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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11
DEATHS.

On the 18th inst, near spring Hill, Mrs. Rosa C.
Sheets, wife of Mr.. Charley Sheets, aged aboht
Is years. She was daughter of Mr.: b. G, Ma
son, and had been married about six months
On the 3rd inst, at the residence of her hus-
band Mr.. d. A. GfaaYer, near the County Poor
House, Mrs. Margaret GreaYer, aged about 50
years. Funeral at Mt. Tabor Church on the 4th
inst.
On July 3rd at the residence of ]. W Miller,
Fishersville, Va, Mr.. John Brady, aged 81 years.
He was one Of the oldest and most highly res
pected citizens of that section.
Suddenly, at the residence of his brother Miles
S. Miller, Birmingham, Ala, on the 9th Of July,
Mr.. Mort. o. Miller brother of Mrs Fannie Nc
aged 4S years. He formerly resided in Staunton
and was son of Hon. Bowyer Miller, formerly
District ST Virginia for many years The many
friends Of the deceased in stanton will be
panied to heaf Of his Death. '"i-t
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Republican Conference.

The conference of Republicans called
to meet in Petersburg on the 9th, was
well attended by those specially invited.
From Staunton, w. E. Craig and J. B.
O'Connell From Augusta county, S. B.
Allen, G. A. Roller, Jno. A Noon and
Jno. D. Rogers. W. G. Franklin and H.
E. Gillian, Appomattox; w. H. Good
win Nelson; P. W. Scott, Goochland
These were all that were from the 10th
District, that we notice in the report.
An expression of opinion from those
present, as to the proper person to nom
mate for Governor, was largely in favor
of Gen. Malone. The Executive Com
mittee was to meet yesterday and fix the
time and place for holding the State
Convention.
A committee was appointed to reply
to the proposition signed by Gen. V. D.
GrOner, some weeks ago, consisting of
Malone, ELAN, Craig and Franklin.
The Convention will be held either in
Roanoke or Norfolk, and about the Goth
of August.
Gen Malone and Col. Lamb both an
nounced that they were not candidates
for the Gubernatorial nomination.
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Don't Stand That Pain

1t don't do to neglect natures warning,
aches through the system cause Rheu-
matism, Neuralgia, Backache and Pain
in the Side, a prompt and safe remedy is
required, Red Flag Oil the famous pain
cure fills the bill Price % cents
Are you Consumptive or do you suffer
with a cough or cold, if so use Puritan
Cough and Consumption Cure. 20 cts.
At p. L. Aliens Drug store
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11

Postmaster James Sullivan has APP
pointed W. W. Roller s sfqf Erik IfTE Niicho-
las clerks in the Office at Haarrffisenburg
Mr.. Roller is young lawyer and Mr.
Nicholas, son of the late A. j. Nicholas.
il 3 graduate of Prof Dunsmore's Col
lege.
A. A. Hunnicut, we5l known colored
politician of Harrisonburg, has been a2-
pointed to a position in Washington
lfIhEo4gh Gen. Mahone's influence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11

Simmons Liver Regulator produces no
unpleasant effect upon the stomach no
matter how long it is taken. A little
taken at night insufes refreshing siagp
and a natural evoeggation Of tie 'boSsssels,'
A little taken in the morning sharpenss
the appetite, eleanses the stomach, and
sweetens the breath.
lnever recommend a medicine unless
l know 1t to be good. In a ministry of
twenty-five years | have often felt the
need OF such medicine, and when
FOUND 1t, exclaimed: 'Eurekar REV.
). A. HARPER, Proprietor, Christian
VISITOR Smithfied, N. c..
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Farmers. Oluhs

A meeting of the REPRESENTATIVES Of
the several Farmers Clubs was held in
the Court House yesterday, at which if
was determined not to buy fertilizers
from any agent but to go direct to man
olacturers, where purchases could ba
MADE at first hands and prices. sreciaa
purchasing agents have. been appointed
to act for the Clubs 81 u I %. /
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THE MARKETS.

