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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-23

GRAND EXCURSION
FROM
-STAUNTON TO RICHMOND
SATURDAY, JULY IS, 1885.
A grand Excursion will be run on the C, & o.
Railway to Richmond and return leaving Staun-
ton at II P. NJ. on Saturday, July 25th and re-
turning leave Richmond at O'Clock Sunday
night. This affords the excursionists ample
time to visit all points of interest in the city,
and spend pleasant day.
special car for Colored Excursionists.
Round Trip from Staunton. so
Waynesboro ......,.,..... go
Charlottesville. ............. 400
., GOrdonsville. ..............l Is
For Tickets, &C., apply to 8. W. COLEMAN,
Cor. Main and Augusta SITS
Or to j. F. KINGAN, Jeweler,
Jlyl6 Main Street.
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6TAUNToN, VA, July 6, 1885.
The firm of ECHOLs, BELL d CATLRTT, real
estate owners, has been dissolved by mutual
consent, the undersigned John Echols having
transferred and assigned his entire interest In
said firm to M Erskine Miller and Edward
Echols, and the said firm Is re-organized under
the firm name anG style of BELL, CATLETT,
MILLER 4 co )" and is composed of III. NJ. Bell.
r. H. Catlett, M. Erskine Miller and Edward
Echois, who will be entitled to all the assets
and be responsible for all the liabilities OF the
aforesaid firm OF Echols. Bell & Catlett.
This partnership is limited to the holding,
controlling and disposing OF the property OF the
aforesaid firm of Echols, Bell & Catlett.
JNO. EOHOLS,
H. M. BELL.
R.H. CATLETT
NJ ERSKTNE L AfrE1lltT1El
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Brown & Eakle's is the place for first
class farming implements and high grade
fertilizer. Agents for the celebrated Crosc7a
Grain Drill, something new and one of
the most perfect Force Feeds on the market.
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pointing any Democrat who may be pres
lens in Richmond from Rockingham, on
/ the occasion Of the Convention. This was
real god-send to the Mossbacks. 1t was
so reasonable that no one could well OPP
! pose it, and it was a relief at this juncture
from the pending disaster that was
greedily adopted And thus was the pro-
blem solved.
After the business Of the Convention
had been concluded, loud calls were made
for Harris He took the stand and spoke
for a few minutes, announcing that the
delegates were entirely satisfactory to
him-c congratulated the convention on the
harmony of its proceedings, and stated
that he was not a candidate for Governor,
But, he said. he wanted it to go to the
country that if the delegates SHOULD APP
proach from other counties in the State
with proposition to support Moffett,
O'Ferrall, or any other Rockingham citi-
zen, they would feel at liberty and really
obligated to join with such delegation in
pressing such name. He then INDUCED
in some old time ad captandum remarks
about the invincible Democracy, the
Black Republicans and the certainty of
Democratic success, whoever might COM
pose the ticket-a conclusion more mag
mary than real, and not likely to prove
prophecy.
Winfield Liggett responded to loud calls
in brief speech, and he was followed by
DIR. Moffett, who spoke for harmony, uni
ty and active work. He was mild and
moderate in his reference to his political
opponents. and manifested spirit and
temper which if observed throughout the
canvass will obviate much of the bad feel
ing which has heretofore been shown in
our State contests. Just as Moffett took
the stand Harris whispered to him, and
Moffett announced to the audience that
Harris had suggested to him that they
had better kiss. 1t was suggested to Har-
ris that this was rather greedy, for after
having stolen all of the old platform of the
Republicans he proposedto steal the last
plank that had been introduced at Rich
mond on the 18th.
Altogether 1t was a field day for the
kids" They downed the .Mosstacks,' y
and carried away all the honors and tro-
phies, and will doubtless seize the county
organization at the August Court, when
it is to be reformed, and new chairman
elected, and candidates for the Legislature
selected.
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Prof. Winston in few touching re-
marks thanked the teachers for their
sympathy and hoped that the Lord might
spare them from similar visitations. The
above resolutions, although presented by a
committee Eof the Teachers Associa-
tion," ware, on motion, adopted by the
entire Normal school.
At the conclusion of Prof. Winston $
remarks, Piof. Fox gave general lee
ture on What teachers should know. u
He then gave lecture to B class upon
Map Drawing.
Prof. Winston stated that a "Question
Box would be put up and invited all to
ask freely, and That certificates would be
given to all teachers who certify that they
have been regular Il attendance.
Prof. Little then gave one Of his inter
esting blackboard talks and illustrations.
AT l1:07 a. M. after an intermission Of
a few minutes, Prof. Winston gave lee
ture on Elementary Grammar.
Prof. Painter then leetured on Arith
metlc.
Prof. Fox closed with a talk on Or
typography.
At might the Opera House was filed to
witness an exhibition of free hand draw
ing by Prof. Little. He is a remarkable
artist, the rapidlty with which he works
being wonderful.
Teachers Association met at 4 O'Clock
p. M, opened with singing. The first
business in order being the election Of
officers for the ensuing week, the old
officers were thereupon reelected unani-
mously. Then followed an address by Mr..
Geo. II. Taylor upon the subject of
"Theory and Practice, . which was deliv-
cred in very amusing, but instructive
manner. Prof. Carr followed upon Gram
mar. Prof. Moss gave some select char
acter readings. Miss Lark, of Richmond.
gave recitation, ''The Brian Rose y
Prof. Harvey a talk on 'sHow to teach
Spelling" Adjourned until p. m. Wed.
neSday, July 22d. 1885.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-On Monday of
last week Mr.. w. III. Bailey, residing two
miles west of Staunton, was thrown from
his horse. and had his arm broken. At
first he thought it was merely severe
bruise, and applied mollients in the be lief
of soon removing the soreness. But the
arm becoming swollen and discolored he
called at DR.. Shelton's to have it exam
ined. An examination proved that 1t was
broken, and with much difficulty, because
of the swelling, the bone was set, and the
arm placed in splints. 1t presented an
ugly appearance and evidently was pain
fully injured aggravated by the delay in
its surgical treatment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-23

