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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
HUMOROUS.


A regular masher" pestle.
The biggest tail bearer-The fox.
Sonny climbs-Boys ascending trees.
Always keeps resolutions-The secre-
tary of the society.
BARRIERS have to listen to a good many
"cutting' remarks.
They call it "a duck of bonnet" be-
cause there IS so much bill TO it.
\ box" Office where dead heads are
always welcome-The undertaker's.
No man thinks of going home by the
clock when he is out on watch night.
Can be shut up when it bores you,
without giving any ofTense-The book.
You will find the most correct account
of the clothes of The year in your tailor's
bill.
First impressions are everything, par
ticularly when one is collecting engrav-
ings.
Unfortunately all goCC. resolutions are
not covered with muciage. People do
not stick 20 them.
He am sorry, dear, yoar heart is
not honest. She-Explain yourself.
He-Why, it is always on the beat.
Bob-What kind of slippers does your
mother wear! Are they felt slippers?
Rob-Well, l should rather say they
were!
All things come around 20 him who
waits, including bald head, false teeth,
ear trumpets and heaps of miscellaneous
troubles.
The American cashiers in Canada are
enjoying the tobogganing hugely, and it
looks as if our Government was Just 60
ing to let them slide.
Madam 90 applican0-''Where was
your last place." Applican,-''At the
hospital, mem Nadam-..Were you a
nurse thcTe:" Arplicant-''No, mem;
l was q smallpox patient"
Mistrcss-Eridgct, everything in the
house IS covered with dust. l can't
stand this dust any longer Bridget
Do as do, mum-don't pay any ATTN
ton TO it.
The chiropodist is humble indi-
vidual. In the professions he begins and
is content to remain at the foot. The
barber, on the other hand, Is ambitious.
He begins at the head and stays there.
Next.
Bacon: Last week | wrote an arti-
Gle on both sides of a sheet of paper;
one-half of the article failed to appear in
the Journal" Redins: What became
of the other half" Bacon: IL don't
know-it didn't appear either"
Editors child: Whats the matter
with papa today. He's in an awful bad
humor." Editors wife: "Yes my dear.
The regular funny man of the paper is
sick and your father is trying TO keep
the department going"
He Crying to play trump card)-As
| passed your house last evening l
thought heard an angel sing. She
was at the theatre last even
ing. Mrs. Mulhooly and her twins were
at our house visiting the cook.
I'D like some more meat the youngster
cried,
you've meat on your plate" the dad re-
piled.
"Why, here is nothing but apple-pie
You can't make that meat, as hard as you
try"
II tell you I'm not given to lies, son.
What's one mans meat is another mans pis
SON
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04

America has now beaten the world on
skates. Joseph F. Donoghue, the New
York champion, in an international
match at Amsterdam, Holland, covered
two miles in six minutes, twenty-fOur
seconds, which is twenty-one seconds
faster than any time heretofore made.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04

The New York Hey I'D asserts that,
unless the area of wheat growing is
greatly extended in the nited States,
We must cease to be a wheat exporting
country before the close of the present
century
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
Lost Control of Himself.

'Was Macer very excited when you
told him he was a beatl"
she must have been. He paid me
the money be owed me. "-Iifs.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1889-05-04
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Published Weekly
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BY
EASTIN l. BIENvENU.

Women's suffrage has received an i'm.
mense impetus of late both in England
and America.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
THE MARKETS.
Absolutely Pure,

There has been no change to note in the local
markets since last week. The feeling continues
about the same, with not much wheat offering
and transactions for local demands. In New
York, on Monday, there was great activity in
wheat sales, nearly 100000 bushels changing
hands-one-half for December and the other for
May the latter on account Of foreign orders.
December closed at IS cents and May S31 cents.
An unexpectedly large visible supply had ini,,-
ence on prices. We quote:
Flour, family. in this market, s4,OO; extra
$3.50. Wheat So to SIC. Corn, 43 to 45c. Oats, q;
to PIC. Timothy hay. $1,000 to SLIGO. Mixed, $500
$500
Wheat was quoted IN Baltimore on the Dds
to s7c Lonberry, 80 to SIC. In Richmond s. to sc
for best in small lots
LIVE STOCK-BdltimOre, October a.-Best
cattle. 400 to Ais gross. Sheep. 8 to sc gross,
Lambs, to &c gross. Hogs g.. to CSC net.
NeiD York. October 2l.-Native steers, $40 to
$40. Sheep, 1915 to $5.30c. Lambs, $50 to
$685.. Hogs, 100 to $500.
Richmond October I.-Best cattle, $3A to &c
gross. Sheep, 8 to 4c gross. Hogs, s to SIC.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Opera House Tonight

