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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
fl VERY FRESH CITIZEN
HOW He Celebrated His Appearnnc
 at the Bahot-Box.

 T was 0 state election In Ala bama, and among the crowd filling the little town where I happened to be stopping
 were some queer chalacte CTS. In the crowd were an old man and
 his SOn-the fa.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01

Philadelphia. O 0 O-11 Indianapolis. 70 0 0 O. 8 Base hits-philadelphia. 16, Indianapolis. l5. Errors-Phiadelphta. 6; Indianapolis, s. Batte- res-Sanders and schriver; Whitney and Daley.
 AFTERNOON GAME.
 Phtladelphia...... ...~........2 6 o 1-11 Indianapolis s................0 o o 1-A Base hits-Philadelphia. 12; Indianapolis7. Er- rors-Philadelphia. 8; Indianapolis. 10. Battsries- P. Wood and Decker. Getsein and Buckley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
A Turtle with Iron Jaw..

turtle weighing eighty-eight pounds was caught In Walnut creek, Henry county, Ga, ou day recently, says the Times. by party of fishermen. It's head was as large as dogs and when cut off snapped in two an inch plank by eighteen inches and will hold nearly . bushel.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
A Desperate Alternative.

He, poor and idle-You re feet my hand Cruel girl! Reverse your decision or shall do something desperate
 She, an heiress who knows he woos hel to be maintained-Go to work, I suppose
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01

Congenial Companions. Wife.-Sir, you're brute! Husband, mourpfully. can't wo be congenial, then?-Life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
BASE BALL RECORD.
National Le.gue-Friday.

AT pH11Apr1pH1A-MoRs1Sa GAME.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-06-01
Forced to Leave Homo,

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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Our SeninarieS.

The Augusta Female Seminary and
the Virginia Female Institute are adver-
tised in this issue Of the VIRGINIAN.
They are too well known, having an al
most national reputation, to require any
minute description. Both are beauti-
fully located for recreation and health
and each has complete corps of compe-
tent instructors, with ample accommo-
-dations for the comfort and pleasure of
its pupils.
We cannot too highly commend these
institutions to the public. Their work
speaks for them, for there is scarcely a
State in the Union that has not an adj
yertisement of them in the culture and
accomplishment Of ladies who have
passed through the curriculum and car
ried off the honOrs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Mining for Coal.

Fifteen miles northwest of Staunton,
at the foot of Crawford mountain, Mr..
Harry Wegner is theoretically pushing
the work of developing a vein of anthra-
cite coal, with every prospect OF success.
All the indications point to the presence
of a good, workable, marketable vein of
coal where he is now working, as well as
other veins within short distance.
Associated with Mr. Wegner in the work
of developing this deposit, is Mr.. Thos.
Whelan, who has had many years OF
practical experience in prospecting and
mining in the Pennsylvania anthracite
coal fields, and is well qualified for the
work now in hand The work of these
gentlemen is being conducted on no
theoretical foundation, but upon careful
observation and comparison of the char
acteristics of other anthracite coal fields
with this-comparisons very favorable
to the new field which they propose to
open on the Mcbride survey.
The work at this point had been sus-
pended for some weeks, owing to lack OF
proper machinery, but last week steam
pump and hosting engine We're placed
in position, tested and found to work
satisfactorily, and the work will now be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
The shaft is already about thirty feet
deep, and the indications are that the
coal will be reached at a depth of from
seventy to eighty feet from the surface,
so that, we hope before many weeks to
announce to our readers that Mr.. Veg
ner's energy and enterprise have met a
fitting reward
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A Beautiful Farm For Sale.

