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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
Congratulations.

We take this public method to respond
to the many letters of congratulation
from Republicans in and out of the State
which we have received, relating to the
result of the election in Virginia. Many
of them are so partial in their compli-
ments that the columns OF the VIRGIN
IAN is not the place for them. To one
and all we simply have to say that we
did our duty as we saw it, as citizen
and a Republican, and were animated
solely by desire to promote the welfare
of the Commonwealth and the Republi-
can cause here and elsewhere. No man
is entitled to any special praise or con
sideration for maintaining what he be-
lieves to be right. He would be less
than true man and less than a good
citizen did he not do so. There are
times when aggressive action has to be
taken to crystalize public sentiment
and give direction to feelings and con
victions which exist, that have not the
straight channel before them in which
to find expression. This We endeavored
to point out We were not mistaken in
our estimate of what the people thought
and wanted, or in the way it SHOULD be
made known The verdict of Novem
Der 9Th, was forceful, significant and not
to be misunderstood 1t was the voice
of free people declaring against tyran-
ny, corruption and fraud, and asserting
their right and power to rule. 1t re-
moves menace from the material pro
gress of Virginia, from the Republican
party OF the State and Nation, and saves
the Republican administration at Wash
ington from the most dangerous infiu-
ence that ever threatened a politica Or
ganization. Mahoneism triumphant in
this State would have been paralysis to
industrial progress: would have impli-
cated.the Republican party of the country
and the administration with the most I'M
principled and vicious political meth
DDS that ever cursed and debased par
ty, and would have introduced a dis
turbing element into every relation OF
government, society and business. tits
practically dead and the brave Repuhli-
cans who assisted in the work des erve
the thanks of the country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

Thousands of people suffer from Mala
ria while attributing their trouble to
something quite different. Its frequent
mild form is shown by coated tongue
bad taste. diminished appetite, head
ache, pains in the back, joints or limbs
feeling of dullness. drowsiness by day
and unrefreshing sleep at night. All this
is permanently cured by H HUMPHREYS
SPECIFICS. NOS. TEN and SIXTEEN.
These invaluable HpEOIFlCa soon rid
the system of every vestige of the dis
ease. Indeed. by our exchanges, we OBJ
serve that similar reports are appearing
in every part of the country respecting
others of HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.
and our testimony is, that for Coughs,
Colds and Sore Threats of all descrip-
tons, HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS NOS
ONE and SEVEN are of priceless value
The Burlington. la. "SATU RDAY
EVENING POST says that lin one
year Il case of HUNBHRh{s aPECI-
FIGS. value $1,000, saved them not less
than one hm,adfed dollars IN the acay OF
Doctors bills" and being actuated by
the principle, if you know good thing,
tell it, and let your friends have the
benefit, we cheerfully recommend it to
all. Boston, Mass. TRAVELLER"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
An Important Charter.

Judge Mclaughlin granted on No
Mining and Construction Company, the
purposes of which are to acquire, by
purchase or lease coal, iron and timber
land; to mine coal and iron ore; to ship
and sell coal, iron ores. timber, &c. The
amount of real estate to be held by the
company shall not exceed 100000 acres
at one time The principal office is to
be at -Staunton, with the privilege of
establishing branch offices at other
points The capital stock is put at
$4,000, 900, divided into shares of the par
value of 800 each. The officers are ::
Chas G. Dyott, of New York, president
and General Manager; K. b. Williams
of New York, secretary and treasurer ;
the above and w. C. Bucklin and ID. b.
French, of New York, and X. n. Pool, of
express condition is that all taxes TO be-
come due from the said company to the
State of Virginia shall be paid i'll money.
This company cOntemplates the con
struction of the Staunton l. West Au-
gusta Railroad, contract for which has
been signed. AS soon as the preliminary
arrangements are completed, which will
be in short time, We expect work to
commence on it. The whole scheme is
now under consideration in New York,
and we hope soon to hear of definite ar
rangements for the construction of this
important enterprise which contem-
plates railroad through to Charleston,
w Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
Opara House.

