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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

The usually accurate Richmond cores
pondent of the Norfolk Ledger, falls into
a grave error, as we conceiye, in the fol-
lowing statement I'm the past year the
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners.
under an act passed at the regular session
of the Legislature have been investing
about 100000 per month i'll Riddleberger
bonds. Of course the effect OF the decl-
sion of the Supreme Court Monday made
these investments utterly worthless. The
State loses by this law over nine hundred
thousand dollars which will be greatly
needed before The end of the year, if the
courts decision is enforced. We cannot
see where any loss can accrue. When a
Eond was issued under the bill necessarily
under the conditions Of the law a consol
coupon bond at SO per cent. or a consol
registered bond at this same rate or a
peeler coupon bond at 60 per cent. or
McCulloch bill bond, known as l0-40s at
go per cent. was absorbed. by the action
of the Sinking Fund Board under this law
&c. 269 339. S3 of the old classes Of bonds were
retired, and 81, 14s,577 .46 up to Jan. !, 1885,
of the Riddleoerger IS, had been issued. 1t
was of this latter class that the Sinking
Fund Board purchased, and to the extent
of their purchase have the old bonds been
absorbed, TO the advantage of the State, ny
the action of the Legislature, autho rizine
the investment Of 100000 per month II
Riddleberger bonds Instead of a loss
| it has been a gain to the State, and
positive retirement of that much of the
| debt The Riddleberger bonds could moi
have been issued, without absorbing the
old bonds at the rate namsd above, for tC
have issued them without retiring old
bonds at the rate of SO. 60 or 60 per cent.
according to the class. would have been H.
legal as well as unconstitutional. us il
would substantially have been creating q
new debt.
1t is important that no misstatement OF
facts in relation'to the debt be made at
this time The popular mind is very fe-
verish, and in no condition to patiently eX-
anime into the correctness or inaGcuracy
of statements given to the public. The
condition is bad enough at best, and care
should be taken not to make representa-
lions which would present it worse than it
really is.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

situated on the Eastern slope OF the Blue Ridge
Mountains, in sAlbemarle county, Va, near
TURKS GAP ROAD. This Aand is valuable ON
account OF the heavy timber on it.
Also 64 ACRES OF LAND on ROUND HILL.
near New Hope, Augusta county, Va. This
land is partially cleared
TEXANS One-fourth cash. balance IN equal
1nstalmentg at one, TWO and three years. bonds
TO be executed with approved personal secur-
lty, bearing interest from day of sale and title
retained as ultimate security.
JNO. L. CLEVELAND,
apr30 Commissioner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

MEN WANTED.-Wanted by the Shenan-
Nl andoah Iron Co., Mines, Va, LABoRERs
to work rock quarry, o2e banks and Furnace.
VIII pay in cash between the Goth and 18th OF
each month for work done the month previous.
VIM, MIIINES, JR.,
apr30-3 81 President aud General Manager
A UCTIOE SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK OF
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c, &c.
will offer for sale at public auction. in the
CITY of Staunton, on
Thursday Tie 30h dag Of 1pra, 1883,
at 10 o'clock, in the store room OF !. r. Craig,
LACkS, &c.
The stock wiltfrst be offered as whole, and
if no suitable bid is made, it will then be sold
in Job lots. The attention OF country lner-
chants is specially called To this sale.
81 TERMS CASH. Il, ST. GEO. TUCKER,
apr30-lt Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

Forest sres are raging in the Blue
Ridge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

VIM. Dickson was foreman OF the jury
in the Star Ronte cases, when Dorsey and
Brady were acquitted. He was accused, by
agents ofthe government of using improper
influence with his fellow-jurymento secure
an acquittaI. He was subsequently in
dicted by the Grand Jury OF the District
Court upon charges of corruption while
serving as juryman The trial came OFT
this week, resulting in a yerdict OF acqult-
tai after the jury being out about thirty
five minutes. Immediately Qp the result
being announced. Mr.. Dickson instituted
suib against ex-Attorney General Brews-
ter for defamation of character. claiming
$50, 900 damages, Mr.. Brewster was pres
ent as a witness. G. Maurice Smith. Esq,
brother of Hon. J. Amber Smith, was
Mr. Dickson S counsel.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-30

TRUNKS, a large assortment, from 81 60 to
TRAVELLING BAGS, for Ladies and Gents,
LADIES' HAND SATCHELS AND P0CKE
SHAWL AND TRUN NIX STRAPS, 10 TO SOC
Ladies' Linen busters zoe. up
. summer Shirts % to f5e
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
/, B. and w. Wreck.