Mr.. Davis A. Kayser, wishing to con-
tract his business and responsibilities,
offers for sale his beautifully located
farm, Oak Hill, containing 146 acres, near
Staunton. and an adjoining tract of 100
acres. All the property is well improved.
Oak Hill has on it an imposing and a
convenient and commodious brick dwell
ing, supplied with water piped from the
springs near by and running through
the house, with beautifully located
grounds Immediately around the prem
ises ornamented with shrubbery and
flowers; an abundance of choice fruit of
all descriptions and one of the finest wa
tered properties in the Valley.
The adjoining tract, with modern
barn recently constructed, is in high
state of cultivation, and either, or
both together, will make very desira-
bic home or homes. Convenient to the
city, all of its products find a ready mar
ket here at remunerative prices. 1t is a
property worthy the attention of buyers,
and any one wishing to locate near a
growing city, with exceptional educa-
tional advantages, and all other conve-
niences and attractions which a busy bu-
siness center assures, could not do better
than to examine the Kayser farm.
Mr.. Kayser resides in Staunton, and
will take pleasure in showing the prop
erty to any one DESTROYS of purchasing,
and giving all necessary particulars, as
to terms, sc.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Children's Diseases Summer Com
plants

Careful statistics show that large
proportion of the human family, die be
fore they reach their fifth year; and
that further examination shows that
most of these deaths occur from what is
known as Summer Complaints;;'' Diar-
rhea,'' Cholera Infantum.n ''Dysen-
terry" These are all strictly preventa-
BILE causes of death and it is a disgrace
to the civilization and medical skill of
the age, that such mortality should oc-
cur.
OF course unhealthy surroundings and
close, ill-ventilated dwellings, sitting
sleeping rooms. hot air and improper
food have much to do in causing and
keeping up the diseases. But bad med
ication has even more to do with the un-
fortunate results. The medicines most
commonly restored to- not only do not
cure but often prolong and keep up the
disease.
1t is refreshing in this uncertainty to
turn to remedies that not only do not
injure but that do cure. Such are
Humphreys Specifics" His four, .J50e
and siD are infalilble and thousands of
families use them with the most satisfac-
tory results.
METHODIST CHAUTAUQUA.n
Topeka, Kas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
To Owners of Mineral Lands

We have effected an arrangement with
male Seminary by which Qualitatice an
alyses of all kinds of minerals will be
made without cost to the owners and the
re suits published in the VIRGINIAN.
This department was for a long time
conducted by DR. Traphagen, and proved
of interest and value to many OF our read
ers and patrons DR.. Traphagen's sue
cessor is a skillful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department as popular
and full of interest as heretofore.
Parties desiring qudnt5tatjre analyses
will, of course, be charged a reasonable
fee.
All minerals, waters, soils, &C., must be
delivered at the VIRGINIAN Office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES, ETC.
G. P. j., Middlebrook.-Clay contain
ing considerable carbonaceous matters,
small per cent of iron and trace of
manganese.
E. W., Crabbottom.-No. 1. Carbona
cAous slate.
No. Zone of the feldspar series of
rocks possessing no mineral value.
No. Rhinestone stratified with pure
CRYSTALS of carbonate of lime known as
calcite.
No. 4-Nodule of iron pyrites mixed
with a little chalcopyrite or copper pyr-
ties.
No. 5-Iron pyrites scattered through
limestone.
J. H. S., Massie's Mill.-No. 1-Con-
tains quartz crystals and chlorite and a
thin layer of specular iron ore.
No. Am argillaceous red hematite
iron ore
R. E. S., Harrisonburg,-An inferior
quality of manganese ore.
g. NJ B., taunton.-Limonite iron
ore of a good percentage of metallic iron.
A quantitative analysis is necessary to
determine its commercial value
F., Staunton.-An Argilaceous shale.
w. NEWTON HOLMES.
& r 8 Auo IL 1894
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Fifty Cents on the Dollar.

Mr.. Editor:-The above is the pittance
offered the widows and orphans of Rock
bridge county in settlement of their
claims for money put into the hands of
the late receiver of the Circuit Court
for this county. What does it mean?
Is it possible that our judge of the Cir
cult Court, who is the guardian of the
interests of the widows and orphans, is
going to stand with blinded eyes and let
them thus suffer, when it is his APP
pointees that are responsible for it /? Or
can it be possible tthat he is unaware of
how matters are going? You can not so
much blame the sureties, as self preser
walton seems to be the first law of
nature, but how humiliating it must be
to some of them to be forced by a system
in order to save themselves to aid in thus
grinding the widows and orphans out Of
money justly due, and in many instances
their only means of support. If such
action can be winked at right under the
eyes of the one whose duty it is to
protect the fatherless, then it is the
duty of the people to cast about for
better system of handling such funds,
and it will necessitate the making of the
Office an elective one, and by applying
the one term system for all custodians OF
public funds as protection alike of OIL
GERS, sureties and the public against such
defaults. J. P. A.
Summers, Va, Aug. 5, 1889.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
s. F. S., Aug. Is, 1889.