There is nothing doing in the produce market
All quotations are merely nominal.
Flour family, $4.25 to $3.50 extra, $3.50 to 49,
superfne, $40 to $780, Wheat, 81 to &c. Corn,
A to 45c. Oats, 2S to 30c.
LIVE STOCK-RicLllnOnd july S.-Best cattle,
34to 4c gross; Sheep 81 to Az gross; Lambs,
~ to SIC gross Hogs 6 to 64c net.
l'altinorf, July s--Best beeves, s4.3TH to $3.50;
Sheep to 42le YgFossss. Lambs to exc gross.
HOES 6 to SIC. ~
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Folly Mills Items.
Reported for the VIRG&IAN,T


The farmers have all finished cutting
their wheat in this section and are now
engaged in bringing in their sheafs" Of
golden grain. Mr., Robt. McPheeters, of
Mint Spring, will do the first threshing
for himself to-day, (Monday), after which
he will thresh for other neighbors out of
the shock. There was a great deal OF
wet weather during harvest, but | hear
no complaints of wheat being nodded in
the shock.
Mr. J. j. Foster and family, of Staun-
ton, have moved to their country resi-
dence in Lone Park, where they will re-
side for two or three months during va
cation.
There is some talk of the mill here be-
ing repaired. We hope it will be done
as there is a good crop this year and it
will get all it do if it is properly
managed.
We have understood that Mr.. Fillmore
Gilkeson lost five fine lambs last week.
His herd of sheep are all fine stock, and
he put the loss at 800.
MILETS.
Mr.. A. K Fletcher has been appointed
custodian of the United States building
at Harrisonburg, and Messrs. J. P. Hyde
and J. w. Cochran, ianitors
Gen. Joseph E. johnson has resigned
the Office of Commissioner of Railroads,
to take effect July 18th, 1889. 1t has
been accepted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11

During the recent Presidential cam
ture than the sententious and appro-
pirate lmpromptu speeches OF Gen. Harrl-
son. In the many brief addresses he
delivered, there was not single mis-
take made. In each and all of them were
given out some epigramic sentences that
arrested attention and evoked reflection
In a single brief paragraph, he would
concentrate a whole volume of polt-
cal philosophy and pregnant thought,
which might have been the fruit of la
borious study. But in all the speeches
he delivered during that exciting and
crit cal period, we do not think there
was one of them more calculated to ar
rest attention and command thoughtful
consideration, than the following par
agraph from his impromptu speech at
Woodstock, VT, on the 4th ofJuly:
We stand day as nation exempt from all
fears of foreign hurt. 1t is not in the power Of
any people upon earth much to harm us, except
our own people. We pot say this i'll any spirit
of boastfulness, but rather one of thankfulness
for that Divine providence which has given us
such location and assignment among the ma
tiOns of the earth that people of great
power touches us on any side. All the more
should every thoughtful citizen consider how he
may promote the public veal, how he may hold
up our Institutions i'll honor among ourselves,
securing and promoting both i'll state and ma
tiOnal legislation those measures which have
best promoted not individual, not the special,
but the general good of all the people.
There is serious concern manifested
in this utterance for the welfare of
the people and the perpetuity of
our institutions that could have come
from none other than a statesman and
patriot. There is something in what
is here said, that is out of the reach of
the mere partizan and impressive in the
calm earnestness and deep solicitude
with which it is freighted. Moved by
the spirit and conviction which thread
through the lines quoted, we may safely
assume that if errors are committed
during his administration, affecting the
welfare of the nation, they will be of the
head and not of the heart.
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AT Cost.

We call attention to the advertise
ment OF Mr.. A. 6. Points. who'is selling
OIL his select and excellent stock or lin
and stove wares at cost, preparing to
closing out business, Now is the time
TO get bargains in this class of goods. as
Mr.. Points, it is known, keeps the basts
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11
WASHINGTON CapitaI.

The Washington critic establishment
has purchased the Washington Capital
office and good WILL and on Friday last
the two papers were consolidated under
the name of The Capital, by which it will
be hereafter known. 1t is newsy.
bright and interesting paper full of
spie.y, entertaining matter and up with
the times IN all of its departments
Judge Waxem's cq2tributions are of
themselves worth the price Of the sub
scription.
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Drowned.

