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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Zone year ago one Sam'l Strong, of Wash
ington, D. c., who was land-grabbing in Po-
cahontas county, entered bid on the jail, to
be let about that time, and got the contract
at 81, 440, giving bond for its completion, on
which Rob't Strong and Gen. B. F. Butler.
now Gov. Butler, of Massachusetts, are bis
sureties. The contract has in no respe ct
been filled. and we learn that the Jail will
be re-let after the 22d of February, and in
case the next contract be for more an effort
will be made to hold Strong and his bonds.
men responsible for the difference
The celebrated ''Sam" Strong, above re-.
ferred to in the extract we copy from the
Lewisburg, w. Va, Independent, and Gen.
B. F. Butler, will please take notice of the
default and the remedy. We were not
aware that Strong had extended his opera
tions into the mountains OF w. Va. He ia
known as character about Warrington.
but here he appears 10 a new role.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Frank D. Bouldin, young attorney of
Charlotte county, and son Of the late Judge
Wood Bouldin, committed suicide at his home
on the Dist, by taking laudanum. He was a
young man of bright mind and finely edu-
Gated. Disappointed ambition is thought to
have caused the rash act
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Father Mccarthy, Lazarus Father, -
and Superior of we'll known religious
school known as 1.-The Sarrens," in Perry
county, Mo-, has fallen heir, it is stated, to
81, 100000, by the death of relative in
Australia. He has expressed the purpose,
in case the legacy mentioned falls to him,
to appropriate the whole Of it to paying the
debts OF Arch-B Bishop Purcell, of Cincin-
natl. These amount to about $4,000. 900.
and it is believed that with the large sum
proposed to be given by Father Mccarthy,
the Catholics OF the country would at once
raise the balance and relieve the Church of
the unpleasant predicament it is placed in
BY the financial ENHANCEMENT of the Arch.
Bishop.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Unavailable letters remaining in StaunUon Post
ONCE, Feb. l. 1888:
Mrs Clara Bell, Greenwich, ct: Miss NeIlje wbtte
"a STATE st, pennsylvania; Miss Emma King, Pours
Ierrace, Bayswater London, W: Mr. s Walker Lu-
cas-, HermanVille, Miss: Mr. NJ Trayer Miss Susie
Farley; Miss Carrie Stewart
The above letters, If not called for within thirty
Gays Will be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling FOR them Will please say they advertised
8. M. YoST. P. N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

An exchange says: Wise craftsmanship
sees very good reason to be exceedingly eau
tious and clrcumspect when undertaking re-
vision or any material modification of tariff
system which has had the effect of building up
such vast interest of industry, thrift and pro-
duction in this country. The fact is, our Pro-
tective Tariff is our country's chief reliance of
continued material prosperity. 1t enables us
to be progressive and thriving nation of in
dustrious wealth-producers. The Free Ira
ders would spoil all this if they had the power
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01
100000.

The article we publish elsewhere giving
the proceedings in the case involving $780,
600 for the Public Schools of Virginia will
be read with interest and delight by every
sincere friend of these great benefactions.
The prompt action of the able and indefat-
igable Attorney General, as we'll that of
the Governor, by which this fund is forever
removed from the theatre Of legal contro-
versy and placed to the uses the Legisla-
ture dedicated it, should be commended by
the people of the State irrespective of par
ty. The Legislature having by act appro-
priated the money to the Public Schools
and Normal Institute, the Supreme Court
of the State having ordered the repositories
to pay over the amount in each to the
School Board, and the Board having distrib-
uted it in accordance with the Legislative
command, it is beyond the reach OF legal
bubble or grasping greed. 1t is where
it will do the most good-where it will aid
in laying the foundation for great and
prosperous Commonwealth, by educating
the children of the State and preparing
them for an intelligent exercise of the
privileges and appreciation of the benefits of
citizenship. The Attorney-General, es-
pecially, is to be congratulated upon the re.
suit of his stubborn, vigilant and able con-
test for the control of this fund, as the
Legislature ordered it should be controlled,
and the public school interests are to be
congratulated that they are to have the ben.
eft of this wise and munificent appropria-
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01
G. W. MCCUTCHEN,
JOHN s. GUY,
E. F. VINCENT
Commissioners

