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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27


A New York florist has faith in flowers.
He says: "a perfect flower will convert a
man even after the minister has given
him up. There is Jacqueminot rose
without blemish. had an order for it
before it was bud. Floral decorations
for a Lenten ..dinner...partyjof fourteen.
Listen >. You' will .take.. seven. perfect
roses Of one variety, tie them together
with ribbon to match their color that is
for one lady. Make seven similar punches
and place them together in the centre of
your table, held loosely by broad ribbon.
For the gentlemen, rosebuds, all large per-
feet specimens of the La France, Baroness
de Rothschild, Magma Charta or Anna
Disbach variety. The effect is magnifi-
cent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

It is said that chemist of Pittsburg
has rediscovered the art of making absid-
ian or black glass. This material is large
ly used by the makers Of astronomical in
struments. and his discovery is regarded
as being of great scientific Importance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

An Indiana jury has just awarded $50,
200 damages to woman who swore that
a man had kissed her 5000 times. 1t is a
mighty cold-blooded woman who win keep
count when kisses are so thick, and the
unfortunate victim of her deceit is enti-
tied to the sympathy of all his confiding
coy
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

If big roll of hand-bills and a letter
from her fellow were put in her box in
the postotfice. on the condition that she
could take out either and let the other re-
main, you can Safely bet all you're worth
she II take the letter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Carpentry is being taught young women
in the State Normal School Of Massachu-
sets. This is as it should be. If the girl
learns how to drive nail properly the wo-
man will not hit her fingers so often.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
On fourteen sections of the Panama ca

On fourteen sections of the Panama ca
nal work is now being pushed forward
actively. Four million cubic metres of
earth have been removed within a few
months. About S0,OO0,OOO cubic metres
IN all are to be removed. Fifteen thousand
men are employed on the work. They
earn about 81 day and spend about &c
cents day for food.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

The warning factions of DR.. Newman S
church declare that they are now on the
high road to an amicable settlement of
their difficulties, but that not until con-
clusiOn is reached will the method by
which harmony was restored to be given
to the public. Other quarrellers will do
we'll to take notice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

lisa fortunate thing for the male sex
that malaria is prevalent about the time
that spring housekeeping arrives. 1t en-
ables man to pretend that he is very sick,
to escape the torture of putting down the
carpets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Many of the Arabs captured in the bat
tie of Teh said they knew nothing of the
English forces, and never heard of their
victory over Arab, had never heard of
Arab himself, and had never heard of
TeWfik.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
ere unanimously
The Keesell reso-

OF the conference opportunity to express
their opinion of Mr.. Keesell in no honeyed
phrases, and it was notable that those the
most severe in their condemnation were
Democrats from the states north of the
Potomac river. The conference then sang
the Doxology and closed with benediction
by Bishop Dickson.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Mr.. Peter Mallen, 212 w. Twenty fourth
street, New York, says that he suffered
six years with rheumatism and found nc
relief until st. Jacobs Oil. the sovereign
remedy, was applied, which cured him
completely.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

A Philadelphia Snowman advertised for
the prettiest lady in Pennsylvania to ride
mammoth elephant in circus. In three
days he had 1872 answers from as many la
dies, each claiming to fill the bill. From
their photographs he decided that only two
out of the whole lot were worth looking at,
and it was doubtful if they could even be
made up to answer. He says it requires a
person of good, commanding size, large
features, big eyes and striking contrast
between the complexion and color of the
hair. The greatest circus beauties are Of
ten quite homely in the parlor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Japanese soldiers carry fans, but in this
country soldiers do all their blowing with
their mouths, Customs vary in various
countries.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Purge out the morbid humors of the
blood by dose OF two of Ayers Pills, and
you will have clearer heads as well as
healthier bodies.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

In life, as at the great competitions,
there are some people who obtain honora-
BILE mention without ever having a first
prize.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

There is woman in Detroit who has
not allowed herself to be seen by men for
twenty years. We guess it will be per-
fectly safe for her to come out now.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

