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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
Stationery in the Confederacy.

| "Reminiscences of books and papers of the
period recalls the ire and untitled want of
every species of stationery in each house,
| hoId and the rough devices which were
resorted 10 for supplying such deficiencies.
lt was time when any individual who
wished to use an envelope might be com.
I PEELED first to make it, after the theory of
first catch your hare, etc. The manner
OF their making was to cut them out of
paper by tin or pasteboard pattern, and
fasten the flaps either with glue manufac-
tured from the gum of the cherry tree, or
with ordinary flour paste. Old desks and
secretaries were ransacked, and frequently
not unsuccessfully, for the red waters or
the sealing wax of an earlier date. Even
the most stylish and fashionable note
paper for correspondence had an extremely
unstylish texture, to say nothing of its
hue, that i'll comported with the red wax
stamped with crested coat of arms. The
juice of poke berries, compounded with
vinegar, or the distillation of vegetable
product known as link balls, usurped the
place of ink, and faded from it's original
purple or crimson color with great rapidity
to one of ugly rust.
Steel pens were scarcely to be had for
love or Confederate money, and the for
gotten accomplishment of trimming gray
goose quill to good nib came to be once
more an accomplishment with an ascer-
tanned value. The mucilage on the backs
of the i'll engraved blue 10 cent stamps,
adorned with the head of Jefferson Davis,
often failed of its purpose and the fingers
which were not infrequently tired enough
after cutting out and making the envel
ope, trimming the pen and writing the
letter, must need still go through the labor
of separating the stamps from each other
with pair of scissors or penknife, and
applying flour paste to the back of the re-
calcitrant stamp, to insure the safe car
rage of the missive of affection to the far
away soldier whose eyes might never read
it. The boys of that day, bereft of pencils,
made them for themselves by melting
bullets and pouring the molten lead into
the cavity of small reeds from the cane
brakes. Trimmed to point the home
made pencil, though its mark was faint.
sufiiced to serve the purposes of the young |
scribes and mathematicians,- C. Corr
don in The Century.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

To any one who understands charging and
the expense and trouble attached, can readily
see by this plan. the expense of a book. keeper
at no. so or 60 dollars per month is saved and /
can give it to you to save trouble TO Won and
myself
SECOND-TO make things agree with ALL I
propose to make the same rule work with all,
Country customers who purchase al d paw caah
in the same ratio as the statement on books
except, (this includes all purchases) / will NOT
discount sugar when sold by the barrel or where
sugar alone is sold, or where trade is exchaoge6
for goods but will discount when the am01nt
purchased in the same proportion over and
above trade furnished, for example: If Dnr-
chase two dollars worth of butter and the
party takes out seven dollars worth of goods 7
will discount him the 20 cents on the ioIiara
and as stated above.
Flour and sugar simple and alone will not he
discounted.
am in earnest about this. Ifall NV eustou.
ers would realize how much better this pIan
would suit whether they pay cash or wait nntjl
the end of the month to pay.
How mach easier to keep your own accounts
1t allows merchant a chance of better service
to You. gives him more time to secure those
goods which will please and delight you. will
try this plan commencing September lst
1t does not harlL anyone. 1t gives the Gus
toner more confidence. 1t inspires the mer.
chant with more zeal and energy Try it. Trv
it. Be convinced that 1t is q good thing and ali
people will say SO after trial. I shall he
pleased to furnish books to all customers at
any time after September 1st
Yours respectfully,
oct4 G. G. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men,
tion. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed 20 do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the Liver
and Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
Salt Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood Will drive malaria from
the SYSTEM and prevent as we'll as cure all
Malariai fevers.-For cure of Headache,
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters-Entire satisfaction guaranteed.
or money refunded.-Pr sc cts. and 81
per bottle at Hughes & Robinson's drug
tore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
Worth Knowing.

