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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Corset Department.

We cannot be surpassed in this Department.
SO cents will buy one of DIR. Warmers EN-
broidered Front.
$l0O buys the Flexible Hip. This is the best
Corset in the world at that price.
Our Nursing. Corsets.
Our Abdominal COrsets,
Our Glove Fitting Corsets,
All the best. and at the lowest prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Glove and Handkerchief De-
partment.

For IS cents you can buy a pair of 5-bntton,
scallop-top Kid Gloves worth Sl.00.
For 70 cents you can buy pair of embroid-
cred back Kid Gloves all shades. worth Sl.25e
For rs cents you can buy handsome pair of
long Jersey Kid Gloves.
For Is centsyou can buy an all Linen Ladies'
Hemstitched Handkerchief
&c., 1Oc.. will buy Fancy Bordered Hand
kerchief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
speakin e at Lexington.

On Monday last, Rockbridgs County
Court, Col. s. Brown Allen, of this coun-
ty, addressed the Republicans, and Fl. ST.
George Tucker, Of this place, the Demo
Gratis, at Lexington. Before the speaking
commenc ed the Republican County Chair
man proposed a joint discuss ion, but ii was
declined. At the request Of the Dem O.
Gratis, on account Of Mr.. fuckers delicate
health, the Republicans surrendered ill
claim to the court house, and erected q
stand In the court house yard, from which
Mr.. Allss spoke, while Mr.. T. ADDRESSED q
slim crowd in the court house, There
was not a large attendance Of people in
Lexington on that day, but of those pres
emit large majority Of them listened to the
Republican speaker. By actual count,
rs We learn, the highest number in the
court house was 81. and the lowest number
in the yard was about 200. Mr.. Tucker
spoke but a short time, and after the con
clusion Of his remarks the crowd in the
yard was augmented by his hearers. The
day 'sproceedings were decidedly favora BILE
to the Republicans, as we haya been re liza
bly, informed, for We were not present and
the Republicans were well satisfied with
the result of the denomination.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Our Hosiery Department.
You can bug

You can buy
For 10 cents. Ladiea' Black Hose.
For 25 cents. Ladies' Ralbriggan Hose.
For Is cents, Ladies' Half Wool Hose.
For SO cents. best all Lambs Wool Hose.
For so CENTS Ladies' Marine Underwear.
For so cents, Gents Marine Underwear.
For $l.75 each, Ladies' Ribbed Vests in White
Blue. and Pink, These are something entirely
new.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Blanket Department.

Blankets at 81 90. sl25 81 so. sl.75. $500. $685.
$3.50, $780, 1925. 1850. ss.7s. S4.00, and SO on up
to $1,000 pair.
Calico Comforts at sl.oo. sl.26. 81 so and sac
each.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

LOCAL PREACHERS CONVENTIONAL
number Of the local preachers OF the N /,
E. Church lcolored), held convention at
Harrisonburg, Sept. la and 10. Preston
Gavin. Of Bridgewater, was elected chair
man, and G. A. Newman, secretary
Temperance, elass-meetings, church at
tendance, punctuality, Sunday schools, &c.
were discussed, and many good ideas i'd
vanced. This convention was organized
some years ago for the benefit Of the local
preachers of the Staunton District, Wash
ington Annual Conference. 1t bids fair
to do much good in the way of increasing
interest In the church. The next session
of the convention will be held at Bridge
water. August 10, 1887, at which time it
is hoped that every local preacher in the
adjacent circuits and stations will be pres.
emit. Those wishing to join are requested
to send their names to G.. A. Newman,
secretary, Harrisonburg, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

Handsome Stripe and Checks at 40 centsa
yard.
Black Silks. best makes. at sl.Oo. sl.lo. sl.25.
$3.50, $780, and $500 yard.
Fancy Silks at all prices.
We have many other Handsome Dress Goods,
such as Boucles, Homespuns, Henrietta Cloths,
Ottomans. Basket Cashmere. Camels Hair Suit
ings, Gersters. &c.
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Establishment The following
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Cur Trimmed Hat Department

Can better be seen than described. We re-
spectfully ask you to visit this department and
look for yourself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07
Our Domestic Department

ls well stocked with the very best of Cotton
Goods. all widths and weights, and our goods
are the best and our prices are the lowest. We
buy all OF these goods by the bale, therefore
We are able to sell them low, and make the ex-
ira discount.
Bleach Cottons 8. 8. 9. 10 cents yard.
Brown Cotton s. 7. 8 cents yard
Our Brown Cotton at &c. is as good as any Sc.
Cotton in this market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

