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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

If there is any one thing clearer than
another to him who studies the current of
events and reads the future in the light of
the past, it is that this generation will
never elect Democra tic President. The
Democratic party has resorted to every de-
vice to inspire the confidence of the coun-
try, but each succeeding test of the pop
ular Judgment is adverse to its aspira-
tions. In 1854 it presented Mcclellan, a
brave and gifted Union soldier, as its can
didate. and.was overwhelmingly defeated.
In 1868 it took up Seymour, one of the
purest of the Democrats in the North,
and Gen. Blair, a gallant and brilliant
Union volunteer soldier. but they could
not arrest the current Of popular feeling
against the Democratic party. In 1872
Horace Greeley was the Democratic NOM
inee for President-the incarnation of the
o riginal abolitionist the confidential
friend of all the Republican Presidents
from 1861 to 1872 and at one time the
most influential private citizen III the
Republican party. But he met a signal
defeat. In 1876 they took up Tilden, be-
cause of an alleged reform record, and he met
the, fate of the others. In 1880 they brought
out one of the great military chieftains Of
the North, Gen. Hancock, yet the conf
dence of the public could not be won. In
each of these unfortunate contests for the
Democrats, stress was put upon reform, !"
| but the intelligence of the Nation knew it
| was a sham and dec option and would have
| none of it. Learning nothing from the
past and Indifferent to the logic of its
events, the people are now asked to accept
| 'sCleveland and Reform The fate that
awaits him is written in the results we have
enumerated. The American people will
never trust party that is guilty of the
receptions which the Democrats have
committed. The remembrance of what
the Democratic party has done within the
past twenty-four years-the relation it
now holds to the governmental wrongs
it has perpetrated in the name of Reform
and there pulsiveness of it's cowardice, its
duplicity, will ever bar its entrance into
the control of the government, during at
least this generation. A solid South, in
the interest of the Democratic party, will
always cause the North to be solid enough
to prevent the success of that party
| That is the way We read events, influences
and history. The country will not trust the
Democratic party. 1t will never get near
Ell the administration of the affairs of this
| Nation than it is now. Without principle,
without courage, without conviction, it
makes a struggle every four years for
spoils.in the hope that by some accident or
new revelation it will succeed. This will
| never be, however, under that name. 1t
is too suggestive-too pregnant of the suf-
ferings of the past for it to be trusted in
the present or the future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY. AUG. 4, 1884.
AT GALVESTON YARDS.


BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings are much less
IMAM last week, and prices at wholesale showed
marked advance, while the improvement in
the retail market was fair fraction, nc on tn
petter grades and less on medium and common
which were proportionately more numerous
than last week. The market closed dull for the
medium and common grades. We quote at SO
70 % y per I'D lbs; most sales were made at
Prices OF Beef Cattle ranged as follows Best
oOaS6 20; that generally rated first quality
OOaSo S7%; medium, or good fair quality 75a
s. 3IH, ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 90
aS5 p Extreme range of prices 00aS6 25
Total sales for the week 1856 head agai INST l7Il
last week. e "
SWINE The supply is about sufficient for a
very moderate demand The Quality is about
the same as it was last week. We quote rough
Sows, Stays and grass Hogs Mt Talk cents per
10 net. Receipts this week 5l02 head against
5000 last week.
SHEEP AND I.AMBs.-The quality of the Offer
ings Is better than that OF last week, and trade
is fairly active. There is some little outside de-
mand, and the stock was disposed of at an early
hour We quote butcher sheep at 3a42z cts. and
lambs at ia6 cents per 10 gross. stock Sheep
KY az % each for Ewes and sa4 cts per ID for
53l2 last week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

Put none but free-traders O .stard is
the word passed around by tn, r.. Z trade
leaders in Congress, Speaker Carlisle and
Morrison. George L. Con,,rs, Of the
Columbus, Ohio district, and one of Sam
Randall's right hand followers, has just
been made to ''bite the dust" lie has
just been defeated fora denomination in a
district strongly Democratic by one Jos,
II. Onthwaite, an avowed free-trader.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

