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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14

representation may be desired and thus
to organize and exercise freely and openly,
without ritual or secrecy, all the rights
and privileges to which farmers are en-
titled by their occupation, by their gen.
eral intelligence, by their vested interests,
and by their numerical strength.
When Hon. Thos. S. Bocock, in the
democratic Convention in this place, last
Thursday, charged Mr.. Blaine with having
been a member of the Know Nothing or
ganiZatiOn he was not informed of the
facts. The allegation is not true. But
had it been it was certainly out of place
to make allusion to it where so many of
the delegates had been members Of the
Know Nothing Organization, and in a
county where three-fourths of the voters
were members at the time that party had
an existence. Augusta was one of the
strongholds of Know Nothingism in 1855.
The senior editor of the VIRGINIAN was the
onlylone out of six editors at that time in
Staunton who vigorously opposed that
party All the rest were earnest followers
of "Sam, and the party then was just as
proscriptive of the opposition as are the
Bourbons now Indeed, the spirit which
prevailed in the one now prevails in the
other, with large portion of the Know
Nothing party and some of its leaders, in
the councils of the Bourbons. They then
made war upon the Irish and Germans, of
foreign birth, and now relentlessly assail
all who happen to differ with them. This
modern Democratic party is Know Moth
ingism revived in a different form, and
would be just as relentless against the for
eign-born citizens as they are against Re-
publicans, if it were to its advantage to be
SO. 1t is purely mercenary party, with no
principle to govern it, and no motive but
that Of spoils. Mr.. Bocock forgets his
present political association. Tie must be
more careful hereafter.
The Liquor dealers of Elizabeth, N. j..
are putting on their war paint, and are
going to see what virtue there is in law
rigidly enforced. Of late there has been a
great deal of complaint in that city about
Sunday drinking and Sunday drunkenness,
and it is apprehended by the saloon keep
ers that the Sunday law is to be enforced
against them. In retaliation they have
resurrected all eighteenth century law,
re enacted IN 1874, which prohibits all SER
vile labor, works of necessity and charity
excepted fishing, sporting or amusements
OF any kind. A man may not ride in
carriage unless he is going to church or for
a physician or carrying the mails. 1t pro-
'vides also that any constable OF citizen
may make an arrest. and keep the accused
in custody until next morning. Under
this law the liquor dealers propose to close
up the barber shops, newsp aper vending,
cigar-stands, stop the horse cars, &C., and
use the law to annoy the people in every
way in retaliation for the warfare made
upon them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14

YNHRESHERS.-The Russell, Cooper, Ault
i man Taylor Gaar Scott, Case, and other
Nlprators and Apron machines, sold by us, are
unexcelled. Several on hand for Immediate
delivery. [7-lOl LYNN & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14
OLIVER CHILLED PLOWSl

and most durable. Sold only by our snb-aeents
and ourselves. = ms
augl4 LYNN zoo
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE.

Having qualified as administrator of the Es
tate OF +. NJ. kindig, deceased ] will offer for
sale ION the premises of the deceased) near
Stuarts Draft, on the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14

I,OR RENT OR SALE,
A Frame Building on corner of Market aud
Kalorama Streets, recently occupied by MIR.
4. S. Doyle as q school house. Suitable also for
a dwelling. Apply to +. Il. STRIBLING,.
jly3l-3t at Oliyier's Book Store
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14

(tASE ECLIPSE APRON MACHINE-Used in
~ threshing about 1000 bushels of Wheat, for
sale low, by
julylO LYNN & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14
~ STAUNTON, VIRGINIA
REV. JAMES WILLIS, A. NJ, Principal.

This well-known Institution 10 one ost mo
Dest IN the south. Noted for its excellent corps
OF teachers, elegant and healthful location
nome influence and moral culture. Best facili-
Ties Tor Music and Art. Not seetarian. Terms
MODERATE Session opens FIRSr WEDNES--
aug7-4t-eoW
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-14
NEW ADVERTISE MENTS.

