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Reducing the Surplus.

1t will be remembered that during the
last campaign one of the principal charges
brought against the Republican party was
that it had piled up the surplus in the
National Treasury at the rate of forty
million dollars a year. 1t was claimed
that this surplus resulted from unwise Re-
publican laws, and represented that much
burden unnecessarily imposed upon the
dear people. The Republicans freely ad-
mitted that an innovation had been made
in the management of National affairs
since the Democratic party was retired in
1860, and that instead Of an annual de-
ficiency, the obligations Of the govern
ment were being met and surplus accu-
mu1ated.
The Democracy promised that if allowed
control, it would speedily reduce that sur
plus, and it is the only promise made that
has been kept. During the brief period in
which The affairs of the Nation have been
in its hands, and even in advance of any
opportunity to change the laws, it has ex-
hibited a capacity for reducing the surplus
without, however, relieving the people
in any way--which to say the least is re-
markable.
The figures rs given out by the official
reports are we'll worth the serious consid-
GRAFTON of the people. Under the admin
istration Of this great party of retrench-
ment and reform the annual expenses of
government have been increased whilst the
receipts have diminished. Taking the
| five months from March to August as a
basis and it will be seen that if the ratio
Of receipts and expenditures. as exhibited
during that peroid, is maintained through
out the year, the forty millions Republi.
can surplus will be swallowed up and the
usual result of Democratic management
a defciency-appears in its place.
The expenditures for the fiscal year
ending June 30th, 1884. aggregated $244,-
126, 244.23, while for the fiscal year ending
June 30th, 1885, these expenditures rolled
up to $3.50, 226, 1851, an increase of $l6,.
100, 69O.7S. The total receipts for the fs.
cal year ending June Both. 1885, have not
been published, but comparison of the
receipts for the five months from March
to August in the years 1884 and 1885 gives
! the following.
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MISS TooHEY IS ON HER WAY TO NEW
STRAYEDl SPRAYED! sTRAYED!
A VALUABLE NATURAL MINERAL WATER
MILLER'S MAGN ESIAN SPRING.

The reputation this water has obtained in it's
immediate vicinity induced the proprietor to
ascertain its medical constituents, Recently
he placed the water in the hands of Dr. VIM H
istry, of Richmond, Va. with the result as pub
lished, and his letter and analysis will be fur
nished to applicants by addressing the proprie-
tor.
The testimonials received fully Justify the
assertion that this remarkable water is a post
Sick-headaches. Diseases of the Stomach, Liver;
Kidneys and Urinary Organs, and sovereign
specific in female troubles.
1t Is not claimed that this water will cure all
the ills that hesh is heir to, but in certain dis
orders of the digestive and urinary organs it
has proved a certain remedy. The following is
from lady of the highest responsibility of this
vicinity, to which the attention of the afflicted
is invited:
PARNAssUs, AUGUSTA Co., VA.
September, 9Th, 1885.
Mr.. DERRICK Miller:
STIR was for four years under treatment of
four OF the most eminent physicians of this
der their treatment steadily grew worse. At
the suggestion of friends was induced to give
your Magnesia water trial, and only used it
four months, with what result my excellent
health and strength can abundantly testify.
Like the grateful man of old / fain would go in
the world. know from my own personal expert
ence your water will prove of lasting benefit in
the many distressing diseases peculiar to our
sex. II any similarly afflicted are led by this to
have given this deserving testimonial in vain.
[Signed. MRS. ELIZABETH A. CROSBY.
For further Information address the proprie-
tor, DEDRICK MILLER,
Strlbling Springs,
seplO Augusta CO., Va.
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Mt. Scion Item q
reported for the vIRarN1AN.

