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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Returning trains will Observation-Disclosures
for Lexington and intermediate stations
11:20 a IN. for Winchester and interme-
diate stations 11:20 a. IN. and $50 p. IN.
All trains daily except Sunday. Tickets
will be good going on all trains ON day
of sale and valid for return journey on
For tickets and guide to the Govern
ment buildings and attractions at the
Capital, inquire of the ticket agents B.
& o. r. r., or G. E. Dudrow, Travelling
Passenger Agent, Winchester, Va. For
information and tickets, call ON C. T.
Hammo nd, Agent City Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
To Owners of Mineral Lands:

We have effected an arrangement with
Professor Holmes of the Staunton Male
Academy by which quaIitatf0e an
alyses of all kinds of minerals will be
made without cost to the owners and the
results published in the VIRGINIAN.
This department was for long time
conducted by DR.. Traphagen, and proved
of interest and value to many of our read
ers and patrons. DIR. Traphagen's sue
cessor is a skillfu and thorough chemist,
and will make the department us popular
and full of interest as heretofore.
Parties desiring qNaatitdti0e analyses
will, of course, be charged a reasonable
fee
All minerals, waters, soils, &C., must be
delivered at the VIRGINIAN Office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES, ETC.
F.rM. B., Highland county, Va.-An
alloy composed chiefly of lead and tin.
W. L., Raphine, Va.-Iron pyrites,
containing iron and sulphur. Good for
making sulphuric acid if it does not
contain too much arsenic
u. F., Bolar, Va, No. 1.-Epidote, of
no special value except for cabinet speci-
men.
tanning fair per cent. of manganese.
No. 3.-Same as No. 9, with a greater
per cent of manganese
No. A specimen containing princi-
pally silica, of no value.
|. H. Y, Craigsvile, Va.-A specimen
of manganese called wad. This is very
fair specimen.
DR.. w. L. H., Luray, Va.-A specimen
of silicious slate containing manganese.
J. w. b., Va.-Very fair specimen of
the hematite ore called limonite.
Judge A. J. b., Luray, Va.-This spec
linen contains some iron, but not enough
to make it at all valuable.
M. e., Highland county, Va.-A speci-
men of hornblende. This is the variety
containing iron.
Miss l.. b. k.-Iron pyrites containing
iron and sulphur; valuable for making
sulphuric acid when found in quantity
and of the right quality and free from
arsenic. The remaining part is calcium
carbonate, or limestone.
J. w. W., Warm Springs, Va No. L.
A very fair specimen of anthracite coal,
one that should be analyzed.
No. 2.-Iron pyrites of no value.
ID. o. D., Harrisonburg, Va.-A fair
specimen of kaolin.
W. NEWTON HOLMES, s. M. A.
March 12, 1890.
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Married

At Mountain Cove church ON Sunday, March
I'd, 1890 by Rev. Robert E. Gleason, Mr.. John
James Purvis from near Montreal, to Miss Tall
tina Cumi Wills, daughter of Mr.. James N. Wills,
of Stevens Cove, all OF Nelson county, Va.
February 27th, $780, at Stuart's Draft, Mr.. Dan
iel Il. Harris and Miss Laura f. Meyers.
March 9th, 1890, at Middlebrook, Mr.. Ashby
McCauley and Mrs. Mittie Splitter, daughter OF
MOrdecai Smith.
March 9th, 1890, Mr.. Charles Shirley of Clifton
Forge, and Miss Daisy BeZiant, of Baltimore
They were at Staunton Saturday to visit the
groom's brother, J. J. Shirley.
AT Pleasant Valley, Rockingham county, Va.
March 18th, 1890, at a. M, by the Rev. d. W
Hill, Mr.. George S, Shaver. Of Fauquier county
Va, and Miss Minnie B. Rhodes, of Rockingham
county, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Children EniOv

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when
or mother be costive or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use, so that
it is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Charles l.. Cooke.

