, Hogs.
head has sold to Mr.. Chas. T. Palmer the Nc
Chesney farm near Mddlebrook containing 457
acres, for $4,000, cash
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

LAUREL HILL ITEMs.-Mr. Jessie n. Gilbert
furnishes the following items: On Saturday
last three colored boys named Sandy Hall,
Stuart Caves and little son of Wallace Chiles
started to drive vicious horse to spring wa
gon. They had hardly gotten in when the
horse ran off, smashing the wagon to flinders
and throwing the occupants to the ground.
None of the boys were seriously hurt.
In the neighborhood of Laurel Hill the
wheat is looking well and there is promise of
u fine yield where no hail fell. The fruit from
some unknown cause is dropping off; grass is
growing finely Harvest hands are scare and
there is great demand for them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The United States Court, at Danyille, com
menced on Tuesday last, Judge R. W.
Hughes presiding, Judge Rives not having
entirely recovered from his recent indisposi-
tiOn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

MIR. D. B. Hamaker goes to New York the
latter part of this month to lay in his new and
extensive stock
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The weight of a barrel of flour is based up
on the English unit of weight known as
stone" There are fourteen pounds in stone
and fourteen stones in a barrel. That is why
a barrel of flour weighs 1876 pounds
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

NARROW EsCAPE.-The South River ADDER
tiser says that last Monday while freight
train was passing through the Blue Ridge
tunnel brakeman in attempting to step from
one coal car to another stepped on loose
lump of coal which rolled under his feet and
threw him from the car to the ground. On
coming to the ground and finding the wheels
were not passing over him he remained mo-
tionless until the train had passed. A party
returned from Alton in search of his supposed
mangled body and met him at the mouth ofthe
tunnel uniniured
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

We call especial attention to our Farmers
Favorite Rye Whiskey at 81 80 per gallon.
ct W L. BUMGARDNER s. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

SAD DEATH-May Malcolm, an infant child
of Capt NJ A. Birdsong, died on the c. and
O. train yesterday. The child had been very
i'll and the physicians advised its removal to
the mountains without delay. In pursuance
of that advice the parents started for Staun-
ton, but death overlook them en- route, and the
little one was borne on another and longer
Journey to that painless realm. Yesterday
morning the stricken parents returned to
their home in Richmond, with all that was
mortal of their loved one. Mrs. Birdsong is
niece of Miss Henrietta Brooks, of this
city, and has spent several summers here.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

Genl Echols is home again, after quite an
e extended stay along the extension of the c. &
0. Railway
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

A WORD IN TIME.-We again call the atten-
ton of the city Council to the condition of
Lewis Creek from the lanyard to the Water
choked up with earth and grass, and if a flood
should come, such as visited this section in
1862, the water would be forced from the
channel. and large part of the business por
ton of the city would be damaged well as
all the gardens along the stream. This is a
matter that demands attention at once. Its
postponement may occasion the destruction
of property to the extent of a hundred times
the amount necessary to prevent any damage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

Harvest! Harvest /! Harvest!!! Farmers
Favorite Rye Whiskey. $3.50 gallon.
w. L. BUMGARDNER & Co.,
ct Sole Proprietors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

Advertisements inserted 90 per square for the
first insertion, and SOC for each subsequent Insertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half yearly
in yearly advertisements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
Republican Meeting in Harrisonburg.

At meeting Of the Republicans Of Harrisonburg
Va June a. 1881, A. A. Kunnicutt was called to the
chair with J, M. Snowden Secretary. Giles A. Jack
son offered the following preamble and resolution
WHEREAS, the member of the Republican state
Executive Committee from the Seventh District of
this State, namely, Mr. Jas. W. Cochran, according
to the statement Of the Baltimore Americdn, has
falsely represented the ninety per cent OF the color
ed Republicans Of this District, therefore De 1t
Resotued, That we, in our regular Republican CLUB
meeting, denounce the action OF Mr.. Cochran, and
say he had no authority for making such state
ment. And be 1t further
Resolved, That we will support the mixed ticket,
unless the wisdom Of the Republican State Conven-
ton shall reveal better plan by which to overthrow
the Bourbon Democracy or If the Convention should
put up straightout Republican ticket we will sup
port 1t to man. DR.. VIM. j. Points, Mr.. W. Coles
and others spoke in favor of the resolutions and
| they were unanimously adopted, MI. p. Gray,
g. A. Newman and A, A, Hunqioutt then spoke IN
| favor Of the liberal movement In the State. The
| meeting then adjourned.
A. A. HUNNIouTT, President
j, M, Snowden Secretary.
By virtue of the official position he held
Mr.. Cochran acted for the Republicans of the
district. The resolutions we print above ex'
press merely the sentiments of the few
who participated in the meeting at which they
were adopted ''' '-..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

