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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Death Of Mr.. 7 aulbee.

Ex-Congressman w. p. Taulbee, of
Kentucky, died in Washington ON the
18th, from the effects of pistol wound
inflicted by Charles +. Kincaid, a news
paper correspondent, also from Ken
lucky The facts of the case were given
in the VIRGINIAN last week. 1t was
thought for a few days that he might
recover, and Kincaid, who had been az
rested and held in prison, was bailed
out. Taulbee had been delirious for 4S
hours before his death, and gave no
ante norton statement of the tragic oc-
currence. On the death of Taulbee,
Kincaid was re arrested. His health has
been bad for three years past and the
excitement occasioned by the occurrence
in which he was so prominent figure,
has greatly Frustrated him, SO much
so that 1t is thought he may not recover
thus causing double tragedy. Taul-
bee was 40 years of age, and had been
preacher as well as a politician.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

The Democrats have introduced u bill
in the Legislature of Ohio to elect Presi-
Dental electors by Congressional Dis
tricts. The two electors at large to be
elected by the people of the. State, and
the district electors by the districts.
This, under the recent gerrymander in
that State, would give the Democrats
fifteen out of the go electoral votes in
1892
The Senate Finance Committee has
made q unanimous report in favor of
Col. Brady for Internal Revenue ColIec-
tor in the Petersburg district. That is
equivalent to confirmation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Pay of Enumerators.

II may interest the public to know
what the pay of census epumafators is.
The following will give the information
For every living person, two cents; for
every death, two cents; for every firm,
twenty five cents; for every factory, thir-
ty cents; for each veteran or veterans
widow, tive cents. In special cases an
enumeration may be paid by the day, not
to exceed s.. The cost of taking the
census of 1880 was So 900, 900, and this one
is estimated at fifteen million larger than
in 1880,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
A Sad Homeless wanderer

The following pathetic story is from
the Baltimore american of the Sth. 1t
may interest parties in this immediate
section from the references made by the
woman herself
The police of the Central District yes
terdav afternoon had their attention
called to a woman and child, who were
found wandering around in the cold.
searching for friends and relatives. who
could not be located The woman-a
tall, slenderly built specimen of human
ity, thirty-seven years OF age, poorly
clothed and in Il delicate way-told
Captain Farnan and Lieutenant BusicIx
that her name was Mrs. Molle Halestocl1
of Winchester, Kentucky, and that she
was in search of her aged father and
mother, who had moved to Baltimore
some months ago. Her fathers name
is James Hundley, a veteran of the war
of 1912, who receives a pension from the
government. The woman, with tears in
her eyes, then related pitiful story.
She said that she was married about
twelve years ago, near Staunton, Vir-
ginia, to Lee HalestOck. a man well
thought of in the community, and then
moved to Kentucky. They had three
children, two of whom died. The one
she has with her is a pretty little blonde
girl about two years OF age. Her hus-
band worked as a brakeman on the sew
eral roads running into Winchester, and
about one month ago went with the
Kentucky Central Railroad in the same
capacity. About twelve days ago, while
on his run home, his train was in collis-
ion with another freight train, and he
was one OF the number that was killed
How 40 # ,nvt Inc IJ.,Ia
stock sold out her household effects
realizing about $685. and purchased tick
cts for Staunton, Virginia, where she
expected to find her aged parents They
had not met for twelve years, although
Mrs. HalestOck had received a letter
from them about three years ago. They
still lived on a farm about one mile from
Staunton. She left Winchester Satur-
day night, but upon her arrival at
Staunton, was told that her parents had
moved to Winchester, Virginia. This
place was also visited, but no one was
found who could locate them. She was
subsequently told that they had moved
to Baltimore. The woman spent her
last money for a passage here. and ar
rived yesterday morning with just fifty
cents in her purse. She made inquiry
at the pension bureau, but failed to as
certain the information desired. A citi-
zen brought her to the Central District,
where she will be cared for until ar
rangements can be made for her comfort.
Owing to the condition of the woman,
Matron McClelland called at the Mater
mite Hospital, on Lombard street, but
there was no room. The woman cannot
read or write, but says she is willing to
work for herself and child. She says
she has positive information that her
aged parents live in Baltimore. The
only other relatives Mrs. Halestock has
are two brothers, John and William, who
live in Arkansas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

