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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

incomes and stock is nearly 0,000,0 900 on
1S0miles Of road. It must certainly find
itself in the hands Of receiver at an early
day. ~
''The history Of this Virginia railroad is
certainly remarkable one 2"
Eyes, it is out of the usual order, be-
cause it started with such promise, was
built at such trihing cost and was in the
hands of such strong men. When MI.
Blaine and his friends conceived the idea
of utilizing the toW-path for q railroad and
started their line, every one predicted that
it would be one of the best railroad prop
critics in this country. The demand OF
stock spectators for securities to sell has
ruined it. Whether it can ever be re-
deemed is question that time alone can
answer In any event millions must be
lost to those who invested in what should
have been a good thing.
''How do you gather all these facts in re-
lation to this railroad wreclling?"
II was a director in the Richmond and
Allegheny Railroad from its orgaizatlon up
to the time the Seney syndicate originated
the idea of consolidation. | left it when
most of the old directory went out. 1t has
been a source of great regret to me that
this valuable property should have been so
burdened and that am able to tell you
this curious story of the wreck of finan-
cial SharkS.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

80 A pint of the finest ink for families
or schools can be made from ten-cent
package of Diamond Dye. They color
Silk, Wool or Cotton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

Ayers Pills are pleasant, safe and sure,
and excel all other Pills in healing and
curative qualities. They are the best of
all purgatives for family use.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26
BUTCHERS.
THE OLD RELIABLE

Having sufficiently regained my health to give
my business my personal attention, | am now
ready to meet all demands from my friends and
the public generally. My supply Of LIVE STOCK
of all kinds and of the best quality is ample, and
l have every facility for furnishing the best
quality OF meats
BEEF, MUTTON, LAME. PORK, VEAL, &c.
AS in the past SO i'll the future will endeav-
| or to give satisfaction to my old customers and
| all others who may favor me with call-hll1ng
| all orders satisfactorily at as moderate charges
| MS any other similar establishment in the city
| ian Aft JOS. T. Asst
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26
LIQUORS.
nURE FINE WHfsKEY.

r
In inviting attention to the Celebrated Spring.
dale Pure Rye Whiskey, patented and manutac-
tured by Mr.. ii. kosenheim, 1T Is but doing JUS
tice TO him individually, and comforting favor
upon those who desire or have need for an art1-
Gle of undoubted purity and unsurpassed III
quality.
This fine Whiskey is specially manufactured
by Mr.. II. Rosenheim, under letters-patent, and
Is for sale by him exclusively. There is no slml-
lar article offered in the Baltimore market, and,
from its purity and excellence, should be in the
cabinet of every one who values "A fine and pure
article. So free from every adulteration IS this
whiskey, and SO carefully has it been manuiac-
tured that it is largely prescribed by the medical
profession III cases requiring stimuiant. As
before stated, this fine Whiskey can be obtained
only at the Wholesale Warerooms OF Mr.. Rosen-
helm, No. $40 West Baltimore street. This whis-
key is five and eight years old.
The purity add careful manufacture of this fine
Whiskey is attested by the Editor,
DIR. j. Il. KING,
Editor Baltimore Trade Exhibit.
Fssr sale ct Virginia Hotel saloon, by Viii
liam Kinney. aud Michael Crogban, Siauiaioli'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

The DIRECT TAX OFFsET.-The Balti-
more San says Gov. Mcdaniel, i'll his re-
cent message to the Georgia Legislature,
recounts the circumstances of the passage
| by Congress in March last of an act to re-
fund to that State $35, 555.42 on account
of moneys expended by it for the common
defense during the revolution, and of the
refusal of the comptroller of the treasury
at Washington to pay the amount when
demanded, that official having decided that
what is claimed to be due for the quota OF
direct taxes apportioned to the State by
the direct tax act of August5 S, 1861 J" that
is to say, four months after our civil war
broke out. The Governor holds that this
decision is erroneous, and has notified the
Secretary of the Treasury that the State
does not acquiesce in it. His position is
that ssif the taxes claimed are due, the
obligation is on the citizens and not on the
State, which has never assumed the pay
ment of .thextaxes, and cannot be justly
charged with Them" If the ruling OF the
comptroller of the treasury is correct it
has far-reaching consequences. 1t does
not affect Georgia alone. Every other
Southern State that joined the Confederacy
is also liable to the United States for the
amount of the quota of direct taxes appor-
toned to it after the war began. 1t fol-
lows, therefore, from the action of the
controller, that if at any time Congress
should appropriate the surplus revenue to
the States in proportion to population, for
educational or other purposes, as has fire.
quently of late been proposed by prominent
persons at the North, instead of their re-
spective quotas going to the Southern
States in accordance with the act of Con-
gress, the Secretary of the Treasury would,
| in obedience to the decision Of the comp
| troller, seize the money and apply it to the
credit of the direct taxes apportioned in
| 1861 to the States that is now claimed are
| in default. If this should happen the very
object for which Congress made the appro-
priation would be defeated. In any event
these direct taxes would hang as debt
over the States in question to be used
against them whenever the occasion served.
| 1t is, in school-boy phrase, "a rod in
pickle, y and the sooner it is gotten rid of
| the better it will be for the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26


