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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
sangersvllle Items.
Reported for the vIRG1N1AN !

We have but little to report from our
village and vicinity of unusual interest.
Everything is moving along that can move
at all. In consequence Of the rain, sleet
and snow, and somewhat mild atmosphere,
the earth is i'll such a condition, that the
roads are almost impossible. Hence when
we say moving along it is at very
slow gate. Someth ing must be done to
exterminate that ground hog, as it is said
the day on which he makes lis appearance,
ter quarters, and during the recent ex-
tremely bad weather, his believers can
well imagine to themselves, what their
weather prophet is saying IN his pleasant
quarters, "Why told you so" But to be
serious, we have not in our recollection
seen the earth softer or the roads in worse
condition.
Dr. keezle, of Cross Keys, in Rocking
ham, has located here since DR.. HartSO0k
left: this is good opening for good ply
siclan.
Mrs. VIM. f. Kiracofe is somewhat
complaining. She has been quite feeble
for year or more.
We have been reading tariff, litera-
ture quite attentively recently, some of
which we find in the VIRGINIAN. We, in
our humble position, would not pretend
to discuss that all absorbing question, but
simply to say a word in the way of our in
dlvidual opinion.
We believe in reforming the present
tariff to bring 1t to. or nearer adval0rem
duties. but where it is recommended to
put raw material of various kinds on the
free list, such as are now being developed
in our State, it seems to US that it GER
tainly would retard those industries, prob
ably TO a ruinous extent if it should be-
come law. We are quite conservative
upon tariff reform, and hope that there
will be a settlement of the question by the
present Congress.
We believe in the repeal of our internal
revenue laws entire, with the exception of
the tax on whiskey, increase the tax on
that to,say 81 25 by that means the millions
that are invested by the manufacturer,
will be protected which we think Is right.
He should be, the investment was made,
through the inducenent of the law of pro.
lection. And we believe that industry
should be protected upon the same prin-
ciple of all others, the opinion of some
to the contrary notwithstanding
N. l.. B.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

In the House on the LIST inst. Mr.. Elam
introduced bill toprovide State convicts
free to work on public roads. The bill
provides that coDvicts SO furnished shall
be transported from and returned 10 the
penitentiary: while in charge of the coun-
ty shall be fed, guarded clothed and
served with medica! attendance at the
expense of the state: provided that III
every case where the aggregate OF such
expense, exclusive Of outlay for transport
tation, shall exceed the usual average Of
the cost of maintaining and keeping said
convicts in the penitentitry toe excess
shall be paid by the county. The convicts,
under this act shall not be furnished any
county for less than three months nor
more than twelve months, and not less
than ten nor more than twenty five con
victs shall be- furnished at the same time
to any one county. The bill WAS referred
to committee.
This bill has merit in it. We do not
know any better disposition OF convict
labor than to assign it tohelp to improve
county roads. 1t wonld work benefits in
several ways. The primary benefit would
be the securement of better roads. In
poor laboring class of d burden imposed
upon them, ont of which they derive no
appreciable benefit certainly nothing com
niensurate to the work they are compelled
now to perform.
We, however. think. as Mr.. Elan has
before presented, that the present sys-
TEN. or want Of system. by which the pub
lie roads are worked should be completely
uprooted and new plan adopted looking
to taxation and contract. We can never
have good roads unless we operate under
an effective and comprehensive plan. 1t
would not be IA bad idea. if a delegation
from the Legislature would take q trip to
Kentucky and examine the public high
ways in that State The whole Common
wealth is eheckered with splendid gray
eled roads, which can be Travelled as COM
fortabiy and eXpeditiously in one seasonas
another. The effect has been to increase
the price of lands, encourage farming, en-
Iarg. farm productions. and add I'M
measurably to the wealth of that State
If instead of sending off investigating
committees to examine into the right of
the people to elect their own representa-
tives, portion of this criminal waste Of
the peoples funds were dedicated to Ell
Tightening the members as to the wants of
Virginia. and impressing them with some
practical idea of what they should do, it
would be far more conducive to The public
welfare. There is no interest SO impera-
lively demanding wise and judicious con-
sideration as that Of the public highways.
Virginia is Fifty years behind the times in
this respect and no commensurate i'm
provement will ever occur in farming
methods and results. soloDg as the farmers
are blockaded from market for half of the
year by reason of the miserable. impassa-
Bile roads at the season when it would be
economy to market their products. Give
us good road system and it will be the
first important step to building up the
State and diffusing life and enterprise
throughout the rural districts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
THE MARKETS.