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few year
was supposed to be incurable. For a
great many years Doctors pronounced
it local disease, and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing to
it incurable. Science has proven catarrh
to be a constitutional disease, and there
fore requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Cafarrh Cure, manufactured by,
f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the
only constitutional cure on the market.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10
drops to teaspoonful. 1t acts directly
upon the blood and mucus surface OF the
syst en- They offer one hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials Address
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by druggists, 70. aug1 At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Desirable Property For Sale or Rent

l will, upon very reasonable terms, sell
or rent very desirable property, located
on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad at
Stuarts Draft, Augusta county, Va. The
said property consists of a lot of 3 roods
and 10 poles of land, upon which there is
a good store-room with dwelling above;
also blacksmith shop and shoe shop. The
neighborhood is good, at postoffice, and
schools and churches convenient, with
all the surroundings pleasant For fur
ther information, address me at Harrison
burg, Va. LEWIS Z. OFT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Take Simmons Liver Regulator One
dose is worth 100 dollars.
Hotel Royal.

A charter has been prepared and signed
by the necessary number of incorpora
tors and forwarded to Judge McLaug h
lin, the object of which is to build he
tel in Staunton, to be called the Hotel
Royal, with all modern improvements.
The site has not yet been selected, but
several eligible lots are being considered.
The capital stock is to be 100000 This
is much needed Improvement, and
ought to be taken hold of by all of our
citizens. When the charter is granted
we will give further particulars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A Tremendous Sensation

The burning of the Mississippi River
Steamboat causes considerable excite
ment in New Orleans just think of the
establishment which DR.. Lees Liver Reg
ulator has caused by curing Dyspepsia.
Billiousness, Indigestion and Consump-
ton, don't fail to try it. Trial bottles
free.
When people suffer pain they want to
be cured and quickly too, nothing ecu
ais Red Flag Oil for all pain Price s5
cents, At P. 7. Aliens drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A stitch in time. Take Simmons Liver
Regulator aud prevent sickness.
A Progressive College

Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Va,
are interesting reading. They show live
and progressive College, full of new en-
terprises and vigor, though it is the oldest
college belonging to its denomination.
The atmosphere of such college must
be inspiring even to the dullest student.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Money Wanted.

The advertisement published to-day
for loan of $500 is from gentleman
who can give ample real estate security.
The property he will mortgage is worth
81 500 and unincumbered. Persons hav-
ing money to loan will do well to give
this call attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A Yankee Sheriff Frightened.

A well known sheriff who lives in
Maine, had been given up, to die with
what his Physician called Consump-
ton, friend advised the sheriff to try
Puritan Cough and Consumption Cure,
recovery soon followed, much to the sur
prise of the Doctor, who now prescribes
it for Coughs, Colds and Consumption
Price 25 cents at p. t. Aliens drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Every Home Snoulu Have It.

1t is not always convenient to call in
Physician for every little aiiment Hav-
ing Red Flag Oil in the house you have
a Physician always at hand; it kills
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Burns, Bruises,
and all Aches and Pains. Price 25 cts.
There are few things in this life of
which we may be certain, but this is one
of them, Puritan Cough and Consump-
ton Cure, has no equal for Coughs,
Colds and Consumption. Price 25 cents.
At p. T. Aliens drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Baldwin District Fair.

