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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01
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DEATH OF Mr.. JACOB STINERUCK, =
On Monday morning last Mr.. Jacob Slime.
buck, died at his residence in this place,
after a protracted illness, of consumption,
aged 81 years. He had been confined to
his room for the past twelve months.
and been in delicate health for seyeral
years. He was a gentleman of sterling
principle and respected by all who knew
him. He leaves wife and five children,
two sons and three daughters, one of the
latter. Mrs. Campbell. residing in Missis-
sippi. We sincerely sympathize with the
family of the deceased, who so tenderly
watched and cared for him during his
illness. Ite was good man, faithful in
every relation ot life, and eudeavored TO
do his duty under all circumstances. He
was buried from his residence on Wednes-
day morning, under the auspices of the
Masonic Fraternity. The funeral was
attended by a large coneourse Ct sympa-
thizing friends.
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AGooD UGGEsTIoN.-Eyery one whose
attention has been called toit, understands
how restricted are the public hall accom-
nadations of Staunton. The ladies' can
not have fair, or the men a public meet
ing, unless they have TO hustle around to
get room, and when they secure one, it
is not suited for the purpose. If we had
a commodious room for public entertain
ments, of various kinds, We could offer
inducements for Orders and Societies TO
hold their conventions here. We have
nothing Of the kind, and the Court Honse
cannot be obtained for any night service.
1T has been suggested that the ladies' of
The several churches unite their efforts
and raise enough money to buy lot and
erect suitable building for the purpose
Indicated. 1t would pay good interest on
thejGyestmeGt, and add tothe attractions of
the city. Let them take the matter in
hand and success will follow. We will re-
fer to it hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

ELECTORAL Boards Messrs. w. +,
Smith. O. Benton Koiner, and Saml IL.
McCue, have been appointed by the Legis-
latnre now IN session, as the Electoral
Board for Augusta county: and MessrS.
IA. Cochran. b. B. Eskridge. and j. b.
woodward as Electoral Board for the City
Of StaunfOn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

