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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

CITY TAX ON BANK DETOSITs.-It is q
great mistake made by those who have
circulated the report, to suppose that the
City Council has the right to create any
subject of taxation. This right resides
entirely in the State government; and the
City Council can tax only such subjects,
as are created by the State. and no Others
The State, taxes bank deposits, and the
city could not levy a tax on such values,
except they be found in the State schedule.
The City Council could not create new
subjects for taxable purposes if it wished
to. And so far as we have been able to
learn from quite constant attendance on
the proceedings, there does not seem TO be
any disposition in that dissection. The
tax question is fixed, let the people be
easy on that subject.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
Canning Establishment.

A gentleman who has given the subject
of a canning establishment at this point
writes US:
.sWil the VIRGINIAN kindly give the
use of its columns to ask few questions
and to give some data looking to the es-
Enlistment of the above important indus.
try to the farmers of this immediate 10
cality, in the cultivation of tomatoes, by
the acre, probable yield, number of plants,
cost, &C.:
No of plants by 2 feet. ........... 1880
8 by3 ............ 4,S4C
Yield, one gallon to each plant. or
to the bushel-First proportion of plants
would give 9O7 bushels to the acre; second,
COS, at 20 cents per bushel. $1S1.40 and
S12l, respectively. 1t will take fifty acres
at the above estimate to run small Fac
tory, which could be increased in capacity,
if the experiment proved successful.
We would like to know the number of
persons who would be willing to co oper-
ate in the movement, and the amount
each would agree to put in and enter into
contract for the same to be delivered at
Staunton, as per contract.
Parties willing to engage in the sug-
gested scheme will please advise ''Can
ning,'' by postal card the number of acres
they will agree to put out, addressed to the
care of the VIRGINIAN.
We have simply to say that this indus
try is a marked success in Botetourt CO.,
and there is no good reason why it could
not be made equally successful here.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

A VERY REMARKABLE CASE. More
than Is years ago. there was case decided
fn our courts, upon the result of which
two citizens of this county were required
to pay quite large sum, as sureties for a
bonded officer who skipped the country
After the lapse of twelve or thirteen years
when the events had been almost entirely
forgotten. a stranger, having all the ap
pearanceS of a well bred professional
tramp. approached the house of one Of
these parties, and asked admittance. which
was granted. During his short stay, he
both surprised and delighted his host by
paying to him one-half of the origina
claim he had been called upon to pay az
security Is years before. No explanation
was given, and none asked. The strange
visitor took receipt for the amount paid
and departed as he had come, mysteriousll
and unknown.
This is very remarkable case, and We
are prompted to enquire for the motive al
the bottom of 1T. Was it stricken con.
science. or was it Unborn honesty? We
are inclined to believe it was genuine hon
esty, for the party was in position where
though known, yet he could not be gotteI
at by the law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
THE MARKETS.

The local markets show decided weakening
since our last quotations, sympathizing with
the conditions which exist in all the large CEN
tres of trade. Wheat dropped last week in New
York, Philadelphia, and the western cities
from to cents-four fell Off slightly as did
corn. IN all kinds of farm products decline
was roted
Prices yesterday ranged as follows: Flour
Family, 81 Is; Extra, 81 02; Super, So so !,
VIII eat 80 to csc; Corn 56to 81; Oats, 81 to IS !;
Clover seed. So 50 to 81 90. Hay, Timothy, Sl2
to sl3; mixed. SO to Sl2.
At these quotations the market is weak.
LIVE STOCK.-BaLtinaore Jan. 80 BEEF Cattle
best, 4 IS to SIS 90, medium, 3 S715 to 81 IS !;
extreme range of prices, 2 Is to s.. Sheep, 81
to 81 lambs, to g.
Nea0 York, Jan. 27.-Beef cattle-best steers,
70 to IS 49, with market firm sheep, rs to
Sc %. Lambs. to so per 100 lbs Hogs, 3 50
to SIS 80 per 40 lbs, for live.
Philadelphia. Jan. 29,-Beef Cattle, AZ to AZ
for good, and 81 to 81 for best. Sheep, to 81
for best. and 515 to 81 for good. Lambs, 5 to &c
Hogs, western 81 to 81; local, ~.
Richmond. Jan. 29,-Beef Cattle, best, AZ to 5
gross 81 to414 for good. Sheep, AZ to ) gross.
Hogs, 81 to "a net.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BYEAKLE & JONES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02