On the 4th of July several fishing and
pleasure parties left Staunton to spend
the day in sport and pleasure Among
those who went fishing were Mr.. A. s.
Gregory, his brother. and some friends.
Near Brands Mill, ON Christian Creek.
they We're drawing a seine, in water
about six feet deep, when Andrew sank
beneath the surface, and did not rise
again. 1t was soon discovered that he
was drowned, and Mr.. Brand and his son
came to the assistance of his brother
ana rescued him from his watery
grave.
Mr.. Dan Bohan, who was spending the
day on the Greek, got on passing
freight train, came to Staunton and sent
back a vehicle, which brought the re-
mains of young Gregory to his fathers
home, A. J. Gregory, in West isad, whence
they were taken to the U. B. Church and
from there buried in Thornrose Cemetery
on Saturday, Rev. Saul Driver official.
ing, and the following serving as nall
bears Lee Proctor, Chas. Marble. Allen
Layton, Arthur Peace, VIM. Lickliter
and Arch. Hughes
1t was a very sad occurrence and the
family have the sincere sympathy of tho
community.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-11

M. O. Miller, formerly of Botetourt
county, aged SO years, night clerk at the
Lunsford Hotel, Birmingham, fla, COM
mitted suicide on Saturday by fskipg
morphine.
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A Paradise for Sale at a Sacrifice.

On account of misfortune financially, offer
for sale. at sacrifice my large NEW STYLISH
AID foW ers. Tend slopes east, house fronts in
same d1rectiof.' Righb in Virginia Springs sec
Hon, on Chess aake ana Ohio Railway, in thrifty
Village. For fill particulars, address W
JAS. NJ. BXVIDSON,
1u1Yi! Bells Valley, ROtkbridge Co. Va,
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Staunton Enterprise

Inc well known and popular Drnoo,s+
I !. Ailen, has taken the agency for Dr.
Lees Liver Regulator, which he recon
m men Tor the quick cure of Dyspepsia
p b,llllousness, Liver Complaint and ali
blood troubles. Trial bottles free.
IL IS a well known fact that Puritan
oough and Consumption Cure mas
cured Consumption afid Chfori1c .ConpbI
ana colds, when all else failed. IS eSs
SummersOn'S. "
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

Consideration is now being given to
the manner in which the people get a
knowledge of the laws enacted by the
legislature and approved by the COVER
nor of the state of Pennsylvania. As
soon as the legislature passes bill and
the governor approves it, the law goes
into effect. Not one out of every hun
dred men in the state have any know
ledge of such a law, nor is it possible for
them to get information for its provi-
sions, because the pamphlet laws are
not as a rule issued until months after q
legislature has adjourned, and even
when this volume is distributed to the
proper officers knowledge of its contents
is not disseminated freely among the
people. 1t is claimed in legal practice
that ignorance of the law excuses no
man of its penalties, if he violates it. If
proper channels We're afforded the peo-
pie to become acquainted with the law
it would be just to hold men sternly
amendable to its injunctions, but where
tlle nluIllLuue HAS no lHeiIlS VI learning
what the law is, there ought to be some
leniency in dealing with those who vio-
late it, until they can become informed
of its behests. In some quarters it is
suggested that a publication of certain
laws directly affecting the public should
be made in the newspapers of the state,
which is without question the proper
way to meet this needed dissemination
of knowledge, while by still others it is
recommended that no law 60 into effect
until after the pamphlet laws are pub
lished and placed in the hands of Off
cials and magistrates where they can be
consulted. There is no doubt of the
good sense and justice in all these sug-
gestions. The people should be afforded
more opportunity to know what the law
is than they have ever enjoyed. One of
the reasons why wholesome acts are not
enforced as they should be is because
they are not understood and their exis-
tence not known by the masses of the
people. This is a fault of the govern
ment, and very serious defect it its
machinery. Whether or not it will ever
be remedied is hard to forecast, but that
it should be no reasonable man will
deny.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

WAsH1NGToN. Sent. "a. 1889.

