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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

The Bourbon papers are prolific Of cam
palgn canards to keep up their courage.
The last and the baldest of them is to the
effect that Capt. +. S. Blair had given a
gloomy report Of Coalition prospects in
the Southwest. The real fact is that Capt.
Blair was never more confident of COali-
lion success in the Southwest, and that by
an increased majority. The statement to the
contrary was pure fiction, but it is the sta
pie.article in which the Bourbons deal, and
having nothing else, it may be overlooked.
IL IS well enough, however, to have eur
rent history reported correctly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

All accounts from the Willard Northern
Pacific Railroad excursion party report
Gen. Grant as the lion of the party. The
correspondent of the Baltimore Ssxn says
las to Grant himself, it is wonderful to
observe the hold which he has upon the
popular mind. At every station the first
enquiry from the crowds which assemble
is for Grant, and the women press forward
with their children to obtain a lock at him,
OF it possible a shake of the hand -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
MILLINERY.

lLACES,
RIBBONS,
FEATHERS, &c.
Every thing that is late, fashi onable and Sty-
lish. Stamping and Fancy Work specially.
BS- Orders by mail receive prompt attention.
MRS. M. J. MERRIKEN,
ll9 Main st. Opposite City HalD
sep27-2m spec C Staunton, Va.
IURATOR'S SALE OF VALUABLE PER-
~ SONAL PROPERTY.
AS Curator of Jacob Myers, will sell on
f SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th, 1888,
at "Poplar Grove'' Farm, five miles from Staun-
ton, Va, on Lewis Creek, the following valuable
property:
-Four good work horses One Calf, Two Wag-
Ons, Zone two and the other three hOrse)
Buggy and harness, Buggy Rake,
l Drill, 6 set Harness, Plows, Har-
rows &C. lot grass seed Tim
4at othy, Orchard and Blue
Grass lot carpenters
a4 tools.
l COOPER TRACTION ENGINE & SAW MILL,
complete and in good running order.
TERMS made known on day Of sale.
JOHN p. CLEVELAND,
sep27 -tsls Curator.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
Wise on Conrad.

Several weeks ago, Holmes Conrad, Esq,
published in the Winchester Times, a long
address to the people of Virginia. That
paper assumed to deal with the facts and
figures of the legislation and administra-
tiOn of the respective parties-Bourbon
and Readjuster. 1t contained very fla
grant misstatements of figures and facts
was couched in bitter and abusive Ian
guage, and inspired by a spirit of political
venom such as we have rarely observed in
any paper, whatever the provocation OF
excuse. We had intended, at the time of
it's appearance, to review it and expose
some of it's errors, and criticise as it de-
served the illiberal and partizan character
of the production, but was prevented from
SO doing by physical indisposition, which
caused us to temporarily modify our ordi-
nary labors.
Capt. Jno. S. Wise, however, undertakes
the easy task of tearing Mr.. Conrad's ar
engagements and calculations to pieces,
and exposing to the public the deceptive
statements, inaccurate data and false
conclusions contained in Mr.. CPS. produc-
ton. In a paper of seven columns in the
Wing Of the 25th, the first instalment, Mr..
Wise completely and utterly dispOses of
the arguments and facts of Mr.. C's. ad-
dress, and then proceeds to draw contrast
between the financial condition of the
State under Bourbon and Readjuster adj
ministration so as to make conspicuous the
ineficiency and infidelity of the one and
the efficiency and fidelity of the other to
the interests of the people. He then takes
up the public schools and shows the differ
ence between the one administration of this
benefcent trust and the other. Follow
ing this is review of the business and
material relations of the State, pro-
ducing ample testimony to convince the
most exacting that instead of ruin being
brought upon the State, as predicted by
Mr.. Conrad's party, by the election of the
Bourbons from power, all the interests of
the Commonwealth have been more pros
porous, taxes reduced, the people compar-
atively well contented and the future bright
and promising under Readjuster rule.
We will endeavor hereafter to give to
our readers some Of the more important
portions of Mr.. Wise's address, which
will be found to be both profitable and in
teresting reading.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

C. p. Jones, Esq, a prominent lawyer of
Highland county, has been nominated by
the Democrats of Bath and Highland for
the Legislature.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

We should like for him and other lead
ers and office-holders of that party to an
swer the question IF Hancock were the
Democratic candidate, and Arthur the Re
publican candidate, which candidate would
you support ?-Spectdtor.ie.
Why don't you ask a hard question? ?
Sims and Blair would have no difficulty in
answering that. They would vote for Ar
thur, as would 10000 majority Of the peo-
pie Of Virginia. When Hancock adopted
the tariff for revenue only plank of the
Cincinnati Convention and then. ran from
it at the first sign Of disaster, thousands
Of sinaon-pure Demo Gratis left him. Han
cock may be good soldier, but he is a bad
politician and Statesman. Hancock would
be for the Bourbons and Arthur for the
Liberals, and that is the reason why Sims
and Blair would both support Arthur.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
vNHE MANCHESTER FAIR.

THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL FAIR of the Snen,
andoah Valley Agricultural Society Will DC ioiu
at Winchester, Va, commencing
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER IT, 1885,
and continuing four days. The regular pre ahe
ums have been supplemented by many n ~ W. n
individual subscriptions, among tn ana sacond
MAGNIFICENT SILVER CUPS as F1rsI anu pc Seo t,i
Premiums for Saddle Horses. p reSsISeuc n1s arc
E. p. G. Lewis, of New Jersey lnI I1 tbap san,o
both superior to the one presenteu ~ Si0a o'a5
gentleman last year, which was Will ~, Sov' s guy
will beyond doubt induce the mes so" vi ''''u
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS LOT Ine DesC nero
of short Horns of five or more, oHeIeu III cash
or nIata nv COL u, l.. BOyce, OF CiarKe county,
1hasides Societys cash premlum), anu numer-
N0us other valuable special premiums IN every
Department. for details OF which write to the
Secretary. -, xy;ro;,,;o Nf;lito,,r J,..,4,4
iii oncamn upon the Grounds during the fair,
TriaIs of Speed every day, for large purses.
Arranoements for a Grand Trades Display,
ranresenting all the varied industries of the
Valley of Virginia, have been perfected. 1t will
occur on THURSDAY, OCTOBER Is, and will be o
most novel and interesting feature.
Attractions and amusements for visitors are
numerous and varied. The most liberal ar
rangements have been made with the Railroads
for the transportation of visitors and exhibits OF
every description; and every facility for tne
comfort and entertainment of patrons has been
provided. .,+
For further particulars address the President
Maj. H. l.. ID. LEWIS, Berryville, Va, OF
E. G, HOLLIS, sec y,
sano7tdf Winchester, Va.
MO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS AT
,-.verD c,rIPKEY a. TAYIOR'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
B A r T I'll
CLOTHgER AND FURNISHES.

CLOTHINR AND FURNISMER.
GRAND DISPLAY
MEMS, YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHILDREN's
,n ou,u.,., =, CLoTHINGi CLOTHING -, oou,,
SHHs SSEHIsSss
-OVERCOATS AND ULSTERETTES-
DURABLE GOODS. FASHIONABLE FITS.
-LOWEST PRICES@
GENERAL sATIsFACTION GIVEN
COMPLETE
GENTLEMENS FURNISHING GOODS,
CONSISTING OF
UNDERWEAR. NECKWEAR, &C,
HATS AND CAPS, ALL SIZES AND SHAPES
BOOTS SHOES, TRUNKS, SO,
NO 7ICE THE STYLE!
NOTICE THE QUALITY!
NOTICE THE PRICE!
BY MEANS INSPECT MY HANDSOME STOCK.
AUGUSTA CLOTHING HALL
35AUGUsTA STREET OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE
sep6
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
The Meeting on Monday.

1t has been many day since the Coali-
tionists of Augusta have been so thoroughly
aroused as on Monday last Previous to
that, there had been marked apathy, so
far as outside indications evidenced, on
the part of both political organizations in
the county. The meeting of Monday had
not been looked forward to with any par
ticular interest. Scarcely any one spoke
of it on either side, and the rain which be-
gan early in the day disappointed but few
so far as politics was concerned. In the
evening, however, all of this was changed.
The court house had filled as if by magic.
The crowd in town from the county was
comparatively very small one, but in
short while after the speaking commenced
the room was damned. And when the
meeting had adjourned, rarely if ever, have
we seen a people so filled with enthusiasm.
Every Coalitionist wore smile, and con-
CALCULATIONS were being banded about on
all sides-except among the Democrats
who tried in vain to conceal their chagrin.
The contrast between the August and
September courts was marked. A month
ago, ON the fourth Monday, the Democrats
had the day all to themselves. There was
an unusual crowd in town and the weather
was delightful. Mr.. Massey was here to
champion the Democratic cause, and no
made speech of over an hour. The au-
dience was slim and dismal. The speak
ing dragged, and when it was over, the
friends of the speaker seemed relieved,
whilst their opponents were delighted with
the result of the days work. Mr.. Massey
was allowed to go through his speech with
out single interruption, and it fell fiat.
On Monday last, when the Coalitionists
had the day everything was changed. The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Their
speakers were subjected to numerous in
terruptions but each but added to the DEM
ocratic discontinue, and served, perhaps,
to teach lesson that won't be soon for
gotten.
1t looks as if the tables were turning in
Augusta. A few more such contrasts be-
tween the meetings of the two parties
will be. followed by political somersault
in the county. Sims straightforward,
practical speech was just what was needed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

