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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
The Royal Family.

The enthusiasm with which the Demo-
cratic legislature has pursued the pathway
marked out for it by the Visdicdtor, must
be gratifying in the extreme to our able
contemporary and it's many friends.
There were two points it insisted upon
with a persistency atlovershadowed eve
~ other issue. First, that the moss back
should receive not "sip of official honey. y
and second, that the Royal family of
Augusta must CO.
Now, mark the result: With two ex-
ceptions (Ruffin and Derr) the old issue
have absorbed all of the offices at Rich
mond, and the new'' democracy has been
sent home to work up the precincts again.
In the scramble of the ancients, one mem
Der OF the Royal family was displaced,
and Immediately after, us if to atone for
the oversight, the only position awarded
to Augusta was promptly and with strik-
ing linanimity bestowed upon another
member of the same fortunate household.
The cloud that overshadowed the retiring
Auditor was silver lined by the thought
that his near and dear kinslnan was coun-
ty Judge of Augusta, and that the Royal
family was still in the ascendency and
above the influences of political revolu-
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

Representative Dockery, of Mo-, has
introduced bill in Congress to reduce the
tariff on wool IS per cent. Mr.. Converse.
of Ohio, has introduced bill to increaae
the tariff on wool per cent. Both of these
gentlemen are Democrats, and it shows
how far the Dispatch's advice to agree to
disagree Oh the question is to he ac
cepted. The Democracy will have happy
time Of it on the tariff question
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY EAKI.E & JON RS.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, DEC. Ii, 1855.
AT GALVESTON YARDS,

BEEF CArrLE.-The offerings to-day were
much less numerous than on last Monday, but
their average quality is much better, there he
ing fewer common Cattle and longer line OF
tops, with greater proportionate Number of
the good middle grades. The market ut the
opening was quite active, and good Cattle 1zalIc
higher than last Monday common stock show
ed little if any advance, and were slow of sale
before the close. We quote at 3aS6 so; most
sales being made at 81 % to So 10 per 100 his
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
50a$6 so that generally rated first quality 45O
ass SO, medium or good fair quality 5Oa$4 p
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 0Oa$3 IS
Extreme range of prices 00aSG so. Most ofthe
sales were from 25aS5 70 per 100 lbs. Total sale
for the week 1926 head against 1898 last week
SwINE.-The offerings number 23O0 less than
week, with some little improvement in the
quality. There was q fair amount of activity in
the market to-day, with strong advance in
the prices. We quote common rough Hogs at
7a711c, and the better grades 715aS cts, per lb.
net. the latter for extra fine Hogs. Arrivals
this week 1896 head against 5000 last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBs-There is slight increase
in the receipts over last week, hut the offerings
were scarcely 1000, as some HOO of extra heavy
Kentucky Sheep were reshipped to New York
by their owners Trade was fairly active, and
the offerings were mostly sold out at an early
hour. We quote butcher Sheep at Sl3a5c, and
Lambs atia5N cts. per Id gross. Stock Sheep
75a$3 50per head for Ewes, and Wethers 4a41@
per lb. Arrivals this week 3070head against 1861
last week.
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DEATHS.

In FishersyiIIe, Thursday the lsgh inst, of ty-
ph old fever, Mrs. Kate Antrim, widow OF Geo
Antrim, deed. Mrs. Antrim was buried at
Springs church, Rev. John Preston
officiating. She leaves three children. all daugl-
ters
On Dec. 18th, at the residence of her father
Peter Fl. Woodward. Esq of consumption, Miss
Bette d. Woodward, in the 35th year of her age.
At her residence on West Main Street, Dec.
18th, Miss Mary Ann Grove, in the - year OF
her age. The funeral will take place from her
late residence this evening at O'Clock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
THE MARKETS.

