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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-27
WORK OF PICKPoCKETs AND THIEVES.


About one hundred detectives were stationed
along Broadway and Ffthaye yesterday with oueIS 10
arrest every professional thief who appeared III 'n0
crowds Before evening Joseph WinsoW, michael shee-
han alias sheeney bike" Henry RUSSELL James Dugan,
Michael Brockinan Thomas Jones, Peter Cochfane' COT
ncIius Murphy, william Devine, James carey Jonh
Gardner Andrew Mcehan, James "elrh August hroii'
Victor vivian f. l. Henderson, Jonn Dun ana Jeremiah
o.Neiu were locked up at Police Headquarters some
had been caught I'm the act OF stealing purses OF ""chc
,rhiIe others were arrested suspicion NOTWITHSTANDING
inc the precautions Of tho detectives. many persons "eo
robbed in the streets and several went 10 romeo e"
quarters In the evening TO describe tho articles winch
they had lost ,
INSPECTOR Byrnes learned In the evening that SEVERN
houses In the upper part of the city had been ioou
while the occupants away watching the P'r'"o'
one of the most provoking Of these robciles was W,
,,ttrd nj the house OF :. ID. HOWL No. a'o IL
Ti0hty-tlrd-St. Mr. Brown and Ills VIC "cnt ~ ~, 81,
.,mbOat parade, and their servants Wci' pci' -
So. The street parade. Late In tue Ait'Ihooh H'.u
,r,,Irl,cI home they found that thieves Iu 'no,
,,ou.h "A rear window and had rtilsaEN', tuc n"
t.,,lgly. The floors covered WIN ih' t.
., lrrau drawers which the burglars iiH nor p,ei '
+, ,arly away. Even the bcddng had h'eh -
i, The s,nick ior money jcwcly. Ihc l"pnela mn
uvn, ~ uiuch clothing Jcw"ity ana shNtr""' - ~
md rabr. without attracting notice. anu - ..'y
line l,uit dUur open they probably went oat 'A"' ""'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-27

For Dinner Of Chamber Of Commerce, see FYh Page FOR
Account Of UnUepg Of WdShtHg0n Statue and Description o.
Steamboat Parade, see seventh Page.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
Mt. Sidney Items.
[Reported for the VIRGINIAN.

lICcpOTUCu lOI bLC t1RGlNIAN.l
Prof. White was so unWell last week
that he could not attend to his school du-
ties, but on Monday was able to resume
his position as principal Of our Graded
School. During Prof. WIS sickness the
school was ably conducted by his fair as
slstants, Miss Cora Hudson and Miss Lot
tie Stokes.
BERTHE, the beautiful little daughter of
G. A. Roller, has been extremely i'll with
typhoid fever, but is now on the mend
under the skillful treatment of DR.. VIM.
Bell.
Mrs. Lucinda, wife of Major James
Crawford, decd, is visiting her children
and friends in the neighborhood. She is
remarkably active and young-looking for
one of her advanced age.
The Rev. Alexander Sprunt held a pro-
tracted meeting at Augusta church during
last week. He was assisted by Rev. Pres
ton, of Thinking Springs. One person
joined the church-Mr. Nicholas Edison.
Communion was held on Sunday, and an
unusually large congregation was present.
Arthur, son Of Major VIM. Wilson, was
on visit home from the University of
Virginia on Saturday. He will graduate
this session in Latin, French and German.
He is an uncommonly bright boy.
On Sunday, the 18th inst, Thomas Smith,
son of Larkin Smith, Esq, died Of typhoid
fever. He leaves wife and several help
less little children who were dependent for
a living on the daily earnings of the de-
ceased. They have the sympathy of the
town. Oh, how hard is the lot of the
poor particularly when thus bereaved.
The deceased was an Industrious, hard
working man and will be missed in.the
neighborhOod.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
A Card from Mr.. Richardson.
STAUNToN, VA, Nov. 18th, lSs

