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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

The following extract from recent
charge Of Judge William Archer Cooke to
Florida grand jury, should be read and
re-read by every citizen who values the
rights guaranteed by our Institutions. The
sentiment it advances cannot be too deep
" impressed upon every mans mind. 1t
should be the rule of action of every one
who participates in the politics Of the day
and feels an interest in good government.
1t is quoted by the Wing, and we transfer
it to our columns from that paper
In ancient times, among the favored of
God, was nation using and preserving
box of known dimensions. The book of
law was contained threin. It was called the
Ark of the Covenant. We have box. if
not measured by cubits, yet Of boundary
dimensions and precious in every sense.
1t is the ballot box. 1t is the ark of the
the fate OF the nation the virtue. the
moral and social rights of a free people,
the physical prosperity and Christian ex-
istence OF the American people as nation.
rest upon its purity and preservation
Like the ancient Ark of the Covenant. it
should be touched only with pure hands.
Therein is our national grandeur and hap
plness. as well as our perennial prosperity,
in our social, individual and national rela-
lions to all we hold dear, and which, as
free and ever-favoredl liberty loving nation.
and through the wise, prudent, just and
honest Use of which we can only preserve
and protect that liberty which will con-
t1nue to guarantee unto US such prosper
lty as we have enjoyed.
LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers
OF The Living Age for May 9th and 10th
contain, Samuel johnson and his Age.
Quarterly The Suns Corona. Since 1880,
by Mr.. Goschen, and Gordon at Gravesend,
Nineteenth Century Shakespeare's Por-
traiture of Women, Contemporary The
German Abroad. 1858 and 1885, Archao-
logical Frauds in Palestine, and An APP
peal to men of leisure, National Musings
without Method, and "reminiscences of
Sir Herbert Stuart, Blackwood Irish
Loyalty, and Talmudic Proverbs, Specta.
tor Ponds, Saturday Review; The most
Powerful Man in Persia, st. James Ga
zette; The Action of very Minute Parti-
cles on Light. and The Colors of Arctic
Animals, Nature; AT an Eastern Dinner
Party, Chambers /; with instruments of
"A House Divided Against ITSELF and
Fortunes Wheel, y and poetry.
For ffty-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 Living
Age for year, both postpaid. Littel &
Co.. Boston, are the publ shers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

More often than a man, a woman makes
the mistake of lifetime when she opens
her mouth, so many of them never part
their lips save to put their foot in it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
THIN PEOPLE

Flies reaches, ants, bed-bugs. rats, mice 60
Rats" l5c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

Lugging twenty-pound baby around
the room from midnight until the ROSTERS
crow will crush out the divine affiatus
from the bosom of the most soulful poet.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
Wonderful.

Why is an escaping prisoner like a
musical cat Because he scales the waul.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

On the 23d ult., at Sweet Chalybeate
Springs, Allegheny county, a little seven
year-old child of Mrs. Mary Reardion. was
burned to death, by attempting to kindle
fire with kerosene oil.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

Mrs. Margaret E. Campbell, wife of MI.
J. R. Campbell, Of Page county, died of
consumption on the 23d of May.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

The difference between Pittsburg and
Boston girls is that the former have smut
on their noses and the latter have specs
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

Highland Recorder Mr.. A. j. Friou
representing Gooch, Hoge & Co., of Staun-
ton was in town the first Of the week. Mr..
F. is building up good trade with the
merchants Of this and surrounding coun-
ties for his house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
Rnucn ON balm,

THIN PEOPLE
"Wells' Health Renewer' restores health ann
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual De-
oility. 81.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

VERY.
LADIES AND GENFL IMAM
Wishing First-class
BUGGIES, HACKS AND PHAETON
can be accommodated, at-all times. by calling on
SIT HORNBURG,
AUGUSTA ST.. Staunton, Va.
81 TELEPHONE CONNECTION. iua2S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

A correspondent says that people in In
dia are rarely bitten by snakes.as boots are
worn to protect the feet. How different
it is in this country, where people can't
keep the snakes out of their boots.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