The Virginia Western surveys have
been completed as far west as Washing
ton county. Va. The road begins at a
point near Buchanan, Botetourt county.
and runs parallel with the Norfolk a.
Western and Clinch Valley Division,
from New River west. 1t is intended to
connect with the Tennessee Midland.
now under construction at or near Bris
toll, and form through line via Rich
mond & Allegheny Division of the Ches
apeake & Ohio between Richmond and
Memphis Col. A S. Buford. of Rich
mond, is at the head of the enterprise.
Patrick Hagan has sold to the Powells
River Coal and Iron Company for S113.
490 about IA ,060 acres in fee-simple and
s,347 acres coal and mineral right of Wise
county lands.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

ENLIGlBLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
Il have six eligible building lots, fronting
ON Green street, near the Reservoir. Each lot
has 'I feet front and is l25 feet deep. They will
be sold at very reasonable figures to parties de-
string to improve. s. NJ. YOST
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

A~Bfate convention will be held in
Richmond on the third Tuesday i'll April
to take into consideration the political,
educational, moral and financial eond:-
ton of the colored people
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
The Governors Appointments.

One of the questions discussed in the
executive session of the State Senate
Saturday night was whether Governor
McKinney's appointments in certain in
stances held good. In April, 1889, Gov
ernor Lee made several appointments to
asylum boards for the term of three
years; but he neglected to send the
names to the Senate for confirmation
within thirty days of its assembling.
The construction put upon the lay by
Governor Mckinney was that these APP
pointments lapsed after thirty days, and
therefore he made nominations to fill
the vacancies. The law point thus
brought in issue was discussed at great
length, and members of the legal frater
nifty were divided in opinion, but finally
Governor McKinney's appointees were
confirmed by the Senate by a very de-
cided majority
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Railroad Contracts.

The Roanoke Evening World of the
lettings for the construction of the Nor
folk & Western extension:
The contracts for building the Ohio
extension of the Norfolk q Western
railroad have been awarded and were re-
ceiyed at the office of Chief Engineer w.
W. Coe yesterday evening. This extern
sion begins at Ell,horn, and will be 100
miles in1ength, terminus at lronton, Ohio
The work will be pushed to completion
as rapidly as possible, and will be a very
important addition to this rapidly grow
ing and prosperous railroad system Fol-
lowing is a list of the firms to whom con
tracts were awarded, and the date with
in which they are to be completed:
Sections to 90, Samuel Walton, of
Falls Mills, Va, to be completed by De-
cember 18th, 1890.
Sections 81 to 30, Samuel Walton, to
be completed by February 18th, 1891.
Sections 81 to 40, E. S. Norman u Co.,
of Lynchburg, to be completed by Jan
uary 18th, 1891
Sections Al to so, E. S. Moorman & Co.,
to be completed by February 18th, 1891
Sections II to 60, E. and |. Purcell,
White Post, va, to be completed by
March 18th, 1891.
Sections 81 to 10, A Tennis, Cape May,
N. j., to be completed by April 18th,
1891,
Sections II to so, Beck with, Quackbusk
& Co.. Washington, ID. c., to be compile
ted by April 18th, 1891.
Sections 81 to 100, Becllwith, Quack
bush g. Co., to be completed by May 10,
1891.
Sections 1o1 to 10. Ryan & Keemle,
Va tn "a a aH Inv
June LIST, 1891.
Sections III to 1870, Mason, Gooch &
Hoge, frankfort, KY, to be completed
by June 1st, 1891.
Sections 121 to 1870, Mason, Gooch &
Rinehart, Frankfort, KY, to be compile
ted by April 18th, 1891.
Sections 141 to $50, E. S. Whitney,
Philipsburg, N. j., to be completed by
January 18th, 1891.
The 3,1OO feet tunnel was awarded to
Mason & Hoge.
The Times, of a later date, gives the
following additional awards:
Sections 161-1SO to Paige, Cany & Co,
of New York
Sections 1S1-194 to W. F. Patterson, of
Pittsburg, Pa.
Sections 1871 to Mason, Gooch &
Hoge, of Frankfort, KY.
The masonry for the Ohio river bridge,
which will be for double track, has been
awarded to W. F. Patterson, Of Pitts
burg, Pa. The superstrqcture of the
bridge had been previously awarded to
the Edge Moor Bridge Works, of Will
mington, Del This will be 1900 feet
long and constructed entirely of iron,
and when completed will be the finest
STRUCTURE on the entire line of the road
Mr.. w, S. Doane is principal assistant
engineer in charge of the work and he
leaves at once for Ceredo, West Virginia,
which city will be his headquarters.
Work will commence at once and it will
be pushed to completion with yigor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Roll of Honor.

