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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
German Raptists.

The German Baptist Convention which
assembled At Harriscnuurg on the 9th adj
journed on-the 18th. after a laborious and
useful session. attended by over 10000 peo-
pie. The weather was quite unpropltl0us
most of the time, aud on the last day II
rained almost continuously, making 1t
very disasreeatle on the grounds and caus-
ing much inconvenience and discomfort
by reason Of the slush and mud. war
rensburg, NO., was selected as the place
for holding the next meeting. which Will
be Tuesday after Pentecost. in 1890.
A number of visitors and delegates from
the West stopped over in StauDton going
to Harrisonburg and returning on their
way to their homes. Tneir simplicity OF
manners, unaffected, genial way OF meet
ing strangers and unstudied conversation
indicate the primitive honesty and the en-
tire reedom from conventionaltles when
distinguish this people, No one can meet
them that feeling of kindness is not in
spired by the meeting. The women man.
| ifest the same unconcern for social forms
and ceremonies as do the men. and with
happy, sm ling faces, shed glow OF p leas-
ure wherever they CO. Many OF them are
beautiful. and their natural attractions are
heightened by the neat, simple dress they
wear. without artificial adornment, and
distinct from the fashionable dresssma-
king establishments, Their appearance IS
severe commentary upon the folly OF mod
ern fashions and society requirements. The
very simplicity of their attire, contrasting
so widely with the ''1ounce around ano
furbelows" of the devotees of fash ion, has
subduing effect and draws out the better
feeling of humanity.
The action Of the meeting on seyera
questions gives the trend of the thoughts
of the Dunkards and Indicates the re-
straints they choose to observe in habits
and usages of common practice The ques
ton as to whether the sisters should veal
riding habits was taken up, and the CON
vention advised that no superfluities bt
worn. The question of whether golt
watches could be worn was also takeI
up, and it was decided that it was caus'
for expulsion from the church. M
member who nses tobacco can be cho
sen as a delegate. The meeting votet
down a motion to encourage local option
as the rules of the church forbid takin!
, part in exciting political events.
They are a peculiar people when con
trasted with other denominations and tn
more to be respected for their peculiar
tiles, that the peculiaritias are justified b
the religion they profess and the teaching
J of the Bible, which they cherish as thei
cardinal creed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
MARRIED..

In Stauntnn, Va, June 18th. Miss Blanna /
Niche, daughter or Capt. q. o. Micnle, o
R,ckbridge, to Mr.. W. q. Mathews, Jr, of Bal.
cOny Falls, Va.
On Wedn asday. June 10. near Hightown, by
Rev. L.. :. Huffman, Mr.. Harvey rider anC
Miss Maggie Is. Harold. both OF highland Co.
On Wednesday, June II, near Valley Center
by Rev. +. Layton, Mr.. David .. Bird, OF
Highland county, Va, and.M ISIS Lille Shumate
of Greenbrier county, w. Va.
June IS, 1883, near steele's Tavern, Mr.. Calvin
McGann and Miss Joanna Brown, daughter OF
Mr.. Joseph Brown.
June Ii. 1889, in Washington City, ID. c., Mr.
John kelnhart, OF near Moler's, W. Va, aud
Miss Kate r.. Harlan, late of StaunLun.
June u. 1883. near Fishersville, Mr.. John |
Manly OF Roanoke, Va, and Miss Eta. K. Ia.
vies, daughter of Mrs. IL. q. DIV les.
June II, 1889. near Koiner's Store, Mr.. New
ton ID. kOyer. OF Rockingham county, and NJ iss
Emma g. corner. daughter of Mr.. john L 4.
lOiuer
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Tho Samoan Question.

