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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

INFORMATION WANrED.-A letter was re-
ceiyed by the post master last week, from Mr..
II. N. billiard, of Cameron, Texas, from which
we copy the following:
"Do you know Robt. NJ Wiley, about As
years of age, once citizen of your place, but
for Is or IS years resident of Texas He
disappeared about three weeks ago and it is
feared that some foul means have been made
use OF in his disappearance. He has left some
$500, 900 worth OF property here, and no one
knows of any cause of his leaving. Some
fear that he is mentally unbalanced. If you
know anything of him let me hear from you at
once. If Genl Imboden is in Stannton he will
advise with you. Our whole community is
excited beyond measure on account of the af-
fair"
We have made inquiry and can learn Of ne
one who knew of Ro. M. Wiley, or remembers
that such man ever lived in Stanton, l!
this should meet the eye of any of his friends
they would do well to communicate with MIR.
billiard, at Cameron, Tex.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

rage question was lively last Saturday night,
Messrs A. F. Robertson and Samuel Coleman
espousing the cause of the sufrage-restricted
females, and Gen'l R. D. Lilley and Rev. J. NJ.
Frost opposing their voting. The question was
continued over until the second Saturday in
January. On the first Saturday night in JAN
uary, discussion may be expected on the
question, "Should church members attend the
theatre? ?" The debaters appointed are Messrs.
David May, Frank West, G. W. Murray and
VIM. Patrick. In consequence of the holt
days there will be no debate next Saturday
night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

Mutilatec money taken for 80 cents on the
dollar at GEORGE s. SHUMATE's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

All kinds of Upholstering Materials, for
sale at B. N. JAMIEsoNs, opposite City Hall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22


tho PREVENT INVITATIONS OF THEIR POPULAR
y brands of Chewing Tobacco being palmed on
on consumers,
THOS. C. WILLIAMS l. CO.,
have decided to put their name with round blue
tag) on each plug Of the following brands: "May
Apple, avirgin,' Mattaponi, and ttGolden Eagle''
Ohewers OF Good Tobacco are cautioned against
taking any tobacco represented as the above
brands unless they bear the name of Thomas G.
Williams Co.
For sale by all first class dealers.
septa-6m O. M. GOODE, Agent.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
have removed my store from the room recently
occupied In the Stuart Block, to the frame building
opposite the G.. o. BY. Depot adjoining J. b.
Hlackley, Commission Merchant and formerly occu-
pied by H. E. Miller, where am prepared with bet
ter facilities for accommodating my business and
customers. F. D. PINKERTON.
Get 90 1884.
THOR sALE.-I offer for sale cheap, good mules,
Il horse, good carts, 10 sets Of harness, two
horse wagon and one spring wagon. ALI in good
order.
Also 100 picks and shovels, and lot of stoves and
furniture.
Cali early and get bargain.
decl FIT. WARE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22
NEW HARNESS
~ AND
SADDLE RE.

E. ALEXANDER CO.,
Augusta ST., Opposite Bowling Eakle Bros,
Have opened new and irst-class stock OF Harness,
Saddles, Brides, Collars, valises Buffalo and Lap
Robes, Horse Covers, and Saddle Blankets. Gail
and inspect our new and large stock which will be
sold very close for the CASH. OUR TERMS ARE
CASH, and We can offer special inducements in low
prices TO cash buyers. DR.. G. Alexander, late with
Frank Alexander Co., will have charge OF the bus
mess. We solicit call and inspection OF our stock
Respectfully,
decl3-3m E. ALEXANDER 4 co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

ZENOBIA LITERARY SOCIETY This society
which is composed of the students of Staun-
ton Female Seminary, has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

PHILADELPHIA TIMEs.-One OF the freshest
newsiest and best conducted dailies in the I'm,
ION is the Philadelphia Times. It presents the
news in condensed. attractive form and &C.
companies it with editorials Of marked ability.
There is no daily we know of that we read
with more pleasure, and whilst we differ with
its managers politically we cannot but admire
the ability with which the paper is conducted.
The prospectus Of the Times will he found in
another column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