The following is q list of the names of
pupils of the Mt. Sidney graded school,
who have attained an average grade of
not less than 95 in all branches studied,
and who have no dement's and absent
or tardy marks for The school month
ending February 21st
Grade A., d. p. G.. Crickenberger,
teacher.-Perry Wenger, Stuart Bowers
John johnson, Lucy Coffman, Ernest
Crawford, Kenton Harper, Mamie Shu-
make, Mamie Landes. Willie Bell, Ernest
Landes, Octor Shumalle. Allen Johnson,
and John Moore
Grade 3D., p. j. Orebaugh teacher
Mary Johnson, Bessie Bell Katie Coff-
man, Bette Bowles, Edna Peters Rosa
Coffman, Eddie Vanfossen, Willard Al
len, Ned hePriest, Edgar Crawford,
and Willie johnson.
Grade c., Miss Ada Hudson teacher
Maud L.andes Walter Hudson, Stuart
Johnson. Luther Moore, George Cook,
Mamie Harper and Oracle Bell.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

HOPARTN ERSIiIP.-lIa this day admit
~ ted L.. q. STRAUSS to interest in my
business, the same will be conducted under the
style and firm of JOS. l.. BARTH g. co,
mars St JOS l., BARTH
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Y OSf.-LaSt Friday, between the Valley De
i pot and the Virginia Hotel, Diamond
ring with bangle and name. Also a Diamond
Scarf Pin. A liberal reward if left at the VAL
LEY NIRGISIAN Oflce. mart
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

NOR SALE.-At River Side Farm, one Imp
Il Clydes,2 years old, dark bay; one q Clyde
rising I year old, bay; Short horn bull calves
viii take orders for Poland China pigs, prices
reasonable. Plymouth Rock eggs for sale.
b. +. A. MYERS,
febl3 Timbervlle Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
ID EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL BAN /

at Staunton in the State of Virginia, at the close
of business, February 2Sth, $780,
RESOURCES
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

XAyANTED--l}y a young man. %, a position
w ON farm in any capacity; can keep books;
or with a surveyor. Out door life the main OBJ
ject. Wen educated and best of references.
given. Address p, ~ care of VALLEY NIRGINIAN-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

MONEY TO LOAN ON LONG TIME In
w stalment plan. Terms easy. apply to
W. Il. McCUE,
Cashier Augusta Perpetual Building and Loan
Company febl3 6m
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

NyANTED.-A situation as Gardener Has
w had large, successful experience at some
OF the largest institutions and Springs in the
country. Terms reasonable. Write or apply to
PATRICK nCONNER,
mar1 StaumtOn. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Yours Respectfully

JACOB REEDS SONS,
mars Philadelphia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

FAND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN-My
4 Wife, E. ID. Bocock has left my bed and
board without my consent on just cause, and |
will not be responsible for any of her acts or
contracts. JOHN I. BOCOCK
marI3 4t*
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
WANTED s :; )

aries and expenses paid weekly. Liberal in
duceineht TO beglnileis Noprevious experience
necessary. Outfit free. Write for terms, giving
are.
CliAS II. CHASE, Nurserynian, Rochester, n. Y.
nlaf'l3}t Mention this Paper
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
LITTLE COOUEP]7E !.

VNANTED.-An experienced cook. washer
w and ironer. None need apply unless
accompanied with good recommendations:
Mrs. il. NJ. HEN FL,
lnarl3-2t* Main Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Inc latter cOIupdH LOT uIle SUN Vi Nooo,
600. These properties include 1900
acres of mineral and farming lands, and
four charcoal furnaces namely, Beverly,
Wythe, Speedwell and Eagle fnFnaces-
and several fine mills.
The railroad from New Castle, Craig
county, to Eagle Rock, seems to be III a
fair way of construction. The contract
for the work has been let. Messrs. Rine-
hart & TeafOrd have a section Ct four
miles. Mr. S. ID. Gooch, and Messrs,
McCarty and Ross, each a section, and
other parties have been awarded the
balance of the 20 miles, the length OF
the road between the two points named,
all of which have to be completed in
four months. The completion of
this short road would expose an immense
body of valuable mineral land, and de-
velop large hidden wealth.
Last week the House of Representa-
tiyes in the contested election case OF l..
P. Featherstone. Independent Demo
crat, VS.. W. H. Cate, Democrat, decided
that Featherstone was entitled to the
seat. and he was sworn in. The testi
mony in the case, as shown by the re-
cord. reveals the most outrageous crimes
committed against Republicans in that
district, and demonstrates that with a
free vote and fair count, Featherstone
would have been returned by an over
whelming majority. Featherstone was
supported by an organization OF farm
ers. known as the Wheel" mostly
Democrats, and the Republicans as well.
Cate was the Democratic nominee, and
Winchester rifles ballot boXstnffing, spe
cial ballot boxes, and bulldozing gener-
ally were resorted to for the purpose of
defeating the will of the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
LEGISLATIVE.

