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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
Valley Railroad Extension.

President Spencer, of the Valley Rail
road, in his remarks before the Board of
Directors, on the occasion of his re-elec-
ton, at their annual meeting in this place
on the 18th, intimated that steps might
soon be taken to extend the road further
than its present terminus. Either Salem,
the original point of term nation, or to
tbs right of Lexington. would be the d.
rection the road would take when the
time comes for definite action. ITO the
right of Lexington, I'VE presume, means
the Craig's Greek Route, through Craig,
Giles, Bland, Smythe, Russell, Scott coun-
ties to the Tennessee and Kentucky lines.
We haveaheretofore pointed out the ad-
vantages of this location. There is no un-
occupied territory in the State, OF for that
matter. in the South, which offers such
inducements for the construction OF a
railroad. Its inexhaustible mineral re-
sources, the fertility of the soil, the fine
timber and pastnral capacities, are unsur-
passed anywhere. 1t would not only open
up the iron, slate, plaster, gypsum, ETC., i'm
mediately along the suggested line, but
would tap the Flat Top coal region, and
command freightage from the developed
resources incident to its construction, that
would at once make it a paying enter
prise. From Lexington to the mouth of
Craig's Creek is about twenty miles, and
from Craig's Greek through the counties
we have named there is..already a..charter
secured, with the right to construct lat
eral roads of twenty miles length. To
avail of this charter would require no
additional legislation, and hence the way
would beopen for the extension through
that prolific country.
We are well satisfied that the sagacious
management of the Valley Road will not
overlook this suspicious opportunity to
command this nnoccupied territory, and
that when the time comes for extension
the Craig's Greek route will receive that
attention it's great Importance should com.
mand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29


The December number of the Vayi,.ias
will contain an article urging the Legisla-
ture of Virginia to enact a general railroad
law, and to provide for census of the
State in 1885. The first proposition is one
that we have long favored and pressed it
upon the Legislature in the memorable
session of 1912, when the lobby took
possession of that body in the in
terest of certain railroad charters The
most fOrcible argument that can prevail
in its favor is that it would do away en-
tirely with corruption funds to procure
railroad charters. A general law on the
subject, with well-governed restrictions.
would be acceptable to the people and
guard against the abuse of legislative
power, in special cases. The advantage of
such legislation will suggest itself to every
dispassionate thinker, and be all invita-
ton to capital to look to the State-where
there is so much to attract and develop
for investment.
The census suggestion is wise and use
full. The progress of industries, the in
crease in population and the augmentation
of values are matters which concern our
own people and would prove interesting
and useful to those seeking information
relating to Virginia Nearly all the States
have made provision for census every five
years, land we believe there is national stat
ute extant which obligates the govern.
ment to publish census returns taken by
the States, as information desired by the
government and sought by the business
interests of the country. The expense in
CURED in the work would be small mat.
ter compared with the benefits to flow from
it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
France and China.