CINCINNATI, o., Aug. A, 'S4.
s. M. Yost. Esq, Stanton, Va:
DEAR SIR.-Y our letter is received, in
viting me to speak at your place, Monday,
August 25th. 1t affords me pleasure to
accept. / will be on my way to Maine, at
that time. Very truly yours.
]. B. FORAKER.
Hon. H. II. Riddleberger writes, in re-
spouse to invitation IF can be with
you will be there -
Other distinguished speakers from a
distance have been invited, from whom
at this writing, no response has been re-
ceived.
The positive promise from Hon. N
Golf, jr., of w. Va, and Judge j. B. For
aker, of Ohio, that they will be with us
on the 25th and address the people of this
portion of the State, gives assurance of a
rich intellectual treat on the OCCASION
They are two of the most effective speak
ers in the country, and will discuss the
issues of the campaign to the edifcatior
of all who may hear them.
Let the Blaine and Logan clubs through
out Augusta and the adjoining counties
make their preparations to be here, and
swell the audience to unprecedented num-
bers. All are invited to attend, especially
our Democratic friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
August 25th, 1884.

The Republicans of Augusta and adjoin-
ing counties will be addressed in Staunton
on Monday. the 25th of August. court
day, by distinguished speakers from a dis
lance. The following responses to invita-.
tions have been received
CLARKsBURG, w. VA, /
Aug. 2, 1884. :
MY DEAR SIR.-I am at home to-day fol-
a few hours, and find your favor of the
30th also letter from Mr.. Craig on same
subject. l will be with you on the 25th
Most truly,
N. GoFF, JR.
s. M. Yost, Esq, Stauntom, Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
TIE MARKETS.

The markets continue so dull that quotations
are merely nominal. Although the wheat crop
Is a large one and for the most part was gath
cred In fine condition, yet the prices that pre-
vail make the market slow. From the present
outlook. there is no prospect for better prices.
me demand is but moderate, and dealers are
not looking forward with any certainty Quo
tations yesterday ranged as follows: Flour,
Family 81 so; Extra 4 Is; Super 3 rs; Wheat s.;
10 50; Corn 70 to rs; Oats So to SO; Hay. limo
thy 81 50; mixed 80 so; Wool is to 10.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

e. F. Trigg has been nominated for Con-
gress by the Democratic Convention for
the 9Th District. Hon. Henry Bowen, Re-
publican, is the incumbent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
VERY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.

/ VERY IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
p. POYNEER & Co.
Have secured lease of the Bumgardner Ware
house and are now manufacturing the Cele-
brated
POYNEER GRAIN AND SEED MILL.
We will say to the farmers that it will be i'm
possible for us to canvass this county yet for
probably four weeks on account of orders taken
ahead in other counties in this State. Anyone
wishing a superior Mill to any ever Offer
ed before on the market, can call at our factory
for it and bring with him anything he wishes to
have cleaned. This Mill is not only the
FASTEST CLEANER OF ALL MILLS,
but it will effectually clean out all the cockel
from Seed Wheat. and the plantain or ripple
complete from Glover seed. also the wild carrot
and daisy seed. This Mill will save Timothy
Seed from any grain, and clean the grain at the
same time. 1t will separate Glover Seed from
Timothy. 1t will grade grain to a perfection.
1t will grade Barley to its proper heft for mar
ket. Barley dealers will understand this Is
very important. We will say in short that
The POYNEER. MILL qaO,c stands at the
front of all Mlls in this or any other
State in the Union. For neatness
and dispatch 1T cannot be
ercelled,
aH- FARMERS, don't delay in securing one
of the Poyn6er Mills, as the time for grading
Seed grain is close at hand.
MEssRs. p. PoYNEER q Co..
Aug. 7, 1884. C. p. C. Staunton Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

ITO THE PUBLIC.-J. c. GREEN will not be
L responsible for any debts contracted in his
name, by any party or parties. without his writ
ten order. All persons are hereby warned not
to credit anyone on his account. august
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
West Virginia Republicans.

The Republicans of West Virginia met
in Parkersburg ON the 30th inst, to noml-
mate State ticket. 1t was generally un
derstood that the Convention would
endorse the nomination made by the
Greenback Convention held several
weeks ago, inasmuch as the nomi
nee of that body for Governor was
known to be pronounced Republican ant
several others OF the ticket of the same
political persuasion. A very large number
of people were present, and the following
ticket was nominated. For Governor
Edwin Maxwell, of Harrison county
Auditor, J. H. Bruit Treasurer, S. w
Sturm Attorney General, J. A. Hutch
inson; Superintendent of Public Schools
J. N. Kendall; Supreme Court. Ions
term, w. H. H. Flick short therm, Jas
III. Brown. The electors at large are Joh1
Frew, of Wheeling and John Cooper, Of
Hawks Nest.
The State ticket, except for Judges ant
Electors. is that put forth by the Green
hackers, and it may be assumed that &
complete fusion has been effected. 4Polit
ical necessities, in the Southern States,
make it polite, sometimes, to form coali
lions which in other States might not be
considered polite. To escape from the
greater evil Of Bourbon rule, justifies the
acceptance Of lesser evils. If the ticket
thus presented shall be successful in Octo
Der, it will give the assurance of Republi
can triumph in November.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
NEW ADyERTIsEMENTs