A Paraguyan horseman found babe ly
ing under a palm leaf on the banks of the
Gnazu-Cau river, which led him to sus-
pect that something was going wrong
Riding to the edge of the high bank, he
saw huge gibola in the act of swallow
ing nude woman. Tying his two lassoes
together he fastened. them around the
fainting, half-swallowed form of the wo-
man and dragged it qnivering and palpi-
tating from the mouth of the monster
The woman had gone to the river to take
her morning bath, and had just disrobed
herself when she found herself tightly
folded in the cold, relentless embrace of
this terror of the forest.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

''W'hat can tIn to dude who stares at
me on the street ~. asks young lady in a
Chicago paper. Yon might hit ''N Win
yonr glove and kin him, if you aaf
moment s time,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

nR. J. ST. p. GIBSON,
L. STAUNTON, VA.
Ofice:-Corner of Augusta and Frederick SITS.
Cffice hours, to a. M, to D. M, 6 to 8p. M.
june
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Constant activity in endeavoring to
make others happy is one of the surest
ways of making ourselves so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
Horsford's Bread Preparation

DISTINGUISHED CONDENSATION.
Miss PARLoA, of the famous Boston
Cooking School, says: II have used Hors
ford IS Bread Preparation NTH perfect sue
cess, for biscuit, rolls, bread and cake. .
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Suppression of the Menses may be re-
lieved by a dose of Ayers Pills, which pro-
duce the desired effect through sympa-
thetic action,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

1t is not the deed a man does, but the
way he does it, that should plead for the
mans compensation in doing it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
sTAUNToN, VIRGINIA. MARCH ~. 1884
For the VIRGINAN.l
THE sUNsHOwER.


An April day, checkered sky
With interlacing strands
Of grey and blue, while trickling throuel
From brooks in fairy lands
Drop after drop of sparkling spray
Danced through the air like elves at play
Within cuitained window nook
pair of laughing eyes
1ntently watched the falling drops
Whose swiftly changing dyes
Gave token of the sportive chase
OF sun and cloud DER heavens face.
AS merrily the pairing drops
The window-pane besprent,
4 growing joy 10 little eyes
And cheeks its fervor lent,
From ruddy lips, like matin-glee
OF bob-o-linlz. ..came cheerily-
Mamma ] guess know what makes
Those awfnl pretty things,
think the little angel folks
That have such golden wings
Are sitting dl monds, SO do,
And all the little ones drop through
WADE WHIPPLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

An Omaha pastor is trying to put a stop
to Sunday night counting. 1t is the be-
lief of his neighbors that she might as
well try to comb out the snarled name of
the raving ocean with u finetooth comb. y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

If you hit the mark, you must aim lit-
tie above it; every arrow that flies feels
the attraction of the earth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

do noble things, not dream them. all
day long, and so make life, death, and that
asst forever, one grand, sweet song"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

There are some whose friendship Is en-
numbering and clumsy to IL point that
makes us wish they would cease to lose us.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

A correspondent of an Atlanta paper
states as a solid fact that fashionable tail
ors In Philadelphia make a great many fall
suits for ladies after the patterns Of men s
suits. These are mostly worn by them
when out on larks by gaslight. yet not a
few, even among those of the highest re-
spectability, venture on the streets with
them in broad daylight. A wig, NOUS
tache and bronze powder so changes their
appearancet that their most intimate friends
will not recognize them. They have to
wear the trousers good while before they
dare venture out in them. Some wear
them about..the house in connection with
their other clothes until they become used
to them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

INFFINGER & CRAIG
IA ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
- STAUNTON, VA.
Rockingham Highland, Allegheny and Bath
IN the supreme Court of Appeals at Staunton
ana y. .. Courts at Harrisonburg. feb 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

TOHN w. STOUT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
viii practice in the courts holden in Anonsta
and adjoining counties, nov -.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