The markets are quiet and weak at quota
t1ons. The condition of the roads interiors
with the delivery of produce, although con-
siderable amount o hay has been brought in
from farms convenient to the valley turnpike
We quote flour, family, at 81 % to Si,75 extra,
1913 to &i.00; snper $500 to 1925. Wheat 80 TO
93c. Corn. Is 10 So oats IS to So; Cloverseed,
1919 to S4,G0. Hay TN ,hY, 81 z !" SlH 50
mixed Sill 30 to So. Clover So to 500.
LIVESTOCK -Eaitinlore Feb. l3-Reef Cattle
best, IS to S. %; first quality. % to 81 rs A.;
medium, 3 GO to s! 90; extreme range OF prices,
200 to 500. Market tirfu-prices shade higher
than last week. Butcher sheep, ~ to ~ for
common to good and So to 6 cts per ID gross
for good to extra. Lambs. to 81 gross
Neac i'orh, Feb. l3-Beef cattle 3S5 Il; i, ~
according 10 tir;.!ify Sheep. S4.e5 to IS % per
100 lbs Lambs. 70 to 7.25. Hogs, 10 to S. 10.
Philadelphia. F. b. "a, 8cf "a tie ~ to rs for
extra medium - 10 l.7j. She's :, /; > To & 81
Tor prime; good ) 80 10 90. Lambs i.5J to
7s!5. Hogs to 40.
Richmond. Feb. Is. Beef Cattle, best. ~ to
IS gIoss medium 10 good So to ~ gross :
common 10 fair, ~ {" 81. Sheep, to 5% gross
Hogs 81 to re.
STANTON MARKETS..
CORE ECTED wFFkJ.y ~ EAkLk u HOMES
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

The family of Mr. G. G. Hill. near Hills
boro, Pocahontas county, has been seri-
ously affected of late. On the 23rd. IF jan
uary, Mr.. Hill died of pneumonia. On the
25th his daughter, Miss Henrietta, aged
about 80 years. died of the same disease.
On the 9th his son, Sterling, aged about
% years, died of typhoid fever. Aud two
more members are now lying in critical
condition.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
Mr. Sherman Expected ii.
\ dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, +

A dispatch from Columbus, Ohio, re
ceived at Chicago On the 18th, says:
John Sherman, who is i'll the city, on
hearing that Mr.. Blaine would not allow
his name to be used before the Chicago
convention, said that he had been expect
Ing some such ntterance from Mr.. Blaine
for some time. He had understood that
it would be forthcoming. Mr.. Blaine was
one of the foremost Americans, whom
every Republican would have delighted to
honor. and it was a source of regret that
he had concluded not to make the race
again. Mr.. Sherman did not care to talk
much about the Blaine letter, but thought
it would cause number Of other candi-
dates to come to the front. He proposed
to make the race for the Ohio delegation,
and would contest honorably for the nomi-
nation. Mr., Blaine was republican who
could sweep the country if nominated, but
he had understood all along that he would
not again seek the nomination. 1t was on
this hypothesis that he (Sherman) had en-
tered the lists.
If the above expresses MIR. Sherman's
sentiments, then it will be in order for
him to publicly repudiate and denounee
the disgraceful plot organized in Virginia
by his particular friends to SANDER and
nullify Mr.. Blaine, and pack delegation
to defeat Blaine and nominate Sherman.
Let John Sherman or his friends speak
out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

Mr. Riddleberger fight against secret
sessions in general and the British extra
dition treaty in particular was recognized
in the shape of laIg and very handsome
floral harp placed on his desk in the Senate
on Monday by the Irish society called the
Clan ma Gael, ana similar one was sent
to the Senator's wife. 1t was three feet
high, made of rose buds, carnations and
evergreens, resting upon basis of lilies
of the valley and hyaciDths.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

From the replication of Col. D. F.
Houston, to the notice of contest served
by Maj w. M. Ellis. in the Roanoke Sen
atorial district, we judge Maj. Ellis has
gotten little more than he bargained for.
If the specifications are sustained, Hous-
ton will be confirmed in his seat by an in
creased majority. But there is no telling
what partiZan committee will do, when
it is remembered that it is the seat of a
hold over senator.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
Every Lady.

HER OWN PHYsICIAN.-A Lady who for many
years suffered from Urine Troubles Failing,
ties, finally found remedies that completely
CURED her Any Lady can take the remedies
sician. The Recipes with full directions and
advice securely sealed, sent FREE to any suffer.
er. Address Mrs. M. ]. BRABIE. 252 So 10th
street. Philada. Pa. Name this paper
Feb, 10th, '88.-lyr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
REPUBLICAN, STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

DEAR SIR Il enclose you herewith printed
copy of q letter lately addressed TO friend in
resnect 10 Presidential Candidates; l have
since concluded to lay the views that letter
containe before you and others of our friends.
The information it contains is for your con-
sideration and the request is made that you do
not allow this printed letter to pass Out OF your
hands.
1t is committed to your confidence.
Yours truly. MAHONE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
NV ADVERTISEMENTS.