WANTED TO RENT-UPRIGHT PIANO for
w one lady to practice on Special care
taken. Answer r o, b. 49,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
1000 MEN AND HORSES EMPLOYED

luOU MEN AND 11OhOEO EM1'1AO1 Ell
50 CAGES OF ANIMALS,
81 SUN-BRIGHT CHARIOrS.
IL SEPARATE KINDS OF MUSIC.
DISTINCT BANDS.
FEMALE BRASS BANDS.
100 KNIGHTS IN ARMoR.
FEMALE SAMPSON. outpulling Elephants.
lola Rides a Bicycle 60 feet in Mid-air
ZENOBIA Hurled from the Catapult.
CLARA Revolves Barrel ON Trapeze 100 feet
Troupe of English Bicycle Riders.
A School of Siberian Skaters
ELLA lola walking on stills ON three
quarter inch Wire Elevated 100 feet.
AIDA dives from the Apex of the Canvas 100
zELA Slides from the Dome of the Canvass
zENA's Startling Hair Slide, $50 feet.
Giant Horse, Giant Hog, Giant Or, Giant
COlu Giant Woman, Giant Man,
Giant Camel, Giant
Elephant
3-HORNED AND s. EYED BOVINE.
Troupe of Zuus. Troupe of Arabs. Troupe OF
Japanese, Tribe Of Indians. Drove OF Gil
RATES.. Bengal Tigers, Flock of Ostriehes,
Lions, Walrus, Ant Bear, and
500 RARE ANIMALS! 500
100000 Yards of Canvass. 70 Male Artists.
40 Female Artists
A5-And More and Better Features than any
Two Shows Combined.
TW o PERFORMANCES.
DOORS OPEN lAND7PM.
aI-CHEAP EXCURSIONS on all Railroads
leading into Staunton. aug7
1884. 1884.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

O1ih1' IT DI1dChI1I &C DO4V.
and the business, as heretofore. G RAIN. FLO UR,
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, and COMMISSION, to
be conducted in the warehouses occupied by
me, for years past, opposite g. & o. Passenger
and Freight Depots, Staunton. Va.
aug7 JAS H BLACKLEY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
of excellent land, in fine state of cultivation
The improvements consist ola

HERE WE GO TO-
p. T. WARES,
STAUNTON, VA.
The CHEAPEST place in the State to buy
NEW AND SECONDHAND GOODS.
Handsome Sets of Furniture, new and Sec
ond Hand, Dressing Cases, Bureaus, Wardrobes
Lounges. Handsome Bedsteads, walnut and
poplar. Washstands closed and open, Marble
top and common Table, Cane and Wood Bottom
Chairs, Looking Glasses, all sizes, Trunks in
great variety, Bedroom Toilet Sets, different
styles, Mattresses. Mating and Carpets, Stoves
of every description,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, FANCY GOODS,
and everything you may need. Several SPRING
WAGONS and HARNESS, ALSO SECONDHAND
CLOTHES.
What we haven't one day you can find the
next. 1t Will pay you to call before making
your purchases. Remember the place, Corner
Frederick and Augusta streets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
CTAUNTON FEMALE SEMINARY,
, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
REV. JAMES WILLIS, A. NJ, Principal.

