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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sa1t, under date of the, Sth.
sums up the impressions of Senators follow
ing their recent visit to New York to
meet the President-elect, as follows:
The Senators and others who went over
TO see Mr.. Cleveland have all returned,
and concur without exception II the senti-
ment that he is a man whose action and
policy the Democratic party and the coun-
Try can walt with the consciousness that
IL Will be judlciOuS and safe. In reference
to the cabinet appointments it does not
seem necessary just now to state any
Jhlng IN addition to the particulars in the
New I DIRK dispatch to the San Of yester-
day, but it is not improbable that in a
short time some further information of in
| terest in this connection may be available.
On the general policy of his administra-
| tlon, and more especially as pertaining to
the important question of appointments to
| and removals from Office. the expressions
| OF Mr.. Cleveland gave still greater empha-
Sis to the position which it is understood
ne has determined to assume. He inquired
OF several of the Senators what was
| thought in Washington of his late civil
service letter and the principles laid down
therein. 1t was suggested to him that
more than one construction had been put
upon the letter. That it had been inter
preted, for instance, by some otfce-seekers
as not meaning so much as appeared to
those who were not looking for place. To
this suggestion he replied very decidedly
that the letter meant exactly what it said,
no more and no less, and those who were
undertaking to read between the lines
would find themselves mistaken He did
not propose removing any Republican of
fetal who had been faithful and attentive
to his duties, and whose administration Of
his office was satisfactory to the public
who were Immediately concerned. When
the terms of such officers expired he eX-
pected of course, to fill their places with
good men of his own party if they could be
found which he did not doubt. There
might be reasons in some cases why this
position should not be adhered to, but I'M
der all ordinary and usual circumstances,
it would be the rule. In determining upon
this line of action Mr.. Cleveland follows
British precedent. We think our politi-
cal differences at times are very bitter,
yet it is not possible that they could be
more acrimonious and intense than the
contests of party in Great Britain. In all
changes of administration in Great Brit
ain. those in accord with the victorious
party are promptly put at the head OF af
fairs but the SubOrdinateS are not dis
turbed. 1t is an understood thing that
when vacancies occur, the party then in
power shall fill them with it's own adher-
ents. aud as this custom is observed by all
parties. it works equally and satisfactorily
and the wild hunt for Office as we I'M
derstand it, is therefore unknown in Great
Britain Ii Mr.. Cleveland should succeed
in eradicating the spoils doctrine from
American politics it would be one Of the
browning glories of his administration.
It has not developed that any of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

III INES engaged in such business shall be COM
Pute9 ana charged upon the following basis
,i.e Is 10 say For passengers of the same class
VIC We, SoinDln,d charge of all the carriers 10 he
M 1 ,a s hey may agree, shall never he less
wi vi IL, ~ instances, he pro rata per mile For
rSiShls oi the same class and OF like units
taxing tne CARLOAD as the maximum the total
charge from the station of shipment to IN,
slisuioh oi ilnal delivery shall be posed Of
s W" tehls-the charges for fixed expenses and
.,i' '''''.se iof any transfer where break OF
-! ,a ~ uals-shpmenL from rail to vessel nr
sns RI ", or necessary porterage may he i'm
p'ITeu' suen proper charges for each class OF
,i, W" nv units below and including the
-, D,,t ." - ~ 'seertained and agreed by the
tl' NJ, lut .isloh companies concerned subject
s s1 ts "Ppi Tr OF the said board of commits
siolSfs. me charge for transportation or
ireights OF the same class and unit below and
c gIang .hs fasloaa shall be- to The same
C IJI fsii' part of the route trnversed
between the carriers directly perforn,ing The
service us they may agree ,, PN'''' 'i"s 'ho
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

The exposure of the Anarchist and So
cialist Associations in Philadelphia and
Pittsburg, and the manifestation of dyna-
miters in various parts of the country
have unduly affected the nerves of some
OF our speculative philosophers. The be-
lief is common, or the expression is not
infrequent, that this country is on the
eve of great trouble .arising from this
cause. if not of a revolution. We don It
belong to that class. We have faith in
the conservative forces OF the people
Each citizen is a part of the government.
The people are the government, and wheu
the safeguards of society and the re-
straints of order become seriously me-
naced by the insane plots of few cranks,
each man will consider that his rights are
threatened. The conservative forces will
assert themselves and see that the laws
are respected and enforced. The implicit
confidence in the stability Of our institu-
tions and the power and supremacy of
law, which is inherent in every American
citizen, has only to be aroused to an init
nation of real danger for it to express it.
self in no uncertain way. Ours is gov
eminent of the people and for the people,
and the people will protect it from foes
without and within. 1t is part of our
education to allow the largest liberty in
the formation and expression of opinion,
but when that opinion entrenches upon the
vital forces of government it is met by
the inherent conservatism which lies be-
hind all the forms and influences of the So
cial and political fabrics. When Anarch-
lists and Socialists and dynamiters go be-
yond the limits of safety to the body poll
tic they will be swept from the face of
the American earth.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

