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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Our correspondent. Rover" whose in
teresting descriptive articles OF the
"Flowery State'' have been SO generally
read and highly commended, has left with
us some specimens of Florida fruit. What
is called "grape fruit, y is large orange
shaped production, of the same color, the
the meat of which is said to be delicious
Of flavor. while the rind is bitter. TIVE
large lemons, ON the stem, were also pre-
sented for exhibition, and a bundle OF
Florida oats. The growths are all luxu-
RANT, and speak for the country where
they grew in more expressive terms than
language can convey.
Tomato, Mushroom, Walnut and other
Catsups for soup and fish. at
C, G. WHEAT's'
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

The barn on the farm of Mr.. Samael
Cook, near West View, known as the
Soc Melon farm, was burned last Sunday
night, together with quantity OF proven
der, and several cows. The extent OF the
loss we have not learned. It is presumed
to have been the work of tramps, either
accidentally or designedly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

HARTu, the Augusta street clothler,
is now opening eof the largest aud most
attractive stocks of spring and summer
clothing eyer offered in the Valley. He
can accommodate all tastes, and supply
every demand. Call on him, when his
courteous and polite statesmen will take
pleasure in showing their goods and selling
bargains
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Just received fresh arrival OF choice
Bananas and tropical fruits. at D. Il
Taylor and Son.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05
Dress Goods speciality, at
HENRY, YOUNG y Co.'S


The Easter Offering at Trinity Episcopal
Church Sunday last was $40. This was
Increased by subscriptions to the Church
Improvement fund to 1896 The Easter
offering of the Sunday School was $685. Al.
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Sraham's Fertilizers.

We call attention to the card of j. 2.
Graham. who offers his fertilizers to the
farmers for spring crops, These fertili
zers have long been in use. and have OBJ.
tanned good endorsement oy our people,
Call and see Mr.. Graham at his office or
Spring Lane
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

We publish below a letter from j A.
Cochran, Esq, explaining his position on
certain points made in AZ article which
appeared in our issue of last week. We
very cheerfuly do this, as it was not cur
purpose to do injustice to Mr.. Cochran,
but simply to give the facts as they ap
peSDSnep us, from information furnished
fl ON official sources
We do not see that there exists any
grounds upon which to attack the credit
of the CITY, and our object was to show
that the purchase of bonds made by MI.
Cochran was not such under the circum
stances as to determine either the value of
the city bonds, or to effect the credit Of
the city. We give Mr. Cochran's letter:
STAUNroN, VA, April I'd, 1855,
M Heller Ker, City:
Dear Sir,-In an article appearing in the Dir-
gilman in your issue of 29th ult., and which You
have informed me was written by yourself,
you do me great injustice in several particu-
lars, viz You make me appear as going to
Treasurer Hoge and applying to him to pur-
chase city bonds. Now did not know mat
Mr.. Hoge had any city bonds for sale until he
applied to me to know whether or not would
purchase two four-hundred dollar bonds. You
also say, After this transaction had been
completed, Treasurer Hoge remarked that if at
any time either of the gentlemen wanted to
dispose OF his bonds. he would like TO have
them for the sinking fund" Now this IS mis-
take. Mr.. Hoge told me before the purchase of
the bonds that he would take them back at
cost by next summer if ! cared TO realize on
them. To show you l could not be mistaken,
the members of the executive committee of the
Valley N. L. Assn, who were present when |
submitted the matter of purchase of the bonds
to them, will make OATH if necessary, that at
the only interview with them on the subject,
which was prior to the purchase of the bonds,
stated that MI. Hoge would take the bonds at
cost next summer. and after this statement
was authorized to purchase them.
There is another mista in regard to my ret
buying Staunton bonds for the sinking fund OF
the city in July SO, because they were worth
log. If you will take the trouble to read my
piece touching this point, you win find | did
not say anything of the kind. l don't hesitate
to say should have invested the cash in sink
ing fund in Stanton bonds at LOG, if had not
expected to use this cash Nov l, 'S6, in tax ing
an per cent. debt.
Trusting that you will make such correction
as you may think fair to me, | am
Yours very truly. j. A. COCHRAN.
Call at Jesser's, where pure Ice Cream
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