Mr.. w. II. Morgan, merchant, Lake
City, Fla. was taken with a severe cold,
attended with distressing cough and run
ming into Consumption ID its first stages,
He tried many so called popular cough
remedies and steadily grew worse. Was
reduced in flesh. had difficulty in breathing
and was unable to sleep. Finally tried DR.,
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
and found immediate relief, and after
having used about half dozen bottles
found himself well and has had no return
of the disease. No other remedy can show
so grand record of cures as Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Guaranteed
to do Just what is claimed for it: Tria
bottles free at Hughes & Roblnson's Drug
Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
: Advice To Mohers.

Mrs. WINsLCW's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little suf-
ferer at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pain,
and the little cherub awakes as bright
allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates
the bowels. and is the best known remedy
for diarrhoea. whether arising from teeth.
ing or other causes. Twenty five cents
bottle. iune28, 'S8-1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

According to Their usual mental habit,
the Germans are considering the ethical
tendency Of lawn tennis. The game is
recommended as "a most desirable instru-
ment or the cultivation of sharp sighted
ness, swift decision, great self mastery.
GOODNESS of temper, patience, energy and
endurance y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

1T is all over the town, said the Arab
WHAT? > asked the Oldham. his eyebrows
brisJling with curiosity. Mud" said the
youEgster. while his mouth went clear
around his ears in grin. Right you are
said the old man. with the mud comes
coughs and colds, and you know the rem
edy." CDR. Bulbs Cough Syrup rejoined
the boy. Right you are again."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

Probably the happiest period in life most
frequently is in middle age, when the
eager passions of youth are cooled, and the
infrmitles of age not yet begun, as we see
that the shadows which are at morning
and evening so large almost entirely dis
appear at midday DR. 7. Arnold.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

Mrs. Hull, who was nurse to Queen Vic.
torias children from 1S4l to 1858. died at
her home in Windsor couple OF weeks
ago. Her death is reported to have caused
real sorrow to Queen Victoria, who Wis
tied her during her illnese.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
I'M ORDER

to meet the growing tendency of SO many per-
tivate such a hearty feeling. In order to do SO,
l will, after short statement copied from q
standpoint of one who has tried the Cash and
Credit plan, and of one who knows whereof he
speaks-give you an outline of plan which I
propose shall take place on and after Septem-
Der lst. 1883. CODY the statement. viz.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

Miss Susan Winter, of Wheat lands. NJ
T., is engaged to be married to a young
man named Spring. The local editor at
Wheatlands printed something about
Winter lingering in the lap of Spring. y
and the young lady has sued him for libel,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
She Could Walk "a W. as

She Gould Walk as We as Ever
l have used Salvation Oil for rheuma-
tism in the feet and after several appica~
tions was entirely relieved of pain and
could walk as we'll as ever.
MRS. ANN r. WATKINS.
30 Cumberland ST., Baltimore Md.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
Tho Babies Crv for It.

And the old folks laugh when they find
that the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy, Syrup of Figs, is more easily tax
en- and more beneficial in its action than
bitter. nauseous medicines. 1t strengthens
the Liver. Kidneys, Stomach, and Bowels,
while it arouses them to healthy active
ity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

The woman question is coming to the
fore even in the farthest East. The
Mikado of Japan has just instituted an
order to be bestowed on women, and
upon al snch of them as shall in any way
distinguish themselves.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
EOR sALE-PRIvATELY.

A farm containing 200 acres, situated "a miles
east OF Staunton. Brick dwelling and all mode
efn improvements. Cau on or address.
,,,r,o MRS. &, A. HOsHOUR. Agent,
s0'sAA StauatOp, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

Rosewood is a lovely new shade of.broWn
especially in velvet and plush.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
NO.
SCRATCHED % YEARS.
Sca1y, Itching, Skin Dis ease with End.
edies.