OLD HOUSE IN A NEW PLACE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-23
The Democratic Conventions.

MACHINE AND GET MAsHED.-A COLD
DAY FOR CIVIL SERVICE REFORMERS.
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Bazaar CELEBRATED PATTERNS. ALSO FRENCH
INDELLIBLE STAMPING NEATLY EXECUTED AT
SHORT NOTICE. julyl8
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TUESDAY.

Normal session was opened with sing
ing by the choir, scripture reading, and
prayer by Prof. G. III. Winston. V. Pres.
w, B. Carr called the session to order,
when thu following resolutions we're pre-
sented by the secretary of committee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-23

Remaining in the Post Office at stanton, Au-
gusta County, Va. July %. 1885.
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wrongfully deprived of his judicial err
mine, or any one of the other worthy
names that might be presented to the
Convention. Whoever might be the choice,
'by the Gods'' they intended to elect him.
This expression was an infringement of
O'Ferrall's patent, but as that noted pa
triot was not present we supposed it would
not be considered larceny to appropriate it
for the time being, and for this time only,
as the Colonel will have use for it during
the summer and fall.
Granville Eastman seconded the motion
of Mr.. Keezle, and spoke with much force
in support of the policy and the prin-
ciple involved. 1t was simply reeogniz-
ing the idea of popular representation
giving more to the people, and in no way
designed to operate to the division of the
gentleman's mind-a result he would
shrink from in holy horror. His well put
sentences and forceful arguments were,
however met by stirring speech from
Col. o. B. Roller. who proceeded to expose
the cat in the meal tub. 1t was to give
the Central district five more delegates
than the call allowed, and to diminish the
influence of the other districts to that de-
gree. He plainly stated that the young
Democracy had some rights as well as the
Mossbacks-that they did the work, and
they did not propose to be overslaughed by
any such device as that proposed.
Itwas very evident thatthe meeting was
largely in sympathy with the opponents of
the motion, but how the "Mossbacks''
were to get out of a palpable and crush
| ing defeat and exposure Of their weakness,
was the question. A resolution offered by
Jasper Hawse was seized upon as a provi-
Dental suggestion toayertthp thunderbolt.
| IT was to the effect that the delegates Sc
| lected by the Convention be authorized to
| fill any vacancies which may occur, by
reason Of absence or other cause, by ap,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-07-23

