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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-24
From the Richmond Whig.]
A REMINISCENCE.

Within few days past, in looking
through a copy of the Southern Literary
Messenger" for October, 1S49, when ee-
tied by that accomplished gentleman and
brilliant poet, Mr.. John R. Thompson, 1
found the following poem:
ITO MISS AMELTE LOUISE RIvEs. ON HER DE-
PARTURE FOR FRANCE.
Lady that bark will be more richly freighted,
That bears thee proudly on to foreign shores,
Than argosies of which old poets prated
With Colchian fleece or with Peruvian ores;
And should the prayers of friendship prove
availing,
That trusting hearts now offer up for thee,
Twill ride the crested wave with drawer sail
Than ever pinnace on the Pontic sea
The sunny land thou seekest DER the biIlow
May boast indeed the honors of their birth,
And they who keep vigil round thy pillow
Whom thou dost love most dearly upon earth
Yet shall there not remain with the vision,
Some lingering thought of happy faces here,
Ponder and fairer than the dreams elysian
Wherein thy futures radiant hues appear
The high and great shall render thee obeisance
Ii udlle UeueChtu Will tapestries OF gold.
And mansions shall be brighter for thy pres
ence
Where swept the stately Medlcs OF old
Still mid the pomp. of all this courtly lustre,
cannot think thatithou wilt all forget
The pleasing fantasies.that thickly cluster
Around the walls oflthe Old homestead YETI
These lines were originally published in
the Home Journal, Of. New York. 1t is
stated in foot note that at the request of
several friends they were....republished in
the Southern Literary Messenger, and in
this foot notes. Mr.. John R. Thompson
takes occasion to acknowledge himself as
the author of the above poem. 1t is most
interesting.as recalling to.mind John R.
Thompson brilliant genus, gentle and
loveable character, and the additional facts
that Miss .Ameliel Louise Rives was lost
on the voyage the poem commentaries !;
that she was the daughter of w lillian c.
RIves. and the aunt of that brilliantly
gifted young lady, Miss Amelie Rives, now
so promin emit in American literature.
EDMUND M,sALFRIEND
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UST WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS.
VICT'e Il

REMEDIES. Formula of DR.. P. D. Fahrney.
VICTOR LIVER SYRUP-The great family
medicine for Colds, Liver Complaints Blood
Diseases, Dyspepsia, Foul Stomach. and Fee
male Troubles. 1t is very pleasant to take
Price per bottle SLIGO. Trial bottle 10 cents
VICTOR INFANTS RELIEF-The golden
and harmless remedy for children from ore
day old or more. for Cramps, Gripping. Teetbins,
Collie and Cholera Infantum. Gives relief in
from 3 to 10 minutes. Try one bottle. Price Is
cents.
VICTOR PAIN BALM-The magic remedy
Tor Ioothache, Sore Throat Neuralgia Frosted
rect, cholera Mofbus, Cramps, Collie Diarrhoea
Dysentery, and dead shot to the sting of in
sects' Price % and 5Ocents per bottle.
VICTOR LINIMENT-The great bone and
nerve remedy is king over all pains 1t cures
Neuralgia, Stiff Joints, Lumbago Ring Bone
Felon Corns, Burns, etc. 1t is mild but effec.
tive for man or beast. Price 25 and so cents per
VICTOR COUGH SYRUP and LIVER PILLS
are Just what families need no Recommended
lions required but just a trial. Price 25 cents
&1-Get circular and read testimonials.
VICTOR REMEDIES CO..
Manufc'rs and PrOp'fs,
Frederick Nd.
Sold by Druggists and Merchants everywhere
Sod in Staunton by
DIR. N. WAYT & BRO.
oct1' Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-24

Mr.. L. S. Burlington, architect, of Min
neapolis, has an invention which will rev.
olutionize the world of building. The pat,
ent covers all parts of system of build
ing known as "Buffington's Patent Iron
Building construction" By it buildings
can be constructed any desired height.
He proposes to construct one twenty eight
stories high, every part of iron, 1t will
be so feet square by 800 feet, or % stories
high. A syndicate of capitalists is back
ing him.
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Syrup Of Figs

Is Nature 8 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. sc. Manu-
featured only by she California Fig Syru-
Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sap
by w. NJ. Allen & Bro, Staunton, Va. lie
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Senator Stanford's Method.

