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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
The 9th District.

There Is evidently fright prevailing
I'm the 8th district, resulting from the
announcement of Frank Hume, as an
fndspsn lent Dem 'cratic candidate for
Congress In that district. Gen. w. F.
II. Les il the regular Democratic candi-
date, an 4 it Is said considerable dissatis-
faction exists. The Fairfax Herald. a
Democratic paper. refuses to support
Lee, and Will support Hume. The con-
ditions are 20 unsatisfactory that Chair
man Ellyson, OF the Democratic State
Committee. called a meeting OF proqt
nent Democrats In Alexandria for con-
sultation. The Democrats say Lee must
be elected. Suppose the psople will
otherwise, what them Hume and his
friends are confident of his election.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Roanoke College.

It will be good news to all friends of
Roanoke College to learn that the thir-
ty-eighth year opened September 18th
with a considerable increase in the num-
Der of students. Already young men
are present from a dozen States, Indian
Territory and Mexico; and Japan will
be represented in few days. A large
proportion of thesstudeAts are aptering
the regular courses for grad INT !.
The fact thatehe;college has Increase
and the trustees find il necessary to
erect an additional building to accom-
modate the students, is positive proof
that the institution will be benefited
by the substantial growth of Salem.
The future of the college, as we'll as of
our city, is very bright. Times Regis
ter. IS 1877 y es@s s1< S4E5t.S
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Public Building.

A bill passed the Senate on Saturday
last appropriating $4,000 for the pur-
chase of a site and the erection and COM
pletion of public building at Staunton
for the use Of the postoffice and internal
revenue service. 1t is to have fire proof
vaults, &c.
A similar bill passed the Senate on
two former occasions, but was smOthered
in a Democratic House. The House Is
now Republican, and we hope will man
ifest its usual concern for the public
service by sustaining the action OF the
Senate. There is absolute need for such
building. There is no adequate pro-
vision for the security of postoffice sup
plies in the present building, and unless
one is erected with especial reference to
the needs of n postoffice it is not likely
to procure one to meet the demands.
The receipts at the Staunton postoface
are something over $4,000, and are in
creasing every year. With present pro-
visions it is not safe for the postmaster
to keep On hand supplies ample for the
patronage of the office, without sending
in orders almost every week.
Nor is there any provision for the ac-
commodation of the internal revenue
service. A large amount of stamps are
issued at this point, and the receipts
therefor are not inconsiderable, the
amount we cannot state, as we do not
know. But the convenience of the SER
vice, the security of the governments
interests and the protection OF the Off
GERS in charge require more adequate
accommodations.
There ought to be, indeed, general
law for the erection of public buildings
where the population is as largo as that
OF Staunton, and where the business
transacted for the government reaches
the amount it does here. StauntOn and
Augusta county pay a large revenue
into the public Treasury. for the two
classes of service, and it would be moth
ing more than justice, to say nothing OF
the safety Of the governments interests.
to give the people public building
such as this appropriation asks.
We hope the House will pass the bill
without delay, and thus assure proper
accommodations for the public service
at Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Railroad Disaster.

On the 18th there was a fearful wreck
on the Reading railroad, at Shoemaker
vile, Pa. 1t occurred in this way. A
down coal train separated above Shoe
makersyille; another coal train follow
ing after ran into the rear section. Two
loaded coal cars were thrown over ON the
other track just as the passenger train
came dashing past, and the engine strik-
ing this obstruction the wreck Of the
passenger train followed. 1t is said that
the passenger train followed SO soon af-
ter the crash of the two coal trains that
the employees had no time to 60 back
to warn the approaching passenger train
which crashed into the wreck at the rate
OF sixty-five miles an hour. The num-
Der of dead was 81 and the number Of
wounded 81. The Pullman car and two
others were wrecked and thrown over
an embankment of twenty feet, whore a
stream flowed. The Pullman car Elwyn
lay bottom up at the foot Of the en-
bankment. On top of it was another
car. The passengers in this car escaped
those who had broken limbs, and they
were removed by the rescuers. The up
permost car was rolled up the hill by the
wreckers, and then stout chains were
fastened to the Pullman, which was
turned over on it's side. In that position
it was held while men crawled insidein
search Of the dead. Six of them were
found In a heap in the forward end Of
the car, among them being two lady
passengers. The two latter we're not
managled. They lay in about three feet
of water, and had apparently been
drowned The faces of both had an ex-
preston of intense agony, and ono of
them had her hands tightly clasped to-
gether. When these bodies were taken
out some of the rescuers turned from
the scene overcome by the spectacle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
A Permanent Cure.

