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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

THE CASE OF YOUNG MAys.--we had conversation
this week with Mr.. A. B. Mays, who is now residing
In Lexington, where he is engaged In fitting up the
pews in the Lee Memorial Church in that town. Mr.
Mays is the father of J. W. Mays, whose many mar
riages this paper made report of some days ago.
He thinks there is no doubt that young May mind
is disordered and in that opinion he is supported
by the judgment of some of the medical men In
staunton, who knew the boy while he was here
Many ofhls esca pades could have sprung from moth
ing but insanity, and it was at time contem-
plated putting him In the Asylum. Mr. Mays has
just returned from Lynchburg, and could ind no
record Of license to his to marry Mrs Duggins
of Hanover The young mans first marriage was
made with Miss Signora Campbell, of Nelson, and
Mr.. nj. says was forced one, the boy not being of
age. The second was with Miss Emma Pitts, Of n.
G., who afterwards got divorce. The third was
with Miss Flora Crawford, of Greene, and after her
death he married her sister MOlie. His fraudulent
marriage with Mrs Duggins, OF Hanover. In LYNCH
burg, seems to have been pure piece of deception
and the lady was deceived into the belief that size
Was being married, when there was neither legal
clefgyman nor legal license, and while Mays wife
was still living. Young Mays and his wire are now
living out West. The father of the young man. who
Is a respectable and Industrious man has had much
annoyance from his sons career but thinks as
others do, that his erratic course is attFitale to
an unsouud mind indicator.
We publish the above at the reouest of one or the
parties interested. Mr.. A. B. Mays is resident of
Staunton, but Is row in Lexington fulfilling a con-
tract as builder.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

CROSS EYES OF "A YEARS STANDING STRAIGHT
ENED BY DIR. WILBUR IN THREE MINUTES.
became cross-eyed when six years old, and haye
tlfy to that knew me,
saueo on Or Wilbur at the Virginia Hotel-pot
WIN me intention of having anything done-bqf 70
told nae all about my eyes, and sat down in thu,
ch@r ana ne made them perfectly straight In three
minutes so that now can see great deal better
would advise all people affiIcted TO call on the
poetof, as they will find In him gentleman thor
oughly versed in his profession, and genial warm
hearted friend of the afflicted. j. r. MGGOMB
Jan 3, 1888. stanton Va
p. S.-The Doctor has Strengthened several Others
In town whose names he will gladly give to any one
who may call.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

Gambetta, the great French Statesmen. and
one OF the greatest men of the century, died
on the night of 31st, aged 40 years. Some
months ago, in handling pistol, it exploded
wounding his hand and arm. From the
wound he suffered severely. and for few
days previous to his death the gravest fears
were entertained OF blood poisoning. An in
ternal abscess was formed, from which no re-
lief could be gotten, until death ensued about
midnight on the 3lst. Gambetta was yery
remarkable mana firm and courageous pa
triot, passionately devoted to his country
and Republican ideas. He was of humble
origin, and when young was wild and disso-
lutte, but the influence of maiden aunt curbed
the exuberance of youth, and gave his mind
turn which led him to the highest distinc-
ton in statecraft and the love and confidence
of his countrymen. He was an infexible
enemy Of Germany, had never forgotten Sc
dan, and it was the dream of his life to wine
that disgrace and humiliation from the his
tory OF his country. Germany knew this,
and his death is received with exultation by
the German press as removing one of the,
most dangerous foes of that country. He was
unmarried.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

TAKE NoTICE.-Tape worms removed WITH
HEAD, or no charge made. The Doctor has some
enormous tape worms at his office, on exhibition,
and he takes great pleasure IN showing them 10 ali
who may call, OUT OF CURIOSITY, OR FOR TREAT
MENT DIR. WILBUR WILL REMOVE THE FIRST
TAPE WORM FREE OF CHARGE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

Judge Christian will resume the practice of
his profession in Richmond lie has Jast re-
covered from severe indispostion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

