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, 1886-11-16

The rnmor OF james Gordon BENEFITS
death the other day, which was promptly
contradicted by The Herald, reminds me
of II story of that distinguished Amcri-
can editor which has never been pub
lished, hut which is more than worthy OF
publication. In 1874 II party Of artists
and Bohemians were studying in Paris.
The winter was very cold. and business
dull in the extreme. Most of them were
very i%mpccunious; the minority were on
the point of starvation. The brightest
and %happicst Of the party. "Caln Blumc.
now an nrtist of distinction and consider
, 1886-11-16

Several reasons have been assigned for
growing tobacco in England. one that
should have been obvious, however. has
been overlooked. Either smoking must
be encouraged by making the loathsome
plant II native Of the soil, or England ms
n smoking country will soon he nowhere.
The people who have never been able to
see the justice Of allowing others n cigar
when they do not smoke themselves Will
learn with surprise that the average Bel
gian smokes four times MS much ns the
average Englishman. There arc SOC
pounds Of tobacco consumed in Belgium,
for every 100 inhabitapts. Holland, Ger.
many and Austria come next, and France
stands seventh, OF all the European
countries England very nearly smokes
least. Spain, which Is the lowest on the
list. Averages over one pound per head
and England average Is only lbs pounds
per 100 inhabitants. II Spain did not
lrtti'r nwaN it, time over cigarettes. Eng
lnud would Ice the country that smokes
Least IN Europe st James Gazette
, 1886-11-16

In the mournful solitudes of the So
logue, under the dark frs in the d~csolate
forests, are m%onotnnous pools rs still as
mirrors, hardly troubled from time to time
with an air bubble. such ms the fishes
make when they rise To breathe. The
water is opauqc-glaucous green, like the
Seine of an evening, when it draws you
to it. These small lakes are the lccch
pools. Certain capitalists make millions
by feeding the lccches. 1t is So easy to
fattcn them with living prey Are there
not toothless dogs that are nolonger good
for anything clseY Are there not old
horses, worn out servants. with bones
j~utting through the bristling hide II
the skin is not salable, the blood can be
turned To some account. The beast is al
lowed 10 Craze in pence, and so put ON n
few pounds Of flesh. Then it is driven
into the pool, and it is n high time for the
leeches. They hang on to its legs, TANKS
md breast, and the livid water rcddcns
in places ~ il it were blossoming.-
Translation.
, 1886-11-16

The paper basket of the German chan
ccllor of the empire is n treasury of
beauN rcstes for the would-bc politician
and "a gold mine for the personal adj
mirer, hut it is difficult 10 obtain even n
glimpse of this valuable paper basket,
which accompanies the prince ON all his
journeys Unlike ordinary paper has.
kcts, it IL a wooden box Of considerable
size, which is always locked, and opens
by means of II spring All onvclopes, torn
kilograms, letters, memoranda, etc, find
their way into 1t, md infer work d. over
II is taken into Herr Won R~uttenburg's
room, where it is once more sorted before
it goes into the hands of the chief of the
secret police, NJ de Stielcr, in whose pres.
ence all the papers are bnrned.-Pall
Mini GnHcitc.
, 1886-11-16

But it is positively incxcusablc to admin
lister or take narcotics or potent scdativcs
to relieve %intranquility Of the nerves, the
easily discovcrablo cause of which is simply
Indigestion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is the remedy indicated when the nervous
system is weak, and consequently super.
sensitive and untranquil. Braccd and
quoted by this superlativc tonic, the sys
tenn obtains ncodful reposc at night, dys.
pcptic qualms cease to disturb the stom-
ach, and mental inquietude disappears.
The habit of body becomes regular, the
liver and kidneys are beautifully stimu-
lated, and bodily or mental cxcrtion ceases
to be a wearisomc and difficult task. Ncu-
ralgia, rheumatism and malarial disor-
ders. and kidney troubles, are entirely
cradicated by this matchlcss i%nvigorant
ard rppulator
, 1886-11-16

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg, ILL.,,
says Having received so much benefit
from Electric Bittcrs, | feel it my duty to
let suffering humanity know it. Have
had a running sore on my leg for eight
years; my doctors told me | would have
to have the bone scraped or leg amputa-
ted. ! used, instead, three bottles OF
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and my leg is now
sound and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at fifty cents a
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at
twenty-five cents per box by w. N.IIunt.
, 1886-11-16
MYSTERIES OF ENGLISH COFFEE.
General Adulteration OF the Cup Which
Cheers but Not Inebriatos.