The latest intelligence as to the threat
ened war between France and China is to
the effect that nothing has yet occurred
pointing to a probability of an amicable
adjustment Of the Franco Chinese COM
plication. Onthe other hand, the chasm
between the two nations seems to be be-
coming more and more difficult to bridge
over. The Marquis Tseng states that
China, having announced her -ultimatum,
is committed to it and cannot, out of self
respect, Withdraw or modify any OF the
propositions contained in it, or make any
further concessions France has gone so
far now, that yielding to the demands of
China is out Of the question. This seems
to be perfectly well understood, and the
departure of the Marquis Tseng from Paris
may be looked for at any m oment. Though
it may create 4 sensations it will not be
unexpected.
The rumor has gone abroad that En-
gland has offered to mediate between
France and China, and that the offer has
been accepted. A telegram to this effect
is published in La Libete, which also
states, that England recognizes that the
interests of France in Tonquin Justify the
occupation by the French OF both Sontay
and Bac Mini. but ut the same time
strongly advises France to pursue a con-
ciliatory policy. The authority of the tel
gram is severely questioned. as China
would hardly accept an offer OF arbltra-
ton, which anticipates and decides against
it the very question which is intended to
| be submitted to arbitration. The matter
which is now greatly concerning the
French government is as regards the policy
| to be pursued by France should hostilities
be commenced III orderto keep out Of COM
| plications with other powers. While the
Chinese government declares that any act
on the part of the French conflicting
with the propositions laid down in the
Chinese ultimatum will be regarded as a
declaration of war, attended with all the
international circumstances Of war; The
French will try to avoid complications
with foreign states. and especially to avoid
| interference. with English commerce. The
opinion prevails in some quarters that
England would net respect any blockade,
and that the capture Of English vessels
might lead to complications. The govern
ment is, however, busy with preparations
| for war The former minister to China.
M. Bource, has been before u committee
Of the Chamber of Deputies on the Ton
quin credits, and been subjected to n
searching examination with reference to
Chinese affairs in general, and particularly
/ upon the conditions in Tonquin. nj.
Ferry the Prime Minister, was present at
the examination for the purpose of inform
| ing himself of the details and preparing
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, which were to be
submitted to the consideration of the
committee yesterday.
Later news is to the effect that England
has not proposed to arbitrate, and that war
is inevitable. A rumor was afloat that
| the French had been defeated i'll ian en-
gagement with the Black Flags, but it was
not credited Great excitement prevailed
| in Paris. Ef,..s ss s..,..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
Important Railroad Negotiations.

At last it seems that there is prospect
of building the railroad from the Shenan-
doah Valley, via Harrisonburg, Dora
Mines and out through the rich mineral
and timber regions of Pocahontas and the
counties west
Last week negotiations were concluded
in baltimore for the purchase of the fran
jchises, &C., of the Washington City, Gin
cinllati & st. Louis Railway Coz, by a
syndicate which includes A. n. Martin,
Col. U. i. Boyce, and other gentlemenrep-
resenting responsible parties This road
was recently sold to Messrs. Allemong Il
Loose, of .Bridgewater, and it is said that
these two gentlemen will be members of
the new syndicate. 1t is stated, however.
that several PARTIES owning interests in the
road have refused to consent to the sale.
Should the sale be effected, it is proposed
to build 4 standard guagerOad from LYNN
wood on the S. Y. r.. r., through Harri-
sonburg, Bridgewater, West Augusta and
on through Pocahontas. From Harrison
burg west, much grading and masonry have
been finished, but as it was completed with a
view to building narrow gauge, consid-
cradle work. besides dressing up, will have
to beldone. 'tf
1t lis understood that the syndicate is
backed by ample capital and that the work
will be pushed forward speedily. The
road, when built. will open up one Of the
finest regions of the south and prove re-
muncrative investment. ta.84tl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

In New York the proposition to abolish
the present prison contract system was
carried by a majority of over 10000 The
problem of how to utilize convict labor so
that it will not compete Or interfere with
honest workmen, is one that demands the
most careful consideration of legislators.
Convicts should be compelled to work, not
only as a matter of public economy, but
also for their own benefit. The difficult
question to solve is how to make the labor
profitable, and at the same time prevent
unjust competition
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

The Democratic State Committee which
met in Richmond last week adopted areso-
luton condemning the practice of electing
members Of the Legislature to State Of
fees, thereby causing vacancies in the
Legislature. At one time a seat in the
Legislature was regarded as the stepping
stone to more desirable positions, espe-
cially in the judicial department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
A story was told during the convention