With the exception Of oats and clover seed
the market is well-ngh stationary this week.
The articles named have advanced. The gem
eral grain supply is limited with corresponding
demand Prices yesterday, were as follows:
Flour, family, So; Extra, $L6O; Super, $500;
Wheat, 81 to Sl.O5 Corn, 6O-65; Oats, 4O-i5; Hay,
$40 to $l2; Clover seed, $3.50 to 5000.
In Richmond, Wheat. l.O9 to sl.l5: Baltimore,
10 In q lR lI
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

Hon. Dudley G. Haskell, member of
Congress from Kansas, died in Washing
ton city on Sunday last. He was one of
the youngest. as well us one .of the ablest
members of the House of Representatives.
lie was q gentleman of very high character
IN every sense, and had he lived was des-
tined to exercise great influence in the Re-
publican party of which he was member,
and in the councils of the nation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The Post Office Department has issued
an order authorizing Postmasters to
change two cent stamps for three and six
cent stamps, and also to take in exchange
for stamps three and six cent stamped en-
velopes at their actual value. Stamps is
sued prior to 1861 will not be redeemed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

On Tuesday, the nominees of the Re-
publican CAUCUS for Senate Offices were all
elected, including the Sergeant-at-Arms,
Mr.. w. p. CanatIay, Of N. G. The vote
was strictly party, Senators Malone and
Riddleberger voting with the Republicans.
Had they voted with the Democrats it
would have created a tie. The officers
elected were Gen. Arson Cook. of n. y,
Secretary Chas. w. Johnson, Minnesota,
Chief Clerk; Rev. +. Dew. Huntley,
Chaplain, and w. P. Canady, of n. c.,
Sergeant The vote was SO yeas
to : 8 nays.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
The Danville Affair.

In the House of Representatives last week
Mr.. IIorr, Of Michigan, asked leave to
offer a resolution that the House bring to
the notice Of the President the case Of the
recent murder of several persons alleged
to have been citizens Of the United States,
and the serious injury of several other per-
sons alleged to be citizens Of the United
States at Danville, Va. in the hope that
the President may ascertain whether the
persons so murdered, or injured, were cit
liens of the United States, and if so,
whether the killing and injuring Of said
citizens, if they were such, were in con-
prevention Of the provisions of the mu-
nicipal law Of the State of Virginia, or of
any law Of the United States.
Mr.. Morrison, of Illinois, objected for
the present, saying that the President
knew as much about the matter as Con-
greSS did.
Mr.. Cabell, of Virginia, said that as the
representative of the people assailed by
the resolution he was sorry thatan objec-
ton had been made. He was willing to
have the fullest and fairest investigation
of this matter.
This is exactly what should be done.-
That Danville matter should be sifted to
the bottom. Witnesses should be COM
PEELED to testify, and the truth brought to
light. lf.the parties accused are innocent
we want to see their innocence estab-
lished so clearly that there can be no
question about it. Ii they are guilty, let
their guilt be proven and the severest pen
alties Of the law visited upon them. None
but. those who fear the truth need be
afraid of an investigation. If parties
have been unjustly accused they should
invite the most searching examination
that could be instituted, and not rest con-
tent until it is had. That obstacles should
be thrown in the way of such investiga-
tion, is evidence that it ought to be insti-
tuted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The Baltimore 4 Ohio, as usual, is first to the
compliments OF the season in q manner at once
pleasant ana enticing. The low rates 90 into
effect at all stations ON Main Line DiVisinnS
and branches east OF the Ohio River, except he
tween Baltimore and Washington, on the TWEEN
ty-second. and those who go to take Christmas
turkey with friends may remain until after New
Year, and enjoy themselves to the greatest ex-
tent. II they DO not want to go on that date,
to cover Christmas travel. and tickets GOOD TO
return until and including January ID. Again,
on the 18th, tickets go on sale for New Year
travel. ana can be bought that day, the 30th,
:lst, and january LIST, good to return including
the second. 1t makes no difference in which
between all stations as prescribed. There is no
doubt but what the holiday travel this year will
be unusually extensive, the prospect OF pleas
low rates, all combining to create q desire to
meet old friends and have a good time once
year at least. dec2O
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The Democrats in the Legislature had Il
very embarrassingimatter to dispose of in
caucus on Monday last They were called
upon to nominate OF reject ex-senator
Wingfield, a Straightout Republican. for
the position of Register of the Land Of
flee. They hesitated and squabbled over
it four OF five hours, and then We're COM
PEELED to comply with the demand of Gen.
Wickham, by making the nomination. We
know this went hard with some Of the
moss backs, .who are masquerading in Re-
adjuster colors. but the dose had to be
swallowed in consideration OF favors re-
ceived. This is coalition witha vengeance.
The significance of it is that it was the for
NAL action of a Democratic caucus nomi-
mating al Straightout Republican for an
important public office. 1t looks like the
Straightouts would prove a thorn in the
Democratic side.
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The Asylum Poisoning Cases.