e0leS.
If had known of the CUTICURA REMEDIES
twenty eight years ago it would have saved me
sI0o ,00 1tW We hundred dollars and an immense
commenced on my head in spot not larger
than cent; 1t spread rapidly all over my body
ana gob under my nails. The scales would drop
off of me ali the time, and my suffering was
endless, and without relief One thousa nd dol
lars would you'd not tempt me to have this disease
over again: am poor man, but feel rich to
be relieved of what some of the doctors said
was leprosy, some ring worm psoriasis, etc. 1
took; and .sarsaparillas over one year and
half but no cure. went to two or three doc
tors and no cure. cannot praise the Curl
my skin as clear and free from scales as q
babys. All used of them was three boxes Of
CUTICURA, and three bottles OF CUTIcURA RE-
SOLVENT. and two cakes of CUTICURA SOAP. If
you had been here and said you would have
cured me for 5000 90 you would have had the
of Psoriasis (picture number two. CHOW to
Cure Skin Diseases''), but now am as clear as
any person ever was. Through force of habit
rub my hand over my arms and legs to scratch
once in while. but to purpose. 1 am all
well. scratched twenty-eight years, and it
got to be kind of second nature to me. 1
thank you thousand times. Anything more
that you want to know write me, or any one
swsr it, DENNIS DOWNING.
WATERBURY, W., Jan. Goth. 1887.
Psoriasis, Eczema, letter, Ringworm, Lichen.
Pruritus. Scall Head. Milk Crust Dandruff,
BARRIERS, Bakers. Grocers' and Washerwo-
ing. Scaly. Pimply Humors of the SKIN and
Scalp and Blood, are positively cured by Curl
SURA. the great Skin Cure, and CUTIcURA
and CUTICURA REsoLvENT. the new Blood Puri-
fer internally. when physicians and all other
remedies fall.
Sol Sold everywhere. Price: CUrIcURA, SOC;
SSo oA, 25Sc; REsoLvENI. 81. Prepared by the
A9-Send for ''How to Cure Skin Diseases "a
pages, SO illustrations and 100 testimonials.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

1t seeWa to rs that there are less persons
afflicted with rheumatism since our drug
glsts sell Salvation Oil. Price IS cents a
hnttln
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

There are 50,0oo,o00 sheep in the United
States
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08
Unprecedented Popularity

From the official report of Hon. Orsamus Il.
Fyler. Insurance Commissioner of Connecticut,
Exhibit of business done in Connecticut dur
ing 1887 by the following Companies:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-11-08

Sold everywhere. Price: CUTICURA, soc:
SOAP, 25c; REsoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL Co., Boston, Mass.
A8-Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases "a
pages, SO illustrations and 100 testimonials.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01

Moines, Iowa, and from June, 1881, to
August, 1882, he WAS trainmaster and
chief dispatcher Of the Central snd West
ern Iowa divisions Of the Rock Island. He
then became director and superintend-
ent Of the St. Louis, Des Moines and
Northern Railway, superintendent and
division freight agent Of the Des Moines
division of the Wabash Western Railway
aDd director and superintendent of the
Des Moines Union Railway Company. In
1856 he became secretary of the Panhan-
die Construction Company. In Deem
Der, 1887, he was appointed general man
ager of the Denver, Texas and Fort
Worth.
General Passenger Agent George Ady
is native Of Ohio and forty-five years Of
age. He has been in the passenger offices
of the Mi: souri, Valley Railroad, Kansas
City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs, Atch-
ison and Nebraska, Kansas City, Fort
Scott and Gulf, Kansas City, Lawrence
snd Southern, Denver, South Park and
Pacific and Atchison, Topeka and SAINTS
Fe.
The newly appointed general freight
agent, George A. Sanderson, was formerly
general agent of the Denver and Rio
VI ohuS db OaIb Loh0 NI3I. vi ldLS years
ne has been the general agent of the
Union Pacific IN PhiladelphIa. he is
thirty eight years of age. He graduated
from the United States Naval Academy in
1871 and entered railway service the fol-
lowing year. He was chief clerk to the
general superintendent of the Atlantic
and Great Western until 1877, when he
became through freight scent of the Troy
and Boston and Bennington and Rutland
railroads. The following year he was ap-
pointed general freight and passenger
agent OF the Indianapolis, Decatur and
Springfield road. Ia 1880 he WAS with
the Rio Grsnde. For year, 1928, he
was general freight and passenger agent
of the Mexican Central Railway. He then
became general freight and passenger
sgent of the Toledo, Cincinnati and st.
Louis, and from there entered the employ
of the Union PAciflc.-[Denver Republic
ran
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
Startling Discovery.