Pullman Sleeper, daily, on Express No. 3. New
York to Chattanooga. without change, via Har-
| risburg and Roanoke.
No. l has Pullman Sleeper Baltimore via w.
M, R. r., and Hagerstown to Macon, Ca, with
out change, and Roanoke to Memphis without
change.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary
land Railroad to and from Baltimore Frederick,
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes.
boro, Pa, and points ON the Western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Cham
bersburg Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
es.
Northwest, and Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
and the North and East
At Shenandoah Junction, w. Va. with Main
Line of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington.
| At Riverton, Va, with Manassas Branch OF
Virginia Midland Railway.
| At Waynesboro Junction, Va, with Chesa-
apeake & Ohio Railway to and from Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
AZ Loeb Laird, with Lexington Brancn OF
hicnmond d Allegheny Railroad.
AT natural Bridge, with Main Line OF hlcn-
mond q Allegheny Railroad.
| AT Roanoke. with Norfolk G. Western Railroad.
/ STAGE CONNECTIONS.
AZ R@yerside, for Lexington, Va.
| AT bOVee' tQf wildwood and Winchester. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

swell, William, how are you ?n '.Oh,
pretty well. had only eighteen pence
and an old hen when signed, and few
old scores, but now I have about ten
pounds in the bank, and my wife and /
have lived through the summer without
getting into debt; but as l am only thirty
weeks old $50 he styled himself), cannot
be so strong yet, friend "How is it that
you never signed before ?'' II did sign
I keeps it different now to what did be-
fore, friend.'' "How is that ?'' s.Why, |
gaze doom on my knees and pray
"Cleminta,, said a sorrowful swain to
his hearts desire, "this is the third time
that your father has requested me to re-
move my person from these premises. ,
s'Heed him not, )" sobbed the fair one ''do
not go.'' II must" just then the father
steps echoed adown the hallway. ''You
need not come in, old gentleman, y said
the departing lover three removes are
as good as a fire, - and he clutched his
sombrero and departed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

DR. T. W. SHELTON, with an experience of
~ thirty-five years in the Practice OF MEDI-
cINE offers his professional services to the citi-
Gems of Staunton and vicinity. Office at his res
depce, No, 600 Main street. aug 20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

~ A. RICHARDSON,
VI ATTORNEY AT LAW
- STAUNToN, VA.
aims andiprompt returns made
Courts-Augusta and Rockingham,
Office. No. Law Building. oct q
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
hrs. A. M. & HALLER II. HENKEL.

/ 1fiS. A. NJ. q HAILER ii. HENKELI,
~ PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
having entered into partnership, tender
helr professional services to the public. Spec
lal attention given to SURGERY and diseases Of
the EYE and EAR.
They may be consulted at all hours at the Of
nee heretofore occupied by A. M. HENKEI. M
D.. NO. IL West Frederick Street. ian q If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

nR. B. P. REESE,
~ PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Special attention given to diseases of females
Thirty years experience-TWelve in the city of
Staunton. Suitable arrangement for board for
patients from distance, feb l6 If
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

"A pretty little story is told,'' says a
New York correspondent, '.of the Earl
and Countess of Rosebery. who were here
short time since. A day or two before
their wedding took place Miss Rothschild
asked the young Earl what he would like
for wedding present from her. O, he re-
piled, suppose you give me box of gloves.
The box of gloves was sent in an elegant
lnlald case. On opening the box the Earl
discovered an envelope addressed to him
IN q well known hand. He expected it
contained dainty little} note. He did,
but not the sort of note he imagined. The
contents OF the envelope was check
written out and signed by Miss Rothschild,
and in favor.of the Earl, and wasxfor the
modest. little sum.of 100000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
Repelling an Assault.