SAD ACCIDENT. morning last
while Mamie, the second daughter of Jno.
n. Opie, Esq, was engaged in some
household duties, standing near the
fire place, her clothing took fire. Her
screams attracted the attention of her
father, who took some bed clothing from
the bed, for the purpose of wrapping her
up in them, and thereby smothering the
flames. The child was so frightened,
however, that it was difficult matter to
accomplish, and before the flames could
be overcome, she was very badly burned.
and fears are entertained that she may
not recover. In his efforts to save his
child, Capt. Opie had his hands and feet
badly burned. He has not been able to be
out since. Dr.--- was called in,
and rendered the necessary medical aSten-
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

Hon. John Blair Hoge, of Martinsburg,
w. Va, has been appointed by the Presi-
dent, U. S. Attorney for the District of
Columbia. Mr.. Hoge served a term in
Congress, the 47th, we think. and was
succeeded by Mr.. Wilson. He was Judge
of the Circuit Court for the Berkeley dis
trict when he was elected to Congress.
He is an accomplished gentleman, good
lawyer and an impressive speaker. He
was delegate in the Democratic National
Convention, which met In Charleston, In
1860, and was one of the seeding dele
gates from the adjourned convention in
Baltimore in the same year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
Tssued every Thursday Morning

PAY OF TEACHERS bill under
consideration in the Legislature to regu-
late the pay of teachers in the public
schools by the month, irrespective of the
attendance of pupils, is just measure
There is no fairness in reducing the pay
of teachers because of the non attendance
of scholars. The teacher is at his post.
gives the time he contracts to appropriate
to his work. and he ought not to suffer II
the children should be remiss IN atten'
dappQ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
NOR SALE.

AS agent for Judge j. w Green Smith. offer
Academy streets together with two vacant lots
adjoining the same.
will sell this property as whole or divide
to suit purchasers.
Location elevated and two squares from the
centre of the city and ID squares from Miss
Bald wins School.
The house is two story brick with basement
all above ground, contains nine rooms, is sup
piled with all modern improvements and is IN
perfect repair.
AS l wish to dispose of this property at once
I will sell at very low figures and on most rea-
sonabe time,
Ifnot sold in 80 days from this day the prop
erty will be for rent
Possession given Immediately.
oot20 j. FRED EFFINGER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

THE Corn. FEsTIv AL.--Court day. aud
few nights following will witness new
and unique entertainment for Staunton.
1t is a Corn Festival. 1t will include
court day dinner for friends from the
country. We bespeak for the enterprise
liberal patronage. The ladies in charge
of it will make every effort to please, and
will succeed beyond question.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
V'RUSTEE'S SALE

A. A. Grubert and wife, dated July a, 1879, duly
recorded in the Clerks Office of the Hastings
Court of Stanton, D. 3. s, page 1922 and being
required so to do pursuant to the provisions
therein contained, l will, on
SATURDAY, the 4th DAY of FEB'Y, 1888,
proceed to sell at public auction to the highest
bidder on the premises. that THREE-ST0RY
BRICK HOUSE and lot opposite the Virginia
Hotel belonging to A. A. Grubert, and in
which he has his tin store.
Sale to commence at | O'Clock, p M, and the
terms are cash. W. E. CRAIG,
jan5-tds Trustee
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

LIGHTNING FLASH you have
tried every photographer on earth, and
failed to get good picture of your
self, 60 to Landes' Gallery. He will catch
you quicker than wink. Pictures cheaper
than ever known. feb2 st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