SOME VERY SENSIBLE VIEWS AS HOW TO
ABOLISH BEGGARY.
From the Philadelphia Press
The other day / asked the millionaire
senator from California ''How would you
abolish beggary -
There is only one way, be said. sDry
up the source-abolish the conditions that
make beggars. Totry to cure poverty by
street charity is like trying to stop a hole
in your roof by hopping up the puddles
that gather en- your floor"
I asked him if he would specify the con-
ditiops.
Eyes, he said, II can vaguely indicate
them. Let me say, in the first place, that
it is not millionaires that cause poverty.
Nobody is worse off because the Wander
bits are worth 100000, 900. If they had
not the wealth it would not exist at all. 1t
is only in those communities where mill
lionaires are possible that the average cit
izen has enough to eat. Now what causes
poverty.
II. Ignorance OF how to save money. /
found beggars in California in 1850, when
any man could 60 out with tin pan and
earn So before breakfast. When by work
ing three hours day man could make
his board and clothes there were always
shiftless creatures around whom the rest
had to support. 1t is the same way now.
The soil is wonderfully fruitful there.
Nearly 10000 men produce all the wheat
of the State and export 1000, 900 tons of it
every year, and yet there are beggars. We
can cut, thrash and sack wheat at an ex.
pense of one and half cents per 100
pounds, potatoes cost only half cent
pound, and flour is only 81 barrel, and
yet there is want. An.important cause is
unthrift. People do not understand econ
omy or practice it as almost every rich
man has had to at some time in his life.
really believe that there would be beg
gars in the world before night if 800 gold
pieces were to be sown broadcast every
morning, and so distributed that every
man, woman and child were certain to get
some.
80. The sale and use of liquor. AS
long rs there are ten times as many Sa-
looms in this country as there are both of
churches and schools, and they are mainly
supported by the very poor, the sources of
misery are pretty obvious.
SO. A lack of manual training. This
last need is most serious. If so many
people could be taught trades that the en-
tire product of this country were doubled,
next year the wages would be doubled,
either in increase of money received or in
the smaller cost of the necessities of life
to be sought. More capable skilled hands
that is one of our greatest needs. My
great hope is in my University, which |
wish to build so tall and deep and broad
that the rudiments of every useful trade
and occupation may be taught. When
everybody knows how to do some difficult
and useful thing poverty will rapidly di-
minish.'
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l Wonderful Operation.

is natures effort in growing teeth. Why
then be so careless as to lose them by alb
solute neglect ? Minot's Dentifrice is the
sure means of keeping handsome, ser.
viceable set of teeth and healthy gums-25
cents will procure a bottle. Sold every
where.
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NO.HS
a Frightful Skin Disease.
Snfierings Intense. Head nearly raw.
6oay cover with Sores. Cured by the

Snfierings Intense. Head nearly raw
Soay cover with Sores. Cured by the
Messrs. STEVENS & BRUNER MONROE. N O.
Dear Sirs.-About two months ago on vour
recommendation, L bought bottle of CrTIcITRA
hEsoLEENT, one box CUTICURA SALvE, and one
CAKE OF CUTICURA SOAP, for my SON aged thir-
teen years, who has been afflicted with ECZEMA
Tor a long time, and am pleased to say that /
oelieFe tne remedies have cured him His suf-
1erlngs were intense, his head being pearIy
raw, his ears being gone except the gristle. and
MS ms body was covered with sores. His condi-
now all disappeared, his skin is healthy. ewes
bright, cheerful in disposition. and is working
every day. My neiehbors are witnesses to this
remarkable cure, and the doubling ones are re-
9 5oes to call or write me- any Of my neigh
WINCHESTER, P. O., UNION CO.. n. q.
MONROE N. c., Oct. 80. 1887.
The POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co
Genttenen,-Mr. VIM. S. Stephenson of this
county brought his son to town to day to let MS
DI Els had done for him, This is the case re-
ierred to in our letter to you some time ago.
t 10 look az Inc boy now one would suppose that
h'm,-seems to be in perfect health, We have
written and herewith inelose what his father
dictated ''
We are selling quite quantity of CUr1cURA
REMEDIES TENN and hear nothing but praises for
them. we regard the CUTICURA REMEDIES the
best In the market, and shall do all we can to
promote their sale, Yours truly.
Ole " EMS d BkUN ER,
druggists and Pharmacists.
CuTICURA, the great skin cure, and CUT1CURA
SOAP prepared from it, externally, and CUTI-
cURA RESoLvENT, the new blood purifier. in
ternally, are positive cure for every form of
SKIN and blood disease. from pimples to
ScrOfula.
= Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, SOC
SOAP SOAP. 25c; REsoLvENT. 81. Prepared by the
Mass. ' 0
A1Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases" 81
pages, oo illustrations, and 100 testimonials
pIWPLES, black heads. red rough channel and
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GTACK q SPITLER,