STAUNTON FEMALE SEMINARY,
~ STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
REV. JAMES WILLIS, A. NJ, Principal.
This wel-known Institution is one of the
best in the South. Noted for its excellent corps
of teachers, elegant and healthful location,
home influence and moral culture. Best facili-
ties for Music and Art. Not sectarian. Terms
moderate. Session opens FIRST WEDNES-
DAY IN SEPTEMBER. Apply for catalogue.
aug7-4t-eow
DINE FARM FOR SALE.
offer for sale privately, my farm situated
about miles north of Staunton, and one and
a-half miles from Valley r. Il. and Valley Pike,
containing
LEO ACRES
of excellent land, in fine state of cultivation.
The improvements consist ola
LARGE NEW FRAME DWELLING,
of modern design, containing rooms beauti-
fully located and commanding splendid view.
the Outbuildings are new and such are usu-
ally found on a farm.
There is also a tenement house on the farm,
and young Orchard of over 100 trees. Terms
moderate. Address f. d. BELL.
aug7-Sm Staunton, Va.
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"What interest have Longdale and the
Firmstones in building up Virginia. They
are no Virginians, they are Foreigners
They come down here and make their
money and go up to New York and spend
1t. -Vs'adscator s report of Tucker speech.
The Firmstones, the proprietor of Long
dale,as well as the owners of Lowmoor, have
invested in the iron business in Allegheny
not much less than two millions of dollars
all of it Northern capital. They employ
not less than twelve hundred hands-all of
them Virginians, and most of whom would
be without employment, but for these iron
operations. These Northern capitalists
have converted dead wealth into active val
ues-have created home market for farm
products erected school houses and
churches, and built up thriving commu-
mites, where all was waste and poverty be-
fore they came. Not only did they invest
the original capital for the establishment
OF the furnaces at the points named, but
all the profits they have made have been
appropriated to enlarging thefr operations
and improving their properties. We ques-
tion if dollar of the profits of these op-
erations have been drawn out and taken
away. Yet Mr.. Tucker throws an insult
into the face of these Northern men who
have come down here to engage in enter
prises to enrich Virginia, employ our
labor and add to the possessions of our peo-
pie. What do sensible, practicable peo-
pie think of this kind of craftsmanship !?
And how can they reconcile it to their in
terests to vote for him as representative
man of this section of the State2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
NOTICE
JAS. Fl. BLACKLEY C. SON.

On the lst day of August, 1881, my son. VIM.
NJ, was admitted as partner in my business.
The firm name will be-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07

Mesara: DAVID HANGER and MARSHALL
Mc vi M, are employed by for the season
70 sen rEhTIl4lZERS. and will be glad to see
many at their homes.
aug7-6t JAS. III. BI.ACKI.EY A. SON.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ONLY CIRCUS AND MENAGEiIE
ToEE IN vIRGINIA THIS YEAR.
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as-CHEAP EXCURSIONS on all Railroads
leading into Staunton. aug7
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SPECIAL AND LIBERAL TERMS

given to clubs buying in carload lots. at anv
depot on any railroad In the county an, a. n any
ers should remember particularly that we sell
no goods In this line under any fictitious brands
ties who make them-manufacturer of i1np Par
worm ana reputation. who are, because Of ~ q
large capital and interests of their own at risk
inc best goods go out under their names. 's'
For further Information, call on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-07
JAS. H. RI.AcK1Eu 8 ,o,.

Opposite Passenger Depot. G, & o.R.w.
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rangement, that he becomes frightened,
which we know dwells within. Commu-
nifty is compact of mutual dependencies,
and the one class can no more do without
the other than machinery can be run
without the several parts belonging to it..
The mechanic and workingman are GER
tainly as essential to the well-being and
success of business in all it's phases as is
the political boss or dude, whose brow is
never moistened by the sweat of earnest
labor, or sleep refreshed by the conscious
ness of genuine toll. They run the ma
chine-they issue their mandateS-they order
their edicts, buster and threaten, and tear
their hair, but when it comes to pushing
the enterprises which create wealth and
give power to a Commonwealth they are
the merest ciphers. The mechanic and
workingman can afford to break loose from
such leadership and out of their numbers
bring forth their captains to lead them
where their interests are and out of the
coils of those who have no real sympathy
with them in any of the relations of life.
Let them study the interests involved in
this great national contest study the pol
icies of the two great parties-the logical
effects of each on the industries of the
country, and then decide for themselves,
for which they will deposit their ballots
1t is time that they were showing that
they are men who dare to do their own
thinking, to do their own voting and
to proclaim their independence in eve
ny sense of the word. When this is done
we will hear of no more prescription for
opinion sake-no more threats of depriv-
ing them of work-no more bull-dozing
because they choose to exercise the
rights of freeman and vote for their own
interests. las well as those of every other class
of community.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-28
FOR THE Farm AND HOME.
uncooked Food for Pigs.

