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what Shall We Do With the Insaneq
THE ASYLUMs AND THE JAILS CROWDED
AND STILL THE APPLICATIONS
COME IN.


We doubt not if there are dozen Jails
in the Commonwealth that have not with
in their walls from one to half dozen
insane persons. Within the past few
months the Jail at this place has had as
many as six lunatics at one time, ana from
the reports that come from other sections
this distressing condition is general.
At the same time, the asylums are
crowded. and for the most part the IN
mates are of that incurable and harmless
class that could be provided for at a com
paIativeIy small cost in a distinct e3tab-
lishment. Under the present arrange
ment they crowd out the recent and cura-
bic cases, many of which could be
restored to Il sound mental and physical
condition, were the proper attention given
them at the right time. Their failure to
receive such attention results, not unfre-
quenty, in life long insanity, thus multi
plying the numbers of that unfortunate
class, and paving the way for yearly addi-
tions thereto. The condition OF the
Western l.unatic Asylum in this respect,
doubtless has it's counterpart in the other
institutions. The remedy. as suggested
by DR.. Conrad and his predecessors. is the
establishment of additions to the Asylums
where the incurables. who require COM
paratively little medical attention, could
be comfortably provided for The vacan-
cies thus occasioned in the asylum proper
could he utilized in caring for the recent
and durable. many of whom would be
restored to usefulness.
This is IA matter thai should receive the
very earliest All ention of the Legislature.
In his quarterly report, made ut the
recent meeting of the Board of Directors
of the L;malic Asylum, DR.. Conrad pre-
sents an array of facts which should not
be over looked. He says:
This old asylum, now in the 59th year of its
existence. is being gradually but surely filled
up with patients totally incuiable. with idiots
who have been admitted, and with a very nu-
merous class, who have been here for years,
and who remain in the same mental state.
never changing varying. whose insanit, is
fixed or stationary The. are all in good phys
zeal health from the fact that they are taken
care of. regularly fed on simple food go to bed
and rise AT the same hours, ana thus lead an
orderly, quiet and uneventful life Taken care
of body and soul they become mere machines
and live Indefinitely, some To q very Old age, as
numbers ere now show. This is the fate of
all old asylums. They become in the course of
years filled up with the chronic. incurable
classes. and leave no room for the reception or
TIRE atment of the recent and durable insane
The table append speaks for itself:
2 i,atients now here, have been In the asy
ium for 5U
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HUsTINas CoURT.-The July term of
the Hastings Court convened on Thursday
last, Judge Smith presiding. The follow
ing is summary of the proceedings
Certificate was granted Scott Wood, col.
ored, to enable him to obtain license to
practice as an attorney at-law.
O.. N. Goode was sworn in as Justice
of the Peace for Ward No. 2. in this city.
DR.. Henry NJ. Patterson was appointed
City Physician to attend prisoners con-
fined in Jail, belonging to the corporation.
Gao. A. Hutcheson, for Ward No. 2, and
W. d. Runnels. for Ward No. l, were ap-
pointed Deputy Treasurers upon nomina-
tion Of Arista Hoge, Treasurer.
The last will of Edward F. johnson was
admitted to record, appointing his wife
executrix, who qualified, and John w.
Hemp, w. W. FretwelI. Edward Friedler,
j. F. Davis, and J. P. Trayer were desig-
mated appraisers.
The estate of W. C. Eskridge, Decd,
was committed to the Sergeant for admin.
istration, and VIM. A.. Burnett, G. ~
Harrison, Jos. B. Woodward, and r. O.
Holiday appointed appraisers.
Mrs. Sallie H. Fauntleroy qualified al
Administrative of the late DR.. A. M
Fauntleroy, and Geo. NJ. Harrison, David
May, II. st. Geo. Tucker, F. M. Young
and Newton Argenbright appointed ap
praisers.
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The Normal Insti tute.

Last night the teachers who have arrived
to attend the Summer Normal, were well
coined to our city in a handsome and APP
propriate address by Chas. E. Kemper.
Esq. The Opera House was fairly well
filled considering the disagreeable weather,
and at the outset, we are satisfied, Mr..
Kemper made the visitors feel perfectly
at home. The response by Prof. Smith
was specially happy, as was also the short
addresses of Prof. Parr and Mr.. Stubs.