The veteran insurance man of our town,
retires from the business after success
full career of twelve years. In this short
time he has earned reputation second
to no man in the State, as an expert in
office work, and in the intricate details
Of the scientific branch of this great de-
partment of modern business, as. well as
an energetic and successful man in the
field.
Mr. Cooke was one of the originators
and organizers of the Valley Mutual
Life Association. 1t came in the field
as candidate for public favor in 1878.
At that time there was no organization
of the modern type offering for life as
surance in Virginia. The company
struck the right time, and found in Mr..
Cooke, its first Secretary, the right man
for the grand success afterwards achiev-
ed by it. 1t stemmed the tide of worth
less insurance coming into the State
from outsiders, and gave to the people
what was wanted, viz: safe and reliable
insurance at rates adjusted upon an
economical basis and adapted to all con-
ditions of business life. To the skill,
ability and business talent of G. L.
Cooke, the citizens of Staunton and of
Virginia are largely indebted for the
sound, progressive and enlightened con-
dition of life insurance as it now exists
in the State.
Mr.. Cooke served as Secretary of the
Valley Mutual until the fall of 1885,
when business principles not suited to
his views of progressive life insurance
work, were injected into the or
ganization, and he resigned. He then
organized the Interstate Life Associa-
ton, maturing plan entirely original
in life Insurance in this State, and giving
a fixed rate. on the basis of low charges,
as more satisfactory to persons seeking
the protection of life insurance. Since
the organization of the Valley Mutual
in 1878. three other companies have been
organized in Staunton, all of them fol-
lowing in the main the plans of the Val
ley Mutual and the Interstate, the two
companies formed by Mr.. Cooke.
Mr.. Cooke may be called the father of
life insurance in Staunton, where more
; companies exist than in any other city
of the State. He has had longer term
of continued service than any man in
the State of his age. He now retires
and leaves the tedium and confinement
of Office work to engage in more active
business pursuits. He will put into what
eYeF.he undertakes his accustomed en-
,ergy, skill and ability, and will make a
success of any enterprise he may han
die
Mr.. Cooke is SO we'll known to the in.
surance world that there will doubtless
be many tempting offers made him, and
his valuable services will be sought after
in this grand work, which scatters more
blessings in it's pathway than any Other
work of human origin, but we believe
he has finally concluded not to enter the
insurance field again. Mr.. Cookies name
will be household word in the insur
ance world; but among the workers an6
the insurers all will wish him we'll wher
ovor no NAV 90
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Deaths.

March I'd, 1890 four miles southwest of the
city, Mrs. Brooks, beloved wife of Mr.. James
Brooks. Consumption was the cause.
March 1th 1890, in Staunton, Mr.. James Web
ster, late of Fredericksburg. aged about 70. De
ceased was Confederate soldier in the late war.
March 9Th 1890, near Churchville, Mrs. Mary,
wife of Mr.. John Myers aged is years. Deceased
and William Houseman, all of Augusta county.
At Charlottesville Indiana, ON Sunday, March
I'd, $780, after a protracted illness, Walter Gil
oldest child of Walter Eugene and Mamie Gil
lun Maxwell
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
BUSINESS INDEX

merchants of Augusta county, Va, have placed
i'll stock full line OF Victor Remedies, as ad-
vertiSed in this issue, and take pleasure in offer
ing the same under one of the most liberal and
convincing guarantees that was ever placed be-
fore the general public
These merchants are the leading and most en-
terprsing citizens in this section; they are in
the full enjoyment of honorable regulations in
the sphere of commerce and their endorsement
and guarantee cannot but convince the most
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Death of Jacob Bear

Mr.. Jacob Bear, an old and highly
respected citizen Of the town, died sud
denly on Wednesday morning. He was in
VIRGINIAN office about o'clock Tues
day evening, apparently in his usual
good health, and asked for daily paper
as was his custom, to read at home He
was an honest man, of strong convic-
tions, and decided opinions, and had for
many years been consistent member of
the Second Presbyterian church.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Miss Bessie II. Bedloe, of Birmingham,
VT, had disease of the scalp which
caused her hair to become very harsh
dared comb it. Ayers Hair Vigor gave
her a healthy scalp, and made the hair
beautifully thick and glossy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Florence, Ala, Herald: Hon. G. w.
Button and Hon. r. T. Barton, two of
Virginia's most widely known citizens.
are in the city.
Mrs. VIM. A. Hudson returned on the
$50 train yesterday from visit to Phil
adelphia. Her many friends are always
glad to have her with them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Chamber of Commerce.

The sixth annual meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday
night last. The following were admitted
to membership: I. G. Morton, f. r.
Webb, B. A. Blakemore, G. E. Van Pelt
& Co., DR.. J. L. Lindsay, A. A. Grubert
& Son, VIM. H. Barkman, John L. Long,
w. F. Summerson, G. L. Cooke, H. l..
Hoover, M. E. Kyle, A. H. Fultz, J. w.
Teabo, Robertson & Co., G. F. lesser, d.
A. Sniteman.
Mr.. Todd reported progress in the
matter of the State Agricultural Society.
Mr.. Todd also reported that the law en-
acted by the late Legislature, governing
shipments by railroad, rendered further
action on the part of the Chamber unnec-
essary.
Action was taken looking to the es-
tablishment of manufacturing indus
tries.
Officers for the next year:
Charles E. Haines, President; Alex.
Hart, 1st Vice President; M. b. Ham
rick, I'd e-President; j. G. Shields,
Secretary; and Isaac Witt, M. n. Brad
ley, Reeves Gait, G. A. Glaake, John w.
Todd, J. A. Hanger, w. A. Burke and
Arista Hoge, Directors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Cured bv CutiCura