For years was troubled with the most
malignant type of Chronic Blood Trou-
BILE. After trying various other renee
dies, without getting any benefit, was
induced by Joe Schell, barber, who
has since moved to ST. Louis, and who
was cured by Swift's Specific of Con.
stitutional Blood Trouble, to take 8. IS.
s. A few bottles cured me permanently,
l also, consider s. S. s. the best tonic
ever saw. While taking it my weight
increased and my health improved in
every way. have recommended s. SIS.
to several friends, and in every case they
were satisfied with the results.
s. A. WRIGHT, Midway, Pa.
A MASS OF SORES.
| am so grateful for the beneficial re-
suits obtained from using s. s, s.. thai 1
want to add my testimony to that al
ready published, for the public good 1
wassa mass ofgsoresbeforeu using, hut ann
now entirely cured. #
G. McCARTH4, St. Louis, No.
Treatise on YBloods aid skin dizsase
mailed Free 81
SWIFT SPECIFIC c.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Premiums to an Augusta county
= - "a. = Man. q -

s.
last week, at the county fair atAlder-
son, w. Va, Hugh Hamilton, Esq, of
Fishersville, Augusta county, Va, was
awarded all the. premiums offered for.
improved breeds of hogs. All premiuMs
for middle wooded aheep," and all
premiums for "long wooded sheep" He
received also nearly all premiums for
the best pens of poultry. r. e3r..z "a.
This was a good day 'swofk- "a splendid
advertisement for our county, and de-
monstrates the fact that we possess, in
our climate, and other necessary ele-
ments, all the essentials for producing
the most superior grades OF sinall ami
mails. Let our exhibit at the Baldwin
District Fair be better than ever we
have had it. g %s& @Ass
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

From the indications up to last Tues
day moraing, we think the conference
committee on the tariff must have
agreed upon a report last evening. II
not, it will be reached to- day. There is
no doubt Of the bill as thus reported
becoming law. 1t will settle business !;
give confidence to all industrial enter
prises and Az impetus to business that
will enthqse ana encourage the people in
all branches Of trade.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
'Langston ana Hlll seated

On Tuesday last, the Republicans
succeeded in getting n quorum Of tho
House OF their own members. The
journal Of the previous days proceed
ings was. approved and then the report
OF the election committee in favor OF
John N. Langston ~ the duly elected
member of Congress from the 4th vir-
ginia district was adopted. unsaating
Hon. E. w. Vsnable. Democrat. The
same result followed in the South Caro-
lima district, where Hill, colored, con-
tested the seat of Elliott, Democrat.
Hill was seated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Yirainia Public Schools.

Under an est Of the general assembly
passed at its last session IN sppropria
ton OF 100000 was made to ti,e public
free schools on account Of the arreafage
A4e tho sschQ9ls.
The auditor N pplh9!ie accounts reports
that the amount applicable 10 tbs schools
ont Of the regular revenue assessed lef
tho year II 1901. 1880. Hence, tho state
gives sssY 80 towards the support Of
the public school system for the school
year 16O0-'0l,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

Hon. G. T. O'Ferrall was left for days
in charge of the Democratic party in
the House, while all the other Demo
cratic members reclined upon sofas In
the cloak room or tipped the cut-glass
In the adjoining restaurants. He held
his position like Leonidas at ThsrmOpy-
lac until swept down by relentless ma
jority. But we Must confess that Col.
O'Ferral has cut rather a ridiculous
figure during the whole controversy, and
he, and the obstructive tactics adopted
by his associates, did more to seat Lang
ston and Hill than anything else. The
purpose manifested to defeat the will of
the majority, had the effect to make
that majority assert its power, and A.
the issue was made over LangstOn, It
became necessary to assert that power
that he should be seated. 1t was more
of an issue between q Republican
majority and Ds,aocratic minority
than it was between Langston and yena-
BILE. They were the occasion-the right
Of the majority to rule the principle in
Yolved.
O'Ferra]i's head has been turned by
the partial and extfav4gaHt terms in
which his action has been commended bY
Democratic correspondents. 1t will not
be a record that he can refer to with
pride hereafter.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND baltimore
Concentrated in .fsleel a ~l0t
8d}.t 900 Kf9Y9 I'D ef
Loeb Brothers i.
Dry Goods & Carpet House,
Stanton, VA 9at y