DOR RENT.-Brick House, corner Augusta
Il and Tams Streets. 10 rooms, large yard
and garden. Garden well set in excellent va
riety of fruit Premises in good repair To q
careful tenant will be rented cheap. Apply to
augl4 ssl j. A, NOON.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
EAST WASHINGTON.

Lieutenant A. A. Greer, in charge OF tho
Eighth Precinct Station, Is absent from his
poet on account OF sickness.
Julius Meister was arrested yesterday by
Oncor B.. T. Branson, and held TO answer a
charge Of keeping his restaurant open on
Sunday.
Mr.. F. X. DooIoy, corner OF Third and Penn
sylvania avenue, Will display bulletins from
the Chicago Convention from the time tho
balloting begins. Mr.. Dooloy has branch OF
the Western Union Telegraph in HE store, and
the very latest dispatches will be received.
Tho services at So. Marks Church will DO
conducted by tho lay reader, Mr.. Baker. Dur
Ing the absence OF DR.. Steele 10 Massechus-
etts Rev. Or. ohew Will have charge OF at least
Tho e. W. Band OF Hope will meet this ovon-
Ing at the Beamen's Bethel Retreat. Mrs. La
Fetra and others are expected to be present.
the strength of Mr.. John Kelly's opposition to
the candidacy of Governor Cleveland, and OK
pressed ns his opinion that John Kelly was n
political bum. John Hart, tho second party
told MFR. Burke that he was q liar, and that he
had better tell that to the marines. This was
more than Burke could stand, and no knocked
Hart out In one round, Japanese style.
The residents and business men on Eighth
street have for long time been endeavorlng
to have the rough stone pavement removed
and concrete pavement placed In Its stead.
The District has never done what was entail.
ed upon u in the matter Of nxing the East ,s
that the next thoroughfare in Importance to
Pennsylvania avenue should be paved with
condemned blocks. Tho property holders arc
Company, 1t is said, will give $1,000, aud II
this can BIO done without any expense to the
District, there is no reason why tho work
should not begin at once. The street from
to the Navy-Yard ts concerted, and all that 70.
mains Is from Pennsylvania avenue to street,
distance OF three squares.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS.

THE house of Michael Brown, 920 s
street northwest, has been robbed OF lot OF
clothing.
A WHITE woman named Kate Brown, for
kicking onicer Cunningham, was hned $40 or
thirty days by Judge Smell to-day.
THE annual report Of the Police Depart
ment for the year ending June 80 last shows
that there was $50 067,62 worth OF property
lost and stolen and $16,5S7.30 worth was no.
covered.
COMPLAINT is made by the citizens of
East Washington that some OF the dealers in
the Eastern Market are trying to have the new
custom OF opening the market every day dis
continued.
DAVID CRAIG was granted divorce to-
day from Melinda Craig on the ground OF de-
sertlon, drunkenness ana adultery. Bertha
S. Werner wanted divorce from Julius
Werner for desertion and adultery, but not
having resided In the District for two years
the Court denied the petition.
OFFICERS DUNNIGAN AND KENNY, of
the Fifth Precinct made raid yesterday on
the thieves and Migrants who Loaf about the
''Diyision." In the Police Court this morning
about dozen men were charged with being
Migrants and they were put under bonds to
keep the peace for six months.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
WEST WASHINGTON.