reported for the vIRGrNIAN.l
The visitors at Wooddell's Cold Chaly-
beate Spring are leaving almost daily now,
and by Wednesday next the denizens Of
the forest alone will remain. Those who
have sought to obtain the benefit of the
mineral water there say they have had an
unusually pleasant season.
Casualty.-A son of Miss Vint, about
four years old, was fatally scalded at G. F.
Bakers still-house on last Wednesday. The
child being near the spout where the
pum1ce escaped from the still, it is sup
posed in its extreme agony produced by
the boiling pumice, fell with its left side and
entire arm into the seething mass. and
had somehow managed to get out before
it was discovered, and must have inhaled
the steam into the lungs. 1t became de-
lirious very soon and remained so until its
death at IL o'clock the next evening.
Personal.-We had the pleasure of meet
ing our old friend, Harry Kerricofe, day
OF two since, near Michael O'Connell's
Lithia Springs. Mr.. Kerricofe moved
from Augusta many years ago and settled
near Lima, in the State of Ohio, where he
has accumulated enough to render him
comfortable in his old days. We also saw
another former Augusta boy returning to
the home of his youth on North River.
Mr.. Michael Kerricofe who left Staunton,
in company with Mr.. Gabriel Hite, on the
18th day of March, 1849. as member of a
gold-mining company, fitted out at Mt.
Scion. We understand that he has mar
ried in California and became wealthy.
He travelled the overland route with q car
AVIAN, from Fort Smith, in Arkansas. and
was as many months in reaching his des-
tination as he was days on his recent re-
turn. After an absence of more than SO
years he finds many changes in his old
county.
a Triumph of Genius.-We happened to
pass by lady, last week, who was oper-
ating one of Mr.. David Perry's newly in
vented washing machines. and had Curl
osity to witness it's performance. We con-
fess that We have never examined any
mechanical contrlvance which seemed so
entirely perfect in its adaptation to effect
the purpose for which it is intended. 1t
does the washing thoroughly without in
jury to the lightest fabric and with the
minimum amount of labor. Washing
appeared to be mere pastime to the
operator. Mt. Zion has not heretofore
been particularly noted for genius, but
some good has come out of Nazareth at
last. ITEMS.
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1t is not often Doctor kills himself for
love. But DR.. George Curry, of New Jer-
sey, really did shoot himself and also a
young girl, Miss Susie Westcott, a tall
brunette of 20, with dark expressive eyes,
raven locks, etc. But the ball struck Susie's
corset and her life was saved. All bru-
nettes, with dark expressive eyes can find
a moral here-wear corsets of steel if your
lover is homeopathic physician. By the
way, the papers do not state what kind of
pistol this doctor used. Without doubt it
was toy pistol to throw pellets. An old
school physician generally hunts his game,
even if young girls with raven tresses and
expressive eyes, with Colts revolver of
big calibre, or rified cannon.
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WEEKLY BY COCHRAN JONI s.
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
co.+ tooE

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, Sept. Z, 1885. I
AT CALvERToN YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-Trade has been more active
to-day than last Monday, but prices through
the others, and In some instances ssa1xc lower
figures were accepted to effect sales. The tops
were a shade better in quality than those of
last week, and there was q fair number Of good
butcher Cattle in the ysrds. We quote at IA
So &C., with most sales at Bass 25 per LOO lbs.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged as follows: Best
5 25a$5 co. that generally rated first quality
4 00a$5 l2Z; medium, or good fair quality 25a
50 rs; ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows 2 90
a$2 75 Extreme range OF prices 0Oa$5 CO.
Total sales for the week 17l8 head against l49S
last week.
or the Cattle received 1878 head came fromvir-
ginia, 493 from Kentucky, 90 from New York, 457
from Illinois, lA head from Maryland, $50 from
West Virginia. 359 from Ohio. and 90 from
Pennsylvania, 90 from Tennessee.
bred less than last weeks offerings, are about
equal to q fair demand. The quality Is hardly
as good as 1t was last week, there being too
many common Hogs among them, which are
not quoted, as they have to be sold for what
they will bring. We quote at 6a6A cents per ID
net. Receipts this week 44OS head against 5l24
last week.
SHEEP AND LAMBs.-There Is quite full run
of Sheep this week, and their quality will aver
age fully as good as last weeks offerings. Trade
is slow, with no outside demand and the butch
ers buy sparingly. We quote butcher Sheep at
2a3Z cts, and Lambs at 3a4A cents per ID gross
Stock Sheep 00aS2 so per head. Receipts this
week 6l54 head against 1915 last week.
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sion Of the Impoverished and unintimidated
will Of the voter and it will inspire the con-
fidenceof the country that equal and exact
justice, under the law, is to be melted out
to each and all. With this effected, then
it can with propriety be claimed that the
rights Of all are to be jealousy guarded,
and not until then.
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VA. INSTITUTION ID. &B.,