Goodyear, Cook & Dillon's Minstrels
will be at the Opera House tomorrow
night The company is one of the crack
minstrel orga nizations. The Macon
Neacs says that in point of genuine min
strelsy it is superior to either Wilson's or
Harvey's. Of course, the stage settings
and spectacular part of Harvey's is not
approached by any organization in the
world. but as regard, singing and dane
ing and negro characterization, Good
year, Cook & Dillon lead any troupe in
the south this year. The commedians
of the company, the NeaOs says, are first
class Much has been written about
the great Emmerson of Harvey's. but
G.. H. Edwards is his superior. He is
greater. Chas. Goodyear is also immense,
and his imitation Of Geo. Wilson is cap
ital AS an eccentric comedian he is a
success. Chas E Sehillngs, the musical
comedian, is on deck in first-class style.
His laughable absurdites capture a
crowd. Frank Dillon's latest. entitled.
''Summer Boarders." introducing the
charming vocalist, Ellsworth Cook, as
Madame Patti, is splendid part, and
adds much to the entertainment
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
Elections and the Administrator


The Democratic and Mugwump press
are very active in endeavoring to place
the responsibility of the revelses the
Republican party has met upon the ad-
ministration. This is a very strained
Interpretation of the results of the No
vember contest. In fact nothing could
be further from the truth. The admin
istration has, as yet, formulated no pol
icy as it effects legislatioI-the only
way in which an administrative policy
can be formulated The mere distribu
ton of offices-which is part of the
duty of an incoming administration
does not imply policy related to the i'll
terest of the country, its revenues, its
commerce, and its industrial progress.
OF course the distribution of patronage
does not, in itself. cause dissatisfaction
such as would manifest itself i'll con
demning the Republican party. 1t gen
orally expends itself in grumbling. When
Congress assemblies and the President
formuIates his views in his message
then we may talk about policies. Until
then there is nothing, except the general
policy of the Republican party, that il
tangible. Local causes affect local re
suits, where national interests are not
made paramount by IA national election
In Virginia where Gen. Malone and the
northern speakers who came to his aid
endeavored to make the tariff prominent
the people gave it no serious attention
as they we'll knew that neither the Gov
ernor nor the Legislature would have
anything to do with it. The burning
question with them was whether Ma
resents, should dominate in this State
That was the great issue here. and the.
met it in very pronounced and misun
derstandable way.
In Ohio, the third term, prohibition
and other local questions. gave shape t.
the canvass and turned the tide of pub
lie sentiment.
In Iowa the farmers were dissatisfied
with the position of the Republican can
didate for Governor on the railroad
QucStlOI anu tliC tSit'AiNN w.
was arrayed against him, Eecaus'
he favored the enforcement of conser
vative temperance legislation. The pro
hibitionists, at the same time, Opposes
him.
And SO throughout all the State
where elections were held on the 18th
the administration was not an issue. no
was the President The off-year sue
ceeding Presidential election general
is accumulated by reaction, withou
any we'll defined cause and that was tn
case on the 9TH inst. In 1890 di
ferent con 1itions will exist and dii1eren
motives prevail, which will bring diffel
ent results.
So according to our view and wha
we know of the cause of the cyclone i
Virginia, there was nothing in the II
suit of the November elections Mhic
can fairly be considered as censure upo
the a Administrations Each State had il
peculiar scores to adjust and SETTLE
relating to internal affairs and cord
tions, and this off-year, when nations
interests We're not properly involved
was taken to settle them. That IS at on
all of it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
The State Vote

There has been as yet no accurate and
full public ltiop of the vote of the State
as east on the 9Th of Noyember. The
last summing that we have seen, gives
Mckinney oyer $4,000 majority Mis-
takes that we noticed in the returns as
published, you'd increase the majority
to about 1900. When the official vote
is announced, it is more than probable
IL will! leach $4,000. 1t will be further
found in them that the vote for McKin=
ney will be less than that cast for Gleye-
land in 1888, showing that not less than
$4,000 Republicans refused to vote for
Malone and that about 5000 voted for
Mckinney making the $4,000 difference
between the two candidates. the 8 900
voting for Mckinney and who voted for
Harrison last year making the sum total
of McKinney's majority.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
WYTHE COUNTY.