STACK & sPlTLER'
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRoCERs,
and dealersin
FLOUR, GRAIN. MILL FEED,
AND
COUNTRY PRODUCE GENERALLY
No. 8, South augusta Street,
sTAUNToN, VA;
Patent Process and High Grade Extra Flour
Specially.
We have opened with a stock of entirely new
goods consisting of everything kept in a well
assorted grocery. =
Our stock is of the BEST QUALITY and we
snail sell at lowest prices, our motto being
GOOD goods and low prices.
We promise to leave nothing undone on our
part to give satisfaction to our customers
We respectfully solicit share of the public
patronage.
Al goods delivered free of charge in the city
and at depot.
jan19 STACK a. SPITTER
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n q "A ues " REWARDED are those who read
kHbsNHH this and then act; they will find
NEe.EHs honorable employment that will
aseVss l. not take them from tbeii homes
and families. The profits are large and sure
for every industrious person. many have made
and are now making several hundred dollars a
month. 1t is easy for any one to make S. and
upwards per day, who is willing to work.
Either sex, young or old i; capital not needed;
we start you. Every ing new. No SPECIAL
ability required you, reader. can do it as well
as any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars, which we mail free. Address Stinson
& Co., Portland. Maine. a4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-24

The following are the names of some of
the baking powders published by the public
authorities as being made from alum
KentOn, Davis
Silver Star, Davis so X"
Forest City, A. &P.,
One Spoon, Henkle,
Patapsco, Ne Plus Ultra,
Empire, Can't be Beat,
Gold, Eureka.
Veteran, international,
Cooks Favorite, Puritan.
Sun Flower, Albany Favorite,
Jersey, Golden Sheaf,
Buckeye, Burnett's Perfect,
Peerless, State
Crown, Silver King,
Wheeler's, Welcome,
Carleton, Old Colony.
Gem, Crystal,
SciOta, Centennial,
Zlpp's Grape Crystal, Gem,
Geo. Washington. Windsor,
Fleur de Lis. Sovereign,
Feather Weight. Daisy.
There are doubtless many other brands
of alum baking powder besides those so
far examined and named by the authori-
ties, Most of the baking powders sold in
bulk by weight, and all sold with gift or
present, are said to be of this description
Prof. H. A. Mott. United States Gov.
eminent Chemist. says I'm my opinion
the use OF alum as a constituent of a bak-
ing powder should be prohibited by law. y
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BUSINESS has taken big and lon beed Sales larger every
- day, and there's good the 1t shows the
Of keeping up The triple ark
1. Our goods elegant.
Our prices only CHATS accomplished by A
closest wachng) -"
g. Oar large and wise provision of goods that tod
everybody.
Touches you, for instance.
Pick out the price. The goods will yon
Begin a Spring Overcoats at $500.
good deal finer and silk faced at $780, $500 and $500
See the Prince Albert Dress Suits at $4,000.
Stylish Cheviot mixtures Spring Suits $1,000
A choice Of dozen styles in Chevots, $500.
A still finer and Broad Stripes Plaids, $1,000.
Silk Mixtures or Worsted Stripes $500
Our very fine desiest suits $22. SO and 25.OO.
Boys and Chden Clothing ace about
it, It's shaped after the newest and ouro ideas
Find prices for White Dress Shirts You IL like both
Has equal IN the city,
Our Fine Line of Neckwear-Come and See
What about Hathc shades shapes Silk and
Straw Consider well before buying elsewhere you'll sorry
A. LOEB & CO.,
ap26 One-price Clothiers Augusta St. Stanton, Va
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ST. AuJ NTQDN
AND AUGUSTA COUNTY.
G. C. WHEAT,
II MAIN STREET.
ITS USE AT THE HALE HOUSE.