All kinds of Liquors for Harvest.
ot w. L. BUMGARDNER s. &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

FARMERS TAKE NoTICE.-The Keller era
die is the best in use. 1t is home made, of the
best sprung locust and sawed ash fingers
which are warranted to keep their set. Farm
ers would do well to try them. They have
stood the test and given entire satisfaction for
eight years. For sale by all hardware dealers
in Staunton. H. S. KELLER,
2t Churchyille.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

For RENT.-That very desirable Store
Room in the Burns Building, lately occupied
nv ]. A. Cochran. JNo BURNS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

RAILROAD NEws-The Highland Recorder
states that Capt. Jas. Bumgardner, of Staun-
ton, who was in Monterey on Saturday
brings the most assuring reports concerning
the W. G. and ST. Louis Railroad. He says
the purchasetof the road by Northern Syn
dicate has been completed, and the contract
net. He further says that he has recently con-
cluded the purchase of tract of mineral land
lying on Shenandoah river for the company
paying $4,000 cash. This is the most encour-
aging information we have received yet, and
we have no doubt of its accuracy. But we
wait developments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23
Hours for Closing the Mails.
For the Campaign.

The approaching campaign promises to be
one of unusual interest, especially to Repub-
licans In order that all may have an oppor-
tunity of keeping thoroughly posted from
now until after the election we have concluded
to offer reduced terms.
The VIRGINIAN will be furnished from this
date until the 10th of November to Clubs, as
follows:
5 Copies. ..........-........$ 90
III w
50 q" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: IS Is
All orders must be accompanied by the
cash, otherwise no notice will be taken OF
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23


New ENTERPRIsE.-On or about the 10th
Of July will open in Prices Old Stand, on
the corner of Main and New Sts, Neo and
Complete Line of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEwELRY
SILVER and SILVER PLATED WARE. Also.
Watch and Clock materials, Optical Goods
Spectacles, Eye Glasses, &C. In connection
with the above l will keep constantly on
hand PlGnos, Organs, Sheet Music, V5olans
Guitars, AccOrdeons, and Strings for Muacal
Instruments. Mr.. E. BRowNoLD, long known
to the matchmaking and musical interests
of Stanton, will be connected with me. l
shall endeavor to meet the wants of the
trade. bug for cash, and for cash offer spe-
clal inducements. .SGJoer and iSalger Plated
ware for Agricultural Fairs and Wedding
presents specially and will be sold at New
fofk Prices Watch and Clock repairing
promptly attended to and work guaranteed
Inc publican respectfully invited to call and
examine my stock.
OF. D. HAMAKER.
The longest DAYS of the uoar ORC noun unop
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

GAS, STEAM, AND WATER PIPES AND
FIXTURES.
TIMING, PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING DONE
in the best manner.
az Gas Machines put up and guaranteed. ..E
Pumps, Ranges, Stoves, Tinware, &C., Terra
Gotta Dram Pipes-all sizes, on hand.
sept 30-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-06-23

The longest days of the year are now upon
us
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19

and Ohio railrosd, there are row in opera
ton about / 200 dfens, and the different
companies are bS7ldingE Eew ovens all the
while. The demand for this coke greatly
exceeds the sulpiy. The .AnStead Coal
Company, at Hawks Nest, Payetts county,
VIVA, are building 100 ovens and will
double that number ina. short time The
Goals of New River and; Raleigh county on
Piney river, are said TO be the best coke
Goals found in the United States; and the
deposits in the county of Raleigh. are larger
than have ever been fousd anywhere in the
known world. The OBSTRUCTION of the
Pihey Coal and GuyandCtte railroad will
develop the whole OF this wonderful de-
posit.
A dispatch from Cincinnati says: rn'the
iron mills there is unwontcd activity and
perfect peace. The conference few weeks
ago between the employers ard employees
did perfect work in adjusting difficulties
to the satisfaction Of both parties. There
is no symptom of disturbance; and none
seems likely to appear.
Sumrser Bros. & Co, Youngstown, are
pushing their enterprise of establishing a
rolling mill at Niles with conlmendable
energy. AS they are all practical iron
workers the enterprise cannot help but be
a good investment for the projectors, and a
wTthy addition to Niles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19
BEILAIRE..