By virtue of the will of John Craun, decd,
will, as Executor thereof, proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, on said land, on
SATURDAY, THE Goth DAY OCTOBER, 1888,
a tract of land containing l60 ACRES, belonging
to the said Edecedent. This land is situated
about Is miles north of Staunton. on the north
excellent quality. There is on it large BRICK
MANSION, containing rooms o basement and
2 cellars also large new Barn and all other
outbuildings.
This land is classed among the best lands of
this Valley. do not deem it necessary to fur
ther describe it, as any one wishing to purchase
can call and examine for himself
Ag-TERMs-One-fo fourth payable on the LIST day
OF March, 1854, when full possession will be Civ
en-, and the remaining three-fOurths in three
equal yearly payments, dating from the first
payment, the purchaser to execute bond for the
fula amount of purchase money on lday of sale,
est from LIST March, 1884, and the title retained
as ultimate security.
sepN-tds JOS. H. CRAUN, Executor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
r AND FOR SALE

BY virtue of authority vested in me under
vately until the 10Th day of October next and
if not sold, will oner at PUBLIC SALE on that
day, very desirable and beautifully situated
FARM, within half mile of Mt Scion, contain
ing 1884 ACRES in q good neighboroood ,conve-
nient to churches, schools mills and stores
rum and a we'll in the yard. The improvements
consist OLA LOG MANSION and tenants house
Stone Dairy. Barn, Creamery, &C., thrifty
orchard in full bearing, besides many fruit trees
scgttered about the farm. Aquantity OF house,
hold and kitchen furniture, and corn in shock
will also be sold on that day.
TERMS accommodating, and will be made
known to private bidders until day of sale, and
publicly announced on that day. Crop in the
ground excepted.) JAS. Il. CLARkE,
D Executor
All persons holding claims against the estate
will please present them, properly authentica-
ted, for settlement. JAS. L. CLARKE,
sep27-tds. Executor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

Y 1t is probable we COMPOUNDED the statutes
relating to vacancies in Congress and drew
our conclusion from that applying to the
Territories, thinking it applied to the
States. We have not the Statutes at hand
to refer to, to learn whether the Dispatch is
right or wrong. But this is immaterial.
A vacancy exists in the Seventh District,
and in contemplation OF the law. an
election should have been ordered for the
election in November. We have too many
elections, as it IS, without ordering a
special election when it can be reasonably
prevented. So far as the claim of the
Dispatch that Col. O'Ferrall was elected
last November, it ::amounts to nothing
The people of the Seventh District elected
John Paul, and the contest instituted by
Col. D'Ferrall never would have been
but for the fact that the next Con-
gress WILDE largely Democratic. If there
shall be a fair and impartial consid GRAFTON
of the case and decision reached on the
proven facts, Col. O'Ferrall will n OF take
the seat vacated by the resignat ion of
Judge Paul. We are aware that the
method of ordering an election rests with
the Governor, as tho Wing says, and it was
for that reason we called attention to it.
Having done this, as we believed it to be our
duty to do, we dismiss the subject without
further comment,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

