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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-09-20

Why should they grumhle when the tariff tax
only makes them pay 81 70 for dollar worth
of worst ed goods; 81. 81 for a dollars worth of
axles sl.59 tor a dollars worth Of knives and
forks; 81. 10 for a dollars worth of oil cloth
81 a for IL dollars worth of needles: 81 so for
dollars worth of screws; 81 81 for dollars
worth or wool hats 81 SIS for dollars worth of
crockery; Is cents for 5 cents worth of castor
oil; 81 50 for dollars worth OF window glass;
81 .43 for dollar S worth of nails 81 70 for dol
lars worth of blankets. and so on along the
whole list p Ti,dicator.
This is very English. you know 1t is
an assumption that every article of Eng
sh manu- acture is purchased and USED by
the people of this country, and that moth
ing manufactured here is used by orr own
people. 1t is the old exploded free trade AZ
gnment that the duty is addedto the cost of
the of The article whether manufactured
in this country or Europe How could the
duty be added and becomea tax, unless the
article is imported? There is not an item
enumerated above, ustd in our country,
that is not of A mel lean make: and in their
manufact e home competition has ha the
effect to reduce the piice to the lowest
possible cost consistent with the exis.
tenCe of our own manufactures. From
the fact that the Vi9sdicator argues against
tariff duty. it is clear that it would have
it remittt d. and our markets opened free
to other countries, forcing our Industries
to suspend or compelling reduction of
wages to correspond with the wages paid /,
in Europe. That wouli give them the
control of our markets, and with that
Effected they would Tx the prices to suit
for our means of competition /
would be destroyed. The argument. if
it Can be called, of the Vi,.di-
Gator is for free trade pure and simple
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

Robes. The proper stuffs
for a neat costume ready match
ed to your hand. Some one
else has done the color fitting
and has figured out how many
yards of this, how many yards
of that for the perfect dress;
some one who knew how. You
get the whole thing in a lump.
The matching and measuring
and putting up Of the cheapest
Robe we have has been done
with as much care as the costli-
est.
Embroidered Chambray
Robes were a last year novelty.
Sometimes we could hardly get
them ready fast enough for you
No wonder they go with a rush
10 yards of plain, ~ yards
wide embroidery and AZ yards
narrow, in a neat box, anc
$3.50! Two colors-gray anc
brown.
Ginghams, too; good quail
ty. Grounds Of pink, brown
light blue, navy, steel, and mix
lures generously embroidered
in self or harmonizing colors
Ample stuff for a generou.
dress, 81. Others, same price
corded others still, with quick
fluffy loops.
OF course Sateens wer,
prompt to get into such hand,
shapes. II yards plain, II
yards for panel, 211 yards 70
bands. Only plain ground:
but delicate colors dainty dec
grated with neat round brai
: literally put on:
pink on pink
blue on blue
white on pink
cream on cream
white on cream
garnet on navy
t Price S.. Robes no bette
5 were sold last season at SO.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

An eight days mission will be held |
in Trinity Church, Delaware avenue,
Wilmington, beginning Sunday, April |
22d. The Rev. DR.. Tiffany of New
York, will be the missioner. The SER
vices will be four daily, beginning with
an early celebration of the holy COM
munion the next will be 1890 a. m,
service OfintercessiOn with instruction
p. m. service with mediation, for
women and children; s p. m, general
mission service. In addition, on Sun
days at 4 p. M, there will be a service
for men only.
The electric light plant in Milford
has now been in operation for six
mOnths-sufficient time to pretty thor
Oughly test it and make fair estimate
of it's efficiency. That the incande-
scent light is the best known illumi.
nant, cannot be reasonably questioned.
The absence of heat and danger, its
fine diffusion, giving a clear, soft,
steady light, these and other excellent
qualities places it far ahead of other
illuminants. In relation to the ex-
pense, giving the same amount of illu-
mination, it is believed to compare fa-
vOrably with good coal gas at 81 80 per
1000 feet, and but little more expensive
than oil. Chronicle.
WHAT A KENT COUNTY FARMER
SAYS OF RAsPBERRIEs-THE PAINT
THAT HE UsEs.-The indications for
good fruit yields in this county have
put the growers down here in excel
lent humOr. The blackberries never
wintered better, and the raspberries
and other small fruits are also very
promising.
John J. Rosa, of this place, who was
one of the first in this neighbOrhoOd to
undertake the raising of the Marlboro
raspberry, says that the cane should
not be pinched back during the first
part of the growing season. 1t should
be allowed, he said, to mature its wood
early so as to prevent winter killing.
Mr.. Rosa, by the way, is man who
has no faith in the Delaware popular
paint for farm buildings-whitewash
He has recently painted his tenant
houses and Outbuildings. He first COW
cred the buildings with a mixture ot
crude petroleum and rosin. The next
coat was linseed oil, colOred with We
netian red. The advantage of this
way of painting is its cheapness, dur
ability and general advantage over the
familiar coats of whitewash.-Mjl fore
Cor. of Morning NeUs.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11
M sat1sRt41akNE7M.