STAUNTON, VA, Nov. 18TH 1883.
Editors Valley Vbgiaian:
GENTLEMEN-I have long been a subscriber
and constant reader of your very able and in
teresting paper.
now beg a short space to correct an error in
your present issue: Under the head of '.The
County Judgship," you have my name as one OF
the applicants for that Judicial seat. This is a
mistake on your part, stated rashly and at ran
dom, without any authority.
l have given the matter in question no
thought except in the interest of my friend, A.
F. Robertson, Esq, whom believe to be the
most proper and available person for the posi-
ton.
1 think it quite possible you drew your con-
clusiOn and inference regarding my supposed
candidacy from the fact that my business cor
respondence has very considerably increased OF
late, and your joint position of Editor and POST
master places you above ordinary mortals in the
matter of obtaining general information drawn
from both Imagination and facts.
Gentlemen. am not, and will not be a cam
d1date for the position of County Judge. 1 know
fuil well my incompetency in the matter of le-
gal knowledge, to fill the Office with any honor
or credit, even if L desired it, and even if it
should be offered to me ION Bonded knee and a
silver salver, as ii ought to be rendered to the two
deserving and distinguished gentlemen you
have named as not being candidates.
VIII you please insert this note and Oblige.
Yours truly,
G. A. RICHARDSON. &
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

Ii there had been nothing besides in the
article to which allusion is made in the
above card, the fact of Mr.. Richardson s
name being mentioned in connection with
the Judgship, would have been evidence
sufficient that it was intended as joke.
We regret exceedingly that the postmas-
ter at Staunton was not the offender in
this case. lie is SO much in the habit of
using the information officially acquired
for the public benefit, that his failure to
notice an occurrence so extraordinary as
Mr.. Richardson's reception of mail, is
wholly inexcusable. That fact, however
was doubtless the subject of much com
ment and speculation among the postal
clerks, and it is surprising if the very logi.
cal conclusion Mr.. Richardson suggests
never occurred to them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

TONIGHT the ChanfrauS open their en-
gagement in the Opera House with Isabel
Vane, :" with Mrs. Chanfrau in the title
role. Tomorrow afternoon at the matinee
will be given 1.-The Bankrupt's Wife. OF
Parted" and tomorrow night London
Assurance, :" in which both of the Chan
fraus will appear. The whole series Of
entertainments is succession of fine per-
formances, and we are satisfied will be at
tended by large audiences on each &C.
casion. Our people have a most pleasant
recollection of the former visits of Mr..
Tayleure's excellent company and will
greet them with crowded houses. The
company deserves to have every seat filled.
WEDDINGS. ~ esterday evening, Mr..
Jno. F. Estill, II prominent young mer-
chant of LewiSburg, w. Va, was married
to Miss Lucy Lee Dice, daughter of Rev.
Jno. &. Dice, Presiding Elder of this dis
trict. Many good wishes and handsome
presents were rendered.
In Harrisonburg, on Tuesday morning
last. Mr.. n. w. Shuler, a successful mer-
chant Of New Market, was married to
Miss Jennie Liggett, daughter of J. n.
Liggett, Esq. and one of the most ac-
complished and popular young ladies of
the Valley. We tender our best wishes for
the happiness and prosperity of the young
couple.
Last night at the Baptist Church, by the
Rev. r. Smithson, Mr.. VIM. Wood was
married to Miss Emma Bolen, both of this
city. m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

On the 18th of Nov, at the residence of the
bride, by Rev. &. i. Kline, Mr.. Geo. w. Hideck-
er and Miss Mary Wolfrey, both of Rockingham.
On Tuesday. the 18th inst at Vanderpool,
Highland county, by Rev. Luke r. Marzwood,
Mr.. Ernest NJ. Slaven and Miss Mary l.. john
son.
On Wednesday, Oct 3lst, at his residence near
stanton, by Rev. Mr.. Booker, Mr.. Dabney S.
Beach and Miss Sallie a. Andrews, both of Au-
gusta.
On the Sth of November, at the residence of
Mr.. Thomas c, Shultz, the brides father, near
Midway, by Rev. A. II. Hamilton, Mr.. Timmo-
lin III. Shultz OF Highland county, and Miss Ra-
chel Ellen Shultz, of Augusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
OBITUAR

Robert Z. Dewey, M. D., son of DR.. S. S. Dew
ey, Of Huntsville Ohio. died of tubercular con-
sumption, at the residence of his sister, Mrs. r.
Smithson, in Staunton, Va, Nov Sth, 1888, in
the S5th year of his age.
AT an early age DR.. r. c. Dewey studied medl-
cine under his father, after which he attended
Medical College in Louisville, KY, and then the
Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery,
where he graduated with honors in 1873.
He practised medicine from the time of his
graduation up to his last sickness, q period of
nearly ten years. He had an extensive prac-
tice, and was regarded as skillful physician
His sickness lasted for nearly ten months. In
the early part ofSeptember last he came to Vir-
ginia in hope ofbenefting his health.
Though not q professor of religion until dur
ing his long illness, he was always firm believ-
er inthe doctrines Of the Christian religion and
abhorred in1ideity in all of It's forms. During
his Illness he baptized and received into
the church. He expressed a readiness to meet
death. His end was peaceful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
THE MARKETS.