We have received and read the notice of
contest of Col. O'Ferrall, served upon Hon.
John Paul. for the seat ID Congress from the
Seventh district, TO which the people elected
Mr.. Paul. 1t is mass of misstatements. of
imaginary occurrences, and weak and futile
conclusions. We doubt very much whether
the 48th Congress will allow itself to be dis
turbed by such fimsy and unsustalned rep
resentations-certainly not after Capt. Paul
has riddled them, as he certainly will in his
response. Col O'Ferrall anG Mr.. Massey seem
70 have been comparing notes. for there is
much sameness in the papers that each pre-
sents, the one as notice of contest to Capt.
Paul, and the other 10 Capt. John s. Wise.
When Paul and Wise have gotten through
with these documents. we do not think Col.
U,Ferrail or Mr.. Massey will care to refer to
the subject again.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

To read the Bourbon press of Virgin ia. it
would be concluded that President Arthur
is failure in everything he undertakes.
The fact is that up to this time he has
proven himself one Of the most conserva-
tive and sagacious Executives the nation
has ever had. Had Congress followed the
recommendations in his inaugural address,
and his subsequent messages, on civil SER
vice reform, and his views of the River and
HarbOr Bill, many of the members who
have been invited by their constituents to
stay at home, would not be resting under
cloud. No PresidenG we have ever had
has more closely studied the wants ana in
terests of the people and sought to enc. ON
pass them by legislation. There is no just
grouad of complaint against h I'M, and as
time wears on the judgment of the country
will be IN accord with this view. A filth
full servant need not fear the Judgment of
the people. In time that W i'll be all right.
He can afford to wait and trust.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

The reduction of the national debt for d.
cember reached thirteen million dollars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04


A good showing is made of the States f.
nances, with which to begin the New Year.
There is in the Treasury, or the State deposit
tories to the credit of the Treasurer or schoo
fund, 81 100000 and no just claim is presented
that is not at once paid. Think of this and
then the condition of the Treasury few years
ago under Bourbon management. There was
not a cent at times to the credit of the Treas
urer, small and large accounts were protested
because of this, the credit of the State was so
low that, its paper could not be negotiated
even for sums necessary to carry on the State
government and everything was under a
cloud. Now all is rosy and cheering-the peo-
pie are prosperous and contented, and the
Treasury filled to overlooking. Will the peo-
pie make note of this? They will be called
upon again next fall to decide between the
two policies which are here indicated
Bourbon rule and universal stagnation and
disgraceful poverty. or Liberal administration,
with all the interests of the State literally
cared for and money to spare. The Legisla-
ture to be elected next fall will be either Bour-
bon or Liberal, and we pen the results above
to show what each will likely be-. This is a
practical business matter with the tax payers,
and it is with them to determine which policy
and what party they will support.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

MI. Albert H. Scott, known to some of
our citizens in connection with the signal
service bureau, has been promoted to the po-
stion of chief of salaries and allowances in
the Post Office Department, in place OF Mr..
B. D. Adset resigned to accept the place of
post-office inspector.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
NHE OLD RELIABLE
ME- A T S TORE
JOS. P. Asst,
AUGUSTA STREET, STANTON, VA

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 have every
facility for furnishing the best quality of meats
BEEF, MUTTON, LAMB, PORK, VEAL, &C.
AS in the past, so the future will endeavor to
give satisfaction my old customers and all others
who may favor with call--1lling all orders
promptly and satisfactorily at moderate charges
any other similar establishment in the city.
jan4-tf JOS. P. asst.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta County, entered at the November Term, 1882,
in the chancery suit pending therein, under name
and style OF Points Admir- vs.. Eusor ct ais, will,
as Commissioner therein appointed proceed to sell
at public auction, to the highest bidder, on
SATURDAY, THE BIRD DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1888,
in front of the Court House of Augusta county, the
tract of land heretofore sold under DEGREES In the
said cause to VIM. II. Matheny, containing
40! ACRES
This land is located about 3 miles n E. OF the
city of Staunton.
TERMS.-Enough Of the purchase money In cash
to the costs of rule and of SALE and the residue
upon credits of SIX, TWELVE and EIGHTEEN
months, in equal instruments. for which the pur-
chaser Will execute bonds with approved personal
security, bearing interest from the day of sale, and
title retained as ultimate security.
jan4-tdS w. E. CRAIG, Comr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04