NOTICE TO FARMERS. Don't buy any
Fruit Trees or Nursery Stock until you
have seen YEAGER, Hurley Huilding'
above POStoffice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Remember, Ladies. since the change in
the firm, J. J. Shirley is selling any
thing In the Winter Stock at Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Encourage home enterprise and buy
your pure candy from J. E. Taylor q Son
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

If you want anything in the way Of win
the goods, now is the time to buy it OF j.
J. Shirley. He's selling them at bot
tom figures for cash.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05
Syrup Of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
Bilious or Costive to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to cure Habitual Con-
stipat:on, Indigestion, Piles. &c. Manu-
featured only by The California Fig Syrup
by w. NJ. Allen & Bro, Staunton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

American. imported spices, mustard
gardines, at G. G. WHEAT S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Call and see G. G. WHEAT's different
lines of Fish, Sauces, Catsup, Sardines
and other goods for Lenten season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

The largest and handsomest line OF line
Embroidered Handkerchiefs in town, can
be found at j. j. Shirley S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Beautiful Hamburg Panels and EN-
broidery, at HENRY. Young &Co's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Don't fail to visit ]. j. Shirley and
see the New Novelties in Dress Goods
as they come in. No trouble to show
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Cheapest Fish, Fruits, Flowers and
Nursery stock in the State, at EAGER s,
above postoffice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Don fail to visit J. j. SHIRKEY's No.
e east main street. fer Novelties of all
kinds. This is his speciality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Remember we make our pure flint candy
every day. J. E. TAYLOR & SoN,
No, 5 W. Main 81,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

The Progressive Age, published at Big
Stone Gap, says:
Messrs. Shanahan & Hanger, large rail
road contractors, are in the city. They
are examining the line OF the South Allan
tie " Ohio railroad company.
Mr.. Hanger. above referred to, is a son
of Nj. G. A. Hanger of this place, and one
of the most progressive young men of The
State. He will make bis mark, and make
it high as q contractor, if life is spared
him.
The same paper has the following para
graph
deodloe Bros have leased a lot for the
purpose Of erecting livery stable. It
(! will be so X 40 feet, and will front on the
river behind their store. They will keep
| supply Of horses and vehicles on hand
and also board horses at reasonable figures
Ihis is something that is badly needed iT
this place. and these wide awake youna
men have the experience and energy requi
site to MAKE it Il success.
| The Messrs. Goodlae are sous of I. w
4 Goodloe. Esq. of Alton. and recently were
merchants at Craigsville, insthis county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

ghad and twenty other different kinds OF
Fish at YEAGER's. above Postoi1ice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Feb 9Th, by the Rev. W. A. Dabney Elijah
Bryant to Miss Mary NJ. daughter of Jno. A.
and Mary Ann Hickman-both of Rockbridge.
March 18th. by the Rev. J. P. Lawrence, Dib-
brel H. Oglesby, of Bedford. to Miss Carrie Vii
ginia, daughter of Jos. 8. and Emma Bradford,
of Rockbridge
March 18th. by the Rev r. F. Pnrsley, James
Colwell to Miss Virginia A.. daughter OF iona
bridge.
On the 18th of March, near Yancey's Mill,
Albemarle county, at the residence OF the
F. Bolton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

No trouble to show goods. at
HENRY, YOUNG Sc Cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

At the regular meeting Of the National
Brass Band, on Friday night last, the fol
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
President, j. FL. Gibson Vice President, Geo.
Johnson; Secretary, II. H. Jackson Asst
Secretary, Il. NJ. Paris Treasurer, NJ G..
Chilesl Conductor, julius Patterson, Drum
Major, l.. c. Carter; Business Manager, R. L..
Hawkins; Quarter Master John j. Christian !;
tIanitor John Alexander.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05
This is the season when Ice Cream is in
demand. Call on JEssER for the best.