/ DEATH OF MRS. LUCY kERR.-Our
correspondent Thomas furnishes the
following notice of the death OF Mrs Lucy
Kerr, near Fishersyille
/ 1t becomes our sad duty to chronicle the
death Of Mrs. Lucy Kerr, wife OF Samuel
/ II. Kerr, which occurred Saturday morn
ing. The immediate cause OF Mrs. II s
death was measles, though she had oeeh
suffering from COLI and cough since Oc-
/ tober last. DR.. Watson, of Fishersvllle,
was summoned on Monday, and was IN
daily attendance. The doctor had fears
/ from the first. owing to her reduced condl-
/ ton. that unless the measles could De
/ brought ont they would prove fatal. ohe
seemed better Friday evening, ana Inc
| family retired. her husband occupying a
lounge in her room. About one o'clock
Mr.. Kerr woke up; on going to her ped
side, found gurgling in her throat, also
noticed that there was decided chahge
| in her appearance, though she was asleep.
He awoke her, and also called her sister,
Mrs. lack Kerr. Dir. Watson was sent
! for at once. He did all he could. but the
Reaper had set his seal upon her. mus
has passed away kind neighbor. Mrs.
Kerr was a lady of lovely character. and
we can pay no better tribute to her mem
DRY than to say that she tried to do her
duty as wife. christian. sister, friend and
neighbor.
The large concourse of relatives and
friends who followed her remains to their
last resting place in Tinkling Spring
cemetery, attest the esteem in which Mrs.
Kerr was held The funeral services were
conducted by her pastor. the Rev. John A.
| Preston He based his remarks upon 13d
Psalm, oath verse. Thou shalt guide me
with thy counsel, and afterwards receive
me to glory The following were the
pail bearers: Messrs. Sandy McCue, John
Paul, Johu Leonard, James Kemper,
| Angus Gulley, and VIM. Gilkers0n.
THOMAS
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the firm, J. J. Shirley is selling any
thing in the Winter Stock at Great
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
Rev. DR.. Holt, a distinguished minister
of the U. B. Church, and editor of the
Religious Telescope. will deliver stwo lee.
lures in Staunton, March 18th and 18th
subjects, Walks about Jerusalem" and
"Fent Life IN PALESTINE Rey. J. W.
Howe has been instrumental in securing
the services Of Dir. Holt. The occasion
will be one OF great interest and instruc
tion.
In the appropriation bill prepared by the
finance committee Of the House of Dele
gates, the Deaf and Dumb and Blind Asy
lum gets $4,000; Western Lunatic Asy-
lum 100000, besides the fund from pay
patients: the University of Virginia $40,-
600; Virginia Military Institute 100000
and the Penitentlary about $33, 900. I'm,
der Republican admlnistrat ion the peni-
Tertiary was self-sustaining.
In the NqtlonaJ Republican OF February
28d, was published the following marriage
notice: Brett Donaghe. Married Feb.
22d in Washington, D. c., Rev. W. A.
Chapman, officiating, Marcus A. Brett, of
Patterson, N. j., to Mrs. Lucy Donaghe,
of Bowling Green, Caroline county, Va. y
Mrs. Donaghe was for number of years
a resident of this city, and until recently
made this her home.
A stroling band of Italian musicians
graeed our streets On Tuesday, and did
dot fail to hand around the hat. One of
our charitable merchants in throwing in
what he thought were few cents, includ
ed s.. so gold piece, which he had in his
pocket, together with several coppers, but
had forgotten it at the moment
Mr., John 7. Stuart has sold bis stock OF
goods at Raphine to Messrs. Rawlings and
Hill, and leased the creamery at that place
to which he will devote his entire attan-
tion hereafter,
Gen. John Echols stopped over in StaYn
ton this week for a day on his return 80
Kentucky from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Nelson have taken
apartments at the Mozart, where they will
remain for thepresent.
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To WHOM IT MAY C0NCERN.-Iia' iDs
purchased Mr.. E. NJ. Taylor eh''i c
interest in the business of Shirley ~
Taylor. and assumed the collection OF ell
the accounts due the Gfm, the books must
be closed upat once.
All parties knowing themselves lhueo'eu
to Shirley n Taylor will please call at once
and settle. All accounts not paid by tbe
18th of March will be put into the hands
of a collector for prompt payment.
Very Respectfully,
fob 1e-3t. j j. Shirley
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Costs in :his Association
ONE DOEs.AR PER MONTH.

Membership zee. 50 00. No annual dues are
required. 'ns.ires preferred risks only, such as
HinEefS. Merchants. statesmen, Comm erclal
travellers, Manufacturers mot working), and
kindred occupations and Professional men
generally.
VIM. j. PERRY, Agent,
augs Staunton. Va.
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LIGHTNING FLAsH.-Photogra
cheaper than ever. at Landes' gallery
One-half dozen Cabinets fer $500 one
dozen Cards $500 one dozen Petite Cards
81 90. Satisfaction given ur no pay.-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

G. G. WHEAT has the most desirable and
select stock of staple and fancy groceries
in the city. Try him and you will be con-
Uipaod
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

Gail and see c.. c. WHEAT's different
lines Of Fish, Sauces, Catsup, Sardlnes
and other goods for Lenten season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

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.
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Don't fail to visit J. J. SHIRKEY's 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, 1888-03-01

New Novelties in Spring Suiting, Trl
cots, French FlanDels, just arrived at
]. ]. SHIRKEYS.
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Remember that Geo. II. Haines q Sons
Plantation is made of the best Havana
tobacco. and is warranted to be just as
represented. Dom fail to try one of them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