HOLIDAY GOODS
respectfully invited to inspect our unusually large
and carefully selected stock OF
XMAS GOODS,
Consisting in part Of
SILVER PLATED GOODS OF HIGH STANDARD,
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
az FANCY ARTICLES, 81
MAJOLICA, KIOLo AND JAPANESE,
TEA TOILET SETS OF RARE AND BEAUTIFUL
DESIGNS
DINNER, TEA AND BREAKFAST SETS,
At Very Low Prices.
And preparatory to our removal, on the first day Of
February next, we will sell our staple goods I'M
til that time regardless OF cost.
W Rare Inducements to buy will BIO offered for
the next forty-1ve days.
LIPSCOMB s. SOMERVILLE.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!
AND
WHERE TO FIND THEM
Before selecting your Christmas Gifts, call and
anime the large and beautiful stock OF
CIT GLASS B0TTLEst DOOR CASES
celluloid, Diatete, and Hard Rubber
DRESSING GASES.
Plush Goods, Japanese Boxes and Genuine
CUT GLASS TOILET SETS
just received by
DR.. N. WAYT & BRO,
DRUGGISTS;
together with full stock of
PERFUMERY, COMBS, BRUSHES & SOAPS.
dec15
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22


The Allegheny Tri5un says sThe Ches-
apeake and Ohio railway officials, we learn
have assigned three brakemen to freight sec
tions, instead of two as formerly, on the noun
tain run, the rear brakeman being specially
charged with the important duty OF Tagging.
We think this is step In the right direction,
and ought to be supplemented by wedding out
all of the irresponsible, frolicsome boys from
the telegraph offices. Railroading is insepa-
BILE connected with the grayest duties, and
should not be Entrusted to any except those
endowed with good Judgment and who are
strictly sober and prompt in their habits. When
this is the rule and practice of the company,
diminution of accidents may be expected.
Our city fathers should give the subject of
electric light all examination. 1t may be p IS
sible that good deal of money may be saved,
and great deal better light obtained by the
substitution of the electric light for the poor
quality of gas We now have We see 1t stated
that the town of Aurora. ILL.,, is beautifully
lighted by system of six eiectr ical towers
made of iron rods and net work, each $50 feet
high With high hills surrounding US on all
sides, the cost of the erection of towers would
be reduced The towers in Aurora are
crowned with electric lamps 1900 candle
power each, or equal to 1875 gas jets. The
cost complete for each tower and apparatus is
about 81 600 One electric tower lamp, fed
by soft coal at 50 per ton, gives 2,OOO-candle
light at 24 cents per hour-a variation of25 to
so compared to corresponding use of gas
light The committee on light should take
some trouble to ascertain whether the electric
system would prove practicable in Staunton.
1t would cost nothing to ascertain the facts,
and money may be made by 1t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

NEW YORK TiMEs.-The leading paper of
New York, if not Of America, in point of
ability, character and enterprise is the New
York Times. Fearless in its condemnation Of
wrong and unsparing in its criticism where
criticism is deserved, it has won its way to
an enviable distinction and now stands at the
head OF Journalism in the United States. It's
prospectus may be found in another column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

WHITES COMBINATION gave two entertain
ments in the New Masonic Hall last Saturday,
and both were as good as the best that has ap-
peared in Staunton. At night Joshua Whit
comb was rendered before an exceedingly APP
preciative audience. The acting of Mr..
White IN the leading role was the best comedy
performance ever given in Staunton, and it
VIII insure bis company good houses when
sfer they visit our little city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

LADIES are requested to visit Jesser's beauti-
vi Saloon where they can get plate of oys-
tiers, or good cup of coffee. Ladies from the
ceuntry spending the day in town, will find the
miocsk of oysters served IN every style, and in
- nice quiet room, at Jesser's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

ITO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Contractors
i and builders who may wish to bargain for ex-
cellent stone for building purposes on reasonable
terms may accomplish their purpose by applying
to tho undersigned The quarry is within the limits
OF the city, and very accessible. SIN. YoST.
Nov. a.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

SEED CATA1soG UEs-We return thanks for
. copy of Vick's famous seed catalogue. one
of the most beautiful typographical specimen
we have seen, and book which gives vast
2mount of valuable information in Horticulture
and horticulture. Persons sh0EId write to
james Wick, Rochester, N. Y. for their seeds.
We have also to acknowledge the receipt Of
Hiram Sibley 6 co's. catalogue. The estab-
sishments of this firm sne located in Roches
ter, n. Y. and Chicago, and they do tremen-
dous business Their catalogue is one of the
landsomest ard most instructive ever issued.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