A story was told during the convention
of Remenyi, the celebrated violinlst.-
While he was in Louisville, friend visit
ing Jennie Casseday's sick room heard ne
say, 80, would give so much to hear her
menvi. land knowing the sensitive ear and
music LOVING soul of the patient sufferer,
made ND her mind to let him know OF her
strong desire. Accordingly she went to
his manager with request to see Rem
enyi. ''He will not grant your petition, -
said the manager, but the persistent wo-
man carried her point and presented to the
wizard violinist her touching request, with
the result that he visited Miss Casseday
and gave her some of his choicest Selec-
tions 1t was also stated that Remenyl is
a total abstainer, turning his glass right
side up'' on all occasions.
Miss Jennie Casseday is the Superintend-
emit of the Flower Mission Of the Ma
tional Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. She has been confined to her bed
for fifteen years. Notwithstanding this
affection, she has succeeded in establish
ing Flower Missions in many cities and
States. The municipal authorities, in
token of their appreciation of her labors,
have placed at her bedside telephone
communicating with several of the
churches, the opera house, and various
public and private institutions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

Auditor Allen has reported to the super
intendent of public instruction in Viz
ginia that the schools for the present year
will receive from the current revenue I'M
der the Grandstaff act 1901 1920. The
State board of education has ordered this
amount to be apportioned, which will be
at the rate of $l.0S per capita of school
population. In 1882 the apportionment by
approximation was $s545, 40l. -o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

The Harrisonburg Spirit Of the Valley
puts at the head of its editorial columns
for President and Vice President the
names of Chester A. Arthur, of New
York, and John F. Lewis, OF Virginia
Under this ticket is, We are for Arthur
because Arthur is for u.s." The Spsr% re-
nounces all association, sympathy ana IT,
spect for Bourbon Democracy and declares
unequiYocally for the Republican party, as
the party of progress and for the people .
interests and rights.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

THANKSGIVING DAY, as an annual re-
ligious festival, was suggested, it is said,
by the Hebrew ''Feast of Thanksgiving, ;"
or Feast of the ingathering at the end of
the year. The Puritans adopting, per-
haps, custom they had found in force in
Leyden, Holland, at an early date after
their arrival in New England, are. found
observing days Of thanksgiving officially
appointed. The month of this celebration
varied, and there were sometimes more
than one in a year. The Protestant Epis-
.copal pray book, ratified in 1889, recon-
mended the first Thursday in November.
During the civil war, Lincoln issued proc
lamations recommending thanksgiving for
victory ,andin 1868 and 1864 ISSUED procla-
nations calling for anational celebration
of thanksgiving. Since that time such a
proclamation has been issued annually by
the President and custom has fixed the
last Thursday in November rs the appro-
pirate date for it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

According to the "vi rginias, y there were
in blast in the United States on January l,
1883. furnaces to the nj rmber OF Al. rms
figure declined by July ! to 1874, and by
November | to 331. At the last-men-
toned date as many as 355, or more IMAM
half Of the whole number in the country,
were out of blast. In Virginia and West
Virginia, owing to the superb facllltles OF
those States for the cheap manufacture OF
pig-iron. there was no reduction in the
number of furnaces i'll blast between jan
nary i and November /. y .intFF aif
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

The Culpeper Exponent already sees
breakers ahead OF the Virginia Bourbons.
1t apprehends difficulty in the ranks
OF. the faithful in the relation of its party
to the tariff and the railroads. 1t sees in
the election of Gen. Wiclxham to the State
Senate, and the committing of the cam
paig1 management to Mr.. Barbour, a con-
structi 2e obligation to railroad corpora
lions and'a policy in conflict with what it
deems right and proper. Tits quite prob
able the Ecponent is right. 1t will meet
with difficulty also on the coupon ques-
ton. The way things are going on now,eyen
so short Il time after the success OF the
Democracy, it looks very much like
trouble ahead on the debt question. Inc
coupons are pouring into the Treasury as
tax-paying agents, and will continue to 90
so at a still greater rate under BOURBON
methods Of management. The troubles
OF the Virginia BoLrbons have just COM
menced. Before year they VIII near d
howl from the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

Grocer furnace, with All ore yielding 46
per cent. of iron, smelted 5000 pounds of
ore with 5000 pounds of Connellsville
coke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

1t looks as if Carlisle would get the
Speakership.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

Saratoga Chips or fried potatoes at
o. sa'as &C. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
VISITOR.