And the Court having carefully examined said
reports, and seeing to doubt the &C rect
ness of the same, and the Act Of Assembly en-
Titled AN act to amend and re-enact section 8 OF
chapter code 1873, with regard to election dis
tricts. approved Feb. &c, 1877, having been fully
compiled with, 1t is ordered that said reports be
hereby, In all respects, confirmed, and that said
several election districts mentioned and described
IN the said reports, be established according to the
boundaries set forth in the reports mentioned, In
the SIX magisterial districts,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Wilkesbarre, a city Of about 125,000 in
habitants, is seriously threatened with a
CAVERN. The excavations of the coal mines
which underlie the place, have caused the
surface earth to crack, houses to settle
down, and walls to give way. There are
about fifty acres, covered with houses,
which are thus threatened. On the 26th a
call for men to 60 down into the mines,
and examine the cause and suggest a rem
edy, resulted in about 100 miners prompt
ly coming to the front to do the perilous
work. Wives and daughters raised scream
against their husbands and brothers en-
countering the danger. A brawny miner
came forth then and called for men who
had no wives, mothers. sisters or sweet
hearts, to undertake the work. About fifty
brave fellows answered the appeal and were
accepted for the dangerous mission.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

A rumor is af1oat in Washington that
the dissatisfied Re-adjusters in Virginia
were to hold conference in Richmond on
the 31st OF January, with view of organ
izine new party, the object of which is
to absorb all the opposition elements to
Gen. Mahone-that is, to swallow the Bour-
bon Democracy, and relegate the leaders
to back seats in the synagogue. Mr.. Mas.
sey and the ''big. -four" would then get their
reward and be recognized as the real bosses
of the new organization.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01
New Advertisements.
. ANTED, WANTED.

NV ANrED, WANTED.
100 Tons Of Wrought and Cast Scrap Iron.
10000 lbs Cotton Rags.
10000 lbs all-Wool Rags,
10000 lbs old Book Paper, Pamphlets. &C
10000 lbs old Metals, such as Brass. Coppev: Paw
ter, Lead and Zinc.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID
EB Turkey Wing and Tail Feathers Wanted
W.O. THOMAS & CO.,
leol-2m III N AUGUSTA ST.. Staunton, Va.
NOTICE.
The contract work at White Sulphur SprinRs W
Va formerly conducted under the firm name Of O.
X. Mason Co., composed of G. R Mason H p
Mason, d. Shanahan. G. E. Hoge, =. D. Gooch, g. B.
Mason and Archer Harman), and also the contract
on section 4, K q. 4. R. Extension, in CLARK 90
Ky, conducted by c. R. Mason and Archer Harman
under the name Of G. Mason l. Co.. having been
completed, the above firms are this day dtssoIveh
by mutual consent. Settlements will be made NV
U. Il. Masoh @. r. MASON,
Il. P. MASON,
d. SHANAHAN,
c. E. HOGE,
8. D. GOOCH,
Jan. 10. 1888. ARCHER HARMAN
feb1-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

The Supreme Court of the United States. on
Monday last, rendered two decisions. which
tend to settle the status of colored citizens
under the law. In case appealed from the
Supreme Court of Kentucky it was held tina,
the refusal to permit colored citizens to serve
as jurors is violation of the fourteenth
amendment to the constitution of the United
States, and an Indictment found by grand
jury from which colored persons are excluded
by State law is void when brought into the
federal jurisdiction. In case appealed from
Alabama to test the validity of law which
prohibits the marriage.of colored persons to
white persons 1T was decided that where the
penalties of the prohibitory statute apply
equally to both races there is no violation of
the fourteenth amendment. The judgment OF
the Alabama court was affirmed because the
same punishment was melted out to both Of
tenders. This last mentioned case is similar
to the one of Tinsley VS.. the Commonwealth,
taken up from Virginia, and was to have been
argued last month by Attorney General Blair
for the State and W. L. Roy all for Tirsley. In
view of the Alabama case and an early decis-
ion in that, the Virginia case was dismissed.
This decision sustains the State court in the
Judgment given against Tinsley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

Edgar Allen, of counsel, has asked the
Court of Appeals for writ of error in the
case of Collector Wayland, of Albemarle,
who was recently fined for giving out CAPT.
tation tax receipts. Mr.. Allen claims that
the law under which the fine was imposed
was unconstitutional.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01
LIST or LETTERS