We have looked comfort and
in
city. Nothing wanting Every line complete H aEe45
Dress Goods, Carpets Underwear.
Velvets and Silks Oil Cloths Cornice Poles
Flannes, Cocoa Matngs Window Shades " H} >}fi3 f a
Calcos and Cotons, Stair Rods
Corsets and Handkerches, Dugges Carpet Sweepers.
Gloves, Foot Mats Plush Wraps.
Table Linen and Napkins Blankets Shoulder capes aaa
Towels and Crashes, Lap Robes Coaks and Jackets.
Hosiery and Mts, Shawls, Chldrens Coaks. s@ #
Chenille Portiers, Curtains, Coverings
We anxious make you please
prices shall and will satisfy allow unerse1
friendly
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sep25 and ST., Staunon
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Public Sale Of Valuable Real Estate

A S ADMINISTRATORS C. t. a. of John Miser,
~ decd, I Will offer for sale on the premiS-
es, near Bethlehem Church, on
Monday, October goth, 1890,
that valuable farm belonging to the estate of
John Mser, decd, containing about rs acres,
more or less. This tract is located in River
heads District TX miles from SwoOpe's Depot,
convenient to mills, churches and schools.
The improvements on the farm are fair; there
is q good orchard in full bearing.
! The land will be offered III parcels or as a
Whole, and sold In the way that brings the lar
gest sum.
TERMs:-One- third cash; balance in one, two
and three years, the purchaser or purchasers
executing bonds. with approved security, bear
ing interest and waving homestead. Title re-
tanned as ultimate security.
]. J, SHUEY,
Admir- c. t. a. of John Miser, decd
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
West Glasgow,

A note from e. M. Cushing, auction
Ger, to the local of the VIRGINIAN, says I.
Made sale at West Glasgow to day (2sd)
OF llk lots at an average of nearly 3s47.
Everybody happy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

Capt w: "A. Albeit, who has long
been with Messrs. Pereival &sHatton,
real estate and Insurance brokers, Des
Moines, Iowa, and is one Of the best
known and most respected business men
in that city says: 81 can testify to the
good qualities of Chamberlain's, Cough
Remedy. Having used it in my family
for the past eight years, | can safely
say it has no equal for either colds OF
Group" so CENTS a bottle at W. NJ. Aliens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
:. A New Company ~

T,.ts NaAv~ y IL 2
The Raphine Improvement Co. has
been formed, with the following officers:
Col, H. u Williams, Of Augusta, pres'&,
G. E. Kemper, stapnton, vice president
E. g. Hill, Kaphine, secretary aid trpas.,
urer; J. H. Picker, staunton, general
manager. The above, and Capt. Jaimess
Bumgartlnet,s directors. The capital
stock is $4,000. Principal office, RAJ
phiine. opi}efet, The iimppFroyement Of ilSsill
acres s'r. Of land adjoining Raphine. Isl
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Y. M. G. A.

Four practical talks to young men at
4 O'Clock, Sunday afternoons in October,
Y. NJ. c. A. building. Sunday, Septem-
Der ssth, z"Drink, Rev DR.. james Nel-
son; Sunday. October 18th, "Licentious-
ness, Rev. J. 7, Williams; Sunday, o.
tober 10th, Gambling" Rev. H. F.
Sheally; Sunday, October Goth, "World-
illness, Rev. Dr.. D. K. Mcfarland. Cos.
pei hymns; plenty of singing. Come at
4 o'clock, prompt.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
ahendun.