Neither on English soil nor on English
ocean steamers ave / found it possible to
get n good cup of coffee unless ] pur-
chased my own Java coffee and stood
over the coffee pot while it was being
brcwed. And even then l had to watch
most carefully to prevent its being spoiled
by the addition of what Englishmen CON
slider n great improver of foreign coffee
namely; n pinch of home or Belgium bit
ter and black, hideous chicory.
| very well remember the difficulty /
had With a kind landlady of IN English
country inn in p~ersuading her not TO
fling n bit of chicory into the pot of
coffee she was making for me out OF pure
coffee ! had brought with me-shei the
kin old heart, constantly asseverating
she should not charge me n iarthing for
it, and that it woul nightly improve
my beverage. Les. chicory %(succory,
genus chicorium) is now grown in Eng
land than formerly; but nm immense
amount of it is imported there from
Belgium, France and Germany, in which
countries this perennial plant is largely
used for food for men and cattle.
There was n time when n thousand
acres of 1t were under cultivation in n
single district between York and STAN
, 1886-11-16
AMONG THE ORCHIDS.
THE HUNTERS SEARCH THROUGH
STEAMY TROPICAL FORESTS.


a sisht TO make ones Heart Stop Beat
ng-Thc Varieties of Orchids Almost
Very Peculiar spe-
- ,,.,
~
Imagine yourself. first of MI. nulonr the
dark skinned natives of South America
in II small town of rough wooden huts.
matched with Maves and bark from the
palm trees. All around Won vepetotion
is luxuriant. more lnxnriont nan Won
can ever imagine it possible TO be. The
grass so thick Won can not set vnur foot
upon the black loan below. and the trees
seem to run wild with fuil unhonndnd
unfettered life. Vitality is n -wonderfnl
force here, and nothing seems In rctnr1
If You goza M Ia ~ 49,, -. -
, 1886-11-16
A GRAND OFFER !!
With each Mail Order, Amounting
to $500 or Over, We will Present
the Purchaser with a
BEAUTIFUL PANEL
PICTURE,

Mounted on thick board. This is the
handsomcst souvenir ever given away in
this community, and will decorate the
mantel or wall Of any room. viii also
give one to each lady having sent us an
order this fall amounting to 81 or more,
on receipt of request, givirg address and
date of order.
There is nothing in the Dry Goods line
but what can be found here in great
variety. while our prices are invariably
the lowest. Our stock of Cloaks, Wraps,
Dress Goods, Hosiery, Gloves, Hand
kcrchieis, Fancy Goods. etc, is larger
than ever before. Ten per cent discount
is given on all ordcrs.lor ladies underwear.
Our mail order department is so
managed that orders by mail can be as
accurately and satisfactorily filled as if
trading in person. Goods sent c. O. D..
subject to examination before taking from
express Office. Write ior samples and
price.
, 1886-11-16

The Soils Cigar Go. of Denver import
their tobacco direct from Cuba in air tight
packages. Their Cigars are always fresh
and have the genuine Cuban flavor. No
artificial flavor. Once tried, ever used.
Ask for Soils Cigars. Sold byall dealers
, 1886-11-16

There is another class Of orchids that
make their home in the mountain re
ccsscs m the sides of the Andes, which
fasten upon the rocks, and some, indeed,
which grow in the ground in the creviccs
between the rocks. Their roots become
like rope yarns, and strap themselves to
rocks or tree trunks, while the long trail
ing runners swing ont on the wind bear
ing their burden of rich blossoms. The
botanist says; "from the Rio de la Plata
to the Carolines, feeding ON almost moth
ing. in high and inaccessible places, grow
the orchids, the most beautiful and VA
ried of any flower family in lines, color
and perfume They often cling to n
mere crag, wrapping the 5hick, flexible
roots around and around it, and then the
runners festoon themselves and hang
down many feet, so that they arr dis
tinctly seen, although far up the sides of
n prccipicc.
On the Andes and through the valley Of
the Orinoco and in the depth Of the for
csts that line the Amazon these magnif-
cent flowers are most abundant. The
lhalu'nopsis, which come from the island
of singapore, where savage tribes are
fought through to obtain them. nrc the
queen species. They have the pure glis-
tcnins white petals. SO dclicntcly touched
ff''F AiA'i VlA'h nv NllANdi UT
labcllum is shaded from the faintcst
lavendar To n deep violet,
The Epiplytes are the variety that
grow upon the trees, feeding on the sap;
while the air plants hang from any rock
or dead vine or crag. Europe md Amer
lea, even Asia, ave many noted species
of the air orchid and of those that grow
in the ground, and although they flour
ish best in the tropics they are found as
far north rs Labrador md Central Rus
sin. Many come from the Cape of Good
Hope, Australia and Madagascar. The
air plants exist mainly in Central Amer
lea, the West Indies, Mexico and China.
Twenty years ago the flower was
almost unknown, and now 5000 spe-
cies have been catalogued and classified,
II yet only n beginning has been made.
The plants often cost n life, and the hum
ter always runs great risks from wild
beasts. the fatal fevcrs that arc almost
certain To be contracted in the stcaming
marshes and the danger of encounters
with savage tribes New York Graphic.
, 1886-11-16

