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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The Scottsv1lle Courier sounds the first
note for the Congressional campaign in the
Seventh District. 1t comes out strongly
for the denomination of Col O'Ferrall,
which is significant, coming from an in
fuential source in county which has two
aspirants. Rev. John E. Massey and Capt.
Micajah Woods have been training for the
boon for some time, but the indications
from the Courier would seem to point to
O'Ferrall. Mr.. Alexander, of Winchester,
is also trimming his sails for the Congress
sional port, and is active in preparing for
the voyage. Then there IS Mccormick,
of Clarke, who ought not to be overlooked
in the dispensation of rewards, for of all
men in the Commonwealth, he has para
mount claims upon Bourbon Democracy.
The electoral bill, designed to disfranchise
the Republicans of the State, and to which
that party owes it's success, was of his in
vention And not to reward him for such
service would be the rankest injustice. Sc
Col. O'Ferral may not have an unruffled
sea to sail over, after all.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The Democratic papers persist in the
assumption that the Supreme Court has
overridden the Constitution in its deciS-
sions in the Virginia coupons cases, where
officers of the State are proceeded against
for refusing coupons for taxes and levying
for the amount of the tax. They seem to
ignore the fact that the Supreme Court
held that a legislative enactment contra
vening the Constitution and the DEGREES
of the Court was not law, and the State
officer acting under such enactments was
not under the sanction of law. but was
really defying the determination of the
Supreme tribunal of the country. 1t is
well enough to remember that national
authority is superior to State authority,
and where there is conflict the latter has
to give way.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The Lynchburg Virgi,aiaaa is now wrest-
ling with the question whether the Bible
wine was strong enough to intoxicate. 1t
takes Mr.. Massey to account, in the
course Of its three columns disquisition,
and hits at several others of the CLOTH
Our contemporary has gotten into deep
water, or wine, and will have his hands
full before he gets out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
Important Railroad Consolidation.

The property of the Virginia Midland
railroad company was formally transferred
to the Richmond & Danville railroad COM
pany Friday, under lease of ninety. nine
years, by Col. John McAnerney, vice
president in charge of the Virginia Mid
land company, to Col. A. s. Buford, pres
ident of the Richmond & Danville railroad
company, in the presence of E. B. Thomas,
general manager; Major Peyton Randolph,
Col. Andrews. superintendent of the Mid
land road, and others. Printed notices of
the lease and transfer were issued to all
the officers and employees of the Virginia
Midland road and it's connecting lines.
The officers of the Richmond & Danville
road formally took possession under the
lease. 1t is stated that the road is leased
for its fixed charges and net earnings that
is,the Richmond & Danville company guar
antee to pay per cent. per annum on the
Midland mortgages, amounting to twelve
and a half million dollars, and give the
net earnings over operating expenses to
the Virginia Midland stockholders. Col
McAnerney says the lease is very favor
ably considered by parties interested in the
Midland company, as it will enable that
company to have it's road put in first-class
condition to meet its growing business and
to erect proper stations to give the people
along its lines facilities which they have
not heretofore enjoyed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
Prof. Foster. of Leavenworth, Kansas,

Prof. Foster, of Leavenworth, Kansas,
gives it out that during the great storm
period, from April 25 to 30, a hurricane
will organize on or near the Gulf and
sweep up the southwest Atlantic coast,
and that about the same time cold wave
will appear in the Northwest and run into
the Southern States, followed by heavy
frosts as far south as Tennessee and South
ern Kansas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The violation of any of natures laws
brings its warning by the feeling of dis
comfort. Exposure will induce colds,
throat diseases, consumption, etc.. all OF
which give warning by troublesome
cough. Use DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in
time, and remove both the cause and eff
fe ct of Your discomfort
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The most severe cough can at once be
removed by Red Star Cough Cure. Give
it to your children by all means,7 says
Prof. Williams, ex State Chemist of Del
aware, who found it wonderfully efiica-
cious. Price, only twenty-five cents a bot
tie
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for
Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Dizziness
and all symptoms of Dyspepsia. Price 10
and IS cents per bottle.
Sold by w. NJ. Allen & Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
Horseford g Bread Preparatl on.
Valuable Element.

