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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
The Popular Vote.

The Democratic papers appear to be
consoled somewhat, over the result or the
Presidential election. in that it is claimed
that Cleveland received $4,000 more OF the
popular vote than Harrison. This is purely
affectatlon. There is not an lntelllgenC
Democrat in the country who does not
know that this vote is the reflection OF
either fraud at the ballot box, or the sup
preston of the co!ored votes in five or Six
of the Southern States. Republican ma
jorites are given in States where elections
mean the measurement OF strength
between the two parties, and the
practical exercise of equal privileges and
rights-wbere every ballot represents the
sentiment of the person who deposlIs IL
and IS counted precisely as it is cast'
But when it comes to the States where
CIaveland's majorities were scored, it Is
differ eat In Texas, Louisiana, South
Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama and Geor
gia, the election was mere form. Inc
| result had been determined before the DAY
of election occurred, and the size OF the
majority regulated by the whim OF the
officers who managed the count. 10
| illustrate - 100, COO majority in Texas
| 50 ,0C0 in South Carolina; about the same
| in Louisiana: sim liar result in Mlssls-
sippi, Alaban-a d. and Georgia. although on
| a fair ballot and count, the Republicans
would lave carried every one of these
States. probably excepting Georgia. Nearly
a quarter million majority in these States
accounts for the 95, 900 plurality for Cleve-
land, and forms the basis for the assumed
consolation of the Democrats.
In the progressive, intelligent States OF
the Northwest and On the Pacific slope,
the Repul lcan maiorities were doubled.
| II herever there is industrial activity,
recognition of manhood rights and legal
pri, ileges, there the Republicans got
their largest majorities. Wherever there is
a denial or suppression of these rights,
there the Democrats secured their largest
majorities. Only in wosmall States of the
North were Democratic pluralities receiv-
ed. In the border Southern States where
there is a degree of fairness observed, per
necessity, buJwhere race prejudice still pre-
walls to a certain extent, the Democrats
escaped defeat by the skin of their teeth.
1t is presuming largely upon the igno-
rance and credulity of the American peo-
pie, to attempt to claim that plurality OF
50 900 for Cleveland, out CT an aggregate
vote of over 100000 represents the in-
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the country. 1t is
simply the result Of methods which ought
to be detested.a and renowned by every
American citizen. They are shame and a
disgrace to the nation, and are sure to
bring condemnation upon the party which
resorts to them.
Fortunately for the country, another
: Presidential election cannot be controlled
by the suppression of the vote in the States
named Territories will be admitted as
} States, which will remove the menace of the
: Solid South. Some of the border Southern
: States will be enrolled in the Republican
j column, and thus cripple and render abor-
tive the plot which has required the solid
South to make it effective.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
CHAS. C. WHEAT,
DEALER IN
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
L E. Main Street Staunton Va

desire. in this, my Christmas card, to say I
am prepared, and CAN and WILL, furnish you
nice goods OF prices equal to any other mer-
chant in stanton.
Can [ tempt you? Flrst-Sugars, Coffees,
Teas. Molasses. syrup, Bacon, Lard. Beans,
Hominy, Rice, Potatoes, Beets,-I cannot be
beat.
Can tempt you: Second-Salmon, Lobster,
Shrimp. Canned Tomatoes. Lima Beans
siringed Beans. feas, (French and early Lima)
Corn and Tomatoes, okra and Tomatoes, Black
berries Stra 8berries, Raspberres, Crabs.
Pickles, OlIra.
Gelatines Corn Starch, Cranberries, Raisins,
Currants. Citron, Candy, Figs, Dates. Evapo-
rated Peaches, Apples. Apricots, Coffees, Teas,
Il shall not teas(e) you longer but ask you to
remember have nice place. nice goods and
nice clerks. who will give you nice attention.
and we will be glad to see you.
A Merry Christmas to ali and Happy New
Year. Yours respectfully.
dec6 CHAS. c. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
Boston symphony orchestra elu

