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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
A Picture Worth Beho1dino

Hanging between two small windows. and
catching the light from larger one opposite
IN one OF the offices of Adams Express Comma
ny, at 90 Broadway, New Yoik-the Office &C.
cupied by Ml. w. FL. Hall, head of the deliy-
cry department-is plainly finished but neat
ly framed chrome about q by feet in size,
which is looked upon by hundreds of people
daily, on many OF whom it has a wonderful
and Statutory effect. 1t represents flight of
hal1 dozen rough stone steps leading from
the sWarded bank OF pacid lake to a little
rustic temple set In the rugged side of the
mountain which rises in stupendous propor-
lions IN the background all covered with
rank luxurlant growth Of ol!age in brush and
tree. In the open door of this little temple
stands halt concealed figure, with an arm
and hand extended, holding forth small. dim
ly defined package, while seated on the sward
at the loot OF the steps an aged pilgrim, bare
looted, lame and decrepid, bears a staff in one
hand, and In the other holds before his ewes a
small bottle, whose label he eagerly scans.
ms label bears the words st Jacobs Oil the
Great German Remedy Simple as this little
chrumo appears in its unostentatious position.
1t has an influence which it would be difficult
10 estimate II IS to that picture and the per-
suaslons OF Mr.. Hail." said Mr.. Edward ].
douglass, a gentlemen connected with Mr..
Halls department, that | owe nv present
w PSAAOiih WIN OOulG weeks
age was violently attacked with sciatice
rheumatism, and hour by hour l grew worse,
and nothing my family or the doctor could do
gave me any relief. began to think in few
days that my case was hopeless and that was
doomed to be an invalid and helpless cripple
Tor life. But at last | thought OF that picture
which | had SO often noticed with but little in
terest and then Mr.. Hall came to nv bedside.
telling me how ST. jacobs Oil had cured him
OF worse and longer standing case than
NINE, urged me to use the same remedy. l did
SO that very night, directing my wife not to
spare it but to apply it thoroughly according
10 the directions; this she did with large
piece OF flannel cloth saturated with the oil.
and then bound the cloth to the affected parts.
The next morning was free from pain, and
although little sore in the hip was able to
dress myself, and the next day resumed NV
duties IN the Office as sound as a dollar.
Here am now in full health and strength.
having had no to touch of rheumatism or 9TH
er pain since. Whenever | see one of eur
drivers or any other person who shows any
symptoms of lameness or stiffness, | point him
to the picture in Mr. Halls office, and then
direct him to 60 for ST. Jacobs Oil at once."-
N. Y. Eoea5ng telegram
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
Victimized by Sharpers.

A remarkable conspiracy to extort money
from Charles Francis Adams and to blackmaiIl
his family, has just come to light in Boston.
The first intimation of the scheme was a warn
ing received by Mr. Adams clerk last Friday
that Mr.. Adams account at his bank had been
oVerdraWn. This was considered very sur
prlslng, as he was known to have S1S 600 to
his credit there. An investigation was at
once begun, and it was found that check for
$17,5O0, regularly endorsed and signed by Mr..
Adams, but filled in by another hand. had
been deposited in the Merchants Bank some
time previously, and had, in due course of
business, come around to Mr. Adams bank.
Saturday j. 5. Morrison was arrested on the
III O CLOCK train tor New York. He made the
statement that the check represented money
that Mr.. Adams had lost at gaming. The
statement further shows that Mr. Adams. who
is IN feeble mental health, and whose memory
is impaired, was considered fit subject by
This man, who is interested in banco game
and that 1t was believed his family would nav
any sum to avoid the publication of the story.
Mr.. Adams was met one day on the street by
Morrison, who assumed to be relative and
pslltlcal friend of Mr.. Adams and deceived
him into place on Boylston street, where the
game was in progress Mr. Adams was CON
fused, and did not seem to know what he was
about, and the sharpers finally induced him to
sign and endorse three checks, one for 81 500,
one Tor 81 900 and one for $3.50. Morrison
frankly said that he did not believe Mr.. Adams
knew what he was doing, and observed Mr..
Adams after the sWindle coming from his
nome without apparent agitation; supposed
the game had succeeded and Mr. Adams had
concluded to allow the check to be paid. A
man named J. F. Norton is implicated, but has
not been arrested Mr.. Adams clerk, on dis
covering that this check had been deposited.
had the account trusted, and the matter
placed IN the hands of detectives Mr.. Adams
is 70 years old, has been somewhat ill for two
years, and at times his mind is affected. He
ioes not yet seem to realize the extent or nature
Of the transaction. The largest check only
was deposited. Mr.. Adams is the well-known
statesman, and at one time minister to the
Court OF St. James, and has been frequently
mentioned en- as candidate for the presidency
The money drawn on the check presented
mas been returned to the representatives of
Mr. Adams, and no loss will be realized in a
money point of view.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