Black and Fancy Silk Depart
ment.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-10-07

k.llct SudIulHR the sCaCeS that lie at its
feet. q, how sublime-how indescribably
grand and beautiful-how overpowering
from its immensely is the vast expanse of
country that lies stretching away in all
directions from your feet to the limit of
human vision. Think of it if you can
from this point the eye may on one side
rest on the soil of the Old Dominion and
its daughter, West Virginia, and as you
turn your head you take in SUCCESSFULLY
Maryland, (which is all around you except
toward the N. W. Pennsylvania, New
jersey and Delaware. Look at that girdle
Of silver glittering in the sunshine, far
away towards the South, that is the old
Potomac, on whose banks not many years
ago the wIgwam of the redman stood,
whilst gliding on its shining bosom, in his
bark canoe, singing his wild, wierd love
song, the young warrior sought his dark
eyed love in their trysting place in the
sylvan recesses on the other side.
From this enchanting spot you have
within view greater number of places
that have aided in making the history of
this great republic than from any other
spot on the continent.
You have been thrilled at the recital of
the tales OF war told by the veterans of
Anteitam. There is the feld-you feel as
though you might jump into the midst of
| it.
Your heart has beat faster and your
cheek flushed with excitement when you
heard the one-armed soldier of Pickett's
Division tell of that awful charge iulo Ii.
jaws of death at Gettysburg. Turn yonr
head-there. do you see. yon sleeple giving
back the ssan's rays, just over there !
That's Gettysburg there's the fed over
which Pickett's Division cLa~se md
there is the hill upon wi. ieh the cruel
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M s W G. 1000 S

VI W w W -
PRICES THAT NONE CAN APPROACH.
Black and Fancy Silk Depart
ment.
Handsome Stripe and Checks at 40 cents
yard.
Black Silks best makes. at sl.Oo. sl.lo Sis,
$3.50. $500. and $500 yard.
Fancy Silks at all prices.
We have many other Handsome Dress Goods,
such as Boucles. Homespuns. Henrietta Cloths.
Ottomans. Basket Cashmere Camels Hair Suit
ings, Gersters, &c.
cur trimmed Hat Department
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
Obituary..

McALLIsTER.-Har McAllister died in
Stowe, VT. September 20, 1886. The sew
enty-hve years of his life were spent in this
town. Mr.. McAllister was one of those
Vermont farmers, who by their intelligence
and their virtues have exalted their occupa-
tion and won for it high place in general
esteem. He was always disinterestedly de-
voted to whatever promised to be of public
benefit. This conspicuous trait was mani
tested by his unfinching adherence to the
movement for the abolition of slavery, and
by his steadfast devotion to those measures
in behalf of temperance which his judgment
approved. He rejoiced in the opportunity,
but few days before his death. to cast
his vote for an uncompromising tenn
perance party. His earnestness in behalf
of reform may haye debarred him from
honors that are gained ignobly, but such
was the candor of his mind and the
kindness of his heart that none ever spoke
i'll of him, and all esteemed him and many
loved him. During fifteen years he was a
trustee of the town library. The principles
by which he was guided in the selection of
books were eminently judicious, and his
sacrificing attention to his trust is worthy of
commentator and gratitude from those he
so faithfully served. Probably the favorite
channel of his usefulness was the Sunday
school. For nearly twenty-five years he
taught the same class. Always animated
and young in heart to the last, he kindled
ing interest. His pure and devout life
and his profound knowledge of the Bible
made him an able and beloved instructor.
He made public confession of his religious
faith more than half century ago In
early life he was an honored member of
the Free Will Baptist church. When that
church became extinct he cherished its
memory for time, but soon came to feel
the need of living membership and joined
the Congregational church. Twenty-Five
years of Christian fellowship here so en-
deared him to his associates that his loss
| seems beyond repair, He was Christian
| whose faith was so evident and whose hope
was so bright that his only sadness was re-
| gret that all did not share in the blessedness
he knew For the advance of the kingdom
of his Lord, his prayers were urged, and his
interest unfagging. He was devout good
man who served God and lived for eternity
Two years ago he was permitted to celebrate
the golden anniversary and of most happy
union. Mrs. McAllester, a son and foul
daughters survive him.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
~, 6,

