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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

D Last week Hon. s. J. Randall and Speak
er Carlisle were invited by President ELECT
Cleveland to visit Albany. They did SC
in the order named. Vice President.elec,
Hendricks was also invited to call on Mr.
Cleveland and complied. These several
visits have caused a good deal of conflict.
ing comment, but we presume the object
was to gather informatinn in the prepare.
tion OF the inaugural address. Mr.. Cleye-
land reached New York on Wednesday
and will remain there during the week,
consulting with the local and visiting
Democrats as to the Cabinet and party
policy. The trouble is just beginning
The Free Trade and Tariff Democrats can
find no common-ground of action, and
when the issueof tariff is brought up there
is sure to be rumplss. That may not
be until the organization of the next Con,
gress. when new Speaker is to be elected
and q Ways and Means Committee ap-
pointed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

OF number one land, 60 ocTes of which is splen-.
did bottom land, and the whole nndar aP%onJ,
STATE OF cultivation, About 40 acres are in fine.
The improvements are com Portable. and sueFa
as are usually found on good farm
The farm Is situated about two miles north OF
the lands of W. b. Crawford and others N i,
In one of the best neighborhOodS in the esoMnty-
convenient to churches, mills, school houses.
post office, &C., and is justly regarded aS one OF
the most valuable estates in the VAAksy
TERMS.-One fourth of the pAschaSe. rnonsu,
cash In hand and the residue IN three eonSg
annual payments. with inteSesh from day az
sale. me purchaser to giVe bond therefor VIM
approved security, and the title to be retaSas
as ultimate security, DAVID REANT d
Executor of 2. IOAgQs5 IN
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C. NJ. HARPER.

VIRGINIA IN VACATI0N.-IN TIRE
County. January 9th, 1885
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

that about four hundred postmasters
whose commissions expire shortly after
the 4th Of March, had sent in their resig-
nations with recommendations sometimes
for Democratic successors. carrying with
it always the suspicion that some agree
ment had been entered into between the
resigning and prospective officers. This
rumor was promptly met by something
more than rumor, that no such grab
game would be countenanced by President
Arthur or Post Master General Hatton--
that they would not encourage or tolerate
any short cuts to abridge the preroga-
tives of the incoming President that
where commissions actually expired before
the 4th of March the vacancies would be
filled, but Investigations would be accepted
that vacancies might be created, in order
to effect appointments which would not
otherwise be made. Nothing less ought to
have been expected, and fyet it was the
subject of general remark and common
dalton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05
A A. CONE,
MATCHMAKER AND JEWELER
Ana dealer in
FINE JEWELRY, SILVER AMI pIATEn


No. MAIN STREET, STAT1NToN ".
with an experience of many years during
which have successfully catered to IN o wantS
OF the citizens of StaunJon, i'm INV line / fec y
saGlsned OF my ability to meet eyery demand
made upon the business - A"
~ MY goods are OF the best manufacture and are
sons desiring Aoi
handsome Je0etlY, Gold and SilVe7- Watches Dio-
nlohdS and Precious Stones of all kinds ST.
TeT and Plated Ware.
anu IN TACT everything found In first-cjasx
establishment, should give me CALL
Repairing of all kinds prOHNptIy executed
and satisfaction guaranteed. '
=, call special attention tothe New York TEX
cal and perfect Coffee Pot4Gade. By it famiiia.
can save one-half of the eodee OrdfnArilv nsa1s
table beverage. The Ladies are especiaiiv i iDt
Vited to examine it, III
Respectfully,
Jan-'-onn A. A. CONE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05
-2I4 ACRES

That valuable Middle River FaTkO Vepoa which,
the deeedent resided, eontaining about
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

to-wit: Shead of young Horses two
are with foal, head of Milch Cows VI th WHICH, s
ty N VIII be fresh soon; lG healofy onne Cal
lou OF Hay and Fodder Also all of NV K ID SM ~
I H. iMPbLIE t consisting OF WAGONS
n marfo"s, Flows. Reaper Grqin ~ i'll. and Har
Furniture. ana hltchen
-o ~ J JOHNSTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

Policies i'll force, January LIST,
1881
Risks Assumed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