Wythe county in 1888, gave Harrison
1871 majority over Cleveland. In 1889 it
gives Mckinney over Malone 372, Re
publican loss of SOB in that one county.
The aggregate vote in 1888 was 3, 105-in
1889, 3130-an increase only of % votes.
This result illustrates the nature of the
claims that were made for Malone in
the Southwest. In 1888. Hon. Frank S.
Blair was active in the canvass, and
spent time and money in behalf of the
Nat ional ticket. In 1889, he did not make
a speech or attend political meeting.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY.
In 1888, Harrison carried Allegheny
county over Cleveland by 23G majority.
In 1889 Mckinney received SO majority
over Mahone-a loss of 305-and this on
decreased general vote of 2S1. The
"kickers'' were about in Allegheny.
HIGHLAND COUNTY.
In 1893 Harrison carried Highland
county by l majority. In 1889 McKin
ney's majority over Malone, 1S2-Re-
publican loss, 1871.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
In 1888 Montgomery gave Harrison
over Cleveland, 1888 majority. In 1889,
the Majority for Mckinney over Malone
isabout 500-a Republican loss of nearly
700
Montgomery is the home of that stall
wart kicker. G. A. Heermans.
RoCKBRIDGE COUNTY
In 1888, Harrison received majority
of A oyer Cleveland. In 1889, Mckinney
has "a majority oyer Malone of 437-a
loss for Malone of 4Sl. Malone run $40
behind Slemp, and 40 behind Lurty. J.
A. Frazier, boss kicker" lives in
Rockbridge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
The Funerals.

The body Of Henry Miller, killed in the
Brownsburg fracas, Was buried al GID
Providence Church, on Sunday last, a
large number of persons attending. The
bodies of DR.. Walker and his wife were
inferred In the same graveyard Oh Mon
day, about 1900 persons being present.
The funeral ceremonies were observed
at the grave, and not in the church, as
there is stated to have been objection to
the church being opened on the occasion
by the stewards or trustees. Mrs. Walker
was COMMUNICATE. and DR.. Walker q
contributor to the church. If it be true
that such refusal was MAIDS. 1t is very
singular and needs explanation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

A terrific snow storm visited New
Mexico, lasting for eight OF. ten days.
Snow was ON level 26 inches deep, and
in places had drifted to or feet. A
large number of sheep and cattle and
six or eight COW boys persisted, who were
herdipg the cattle. The storm extended
into Texas and much damaae done
there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

Florence, Ala, Uerald: Mr.. Ed. Harms
berger and wife returned from Virginia
on Wednes lay and will remain perina-
nently. Mr.. Harnsberger was formerly
engaged in the livery business Lefore he
left in the summer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
Catholic Church Centennial.

On the 10th, at Baltimore, one hun
,lred prelates of the Roman Catholic
Church took part in the opening cere
monies of the centennial Jubilee. One
hundred years ago the Pope constituted
Baltimore the first Episcopal See in the
United States. with John Carroll as
the first Bishop. This was the event
commemo. ated on Sunday last with
great pomp and ritualistic splendor in
the old Cathedral in which all the i'm
uortant councils of the American HER
archy have been held during the CEN
tury The weather was perfect. The
sun shone as warm as on a June day
and it is estimated that the crowds of
people that packed the streets about the
Cathedral and Cardinals house num-
bered from ten to fifteen thousand.
Upon the throne in the spacious chan
eel of the Cathedral sat Cardinal Arch
bishop Gibbons, the Primate of the
Church in America Cardinal Archbish-
op Toschereau. of Canada, and Arch
bishop Satolli special representative of
the Vatican and emissary OF Pope Leo.
The thrones of the cardinals were cano-
pied in crimson plush, with silken cur
tains of the same color. The chair and
iootstools were similarly covered. The
Papal representatives seat OF honor was
near that of the Canadian Cardinal. and
was draped with white and yellow silk
ind velvet, the colors of the Pontiff.-
Twenty Archbishops, eighty Bishops,
twelve Monsignori and six hundred
priests were seated in the sanctuary and
main aisle.
A large number of delegates were pres
ent. Archbishop Ryan's sermon was a
mastery exposition of the progress of
Catholicity in the United States, and the
whole proceedings, morning and even
ing, were very impressive, instructive
and entertaining.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14
The Elections.

