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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

WHEN Senator Boutwell,, of
Massachusetts, once instituted that
Senator Bayard had been disloyal
he received the following singing
reply: "The Senator has sugges-
ted that in some way I have been
a party to some act or deed I'M
faithful to the integrity of the gov
eminent of this country. ! will
simply say that every drop of blood
in my body comes from men and
from women who, since this gov
eminent was established, never
harbored a thought or did al act
unfaithful or unpatriotic. No man
can assert the contrary. The SEN
ator dare not do so. He might at
tempt it by an inuendo by classify
ing me with those whom he terms
the enemies Of the country; but he
knows as we'll as | that the man
who says l ever did an act or ut
tered word unfaithful to the in
tegrity of my country's government
has lied in his throat" '''
A JEFFERSON (Texas) editor
recently published this note of ap-
probation: Through the kindness
of friend Albert Brill, we dined on
a five pound yam potato on Satur-
day" And a Bourbon contempt
rary nnkindly rejoined "This will
probably put him through to black.
berry time. Blackberries will keep
him up until muscadines are ripe
these will last until chill season
then he cannot eat, so he is safe fol
the year."
JOB Printing neatly executed
! at this Office,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

JOB Printing neatly executed
at this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

The Linn Iron Works at Biz
mingham cast a bed plate last week
for one of Pratt's coal and iron fur
naces that weighed $1,000 pounds.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

CHAIRMAN Barnum, of the
National Democratic Committee, in
an interview says = 81 have travel
ed over great section of the coun-
try, and have canvassed with many
people Of many varieties of opin-
ion, and my conclusion, impartial
ly taken, is that Cleveland's ad-
ministration is giving universal
satisfaction"
The medical properties Of
whisky, brandy and wines have be-
come warmly appreciated in Ar
kansas under the operations Of the
prohibition laws. Last month alone
the druggists of Lawrence sold one
hundred gallons of these liquors,
which are understood out there to
be a specific for corns and such
like ailments.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

"A SIXTEEN year old youth is
dying in Danbury, Conn, from a
knife wound inflicted by lad a
year younger than himself in a
quarrel growing ont Of game of
cards and seven cents stakes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-05-09

THE remarkable coincidence
of two brothers becoming violently
insane about the same time is re-
ported from place near Rising
Sun, Indiana.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, March Q, 1885.
At CAIVERT0N YARnG

BEEF CATTLE.-There has been no Improve
ment in the market to-day in point of activity,
as compared with last week, and prices are gen
orally reported 1gal4c lower Than they were
then. The quality OF the offerings compares
favorably with that of last week But few sales
were made at the top figure. We quote the
range al 00aS6, with most sales at 25aS5 62l5
per 100 lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged rs follows Best
) 50aS6 90; that generally rated first quality
5 00aS5 37l% medium, OF good fairquality 75st
81 70: ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows .
ass So Extreme range OF prices 20aSo %.
Total sales for the week SIG head against $50
lastweek
OF the Cattle received 125 head came from Vir-
einia, 90 from Kentucky, % from New York, $40
from Illinois, 465 head from Maryland, 10 from
West Virginia, 90 from Ohio, and 27S from
Pennsy lvania.
SWISE.-There is q very heavy falling of in
the receipts this week compared with last
week and good Hogs are less plentiful in pro
portion than then there being too many small
Hogs, which have to be sold ut the lowest
prices. We quote at Ga7 cents per lib net, With
most sales at L4aG3& cents. Receipts tins week
1915 head against G345 last week
SHEEP AND LAdBs.-Vhere is no improve
ment to note in the trade in Sheep. The sup
ply is in excess of q very slow demand, and
there will be numbers left over unsold. There
is no outside demand. and butchers are buying
slowly The quality is better than that of last
weeks offerings. We quote sheep at 2Na5H
cents, and Lambs 315a5a4 cts per Id gross. Re
| ceipts this week 1853 head against 1852 last
/ week.
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Rovings.
hOVlHSs.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN.l