1t is noticeable fact that in Democrat
ic circles no discussion is INDUCED as to
the policy of the new administration as it
may affect the business and material ad-
vancemento of the country. That is tick
fish subject, for it's announcement would
array factions in hostile attitudes and in
augurate an embarrassing contention at
the threshold of the new regime. The one
absorbing thought is office, and not practi-
cal business measures. The flesh pots,
to ''the reformers," are the things which
make for national prosperity and the glory
and grandeur of the American Eagle
That sums up the creed, the aim, the pol
icy and the principles of the unterrified
Democracy. The avenue statesman who
picks his teeth at frst-class hotels and
takes his meals at soup-housp. grows
fiorid and funny on the beauties of the
Jacksonian idea of clean swcer, igno-
rant of the fact that it was MI Madison
who first suggested the policy Of to the
..victors belong the spoils.' This class
have no scruples about what they want or
about what they demand Mr.. Cleveland
should do. They are in hearty sympathy
with Flanagan, of Texas, who wanted to
know in the Chicago Convention what
the Republicans were there for if not to
lay out programme to capture and hold
the offices. That is administ alton policy
enough for the patriots who come i'll after
the battle is over, and like Jack Falstaff,
who shouldered the dead Percy rs one Of
the victims of his prowess, mouth heir
own greatness and Importance. The real
men, those who may have say in the pol
icy of the new administration, are less
demonstrative and sometimes doggcdly
reticent. They recognize tina there are
impediments to ''clean sweep and
the uncertainties of the future ali have
at least REFRESHING influence until Mr..
Cleveland indicates, by some overt act,
what he is going to do. The Senate will
act with due regard to the proprieties of
the situation. There will be no IlnseemlY
distinctions offered to the new administra-
ton and between them there will be SUCH
q tacit understanding that neither the up
pointing nor confirming pow II III feel
that it's dignity will Do Offend II The pol
icy that will be accepted and u.+n jed ont:
II wac ourrentIv rumorod at ono time
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

EXECUTGR's SALE
IL OF
REAL ESTATE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

We have referred to this matter for the
reason that the newspap rs have invaded
the circle of Mr.. Stanford s private affairs
inspected his motives from their stand
point, and because he has seen proper not
to consult their wishes in the arrangement
OF his private concerns, but has gone out
Of the ordinary way of appropriating
what belongs to him, he has been adiudged
insane. Had he selected few of the but.
terhies of society and endowed them with
wealth to be expended in dissipation and
crime, it would have been considered very
proper. But as he has seen fit to indicate
permanent investments for the good OF
community and associated the name OF
his deceased son with them, it is assumed
that his mind is Il wreck. We have en-
dea vo red to present another view of it, and
to show that it IS entirely consistent with
a high sense of duty and responsibility for
him to do as it is said he will do or has
done. 1t has lesson in it that has wider
application than the mere locality of Mr..
Stanford's residence. 1t reaches every
where and to every condition and imparts
pregnant moral which it would be we'll
enough to consider in these days, when
men bow down to the golden calf of riches
and forget the parable of the talents.
The dynamite outrages just committed
in London are to find more than their par
allel in Canada, if by the strictest SUPER
vision the fruiti0n of the plans now in
existence is not prevented. Chief Of De
tectives Cullum has notified the Grand
Trunk railway that a plot exists to blow
up the Victoria bridge. The company has
consequently withdrawn all passes and
prohibited any visitors within the bridge,
The official informant of this plan also
claims that he has received information of
dynamite being manufactured close to the
Canadian-American frontier, and that the
dynamiters intend inaaguratlng regular
campaign IN the provinces. A fearful
panic among government officials and en-
ployees is the consequence and complete
precautionary WeaPples have been ordered
to go into effect at once. The sheriff, the
mayor and the managers of the leading
banks have been notified, and it is hoped
to foil the schemes of the dynamiters by
the strictest vigilance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

of my WIN" ell all
PERSONAL PROPERPNs
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Annuities in, force, January
LIST, lSSi.......................
Premium Annaities.
Annuities Issued ................
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-05