The elections on the 9th in the several
States which voted on that day, did not
result favorably to the Republicans. In
Virginia the candidate claiming to rep
resent the Republican party, was de-
feated for Governor by about $4,000 ma
jority, and the Legislature is more than
two-thirds Democratic Last year in the
Presidential election, the Democrats car
ried the State by little over 1900. We
haven't statement of the aggregate
vote, but we think from the returns we
have examined, that it is less than in
1898.
In Ohio, the Republican candidate for
GOVERNOR. b. Foraker-was defeated
by about 11,000 majority, j. +. Camp
bell, Democrat, being elected. The Leg
islature is Democratic by nine or ten on
Joint ballot. All of the rest of the Re-
publican State ticket was elected The
prejudice against a third term was the
main cause of the defeat. When Gov.
! Foraker was nominated, we expressed
the opinion to a friend that he would be
defeated. We remembered to have
passed through that State in 1890, on
our way to att end the National Repub-
lcan Convention at Chicago. AT every
depot Republicans boarded the train.
who declared that while they almost
idoliZed Gen. Grant, they would not
vote tor him for a third term, and solely
because it would have been for a third
term had he been dominated. Having
IN mind the earnest feeling then mani
tested. we thought it quite probable it
had not been entirely obliterated, and
that it would be manifested against
Foraker in this election. We were not
mistaken, although the liquor interests
in Cincinnati and Hamilton county were
operated against him. The legislature
elected on the 9TH having majority of
Democrats in it, will elect Z. S. Sena-
tor to succeed Hon. H. B. Pavne, Demo-
crat, who is not candidate for re-e1ec-
ton.
In Iowa, the Democrats elect the Gov
ernor by 5000 majority and the Repub-
iicans the balance of the State ticket.
The Republicans have the Legislature
by majority on joint ballot of eight.
The Republican candidate for Governor
was not popular with the farmers, and
many of them who have always voted
with the Republicans, supported the
Democratic candidate for Governor.
The Legislature is Republican, and will
elect a successor to Senator Allison
| himself we hope as he is one of the
ablest and truest Republicans in that
body.
New York State was carried by the
Democrats by majority of about 10000;
md New York City elected the Tam
many candidate for Mayor. over fusion
ticket.
New jersey elected a Democratic gov
ernor by 10000 majority.
In Maryland, the Democrats carried
the State by about 10, 600; and elect the
municipal officers in Baltimore by about
LOCO. The Legislature is Democratic by
L reduced majority
In Massachusetts. the Republicans
carry the State by about 5000 majority
IA greatly reduced Republican major
ity. The Australian ballot system was
for the first time introduced, and worked
satisfactory
Colorado is very close between the two
parties, and Nebraska is Republican, as
is Pennsylvania by the usual majoritics
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

Having sold out our business to Mr.. w. NJ.
Allen. we ask our friends to continue their nat
ronage to him. The firm of Child & Shelton is
dissolved by mutual consent. Either partner
G. G. CHILD,
nOVt4 w c. SHELTON.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

STRAYED OR sTQLEN-saoo REWARD
- From my FARM, one day last week five
miles northwest Of stagnton fat heller tnre zee
pounds. For any information that will lead TO
her recovery OF her delivery to me, | Will pay
$500 DANIEL QRQRkE,
nOvl4-1t Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

NOTICE.-Havlug haught the Stock of Drugs
IN of Child j. Shelton, | will carry on the
Drug Business at the old stand, where / viii be
glad to see my friends ana solicit the patron
age of the citizens of Stanton and Augusta
county. ReSpectfuly w. M. ALLEN.
StauntQn, November Sth, 1889.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

Senator Blair, who took part i'll the Virginia
camnairn in the interest OF Malone, says thai
he is satisfied that there were enough Republ
can votes cast to give Malone a good majority
but that when it came to counting up a Demo
cratic majority it was just as easy to make ii
forty thousand as five thousand. He says hi
thinks the result win make Congress think very
seriously of the necessity for federal election
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-11-14

''Nolandine'' is not a ''cure all. but if
you are suffering from torpid liver or
bad blood, it will give you wonderful re-
lief
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-01-17
TICKLING TRIPLES.