We publish the brief speech of Gen.
Malone delivered in the Senate on the
Interstate Commerce Bill. 1t congresses
into limited sentences as much sound sense
on the subject discussed as has been given
to the country in any Of the more lengthy
speeches made. 1t reaches to the equities
of the subject, both as to the corporations
and the people, and presents q rational ar
gument without prejudice, u plain solu-
ton without partiality. 1t exposes thought
and study, and comprehensive under
standing of the intricate question.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

1t is pretty well ascertained that Mr..
Cleveland is in favor of the repeal Of the
silver coinage legislation. This will be
disagreeable news to the indationist Dem
ocrats. He is in favor of the enactment
Of a bankrupt law. This will be offensive
to majority of the Southern Democrats.
He is opposed to the Blair Educational
Bill. This will be wet blanket upon tie
Virginia Democrats who are confessedly
for it. The New York correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun states Mr.. Cleveland's
position on these several propositions to be
as above, and that he has informed prom
inent leaders of his party in Congress to
that effect.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

1t has been ascertained that systemati C
robbery has been going on for fifteen Years
IN Kentucky State funds by officials. In
vestigation has developed that at least
S2'ooo,ooo have been stolen, about 81 ,OOO,-
900 OF which is in the department of crimi.
nal prosecution 100000 in the cost of
keeping idiots. and in other expenditures
not less than 100000. 1t is alleged that
in most cases the money can be traced TO
county rings, which have been abetted
by the Legislature. There is very little
question but what Kentucky is ring-rid-
demand that it's due to the large Bourbon
majority in the State on the popular vote.
and in the Legislature, which induces care.
lessness in the management of public af.
fairs, followed by corruption.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
A Hermit Woman.

There has lived, until the past three
weeks,in the mountains back of Bernville.
Pa, one of the strangest characters of
modern times. Sallie Kitner, or the 'sHer-
nit Maid of the Mountains, y for nearly
half century had lived in log hut, with
no other companion than her dogs and cats.
She had hidden herself away from civiliza-
ton and society, refusing all intercourse
with her kind and utterly abhorring the
presence of man. She lived upon wild
game and such other edibles as she could
command from the barren and rocky re-
cesses where she had chosen forty-eight
years ago to spend her life. About the LIST
of the month her log hut, from pure de.
cay of the timbers, tumbled down, causing
the death of the old lady, aged 81, and four
of her dogs. The story of her eccentric
life, would furnish material from which to
weave romance of thrilling and stirring
interest. When she took up her solitary
abode she was thirty-six years old. Peo-
pie remember her as a stout, healthy and
comely woman. The story goes that in
her youthful days she fell in love with
prepossessing young man who followed the
sea for living. He left with the prom:
Use that in five years he would make her
his BRIDE He never returned, having been
impressed into the service of another
country. He died in French prison six
ty years ago, but the old woman kept his
memory ever green, would never have
anything to do with men, and in her bo-
som when dead was found the last letter
from her lover, faded with age, written
just before he died. The woman grew
melancholy ,forsook her family and friends,
received small inheritance irony her
father and in 1887 took up the life of u
hermit. She fled at the approach of stran-
gers, was good shot and during the win
ter season her hut was full of game, brought
down by her unerring rifle.
She abhorred men, never spoke to them,
if she could help it, and lived in the soci-
ETY. of her cats and dogs, of which she had
nineteen of the former and twelve of the
latter. Frequently she was not seen for
months. The rumor in the neighborhood
was that she was miser and had consid
cradle money hid away, but none, has yet
been found in the debris Of her hut. Her
rude life had made her strong and when
she died she was as well preserved as a
woman of fifty.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

Mr.. Nathaniel Pope, Cashier of the Liv-
erpool, London & Globe Insurance. Com
pany, has been discovered to be Il defaulter
to the amount of about 1927 900. lost in
speculation. The loss will cot, in any way,
affect the Company. Mr.. Vail has been
appointed to succeed Mr.. Pope.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
---------s--
An Important Order.