Tonight the highly popular Mac Col
lin Opera Company opens its engagement
in this city with the intensely amusing
opera of ''Brigands" or s.Falka," thus
creating pleasant diversion in the ex-
cellent run of entertainments which
have characterized the season at the OPP
era House SO far, and rendered it pre-
eminently attractive above any hereto
fore. The Mac Collin Opera troupe
comes most enthusiastically endorsed by
the press, representing the leading cities
all over the United States, and wherever
it has appeared the second time, the
enthusiasm has been as at first. if not
redoubled. A clause from very com
plete notice furnished by the Fort
Wayne Post, August 27th. 1889, substan-
tiates the above assertion in voicing the
opinion of the Fort Wayne audience,
and may be at the same time considered
as a fair expression of the public senti-
ment as exposed by the newspaper Or
gans of all the important cities, North,
South, and West 1t reads as follows:
s. When this Company was here
last Spring. they made many friends
who welcomed them back heartily, and
whose delightful music has been so we'll
remembered. Since then it has been
strengthened very much. and the cast
now presents some excellent voices. y
Also further on: THE Mac Collin troupe
is perhaps the best troupe on the road,
and its repertoire is composed of some
of the most celebrated and classical OPP
eras, all of which are most ably present
ed, Mr. Mae Collin having no superior as
stage manager -
Falka, Cassaignc's charming opera,
which will be presented tonight, will
bring out the full strength and artistic
talent of the troupe. 1t is one of those
sparkling works in three acts, full of de-
lightfu1 ballads and dances. The story
is amorous, the scene of which is laid on
the continent in the German empire, is
accumulated by tragic events, deep plots,
and thrilling denouements. 1t will am
ply repay those who may attend. and
three should be a full house to greet
the troupe.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Gipsy Park.

In company with several members OF
the City Council we had the pleasure
last Saturday of drive behind Ed.
Burke's pair of Sam Purdy colts to Clip
sy Park. We had never been ON the
grounds before, and were agreeably sur
prised to see the work that had been
done, and the tasteful and attractive
design under which the Park Is pelng
arranged. There is beautiful drive OF
a mile and half over the grade track;
workmen are engaged on the improve
ment, giving it the finishing touch, ana
in short time the entire place VIII nave
been so far progressed with as 10 give
the visitor a pleasing idea OF what IL
will be when completed.
In addition to the track already III
condition for drives, it is contemplated, as
soon as the necessary means are aValla-
BILE, to open another road way. clrcllng
the hill in the centre of the 92-acre body
of land, and enlarge the drive and the
attractions of the Park.
This improvement has SO far been Ell
fected without dollar increase OF taxa
ton or taking:a cent from any department
under the control of the Council. The
work has been done with the greatest
economy. and the means to do it have
been gotten from resources not included
in the estimates of the City's resources.
1t is the result of sagacious management,
as well as enlightened public spirit.
The first of November is to be arbor day,
and it is the purpose to plant at least
fifteen hundred trees on that occasion,
which have been contracted for on ia
variable terms. The public schools and
our citizens generally will participate in
the ceremony, as it is designed that
each family SO desiring shall have the
privilege of planting a memorial tree.
We expect to see a general turning out
of our people on that day, and the pre-
liminary steps taken to have in few
years beautiful Park to add to the at
fractions of the city and contribute to
the pleasure of all who favor us with
their presence.
Our wide awake, public spirited Coun-
ell are building for the future as well as
the present, and deserve the thanks of
the people for the excellent judgment,
good taste and steady nerve by which
they have heen governed in the many
useful improvements by them inaugu-
rated and completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarfh Cure
F. j. CHENEY 4 CO, Praps., Toledo,
Ohio
We, the undersigned have known
F. J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable IN all
business transactions, and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by the firm.
WEST Il TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Q.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN. Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Q.
E. H. VAN HoZEN, Cashier, Toledo
National Bank, Toledo, Q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
Gus surfaces of the system. 'Testimoni-
ais sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. oct5 At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24