Hon. j. F. Dezendorf, member from the
Norforlk district, will, at the earliest oppor.
tunity, introduce in the House of Represen.
tatives.a bill prohibiting any one who holds
public trust or government Office of any
kind from being member of any central,
executive or other comm ttee of any politi
cal organization {; from being delegate tc
any convention of any political party and
from seeking to control the political action
OF his subcrdinates. 1t also prohibits any
such person from taking part in any cam
paign as speaker or canvasser, during the
term for which he is employed by the
government. The penalty for violation Of
these provisions is dismissal from office
aud ineligibility to re-appointment for FIVE
years.
The Norfolk member seems to be disturbed
in his mind about something, and is con.
juring up new species of reform. 1t is
not the spirit of our institutions that when
a citizen accepts position under an admin.
tration he has assisted in electng, that he
shalllo his citizenship thereby and for.
felt the rights pertaining thereto.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

Negotiable note dated Feb %, 1892, and due In 80
days. for S71.38. Drawn by E. W. Schott in favor OF
Shomo Bissell. All persons are warned against
negotiating same, as payment has been stopped.
1an42t TAYLOR BISSELL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
ID r. W IL B U r,
SP r GA ISI,,

Treats successfully Chronic and Iong.standlng
Diseases, such as diseases Of the Head, Throat and
Lungs, Liver, Kidney and Heart Complaints, In
veterate Diseases OF the Stomach, THAT have deed
all other methodist those Fearful Diseases Of the
Nervous system, arising from whatever cause
Scrofula, Dropsy, Paralysis Fits, Fevers, Sores,
Contracted Cords, Enlarged and Stifr Joints, Rheu-
matism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Diseased Bone Defor-
mites. salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Scald Head, Ill
conditioned Ulcers, Syphilis, Nasal Poypus, Asth-
ma, Hay Fever, Rose Cold, Winter Cough, Chronic
Dtarrhoa and Diabetes. All may be cured by this
New and Wonderful System, If not too far advanced.
Bone Diseases cured, whom all other methods have
failed.
LADIES who are suffering with complaints pecu-
liar to their sex, can consult the Dr. with every
surance OF Speedy Relief and Permanent Cure.
The Doctor particularly invites all cases that have
been given up by other physicians. II you are
doing well under the care of your own physician,
do not call on me, province Is to treat those
who cannot find relief otherwise.
THE DOCTOR WILL REMOVE ONE TAPE-WORM
FREE OF CHARGE; ALSO STRAIGHFEN THE
FIRST CASE OF OROSS-EYES THAT PRESENTS
ITSELF AT THE HOTEL, FREE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

"For upwards of three yea $ have been the
victim of an ever-presen source of pain and grief
Days and nights have passed In sleepless horror;
death, at times, would have been a pleasure. /
have doctored with several different doctors.
but all of no avail. 1 could eat all the time
and still FELT hungry. My appetite, In fact, new
between meals. have been running down for the
last two years In flesh and strength Imade up my
nina That had to endure my troubles as long as
lived, as something came up in my throat and kept
making me cough.
called on DR.. Wilbur at the Virginia Hotel, and
cure me. He gave me some medicine, and much
10 my surprise, In six hours 1 relieved of
monster tape-worm, 43 feet long, which was alive
and squirmed after 1t was passed
FRANK ROHR,
Parkersburg road, Staunt0n, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
DEAFNESS OF TWO YEARS STANDING CURED IN
THREE MINUTES