superintendent 7Hamilton's annual re-
port, extracts from whichTwe publish else
where, revives ..interest in 1.-THE tragedy
which in the latter part of last winter oc.
CURED at the Asylum. During the inyes-
tigation which Immediately followed, it
was conclusiyely shown that the deaths
which so suddenly occurred were in no.
wise traceable either to the carelessness Or
incompetency of the officers or EMPLOYEES
of the asylum.
The report of the Pinkerton detective,
who seems to have been a competent OPP
erative, puts a new phase upon the sad af-
fair, and demands that the subject shall
not rest where it is. Hedeclares the poi
soning to have been the work of design
perpetrated by parties outside of the asy-
lum, and adds that it is unnecessary and
would be ''injulicious to undertake to
name such parties ''at this time
This report should never have been ac-
cepted. The detective should have either
been forced to admit that he did not know
who the guilty parties were, or else have
been compelled to pursue the investigation
until they were arraigned before a court
of justice. The idea of saying that it is
unnecessary" to point ont the foul assas-
sin of six innocent and unoffending VIC
tins, is at war with every sentiment of
justice and every instinct of humanity. If
in saying that it would be s.injudicious = to
give names ''at this time,n he means to
state that the chain of his evidence is
not complete, then the report should never
haye been made public until every possible
means had been exhausted to close up tine
missing links. We repeat, the detective
should either have been forced to declare
who the atrociolls criminal is, OF else COM
PEELED to confess that his work was fail
IRE. 49,
1t is very probable that the 'Superinten-
dent and Directory did not feel justified
in mourning the expense necessary to a
prosecution OF the Investigation outside Of
the asylum. AT such expense, however,
the State cannot afford to shrink. The
charge made by Pinkerton S representative
is of the grayest possible character. He
states, in substance, that there is. OF was,
in this community, sane human being SO
utterly devoid Of every feeling of humane
ty-so stepped in villiany, that he deliber-
ately designed and Fexecuted the foulest
murders, choosing for his victims inno-
cent, helpless lunatics. Under such a
charge the State and community cannot
afford to rest. Let the committee appoint
ed by the Legislature probe the matter to
the bottom, and let the detective either
prove his assertions OF else acknowledge
that the language he employs was designed
to merely cover up his failure. The COM
mittee cannot act too promptly OF too
searchingly in this matter. Let no stone
be left llnturned to establish the truth OF
falsity of the Pinkerton theory. No mat
ter where OF upon whom the guilt may be
located, let it be done.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The hanging of O'Donnell, the slayer of
the informer Cary, was a Judicial murder.
He was tried 5000 miles away from where
the offense was committed, and without
the power to command his witnesses. The
jury wouldehave acquitted, or found for
manslaughter, except for the instructions
Of the judge, who seemed to really be a
prosecutor, 1t was fearful blunder on
the part of England's authorities to hang
O'Donnell under the circumstances, as
will be shown in the future. The Irish
people cannot be suppressed in that way.
Poole was also hung in Dublin, on the
18TH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
MARRIED.

Near New Hope, al. the residence of the late
Mrs. Susan Flory, by Rev. J. NJ. Cline, Mr. Ben
jamin A. Driver and Miss Barbara A. Fiory, all
of Augusta county
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

" STAUNToN, VA, Dec. 10TH 1889
In the Chancery causes of SrITI.ER's ADMIR- VS.
SPITLER's WIDOW and SPITLER VS.. SPiTI.ER's
AbMk, now pending i'll the Circuit Cour' for
The county of Augusta the parties (plalniiffs
and tiefendants) and all others whomsoever in
any wise Interested herein, are hereby notified
mat in pursuance of adecree entered in said
causes November 18th, 1857, | shall at my office
III Stauuton, on
SATURDAY. the 18th day ofJANu AKl. 1891,
proceed proc" to take and state an account showing
VIII, i'ihounl OF purchase money is still due by
.,sutueI u Whitmer on account of his purchase
VI e'.e =. wellington Splitter lots, and to whom
non S;,it y properly payable. And shall also
, rte mo and reportto this Court upon the
pre sat OF Christian Eakle and RobtGBlcle
nd a. rl .ollli IN their petitions. At which time
''A ~ lisSoe you are required To attend
l,tI 6 uH 9 Ter my hand as COMMISSIONER this
ioth 'lay OF December, 1885,; II
D. W. GREEN SMITH. rom'r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The Russian treatment for diptlleaia is.
first, a laxative, then cold drinks calculated
with hydrochloric acid, and then q garge
of lime water and hot milk in equal parts
every two hours. 4sa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