DR.. M. M. Henry, the noted family ply
stefan of New York, says: The use of
Prof Horsford's Bread Preparation offers
admirable means for the introduction of a
valuable element into the system with the
food of every day life
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Mr.. Geo. Maxley, a brakeman on the r..
& A. railroad, had his leg broken last week,
by having it come in contact with tele
graph pole while the train was running.
His residence is Balcony Falls.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

We never had any faith in the Northern
Methodist Church. To be candid, we
have always considered it the most rotten
and hypocritical set of religious fanatics
that yer had an existence in this country
or any other. 1t has brought more calam-
tiles upon this country and odium upon
itself than any other class of fanatics that
ever existed, and has done more damage
to Christian religion and good government
than all others. They are always in the
lead of every ism and fanaticism that
originates in the country, and are always
the first to push them upon the people
Lsnachbauy Advdnce
The offense of the Northern Methodist
Church is that it has had the courage to
attack an evil wherever it has found it
whether engrafted upon the body polite
or incorporated in the social system. It
attacked slavery as the sum of all
villianies. and kept up the fight against
the moral leprosy until it was extirpated.
1t assaults intemperance from the same
high consideration-the health of the State,
as well as the moral constitution of COM
munity. The Northern Methodist Church
does not respect traditions. customs, habits.
or legislation which encourage a moral
wrong. It dares to be radical in this re.
spect and labors for the elevation and
betterment of the condition of humanity.
This is the extent of it's offending, and no
more.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

r TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING IT,
4 the public that my ock of
-XMAS GOODS
is now complete, comprising a full line OF
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN's SLIPPERS
Suitable for the Holidays.
LOOK Az THE PRICES:
Ladies' Curacao Kid Opera Slipper 81, 125, l.5O
&c.
French Kid Slip, Louis XIV Hee., So
81. %, $3.50 and $2.75.
Gentlemen's Velvet Emb. Slippers 75c., 81, $..25.
Imitation Alligator Slippers $l.5e
Is and Boys Goat Opera slipper
Ladies wishing solid comfort should call And
examine my stock of COMMON SENSE
WAUKENPHAST SHOES in Goat, CuracOa,
French and Dongola Kid.
also have full line of
SILK AND ALPACA UMBRELLAS
ranging in prices from $3.50 to Sc.
WEAR THE JAS. MEANS So SHOE.
Most durable made. Once tested always
worn. Perfect fitting. Finest Calfskin. This
is the ORIGINAL $500 Shoe. Beware of imitas
lions. Gentlemans Lace, Button and COh-
gress.
HATS-all styles, all colors, all prices.
Respectfully,
declO c. L. WELLER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
One Great Merit

of that Beautiier of the teeth, SOZO-
DON'T, is that its effect upon the mouth
is refreshing, while as a means of cleansing
the teeth, and improving the breath, it
stands alone.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1t is believed by some of the older and
more sagacious of the members Of Con-
gress that the present session will last un.
til August.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Balmy odors from Spice Islands,
Wafted by the tropic breeze;
SOZODONT in healthful fragrance
Cannot be surpassed by these.
Teeth it Whitens, purifies;
You will use it if you're wise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Put five drops of chloroform on a little
cotton or wool in the bowl of clay pipe,
then blow the vapor through the stem into
an aching ear and instant relief will be af-
fOrded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The water frontage of Boston is about
10000 feet. and Ships are accommodated
at 164 wharves
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