FRANK ALEXANDER & Co. are the sole
agents for the Perfect Fire Extin-
gusher' This extinguisher is entirely
different from anything eyer invented for
controlling incpient fires. The process
is very simple, easily understood, and the
extinguisher can be handled with the
greatest ease, and entirely free from any
damage. The secret is locked up in the
hidden chemical combination Of the fluid
used, whereby the rapid evaporation (be-
ing 200 times greater than the fluid
ITSELF creates such vacuum that the fire
is instantly extinguished by a process
hitherto unknown. The extinguisber
itself, is metal tube II inches long and
q inches i'll diameter. AZ one end it is
sealed by a small projecting cap, which
can be broken by slight blow against any
hard substance: at the other end there is
attached a handle fastened to an iron rod,
resting against seal of soft metal, easily
punctured by Slight blow Oh the handle.
When the seals have been SO broken, the
little 'squirt" is ready for use. The fluid
is thrown at the base. or lowest point of
the fire, and the rapid evaporation puts
out the fire in much less time than it has
taken to describe it. Each extinguisher
is finished in ornamental enamel. has a
substantial ring for hanging it in a con-
venient place. and is always ready for use.
Every farm house and every residence
should have one of these lightning fire ex-
tinguishers. It's endorsed by fire under
writers; and insurance agents everywhere
recommend it. See advertisement OF f.
Alexander 6 Co., in another column, and
call on them and get supply
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

Geo. II. Haines & Sons Plantation is
having fine run. Call for it when You
want smoke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

Remember we make our pure flint candy
every day. j. Ia TAYLOR q ooN,
No. W. Main ST,
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Smoke Geo. H. Haines & Sons original
aud genuine Plantation cigar, the best on
the market.
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TO owners of Mineral Ian ds:

We have effected an arrangement WIFI
Professor Holmes. of the stanton Male
Academy by which qualitative analyses OF
all kinds of minerals will be made without
cost to the owners and the result published
in the VIRGINIAN.
This department was for iong tinas
conducted by DR. Traphagen, ana plorF S
eru and natrops. Dr. Traphagen sue
cessor is a sklllful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department. as popular
and fnll of interest as heretofore
Parties desiring quntddtlte analyses
win ." If course. be charged reasonable
fee. IA. g. ot no
aei;vared at the VIRGINIAN Office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES, ETC.
/ ". Greenvihe. No Ia rather Sill
ceous specimen Of manganese ore.
Same, No. 2.-Manganese, good surface
indications.
J.R. r.. Stuart's Draft-No IA good
specimen of galena or sulphide Of lead
Same. No. 2.-Contains maiachte ana
aznrite. the green and blue ear6ona'eS OIL
copper respectively.
Nv. n, Stanton good specimen
of limonite iron ore.
.INndhurst. QuartZytls gnelSS'
a rock of the same constituents as granite
but having the mica ard other ingredients
w. NEWTON HOLMES.
O NJ Eah 90 1SSS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

ASSESSMENT OF PERSONAL. PROPERTY.
The following instructions were receiv-
ed by.Commissioner ofithe Revenue. L. j..
Crowder, for the city Of Staunton, few
days ago. The blank forms for filling up
had been delivered to the tax payers. and
many of them returned. Now the work
will have to be done over, causing consid-
cradle trouble AND expense for nothing:
CoMoIoNWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
Richmond. February 23rd, lSsS.
70 he Commissioner eft RepeIlHe
Dear Str.-The Legislature having made some
material changes in the Schedules for the As
eessment of Personal Property, sc and con-
template some other amendments to the law
you will please withhold the Personal Property
lnterrogatories for 1855, heretofore sent YOU
and take no steps to datr ihute the same nor
list said pefscna property for taxation until
further notice from this office.
MORTON MARYE,
Auditor,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

&C. WHEAT has fair roasted coffee
at 25 cents. This is straight.
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DON'T fail to visit J. J. SHIRKEY's No.
% east main street, for Novelties of all
kinds. This is his specially.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

Evaporated Peaches and Apples are al
the 'srage.'' Call on G. .. WHEAT.
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DEATHS, venerable wife of our
former countyman, B. T. Hailman, died
at the residence of her son-in- law, Mr.. j.
W. +. Allemong, of Bridgewater last
week, where Mr.. and Mrs. Mailman have
made their home for some time, in their
old age We sincerely sympathize with
our old friend, Mr.. Mailman, in this severe
affiiction.
Mr.. Frank Hileman, son of DR.. Sam !
Hileman, of Kerr's Creek, Rockbridge
county, died on the 18th, of consumption.
at the residence Of his father. He was a
bright and universally beloved young man
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Bradford, widow
of the late Vance P. Bradford, died at
Stevens City, Frederick county, on the
18th of Feb. III the 18th year of her age.
Mis-. Bradford was the mother Of Mr..
Vance Bradford and hrs R. f. Hosey, of
this city, and was well and favqrably
known to number Of cur citizens.
Mr.. David Orchiltree died near Natural
Bridge on the 18th. aged about so years.
Mrs. Col. Andrew H. Byrd, died at the
residence of her son, Capt John I. Byrd,
Of Bath county, on the 18th of Feb, aged
% years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