DISPATCHES from Berlin and Washington
on the l4th inform the public that the
Commissioners appointed by the Admins
tration. in conjunction with those repre-
senting Germany and England, had come
to terms of agreement on the Samoan
to the United States, as every important
demand of this government had been con-
ceded The Berlin dispatch says The
draft guarantees an autonomous admins
tration of the islands under the joint con.
troll of Germany and America. England
acting as arbitrator in the event of differ.
ences arising. The Samoans are to elect
their own king and viceroy and to be rep.
resented in Senate composed of the prin
cipal chiefs ard chambers elected by the
people. Samoa is to have the right OF
levying duties of every kind. The agree.
ment also stipulateS that the Germans
shall receive money indemnity for the
losses. A special court will be appointed
to deal with the land question.
The Americans made their adhesion
conditional upon the ratification of the
agreement by the United States Senate
The status quo will therefore obtain il
Somoa until December. Mr.. Phelps viii
carry the agreement to Washington.
The 'home rule idea" is distinctly re
cognized in the protocol. The people of Sd
moa will elect their own rulers, without
the dictation of Germany or any othel
power. and the policy Of Germany, al
manifested in the deposition and expatria
tion of King Maleitao, is practically re
buked.
1t is perfect and complete triumph O.
the State Department. reflects grea
credit upon the administration. and il
subject of much congratulation at Wash
| ington, as we'll as commentator from tn
press of England.
The Samoan difficulty was ii legacy O
the Cleveland Administration. with which
the State Department under Mr.. Bayar'
seemed incapable of dealing. Under MI
Blaine speedy settlemen t has been effect
ed in the interest Of the natives of tn
island and the rights of all foreign gov
ernmentS interested,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Census of 1890.

Next year every farmer in the United
States will be called upon for statement
of the products of his farm for the pre-.
vious year. An officer under the pay and
authority Of the government, will be the
agent to gather farm STATISTICS for the
census. 1t would be taking time by the
forelock to commence keeping regular
entry of all descriptions of farm products,
including live stock, SO that an accurate
return may be made. 1t will be well
enough to look out, too, for imposters-
There may be some frauds who will assume
to represent the government. but these
can be detected by close quest Joining
where suspicion is aroused, and demand
for official papers. No one authorized to
collect data for the census will refuse to
show his authority and give evidence of
the genu!neness Of his mission.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Dea.l. Of MRS. Nannle J. Barhsdaio.

Mrs. Mamie J. Barksdale. wife of Mr..
w. l. Barksdale, Of Batesyille, Va, and
daughter of the late John Hamilton, Esq.
of this county, died at her home in Abe
marie, on the 1st of June, aged about 40
years. She was a sister of Mrs. S. Brown
Allen, DR.. r. s. uenry, Jno. E.. Jacob
and II. A. S. Hamilton, of this county,
youngest three months old. The remains
were brought to Thinking Springs, the
family burying ground, and there inferred
on the Sd inst, Rev. MIR. Shenk officiating
on the occasion.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Comfortable Dwelling House,

OFT tenant houses and other necessary out
buildings. Inc farm is we'll wateTed, with a
number of excellent springs OF Ireestone wa
800 trees of choice apples. Churches, good
schools, possibilities, &C., very convenient. A
vein of iron ore and deposit OF kaoliu run
through the property. THIS section of the
country Is remarkably healthy and this is one
OF the best farms in the Piedmont section OF
country. Price. $4,000 for the tract, or $25 90
per acre.
Also wish to sell small tract containing %
acres, situated about half a mile from the hose,
Isle tract, about twO-thirds of it open land the
rest in timber, and is very fine grass land
There is deposit of very white Field spar on
:, Tue place. Price, 81 900.
Also wish to Sell tract of mountain land
lying on the north fork of Tye River in Nelson
equity. (adjoinlng the Augusta county line for
about mlles,) nearly all timber-a yerv
fine range for cattle, and Will Craze over two
hundred head. There is said 10 he IL God deal OF
mineral and "a deposit OF kaoiin ON This land
which has never been developed, 1t is located
about miles from Vesuvus depot y V. R. X.
and II miles from Lyndhurst station. good
roads. mostly down grade, to each place On a
portion Of the tract, the soil and location are
very line for u vineyard or apple orchard sun.
posed to be between twelve and fifteen hnn
dred acres in the tract; price. 900 or 81 per
acre.
The above lands will be divided into smaller
tracts, if desired.
J. ii. SHELTON, for s. E. SHELTON
june20 SIN r. .. Addl ess, Massie's Mill, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

The Minneapolis Journals Mason City
(Iowa) special says: Notwithstanding
the flattering crop reports sent oul
from Dakota relative to the anticipated
abundant yield of small grain. advices
received yesterday morning from good
portion of Western and South Dakota state
that small grain Is an entire failure, more
so than in any other year. The grain is
all burned up.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Contract Awarti2s!

