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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

| STAUNToN PUBLIC SCHOOL EXHIBITS.
| AT the superintendent Conference held
| in Richmond last week, awards of certif-
Gates to Staunton pupils for best maps,
compositions, &C.. were made as follows
decomposition with all the cities in the
State, Matte Powell of the High School
was awarded the lst certificate on compo-
sitions II. Argenbright lst certificate on
Grammar diagrams.
| On maps drawn from memory, other
than those of the United States, Ina Asst
of Miss McClure's grade, was awarded the
LIST certificate Rudolph Bumgardner End,
and Jas. Atkins of Mr.. Lincom's grade
Sd. " F&&E&8
On general map of South America from
copy Lottie Shott, Of Mr.. Hutchin s grade,
was awarded the I'd certificate.
In competition with cities of the second
class population over 5000 and under
100000 Susie Perry, age 8 years, of Miss
Mills grade, won the End certificate on an
outline map OF the United States drawn
from memory. and Mary Kiblinger the
Sd certificate.
Staun ton eceived Il certificate, in COM
] petition with all the schools of the State,
for the second best set OF copy books
Lynchburg receiving the LIST.
\The copy-books of Eta Foster, age14,
ana Ham White. age years, were very
much admired. Those Of Regina Smith,
Ina Agt, Albert Dolin, Herbert Smith, age
wears. Cora Simpson, Nettie Hutcheson
and Eddh Shepard, were worthy of special
mention.
Those from. the colored schools which
were specially noted for their excellence,
were furnished by Lula Norris, George
Wright. Fannie johnson. Alice Jones,
Amelia Ware, Robt. Bipery. Sadie Morris,
JOE Washington, Minnie Owens and An
Ma Burke.
Or the general exhibit Stanton Was
awarded the I'd Peabody medal offered to
cities of The second class.
Rev. S. Martin and wife celebrated their
golden wedding ut Milton. tst Virginia,
on the Sd. All OF Che children aud grand
children were present. eXct pit two of the
latter. Mrs. Birchie Thuma and Mrs.
Ollie Nichols. who reside at Bridgewater,
VA Mr.. Matnl was born IN Rock ridge,
near Lexington, and has l,rrn y minister
ia The u. b. Church for about forty years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

THE MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION, an organization of our prom
inent business men, proceeded to formal
organization on Friday night last, by the
election of officers, appointment OF CON-
mittees, &c. Mr.. J. w. Todd was called
to the chair and Col. J. G. Shields acted as
secretary. The proceedings of the prelim-
mary meeting were read and approved.
Forty-two firm names were enrolled.
The committee consisting of Messrs.
Henry Hutchinson, F. Loeb. G. E. Haines,
J. A. Cochran and G. A. Gladke. reported
Constitution and Bylaws which. after
consideration and some amendments. were
adopted. The name selected was 1.-THE
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton of Staunton, Va
The following officers were elected to
serve for one year: President, j A. Coch-
ran LIST Vice-President, Jno. w. Todd
Ind Vice President, DR.. Carter Berkeley :
Secretary. Col. J. c. Shields; Directors, /.
Witt, c. Z. Haines, F. Alexander. NJ. N.
Bradley, Henry Hutchinson.
The regulations provide that besides the
officers mentioned a'ove. committees on
Arbitration, Commerce, Finance, Manu-
features and Special. shall be appointed.
The initiation fee is $500, and the an
nllal contribution $500 payable inmonthly
instalments.
The Association embraces the most
,,rominant business men of the city and
is destined to accomplish good
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

ATHLI ETC SPoRTs.-Quite a crowd
gathered in the armory last Friday night
to witness the exhibition given in boxing
club swinging and dumb-bell exercises. by
Prof. Foglewhite and members OF his
classes. The best Of order prevailed and
the exercises were very interesting. The
first set-t0 was between two little eight
year-old fellows then a couple of youths.
and finally between Prof. Wyning and Mr..
Samuel Cohen and Profs. Wyning and
Foglewhi4e. The club-swingng and dumb
bell exercises were very fine and through
out the entertainment was a success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Mrs. Anna s. Kelley. daughter of Loudon
and Nancy Koontz, died in Mcdowell. High
land county. Va. Feb. 4th, 1885, aged II years
and months. She Joined the u. b. Church
when about 10 years of age. Religion was y
comfort to her in her last days. She leaves a
The Rev. ]. w. Hicks, of Churchville, preached
her funeral in the Presbyterian church in Me.
Dowell, to a large congregation OF friends.
Feb. 10th, Mrs. Sarah Altman, wife of Wyat
Altman, died at her home near Long Glade, aged
SO years. Five little children are left to mourn
the loss of an affectionate and devoted mother.
Suddenly, at the residence of her aunt, Miss
Layne. No. $50 NJ street, Washington, d. c., on
Sunday morning, February 8, 1885, Laura Lee
Paxton, of Virginia, aged Is years. She was
the granddaughter of Major James Paxton, and
niece OF General Douglas b. Lane, of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The DEEPEST SNOW of the wear fell OF
Sunday night, covering the ground to the
depth of $ even inches and afford5ng grand
sleighing. The opportunity was taken adj
vantage OF and everything that could pos
sibly be ri on runners was out Monday
Tuesday, and yesterday. In every di
rectlon thIe merry bells could be heard, and
fast stepp ers spun along the streets from
early Mor ming until late at night. The
boys, too, had their fun coasting, the steer
hillsides presenting joyous scene.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19
THE MARKETS.