GUCCESS OF THE PERFECT FIRE EXTIN-
y GUS HER.
ITS USE AT THE HALE HOUSE.
The following statement from the propretOrs
of the Hale House, Staunt ton, will show the
public the great Importance Ofhaving on hand
one oil the "PeHect Fire Extnguishers." They
are for sale by us at SI2 q dozen can be used by
ladies and children, and AT ONCE extinguish
flames.
F. ALEXANDER & Co. Agents.
Stanton.
Messrs. r. Alexander & Co.:
' GENTLEMEN :-On the goth of January last,
cinders falling from the stove burnt through
the floor in our laundry. The fire spread under
the floor and when discovered had made con.
siderable Roadway through all the under open
space.
In our efforts to Immediately suppress it,
water was thrown where it had burnt through
the floor; but could not get at the fire under
it. Having procured 1.-The Perfect Fire Extin-
guisher," we made application of it according
TO directions 1t threwi its contents into the
smOthered recesseS, and imme diate1y all the
fire was eXtinguished. But for that damaging
fire would have occurred.
Very respectfully.
FITZ & WOODWARD.
MessIs Fitz d Woodward was first discovered,
and ordered an alarm to be given for the Fire
Company but upon applying 'The Perfect Fire
Elk tinguisher,' in which | aided, the fire be-
came at once under control l am satisfied
there would have been aseriOuS fire had we not
promptly used the "EXtinguisher.'
March 1st.-3m. GEO. l.. PEYTON.
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CASH ON LY.

KINNEY'S BAR,
Located near the G. & 0. Depot, and one of the
best stands in stanton, is
For Rent.
My re staurant commands all my time, and
therefore offer my bar for rent. 1t is one OF
the best locations in the city, and commands
an excellent custom.
For particulars write OF apply IN n person to
NIRGINIA-In vacatlon.-In the Clerks OF
flee, Circuit Court of Augusta County,
M " LIST, 1888.
Marium E. Propes ais, .............. Plaintiffs.
Alex. N. Taylor & ais, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is to effect settlement
of the estate of Martina Rusmiselle decd. 1t
appearing by affidavit filed that Catharine E.
Staubus solomon Staubus. Basse E., Marium
M, William c., Martha A.. Mary c.. Bertha F.,
Robt. L., George g.. and Bersa Mclaughlin.
Gnfants) are non residents of this state, it is
ordere that they do appear here within fifteen
days after due publication of this notice and
do what is necessary to protect their interests nj,
Curry, Pc mays
HOTEL MOZART.
MRS. CHESLEY KINNEY, PROPRIETOR.
(Formerly of StribliDg Sprlne)
OPEN FOR GUESTS OCT. LIST, 1887.
LOCATION HIGH AND HEALTHY. Re-
tired, and yet convenient to business.
The table will be supplied with the best the
market affords.
Ag-TERMS MODERATE.
Special accommodations for transient eusto-
merS. SepI5
IL HARRIsoNBURa, VA.
Omnibus to and from all trains free.
MRS. NJ. G. LUPTON, Proprietress:
INSURE IN THE
PREFERRED MUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSN
of New York.
The Most Conservative and Strongest Mutual Acci-
Gent Association IN the WOrtd.
$4,000 Death by Accident.
5000 Loss of Hands or Feet.
5000 Loss of Hand and Foot.
$500 Loss of Hand or Foot
$500 Loss of both Eyes.
1850 Permanent Total Disability.
$50 Loss Of One Eye.
rs Per Week, Temporary Total Disa-
bility.
Costs in this Association
ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH.
Membership Fee IS co. No annual dues are
reouired InSures preferred risks OnIy such as
Bankers, Merchants, Statesmen, Commercial
Travellers, Manufacturers (not working), and
kindred occupations, and Professional men
generally.
VIM. j. PERRY, Agent,
aug5 Staunton. Va.
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SJGHHN Kidney and Uterine Pains and Weak
Mattresses, relieved in one minute by the
NRgMSCuticura Anfi-Pain Plaster, the
wv first and only pain killing plaster New
intallibIe. 25 cents
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Alum Baking Powders.

