The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-19
Mrs. Margaret d, White, aged so years,
died at her residence in Luray, on the 10th
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Mr.. H. II. Montgomery. popular Young
man of Coal Valley, West Virginia, died
Of. apoplexy, in the oath year of his age,
on the 18th inst.
The affairs on the Soudan remain the
same as they were several weeks ago. The
Madhi's forces are vigilant and aggressive,
picket skirmishing occasionally occurring
Judge Gray is to succeed Mr.. Bayard rs
U. S. Senator from Delaware. lie Is
spoken of as an able man, and well worthy
the honor to be rendered him by his party.
1t is not thought that Virginia will get
the Commissionership of Agriculture, but
should she do so. Ex-senator WltherS IS
spoken of in connection with the position.
Mr.. Cleveland has announced that he
does not intend to consider petitions when
presented in favor Of applicants for office.
He knows how they are generally gotten
and what significance to attach to them.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have
the promise of cold reception on their
tour through Ireland. The corporation OF
Dublin have refused them the courtesies OF
the city, and manifesto written by Par
nell, on the subject, is pronounced treason
able, and will be noticed by the govern
ment.
We have seen call addressed by Gov
Cameron to several prominent citizens of
the Valley to meet in Conference at the
Executive Mansion in Richmond, on the
10th inst, to talk over the political situa-
ton in Virginia, with reference to the
approaching state campaign. The definite
object of the Conference. we presume, is
to be developed at the meeting. :.
The National Republican has changed
hands and Mr.. E. ID. Fox, of Missouri,
becomes the managing editor. 1t will
continue to support the Republican cause
and urge the acceptance OF Republican
principles and policy. Some speculation
is INDUCED as to who the financial hackers
of Mr.. Fox are. and the especial interests
the Republican win represent. This is out
of place, as the paper, in time, viii speak
for itself.
The indications of threatened war be-
tween England and Russia, growing out
of the advances of Russia into the Afghan
Territory, have somewhat subsidized. Mes
sages of pacific nature have passed be-
tween the two governments, and while the
difficulties have not been definitely dis
posed of, the tenor of the public state
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will be no hostile engagement at least for
the present.
On the Encouragement Of the Senate
Committees last week. Senator Malone
was re.instated as Chairman of the Com
mittee on Public Buildings, and is on the
Committee on Post offices. Senator Rid
dleberger remains Chairman of Manufac.
lures and is on Naval Affairs, District of
Columbia, and Railroads. Both are also
members of other committees.
Mr.. Leweliyn has withdrawn from the
Norfolk Ledger, and it will hereafter bt
conducted by w. A. Edwards and Jos. G.
Fivaish, who have been connected witt
Mr.. L. in the management of the paper
since its establishment. eight years ago
The Ledger is an excellent journal, bar
ring its bitter partizanism and unfairness
insits personal reflections as to those wh(
differ with it in State politics. Every man
has right to his opinion in this country
and ought to be respected in it's exercise
Checks dating back as far as 1867 have
been found among the inappropriate
papers in the Auditors Office, traceable tt
w. r. Smiths way of doing business
AS fast as Mr.. Craig, the expert account
ant, gets things in good shape, some new
discovery is made, which opens up fresh
fields of Investigation and exposes addi
tional Irregularities. 1t is thought now
the defalcations may reach to S25O,000.-
When the matter will be closed it is diff
cult to predict.
On the 10Th, at Hinton, w. Va, a shoot
ing scrape occurred between MI. Elber
Fowler and J. S. Thompson, both lawyers
Bad blood has existed between them for
long time. They met on the street, ant
neither manifestinga disposition to Civ
the way, they both drew pistols, Fowle
firing first and then throwing his pistol a
Thompson. The latter fired four times
several Of the shots taking effect, one o
them in the leg which it was though
would necessitate amputation. Thompso
was arrested, and Fowler taken charge o
by surgeons, who dressed the wounds.
The New Haven, Conn.,, Journal an
Courier, says we copy ''the notice of TIL
death of Albert Sidney Johnston, whose ia
her is President of the new University il
New Orleans, La, and who with his mother
Mrs. Johnston. have many friends in New
Haven, who win sympathize with them i
their great bereavement. President John
stOn graduated at Yale in 1852. Mrs
Johnston was Miss Rosa Duncan, who's
mother moved to Olive street, in this city
many years ago. Their sons and daughter
were educated here and many reading tn
article copied will call them to kind re
membrance. y
The cabinet meetings have for man,
years been held on Tuesdays and Fridays
President Cleveland has substituted
Thursday for Friday, to facilitats bust
ness. Frequently the Senate does not 81
on Saturday, and business which would b
considered on Friday requiring Senate &C
ton could not, in many instances, be ma
tured for the consideration of the Senat
on that day, and thus would lie over unit
Monday. Friday is all unlucky day an
way. Many people have superstition
about it because it is ''hangman's day.
1t would do for special Cabinet meeting
when heads were to be chopped off, bu
for ordinary business Thursday would b
more appropriate.
If anyone has heretofore had doubt
about the grit of President Cleveland, thu
appointment of j. S. Miller, of w. VIII
ginia, ought to remove them. Exon
gresham Thompson was endorsed by
large majority of the Democratic Con
gressmen. and his appointment was
special object with Senators Beck ant
Blackburn, of Kentucky. Notwithstand
ing this he took the bit in his mouth ant
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