Repairs to the female wards of the
awarded by the Board of Directors to the
amount of "a 600 The superintendent,
Dr. Biackford: Lewis IIarman. steward,
and Messrs. z, II. Trout and j. W. Todd
were appointed committee to have the
work done. The committee have awarded
the contract as follows Brick work, Maj.
B. T. Bagby; plastering. w. j. D. Riley;
the wood work to be done by The asylum
caTpanterS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Deafness Can,tbe cured

by local applications, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way TO cure deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by intlamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tuber. When
his tube gets inflamed you have a rnmb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed Deafness is The result,
and unless the inflammation can DO taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be DIES troyed forty
er.
We will give One Hundred Dollars, for
any case of Deafness that we can not cure
by taking Halls Catarrh cure. SO cts.
Send for circulars free.
FL CHENEY SEQ. Toledo. O
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Verdict far GEO.

In the Hastings Court of the city of
Roanoke on the 18th the jury in
the suit Of Thomas Cline Us. Norfolk s.
Western Railroad company. rendered a
verdict in favor Of the plaintiff for 81 900.
Thomas Cine. the plaintiff, is son of
John Cline. of this city; was in the en-
ploy of the Norfolk s Western Ry. in its
yards at Roanoke, and lost his arm while
coupling cars, for damages for which this
suit was brought. Cline was represented
by Harrison & Tucker. of the Staunton
bar and Penn & Cooke of Roanoke
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
We Tell You Piaimly

that Simmons Liver Regulator will ri
you of Dyspepsia, Headache, Consump
tion, etc. 1t Will break up chllls and fe-
yer ard prevent their return, and is ii com
plete ;ntdote for all malaria. poison. ct
entirely tree from quinine or calOmel.
Try 1t and you will be astonished at tie re.
result
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
His Bosly Terribly fEangled.

A shocking accident occurred at the I'm
ion Knitting Mills, whereby Isaa C Cox was
horribly mutilated. Red Flag Oil he ia
nous pain cure was quickly applied aid
IT coyery soon followed. csc.
If YOU want to drive away dyspepsia,
Coz sumption, ETC.. use DR.. Lees Liver,
Regulator. Trial bottles at z. i, Aliens
drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
DIED.

June 8, 1882 at Dublin. Ind. Mrs. Ann steney
mother OF Mr.. j. NJ oteffey, OF this city. agea IS.
June !, 1889. at Brownsburg, Mrs. Aham Browa
aged about So. Deceased YVES sister of John
y. Sterrett, of Bells Valley.
June II 1882 at his home, miles east OF the
city, Mr.. Daniel Croft, aged 81 years. Deceased
was h WldOwtr ana ielL six clidi en-. lie a
consistent member of the German i}apI list
chuic.l. lnte,InenU in the family cemetery.
ne his late residence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
A New DeDOt.

We have been informed that the plans and
specifications Of a new and handsome Depo'
of modern design and fin ish .haN beea pI epared
and attractive building will be shortly
erected al the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad,
1t Is much needed. and will be source of much
satisfaction to our people and the travelling
public generally.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

Two children OF Edward Bachus, a far
mer, of Rosier, Mo, went to a creek
near their home to fish Thursday last.
Their bones were subsequently found.
1t is supposed that timber wolves killed
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

IT is stated that the Southwest Virginia salt
works have been sold by George w. Palmer to
an English syndicate for 100000
License was Issued in Washington City on
the 18th for James w. Craig and Martha J. Ian :
dis, of Augusta county, TO get married.
The prohibition constitutional amendment.
which was voted on Tuesday in Pennsylvania,
dafa cd S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
THE MARKETS.

Tn ere has been no change in the mark @ q
ex ept that whe: Is firmer a. slight advair .
We quote: Flour. tamil S4.2,; extra sI.UJ; ST.
perfine, $3.50. Wneat, 81 t. SIC.
The live stock market ruled about las
week. Baltimore-beef S I.50 to 81 %. Sheep
II 10 ne gross. l ambs, ~ to 6l4c gross
Kichmond-catte. IA to nc gross. sheep. 5 te
4Hc gross. Lambs AZ to SIC gross
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20