A Chicago man got hold of the wrong
jug the other day, and took big drink Of
mixture of kerosene oil and muriatic
acid. Then he accused the servant girl of
stealing his whiskey and pouring water in
the jug to conceal the theft.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

why is it dangerous to be out in the
spring. Because the grass has blades,
the flowers pistils, the leaves shoot and
the bullsrushes out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
SALES.
PROPERTY COSTING 5000 NOW OFFERED
FOR THE USE OF

DRoPERTY COSTING 5000 NOW OFFERED
L FOR 5000.
DESIRABLE DWELLING for Sale. The Owne
offers for sale that desirable and el1gibly situa
ted residence situated on Coalter ST., known
as New kalorama." 1t has eight rooms, with
gas and water up stairs and down. It has sta
BILE and the usual Outhouses, all in good repair.
The building has just been painted and put in
thorough order. am very DESTROYS of dispos-
ing of the property and will sell for S., 600 ION
easy terms) what cost me $1,000 three years ago.
Any one desiring to invest in real estate will
nd it to his advantage to apply to me.
H. P. DICKERSON,
STAUNToN, VA
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

Mr.. John Coyner, living near Johnson's
Cross Roads, Monroe CO., w. Va, was
found dead in the road, on the 10th ult.-
He was about so years Of age, and it is
supposed died from paralysis.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

The burglar, like his friend the philoso-
pher, takes everything just as it comes, :
and not infrequently goes for it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
LIVERY,

WATER BUGS. REACHES.
Rough III Rats clears them out, also Beetles,
Ants.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

IlUUGI UN PAIN5.
Cures cholera, collie, collie, cramps. diarrhea,
ches, pains, spfains, headache neuralgia, rheu-
natlsm. 2Oc Rough on Pain Plasters 15c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

Ayers Sarsaparilla, requires small
dose, and is more effective, dose for dose.
than any other blood medicine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

The difference between Hanlan and
Sullivan is only slight-one being a crack
sculler and the other skull cracker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

If your beard is not of pleasing shade,
remedy the defect by the use of Bucking-
ham s Dye for the whiskers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

ROUGH ON PILES.
Cures Piles or Hemmorhoils, Itching, Pro-
trudlng, Bleeding, Iniernalor other. Internal
ana External Remedy in each package. sure
cure, SOC. Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

MOTHERS,
If you are falling, broken, worn out and ner-
vons, use "Wells' Health Remover. 81. Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

LIFE PRESERVED
If you are losing your grip on life, try ..Wells'
Health Renewer." Goes direct to weak spots.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

THE HOPE OF THE NATION.
Children slow in development. puny. scrawny
aud delicate, use Wells Health kenewer."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

MONUMENTAL WORK. HEAD AND FOOT
STONES. either on hand or made to order.
have on hand fine assortment of the latest
designs of Tombstone Work, which l, can make
at short notice either in Italian or American
Marble. All work guaranteed, and prices as low
as can be furnished anywhere, and satisfaction
assured in all respects. w. s. KERR,
No. 90, North Augusta St.
Bet. Eakle & Jones' and Gilliam's groceries
mar29
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11
FOUNDRIEs AND MACHINIsTs,

III. E. LOVING.
-pRACTfCAL-
PLUMBER, GAS AND STEAM FILTER
AGENT FOR THE
Kelly Self acting Water Closets; Kelly self
acting Urnlals. and the Kelly Stop
and Waste Cocks.
A full stock Terra Gotta and Fire Clay Stove
Flues and Fittings: Cast and Wrought Iron
Pipe and Fittings Ohio Champion Force Pump,
and other Pumps from the cheapest to the
most costly. Cocks and Valves of every de-
scription. Gas and Oil Fixtures in endless va
riety.
AS-The Ladies are requested to call and see
my hand some show window.
All orders will have prompt attention.
Respectfully,
H. E. LOVING,
No. North Augusta St..
oct22 STAUNToN, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

CATARRH OF THE BLADDER
Singing, irritation. Inflammation, all Kidney
and Urinary complaints, cured by Buchu-Pai-
ba. 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