Inns is the season When Ice cream is IN
demand. Call on LESSER for the best.
G. G. WHEAT has a fair roasted coffee
at 25 cents. This is straight
Easter Sunday
Last Sunday was an ideal Easter Day,
and We presume fulfilled the expectations
Of the most sanguine, in regard to the
weather, at least The morning atten-
dance at all of the churches where the
occasion was observed with more or less
ceremony, was fine.
Of Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev. w.
O. Hullihen presiding, this may be said to
have been especiallylstrue. The music,
prepared for the occasion. embraced a
handsome repertoire which under the
auspices of the talented and practiced
choir, received a brilliant Nrendering. In
the afternoon at o'clock, the children of
the Sunday School presented their annual
Easter Offering" with very pretty GER
emonies.
At the Lutheran Church, the Rev. sgd
ney Riser, presiding, especial observance
Of the day was also.In order. The church
was tastefully trimmed for the occasion,
and both sermon and music were extern
sively compIimented.
AT st. Francis Church, the services
throughout were conducted in a very
impressive manner, Rev. Father BIC Jerry
officiating at the mass, and following its
celebration by a very clear and careful
exposition Of the origin of the day and its
spmbolieal significance.
The little church was very much
crowded. Besides the stipulated congre.
cation en- nsasSe, many strangers were
noticed The altar decorations were most
profuse, including many natural flowers
and evergreens, and displaying much taste
il their arrangement. The music formed
an attractive feature OF the service. being
well chosen and most skillfully and
effectively rendered. Several of the solos
were sung with marked pathos and sweet
ness.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05
Fine Horses.

Our enthusiastic horse breeder, MI.
saml Byers, had on exhibition last week
in Staunton, four Of his Clydesdale stall
lions. The old horse, one years cid, one
8 years old, and one 2 years. They are
beautiful animals, of tremendous muscle
and bone, fine action, and in splendid con~
dition. We learn from Mr.. Byers that
there are in the county about four hundred
colts of his Glydesdale get, and that inter
est in this breed of horses is increasing
every year.
New Flouncings. Nainsook Embroider-
les, Swiss Embroideries, Hamburg Edg'
ings and insertings, in endless variety
are being displayed at J j. Shirley s.
C. g. WHEAT has the most desirable and
select stock of staple and fancy groceries
in the city. Try him and you will be con-
WINGED.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Fresh Broiled Mackerel in lib tins
Salmon, Lobster, Goldfish, Blue Fish. Sea
Trout, at Z. Y. WHEAT 5.
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The sinking fund accounts and bonds
had also been examined and found cor
rect, showing bonds on hand, SIC, 4O0.65
On motion of Mr.. Tams. the Street
Committee was instructed to make a
crushed stone sidewalk on the North side
of Rose Alley.
j. H. Waters. Chief of Police, reported
$50 collection for March.
Petition Of citizens asking for new curb
ing and gutter from the Sullivan building
to Mrs. Heydenrich's building on South
Augusta street.
Petition of citizens asking that John
son street be opened from Green to Stat
ford.
John 7. Long sent in his resignation as
Superintendent of the Water Works and
Electric Lights,
Adjourned.
Best quality of French Satines at
HENRY. Young & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

SEyaporated Peaches and Apples are all
the rage" Call on G. G. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