OF This people. Inc LyncnDufS plaC-
form was designed for and susceptible Of
two constructions, one to suit the free
traders or tariff reformers and the other
to satisfy the protectionists. Mr.. Tucker
accepted it with his construction of it,
The Chicago platform was intended in the
same way. Morrison and Watterson and
Hurd and Carlisle construed 1T to be good
enough tariff REFORM for them, and
Converse and Randall assumed that it was
good enough protection for them. Mr..
Tucker regarded it as a political ''spring
board, from which to turn back or front
somersault, and he construed it to suit
himself. He had as much warrant to in
terpret it as free trade announcement as
New Virginia" and the indicator had
to construe it otherwise. 1t was all things
to all men, and no one can justly COM
plain whether it was construed as pro-
lection or free trade declaration. So all
this worry over the position of Mr.. Tucker
and denunciatlon OF his views of public
questions, is out of place and inconsistent
coming from those who supported him last
fall. He has been guilty of no duplicity.
His opinions are worn on his coat sleeves
and were known of all men when n0mi-
mated. He made 10 concealment of his
opposition to the Blair Bill. nor did he at
tempt toequivocate about or dodge itatany
time. His views and position on the tar
iff were equally pronounced. So those
who now condemn him are simply con-
themselves and engaged in the
past time of kicking them
selves because they endorsed in voting for
Mr.. Tucker that which they now denounce.
They elected him knowing his views. and
thus commissioned him to vote, in their
name, his honest opinions upon the cues
lions about which there is such commotion
among the faithful at this time. They
his support of the Morrison bill
and his opposition to the Educational Bill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

A FUNERAL IN BULGARIA. When the head of
Bulgarian family perceives that he is about to
die he sends for the priest and begins to bargain
with him about the cost of his funeral The mo-
ment be dies all the pots pans and kettles in the
house are turned upside down to prevent his soul
taking refuge in any of them and great care is
taken to prevent either man or animal-more
especially cat or dog-from stepping across his
body, as otherwise in the opinion Of his family,
he would turn Into vampire and be continual
nuisance to them and 10 their neigllbors. The
body is buried without any coffin in shallow
grave and left there for three years, during which
time many otferin.s Of food and wine are placed
upon it. At the end Of the third year the bones
OF the dead man are dug up carefully washed,
put into linen bag, laid before the altar in the
village church, and after receiving the blessing of
priest are finally buried for gOod
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

AN EXPENSIVE LEssoN.-Mrs. George
Marley, of Erie, Pa, a wealthy but vain
lady, sixty five years old, but addicted to
atfeclation ofjuvenility, has been victimized
by specous young scoundrel named Eu-
gene Macdonald, who succeeded in making
her believe he possessed the secret Of per
petual youth and that he was many centu-
ries of age himself. Protesting to be con
quered by her entreaties and tears, he
agreed to distil ten drops of the elixir, equal
to ten centuries of youth, if she would iur.
nish him with the amount of gold required
for melting in his crucible and retorts at
Dunkrk. The credulous creature convert
Ell considerable property into gold, and als.'
gave him all her gold ornaments She left
her home with him, and stayed at Friends
in Dunkirk, he requiring whole night to
manufacture the elixir in his laboratory. In
the morning she discovered that he had left
town the same night, and had sent note
hoping that the elixir would cure her of her
vanity. Mr.. Marley recovered his wife,
overwhelmed with humility at the fraud
perpetrated upon her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

