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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-19
| COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNToN, VA Jan. 4th, 1885.

IHOM NJ ISS1ONERS OEFICE,
" STAUNToN, VA, Jan. 4th, 1885.
8. VS.. PADGETT, J. w. & AIS, now pending IN
the Circuit Court of Augusta, all parties plain
tiff and defendants thereto. are hereby notified
that. in pursuance of an order therein entered
on the 10th of December, 1887, are hereby not1-
fed that on
Friday, the 10th day Of February, 1888,
at my office in Staunton. shall proceed tss
take any further evidence that may be
offered in said cause, and at the same
time in view of such new evidence, IL
any offered, and that already in. proceed to
consider the exceptions filed to the master re-
port herein, of date. September 10th. 1885, stat
ing specially any other matters that may
deem pertinent or any party In interest may
require to be so stated.
J. W. GREEN SMITH,
Jams Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, VA, Dec. 3lst, 1857.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" STAUNTON, VA, Dec %, lSS

In the chancery cause of BROWNIES, J. B., VS..
BELLS ADMIR-. s. H.. &C., now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta, all parties plaintiff
and defendants. are hereby notified that, in
pursuance of q decree rendered in said cause by
said court on June LIST, 1887. SHALL at my Office
in Stanton, on
Thursday. the I'd day Of February, 1888,
proceed to take, state and settle the account of
Archibald A. Sproul. admir- of Sam1 H. Bell.
decd showing the transactions of said Samuel
II. Bell, decd, as adm'r of Samuel -Brownlee,
decd, and especially what became of the bonds
in the bill mentioned, due from A. g. Robert
son to said Samuel Brownlee since deceased
stating specially any other matters deemed
pertinent by commissioner or required by any
party in interest to be so stated.
J. w. GREEN SMITH,
jams Commi ssioner.
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Our Washington Letter.

A SCENE IN THE HOUSE-THE SOCIAL
WORLD-EX SENATOR F.LEwIS-CAR-
LIsLE-THoEBE CONTEST CORREC
{ TIoN-PENsIONs, sc.
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/ GOOD OPPORTUNITY

L
, me subscriber offers at private sale the de
s Mant properly. few minutes walk from
west Augusta ?. o., Augusta Co., and Peers
hotei. Known as the Widow Cross farm
=, ~ Is rs 100 acres in extent. has valuable
water, abundance of fruit, comfortahIe bouse
excellent barn. and is on the mail road half
way between Staunton and Monterey. Tn is
noe yearly revenue from cattls dealers and
drovers who use It's pastures for their droyeE
Price $1,000. $1,000. or less in cash; and the
balance in very easy instalments coverings or
3years. DAVID G. BOWMAN
West Augusta P. O..
Janl2-3t Augusta Co., Va.
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The Lynehburg Aduapce of the 10th,
quotes an article from the Vindicator.
under the head of THE True Secret of
the Solid South, and gives credit for it to
the "Staunton Virginian. No such
statement or conclusion as the article in
question promulgates. ever appeared in
the VIRGINIAN.
We are satisfied that it was an oversight
in the 14dpance to credit the VIRGINIAN
with the article in question. and that it
viii cheerfully make the proper correction.
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VTIRGINIA.-In the Circuit Court CT Augusta
County, January 5th, 1888.
G. T. Robson, administrator of Henry Miller,
dec d......... .................... Plaintiff.
VS..
Osbert Miller (who sometimes signs himself o.
Miller), James W. Miller, John III. Miller,
Elizabeth A. Robertson (nee Miller. and
Robert Robertson. her husband. Sarah
Allen (nee Miller and George Allen. her
husband, G. M. Miller, Elizabath N. Rob.
sou, (nee Kyle} and Geo. T. Robson. her
husband. and Robert M KYLE .......D ef,ta
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IN CHANCERY ON ATTACHMENT