AS the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every cx-
posurc. 1t is not claimed that Hood
Sarsaparilla is a specific for rheumatism
we doubt II there is, or can be. such n
remedy. But the thousands benefited
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us in
urging Others who suffer from rheumatism
10 take it before the first keen twingc.
, 1886-11-16
CHEAP CLOTHING

Shrcwd buyers always claim, and
rightly too, that is economy to buy me-
dium class goods. Goods cheap in price
are inferior in quality, style and maxi
while medium and best grades are the
opposite, and will last twice to four times
as long. This is especially the ease in
clothing. We do not care to sell men :
suits for 5000, boys for $500, hats Tor
5Oc and shoes for s 100, Tor such garments
never give satisfaction. and it Injuries the
trade Of the merchant who does it. Fol
lowing we quote prices on such male at
tire rs will give perfect satisfaction or We
will refund the purchase price, when
goods are returned uniniurcd
Mems Business Suits. $40. -, % to 10.
Mems Overcoats, 81. 80. 10. IL to 80.
Boys Suits dong PANTS, 81, o, 22to 80
(short pants), -. 80, .. Gto -.
Mems Derby Hats, fall shapes, =, = 80,
3 10 T..
Mems Soft Hats, 81. Loo, > to
Boys Hats, 75c, 81, > to I.
Mcns Dress Shoes, 81, $50, 1 to S.
Boys School Shoes. $l.50. >, $50 to T. 90.
We have a large line of Mems and
Boys Furnishings. OF all grades, and our
prices on every garment is warranted to
be the very lowest to be obtained.
Illustrated Catalogue Free
on receipt Of request, which gives all the
latest styles, prices and full information
how to order by mail, with assurance of
perfect satisfaction. Goods sent c. q.
d.. subject to examination before taken
from express Office. Samples and rules
for self measurement sent on application,
Skinner Bros.& Wright
Clothing. Shoes, Hats & Furnishings,
COR. 18TH AND LAWRENCE SITS,
DEN
, 1886-11-16
:. Blood Elixir Is the only

HTUVU N'HltUy EUhTuIl-
tocd. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers. Erup-
lions rSyphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifies tho
whole system. and banishcs all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
Pcarsc K McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-11-16
The Democratic Leader.


Rs,fered at TIC Post o1rce, Cheyenne, Hvo-
ming. for trd'isnissioa through me ""'" "'
second ,idss matter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25
RAILROADS

No. 3 has Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
to Atlanta, Ga. and Montgomery. Ala. with
out change, via Harrisburg, Hagerstown and
Roanoke; also Pullman Buffet sleeper from
Washington to New Orleans via b. d .. H. H..
and Shenandoah Junction.
No. has Pullman Sleeper Washington TO
Memphis and Little Rock without change via
b. & o. Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hagerstown, Nd, with the Western Mary
Emmittsburg, Gettysburg, Penmar, Waynes-
boro, Pa, and points on the western Maryland
Railroad and branches.
With the Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Cham
bersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and points
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and branch
Also to and from Pittsburg and the West and
| Northwest, and Boston, New York, Philadelphia
| and the North and East
At Shenandoah Junction, w. Va, with Main
| Line of Baltimore Ohio Railroad to and from
washington and the West.
| At Waynesboro junction, Va, with Chesa'
apeake & Ohio Railway to and from GreenDr1e1
| White Sulphur Springs and Richmond.
| No makes close connection at WayneSboro
| Junction with G. Il o. Ry. East and West bound
| trains. -, :.
| Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
| At Buchanan with Main Line of Richmond
Il Allegheny Railroad.
| At Roanoke. with Norfolk Il Western Railroad
| STAGE CONNECTIONS.
| At Boyce, for Wildwood and Winchester, Va.
at TrOutvilie for Flncastle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25

DR.. H. Drummer, in HIS Union of the
Churches, puts the number of colored
Methodists at 100000, which is more than
half the number if the statistics of the
various churches are correct. They are as
follows: African Methodist Episcopal
Zion, 100000 African Methodist Episco.
pal, S91 900; Methodist Episcopal, 1885,
90; Cololed Methodist. 155 600; al
others combined, $4,000. Total, 1,196, 900.
The doctor Is probably more accurate on
other subjects.
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LIVERY.
DURKh's Splendid livery