the Fauuuier White Sulphur Springs,
were put up Tor sale on Monday last and
after bid of $4,000, the sale was post,
poued.
! 1t is reported that the gale Of yesterday
| destroyed number Of fishing boats at the
; Gums" shore operated by Mrs. Mary E.
Robb.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
| ington yesterday to Robert L. Veitch and
Margaret e. Walker, both Of Alexandria
county.
The revival services held by Rev. ]. W.
Webb colored, at Falls Church, were closed
on Saturday last when eleven persons were
baptized there.
The first nine of the Towards defeated a
picked nine from this city, at the High
School grounds, yesterday evening, by
score of "a to 8.
The summer Institutes this year for white
teachers will be held at Marion, Staunton
and Fredericksburg, and for the colored
teachers at Dansille.
The resignation Of Major CORTLAND h.
Smith, as Assistant Adjutant General of the
lst brigade Virginia Volunteers, has been
accepted by the Governor.
Sigh, fire occurred last night, shortly
after the false alarm in small house near the
intersection of Payne and Commerce streets
but the flames were extinguished without
sounding an alarm.
Rt. Rev. F. NJ. Whitlle, Episcopal bishop
of this diocese, has renewed his appoint
meats for the churches in Loudoun as fol-
lows: GoresviIe and Leesburg May Sd,
Oatiand 4th and Hamilton 5th.
From letters received in this city from
appahannock, it is learned that number
Of prominent citizens of that county are
sick, and that this spring has been the most
unhealthy one experienced there for long
time.
Mos.rs. John Thomas and J. 81. Croson,
while out driving with their children this
morning, got in quick sand, near Hunting
Creek bridge, and came near being drowned.
The horse was gotten out by being cut loose
from the vehicle to which he was hitched.
Don't fail to see Agnes Wallace Villa
company tonight at the Opera House.
Prices of admission Is, 25 and 35 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

The case of Miss Ann Hayes, OF Cohocs New
York. is one Of unusual sadness. A few years ago
she was young lady of merry disposition, and
society favorite. One evening, when about to re-
tire for the night she opened a wardrobe to pro-
cure change of clothing, when she was grasped by
a man who had been concealed there for the pur
pose of robbing the house The shock was LOO
great for the nervous organism. and violent in.
sanity re:ulted. She was taken to Utica, where
she was cared for for two years and then was dis
charged as cured The work of ruin was thor
ough, aud she returned ply ical wreck, with
her long black hair turned to a snowy whiteness
She had not been at liberty long when it was aeen
that her improved mental condition was but
temporary She tried to resume her old time
duties, but the effort was too much, and again it
has been found necessary to place her under the
restraining care of the asylum, where she will
probably end her days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

Where are Wicked Folks Buried!

Tell ME, gray. headed sexton" said.
"Where in this field are tho wicked folks laid
l have wandered the quiet old graveyard through
And studied the epitaphs, old and new,
But on monument. obclsk, pillar or stone
T read of no evil that men have DONE
The old sexton stood by grave newly made
With his chin on his hanl his hsnd on spade !;
I knew by the CLEAN of his eloquent eye
That his heart was instructins his lips to reply
"Who is to judge when tho soul takes it fi'sht1
Who is to judge 'twixt the wrong and the right
Which of US mortals shall dare to say
That our neighboT was wicked who died to-day
I'm or journey through life,thc future we Speed
The better we le I'll that humanity's need
Is charitys spirit that prompts us to lind
Rather virtue than vice in the lives Of our kind.
therefore, good deeds we record on these stones,
The evil men do, let die with their bones.
I have labored as sexton this many year,
But never have buried bad man here"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
|. EICHBERG & co.
NEW SPRING GOODS

Straw Mattings are pretty and
cheap this season. They range in
prices from l5c up.
White India Linen Robes are
muchin demand. We have so differ
ent patterns, ranging from $3.50 up.
Crazy Cloth in cream and white,
the very latest, and an elegant arti-
Gle for wash and wear.
Harris Kid Gloves are the best,
indisputably; made of best kid and
unfinished kid; allshades and sizes.
Cold weather makes prices tell.
A call at our store will convice you
what inducements we offer this
season.
A new style of Dress Bingham
go pieces) called the Zamore Cloth.
You can see these at our store
Reduced from l2ac ayard to 64c-
one halfprice We own every yard,
and ask you to see them.
Genuine German Damask Table
Cloth, full two yards wide, rich fancy
borders, at $l.65. Napkins to
match.
Our Dress Goods this season have
been selected with great care.
Shades and trimmings to match, as
well as tringes and buttons, and at
prices which defy competition.
Yes, Goods are very cheap" is
the cry all over the city; but you
wish to find them in large variety
and quantity take a look at our stock.
What last weeks snow did
brought French Satteens down from
55c to Csc. We have got them in
all varieties ofstyles.
Something about Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Mattings, &c. We are ready
to say our stock never was larger,
never as cheap, and never can be
replaced for prices we now offer
them at.
From cellar to top floor loaded
with new goods at new prices.
We purchased the largest stock of
Dry Goods, Notions, Hosiery, Gloves,
Embroideries and Novelties Of all
kinds at prices that no house can
compete with An examination of
ourstock will be to every purchasers
advantage.
Our Laundried Shirts are reduced
to one half the quantity we had.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