DESTRUCTIVE STORMS IN THE WESTON
Thursday cyclone swept over narrow belt
in the southern part of Michigan, overturning
everything in its path. In Barry county Silas
reynolds was killed and bis wife and two chill
dren were severely injured. Two other children
are reported killed and several other persons
wounded Benjamin Conkling was killed in
Eaton county, and his house and barn were
wrecked. The damage caused in Eaton county
is estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000. On
Friday night storm of great violence moved
across Kansas from the southwest to
the northeast, and expended its force in Iowa.
The Agricultural College building at Ames.
Iowa, was badly wrecked, Prof Ressey's house
was partially demolished and his wife injured
A student was SO badly hurt that it is feared
ne cannot survive. In Butler county Kansas,
houses were lifted from their foundations.
Mrs. Henry and three children received fatal
injuries. Property was destroyed at Fort
Riley to the amount of $4,000 or $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

TO MY LITTLE NIECE ANNIE MARVIN MYERS OF WAY
NESBORo, VA.
AS then knew, the vendue- Masters work was be-
ing done
Nay-itwas true ''Crfmora" mourned, and mourned
for more than one;
Nor could recluse in mou ntain glen, rocky gorge
prevail
In secret longer hide away the sad and horrid tale
Ere had reached the moving train or passed the
field of stone,
MY FESTIVE steed had thrown me DOWN. lay with
broken bone, -r
host of friends whose kindness there, never can
forget,
Removed me tenderly away, and all my wishes met
Visions Of home-the loved ones then my thoughts
would ever turn
In love to God for mercfes past and mercies yet to
come.
Nay 'little niece" thy little feet could now no
longer stand,
Must bring the golden luscious fruit and place
within my hand,
Years may come and go away; this little act will be
Ever In my memory sweet-as Innocense-and thee
ROBBED In sfles of tendern ess, and sweetest charms
so many
So soon do 50 to me and more" II I forget thee
'4ttaie." J.wP.
Port Republic, Va, April 10th, 1882.
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Hill had battered at the centre in vain. Meade

|
Hill had battered at the centre in vain Meade
was encouraged-eyen enthusiastic
Few men slept that night. The pickets
thrown forward were in some places not over
quo feet apart. Meade must shorten his line to
remove the salient or horseshoe. Lee must
shorten his for the work OF the morrow On
either side brigades were changing position
and artillery moving from midnight to dawn
Ewel mnst be driven back Under cover of
darkness the Federal commander massed a
corps in position to strike him as soon as day
light came. There were wounded men who
had been on the field two days. and the bodies
ofthe dead had a horrible look, but the living
could not succor the one or give burial to the
other. The morrow was to usher in such ter
rife fighting as the world had never seen.
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Living Witnesses.

The hundreds of heavy, and healthy looking
men, women and children, that haye been res
cued from beds of pain, sickness and well n oh
death by Parker's Ginger Tonic are the best
evidences IN the world of its sterling merit and
worth. You will find such in almost every.
community.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
a nnOVanca Avoidol

oray halrs are honorable, but their prema-
t . appearance is annoying. Parkers Hair
paisana prevents the annoyance by promptly
restoring the youthful color.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