Boston Symphony Orchestra Club.
1t is seldom our privilege to be able to
announce to our naDy readers such a
grand opportunity to listen to tie great
musical geniuses of the day as we are able
to do in this issue.
On Friday night the Young Men s
Christian Association of Staunton will
bring before our People the most famous
orchestral company of this country. The
leading musicians Of Boston speak in the
highest terms Of this organization.
Mr., Willis Howell, the solo violinist be.
longs to one of the old and wealthy must.
cal families of Boston, and has studied
the violin for naapy years under the great
est OF modern masters, the uneaasied
Joachim. Tie subsequently won the gold
medal and crown of the Academy Of Arts
and Sciences of Italy, he being the
youngest winner of that great award,
known in the annals of the association.
Al tie Esembers are artists of the highest
grade and the grime donna, Miss Elva
Clarke Gushing, is a singer OF great al
tainments. The Boston Herald says Of
her, ''Elva Clarke Gushing was heard with
rare pleasure, the beauty of her vocal gifts
and her admirable schooling being appar-
snt in ali ber pnnhers."
Fhe sale of reserved seat tickets going
On at Oliyier's is very large, and the pros
pect is for one Of the largest houses ever
seen II Staunton. Can Stanton anpre-
cate a first class musical attraction is
J,'a question awaiting an answer. We
nnhesitatingiy say that she both can and
will. A large sale Of tickets has been
made among our female seminaries among
he musical pupils.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
DIED.

Near Raphine, Rockbridge Co, Dec. l, 1885,
from typhoid fever. Mrs. David Whitmore.
At Clifton Forge. Va, on the S0th ult., The
little babe OF Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Heck-aged
IL days.
At the residence of Hon. John T. Mckee, on
Buffalo, Friday, Nov. 23d. Mrs. Jane Moore,
relict of the late James Z. G. Moore.
At Gilmore's Mill, Nov esd. 1855. of Dlptheria.
Mamie, daughter offs. d. Sizer. aged about 4
years. Her remains were Inferred in High
Bridge cemetery,
Fell asleep in Jesus. at her home in Golfers
town, Nov. 9th. 1888. Mrs. Lavina, wife of Isaac
Potter aged IS years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

Capt. Wise and Col Parsons thought
4hay could carry Virginia in the last
Sta election. but did they ?-Ncgfolk
L1n lm0r]
Yes, they did, and were cheated out
of their rights by the party having the
ma ;hiuery and the count.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

An esteemed cUrrespon lent at Rich.
mond. informs GE that regular fisticuff
set-to occurred in that PLACE on the 5th
between Sheriff Winston and City Ser
geant Carter, in which Winston came off
second best. Tne gentlemen had been
friends up to moment before the occur
renee. Carter assumed the quarrel of a
smaller man than Winston, named Lee,
and a stubborn struggle followed. Both
men were somewhat disiigured.
John Holliager was shot and killed by
John Ship at IQak Wood, Rockingham
county on the 9th. Shipp delivered him
self up to the authorities, saying that he
had acted in self defence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

Hen. Frank S. Blair is prominently
SPOKEN of for Solicitor Of the Treasury,
sh8 position to which Hon in. .Goode,
was appointed by Pres'd Mt Cleveland,
tina failed Of confirmation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

Steps are being taken in Petersburg to
establish large silk mandatory.
CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured, by Shiloh's Catarrh REM
edy. Price so cents. Nasal Injector free.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

The Jacksonville refugees are returning
the yellow fever having entirely disap-
peared from the city proper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
MARRIED.,

Near Fishersyilie, Dec. 3 1888. by Rev. j. B.
Donovan, Addison W. Caldwell, of Stanton
and Miss Annie " Sutler, daughter of Asa
Suffer, Esq.
In Staunton, Dec. 5, 1888 by Rev. DR.. Nelson,
Charles f. Arnali, of Richmond. and Miss Rosa
l.. Irving. daush OF the late Robert J, Irving.
The newly welded pair left for Richmond on
the afternoon train the same day. followed by
the good wishes of a host of friends.
Dec. 9Th, by Rev. j. M. Schreckhise, assisted
by Rev. S. ID. shelton, Mr.. William s. Wilson,
of Rockingham co. :, to Miss Frances Y. Weaver,
of Augusta co, Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
Charles Wesley.