NELSON BEALL. r. G. PAUL
CTAUNTON IRON WORKS,
STAUNToN, VA.
Having purchased the above property, the I'M
dersigned propose to continue the operation OF
BEALL a. PAUL MACHINERY WORKS,
and with increased capacity and facilities, will
push the business in all its departments,
In addition to the general line of work now
being executed at this establishment, they in
tend to enter upon the manufacture of
PAULS PATENT RADIATOR
an invention which is destined to enjoy wide
popularity They invite the special attention of
bnilders and persons who desire to heat dwell
ings or public buildings, to this radiator, feeling
confident that it will supply a long-felt want-a
perfect and economical heater.
They will also make speciality of
MINING TRUCKS. CARS &C.,
ENGINES, BOILERS AND SAWMILLS,
and propose turning out the very best of this
class OF goods
The former patrons of the establishment are
invited to send in their orders. The present
proprietors will do everything in their power to
to make it to the advantage OF persons wanting
anything in their line to give them trial.
1 correspondence should be addressed to
sep2l-ly BEALL Il PAUL MACH'Y WORKS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

The Railroad Gazette prints the follow
ing table showing the mileage of new rail
roads built in the United States since 1873
and the work done in the first and last half
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26

The above figures are our cash retail prices for
April, 1882 We take this method OF Introducing
our choice
HOME-C CURED MEATS,
each piece warranted equal if not superior to
any bacon OH this market.
aprl9 GAIT d KERR.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-07-26
CLOTHING.

CLOTHING.
A LARGE LOT OF
SPRING AND SUMNER
CLOTHIN C.
GREATLY REDUCED.PRICES.
Having more stock than wish to carry, will,
from this day, offer my large stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER
-CLOTHING,-
At REDUCED PRICES.
A good many will be sold for
COST LESS
have
NICE LINE OF GOODS,
GIVE BARGA INS!
To those vhc, want
TO BUY FOR CASH
CALL AT ONCE.
as-NoTRoUBLE TO SHOW GOODS. -Ga
AL Goods Guaranteed as Represented
j. w. ABBY,
OLDSTAND NO. q, NEW STREET.
A GENrLEMENn
TAKE NOTICE-That in consequence of the
present partnership existing between
HILB & RUTHERFORD,
which will expire october LIST, we will sell. oul
entire stock
AT CosT-sTRIcTLY CASH
The stock, in QUALITY and MAKE UP.
CANNOT BE BEATEN.
All goods in the House WARRANTED SOUND
NO DAMAGED STOCK
We will sell at this rate from this t1ate' unu
September LIST next.
TERMS STRICTLY CASH.
Our friends may examine every stockS5 Cloth
ing in the City, and in looking over Nsnr stool
they will be convinced we have stated NO thin
but facts. Call early for your own benefit.
HILB & RUTHERFORD.
Nos. II and l6, New Street,
aug3 Stanton. Va.
II OOKi LOOK!!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
Farmers Institute Items.