The. following are the resolutions of the
United Brethren Conference, held at
Lacy Springs, Rockingham county, last
week, in reference to letter of State Sen
ator 4. B. Keezel, making certain re1ec-
lions on that denomination. The report
is from the correspondent of the Balti-
more american, March IL:
Whereas, Hon. George B. Keesell, state SEN
ator from Rockingham county Virginia. in re-
Gently published letter in opposition to the con-
nrmation OF Prof. A. Paul Funkhouser, O MEM
Der Of this body, as superintendent of public
schools, has charged this church with holding
advanced views on the subject of social euuai-
ity, and that the church removed Brother Funk
houser, as principal of Shenandoah Seminary,
because of his tendency in that direction was
detrimental to the school: therefore,
RESOLVED, First, that we pronounce the letter
In question, so far as it relates to the matter
ABOVE rec1ted, gross Misrepresentation of our
views and conduct and an unjust and unkind
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
Philadelphia BuUet;n. Protection in this

Philadelphia Bullet;n: Protection in this
country is but another name for patriotism
Ytmeans our own country before any other
country; the employment of American
labor in preference to the employment of
the labor of other countries. AS Ameri-
can labor demands and should receive
higher wages than are paid foreign labor,
Protection is necessary to prevent the
competition of foreign labor from reduc-
ing the wages of American labor to. the
foreign standard. If we add that Protec-
ton is also necessary to prevent foreign
manufactures from injuringour own man
ufactures by throwing their surplus stocks
upon our own markets at prices which they
could not afford to accept from their reg
ular customers, wherever located. the chief
arguments i'll favor Of Protection may be
said to have been stated in few words.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

SGnLI-
mem y our people, Who eonstitute large and
respe etsspie PORTION Of MF'. KeeselPs consttu-
ency Seeonf., tQ 1--WE entertain the highest
regal 81, iheE q raul Funkhouser's moral
ana s. elsi character, az ~ell as for his ability
ana 9 sit0 81 tbis 9pisJl unity to declare that
MS oIAei9t felst 7iE Ftth this conference and
churc s,n9 laa le "A w5a department of church
work ne kss sssl a0i nd UpOn to labor, have al
uay5S 3 Il 81 fltfua to ne "a Ia NO
case( nerwfse
The res5 giions we're unanimously
adoptea By lag vote. The Keesell reso-
lutior ailorded o number of the members
of the conference oppoItunity to EXPRESS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27
RAILROADS.
DALrIMoRE & OHIO RAILROAD.

All trains East of Ohio River are run by Eas-
tern standard of 18th Meridian time. West of
Ohio River by Central or Goth meridian time.
Time Table in Effect Nov. Is. 1888:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-03-27

TIMETABLE-In effect Dec. slst. 1888.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-20
Fire in san Bernardino.

The Inder of Monday has the follow
ing account of the fire in that place:
"On Saturday about 4:3O P. NJ, the
dwelling house of Mr.. s. Stoddari, on
Tenth street, at the upper end of d. and
all its contents were entirely consumed
by fire, the whole family being absent.
Two granddaughters of Mr.. Stoddard
had been left bathing by their grand
mother, with instructions to go over to
their aunts. about block away, n.
soon as they had finished their bath.
The little girls state that, going into a
closet after their clothing, finding it too
dark to see, they lit candle, and while
searching for their clothes the drapery
Of a lounge which was in there caught
fire, when they ran ont and got dipper
of water, which they threw upon it, and
supposed they had extingsishsd the fire.
Shortly after they left the house, going
over to their aunt's. Within fifteen OF
twenty minutes thereafter some of the
neighbors saw fame and smoke issuing
from the house. but before any assist
ance could be procured the frame build
ing was so completely ablaze as to rende,
any effort to save any OF its contents
fruitlessn
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-20