A good baseball player in Rhode Island
gets bigger salary than the governor of
that State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Group, whOoplng cough and Bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh Cure.
Sold by W M Allen & Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bourbon
md. says Both myself and wife owe
our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure.,'
Sold by w. NJ. Allen s. Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Salvation Oil is the greatest pain des-
troyer of the age. 1t instantly relieves
and speedily annihilates pain, whether it
arises from a cut, bruise, scald, burn, frost
bite, or from a wound of any other kind.
Price only twenty-five cents bottle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

"SPALDINe's GLUE handy about the
house, mends everything.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

A nasal injector free with each bottle of
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
W. M. Allen 81 Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1t has been calculated that the free
lunches in New York saloons cost s11,-
100000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Men seldom improve when they have
no other models than themselves to copy
after.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

God makes quick work with some sin.
ners; upon others he waits long. but not
always.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

'Hackmetack, a lasting and fragrant
perfume. Price Is and so cents. Sold by
w. M. Allen 81 Bro.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1t may seem paradoxical, but striking
are among the most indus
Jrious of men.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1t is admitted by both the friends and
opponents of the measure that the Morri-
Hewitt Tariff bill, will have hard
road to travel if it is passed in the House.
If successful, it will be only by few
votes. Mr.. Randall is working against it,
but his following will not be as large as it
Was last session when the Morrison hori-
zontal bill was defeated. Should it pass
the House, it will receive it's death blow
in the Senate, and the business of the
country be saved from such fatal result
as it's enactment into law would be. The
President is supporting it and his influence
is manifested in the acquiescence of sew
eral members who it was thought would
vote against it at first. This only makes
it worse for the party. for with the adj
'ssupport it becomes more dis
tinctly Democratic measure.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The man who is slightly deaf always
seems to have the ''hey ?'' fever,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The official statistical investigation for
April makes reduction of winter wheat
area Of three and half million acres from
the breadth seeded two years ago. and five
per cent. reduction from the area seeded a
year ago. On the Atlantic coast there has
been very slight reduction, and none on
the Pacific coast. The largest decrease is
in Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. Illinois
has the smallest area and Oregon the
largest. The general average of condition
is 92a against IS last year 1.-THE lowest ever
reported) and "a two years ago. The aver
age of 1888 was 80, and that of 1881 was IS.
Condition of states is as follows: New
York, 9S; Pennsylvania, SO; Ohio, "a; Mich
igan, IS; Indiana, SO; Illinois, So; Mis-
souri, "a; Kansas, S8: California, 100
Damage to wheat 10y the Hessian fly is in
Dictated in scarcely one county in twenty
in the winter wheat. Its presence is
deemed worthy of mention in sixteen
counties of Indiana and eight of Illinois.
In Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, and also
in Pennsylvania and New York, it is re-
speetively reported in four to six counties.
The damage has not been serious.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

LITTELL's LIVING AGE.-The numbers
of The Living Age for April 10th and 18th
contain. The Relations OF History and
Geography, by James Bryce, and Newman
& Arnold, Contemporary: About Kensing-
ton Gore, and The Rosettis, Fortnightly;
In French Prisons, by Prince Kropotkm,
Nineteenth Century; ireland under her
own Parliament, National Review; Mus
ings without Method, Blackwood; A Pill
grimage to Sinai, Leisure Hour, Remin-
iscences of my Later Life. Mary Hewitt,
Good Words; Jewish Folk Medicine, Spec
tator; Lying as Fine Art, Saturday Re-
view; Dutch Skating Grounds, st. James s
Gazette; Queen Victorias Keys, Chamber;
Of the Writing of Letters, All the Year
Round; Indian Death Customs, Knowl-
edge; with instruments of Ambrose Mall
ct. 1.-The Haunted Jungle and THE
Light at the Farmhouse, ''and poetry.
For fifty-two numbers of sixty-four
large pages each Tor more than $500 pages
a year, the subscription price [$o) is low
while for $1,000 the publishers offer to
send any one of the American $500
monthlies or weeklies with The Living
Age for year, both postpaid Littell
& Co., Boston, are the publishers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
FOR SALE and RENT.
EN-. Gushing & Son, Auctioneers.
D EsIEABLE PROPERTY
AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
Owing to the failure of my health, have de-
FOR SALE and RENT.

AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
Owing to the failure of my health, have de.
termined to sell at public auction on
Thursday, May 18Th, 1886. %
side, situated about ~ miles northwest of
Stanton, on Morris Mill road. short distance
from the Parkersburg turnpike. 1t contains
-327 ACRES AND 10 POLES. g.
about 40 acres are IN timber, the balance Is we'll
set in grass, is rolling, but not too much SO to
interfere with the convenient working OF all
kinds of farming machinery The soil is a
clay and well adapted to the growth of all
kinds of grain and grass. There is no rough or
waste land on the tract. The fencing is good,
nearly all of it having been recently built.
The improvements are
A GOOD BRICK DWELLING,
containing 8 rooms and large cellar, small
granary corn crib and some other buildings.
There is never-failing well of water near the
house, and large cisiern at the Kitchen door,
There Is one flowing spring on the place. Fruit
Apples. Peaches, Pears. Cherries, and Grapes.
sufficient for family use. This property is
within twenty minutes drive of the city OF
Staunton. where there Is the best grain market
in the State, and choice amongst churches
and schools of all denominations. For further
information relative to said property, apply to
or address the auetioneers or the undersigned.
at stanton, Va.
TERMS One fourth cash. on day of sale,
balance on q credit of one, two and three years
with interest from the day of sale. the pur-
chaser executing bond with approved personal
deed. Partial possession given on day of sale,
and full possession on November LIST, 1886.
Sale at II O'Clock A. NJ
apr22 c. X. ZERKEL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
VALUABLE

Saturday, the 10th day 81 april, 1885.
in front of the Courthouse. sell at public auc-
ton, the House and Lot OF land upon which
said Evans resides, in the northern part OF
Staunton, at the intersection of the Church
Vile road with Augusta street. containing
OF LAND, having on it a well-built. square
three-story Brick Dwelling House, with II
rooms-the brick, carpenter work. and material
used are all frst-class-and other necessary
property and persons desiring to buy would do
well to examine it before the day of sale.
TERMS.-One- fourth cash. and the residue In
three equal annual payments. at one. two. and
the day of sale, purchase to give bond with
approved security for the deferred payments
and the title retained until the property is
paid for. Sale at II o, MN a N pusu r,,stee
E. M. Cushing & Son. Auctioneers. marll
POSTPONEMENT.
The above sale is postponed until
SATURDAY, MAY lsT, 1885,
at same hour and place.
aprl5 W. i. RUSH, trustee.
DARN FOR SALE
% miles from StaunLon, ON Churchville
Road.
- 1867 ACRES
There is on it comfortable framed house of
rooms, and other outbuildings. Also two
year old OF chard of 400 trees.
If necessary the land will be divided to suit
The proximity of this farm to Staunton makes
it desirable for Investment.
Price $25 per acre.
dec3I Galena P. o., Augusta Co.. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
MATTER.
The Morrison Bill.