get it only here. Other Surahs
plenty. These nowhere else.
Pure dye, pure silk, and two
years experience.
The Chinaman and cheap
labor gives you real Shantung
Pongee at S. the piece Of 10 to
20 yards. You don't buy
Chinese land pounded into the
fabric-just good honest nat
ural silk. All Sin isn't in the
transaction.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

Price S.. Robes no better
were sold last season at SO.
Sateen Robes, with wider,
heavier, richer embroidery, and
a greater range of cOlOrs, So.
Pique Robes, white on white;
cream on cream, IS.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11
11Iat1aaa1akSE'& '&e
Philadelphia, Monday April 9, 1888.

Our 2oo-page Spring and
Summer Catalogue will be
ready in a few days. 1t con-
tains much information con-
cerning our goods and prices,
and will be a valuable aid to
our out-of-town customers. We
will send it free of charge on
receipt OF postal card request,
Do you want a headache
If yes, just look through our
stock Of fancy Surah Dress
Silks. Ii not, read on a little.
We may help you to get the
silk and save your head. The
prices 90 from 75c to $3.50,
widths from 10 to "a inches.
The styles go through all Pri-
mary colors with their compile
ments and contrasts, through
all patterns, plaids and plans,
flowers and figures, natural ano
conventional. If you want q
surah dress pattern, just ideal
ize YOUR notion, tell us what i
is. and if human ingenuity ma!
been ahead of you, the slut
awaits your call. Any margin
between your fancy and on
; fact we can doubtless overcome
! There is no false witness Il
/. our S. Black Surah. You cal
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

There is no reason in the
stuffs themselves why these
English Cloths should be $l.25,
$50. $1.75, and S. instead Of
half more. You have paid
half more for the same sort,
and that since the leaves fell
50 to 54 inches wide, desirable
colors, Spring weight, and just
the thing tor tailor-made suits.
Checks, plalds, stripes, mix
lures. All-wool and good wool
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

French Cashmere Shawls
and Scarfs. A new lot. Dainty,
clinging things The twill, the
weave, the color tone, the size
just as they should be. The
one for the least is SOC. Far
and away beyond what you
expect for half a dollar. Then
the price stairways-75c, 81,
$I.25, $3.50, Sl.75, So. Col
Ors include cream, cardinal,
blue, pink, mode, black
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11
Ny Desire in Closing Out.

In my effort to close out my entire
stock by March l, 1889, I much prefer to
give some dealer a large discount ON the
whole business and make but one deal. My
next desire is to sell the Dry Goods and No
tiOn Stock entire. In any case the other
business will be continued as usual until the
Dry Goods are gone. My present effort is
to run off Dry Goods, Notions, Carpets, &C.,
and no reasonable offer for these Goods will
be declined If the people want them they
can get them. Remember though, that all
the other business will be pushed as usual
unless the entire stock can be sold together.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

The weak spots Of a Con
gress Shoe are the elastic side
cores. The easiest Of all shoes
to get on and off, snug setting,
handsome, simple; but rotten
rubber or poor work of some
kind in the stretch,Pieces usu-
ally plays the mischief. We
have been looking out for that
weak spot. Mems fine calf,
hand sewed Congress Shoes
Limitation laced), and tie elaS-
tic guaranteed. The price 81.
We never before knew a shoe
of this kind to be sold for SC
little. All sizes; widths A, B
c, and D.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

Job Work neatly done.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

pink on pink
blue on blue
white on pink
cream on cream
white on cream
garnet on navy
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

Gloriosa. No wonder that
the maker wanted a superla-
tive for a name. There have
been other triumphs in ming
ling silk-and-wool. The fingers
of an expert tingle as he tou-
ches, but admiration is common
to all, expert or not. This is
the greatest triumph. SIPS
and $I.5O, AZ inches wide, ten
cOlOrs in each grade.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

We are pluming ourselves
with a little honest pride about
Book News. 1t has taken a
long step upward and forward.
1t IS gaining recognition for
literary originality, and is also
electric and practical, takes Mr..
Busy Man by the hand and says;
ALLOW me to introduce you to
thenoble championship of good
literature" Mr.. Book-worm
already knows and respects it.
( cents a number, so cents a
year.
ToHN WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-11

TIE WILMINGTON MAYoRALTY.-
on oS explosion in the Democratic camp
n. saturday night, which has strewn
ana any Guy OF Wilmington with the dead
of S wounded, is merely the beginning
no"r general swapping of the existing
ana ns55u1Oerauc 1.rauc lines. Chief DOugherty
As o us personal followers accepted it
q, 4 victory which they celebrated la
ofboait1 y me night by emptying two kegs
tba al, Monday after rejecting over
css,..ol cay whole situation, they were not SO
S,n MI as to whose victory it was. A.
Nj ,M,eOster had Withdrawn and Colo
~ -N..orton's followers were filling the
sSS sSSpllais, but Mr.. CaspersOn was in
c1;as S swnat that indicated, none Of th'
~irs isas friends were willing to explain
"oinlng NelCs.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
An Elegant Resort,

We dropped into Louis MitchePs
palatial resort on Second street last
night, which had just been opened to
the public, and were agreGably sur
prised at the air of comfort and ease
that pervaded the place. The room
has been handsomely decorated and
frescoed, and the fixtures are all in
natural wood. The front and back
bar are without doubt the finest in
this section, and two private rooms
are arraigaed for the convenience of
customers. In the rear room brand
new billiard and pool table occupy
the space, and little tables are scat
tered round for the convenience of
those who wish a social glass with a
friend. The room is just such place
as GAINESVILLE needed and we have
no doubt will be well patronized by
the better class of our citizens.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Almost a Fire.

About 1880 last night Officer Ben
ton was strolling along down to-
ward the Peoples Warehouse, when
he noticed flickering light through
one of the Office windows. Suppos-
ing it at first to be caused bya fire in
the stove, he glanced in and was
startled to find that a spittoon filled
with sawdust and shavings was blaz-
ing brightly, and in a few moments
would have set fire to a table, when
undoubtedly a serious fire would
have resulted. He broke in the win
dow with his club, and with a few
pals of water extinguished the blaze.
1t is supposed some one carelessly
threw a lighted cigar in the. spittoon
just before closing, and that was the
cause. People can not be too careful
in this respect, and spittoons should
be filled with something besides saw.
dust, large and DISASTROUS fires have
been caused by this practice.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Miss Nellie Walters held the
boards at Elders Opera House in
"Criss Cross'' last night, and those
of our citizens who were fortunate
enough to be present, witnessed a
good entertainment, with just
enough spice in it to keep them in
good humor all the evening and give
them something to laugh about after
wards. The specialties introduced
through the play were taking and
won applause every time. Miss
Walters is a bright little actress and
with other members Of her company
was called before the curtain twice
during the evening, Taking the
company throughout it is good one
and deserves support. Tonight the
company viii appear again and we
have no doubt will be greeted with a
good house. 90 aI a.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Criminal Court.

The Harper Jordan murder. case is
progressing rapidly at the court room,
and much interest is being manifested
in the case. Some new evidence has
been presented by the prosecution,
which makes the case alittle stronger
against the prisoner, The evidence
is all purely .circumstantial and we
hope that the jury will not pronounce
the death sentence. Unless they
are absolutely certain that Jordan
did the deed, "Rather let ten guilty
men escape, than one innocent man
suffer" 1t is expected that the case
will be finished by tomorrow.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Quarterly Meetings.

GAINESVILLE District, Tennessee Con-
ference first round of quarterly meet
ings:
SaddlersviIle and Adams Station
November Is.
State Line circuit at State Line
November II and Is.
Ashland City Circuit, at Ashland
City, Thursday, Nov. %.
Palmyra Circuit, at Locust Grove,
Dec. and 2.
Asbury Circuit, at Port Poyal, Dec
8 and 8.
Antioch Circuit, at Antioch, Dec
Is and Is.
New Providence and Bethel, at
New Providence, Dec. % and 90.
Springfield Station, at Springfield,
Dec. % and 80.
Red River Circuit, at Mt. Zion,
Jan. and s.
GAINESVILLE Station, at GAINESVILLE,
Jan. II and 10.
Cedar Hill Circuit, at Cedar Hill
Jan. 10 and 20.
J. w. Hill.
Subscribe for the EVENING CHRO-
NICLE, IS cents week.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Election of officers.

The following officers were elected
on Monday by the GAINESVILLE To
baccO Board of Trade:
T. Herndon, president; j. G. Ken
drick, first vice president; B. X.
GOLD, second vice-president; M. II.
Clark, secretary; w. J. Ely, assistant
secretary; r. E. McCulloch, treas
urer.
Committee of Appeals. It. Ed.
wards, Il. r. Hancock, l.. T. Gold,
D. Kohler u. G. Kendrick, chairman.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
A Bad Rob ert.

Constable Robinson, of District No.
I, New Providence, came to town
yesterday afternoon, bringing with
him under arrest, Robert Watson,
who without warning pulled re-
volver and began to paint things a
crimson hue, a la cowboy. He was
captured and lodged in Jail for the
night. He will be taken to New
Providence to-day for trial, and Will
probably be bound over under bond.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

!. The City Guards, we are
happy to announce, will celebrate
Thanksgiving day by having McCor-
mac take their picture at Evergreen
Lodge, and by an exhibition march
and drill. They are to meet at the
court house armOry at 2:30 sharp,
march to Evergreen Lodge, give a
short drill there, then return, and
after shot line of march and
another drill return to the armory.
Our citizens generally will be glad to
welcome the boys.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
University Dots.

Mr.. Perry continues to improve.
Soon be time for skating-look out
for "hats" then.
Mr.. Hardy is now able to walk
about in his room.
Everybody is going to have big
time Thanksgiving.
Thesenior class in Metaphysics will
be examined Saturday.
Mr.. Curtis, a Nashville book agent,
will meet the Theologs at 3 o'clock
this afternoon.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Chiropodist.

Bunions, ingrowing toe nails, soft
and hard corns, on top or between
the toes, corns on the bottom of the
feet, all permanently cured without
the slightest pain or bleeding; no
medicine, no acids used. Immediate
relief given; wear boots or shoes with
comfort at once, by DIR. l., Simonson,
now at room 10, Arlington Hotel.
Call ut once. nov-24-4t
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Hotel Arrivals.

Thefollowing persons are registered
at the hotels:
Arlington:-W. E. Fetching, Louis
Vile; ]. w. Cowhird, Cadiz; S. E.
Wright, Philadelphia; Jas. Curtis,
Nashville; w. A. Burnside, Chicago;
J. Gerstle, st. Louis; G. N. Thomas
and son, greensboro, Ky.
Franklin House IS. w. William
son, Atlanta; O. A. Undertake, Gin
cinnati; j. H. Donaldson, Nashville.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Much interest is manifested as to
what will be the result of the tobacco
congress to be held here tomorrow.
1t is not believed by many that the
sharers will be willing to stop the
production of tobacco next season, as
it is the only way they have of living
and even this year some Of them are
behind. The meeting will probably
be largely attended.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

John Gentry, Il newspaper man
who went to Hopkinsville to use his
supposed influence against the pro-
posed railroad on election day; was
escorted out Of town by an ehtiiusi-
astic company of young men, and
has retaliated by having them ar
rested. The trial VIII take place to-
day, and lots Of fun is looked for.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

From the fact that our best local
talent is to take part in the concert
at Elders Opera House next Thurs
day evening, much interest is being
manifested. Their entertainment
will consist Of vocal and instrument
tai music OF high degree of excel
lence. and will interest all lovers of
good music.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Our grocery men are eXc2e lingIy
busy to-day taking orders for Thanks
giving dinners, and delivering the
same. A large number OF turkeys,
chickens, fancy groceries and kindred
food for the inner man have been or
dered, and we shall expect to hear of
numerous eases of apopleXy before
the week is out.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

James Holleman was unfortunate
enough to have splinter from a
piece Of iron he was working, fly and
cut him in the wrist. Although put
to some Inconvenience he will be all
right i'm a few days.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Clraksville is getting to be an ex-
cellent market for farm produce,
good butter, eggs, and all kinds OF
staple products are bought by our
citizens without 'hesitancy. 1t pays
to raise the best, as increased prices
prove.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Last night as certain typo was
progressing down Madison street, he
was nearly paralyzed by being sud
denly attacken by crazy woman.
The knight of the stick beat an I'M
ceremonous retreat and escaped with
out so much rs bruise.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Read Crusman's advertisement in
this issue. He is headquarters for
every thing in the line of Thanks
giving groceries, and has a car load
of turkeys, cranberries, celery and
staple groceries at prices that are
away down.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

The Sublime Order of Wise Men
are going to New Providence on
thursday evening to confer the Wise
Mans degree, on few unfortunates.
1T is expected that large number
will go as the exercises are to wind
up with a banquet, and the boys are
always on hand when anything of
that kind is going on.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Squire Caldwell was called on this
morning to settle the case of the ne
groes who were charged with knock
ing Sam Rus 'ell down with rock
on last Saturday evening, at Venus
Johnson's palace boarding house.
The Squire found Charlie Boyd
guilty and fined him IS and costs.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Col. Tom. w. Neal, the talented
editor of the Dyersburg Gazette has
announced himself a candidate for
Secretary of State before the Legisla
ture which convenes in January.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Reese Il Northington have a
change in their al to-day which will
interest many. They are among our
grocers and are doing ii large
business.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Work on Meriweather q Meri-
wcathers new tobacco warehouse has
been suspended on account of the
lack of timber. Although we have
several mills they are slow about get
ting out work, and several firms are
waiting for timber.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Princeton Division L. & n.

DR.. T. II. Marable is in Mississippi
on a two weeks trip.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Mrs. G. l.. Lockert and Mrs. Laura
Smith, left on Saturday morning to
visit their friend Mrs. Rufus Rhodes
at Birmingham, Ala.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Any one in need of a competent
book-keeper, who can give the best
of recommends, can hear of one by
applying to this Office.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

The Daily Herald, O. Birmingham,
Ala, quotes Il. L. Green as saying ::
81 have an idea Of applying for the
postmastership of GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
| was four years ago assistant post
muster there"
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

There will be a concert given for
the benefit of the Cumberland Pres
byterian church next Friday evening.
Nov. 3Jth.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

CrusmaM advertises turkeys, fresh
oysters, cranberries, ect., for thanks
giving day.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

The roller mill. are rushed with
work, and are turning out one hun
dred and fifty barrels per day. That
speaks well for GAINESVILLE enterprise,
and farmers can always find a good
market for their grain.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27
Wanted

Room and Board in strictly private
family by two young men. Address,
G. Carroll, POstoffice.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Browns stemmery is being much
improved. A new roof is being put
on and a new addition made.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Holiday goods are arriving every
day and our stores are being rapidly
filed.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

"Chippy, get your hair cut" took
with the boys at the Opera House
last night in great shape.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Rohner, the jeweler, is having a
fine front put on his block. 1t is a
good Improvement.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

The postoffice will be closed Thurs
day from 10 a. m. to p. M, it being
a legal holiday.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Miss Louise Beaumont is visiting
young lady friend in Evansville,
Indiana.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

We received Il pleasant call to day
from O. NJ. Blackman of South
GAINESVILLE. Call again brother.
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Cranberries and celery for Thanks
giving day at Crusman's
Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-11-27

Nice Thanksgiving turkeys at
Crusman's. nov. 26tf.