Mr. j, II, GRINsTEAD, Sonora, Ky. says
My children have had bolls and other signs
OF blood impurities, with loss Of appetite
etc. at which times | have found SIS 5
a most successful remedy.
Swift's Specific is great blessing to I'm
manity, says Mr.. p. E. Gordon. of Nash
vile Tenn. for 1t cured me OF rheumatism
OF very bad type, with which ! ad been
troubled for four years.
MR.. r, MYRIcK, Fork Smith, Ark, says
he wishes to add his testimony to tile
thousands which have already been given
as to SIS 5. He says he derived great ben
eft from its use.
When taken for few days, potash mix
lures impair the digestion, take away the
appetite, and dry up the gastric juices
which should assist in digesting the food
s. S. S. has just the opposite effect: it i'm
proves digestion, brings appetite, etc.
Swifts Specific is entirely a vegetable
remedy and seems to cure cancer by force.
ing the poison out of the system through
the sore. Send for book on cancer and
blood poison. mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co.
Drawer 3. Atlanta. Ga,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

In the hurry of writing paragraph
about the contract awarded to Messrs.
Mason, Hoge, Gooch & Co., for the con.
struction of thirty miles of railroad from
Clinch River to Big Stone Gap, we stated
it Was the extension of the CIinch Valley
railroad. This was incorrect, as we knew
at the time, but did not notice the mis-.
take until our attention was called to if
The contract referred to was for the com.
pletion of the BATES" road, now finished
for thirty miles from Bristol, and from
the Clinch River to Big Stone Gan as
stated 1t does not matter much as tn
names so the road is built, and we ara
very sure this will be done in the hands of
the FIRM above named. That is the wav
they do things.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

The syndicate of Chicago and Pennsylvania
capitalists who went to Gunnison, Col, to in
spect some lands supposed to contain anthracite
coal are said to have found mountain of almost
chemically pure manganese of iron. together
with almost unlimited veins of anthracite. The
manganese is essentially the spiegel Ell sen of
commerce.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
THE STON BREAKERS CHEM. co,

| BALTIC, Md.
GeHtlemcn:-l have tried eyerv brand of
Insect 0 sders | onld get will poor sue.
cess hn'iI got Stnn ebraker's Insect Pow-
der which rid the premises of insects,
reaches. etc. Lizzie WINNER.
BALTIC, M /.
Why will you pay five or ten cents for
glue when yoG can get better glue and
more OF it fer five cents? Ask for Incl ian
Glue. the only glue that stands the hot
weather. Prit @ cts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
STAFF Officers OF the ed Regiment.

Col. Jos. ~. Mutton, of the q Va. In
fantry, has made the following appoint
mepts of staff officers
Pulaski City-Dr. Q. E. G. Peyton TO ba
Surgeon, with the rank of Major
Staunton-W &. Kinney TO be Ad.
jutant, with the rank of Captain.
Winchester &. Wheat. Jr., to be
Comm issary, with the rank of Captain.
Pocahontas-John 7. Harris to be Ooar.
ter master, with the rank Of Captain.
Winch+ster-Rev. j p. HYDE to be-
Chaplain. with the rank of Captain.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

The official returns from Boards of
Health show that nearly three fourths OF
all deaths are from consumption, when We
think over this fact it Is really awiul though
every case started with simple cough .Te-
alize how important 1t is to.check tins Ter
rlble disease which Can be done by using
Puritan cough and Consumption cure.
At 2. 7. Allen s Drug store. IS cts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

The city authorities of Louisville, Ky, have
awarded to the Mt. Poney Quarry Company, of
Culpeper county, Va, a contract for 10000 tons
of granite block; 10000 lineal feet of granite
curbing and so 900 lineal feet of granite tagging
for cutters. The award was at $3.50 per ton
for Virginia granite. The Mt. Poney Quarry
belongs to Col. A. w. Hartman
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

Rev. Armand Miller, son of the Rev. J,
l. Miller. was married on Thursday last
to Miss Maria Sherman, of Luray. Mr..
Miller is now pastor of the Lutheran con-
gregation at Salem. and promises great
distinction in his calling, He will lie re-
membered by many of our people as a
bright. studious. gentlemanly boy. when
is father was principal of the Staanton
Female Seminary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
Accident.

Mrs. Sallie, wife Of Mr.. w. A Hodge.
re ,uing near Stuart S Draft, fell through
the cellar door of Hughes & Robinson $
drug store on Frlday-iast. She was con-
siderably bruised and her shoulder serious
ly Injured. She was promptly taken from
the cellar and properly cared for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ROSE ISLE FARM
FOR SALE,

Situated in the Tye River Valley in Nelson
county. Va, miles from Arlington depot,
Midland railroad containing 900 Acres, about
10 or 200 acres of it is first class low ground
about one fourth of the land is we'll timbered
with oak, chestnut and locust; the remainde r
Is open, high land, of durable red soil, that lies
well for cultivation and is very productive.
Has on it very
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

E. M. Rohr has been appointed postmas.
ter at Churchville vice G. j. Huff.
We had the pleasure of a call from Mr.
Giles Devier, of the Rockingham Register
on Tuesday last.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

Mr.. Henry Eye. living near Monterey,
died on the 10Th inst. aged IL years. He
was member of the U. B. Church, and a
good citizen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

10 produce sweet, natural sleep ard fat
laughing babies use Victory Infants Re
lief. Give it a trial and be convinced
prioo Ok oto
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

TrOR SALT viii sell privateIy twenty
T. of wheat In the cid: two eooG
mich cows. one fresh one good work horse
and q Jersey wagon. Amy one d. string to PM
chase either of The above articles can be ac-
commodated by calling at the VIkGINIAN OF
FICE, june20-2ts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
NEW ADyERTIA EVE ENTs.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE
AT COST.

SATINS AND 81, KS............. $3.50. AT CosT.
HENRI ETrAS AND MONA KS ......AT CesT.
WOOL AND GOTTA CHALIIES. $50. AT COST.
ENTIRE LIVE WOOL DRESS GOODS. AT COST
GINGHAMS AND LAWNS ............AT COST
PERSIAN MULt.S...... ...............a AT Cost.
, PARASOLS AND FAfS....... -. ...AT COST.
SHOES AND SLIPPERS. AT CosT.
UNBLEACHtD COrTONS.............A AT CoSr.
WHITE GOODS. ..........................AT rosT.
SWISS OUNCINGS........... - ...... AT Cost.
SWISS AND Hamburg EDGINGS. AT Cosr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

dispatch says that Hon. VIM Mines is
hopelessly Ill at his home in Page county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20
AT Co-TI AT COST
For 80 Days only.
Carpets and Oil Cloth
At Cost.

Get our prices before buying elsewhere.
LOEB BROS, Stauntor. Va,
{nnoGn iroy Main and Nav ~ 6
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

For a disordered liver try Beecham's
Pills,
St. Paul daily globe., 1889-12-07
CREDITORS MOURN.

Sudden Departure of the Mem
bers Of a Minneapolis Business
Firm.
About two years ago man named
Rice, who kept a store at 10 Central
avenue. on NicOllet Island. suddenly
left the city, likewise his creditors
Again has the same store become known
as an enterprise of the same
sort, and again are several eredI-
tors left to mourn This time
the firm, which is said to have skipped,
Is E. r. Snepley q Co. 1t was compoSd
of z. +. Shepley and his two sons, Mark
and Earl. They advertised as the Farm
ers' Grocery company. Their plan, il
is said, was TO do business directly with
the farmers, selling to them groceries
in Job lots at less than
the retail figures. This naturally
raised howl from the retail grOcers of
the smaller towns, and they tried to pur-
suade the wholesalers to refuse to sup
Dly Shepley d Co. But this opposition
seemed to have little efTectOD the Farm
cTS' Grocery company, and 1t con-
tinued to do a rushing business.
Several clerks were employed
IN the store here, and two or three men
were on the road all the tine. The firm
aid no very considerable business with
the local wholesale dealers, but nothing
was thought Of that, and no word was
whispered against the firms credit.
About ten days ago four car
loads of goods were consigned TO
Webster City. To-, and couple of days
afterward Mr.. Shepley Sr., left Mime
apolis OstenSibly for Webster City.
Nothing has been heard here from him
since. A day or two later two more car
loads were shipped to some Dakota
point. and another Shepley turned up
missing. Last Monday evening the
third departed and that is all
that is known of them. A st. Paul firm
which deals in spices got wind of the
matter and secured an attachment on
the firms goods. Their claim amounts
to between 5000 and $1,000. A couple
Of Minneapolis wholesale grocery firms
are sin the hOle.' and several
commission dealers are said TO
have beeh bled. The sheriff is now
in charge of the store. 1t is believed
that the Shepleys have gone to Canada.
whence they came here. They are said
to have told that they came over here to
make q little money and then go back to
Canuckia. 1t was not supposed that
they intended to make it in this way.
The whole amount of their liabilities is
estimated at about 500,
The above seeI to comprise the facts
In the case. as near as they could be as
certained from creditors, who do not
seem disposed to talk much about the
mattel