A SPLENDID FARM In MARKET-The Weay-
or estate having the reputation of being the
finest farm in the Shenandoah Valley, is offer
ed for sale at public auction by Commissioners
Lurty, Sipe and Conrad. The advertisement
will be found in another column. The land
lies in Rockingham county, ON the Shenan-
doah River, and is famed for its fertility, pro-
ductive qualities and beautiful location. Par
ties desiring to secure magnificent estate
should attend the sale.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

EYDONIN, the best preparation ever offered for
~ the positive cure OF chapped skin, pimples, and
eruptions, sunburn, ETC. 25 cents per bottle. For
sale by GEO. W. MAY Co..
store open day and night. 6taunton Va.
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FINANCE

were for groceries, $11 1914 for improve
ments, and the residue for fuel, clothing, &c
Of the receipts $15,4s292 of old claims for
board were collected by the vigilant and active
attorney, Judge ]. H. McCue.
The expenditures on support account fol-
the year 1880 amounted to 76,525 .O7, giy-
ing $165.10 as the average cost of each patient
while the like expenditures for the year 1880
81 amounted to $S1 ,O62.72, making the pc,
capita cost for the year $166.76. The differ.
ence between the per capita of the two years
may be accounted for by the increase in the
cost of supplies during the year l880-Sl. The
outlay for the year 18S0-S1 only exceeds that
for 1S79-00 by $4,55765, although the daily
average of patients during the former exceed
ed by 90 that of the latter year. The cost dur
ing the biennial term has been about three
dollars and twenty cents per week. In this
cost is also included the clothing furnished a
large number of patients, the repairs in and
about the Asylum buildings, salaries, and
wages; yet nevertheless the cost of mantle
nance here is less than the weekly cost of lu-
natics IN the jalls of the Commonwealth.
In view of the fact that the per capita cost for
the ensuing year will exceed that Of the past
two years, and that 100 additional patients
will be admitted early in the spring Of 1889, it
is estimated that $4,000 exclusive of the
probable collections on board account torIthe
ensuing year) will be required to defrayl the
expenses of household which will then num-
Der nearly SEQ inmates.
In discussing the principles of practicepur-
sued in the treatment Of the insane, DR.. Faun-
tleroy gives a finely written and very interest
ing paper on the remedial measures employed
for the relief of the patient. These he CLASH
fies as medical, hygenio and moral, and pro-
ceeds to discuss them under the three heads
A number of minor improvements in and
about the premises have been made during the
biennial term.
The Superintendent refers to the handsome
new buildings which have been erected during
the past four years, and to the fact that the
old male building is now undergoing thor
ough internal remodelling, and when COM
pleted will afford accommodation for 100 adj.
ditional patients. He closes his very enter
esting report with an acknowledgment Of the
valuable aid rendered by his assistants and
the various officers about the Asylum.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

EDITORS OF vIRGINIAN:-In your last weeks Is
sue, in reference to o. s. Senators from the Valley
Of Virginia. you say .Mr Riddleberger is the fourth
United States Senator the Valley has furnished
within your remembrance" He is the nth the
Valley has ever furnished. The first and only Vir-
gilman ever chosen a member of the q. s, Senate
west OF the Blue Ridge prior to Judge Pennybaker,
was member during the administration OF Jeffer-
son, Succeeding the Hon. Abraham B. venabie, from
Richmond Theatre, Dec a6th, 1871. He had for his
associate VIM B. Giles, who served from 1904 TO 1916
--afterward governor Of Virginia. Among the dis.
nnguished members OF the lower House, We're John
Clairborn, James n. Garrett, and Thomas n. Ran
dolph. The latter governor Of Virginia. IN lsis.
Senator Moore WAS the father OF David Moore, lof
iilahy years C0mmonWeaith'a Attorney for the
county Of Hockbridge, and Samuel mcdowell Moore,
represented this district In Congress- in lSsSo
Al 0RSERyERs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

yxyANTED-A good active man with horse and har-
w ness, to engage in the Sewing Machine bus
mess. Good wages and permanent employment
guaranteed. Must be prepared to give good bond
Address
SINGER MANUFACTURING CO.,
10 15-2t Lock Box u, Stauntons Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-12-22