Your correspondent had the pleasure Of
meeting a few days ago Mr.. James Waid,
formerly Of Augusta, but now Of Rock
bridge, Nj. yaid has purchased anil
near Brownsburg and is doing fine bus
mess. He is exceedingly popular, and as
a proof of his popularity need only to
mention the fact that he has more wheat
in his mill than he can grind between this
time and harvest.
Letme acknowledge through this medium
doth for the editors of this paper and my
self an Invitation to attend the marriage
of Mr.. Lee Sullender, of Botetourt, to
Miss Kate Bateman, the popular post
mistress of Fishersville. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Rnmsey Smith
son of your city, in the NJ. e. Church.
The town was literally filed by those who
We're invited. Immediately after the mar
riage, the happy pair took the S. V. R. r.
at Waynesboro. for Washington city.
Our best wishes follow Miss Kate, as do
the wishes of an innumerable host Of
friends to whom she has endeared herself
by her many good qualities. Her absence
from Fishersyille will. create a void that
cannot be filed. ROVER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
Middlebrook Items.
Reported for the vIReISIAN.l

On the 18th of February the messenger
of death visited the residence Of Mr.. VIM.
K. Clemmer, and took the wife and
mother. She had suffered for some weeks
from stroke of paralysis. Her remains
were at St. Johns (Reformed1 Church
funeral service by the Rev. Mr. Shreck-
hise.
The school at this place, taught by Mr..
Montgomery assisted by Miss Page Mel
son and Miss Hahn, numbered near 70
scholars. It closed in good order on the
9th. The teachers rendered general salts
faction.
The Oakland School, near this place,
also closed on the 9th. It was taught by
Mr.. James Irvine. IL averaged about as
well as could be expected in point of num-
bers MIR. Irvine gave general satisfaction
and leaves the school with warm friend
ships and the reputation Of a christian gen
tleman and q good teacher.
l would suggest that our county supervi-
sors give a premium on ground hogs as well
as hawks. owls, foxes, sc. We are tired of
this frigid weather, and as it appears that
his hogship seems to govern the weather
after Feb. I'd, we would advocate exter-
m:nation, OF, perhaps, if ole, Col. Crockett
be good authority; we will have to change
the construction of our thermometers.
for Crockett said, when he was on Mile
high Cliff, that it got so cold that the
thermometer went clear down, and if the
THERMOMETERS had been longer it would
have got colder yet. :" And possibly that
is what is the matter-our thermometers
are9teo long. I3lfi Nf-
The wheat crop looks very gloomy at
&esent, the late sowing of last fall and
sGl later coming up of the young grain,
owing to the drouth followed by such
heavy freezing, alternated by sudden thaw-
ing makes the growing crop look very
badly and the acreage not over one third
as usual. 4 large amount of oats viii be
sown this spring. w. TT. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

DEATH OF Mrs. T. d. RANSOM
"Oakenwold." the residence OF her hns-
band, near this city, on Friday night last.
Mrs. Mary F. Ransom, nee Alexander OF
Jefferson county, wife of Capt. Thos. D..
Ransom, died after lingering illness OF
consumption. Her father was lineal de-
scendant of the famous Alexander family
of Scotland. and her mother was the great
grand-niece of Gen. Washington, being a
sister Of Jno. A. Washington, who. at one
time owned Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Ransom was lady of rare at
fractions, and exhibited in her every
day life, the beauty and graces of the true
christian character. For many long
weary months she had been an invalid,
yet upheld and sustained by an mistaken
trust in her Redeemer, the transition
from the earthly home, in which her
presence was benediction, to the "home
not made with hands," was as if she had
calmly fallen asleep. Gentle. amiable, cul-
tured and winning, there are few that eI Ell
| lived who so completely measured up to the
standard of true womanhood, which was
hers by nature. TO her relatives and es-
| pecially to the bereaved husband and lit
tie ones and to the devoted sister, the ten
derest sympathies of all our people go out.
No earthly agency can dispel the shadow
that has fallen across the threshold of that
happy home, but through the gloom there
CLEANS the covenant of eternal joy, and
peace and bliss for her who shelters now
with Christ.
The funeral took place on Sunday even
ing from the family residence, large con-
course of sympathizing friends attending
| the remains to Thornrose.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
DEED.


AT her late residence in Holly Springs, Mis-
sissippi, Wednesda February 25th, at O'Clock
p M. Mary Jane Finley, daughter of the late
James Greenleo, of Rockbridge county, Va,
and widow of the late John L. Finley, of Mis-
sissippi.
In Lexington, on Tuesday evening, March
Sd, Mrs. Mccoy, mother of Mr.. NJ. II. Mccoy.
AT the time of her death she was The oldest
lady living in Lexington. The funeral services
took place in the Presbyterian church, Thurs
day morning, March 5th, at II q. m.
Near Lexington, February 2sth, susie v. Gil
lock, infant daughter of j. .. GiIlock, ESQ.
On the 5th. at the residence of Mr.. Ino. Cros-
by, John Eddie, son of the late Jno. VIM. Fish
burn. aged about years.
Little Lena, infant daughter OF Mr. David
and Mrs. IiZzie Ritenour, in HarrisOnburg,
died February 9th, 1885, aged months and Il
days.
At his home in Harrisonburg, on March I'd.
1885, of consumption, Rufus W Robinson, aged
IS years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
JAcKsoN-L1KE.-A venerable looking.