tions-Pierce's and Buchanan's-which
blessed this country. The advent of the
Republican party 10 power was sig
nalzed by the decaience Of American
ships aud ship yards. At frat our Re
publican fellow citizens attempted TO 40.
count for this fact on the ground that
the Alabama and other Confederate
cruisers had scared American ships off
the ocean. In the language Of the vul.
gar, this would no longer "waah" when
the people perceived that, year by year,
after the close Of tho war, our merchant
marine grew smaller by degrees and
beautifully less; until now, under Re.
put lican rule, We have scarcely forty.
third rate representation on the deep
blue sea- Tho beautiful American clip
per rigged ships have disappeared from
the pathways Of commerce altogether.
while tho Republican party has taxed
so mercilossly everything that enters
into an iron ship that we have been prac.
ically ruled out Of anything like even n
pretence Of competition with the ship
builders Of the Clyde. AS to our navy,
Notwithstanding the fact that some four
hundred millions OF dollars have been
appropriated for 1t since the close Of the
war, we have none. Many OF the ships
for which the Navy Department has
paid millions OF dollars, under corrupt
Republican regime. have never ventured
TO leave on an ocean voyage for fear that
officers and crew would sink to Davy
Jones's locker, while othors have been
broken up aud sold, the sums received
for them not amounting TO tho outl ~
involved in their demolition. We do
not know what Mr.. Bates has put ia his
precioas brochure, MS life is too short to
admit Of ones reading such voluminous
documents, but we may be sure that II
contains fearful amount OF twaddle.
The Republican party has not only an
INITIATED the American merchant marine
but the American Navy as well.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-20
acknowledgements Institute

No. Ill, li3 and ll9 S. Main street,
nearly opposite Cathedral. DIR. E. Rob.
bins, the celebrated Medical Electrician,
cnres diseases that battle the skill oi
other physicians by warm vitalizing cur
rents Of electricity, scientifically admin.
istered with the latest improved electrical
instruments, also by Electro Therapeutic
baths, Electro-T Thermal baths, MedIcated
Vapor baths, Russian baths, hot and
cold, showers and plunge baths. Hy.
gienic, Hydropathio aud Psychopathic
methods of healing. The Institute is
one Of the finest in Southern California,
elegantly furnished with every facility
for treating indoor and outdoor patients.
The Doctor would advise those that are
suffering from pain or disease to try this
new method Of healing, before abandon.
ing all hope, as references eau be given
to hundreds Of leading citizens that have
been cured by these means, when all
else had failed. Diseases diagnosed
without explanation from the atient.
free Of charge. Office hours till l2; |
to s; @ to 9. Telephone pa. feb24tf.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-20
--=-7--------=--
WHISTLER EXIUMED.
His Body Found stripped OF
Flesh ana Muscle.

DELHI, Ind Aug. l9.-This morning
the body of William Whistler, late mem.
her of the Greedy party was sxhumed
Present were two physicians, Whistler's
father, aged grandfather and grand
mother, half dozen laborers and sew.
eral reporters. The body was exhumed
aud taken under the shade of tree
near the grave. About ten minutes
were required to loosen the bolts of the
casket. Inside was quantity of cotton
waste, which. with the corpse filed the
coffin. Whi,tler's remains were wrapped
in muslin, and holding this in place was
a hemp cord. A heavy blanket was next
to the body and there was no further
clothing. The head was covered with O
cloth skull cap with sealskin on the out.
side. Remnants of mittens were on the
hands, The face aud trunk were in good
preservation. His red hair and beard
easily identified him to his friends
All of the flesh was cut from Whist
ler's arms and legs. The limbs were per
fectly bare of muscle. The right foot
which had been frozen. was not touched
but every particle of flesh was stripped
from his back. The physicians fount
nothing in his stomach. The doctor
will make no report of their observation
un' e,s asked by the Government.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-08-20
Melted Wax Works.

There is difficulty which the manag.
ers OF the Eden Musee have encountered
here in town. The Eden is museum of
wax works. The temperature has been
nigh to 100 every day for week. That
softens the material of the exhibits, and
destroys the likenesses. But that does
not necessarily spoil their utility. 1t
only necessitated the alteration of labels.
President Arthur's face elongated Of it.
self, like COB of molasses still warm.
They did not throw it away, but trans
fsrred it to the chamber of horrors,
where it serves for the evil and nissan
threpic visage of murderer. The
dumping of Patti used to stand in a
group OF stage personages in the main
hall. Her round, rosy face was an ex-
collent portrait until this months heat
gradually narrowed it. Now she is o
woman who atrooiously slaughtered her
four children and committed suicide -
New York Letter.