MY little son, Harry, has been deaf for over
Two years. called on DR.. Wilbur at the Grand
Central Hotel, and had him make examination;
ne told me the boy had large tumors In the drums
OF his ears, and he could cure him.
The Doctor operated them, and in three min
utes restored his hearing that hecan now hear
a whisper @, HOFFMAN,
Feb. 90, 1892. MartiHsburg, ". Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

Mr.. R. 9. Marshall, the defeated Bourbon
trict, wisely declines to make contest for
the seat awarded Mr.. Harry Libby. whose
majority was about 5000 Mr.. Marshall
says in his published card announcing this
virtuous conclusion, Il find it impossible.
by positive testimony to consume nearly
5000 majority rolled up against me in a
district where fve-sixths of the Coalition
party are purchasable at less amount per
head than so many cabbages." This charge
Of Mr.. Marshall has nothing of sincerity
in it. Doubtless he is aware that the ne
gro vote, to which he refers. cannot be pur-
chased, as it has been tried over and over
again by members of his party without
success. The colored people of Virginia
understood the rights involved in the recent
election as well as did the Bourbons. They
knew tina their second emancipa tion was
at issue-this time, political and civil-the
removal OF the unconstitutional restriction
on the ballot, and the firm establishment
of the public free school system. The col
ored people understood this, and for this
reason voted for the Coalition candidates,
because chat political force favored the
measures which look to a liberal policy in
the State, while the Bourbons held to the
opposite policy. If Bourbon money could
have purchased them they would have been
purchased. 1t vas BECAUSE they were not
purchasable, that Mr.. Marshall makes his
means, and must rest content, under the
condemnation OF the people of his district.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

Two important bills, one introduced by
Representative Reagan, of Texas, to regulate
interstate commerce by legislation restricting
the powers of corporations, and the other by
Senator Logan, applying tine same rule
to telegraph companies, are before Con-
gress. The object of Mr.. Reagan's bill,
primarily, is to prevent discrimination
on account OF distance, In railroad charges,
and to regulate them by law so as to give
the intermediate shippers the same pro-
portional rates as are given TO terminal ship
pers. Mr.. Logan's bill requires every cable
and land telegraph company to receive mes
sages from any other company and to trans
init the same in good faith without discrlmi-
nation, Partially or preference. The object is
to restrict rival telegraph lines and protect
the interests of the people. These bills con-
template revolution in the practices ofrail-
road and telegraph combinations, and suggest
an advance step on the part of the national
government in regulating the trade and COM
MERGE OF the country. They, in theory,
as well as practice, would constitute an nno-
vatioE upon past and present usages, and
while they might shock the sensibilities
OF the ''strict constructionists, they would
find approval from the practical business men
of the nation. 1t Is the duty of our national
lawmakers to recognize events and their
tendencies, and to so use the power entrusted
to them by the people as to conserve and
protect the rights and interests of the con-
stituent body. Corporate power, represent
ing asst does aggregated brains and wealth,
is very useful when restrained within prop
er limits, but like all power it must have
checks placed upon it, otherwise it would be-
come absolute and subordinate the general
welfare to its inOrdinate greed 1t is one OF
the pressing problems of the day, how far
national authority can be exerted in this di-
rection-how far it may safely advance upon
what may be called Estate Rights" for the
purpose OF equalzing benefits to the peo-
pie of the country. without impalring corpo-
rate usefulness. 1t would seem that such ex-
ercise OF power by the national government,
assuring uniformity and equality in charges
and advantages. with reference to general
system, would be preferable to State legisla.
ton, differing in the conditions, to which it
might apply and divorced entirely from any
claim to general application, such as is found
in Texas and Georgia. Corporations should
be held to certain general limitations and
made to subserve the public welfare, instead
of dominating and subordinatinr IT,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
New Advertisements.

WANTED.
A No. Male Dining Room Servant ArrlY I
the Stewards Of1ce Western Lunatic Asylum
jan4-lt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
GTRAYED OR STOLEN.