WILLOW SPOUT FOR SALE.
We offer for sale privately our FARM on the
Valley Pike, miles North of Staunton and II
miles from Fit. Defiance depot on the v. r. R !,
containing III ACRES. We are determined to
sell and If not sold before Saturday, November
9th, 1884, it will be offered publicly to the high
est bidder
As-TERMs made known by application to the
undersigned
GEO. M WOODS, Trustee,
sept25 for Mrs S. G Wood O
GITY LOTS FOR SALE.
have number of eligible City Lots, Stu
ated on Green Street, near the Reservoir, which
offer at private sale. They are not yet laid
off, and can be sold in size to suit purchasers.
The location commands fine view of the city
and surrounding country, and for those desir-
more desirable.
TERMS reasonable and accommodating.
March 10. s. M. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

ROUGH On CATARRH
Corrects offensive odors at once. Complete
cure of the worst chronic cases. also suggested
as a gargle for Diptheria, Sore Throat, Foul
Breath. soc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

PRETTY WOMEN.
Ladies who would retain freshness and viyac-
ity, don't fail to try wells Health Renewer."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

| ROUGH ON ITCH.
Trough on ltcn," cures .humors eruptions,
ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet chill
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-06-11

). Il. Campbell, OF Page county. died Of
consumption on the 23d of May.
Mr.. John Coyner, living near Johnson (
Cross Roads, Monroe CO., w. Va, was
found dead in the road, on the 10th ult.
He was about so years Of age, and it is
supposed died from paralysis.
A Chicago man got hold of the wrong
Jug the other day, and took big drink Of
mixture of kerosene Oil and muriatic
acid. Then he accused the servant girl OF
stealing his whiskey and pouring water in
the jug to conceal the theft.
A correspondent says that people in In
dia are rarely bitten by snakes.a s boots are
worn to protect the feet. How different
it is in this country, where people can't
keep the snakes out Of their boots.
1t is passing strange how man who
owes you thirty cents will have his atten-
ton suddenly attracted to the cornice of
the tall block across the way whenever
you chance to meet him on the street.
Logging twenty-pound baby around
the room from midnight until the rooster s
crow will crush out the divine affiatus
from the bosom of the most soulful poet.
More often than man, a woman makes
the mistake of lifetime when she opens
her mouth, so many of them never part
their lips save to put their foot in it.
While Union Pacific train was stuck
in a snowdrift last week, the passengers
paid one dollar apiece for sandwiches.
Wanted them for snow-shovels, probably.
why is it dangerous to be out in the
spring? Because the grass has blades,
the flowers pistils, the leaves shoot and
the bullsrushes out.
If your beard is not of pleasing shade,
remedy the defect by the use of Bucking-
hams Dye for the whiskers.
The burglar, like his friend the philoso-
pher, "takes everything just as it comes, 2
and not infrequently goes for it.
The difference between Pittsburg and
Boston girls is that the former have smut
on their noses and the latter have specs.
---
Ayers Sarsaparilla, requires a small
dose, and is more effective, dose for dose,
than any other blood medicine.
The difference between Hanlan and
Sullivan is only slight-one being crack
sculler and the other skull cracker.
Il, NJ. YOUNG,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
A new OFFICE.
First Assistant Secretary Of the
l0teriOr
WITH A SALARY OF s4,5oo A YEAR.
NJ. MuIdrOw Will Be ReappOinted
TO Fill the New
Office.
CHARGis AGAINST KlzYzANoWIsKI.

WASHINGTON, June 2l-The sppropr,a-
ton bill for the next fiscal year reads, in its
provision lor q new assistant Secretary Of
the Interior, as follows: For an additional
Assistant Secretary of the Interior, who
shall be known and designated as Ficst
Assistant Secretary of the Interior, the sum
Of S4,5OO."
Secretary Lamar stated to reporter, in
view OF this language, it would be neces-
sary to re-appoint Mr.. MuldrOw in order to
make him the First Assistant Secretary,
"and" added the Secretary, he will be re-
appointed"
1t having been charged that Gen. Kizy-
zsnowski who was recently re,appoiuted as
Inspector of Customs at New York is an
ae,lve Republican, reporter asked Sec
r,,ary Manning about it. why" said the
Secretary, Il did not inquire into the man 3
roliiics st all. His appointment was asked
for bv large number Of good citizens on
account of his excellent war record. An.
other reason urged was that he was in q very
recessirous condition, although he is rather
old be is able to do the work of his Office
satisfactorily so l resppointsd him at a sal
srv of - day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
Big Bear Doomed.
Sw Cling Less.