-, a iashlon paper says corn meal rubbed in,
t tnI u s WIZ clean 1t. But nobody wants to
TAKE 80 much trouble to clean corn meal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
DRY GOODS.
BLACK and MOURNING GOODS,

before purchasing, as particular attention is paid
to this Department.
NEW DESIGNS IN
Black and colored Satin Merveilleux,
e. MORE Francois,
=" g Moire Antique
MORE Satin,
Silk Brocade.
New and Elegant Designs of
DRESS GOODS,
IN PLAIN AND FANCY FABRICS
NOVELTIES IN
GINGHAMS, ALL WOOL BEIGES, SILK MIX
TURES, SHUDDAHS, LACE BUNT-
INGS, NUNS VEILINGS, AR
MUREs, CHECKS, &c, &c.
FOULARD AND BLACK SILKS.
Especial care is taken to have only RELIABLE
t. ID. GOODS.
WHITE GOODS,
Soft Cambrics, Nainsooks, Indian Lawns, Swiss
Mulis Dotted SWISS Nainsook Checks, Satin
Plaids, Ltnons, Piques, Persian
Lawns, Victoria Lawns, &C.,
FoR THE
PRETTLEST BOTTOMS
NEW
SASH RIBBONS,
All shades,
at WELLER'S.
For
KID GLOVES,
Lisle Gloves, Handkerchiefs, and Novelties, go to
SPRING sAcoUEs -,
WRAPPINGS.
Latest, Styles. Call and see them,
at WELLERS.
T ADIES,-Call and see the beautiful
PARAsoLs,
latest designs. Handsomest in the city, at
WELLERS.
NEW STYLES.
Collars, Cuffs, Ties, Fichues, Corsets &C., &C.,
at wELLER's.
d. A. KAEsEE'
The buyer for the house of
KAYSER Shirley s. TAYLOR,
Has Just returned from New York, where he laid In
one of the largest and handsomest stocks OF
DRY GOODS
DRESS GOODS and NOVELTIES,
the house has had the pleasure of Offering to
the public, consisting in part as follows
NUNS vEILINGs,
In Light Blue, Pink, Cream, Bronze, White and |
Black, in single and double Width with all the
est style Trimmings and Buttons to match.
Black Satins, Satin DeLyon, Surah, Moire Antique
Silks, all shades.
Black, all Wool and Silk Grenadines, in handsome |
designs
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
Of all the Newest Styles out, and everything to |
match In Trimmings and Buttons.
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Like a Charm

r. :, ~ COLUMBIA, s. c., Feby Is, 1881.
G. Il q q q. warner Q Co.: S0s-I have used your
oaie Money ana Liver Cure in my practice as.
IKE charm. REV. B. +. PORTER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

~ Is nara 70 tell which will bring the moss
light. - noA D'o"u
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

a onould you be sufferer from dyspepsia, in
ages.ion, malaria, or weakness, you can be
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

"Jay Gould can't find time to shave
1t should be said, out of Justice to jaw that
to Spectators ''-'0 no'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
MOURNING GOODS,

MOURNING GOODS,
Henrietta Cloths, Black Cashmere in mourning
blacks, Olympia suitings, Nuns veilings, in
els Hair, in summer weights,
English Grapes, Grape
Wells, Buttons,
Parasos, Fringes, Ornaments, or anything else that
is used in Mourning
~ The above goods we guarantee in every par
ticular, both as to Quality and Prices
WHITE GOODS.
tan Lawns, Persian Lawns, Bishop Lawns,
Dimity Suitings, French MUS, in
Pink, Cream, White and Blue
These Goods sold
at unusually
Low PRICES.
LINON DEDACCAs, LINEN LAWNS, &C., &c.
Ctall and see the NOVELTIES in Lace and Linen
~ Collars, Guipure Edgings, Leces, and Novel
KAYsER, Shirley TAYLoR's
ERENcH GINGHAMs, sEERsUcKERs, Percales,
Il CambricS, BE, at
SPRING STOCK
By late arrivals from New York and other markets
my stock now offers the
GREA TEST INDUCEMENTS
CASH BUYERS.
In Cashmeres, Bunting and other
DRESS GOODS
all can be suited. In
MEMS and BOYS WEAR,
offer the
BEST ASSORTMENT
on the market
full stock Of staples Of the very best standard
makes. The stock is complete and will be sold
AsLow AS ANY ONE.
Mar. 80, 1882. F.M. YOUNG.
CHANGE OF FIRM.
Mr. MoRITz WITT, long connected with the house,
having been admitted partner In the.hrm.11
1. WITT & BRO.
customers and of those Of the house, to the change
Of firm, and to the new and attractive line Of
DRY GOODS. DRESS GOODS,
CLOTHS CAssIMEREs,
NOTIONS, FANCY GOODS, &c.
Which ia now offered at the lowest cash prices, at
the old stand on Main Street.
Thanking our friends for their generous patron
age in the past we respectfully ask continuance of
their favors promising to do all In our power to rem
del their dealings with us pleasant and profitable
to them. Respectfully, - ~
~ Mr.. JAMES T. LIaHTNER, well and favorably
known to the trade,is now permanently engaged and
will continue with the new firm He invites his
friends and customers to give him call, promising
to make it to their interest to do So feb "a
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
RIBBONS, LACE, de-,
that must be sold.
Jus MP. FUNKHousER
ID F. HUGHES & co.
%. '!E-'a!:- '''f's -
have Just opened NEW DRUG STORE at
LOG EAST MAIN STREET,
adjoining Dr. Arthurs Dental office, where can be
found full line Of
PURE DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES,
SPICES OF ALL KINDS AND TEAS.
Also full assortment Of
COMBS,
BRUSHES,
SOAPS,
COLOGNE,
EXTRACTS,
~ FANCY ARTICLES &C,
Together with fine lot Of Tobacco and Cigars.
Prescriptions carefully compounaed a. 81, r.
eight years experience. 'uAs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
DRIVEN BACE