The Annual Meeting of the Baldwin
next, promises to be the largest in the
history of the Fair Association The
energetic, practical business men Of the
City Council, have turned their atten-
ton to the great Importance of the Fair,
and at its last session appointed com
mittee to act in concert with other COM
mittees, to look after the matter. Presi-
dent Berkeley appointed Capt. Jno Nc
Quaide, G. Bargamin, W. F. Summerson,
W. p Tams, and c. L. Weller as the
committee from the Council. Capt. Nc
Quaide has gone to work at once, and
we know that whatever he undertakes
will be well done. He has already en-
listed a large number of our citizens in a
mammoth trades parade. Fox hunts
have been arranged for the pleasure of
those who indulge in this celebrating
sport The Virginia Field Sport Associa-
ton has been invited to be present, and
will doubtless come. Messrs. Bargamin
and Summerson are members of the as
ISOLATION, and will give their influence to
securing the attendance of the members.
Only let our people do their duty, and
come up to the assistance of the COM
mittee already at work, and we shall
have fair superior to any we have
heretofore had, which will be an honor
to our city and people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Fine Fruit.

Mr.. J. NJ Houff has left at the V1R-
GILMAN office variety of select apples,
the product of his orchard. Among
them are the early codling, the Grave
stein and the Maiden's Blush They are
all smooth, fragrant fruit, and show
what is being done in Augusta by our
farmers in improving the fruit growths.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Darling he said should the fates

To separate my love and me,
Where shall | go, what shall | do,
When I'm no longer here with your"
80! love-" she said, could cruel fat
Make Heaven place SO desolate
AS my poor heart would surely be,
If you were taken away from me.
But if you do go be content
nd take Stonebraker's Liniment
To rub away each ache and pain
TIL you come back to your Liza Jane.
Price % and 80 cts. per bottle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Death Of Robert Murray.

The remains of Capt. Robert Murray,
engineer on the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway, were brought to Staunton on
Tuesday from Clifton Forge, and buried
in Thornrose Cemetery, having died
there of bronchitis. He was well known
as most efficient and trusty officer, a
kind husband and father, and an esti-
mabIe citizen. He formerly lived in
West End, and removed thence to Cliff
ton Forge some years ago. Wesincerely
sympathize with his afflicted family
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

Victor Pain Balm will cure the worst
cramp collie, colera morbus or diarrhoa,
in ten minutes. Try it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
BRIDGE LETTING.

YTNHE undersigned Commissioner of the County
i Court of POcahOntas Co., will receive sealed
bids until II M, August 18th, 1889 for the follow
ing repairs to the bridge over Knapp's Creek near
Huntersville, w. Va: pier, to be constructed as
follows to be of cut stone up to the distance of II
feet from the top of the ground, well laid in ce-
ment on solid foundation, every Joint well
broken, the pier to be % feet in length at bot
tom and Is feet at top, and feet wide at bottom
and feet at top. One abutment to be of cut
stone for IL feet above the top of the ground
well laid in cement solid foundation Joints
well broken, the abutment % feet long at bot
tom and Is feet at top, and feet wide at bottom
and feet at top All cement to be of the best
quality and any additional height of stone shall
be rubble work laid in lime and sand. One span
of 80 feet similar to the one already there The
approach to said bridge to be truSsel work built
of locust post and yokes, not less than II
inches in diameter without hewing said posts
to be sunk not less than four feet i'm the ground.
.; distance of twelve feet i'll spans, upon which
FIVE stringers, 6xlo inches, are to be laid on top
Ii feet long, shall be laid single railing three
feet high, the whole length of said approach,
The contractor shall give bond with approved
security for the faithful performance of his
contract.
The Court reserves the right to reject any and
all bids.
i. NJ McCLINTIC, Conn.,
Hultersville, Pocahontas county, w. Va
july25-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

VIRGINIA-IN VACATION.--In the Clerks Of
flee of the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, July 18th; 1889.
and the other lien creditors of John E. Hamilton
who will unite in this suit on the usual terms and
by paying their proper share of the costs and
expenses of conducting this suit ...... Plaintiffs,
against
John E. Hamilton, TheodOsia A. Hamilton W.
E. Craig, Trustee in Deed of Trust, dated April
24th, 1889, and W. A. Burnett, C. c. Berry. and
Lewis Cohen, Trustees Of the Augusta Perpet-
Trust dated October 3D., 1887 ........ Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
The object of this suit is for the ascertainment
of the liens binding the real estate of John E.
Hamilton and for subJecting the said real estate
to the payment thereof.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that Lewis Cohen
is nonresident of this State, it is ordered that
he do appear here within fifteen days after due
publication of this notice and do what is neces-
sary to protect his interest in this suit
Ieste, j. N. RYAN, Clerk.
w. Il. CRAIG, D. q. july25-4tS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