At Oskaloosa, Kansas. on the %, tha
ticket composed entirely OF women, was
elected in the city. 1t includes mayor
and council.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Several kilograms were rece ived in
Stanton yesterday evening, announcing
that Mr. w. S. Burke, son of r. w
Burke Esq, and Miss Leila Witt, the
lovely daughter of Isaac Witt, Esq OF this
place. were married in Washington yester>
day morning. Hiss WITT had been visit
ing in Baltimore for the past two weeks.
Mr.. Burke left Stanton on Monday
morning on the Valley train. There had
been rumors floating around for several
days that an early marriage was in oontem-
plation but it was not thought it would
take place out of town. We wish them
happiness and prosperity.
c. G. WHEAT has the best olive Oil in
the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Soiree al the Wesleyan Female Institute.
The chapel of the W F. |. was crowded
Thursday night last to witness the Gal
isthenic entertainment" The program
was very nice one. being inteTspefsed
with vocal and instrumental music, and
rotations The vocal solo "When the
Stars are Shining Bright" by Miss Blanch
Lynch, was very sweet and nicely rendered
while the solo by Miss Fannie Tannehlll,
was, received with long continued ap-
plause, which under ordinary clrcum-
stances, would have brought out an en-
core, but the rule of the evening seemed
to be. against encores, and was only de-
parted from twice during the entertain
ment.
The recitatiOns were very fine, and gave
evidence of very superior cultivation IN
this department. Time for Flddhng, !"
by Miss Pearl Pearson. was splendid
piece, delivered in the most inimitable
style, and brought down the house. There
was no way to refuse to respond to the
loud demand made by the audience to see
Miss Pearson again, to which she made a
handsome reply, that received the I'M
bounded applause of those present. Miss
Pearson was very happy in making selec-
tions aptly suited to her style.
The calisthenic classes are instructed ty
Miss Lois Y. Corprew, who has long been
a most faithful and efficient instructor in
this school. The first drill was with
yands, something entirely new in our
Ssauntop schools, and was very nice and
pretty The exercise seems well calcula-
ted to give healthy stimulus to physical
development, and ease and grace TO the
movements of the body.
The second calistheDic exercise was
| novel and beautiful. 1t was decidedly OF
a military character. Miss Babe Wake
field was captain. and handled her troops
with great skill The movements were
executed with great accuracy, and showed
an efficiency rarely surpassed by our best
military companies. The movement for
forming the monogram of the W. f. /.
attracted very general attention. and the
| yUuDSEI pdIt OI lD6 duuituCG tUJUyeu Win
great relish the counting movement. Part
Of this movement excited the smiles Of
some of the fair soldiers, and when
Capt. Wakefield gave the command to
wipe away that smile,'' there was gen
eral break down. The physic Il exercise
in this drill was Of the very highest order,
and the regularity, beauty and precision of
the movements reflected the highest credit
not alone on the fair soldiers in the drill
but as well Oh the fidelity and skill of the
instructor, Miss Corprew Miss Della
Corprew' class, with eight guitars, ledby
Miss Corprew, was one Of the noticeable
events of the evening. They rendered a
medley in the soft. sweet strains Of this
delightful and captivating instrument
which gave great pleasure to the audience.
| We must not close this hurried notice
without reference to the piano solo, by
Miss Luella Wakefield, who seemed not
only entirely at home. but perfect master
Of the instrument. The delightful enter
| tainments of the w. T. l. always draw a
large crowd, AID it is much to be regretted
that the chapel is not sufficiently large to
| accommodate the crowds who go there
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Remember, when you buy, you pledge
yourself to-pay. &C. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05
Florida Fruif.

Pushes in great variety, at
HENRY, YOUNG & Cos.
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New Novelties in Spring Suiting, Til
cots. French Flannels. Just arrived at
T. ], SHIRKEY}S.
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Black Goods and Silks specially at
HENRY. YOUNG 81 Co.
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Call at Jesser's, where pure Ice Cream
can be had every day in the week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Ice Cream, of all davors, can be had at
LESSER S.
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VIZ ANTED.-A situation as Book-keeper.-
w Am graduate of Dunsmore's Business
College, and have practical knowledge OF the
profession References given. II required.
Terms reasonable. Address.
NJ, L. MICKELBoROUGH,
apr5-3t@ Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Remember G. G, WHEAT has sauces
Of all kinds,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

New Ginghams, Percales. French Sa-
teens, just opened at ]. J. Shirley s.
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NEW ADvERTTs EMENTs.