In the U. S. Court at Richmond, ON the
5th, Judge Hughes had an order entered in
the case of Parsons against S ate Auditor
Marye, which restraints that official, the
city treasurer and the conn. issioner of
revenue of Richmond from re- sing to re-
ceive nearly $4,000 worth of coupons in
payment of license, taxes ali all other
dues due to the State Of Virginia when
ever any person may choose to tender such
coupons in payment of their laxes. He
moreover commands the commissioner of
revenue to grant such parties licenses and
permits to do business, and said parties
shall not be required to pay i'll anything
other than coupons. The order stands,
however, only until the 10th inst, when
the questions involved will be heard by
the United States Circuit Court. The
bill filed in the case raises questions not
here ofore brought out. Disobedience to
the temporary order can involve only
case of contempt of court, which cannot
be a serious matter where the officers act
under the color of statute law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

The Prince of Wales is in France enjoy
ing himself presumably with the sweet
attractions of that. country. But he is at
tended by q body of volunteers to protect
him from dynamiters.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

lAl1 III VT lOIL l. l. Al
day last Gov. Cameron, addressed the fol-
lowing communication to Mr.. Morton
Marye, auditor of public accounts I'm
connection with Irregularities and alleged
frauds which have occurred in the pay
ment of money into the public treasury
through a long series of years, to which
the attention of the Governor has been
called officially, which Irregularities could
not have occurred if the law had been
complied with, your attention is called to
the provisions of the statute as embodied
in the 18th, Sth and 9th sections of chapter
4S of the code of 1878.
these sections of the law be hereafter
strictly complied with. 1t is further or
dered that no officer, clerk. or other en-
ploye in the Offices of auditor Of public ac-
counts, second auditor or treasurer shall
act as the agent of any officer Or other
party for the payment of money into the
public treasury and the banks Of the city
of Richmond which, have been designated
as State repositories are forbidden to re-
ceive money on account of the Common
wealth except instruct compliance of law"
Commenting on this order the Richmond
State says: 1.-THE auditor will suggest to
the Governor the propriety of Withholding
his order for ten days, in order that the
treasurers, clerks, notaries, &c., in the
State may be informed upon HE subject.
1t is we'll known that the law relative to
paying money to the State has not been
strictly complied with for years. and if it
is complied with to the very letter every
clerk. treasurer, notary, &C., will have to
come to Richmond and pay the money into
the treasury ii compliance with the law
or they will have to appoint agents to pay
the money for Them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

Mrs. Lucinda Duval, wife of the pro.
prietor of the Duval House. Fincastle.
died in that place on the lst inst, of can
Ger.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

The correspondent of the Alexandria
Gazette states that Col. j. w. Fairfax, of
Stafford co., has been ordered to Norfolk,
as special agent of the Treasury Depart
ment,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs

NJ ANTED.-An experienced SALESMAN TO
W travel the Shenandoah and Page Valleys
and counties bordering thereon. None but
parties with best references need apply.
LOUIS ASH 4 son,
lenl2-H Baltimore. Md.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

DOR SALE AT Low PRICEsl
PATENT ROLLER SHORTS,
RICH MIDDLINGS,
MILL FEED,
WEST ERN CORN
SEED SPRING BARLEY,
SEED (Ohio) WHITE OATS
CLOVER, TIMOTHY, AND
ORCHARD GRASS SEEDS
M ANTED TO BUY
CLOVER, TIMOTHY, AND
ORCHARD GRASS SEEDS
JAS. II. BLACKLEY d SON.
lepiz-Zm Opposite q. & D. Depot
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
STA JrNrnN Va

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
~ STAUNToN. Va, Feb 10TH 1885,
TO Cyrus I'll. Snapp and all lien creditors of
said Snapp and all parties in any way interest
Ell IN the cause of OSBORNE. &c, vs.. c. H
SHAPE, pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
Countrywide Notice that in pursuance Of an
order entered in said cause November 10Th.
iSoi' VIII proceed at my office in Staunton on
tuesday. the 10th day of March, 1885 to state
the accounts required by said decree. at which
TINE and place you are required to attend =
e..,o GEORGE NJ. HARRISON,
ie"A- Comm'r
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
English Defeat.
KHARTouM FALLEN-GoRDoN. SUPPOSED
TO HAVE BEEN MAssAcRED. --TuE
STORY OF GoRDoN's MISSION.