Just received fresh arrival of choice
Bananas and tropical fruits, at j, f.
Taylor and Son.
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Y. NJ G. A.-The Gospel song service
at the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms, Sunday last, was
an inspiring occasion. 1t would have
been an hour profitably spent, If every
parent ia the city could have looked in
upon the scence. and have felt the spirit
which pervaded the meeting. The leader
was one of the very youngest members OF
the association. and it gave new life and
yigor to the older members to witness the
calm earnestness and fidelity with which
he led the services. 1t was the realization
of long cherished hopes. the answer to
many prayers. that the young men would
come to the front in this noble work. The
singing was rendered with q will which
gave it force and made its thrilling mel
ody felt in every heart. The subject be-
fore the meeting was the erich Young
Ruler''-a subject well calculated to at
tract the attention, and arrest the thought
of the young We have never witnessed
more earnest and interesting meeting.
The meeting next Sunday Will be at TIE
Methodist church, at 4 cock, led by Mr..
G. c. Berry: and the general public is in
vited Praise and promise" will be the
subject of the service next Sunday, and all
who may desire, are invited to take part
| in it, by giving from the word Of God
| some words OF praise for blessings re-
ceived, or some promise from the realiza-
ton of which they have been comforted.
| There will be large male choir, organized
specially for the occasion, and all persons
who have Gospel Hymn books, are re-
quested to bring them, that they may
mite in the songs of praise. a special
invitation is extended to the young peo-
people, and it is earnestly requested by the
president and officers, that the young men
take seats well up to the front, and as near
the chancel as possible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-01

MT. SIDNEY GRADED SCHOoL.-Roll of
honor for the month ending February
18th, 1888. Requirements for roll of
honor, present every day, no tardy marks,
perfect department, and an average Of 90
per cent on all studies as shown by
monthly examinations.
LIST Grade. Principals Department
Henry Coffman. 50; Chas Hamrick, 99;
Alice Puffenberger, SO; Noah Shreckhise,
81: John Wenger, IS; John Huffman, "a:
John Johnson, 81; Eflie Landes, 90; Perry
Wenger, 90; Homer Shumate, 81
Intermediate. ID Grdde-Miss LoWnan S
Departme Earnest Crawford, 95; Mary
johnson, 50: GRACE Harper, 81; Kate Coff-
man, 90; Geo Shumate. 50: Willard Allen,
90; Omer Bright, 50; Eddie VanFossen,
az; Anthony Shumate, 90 Willie John
son. 80.
Primary, Sd Grade-Miss Johnson's De-
partment.- Samuel Shumate, 81: Lucy
VanFossen. 25: John VanFossen. 81
Stewart Johnson, SO; Sallie VanFossen,
90: Luther Moore, 50: Minnie Bell, 93
Bessie Bright, 81; Charles CURLY. 80.
The order in which the names occur in
dictate the class rank of each pupil.
L, j. OREBAUGH Princinal
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&. c. WHEAT has Mackerel by the doz.
and in and bbls.
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Call for Geo. Fl. Haines & Sons original
Plantation cigar, the best smoker out.
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New Spring Goods arriving daily at
J. j. Shirley s.
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c. c. WHEAT has the best olive oil in
the city.
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American. imported spices, mus tard
Sardines, at G. G. WHEAT's.
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Huckins Soup-Clam Chowder, at
n n WrIrkr,'

Remember. Ladies, since the change in
the firm, j. j. Shirley is selling any
Sacrifice to make room for Spring Stock.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-05-12