Among the more prominent Of the ar
rivals are Prof. Frank Smith. of Ten
nessee, who will have charge of the Insti-
tute Prof. Parr, of Indiana Professor
Painter, of Roanoke College and Misses
Parrish and Brumelcome, of the Farm
vile Normal.
The sessions of the Institute promise to
be largely attended, and every provision
has been made for the comfort of the
guests. The school exercises will be held
in the large chapel of the d. D. & B. In
stitute, one of the most pleasant and con-
venient of rooms.
The Normal proper commences this
morning at 10 o'clock, and will continue
| four weeks.
The early hour at which we 60 to press
prevents our giving an account nf the
opening exercises last night. We shall
| enieayOr however to present to our read
ers All intelligent synopsis of the proceed
ings of each day, during the coniinnanc,
| of the session.
In behalf of our citizens, we extend Il
cordial and hearty welcome to the visitors
| and assure them that we are not only glad
to see them, hut shall endeavor to make
their stay among us pleasant, and the in.
struetOrs, we doubt not, will make il
profitable. There is no class to whom Tho
State owes so much. and none toward
whom the whole peope should feel mo {
kindly.
! MARRIED yesterday morning ut the
residence Of the brides mother Rpy. p'
Mcfarland united in marriage Mr.. Wa
rem Case, OF Jacksonville. IlIirois, an(
Mss Linda II. Mcclure. one Of The 10, e
lest and most popu ar young ladies' Of
Staunton. Ii genuine worth lsnres b; p
piness the pathway of the bride will bt
bright and flower stlewn.
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DEATH Miss Elizabeth Il Brown a
daughter OF Daniel Brown. decd, died al
the residence Of her brother, Adam M.
Brown, near Brownsburg, in this county
Fr1day morning. the End, al 6 clock
Her funeral took place on The Sd at New
Providence church at IL o'clock, y H. ~
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OFFICERs ELECTED. the election
in Augusta l. edge, Greenville, held June
oath, the following persons were elected
r. r. Larew, Master S. A. d. Mckee
S. Warden; j. M. Mcclure, j. Warden
John II. Clarke, Treasurer r.. Ell. Pal
mer, Secretary; G. d. Bray, S. Deacon
G. w. Williams, j. Deacon C. w. Fitch
G G, TT
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STANTON MARK E'Fs.
CORRECTED WEEKLY by EARLE & JONES'
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARX IGT.
MONDAY. July u, 1886. 1
AT CALVERTON YARDS.

MON DAY. July IL, 1910.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-There was no Improvement in
the activity of the market over last week.
Prices are 1SaI4c lower than last Monday. The
offerings are scarcely of good an average
last Monday, though much more numerous,
with good tops.
Prices of Beef Cattle ranged us follows Best
25aS5 so that generally rated first quality
75a5 l2R medium, or good fair quality 5 75a
81 3714; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 80
ass 25. Extreme range of prices 59aSo so.
Most of the sales were at 50a$5 25 per 100 lbs.
or the Cattle received some $50 head came
from Virginia. Total receipts for the week 1862
1887 head against last week.
SwINE.-The receipts are less than last week,
but the offerings equal to moderately
fair demand. Prices are nc higher than last
week. with the quality not as good as it was
then. We quote at 6aeM cents, with most
sales at 65sa654 cents per 10 net, Arrivals this
week 6973 mead against Sll9 last week,
SHEEP AND LADIBS.-'Fhe receipts this week
consist very largely of common grades, good
stock being quite scarce. Trade is slow with
prices about the same as last week, We quote
Sheep at 21aa4A cents, and Lambs at 3a515 cents
per Id gross. Arrivals this week 7l2D head
against $3.50 last week.
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MI e. uage man, of Philadelphia, Us OF
a visit TO his stanton friends. No MAJ
ever lived in this city more respected and
esteemed than he. and the warm ard
hearty welcome that greets him on every
side shows that lis absence has not broken
the old ties
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SALE OF VALUABLE FARM.-The cele-
brated Lightner farm in Highland county
was sold on Thursday last. The Recorder
SAYS there were 307 bids, the home farm,
containing $50 acres, being knocked Off to
C. P, Jones at s14,255. An interest in a
tract of mountain land was bought by Ii
II. Stevenson for $4l5.
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MI. Scion items.