LIST OF THOSE MOST PROMINENTLY SOLD
The following are the names of some of
the baking powders published by the public
authorities as being made from alum
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-05-24

CUCCEsS OF THE PERFECT FIRE EXTIN-
~ GUISHER,
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Weak. Painful Rack.

plMPLES, black heads, red, rough chained and
l lNl OILY skin prevented byCurICuRA SoAP
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-08
Mania for Collecting Gems.

The gem collector is the latest. Il Is
said that Henry Ward Beecher is respon-
sible for the present taste for collecting
precious stones, and that since his death
many people, women chiefly, have begun
to buy up diamonds and colored stones,
not for display on their persons, but for
keeps Such mania has its advan-
tages. In the first place, the risk of loss
is not as great as with pictures or bric-a-
brac, and in the next place, one little
ehamois bag can transport thousands of
dollars without any special anxiety or the
payment of express rates. A delicious
handful of sparklers of every hue wes
shown me the other day by lady who
has gone in" for several other collection
crazes, but who assured me none had
given her so much solid comfort as this,
81 never care TO wear my diamonds
now," she said, poking at beautiful
sapphire with the jewelers. nippers she
held in her fingers. "You can't see your
self, you know, and so I'm going to have
them all taken from their settings, like
those diamonds and she nipped up
solitaire that had hidden itself behind a
pearl that looked like gold bead 1.-THE
colored stones are all more or less in this
batch; but at home I've hundreds of
queer, odd things that only please the eye
and have no temptation for thieves. My
diamonds, as add to them, and this ruby,
which hasn't its match in this country,
never leave me. When my friends want
to humor me they ask to see the collection.
Every one wishes to know how much it is
worth, but that / never tell 1t is great
fun collecting precious stones. Much bet
ter than old furniture and pictures that
can be burned pp." Is this an excep-
tional case in Bostoni-B Boston Herald.
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new York Mail and Express.
An Anthropometric Laboratory.

An anthropometrc laboratory is place
where a'peison may have any of his vari-
Gus faculties measured in the best possible
way, and where duplicates of his meas
urements may be preserved as private
documents for his own future use and
reference. All the various faculties are
to be registered. Accordingly, after the
exact shape, the cubical contents and the
specific gravity of the individual have
been ascertained he will be tested for pace
on measured mile on land and meas
ured 100 yards in the water The physi-
cal basis being thus ascertained the
capacity for self restraint will next be
tried. Then will come the memory tests
and the trials of originality and intellect
ual endurance. 1t would be impos-
sible, except at great length, to ex-
plain the various processes avail
able for these latter purposes, but
brief reference may be made to the
uses of the register when completed
Evidently the register kept at the labora-
tory may be made use of as reference in
all cases. To persons about to marry the
record will, of course, be valuable and in
dispensable. Very great benefits will
accrue to all classes of people. 1t will
abolish the old test of mans faculties by
the work he does and what comes out of
him.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-08
Replating Stamped Tinwnre.

In the process of forming stamped tin
ware flat sheets of metal are placed in
powerful presses and forced by means of
dies into shape. This shaping process
and enormous pressure on the metal COM
pletely disintegrates the tin coating,
breaking the fibers and rendering the sur
face of the wares fractured, rough and nm
finished. This defect is remeded by re-
plating, which contemporaries and reunite.'
the surface, correcting all fractuosity and
making the ware bright and new. The
ware to be replated is dipped into n cald-
ron of boiling tallow, so hot that the origi-
nal tin plating is softened up and melted
from the surface Of the sheet iron. Then
the article SO treated is dipped into pot
of fused tin, where it takes on a new COO:
ing of that metal. 1t is then droppc! n
second time into the grease pot, which has
the effect of evenly distributing the coat
ing of tin, taking off the superfluous
metal 1t is then put into box of bran,
where it is cleansed Of the thickest of the
grease, and finished by being rolled in
fonr and middlngs, which completely
cleanses the ware, leaving it smooth and
bright. Artisan.