Expressions of gratitude on the part of
the public are always impressive and.
solemn 1t is pleasant to know that the
people are justly praising the merits OF DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup, u safe remedy for
coughs, colds, bronchitis, Group and sore
throat
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

worth of Goods. French, English and Anleri
can Brussels. Ingrains, very handsome
patterns. 2and ply Carpets, the
very latest designs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

You can find beautiful assortment to select
from.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
FANCY GOODS STORE.

Just opened, the Finest Stock of FRENCH and
COMMON CANDIES, FRUITS, NUTS
and CANNED GOODS ever
shown in this place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
LOW FIGU r ES,
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS

will do well to come and see the samples repre-
Senting stock of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

as+Carpets will be delivered days after they
are purchased, much lower than You ever got
them before. ..s,
This is Il
RARE OPPORTUNITY
and will save II great many the expense of or
dering from Northern cities
Respectfully,
nov29 G. A. GI.ADKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

TOYS and FANCY GOODS,
PLUSH WORK BOXES,
ALBUMS, WHITING DESKS,
And many FANCY ARTICLES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
FINE GLASS VASES and TOILET SETS, CUPS
and SAUCERs. MUGS, &C.

4g-I have ana 10 CENT COUNTERS ofToYS.
and FANCY ARTICLES
te.E....
Gail and see my Stock.
S. KLINGSTEiN, Agt.
Main ST., next to
nov9g Mrs. Walters Millinery Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

WANTED
W 7nf
100 tons of wrought scrap IRON f,
100 e of cast scrap iron.
20 +" of cotton rags.
10 :" of soft WOODEN rags
10 : of old book paper, old letters, checks
and books that have been written through.
tons old metals such MS brass, copper, lead
pewter and zinc
w. Q. THOMAS & co. s'tst
No. liz, Augusta ST.,
octlS-Sm Staunton, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

representing one of 90
+ THE LARGEST CARPET HOUSES
in America
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29

Sergeant Mason, who shot at Guiteau,
and was sentenced to the penitentiary for
eight years, has been pardoned 10y the Pres
;dant after serving 20 months,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-29
PARLOR CONFECTIONERY

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RARE OPPORTUNITY

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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-18
FouI Brood.

This is a subject on which much has
been said and written; and there
seems to be a great many and varied
ways of curing t some Of them, how
ever. are rather difficult, and not
within the reach Of every bee-keeper,
as well as being slightly costly
I purpose setting forth IN the fol
lowing the most easy and cheap, as
we'll as the surest method that has yet
come under my notice, and one that
comes within the reach of every apia-
rist on however large or small a scale.
This mode Of procedure 10y starving
has never yet failed when properly
carried out, and ! have tried it in
many cases in our country
l shall give the process, first where
there is no brood or where one does
not care to save it. and secondly,
where there IS brood in the hive, and
one is DESTROYS Of saving IT, First.
smoke and drum the bees until they
have all gorged themselves with honey
and it is important that they be all
well filed otherwise that portion Of
them whose sacs are not full viii not
live the time that Their othe portion
would be required to starve, to affect
the cure; hence the necessity Of hav-
ing their. sacs filed evenly They
should not be allowed to settle down
again after having gorged themselves:
the operation when once commenced
should be carried through without the
loss Of any time, as a short space only
e H4.FA g#
before some Of them would replace
their honey in the cells again, when
the work Of smoking, etc, would have
to be repeated
After they haze been smoked and
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-18
some Differences.