SEALED PROPOSALS are invited for fur
nlsh1ng the following to this Institution, viz:
lst. Three Hundred and Fifty tons (more or
less) OF 2240 pounds each, of soft Coal free from
the inspection of the principal of the Institue
tion-to be delivered at some coal-yard in the
city OF Staunton in such quantities, and at such
times, as may be convenient to the Institution
TO be weighed as delivered upon the wagon
to be hauled by the Institution.
I'd, One Hundred Cords (more or lessl of Oak
Wood, to be delivered at the Institution as soon
as possible after the bid is accepted none to be
uncovered later than the first of November
proximo. To be wel-seasoned, sound, and
free OF knots-subject to the inspection OF the
Principal.
Blds TO be in the office of the Principal of the
Institution by u NJ, Tuesd ay, September 18th
The right to reject any all bids Is expressly
retained L. s. DOYLE,
septl0-1t Principal
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News has been received by friends Of
Col. John S. Mosby, late consul at Hong
Kong, China, that he has opened a law
office in San Francisco, and will make his
permanent home on the Pacific coast.
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DIED.

Near Raphine. suddenly, August 2Sth. George
Whitmore. He leaves wife and a large family
of children.
In Baltimore, Saturday morning, Aug. 18th,
Hiram NJ. Harris, late of Staunton. He was
buried Monday, Aug. Slst, from his brothers.
es1dence No. It's A1squith street.
On the 9th. of cholera infantum, at the resi-
dence OF her parents in this city, Mamie,
youngest child of ]. M. and e. T. Moore.
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The New York Telegram gives rumor
that the telegraphers employed by the
Western Union Company will strike on the
18th inst. The cause of the projected
strike is said to be the refusal of the com
pany to pay the operators for extra work
forced upon them.
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OLIVER

The OLIVER CHILLED PLoW-chilIed by oliver
Poteht Observation-Disclosures chilled half thro'
from the face-rear half soft metal, with all its
original tensile strength.
{ WIDER Mills Mast & Co.'S Latest Improved
~ BucEeye 0fttts-75 sold in past two seasons
anu every one gave perfect satisfaetion.i
kDUMPS.-BUCKEYE SUCTION AND FORCE
4 PUMPS, for deep or SHALLOW wells unrivaI-
Gu lor ease IN working, capacity and durability.
FODDER CUTTERS AND CRUsHERS.-Lyn
Il q COS Patent unequaled for capacity.
Other makes on hand
III AY CUTTERS.--Lyga,s d Co.'s Patent-hand
hand cutters. -N- '''''''
"AGONS.-Celebrated SrUDEBAKER ann
w STANDARD WAGONS. Not farmer IN
augusta out knows of their splendid reputa-
tioH' Septic
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In Staunton, Aug. 18th, by Rev. ]. p. Strider,
DID,, Mr.. c. Edward Reynolds to Miss Ella
Smith.
August 18th, at the Presbyterian church, Lex
ington, Va, BY Rev. Thomas l.. Preston Miss
Sadie Fl. Anderson, daughter of John r. An
derson, to William g. Venable, Jr., of Victoria,
Texas. No cards.
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FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Thursday last
while Mr.. T. A. Douglas, of Rockingham
county, was climbing over fence, with a
gun in his hand, the weapon was dis
charged accidentally, blowing nearly half
of his head off. He was greatly respected.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-09-10