CTEEPHILL FOR RENT.-This commodious
- and elegant suburban residence, now IN tne
occupancy of G. l.. Cooke, is offered for rent
with acres of land, with so acres, as the rem
ter may prefer. There is plenty of fruit, shade
and water on the property stables, Darns &C.
&c. Apply to Geo. M. Cochran or Jno. - Hoge
sep 27-2t j. l.. PE1IoN.
NOTICE OCoNTRA CTORS.-P Proposals
IN wanted for cleaning Lewis Creek, between
Valley Depot and City limits, near Water
Works.
Sealed bids must be left with City Clerk on or
before II o'clock, Tuesday, the End October, 1885,
JIG. MARQUIS,
sen N-lt Chairman Street Committee.
NOTICE. have purchased from b. b. Crow
IN der the American Hotel Bar, its stock, fur
niture and fixtures. All debts due by the said
bar will be paid by me. All owing it will please
SETTLE will pay no debts contracted on the ac-
count of the American Hotel Bar, except those
contracted by myself i'll person.
sep27-lt rss+s 81 j. Z. SCHEFFEh.
MILLINERY.
Having just received portion of my FALL
STOCK, can offer special inducements to pur-
chaSers
BONNETS,
HATS,
LACES,
RIBBONS,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

Tickets so cents. No extra charge for reserved
seats. For sale at w. L. Oliviers Book store.
Prof. Ide's long residence in Staunton and his
readiness at all times to lend his time and talent
to public entertainments, should be sufficient
cause for our citizens to give him a large house.
For prOgramme-see small bills.
Sep27-1t 5
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-09-27

MO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS AT
5 KAYsER, Shirley & TAYLoRS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
NEWS BY THE CABLE.
TlAE .pARIs -RlosprloN ofALFoNso.
The Ab.,aes OrtAs French ulaI,,,r Of War and
the C.lss Of It-rhs ssrious Aspect Of Affairs
In ChIns-situation On the Border
0nlaoss-F0rsisn soelsty 6oslp.

LONDON, October ga Paris correspond
ent OF the Times says II Is not positively
known that illness wss not the cause Of the
abseuce OF General Thebaudin, Minister oi
War, from the reception given King
Alfonso at the Palace Elysee Sunday. He
voluntarily held aloof from the banquet so
that the glaring gap occssioned by bis abb
sencs had to be filed by the I'D interim
minister OF war. Prime Minister Ferry
then thought himself bound to inform
President Grsvy Of the deplorable effect Of
Thebaudins conduct In political circles,
and upon European opinion. Ferry, who
Is backed by all the ministers, declares
Gen. Willot will never with his consent
become chief general Of the staff ss the
whole Of the army acknowledge he Is unfit
for the post. Gteyy shares in his opinion
and II Thebaudin resigns the war portfolio
on this question the President will not
back him. Grevy thinks, however,
that Thebaudin by enforcing :meas-
ures against the Orleans Princes,
who rendered sevice TO the Republic,
which no other general would probably
have agreed to perform, and which i'm
poses upon the cabinet obligation, will not
dismiss him now that similar service is re-
auired Of him. There is thus q difference
81 opinion between Ferry and Grevy. To
this Is reduced the present difficulty. But
L Grevy defends Thebaudin he certainly
will r, fuse to mix In any intrigues OF aim
ing at the overthrow OF Ferry. II Is certain
has resolved not to resign.
That question will not be settled until the
Chamber OF Deputies meets,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
aiss0IsTos sNExrYEAR,
GEN. Harry White 10 speak In Favor Of
protection and DIstribu Ion.

GEN. Harry White 10 speak In Favor Of
protection and Distribu Ion.
WASHINGTON, October 4-Gen. Harry
White, Of Pennsylvania, who is about to
take the stump in that State, has just re.
TUNED home alter q short visit to the
During his stay here he. obtsiued from the
Treasury Department q msss,of statistics
which he intends 10 use in speech which
he is preparing, and in which he will take
strong ground in favor ofa policy Of tax:
alton distinctly for protection. He
will also advocate the plan OF
Wharton Barker for a distribution OF
the surplus revenues among the States;
and will, 1t Is represented BY gentlemen
who conveIJed with him on the subject,
urge that 1t be made the text Of plank in
the national Republican platform for 1851.
Republicans here, who have heard of this
proposition, and who believe that sound
public policy would dieiate further re-
duction Of taxation II II should be demons.
trated that there Is to be large surplus
under the existing tariff laws, regard the
views OF Gen. White as erroneous and cal.
culated to destroy confidence in the wis.
dom Of the Republicans, II they are to be
induced to adopt them as the belief Of the
whole patty. ltc9nnot yet be ascertained
whether Gen. Whites plan Is to. be taken
up by the High Protectionisi1 in Congress,
or whether, in the event 1t Is, the main.
tenance Of q high tariff for protection will
be urged upon the grounds he proposes to
take in his forthcoming speech. =.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
A WIFE nUsDERER
Pays the Penalty of His Brutal Crime
Oh Tie hcaflOId.