Notwithstanding the maintenance of local
prices up to the quotations of last week, the
markets in the cities have not remained so
firm, and the tendency there is downward. 1t
is, however, not Marked its sluggish condition
and light demand being the most pronounced
evidence of the less bouyant feeling. In Staun-
ton, yesterday, under a light supply, prices
ranged as follows Flour. family IS; extra $4.65;
superfine 81. Wheat $l.05 to $l.07. Corn old 60c,
new SOC; oats 40; Hay SO $l2, small bales;
clover seed IS to $3.50
I'm nlltir, ifetrt Illus rvIc1iinonu
81 01tOSI 10
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY, Nov. 10, 1888.
AT GAIWEI,rnN YARnS


BEEF CATTLE.-The market ON the Hill today
was slightly active at the opening for the better
grades of Cattle, but after that it soon became
very dull, one of the dullest markets for several
weeks. Prices at wholesale were shade better
than last Monday, and at retail today the tops
and good butcher cattle were without any
change, While common were 1SaLc lower. The
offerings consisted more largely of common
Cattle than last week. We quote at 2 25a$6 co.;
most sales were at So 70 to IS so per 100 lbs
Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
62l2as6 % that generally rated flrst,quaity 425
ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 225a$2 rs
sales were from 75a$5 % per 100 lbs. Total sale
SWINE.-The number of the offerings today
varies but little from last Monday, and the quail
ity shows very slight difference. Prices are
somewhat firmer than last week. very fair
portion of the sales today being recorded at and
near highest figures. We quote common
Hogs at 51aa6c, and the better grades 612a6Acts
per Id net. Arrivals this week GIT head against
6204 last week.
SHEEP AND sIAMBS-Trade for Sheep has been
generally dull today. There is little or no out
side demand, and the butchers are not buying
freely. Good Sheep and Lambs are in best de-
mand. There is some slight Improvement in
the quality Of the offerings over last weeks re-
ceipts WeQuote common to fair butcher Sheep
at Sale, fair to good 4a412c, and good to extra
41aa5c. few selling at the latter figures; and
Lambs at 4a5M cts. per Id gross Stock Sheep
75a$3 5Oper head for Ewes, and Wethers 4a41 nc.
per Id. Arrivals this week 1921 head against
3l56 last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
DEATHS.

Near Staunton, on Nov. 18th, of diphtheria,
Bessie, daughter of E. ]. Browning, of Augusta
county.
| At her residence near Staunton, Oct. 29th of
paralysis, Mrs Jane Beach, aged ~ years and 7
months,
At the residence of her son-in-law S. F. Huff
man, Esq, in Augusta county, Nov. 4th, Mrs.
Fannie Humphrey, wife of Mr.. Larkin Pum-
phrey, aged rs years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

FIRE ALARMS Sunday afternoon
fire broke out in the millinery establish
ment of Mrs. M. M. Brown, COL, on East
Main street, and did some thrilling damage
before it was extfnguished. -
Tuesday morning, some combustible ma
terial in the cellar of May Il Co. druggists,
was accidently ignited, and a general alarm
sounded. The fire company was promptly
on hand, and soon the cellar was Hooded
and out of danger.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

1Ch FOR SALE.-We invite tie
,peaal attention of our readers to the ID
gtlsement of the sale of fine stock fam
lnplements, &C., by Mrs. E. ". gI..a
IAN on THcedsry .TIeXT.s "A rare opportunity
will be offered for the purchase of some
excellent cattle and hogs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