In the Senate yesterday the Committee
on finance reported 10 favor OF aboishing
the off sc of weightmsster of live stock.
Mr.. Harrison offered 8 resolution that the
Committee for Courts. of Justice be request.
ed to consider the feasibility of eeoting
Judges Of the Supreme Court of Appeals by
Inc people; what changes in the Judiciary
system may be proper; what other changes
in the constitution should be enacted for
the welfare Of the Commonwealth, and the
feasibility of calling q constitutional conVen
ii
The Senate passed the House bill to incor-
porate the Berlin and Lovettsville Bridge
Company for the purpose of constructing a
bridge at Berlin, Frederick county, Md,
across the Potomac river to Loudoun county.
The greater portion of the session of the
House was taken Up With the debate on the
Ssnate bill In relation to the Commissioner
of notwithstanding the appointing
power from the Governor and makingit one
of the elective officers by the Legislature
vote resulted ia the adoption OF an
amendment that the Commissioner shall De
practical farmer.
Mr.. Hume ii ,red the following joint res
oluton and the rules were suspended and
1t Was placed on the calendar
Resolved That full permission and au-
thority are hereby granted to the Govern
ment OF the United States to improve, re-
pair, and keepjn repair by macsdamizlng or
otherwise, any of the following named pub
lie Highways in the counties of Alexandria
aud Fairfax-to wit: The road connecting
the Aqueduot and Chain bridges and the
roads running into the said counties or
either of them from from the Aqueduct
bridge, the Chain Bridge, the Long bridge,
or any of them, and to that end and for that
purose the officers and agents of said Gov
eminent, acting under authority OF the Con
gress OF the United States, shall have
Fight at such time or times as they may
elect to be 10 said counties and enter upon
said roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Al S. pension was yesterday granted to
S J. HotteDstein, of Manassas.
The bill creating the Office OF Second Vice
President is being urged by some Congress.
mer.
Mrs Moeby H. Payne, of Lynchburg, was
thro@n from buggy and seriously hurt
yesterday.
Mrs Rebecca Wildman. an aged and we'll
known resident of Lsesburg. died on Sun
day last, at an advanced age.
Mrs. Della Donohoe, wife of Mr.. John O.
Donohoe, died at her home, In Leesburg, on
Saturday evening last, after one weeks Ill.
ness, in the 4S.h year of her ags.
Il is reported In London that the ship
Buieshire has foundered In the Atlantic.
She was bound from Norfolk to Msdilerra
mean ports and had crew of sixteen, ell of
whom are supposed to have persisted.
Mrs. Mary Buckner Thurston Randolph,
widow OF Robert Lee Randolph, OF Eastern
View. Fauquier county, died In Richmond
yesterday morning in the Slst year Of her
6go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
Sight Restored.

Nj. A. K. Hawkes.: Dear Slr-About
Que year ago my eight began to fail, with
the usual symptoms, viz: after reading for
short iime my eyes became confused and
there seemed 20 be dmness before them,
also accompanied wth pains In the eye ball.
Beiog satisfied that glasses we're impera-
lively demanded, applied to you for them,
and, am happy to say, with wonderful re-
suits, for after having worn your crystal
lied lenses for short time my eyes re
gained their accustomed strength, and can
now rasd the finest print for hours With
psfleot case without glasses.
P.S. SPILLER.
Clerk In Land Office.
For sale by L. Stabler & Co., druggists,
Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
Letter from Richmond.