SUMMER CLOTHING,
AT MY NEW STAND.
MASONIC BUILDING, No. II MAIN ST
nave just FssslysS my Spring sssSrtment of
LOTHIN &C.,
which we GUARANTEE to be as cheap and
good as anything in the State. We have also
an elegant assortment of
Underwear, Crdrats, Hats, dc.
We will continue to receive New Goods daily
and by this means can show the
LATEST STYLES.
All Goods Guaranteed as Represented.
No TROUBLE To SHOW GooDs
So Be sure you ind the place, nearly;oppo-
site the National Valley Bank.
LOU F. Alloys
apr2s CLoTHIN aHoUsE
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wife and child. he fed and is now hiding
in the mountain.
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Or COURSE THEY WERE ENGAGED.
The passengers for some time had
been regarding the affectionate ges-
lures OLA young couple who occupied
"a seat near the center of the car. 1t
was evident that they loved each
other to death. Just then the train
stopped at q station, the incoming
passengers speedily found seats, saving
two ladies who came in late, to find
themselves occupying stand-up tick
ct. They stopped just behind the seat
Of the lover-like couple, and glanced
hesitatingly about for vacant pew.
Then, one of the ladies softly said:
"They seemed to be engaged"
The lover-like couple separated like
fash, and the girl, with very red
face, angrily retorted;
"Of course we are. You don t
s'pose I'd set here letting him squeeze
my hand in public if we want, do
you 2
The ladies were petrifed, but the
other passengers took it all in and
there Was burst Of applause that
stopped the train.-Baltimore Tcle-
gram.
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nay "Yes, sir, said the Kentuckian
as they sat by the stove, on whose top
gracefully reposed the pedals of that
individual, you kin tell man rank
in this state thusly: IF you see a
man with his feet on the top of the
stove, he's gineral; but if his feet is
on that rail about half way up, he a
kernel and if he keeps them on the
floor, he's a major" "Ab, yes" said
his companion, that's good as far as it
goes; but how are you going to dis.
tinguish captain or lieutenant ?"
Stranger, we don't go no lower than
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Grant to name Mr.. Stanton for a
Judge of the Supreme Court. The
Senate promptly confirmed the nomi-
nation, but Grant, for some reason
best known to himself, did not put his
signature to the commission, or if be
did sign the commission, he did not
forward it to Mr.. Stanton. It was at
this time the latter sent for me, and
called at his residence on K street
When ushered into his presence | was
startled at his woe-begone and wretch
ed appearance. He inquired if ]
knew the reason why that man (mean-
ing President Grant, withheld his
commission. told him. Then we
drifted in our talk to the executions
herein referred to, and he rebuked
me for not making greater effort to
save the woman that was hung. He
said he would have trusted his life in
my keeping; that / would have saved
him the torrents of hell had ! been
more persistent in my efforts. / re-
minded him of my call on President
johnson to plead for mercy for Mrs.
Surratt, and that was met by L. @.
Baker at the entrance of the Presi-
dent house, and Baker produced an
order over his (Stanton's) signature
which set forth that I should not be
permitted to enter the building or
communicate with the President.
100 true" he responded, land the
Surratt woman haunts me so that my
nights are sleepless and my days mis-
cradle, and Grant aids my enemies by
refusing to sign my commission,
which would afford me temporary re-
lief, and, perhaps, prolong my life.
He will not do it, and, Wood, this is
at last the end" Placing his hands
to his head, he continued, II cannot
endure the pressure, I am dying,
dying surely, dying nowl"
Anew parting words were exchanged
between US, and the following day the
death of Edwin M. Stanton was pub
licly announced. He never received
his commission ofjudge Of the Supreme
Court. though he had been confirmed
by the Senate of the United States.
WILLIAM P. WooD,
400 Sixth street northwest.
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rA. School visitor, examining uobo

p@- School visitor, examining acho!-
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FOR CLERK TO the CIRCUIT COURT

Messrs. Editors Please announce, Mr
FRED A. MORAN, as suitable candidate
for Clerk of the Circuit Court for ST. Mary's
County at the November election in Il 1885, Mr..
Moran is eminently worthy, aud ifhe win con-
sent TO serve, be viii receive the cordial sup
port Of all fair-minded voters, who detest
treachery and duplicity, who oppose the sup
porting of whole families in public Office and
who recognize true merit wherever foaud
THE PEoPLB.
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FOR THE SENATE.