GTRAYED OR STOLEN.
y
From the premises of the undersigned, In Staun-
ton, on the 25th Of December, a SHEPHERD DOG,
aged about six months; black, with white streak
In the face, white tip the tail, legs yellow tan,
and feet white, with the exception Of the front
coVery. $. NJ. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

T OUR VIRGINIA CONTRACTORS ARE DOING IN
rr~rrrcUx,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04
Civil Service Bill Passed.

The Civil Service bill introduced in the Sem
ate last session, and brought up this, passt d
that body on the 9th, by the following vote,
stated according to the political utilization of
the Senators.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-04

bbuucu lCdSt vi pUWCI lOI IOuI years more, Ill
all the departments of government.
Mr. Massey and Col. O'Ferrall are trying to
play the role of injured innocents. They have
each prepared paper preparatory for con.
test for seats in Congress, which the people
declined to award them. They have labored
through numerous pages of foolscap to make
out cases of fraud and to convince the country
that the lambs have been eating the wolves.
MIR. Massey assumes that the intelligence, the
wealth, the courage. the decency of the State
was out-witted, terrorized and defrauded by
the ignorant and worthless. They will, 10 all
probability, get more than they bargained for.
John s. Wise and John Paul will be equal to
the occasion, and be able to show precisely
where the frauds came in and who perpetuated
them. The efrontery manifested in these no.
tices of contest is truly refreshing, especially
when the past history of the Bourbon party
is remembered.
At the Presidents reception on New Year s
day, the most brilliant and largely attended
that has taken place for many years, a tragic
scene occurred which caused CONSERVATION
to rapidly succeed joy and gladness. In the
midst Of the greetings which the President
was extending to the sea of visitors, the an
nouncement was made that Mr.. Allen, Min
lister from Hawaii, was dying, followed in
moment afterwards that he was dead. But
few moments before his death he had
shaken hands with the President, was cheer
full and even jovial, and passing to another
room, in company with his son, and while In
conversation with friends, suddenly ceased to
speak, his head fell, and almost instantly life
was extinct. The sad news was cotnmuni-
Gated to the President. who was deeply az
fected, and ordered the reception to cease at
once. DR.. Lucien H. Hen eberger, a native
of Harrisonburg, .Psssed Assistant Surgeon
in the navy, was the first physician o 20
20 the assistance of the dying minister.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1883-10-06
SIZES COMING TO los AneElEs
Where She Drew the Line, and Drew
it Mighty Sharp. Too,

Charles M. Robinson, treasurer Of Old
John Robinson's Big Show, came within
an ace of securing one of the most won
derful living curiosities ever seen in the
world, and had he succeeded, his fortune
for life would have been assured. The
circumstances were as follows:
A very thin woman had felt the pow
er OF the Spirit and had been converted,
and she appeared before the session to
pass the preliminary examination.
"Have you experienced change Of
heart 7" asked the elder, gently.
eyes, sir; believe have.
"And you want TO live new lifeg"
eyes, sir; hope | do.
"Are you willing to renounce the
world, the flesh and the devil?"
'Do | have to do that ?"
Certainly, if you wish to be a consis-
tent Christian.
Can | give up two of them and still
go into the churchr
mo, the renunciation must be com
plete.
"Well, then, Mr.. -, You must ex.
cuse me, l want to be Christian.
want to give up the world and the devil,
but woman that is as near being skel-
eton as ! am already, l might as well
give up wanting to be q Christian, and
before losing any more flesh, I'll jist 60
and zine out" with Old John Robin
sons side-show as the great and only
Twin skeleton. Gentlemen, you will
have to excuse me, want to join the
church, but Tn not prepared to Join a
sido-show this summer" The lady has
since written Mr.. Robinson long letter
stating that she feels no better, and thai
she will come to Los Angeles Wednes
day, Oct. 10th, and unite with the fat
woman, giant, Circassian, as the pros
pect is that the deacons won't let up
She says she will come to Los Angeles
as sure as the sun rises in the east and
sets in the west. Wednesday, Oct. 10th
John Robinson will give two grand per
formanees, afternoon and night.