The False Prophet is still menacing the
approaches to Khartoum. The utter route
and destruction of the army of Hicks
Pasha is fully confirmed. England is hes
itating about sending English troops to
arrest his march, OF rescue the forts he
has captured, and Egyptian troops cannot
be trusted. The Khedive wants England
to defend what she has conquered, while
he takes his ease, indifferent as to the re-
suit.
The indications are that the Lowell
bankrupt bill, somwhat modified, will pass
Congress this session.
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Execution of o,Donnel1

O'Donnell was hanged in London, at 500
O'Clock. Monday morning. Despite boisterouS
and squally weather, considerable crowd as
SeinDied at the prison. Among them was O'Don-
the flagstaff in most restless and detected
manner, exciting the sympathy of all present
The hangmans arrangements were all perfect
and the execution occurred without hitch
O'Donnell was calm and collected. He made
no statement on the scaffold. O'Donnell was
notified at 7:30 q. IN. to make ready. He ex-
pressed great sorrow for his outburst of temper
in the dock at the conclusion of his trial, and
seemed perfectly resigned. He said he had felt
The greatest luminosity for the witnesses who
appeared against him, but that had now disap-
peared. After communion had been admins
tered to the condemned man, Binns, the hang
man, entered the cell. OfIonnell submitted to
the operation OF pinioning with n smile and
without murmur. ODonnell walked win
great frmness to the scaffold, without the as
sistanee of the wardens. The lever of the trap
was pulled precisely at o'clock. The crowd III
'front.' OF NeWgate increased rapidly, and shortly
Delore O'Clock 1t numbered 1000 persons mt
I , pun the throng observed quiet and or
conspicuous in the gathering. When the black
nag was holSted announcing the end OF the ira
geuy, there was no demonstration, although
suppressed excitement marked many faces
y nonneiis brother remained to the last, bitter
~ weeping, the center of a sympathizing group.
during the final preparations for the execri-
non the brother of O'Donnell took ND q place
IN adoofway opposite the prison in full view of
me nag stan upon which his eyes were rivted.
When the black flag was hoisied he moved his
hat and remained for some time apparently
praying. 70 people who fingered around him
he said IN Il hoarse voice: 'IMy poor brother
he mas Died as bravely as man ever died" This
was received with cries of syes lie then de-
for one hour, when it was cut down and removed
for the proper legal inquest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

For the expansion Of the chest and de
velopment of the muscles Of the arms,
shoulders and back. dumb bells one-twen-
tieth the weight Of the person using them
are recommended for ladies'.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20
THE SEASONS PLEASURE.

COMPLIMENTS OF TIE BALTIMORE & OHIO IN
CILITIES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

Mr.. Mccormick, in the State Senate, has
introduced bill which embraces all the
features Of the coupon-killer laws, and is
fortified by the same arguments and facts
which were urged by the Readjusters to
justify the cOupOn-killer. When these
bills were enacted.they were opposed by all
of Mr.. MeCormick's party, but his meas
ure is Il complete surrender to the Read
justers, and u ull..vindicat alton of the ne
eessity of the legislation they enacted. So
this Democratic party, boasting of possess
ing all the intelligence and honesty in the
State, has to accept all the measures and
legislation of the Readjusters iii order to
meetpublic emergencies. Tt is q substantial
admission that the Democrats were and
are incapable of comprehending and proyid-
ing for the wants of the people, except
when they fitch from the Readjusters.
The Readjuster County Committee for
Rockingham county met in Harrisonburg
on Monday last, and passed resolutions en-
dOrsing Gen. Mahone's address declared
for protective tariff; for national aid to
public schools on the basis Of iLliteracy !;
reiterated their devotion to u free ballot
and an honest count expressed their in
dignation for the methods of the shot
gun Democracy and denounced the ac-
ton Of the Bourbon Legislature to lmseat
legally elected representatives of the peo-
pie of Rockingham county. We also I'M
derstand they declared for the Republican
party in the Presidential election of 1884.
The old Tenth Legion is looming up for
pure Democracy, as against the latter day
mOngrelism called Democracy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-12-20