AS the present year marks the one un
dredth anniversary of the death of Charles
Wesley, it has been thought an appropriate
lime for the celebration Of the trlumphs
of one hundred years Of Christian song.
Thus on the second Sunday of Dect mber
every minister was invited to preach
sermon on the use, worth, advancement,
aud fruits of Christian song, and to hold a
memorial service. Such service was
held by DR.. Gardner in the Methodist
church in ccmmemoration of the magnetic
eloquence of the,one brother. John Wesley
and the heavenly songs of the other,
Charles. DR.. Gardner gave a brief, in<
structive address on the subject, full of
interesting anecdotes and noteworthy in
cidents connected with the brothers. show
ing how, BY the divine right of genius,
they rose and scared together far beyond
The ken of ordinary mortals. In his sketch
of the life and works of Charles Wesley
the sweet singer" of Methodism. he gave
as testimony of that Cody man, this
lyric poet of religion, the words of Isaac
Watts, a contemporary of Charles,a brother
poet, who declared that he would rather
have been the author of that anthem of
praise entitled Wrestling Jacob, )" than
to have written all his own numerous and
beautiful songs; also that memorable
speech of The late Henry Ward Beecher,
whose gigantic intellect was the pro
geny of our own day, who is reported to
have said that he would rather have writ.
ten Jesus Lover of my SOUL" than to
scale the dizziest heights Of fame and for
tune, or to enjoy the highest esteem and
alteration of mankind; and furthermore
he soIemnly affirmed it as his belief that
ON the last day when the saints Of God
went home to glory that "Jesus. Lover of
my Soul" would be the grand symphony
which would be pealed forth in one accord
by the angels of Light as they swept
through the big white gates.
And one hundred years have rolled away
since Charles Wesley "struck his golden
Tyre and joined ,the celestial choir one
hundred years since he dictated to his
faithful wife from bis death bed his last
earthly song. and died praising and serv-
ing Goo in these words:
Gin age and feebleness extreme,
Who shall helpless worm redeem?
Jesus, my only hope thou art,
Strength of my falling flesh and heart!
o, could catch smile from thee,
And drop into eternity!"
The second Sunday was further made
remarkable by an address delivered in the
afternoon by DR.. Mayo. the Boston educa-
tor. His subject, GLOW to kirdle fire."
was delightfully."- wrought out by pathetic
incident. touching appeal, and noble insti-
CATION. 1t was an address equally appli-
cable to parents.ss preachers and teachers
on the care and training of children of the
present generation in whom, as DR.. Mayo
declared, rests the future welfare of our
glorious republic.
DR.. Mayo's abilities as lecturer and
eloquence as a speaker sent the salient
points of his address straight home to the
hearts of his hearers, where we may hope
they will bear fruit to the interest and
beneiis of the children in whose behalf he
go earnestly pleaded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

The government has ordered the U. s.
steamers Galena and Yantic to Port
au Prince, Hayti, to demand the release
of the Haytien Republic boat. belonging
to American citizen, which had been
seized by the Hayden authorities, 1t IS
not expected that it will be necessary to
lombard the city of Port au Prince.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

This was the price few years ago. but
the last offer of which we are ccgniZant
was 10 cents: which would not paw
the cost Of mining, transportation. and a.
fair return for investment. why the
Pennsylvania dealers prefer to buy for
eign.ore to home manganese, is one Of
the things we do not understand, unless
it he to suppress home enterprise and
home develcpment,with some Interior OF
ject.
What Congress ought to do, is, in ar.
ranging the new tariff bill, to place a
duty of 81 per ton on foreign ores, both
iron and manganese. That would en-
courage the development of the mineral
properties of Virginia, and enable the
furnaces to secure their supplies for less
than they have to pay for the foreign ar
ticle
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

Does our esteemed contemporary know
that the Spnate's substitute for the Dem
0cratic tax reform bill, proposed and in-
troduced by the Republican Senator'S last
October places coal Oh the free list. -MOY,.
roe Waterman.
Does our Monroe contemporary know
that that is not true in the sense he pre-
sents it ? By the missplacing of comma
in a sentence in the Senate bill as it came
from the printer, such a construction was
placed on the paragraph. relating to coal,
but when the committees attention was
called to it. it was promptly announced
that there was no such purpose. When
the bill is acted on and ready for the
vote of the Senate, it will be protective
measure to all raw materials as we'll as
manufactured products.
Does our contemporary remember the
first draft of the Mills bill? 1t placed
both coal and iron on the free list. and
there was no missplacing Of comma.
either. 1t was the purpose Of the Pres.
dent, as we'll as the trainers Of the orig
inal Mills bi Il, to have free raw materials
of all kinds. But the Democratic mem
bers of Congress from the iron and coal dis
tricts protested 80 vehementIy that those
items had to be eliminated not because
the Democrats did not believe in free
trade, but because Of party necessities.
The Republicans will support and &C.
cept no measure that is not protective in
it's character, and fully in accord with the
protective sentiment of the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

WANTER.-A man with small family. who
~ can come With THE hesS reeomm an'ia-
lions, to crop on shares good farm-stocil far
nIshed by subscriber. Apply in person to
WILLIAM b. CRAWFORD.
deco st New Hope, Augusta Co., Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

The most useful and handsome present
for any one is one of those beautiful fancy
chairs at S. n. WILKES & &c. See them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
DRIVATE SALE.