financially ont considerably by the transac-
tion. The sights and scenes on the street
during the entertainment were alike ludi-
Yrous and pitable. Some of the mourners
among our citizens went about the streets,
and knots of others stood on the corners and
curbstones and swore. The victims bore
their troubles calmly, and contemplated the
process of breaking up housekeeping with
heroic tranquility. The stuff seized was
moved into the liquor agency and filled it
altogether too full for utterance. What
could not be got into the agency was de-
posted in Whittier's cellar next door
where it may be used to corn beef.
The towns legal liquor store has been
so literally endowed by this stroke of
business that it ought to be self-sustan-
ing for some time to come. Many frantic
inquiries are being made why either a clean
sweep or none was not made, but it is some
thing which no fellow can find out. 1t has
been so since the days of the Prophet
" One shall be taken and the other left"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
A Unique Monument.

The last stone of the Masonic monument
on Birds mountain in Castleton has been
finished recently, thus completing the
monument just one hundred days from the
time it was first proposed, The monument
stands at an elevation of $500 feet above
the level of the sea and is plainly seen from
wherever the top of the monument is visi-
Bile. 1t is fifteen feet in height including
the base, and twelve feet eight inches from
the base to the cap-stone. The shaft is com
posed of individual blocks contributed by
master Masons seven hundred tifty-one in
number and representing fifty-two lodges
from ten states and the Dominion of
Canada. The blocks are of various colors
and many are gilded and ornamented with
various Masonic emblems in addition to the
name of the donor and the number of his
lodge. Surmounting these individual blocks
and placed one on each corner are the four
blocks presented by four chapters. All are
of white marble and on each is engraved
the name of the chapter and its officers.
Between these blocks on each side are the
four tablets of colored stone presented by
four corresponding councils, all suitably en-
graved with appropriate emblems and in
scriptions. Resting on these stones is the
capstone of Waldo marble, composed of
nine different pieces.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
A Temperance Surprise Party.

THE biennial legal rum-raid came off Mon
day evening in due form of law and was
very interesting occasion, especially to
those directly and pecuniarily concerned.
Atherton and Barton of Burlington and
deputy -sheriifs Tuttle, Dudley, Howe and
Lyford and Constable Clark quietly left their
respective retreats and descended simulta-
neously on the doomed red-eye at seven diff
ferent resorts. The surprise and the victory
was complete, and large amount of bulge
was scooped and sequestered. The parties
raided were ID. C., Sloan, II. II. Stevens,
William Miller, Omer Miller, j. A. Lockin,
John Chimney and Charles or Ed. Sullivan.
James Whiting was visited at the Coffey
House, but "empty was the cradle" No
indications of the g critter" were dscov-
cred around Glinney's premises, and the
find at Sullvan's and Omer Miler's places
OF business was very light. Messrs. Will
liam Miller, Sloan, Stevens and Locklin are
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

he is at work is historic as that in which
General George Washington made his head
quarters while in Cambridge during the
first year of his command of the army OF the
thirteen united colonies, from which he
issued his orders and in which he received
his military visitors and staff officers
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

The Passumpsic railroad has fitted up all
the trains of the air line between Boston
and Montreal with the Judkins electric
railway signal This is contrivance for
signaling the engine by the conductor, and
does away with the bell-cord which is so
liable to get tangled or broken and thus be-
come useless or confusing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

Parties applying for any of the above must
say advertised" " and give the date.
GEORGE w. WING, Postmaster
"KoKo," Nanki-Poo," :" Pooh Bah"
"Katisha," -" The Three Little Maids and
the "Great Mkado, Glorious Man " will
appear at Blanchard Opera-house this
wednesday, evening, in the famous opera
by Gilbert & Sullivan. We are assured
that the company which will present the
"craze is one of the best travelling and
perhaps the best. The scenery and cos
tunes are very elegant the music of the
opera hath peculiar charms and all will
want to see and hear. Members " who
have never seen the Mikado should plan to
attend, and there is sure to be large at
tendance of Montpelier people. Tickets
may be obtained at the Phinney bookstore.
TUESDAY evening of next week Colville's
famous character piece "Taken from Life )"
will be presented at Blanchard opera-house
by the beautiful and talented actress, Miss
Phosa McAllister, supported by Mr.. Harry
Dufiield and a strong company Miss Nc
Allister's success on the stage has been al
most phenomenal and she is a great favor
te in the larger cities. In Burlington,
| where she appeared some months since.
she is greatly admired and the announce
ment of her temperance is a source of
much delight. Her company is brought
here by Mr.. w. X. Walker, manager of
! Howard opera-house, and we have great
confidence in his judgment as to what COM
| panies will give the best satisfaction in
Montpelier and that he will bring no other.
Reserved seats at popular prices will be
! duly placed on sale at the Phinney book
store and they should be secured at an
| early lav
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