The l., B. and w. Road had another wreck
last night, this time it being a passenger
train striking the rear end of freight train.
The accident happened on the Eastern Divi-
sion, and was at some point in this State, but
the location could not be learned. The en-
CINE crashed through the caboose and
tive freight cars The fireman
jumped TO avoid the danger,
and fell on q pile OF cross-ties, injuring his
feet badly. and it is thought one OF them will
have TO be amputated. He lives in this city.
and was brought her for medical treatment,
but neither his name nor address could be
learned. no one of the employees being able
to recall them, and but few could remember
having heard Of any accident
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
A Fine Entertainment

The immense Assem- blage at the College Avenue
Rink last night was treated to an entertainment
seldom given to rink patrons 1t was the first ap-
pesrance of the renowned Girard and Vokes
celebrities Of bicyclists and roller skaters. Miss
Ethel Vokes very graceful. and handles the
wheels with such skill as to elicit the commenda-
lions OF all who witness her movements.
Tie fancy skating by Professor W. II.
Cbivers highly applauded. The
juggling on skates by the Powers Brothers is
something new. they performing all the difficult
leafs of jugglery that usually given in regu-
lar stage performance. The feature of the enter
tainment was the bicycle riding of Professor
binds The fests performed py him are simply
marvellous. his handling OF the wheel seeming 10
defy the laws of gravitation. The performance
which was highly appreciated by the spectators
The combination appear again this afternoon and
tonight.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11

he 10 certain of at Greencastle, will make
$500 additional prize money.
The ladies interested in the supper table
are requested to meet tomorrow Sunday
at ct. Johns Hall, st o'clock p. m. By or
der of the committee.
About IL O'Clock last night the depart.
ment was called to Csrter's saw-mill, on Lin
coin avenue, by reason of a small fire in the
roof, which was easily extinguished. No
loss.
Two vsgs walked out with the Changing
yesterday morning as 1t started TO work, and
began to scale the wall. One OF them es.
capped but the jailer saw the other in time
to catch him by the leg and draw him back.
Yesterday morning, while Tom Fiscus was
laying a foundation in the Zoo basement, a
Ratchet in the hands OF carpenter on the
top OF the framework, City feet distant, flew
of and hit him on the shoulder, making a
very blue spot about an inch in diameter.
Had the edge of the Ratchet struck him it
would have killed him.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
CITY IN BRIEF.

The work of surveying the State Ditch has
been completed.
A history of the knights of Pythias OF In
dana has been written by Frank Bowers.
The Knights Templar attended the funeral
of the late ]. c. Bfiakmeyer yesterday after.
noon.
The Insane Asylum yesterday drew
s., 492. 30 for maintenance for the month OF
March.
w. H. Morrison aud w. A. Keicham yes
terday qualified as Belt Road Directors for
the city.
A counterfeiter named Norton Harris,
who was sent up two years ago, has been re-
leased under the poor convict act.
Constables Glass and Reinhold, who were
arrested on Saturday night at the Museum,
have besn acquitted by the Mayor.
The peace surety proceedings instituted by
Clara caring against Colonel Van Martyr
and wife, have been dismissed by Squire
Pease.
The Indianapolis Terra Gotta Company
has elected the following Directors: Frank
Foster, w. +. Stiiz, Joseph Joiner and George
l.. Dickinson.
The little child of Rev. Mr.. Roll of Edwin
Ray Church, aged sixteen months was bad
~ scalded on the head and shoulders Thurs
day evening. II was standing near the stove,
and by accident q kettle OF boiling water was
spilled over it. Medical aid was summoned.
and yesterday it was believed 10 be out Of
danger.
Beverage. the successful orator in the COL
lege historical contest, has taken up to date
$3.50 In prizes at oratorical contests. He
thinks lie stands q fair chance OF being sue
cessful next month in the Columbus, o.. con-
fest. and that prize, with two others which
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
spoils.