WASHINGTON, Sept. "a, 1889.
"What will be the tendency of legisla-
ton this session." asked your cores
pondent of a member of the coming
Congress, whose prominence in the
Democratic party makes his views worth
reporting. "Your question cannot be
answered very satisfactorily" said this
gentleman, until we see what the
President recommends in his message
but there are several matters that | am
certain will be before Congress for its
action. The Army and Navy both re-
quire a good deal Of legislation. There
is very general sentiment among Demo-
Gratis that one of the things this admins
tration must continue to do is recreate
the naval service. Yes, | used the word
recreate advisedly, the work must not
stop and it must be overhauled com
pletely and restored to the position it
occupied among the worlds fleets before
the war. The Democratic party has
always been the friend of the two
services. l will tell you what | am in
favor of, and | presume | may fairly
say that the average Democratic Con-
gresham feels about as | do. In the
first place, we intend, if the Administra-
ton will permit it, to rebuild the Navy.
All these ideas have to grow. We Demo-
Gratis have declared in Congress and to
the people for the past ten years that we
believed navy such as the dignity of
the American Republic demanded was
an absolute necessity, and that if we
ever came into power this was one of
the first things we meant to have done.
There is not Democrat of any promi-
nence in either House who has not made
this declaration some time or other. 1t
might have been attempted before we
did if the naval experts could have
agreed upon the kind of ships wanted.
That seems to be settled at last, and now
we are ready to go to work and aid a
Republican administration to complete
what we began. | am in favor of the
construction of thirty more new ships of
war, in addition to those being built.
That would give us a fleet of sixty men,
of-war of the best kind"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26


A careful estimate of the Chinese in
San Francisco places the number at
10000. The effect of this population
upon the prosperity of the city is thus
stated by local paper: "These 49,
600 Chinese earn at least one dollar a
day each, over and above their board.
That is $4,000 per day, or 81, 100000
for each month of twenty-six days.
That is over $12, 1000, 900 per year which
is being drained through various
Chinese channels from city of 300,-
600 inhabitants. The most of this
money each year, directly or orindirectly,
goes to China, never to return"
There is an old colored cobbler in
Hartford, Conn, named A. p. Cleg-
gett, who has for twenty-five years
devoted himself to collecting and
studying the history of rare copper
coins. His son is the champion check
er player of the state. Mr.. Cleggett's
collection of coins comprises nearly
complete set of pennies issued from
1898 to 1856. His collection is very
valuable and contains many CONS al
most impossible to obtain. His group
of British coppers is very interesting.
Some of them date as far back as 100.
Mr.. Cleggett is always glad to well
come n well-informed numismatist.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

There never has been such an oppor.
tunity to make fair comparison of the
advantages of free trade and protection
as that afforded by the two Australian
colonies of Victoria and New South
Wales. In other countries there are
differing conditions which affect the
value Of the comparison. These two
colonies adjoin each other. The popula-
tions are alike. The natural advantages
and resources, the climate, soil, and
productions, are practically of entire
similarity. For the last twenty-five
years Victoria has sought to build itself
up by the adoption of a protective policy.
New South Wales, on the contrary, has
adhered to free trade. The result is
very briefly told in the following extract
from an article in MdcmiHdn'S Mdgazine.
We commend its perusal to those stu
dents Of political affairs who are in doubt
as to the effects of tariff policy of this
country in interfering with our sym
metrical growth as commercial as well
as an agricultural and manufacturing
nation:
New South Wales and Victoria have
furnished the world with great lesson
in the merits of the rival fiscal policies
of freedom and restriction. Starting to-
gether as free trade colonies, Victoria,
after twenty years Of freedom, adopted
a policy of commercial restriction. AT
the time she made the change, in 1866,
she had every advantage over the older
colony. She was 200, 900 ahead in popu-
lation; she had Ct 100000 year more
revenue her external trade was eS, ,000,-
600 year larger; her area of cultivated
land was larger by 100000 acres; she
was the equal of New South Wales in
shipping, and far ahead of her in manu-
factures. Since 1866 the two colonies
have pursued their courses along the
same lines in nearly all respects, except
as to their fiscal policies. The conditions
of the comparison are considerably in
favor of Victoria. Yet what is the re-
suit? Victoria, who when she was a
free trade colony was i'll everything
which indicates material progress ahead
of New South Wales, has been steadily
falling behind in the race since she
adopted protection. In 1866 the Victo-
rian revenue was one million more. in
1888 it was one million less, than that of
New South Wales. In 1866 the imports
into Victoria were valued at five millions
more than those into New South Wales
last year the imports into Victoria only
exceeded those into New South Wales
by one million. In 1866 the exports
from Victoria were valued at three mil.
lions more than those from New South
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