A SENSIBLE BnL.--Hon. A. Koiner.
State Senator from Augusta county, has
introduced the following timely and SEN
sible bill, which ought to be adopted with
out a single dissenting vote teRe IL
enacted by the General Assembly of Vir-
ginia, that between the fifteenth day Of
June and the fifteenth day of J uly. in each
year, any one personally engaged in the
active duty Of farming shall be exempt
from jury service. This act shall he in
force from its passage y
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anufacturer of

GoLD& SILVER WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEW
ELRY, ETC.
No. Is, Main ST., Staunton, Va. adjoining Mar
BILE Yard.
Having replenished my Stock of Christmas
Goods, will sell lower than any one in the
city. My stock is composed of Gold and
Silver Watches, Clocks Rings Eye
Glasses, Chains, Plated-Ware and
everything in the Jewelry line
All Goods Warranted and Guaranteed to give
entire satisfaction.
Watches MADE 10 ORDER and repaired in the.
best workmanlike manner.
Old Gold made up in Rings, Medals, Or anything
in my line.
also buy old Gold or take it in exchange for
Goods.
aa-I can make set q Diamond Ring well
as it can be done i'll New York. tan
and examine my work.
My business has surpassed my expectations
in the past year, and hope my friends and GUS
toners will not forget me when they wish WOrl,
done by an experienced Jewe Her.
Having had the experience of working ill all
the large cities i'll Europe, gives me the atlvan--
tage over all other Jewellers in the city.
ENGRAVING DONE FREE on all Goods sold.
have also on hand the Celebrated
HARTFORD LIGHT RUNNING SEWING
MACHINE.
Call and examine before purchasing.
JIG. KRUEGEK.
dec2l-tf No. IL, East Main Sn.-
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THEIR BAR

THEIR BAR
is supplied with the Choicest Brands of Foreign
and Domestic
WINES, LIQUORS, ToBACCoS & CIGARS.
THE RETAIL DEPARTMENT is comlslers
embracing the best brands of Augusta County
Whistles, which will be sold by the Pint Quart
or Gallon at the LOWEST PRICE.
dec20-2t
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at stanton, Au-
gusta County, Va, Dee 90, 1883.
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LIQUOR STORE AND BAR.

III SOUTH Augusta ST y l7F'-I n
As-Ifyou wish something FINE ana ON in Y
the LIQUOR LINE for HOME PURPOSES ort)s
otherwise. call on the above firm. ..s
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+ G. KRUGER,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-10-10
A Great Occasion.

An old fellow with grizzly beard and
lips indelibly died with tobacc" juice, sat
on log near a rude house. A stranger
we'll devised and m,lscled in no delicate
way, rode up dismountetl, tied his horse
to a sapling, approached the stranger
and said:
81 am lost"
The man on the log made no reply, but
discharged a mouthful of "ambier' at a
lizard that polSed his head over chip
in front of him.
II say, I'm lost
"Wall, did say yer want" and he
chewed his tobacco in apparent uncon-
cern.
The stranger took off his coat and
rolled up his sleeves. II know all about
vou." he said. "You are an Arkansaw
squatter, and have been living here since
forty-five. Hundreds of benighted
beings lost in these internal woods, haye
begged you for information concerning
the road they desired to follow, and you
have given them all kinds of evasive
Ieplies. am a prize fighter, and have
been sent here by an eastern syndicate
to thump you into civilized submission
Now, don't like to pummel an old man
and propose to give you chance.
am lost. and don't know where l am
The squatter discharged another
mouthful of juice at the lizard and re-
mained silent.
"How would you advise me to get Out
Of this dcyelish community:
"I'd advise yer ter ride
"Cn,ne now, none of your fOolisliness
know how to take you. Which wa.
| would YOU advise me to rider
'As fast as yer ken.
IL see that I'll have to discharge my
| duty. ! thought at first that I'd scare
YOU by saving that was a prize tighter
| ] am only :n unpretentioIs citizen AM
have come a long way to look Tor TIN
house Of Emanuel Peters"
wall, why don't yer looky'
! Il have looked"
Lack agin.'
Bat which way must lnk?"
',Onten yer eyes, | reckin. ~
! "Old man, I'll have to fight you"