Remaining In the Post once at Staunton. Augusta
County, Va.
Feb. l, 1888.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

| LEBANON SPRINGS.-The boundaries OF rtoo.,
District for Lebanon Springs voting place az ~
follows: Beginning on top of mountain on parkass
burg road corner 10 Deerfleld Election DIetstrs
ton District line northwest to the Great Calf pas
ture River at the mouth of Hodges branch thenco
up said branch to the top of mountain (henandoqh,
on the Highland line, thence with the Highland line
northeast along the top Of said mountain to the
Nortn River District line, thence with said line
SCUM east TO the Warm Springs road, thence IL
straight line to top OF Crawford's Knob, thence a
beginning ~
.GHURcHyILLE.-The boundaries of Election Dis
s; lor Churchvflle voting place are as follows
nos,h inIng at Baxter Crawfords dam, thence Il
th rsnWest course to the top of Crawford's Knob,
snence north to the Warm Springs road on the
sonth nlver district line thence with said line
trct liz, course TO the corner OF the Pastures Dis
lev Manor In aundley's Mill, thence with Bever
MiII;s r, iine southwest course to the Bucher
nnrth ruau' tnence with the Bucher Mill road q
,on, W vest course passing Shuey's and 4 r LIGHT
ming. udIil, the place OF Degln-
. p.E s GAP,-The boundaries M E1oc+,on MIA
Pae;n ~, DulaIo Gap voting place are as fo1lows
bnrchil at Baxter Crawrords dam corner Of
ChurchViile Election District on Ruc5or "a
thence along said road passing ~ NH TilI rodu,
anu eiiueys 10 the Beverly Manor una sn .tS
WIN tne beverly Manor line a south-west co nonco
hiVerheaos line and with 1t to top of North 70
tain. corner to Craigsville Election Dta. NOUN
thence northwest course with said linz uinei
G. x o. Railroad at North Mountain Sunn,,t OSsing
the top OF Eil1otts Knob, thence north east c.rs
along tho top or the mountain on the Deerfel6 EI 80
tton District line to the Parkersburg road corna
to Deerfeld and Lebanon Election Districts thanpa
a straight line to top of Crawfords Knob thence n
southeast course to Baxter Crawfords dam the
place OF beginning.
Respectfully submitted,
G. W. MCcUTcHEN,
JOHN s. GUY,
E. F. VINCENT
faafou
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

The Ways and Means Comm ittee of the
House have unanimously agreed to report
bill TO prohibit the importation of adul-
terated teas. The teas, or the great bulk
of them, are adulterated with spurious
leaves or an adm ixture of chemicals, which
make their use unhealthy. The doctOred
green teas and low grade of so called
Congous are said to be manufactured out of
teas which have already been used by the
Chinese in their households, dried, scented.
worked oyer again and sometimes mixed
with aloe and other leaves, and then
palmed off on this country as the genuine
article. Not only do our tea-consumers
have to contend with this method of fraud,
but there are kindred practices in this
country, SO that very little of the tea we use
is genuine. The legislation OF Congress should
comprehend both sides OF the Atlantic, and
stamp out, if possible, the frauds which i'm
plicate so seriously to the health of the vast
army of tea-drinkers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01
Tariff on Iron Ores.

Gen. Malone in his proposition in the
Senate to fix specific tax of 50 per ton
on foreign ores, represented his State and
the South In one of their most important
interests. His remarks on the occasion as
presented elsewhere, will be read approx
ingly by every intelligent citizen of Vir-
ginia, who is capable of onsidering the
Commonwealth as higher than partizan
prejudices. Uuder the improved process
OF utilizing iron ores, there is very little OF
this product which cannot be used for steel
manufactures. The phosphoretic ores are
abundant in the Valley portion of the State,
and in the Southwest and east of the Ridge
In Nelson, Amherst, Buckingham and other
counties, the steel ores are found in their
normal condition. North Carolina is rich
in diversified iron ore, and Alabama, from
the favorable relations Of ores and coal, is
looming up as one OF the iron manufacture
ing States Of the Union. TIE amendm ent
offered by Gen. Malone was in behalf of
the iron ore producing States of the South,
which, including Tennessee. have a more
abundant supply of diversified minerals,
than are to be found in any other section of
the entire country.
The imported ores for steel manufacture,
mostly from Spain and Algiers, are
mined by convict labor and brought to this
country as ballast. This enables the fur
naces of the North to procure them cheap
er than they can be had under an intelli-
gent free labor system, and hence we are
brought in direct competition with the con-
Wet labor Of the old world, to our disad-
| vantage. With the tariff on ores ratably
| with that fixed on pig iron, the ores of
Virginia and other Southern States could
supply the demand of the furnaces Of the
United States, and become source of great
wealth to the localities where they exist.
1t was for the purpose of developing this
| source of affiuence that the amendment Of
Tered by Gen. Malone was presented, and
the failure to accept or adopt it, is an Illus
tration of the selfishness of localities-tbe
short-sighted craftsmanship that cannot see
in the increased prosperity and enlarged
wealth of the South an outgoing influence
that would benefit all other industrial Sec
tions. There is no sound reason, based on
a comprehensive view of the interests of
the whole country and the reciprocal bene-
fits that ought to be studied, why the iron
ore producing Southern States should not
be patronized to the extent of the three or
four million dollars employed in the impor-
tation OF 100000 tons annually of fore ign
ores, and American industry and American
development lie cared for to that extent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

The most brazen piece of impudence Of
the age is for the Bourbons of Virginia to
claim for themselves the credit of being
''debt-payers.' They not only did not
make provision for the payment of interest
on the public debt, although they had un-
challenged control of the legislative, exec
utive and judicial departments ofthe State,
for eight years, but they actually increased
the public obligations about $5,OOO,0 1000,
while they robbed the public schools OF
81, SOC, 900 at the same time. The policy
they adhered to would have inevitably
worked reputation, for the increase OF the
debt in defaulted interest was at the rate OF
seven or eight hundred thousand dollars
each year. Not only would the debt have
been repudiated by sheer inability to pay.
but the public schools wo:ld have been ut
terly destroyed had not the people risen In
their power and kicked the Bourbons out of
authority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

A nice lineof ENTs FINE SHOES and eAITp,.s,
from 81 up to the best made, at no
L. EfSENMAN 4 Oe,s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-02-01

party. Opinion is very much divided as to
what the action of The party should be, but
we incline to the opinion that there will be no
convention. Should there be, the promise
is that it will be unusually interesting and
sensational.
Crave apprehensions are felt fer the ex-
istence of the French Republic. The death
Of Gambetta has thrown the whole OF
France into confusio ion. The leading spirit
Of the Republicans inspiration and de-
pendence, it would seem, was buried with
him, and factions are causing tumulT, dis.
order and threatened revolution. The
claimants to the throne are busy in dissem-
mating anti-Republican sentiment, and
with no guiding hand to steer the Republic
safely. the fear is entertained that revolu-
ton and anarchy may follow.
Col. J. D. Brady has positively withdrawn
his resignation as Collector of Internal
Revenue for the Petersburg District. 1t
was understood, and he had assurances to
that effect. that he would be elected Clerk
OF the Supreme Court Of Appeals at Rich.
mond; and to accept that his resignation
as Collector was rendered. We see that the
old clerk of the Court at Richmond has
been continued in Office by order of the
court. We have seen several explanations
Of the matter, but none of them carry the
weight Of authority.
The New River Railroad is now COM
pleted to within six miles of Pocohontas. 10
the Flat Top coal fields in Southwest Viz
ginia, and will be finished, it is stated,
within three weeks. The transportation
OF coal will then commence, and open up
new and very rich supply to the country
Not only this, but the road will pass
Through wonderfully rich pastoral. agricul-
'turaa and timber region, which from the
start will give remunerative freightage to
the railroad.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-27
d Change OF Tactics.
Detroit Frea Press.

lie had taken three terms of the gym
nasium, and eould muscle" q twenty-five
pound weight, tzrn handspring, knock g
sand bag blind, and box the professor all
over the room. Mere than one pupil had
sighed for his skill, and remarked that the
man who shoald tackle him would be
mashed 10 pulp in nisute.
Yesterday morning he Yves coming ap
Howard street., fall of life and vigor, when
he csmo across an express wagon with a
wheel off. He made some inquiries and
rscsived curt replisk. This led him to re-
msrk:
young nam, some enc will cuff your
esrs some dsy."
"But il Won't be your
@Don't be too sure Of thatr'
"Aaybs you'd like to begin nowr said
the young nam, as he quit his work and
stepped TO the walk.
Il think I san cuff some manners into
you," replied the other, and he reached o.
to begin.
Tho young fellows right arm gyrated
around for ten seconds, and then his fist
shot out and landed on the citizens nose
Ike kick from colt. he was going to
follow it up, but before he could spit on
Ills hands agsin the other man started off
at the rate of twelve milss an hour, and
turned the first corner like streak Of
light. Later in the esy he explained 50 an
inquirer.
II now see that I have wasted years
time and 800 in money. I haven't got the
grit to fight. I shall gov qnit boxing aud
go into traiains as rauner."
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-27
RI N EAPoLIs PERSONALS.

David Blskely left for Chicago last
night.
Mayor Yerza, of Fargo, was in the city
yesterday.
Mark Thompson, former resident of
the city, but now of Honolulu, ia visiting
here for few weeks.
Mrs. VIM. Byrnss and Miss NelIis sulli-
van left last evening on short tour to
Milwaukee and Chicago.
Ed. A. Henderson, Of tho Bismarck 7ri-
6ume, and member Of the Minneapolis,
Press club, Is on visit to his friends in
the city.
F. E. Dingley and Miss Annie Ribbling
were married on Xmas eve at the residence
of Mr. Terrill, the deputy clerk of the dis
trict court,
Herbert G. Conner, the artist, after
spending Christmas with his friends here
returned yesterday to Brainerd to finish
the pictures of Hon. G. f. Kindred's fam
lily.
DR.. NJ. T. Austin and AZ, Mar E.
eldest daughter of Auditor Frank S. g.
Donald, were married by Rev. j. 3. Starkey
on Christmas evening, at the residence OF
the brides parents. The presents were
numerous and costly. The happy pair will
remain at the hoh.e of the brides parents
this winter.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-27
A FATAL FALL.

Elisha Day Meets sndden Death by Failing
DstSn so Etecstor SHAFT from the Fsuyt1.
Floor to the Basement Of LflItbrtdge's
Cracker Factory Yesterday.
Eerly yesterday morning Elisha Day
met with fatal accident at the cracker
and confectionery factory of 81. F. Lilli-
bridge, on Third street, between Hsnns-
pin and Nicollst avenues. Mr.. Day as.
cended to the Fourth floor on the elevator,
where he left it and proceeded to some
work. A few minutes later he returned to
the shaft to descend, but meanwhile an
other employe of the establishment had
brought the elevator down into the base
ment. Mr.. Day was nea,-sighted and the
lights were dim SO that he did not discover
the absence Of the elevator, but stepped
into the empty shaft falling with heavy
thud into the basement, striking head
foremost upon the iron work
Of the elevator, crushing his head and kill
ing him almost instantly.
The remains were removed to Johnson
& Wallis morgue, and the coroner notified,
but no inquest will be held.
The deceased, who was an elderly gen
tleman, has for number of years had
charge of the stick candy department Of
the factory and resided at No. 1912 Three
and One-half avenue, south. He leaves q
wife and two adult daughters.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-12-27
Secretary Chambers Introduction.
Washington Ietter.l


Mr.. Matthew Arnold delivered an agree
able lecture on Literature and Science"
here on Monday night. Speaker Carlisle
was to introduce him, but, owing to his
slight illness, was unable to do So The
active principle of evil prompted SONG
body TO put Secretary Chandler in Mr..
Cerlisle's place. The introduction WAS
unique. AS $50 O'clock Mr. Arnold, in
evening dress, appeared upon the platform
accompanied by the Rev. E4ward
Everett Hale, DR.. Loring, Mr..
w. W. Phelps and Secretary
Chandler in morning dress. The sscrsss-
~, altar mentioning that he was truly
sorry that Mr.. Carlisle had bean elected
speaksr-sn allusioa meant to be face
tisns, but at which the audience lsok.d
assgastsd and Mr.ArRold pzzzled-begged
to introduss Er. Matthew Arnold. 1t the
essse of the lecture Secretary Chandler
again stepped forward and challenged
anybody in the audience to controvert the
views advanced by the distinguished lect-
uEsr. At this the people looked still more
die nsaed ind Mr.. Arnold still more sur
prissd. The secretary then retired, beam
ing With delight ~ ths saccass of his eff
farts.