For forty minutes this bloody struggle surg
ed to and fro over the crest and then the Con-
federates began to give way. The Federals
advanced with renewed enthusiasm, and
Hoods division was soon hurled into the fields
below, shattered and broken, but stubbornly
sticking to the advance position. Fate had
scored another march against Lee. Hill could
have taken Round Top on the first day with
out seeing a blue coat Longstreet could have
carried it on the morning OF the second day
without the loss of hundred men. Hood won
it in the evening at a fearful cost, but he could
not hold it.
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Presentlments.

AN INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF THOSE
DARK FOREBoDINGs WHICH MAKE POWER
Il 4 Full MEN WEAK II tHHla
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Longstreet had won ground even though
he had lost Round Top. Hill had won moth
ing, but he had been held in check. Ewell
had won and held his ground. Was this suf-
fcient to encourage the 10000 to renew the
attack next day against the $4,000? Each
corps commander thought it was, and Lee
was of the same opinion. He could fall back,
or he could move by the flank, but he would do
neither. On the morrow he would carry his
banners oyer Cemetery Ridge,
Sickles had lost ground on the left, and the
Federal right had been driven. but Meade had
saved Round Top, and Sykes and Sedgwick
were up and in position. Longstreet had
done his best-Ewell had done his best, and
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
For the VIRGINIAN.
AN ACROSTIC.

TO MY LITTLE NIECE, ANNIE MARVIN MYERS OF WAY
NESBORO, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20
ON THE LEFT.

Ewell, holding the Confederate left opposite
the Federal right, had more cover for his as
saulting columns, and had attacked with a
grim determination to win. He meant all the
fight he could get, and he got plenty. For the
first hour every advance received bloody
check. From to 6 he gained ground. From
. to the breast works-hastily thrown up by
the Federals were captured and re-captured
three or four times, and regiments stood up
and delivered volleys at each other with less
than 300 feet between them. They are fight
ing as the sun goes down-as darkness comes
On-as the harvest moon throws its white light
over field, highway and forest Ewell could
not push the Federal lines further, but he
could hold his own. When the fight ceased
he was firing, planted where the blue lines had
stood six hours before.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

Call and see the NOVELTIES in Lace and Linen
~ Collars, Guipure Edgings, Leces and Novel
ties of all kinds, at
KAYSER, Shirley & TAYLORS.
E>RENCH GINGHAMs, sEERsUCKERs, PercaIes,
Il CambricS, &c. at
KAYSER, Shirley & TAYLoR'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1882-04-20

T B. i G.. T. BLACKLEY,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-30
The Tariff Commissions Report.