Merchants Those desi2ang their41anaes
TO appear IN connection aOith 0bo0e adj
rertisnent should address Victor Rene
daes Co., Frederick, Nd. 30may1y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

Geo. W. Hedrick has been appointed
postmaster at Dayton, Va, another Ma
honite.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

Mr.. j. S. Runkle has been appointed
postmaster at McGaheysville, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Issued every Thursday Morning
So 90 A Year, Invariably in Advance.

Advertisements inserted at S1.00 per square for
first insertion, and 80 cents fer each subsequent
insertion. 80
yearly and yearly advertisements
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
A Singular Letter.
STANTON, VA, Aug. ~ 1899.

:: STANTON, VA, Aug. 10 1889.
Mr.. A. E.; Harnsberger,
Dear SRI am a man of A years OF
age, have a wife and children. You
have been a friend of mine for some
years. vet you do not know my name.
Every time l come to your store you
treat me with kindness, and give me
good bargains. AS you have been so
kind to me and my family, and always
sell Inc such good bargains, | think it is
my duty to make you a present. so
send you SIS as present from friend
of yours, hoping you will accept it.
mers You will find SIS in this letter as
a present for you. You see you will
not lose anything by doing good to older
people. | remain
Yours truly, w. l. Il.
We publish the above, as singular
act on the part of some one entirely I'M
known to Mr.. Harnsberger. He does
not wish to retain the money, as be has
dealt with all customers alike, and does
not TANK he is entitled to donation
from any of those purchasing goods from
him. He will hold the fifteen dollars for
the party sending it, and return it to
him when he is convinced of the identity
of the applicant if one should appear.
Augusta White Sulphur.
Prof r. n Pool has purchased the
Augusta White Sulphur Springs, and a
company of Washington city capitalists
has been formed to improve it ON an en-
larged scale. The purpose is to build a
modern hotel, with ample accommoda-
tions for large number of visitors, lay
off tie grounds in drives and parks and
form Il lake for bathing. 1t is the de-
sign to SO arrange it's accommodations
and attractions as to make it an object
to keep it open the year round, so that
both winter and summer resort may
be available.
The properties of the waters of the
Augusta White Sulphur are similar to
those Of the Greenbrier White Sulphur,
and it it is believed it can be made an
equally attractive resort, not. only for
summer visitors, but the added advan-
tage of a winter home.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15
Sale Of Suburban Property.

Richard Ker, Commissioner advertises
to-day the sale OF the valuable property
belonging to the Menefes estate situated
in the suburbs of the city. This is one
of the most desirable properties in this
vicinity and the parties purchasing will
be sure to realize a handsome advance
before the year closes. 1t is an opportu-
nifty for judicious investment that NAV
not occur in long time
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-08-15

MRS. E. SLATTERY, of Delhi, La, says
her son IA years of age, had a dreadful
time with ulcers, sores and blotches
which followed chicken pox. After US
ing many remedies without benefit, she
gave him Swift's Specific, which cured
him sound and well.
WE have sold SS.S. since the first day
we commenced the drug business, and
have heard some wonderful reports Of its
effects. Many use it with best results to
cleanse malaria from the system, and
for blood poison, scrofula and such dis
eases it is without a rival.
CoLDERwooD & Co, Monroe, La.
Mr., W. A. TIBBs is a printer in the
office of the Jackson, Miss, Clarion Led
ger. He says that three years ago he
was victim of bad blood, which depriv
ed him of health and threatened serious
consequences. He further says that he
took S. S. S. and it cured him.
IHAvE been subject to painful boils
and carbuncles over my body during the
spring season, and after much suffering
and much useless doctoring [ found a
permanent cure in Swift's Specific. 1t
is the monarch of blood medicines.
E. J. WILLIS Augusta, Ark.