BENEFIT OF JACKSON RIFL ES.-At the
Opera House Friday night, February 10th,
there will be produced the most novel en-
tertalnment upon entirely new musical
instruments, ever known in cur city. The
concert will be given by the Rock Band
Concert Company" for the benefit OF the
Jackson Rifles. Beautiful music will be
given by beating on rocks, SO adjusted as
to form perfect chromatic scale of five
octayes. This curious musical device is
called the ''roek harmonicum," and is the
invention of the Messrs. Till. the head Of
the concert company. Al! the instrume nts
used by this company are novel and attlac-
tive, and are said to produce soft. sweet
music. In addition to the curious lnstru-
mental music, there will be vocal music
in which Miss Till, as soprano, and Miss
Annie Till, as contralto, will take part.
The Till family, and the concerts given by
them are highly spoken of by the press,
and rich treat is in store for all who may
attend. Tickets, securing reserved seats.
can be had of any member Of the jackson
Rifles. Remember the concert is for tie
benefit of this company.
PROHIBITION ADHESION Monday
night last Mr.. A. A. Hopkins, of Roches-
ter, n. Y, delivered an able address on
the subject of Prohibition in the q. b.
Church of this place. He was introduced
to a large audience by Mr.. G. E. Haines,
and held their close attention for over an
hour. Those who heard it speak of it as
clear, logical and convincing presenta-
ton of the question. and were delighted
both with the speaker and his remarks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

VIM, Hunter farm. The tract
CONTA ms 16O "A CRIES,
Of elegant limestone land, smooth. easy of Gull
t1vat1on and very fertile. About 40 acres are
in meadow of the finest quality. and some 20
acres are heavily timbered. This is one of the
most productive farms In the Valley, is
elegantly fenced throughout and in high
state of cultivation.
THE IMPROVEMENTS consist of seven
room frame and brick mansion house, delight
fully situated on an elevation commanding a
beautiful view, and all necessary outbuildings,
including large barn and stable. ice house,
spring house, smoke house. There is an elegant
spring at the house and abundance Of running
water on the place, There is also a large
orchard of choice varieties of fruit.
The location is desirable, being in sight OF
Llpscorab Station. where there are stores, post
Office with daily mails, and churches, schools
and mills are convenient, and the neighbour
hood is one OF the best in the county
The purchaser can get bargain in this place
and on very reasonable terms. Call op or adj
dress. j. p CLINE
deeS-tf Lipscomb Station, Augusta Co, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
NOR SALE VERY LOW

7
That valuable house and lot. No. 1Oi Church
street This property is large anu roomy, well
suited for a first-class boarding house or
school, tor two Notwithstanding two en-
frances, it can be so arranged that the two
apartments can be, if desired. entirely separ-
ated from each other. The location and neigh
borhood the bestin stanton. Apply to
w. A. BURNETT,
County Clerks Office, or
w. H. PEYTON,
nov3-4mo Greenville, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

Remember we make our pure flint candy
every day. J. e. TAYLOR & Son,
No, 8 W. Main st,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

FIRE ON SEARS HILL.-Saturday night
last about O'Clock, the cry of fire startled
our community. The night was intensely
cold, the wind very high, and the streets
80 covered with ice, as to render it very
difficult to 60 about with any degree of
safety It was fearful night for fire
and the big blaze made by the burning
house filled the hearts of the stoutest with
dreaded apprehension as to the conse-
quences.
1t was soon aScertained that the fire was
at the house, On the south side of Sears
Hill. owned by Washington Roberts (col.)
and occupied by Henry Lacy, son-in-law
of Roberts. The fire company and hook
and ladder company were quickly on the
spot, after the alarm sounded; but the
fire had progressed so far as to render it
impossible to do more than save the ada
cent property. The reporter of the VIR-
GIRIAN reached the scene, as quickly as
possible, having heard the first alarm, and
yet the roof had fallen in, and the entire
acase was in flames, when he got there.
the town told us he could have given the
alarm thirty minutes sooner, if there had
been any fire alarm at hand which sug-
gests the propriety of the city council in
shutting a system of fire alarms. The
personal property was saved, but the house
was totally destroyed. No insurance.
II
Sunday night last, January 9th, at 10
O'Clock. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Bell, wife of
David S. Bell, Esq, aged Ga years, mos,
and 20 days. This estimabIe lady was the
daughter of John McCue, ESQ.,, decd, of
the Long Meadows, and sister of Judge
Jno. a. MeCue and Mrs. DR.. Alexander,
of Staunton, of the late W. A. McCue Esq,
and of Mrs, VIM. B. Dorman. of Texas.
The news of her death will carry pang
to her relatives wherever found. She had
many of the best qualities of her ancestry
paternal and maternal, of the Wellkn0wn
McCue and Moffett families. In early
youth, she was marked for her bright in
telligence, high spirit and warm affections
for kith and kin, and developed into q
woman of superior qualities. She was q
thorough lady in thought, feeling and
principle, and added to this the GROWING
rraces of Christian hope and faith. Fol
wears she had suffered from pulmonary
disease. which resulted at length in quick
congestion, terminating her life. On
Tuesday morning last, her remains were
conducted from the residence of her ven
cradle husband to the church at Thinking
Spring, followed by long line of relatives
and friends in carriages and on horseback
and after the funeral services in The
church by the Rev. Jno. Preston, pastor
were committed to the grave in the new
cemetery. So has passed from earth one
who to many survivors. embodied the
nost pleasant and cherished memories Of
early and happiest days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02