JACKsoN-LIKE.-A venerable looking
gentleman from Highland county, stepped
into the Barber Shop of t. G. Campbell,
of this place, a few weeks ago. After cast
ing his eye around the establishment, as
though to measure it's capacities and ia
cilities, he asked the proprietor whether
he had ever seen picture of Gen. Jack
son. An Affirmative reply was given. He
then asked if Campbell had ever noticed
the way Gen. Jackson had his hair reached.
The reply was that he had. well, do you
think You could cut my hair in like fash
ion p Yes was the reply. 'sWell,
sir, if you can give me a roach of the
Jackson kind, | will let the job to you. J"
Very we'll, n MI. Campbell said, and the
Highland admirer of the Jackson reach
squared himself in a reclining chair for
operations, When he raised his hat, it
was found that the top Of his head was
perfectly bald-not sign of hair on it,.
Proceed with the roach, he ordered. -
The barber saw that he had been caught,
and graciously offered to,farnish the roach
if the rural gentleman would furnish the
hair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

OFFICERS ELECTED.-At the regular
annual meeting of the Catholic IIibernian
Beneficial Society. on March Sth, for the
election of officers, the following gentle
men were elected to fill it's offices for the
ensuing year:
John Burns, President Jno. Fallon,
LIST Vice-President VIM. S. Doyle, I'd
Vice President E. A. Mcmahon, Record
ing Secretary ]. A. Murray, Assistant
Corresponding Secretary: Thos. Croghan,
Financial Secretary Mm. Kinney. Treas
urer Timothy Hounihan, Marshall; Rev.
John McVerry. Chaplain Dennis d.
Brown, Standard Bearer; M. T. Houni-
han, M. M. Crlckard and Marshall Din
neen, Trustees.
MI John Burns, who has served il the
capacity of President for years, was again
elq cted by unanimous vote. showing the
high appreciation in which he is held by
the society.
This society will celebrate st. Patrick's
day March l7th) by 4 grand parade, and
banquet at night at the Virginia Hotel.
The programme is attractive AUD varied,
and all who may be favored with an lnvi-
tation can rest assured Of apleasant even
ing, as has heretofore characterized all
their entertainments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

HYMENIAL.-We take from the Char
lottesyille Chronicle the following account
of the marriage of our young and popular
townsman
A large and brilliant assemblage met at
Temple Beth ISreal on Tuesday to witness
the marriage of Mr.. Jonas Hageman, Of
Staunton. and Miss Sophie Leterman,
daughter of Mr.. Simon Leterman, OF this
place The synagogue was brlllant Win
gas light, which, with the rays OF the sun
through the painted windows, cast a flch
golden lustre over everything IN the oulld.
ing A handsome floral arch surmounted
the altar. After some minutes of expect
ant waiting, the bridal party entered the
building TO the enhancing strains OF Men
delssohn's wedding March, = executed
by one of our most accomplished lady per,
formers. Arriving at the altar, attended
by the father and mother OF the bride, and
the groomsmen, Messrs. Z. Leterman.
brother of the bride, ?. Oberdorfer, OF
Charlottesville. b. Beacher, OF Richmond
NJ j. Seldner, of Norfolk. DE-. Wen
stein performed the impressive and solemn
ceremony that joined them together 1or
life.
After the ceremony the friends and IN.
vited guests repaired to the residence Oh
Mr.. Leterman, where banquet ana re-
ception We're held. The table was most
| beautifully decorated, prominent feature
of which was four immense pyramldal
cakes, highly ornamented. which were 1ui-
nished from the establishment OF Messrs.
| Thomas & Matthews. At $50 the happy
pair, accompanied by friends, took the
north-bound Virginia Midland train for a
northern tour. They will return to Staun-
| ton, their future home. They have our
best wishes for success in life. kilograms
of congratulation came to the young
couple from all quarters. Many valuapie
| and beautiful presents were received.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
A Est OF