[Reportcd for the v1ReINIAN.


| The very frequent rains are causing some un-
easiness among our agricultural friends, and
some we fear in their anxiety are housing and
| stacking grain too wet. The report OF the cut
upon wheat thrown upon the Richmond market
| in bad condition, has mac some more cautious
| in having their crops dry before threshing OF
stacking. The yield in this neighborhood viii
be very heavy. Some wheat has been threshed
which yielded a bushel to ten sheaves Corn,
| cucumbers, melons, and every kind of crop that
| needs frequent showers, flourish greatly and
promise a large yield.
Those who have been in the habit of tenting
at Wooddells Springs will regret TO learn that
the Virginia Sand and Anthracite Coal CO..
have authorized Mr.. saylor, as their agent, to
make g charge for the use of the waters OF this
famous cold chalybeate. Many of the former
visitors are casting about to find another spring
where the country people may tent and have
the water free of CT arge. Since til loss OF the
"Union Springs Co." of their property a large
accession was expected at Wooddel, which will
not take place. We have learned recently that
the Misses Croushorn, who have for many
years past been keeping a boarding house at
the "Union Springs have leased the Springs
for term of years so that those who
have enjoyed the health restoring water there
will still have opportunity of doing so at
very moderate expense.
Casualty. "A very little daughter of George
Banks. about four years old, residing on North
River fell from the top of plank fence and
broke both bones of the right leg at the juno
ton of the upper and third-very close to the
knee.joint Under proper treatment during
the week that has elapsed since the accident
she has not had PAIN
Patrons of the old Stribling Springs, will re-
greet to hear of the death of Mr.. G. Kinney, who
has been the manager and head of the concern
there so long and successfully. We tender
our sincere sympathy to the family.
The Sunday School Institute and picnic I'M
der the auspices of the Methodist Church.
South, held at MI. Crawford on last Saturday
has been reported great successes notwith-
standing the attendance beconfc some what de-
moralized by q heavy shower in the midst OF
ana as the most ito many interesting part of
the programme being carried ont in the
consumption of chicken, cake and connections.
The essayists We're particularly successful both
in matter and manner of delivery. ITEMS.
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B. D. Fair.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PREMIUMS

Sam'l G. Byers & Son offer a season OF
their Clydesdale stallion for the best spring
colt, the get of their horse, exhibited al
the Baldwin District Fair, 1886.
TON KIDS Place"-for the best two
bushels of oats, product of 1885, box Of
fine cigars.
Messrs. Gooch, Hoge & Co., agents fol
James S. Kirk & Co-for the best exhibi
tion of laundried articles, by hand, one box
of Imperial Olive soap-yalue, SIS; also
for best specimen of macreme work, one
dozen "Mikado" violet soap; also, fol-
flannel embroidery, colored, four boxes Of
white Russian Toilet soap also, for lest
specimen of hair flowers, box of "White
Cap" toilet soap.
Il. G. Williams & Co., of Richmond
through their agents, Gooch, Hoge & Co.
offer for the best average crop of not less
than four acres of timothy or other hay,
lbs. of their celebral ed May Apple Chew
ing Tobacco also, for best crop of Irish
potatoes, not less than acre, S lbs. Of
''Mattaponi' chewing tobacco.
Grubert & Son for best yield of butter
per cow-certifcates accompanying
specimen of 5 lbs, one set of dairy uten
sils.
Landes & Bro-for the best horsman
ship by district Miss, one dozen cabinet
photographs.
Hunter & Co.-fer the best specimen
OF embroidery by District Miss under II
years of age, writing desk valued at 81 so
B. A. Blakemore-for the best EN-
broidered piano cover ON worsted, photo
14X17.
Burke & Lewis-youth's horsemanship
handsome pair Of spurs.
Lipscomb & Berry-for same, pair Of
boots.
J. e. Taylor & Son-for the best frui
cake, handsome pair of vases-value. S.. 90
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SENT ON.-Robt. Matheney, of Allie
ghany CO., was arrested in Charlottesville,
last Thursday night, charged with obtain
ing goods under false pretenses. The case
was tried in the Mayors Court of this
city, and it was proven that Matheney had
sold mule to Mr.. G. F. Smith, of this
city, and that the mule had been borrowed
by him from MI. Callahan to ride to the
Healing Springs. The accused was sent
on to the Grand Jury.