having determined 10 move from Virginia,
desire to sell privately the following farms:
ISL. farm about one and one half miles
west of ton, containing 327 Acres. This
Iarm mas good brick house on it, and all
necessary ont buildings, with q good orchard
anu water. Wen set in grass, except 20 acres
In wheat which has been put in grass this fall.
The crop OF nag for 1888 was 40 tone besides
large pasturage.
I'd. A farm about mile east ofStaunton con-
tanning i04 Acres This farm has on 1t q new
dwelling. stable and granary, and is newly
planked- fenced. Has large springs on it, 50
acres of wheat. This is one of the best farms
In the county and its close proximity 10 Staun-
Ton makes 1t exceedingly valuable for q mar
ket garden or dairy farm.
Sd. farm about mile from Lipscomb Sta.
tion on Shenandoah Valley Road. containing
135 Acres. This farm is we'll watered all In
grass except 20 acres in wheat. Has on it
new frame house. stable and granary, nice
young orchard. This land Is considered as
good, If not better, than any on South river.
1t lies on the north side of South river and is
part of the McChesney land.
18th A farm of !, 400 Acres near Bells Val
ley depot in Rockbridge Co., Va, on the waters
of the Calf Pasture river. This farm has on 1t
a good house and barn and is good grazing
farm.
Mr.. VIM. Patrick, of Staunton, Vs,, Will give
the terms and prices on the above land.
noYS w. A. HUDSON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13

If you do not buy one Of those handscme
fancy chairs for Xmas present at S. M.
WILKES & Cos don't blame them,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-12-13
HOLIDAY BULLETIN 1893.

TO TIE PUBLIC
In placing before you our Holiday
announcement for 1888 it is impossible
in this small space to mention more than
a few articles Of the large stock we have
purchased in tic Eastern markets We
have excelled in the beauty, richness
and superiority of our
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1888-10-12
he interest of the Dutch govern.

the interest of the Dutch govern
ment.
The statement of the speaker
that the removal Of the duty de-
creased the price is simply alb
surd, declining prices having rul-
ed because of East Indian cultiva-
ton almost solely. IT we had to
depend entirely on South Alneri-
ca for the raw material as we did
before its cultivation in the East
Indian possessions of England and
Holland, quinine would reason
ably be higher now than it hes
been at any 9th err time.
Again, the repeal of the duty,
instead of being a saving to the
country has worked adversely. I'm
der twenty per cent protective
duty large amount OF bark was
received in this country for man
ufacture and export. Now nearly
all goes to foreign countries, and
the greater part Of the quinine
sold in America to-day IS made in
foreign countries, though labeled
as an American production. In
proof of this we will cite one ex-
ample: Power & Weigh.man of
Philadelphia at one time the
largest manufacturers of che nj
calls in the United States, as soon
as the duty was taken off oe
quinine, removed their principal
factory to foreign country, where
they could have the benefit of
cheap abor, and are now sending
their reign made qainine to
PHI lphia, where they have it
labeled as al American product,
and on their reputation establish
ed under protective system, it
sells about five cents higher than
any other quinine on the market.
When Mr.. Gutherie has given
as much attention to quinlne as he
seems to have done to Diana of
the Ephesians, whom he frequent
ly referred to during his speech,
he will not be led into making
such reckless assertions as char
acterized his speech Monday
evening.
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DEMOCRATIC QUlNlNE.

During his speech Monday
evening, Mr., Gutherie declared
that the removal of the duty on
quinine had reduced the price of
the drug from three dollars and
fifty cents an ounce to fifty cents
an ounce. The assertion was evI-
dentlv made without a thought as
to the depth of ignorance it dis
played.
Canine under protective poll
cy was selling at about 10 per cent
above European quotations. As
soon as the duty was removed it
advanced In the London market to
the American price and scramble
eBsued among foreign manufactur-
ers to obtain bark for manufactur-
ing quinine for the American, as
this country consumes nearly one
half of the entire production. This
caused further advance of 20
per cent and this price was main
tanned so long as South America
was the principal source of pro-
ductlon of the raw material. But
England and Holland began the
cultivation Of the Cinchona tree in
their East Indian possessions in
1861, and the enterprise proved
very successful. In 1869 twenty
eight ounces of bark as a first
sample arrived. Its commercial
importance began in 1876. when
Ii, pounds were marketed, and
there was rapid increase till in
1885, fifteen million pounds arriv-
ed from British cultivation in the
Island of Ceylon alone, with an
increasing amount ofbark
Of high quality from the Island OF
Java, where it was cultivated in |
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County Court Proceedings October.
Term 1883.