Pays the Penalty Of HIS Rrutai Crime
Oh iise scsfioId.
PITTsHuRGn, October 4.-James Mcsteen
was hanged this morning in the yard dof
the county Jail. The execution was con.
dncted quietly and was witnessed by twen:
ty persons. The doomed man retired
early last night and slept all night.
At FIVE o'clock this morning he arose,
and after making a careful toilet partook OF
breakfast. He ives visited later by two
Sisters OF Mercy and his spiritual advisor,
Father Ward. None Of his relatives put
in an appearance. At II o'clock he left
his cell for the scatfold attended by
Father Ward and the Sheriff. He walked
erect and sscended the scaffold with
a firm step. When asked II he had
anything to say he replied "No."
The cap was then placed over his head and
his hands tied. At 1l:05 the drop was
sprung, and in the fall his neck was
broken. In eight minutes he was pro-
nounced dead.
The crime for which hesufiered the high
est penalty OF the law was nxorcide. On
the evening Of June 9th, 1882, he sent his
little boy out OF the house on some pre-
tense, and when the little fellow returned
he found his mother lying on the floor
with her skull crushed 10 and bloody ak
on the floor beside her. His father had
fed, but was arrested the same night.
When the trial came npit was clearly
shown that he had committed the deed,
and he was accordingly convicted. Fl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
A New Law Needett.

NEW YoRK, October 4.-The Chamber Of
Commerce to day adopted the following
resolution; ,,.s.. Iii =.
WHEREAS, The recent failure, of this city
have demonstrated that our own State
laws in the matters Of a"1ignments aad
bankruptcy are lamentably defective In
their operations, enabling a bankrupt 10
dispose OF his c3late according TO bis own
notion by means OF preference TO favored
creditors, therefore
Rtsolrrd:-That committee be appoint-
ed 10 prepare and submit TO the chamber
such amendments 10 the existing laws
which regulate a:Jignments in bankruptcy
as will prohibit any and all preferences,
and which will place all creditors upon the
same basis in the distribution Of the assets
ot any bankrupt
This action was made necessary 1t seems
owing to the fact that woolen firm re-
Gently failed In this city ior from 81 200, 600
to Sl,sO000O and made assignments with
preferences for over one hundred thousand.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
Capital luLLlN Us.

The Assistant Treasurer OF the United
States at Cincinnati hss made q favorable
report Of the business Of his Office for the
fiscal year ended June 80, 1888.
Upon the request Of the Corean Ambassy
the Postoffice Department has sent 70 the
State Department for the use Of the En-
bassy set Of postage stamps and enVel-
opes now in use and o number ot docu.
ments illustrative, Of the. workings Of the
,PostotiiCe Department. ""~'
The supervising inspector investigating
the cause Of the explosion on the tug Rsb-
inson, at Albany, New York, has taken
the testimony Of the engineer Of the tug
who was badly scalded. He admits he
screwed down the "pop" valve Of the boiler
because II was out Of order and blew too
easily, It's thought this testimony leaves
The engineer liable under steamboat laws
ior fine Of $500 aud imprisonment not 10
exceed ten years.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-05
LETTEa wfianF LIMIT.
A Suggestion Made by the Postmaster
General In a. IL Report,


General In his Report,
WAGuISGroN, October 4.-Among the
various suggestions which the Postmaster
General has in connection with his annual
report is the subject Of increasing the limit
on weight on letter postage. Mr.. Davis,
acting third Assistant, is Of the opinion
that II letter weighing lees than on ounce
is carried for one rate oi postage, the reduc-
ton in revenues in consequence will be
balanced by the increased uss OF the mails.
Mr.. Davis said to-day that there are many
cases in which 1t Is q hardship to exact
double postage on letter which In one
postotiice may turn the scale at
half ounce, and in another
Office mol balance. Again, there are
times when a letter upon which one rate
only Is neces:4fy when mailed, absorbs
moisture on the route, and upon arriving
at It's destination an additional rate is ex-
acted. As the bulk Of all letters weigh
LEGS than bali aa ounce, is belieyed that
the increased limit would not materially
affect tho revenues. This question has
been casually discussed by preceding Post:
mssters General, but has not yet received
The attention Of Congress Il Is believed,
however, that the favor with which the
public has received the recent reduction
In postal rates will lead to some action in
the matter II the Postmaster General con.
cludes to recommend 1t. I.