We met ]. A. Wilson, of Danville, Indi
ans, from whom we learned that a very
strong appeal is 10 be made to the incoming
Collector OF Internal Revenue in favor of
Hub Lingenfelter for Chief Clerk Of the de-
partment at this place. There is warm in
dorssment from the whole Central Commit.
tee OF Hendricks County, and words OF
praise for Mr.. l.. from J. II. Rice, Auditor OF
State; L. B. Henderson, Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee; Joe
Kelley, Secretary; +. T. Hord, Attorney
General; w. r. Myers, Secretary Of State;
J. w. Kern, Reporter OF the Supreme Court;
and John ]. Cooper says: II take great
pleasure in giving my earnest support to Mr..
Lingenfelter. and will say that if any Demo
crat in the district is deserving of rscogni-
ton, he is"
Judge Ayres says: 81 think no better or
deserving appointment could possibly be
made."
With such warm and universal indorse-
ment, we think the lucky man for the first
position will consider Mr.. LIS claims favor
ably. Success TO you, Hub.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
The Lvra Conoart.

The fourth, and by far the best OF the reg.
ular Lyra entertainments for this season,
was given at the society's hall last evening.
The audience was large and app1eciative
throughout the entire programme, which
was gotten up with great deal OF musical
taste and reflected credit upon the director
and those In charge. The main work for the
evening devolved upon the members of the
orchestra, who participated in every num-
Der but one. Their performance last even
ing fairly eclipsed all former achievements,
and has firmly established the fact
that, as an amateur orchestra,
they are capable Of interpreting
the most difficult compositions. The over
tEre 10 merry Wives of Windsor" was we'll
executed, and met with deserved recogni-
ton. The mixed chorus selections, which
were given with organ accompaniment, es
tablish the fact that although this feature OF
the Lyra IS new one, 1T is the most pOauiar
with the people. The four-psTt description,
"Bauenhockzeit in kaerten," containing
taking waltz and march movements and ren-
resenting q wedding festival in Switzerland
was given by the entire membership. and
was loudly encored. The difficult soprano
solo ''Erlking," by Schubert enabled Miss
Katie WeDger to display her vocal skill in
a manner. highly satisfactory to those pres
eDt. Miss Nettie Dietrich In pisns solo,
Caprice Brilliante." with orchestra accom-
paniment gave one OF the most enjoyable
and finished performances that has been
presented this season, her execution at all
times being In perfect accord with the move
ment OF the entire orchestra. mr. Fred
Loomis, IS is always the case, was a fayorite,
his rich and well cultivated bass voice ap-
pearing at it's best advantage in the solo,
nnl he
of the evening, and a new feat
ure in such entertainments, was the
beautiful and skillfully executed cornet
duet, "Cheerfulness," given by Messrs In
pals and 0stendorff. These gentlemen, be.
tween whom there is such q striking re-
semblance, as they appeared on the stage
were clothed similarly from head to foot,
and much merriment was created at the diff
Guilty in establishing the identity between
them. Dancing was INDUCED in by all
present at the conclusion Of the concert pro-
gramme.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
The SENTINEL AT NEW ORLEANS.

To accommodate the throng from the
Northwest who viii desire to read their ia
vorits home paper while attending the
'sworld's Exposition" the Sentinel has been
placed on sale In New Orleans at George r.
Wharton d Bros, No. 5 Csrondelet street,
between Canal and Common streets.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
l. 8. AyreS Go.
The Largest and Finest Retail Dry
y Goods IN The State.
LADIES':

LADIES.
should you happen to notice particularly
handsome and wen fitting Dress. q stylish Bonnet,
Der OF the fair sex the chances are TWO TO one that
IL was made or sold by US. We have sent out
from our Dress Making and Millinery Departments
this Spring some OF the finest and most salts
factory work that has ever been seen here We
have the Talent. and can therefore produce the
desired effect We have no disposition 70 over
charge, and can turn ont work uneQualled By any
establishment in the West at much lower prices
than the same class OF work and style can be 90.
tsined In larger cities. Ladies throughout the
State will please bear this in mind, and trial
order Will convince them OF the truth OF ilese
statements. Our Spring Stock Is now in and be-
ing duplicated a. last as possible, but there are
many novelties in silks and Dress Goods that we
can not find again in the market, and ladies' who
. GENE soonest viii find the most complete stock 10
select from
We have every desirable Novelty
for Ladies' Dresses, Costumes and
Wraps, with Ricn and Suitable Com
binat1ons and Trimmings.
TO GENTLEMEN:
We desire again 10 call attention to our Tailor
ing Department This Department was started
the favor OF the best Dressed Men in this City and
State. We started out with the idea that we
could give our customers the best materials that
we could procure. and have them cut and made
by the best workmen. and produce suit at
profit which In all instances is confined simply TO
material. We do this TO enable US 10 buy largely
and import directly from manufacturers. Try us
ence and you can not fail TO be satisfied with the
result. Mecarry an enormous stock OF the best
SultingP. and guarantee TO give you as well made
and stylish a suit as can be produced The prices
are less than anywhere else for the same class Of
work.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
OLD PAPERS.