The Republican iron and steel manu-
iacturers who are so frightened at the
prospect OF u revision OF the tarih will
doubtless now with one consent close
their mills and throw thousand OF work
ingmen out Of employment during the
winter, that is il they mean To be con-
sistent with their recent declaration
in regard 10 the effect of reduction
of the tariff on their special industries.
1t is announced, on what appears to be
good authority, that the tariff commits
sion in its report will recomend that the
whole internal revenue system be aboi'
ished. The commission as IL well known
is composed almost entirely OF protect.
ionist and monopolists, and II this be
done its members will be committed in
favor of the much dreaded tariff for rev
enues only, which it is claimed the dem
ocrats desire To institute. The same eu.
thOrity gives out furthermore that the
commission will advocate material
changes in the tariff including the i'm
position OF higher duties on some artI.
cles of import and lower on others.
Among the duties that are TO be reduced
are those on steel rails and sugar. This
report according to the recently ex-
pressed opinion OF republican mRnufac-
turers, should have the effect OF par.
alyzing the steel industry in the United
States. But fortunately it will not. 1t
will simply serve TO expose the insincer.
ity and folly OF the partisan arguments
used by republican manufacturers. The
steel industry does not fear reduction
of the duty one half as much as is ad
vertised. The manufacturers OF steel
rails have in convention favored n re
duction of FIVE dollars and q half per
ton, and during the last session OF con.
gress when it was proposed TO make "A
reduction OF the duty on this class OF
imports there was little or no opposition
and no business scare was created. In
fact the bill would have become n law
had it not been introduced at too late
day in the session. a republican con.
gress has openly declared itself in ia
vor of revision OF the tariff, but has
thus far failed to do the work. Now
when the democratic party, having been
given IA part in the control Of the gov
eminent, proposes to insist upon the
performance OF a work which has be
come IA duty, the republicans hasten o
make political capital out Of the matter
as they are able. But they find that the
more they play the demagogue the clear
er it becomes that the present depression
IN the steel trad is owing simply TO over.
production.-HdrriSJtigg Patriot
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-30

TuE sudden cold snap caused the peo.
pie TO think Of more comfortable cloth.
ing. The Boston Clothing House just
opened in Reynolds Block, opposite
BrockerhofF house Bellefonte Pa, has
supplied hundreds with warm garments
already and still The ssortmentis large.
There is money to be saved b. buying
at headquarters. People from > dis.
tance can afford TO trade at this large
clothing house, because the margin OF
profit saved will more than compensate
for the travelling expenses. Parties
visiting Bellefonte. during court weeks
are requested % stop in at the great
Boston Clothing House the cheapest
place Ia the world for clothing boots a
shoes. Look for che sign, Boston Cloth.
ing House. 4o-Sw
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1882-11-30
How TO Begin Government Economy

Senator Mitchell, in bis late interview
makes a suggestion ia relation 10 the
proper policy to be adopted by the
coming session Of Congress in treating
the subject OF extravaganza in spproprl.
aiious. lie says this evil has grown large.
Is out OF the large surplus revenues,
which are a standing temptation TO all
the sharks and jobbers in the land. He
would begin the work OF economy by
reducing the revenues till there Was
nothing to spare above the necessary
expenditures TO maintain the govern
ment, pay the interest on the public
debt aud a small portion Of the pTinCi
pal yearly. To this end he suggests the
entire abolition Of the internal revenue
system, including the officers who
collect the revenue.
This suggestion is eminently wise. II
,here j. no carcass there will be moth
ing TO attract the vIltures. The thieves
in this world always 60 where the
plundeT is--not where it Is not. Rich
mems safes and bank vaults are the
chosen prey Of the ordinary crscksmen
and overfowinR public treasures are
equally the centre Of attraction to pub.
lie thieves. The simplest and surest way
to prevent public jobbery and stealing
u to have nothing to steal. 4 poor
govern mem. will, OF necessity. be an
honest government. II the Sl3j. .OO0..
60 which are now raised by the inter.
nal taxes are left in the pockets 81 the
people there will be no more twenty
million river and hsrbor bills simply be
cause there can't be. There will be no
100000 post offices built in little coun-
try villages, because there will be moth
ing to build them with. With the re.
removal OF the internal taxes the reve.
nues would be reduced to a point at
At which proper economy would be a
matter OF positive necessity. By all
means, let the retrenehment in public
expenses be begun at the right end.
Cut off the surplus revenues and econo-
my will follow because il must.-Phila.
TINS.