The Secretary mailed a number of pro
grams to each of the gentlemen named in
our issue of last week for distribution
We hope these progressive farmers will
interest themselves in our Institute by
attending personally, and inducing
their neighbors and friends to accompany
them They will be amply repaid by the
interesting and instructive exercise
Since the program was published, DR.
Moffat, an old Belmont county boy. and
the President of Washington and Jeffer-
son College, was invited to address the
Institute on some educational topic, and
his acceptance is hourly anticipated. He
will probably be associated with Secreta-
~ Chamberlain. on Monday evening.
Prof. Tuttl-, of the Ohio University,
is said to be the most instructive and en-
tertaining scientific speaker in the State,
and our readers may anticipate rich in
tellectual treat.
As all our Belmont county readers know,
Rev. Frasier was an attache of the
American Legation in Japan, for years,
and his observations among that odd but
progressive and intelligent people will be
eloquently and Interestingly told in his
Yankee in Japan"
Secretary Chamberlain is too well and
favorably known to need word of intro
duction to the farmers of Eastern Ohio.
Every reader of the rural press will be
anxious to hear and see the well-knOwn
writer, Waldo F. Brown, and his address
eS will no doubt attract throng at every
session.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
THE SEASONS PLEASURES.
Compliments Ofthe E. IL q in The
Shape Of Low Rates and Per
feet Facilities.

The 3. & O., as usual, is the first tothe
front with holiday greetings, extending
the compliments of the season in man
nsr al once pleasing and ent!cing. The
low rates 60 into effect at all stations on
TransOhlO Divisions, on the 22d, and
those who go to take Christmas turkey
with friends may remain until after New
Year, and enjoy themselves to the great
est extent. If they do not want to go
on that date, tickets can Ue bad on the
Esd, oath and 25th. thus to cover Christ
mas travel, and tickets good to return
until and including Jan. Sd. Again. on
the Goth. tickets 60 on sale for New
Year travel, and can be bought that day,
the 30th, 3lst. and Jan. 1st, good to re-
turn including the Sd. II makes no diff
ference in which direction one wants TO
go, the low rate covers between all sta
tiOns as prescribed. There is no doubt
but what the holiday travel this year
will be unusually extensive, the pros
pect of pleasant weather, the great num-
Der of trains, and low rates, all cOmbin
ing to create desire to meet old friends
and have good time once year at
least.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
Additional Local.

JUDGE KELLY, on Monday, announc-
ed his decision in the Hobensack di-
vorce case, granting d divorce to Mrs.
Z nma E. Hobensack, and restoring her
to her maiden name. The divorce was
granted on the ground of extreme cru
city. The Court, in rendering his deci-
sion, found that The alleged letter OF
Mrs. Hobensack to Spence, used in
evidence in the Hobensack Spence case
was carefully prepared forgery, made
for the purpose of fastening the charge
Of adultery upon the wife. As to
whether the defendant has manufacture
ed this letter, We have no means OF
knowing:-he has used it, and has not
accounted for it, and has left himself
responsible by his own acts, for it, and
he stands charged with the perpetration
Of d deliberate act t destroy the peace
of mind, health and good name of his
wife-au act of extreme cruelty, which
| think furnishes a just ground fol
iiy0rca
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
Wool Growers Association.

| A goodly number of the leading wool
growers of this county met in Welday'
Hall last Saturday afternoon, and organ
lied a county association by the adoption
of the following Constitution:
ARTICLE l. This Association snail be called
the Belmont County Wool Growers Associa-
| tion.
ART. 9 The object of the Association shall
be to stimulate the wool growers of the coun-
ty to united and organized effort to defend
and protect this industry; to aid the State
Association in procuring protection through
Congress, and thereby promote the interest
of the wool growers of the United States.
ART. 3 Any one may become member
of the Association by paying into the treas
ury one dollar and signing the Constitution
ART. 4. The officers of this Association
shall be President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer, to be elected annually to serve
one year, or until their successors are elected.
ART 5. The Officers of this Association
shall perform the duties commonly belonging
| to their respective Off1ccs; md they shall con-
stitute an Executive Committee to cooperate
with the State Wool Growers Association,
and have over sight of the interests of the As
sociation in the county.
ART. 8. The Constitution may be changed
by majority vote.
After the adoption of the constitution
the following were elected officers of the
Association: President, William Clark /;
Vice President, John Watson; Secretary,
j. b. Hoge; Treasurer, Amos Fawcett.
On motion Joseph Close, Jefferson
Stewart and Joseph Hall were appoint
ed to assist the Executive Committee.
Two persons from each township in
| ha fal 70 icE -,
carrying out the plans of the AssOcia-
tlon.
The following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, Our last Congress, in its action
on the tariff, reduced the rates of duty on
imported wool to its present rate, causing a
loss to the wool producer of about three
cents per pound, and making the production
of the article Hot at all remunerative, and re
sulting in a general depression OF the flock
interests of the United States, and
WHEREAS, We believe that the restoration
of the tariff of 1867 on foreign wool will re-
store confidence to the sheep industry of the
United States and put it on firm footing,
therefore
Resolved, That we, the wool growers of
Belmont county, urge upon our Represents
tives in Congress, both House and Senate
that they use their best endeaYors to restore
the tariff Oh wool and woolens to the 1867
rate.
Resolved, That we indorse the recent ac>
ton of the National Wool Growers Associa
tion in their deliberations at Chicago, and
call upon the shepherds and farmers all over
the United States to cooperate with us in
this contest for our rights and the good Of the
people.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to the Ohio Farmer, Pittsburgh
Stockman and the county papers.
On motion of Robert Pollock, John
Watson was appointed to attend the
State Wool Growers Association to be
held at Columbus, January 18th, and J.
B. Hoge was appointed alternate.
The meeting then adjourned to meet
at the call of the Excel tive Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
COtElT REPORT.