The object of this suit is to recover from the
defendant. Osbert Miller. the sum OF seven
hundred dollars. with interest on 800. 90 there
o. from 10th Jan'y. 1861. and on s6O0.OO thereof
from ISL OF Jan 1862, evidenced by two certain
bonds In writing and subject to certain credits
endorsed, due to the estate of plaintiffs in
testate; and to attach any estate, debts or
effects found within the County of Augusta be-
longing or due to the defendant. Osbert Miller.
and especially the interest of said Osbert MIL
Ter 10 certain tract of land lying in said
county. in the entrance to North River Gap,
adjoining the lands of Samuel Forrer,, VIM
Shaffer and Absolom Michael, and containing
about 1873 acres-which Is the same tract which
was conveyed to Henry Miller by James Miller
by deed dated March Is, 1912, Deed Book IS. p.
1872 and which Is described on the Assessors
book for said district as containing 18s acres,
situate 20 miles N. W. from Courthouse.
II appearing by affidavit filed that Osbert
Miller. James w. Miller. John 81. Miller, Ella
abeth A. Robertson. Robert Robertson. Sarah
A. Allen and Geo. Allen are non-residentsr OF
this State: 1t is ordered that they do appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this notice and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. Teste,
jim. RYAN. Clerk.
White & Gordon, p. q. jRnl2
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A TTENTION PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.
The Augusta Teachers Association will hold
q meeting at the County superintendent Or
nee In Staunton. on Saturday, 2lst. inst, at IL
u. M fuil meeting is specially desired.
NJ. W. BUCHER, Acting Pres.
SAM'L NJ. W GODS, sec.t'y. JAMIE &
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A HOUSE FOR RENT.
lL TEACaERS

IN
In the business centre of Staunton we'll To-
Gated and suited for boarding house. Apply to,
janl2-4t ELDER & NELSON
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with the article in question. and that it
viii cheerfully make the proper correction.
Mr. G. X Lapham. the head of the Bark
Extract works, of our city, is here looking
after the interest OF the works. He in
forms US that it is his purpose to erect
other buildings for the extension of the
works. which will largely increase their
capacity. This is fine plant for our
town. and we shall take 0 casion to notice
it more fully in the future. Mr.. W. j.
Gooding is the very efficient Superintend-
ent in charge. He is thoroughly pract-
cal man, and we'll chosen to superintend
SO important work.
We learn from the Spirit of the Valley
that Hon. J. F. Lewis will probably have
to have one of his eyes taken out, 1t will
be remembered that some time ago we
announced that be lost the sight of one
eye, and could assign no cause. except
an accidental shock to his head by strlking
it against door facing We hope that
the severe operation suggested may notbe
found necessary, and that he may be soon
restored to his usual health and strength.
Mr.. Lamar, on the 10Th, was confirmed
as associate Justice of the U. S, Supreme
Court. Three Republicans voted for him
-Messrs. Riddeberger, Stanford and
Stewart. The vote was % to 80. Messrs.
Villas and Dickinson were confirmed
unanimously for Secretary of the Interior
and Postmaster General, respectively.
Mr.. Echols has introduced petition
from citizens of Stanton, asking that the
General Assembly will not interfere with
the present law in regard to the compuI-
sorry inspection of flour. fish, &c., brought
into the State from other States.
Speaker Carlisle was taken with con-
gestive chill while at dinner at the Riggs
House, Washington. on the 10th. On the
18th he had another chill. His case is
critical, it is feared. Over work is tn e
cluse. "
The Washington correspondent of the
Alexandria Gazette says Representative
Yost, of Virginia, has accepted an invita-.
ton to address Republican meeting In
Baltimore next week"
The joint resolution directing suit to be
instituted against Hon. f. $. Blair to
recover amounts alleged to have been lille
gally drawn by him from the treasury, has
passed the Legislature.
Hon. III. Fl. Riddleberger has introduced
in the Senate bills for public buildings at
Staunton and Roanoke, and a bill for a
road from Staunton to the Federal Gene
terry
A Republican League for Virginia, was
formed at Richmond On the 18th, and Col.
w, C. Elan was elected president of it.
Hon. James G. Blaine is in Venice.
where be will remain for some time, 4.
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j. W. Smith, life insurance agent of
Gordonsville, known as Extra Billy"
Smith, aged about so years. was found
hanging. dead in Jail at Orange &. II.
Saturday morning, where he had been
put to sober up, having been on spree
for some days. He formed a rope out of
the bed clothing TO accomplish the deed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-01-19