Temperature and condition OF water at 7 a.
M: Great Falls, temperature, 70; condition,
2. Receiving reservoir, temperature, 70; con.
dition ut north connection, Q I; at south connec-
tion, 81. Distributing reservoir, temperature,
n; condition at innuent gatehouse, TO- at OF.
fluent gatehouse, IL.
Two horses attached TO wagon belonging to
O. u. Pierce, OF Tennallytown, became unman-
agcable this morning as they were driven
along Potomac street, and had reached the
corner OF M street. The horses dashed up
Potomac street until the wagon struck against
q tree.box ut the corner OF Prospect street aud
was upset. The driver, Frederick Shelly, was
thrown out and quite severely injured. He
was taken to the residence OF Mr.. Blumenthal
by Sergeant Bull and Private Sutherland, and
DR.. Bowie Taylor called in to render medical
aid.
Potomac street, from Prospect to o, will BIO
paved with asphalt from NJ to Prospect with
granite; p street, from Thirty.second to Thir-
ty- fifth, will be paved with granite.
At last workmen have been set to work clean
ing the fountain at Pennsylvania avenue aud
NJ street. When It has received coat OF paint
and the water has been turned on, Georgetown
will hardly recognize itself.
Mr.. George Birch and family are at their
cottage at Washington Grove.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
A Very Sensitive Postmaster.

The postmaster OF town In Kansas is aw-
fully particular. He objects to cowboys shoot
thus writes to The Postmaster. General aThis
10 q nag station on tho A., II. & s. +. R'y-on
the frontier. To-day drunken cowboy rode
bis horse Into the room occupied by the post
ONCE ana Hired I'VE or six shots Into the floor,
walls and ceilings, etc.-one shot passing
through tho general delivery boxes containing
mail, thereby endangering any article OF
value or letters OF Importance that may have
been In transit. Is this q crime OF which the
u. y. postal authorities should take cogni-
zance"
The matter.of-fact way In which those from
tier postmastors report such little things as
this Hs amusing TO the Eastern mind.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
The Highest Prize DraWnsfn The
LotteEys~s
is rot drop in tAesoerkh as compared with
Finley's notwithstanding secrets OF making
gingRRl0ft, Try 10.
Mind Reading in london.

Attention is given TO tho singular theory In
London that "mind reading" as OF late OK.
hibiied, Is based on the muscular action OF
the hand. AZ a recent sitting OF sayans and
amhteurA an expert demonstrated, In man
ner wholly satisfactory TO tho spectators, his
interesting proficiency In muscle reading.
Though he admitted that no could not sue
coed against determined opposition, and de-
elared II impossible 20 read abstract thoughts,
tho success attending his direct efforts was
surprising. He Gays that tho delicate muscles
OF the hand respond 20 the processes OF
thought, that mental action has its corre-
spondenco In muscular movement, aud that
where the mind II directed 20 tho c0ntemplA-
ton OF a particular object or material fact,
there Is produced a disturbance OF minute
muscular forces which an adept can detect,
aud nom which he may receive guiding Inn
pulse IN his own mind, though It's Influence 10
unconscious. .lllti
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
BuRNsIDE,s DEFALcATIoN
10 Amounts, All Told, 10 $50. 900

We have hoard about the last OF Colonel
Burneide's defalcations, outside OF the courts.
The committee OF two Postoffice inspectors
appointed to investigate his accounts, in their
report give no new Information. They had an
easy Time TO tx the amount OF his defalcations
on the part OF appropriations, but II was more
dinlcult TO ind out what he had distracted on
the waste. paper account.
Tho fret part OF the investigation was sim.
ply comparison OF the books OF the Treasury
and those OF Colonel Burnside's ONCE. In the
latter case they had to ind out what Colonel
Burnside had deposited on the waste paper
account, and then compare and ascertain by in-
vestigation personally among people how
much had come to his use from the sales on
the waete paper account. The total amount oil
both defalcations was about $4,000.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
DIED.
"Just From Poker Fiat"