Good conditioned old papers for sale at
this Office ut only 40 cents per hundred.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-11
REASONS
acknowledgements
PIANOS.

The name OF DECKER BROTHERS is a sure
guarantee that the instrument bearing il Is
thoroughly good Piano.
becker Brothers Pianos are absolutely the best
in every particular.
Only the very finest material ard the most skill
ful wOrkmen are employed in their manufacture.
Every portion OF the instrument is made at the
Decker Brothers factory, and under their own
pc sonal supervision.
The tone OF a Decker Brothers Piano is un-
rivaled in purity, sympathetic quality, sweetness
and volume.
They stand in tune much longer than any
Others.
The Decker Brothers Pianos are know1 TO be
the most perfect. durable and reliable in the
world
Possesses many qualities most essen tial to per
feet Piano, ana not 70 be found IN any other
make.
Decker Brothers Pianos have become world
renowned on their intrinsic merits.
A Decker Brothers Piano is sold st the very low.
est price consistent with the best workmanship
and finest material.
decker Brothers Pianos always command good
price when resold after years OF careful use.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
Let's Have q Truce.

We mean in the particular line
of discussion growing out of Bro.
Harper's original letter. We have
in hand now much more on this
special controversy than we could
possibly publish, if it was advisable
to do SO. But don't you all think
this matter has been "argued OUT 2
We give G. A. RS. rejoinder in
this issue. If Bro. Harper thinks
it calls for brief re-rejoinder, SC
be it-then truce to this frater.
nal fray.
Let's get at the enemy, and have
something fresh and furious-some
hand to hand fighting; and, as the
battle warns up, our true friends
will all fall into line without re.
gard to party, color, sex or pre-
vious condition of servitude.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
News of the Week.
CULLED AND CONDENSED FOR
FREEMAN READERS.

John S. Wise, Son of Henry A.
Wise of Democratic fame, is the
present Republican nominee for
Governor of Virginia.
Sir Moses Montefore, the Hebrew
philanthropist, died recently in
London at the age of 10l years.
The troubles continue in the.
iron mills. There seems to be
succession of disagreements and
strikes that are very annoying to
mill owners as we'll as to honest
men who want steady work at fair
wages.
There is promise of an immense
corn crop throughout the country.
The cholera still RACES in Franc
and Spain with big death roll
day after day.
The Camp-meeting season is now
on, and immense Temperance
gatherings are the order of the day,
especially in New York and Ohio.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02

The State Journal advises the
FREEMAN to correspond with "dis-
interested" parties in places where
the Scott Law was enforced, and
thinks we might learn thing or
two by so doing. We always like
to oblige the Journal but we can't
waste the postage stamps, in this
case.
We challenge the Journal to take
any county in Ohio and show by
official reports that the Scott Law
mitigated the evils of the traffic
in any way whatever.
If the Journal likes the Scott
Law perhaps it can tell just how
it can justify the State in making
money out of the liquor traffic and
condemn an individual for doing
the same thing.
Does it think that when the
judgment day comes round no souls
can be found responsible for the
sins of the State? If our neigh
Dor is 80 eager for the "FREEhAN
to learn something" we will be just
the most attentive pupils it ever
saw, while it explains these points.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
Don't Sit on the Crater.

Temperancelspeakers at Chautau-
qua are requested not to advocate
the Prohibition party movement.
The cause cannot be smothered to
death at this stage. The man who
thinks te prevent the volcanic
eruption of Prohibition by sitting
on the crater will be found away
out in the woods wondering what
has happened, one of these days,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
WHAT WE LICENSE,
And What We Haze to A1lsWer For
IN the Final Settlement of accounts.