Business at the Mayors Office has been
very dull lately.
DutchyS of South BCllairer IS spending a
few days III Pittsburgh
81. Johns school will close for the holi-
days on Wednesday,.
The daily services at the ". T.. church
will close now until the first of the year
Yesterday was very quiet Sunday in
Bcllare, and the best order prevailed.
Saturday WIS ay-dny on the Southwest
crn road and the boys ratified the ducats.
The public schools will not close until
next Friday, and will have bat week S
vacation.
Mr.. Samuel Eiotz will. in the spring. oc-
Cupy room on Main street with his cloth
ing business.
A number oiOtld Fellows from this city
attended an entertainment at GAINESVILLE
OH Saturday night.
Michael Curran, cx-polccman, is lying
seriously i'll with consumption, Mt his home
in Harris addition.
Rev. McKullip, OF rrichsyillc, preached
two excellent sermons at the Iresby tcrian
Church yesterday.
There was Land League meeting in st.
Johns school house last evening, which
was largely attended.
The blast furnace Is in operation again
and the mill will probablybc on this morn
ing after days delay.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. +.
church will meet with Mrs. e. &. Crafty Oh
next "Wednesday afternoon.
The odd Fellows turned out in full force
Ia attend the memorial services at the Dis
ciple's Church Yesterday afternoon.
Meetings nj the South Bcllairc NJ. H.
Church will continue every night this
week. Considerable good is being accom-
plishcd down there.
The memorable services at the Disciples
church yesterday afternoon in commemcr.
alton Of the life Of Jas. +. Ridgely were
very well attended. He was Grand Secre-
tary of the Supreme Lodge of the u. >. l..
q. o. +. Rev. Ii. L. Dean delivered an ap.
propriate address.
fREE CONTRIBUTIONS roR THE HOLIDAYS.
One pound choice mixed candy given "a
every one by J. j. Hemlein, proprietor
Boston boot and shoe house, new bank
building, Bcllaire, Ohio. During the next
two weeks the above present will he given
10 the purchaser Of every $3.50 worth OF
goods Remember, We do not expect "a
make this UP by adding extra profit, but
will guarantee to sell you good goods for
less than any other house in the city. We
take this method Of extending our appreci.
alton to our customers for their liberal pat
ronage Our slipper department Is i'm.
mcnSe. Please call early Remember, q,
the Boston boot and shoe house, new bank
building, Bellaire. Ohio.
Loss OF memory, universal lassitude,
pain in the back, premature old age,
promptly cured with Browns Iron Bitters
II restores lost functions and strengthens
the weakened parts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19
INDUSTRIAL ITEMS.

Two new double pudding furnaces are
about to be erected at the Ktna Mill OF
Spang. Chalfant & Co., Pittsburgh.
An engine with q single-valye automatic
cutoff built by A. G. Sweeney & Sons, will
be taken to the Sugar Refinery in few
days.
Saturday was the regular payday at the
Wheeling Pottery, but the pay was post
pOned until Saturday next, that day being
Christmas Eve.
The street-car stables of the Citizens
Railway Line are rapidly nearing compile
ton, and will probably be ready for occu-
pancy by the lSt OF January.
Work has been commenced at the fifteen
new pudding furnaces recently erected by
Oliver Bros. 4 Phillips, at their upper Nc
knight) mill near Pittsburgh.
The boilers for the National Forge and
Iron Works, at McKeeSport, were put into
position last week. They expect 10 be
making blooms about January l, proX.
Two immense vacuum pans are being put
into position at the Sugar Refinery. 1t IS
estimated that each of these pans will boil
down sixty barrels of syrup every three
hours.
The litigation in which the Baltimore
and Ohio road was enjoined from putting
in switch running to the Sugar Refinery
has been settled by compromise, and the
switch will be completed Immediately.
VIM. Z. Tanner & Co.. Richmond, whose
iron works were recently destroyed by fire,
have decided to build seven shops, each
5OOx5O, to be practically fire-procf, together
with dwellings for the men employed in
the works.
G.. A. Macbeth & Co., Pittsburgh glass
manufacturers, have about concluded re
pairs on their furnace, which met with al
accident some few days ago. They have set
pots and will recommence making glass
early this week.
Struthers Furnace, at Youngstown, own
ed by the Struthers Iron Company, will be
put in blast Since it was blown out over
b. 900 have been expended in making re-
pairs and Improvements that will add to
its capacity for production and the quality
of iron.
! coKx MAKING IN RALEIGH COUNTY, WEST Va.
This new branch of industry is growing
10 immense proportions. and will be one OF
l the largest enterprises OF the State. 0n
New river, on the line Of the Chesapesks
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19