Atevery public amusement spectator natu
rally observes the audience as we'll as the act
ors or singers, and as naturally such special
ors mark with sorrow tho youth or maid who
either does not know or who disregards the
common law OF good conduct TO which every
body submits himself when he makes one OF
an audience. There was no more excellent or
refreshing Incident OF Its kind during the last
winter than the rising OF gentleman In tho
parquet of the Metropolitan opera-Housc,
while the performance was proceeding, 10 re.
quest some people In the boxes who were talk
ing audibly, TO hush.
The Offenders in the. box wero probably IN.
habitantB OF some frontier village whero
guests at the tavernB slam the doors and help
themselves TO butter at the common table
with their own knives, and giggle In church,
and wear Iewelry at breakfast and are unused
TO 1nger.bowls. But the ignorance OF tho
manners OF refined society upon tho part OF
those who occupy box at the opera can not
be allowed to disturb an audience; and very
possibly In this instance the Offenders were as
well.meaning as they were ignoranti they did
not Intend to annoy, but only did not know
how TO behave under the circumstances, and
were perhaps-at least let us hope so-yery
grateful TO tho friendly mentor who rcproyed
them. Let us also hopo-as the good minister
said TO his pompous brother clergyman who
could not md afront seat and who was Obliged
TO retire TO the rear-that II may he sanctlned
TO the good folks, who, hereafter, should never
venture into well bred society without ascer.
tanning In advance how they should behave,
When It was proposed upon the coming OF
the Princess Louise 10 Canada, To establish u
Kind OF royal court, worthy master OF the
dance at once Issued proposals TO teach tho
nobility and gentry how TO conduct themselves
at presentation, how to walk backward with
an ample train without tumbling Into II or
over 1t, and how TO bow profoundly without
being entangled and overthrown by a dress
sword between the legs. Tho behavior OF queer
people-of course from the remote frontier
| villages-in the opera boxes suggests that an
academy OF polite conduct might DO advan.
| tageously opened In the immediate vicinity OF
the opera-houees. Or tho actual onense during
| performance might be charitably condonod
by the audience II, upon proper repuke from
| the parquet or some other box, placard
should be instantly displayed from no onend'
Ing box with the Legend, .hpSt nom Poker
Flat" or, "From Dei tsa'sdulch."
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss HELEN M. HERzoa has been APP
pointed assistant stenographer TO Secretary
Teller.
Miss JESSIE NOBLE, Of II street, left
last evening for a two months visit to friends
and relatives In Bufralo, Y.
&C. A. SAUTTER and wife, Of Ninth
street, left last evening for an extended trip
through Germany. They will sail Saturday
from New York on the steamship Dorian.
-MEssRs. W. w. and w. II. Rapley, of
tho National Theatre management, have Just
returned from New York, where they were
looking after the interests OF the above house.
JOHN Il. HECK, assistant foreman in
charge OF the Interior Branch Printing ONCE,
left this evening for Winona, Mimi, his old
wife. His many friends sympathize with him
and hope for the complete restoration TO
health OF his estimable wife and his own I'M
proyement. .,m..
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Department Notes.

Tho President Will 60 down the river this
afternoon with General Sharpe and several
members OF the Cabinet, and personal friends,
stay at Fortress Monroe, and take trip down
the bay.
The Naval Court OF Inquiry is continuing
the investigation OF the AFFAIRS Of the various
bureaus OF the Navy Department. Admiral
Nichols and Commodores English, Wilson and
sicard have been examined with reference to
the accounts OF their respective bureaus.
The President has not yet determined
whether he will occupy the Soldiers Home
cottage this summer or not, II the President
decides to leave Washington before August, he
will not move out OF the White House until
that time. He Is understood to prefer the
mode OF life at the Executive Mansion to that
at the secluded cottage.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
THE LRTTER-oARRIERs' LEAVE
A Committee OF Congressman Call
Upon tho Postmaster General

Representatives Cox, and Ryan, accompa.
MED by Messrs. @. II. Fallin and A. oarew, of
tho letter-carrier force OF the city, to-day
called upon the Postmaster. General in regard
10 the shortage OF $4,000 In the approprla-
lion for substitutes to allow fifteen days leave
OF absence to each carrier. 1t was developed
that the Conference committee which agreed
10 q reduction TO $4,000 from the original
100000, was guided by the fact that It was
thought that such sum would be oil that
would be necessary TO grant leaves TO all car
rfers who could be spared.
The Postmaster. General said no had not yet
received n certified copy OF the bill granting
leaves OF absence 10 carriers but that as soon
ns he did no would announce at an early date
thereafter what his decision was. He would
do everything In his power for the letter car
riers under tho law. The delegation departed
and they expressed the belief that all would
DO well yet even before another appropriation
bill IL passed.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