The following circular No. has been
issued from the Office of the Grottoes
Company, which we publish for the ben
eft and instruction OF stockholders. 1t
will be seen from 1t that the whole
amount of the stock offered for sale was
placed in two months-most OF it within
the past few weeks: d
pIRoULAR no. T.
OpFIcD OF THE GROTTORs COMPANY,
sHnsDUn, Va, (Grottoas station shsn Val Ry)
September a, 1890,
To the Stockholders Of The GrOttoss Oo,ap0ny:
The management OF your Company takes this
method of informing you that the 1900 shares
Of Its stock offered for sale by Circular No. 9. o.
July 18th. were sll sold by tho 18th OF September
and, that offers were subsequently made for
many thousand more.
To protect our individual interests as we'll as
those Of the Company. the management orders
a. follows:
HtstzAy the issue OF Stock offered for sale
by Circular No. tom this Once having been
disposed OF, the books f0v the transfer Of the
Stock OF this Company will be closed Of RQon.
Sept. s4th. 1890 and remain closed until noon of
October sfth. 1890 to enable the Company to pre-
paps list Of it, stockA0laars qualified to par
tictpate ip tbs public drawing for business and
residenca lots which VIII take place at Shendpn,
October l4th, 1899. begipping at II o'caek iR the
forenoon,
Gseond- Each person who has paid all the as
sessments due prior to Oct, 18th on the Stock he
has subscribed for, viii be entitled to draw q
lot for each i've shares OF Stock standing In bis
name on that date.
9ktrd-Nsps OF Shendun, showing the lots
that win be drawn FOR and those that the Com
pany win onsr for sale after the drawing, viii
be sent to each subscriber before the day OF, al
latment
yollrth.-After the allotment has been made
the Company viii offer q number of alternate
iots, for sale az auction on that and the two fol-
1osE1ng days.
! We hope you will not only attend the AraWipg
sud sals OF lots in person. but that yop win
bring Others with Won who may become inter
ssted In shsRaRR. Ample provision VIII b.
made for trains ana for the entertainment Of
all who come. The street cara win he running
for the whole length OF Shendun as now laid out.
BY order OF the Executive Committee
JED. HOFCHKIss President
~ HnaaJa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD
i WAY.-Depot Quartermaster's Office,
Washington, D. c. September 10th, 1890 Sealed
proposals. in triplicate, subject to the usual con-
ditiOns, will be received at this office until II
O'Clock, A. M, Saturday, October 18th, 1890, when
and where they will be opened. for the construc
ton of macadam roadway from the city of
Staunton, Va, to the National Cemetery near
that place. Plans, specifications, forms of pro-
poSals, and all necessary information will be
furnished on application to this office or to the
Superintendent's ONCE at the cemetery, where
also can be seen profile of the road to be con-
structed. The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids Proposals should be endorsed "PrOpo-
sails for Staunton Cemetery Roadway and be
addressed to the Depot Quartermaster, Wash
ington, D. g. e.. b. DANDY, Deputy Quarter
master General, U. S. Army.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
The Anti-Lottery Bill.

The Washington Sunday Chronicle
has been excluded from the mails be-
cause it contained an advertisement Of
the Louisiana Lottery. The anti-lottefy
bill recently passed by Congress and
signed by tbs President, prohibits the
admission to the mails of publications
containing such advertisements, and also
prohibits dealing in lottery tickets.
With all this, the lottery will 60 on all
the same. Devices will be invented to
circumvent the law, and the gambling
will proceed, just as effeetually, If not
so openly, as heretofore. Public aenti-
ment will have to be reformed before
such a law can be enforced to the letter.
Gambling is an inclination with the peo-
pie from the time they commence crawl
ing, and enters with them into every
avenue OF life. In some form or other
it pervades society in all it's ramifica-
ton, not even excepting the churches.
Nothing is more fascinating to the aver
age American citizen than the hazard of
chance. He will bite at every bait OF
that kind offered. and do it ON tho sly
If there should be improperly in public
estimation Of its being done in broad
day light Whilst the lottery IL a ape-
cies OF seductive gambling that ought
to be suppressed, it cannot be reached
by Congressional enactments or the vigi-
lance of postofflee inspectors
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

Pc ail you can to make the fair of
1880 success. Whatever You have
bring it in for exhibition. a. =
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Centreville Items.
IReported for the YIRGrN1aN