The beauties of Civil Service Reform
were exemplified at the Greenville Pri-
mary on Saturday, where newly APP
pointed federal Office holder left his post
OF duty to run the machine.
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terials and thus throw the farmers, stock
men and producers into direct competition
with foreign countries. Let us see how
this would affect the majority Of the peo-
pie Of Virginia. We cannot, of course, in
the limits to which we are necessarily here
confined, attempt to ennumerate every ar
ticle embraced in the list of raw materials.
in the protection Of which our people are
so deeply interested. We can only men
tion few which will aid in giving an idea
of the disaster which would follow the
carrying out of the proposed Democratic
policy.
For the fiscal year ending June 30th,
1884, the import duties collected upon ami
mals and provisions aggregated 81 ,O49,-
324.SO, and the value of the articles i'm
ported aggregated about S., $50 900.
The duty paid on lumber during the
same period was 1898, S15. SO, and the value
was about "a, 500, 900.
The duty paid on sumac was $50, 355.7S
and the value about $250,0OO.OO.
The duty paid on wool was $4,e45, 1861 90
and the value about $1S, 500, 100000.
Taking then these four items only and
we have an aggregate of over $2s, OOO,-
100000, which has been taken from the
pockets of the producers and transferred
to their foreign competitors. And this,
too, in spite of a tariff of nearly twenty
per cent. Abolish that duty and what
follows : Our markets are thrown open to
the world wool from Australia and wheat
from India will pour in upon us, and in
stead of the Western States only, our Vir-
ginia farmers must come in competition
with the world. With wheat and wool at
| the prices they now command, what think
the farmers of Virginia of the reduction
to which they must submit, should the
| Democratic party succeed in carrying out
its programmed If $2s,0OO,OOO worth
come in under protective tariff, how
much greater will be the amount if no
duty is exacted? Remember, too, that
these are only four Of the items which it
| is proposed to place on the free list. Be-
sides these are feathers. fish, fruits, rice,
salt, sugar, seeds, vegetables, clay, coal,
| flax, hemp, jute, ore, and number of
others, every one of which will seriously
affect the interests of the South and of
Virginia particularly.
1t is time the people were arousing to
the danger which menaces them. Already
they are feeling the direful effects of Dem
ocratic ascendancy, but unless that party
is held in check, the worst has not been
| felt by great deal.
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THE MARKETS,

The markets continue at a standstill. with
nothing doing. Prices yesterday ranged as fol-
lows:
Flour. Family, 81 IS; Extra 81 10 to 81 10; Super
So rs; Wheat 80 to 90; Oats "a to 26 Corn IS
Hay $40 90 to sl3 So Timothy seed 81 rs to 81 90
Glover seed 81 rs to IS Is.
Baltimore, wheat. SO to 96.
STANTON MARKETS.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A.
VALUABLE LITTLE FARM
In Augusta County, Va.

OF A
VALUABLE LITTLE FARM,-
In Augusta County, Va
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county. Va, rendered on the 22d day
OF May, 1885, In cause therein pending under
the style of Jacob G. Splitter Admir- vs. Jacob
@. Spitler's Widow &c i, and in accordance
Herewith we Will, Commissioners therein
named. offer for sale in front of the Court House
OF Augusta county, Va, on
Saturday, the 7ti day of October, 1885.
that valuable and desirable little farm known
as part of the Splitter Home Farm, containing
s7N ACRES OF LAND.
This land lies on Middle River about n mile
from Spring Hill, adjoining the lands of Mills
and others, and is in a high state of cultiVa-
ton. The improvements consist of a comfor-
table Frame Dwelling House with all necessary
outbuildings, good Barn and excellent Spring
Is on the property. This would make a SPLEEN
did nome Tor o man with moderate means,
TERMS.-Cost of rule, of sale and Com law
costs OF judgment In hand, the residue q
credit OF one, two and three years, for which
the purchaser will be required to give bonds in
equal annual tnstalmenJs, with approx ed per-
sale, the title to be retained ultimate secu T.
ity. ROBT. CRAIG,
ALEX. H. FULTZ,
Commissioners
~. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court f
Augusta county, do certify that the bond re
CURED In the above cause has been duly given
by Robt. Craig, one of the Commissioners.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of Septem-
Der, 1885. j. N. RYAN, elk.
9QnfI0
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INN M co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OF
~ Farmers and others to the follnutns,
splendid implements now in season = 80
WHEAT DRILIS-The old reliable Brcr-
Nv FORD y HUFFMAN, DOUBLE FORCE FEED
WHEAT AND FERTILIZER nRII,I. with either
still uuequalled. 80
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A
VALUABLE LITTLE FARM :