"Dy Jove, but this is hot weathesf" ex-
claimed one OF the last, lingering stasssmen In
front OF the St. Magc, "and I
am suffering" .It'sssySGr own fault"
was the somewhat epigEpaimatic reply. "Just
turn up Seventh streafAs far as d and you Will
find Robinson, Paxecr Il Co.'s elaborate CLOTH
ing emporium, .cfhere you can be suited at n
most reasonADfe price with stylish summer
garmentstk6t defy heat" He turned up to
seventhennd u and is now cool, happy and
well dkessed. -
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
THE BALTIMORE posToFFroE.
An Official Investigation OF It's Al
FoNwa

Third Assistant Postmaster.Ge General Hszen
returned to the city to-day from Baltimore.
He, In connection with Mr.. Cooley, OF the
Money. Division, and Mr.. Alexander,
superintendent OF mails ut tho Philadelphia
Poetoflce, started an investigation In tho Bal
iimore oflco. The first part OF 1t was COM
pleted and the report thereon has lust been
Messre. Cooley and Alexander. There had been
defalcation In the of1ice. Tho postmaster's
stamp and cash accounts were gone over.
They were found 10 BIO oil right and report to
that erect has been made TO the Postmaster
General. The second part OF the inveetiga alton,
which relates to the general conduct OF the
oficc md Its delivery and other facilities, Will
recommend some changes In the general
management.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Promotions In the Indian once

The following promotions were made to-day
IN the onlce OF Indian Affairs, Department OF
the Interior:
Matthew Trimble (va.h from 81, 600 to 81
500.
Henry II. Sprague (Ohio) and william y.
Stewart (Md.), from 81 400 to $1,000.
T. Sewell Ball (Md.) and Joseph K. Bridge
ID. CD, from $1,000 TO 1,d00.
Charles L. Postley (Texas,, from $1,000 to
$1,000.
James I. Christancy (Mich.), Mrs. Alice E..
Culver Qll.l, Miss Harriet II. Galpin Comm
and Mrs. Julia Il. Henderson IN. VI, from
$1,000 to q, 100.
Mrs. Carrie A. Hamill (Pa.), Miss Nellie
Hamlet MASSEY, Miss Mamie Lowry ID. o.,
Mrs. Cornella L. Moore (Pa.), Mrs. Marilla
Wakefield (Mass.l, Charles Fl. Bliss ID. o. and
Mrs. Eliza j. Smith (Pa.), from 5000 to $1,000.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

Herr Needing, once agent ana confidant of
the late King OF Hanover, writes that the
Hanoverian Legion was, with the Kings con-
sent, TO assist France against Prussia; aud
further, that the King consented, on being re-
warded by the annexation OF Hesse Oassel and
other territories TO Hanover.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

II ia complained that tho splendid band OF
the Belgian Guards has been much too good
for their audiences In London, and the bulk
OF the company turns from their exquisite
performance OF Meyerbeer and Weber TO hear
The English Grenadiers play Don Godfrey and
Sullivan.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

Malon, the new Belgian Premier, 10 "a. He
10 president OF The council and minister OF
finance as we'll. Ho IL q Yprosman by birth,
ana bis brother was bishop OF Burgess. Hs
hnb been governor OF Antwerp, and was finance
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

1.-TWO virginia military institute cadets set
tied dispute by "A desperate fight OF forty
rounda. One had his Jaw broken.
liza Democratic President comes In won't
there DO a sublime rafting of dry bones In the
of1icesi We should smile.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
A Timely SuggcsfIaI

"They are having mighty1sof times in Obi
cago at present." is - Telegram Just re.
ceived. We are h2Stds hot times in Washing
ton, but fortupRb61y can temper them. Go TO
Tharp's, SlSGk6treet, where the purest, finest
md MOST eireshing drinks can be had at all
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

Tho Protestant missionaries on the South
Bea Islands, apprehensive OF French annexa-
iiop, are disseminating tracts describing the
French as little short OF monsters In their
treatment OF the Aboriginee.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
ron EXCHANGE.