MARRIAeEs.-To-day at the Baptist church
BY Rev J. N. Frost, Capt. G. Eugene Harris
popular conductor on the G. & o. Railway,
will bemarried to Miss Josie c. Gibbs, one Of
Staunton's fair daughter. The happy couple
will leave on the 10 =. m. train for the home
Of the groom's parents in Louisa county.
Mr.. Henry L. Baxter, farmer at the w. L i.
Asylum, will be married to-day to Miss v G..
Foster. daughter Of Mr.. D. NJ Foster. The
Rev j. I. Miller will perform the ceremony.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21

motion to lay Johnny on the table,
and then, with strap he had been
holding in reserve, he warmed up
Johnny so that his applause could be
heard several hundred yards OF.
Johnny wanted 10 tell the Governor
how much he admired his commuta,
ton policy, but there was such rush
of business that he was overlooked.
There" ]" said Spillkins, ST., as lie
threw away the strap, "l reckon yea
will never want to go to the Leeisl..-
ture again.
Johnny is a private citizen now, arb
looks upon his legislative experience
as horrid dream.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21
COLOR4DOS COUNTIES.

The names Of Colorado's thirty.
three counties make history in them
selves that some one gifted with the
ken of the poet and the care Of the
chronicler should spare time to write
before the living actors have passed
from the stage. The Spanish regime,
running back to the days Of Corona
do and existing up to the present, is
commemorated in the musical syl-
labls of Costilla, Conejos, Dolores,
Ell Paso, Huerfano, Las Animas, La
Plata, Rio Grande and San Juan, An
Immense Improvement: in sound, al
least, over the usual collection OF
American names. For the older red
man we have Arapahoe, Orray, Puet-
10, and saguache, running back IN the
line of legend to the lost tribes Of
Israel and the mOund-buliderS time.
The explorers, Bent, Fremont and
Cilpin, are properly in place, repre-
senting gu, broadest pastures, our
deepest gold mines and the grandest
scenery Of a senic state. Geographical
features are made prominent by Boul.
der, Clear Creek, Grand, Gunuison,
Park. Summit and Lake, while mix.
ed gathering of politicians, statesmen
and soldiers speak to us in Chaffee,
| Custer, Douglas, Ebert, Hinsdale,
! Jefferson, Larinler, Pitkin, Routt and
Weld. Five of these are still living.
The dead are secure. -De7a'ey Ne7vs.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21

Tie new mining exchange annexed
to the regular Stock Board OF Philadel.
phla was opened on the I1.h. Sub
scribing members, who will have the
privilege Of dealing in mining stocks
only, are to be charged sIoo per
annum, but the floor is open to Stock
Exchange members At all times.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21

Gen. Simon Cameron said at his
birthday dinner: ga man who
makes TO enemies is never a positive
force. l began life with a determina-
ton to succeed, with what result 9TH
ers must judge. have made it a rule
OF life to be kind to everyone and con
sideratc Of all. Yet have ! made
enemies, because l have had opinions
and asserted them. But this has
broughtlne friends also, and whereve.
l 90, at home or abroad, the grateful
evidences of their regard greet me. l
have lived long and seen much Of life,
and when am gone all l ask is, that
people can say that did the best I
could and was ever true to my obliga-
tions and my friends.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21


4 day or two ago lady on New
York Central railroad train, after de-
posting numerous bundles in the rack
overhead tie seat, hung her umbrella
upon the cord connecting with the ali
brake. A newsboy passing through
the car noticed the suspended gingham
and politely Informed the innocent
owner that she must remove II.
"What IS that string for if it amt to
hang things on?" inquired the old
lady as she dropped the umbrella into
the seat. The boy answered in all
ea,nestncss, "It's to call the waiter
when you're hungry" and passed on
Some time afterwards there was viz
orous pulling Of the air brake cord
and the train came to standstill.
The conductor rushed up to the Old
lady and in tone of amazement ex-
claimed, What's the matter?'
Bring me plate pork and beans,
drawled out the ancient female with
the umbrella, not in the least aware
that she had stopped the train. An
explanation followed and the joking
newsboy did not venture forth from
the baggage car during the remainder
of the trip.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-04-21

1t IS said that eighty-seven per cent.
cf the American emigrants who have
recently arrived at Paso del Norte,
Mexico, are professional gamblers.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01
JAMES ADRIAN GARFIELD,
Born Nov. 10, 1881. Died President Of tho
United States, Sept. 10, 1888