The discovery by the inhsbitauts OF a 10
cslity hitherto unvisised by the pgstilerr
seeuTse of fever and aguc, that st exists in their
very midst, is decidedly sksstling. sucn dis
coverias are made at every season. in every
pat of the Union. Subsequently, when II Is
ascertained. as It inyaTtabiy is At such times,
through the valuableox perisnce of some one
who has been bensfscd and cured. that gostet-
ter's Stomach Blsters Is thoroughly eflcscious
eradicator of the s1alsfisl paison, aid 4 means
Of fortify log iAe - stem sRsIh5i It. d feeling OF
more security and tranquility ie.gnS IhIouRh-
out ne WHoi, neighoornood. 8esides the
tebrile f1IH&Df nsiarial disease, dnnb sene
and sgGe cake are removed ~ rhs potent &c
ton Of the Bltters, 10 which science also gives
lts sanction as remedy FIR rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, constipation, liver complaint debility
kidney troublss and all diseases !mpairipg TIE
organs of digestion and assimilation
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
colorado nnd iha south.

The completion Of the Denver, Texas
and Fort Worth Road will open direct
communication between Colorado and the
south. 1t may be expected that then
southern people will awaken to the fact
that as summer resort Colorado is IN
equaled by any other part CT the Union.
Elsewhere we print q communication
from s Colorado railroad man calling at
tention to the lack of information in the
south in regard to this stste, and TO the
Importance of advertising our summer re-
sorts in southern cities.
The suggestions made in this commuRi-
cation are good, and 1t would psy well to
act upon them.
Colorado men have given but little at
tention to the south as field for adver-
Using. But in this they have made s mis-
take. Every year thousands Of people
leave the southern cities and seek rest and
recreation in the north. or ia the noun.
tsins Of Tennessee, North Corolina or
Virginia. They do not know about Colo
RADIO, and so they DO not think Of coming
here.
1t would be well II Denver were to
spend some money in enlighteniDg them
on this point. Particularly should per-
sons who are directly interested in such
places as Manitou and Wagon Wheel Gap
invest their money literally in this way.
The opening CT the line to Fort Worth
will make communication between the
south and Colorado easy, and, therefore,
this yesr should witness q special effort
attention toward the mountains.-[ Den
De-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
nIurder.d BIS wife.

ALMA, MICH, J.n. S1.-Mrs. Elizs
Palmer, wife CT drunken horse trainer,
disappeared rather mysteriously last
OCTOBER. 1t WAS known to the neighbors
that Palmer and his wife had frequent
quarrels, but Palmer told such plausi-
Bile story Of his wife having gone to yisi.
relatives that suspicious Of foul plsy were
not entertained and It wss believed that
she had left him to avoid abuse.
To-day an inquisitive Deputy Sheriff VS.
tied the premises and after protracted
search found the body Of Mrs. Palmer
buried under stall In the barn. a war
rant WAS issued for the arrest Of Palmer,
whs is now in lumber camp in the north
woods.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
Waco and Brazos Railway.

Special to the Gazette.
WACO, TEX, Jan. 3l.-The charter of
the Waco and Brazos Railway Company
was fled to-day with the Secretary Of
State, capital stock, $1,000, 900; principal
office, Waco. The road is to extend from
Wsco and through Falls county to
Cameron in Milan county incoIporators,
James J. Moore, Edward Rotan,
J. W. Mann, William Cameron,
Sam Sawyer, John 81. Finks, W. B. Lacy,
A. J. Caruthers and James B. Baker, all
of McLennan county, forming the first
board of directors, and S. Sawyer, J. F.
Davis, S. W. Slsyden, W. W. Seley, ]. S.
Thompson, Bart Moore, J. c. Frazier and
John T. Battle, all Of McLennan, sd-
ditionsl incorporators.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
sherman Notes.