SLAUGHTER.-F. Berkey, Son Of
one of the prominent citizens Of
Salem, Indiana, came on the street
drunk, and began shooting at all
who came in range.
After wounding four persons, one
perhaps fatally, he placed his re-
volver to his own head and fired,
killing himself almost instantly.
MADNEss.-A drunken tailor,
named Louis Pyser, created great
consterna ton in depot at Chica-
60, the other day, by threatening
to shoot any one who approached
him.
FRATRICIDE.-Sam Manoels, of
Uvalde, Texas, shot and killed his
brother, who was attempting to
get him off the street because he
was drunk.
RIoT-A colored camp meeting, at
Glendale Park, Philadelphia, was
the scene of a disgraceful riot, last
Sunday. Too free use of "weiss
beer" seems to have been the cause.
SuIcIDE.-WH!u Leonhart, of Ha-
Pa, shR" himself through
the head, last week, while drunk.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
Notice 10 Lien Holders.

To all persons holding liens by judgment@r
otherwise, on the real estate, Or any paft
thereof, of Thomas Gooden:
In pursuance of a decree Of the Circuit
Court of Wood county, made in cause
therein pending, to subject the real estate OF
the said Thomas Gooden to the satisfaction
to present all claims held by you and each
of you against the said Thomas Gooden.
which are liens on his real estate, or any
part of it, for adjudication to me, at my Of
fee in the Tracewell Building, Park ersburg,
Wood county w. Va, on or before the 10th
day of Sept, 1885
Given under nay hand, this 18th day OF
August, 1885. }. w. VANDERVORT.
Commissioner,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-02
w. VA. NEWS AND NOTES.

DELEGATE TO New ORLEA Ms
Col. Philip Pendleton, of Berkeley
County, has been appoin ted by the
Governor to represent West Virgin
ia at the coming New Orleans Ex-
position.
REVENUE CoLLEcTIoNs.-The re-
port of Commissioner Miller shows
that the internal revenue collec-
tions in this state, for the last fiscal
year, amounted to $543, 1889.
KILLED by THE CARS Henry
Muegge of Wheeling, was run over
and killed by P. w. & KY. train,
last Wednesday evening.
DELINQUENT The delinquent
tax list of Kanawha County
amounts to $4,000.
OLD BooK.-Col. J. w. M. APP
pleton, of Salt Sulphur Springs,
Monroe Co., has in his possession
book published in 1853.
Coop Standardization County
recently disposed of $4,000 in
bonds, due 1906, at a premium of
four per cent.
ANKLE BRoKEN.-Mr. William
Joseph, Of Morgantown, while en-
gagged in repairing his mill, fell
distance of SO feet, breaking his
ankle and sustaining other pain
full injuries.
ASYLUM ADDITIoN.--Mr. P. M.
Hale, of Weston, has contracted to
build the addition to the Insane
Asylum, for $24, 17429.
GIRL KILLED.-Miss Cooper, of
Rush Run, Ohio, was run over and
killed by train on the P. w. &
KY. R. r. short distance above
Wheeling last Thursday evening.
The engineer is severely critised
for not stopping his train sooner,
as he saw the girl when several
hundred yards distant.
Coal OIL AGAIN-Mrs. Charles
J. Pride of Point Marion, attempt
ed to kindle her fire with coal oil,
when the usual explosion occurred,
burning her two year old son 80
badly that he died from the effect.
ACCEPTS. Hon. E. Boyd Faux
ner, of West Virginia, has decided
to accept the appointment as Con-
sui General to Egypt.
STABBED.-Alice Adkins stab
bed Alice Canterbury, on the
streets of Huntington, few days
ago. The wound was considered
dangerous.
SELF-MURDER.-Col. A. G. Baker,
Surveyor of Preston county. died
last week from the effects of long
debauch. He was a man of fine
education and SPLENDID ability,
but had for several years been un--
fortunately addicted to the exces-
sive use of the bowl, which finally
conquered Weston World.
MURDER.-Cornelius O'Leary of
Chicago, shot two women, both
fatally, a week ago Saturday even
ing. All three were drunk at the
time.