Ny disease psoriasis first broke out on my
left cheek, spreading across my nose, and al
most covering my face. IT ran into my eyes,
and the physician was afraid | would lose my
eyesight altogether. 1t spread all over my head,
and my hair all fell out, until / was entirely
bald headed; it then broke ont on my arms and
shoulders, until my arms were just one sore. 1t
covered my entire body my face, head, and
shoulders being the worst. The white scabs fell
constantly from my head, shoulders, and arms;
the skin would thicken and be red and very
itchy, and would crack and bleed if scratched.
After spending many hundreds of dollars, was
pronounced incurable. heard of the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES, and after using two bottles CUTICURA
REsoLvENT, could see changes and after |
had taken four bottles, was almost cured; and
when / had used six bottles Of CUTICURA REsOL-
VENT and one box of tUTICURA, and one cake of
CUTICURA SOAP, was cured of the dreadful dis
esase from which had suffered for five years.
/ thought the disease would leave very deep
scar but the CUTICURA REMEDIES cured it with
out any scars. ] cannot express with a pen
what suffered before using the CuTIUURA REM
EDIEs. They saved my life, and feel it my du-
tv to recommend them. Ny hair is restored as
good as ever, and so is my eyesight | know Of
others who have received great benefit from
their use.
ROSA "
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Officers for the next wear,

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
church will give dinner and supper
on Court Day, March a.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Mr.. Dan. Sites, of Rockingham, a
graduate of Dunsmores Business Col
lege, has secured position in Washing
ton as a stenographer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

We regret to learn of the loss sustained
by j. s. McCorkle, Esq, in the burning
of his house last week. Our Middle
brook correspondent gives the particu-
lars,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13

Last week contracts were let for the
building of about one hundred houses
at Buena Vista, Rockbridge county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Popular Excursion.

There will be a popular excursion to
Washington over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad on March Goth, 1890.
Train arrangements and round trip rates
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Press Excursion.

Editor James A. Pugh, of the Roanoke
Herald, made flying visit to our city
last week. He was pleased to hear of
the new activities around Staunton, and
congratulated us on being in the right
way to prosperity. Mr.. Pugh is the
President of the Virginia Press Associa-
tion, and he is looking after the interest
of the organization as to the Press ex
cursions which are to visit our State
Nav next There will be two or three
excursions; one of which will be over
the C. o. r. R., and as a matter of course,
Staunton will be a stopping point. We
hope our citizens will begin at once to
prepare for this visit. 1t will be the
biggest advertisement we can give our
city. Already the real estate agents and
other public spirited citizens of Roanoke
are preparing for a grand time when the
excursonists visit that city. 1t will be
money well expended. Roanoke has
tried it and knows how it pays. Let us
learn a lesson from the Magic City.
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IRIS. ROSA KELLY, Rockwell City, Iowa,
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New officers,


Elected for the ensuing year, of
the Hibernian Beneficial Society, are
Michael Kivlighan, president; M. T.
Bergin, list vice president; w. p Houni-
han, I'd vice president; Geo. J. johnson,
recording secretary; Patrick Kavanaugh
assistant recording secretary; Thos. HI.
Burke, financial secretary; Daniel Grim
mems, treasurer; Thos Kivlighan, mar
shall; Michael Hounihan, standard bearer,
Rev. John McVerry, chaplain; James
Cannon, John Fallon and John Houni-
han, trustees.
A handsome gold badge was presented
to the retiring president, Daniel Grim
mems, Esq, by the society on the occa-
sion of the election of the new officers.
Geo. S. Turner, the wealthy owner of
Valley Falls Cotton Mill, Spartansburg,
S. c., shot and killed his brother-i in law,
Edward Fringer, on the 8th inst. The
difficulty grew out of a family difference.
Fringer was 20 years old and unmarried.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-03-13
Scaly Skin Diseases