Il
In Augusta County, Va.
Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Augusta county, Va, rendered on the I'D day
OF May, 1885, in a cause therein pending under
the style of Jacob c. Spitler's Admr. VS.. Jacob
Q. Spitlers Widow, &C., and in accordance
named, offer for sale in front of the Court
House of Augusta county, Va, on
Saturday, The 7th day Of October, 1885,
that valuable and desirable little Farm on
ing
- SO ACRES. -
This land lies on Middle River, near the viii
lage of Spring Hill. adjoining the lands of Mills
and others. and is part of the Jacob q. Splitter
home farm.
The improvements thereon consist of a small
Dwelling House. with all necessary out-build-
ings thereon. To one with limited means, who
desires nice home for himself and family
vantage of.
TERMS.-Costs of rule of sale and the costs of
Com mon law Judgment in hand, the resi-
due on credit of one, Two ana three years.
give bonds in equal annual installments, with
ennroved personal security bearing interest
rom day of sale, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security. ROBT. CRAIG,
ALEX. H. FULLY,
Commissioners.
1, ]. N Ryan, Clerk of tho Circuit Court of
Augusta county, do certify that the bond + :
Qured in the above cause has been duly given
by RObt. Craig, one OF the Commissioners.
Given under my hand this 9th day of Septem-
Der, 1885. j. N. RRAN, elk.
septic
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IMPORTANT TO Fla RMERs.

1t Is now so generally recognized that FertiI-
lzers are necessary to bring out the best results
on all old and partially exhaused soils, that it
ls almost superhuous to say more on the subject
than to call the attention of Farmers to the inn
portance of buying the product of those con-
Germs whose experience and standing offer the
best guarantee as to the quality of the goods
offered
Apr eciating the fact that money is scarce,
The wheat crop IN our section short and prices
OF grain very low, we have taken great care In
making our arran gements for supplies of Fer
t11zers for the Fall trade of 1885, and fatterOu
selves that we have secured the very best arti-
Giles that can be had In this line, and at the
lowest possible cost to get goods of known
worth In order to be able to sell these goods
low, we must make the expenses of handling as
low as possible, consequently we will not sell
through Agents, except
MR.. N. e. WATTS, who Will sell and delive
from CRIMORA. and
MR.. J. MARSHALL MCCLURE from GREEN
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Total. ,527 10 $135,OOS, III y
This presents falling off in the re-
ceipts for this year in five months of
Sc, 1850, 415.9S.
The expenditures for the same period
were as follows:
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cLERK,s OFFICE OF CIR. CT. OF AUGUSTA

CLERK'S UFE1CE OF CIIl ct Of, a UGUSTA
COUNTY, Sept. 9th, 1885.
I, Joseph N Ryan, Clerk of said court, do cer-
tify that Thos. O. Elder and Alex. H. Fultz have
executed, with satisfactory security, the bond
required OF them as condition of their collect
ing the cash payment on the sale Of the prop
erty which is the subject of the foregoing ad-
vertisement. J. N. RYAN, elk.
aeptl0-Vin copy.
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CoMMoDIoUs BRICK DWELLING.

we'll built, in good repair, and occupying COM
manding site from which Is afforded nne view
of the surrounding country. and also the usual
outbuildings on su CHI farm.
The neighborhood excellent one.
The place is near railroad station, WIN posi-
office, mills. stores, sch ools and churches con-
venient.
Altogether the farm is a most eligible and
desirable one.
TERMS.-Cash in hand to pay the cost OF suit
and sale; the residue in three equal install
ments at one two and three years respectively
rom the iay of SALE with interest from that
date. For these deferred instruments the pur-
chaser will be required to execute bonds with
approved personal security, payable to the
General Receiver of the Circuit Court of Au-
gusta county, and the title will be withheld as
ONLY the cash required to pay the cost of suit
and sale will be collected by the Commissioners
of sale THOS. g. ELDER,
ALEX. II. FULLY,
Commissioners.
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MUSIC CLASSES.

MUSIC CLASSES.
VIM. ElsENBERG, former pupil of the Royal
Conservatory of Leipsic, Germany offers his
services as teacher of Music on Plano or Organ.
Address Post Box As. septIO-3t
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th,
E6MERALDA.
CHANGE OF BILL NIGHTLY.

POPULAR PRIcEs.-Admfssion Orchestra and
Orchestra Circle, so cts. No extra charge for
reserved seats.
Balcony, IS cts. Gallery, Is cts,
Reserved Seats for sale at OLryIER'S BOOK
STORE. septl0.1t
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE!
Commencing Monday, September l4th,
Engagement of the
HUNTLEY-GILBERT COMEDY co.
Miss BELLE GILBERT

who will be remembered with pleasure for the
perfect rendition of "Hazel Kirk" and Esme-
ralda," when last seen in Staunton. as the
leading lady of the
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY