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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Desperate Tramps.

Last Saturday morning, about 4 o'clock,
Mr.. Joshua Sutton, merchant at Verona,
was aroused by three negro men, who
asked for some ginger snaps. Mr.. SUIT
ton got up from his bed in a half dazed
condition, and while sitting on the bed
was struck with metal knuckles, it is
supposed, by one of the negroes. A lit
tie boy sleeping with Mr.. Sutton turned
in the bed, and the tramps, seeing that
another person was present, immediately
decamped. They afterwards deprecated
on some Of the neighbors. 1t was re-
tured and his store robbed. This was
not the case, although Mr.. 81 head was
badly bruised.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

We acknowledge the receipt of an in
yitation to attend the marriage of Mr.
s. P. Campbell, of Ruena Vista, to Miss
NJ. E. Baker, of Culpeper, on the slst
inst, at the residence of Mrs. A. v.
Green, near Greenville, Va. In advance
we wish the happy pair prosperous
and contented future.
Persons shipping presents should see
that they are securely packed, marked
with ink, giving name of street and
number of house; then send them to
the old reliable Adams Express Co. for
prompt delivery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Judge Stout has selected the following
assessors of real estate for Augusta coun
ty Beverly Manor district, &. NJ Cush-
ing; Middle River, George A. Mowry ;
South River, John A. Stuart; River
heads, George P. Lightner; Pastures,
David I. Hoover; North River, Thomas
s. Hogshead.
Il. 5. Turk, Esq, of Wichita, Kansas
with his wife, is on visit to his father,
Rudolph Turk, Esq, near Mt Solor, in
this county, who has been quite i'll for
some time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Agricultural Fairs

Representative of the several fairs
mentioned below, either in person or by
proxy, were present in Staunton, at the
Virginia Hotel. on the 18th. They had
been called together at the suggestion
of the management of the Baldwin Dis
trict Fair, for the purpose of arranging
the dates of future exhibitions, SO as not
to conflict with each other. Erskine
Miller, president of the Baldwin District
Fair, presided, and j. H. Graybill, rep
resenting the Woodstock Fair acted as
secretary The following dates were
agreed upon and recommended to the
representative associations: Wythe, Au-
gust Goth; Pulaski, September end Fin
castle, 9th Lynchburg, 10th; Lexing-
ton. 23rd; Staunton, 30th; Woodstock,
18th of October Winchester, 14th, and
Hagerstown, 21st.
Besides the president and secretary
named, there were present, j. H. Newell,
of Shenandoah, S. H. Hansborough, of
Winchester, Warner G. Hamilton, of
Lexington Jno. W. Todd, Jno. D.
Crowle, and NJ F. Gilkeson, of Augusta
Letters were read from Ashton Stark, of
the State Fair; G. w. Sheppard, Fred
ercksburg; P. S. Purcell, of Loudoun
and r. G. Porter, of Farmville, approx
ing of the policy involved in the action
of the meeting.
A Wonderful Recovery.
Mrs Geo. P Smoote, a highly cultivat
ed and estimable lady of Prescott, Ark,
nd dat of mil nrIr
ing the summer of 1887 my eyes became
intiamed, and my stomach and liver
almost hopeiessly disordered. Nothing
l ate agreed with me. | took chronic
diarrho,a, and for some time my life
was despaired of by my family. The
leading physicians of the country were
consulted, and the medicines administer
ed by them never did any permanent
good, and | fingered between life and
death. the latter being preferable to the
agonies | was enduring. In May 1888,
became Disguised with physicians and
their medicines, dropped them all, anG
depended solemly on Swift's Specific
(S.S. s. Il few bottles of which made me
permanently well-well from then unit
now"
DISABLED FOR BUSINESS.
Several years ago my health failed ms
and [ was compelled to give up my
busless. | was in constant agony caused
from excrucating pains in my back, live
and stomach. / tried every medicine
could hear of, but without receiving
any relief. NV attention was then called
to SIS. | took five bottles of it, ant
received the most gratifying results.
am to-day as healthy and sound man. a
you will find anywhere, and l owe it al
to the curative properties to be fount
in Swift's Specific (S.S.S.)
II. L. WoMACK, Morgantown, N. G.
Treatise ON Blood and Skin Disease
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The most attractive and useful Christ
mas presents We have seen are thos
fancy chairs at S. NJ Wilkes 81 Co.'S.
New currants, raisins, citron, nuts
&e at Wheat 81 SI1mmarSOn'S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Boiler Explosion.
TWO MEN KILLED.

TWO MEN KILLED.
We learn from Mr. Dreamer that on
Tuesday last, fearful boiler explosion
occurred at Rankin's Mill, in the south
eastern portion of the county, by which
Mr.. Eugene Irvine, OF Sherando, was
instantly killed, and Colorado" Jack
son SO badly injured that he cannot sur
vive. Mr.. Rankin has been running
two steam saw mills on his premises.
This one belonged to Mr. Hiland, and
was being managed by Mr.. England-the
injured persons being helpers. Mr.. Irvine
leaves a wife and six children. His
father and mother, residing near Mid
dlebrook, hurried to the afflicted family
as soon as they heard of the accident.
"HACKMETACK," lasting and fra
grant perfume. Price % and so cents at
w. NJ. Aliens, successor to Child & Shell
ton.
Fine old Rum for Christmas egg-nOg
at Myerley & Andrews.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

The value of Christmas presents is
enhanced by reliable handling, safe
transportation, and prompt delivery.
All are secured by shipping by the Adj
ans Express Company.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

In Mt. Zion church by Rev. A. W.
Fuller, last night, an impressive and in
teresting marriage ceremony was per
formed. Robert Gaines, one of our most
influential and respected colored citizens,
and Miss Mary Stuart, being the con-
tracing parties. A large number OF
friends were present to extend their con-
CALCULATIONS and wish the couple not only
a happy Christmas, but happy and
prosperous journey through life.
Go to Myerley & Andrews for pure
whiskeys, wines, and champagnes for
the Holidays. No. II Main ST., opposite
National Valley Bank.
New currants, raisins, citron, nuts,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

ley sweet mash, pure Augusta county
rye whiskey. Ask for it and have no
other
MYERLEY & ANDREWS,
Sole Agents,
No. II Main St., OPP. Nat. Valley Bank
Boys, the whistling boom is the go
for the season at Wheat & Summerson's
Christmas presents if not delivered on
time lose very much of the pleasure in
receiving, therefore avoid delay by ship
ping by the old Adams.
Fire
About $50 p. IN. Monday the alarm of
fire was turned ON from box 90 in front
of Kilgallen's store. The fire was in the
rear of the Masonic building. Flames
were first seen coming from the north
east corner of the second floor. The
tiremen were quickly on the ground and
extinguished without any loss of time or
useless quantity of water. The location
made it difficult to get at the fire, and it
is highly creditable to the firemen that
it was kept within the narrow limits of
the room in which it originated. On the
/ fist floor, Immediately under the room
where the fire was first discovered, is
the clothing store of L. f. Abby. The
rear room of his store was burned, and
his stock damaged. Loss not ascertain
ed, but it is covered by insurance The
entire second floor of the building is
occupied by the Vaaadicator printing Of
! fee. In the corner where the fire started,
are the closets and wash room. Every
thing here was burnt /; and the fire ex-
/ tended to small room above, where was
some valuable furniture belonging to the
Masonic lodge, which occupies the entire
third floor. By timely and skiilful man
agement the fire was confined to these
narrow limits. The furniture and fix
lures IN the press-room of the Ti7adica-
| tor Office were not injured. The most
serious damage done in this room was
forcing the Senior of the paper to seek
other quarters for the night
Damage to the building estimated at
$500 to $500; Masonic furniture, 5000,
all covered by insurance In the agencies
of Ker & May, Arista Hoge, and W. A.
Burke.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

At meeting of the Knights of Honor,
held Monday night last, the following
officers were elected: Dictator, G. NJ.
Kebiinger: Vice Dictator, w. L. Olivier;
Assistant Dictator, E. L. Edmondson
Reporter, w. A. Burnett; Financial Re
porter, E. M. Cushing; Treasurer, j. w.
Newton Chaplain, Rev. FL. FL. Halves
Grand Lodge Representative, T. G. Nor
ton; Alternate, E. L. Edmondson
Guardian, J. NJ. Lichliter; Guide and
Sentinel, George Peace trustees, Alex.
Hart, A. f. Kinney. w. A. Burnett.
A Woman Two Hundred Years Old.
A case is on record of woman who
lived to this advanced age, but it is scarce
~ necessary to state that it was in s'the
olden time" Now a-days too many wom-
en- DO not live half their allotted years.
The mortality due to functional derange-
ments in the weaker sex is simply fright
full. to say nothing of the indescribable
suffering which makes life scarcely
worth living to so many women. DIR.
PIE 'ce's Favorite Prescription will posi-
tive.y cure leucorrhea, painful menstru-
alton, prolapsus, pain in the ovaries,
weak back; in short. all those complaints
to which so many women are martyrs.
1t is the only guaranteed cure, see guar
antee on bottle-wrapper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Pates OF pheasant, lark, grouse, quail,
wild duck; also potted meats of the best
brands at Wheat g. Summerson's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

The Plush, Reed, and Easy Chairs,
and fine Parlor Suits are beautiful this
year at 8. M. Wilkes & Co.'S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

''Nolandine, as tonic and liver regu-
lator, is endorsed by the finest line of
testimonials ever given medicine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Christmas at the Churches.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Services at II a. m. Rev. III. f. Shealy,
pastor. Voluntary, TIE Deum, Floyd ;
Introit, Gloria Patri; Gloria in Excelsis,
Mozart.
Service-Anthem- 'This is the Lords
Own Day." Krentzer. Sermon by the
pastor-Isaiah 9th chap. 9th verse. OF
fertory, ''O Holy Night" Adams, solo
by Mr. Jaffe Closing services. All are
invited,
Sunday School will hold its Christmas
service Thursday evening, December 26,
at O'clock, to which all are invited.
CATHOLIC. CHURCH.
First service, Christmas Mass, a. IN.
Second service, high mass, 1890 a. M.
Third service, vespers, 7:30 p. N.
The music for these services has not
been finally arranged There will be
choice selections, and musical talent
from distance is expected, which will
add greatly to the already well selected
choir of the church.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Opening Anthem, Arise Shine! For
thy Light is Come, d. Buck Venite, L..
p. Warren Glorias, Buck. Mozart; Clio
ria in Excelsis, from 18th Mass, Mozart !;
lie Deum, from Creation), Buck; Bene-
dictus, (Ab), Buck; Offertory, Sing, 0
Heavens, B. Tones Hymns, Shout the
Glad Tidings, Williams; 1t Came Upon
the Midnight, Sullivan. Organist, Prof
Webb; Choir, Misses Fannie Tams B..
Berkeley, Messrs. c. L. Cooke and E. D..
Euritt
Baptist hildren's Celebration, Fri
day night, at the Church.
LIST Presbyterian Sunday School cele
bration during Christmas week.
Methodist Sunday School celebration
at the Church during Christmas week.
Episcopal Sunday School Festival,
Friday night in the lecture ROOM
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
"Home. Sweet Home. .

If you want sweet Florida oranges
Thompson gets them direct from Flor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
HOLIDAY Rates on the G. g. O.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will
make a greatly reduced rate for the
holidays, covering Christmas and New
Years. Tickets will be sold at all stations.
For dates inquire of ticket agents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

"Nolandine" is not ''cure all, )" but if
you are suffering from torpid liver or
bad blood, it will give you wonderful re-
lief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

You will find "Nolandine" for sale at
the drug store of P. T. Allen.
Wheat & Summerson have nice lot
of French and California prunes.
The cheapest furniture ever offered in
this city is at S. H. Wilkes & Co. They
have samples in their warerooms of that
made by the Staunton Furniture Man
ufacturing Company.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
For Rent.

EOr Rent.
A thirteen-room brick dwelling, con
veniently located, and with all necessary
comforts. Apply at the VIRGINIAN Of
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Whooping cough, Group, sore throat,
sudden colds, and the lung troubles
peculiar to children, are easily controlled
by promptly administering Ayers Cher
~ PICTORIAL. This remedy is safe to
take, certain in each action, aud adapt
ed to all constitutions.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

A prophet, they say, is no good in his
own country: but there is an exception
to this proverb. DIR. Bull has been of
infinite good to his countrymen, and
his Cough Syrup has been a national
balm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

The best and largest sultana raisins at
Wheat & SummersOn's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

New currants, raisins, citron, nuts,
Sc, at Wheat & Summersons.
Crystalized ginger, Smyrna figs, Cali
fornia raisins and layer figs, Thompson
keeps.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

For pure WHISTLES, wines, and bran
dies for medicinal purposes, call on Myer-
ley & Andrews, No. II Main St., opposite
National Valley Bank.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

New currants raisins, citron, nuts,
&C., at Wheat & Summerson's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
BUSINESS INDEX,

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
merchants of Augusta county, Va, have placed
i'll stock full line of Victor Remedies, adj
vertised in this ISSUE and take pleasure in offer
ing the same under one of the most liberal and
convincing guarantees that was ever placed be-
fore the general public.
These merchants are the leading and most en-
terprisng citizens in this section; they are in
the fuil enjoyment OF honorable regulations IN
and guarantee cannot but convince the most
skeptical.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

cred promptly and on time, ship by the
old reliable Adams Express Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Serious Accidant

We regret to learn that Mrs. Moore,
wife of the superintendent of Ferrol
iron property, had the misfortune to
break her arm on Tuesday, the 10th
inst. She was walking on the veranda
at the residence of Mr.. Moore at Ferrol
after night and stepped off, falling dis
lance of about seven feet. She has suf-
fered great deal since the accident
from the injury, but no serious result is
feared.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Jesser's orders for fruit cake must be
immense. He is now making pound cake
for his Christmas trade and expects to
sell large quantity. Charley is regu-
lar pusher and deserves the patronage
of the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Cleanse the liver, stomach, bowels and
whole system by using DIR. Pierce's Pei
let's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Said PaSha,

Said Pasha has come and gone, but
still it's Oriental flavor fingers in the at
mosphere of our thoughts. It's bright,
catchy airs are hummed and whistled
from every street corner, and inimitable
"Nockeys" opportune and inopportune
why stands chance of being speedi-
ly run in the ground by the small q boy.
From beginning to end this opera is sub
tly and irresistibly fascinating. The
music has jingle that fastens itself
upon the ear without any very conscious
effort of that organ. Farcial comedy is
the prevailing tone of the opera and the
spectacular effect of the varied and pic
turesque costumes of shining Oriental
fabrics, cleaning jewels and flashing
scimeters, is superb. Miss Ida Mule,
Serena, is the tiniest piece of flesh and
blood that we have ever seen on the
stage here, but she is very pretty and
her voice, coming from such a small
throat and chest, is wonderful. Her
acting is perfect-as ''cute" as is She
Alte is lovely as a dream and her voice
very tAlfIlllLS Ill TIE Dcdutllul SOLO APP
propriated to her. The airs are so uni
versally beautiful and melodious that it
is hard to choose between them. my
Love is Like the Lily Fair bliss For
ever Past" and the retain of the 'kiss-
ingn duet between Serena and the ardent
Hassen Bey will perhaps linger longest
in the popular ear. We have scarcely
seen enough of this opera and trust that
we may have it over at some future day.
We are requested to state that pack
ages shipped by the Adams Express Co.
must be prepaid and the money must
accompany the package when sent to the
office. No book keeping allowed.
We are glad to sea Jesser's establish
ment SO nicely furnished with so many
attractive Christmas goods and to know
that his business is fiourishing. To tell
the truth about 1t, it Is the best place to
get our bread, cakes, ice cream Sc. We
patronize him with pleasure.
Quick dispatch, careful handling and
prompt delivery, is the motto of the old
reliable Adams Express Co.
-4
Jessers orders for fruit cake must be
immense. He is now making pound cake
for his Christmas trade and expects to
sell large quantity. Charley is regu-
lar pusher and deserves the patronage
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Thompson keeps on hand fresh candies
of the finest quality.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Thompson keeps potted ham, tongue,
turkey, chicken, and Clipped beef for
snacks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Evaporated pears, plums, peaches,a p,i-
cots, and apples, at Wheat u Summer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Campbell BAKER.

New currants, raisins, citron, nuts
&C., at Wheat & Summerson's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Adams Express 90: ship by fast trains.
No freight trains for the Adams.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

Quick dispatch, careful handling and
prompt delivery is the motto of the old
reliable Adams Express Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

We are requested to state that pack
ages shipped by the Adams Express Co.
must be prepaid and the money must
accompany the package when sent to the
office. No book keeping allowed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Married.

Fine old Rum for Christmas egg nog
at Myerley & Andrews.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

4. b. LIPSCOMB.
There is no present at Christmas times
more acceptable to mankind generally
than a.pair of nice slippers, and to find
these step into E. B. Lipscomb's. He
will furnish the best that is to be found.
Nor are slippers his only stock in trade.
He has every thing in the boot and shoe
line, and all who call on him will have a
warm welcome and be sure to find the
best goods.
The Old Reliable Adams Express Com
pany takes pride in forwarding and de-
livering Christmas goods on time.
P. B. SURLETT.
In closing our notices, we call attention
to the card of p. B. Suhlett, coal and
wood dealer. Mr.. Sublett can be found
at his place of business ON the slip oppo-
site the G. & o. R. R. depot, or Mr.. Frank
Sublett will receive orders for coal and
wood at his Office in the front of the
room occupied by the Inter-States Life
Association.
Adams Express Company has close
connections all over the country. Ship
by them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19
Next Week.

Next week we will anticipate our usual
day of publication by one day, in order
to give our employees the privilege of
Christmas. The VIRGINIAN will be is
sued on Wednesday morning, instead of
Thursday. Advertisers will please note
this, and hand in their advertisements
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

For family and medical use, try Myer-
ley sweet mash, pure Augusta county
rye whiskey. Ask for it and have no
other.
MVEPIEV e. ANDREWS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-19

mas presents we have seen ara those
fancy chairs at S. NJ Wilkes & Co.'S.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1889-08-31
NEVADA'S CONDITION.
a State That Has Been n Child of S
from the beginning.

a State That Has Been Child of Sin
from the beginning.
While four new States. and possibly
five, are preparing to enter the Union,
and showing every qualification for
that condition, the moribund State of
Nevada seems to be ON the point of re-
lapsing into u Territory again. Her
population numbers scarcely $4,000
souls, and the resources of the whole
State scarcely suffice to support them.
The revenue to maintain the Govern
nanza mines, and their exhaustion is
solely question of time. Long be-
fore that happens, however, the popu-
lation will have dwindlcd to the
dwellers in the mining towns. who
certainly will not long be able to
maintain the expense of State gov
ernment.
What will be done then? The prob
lem will undoubtedly be solved, when
it arises, in conformity with the gen
eral good sense that characterizes
American craftsmanship, but theoret-
ically it presents some difficulties. If
Il State can not dissolve its connection
with the Union can it in any way
change its condition of Statehood?
Can it go back TO infancy and ask to
be supported ut the expense OF its sis
ter States? There is no provision in
the Federal constitution that contem-
plates any such condition of affairs,
and whatever decision will be made
must be extra-constitutiona Several
times in our history resort has been
construction and the Electoral Com
mission.
Nevada has been child of sin from
the beginning. 1t is mere appGnage
of the San Francisco millionaires and
gives two additional seats in the Sem
ate to California 1t probably never
had population enough to entitlo it to
Statehood, but it was juggled into the
Union at time when the supremacy
of the Republican party was consid
cred more important than either right
or justice. There is not Il credituble
line in its whole political history. It's
has always been notori-
ously venal, and it disposes of tie Sem
as the Pratorian Guard dis
posed of the imperial throne. Some
way should be devised to reduce it to
the condition of "A Territory again. 1t
is an outrage upon all the States that
such rotten borough should have an
equal representation with each of them
in the Senate OF the United States. -
Chicago Herald,