Under the influence of very light offerings
the markets are firm this week, both local and
city. The severe weather coupled with the
low prices of grain, have curtailed offerings to
minimum, and the result is that quotations
are but little more than nominal. Prices yes
terday ranged as follows: Flour, Family 81
Extra So rs; Super, So; Wheat So to 81 Corn 81
to Sc; Oats So to 40; Cloverseed 81 to 81 So Tim
othy seed 81 soto 81 75 Hay, Glover 50 to $40
mixed $40 to So; Timothy Sl2 to $l4.
In Richmond, Wheat 90 to 81; Baltimore, 80
to 9S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Mr.. w. l.. Sheppard, the architect has
constructed for the Richmond and Allie
ghany Railroad, a beautiful model Of the
Natural Bridge, which has been taken to
New Orleans. there to be placed on exhi-
bition as representative of the wonders
of the world.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

THE G. & o., have just issued beauti-
full folder intended for the use of visitors
to the N. o. Exposition. 1t gives the
time table and stations of seven different
routes to the Crescent City, and a lot of
valuable information to tourists and sight
seers. Parties desiring copies should call
on Maj. p. FL. Woodward.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

SEVERE ACCIDENT.-Rob.t the little son
of w. Z. Craig, Esq, met with a severe
accident Tuesday morning. He was coast
ing on Augusta street, when his sled ran
under horse. the animal kicking him on
the top of the head and inflict;ng an ugly
wound. DIR. Gibson bandaged it and the
little fellow is getting along first rate.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

GOOD TEMPLARs.-It is desired that
every member of Mountain City Lodge
Good Templars be present on friday
tomorrow night. Very important bust
ness and number of additions to our
Lodge expected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

AwARDs.-Att the Superintendent Con-
ference held in Richmond last week. the
report of the special committee for maps
of counties gave certificate to Prof. II.
S. Roller of Augusta.
Rockingham county received two of the
Peabody medals for the best general ex-
hibits. A medal was also awarded to Au-
gusta
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

KNABE P1ANos.-Mr. N. H. Bennett,
the popular agent of the Knabe Piano Co.,
has placed two of the instruments Of that
famous house on exhibition at the store of
Mr.. d. B. Hamaker. Parties who desire
to examine these pianos will find both
grand and square at the above mentioned
place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19
Query.
Messrs, Editors Valzeu Vsroi,,,on /:

Messrs. Editors VALLEY Viryinidn:
l desire to ask question through your
paper for anyone to answer who can. The
question is: How does it come that there
are two Methodist bodies in the United
States claiming to have their origin OF
same dates and are the same age, or at
least claiming to be? ENQUIRER.
Feb. 10Th, 1885.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

New DENTAL OFFIcE.-Dr. Chas T..
Lindsey, a skillful and experienced dem
fist. has opened a dental office in the Eff
finger Building, on Frederick street.
DR., L.. is Il thorough master of his profess
sion, and We bespeak for him share of
the patronage of the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Gen. Stith Boiling, postmaster at Pc
tersburg, Va, was arrested last week and
placed under bonds, charged with being
about to fight duel. Gen. Boiling pro-
tested against the arrest, stating that
there WAS no occasion for it and no pur-
pose to violate the peace. But he was put
under bonds, nevertheless. Col. J. D.
Brady was his surety.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The Charlottesville Jetersontne says
that Engenia Marks (eolored), who died
in Philadelphia a few days ago, aged
eighty-three years, was formerly asave of
Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. E
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The Conference of School Superintendent
late IN session in Richmond are in favor
of paying school trustees per diem. The
conference also adopted II resolution me-
morializing Congress 10 pass the Blair ed.
vocational bill nov before the House of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Amherst Democrat Feb. 18th !, Messrs.
Tucker and Hudson have been awarded
the contract for the brick work on the
Baptist church to be erected at loves
vile. Mr.. $. G. Kirkpatrick, of this place
secured the contract for the wood work.
Work will be commenced on the building
IS soon as the weather becomes sufficiently
settled.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The ENTERTAINMENT given week be-
fore last at the Augusta Street M. f.
Church (col) for the benefit of the church,
was one of the most enjoyable exhibitions
that has been given in Stanton for many
day, and it attracted a large audience.
The programme was well selected and
artisticaly executed, particularly happy
feature being the music of Miss Bragg.
A demand for a repetition of the perform
ance is being made.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