AS a superb hair dressing and renovation
Ayers Hair Figor is universally commend
ed IT eradicates scurf and dandrun, cures
all eruptions and itchiugs of the scalp,
promotes the renewed growth of the hair
and surely prevents it's fading or turning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

The enervatiou and lassitude Of spring
time are but indications of the sluggish ac-
ton of the blood, overloaded with carbon
ates accumulated by the use of heating food
in winter. This condition may be remedied
by the use of Ayers Sarsaparila, the best
blood purifier known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

INVITATION ACCEPTED.-Bishop Thomas
I. Dudley, of Kentucky, has accepted the
invitation of the students of the Episcopal
algh School to deliver the final sermon in
the school chapel Sunday night, the 2lst OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

rERsoNAL.-Judge S. Bassett French
who has been holding court in this city for
Judge Meade, left for his home in Manches-
ter today. Judge French is a favorite here,
and by his ability, promptness and urbanlty
always elicits the warmest commentators
of the members of the bar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

FIsH-The high wind of yesterday and
the night before has had the effect OF lessen
Ing the receipts Of fish, and since yesterday
report but little over 100. 600 herring ana
about 500 shad have arrived here. Herring
sold at from 81 so to 50 per thousand ana
shad at from SIS to $40 per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

Worth, the Partisan man-milliner, it is
said, draws inspiration from quufling DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

Remove bois, pimples, and skin erup-
lions, by taking Ayers Sarsaparila to pu-
rify the blood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

Hundreds of persons using Ayers Hair
Vigor certify to its efficacy in restoring the
mir to the health and beauty of youth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

DO FL Rrnd6nrk House.
b. W. 81. Bnrnly Richmond w. F. Hutchinson
rpnlntadelphia; Samuel Cross Washington, D. c..
r. owen, st. Mary's Co., Md; Thos. P. Wallace
ofsnse; Agnes Wallace Villa Co., 8 members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30
A1fsagdrla Dazetfe
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 80
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States increasing
cIoudiuess with local rains, slightly warmer
weather, winds shifting to southerly in southern
portions The same conditions will prevail to-
morrow,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

OPERA HoUsE.-AIl who desire to spend
an instructive and pleasant evening should
see Agnes Wallace Villa and her excel
lent company tonight at the Opera House,
in the emotional drama of Sarah Moulton
and the comic opera of Pocahontas. The
following note from Mr.. Van Wyck, the
proprietor of the Academy at Norfolk, VIII
show how this play was received there
Mr.. S. B. Villa II have been very much
pleased with all the performances that you
have given at my Academy and | must say
that never have seen the audiences 80 per-
fectly satisfied as they have been at every
entertainment. l cheerfully recommend
Your company to all"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-04-30

The article speaks for itself. They
were purchased from the assigneeS
Of Loeb e Co., Cincinnati, and are
the best city made goods. Remcm-
Der, 75c a shirt, laundried and of
the best linen. Don't only read, but
get sample and compare.
No more. S cent Calicoes when
you can get the standards at sc
per yard.
In regard to Bleached Cottons,
we have lots of new brands. The
Cd standard Crowns are becoming
obsolete. Call and ask for ONE
yard-wide Sc cotton.
Advertisements are expensive
and our profits small, so by doing
with fewer advertisements we can
afford to give you better prices.
Take look.
Our two-weeks visit to New York
enabled us to bring some of the best
bargains to Alexandria ever offered
Jerseys are very much in style
and cheap this season. A full line
for misses and ladies.
Call and examine those beautiful
Parasols.
Silks in all the new shades and
makes and in endless styles.
Imported and Domestic Suitings
formen'sand boys wear,just opened
The biggest assortment, the lowest
prices and best goods.
ISAAC EICHBERG & CO.,
N. E. CORNER KING AND ROYAL STREETS.