The face Of the President was ex
posed by the turning down of th'
upper part of the coffin lid. 1t wa
terribly changed from its appear
ance before his illness, so much Sc
that very many who had known hin
in life said in husbed tones:--"]
would not recognize him." MOI
only was the emaciation appalling
but the lines drawn by suffering
were craven in his face until it was
haggard beyond description.
SIRs. GARFtELD's LAST VISIT.
At eleven o'clock orders were is
sued that the doors Of the Capitol
should be closed against all but en-
ployes, and that none, not even Cab
met officers, should be admitted into
the Rotunda' from that hour until
Mrs. Garfield had arrived and de-
parted. She requested as a last ia
vor that she be permitted to view
the remains Of her husband with no
one to gaze upon her. Her request
was carried out to the letter. Just
before her arrival at the Capitol not
a living soul was in the rotunda
save the undertaken, Mr.. Benedict.
Shortly after eleven o'clock General
Swain and Colonel Rockwell alight-
ed from their carriage at the base
ment entrance to the Senate wing
and awaited the arrival Of Mrs. Gar
field, her children and friends. They
came in q few moments. The Ser.
geant-at-Arms Of the Senate (Mr.
Bright met them down stairs and
escorted them to the Rotunda. Pre-
yious to bis going to the door he
made an inspection Of the Rotunda
and the entrances to satisfy himself
that no one was present.
GUITEAU's TRIAL.
Quite q number Of interesting le-
gal questions will arise relative to
the trial Of the assassin Guiteau.
Can an Indictment lie against him
In the District of Columbia for the
when his victim died in New
Jersey? Or can an indictment lie
against him in New York even un-
Ter the statute Of 1877? These
questions we're noticed even before
he Presidents death, they will now
,e argued before the courts.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01
where it was placed in state.

The Final Scene at El6eron Re
lgsous Services an the Cottage
Departure Of the Cortege tO'
Washington.
Elberon, Sept. 81, 1881.
The slow, solemn tolling Of a vii
lage church bell this morning was
the only sound that broke tho hush
that had fallen upon Elberon when
the heart Of the chief stopped beat
ing. There was no military cere.
mony, no dirge save that Of the
breakers hard by, no pomp, no dis
play of any kind, and the monosyl-
liable changing Of the bell seemed like
o mournful repetition of the one
word, Dead All was as plain as
beftted the character Of the man
and the Office he had held.
Early in the twilight the military
guard was doubled around the cot
tage where lay all that was mortal
of the late President. An official
notice had been issued last night
that the people would be admitted to
see the body at an early hour and
the notice not only brought humid
reds from the immediate vicinity,
but many from considerable dis
tances. The lawn around the cot
tage was thronged as early as seven
o'clock and by half-past eight there
were probably three thousand per-
sons standing looking at the cottage
door and waiting for the moment
when they could enter. At half.
,ast eight the word was given, and
rom the crowd which had been kept
t a distance to the steps of the
ouse line was formed between sem ,
ries.
IEwING THE PRESIDENTS REMAINS.
One by one the people entered
nd passed int sne room on the
outhwest cfner on the ground /
Ioor. Ir, fthe centre Of the room
TODD the coffin in which the body !
lad been placed. The casket was ,
perfectly plain one, covered with !
black cloth, the only ornament be-
ing the heavy silver bars that run
along the sides and the silver plate
having the following inscription
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01

For the Star.
| have just been reading Mr.
Longfellow's first poem, "Mr. Fin
ney's Turnip, and l thought
would write about
MR.. HARRIS ROOSTER.
Mr.. Harris had d rooster
And it crowed, and it croWed;
And it crowed behind the barn,
And the rooster did no harm.
And it crowed, and it crowed,
Till it could crow no longer;
Then Mr.. Harris caught it up,
And put 1t in the coop.
There it fattened, and it fattened,
Til it became so fat,
That his daughter frankie killed It,
M And she put it in the pot.
B Then she baked it, and she baked it,
AS long as she was able;
Then little Pearl, she took it,
And put it on the table.
Mr.. Harris and his wife,
Both sat down to eat,
And they ate, and they ate
Until they ate the rooster up.
MAUDE II. z. Books.
The Goldsboro star. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1881-18??, 1881-10-01
The Post Office Middle.

The i" continued story Of the
Goldsboro Post Office outrage, is
crowded out this week. We are
"not dead, but sleepeth.' The cir
Gus Is coming and we are after some
fun now but will resume the story
in our next issue.