~ Earnest Nothnagle is now prepared to
give you u smooth, clean shave ut his new
shop. next TO the Opera House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Mr.. Jno. 2. Tribbett, a merchant at
Midyale, S. V. T.. r., accidentally broke
his leg on Thursday last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

TIE STAUNToN STEAM LAUNDRY has
perfected all Of its machinery and is now
turning out work equal to any in New
York or Philadelphia. The proprietor has
arranged for the receipt and delivery of all
goods by his own wagons. calling by IL
trusted agent for the work and delivering
it when finished All that is necessary is
to notify him that his services are wanted
and he will respond promptly with his
wagon and agent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Remember that Nothnagle's is the place
to get clean shave OF have your hair
nicely trimmed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Amherst Democrats correspondent from
Atwood, in that county: We are having
great deal of sickness in and around
our village. Mrs. James Millner and Mrs.
G. R. Eubank, who have been very sick,
we are glad to say, are convalescent.
Mr.. Ed. Rhodes, a highly respected citi-
zen of this community, who has been i'll
for sometime, died at his home last Tues
day night. His remains were inferred at
Mr.. Reuben Rhodes, near here, ION Thurs
day.
Mr.. Lindsay Hairless, another old citi-
zen, dropped dead last week. tits thought
he had heart disease.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY COCHRAN Il JONES.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET,
MONDAY, Feb. Is, 1885.
AT CALVERToN YARDS.

BEEF CATrLE-The market was as slow, to-
day as for some weeks, holding on longer than
usual. The offerings consisted largely of good
and medium grades of butcher Cattle, and
prices at the beginning We're up to LASH weeks
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

Meteorological, February, 1885.
Reported for VIReINIAN by i. J. Heat
wole, vol. observer, U. s. Signal Service,
Dale Enterprise, Va. Latitude. Ss-4Ol;
longitude, 7S-45; height above sea, $50 #.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The road taxes for Waynesboro were re

The road taxes for Waynesboro were re-
mitted, the town being incorporated.
The Superintendent of Poor submitted
his annual report which showed an in
creased expenditure of 5000. The surveyor
notes of the late A. D. Trotter were pur-
chased at the price of 800.
An appropriation of $1S5.00 was made
for land damages, construction, and change
of a public road upon the petition Of J. S.
Garrison and others, near Middlebrook.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The Post Office Appropriation bill
has passed the Honse in more liberal
form than when it came from the Com
| mittee, and is now with the Senate. There
1 are FIVE other of the regular appropriation
bills to be acted upon by both houses, which
gives rise to fears of an extra session. It
\ is singular how Indifferent members of
Congress are to the, practical bearing of
| appropriations to the people. There is no
service of the government which comes
so close to the people and touches their
| everyday business as the Postal. Yet no
sooner are the estimates of the Depart
ment submitted, than some cheese-paring
member makes an assault upon them, de-
termlned to cut down, for the sake of cut
ting down, simply because they have been
submitted by officers whose business it is
to acquaint themselves with the needs of
the service and the means to make it eff
fective. 1t is eminently the Peoples De-
partment, and as they pay the money they
should have the benefit of all the mail IA
cilities it is possible to give them. The
pending bill provides for reduction in
postage both on letters and newspapers
the former making one ounce the unit Of
weight at 2 cents instead of half an ounce
as now, and the latter one cent per pound
instead two as now for regular publica-
tions sent from the Office where published.
Notwithstanding these proposed reduc-
tions, which must increase the labor of the
service by encouraging increased cores
pondence, some Of those who support
them are rampant in their demands for
cutting down the official estimates for the
proper operating of the Department.
They will vote millions in the River and
Harbor bill for unheard of streams and
imaginary water courses. but When it
comes to a practical service where there
can be no deception and no fraud upon the
Treasury, they not only hesitate, but seek
to cripple the whole postal machinery
by inadequate appropriations. The people
ought to keep themselves informed on
this matter and have settlement with
those whom they send to Congress to at
tend to their interests.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

For nice. clean shave go to Nothnagle $
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

TIE BOARD oF..SUPERvIsoRs met on
Monday last. MessrS. Callison, Seig. Full
cher and Gamble being present.
Sundry accounts were allowed aggregat-
ing $52S.10.
The taxes for 1885 were levied upon the
Q. & O. road and Shenandoah Valley, the
Valley road being exempted under its
charter. The assessments were as fol-
lows
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