a dispatch from Washington dated Oct. II,
says; IN the z. 81 supreme Court to-day the
Virginia coupon cases were postponed until q
new Justice is appointed. The Court h about
equally divided on the Virginia bond question.
and it was for this season thar argument of the
cases was defewed. " Is not imnFohable that
the new Justice to be appointed by President
Harrison to take the place of the late Justice
Matthews will have the casting vote in this I'M
pertant question which has been before the
court in one form or another for some year,
The Supreme Court several years ago, by a close
vote deeided that the coupons on she bonds OF
the State We're receivable for taxes and must be
accepted by tax collectors The State resisted
this DECISION and passed a law which practically
rendered the Supreme Court decision OF no effect
The present cases came up on a suit brought te
test the validity of these laws, and che wnole
question in dispute may be re-opened-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Iron Gate.

We learn that a post-office for this
young town has been secured, and Will
be opened inside of a month. Mr.. Show
alter will be postmaster.
There are about % new buildings now
in course of erection and several have
already been completed.
One store house has been finished
Fhe construction Of the rolling mill
has begun.
Oyer 100 hands are now at work on
the buildings in progress.
The company's offices are about ready
for occupancy.-AHeghaitg Sentinai.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Hynenial.

Tuesday next a9th inst, at $3.50 p. IN.
at Trinity Episcopal church, Miss Nettie
Kinney and Mr.. Ewd. v. Hartman, will
be united in marriage. Rev. Mr.. Hulliv
hen, rector of the church, will officiate.
Miss Kinney is the handsome and at
tractiva daughter Of Mr.. Jno. NJ. Kinney,
Esq. She has large circle of relatives
and acquaintance, who esteem her
highly, and appreeiate her generous and
noble nature. Mr., Hartman is the young
est SON Of the late Gen. Vim. H. Harman
Mr. Hartman has lived in Minneapolis
for some years. He is a native of Stauns
ton, and is well and favorably pemem-
bered by a large number of our people,
The newly married couple will take the
i p. nl. train for the West They will
make their future home In Minneapolis.
The very best wishes of many friends
will accompany them on their journey,
and all will unite in happy forecasts for
a bright and joyful pathway through
life.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
y M. G. A. Bazaar.

Yes, it has been great success. The
most splendid entertainment ever given
in Staunton. The noble band of women
who have been SO courageous, and have
given SO abundantly in everything es-
sential to the accomplishment OF this
grand purpose, deserve and will receive
the grateful thanks of all who are inter-
ested in the Y NJ. G. A. The booths
with fancy articles-and the Restaurant,
with its abundant supplies-the attrac-
tive entertainments, all were grand sue
cesses in their several lines.
Mrs. Peck's entertainments in the Pub
lie Hall have been varied every evening,
and have been greatly enjoyed.
We have already noticed Miss Cornelia
Mays recitations and Leo Wheat's pi-
anO recitals, and when all has been SO
well done, we do not purpose to- draw
comparisons nor make distinctions; but
we must say just word as to the reel
tations by Miss Haughwout, Elocution-
ist at the Augusta Female Seminary.
Her conception of her characters is per-
waited, and under perfect control. Her
movements and gestures present a pie
ture of graceful ease and elegance and
her presentation of characters perfectly
natural. Her recitations were charming
and greatly enjoyed.
Last night Leo Wheat gave It Piano
recital to a crowded house.
The Bazaar closes tonight, when
everything left in the restaurant or in
the booths will be disposed of at auc-
ton.
Mrs. Peck will present for the second
time the Peak Sisters, which has given
such universal satisfaction The mere
mention of it will secure a crowded
house. Miss Haughwout is the leading
character
The ladies return thanks to all who
have SO literally and kindly helped them
in this work and labor of love-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
MARRIAGES.