Remaining in the Post Office at Middlebrook,
and not called for in the month ending Feb.
2Sth, 1885,
Mr.. DR.. VIM. H. Anderson Mr.. VIM. Trimmer.
If the above letters are not called for in 50
days they will be sent to the Dead Letter Of
flee, Washington, d. c.
es{ J.B. FAUvER, P. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

BAPTIST CHURCH SoCIABLE.-Last Thurs
day night. the Ladies Missionary Society
of the BAPTIST church held Sociable at the
parsonage, the pastor residence. 1t was
more largely attended than any previous
Sociable for sometime, the various rooms
literally Overlooking with people who
seemed to enjoy themselves exceedingly.
Music, refreshments, and other good
things made the time pass most delight
fully until late hour. The proceeds were
considerable towards the parsonage debt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

on the 25th of February, 1885, at the residence
Rev. w. S. Rau, Mr.. Henry Colaw to Miss Mat
tie j. Arbogast both of Highland county, Va
On the LIST inst, by Rev. John Flory, Mr.
Frank Lands and Miss Irene Keagy, both OF
the vicinity of Mt Crawford, Rockingham
county.
AT the residence of the officiating minister
Rev. Jacob Thomas, Mr.. Isaac d. Byrd and Miss
Mary E. Akers, all of Rockingham county.
At the Presbyterian church, Harrisonburg,
Va, Sunday. March q 1885, by Rev. j. h
Smith, Mr.. Jacob f. Simmons formerly of West
Virginia, to Miss SalIie V. Nelson of Rocking
ham county,
On the LIST of March, 1885, at the residence Of
Marion Floyd, in Bridgewater Mr.. John NJ.
Deyier to Miss Henrietta, daughter OF David
CARRIER, both of Rockingham county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

JOSEPH l.. BARTII, the boss clotllier, has
removed to the store recently occupied by
Mai. j. w. Newton, on Augusta street.
The store is splendid room, So by % Feet
and well lighted. 1t is specially adapted
to display of the standard assortment OF
ready-made clothing which Barth always
keeps on hand, and will be kept as fresh
and neat and attractive as it is to-day.
Mr. Barth is now North laying in Il stock
and with a new store, new goods and low
prices, the buyer Of clothing will do vel
to make it a point to call at No. 9 Soatf
Augusta street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

Take Ayers Sarsaparilla in the spring
OF the year to purify the blood, invigorate
the system. excite the liver to action, and
restore the healthy tone and yigor of the
whole physical mechanism.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

A REMARKABLE WATEn. invite
the attention of the afflicted to the testi-
monial published i'm another column from
Geo. G. Jordan. The waters of the now
famous O'Connell Springs have wrought
other cures as remarkable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

TONIGHT Prof Fogelwhite gives an
athletic exhibition at Armory Hall. There
will be boxing. fencing, dumb-bells and
club exercises, and various other features
of an attractive programme.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

The Staunton Steam Laundry is in full
blast, and is turning out superb work.
1t is a treat to- the eyes to look upon
the beautiful work that is done. Every
body ought to go and see for themselves,
if for nothing else. to satisfy curiosity.
Mrs. Wamaling gives special and exclu-
sive supervision to ladies' work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12
Stuart Draft Items.
Reported for the vIRG1NIAN.

lhtpOfleu IOf tHe NIRGINlAN.i
Rev. John a. Cline has been confined to
his room for some days with rheumatism,
but at this writing he is, we learn, some
what better.
DR.. w. 3. Dodge our resident physi-
clan, reports great deal of sickness within
the circuit of his practice which extends
east into Nelson county consequently he
is kept almost constantly in the saddle.
The Stuart's Draft Literary Society
meets every Saturday evening, and ques-
tions having two sides are discussed in
quite lively manner. We are training
orators for the next campaign, most of them
Democrats, but presided over by a Repub-
lican, so the minority need not be alarmed.
w.
-FOUR correspondent also sends an ac-
count of the sad death of Miss Martin. a
notice Of which will be found elsewhere !
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

KNABE PIANO AND SMITH A MEXICAN
ORGANS. H. Bennett, salesman for
VIM. Knabe & Co., has opened a fine as
sortment of these celebrated instruments
at D. B. Hamaker's jewelry store Par
ties who contemplate purchasing either a
piano OF organ would do well to call ana
examine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