An object lesson in the transmuta-
ton Of virtues is conveyed in this par
agraph from an exchange 'Tenny-
son can take a worthless sheet Of pa
per and by writing poem on it
make it worth So, 700 That's genius.
Vanderbilt can write a few words on
sheet and make it worth S., 600, 600.
That's capital. The United States can
take an ounce and a quarter Of gold
and stamp upon it an eagle bird and
twenty dollars. That's money. The
mechanic can take the material worth
S.. and make it into watch worth
500. That's skill. The merchant
can take an article worth % cents
and sell il for ST. That's business.
A lady can purchase very comfort
able bonnet for SO but she prefers
TO pay 500. That's foolishncss. The
ditch-dlgger works ten hours a day,
and shovels out three or four tons Of
earth for Il, That's labor.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-18
FOUR BLIND BROTHERS.
The Happy and Useful Life OF
Strangely Afflicted Family.
Washington Cor. New York Sun

Washington Cor New York sun
The four blind musical brothers oil
Uniontown reads more like the cap
ton of tale in the Arabian Nights
than a simple statement of facts. A
family Of this singular description
have, however been living in a
suburb of Washington. Uniontown
is little settlement that has grown
up across the east branch of the Poto
mac, within easy reach of the Navy,
yard. 1t is a sleepy, tumble down
village, whose chief claim to aristo-
crazy is the nomenclature of the
streets, which bear the name Of every
President to Buchanan. It's chief
citizen is, perhaps, Frederick Doug
lass, who owns a fine country place
near the rivers bank.
Some years ago a family moved
into the village from Baltimore OF
the common name of Smith. but of a
very extraordinary family makeup.
There were or had been twelve or fit.
teen children, every other one OF
whom, in regular progression, had
been born blind. OF this numerous
and singular progeny all who were
born with sight died but one, a girl,
and at present only tvechildren are
left, this girl and four blind brothers.
named James, lgnatius. George and
Alfred. They are all smart and hap
Ply, all are masters Of some trade, and
all are musical
When in a frolicsome mood each
in turn will play on the family fiddle
while the others dance One of the
brothers is quite an accomplished
musician, and supports himself by Civ
ing lessons ON the piano. The Others
play merely for recreation Two are
broom.makers by trade, and makes 3
broom which is famous through the
neighborhood for its excellence
The remaining brother is = cabinet
maker, with a special knack at cot
fins.
The Oldest of the brothers has &
high reputation in Uniontown No
only can he make the best broom il
all that region, and make the violi1
sing, but he is endowed with won.
derfully acute sense Of touch. 1t j.
said, for instance, that he can tell ;
S. from a $40 bill by feeling the tw,
notes.
One of the brothers is married anC
has a large family The sister is thu
wife of an early carpenter They al
live together with their widowed
mother, and seem to be a happy an'
affectionate household. Recent,
they have moved from the settlemen
some five miles into the country, bu
they frequent the village still t.
sell their brooms or provide a cof
fin
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1883-10-18

so that after a rain the water will
drain off quickly IL there exist no.
natural Instructions il is well to pillow
a field crosswiae of burrows of the
year before. as it tends 10 a more even
depth of tillage.
a good way to pillow a square, or
quadrangular field, TO is begin in the
center; take for instance field of so
rods long by 20 wide, commence nine
rods from the end and ten rods from
either side, run the furow to the same
point at the further end OF the piece.
back furro~y until the plowed strip is
two rods wide, then pillow a back fur
row from each corner of the plowed
land to the corresponding corner Of
the field; then pillow around the cen
ter plowed strip until the field is fin
ished. BY this mode Of blowing, no
ploweG land will be Tamped on, and
when you get done the field has no
dead burrows and but one back fur
row, the corner burrows will be level
with the rest of the land.
There are but few really good pillow
men-men who take pride in blowing
a field well. Now let everyone who
holds plow try TO see how nicely he
can have his plowed field look. and he
will be surprised with the amount of
pleasure there is in doing a Job wen
where 1t has been heretofore poorly
done. How much better a field looks
(and isl where the burrows are straight
and of even width, than where they
are as crooked rs rail fence, and are
from ten to sixteen inches in width
In this respect the sulky pillow is far
ahead Of any hand pillow, as, when it
is set it will run furrow of equal
depth and width, without variation
from one end of a fuwow to the other