The Texas cattle-men are said to he
embarrassed on account of the
in the value of cattle caused by
the reports of disease.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

The free delivery system was established
in Rutland Friday. Some seven thousand
persons receive their mail by the letter car
rers, who make four deliveries daily
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

THREE children playing at the root of
tree in Andausia, Alabama, were bitten by
rattlesnake which had its den there, and
were found dead.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
The Vote for State Officers.


The following is the correct record OF the
total vote cast for state officers at the Sep
teInber election
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

THE Connecticut democrats nominated E.
S. Cleveland of Hartford for governor and
j. w, Alsop of Middletown for lieutenant
governor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06

The arc lights are in running order and are
very satisfactory in every respects the pull
leys which operate the incandescent dyna-
mos are not large enough to give the requi-
site speed, but this will prove only tempo.
rary interference. An extended notice of
the "plant" will be given when all is com
plete.
LETTERS uncalled for at the Montpelier
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
aolattbman 4 suurnal.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1886.
For the Session.

The MONTPELIER DAILY JOURNAL will con-
tain the full official reports of the proceedings
of both branches of the general assembly,
and comments on the same; and will have its
own reporter at the state-house to record
all doings of interest, including important
hearings before legislative committees. Be-
sides editorials, correspondence, reports of
public meetings, local, state and general
news, agricultural and miscellaneous mat
ters the DAILY JOURNAL will have special
telegraphic reports of the important news
of the day
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06
TERMS.

VERMONT WATCHMAN & STATE JOURNAL
(weekly) for the session, including the laws
passed: Single copy, five cents; for the ses-
sion, thirty-fve cents; five copies, S1.50; ten
copies, $3.50.
Members of the legislature may hand their
orders to Mr.. j. E. Harris at the reporters
table in the house.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1886-10-06


A few weeks since mention was made
through these columns concerning the re-
tirement of Zenas Watts from business ON
account of ill health No sooner had he
taken himself from business than he began
TO go down, growing weaker day by day,
until at last Waterbury loses "a kind and
highly esteemed citizen. Funeral services
were held Friday at his late residence on
Maple street. "A very large number being
in attendance. c. NJ. Sheldon ohiciated
at the house while the services at the grave
were performed under masonic order. The
deceased leaves a wife and an adopted son,
who have the heartfelt sympathy of host
OF friends in this place and the vicinity.
- Mrs. Almra Olds, who has been
living with III. G. Barnum ON Blush hill,
died Friday of heart disease. The funeral
was attended by Rev. Mr.. Tenney. ==
Between nine and ten o'clock Thursday
night flames were seen rushing from the
farm buildings of Calvin Barnes, located in
Moretown about two miles from this viii
lage. At the time of fire the occupants
George Farnsworth and family We're visit
ing at their neighbors a short distance be-
low, and did not reach home until it was
under good headway However, few
goods were saved in the way of household
effects. so the loss is not as great as it would
CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGR.l
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-04

,1ruce hIu for Il. iyraErv. 'bsy
age Fr--..e4-.y e.iag ~ are
l3el.
I; i-e.a-m-4 -. la.s-s ~ -
r-ek e al czs prosperity. -: ::
Ass pra5ue=3 :. CO. ~-S.'L III
gre4'E-,,- Ls; Il. Jz gra.,ei. bat
l=, Z rot D. tcr.9.:-- teat 4 70
other country bss lab5r been . re.!
rewarded. TIE sceesior. Q: ari-io-
-rA.. o.; day ser- ..t-rer,.-.ae
father q oar noLsy ki-g-,-aa1
IaEy eapi;s-sls ,.s..e.yss haTeE-s-
81 ~ labor. AID iArC.gt IL artsles
opened 70 Labor n Til. eonntr-. TIE
comfortable hone. q .bcr,-, j, tie
village. ani,osEsyv.ryEter. al,es:
ma. labor la. been -. :e.ariei
sad the ,toz.ari. u Other xorksrs
-h9 are qg,r,.y .,rGgg !Hs Il ;asT
Oxn WAY % secure .Ieh home. saa
-g:h fortunes a. hey nay AocerAo.y
rel-A All, .nsis; gPon The ri.h, &c
yUr.ge the course lha, has trogght
.gcce.. 20 others. AMI Of rres.-
.i,y vii. fenoQace the fool.h and
worthless .lr.Av. aud the crim.na. IL.
reference si,A the rigt,s OF other.
hich have characterz-i The dong.
of''organiz-,; labor" in the .ou,hxes,.
The rigttOftLc l.torer 20 al, ~orA
# be chooses. aud % induce o,hers
~ follow .Git II they ike, Nc yeco (.
nize and approve, bu, sc cannot ,o!'
crate the destruction q property Il
+ he demand. If .gch lator.r are cot
aceeelet TO, nor permi; him ,o"boy'
colt" those who do no; aii hin.
The American people VII, mist OF
/ tie rl.h, of men 10 manage .heIi
pyn business 10 their own wsy, AMI
ia; the man who is willing To work
I IN a plac. which another has left
hail be protected in doing 50. Tn.
! right to the protection Of property
and the pur-a., Of halrlnes. guar
ran,ed to u, b the founder. Of our
government, doe. no. con,empla,,
ina, We shall secure happin-., b.,
combining to demand unreasonable
thing- from our neighbor, or by As
-alIting him If be does not choose Il
.tarvc rather than gorl because ",
/ prefer 10 10 70.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-04

The unvelling Of the monument at
Atlanta in honor Of the late Senator
Hin on the Let inst, was Carried out on
grand scale. jefferson Davis was
present. The city put on its gasest nj.
tire and was in perfect blaze OF coll
ors." People came from all directions
to hear Mr.. Davis, and fully 100 900
strangers were p,esen, in the city. The
procession, headed by guard of veteran
soldiers, was immense, aud the old
"rebel yell" was fully INDUCED. Mr..
DAVIS speech was short. but able. lie
,aid that all must follow Senator Hills
course who taught us peace ms well "a
RESISTANCE aud he urged upon all pres
ent to observe 'featly to every promise
and loyalty to the rights guaranteed to
us under the constitution, Mr. Davis -
really more eloquent aud foiciblc IN his
spc,cbs now than when III public lie.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-04

Tie bill TO organize the State of Okla.
homa, was called up in the house on
Saturday. but laid over for future con
sideration. Mr.. Hill, Of Ohio, the au'
thor of the bill. va, given an oppoftuni'
IS to explain it, features. II. stated
that the lard which IL was proposed To-
open 10 settlement amounted 10 II 900, ON
acres. The bill does not propose to vio'
late any treaty with any tribe If In
dians It provides for the appointment
Of n commission OF five persons 70 treat
with the Indians with view 10 securing
notifications OF the treaties, ~ as to per
nit the opening Of the land to settlement
II tbs territory were opened W to set
Element le had no doubt that within
two years 1t would contain M large
population AS now inhabited the State Of
Kansas,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-04

Freik. Dyuglas.. the rtomlnen' color
81 leader and writer. . ont IN letter
enlor.in, prs-plsr, Cleveland for his
ularl.ns.s and courage. lie ave thai
Will. be held TIE Office a. rscH Ter tina,
SIR. Cleveland ,rea,-i him Ike he ha-
treated I'll the ,,her otlic. boi1sr.. and
tia, he ~a. brave enough % invite him
aud lis xits T. all hi- grand receptions.
thu. rsLuk,ns Ia. timidiiy VI pf--.dsn,
Arthur. Who failed in ia courtesy. la
hi. op.nion Nr. Cleveland J. neither a
".rob o. a coward
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-05-04

W areeai to Aly- :, e. :-e el.-
-. ,aa, the Pa.a.sa Head : u 70
.en.e opposed 10 The 'el2l-oi.-3t
q NJ. Doagher,y All Ia, - ar
sour contemporary lse51e--asI,
Pa,lam Nj. 20 ".o.il - C-A;.e!
:: The Lex, convention. We a-e
glad 70 make the ccrree:.oa at =:
Col Pra:: nigh; OF til. 4lvs:. I
- far a. APPEARANCE. 90, tie FFo..
ton to Do9ghvriy in oar cc1l,y
vi. be even weaker than !. ~. -
fore.