Spring Dale Wlliskey has Worldwide
reputation and can be had only OF IL. Rosen-
helm s. Son, Baltimore. he, being the ex-
elusive patentee and proprietor OF that
CELEBRATED brand. For s~le at the vr-
ginia Hotel bar, BY Staunt t,,les va and at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOR RENT.-A commodious Brick Building
IL centrally located in the city of Stannton
adapted for hotel or boarding house purposes
VIII be rented for u short period or leased for q
number Of years. Apply to
CA. RICHARDSON,
novMlt Attorney.
GTRAYED. From the farm of r. S, Harms
- berger, four miles North of Staunton, on the
llth OF November,
"A BAY HORSE
Is hands high, years old, and hair off ono front
knee. A liberal reward will be paid for his re-
turn, or information that will lead to his re-
covery. A. w. HARTMAN,
noy22- Staunton, Va.
OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER,
Staunton, Va, Noy 18th, 1888.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS The State
IN Tax for 1883 is due and payable on or before
December LIST l1Tonjn0. All unpaid taxes remain
ing i'll my hands after that date will be turned
over to my Deputy for collection, with flee per
cent. aided. JOHN M. CARROLL,
nov22-2t City Treasurer
business HOUSE AND RESIDENCE ON
I'D Main Street for sale The subscriber offers
for sale privately, the store and residence own
ed by her on Main Street, now occupied by G.. G.
and has also an entrance on Court House Alley.
Water and gas through the house. For particu-
lars, apply to Capt. j. G. Marquis, Staunton, Va.
nov22-2t MRS KATE NJ. KELLEY.
TSNEXAS LAND IN MARKET have HOO acres
L OF first class cotton land on Trinity river,
Texas, and farm in Spottsylvania county, Va.
formerly the residence of the father of the Rev
for lands in this county or city property. A
great bargain can be had. Call on me at my
residence in this city,
nov223t RoBT. g. BICKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

THE AMERICAN LAND Co., with head
quarters at Enterprise, Kansas, has estab-
iished branch office in Staunton. The
President and General Manager of the
Company, Mr.. J. H. Brady, is in charge of
this branch Office and can be found at the
passenger depot of the c. & O. railway.
This company has for sale some 10000
acres OF fine land in Kansas, improved and
unimproved, and enjoying special facili-
ties can afford to give purchasers the
lowest prices. The travelling agents for
the company, Revs. Baker, Larkins and
Nair, are all Virginians, Mr.. Baker being
from Rockingham, Mr.. Larkins from
Page, and Mr.. Nair from Augusta, and
the company is itself a substantial con-
Germ. To parties desiring to invest in the
fertile lands of the West special induce
ments will be offered, The company does
not desire to sell any land until it has been
examined by the proposed purchaser and
the title thereto thoroughly investigated.
In order to enable parties to make such in
vestlgation and examination they have Sc
cured reduced rates of transportation to
and from Kansas, and those who purchase
will be furnished transportation free.
Persons in Augusta who desire to in
quire into the character of the American
Co. should consult Rev. Samuel Driver. of
New Hope. who has recently returned
from Kansas and knows how the concern
stands at home. 1t does not represent a
speculative scheme, but a systematic bona
;fde effort to get substantial settlers in the
West.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

HISTORY OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Wills DE Hass, at one time resident of
Staunton, and well known for his histori-
cal researches, has in press, History of
West Virginia. embracing Grants, Do
main, Title, Early Settlements, Indian
Wars. Military Expeditions, Pioneer
Sketches, Historical Anecdotes. Forts,
ETC., with a comprehensive view of the
Archaeology, Geology, Mineralogy, Soil,
Climate, and General Resources, &c., sc.
The work will be illustrated and accom-
panied with Maps and Diagrams. 1t will
bea volume of about 600 pages. To be
published by subscription, at $3.50 pei
copy. Address Wheeling, w. Va, OF
Washington, ID. c.
DR.. De Hass is graphic writer, and
well qualified for the task he has under
taken.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

THE LOVERS of superb music will have
an opportunity to crafty their taste to an
unusual degree at the Opera House on the
26th inst. The Incompatible Hungarian
violin virtuosa, RENIENYI, will visit
Staunton at that time. accompanied by the
famous soprano, Miss JENNIE DUTToN ;
the popular Tenor. DE CELLE, and the
Pianist, A. BAUER. Staunton will be
highly favored in the presence of these
distinguished and famed artists, and we
are sure an appreciative public will make
the most of it. Tickets and reserved
seats can be procured at Olivier's Book
Store, and to be sure of securing good
seats, immediate application should be
made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

The Highland Recorder, publishes a well
written account of the wedding Of Mr.. G..
d. Dudley, of this county, and Miss Mollie
Hevener, daughter of Geo. w. Hevener,
Esq, of Highland.
The wedding was qite,a society event,
and the presents numerous and handsome.
The following were the attendants Mr..
Sandy Dudley, of Augusta, and Miss Els
telle Trimble, of Monterey Mr.. J. Heve-
ner and Miss Ida Renick. Of Falling
Springs, West Va; Alex. Dudley, Of Au-
gusta. and Miss Emma Rhodes, of Roam
oke, w. Va; MI. G. w. Hevener, of West
Va, and Miss Irene Dudley, of Augusta
Mr.. Geo. A. Myers and Miss Katie Som
ners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22

DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS ON VALLEY
EXTENsIoN.-O Monday last, a double
line OF passenger cars was put in opera
ton on the Valley road and Lexington
Extension. One of these is night train
supplied with elegant new sleepers. The
arrival and departure of trains from Staun-
ton by the new schedule is as follows
Southwark, leave Stanton 4:45 p. m. for
Lexington, and arrive at Lexington at
6:53 leave Staunton at 3:37 am. for Lex
ington and Lynchburg, arrive at Licking
ton at $50. Northward, leave Staunton
at a. M, arrive at Baltimore 1920 p. m. :
leave Stanton at 1920 p. M, arrive at
Baltimore at 1880 a. m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
The American Land Company.
MARRIED.
DRoF. F. DECoN1N,

80 BRANCH OFFICE-In Passenger Depot of c. O. Railway
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-11-22
PRESIDENT SPENCER


for their renewed expression of confidence.
Continuing, he said 1t is probably proper
that | should say something more than is
contained in the Annual Report with re-
gard to the condition of the Company, both
| with reference to thepast and its prospects
for the future. Two years ago when it
was fully determined, and the necessary
preparations made to complete the road to
Lexington, the road had just earned $11 900
per annum net, and it was about to assume
an obligation Of 81 900, 900 in order to COM
plete the line The interest on the bonds
for that expenditure would have approx
mated 100000 per annum, when the line
was earning only $11 900 per annum net.
This, of course, made the situation some
what doubtful as to what the result would
be, and the effort during the two years has
| been to make the present property show
better than it did then, and at the same
/ to decrease, as far as possible, the OBJ
legations which the Company would have
to assume at the completion of the road.
AS the Annual Report states the expendi-
lures up to the Both of September amounted
Sol6,o in cash, or in the neighborhood
Oh $o1o,ooo of first mortgage bonds at 80
cents on the dollar. Up to the first of No
Vempef The expenditures for construction
nave been about $6O5, 900, the track having
peen lald' all of the material paid for, and
Iiie Work completed with the exception of
the construction of certain depots, the
final surfacing and ballasting Of the track.
and the provision of the necessary sidings
to open the road. Some Of those expendi-
lures have since been made. 1t is now
contemplated on the Lexington extension
to retain the ballasting forces as long as the
weather will permit this fall and then to
Withdraw them as far as consistent with
safety and in the spring to begin the re-
ballasting Of the road when it can be done
I more economically and more labor obtained
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-12-22
New Advertisements.
Swept into the Stream.
One Thousand Acres eff Land and Fright
Smart Of Bears.,

On the deck OF big Mississippi steam
boat stood an aged Southern planter. Indi-
eating by sweep OF his arm the waters the
boat was passing over, he said to passenger
from the North: "When was twelve years
old killed my FIRST bear on new plantation
my father was then cutting out of a forest
that grew directlyover the waters OF thisbend
That was mighty good plantation, and
there was right smart of bears there, too
But that one thousand acres of land went
into the Mississippi years ago."
1t is putting no strain upon the figure to
saythat great forests of youthful hope, wo.
manly beauty and manly strength are swept
in the same way every year into the great
turbid torrent of disease and death. Yet it
should not be so. That 1t is go, Is n dis
grace ms well loss. People are largely TOO
careless or too stupid to defend their own in.
terests-the most precious of which Is health.
That gone, all is gone. Disease is simple,
but to recklessness or ignorance the simplest
things might as we'll be complex rs propo-
sltion in Comic Sections. AS the huge West
ern rivers, which SO often. food tho cities
along their shores, arise in few mountain
springs, so all our ailments can he traced to
Impure blood and small group OF disordered
organs
The most effective and inclusive remedy
for disease is PARKER'S TONIC. 1t goes
to the sources Of pain and weakness. In re-
sponse TO its action, the liver, kidneys. stom-
ach and heart begil their work aGresh, and
disease is driven out. The Tonic is not, how
ever, an intOxican.. but cures desire for
strong drink. Have you dyspepsia, Theuma-
tisn, or troubles which have refused to Yield
to other agents? Here is your help.