| Correspondence of the ALEXANDRIA GAzETTE]
RICHMOND, Vs., Jan. 29-It is very
evident low that Senator Moore, OF Fairfax hit
upon very important reform when he intro
duced that resolution looking to an investigation
of the criminal expenses Of the State. Cut down
the criminal expenses of the State" seems to be
the vogue now, and in few days tho General
Assembly will get in some work In ths direction.
The debate over the bill providing that the
Commissioner of Agriculture shall be practical
farmer has disclosed the fact that there in consd
orable opposition 10 the present Commissioner,
Col Tom Whitehead, but that gentleman 10 tax.
ing the situation quietly and thinks that ne will
win in the race.
Senator Lswless. of Portsmouth, the youngest
mem Der of the Sen ,te has for the past two or
three days been making vigorous light for
Portsmouth by opposing the Norfolk ferry bill
He hss hsd to contend against heavy odds and
heavy influences, and so we'll has he worked that
to-day the bill received just one majority. a
motion to pass by is pending and Mr.. Lawless Is
not letting the grass grow under his feet. he
will hardly win in the end, but there is no dis
count on the good fight he is making in behalf OF
Portsmouth.
Ex-Attorney General Jam 5 g. Field is asking
the General Assembly to give him bl ck the money
expended by him while in office which Was not
| required to be spent by his successors. He has
knocked at the doors OF s:versl Legislatures for
this money but the knocking has not basn sue.
cess;ul.
The atcness Of the session may operate against
the Legislature taking any action in the way Of
causing tho judges of the Supreme Court to be
elected by the people. l talked with number Of
prominent lawmakers tonight, and while they
| thought that our judicial system Was susceptible
| of great Improvement, they were not prepared to
say whether this Legislature ought to change the
existing system
There is very strong feeling in favor Of the
bill introduced by Senator Dunn, Of Albemarle,
TO abolish the office of Cattle Weigher in Rch-
mond. In fact, nobody seems to interest them
selves against this bill, and Senators are wonder
ing how the Office came to be created, since 1t is
of such little use. it pays salary Of fifteen hun
dred dollars
There was large representation Of legislators
at the colonial ball tonight which was of the
greatest social events ever held in Richmond. Tho
object of this ball wss to raise funds to preserve
Virginia antiquities and modest Delegate from
the Eighth Congressional district de,ires to know
if cid ofiteholders and ofiiceseekers cannot right
~ be classed as Virginia antiquities B.P.O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30

0, the old, old clock of the household stock
Was the brightest thing and neatest,
The hands though Old had to7cn OF gold,
And its chime rang still the sweetest.
But the dear clio C ock needed busting
occasionaIly, ard little ell and attention.
Just so with the humane machine. When
you feel deprss sed, bue or neryous, low
spirited or demented, it Is your liver which
falling to pe,farm its functions, needs a lit
tie help a Gose CT iSo of Stonebraker'5
Blood snd Liver Ccrrector will Dring every
thing around oil right ard you will feel like
yourself sgain. DJa's take any substitute.
Ask for Stouebreker's B GOD ard Liver Cor
rector. 81 per bottle.
THE SToNEBRAKGg CHEM &c.
Sole Proniietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

4 l4bt rain, as gentle rs an April shower, fell
las; aght.
Mr. Ezekiel Cada, OF this city, WAS arrested in
Washington yesterday for writing policy.
The first arrival of fish at Fishtown this season
wss that OF yesterday Tho fish came from Il
shore IN 0ccoqusn bay.
There is proposition on foot to have draw
placed in the Aqueduc5 bridge which spans the
Potomac river al Georgetown.
Marriage licenses were Issued in Waehingt II
yesterday to Charles Z Daniels, Of that city, and
Mary F. Fitzhugb OF Fairfax county, and to Jno.
Fl. Coleman OF this city, aud Lizzie L. Miller, Of
Washington.
The Speaker laid hctore the House Of repre-
sontatives Yesterday letters from the Secretary of
the Treasury submitting an esim9tc for Tho up.
preparation of $G6,11O for the miitsry post of
For; NJ , en- in this :ouaty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-01-30
Lemon Hot Drops.

For coughs and colds, take Lemon Hot Drops
For sore throat and bronchitis, take lcmcn Hot
Drops.
For pneumonia and lar:ngitis, take Lemon Hot
Drops.
For consumption and catarrh take Lemon Hot
For all throat and lung diseases, take Lemon
Hot Drops.
An elegant and reliable preparation.
Sold by druggists. 25 cents per bottle. Pre-
pared by H. Mozleg MD Atlanta, Ga.