Commenting upon the convention OF
n. r. A. 135, held at Wilkes-Barre last
week, the Neicsdealer has the following
to say, and it cannot be denied that is,
unfortunately, too true: That the con-
vention was a success we haven't the
least doubt but just what impression it
will leave upon the miners of this section
time alone will tell. Strictly speaking it
was foreign body; that is to say its
representatives were foreign" but its
principles were not. 1t was gathering
of men interested in the mining of
bituminous coal and the manufacture of
coke. The anthracite miners were with
out representation and the new officers
elected for the ensuing year are all soft
coal men. In calling attention to these
facts we do not wish to create the i'm
preston that there has been any dis
elimination in the distribution of offices.
Not at all. On the contrary we would
call the attention of our own miners and
laborers to their apathy and Indifference.
The fact that they were without repre-
sentation in the convention is convincing
proof in itself that they are dead to the
great principles that United Labor advo-
Gates. The mass meeting at Nanticoke
on Thursday evening, which was attend
ed by corporals guard, when it should
have been attended by thousands, was
not only humiliating to the officers of the
convention who went there in a friendly
spirit to give their advice and experience
to their brother toiers, but it was an
insult to labor itself The only explana-
! ton we can give for the indifference dis
| played on the occasion is that the work
ingmen of this part are not in sympathy
with organized labor. Probably the
theory is correct that the men of this
section of the anthracite region are dis
heartened over the failures of the past
and are determined never to enter 9
miners union again. Or probably the
statement which Representative Viii
liams made at the meeting gives a clut
to the cause of the non-attendance o
the toilers. Mr.. Williams said that h,
had heard two laborers remark 'tha
nobody but fools would go to the meet
ing" If such are the sentiments of tn
laboring classes of this community-an,
we hope for the cause of labor that the
are not-then it is about time that tn
wise fools made a contract with the Goa
companies to deliver themselves over t
: their grasp, body and soul. If it is fool
& ish for labor to agitate for its rights
then let agitation come to an end. LIE
us hear no more about the giant powde
monopoly, let us hear no more about th
: much-abused docking boss who strain
! his conscience every hour in the day t
q give the toiler the benefit, let us hear II
f more about the rapacious boss and III
derstrapper who rules with an autocrati
o will in the breast. Let us turn a dea
+ ear to all of them. Only fools will med
! die with such questions. Labor in th
q anthracite coal region wants no protec
! ton. Labor has said so itself. IT
= only the fools who are looking for pre-
lection.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

a population of 900, 900, with machin-
cry of 26, 152 horse power, while Victoria
employed 45,773, with a machinery of
81 ,61S horsepower, showing a surplus in
favor of New South Wales-small, it is
true, but still surplus. 1t is impossible,
indeed, to resist the conclusion that the
progress of one colony has been ham
pered by protection, while the progress
of the other has been furthered by free
trade. Should good seasons return, and
the affairs of the country be carefully
and economically managed, there is no
fear that New South Wales will ever
give up the policy under which her prog
ress has been so phenomenal.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

The resolution offered in the Democra-
tic state convention by Hon. J. Irwin
Steel of Schuylkill County, and unani-
mously adopted by that party, recon-
mending and urging the formation of
Democratic Societies, touches a very
important point in the matter of Demo-
cratic organization. 1t should be OBJ
served and acted upon throughout the
state. The Democratic Society is not a
mere campaign club. 1t is a permanent
organization intended to disseminate
Democratic truth. 1t cannot be used for
the advancement of the political ambi-
tion of any individual, for the principles
on which it is founded are purely
Jeilersonian, before which one Democrat
is as good as another provided he behaves
himself like a Democrat. The Republi-
can party relies for success very largely
upon organizations bases upon various
isms and plays upon the ideas, fancies
and antipathies of bodies of men banded
together for this or that purpose. The
Democratic Society is the antithesis oi
all such factions and bigoted associations
The citizen who is affiliated with the
Democratic Society is educated out OF
the narrow groove of prejudice and
stands upon the eternal principle of the
"fatherhood of God and the brotherhood
of man." Forward, the Democratic
Society Wilkes Barre Leader.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1889-09-26

LuzERNE COUNTY politics appear to
be dead. The indications at the be
ginning of the campaign We're those
of hotly contested battle, but the
drift of public sentiment in favor of
the Democratic nominees was too
strong and the opposition candidates
wisely refrain from entering the con
test, except as mere figure-heads. A
clean sweep from Shortz to Crockett
on November 5.