The G. W. Waits road was de-
cla1ed public highway.
The school fund mortgage Of
Henry Wallace, Geo. S. Pollock,
J. ID. Stephens, Glenwood Preblc
and A. G. B. Stinson were ordered
released.
j. H. Faulkner was granted Ii
cense to run pool and billiard
tables.
Bonds as road overseer of Fl. J.
Keller, Jacob Haffner and G. w.
Shafer were approved.
A patent on swamp land was
orde: ed issued to I. J. Doclery.
The sum of $500 was appropriat-
ed to build Buck bridge in Pettis
tip and $3.50 to build Cotton
wood bridge and Comr. ordered
to let contract to build a new
bridge across Bear Greek, near
Hibbs', and view and report on
bridge west of Wilsontown, let
bridge near Gibbs and one across
Serat creek near Carlton.
The following persons borrowed
from the county the amount set
opposite their names: NJ. C. Cur
rier Sl25.00; John Mays $4,000;
Jas. and n. B. Wellman $4,000:
VIM. Shumate $4,000; John Mar
tin 325. 90; Lewis Spriggs $4,000;
A. G. b. Stinson $4,000.
The following warrants were or
dered issued on the County Treas
urer:
Jas. W. Jones, wood 1915
G. b. Markey wood $50
Gill and Link printing 1925
j. b. Dodson criminal costs 400
Robt. Iorenz rent 900
J. ID. Kinnear, Jail expense 54.75
j. HI. Kinnear, sevr. shift co ct 400
). W. Johnston serv pros attyl50.00
W. Z. Linder serv co Judge 1000
X. \. Toler serv. co Judge 1000
q. K. Huston serv co Judge 1000
Steph Hall serv co serveyor 1900
c. II. Osborn road material 500
Geo. Huston road material 500
VIM Shumate road material 500
W. FL. Pemberton Z" ." 500
I. ID. More road material 300
}: A. Davis build Burton br 275.OO
Frank Amick lumb for br 400
Mrs Holcroft keep blind son 1000
Mrs Settlers KIP imb daughter 800
y W Stribling j." brother 1000
NJ Williams KIP Mrs. Holman 800
L } Beall KIP paupers. 6S.75
Lacy Wilson KIP Jane Brown 1000
Mrs Crawford keeping self 500
Mrs Bond keeping self 500
Mrs Malaco keeping self $50
Mary Ross keeping self 500
John Bagg keeping self 800
Ira Anderson, r r fare for
blind son $50
S j Miller Livery hire 800
John Burton med atten paup 600
III. w. Heryford :" q 500
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NOTICE.
K1nKsv1LIE. Mo-. june sOtth. 1Sss
Dated this Sept. 25th, 1SsS.

4AAA.fN' ' AAsA-E-s -AN.- y uL4t 'Flltll. 1885,
This article of agreement mado and enter
ed into this day by Silas C. Mahuron party
or the first part and Thomas J. Phillips par-
~ of the second part both of the county of
Adalr and State of Missouri Whereas a diff
Guilty has heretofore existed between said
above named parties from time TO time and
on or about the 2Sth day of May 1888, the
same culminatedin the said Phillips greatly
beating, brulsing ana greatly iniuring the
said Mahurop aud whereas said parties are
brothers-in-law and the said Mahurou is de-
sirous of having good feeling and personal
friendship exist between himself and said
Phillips, and for that reason alone, there
fore IN consideration of the promise of said
Philips TO live in peace and friendship TO-
wards said Mahuron. and from this day on
never again o refer to any disturbance mat
ter or trouble heretofore existing between
said parties. and the further consideration OF
three hundred dollars. paid to Mahuron bv
Phillips. two hundred dollars in cash and
one hundred dollars to be paid tweve months
from this day. and IN consideration of the
above agreement and the money so paid as
aforesaid the said Silas c Nahuron hereby
gives a full and complete release to the said
Phillips for all claims for damages arising
from the Lersonal injuries he received from
said Phillips by reason of the assaulting,
beating, bruising and injuries herein before
AAASAsAOutN. AuU tuc sdiO AaiuTbu Iurlner
agrees and pledges himself to maintain and
keep up friendly relations and kind feelings
toward said Phillips and never to refer to
the trouble heretofore existing between said
parties aforesaid. Given under our hands
this Soth day of June 1sSs.
SILAs C. MAHuRoS.
THos. PHILLIPS.
Contract was changed to $3.50 in cash in
steac of 500 down and 100 on time, the re-
mainder OF contract to stand firm.