| = e1n may not be warlike by nature,
Uue she HES to arms like veteran.
y the women are to 60 to Congress let
tho women be married women. It won't
90 Tor rs to DO niss-represented.
You ssy he called you donkey''
Yea" aWhat did you dol'' ''Nothing."
"Well, il man should call me donkey I'd
KICK him with both feet" sCertainly; any
donkey would naturally do thatv
You must be q quarelsome fellow" said
phrenologist to man whose bumps he
was examining. ''Say that again, and III
knock you down" was the response.
WHO is your family physician, Freddiel"
asked Mrs. Hendricks Of tho Brown boy.
1--WE amt got none," said the boy, "Pa's q
homeopath, mas an allopath, sister Jane is
Christian Scientist, and grandpa buys all
the quack medicines going. Uncle James
believes In massage and brother Bill is q
horse DOCTOR"
WoNAS's way-'tYou should never point,
Johnny" said Mrs. Brown, as they left tho
store. "1t's very rude" 'But what are
you to do, ma, when you don't know the
name Of the thing?" 'Why," she returned,
''let the clerk show you every thing in the
store until he comes to the right oue.'
Mrs. BLoBsoN-sMy dear, can you let me
have . fve-dollar bill to-day? Mr.. Blobson
-"Ah-um-I would, my dear, with great
pleasure, but I was just reading an item
which said that infectious diseases are very
apt to be communicated through the pro-
miscuous handling Of bank bills, and you
know how precious your health is to me-"
APPL1CANT-"Twenty-fi dollars week
seems small salary for the hard work Of q
reporter, sir" Editor-''Perhaps it does,
but the field is overcrowded. We refuse
applications almost every day. think you
SAID you had had experience as a newspa-
per man2" Applicant with dignity)-"I
was principal of a school Of journalism for
q year" Editor (coldly)-"Yes, sir; we
pay fifteen dollars week to beginners"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-01-17
HARDLY CREDIBLE.

A HOG was butchered at Charlton, Ca, a
lew days since, and in the nav of the
swine Were found some twenty two nails and
lot OF glass, supposed to have been pieces of
bottle. The hog was apparently healthy.
A NEGRO in Rome, Ga, dreamed one night
last week that he died the day before at
noon. He arranged, tho day following the
dream, Tor the funeral, went home, lay on
his bed, went to sleep, and never Weakened,
having died while asleep
CHICKEN stories are becoming more
fashionable than snake yarns among para
graph writer's. The latest comes from Ra-
cine, Wis, where man is said to have re-
Gently swallowed bautarn's egg and few
days later produced a chick with the aid of
stomach pump.
AN ingenious chicken raiser nea,
Pomona, CAL, has devised way of pre-
venting chickens from scratching up his
garden. He crosses the long-legged
brahmas with the short-legged bantams.
and the result is new breed of fowls with
one long leg and one short leg. When they
raise either leg to scratch they lose their
balance and come to grief. After few
de1norallzing attempts they desist.
AN absent minded old gentleman of
Sumpter County, Ca, bathed, shaved and
started for the depot after his wife who had
been away on visit. He had forgotten the
time the train arrived, and she met him
half way home. She got into the buggy,
and after greeting him affectionately, said
"I'm glad you didn't come clear to town.
should have been ashamed to ride with
you.'' "Why"' he asked, innocentlv.
"Look at yourself" she replied. He was
arrayed in his underclothing.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1889-01-17
PuNGENT PASSAGES.

YOUNG HOBBS" Mamma, what animal is
the king of beasts?" Mrs. Hobbs with a
significant look at her husband -''Man."
WEE WHEY Cooking up from the paper)
-"Dear, what are 'breadstuffs? Is the
bread make a breadstuff?" Big Hubby
(absently)-"Tes, darling, your breads
tough-quite So" The social atmosphere
touches 20 degrees below zero.
HAPPY Young Husband-"Bene and I get
along very amicably. Not the slightest
GOODNESS has occurred, and we have been
married almost year" Wise Father
did you ever try to match any trimming
for her2" mo, haven't" ''Then your
experience hasn't commenced yet"
MACD-"And are you really engaged to
Mr.. Hawkins, Ethe!a" Ethel-'Yes. I
hardly know whether love him or not, but
he was so earnest that somehow could not
refuse him" Maud-"Yes, know. When
refused him last summer he told me he
was going to marry somebody or bust"
II HAVE long loved your daughter, SIR"
he said, "and I would fain make her my
wife" "You would ,U1sat make her your
wife?" demanded the old man, who had
knots on his head. II would fain make her
my wife, sir.'' swell, I would fain say
thee nay" with bitter sarcasm. "a young
man who uses such language as you do
would have to stand his landlord off for the
second month rent
Mr.. PRoFUNDITY sat at the breakfast ia
BILE, and, between sips of coffee, discoursed
ponderous1y as follows: TT is the silent
forces Of nature that are most potent. The
silent stream runs deepest; the silent
power of solar heat brings forth the flower
and grain; the silent moon heaps up the
ocean tides, and-and-'' ''The silent SOW
gets the most swill," said Profundity's
wife, helping out as he hesitated for SINH
les and spilled softrboiled egg on his manly