Mr.. Morrison S sole claim for the bill he
has proposed III Congress and to which we
adyerted last week, rests upon the assumed
necessity of reducing the surplus in the
Treasury. The fact is, that should the
measures pass which are now before Con-
gress. and which ought to become laws,
there is more probability of there being a
deficiency rather than a surplus. Mr..
Morrison asserts that the annual surplus
can be safely estimated to exceed 100000
600. His estimate of receipts is placed at
$685., 100000, and allowing $30,000,000 for
surplus would leave expenditures at
1906, 100000. Already the estimates for the
annual expenditures reach 1888, 5S9, 552
include matters already passed upon by
Congress, and those which probably will
be. Among some of the items not pro-
vided for and which will in all probability
he included. are: The increase in the
widows pension bill, $6,OOO,O00: the Mex
lean pension bill, $S,00O.0O0; the arrears
of pensions, $l5, 600; public buildings,
81, 100000, not included in annual esti-
mates the excess of the river and harbor
bill as it passed the House of over $5,000,-
600 the probable provision for the Blair
bill $1,000, 600; and the. 100000 def
cheney already called for.
So that starting out with Mr. Morrison's
estimate of receipts of $685., 100000. we
have to deduct therefrom the estimates of
expenditures already made OF $3.50, 5S9, $50,
to which may be added the $48. 100000 to
meet the above named appropriation 1t
would seem therefore that instead of a
surplus of $4,000 900 to be reduced !; there
will in all probability be deficiency of
over $50, 0O0,O 900 to be provided for.
The only excuse Mr.. Morrison and his
supporters have for the parade Of their
free trade theories is the assumed surplus
in the Treasury. At the rate the present
Congress is going, the question of sur
plus will not be a subject of COM
plant long. The country is daily
coming nearer and nearer to the realza-
tion of the fact that Democratic control
means stagnation to business disaster to
enterprise low wages low prices cheap
men free trade and deficiency.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

A dispatch from Parkersburg, w. Va,
dated April 18th. says "a suit involving
the title to about 10000 acres of land in
Lincoln, Wyoming and other counties in
the extreme southern part of the State
has just been filed in the Federal Court by
William Pelton, of New Y ork city, against
]. r. Irwin, of this State. 1t is stated in
the bill that Irwin, after selling the land
to Pelton endeavOred to sell and did con
tract to sell the same to divers other per
sons, and in addition to this mortgaged
the land for a large sum. The Federal
Judge is asked to grant an injunction re-
straining Irwin from further encumbering
the land or removing timber or minerals
from it until the title is settled. The
property is rich in natural resources and
extremely valuable
Rev. Geo. B. Stricken. formerly the
much beloved pastor of Thinking Springs
congregation, and known for his high
character and conscientious views, writes
to Rev. D. G. Irwin, of Rockbridge about
Local Option in Georgia, as follows: ut
may lie most confidently asserted that the
counties in the State that have tried it are
so we'll pleased with it that they could not
be induced to give it up. | have myself
heard from citizens of several counties the
strongest testimony to the beneficial eff
fects of the law"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

V,IMoTHY HOUNIHAN,
STAUNTON, VA,
BOTHER OF BEER
Is now prepared to supply the
CELEBRATED ANHEUSER AND BUSCH'S
BEER,
In bottles to the trade for family use. Our
wagon will deliver Beer and other bottled
goods to the residences of citizens within the
corporate limits.
Orders can be left at No. Is NEW STREET, or
sent through the post office.
BIRCH BEER a delicious beverage free from
alcohol, bottled and delivered.
Respectfully,
TIMOTHY HOUNIHAN.
T. ], HoUNIHAN. Manager. mar25
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

FIowERs'
l will nave a large stock of
-Fomers and Bedding Plants
as soon as the weather permits Also, orders
will be received for all kinds of
with prices to suit the times. Call and exam
inc stock and prices.
r. L. STRATTON
20 N. Augusta ST.,
APPS Staunton, Va.
~ REAT REDUCTION
u IN
ROLAND PLOWS!
To close out stock Of Roland Plows. Land
sides. &C., bought of Brown & Eakle, we offer
them at greatly reduced prices.
Secure bargains while you can. at
april LYNN & CO.'S.
EARMERs! CALL AND SEE THE
Deering Light Binders, and the DeerinQ
Giant Moacers-6 and feet cat,
The Roland Chilled Plows, Champion Drills,
Tiger Hay Rakes. Farmers Friend Hay
Rakes, Farmers Friend Corn Plant
ers, Birdsa1l Engines &c.
ArRepairs for above always on hand.
Respectfully,
Staunton, Va, Apr. S-sm.