! Lincoln and Others bad the same thing
| lone, when he readily conserted. The
ca SITS win be used by experts.
| Personal G;0Ss1p.
Ma jor Twinings plan fora Union depoi
ont byS the Long Bridge does not meet with
general favor. Too far from the central
portion OF che city.
I "Muldoo,7 ?, the Solid Man." and Fanny
Davenport the Solid Woman, lave been
Me Indifferent theatrical attractions here
for the week part, and Lotta is araounced
to begin a week at the National tomorrow.
CAPTAIN Rosler and Major st. Clair are
Investigating the project of supplenonting
tie Herdic lines with line of push carts
TO be run by sleep less Africans after busi-
ness hours II has been shown by atual
experiment that a humpbacked African,
with his toe and heeH calks sharpened, ean
push ton two miles in eleven minutes,
with a-Culpepper push cart, whose wheels
have ordinary traction and periphery, and
that he will feed himself while in motion
Judge Jackson left for home last night;
and expects to open a term of the United
States District Court for the completion OF
unfinished business at CiarkSburg to-mor-
row.
Major SehOn, who also went home yes
terday, told me the people OF Mason were
satisfied that both the Richmond and Allie
gheny and Wheeling, ParkersDurg and
Charleston Railroad would be completed
through their county within the next two
years.
Peanut Smith. of Berkeley Springs, was
here yesterday, but said he din't want any
thing. A man who has held thirteen offices
at one time in one county naturally turns
to something else at the end Like Macbeth,
he has supped full of horrors. Ian.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19
THE END OF TWO DESPERADoES.
How n Western Town Rid ITSELF OF a
Gang of VI urdererS and ScOuudrelS-

pENvER Col. December lS.-the Ifi
6vaC's Leadville special says: lndepend
euce Mining Camp. twenty, miles west
of here, has for long time,
been overrun with desperate characters.
who kept it in perpetual state of turmoil,
often several OF these would band together
and virtually take possession OF the camp;
shooting men down in the streets and
closing stores, blocking business for seT-
eralShourS.
shortly after dark last night. Patton and
Malloy. two desperadoes, having the rePu-
tation OF killing a number OF men, be-
coming intoxicated. started up the
streets firing their revolvers very
promisceously General indignation ensued,
and the people turned out en- nassc and pur-
sued the desperadoes, who were finally
brought to bay and literally riddled with
bullets. They returned the fire OF the
mob, but without effect
A little later a vigilance committee was
formed for the purpose OF hanging three or
four of the worst black legs, but that class
nearly all took fright, and left town imme
diateiy after the shooting OF Patton and
MallOy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-12-19
NOTES ABOUT NAMES.
Personal Points About People That
YOu Know.

Eugene List Is at Parkersburg.
Jndpe John s. Cochran is back from the
East.
Judge J. J. Jackson, OF the U. s. Court,
l. in Chicago.
Col. JEFF. Staley. OF Pittsburgh, was at the
ST. James yesterday.
Bob Burdette will lecture at Parkersburg
on the evening Of the 3ist
Mr.. John Handlan, OF the Sixth ward, Is
quite sick with typhoid fever.
Mr.. Archie McFadden, of Massilion,
Ohio, was in the city yesterday.
Hon. y. l.. Butcher il confined 10 his res.
idence by severe indisposition.
d. Mandlebsum, a prominent merchant
OF Grafton, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Will Gray, of the Island, Is about
again. after terrible attack Of sickness.
Hon. John A. Campbell, Of Hancock
county. was at the st. James yesterday.
Prof. W. X. Pendlcton. President Of
Bethany College, was in the city yester-
day.
Nr. 8. J. Burdette, a postal clerk from
Grafton TO Newark, was in the city yester-
| day.
Mr.. S.y. Wien and wife. Of Paris. France.
who are travelling in this country. are ut
| the McLure.
John yockler, sr., who has been Ill for
| some time is out again, and his friends are
/ glad TO see him.
Miss Beuleh Boyd daughter OF Judge
| Boyd. arrived at home Saturday, 10 spend
| her Christmas vacation.
| Harry Bender and George Faulkner, two
| Of Wheeling's boys. have left for Pitts
burgh 10 engage in business.
Charles Copp, formerly with Bown and
| Good. left for st. Louis yesterday. He ex-
poets to return in few weeks.
Mr.. Howard n. Campbell, OF Hancock
! county. was in the city yesterday, having
returned from Washington, ID. c.
Mr. Rodger Cheeny, Travelling Passenger
| Agent Of the c. B. Il o. road, Was in the
city Saturday. attending 70 matters con-
cerning his road.
Capt. Dillon, Of the steamer Scioto. Is
| sick at his residance in this city, and, his
son, Mr.. VIM. Dillon. who occupies the 20.
sition Of head clerk, will have charge d
the boat during kis fathers sickness.
| Col. n. s. Clafk. OF Wood county, q. gen.
tleman web khosn all over this STATE, died
At Parkersbare last week, after . long ILL
| ness. Nat. will be remembered ss an at
tsshe Of West Virginia Legislatures for
many years
M. Jsaass r. Higgins, Of The Mutual UA-
ion Telegraph Company, with, force OF
| sixtesn men, stopped at the st. James last
| aiebt. His men are erecting line alons
the Henpfield TO wash1gtOn, Pa. after
finishing which they gill be transferred to
the Pittsburgh Southern road 70 pat up
large amount OF wire.