Editors of the n-Gentlemen-Please
announce J EDWIN CoAD, Esq, as cam
didate to represent St. Mary's county in the
next Senate CT Maryland. MIR. Coad is well
known throughout the county and viii be
earnestly supported by his many friends of
the second district,
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NOTlCE

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lent said Indebtedness will be placed in the
way of legal collection, without regard to
persons.
HERBERT F. MOORE
cpl Id, 1881 I'll. Moores II oIal
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FOR STATES ATTORNEY.

Messrs. Editors You viii please announce
CHARLES f. NORRIS, as Democratic can
didate for States Attorney and oblige
Many Friends.
Nov. y lss4--te.
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Messrs Editors You are authorized to
announced Mr. J. SlMMS FENWICK as .
candidate for the Cltfkship and say that he
will receive the earnest support Of the
Eighth Distri
Nov. 1889
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-09-23
GEN. GRANTS DOCTOR BILL.
What Douglas Says OF His Charges
For Medical Attendance.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
New YORK, Sept 22.-Dr. Douglas,
Gen. Grants physician. who returned to
the city short time ago from visit to the
Adirondacks, was seen to-day at his office
on Fourth avenue and Twenty-siXth street.
The doctor has not recovered yet from the
strain that was put upon him, and he ex-
poets that it will take months to recover his
usual buoyancy and health ''Have you
presented your bill to Gen. Grants family?n
Dr.. Douglas was asked.
''Yes; l presented them two bills, one
before and one since the generals death.
1t was done at their request. do not
want to send bill for my services, and re-
fused many times to give them one. l al
ways told them to pay me whatever my
services were considered worth. The first
bill rendered carried my attendance up to
May 1. 1t was paid. The amount was
much less than So, 500, which 1 have heard
stated was what [ received. The second
bill was for May, June and July. This rep
resented an almost continuous service. L
paid Gen. Grant two visits day and re-
mained at his house more than one-half the
nights from May to July 16, the time that
Gen. Grant was taken to McGregor. In
June and July l gave up my entire practice
to attend the general at great loss to
myself, not only temporary but permanent.
In making out my bill for services 1 placed
Gen. Grant upon the same footing as l
would any other patient in moderate cir
cumstances and l had no desire to make
anything of the case. I did not want to
render bill, but as it was insisted upon I
simply sat down and figured up how much
had lost on the average by being compelled
to give up my practice and sent in my bill
for that amount. l don't want to state the
figures, as it is a private matter. 1t has
been stated that each of Gen. Grants ply
sicians has received S10,0 I can only say
that my bill for the whole time that I at
tended the general falls far short of this
amount. Many people think that S25, 600
would not compensate me for my loss of
health and practice and for the services [
rendered, but as l said my bill is moderate
and made out only to compensate me for
my losses. The second bill has not been
paid, but l have not heard it is unsatis-
factory to the family. The other physi-
clans have not,I understand. presented their
bills, but they undoubtedly will in due
time
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MISCELLANEOUS SPORTS.
The Rrenton,s Reef Sail.

BRENToN's REEF, Sept. 22.-Neither of
the yachts Genesta and Dauntless, which
are contesting for the Bennett challenge
cup, have been seen, although they have
been out thirty-four hours. The interest
felt at Newport on the race is very great.
The wind in the forenoon was somewhat
light from the south. Soon after o'clock
tonight there came heavy showers of rain
with changing wind from the northeast.
The yachts that have been outside
all day came in and the wind
continued to freshen up. Capt
Marsh of the lightship came off from the
ship, leaving Capt. Corrigan in charge
who will take the time. Several cottagers
are in their fishing ground at Gravepoint,
and at II o'clock they telephoned into the
city to the effect that at 1920 a yacht
passed around the Ightship and sgnaled.
This is believed by yachtsmen here to be
the Genesta. A second steamer to-day left
A report says that while off Monbanz
point the Genesta was then ten miles in the
lead