The markets continue spirltless Business is
the grain lines is at standstill. Supplies come
in slow that it is difficult to keep life in the
market, and the demand is not sufficient to
stimulate any activity. The city markets are
also dull. with no imm ediate prospect for any
thing better Prices yesterday ranged as fol-
lows Flour, Family, 81; Extra IS 6O.to So 75
Super SSs Wheat IS to ST. Corn So; Oats So.
Clover seed 81 25: Hay, Clover SO to $40; mixed
$40 to Sl2: Timothy. SIP to $40.
STANTON MARKETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The number
of The Lifting Age for 2Sth February and
March 18th contains, The Secret Papers of
the Second Empire. and Spenser as Phil
osophic Poet. Edinburgh; Coleridge as a
Spiritual Thinker, IoTtndghtly Life in o
Druse Village, and On Some Of Shake
speare's Female Characters Beatrice,
Blockcood; The life of George Eliot,
Macmillan; My Irish Correspondents, and
Robbing the Bank of England, Chambers !;
George Eliot's Humor, Spectator; with in
stalments of "A House Divided Against
Itself, 1.-The New Manager" and "a
Millionaire's Cousin, and Poetry.
For fifty-two numbers of sixty-four
large pages each tor more than $500 pages
a year, the subscription price 1881 is low
while for $1,000 the publishers offer to
send any one of the American $500
monthlies or weeklies with The Lining Age
for year, both postpaid. Littell &c Co.
Boston, are the publishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

DEATH OF VIM. PAULA dispatch was
received on Saturday last by Mr.. Robert
C. Paul, of the firm of Beall q Paul. of
the Staunton Iron Works, dated at Cum
berland. Md, that his son had been killed
that day while trying to board the cars.
He was returning from Washington
where he had been to attend the inaugura-
ton. and was on his return to FTostsburg.
Md, where he was engaged IN the ioun-
dry and machine business with his broth
er. AS the Cumberland and Pennsylvania
passenger train was leaving, Mr.. Paul. at
tempted to board at the Baltimore street
crossing. and falling between the plat
forms of the cars was caught by the
wheels. horribly mangled and instantly
killed The remains were conveyed to
Frostburg on a special train. His father,
mother, sister and brothers left here on
Monday morning on the Valley train to
attend the funeral. Young Paul had lived
in Stanton several years, until within
the past few months, and was universally
esteemed. He was a young man OF tine
presence, manly bearing, courteous and
refined in his manners and popular with
his acquaintances. There was much SYM
pathy expressed for the bereaved family by
those who know them and knew the de-
ceased The tragic taking off OF one SO
full of promise and in the bloom OF his
Young manhood was a severe blow to his
family He was about Is wears of age and
unmarried.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

AN OYSTER SUPPER will be given by
the Temperance Societies of Staunton, at
Temperance Headquarters in the Hendty
Building, on Augusta street, Thursday,
March 18th, at 7:30 clock p. M.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

NEW DENTAL OFFIcE.-Dr. Chas. /,
Lindsey, skillful and experienced dem
fist, has opened dental office in the Eff
finger Building, on Frederick street.
DIR, L. is thorough master of his profess
sion, and we bespeak for him a share OF
the patronage of the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

A SAD AFFLICTIoN.- For year or more
the eye-sight of Mr.. Y. M. Bickle, the we'll
known furniture dealer, of this place, has
been failing. Within the past few months
he has made several visits to distinguished
ocullsts in Baltimore to have them
treated, but has received no noticeable re-
lief. In fact. his eye sight is almost en-
tirely gone. He is not able to distinguish
any object, however large or of whatever
color. 1t is feared his sight will never DC
restored. The cause of this sad affilctlon IS
rupture of a blood vessel connecting Win
the eyes. He is dependent entirely upon
a guide to enable him get about His phy-
steal health is excellent, but the loss OF
his eye-sight is lamentable affection ne
gives direction to his business as usual
except the drawbacks incident to his de-
fective eyes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the West
ern Lunatic Asylum met in annual session
yesterday. All Of the mem bers welepres-
emit except Mr., Ro. W. Burke, viz: Messrs.
Bumgardner, Gleaves, Russell, Hartman,
Coleman, Pendleton. Broaddus, Waller,
Harnesberger and Allen.
The proceedings in the morning were
principally of routine character, the
Board being occupied in disposing Of the
unfinished business of past meetings. In
the afternoon the election, of officers took
place, all of the present physicians being
reelected. The election Of steward was
postponed for three months.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-03-12

Earnest Nothnagle is now prepared to
give you a smooth. clean shave at his new
shop, next to the Opera House.