The friends of Col. Marshall Mcdonald,
of Va, are pressing his claims for appoint
ment as United States Fish Commissioner,
an Office created by this Congress. No man
in the Union is better qualified to dis
charge the duties of the position, if indeed
there are any so familiar with its duties.
Col. Mcdonald has the unanimous en-
dorsement of the Virginia delegation, and
it is said that his chances are good.
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guised, but reign as absolutely as in the
courts of royalty From the social circle
radiates the political influence. To that
influence, merit, worth, the right of claim
and justice of cause must defer. INDIE
pendence must yield to toadyism, and old
fashioned straightforward honesty give
place to fawnings at The feet of power
This is the rule, but as | said, there are
exceptions notable and many-meD who
scoIn the petty tricks and yearnings of
little minds, and noble. women fit to he
their helpmates. 1t is amusing to get be-
hind the scenes and see the inner work,
ings Of the toy called fashion. When a
dame OF wOpld-be high degree seeks So
cial prominence, the initial step is the CO.
operation of society reporter. Her en-
tertainment is heralded in the paper, and
the quiet intimation given that those who
may attend will have their names and
toilets duly chronicled where all the rival
world of fashion may see and envy. This,
together with a rich supply of sumptuous
viands, always brings the crowd. The
measure Of triumph is tie number in at.
tendance, and the length of notice in the
morning paper. The guests may be and
often are perfect strangers to the hostess,
and they may never meet again, for each,
for the time being, has served her purpose.
and honors are about even between them,
There are those whose sole mission in life
seems to be basking in society. If
they have not the entree to the upper ten.
dom. all their powers are concentrated In
the search for an avenue of approach to
the promised land. Wien the President s
first reception was given last week the
bachelor members of the House and those
whose wives or daughters were at home
had little difficulty in securing partner.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-25
WIZ THEY WEAR.

stripcd ribbons from Lairlincs 20 hllf inch
inch widths of wAlte and color are very
now and ycryurly
Now trnnis coa'fare Of gay striped @r,e
quito short. with ittci back ioo7s fr.aHnd
deeply rolled collar
Black lace dresses ara now mlio mp o'us
sli.. >. SHOT SILK, citl2r moS groom ".ibro
pink With gray or ri with Blo
Flower are NOW mounted with thor own
leaves, or ferns M grass, as the tas.o Of tos
moment u against the mixture Of blos50nt
Clo.e Brcaths Of roses. without taycS
either quite upon the edge or half way tle
brim. will b. immensely stylish upon laos
spring bonnets
Very few handkerchief, have not merely .
colorel border, but dots, blocks hlH and
rings, even pompadour bouquets roting oycr
their whole surface.
Moireribbons, though no longer the cream
ing crest upon the waye OF style, bold their
own bravely, and are preferred by tboir dey-
otee5 10 any Of The later confestio@.
Both hats and bonuets grow hr5er-though
INTELLECTUALLY their lines are So much Of tho
last seasons that tlo effect IS that Of looking
backward through "a macuBy.ug gus
Green, greeuor, grocncst are The tini+ Il
tho FUTURE and the hat or bonnet tat cs-
caros a green bow, uphoiiaE a spray ~
flowers, will be- somothiug iu Gao uatup oi a
rarity.
Watorcd silk br1cadod with bis iosers
peonrs, poppio' and 'a.ra'-B ayary high
Partisan novelty, bat is used only FOR tram
and panels with taa rest II the gown Of rich
est plain silk.
Tips are worn o tribe longer, and even half
feathers circle the deep brims Of -ome new
hats but they must be Of the ligltost iluiisHs
description. OF the effect becomes top heavy
without end.
Canvas gowns shot blue and suoiod hAyo
inch wido sclyagts on the full drar"ries Of
their shirrcd skirts. and cults aud Nests
formed Of alternate rows II narrow blue and
suede ribbon.
New pompadour silk, aro printed IN lAigo
designs and have 30 duh a surface that Two
yards away thoy cannot b. told from oottoi"
-indeel are by no means 50 Silly looking az
the fine sateenA
New basques haye pointed backs, stltiy
boncd throughout, and though there Is ah
effort to trim sleeves into uutldnae5 10
fayorito mode is yot the uatty folds, be'd ~
closely strapped bow.
Pointed capcs Of black cashmere, edged
with ono or two doop irils Of iaco, tho point
held in place by a belt OF walerod riDOor'
Will h. worn with spring gowns OF all sorts
rs the season advances
Paris millinors are jest now making largo
use Of ribbon velvet and quilted gold Le"
but it Is to b. hoped they viii think hotter OF
It and not doom us 70 3 whole season Of such
eye offending barbarity.
Straw Is the wear par excellence Tor spring
bonuet5-and motley the hue thereof
straw being colored to ou,do Josephs coat
and fine fancy woven yellow TuScans, mado
yeiiOwer than the iaw allows.
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PROTECTION Az 4 MEANS OF COIBUp
1IoN.