Present, Hon. ST. CLAIR KELLY, Judge
A. c. DARRAH, Clerk c. SED-
Wick, Sheriff.
Robt. Over VS.. Elmira James ct al. Mo
tion by defendants TO set aside verdict
rendered at present term, overruled anC
new trial refused, to which defendant eX
cepts.
Jos. II. Boston VS.. Naomi Boston ct al
Finding that defendant Vincent Bonar
mas first lien on premises described in the
petition. amounting on first day of tern
to S144S5, and that plaintiff has an equl
-able lien amounting to $50; ordered
that above sums be paid by defendant
Naomi Boston, within 80 days. and in de
fault the premises to be sold by the sher
If. Plaintiff. and defendant Naomi Bos
ton. each to pay one-half the costs.
Thos. Morton VS.. Cassie NJ Newland e
al Demurrer by defendant to petition
of plaintiff sustained for want of juris
diction. and petition of plaintiff dismiss
ed.
Abraham Ramsey VS.. Sarah Ramsey. Di
vorce. Cause continued on motion of de
fendant; question of costs of continuance
reserved until the final hearing Of thi:
case.
Hannah Woodmadsee ct al, exrs, VS.
Louis Woodmansee. Mandate from the
supreme Court of Ohio, ordering the car
rying into execution the judgment of that
court, affirming the judgment of the Dis
triet Court in the case of Louis Wood
mansee VS.. Hannah Woodmansee ct al.
State of Ohio VS.. John J. McDermott
Indictment for selling liquor to person
intoxicated and in the habit of getting
intoxicated. To jury. Verdict of guilty
Motion by defendants counsel to SET
aside verdict and for new trial.
State of Ohio vs.J ohm Ulrich. Selling Ii.
quor to a person intoxicated and in the
habit of getting intoxicated. Plea OF
not guilty. Defendant entered into a
recognizance in sum of 500, with John
Zilch, surety, for his appearance at pres
ent term.
Emma Anderson VS.. Jas. A. Anderson
Divorce. Decree of divorce granted and
plaintiff restored to her maiden name
Emma Plankley. Cause, adultery.
Anna NJ. Null VS.. Chris. Conner. Bas-
tardy Verdict of guilty.
r. L. Foreman VS.. VIM. Glover. Motion
by defendant to set aside verdict render
ed by the jury at the present term, over
ruled and new trial refused.
Martin J. Kavanaugh VS.. Bellaire Win
dow Glass Works. Motion by defendant
to set aside verdict of jury heretofore
rendered at the present term in this case,
overruIed and new trial refused.
Reuben Harris ct al, adm'rs, VS.. Leroy
Wise ct al. Cause tried to the court
Judgment in favor of plaintiffs fol-
1901 AZ, with interest from the 1st day OF
the present term and their costs.
Ella c. Carroll VS.. John 7. Carroll. Di-
vorce. Decree of divorce granted; cause
gross neglect of duty. Plaintiff to have
custody and control of her minor child,
and is awarded $3.50 alimony
Carter Sutton VS.. Henry Keohnlein
Settled and dismissed at costs of defend
ant
Jos. Toilet VS.. VIM. Keohnlein. Set
tied and dismissed at costs of defendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
MARRIED..