1 begin, says Vermont farmer, Ito
feed my pigs when small on uncooked
food Of all kinds, such as apples, pota-
tees, green grass and weeds, corn fod-
der, ETC., with little water and sour
milk to drink. Sour milk is better for
them than sweet, for it gives them an
appetite and keeps them healthy, so
that they will grow faster. When /
am ready to begin fattening the ami
mails l feed dry feed or corn, and q
little while after they eat it I give
them little sour milk if l have it,
and If not, a. little clear, cold water.
This method Of feeding saves labor
and food, and consequently saves ex-
pense. The dry meal will stay ON the
stomach until it is entirely digested'
while sloppy food will pass through
the animal more quickly, and before it
has had time to do half service. I
have tried good many experiments
in pig-feeding, and have finally settled
down upon this as the best.s You
must begin the use of uncooked food
when they are young. aeS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-28
: Calling on the Pope.

A letter from Rome to the Balti-
more Sun has the following; "There is
not ruler in all Christendom that is
as easily approached as Leo XIII. TIC
be presented to his Holiness gentle
man must go in evening full dress,
without gloves. A lady goes dressed
in black, wearing black lace veil
over head and shoulders, after the ear
ly Italian court style, or the modern
Spanish mode. The presentations are
of two orders, public and private, and
generally in the morning. A public
audience sometimes embraces the pa
pal mass and afterward the personal
introduction. l was presented by Mgr.
Macchi, the chief chamberlain. The
Pope was seated. He wore CASH
mere alb, made from the chosen lambs
wool on each st. Agnes day; fitting
his body closely, it presented the out
lines Of a 1.-THE and somewhat nervous
figure. Around his waist was broad,
richly watered white silk sash, the
falling ends terminating with gold
bullion fringe. On his hands were
white wooden knit mittens. From
and around his neck hung a heavy
gold chain, pendant to which was his
only decoration the cross. Thrown
partly around him, and forming a
strong Rubenistic background, was a
rich scarlet cloak of wooden fabric.
This cloak was lined with purple, and
its cape and edges trimmed with a
tiny border of gold bullion lace. On
his head was little white scull cap.
His feet were incased in red slippers,
with cross embroidered in gold thereon
These slippers are so made that they
are really ankle covering shoes, the
upper parts being of white satin
lined with wool and fitting closely.
Thus heavy expression is given to
the feet Approaching his Holiness,
you kneel and kiss the ring on his ex-
tended hand. He smilingly requests
you to rise, and then enters into an
easy style of conversation in the French
language. At first he dwells on your
name, and if he has heard it before
he surely remembers it, as memory Of
persons names and events is strong
featnA Of Pope Leo XIII.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-28
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

Rain and dew invariably contain
chloride of sodium, or common salt.
This is due to the fact that most of
the water which falls from the sky
has been evaporated from the sea.
At the Hungarian Exhibition, which
will open May. 1885, there win be a
department for all kinds Of imple-
ments, machinery, and patented inven-
tions. in which America may DO
advantageously represented. i
The earthquake wave Of August q,
1883, resulting from the terrible
Krakatoa disaster, has been ascertain
ed to have crossed the Indian Ocean
at the tremendous speed of $50 miles
second, or $1,000 miles an hour.
To purify the air of a cellar, and to
destroy parasitical growth, German
authority says: "Put some roll brim-
stone into pan, set fire to it, close the
doors and windows as tight as possible
for two or three hours; repeat this
inexpensive operation every three
months.
A thousand years ago glass was
formed into ewers by some Asiatic
people; iron could be hammered into
the most beautiful and thinnest of
bowls. and the Persians made metal
peacocks with spreading tails; wood
carving was as well understood in ia
pan 1900 years since as at almost any
later period; sculptures in marble
were as perfect then as now; and the
manufacture Of porcelain was as thor.
oughly understood and as successfully
practised then as recently.
The dugong, species of whale Ia
ken in large numbers at Queensland
has probably furnished the slender
basis Of fact upon which the mermaid
and norman stories have been founded
1t is about eight to twenty feet il
length, lives upon submarine beds o.
sea-weed, breathes by means Of lungs
has human-like head, with hair re
sembling a mans beard. The flesh Of
this animal is eaten, and Is said tt
have the flavor Of beef, veal, or bacon
according to the part Of the body from
which the meat is taken. Its oil ha
all the medicinal properties Of cod
liyer-oil, without the disagreeable tast,
and smell of the latter.