DOR Rent.-Dwelling house No 707. West
X Frederick St.-for rent at SIS per month.
Apply to W. w. ROBERTS ON,
FEB. IT.. S8-tf Supt City Public Schools.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

Hon. John r. Brown. of the Danvile
district, is for Mr.. Blaine for President,
and thinks Mr.. Sherman's candidacy
would arouse a feeling Of opposition in
his district that would ruin the projects
OF the Republicans next Fall He said if
be was sent to the convention he would
oppose Sherman with all his might.-Free
Lance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

All the stock for the Rolling Mill at
Roanoke, has been subscribed, and the
assessment of 10 per cent. made for pre-
liminary steps in the construction of the
plant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

Elk Governor Wyndam Robertson died
on the 18th at his home in Abingdon, aged
SIS wears. He was elected 1t. Governor in
1886, and Gov. Tazewell resigning, Mr..
Robertson succeeded to the Governorship.
He was a pure ard able man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

THE PUBLIC ROADS, Parties coming
i'll from every portion of the county report
the public roads in a deplorable condition,
in many places impossible for a wagon
with an ordinary load, and in others al>
most impossible for empty vehicles. Many
of our farmers are anxious to bring their
produce to market, especially the hay
crop. for which there is active demand out
are unable to do so because of the condi-
ton of tile public highways. One farmer
was approached to sell car load of hay,
for which merchant had an order. He
said he had the hay and wanted TO Sell it,
but he would not attempt to haul it to town
for the price of it. The loss to the farm
ers in time, and in not being able to avail
of the market by reason of the terrible
condition of the road, cannot be well esti-
mated, but it is enough to pay the tax that
would be imposed to repair the roads for
four years to come. The Legislature
ought to take hold of this subject in earn
est and devise some law that would look to
placing the public roads in a passable con-
dition in all seasons in the year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

The parties indicted as accessories to
the murder of W. H. View at Lexington,
have been discharged on motion of the
Commonwealth Attorney. and Henry
Brown held in the sum of $500 for his APP
pearance in April to answer an indictment
for forgery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
9TH OF FEBRUARY, 1888,

Court day,) the following property belonging
to the estate of Mrs. M. B. Weir, deceased, viz !:
Rockbridge County six per cent. Coupon
tions of 800, and 81 900. One good young Ho rse
one Buggy and Harness, and one horse Wagon.
Terms cash as to the Bonds; other property
on Three Months time for satisfactory nego-
liable paper. HUGH F. LYLE.
FeD. 10Th .-2t. Admrst. C. t. a.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16
NOTICE.

N oiioH.
The CO. partnership heretofore existing be-
tween j. j. Shirley and K. M. Taylor doing
business under the style of Shirley g. TAY1
!OR having expired by limitation the first
day OF February 1888. the said ]. ]. Shirley has
the business CT the late firm, and assumed the
collection and payment of all debts and liabili-
ties due to and from said firm as shown by
their books. il SHIRKEY'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

AS shown from the above have this day sold
to j j. Shirley my entire interest in the bust
ness of the firm of Shirley Taylor.
Thanking my friends and the public in GEN
eral for their liberal patronage shown in the
past, and with the sincere hope that the same
wall De extended to Mr.. Shirley in the futu1 e.
and with best wishes for his success, am
Very Respectfully.
1eb 16-2t E. M. TAYLOR,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-16

A DMINIsTRAToR's SALE.
1 will offer at public sale in front of the Court
House, Staunton, Va. oh the
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27

CHICAGO. Ill Jan. 26-Nery soon after
the opening of the markets on Change
this morning, the bears appeared TO have
the wheat and corn pits, while there were
signs of considerable strength without
much cause, in provisions. Before noon
the bears became somewhat panicky in all
the pits There was a scramble to get
back much of the stnf they had been sell
ing aud there was OF course quite reac-
ton in prices, the advance being led by
provisions.
The market for mess pork gave evidence
at the start that it was oversold and shorts
were anxious to cover. First sales of May
were at NC advance, at Sl+.35 There
was fair selling by the bear party for
time, but these offerings were absorbed so
readily and the prices kept moving up
ward, that the bears began to cover freely.
Offerings were small, and ABOUT midday
advanced to S14.651%. After the urgent
buyers had been filled up the market be
came easier and recession occurred, last
sales being at si4.5G@ l4.52i5, an advance of
about :}5c over yesterdays close
Sl4.50, and good many spreads between
pork and short ribs were closed out.
Lard advanced &c, with a light business
AT 81. 55G51. 90, closing at $780,.
Short ribs were quiet at S7.671 5@L72Y,
and closed at $40
Wheat was fairly active today. The
trading, however. was about all local and
largely of a scalping character. May
started at S134c, sold down 10 Size, but
quickly returned to Sl&c. Several leading
houses We're sellers and considerable long
wheat was brought out. Closed at Sl34@
size.
Corn was quiet and steady today, prices
showing but slight fluctuations and trad
ing was confined almost exclusively TO
local operators, there being a scarcity of
outside business. May corn opened at
52Isc, sold off to 5s!556c. advanced in sym
pathy with pork to 535sc, and closed at sc.
Oats were dull and featureless, and
fluctuations in prices insignificant.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
Kansas City Produce.

KANSAS CITY. Jan. %.
wHEAT-Quiet; No ? soft, cash Sc asked; May
Sirc hid.
42c bid: a9fsc asked; May sales AT 4tasC.
OATS-No. :, cash, Stec.
RNE-6llpc bid.
FLOUR-Fairly active and firm; Xxx, 9Gc xxx,
Sl0ar oG family, II. L2S choice Ssldl to fancy.
Sl65al.0 extra fancy, slSSll.Ss patent, s205@2 10
rye -four. 81 iha lb0.
CORN MEAI.-Greeu. gal,c; dried. 91L,c.
CORN CBOP-Nellow .csc bulk; 9,C sacked.
SHIPPING STUFF Bulk Sc; sacked, SSc.
BRAN-Sacked, Sc.
HAY-Firm fancy, small baled $1,000 large baed,
S9.;N.
FLAX SEED-Sl.25
BuTTEk-Steady; creamery fancy. &c: good pa
&c: fine dairy l6S k store packed. lao l6c; poor and
low grades. g3lUC: roll. good 10 choice. Halle.
CHEESE-Twins, lSc: Young America Isle.
EGGS-Firm nj ar.
LIVE POUl.TRY-Iirm; large chickens. SecHa
fi0 small chickns: $780, old hens and BOOSTERS, SJ1
a. *. turkeys. G,t5c.
HANlS-Sugar cured. lie.
q BREAKFAST BACON-lliiC.
DRIED BEtF- Sc.
SHOULDERS Dry salt S5s5; long clear. s79O;
clear rib. sac short clear, st; smoked. Si5e long
clear sos: clear rib, SS.lj; chort clear. $50.
IARD-SS.,+
pORk-SAOl.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
A COUNTRY SCUlRE'S HOUSE.
An Intensely English Ceremoniai-Granits
Solcmnity of prayers"

Solemnity of "Prayers.'
There is vet another ceremonial which at
most country houses the visitor is expected
to attend. That is family prayers. As a
student of men and manners it will be worth
his while, for no institution is 50 intensely
English At Q in the morning and about 10
at night the butler announces prayers The
family and visitors then proceed to the hall,
where the servants are arranged IN long
row. The butler places a Bible and PRAYER
book in front of the squire, and then retires
to his seat with the air of man who has
done difficult duty rather realty. Then
the squire reads portion of Scripture and a
prayer in a loud. sonorous voice, destitute of
sill expression whatever. Now look for
moment round the assembly. Old Gen Sile-
nus, who has drunk perhaps half bottle too
much clarot, presents an intensely pioas, but
wIthal sleepy, appearance, and tries TO cover
hccough with grunt. Capt. fltztuike,
Of the Dragon Guards, who has Just been
convulsing the gentlemen at the dinner tsble
with ''broad" stories, looks appaillngiy
proper. The rest are obviously thinking o
nowt,n which the rustic explained was the
great delight OF church, but everybody Is
bolt upright and wears 9 stony primes Of
aspect.
We're q twinkle of amusement, or even OF
sensibilify, 70 be seen in any ones counter
ance, the vigilan. eve OF the lady Of the
house would instantly detect it. The essence
OF The ceremony, in short, is kind OF gran
itic soleEnity. remember once ludlerous
accident occurring At one OF these rites,
which Sc. the weaker folks of in an IRE
pressibls litter The lady of the house was
go angry that the truth came out IN burst.
1t Is not said the worthy dame IN her
passion, 1.-THE insult to the Almighty thaf
care so much about, as IFS being done before
q charwoman from the village volume
by the deepest philosopher could not have
conveyed a more profound meaning
In ali other respects you have the most per
feet and ENJOYABLE freedom az an Engiisn
country house You Elay hunt, ilsa or
shoot, or YOU NAV shut sourseli UP n your
dressing room, where there viii % q fre
with BOOK from the library. Bat II MAJ
be SUPPOSED that the visirar 10 sich EJtis-
viii be Sportsman OF some KIDD
Sumner IN Outing
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
st. Louis Produce.


FLoUR-Quiet and unchanged.
WHEAT-opened firm at yesterdays close and
declined early but reacted and toward the close adj
Vanced and closed Nc ABOVE yesterday. No red,
cash hosc, January SIC; February Slis5S9sC, clos
Ing ssc March, size; May. Sl;sC. closing
Sessc: July satsllac. closing at- sHsc August, SKA
Sasc, closing al Sac December, Sio1slsc, closing al
S4syc.
COHN-Vsry firm iaa9sc higher; cash. 47i4di7Ssc;
February 46s, .Ssc closing AT 4sSC; March, s1lsc:
May. ssi1A tsc, closing at &Sirc.
oATS-Firrn; cash u &C; May, Sl.c.
RlE-S. sellers.
BARLEY stronger; sl69Nc.
HAN-inchs aged: prime timothy, Sl2 Goa IS 90
prairie ss.0baGm
LEAD-N.75
EGGS-iaC.
BrrTER-Unchanged creamery. c5aSoc; dairy,
lSfsss.
MHISkY-Steady; sl.05.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PoRk-New, Sl475atfS0O.
lARD-$ab
AFTERNOON BOARD.
WHFAT-iSc lower, March, slISc bid May, Ses4c;
June S2}sc asked.
,CoRN-siesdy February t7lsa .7'4ci March, ;,asc;
May. +ss4tt ,s'sc. r-.
OA1S-steady: May. Slssc,
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27

" NJ Murdoch a. Bro, proprissor..
printers. binders, publishers add blank
book manufacturers. All kinds 81 county,
township and school district record. ard
blanks Legal blanks 81 every ds~crty'ioo'
Complete stock ~ i1stic@sf do~s-ts ayaf
blanks Job printing u all sirsds Cor
respon6en1- solicited. Ad6rsss al com
riunlcatigns 20
r. = ArgpOCg. Manage
ds@tff watt Wichita kAn.Az
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
II HAsslr1 GO propris'35Ts 2, 80, ga,

Market X bIG1b from ltglE zv-nfss
-iFf..ry 10 Fdiax nd sab srshi~s Good f~i~-
fEg 4sa add Aoraes ior go 1855 Keep rsssstsnt
or, - al ef,d driving sa4GIs Aos afsu h1-s~. Tor
ssEe VIII give spssis sttsatiuh a ssHsz s~at -
orr w.atas far SAFE o. re ding
fsrflss sAHtipg ~ Day hnrsss viii f'id - " ihs
fr;rrext give osff o-fGfs r-lfs hal. iag
Were TAP samuel stss3. p b. T. a "a. sGgss-
man ID assfnHa. sill saF~riatsaa ts~ sils,sr-
dsl.im.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
Mon~v 70 Loan.

The < l. Davidson Aorf gage Co have
plenty 81 money TO loan on improved city
property, centrally located Money 10 lose
on farm property. Hear room ia Citizens
Bank building dl2E
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
NfSttf S6nrf

Al the Southwestern Business College,
corner Douglas and Topeka Az. Each
At Gdent receives p~-soaaI Instructions As
his desk. thus avoiding all embarrassment,
Persons can enter al any time with equal
advantage. ififf
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27

On ali cash sai~s for thirsy dsss- | carry
IL. largest .tlck % boots Asd zho>s q -.
city All goods marked sa PLAIN fsur-s
No trouble 20 slsow goods ~ f5lE DDggizs
sSeul1e JoHS BEsFTssb.
,tsTS.
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
MUSIC TEACHERS.
MRS. Laura CRAWFORD

VIII receive pupils Tor piano and organ AT the
Getto building. room q. Term OF ten weeks. two
lessons, per week. twenty dollars Term OF ten
weeks, one lesson per week, ten dollars. ts-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27

There IS graHbling il Gotham because the
tipping nuisance hes extended &c tie IEEi1.s
who at recepecn1 snsk after tie wTaps Of tie
iaiy guests
Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27

Veterinary Surgeon. has removed his Office froIr
the Horses Home his residence. corner Cleveland
ave and Second street; telephone pa dI