CITY EXTENsIoN.-Last week delega'
tions representing the two sides to the ques-
ton of the extension of the city limits pre-
sented their respective cases to the Legis-
lative committee at Richmond in charge
of the subject. Those in favor of the ex-
tension were represented by j. M. Ken
ney, Mai. Ed. Mcmahon. A. G. Braxton,
W. 2. Tams, and probably others. These
opposed to it had for their advocates w.
A. Burnett, Meade F. White, w. E. Craig
and others. The arguments were formally
submitted on Friday, and on Monday a
decision was reached by the Committee in
unanimous report adverse to the petit
| tion.
The Committee. of course, was governed
| mainly by the wishes of the representa-
tiyes in the General Assembly from the
county. Senator Koiner and Representa-
| tive Crawford were positively against the
| movement, as we learn, deferring to the
resolution passed by the Board of Super
visors. Representative Echols at first was
undecided, but we presume from the char
acter of the committee 'sreport, must have
| finally decided with his colleagues. We
infer this, for had he pressed the. petition
for extension, his influence would have
controlled, doubtless, some of the Com
mittee 1t appears, therefore, that the
action of the City Council and the large
petition of citizens, urging the enlarge
ment of the city boundary. as we'll as the
| forclble arguments of the delegation
81 eaking for that side, were not consid cred
sufficiently weighty to offset the request
of the Supervisors. OF course this ends
the matter for the present, but it will come
up again under more favorable circum-
stances, when the policy ard the wisdom
of the action of the council will be ap-
proved AMI yindicated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

THE OLD SOUTH AND THE NEW is
the title of work laid upon our table by
its author, Hon. W. d. Kelley, member OF
Congress from Philadelphia. The work is
a reprint, in elegant style, of the remark
ably interesting and instructive letters
written by Mr.. Kelley from various points
in the South. during an extended tour OF
observation in that section last year. a
collation. of facts and lucid deductions
Aherefrom, and forcible discussion of the
economies of government as they apply tt
material interests, find perspicuous pre-
sentation in this volume. The marvellous
resources of the South, its advantages
and future prospects are discussed with
marked ability and almost prophetic intu
ition. 1t will repay any one, interested in
the progress of this section to read it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

INSTITUTE FOR CoLoRED FEMALES
We are informed that the ministers and
directors of the colored Baptist church.
if this District. which includes in its ter.
ritory Roanoke, Stanton and, Waynes-
boro, have canvassed these places with a
view to establishing an Institute for col
ored females. and that so far, the prefer
ence has been given to Waynesboro. The
committee having the matter in charge
have been looking at the Bruce House in
Waynesboro, and should the Institute be
located there, the Bruce House. so long
and favorably known to the travelling pub
lie, will doubtless be selected as the home
of this school.
We congratulate the colored people on
fhis advance step in the intellectual train
ing of their daughters. 1t is not only a
step in the right direction. but one which
should command the united and earnest
support of all the colored people in the
State
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
A N ELEGANT FARM FOR SALE
COMA ms l6o ACE

desiring to change my business l offer for
sale privately my farm on South River, at
Lipscomb Station, s. V. r. r., known as the
VIM, Hunter farm. The tract
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02

Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES .-The entertain
ment given by the ladies of the Y. M. G.
A. auxiliary Friday night last, was very
pleasant sociable. The ladies were greatly
disappointed, however, at not being able
to fully carry out the programme as pro-
posed, Owing to the prevalence OF coids,
those who were expected to take part ID
the singing and recitations, could not at
tend. The only thing done in this line,
was the recitation of very humorous
piece by Prof. Owens, which was highly
appreciated by the large crowd present.
At the afternoon meeting last Sunday,
several persons expressed their purpose to
attend the State Convention at Petersburg
February 8.
Next Sunday afternoon at o'clock. at
the Lutheran church there will be spe-
cial service of prayer for the success of
the State convention. All are invited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
TOR SALE PRIVATELY

EFOR SALE PRI ' TT Ell
That valuable storehouse and lot at No, /, E.
Malh street, Stanton, recently occupied by
known as the old 'Gabe Hirsh" stand. This
tiue storehouse has one of the handsomest
plate glass fronts in the city, is situated in the
very heart of the business section and is one
of the most desirable locations in the town.
House in perfect repair.
TERMS exceedingly easy, and will be made
known upon application to
dec29 A. C. BRAXTON, Trustee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-02-02
Wholesale PRICES.

w experience, desires to make en-
gagement for the coming season. Apply at
ian26-3t THIS OFFICE.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-06-26
The Treasure Of Fanchaa.
By ROBERT Louis STEVENSON.
fcoxcIupxp /

: "Anastasie, n the doctor said on tho third
morning, stake an example from vour bus.
band, from Jean-Marie. The excitsmsnt -,
done more for the boy than all my tonics. he
takes his turn as sentry with positive eu.to.
A. for me, you behold me. have made
friends with the Egyptians; and my Pharaoh
y swear 1t, most agreeable companion.
Hou alone are hipped. About 0 house--s
Few dre.esl What are they in comparison
TO tho 'PharmacopGia'-the labor Of years
lying buried below stones and sticks in this
depressing hamleti The snow falls; shake
It from my cloaki Initiate me- Our income
will be impaired, grant 1t, since we must re-
build; but moderation, patience and philoso-
ply " III gather about the hearth In the
meanwhile, the Tentaillons are obliging; the
table, with your additions, will pas; only
the wine execrable-well, shall send for
some to-day. My Pharaoh will be gratified
to drink decent glass; ahai and shall $50
II he possesses the acme Of organixation-a
palate. II he has a palate, he Is perfect"
Henri" she said, shaking her head, "you
are man; you cannot understand my feel
ings; no woman could shake of the memory
Of so public humiliation
The doctor could not restrain a litter.
pardon me, darling" he said; "but really,
TO the philosophical intelligence, the incident
appears so small trifie. You looked ex-
trcmely wellr-
"Henrir' she cried.
"Well, well. I will say no more" he re-
piled, ''Though, to be sure, IL YOU had con.
sented to indue-A PROPOSE he broke of.
land my trousersi They are lying in the
mow-my fsvorite trousers1n And be dashed
In quest Of Jean-Marie.
Two hours afterward the boy returned to
the inn with q spade under one arm and a
curious sop Of clothing under the other.
The doctor ruefully took IL in his hands.
"They have beenl" he said. ''Their tense is
past Excellent pantaloons, you are no morel
stayl something in the pocket" and he pro-
duced piece of paper. "a letteri ay, now
mind me; it was received on the morning
Of the gale, when was absorbed in delicate
Investigations. 1t Is still legible. From poor,
dear Casimiri 1t IL as well" he chuckled.
"that have educated him to patience. Poor
Casimir and his correspondence-his infini-
tesimal, timorous, idiotic correspondence"
He had by this time cautiously unfolded
the wet letter; but, as he bent himself to de-
cipher the writing, cloud descended on his
brow.
"BigreT he cried, with galvanic start.
And then the letter was whipped into the
fire, and the doctors cap was on his head in
the turn Of O hand.
Ten minutes can catch IL, If rum he
cried. ut Is always late. 60 to Paris. /
shall telegraph"
''Henril what is wrongT" cried his wife,
"Ottoman bonds!' came from the disap-
pearing doctor; and Anastasie and Jean
Marie were left face to face with the wet
trousers Desprez had gone to Paris, for the
fu,a in wa he hoA 90