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WASHINGTON Il Ice UNIVERSITY :
We call attention to the advertisement
of the Law Department OF Washington x
Lee University. of which Gen. u. W. u
Lee is President The next session opens
Sept. l6-at the same time with the Acad'
emic Departments of the University.
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Don't forget to visit j. e. TAYLOR Sc
Son S Palace Ice Cream Saloon.

The Rutherford N. C) Banner contains
the following. Mr.. Campbell will be
warmly welcomed by his Virginia friends :
Rev. |. N. Campbell, pastor of the Pres
byterion church here and at Britain, was
on last Sunday granted a short vacation by
his congregation, which will be spent in
visiting relatives and friends at his former
home i'll Virginia, MI. Campbell has dis.
charged his duties as pastor for the past
two years here in an able and very accept
able manner, and done much towards
awakening an interest in religion in this
county, and has many friends and admirers
wherever he has preached. He expects to
start OH next Wednesday. accompanied by
his family, to his old home where he will
get the much needed and deserved rest.
In common, with host Of others, we wish
him a safe journey, pleasant stay and
a seasonable return.
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THE GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC of the
Augusta Fire Company takes place at the
Fair Grounds to day. A most delightful
programme has been arranged, and the
entire day will be a round OF enjoyment
The fun will commence at 10 O'Clock il
the morning and continue until 10 O'Clock
at night. There Will be dancing, horse
racing, including a trial of speed between
Texas ponies, boating, base ball, and sports
of all kind. Refreshments aud an excel
lent dinner will be served on the ground,
and altogether day of real fun and limo
cent enjoyment may be expected. The
admission, including a hack ride to the
ground, is only 25 cents. Let every body
go out and help the Fire Ladies', and at
the same time spend delightful day.
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NOTICE TO THE NORMAL LADIEs.-J.
E. Taylor & Son S Palace Ice Cream Sa-
loon is open and supplied daily with pure
Jersey cream and fresh cake, baked daily.
Come and see us, No. 8 w. Beverly st.
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THE BELL Tor LANTERN is q cheap
and excellent arrangement for carrying a
light. It consists simply of an ordinary
lamp chimney, with cast bottom, and re
ceptacle for candle. The top is guarded
with tin shield. The purchaser gets a
first class lantern that answers every pur-
pose and is neat and attractive, for 25
cents. Mr.. E. A. McMahon, North Au-
gusta. is the agent for the city. Messrs.
Gooch. Hogc & Co. handle the lanterns by
Wholesale
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UEArTrFuL RECITATION Mr.. N. c.
Gregory has reGtted and opened the Ten
Pin Alley near Burlze's stable, and now
has every thing in first class order for a
game. There is no liquor about the place
and no betting will be allowed Ill you
want GOOD. healthful exercise. go down and
roll the balls.
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KILLED BY LIGHTNING.-Mr Henry
Splitter, living on the J. L. Cook fan m, had
two fine cows, worth $40, killed by light
ming on the 18th, inst. 1t is considerable
loss to Mr.. S., who is in moderate ci1crm-
stances.
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Among those who attended the late
cavalry reunion at Gettyburg, Pa. were
Messrs. E. G. Fishburne and NJ. L. Leon
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Mr.. r. II. Depriest. one of our most
enterprising farmers, residing in the An
mex neighborhood, has shown us q twin
cucumber. They are joined at the stem,
and each is of healthy growth.
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Miss Eleanor Wheat, the accomplished
daughter of Rev. J. G. Wheat. has OF ened
a school for young ladies at 'Riy erton, y
in Rockingham county.
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/ The Masons of Greenville will run ar
excursion train from Roanoke to Luray
Caverns on the 9th of August.
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DEATHs.-James Brigham, highly re-
spectacle and worthy colored man, died at
his residence in this city on Sunday last,
after painful illness from paralysis. Fol
many years he had been a Whitewater
and was a general favorite with all fol
whom he worked, especially the ladies.
Charlotte Branson, a worthy and eX'
celent colored woman died very suddenly
last week from heart disease. Whilst at
the Store of Messrs. Hughes & Robinson
she fell and expired within short time
She was held in high esteem by all who
knew her. and her death is sincerely re-
GREETED. She was the mother Of Henry
Houston, the sexton of the 1st Presby-
terian Church and janitor of the Augusta
National Bank.