The Slate Hill Farmers Alliance pic
mic at Roman was a success. The meet
ing was addressed by Col. a.. J. Will
liams and T. J. Jackson, of the county
organization, who entertained the au-
dience for nearly two hours, but we will
say that part of the latter gentleman's
speech was not enjoyed on account of
some indiscreet reference to questions of
National import, but we believe the
speaker meant well, and hope that our
cause will not suffer on account of a lit
tie aristocracy. The dinner, which was
hard to beat, was free to all and enjoyed
by those present. Also baseball game
nearby was well attended by the young
folks, and some of the old folks, too
Mrs. Croushorn, of Stonewall, was
buried at Salem Church on the 18th
inst, also Mr.. Callahan, of the same
neighborhood, on the 18th, at Mount
Pleasant church.
Rev, Mr.. Oney, who has taken charge
of the Salem pastorate, preached his
first sermon on the first Sunday of Sep
TENDER and made a fine impression.
Mr.. George A. Craun is building fine
residence and will soon occupy it.
Messrs. Neff & Hollar, of Roman, will
soon build large store house to better
accommodate their extensive trade.
Our young friend and neighbor, Mr..
A. Alexander, has commenced the prac
tice of law at Staunton, and we hope
will make rising and prominent attor-
ney of the Queen City of the Hills.
p. B. W.
Judge ]. T. Harris, one of the Worlds
Fair Commissioners from Virginia, has
been elected one of the Executive Com
mittee. The Director General of the
Fair is Geo. R. Davis, of Chicago, and
salary $4,000.
Let everybody come to the fair next
week. All the people will be there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
Phil. Knapp, Optician.

.-.. II
Viii be IN staanton during haissw week.
Thorough examinlatie n:ofs eyes ice and ID
aeenrate aMustment pf glbssss. Once
opposite the Opera House. sepls st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

Nor SALE.-Will be sold at Mt. TORY Fur
II mace, Augusta county. on SATURDAY, DC
ToBER 4TH, 1890, 3 Good Well-broken Mules, l
Good Wen broken Mare, i Wagon and Harness,
lot OF Boots, SHOES, &c.
sep25 -2J* j. WISSLER, Sup't.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, 81
" staunton, Va, September 1st, 1890
E. B. Bear
VS..
Bells Admir-, sc. 81
All persons interested In the above cause
take notice, that will proceed at my office in
Staunton, Va,
Monday, October 9Th, 1890,
to take and state the accounts as required by
decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
as entered in the above cause, at it's special
term, held June, 1890 At which time and place
yOu are required to attend. ss4
J. w. STOUT,
Commissioner in Chancery
G.. S. Lightner, p. q.-Sep4-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25

Let everybody come to the fair next
week. All the people will be there.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-25
TO CONTRACTORS.

NTANTED.-Hid for turnkey job on twenty
w i've houses ana lot OF stone and brick
work. For particulars and specifications, adj
Dress, q. +. M IGkS,
seps5 lt* Gent Manager, Clifton Forge, Va.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-07-20
PARK CITY PICKINGS.
The Annual Election For School
Trustees.
A VERY ENERGETIC BOARD
The New Heber Paper-General
News Notes,

The annual election for trustee of dis
trict school No. IL was held in the public
school building on Monday. The polls
opened at 2 O'Clock p. N. and closed at 6
O'Clock. None of the trustees were present
to act as judges, all being out of town, so
the voters present elected Wilson L Sny-
der as chairman, i'll place of T. w. Hayt;
e. Y. Jenkins, clerk for Mr.. E. p. Ferry,
and G. A. Short to act for MIR. A. b. Rich
ardson. The annual financial report was
presented, but on account of the trustees
not having sworn to it, was laid on the
table for further action. According to the
report, the district is Sc, 1923 Is in debt to the
treasurer, Mr.. A. b. Richardson, but this
amount viii be settled as soon as the
special school tax is collected. A special
tax Of per cent was levied in December
last, which really, On account of the new
law, amounts to 2 per cent on the old yalu-
alton, and viii bring into the treasury over
$4,000, thus leaving balance of over
5000. The following is the report: