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E. Stone Virgins and VIM. L. Royal pos.
sess an elastic and buoyant philosophy that
is really cheering. Mark Tapley, in his
palmiest days, did not surpass them in this re-
spect Although Virgins destructive storm
didn't come and the gentle breeze that did
curl through the country. took different
course to that Virgins tornado was to occu-
Ply, vet Virgins is happy, and proclaims that
he has been sufficiently INDICATED. Royals
coupon case was decided precisely the re-
verse of what he wanted and what he assured
an anxious public would e,yet Royal sends
broadcast over the country by the electric
wires that he had won great victory Hap
py Virgins Happy Royal Nothing can
disturb their blessed philosophy. They can
pluck figs from thistles and roses from tborns
oil the same.
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Onr contemporary of the Wytheville En-
terprise makes the recent poisoning at the
Western Lunat ic Asylum the basis of an
article, because OF the present manage
ment'' of the Insane lnstitur ions OF the
State, advocating private asylum for the
treatment Of persons suffering from mental
arrangements and cerebal diseases. We
are very confident that the Enterprise would
not willingly do injustice to the 'present
management" Of either of our State Asy-
der a misupprehension Of the facts, as to
the sad occurrences at the Western Lunatic
Asylum. We are safe in saying that there
has never been more care and circumspec.
this institution; nor has it ever been un-
der better discipline or more conscientious
officers. There is no fact or circumstance
to justify the insinuation advanced by the
Enterprise,nor is there any impartial mind
acquainted with all the facts that will en-
dorse it. Partizan feeling we know is in
1uential In controlling judgment, but in
matter OF such grave Importance, we
should be sorry to think that any fair
minded party man could be so warped in
his moral nature, as to deliberately lay the
blame of the poisoning of the inmates of the
asylum at this place to either the carelessness
or ignorance of any Of the officers of the instr
tuition. The matter is undergoing the most
searching judicial investigation by parties,
every one of whom is politically opposed
to the ''present management" Until their
conclusion is reached and published, as it
will be. the common decencies which per-
tain to gentlemen shonld forbid an insinua-
ton that carries with the implication Of
guilt on the part Of the officers now in con-
troll.
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The decisions of the Supreme Court of
the United States, In the coupon case, and
in the Louisiana cases. where the right OF
the States to manage their internal affairs
was involved, ought to satisfy the Bourbons
that ''Mahone ia a better Democrat than Ben
HILL" These decisions assert what the Re-
adiusters have maintained from the begin
ming. Their position has been affirmed by
the highest judicial tribunal OF the land,
1t is an old Democratic doctrine, which the
Bourbons have opposed with bitterness
and recklessness never before witnessed. II
principle constitutes party, then Malone
has sufficiently indicated his claim of be-
ing better Democrat than any Bourbon,
for he has persistently proclaimed and
maintained the State Rights views which
the Supreme Court has affirmed and the
Bourbons opposed. So the truth will out
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-03-15

On Thursday last Gen. Simon Cameron,
of Pennsylvania, reached his Saith BIRTH
day.
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" q ". man Line trains run by Washington time
A0M1ns.on DIVISION by Columbus time.
NOS. and 2 run daily, except Sunday, between
tsAcnnonu ana Clifton Forge, and between Hunting
Ton ana Louisville and Cincinnati.
w NOS. 1 and do not run between Clifton Forge
and Huntington.
NOS. sand run daily, through, between Louis
City eSoi
No. 5runs daily from Clifton Forge to Ashland.
NO. runs daily from Ashland to Richmond and
Washington. ~
No leaves Charlottesville daily except Sunday.
81 $50 p ms and arrives Staunton 25 D. m; leaves
Csnnelton daily, except Sunday, at $50 q M,
arrives Ashland 1910 D. M
NO leaves Huntington daily, except Sunday, at
$50 p M, and arrives ORnnelton $50 p. M; leaves
staunton daily, except sunday at s. 10 a.. M. and
arrives Charlottesville 9.45 IN.
NEWPORT NEWS, OLD POINT, AND NORFOLK.
No. 81 leaves Richmond daily, except Sunday
AS p. m, arrives Newport News 1880 p. M, OH
Point, sos p. M. and Norfolk $50 p. m.
OLD POINT COMFORT SPECIAL.
No. 81 leaves Richmond daily, $40 g. NJ: arrives
Hampton 1907 p. M, Old Point 1910 o. m
No. So leaves Old Point 1914 p. m, Hampton Az
arrives Richmond 800 p. M. connecting in Rich
with Fast Express for the West 400 D. M and with
H., F. p. Ry, AS p. M. for Washington Baltimore
and the East.
No. 81 leaves Norfolk daily, except Sunday 7O0s
M, OLD Point I.4o a. M, and Newport News s3D a
M; arrives Richmond Has q. m. 49,
O. W. SMITH, n; :. '" q F F.
General Manager. Ae0"''
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County, Va.
Mar. Is, 1888.
LADIES.
Arey, Mrs Eliza Johnson, Dollie
Armstrong, Mrs Cath James, Martah
Adams, Bette Kinney, Eliza
Brown Ella G Landram, Mrs Susan
Brown, Mrs Eliza Maurry, Mrs Margaret
Barksdale, Clara Mickey, Mrs Matilda
Robinson, Annie Murray, Lizzie
Bear, Mrs M Myers, Alice
BowIes, Selma Patterson, Mrs s E
Boyle, Mrs Mary Poindexter, Mrs Annie
Cosby, Bette Pendleton Willie
Dudly, Mrs Mary Porter, Vtrenda
Fountain, Eliza Richardson, Rebecca
Fields, Mrs Elvra Ritter, Mrs Ann
Gay, Mrs Chas Thomas, Susie
Henderson, BERTHE Tunlet Fannie
Hill, Elizabeth Shaw, Mrs Lucy
Harris Mrs Jane Sanger Maryc
Harris, Mary Tyler, Matilda
Hussey, Maggie Trayer, Mrs Maggie
Hanger, Mrs Sarah Williams, Winnie
Hackett, Sallie Washington, Mrs Mary
Jackson, Willie Watson, Mrs Cary Ann
Winston. Mrs Mile
GENTLEMEN.
Allison, Nick Hutchens, Jas L
Baker, Sydnor Hall, Edward
Brannan James Hussey, David
Bishop, ON Hoover, Samuel
Cooper, LA jackson, Henry
Davis Walter y Jennings, II
Douglas, Thomas Lyman, George
Ewers, Thomas A Long, George
Frtou, A Lemen, George
Graves, Claiborn Pleasant,CS
Giddings, WmA Roar.
Hunter, CT Stevenson, Jas col
Howard, Forest Vaughan, Peter
White, Alex
Unavailable letters remaining In stanton Post
Office, Mar. l5 1888:
Miss Lillian Johnson, Pendleton, do; Miss jennie
C. Hagan No AZ Bourbon st, New Orleans, La; Mr.
Lee Fergerson, Iowa Co; Planter Farmer, Rich
mond, Va; VIM Hotopp, Pen Park Vineyard.
Paper-Miss Lizzie Baker, New Orleans, La.
The above letters, II not called for within thirty
days will be sent to the Dead Letter ONCE. Parties
calling for them will please say they advertised
8. NJ. YOST. r. n.
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The Constitution of Virginia prohibits
the creation of public debt. 1t is with
the bonds issued upon debts created before
1861 that the public has to deal. Virginia
now is compelled by her fundamental law
to pay cash for everything she gets, and
when the cash is rendered the question Of
State credit is not admissible So those re-
filming moralists who are afraid that Vir-
ginia's credit will be wrecked, need give
themselves no concern. Cash-paying in
dividual or State, can always manage to get
along. We notice, however, notwithstand.
ing the sOmbre prediction of Bourbon SYM
pathisers, that capital and enterprise are
coming to the State every day, and more
OF them than at any former period in the
history OF the Commonwealth.
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Senator Riddleberger made chO ice of his
seat a few weeks ago, on the Republican
side of the Senate floor. This was an
nounced by the Bourbons as an indication
that Riddleberger was to act with the Re-
publicans. About the same time he was
seen in company with number Of Demo-
cratic Senators and Representatives, talk
ing socially and freely and in good humor.
This was announced as evidence that he
was balancing between the two part ties,
with strong leaning towards the Demo-
cratic side. Indeed, it is stated that he Is
looking for a soft place to fall on in the
Democratic ranks, and as soon as he can
adjust gravitation properly, so as not to
cause too great shock, he will gently
glide into the Bourbon household. This is
all very interesting to the marines. 1t is,
however, a noted fact that the Liberals in
Virginia have never made difference OF
views on public questions reason for hos
tile relations personally. When such re-
suits have followed. it has been because
self-respect demanded it. They recognize
the right of every man to think for himself,
and express his thoughts to suit himself. Ii
respectful in such expression, no fault is
found because of the difference. 1t is only
when epithet and denunciation are en-
ployed in place of argument that objection
is urged and resentment made. So there
is nothing strange in Senator Riddleberger
being seen in pleasant social intercourse
with Democrats, and there will be no inter-
ruption to this, unless bis sense Of personal
respect should be offended by reflection on
the motives which direct his political course
This is as it should be, and 1t is an indica-
ton that the Bourbons are learning some.
thing. They find that social ostracism and
personal epithet do not convince the peO-
pie of the right of their cause, nor of the
| wrong OF Liberalism. And when they shall
further learn that other people have the
same right to their opinions as they have,
and consent to discuss the difference fairly
and dispassionately, they will have ad.
vanced very far toward maintaining those
personal relations VIII ich should always ex.
list among gentlemen, and which are foreign
to that bitter partizanism that assumes all
the virtue and all the honor and all the de-
cency for its own clansmen.
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Representative John Paul was at the De.
partment Of Justice Friday on matters con-
nected with his appointment as United States
Judge for the Western District of Virginia
He said he would not qualify before the first
Of May, as he would be engaged up to that
time in completing the taking of testimony in
his contested election case with O'Ferrall In
the meantime Judge Hughes, of the eastern
district, will hold court In the western dis
trict, the next session of which convenes in
Lynchburg on the 9th inst.
Chinese laborers have superseded Irish
laborers In the construction of the Texas
and Pacific Railroad, at 80 cents less per
day for each hand.
The election for Congressman to fill the
vacancy occasloned by the resignation of
Hon. }. e. Kenna, for the third district of
W. Va, will take place on the 18th of May.
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POUND.
~, piece Of Jewery found In street cleaning, with
the following inscription:
Chapman Johnson,
Obit,
July 18th, 1849.)
The owner describing infinitely, and paying char
ges, can get the same. Apply to G. X. ZERKLE,
mar15-1t* Staunton Va
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

By virtue of decree OF the court Of Hastings for
the city Of Staunton, rendered on the 10th day Of
January, 1885, in the cause OF Ceases admir- Rohr,
we will, on
SATURDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF APRIL, 1888,
proceed, In front of the court house OF Augusta
county, to offer for sale at public auction, the house
ana LOT owned and occupied by Jacob Rohr.
Th1s property is situated the west side OF Green
street, north OF Beverly and adjoining Ker l. ais.
TERMS.-Cash in hand suff1cient to pay costs OF
suit and sale, and the balance upon credit OF one
two three and four years, the purchaser executing
bonds for the deferred instalments with approved
security and bearing interest from date and title
retained as ultimate security Sale at6 O'Clock, r.
ALEX. h FULTZ,
II, ST. GEORGE TUCKER.
marl5-tds Commissioners.
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to demonstrate that the people OF the State
intend to see that every assurance OF this
settlement is made good-that the rate OF
taxation shall be ample to meet every de-
mand against the Commonwealth as il falls
due, and that payment shall be promptly
made as nominated in the bond.
There will be no more default in interest
on the public obligations-no more robbery
of the school fund, no more practical repu-
diation of current expenses, no more depri-
walton for our charitable institutions but
full andcomplete adjustment OF every obliga-
ton created by law or the Constitution,
backed by public sympathy and conviction.
The credit of the State thus sustained and
fortified, the three per cent. bonds issued I'M
der the Riddleberger bill will stand higher
in. the market than ever did the per cent.
bonds issued under the funding bill OF 1871,
notwithstanding the tax-receiyable cou-
pom attached to them. The popular will
is better security than arbitrary and
questionable legislation, and settlement
emanating from popular sense OF right is
far more preferable than one hedged about
by harsh technical exact ions, whether
founded in equity or not.
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New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
NALL AND SEE T. N. TURNER, Practical Tuner
~ and Repairer of Pianos, Pipe and Cabinet Or
gans. Charges always in accordance with work
done, and satisfaction GUARANTEED. Can be
found at residence-No. W. Frederick Street
Stanton, Va
P.s.-Orders from Town or Country promptly at
lendeo 10 narl5-6m
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WANTED, 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, Copper, Pew
ter, Lead and Zinc.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID.
B Turkey Wing and Tail Feathers Wanted.
W.O. THOMAS l. CO,
marl5-lm l12 N. AUGUSTA ST., Stanton, Va.
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~ Turkey Wing and Tail Feathers Wanted.
W. o. THOMAS l. CO.,
marl5-lm 112 N. AUGUSTA ST., Staunton, Va.
EuNE FARM FOR SALE PRIVATELY
We have, as Attorneys for the owners, a most de-
sirabe farm for sale privately. 1t is in most eligi
Die location miles + ON the Shenandoah Valley r.
h., and one mile from the Valley Railroad, and lies
only six miles northeast of Staunton. 1t contains
221 A Ores
Of fine blue slate land, well watered by running
stream. There are IS acres OF timbered land. The
Dwelling Is new frame with six rooms, with stable
and all necessary outbu1ldings. 1t Is near
schools and churches. 1t has two good orchards,
one new and one old, both bearing The land ia all
set in grass. Apply to
HUDSON PATRICK,
Attorneys at Law,
mar 15.2m Lock Box 9, StauntOn, Va.
dissolution OF COMPREHENSIVE.
The firm OF Barth 4 Loeb ex pired on the LIST day
Of March, 1888, by limitation,-Mr. Adolph Loeb
withdrawing. The senior partner, Mr.. Joseph L..
Barth, will continue business at the old stand
where all parties indebted to the firm will find
their accounts ready for settlement, which 1t Is
hoped they will speedily make
JOS. L. BARTH,
March 10, 1888. ADOLPH LOEB
Mr.. Joseph L. Barth hopes by fair dealing and by
keeping on hand well-assorted stock to merit the
patronage heretofore bestowed upon the nrm of
Barth Loeb, and will be glad to and serve all
old and new customers. JOS l.. BARTH,
March 10, 1885, marl5.4t
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List OF LETTERS

Remaining In the Post once at Staunton, Augusta
County, Va.
Mar. Is, 1883.
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4 Singular Case.

A singular and distressing misfortune
has Frustrated the 1S-year old daughter of
VIM. McNinch, of Cooper twp. On Mon
day of last week, she experienced what the
physician in attendance, w. II. Mercy.
nolds, of Booomsburg pronounced cata-
lepsy, and until the subsequent Wednes-
day her body remained rigid, losing all
life-like expression, and only by the tests
applied was the fact of her still living made
apparent. On Wednesday the rigidity
partly relaxed and she gained the power of
sight and hearing, but speech has been de-
MED her and she is as yet entirely helpless
Since then she has remained in this condi-
ton She refuses food, and seems to feel
that all endearments are communicating, for
when touched by any one she makes siren
uous efforts to rub off the spot attinged.
Her atiliction has naturally been IA matter
of much grief to her relatives and friends,
who have, in addition to the physician
named, sought the assistance of several
members of the medical profession, amcng
them, DIR. S. S. Shultz, Superintendent of
the Asylum, but without avail Danvale
fnteiligeneer.
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O'Bren's circus was here on Thursday
of last week. 1t was extensively adver-
tised through the county, and quite a
number OF people were attracted by the
flaming posters so that the attendance
both morning and evening was fair. AS
truthful journalists we cannot speak in
very high terms of this circus. Many OF
the attractions as advertised, did not ap-
pear at all, and the best part of the show
was the street parade. The field where
the canvass was spread was soft ground,
and the rain in the afternoon made 1t much
worse, so that it was impossible to judge
of what the ring performance might have
been under favorable circumstances One
of the most Objectionable features is that
all kinds of swindling games are permitted
under the canvas. Whether the proprie-
tors are aware of this or not, we cannot
say, but it is nevertheless true that num-
ber OF rascals are permitted to play their
games, and to take in the unwary country.
man. Several instances Of this kind have
come to our knowledge. As compared
with Barnum or Forepaugh, O'Brien's
show is about fifth class.
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MARRIAGES


TERwILLIGER-PATTON.-At Orangeville,
May 81, 1888, by Rev. c. X. Garfield,
Jacob Terwilliger, Esq, of Lightstreet, Pa,
to Miss l.. Jane Patton, of Rohrsburg.
At the Reformed parsonage, on June
7th, 1888, by Rev, o. ii. Strunck, Mr..
Clark A. Bittenbender, to Miss Joanna
Rosmus, both of Mt. Pleasant.
BREADBENDER-HARTMAN.-On the end
inst, by Rev, A, Houtz, Mr., James p.
Breadbendcr of Lime Ridge, to Miss Eliz.
abeth Ellen Hartman, of Buckhorn.
ANsBAom-W -WYNINGs-At the residence of
the brides parents in Main township, by
j. d, Bodine, Esq, May 26th 1888, Mr.
Daniel w. Ansbach, of Gowen, Luzerne
county, to Miss Clara Wynings, of Main
ville, Columbia county, Pa.
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Personal.

Miss Ella Mckinney has returned from
Elmra.
William Bryson, Esq, was in town on
Saturday.
J. w. Chcmberin of Plymouth spcn,
Sunday in town.
w. b. Allen has obtained situation in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Mrs. II. o. Rogers Of Allentown, is Wis.
iing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Fun.
ston
d. A. Bcckley Is out again after being
confined to the house by sickness for two
weeks.
T.. !. McHenry of saltwater is reported
10 he in critical condition. Ne has been
sick for several months.
Mr.. aud Mrs l.. l.. Waller and Miss
Laura Waller droYe up to Coles on Mon.
day to spend few days.
Elmer L. Meyer, who is attending a
college of Pharmacy at Baltimore, is at
home on short vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs w. Neal have returned
from Cincinnati where they were visiting
their daughter, Mrs. Shipley.
Rev. L. Zahner and Z. r. Drinker at
tended the Episcopal convention at Read
ing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bruce Coleman of the Wilkesbarre Ners.
Dealer, and Lewis Gordon of Pittston, both
formerly OF this town, were here on Tues
day.
Paul Z. Writ, Esq, has been summoned
as petit juror in the United States District
court at Pittsburg. The session begins on
July End.
Lieut.. A. r. Paxton and John w. Gibbs
went up the creek on Monday to spend
several days trout fishing. MIR. PaIton's
leave OF absence from the army has been
extended until September 1st.
C. b. Jackson, i. T. Thompson and F.
Stewart of Berwick, w. II. Snyder OF
Orangeville, w. II. Rhawn of Catawissa,
r. S. Howell of Espy, w. A. Marr and j.