NJ MrGREGoR, n. Y, June 2l.-Atter
t5e family had diued to night the General
pat with them upon the piazza until nearly
! o'clock, when he went within doors and
i'd Tot reappear. He had walked less than
Usual during he day. His writing had
FGasn upon the strength usually deyosS !
p exercise. Bstxeen eight aud nine
+ clock DR.. Douglas saw his patient
Composed in his chair for the night, but the
General did not fall asleep until 1880
+ clock. Soon after this DR.. Douglas, IN
eLsSer 10 an inquiry, said that the General
Sd complained of some pain daring the
f'eLiLg. but that it was soon relieved. Ine
PEA OF The outside swelling, the doctor lndg'
+, Vas less than last Sunday, aud his throat
fns.te was no worse. The amount Of eE
sciorauOn VAS not materially increased OF
diminished. The physician ssE no reason
ore than usual to spprehend a wax ketnI
ight Tor the General, and emphasized nj:
ss1Fances by going to bed at eleven o clock
A,t'e while after the lights in the, cottage
tie put out except the usual light IN the
PsLerai room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
MEXICAN EDITORS
OF On an Excursion Through the United
States.

OF On an Excursion Through the United
States.
CHICAGO, June 2l.-The editorial excur-
SION party nov en- route from Mexico for the
purpose Of making a tour Of the principal
cues o. the United States, will arrive at
.C.icsgo on the 9th inst. Arrangements
.cr their reception and entertainment have
been completed and will embrace the fol-
loving features: Two committees, one com
ros,8 &! members Of the Press Club, aud
;beorker OF business men Of Chicago, will
receive the editors on their arrival In
the evening an entertainment in honor OF
lie party will be given at the rooms
cf the press club. Sunday morning the
editors will be escorted to services at the
Cathedral in the afternoon they will be
driven through the parks Of the city, and in
The evening Will be taken out on the lake
b- a short excursion. Returning from the
| lake an informal lunch will be served. The
programme for Monday viii include a visit
10 the stoekyards, q trip to Pull
usn and other points OF interest
in and about the city and in the evening
Isrouet at the Palmer House Late Mon
cas- nigh, or Tuesday morning the party
F will Start for Niagara Falls. From the
balls the party will proceed 70 Buffalo,
IEew York, PItIsburg and to Cincinnati.
tlris Understood that the Press Club and
Business men OF Pittsburg are making
arrangements for the entertainment Of the
4 mora while there
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
FOUR DEAD INDIANS.

Thieves Attack Indian Police and are
RiddIed with Bullets.
SALT LAKE CRY, UTAH, June 2l.-A
Tribune special from COmas, Idaho, says /;
Eour Indians we're killed yesterday at Ross
Eo,k agency, Idaho. The trouble was oc-
cssiOred BY a couple of BaunOcks, who had
been deprsda,ing on agency stock. Learn
70 ,bey vera about to be arrested for their
kiet,s hey drew the Indian police from the
sgeucy this morning opening ire upon
ktem. They killed two and wounded q
tbri. the others escaping, Later IN the
Esy about two hundred police surrounded
|tie .hisyes near the agency and riddlsd
kten With bullets. Returning to the agency
he police appeared crazed with excitement
b or q time a general outbreak seemed im-
rLtLt, as al the Indians killed had reIa'
.es aud friends at the agency. The agent
sly succeeded in reducing them to quiet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
TWO BIG FIRES
In New York Yesterday Cause Considera-
BILE Loss and Damage

In New York Yesterday Cause Considera-
BILE Loss and Damage
New YORK, June PA fire in the nine
story brick building at Greenwich and
Reade streets, formerly Stewards sugar re-
fuery, was discovered on the Seventh floor,
this afternoon. The building embraces
Nos. l53 TO l59 Reaie street, and Nos 3O9
to 3lS Greenwich street. The flames were
first seen on Greenwich street, but soon the
three upper stories were on fire through.
out 1t took the fremen two hours to
gain control. Hermanie, Dickinson & Co.,
commission merchants, occupied most OF
the building. Trey used the top floors for
storing woolen goods principally. Their
loss on stock will reach $85,00O, while Sl5,-
900 will cover the damage to building.
Burton & Davis, dealers in teas and syr-
ups, at 3ll Greenwich street, and Bogart
& Heydon, tobacco and cigars, at 3O9, sus'
ained slight Losses.
About 3 o'clock this morning fire broke
out in the fvestory brown stone front
front building No. 262 Fifth avenue. The
draft of the elevator shaft carried the flames
to the top ofthe building:
Mathesien & Co, furniture art dealers
were occupants, and their loss is estimated
at $4,000. The building was damaged
$4,000 George Stone, of Newport, T. l.
wss the owner.
Just as the fremen were leaving it wa
discovered that two upper floors Of No. 264
bachelors apartment house, were on fire
A third alarm brought more engines anC
he new confagration was subdued Will
slight damage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.
Diph,heria is epidemic in Newark, o.