T OST.-On Monday evening bunch OF II
IL keys. The finder will be rewarded by
returning same to B. & o. Express Office.
apr5-1t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-05

Best quality of French Satines at
HENRY. Young & Co
Morris tribune., 1888-03-28
ETHICS AND SALOON LICENSES


The license question should, by pro-
Tossing christians, at least, be con-
sidered from stand point above
economics, above all political parties,
on the high ground of christian duty.
Considering it from this point we
find that there is no warrant in the
Bible for compromising with sin.
Gods laws for dealing with sin are
all prohibitory. Nowhere in the
Bible are we taught to regulate it.
And yet, many protesting christians,
in the face of the fact, that they have
proc Iaimed to the world that they
nave AIKEN the Bible as their rule O1
ac ton, do, to the extent of their voice
IN the government, endorse the
Ii ense system by voting for it. Nc
Chris tan can consistently vote 1Cl
liceDse.
1t is good law, good logic and good
reason that all who in any way aid,
abet or are privy to crime are guilty
though not present at the commission
there of.
The liquor dealers stand indicted
before the moral sense of the Ameri-
can people as engaged in criminal
business and we hold that all who
license, or vote for parties that license
are equally guilty. .-.
Morris tribune., 1888-03-28
CORR EsPONDENCE.

EDITOR TRIBUNE
In our issue Of the It'll inst. you
state Republican" gives a few well
founded and tersely stated reasons
for the laith that is within him. The
Prohibition sts will do we'll to peruse
them anu then come back into the
camp where they belong"
The perusal part is all we'll enough
but all Prohibitionists do not come
FROM the Republican "camp." Now
as to the "well founded and tersely
stated reasons" "Republican" claims
to be temperance man and yet
clings to, and works with party
that has had political control Of the
state ever since it was admitted to
the Union, and which has finally In
it's wisdom enacted license law
which is so generally approved By the
liquor power that comment is un-
necessary. Advice from such man
whose professed temperance princi-
pies are so Numerically opposed to
his actions comes, to say the least,
with bad taste.
Read again Sir the sound para
graph OF his article in which he states
his belief that the Republican party
is the best medium through which to
suppress the liquor traffic rather than
the Prohibition party. The liquor
party controls both of the old parties
and although it may not be "visibly
seen" yet many a good temperance
man has been made "cats paw" to
"rake in the chestnuts' for that
moral Octopus. ''Best medium to
suppress the liquor traffic" Bah!
That talk is stale; nay more it is un-
truthful. For year after year this
same party has had control and now
it has saddled upon the people an In
famous law that will never be re-
pealed until the party responsible
for its enactment shall be disintegra-
ted by the loss of its moral support
and that support by kindred additions
from the Democratic party joining,
the Prohibitionists "shail give us
peacen even If we have to fight for
it.
And now after much sophistry
Republican In his last paragraph
again mistakes the facts: the Aboii-
ton party was the party which abol-
ished slavery. For several Presiden-
tial elections prior to the collapse of
the Wing party the Abolitionists or
Free Soil or whatsoever name they
Morris tribune., 1888-03-28

Mr.. Remnants Siberian papers, illus
trated by Mr.. G. A. Frost, who ac-
companied Mr.. KEENAN, on his trip
through As:atic Russia, will begin in
the May Century. Their appearance
has been deferred on account of the
authors desire to group in prelimin-
airy papers-the last Of which will be
in the April Century-sn account of
the conditions and events in Russia
directly related to the exile system.
This system is now to be infinitely de-
scibed and deliberately pictured; and
by way of preface to the first illustra-
ted paper Mr.. KEENAN, will in q brief
statement, answer the question as to
how he came to enter upon his ardu-
GUS and somewhat perlious investiga-
lions, and why he and his companion
were accorded such extraordinary
facilities by the Russian Government
itself. In April Century Mr.. Kennen
will write Of 1.-THE Russian Penal
Code.n