On Thursday the news of the defeat of
the English forces in the Sondan was re-
ceived in london, and caused the most in
tense excitement there and throughout the
world. Khartopm was captured by the
Arabian Rebels on the 26th Of january.
and the English garrison, under Gordon.
is supposed to have been killed together
with their commander.
A native reports that the Mahdi had
60,000 men in the vicinity of Khartoum,
and that he introduced u number of his
emissaries into the city. These emissaries
mingled freely with the native troops
under General Gordon, and by brides.
threats and working on their religious
feelings induced them to mutiny. Seven
thousand OF the garrison deserted to the
rebels, leaving General Gordon only $500
faithful soldiers. With this small force he
attempted to hold the city against the
Mahdi's great army, but after severe fight
ing, in which a large number Of the rebels
were killed, he was compelled to surrender.
When Sir Charles Wilson reached Khar-
toum he found that Mahdi S forces occupied
both the town and the citadel. He tried
to land and ascertain the fate of General
Gordon, but this step he found impossible.
The enemy'S guns were turned upon him
in full force. He was. therefore, COM
PEELED to turn his back upon the fallen
city and return to Gubat without finding
out whether General Gordon was dead or
alive
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

In speaking of the Khartoulu affair Gen.
Wolseley said he had never known but two
herOes-Lee and Gordon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12
Cleveland's Policy.

Short, who shot Phelan in New York
has been released on So 900 bail.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-02-12

President-elect Cleveland paid visit to
Hon. S. j. Tilden at Greystone Saturday
and remained over until Sunday
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23
Shorman's Proposed K,aa

SHERMAN, oct. 2,--Ispecia. I'll 0
gentlemen on the committee Tor tho
proposed railroad are going aDoat il in
a systematic manner, I'D as ono Of
then Expresses it, 1--WE want no fall
Gro this time, as we cannot afford 70
lose this opportunity, SO it il much
better to DO :. little cautious, as there
Is no particular nsea for haste. We
have tho charter and know the exact
cost, IS 1t has been figured out by ex-
ports long ago for tho Texas, Louisiana
Il Western; consequently 81! we have
to do Is 10 got all OF our monied men
to take hold Of it, Then the masses will
come In with rush, They we're
around to-day gottiug things in shape,
so that Mt the meeting Saturday even,
Ing thoy can put something tangible
before tho people.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23

AfLANTA, "a, Oct. 2o.-In railroad
r',clsa rn.nigat IL Is freely stated tbs,
10 &C nirG wseS will bring witt Il q
liter 9ght cesweon the East 1snnes-
soc Virginia h Georgia railway aud
sA5 Central railroad, for the pas epger
businas- out OF Atlanta 10 tho State
Fair 81 Macon. Ths Central her an
nogassC rate Of s. so TO 'he round
trim anu tho East Tennessee, ''i.rginia
& Georgia, IL ID said, will cut tho rate
so as 20 make round-tfip tiekats 81.
Should this Genital meat this rate then
the East Tennessee will mako smother
ono VI 80 cents on ever 8
tlckes IL is uudorstcp, .As.
thu Central has notified 10
agents nero 10 meet al cuts mago by
the Gass Tennessee, aud the Eass Tea-
nesses in turn say X II will haul pass0n-
gers ior 80 cents less than tho Central q
ratio, 10 rlctter what it 10. Tbs aost
.n!esnali0n Is thai tbs light viii re-
eUlt n irge rides, and probably in
lueampnla of some character sddod.
This light, it il said, will not be con.
! 1ned to this Tertiary, but Will ext6nd
I though to Jacksonville. Florida.
1 NASHVILLE, Cot. 90. Tho East
tennessee, Vrsinia d Georgia rail-
, f0a1 viii to- morrow open an ottce ia
/ .aia city ana cut rates ON Souths ln
business The competing linea will
taka band IN the war and lively
tiIlcs ase expected.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23
smoke. Consuming locomotives.