October IA, 1885, at Pond Gap, Mr., Peter jack
son and Miss Mary +. Gales.
October II, 1883, at Summerdean, Mr.. Hugh I.
Waid and Miss Mary A. Sansibaugh.
October Is, 1889, near Churchville, Mr.. John II.
Boward and Miss Hettie j. Cfum.
October II, lsS9,near Mt. Sidney, Mr.. William
A. Landes and Miss Sarah Ann Landes.
October II, 1889, near Mt. Sidney, Mr. Joseph
S. NOrford and Miss Barbara f. CARRIER.
October ID, 1889. near Craigsvile, Mr.. Armenius
G. Buchanan and Miss Barbara e. Sansibaugh.
October Is, 1885, near Churchville Mr. Charles
Z. Collins, of Pocahontas county, w, Va, and
Miss Sallie o. Bagby.
October II, 1889, at Pond Gap, Mr. James r.
Swishsr, OF Rockbridge, and Miss Estaline
Thompson, of Augusta
In the Lutheran Church in Harriscnburg,
Wednesday, the 10th inst, Mir. Ed. E. Brown, OF
Ashev1lle, N. c., and Araminta Glenn, daughter
of Mr.. D. r. Glenn. of Harrisonburg.
Near Edom,. Rockingham county, Tuesday,
the 18th inst, by Rev. John b. Donovan, Mr.
John J. Hawse, of Harrisonaurg and Miss Dora
B. swank, daughter Of Mr.. J Perry Swank.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Iangston Sn11hhed

The State Republican Committee, of
which Gen. Malone is chairman, was in
session in Petersburg, On Monday last.
Among the matters considered was the
relation Of Hon. J. N. Langston to the
canvass. Mr.. Langston had stated that
he was ready to take the stump for the
Norfolk ticket, whenever formally in
vited to do so and the assurance was
given that such assistance should be
given him by the State Committee, in
his contest for his seat in Congress, as
the facts of the case would warrant
The committee formally decided to make
no written assurance, and so the matter
stands as it did when Prof. Langston
was in Petersburg last. Langston's
friends are saying very little, although
they have been in conference. The pre-
sumption is that they will not support
Malone
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
THE STONEBRAKER CHEM. Co,

Geaatlemen:-In my honest opinion |
believe the genuine Stonebrakers Lini-
ment (of which the Stonebraker Chemi-
cal Co. are sole proprietors) is undoubt-
eddy the best pain cure in the world. [
have used other preparations that
in all my life used remedy so sure, so
positive, so soothing and penetrating as
Stonebrakers Liniment | have used
it on both human. and horsefiesh, with
the most flattering results. 1t cured
every time May it's sales continue to
increase until every suffering creature in
the world is healed by it's wonde rful
curative properties, is the sincere wish
of Yours respectfully,
j. NJ. MURPHY. SO H ST.. n. E.
Dec. 1, 1888. Washington, ID. G.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Death of w B. Kavser.


The busy hand of death has removed
from our midst a well known and hon=
ored citizen. VIM. B. kayser died at
his residence in this city Tuesday NOR
ming at o'clock.
Mr.. Kayser was a native of Allegheny
80 years. His name is connected with
the history of the city for nearly that
whole period. Until a few years since,
when he has been prevented by failing
health, he always took an active inter
est in the public affairs of the city. He
was for a number of years a member of
the City Council, and occupied the i'm
portant position of Chairman of the
Street Committee, his administration of
which was active and intelligent. He
was several times elected Justice of the
Peace from his ward, and while filing
this Office, had been the acting mayor of
the city for longer time, perhaps than
ever any living ex-mayor.
Mr.. Kayser was an alUmnus of Wash
ington College, studied law under Judge
Baldwin, and practiced his profession in
this city. He was the oldest member of
the Bar at the time of his death He
was brother of Davis A, Kayser, Esq,
for many years the leading dry goods
merchant of our city.
Mr.. kayser married Miss. Elizabeth
Hail. sister of Mrs, Tipping and Mrs
7 Thompson, matron of the w. L. Asylum.
His wife and children survive him. We,
together with the entire community, ex-
tend to them our heartfelt sympathy.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon from the residence, corner Main
and Market streets.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Leo Wheat at the Y. M. G. A. Bazaar.