WY ANTED-To EXCHANGE NEW STOVES
w for old ones al Buffers stove Exchange,
Sor. 9Th and X; smoky chimneyA cured or no
pay stoves exchanged for groceries, old stoves
bought. RI
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Shirts, Collars apd Cuffs Dense Up,
s equal nrI to new a'M0rsa ssss~fsnndry' Low
nary6raI ktudIes.

HArHapd's prescribed studies for the fresh.
man year are hereafter to be rhetoric and
English composition, German or French,
is large, and is headed by Latin, Greek and
mathematics. Latin and Greek are still
among the requirements for entrance, but
after admission they are pursued only IN case
the student chooses to do 30. A generation
ago the ordinary college course consisted of
Latin, Greek and mathematics almost exclu.
sively, with the addition OF mental and moral
philosophy and logic, and possibly a course OF
Christian evidences. History was little taught
except Indirectly, the modern languages aud
the physical sciences were almost Ignored,
while subjects like political economy, COM
paritiye politics and sociology were almost
unheard of by the undergraduates. Now Har-
ward swings to the opposite extreme.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Chicago Hiarkets To-day.

CHICAGO, July lO.-wheAt opened l2c. lower
August, s17sc.; September, 83isc. Corn, w
@1Ac. lower; August, d0Ac.i September,
d0Hsc. Oats, ic. higher July, 20c.i August,
tember, S1.25 higher, at S21,7b. Lard. 100
zoe. lowers August, $40; September, S7.17i5,
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
FINANCIAL.
To.day,s stock Quotations

The following observations OF tho transac-
with tho opening and closing auotations, are
furnished by the clearinghouse OF II. d.
Cooke, IT,, X Co., 1920 street, washington,
ID. O..
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Peck Indians Not Starving.

The Fort Peck Indians Not Starving.
The reported starving condition OF the Fort
Peck Sioux Indians turns out to BIO untrue.
tion that June 81 there were 1000 poundsof
beef at the agency and on juno %, 1000,
SUFFICIENT to prevent any danger OF starvation.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

10! FOR THE GREAT FALLS AND
~ CABIN JOHN BRIDdE.-The steam
packet EXCELSIOR will mako
points as follows Tuesdays Fri -
High 81. and Canal. For further informatIon an.
ply at Offices J, q. & j. NJ. Waters, No. % High
chartered Mondays, wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
Robbcries are,preyessssfs

ny Tho ,,msl~ nrocau,,1 SSsSos,,,nc vour
loose valuables wlth<n8 E9t onai Safe Deposit
S Conn sa!;s ses~ Fltto$tA street and New
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10

n Largo and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF boots and shoes .alwh4 -snr hand at Gar
trelpe, 900 Seventh, cQE&6f OF I. All the new
styles OF nigh ap1l<foI Ahoes for summer
wear. Finahend sewed work for ladies' and
gents R>ereciaity.
The Evening critic., 1884-07-10
w. w. CORCORAN.

SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
This fine steamer will make daily trips (Sun-
days exceptedl TO oil points on the Potomac as
far as Glymont. Boat will leave at 10 a. m, and
arrive At 800 y. M. Fare, roundtrip. rs cents TO
oil points except Mt. Vernon. which is 81.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON trips will be made rs
usual, boat leaving ut D. m. aud returning ut p.
M Boat will 80 as far as Indian Head. Fare,
so cents. je2O-tf