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baltimore & OHIO RAILROAD.
THE MODEL FAST LINE EAST ND WEST
NORTH AND SOUTH.
Time Table in Effect May SOth, 1886
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LoEB Bros. have commenced their an
nual cleaning out sale, and as conse-
quence the very best of goods are offered
at bottom figures. Their line OF carpets
is particularly fine, embracing all quail
ties and patterns, which are offered at
prices that will enable all to make their
rooms attractive Goods have been I'M
precedently low this season, but Loeb
Bros. are heating the record by making
still further reductions, thus affording all
the opportunity to make good invest
ments Read their partial price list.
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Oranges, Bananas, and all choicest fruits
at TAYLOR & Sons, No. 8 w. Main st. ::
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Keep Cool Ice Cream Ice Cream !!
at j. E. Taylor &Son's.
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Weyer's Cave Items.
[Reported for the vIRGINIAN. !

The worry of harvesting is now over,
but the grain is not yet saved. Should the
weather continue wet. much of the wheat
will sprout and spoil i'll the shock. Our
farmers are very busy at this time saving
the timothy hay. which at present prices
and everything considered, pays much
better than raising wheat. The prospect
for good corn crop is quite 6attering.
Berries of every kind are found every
where in great abundance. The farmers
season of recreation is now soon to be
enjoyed. The crops saved. the hard work
for the year over. the mind free from the
anxeties incident to the farmer during
the crop saving season then begin those
enjoyable times of attending springs,
campmeetings and harvest meetings. The
latter is a series of thanksgiving services
held at the close of harvest. which has
been custom of husbandmen from time
immemorial
The first lawn party of the season was
held at Burktown on the Sd, inst. Music
for the occasion was furnished by the
the Weyer's Cave Band. We know moth
ing of the other features of the occasion,
but as to music we can safely say it was q
success.
Benz. ShoWalter, who had been on a
visit to his old home IN Augusta, has re.
turned to the west, where he is engaged
in putting down drain thing.
A scheme is ON foot to build bridge
across North river at Rockland Mills,
This would secure much Of the trade fol
Staunton of that fine section of country
lying south of Cross Keys and northeast OF
Port Republic. We hope this will not
prove vain endeavor.
A few evenings ago couple of ouI
jolly young men thought to have some fun
by persuading two boys into the woods t6
hold a sack to catch snipe while they went
around the hill to drive them in. The
boys remained on the ground few min.
utes, then struck a straight course home
which they reached before dark. The men
hearing nothing Of the boys started to hunt
them up. They canyassed the woods till
two o'clock, then returned home to find
the boys safely ensconsed under the parent
roof. We would just say to them that in
our opinion:
BIS the fellow to blow the bellows;
CTS the man to churn;
But Brown and Yes are the boys they tell us
To beat them at every turn.
o, then kaye, II this be true,
A very little query,
To bait snipe, now wouldn't you
| Just bait him with o cherry?
This not hard to understand.
Tho cherry is good and ripe.
How many "Cherrys" would you demand
To catch one little snips9
NAHDAu
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Keep Cool Keep cool by calling at j.
e. Tal lor & Sons Ice Cream Saloon.
Remember that }. i. Taylor d Son keep
the best ice cream in the city.
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STAUNToN, VA. June 2lst. 1855
| "AVING PURCHASER THE Stack. FIX
lures and good Will Of Messrs. HERKELEH q
WALTERS respectfully solicit tho patronage
of the public.
lam prepared to sell full line OF
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- 1EN-PIN Alley

Having reatted the alleys opposite Mi. Ed.
Bnrkes stables. am now prepared to accom-
MEDIATE the public with q first-class
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MARRIED. Stanton on Thursday,
st inst. by Tie Rev. DR.. Mcfarland, Mr..
f. Poague Eelard, of Buffalo Mills, and
Miss Ella IIenlle, of Stanton.
On the 7sh inst, at the residence Of the
brides father, by the Rev. v w.
Wheeler. Mr.. Robert Bryant and Miss
Alice Huffman, both of Rockbridge.
On Irish Creek, Friday, July 2 by Rev.
John 2. Chennoweth, Mr.. James w
Mays ard Miss Nancy Patterson, all OF
Rockbridge.