Professor Richard T. Ely is writing for
the Baltimore Sun series of excellent
articles on protection and the evils o. a
high tariff for projections sake, and IN MS
las. published yesterday. be treats his
subject in rather unusual manner
Having already shown how high tariff
Increases the cost Of the nccessaries Of
life. and 50 weighs heavier upon the wage
worker, dependent on daily labor for
daily bread, than anyone else, he now
shows how such a tariff is prime factor
in the corruption Of politics.
\ protective tariff he reasons, being in
the interest of few, makes il TO the in.
tcrest of that few. who are generally
wealthy individuals, TO control State leg
islatures. They mus. do this in order TO
keep a majority of friends in the United
States Senate, and they must, besides, put
money freely into congressional districts 5,
50 as also TO maintain tAeir influence in
the lower House.
This is position the soundness Of
which cannot b. contr0verted The
power % the lobby is hard TO overcome
when it is backed up by unlimited re-
sources; and who are more likely 10 spend
money literally, ~ who can better Afford
70 do so than the monopoliSt who has
grown fat and rich upon the tribute daily
exacted from all classes of citizens for his
peculiar benefit
II there were no other reason for Il
proper reduction Of q tariff, which is
onerous to the masses not only by assist
ing to rob them annually of large sur
plus which the Government does not
need, but also taxes them to concentrate
wealth in the hands OF favored few,
this. of itself, would be sufficient. The
country has suffered enough already from
corruption in the past TO last it for the re-
| mainder of its existence. No one is in
favor of free trade, and the Protectionists
| all know it, but the people need a tariff
| reform measure, such as the Mills bill
proposes TO give, and as they become
more enlightened and thoughtful they
| will demand some such measure Of relief
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THE LATEST IN JEWELS.

Dainty scent boJtn5 OF oEldizod silver wire
are made % initiate wicker tUbos
4 sword l.lt richly Jcwcicl, is pleasing
variation oil tus pattern ~ scarf pins.
Miniature portraits, cncirc,od with dia-
monds, maze pretty but expensive scarf
pins
4 s,aall globe, completely studded with
pearls. MAKES IN artistic pendant for u queen
| chain.
An old thing in brooches IS u walking
S;ici, Of ox.dZed silver, from which hangs a
pair Of worn out shoes.
4 spider, with numerous legs OF bright
gold, pearl body aHd diamond eyes. makes
az attractive scarf pm.
A superb bracelet recently sccA WAS II
Roman gold. tho ends terminating. III bai.j OF
enamecI forget mo nols.
a silver pencil recently seen represented an
extinguisacl tipcr tho wick OF which was
curied 20 rs % scr'o asa hook.
Abllca, a bIua aud a whito pearl, sot a.
/ cioso.y to.r.arr .5 possible, make an attract
! H.. conD1I-.Dn for s'arl pan.
Moolaoma, llr.oI with foil Of different
cJ.or, uui $50 b.. tr.lasic5 90 tlo shape VI
towers, .a.A peculiar. bat pretty brooches.
III 6--o.hos handsome design rcpnscats
q slc.,c OF haum.rod goh, wtl.a which Les
Z bos.uct Of ya I-oiord cu4meied blossoms.
Some Lairplli Of tasteful design roanuty
soon repiIaentod IA arrow shank Of tortoise
shell, tho feather bong Of brightly finished
silver.
Narrow court plaster cases Of silver, hold
ing a dozen stripso plaster Of various colorS
arc inIch prih,I by those who wish TO bo
prepared for accidents.
4 she'll Of paved and graded diamonds,
having twelve rays and bearing glowing
ruby within lts depths, 10 an Odd and rather
expensive design IN brooches.
Pocket pincushions Of plush. having on top
| and bottom daisies and other blossoms in
/ oxidized silver, are among the handsome
things nov shown by dealers
For economical smokers, who regret to
throw away u half smoked Havana, Il cigar
shared case OF silver intended 10 bold a
single cigar is a handy pocket necessity.
A pretty design IN scarf pins recently OBJ
served represented a spray Of lilies Of the
valley. Tho stalk WAS Of bright gold, and
from it hung half a dozen of the blossoms in
natural color
A brooch much in favor among people Of
taste and wealth IL ono with an enamoied
miniature Of Louis XIV beauty, surrounded
| with rim OF small brillIants or alternate
briLilants and pearls.
In brooches handsome novelty is a but
terfly Of fiigreo work, with a diamond head,
emerald eyes and ruby body. The bright
Euod dots upon the insects wings are repre-
ssnted by opals, mOonstones and brighter COZ
ored stones.
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EUROPEAN JOTTiNGS.