Diph,heria is epidemic in Newark, o.
L. S. Senator Sabin, of Minnesota, is
dangerously i'll.
The village of Postville, n. T., was de-
stroyed BY fire. Loss $4,000.
The stages have been taken off Broad.
way, New York, and the street car line be-
gan operations.
Thomas W. BarthY, editor of the Ameri.
can Register, of Washington, and former
Chief Justice Of Ohio, is dead.
Captain Isaac d. Mckee, Of the Anchor
Line steamer City of Baton Rouge, suicided
at St. Louis yesterday morning.
The roof of a coal mine, near Richmond,
O., caved in, and two men were instantly
killed, and one other seriously woun ded.
General Logan has promised to partici-
pate in the Ohio campaign this fall, and it
Is expected Mr.. Blaine win also lend o
hand.
Mr.. R. Mckee shot and killed his wife
and afterwards shot himself at Lowtown,
Pa, yesterday. He was alive at last &C
counts.
A terrible storm on the coast OF New
foundland destroyed many lives and much
shipping. Over a hundred fishing vessels
were wrecked.
Henry Patton, colored, is on trial at
Indianapolis for miscegenstion. The de,
fense is that the woman has some colored
blood in her veins.
The bread furnished to the Dominion
troops engaged in the Northwest Territory
war is pronounced By experts to have beer
made Of spoiled grain.
Four young girls esca ped over the walls
of the Convent Of the Good Shepherd, Can
ciDnati, and two of them were found IN
h2use Of prostitution. -
B.F. Fridge, Green Watson, Al Jackson
Nelson Kirby and Joel Barnet found
farmer named Holmes in field neal
Baton Rouge, La , and murdered him.
The dead body Of C. S. Botkins, Of. Sid
new, o., was found in an alley in Cuein
rAti. he had evidently been murdered
snd his body hsulea there and thrown
| out. Sc
The Z. S. steamer Iroquois has sailea
from Panama for Gusysquil, Eq 7sdor
S. A., under sealed instructions to dan and
the release OF Ssnton, the o. s. citizen
held there.
The Secretary Of State has been asked tc
appoint medical inspectors at all Cubsr
Consulstes because of the spread Of cholera
in Spain, which country is in constant in
tercourse with the Cuban ports-
John Hoffman, arrested at New Albany
Ind confessed to having attempted to pois
on his father, mother, sister and two guests
with trough on rs.s" in coffee, alleging a.
a cause his unrequitted love for one Of the
guests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-22
FAILURE OF THE DOLPHIN.

What John Roach Says Concerning the Re
port of the Advisory Board,
New York, June 2l.-John Roach was
asked what he thought of the report Of the
Naval Advisory Board concerning the dis
patch boat Dolphin and said: 1T is sim
uly difference of opinion between two
boards of experts. The vessel was con-
sructed under he supervision of legally
appointed board of seven persons, She was
DESIGNED In ell her details Of spsed and
rover by them, and I had not discretionary
power to alter even single bolt in her,
and l challenge any OF shese seven gentle
men to say that l devists5 one iota fou
the contract. Every bit Of ssetal aud ma
chinery used was inspected by the govern
ment officials and put together snder the
most rigid scrutiny. The vessel vas &C.
cepted and approved by that board. The
Secretary of the Navy saw fit to appoint
another board Of three persons, and their
report condemned the vessel"
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-It is understood
that the Naval Advisory Court viii request
Secretary Whitney to appoint board of in
quiry to investigate their official action in
connection with the construction of the
Dolphin,