49, oA4O
The appearance Of this wonderful and
distinguished Pianist in the Public Hall
of the Y. M. G. A. Saturday night last,
was delightful surprise to those who
had secured seats for the evening enter
tainment. Miss Cornelia May had just
recited, with splendid effect, Show Ru=
bernstein Plays" by Bagby, when the
audience was surprised and delighted at
the introduction of Leo Wheat. His
playing is a sui geaaeris. 1t is an inspi=
ration, the work of a genius, just as
"How Rubenstein Plays" was the inspl-
ration OF genius in Dr. Bagby. The
playing of Wheat followed as the reali-
cation of Miss Mays magnificent recita-
ton, and both received an outburst of
applause from those present.
/. Wheat played, among other pieces,
one of his own composition, which he
had named the ''Idyl of the Shenan-
doah," composed under the inspiring
influences of the beautiful scenery of
that grand river, THE Beautiful
p!aaa1ghhter Of the Stars" at a point
where the tall cliffs rise in majestic gran
denr, and the sparkling waters murmug
their songs Of gladness to the listening
ears of nature, as they pass over their
rocky beds in their course, to be lost in
the mighty sea. All that the grandeur
of the scene and the song of the waters
spoke to the spirit that burned within
the man, was reproduced in strains OF
music which thrilled and delighted bis
hearers. 1t was great treat. Mr.
Wheat was called back four times by thft
uncomfortable applause Of hiIs hearers:
Victor pain balm n will cure the Wors'
eramp coiic, cholera morb9s or diarrhiMfea
In ten minutes Iru it - =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Select Readings.

Mr.. Gilbert Walden, a Virglnian by
birth, and an elocutionist well endorsed
throughout the North and South, read
to an appreciative audience in the chap
ell of the Wesleyan Female Institute. on
Saturday evening, October 10Th, COM
posed of the President of the College,
the Faculty, the pupils of this institu-
ton, those of the Staunton Female
Seminary, of which Rev. Mr.. Willis is
Principal, and few outsiders. The at
tention accorded Mr.. Walden was most
profound throughout his entire program
and the applause ringing, notwithstand-
ing this entertainment, given at the uni
form solicitation of the school, was the
second one held in the chapel of the w.
T. 1.
Mr.. Walden's selections of SATURDAY.
night were chosen from a liberal roper
toire, and hilecombining most pleas
ing variety, afforded a wide range for
the display of the decided oratorical tai
ent, both dramatic and humorous, I'M
mistakably possessed by this gentleman
in all their essentials. His transitions
from grave to gay. from lively to severe,
are remarkable, and it is hard to tell
where he is really at home. During the
recital of "a Railway Matinee" we are
apt to conclude that comedy Is his espe-
cial realm, SO true to life in his concep-
tion of the comical relations existing be-
tween the obsequious maiden lady, the
stutterer, the deaf man, and the Valley
farmer. On the other hand. the opposite
emotions of his audience are equally en-
listed in his inimitable rendition of
"Unc Edinburghs Drowdin," which
was accomplished with wonderful power
and pathos, a complete mastery of the
curious negro vernacular before the war
and an excellent command of facial ex-
preston.
In commenting upon these two selec-
lions, we comment upon all. Mr.. Wal
den is exceedingly obliging in arranging
his lists to please the caprice, ever MAX
ing point of conforming gracefully to
s'especial request"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
DEATHS.

October IL, 1885, near Fishersvills Mr. Colson
II. Reed, aged ga years.
October 9, Mary Mcpherson, Little Sunshine, =
third daughter of G. NJ. and NJ b. Crawford,
aged years, months and Is days.
Near west Augusta, October IL, Mrs Bette
Shunate, in the aith year Of her age
OF consumption, near Stuarts Draft October
18th, at the residence of Henry Collins, MISS Ele
=. Smith, aged II years, II months and N days
She was lovely girl, and was endeared to q
large circle Of friends.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24

Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
should take on every trip bottle Of
Syrup Of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly
and effectnally on the kidneys. liver and
bowels, preventing fevers. headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale in see,
and $1,0O bottles by all leading drug
pists. oet24 At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-10-24
Roseland Iron and Coal Company

Roseland Iron and Coal Company.
There was admitted to record ON the
18th in the Clerks office of Augusta
County Court, deed of trust from the
Roseland Iron and Coal company to the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company of
New York, covering 1881 acres of min
eral land ON the mountain east of
Waynesboro, and on both sides of the
Chesapeake and Ohio railway. These
are mineral lands of high grade specular
ore, and the location adjoining at the
junction of the Shenandoah Valley and
Chesapeake and Ohio railways is SPLEEN
did site for an industrial city. Gen. w. S.
Rosencrans is President of the Roseland
Iron and Coal company. The object of
the trust deed is to facilitate the project
of city to be called Ingalls, City and
establish industrial plants. There are
now about 60 hands at work getting out
ore. and the quality improves as the
mines are opened. The company is au-
thorized to issue $500, 900 in bonds to run
twenty years bearing 6 per cent. inter
est, the bonds to be of $500 each to the
number of five hundred.