CURTIS-WARDLE-Dec. II, 1888
by Rev. ID. f. Howell, Mr.. John C. Cur
tbs and Miss Elizabeth Wardle-both OF
West Bridgeport.
CRAFT-EVANS-Dec. 10, Y the
same, Mr.. William n. Graft and Miss
Sarah J. Evans, Of Maynard, o.
SPENCER-WHAN-Dec. Is, at the
residence of Mr.. James Bell, Bruce, o.
by Rev. J. g. Scouller, assisted by Rev
J. l.. Weaver, Mr.. Franklin V. Spencer
and Miss Emma B. Whan-bOth from
near Bruce, Ohio.
PARKS-CARTER-At Newark, O..
Dec. 20, at the residence of John Cox
West Locust street, by the Rev. Il. r
Sutherland, D. D, DIR. 7. c. Parks, OF
Louisville. and Miss Ella M. Carter.
KUHN--WATKINS-Dec. 10, by
Rev. S. F. Minor, d. D.. Mr.. Samuel L.
Kuhn and Miss Ada Watkins-both of
this county.
BOYLE DAVIS-Dec. "a, by the
same, Mr. Benjamin Boyle and Miss
Annie Davis both of Bellaire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-12-27
BRIDGEPORT.

Mr. E. II. Stephens and wife, nee Car
rie Rhodes, are home for the holidays
with her father, E. P. Rhodes.
Misses Lucy and Minnie Alexander
are spending the vacation from Well
college, n. Y, with their parents.
Capt. John Baggs is home from Dako
| ia, and tells wOndrous stories of the
boundless wealth of that region.
Mrs. Silas Sells fell and dislocated her
wrist, on Monday.
The recent heavy snow and subse
quent rain, promises great trouble from
the waters, which promise to be very
high.
The Hinerman abortion case, in Mar
tins Ferry, is still in process of adjust
ment, legally. On Saturday, Miss Ly-
tle-the unfortunate victim of somebO.
dy's perlidy-died, and Was buried on
Monday afternoon. On Monday morn
ing, Mayor Mitchell, before whom pro.
ceedings were being had, ordered Drs
Blackford, of Martins Ferry, and Todd
of Bridgeport, to make post mortem On
the dead body of the girl, and according
ly, with Drs. Wageuer and Hervey, that
duty Was discharged, and its result
made known to the court yet in waiting
To try the case. as preliminary work.
The doctor was represented by VIM.
Tallman, of Bellaire, and John b. Mac
donald; Judge John Cochran and Geo.
Duncan, represent the State. The DIR.
was bound over in the sum of $1,000 for
his appearance at court.
Our schools are closed for holiday va
cation; our faithful teachers are eating
Christmas turkey at home.
The Presbyterians, as usual, gave
their Sabbath school Christmas treat in
the church.
Little George Rice. who was so Sc
verely wounded while hunting, near
Squire McComas', is rapidly recovering,
having lost the shoulder joint, and some
three inches of bone, " which was crushed
with the shot. Notwithstanding this,
he will have very useful arm.
Mrs. N. A. Poole, daughter of the late
T. Frazier, recently went west on Wis
it to her daughter, IN Indiana, took sud
denly sick, died, and was brought home,
and buried on Sabbath last.
Miss Nellie Topping and BERTHE Rice,
are home from school, enjoying Home,
sweet home"
TIE NJ. E. church had religious exer-
cises appropriate to Christmas, on that
day.
Wm Brinton has been elected secreta-
ry of the Label Glass Co.
Our old friend, Alex. Brannum, has
retired from active work in his old firm
his sons continuing the business un
der the name of Brannum's Sons. Thus
one of the old ploddeIs steps aside to
make room for the young and vigorous
memb bers of his family and firm. No
man in our town has more faithfully,
and, we believe, honestly, catered to the
wants of the business public than has
Mr.. Brannum, and the enjoyment of the
confidence of his large circle of friends
aud patrons, with a sufficiency of hard
earned means. to comfortably keep him
in his declining years, are his reward.
May he long live, in good health, to en-
joy all. Best wishes, old friend, for
your comfort and happiness. and may
your last be your best days! And to
to your successors abundant prosperity
and good cheer!