For the season of 1885, Burke's splendid Liy-
cry is even in finer condition than ever. His
and sty lish turnouts the pride ofthe city and
THE BEST IN THE so U1.H.
At the stable is a fine pair of Fairbanks scales
where horses can be weighed.
also keep on hand fine selection of Riding
and Driving Horses, for sale at reasonable
prices. Also, a lot of secondhand Omn1-
buses, Carriages, buggies and wagons of
every description, in excellent condition.
which will be sold or traded on accommodate
ing terms.
Parties visiting the city can have their horses
fed by day, week, or month on moderate terms
Have also turned part OF my place into a
hitching department. where horses will be
hitched and well taken care of as cheaply as
anywhere in the city.
Also our Baggage Transfer.-Parties can have
their baggage called for at any time of day OF
night; will receive prompt attention. Call al
the old stand. Respectfully,
sep9 EDWARD BURkE.
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" 1RGJNIA..IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF
Der II. 1856
John B. Brownlee,
Archibald A. Sproul, in his own right and as
Administrator of the estate of Samuel H.
Bell, decd. Francis Bell, Nancy Brownlee,
Nancy b. Brown, Rachel Hyde. Mary Hyde.
John Christian, James H. Burdett and Rachel
NJ. his wife. John Johnson and Sarah r, his
wife. Robert Dunlap and Rebecca E.. his
wife, John HiZer and Sidney, his wife, James
Henry Bare, Geo. Martin Bare, James Arthur
Wilson. J. Hendren Wilson. J. Newton Will
and Margaret his wife. James A. Wilson.
Nancy ]. Wilson, Harold l.. Wilson, Rachel
T.. Wilson. Harriet r. Wilson. William r,
Wilson. Maggie Wilson. Geo. +. Hoover and
Mary Jane. his wife, James F. Bell, Logan
Turner and Emma b., his wife. Willie NJ.
Mary II. Christian. Matte b. Christian, Fan
ME w. Christian (the last four being infants),
Scottie White, Anna White, F. G. White, Will
liam White, Exor. of Evaline L. Bell, decd.
Rosa Bell Dunlap. Leila Dunlap. Charles
Dunlap, Carleton Dunlap and Mary E. Dunlap
tthe last five being infants under IA years.
In Chancery.
The object of this suit is to require Archibald
A. SprouI, Admir-. of Samuel II. Bell, decd, to
state, render and settle account of the adj
minstration of said Saml. II. Bell on the estate
of Samuel Brownlee, decd.
IL appearing by affidavit filed that James
Henry Bare, James A. Wilson and James Ar
thur Wilson are nOn-residents of this State, it
is ordered that they do appear here within one
do what is necessary to protect their interests
''''S '''' N. RYAN, Clerk.
J. III. QUARLES, p. q. nOvl8
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TEMPERANCE DEPARTMENT.
EDITED BY THE WOMAN's CHRISTIAN
TEMPERANCE UNION.
WORLDS w. c. 4. U.

nOhLO . W. y. Il. u
| Motto: For God, Home and Humanity.
Object; The overthrow of the sale aud
use OF stimulants and narcotics WOE d
over.
Methods: Prevention, educational evan
gelistic. social and legal.
Watchwords Agitate. Organize.
Badge A knot of white ribbon
Inc hour OF concerted PRAYER: Noon
| tide. 4'Vo''
Weekly Prayer Meeting: Thursd az
| ternOOn.
! OFFICERS,
Presldent-Mrs. Margaret Lucus. Lon
don, England. -N'' ''o''-
| Vice Presidents-United States-Miss
Francis E. Willard, Evanston. m. -
Canada-Mrs. Letitia Youmans Picton
Ontario.
Hawaiian Islands-Mrs. DR.. Whitney.
Honolulu.
New Zealand-Mrs. Judge Ward, Christ
Church.
Belgium Miss Charlotte Gray. Ant
werp.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Mary
LeaYitt, Box 2647. San FRANCISCO, Cal.
VIRGINIA W. C. T. u.
President, Mrs. w. H. Pleasants edmond.
Corresponding Secretary Miss Loua A. Kern
Recording Secretary. Miss Margt. E.. crenshaw
vIcE-PREs1DENrs.
Mrs. John Paul, Harrisonburg,
Mrs. ] w. Newton Staunton,
Mrs. Susan B. Hoge, Winchester.
M Mfs S yisania n psyis Londoun ty
NJ. W. G. 7. u. Headquarters.
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HoUsE AND LOT FOR SALE
II IN HARRISONBURG, VA.