Talking about bustles," said the father
of family, suddenly arousing himself
from deep meditation and slapping the
Star man on the knee. They had been
speaking of nothing for the past twenty
minutes, and the last thing mentioned
before that was something about a grinding
monopoly.
"Here's an advertisement l had pre-
pared for the Star"
SETANTED-A servant girl without hustle OF
w other artificial enlargement of the an
atomy no objection to carrying cold victuals
home in basket; no hustle need apply.
"My wife wanted to know if l was drop
ping back into barbarism, and declared
| that the tyranny of man would stop at
nothing. Why should attempt to abridge
the civil rights of servant girls by depriy-
ing them of their constitutional privilege
| to wear bustles? Her wonan's sense OF
justice was shocked, and she declared that
| would not dare suggest such a thing il
! women had votes; and when l suggested
the election frauds that might be prac.
ticed by women with bustles full of ballots
she began to cry, and said my cruelty was
inspired by envy, because she had Just that
day bought new extra size 69-cent
DuSlle, JIldt Hldue ner uresS StanQ out Just
lovely. l might have it if l wanted, and
she would continue wearing the old one
that was twisted all on one side and made
her look like chicken going across the
wind She enlarged upon the subject
by declaring that | sought to deprive
poor servants of the principal source
of comfort-the rudder that kept them
upon their course. l surely would not
deprive poor girl of her hustle.
"And l listened to all this and more
Then l led her gently into the kitchen
and unlocked the hustle Honesty had
left hanging behind the door. Honesty i:
the name of our servant girl that was
There was something prophetic in the
choice on her christening day. l quietly
unlocked Honesty's hustle from the door
and emptied from it half pound of tea
six of the babies most useful articles O
clothing, one towel, two pounds of sugar
three silver spoons, bottle of pickles,
beefsteak, box of tinted cosmetic and ;
pair of stockings Ny wife tainted dea6
away-after she had secured the rouge anC
hid it from my sight in the back folds o
her own dress. Now she weeps when
come home to dinner, and declares that wei
never get servant who is willing t,
dispense with a hustle for the considera
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il STRANGE SECT.
People Who BeIieve in Going Naked and
Wounding Themselves.

WOun0lnS themselves.
Your readers may remember that some
time ago l drew attention to a very re-
markable phase of religious fanaticism in
the little village of Tolox, in the province
of Malaga, which led 10 a State prosecu-
ton. The devotees of the religion, | may
call to mind, took it into their heads, or,
rather were led to believe by their leader,
woman who declared herself prophet
ess, that the highest form of religion was
to conduct the mundane affairs of this life
in the simple garb of Adam and Eve be-
fore the fall. This was bad enough, and
led, as | have said, to the intervention of
the Crown; but 1t was not their only di-
7ergence from the ways of ordinary NOR
tails, another portion of their doctrine be-
ing to infict upon themselves wounds in
the hands, breast and feet, such as are
shown In representations of the crucifx
ion. They also burnt all, or nearly all,
their worldly possessions, in the belief that
a higher power would provide them with
food. Their behavior, indeed, was such
that, as stated, the Government felt called
upon to interfere, and day or two ago
number of leaders of this strange sect were
put upon their trial. Already the most
extraordinary revelations have been made,
apart from what may be called the spirit
ual manifestations which these misguided
people declare have been made to them.
The most interesting feature in connection
with the trial has been the experiments in
hypnotism which have been made on the
defendants by medical specialists-this be-
ing the first time hypnotism has been re-
sorted to in Spain in the interests of JUS
tice.
In nearly every case the defendants
proved to be good" subjects. Many of
the experiments tried by the doctors were
of the most extraordinary character One
of the accused, for instance, when in a
state Of hypnotism, on being ordered to
perspire, broke out almost instantly in
state of profuse perspiration, while an
other, who was ordered to ascend a very
high mountain, being the while in an or
binary room, behaved as if he were actu-
ally climbing, his breathing becoming
difficult and his heart beating violently.
When this man was told that he had
reached the summit, and might rest
awhile, the symptoms of exhaustion grad
ually disappeared. Others were pricked
with long pins, and gave no evidence of
feeling what was being done TO them. The
trial will last several days longer, and will
probably result in merely nominal pun
iShment being imposed upon the accused,
who, for the most part, seem to be merely
harmless, weak-minded people.-London
Chronicle