For TIE lNAUGURATION.-T BALTIC.
& Ohio intend offering every facility for
attending the Inauguration. A train will
start from Stanton ut 9 o'clock on the
night of the Sd. reaching Washington
early next morning. Returning leave
Washington at II =. M. on the 4th. thus
enabling passengers to spend the entire
day at the Capitol, see all the sights and
return in time for business the next day.
TEMPERANCE.-The Monthly Temper
ance Prayer Meeting, under the auspices
of the Good Templars and Woman S
Christian Temperance Union will be held
next Sunday afternoon at clock, in the
End Presbyterian Church. Rev. Allan
Curr will conduct the meeting and read
an essay entitled, Our Temperance Plat
form. what it is, and what it is not. Rev.
Drs. Repass, Smithson and other ministers
are expected to deliver short addresses.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

The VIRGINIA CHINA-CLAY AND FIRE
BRICK Co., on Shenandoah Valley r. R.,
Lipscomb. Va, as we learn from the Vir-
ginias, has repaired all the damages of
the late fire and is now again in operation
making fire. brick and digging and prepar-
ing china-clay for market, enabling it to
supply any demands for these articles. We
see that its annual meeting is called for
March 2, at the Office Of the company.
Wheeling. w. Va, by John F. Sweeney,
Secretary. We are informed that orders
are coming in for fire brick for coke ovens
from the lines of the Ches. & Ohio and the
Norfolk & Western Railways.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-19

THE FREsCoING OF. THE CEILING of
the Opera House has been completed and
very handsome job it is. The design Is
combination of Eastlake, CoriEthian,
Oriental and modern decorative, and the
effect is very happy. At the corners of
the ceiling are four heroic portraits, one
each Of Shakespeare, Myerbeer, Schiller
and Beethoven. The entire frescoing will
be completed in week, and it will not fail
TO satisfy the nest critical.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-10-03
CHARLES CALCAsEU PARISH
are that he would vote without listen

are that he would vote without listen
ing to the evidence.
In reference 10 the tariff question,
Governor Seymour said; The great
majority of the Western people, so
called, we're born in the East, and so
long retained their affection Tor their
native States and have legislated in
Congress exclusively from an Eastern
standpoint. A change is coming. The
native Western man is on top and will
assert his rights as he understands
them. ! have heard mutterings Of
discomfort and discord from the West
for the last ten years. II is increas-
ing and will soon blow gale. What
aids to keep up the feeling of discon-
tent Is transportation rates and the
tariff laws. | should not say that the
idea of protecting our manufactures is
entirely wrong, but when tariff was
thought of by our forefathers they
only took into consideration the re-
quirements of the coast States. 1t has
been enlarged since, but it is chiefly
adapted to needs of Eastern States. 1t
is unequal, and, therefore, is not fair
to all parts of the country. The coun-
try is prosperous and will become
more prosperous with the accumula-
tion of years. | look for great fu-
ture for the Democratic party. | can
not but feel that we are entering upon
long lease of power. 1t is highly
important for that reason that no mis-
takes are made now at the start. With
a wise administration at Washington
the return again of the Democracy in
1888 will be only the return of an
election.n
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1885-10-03
The rain and the Drops.

NJ 0. States,
If ouT planters we're not tho most
hopeful Of human beings they would
have abandoned planting long since
and betaken themselves to some other
occupation. Engaged in business
that offers, under favorable conditions,
but moderate margin of profit, sub
ject to the contingencies of unreliable
labor, hnctuating prices and uufayor-
able weather, they have struggled on
from year to year buoycd up by the
siren song of hope, One short month
ago nothing was in order but joyful
anticipation of tremendous yields and
corresponding returns. Cotton, sugar
and rice men shook hands in congrat-
ulation over "the best season for many
years" and emancipation from all en-
barrassment. Alas how premature |!
Jupiter Pluvius, one of the contingent
gods which exercise an influence over
the fates of planting mortals, was not
content to witness so much mundane
prosperity. He opened the flood gates
of his wrath, and submerged nce fields
and. shielded cotton attest his power,
What is IN store for the sugar planter
remains to be seen. On the one hand
he may be blessed with good, dry
weather during rolling season. On
the other, wei weather, heavy winds
and an early freeze may completely
destroy the result Of his labors. Let
US hope that be may escape these fre-
quently recurring contingencies,
While we sympathize with those
who have met disaster, we must CON
gratulate those who have achieved
success. For the small farmers who
did not "put all their eggs in the same
basket" " the season has proven good
one. The sale of vegetables, poultry,
young stock, etc, places them in the
shade of all want, and they can sub
nit, without Inconvenience, to tho
scant yield and low price of the linn
tied acreage of the great staples which
they planted. The opening Of the
coming season will witness the specta-
Gle of the small farmers laying in their
years supply for cash, whilo the large
planters are skirmishing around for the
merchant. Will the contrast convey
an instructive lessonl We hope SO,