offer for sale privately the House and Lot in
Harrisonburg situated on North Main Street,
4 square from the U. 8. Public Building, now
being erected. known as the ]: D. Price prop
erty. 1t contains ten rooms. including kitchen
out-building, and a well of excellent water in
the yard. The building is substantially built
of the best material, and conveniently ar
ranged.
TERMS.-One-fourth cash, or negotiable note
at 30 days. satisfactorily endorsed, and balance
For further particulars apply to Winfield Lig
gett, Harrsonburg, or the undersigned at
Stanton.
aug5 s. M. YOST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25

Sheep effectually keep down the weeds
and harsh grasses. They are as beneficial
to some pastures as the pruning knife Is to
the orchard. They will eat anything that
is green and tender, and young briers,
weeds, bushes and other growth are con-
sumed thereby saving the farmer much
labor while by their droppings they pre-
pare the field for the pillow.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25

Section of Fence standing, 6-to0f piebets.
Diploma awarded by Virginia State Agricul-
yard. farm fencing, gates &C., &C.
Every man looking to his interest Will eX.
anime our fence before erecting any other.
tected by letters patent Nos 204 ,32, 24069O 26l,
683, 2O4. 6S4. Any infringement will be prose-
cuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Descriptive circular sent upon application.
Fence also manufactured and for sale by:
MARKS & FRIEND, 1l3 East River Street,
Petersburg, Va.
r. F. & w. P. HILL, Barboursville. Va.
o. NJ. STYRON, 4l6 East Main Street, Norfolk,
Va.
The Combination Fence Co.
A. A. SPITZER, Manager. 1850 E. Franklin
ST., Richmond, Va.
E. C. VINCENT, Box 4, Staunton, Va.
octl4-6m
CTACK, SPITLER & CO.,
General Agents for
BECK'S MANUFACTURING CO.,
-MANUFAcTURERs Of
BECK's GREAT INDIAN L1NIMENT,
BECK'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PILLS
and other valuable remedies. jyS-f
60 TO wELLER's
For the Best 500
CT. BUTTON BOOT
OPPOSITE POST OFFICE.
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A SUPERB FLESH PRODUCER And TONIC!

GUINN's PIONEER BLOOD REVIEWER
Cures all Blood and Skin Disease, Rheumatism
scrofula, Old Sores. "a perfect Spring Meol-
cine.
Ifnot in your market, it will be forwarded on
receipt of price. Small bottles, Sl.oo' Large
sl75
Fssay on Blood and Skin diseases malieo
f,ee MACON MEDICINE COMPANY.
Macon, Ga.
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n o'RORK & CO.,
dealers in
FINE LIQUORS., WINES, TOBACCO,
AND CIGARS.
Our stock is first -class in every respect. Par
ties in want of pure Liquors for medicinal pur-
poses will do well to buy from us.
We are the Virginia Agents for the Celebra-
ted
-ENTFRPRIsE BEER
the best tonic known.
Alloys Old Stand New Street,
If STAUN - VA
WoNpEEFUh
- "FULcAsTER'' SEED WHEAT.
HARDEST, EARLIEST, MOST PROLIFIC, AND BEST
MILLING WHEAT IN AMERICA
Has NEVER been wTNTER-KILLED, nor HURT
by FLY, RUST, or SCAR, or BLIGHT. 46 Bushels
to the acre. Call and examine sample,
sepe LYNN d. CO., Sole Agents.
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&Owo the Children. They are es-
SNNO pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
w. M. ALLEN & Bro
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25

In preparing for winter we must not
neglect our favorite rose bushes and shrubs.
The beauty of their bloom and foliage de-
mands some recognition in the form of
protection from the rigors of winter The
more hardy scrubs may be protected by a
mound of earth thrown around the base,
and this protection will also answer for the
hardy rose bushes. Roses generally do bet
ter if the tops are protected by covering
of straw. Care must be taken that the air
is not excluded. 1t must be allowed to cir
culate freely through the bush.
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T VERY! LIvERY!!

Having purchased the excellent Livery of s.
T 1hornburg, shall continue to offer tothe
citizens of Staunton and travelling public
splendid double and single teams.
Fine rolling stock of all kinds and splendid
riding horses.
I MR.. GEO. Fl. PLATT, SO well and favorabl5
known to the public in connection with the
business, will continue with me.
Very respectfully,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25

In 1880 the foreign-bor in the United
States were only thirteen per cent. of the
population Of the whole country yet they
furnished nineteen per cent, Of the con-
victs in the penitent;aries and forty-three
per cent. of the inmates Of warehouses
and houses of correction.