H. James of Ashland, James Scarlet and
ii. NJ Hinckley were in attendance at ar
gument court on Monday.
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state Normal school.

PROGRAM FOR COMMENCEMENT WEEK, 1888.
Sunday. June "a, 1880 p. NJ. Baccalaure-
ate Sermon by Rev. 7. II. Robinson, d. ID.
Lutheran Church.
Monday, June Determination of I'm.
dergraduates.
Tuesday, June 26, Examination of Tn.
dergraduatcs, continued.
Tuesday, June 2G, Sr. Mcclure be-
fore Literary Societies, Rev. d. II. Shields,
Institute Hall.
Wednesday, June 27.-Examination Of
Undergraduates, concluded.
Wednesday, June 81, 4:30 p. M.-Class-
Day Exercises. Campus.
Wednesday, June 27, 4:3O =. M.-Final
Announcement.
Wednesday, June, 81, 8 p. M.-Callliep-
ian Reunion. School Parlors.
Thursday, June 2S, 0:30A. M.-Commence-
ment Exercises.
Thursday, June 49, 2:30 p. M.-Alumni
Reunion and DINNER.
Thursday, June 2S, 7:3O p. M.-Scnior
Reception. School Parlors
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Linen Sheetings, 2! yards
wide, value 9Oc., now Coo.
value S1.OO, now 75c. value
S1.2O, now Soc.
45-inch Pillow Linen, 37!c.
54-inch Pillow Linen, SOC.
4O-inch Butchers Linen,
22c.
A Drawer Linen, IS, 22,
25, %, and 31c.
Fine Cream Damask, 81. .25; ;
reduced to 81.
Table Cloths, 2tx2t, 2tx3,
|2tx4t, 2 1-2x5 yards.
A Towel, 22x43 inches,
weigh half a pound, 25c.
A Damask Towel, 23x4S
inches, good and heavy, price
now at first hands, 81 lie, ;
our price, 31c.
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state Teachers Association.

The next annual session Of the Penn.
sylvania State Teachers Association will be
held at Wiliamsport, July 10, II, 12 (Tues-
day, Wednesday, and Thursday. A CON
vention of the Superintendent of the State
has been called to meet at the same time
and place The rates at hotels and on
railroads have been reduced and no doubt
this will be the largest meeting Of cdu-
Gators ever held in the State. Any person
desiring information can obtain the same
by addressing Henry Houck, Harrisburg,
Pa, who is chairman of the executive com
mittce
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Notice to Contractors.

There will be a letting Of the Christian
Chapel, at Cambria, to the lowest and best
bidder, on Saturday June 23rd, in the
afternoon, at the store of James MclIenry.
The mason and plastering, carpenter
work and painting will each be let sepa-
rate, the contractor to furnish his own
material except the stone for wall. The
size will be 32x50 feet, and the style same
as the NJ. f. church at Saltwater, Colum-
bia county. For particulars see the un-
dersigned building committee.
JAMES McITENRY,)
j. l.. CAREY, Committee.
A. G.. DAWSON
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On Saturday morning last, there came
to town by Adams Express from Baltimore,
huge green turtle weighing 10 pounds,
consigned to Mrs. Shoemaker, Blooms
burg. As Meyer Bros, the express agents,
were unable to find any one by that name
who claimed the turtle or knew anything
about it, they were in II quandary for
some time as to what to do with it, 1t
was alive and kicking, and had to he
cared for, so hogshead was filled with
water, and the monster placed therein. A
telegram to Baltimore brought the answer
that the turtle was for ''Cuoucy shoe.
maker. the saloon keeper whercupcn it
was delivered to 'Cooney" Girton for
whom it was no doubt intended About
two months ago two friends of his were
here and promised to send him big turtle,
but he got no letter, and the mistake in the
name caused the difficulty. The turtle
was on exhibition in front Of Girton's until
Tuesday, when it was killed and served up
to his customers in soup and steaks.