81 al;aFIGLD, III, Oct. 20. n party
OF railroad mon and 9lllzens made q
run c"er tho WabasA roAd to-day
fron here b Jackson lie and return
~ trial mp for new t0.ton smoke
culauiuine engine, tho Invention OF
y, y. Barnes, superintendent OK Tho
machinery and motive power OF the
Wsbash. The engine was built In the
shops here. The run was mado on
regular card time, drawing passen-
ger train each way, and neither smoke
nor sparks were visible during tho
tip The machine IL pronounced a
great success, and will be run regu-.
'afly on line middle division 0. the
roaG. The construction Of six more
engines sinilar to this one il to be
commenced immediately. Er. Barnes
and tho Wabash management are very
highly compilmonted on the srrcess
Of this effort,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23

For fifteen years they have steadily gGla-
ed In iaNor an9 with Gales constantly in
creasing have become the most popular
corset throughout the United Strtos
The q quality Is warranted to wear twice
as 10, as the ordinary corseta. We have
lately introduced the g and Ia II Grades,
with extra long waist, and VT can furnish
them when preferred
slightest awards from ali the worlds great
fairs. The last medal received is for First
Degree Of merit, from the la'e Exposition
held al New Orleans.
While scores oil patents have been found
worthless, the principles . the Glove Fit.
ting have proved ,nvalusbIs.
Retailers are authorized 10 refund money
If, on examination, these Uorsets do nos
prove as represented. For sale everywhere.
Catalogue free on application.
THOMPsON. EANGDON 81 Co, Y. v.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23
a nailroeGNot,

II - whispered in railwsE circles
thai me visit Of Mr.. s.. w. Tordyce, 70.
ceiVer Of The Texas & 81 Loulg,, TO CHS
city w.s not solely to oca7or VITA Mr.
M ;Cormick, master IN onarcerI', con.
coming the sale Of tho road, ba; that
no vas consulting With tho Texas
Trunk people, looking to q connection
OF tho Texas TANK auG Texas d st.
,'ouis railway at Athens.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23
NOTICES

NOTICE 10 land oWNERs-of Il
~ Mr.. Il, u. Land, who has heen AN.
pointed u commissioners 20 the American
ESpositlon, 10 be held in .ondon, Eng.
ON agricultural und minefaioeloal nd
NeNtagesof TeNrs, We propose Ia circu
late .o,VOO copies OF this work In Europe
2u we want land IN every county In thS
state u offer forSalo Send us fuil des-
v.Nioh Ca what you nave lol sale so that
IN appendix 10 lis work cur list OF lands.
ma we want Il to no rs large as possiblo.
DALLAS, Tevps. oCtiisaif-wlft, V
MOFlCS 10 TRNVELERS-IF YOU f7D
~ 70 Olehuenq, stop 10 tho GAIT HOUSE;
geWN furnished; l0steps noln the abroad
uSlnS y fplendid table; ~ dSi,t0, nc,
S .'l'I.. wy ~ rooms. sep3.6m
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23

lLtrs ags scores OF persons who are
Suffering from some form Of flood dis
order or skin disease, such "a serof-
ule, holis. etc, etc. After practical
test w. II. Howell & Bros, druggists,
asaars that Acker's Flood Elixir will
certainly cure all suoh diseases in
GLIDING syphilis and rheumatism. 1t
Is not 8 patent nosiruuI, bus 5 scion
tifc preparation. They guarantee IL.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23

Nj James Aiken, assistant supor.
iutendent OF tho Pacific express, lie n
laet evening ior TexarkaaG.
Mr.. Il. A. Fuller, superintendent,
OF tho Eastern division of tho Pacific
Expross, lett last evening TO- the West.
Mr.. q. w Fordyce, receiver OF tho
Texas ., 81. Louie railway, left yea.
terday for Little Rock, ....-
Il. NJ. Emory, route shput OF the
Wells-Carso Nxprets gnu Danaing
Company, waa in tho citv yesterday
looking Tor IN Office.
r. N, Barnes, trAyNltpy passepgcr
agent Of the Chicngo 81 Az y, 4, nj
the Grand Windsor
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-10-23
C,tton Rats War In mlneni,

SHPEgEroRT, La, Cot. %. The
Queen Il Crescent and Texas Pacific
lines ore locking horns on The freight
business out OF this place. J. Harry,
commercial agent Of the former ropd,
and w. W. Finley, freight agent al,
the latter, are IN tho city. The Queen
q Crescent 10 doing Tho largest amount
ofthe cotton business up e date. It's
Thought q satisfactory agreement viii
hn mRfI.