The annual army estimate in England Is
SIC, 10000,
RaSsias cavalry equals that Of Germany
and Austria combined.
Another English industry -asparagrrs bods
are being laid down in Kent in great ai's,
Tho Spanish Republican Journal III Paz an
nounces that a treaty Of alliance was sigh"d
by Spain and Germany III 1884
Marie Rose received monetary t.sti-
moniL from her Liverpool admirers on her
10th birthday, which was on March 2,
German foot soLiicrs are experimenting
with dscarding stockings and keeping tho
feet well oiled, with apparent sucoeSs-
Tho crowd began 10 assemble at the door
ST tho concert hall where Nine Schumann
~as 10 appear six hours before tho concert.
Ahigh official in tho shah's sery.co, Roman
Catholic from Austria, has becn converted To
Mohamineianlsin, and there Is great rcto~o-
ing IN s.
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THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

We call attention to the views Of the
late Mr. Stephens on the great plan OF
the Inter. Oceanic water wa, which we
publish In another column.
The bill to charter the Nicaragua Canal
Company comes up this week before Con
Cress. There have heretofore been oh
jections to this scheme, because NJ. De-
Lesseps had lobby and Mr.. Eads had
another lobby, the one with ship rail
road and the other with an impractical
bic plan that has been exploded.
The question before the House OF Rep
-esentatives 10 make ship canal across
the Isthmus is, in one aspect OF The pro
ject, merely great business enterprise
that, asking nothing from the Govern
ment, has right to get charter. But il
has another aspect, and that is the great
political power that the con'ro! of the
Isthmus will give TO the United States
The lsihmus is the key to tire com
merce Of the Western World, and the
Congressman who propose TO oppose this
bill ought to consider the measure in its
bearings on the destiny Of the country.
All the difficulties with Mexico will be
virtually settled II the United States owns
the whole coast line by the short route
that can be made
More than this, if the United States
holds that point the military and nsva
position would save us from any com
plications with European powers.
The Nicaraguan States would be very
Quick to join the Union. and the United
States would he complete from Califor
MIA TO New York
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-25

The Grand Lama Of Thibei in his
Capitol at Timbuctoo does not seem ia
appreciate the polite offerings that the
British make. He stands on his dignity
and ignores Western manners. proposes
10 continue to eat the missionary in the
land OF Sharigari-him and The hymn
book too. BHi the "32d Bengal lnfan-
try" says the last dispatch is advancing
on Sikkim. And the question ceases to
be one Of diplomacy between the Grand
Lama Of Timbuctoo and resolves itself
into an issue between the bow and spear
on one side and the tools used by thu
"32d Bengal Infantry
We are of the opinion that the " 32d 3
/" will be at Timbpctoo and that the
Grand Lama had just as well hand in hi
chips.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-25

The Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court
IS no, appointed By seniority, and hence
Justice Miller, who was the senior judge
on the bench, has no claim 10 the place
The high place Of Chief Justice Of the
United States has been held by very big
men. and doubtless Mr. Cleveland will
appoint very big man to the vacant
place. Politics ought to have nothing to
60 with the selection though it LOOKS as
# il would be right to appoint Democrat
as the court has so long been under Re-
publican influences.
The man whom Nr Cleveland ap-
points TO fill the yarant place Of thC
Chief Justice should be man whom
people are obliged TO respect. We can
see how the President is sometimes con
founded among numerous councillors
bui the cOunselors for the present are in
Che peoples interest, and we should have
Chief Justice who will be a good mau
and an able one.
There arc very many big lawyers in The
United States who are thoroughly equip
ped in their profession, but when we ART
dealing with certain amount O
ignorance we want to sec &
real prophet in such great place and
hesr him explain the fallacics of the ring
power in This country that produces SC
wanY difficulties.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-25

The death of Chief Justice Waite leaves
q vacancy that reduces certain compiled
tions in the local politics of Virginia
and already hundreds Of politicians are
studying on the question whether South
ern man will be appointed who can cor
rec,ly see the debt-payiug quality of {
Virginia Law when brought before the
Supreme Court. But besides all this Is tn,
great difficulty between Barney Evan:
and the other candidates for Common
wealth's Attorney of Richmond. Sup
pose one Of these candidates is appointed
Chief Justice, where will the voters bt
who are pledged TO him?
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-03-25

The Judge has an elaborate cartoon
from the familiar picture of the Russian
and the Wolves. The occupants Of the
sleigh are Cleveland, Bayard, and Car
isle. and the wolves are free traders to
whom the travellers tgoing for the second
term) throw pledges" and Industries, -
on which the wolves seize. II the thing
was changed, and the travellers and the
sleigh were The people, and the wolves
were the Protectionists, the picture
would be better.