Special the Gazette.
SHERMAN, TEX, Jan. 3l.-Chief Eugi-
neer j. F. Hinckley of the St. Louis, Ar
kansas snd Texas Railway and his assist
ants, W. T. Walker and S. M. Rlmsdell,
established their headquarters in this
city today, having rented suite Of Offices
in the James Linz block on North Travis
street, which are being supplied with
furniture, and will be occupied nv those
officials Immediately. Chief Engineer
Hinckley will direct the building of the
Fort Worth branch Of his road now in
course OF construction, and will take the
oversight Of the improving Of his COM
pany's property in this city.
Colonel R. G. PItkin, master in chan
Gerry for the receivers of the Texas and
Pacific Railway arrived in 8 special car
from the west this afternoon, for the pun
pose of taking evidence IN number OF
Important suits against said railway.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
BIG EVENT IN DENvER's history.


A $4,000 BLOWOUT ON TIE COMPILE
TON OF THE DENVER, TEXAS AND
FORT WORTH.
II is contemplated to celebrate the
opening of the Denver, Texas and Fort
Worth Railway, on March 10, by dem
onstration, for which the Chamber Of
Commerce have commenced making prep
arations. The idea is to make the event
one Of memorable character, and an ex-
penditure Of $4,000 is contemplated.
The exact character Of the "bloW-out"
has not been decided upon, but 1t is de-
signed to exceed any popular celebration
the city has ever had on any occasion not
connected with q national holiday.
There is no question but that such
recognition of the importance of the
great north and south railroad line from
Denver to Fort Worth, Tex, 500 miles
long and practically to the Gulf of Mex
leo, is highly appropriate. No railroad
that could have been constructed would
have been SO full of promises OF CONNER
ciel nutrition to Denver. A railroad
from the east or from the west is desir-
able, but the headquarters, the control
ling Influences, the money and the brains
of company operating such road are
more than likely to be at other points.
What the Denver and RIO Grsnde has
done for this city the Denver, Texas and
Fort Worth will in the future largely
duplicate. Denver cannot spread itself
too much on the day CT the celebration of
the Panhandle routes completion.
1t is desired to hold the meeting of the
Range Association on the same day
formal opening of the new system, and
President Head WAS in conference with
General Manager Meek on the subject
Yesterday. Mr.. Meek assured him that
the Panhandle would be readY to bring
the stockmen from the south here by
March Is. Later in the day, however, it
was reported by Secretary MetcaH of the
Colorado Stock Growers Association that
the range meeting would probably be held
on March %, as an earlier date seemed
to be impracticsble. The final settle
ment of the day will be reached this sf-
ternoon.-T Denver Republican. .sssl
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
Domestic Dsshos.
New YORK Journal.

While the lamp holds ont TO burn there
Is not much danger Of the average SER
want filing 1t.
"Dust thou art, to dust returnest," re-
marked the servant girl, as she picked up
the feather brush.
Smythe, who is something OF con-
noisseur in art, says his servant girl who
lit the fire with kerosene, Was done up in
oil
Said Lucretil Mott, when asked how
she mansged to never have s1y trouble
with servants, az never ask them to do
anything know they won't do"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
Danver and For, yVorth onac,sle.

The officials Of the operating depart
ment Of the Denver, Texas and Fort
Worth who have thus far been named are
sll experienced and capable mel g
Frank Meek, the general msfn er, Is
thirty five years OF age. He entered rail-
way service in 1878. He was 8 telegraph
operator OF the Chicago, Rock Island ana
Pacific until 1875, when he became chief
operator of the general superintendent's
Office of the same road. From 1879 to
1881 he was night train dispatcher at Des
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-02-01
Decided TO Build.

Special to the Gazette.
WACO, Tx, Jan. 81 Eighteen Of the
business men and Waco capitalists met
Saturday night and decided to build 8
railroad from Waco to Cameron TO be
called the Waco and Brez1s Valley
Railroad. The charter was prcperly
fled at Austin yesterday; capital stock,
81, 0oO, o00-S100. 600 was subscribed at
the meeting. Work will commence on
this road very soon. It will pass through
IN exceptionally rich scope Of country.