Psoriasis years, covering face, head, and en-
tire body with white scabs. Skin red,
itchy, and bleeding. Hair all gone. Spent
hundreds of dollars. Pronounced incurable
Cured ]nY Cuticura Remedies.
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pressed her perfect resignation to the
Divine will, and as her faithful pastor
repeated the lines of some favorite
hymn which she had loved to sing when
In full health and strength, the voice of
the now stricken and feeble one rose
clear and strong, even at the very gate
of death, to echo the praises of her God,
in whom she trusted. The melody of
that voice which had 80 often chanted
the hymns of praise ON earth, entered the
gates of Paradise, as she passed over the
river. chanting the refrain, IN carer.
My God, to Thee
We have never known more general
expression of sorrow at the death of any
one, and the feeling of sympathy is uni
versal.
We extend to the bereaved husband
and the afflicted family our tenderest
sympathy. Human words are powerless
to comfort them now, but such q trium-
plant death speaks of that peace which
the world cannot give, and bears testl-
mOny to the power of Jesus name, which
rObs the grave of it's terrors and takes
from death its sting. 1t lights the path
way to the glorious city above, and says
to the faithful and sorrowing ones OF
earth. "Be of good eheer-all is well.
The funeral took place Monday after
noon last at o'clock from the First
Presbyterian Church, which was crowded
to it's utmost capacity. The pail bearers
were w. B. McChesney, Guy Cochran
George Bell, Charley Hoge, J. H. Bader
Samuel Parkins.
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There will be an entertainment con-
sisting of recitations, singing, &C., at the
Baptist Church on Friday night, the
14th, in the interest of Baptist Foreign
Missions. Mr.. Tyree, of Harrisonburg,
will deliver an address on the occasion.
The entertainment is under the auspices
of the ladies of the church.
Old Uncle White, a colored man, died
on the 5th inst, at the age of 1O4. He
was blacksmith by trade, and worked
for the late Capt. C. R. Mason, on his
railroad work. He used to claim that
he was a partner OF Mr.. Mason, who
thought great deal of him. He lived
with his children of late years, who
kindly provided for his wants.
Mr.. Geo. w. Reed has been engaged
by the Grottoes Company to take oil
painting sketches of the many novel
and attractive scenes in Viewers Gave,
He had in the VIRGINIAN Office a few OF
these sketches, which showed much
artistic talent and true obedience to
ubGuTc. mT Occtl Has Ucell recurring OF
the caverns of Virginia, and these
sketches, in part, illustrate his re
marks, as well as for the use of the pro
prietors of the Grottoes in ADVERTISING
the wonders of their caverns.
Judge James Kenney, of Harrison
burg, will make his home hereafter al
the Kenney farm with his sister, Mrs
Mckay, on Middle river, in this county
His father, Judge John Kenney, aftel
retiring from the Bench, and the prac
tice of law at Harrisonburg, removed t.
this farm many years ago, and ther,
died. His brother, Mr.. John Kennev
lives on the place with his sister. w,
welcome Judge Kenney to August,
county as one of it's citizens. We hav,
known him from boyhood, and NOR
upright, honorable gentleman neve
lived.
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price. Then he explained toat
he could not connect them wis,nonst
! greater amount per kiiometer being pesg.
These were the days when Turkey could
borrow, so he obtained the additional
price. What between this and being paid
IN bonds ct = heavy discount, and placing
them to advantage among the silly people
who believed In Turkish dRance, be reai-
lied many millions by the transaction.
Then he settled in Paris and took to sPecu-
lations on the Stock Exchange, which,
owing to his command Of money, proved
very remuneratiye. OF late he has kept
his money we'll in marlborough
when others were selling ana
sold when other were buying. Ale
though successful on the Paris Bourse,
the baron was not SO successful
in getting into Paris society. But into
some sort of society he is determined 10
buy his way. The Boulanger revelations
show that he subscribed largely to the Or
leans conspiracy, and this has won him the
patronage Of some of the Orleans princes.
Having been blackballed by . Paris club,
he bought the clubhouse, thus giving the
members the chance of receiving him
among them or being turned out them
selves. Since he has taken up his residence
with as he has gone on the turf, and has
rented huge shootings, which, perhaps. is
the surest means of rich man to make
his way socially with English society.
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The Child Of an Evil P.rent.

Malvolio says in shakespeare's Comedy of
Twelfth Night. ''eome are born great, some
achieve greatness, and some have greatness
thrust upon them" So II IL with nervousness
Some are born nervous. some achieve nervous
ness by their own imprudence and neglect, aud
some have nervousness thrust upon them by
disease. The basic starting point of this all
ment. which grows rapidly and assumes alarm
Ing proportions when it reaches the stage Of
hypochondria and chronic sieepessness. In
weakness. the child of indigestion, parent of
many evilA For the incapacity Of the stomach
10 digest food, and OF the system to assimilate
u after digestion, Hostetter's stomach Bitlers
has ever proved sovereign remedy. Sleep be-
comes tranquil, appetite improves, abnormal
tenslIfvenesa OF the nerves n succeeded by
siesdiness and vlgor in those delicate tissues.
bodily substance increases when that signal
restorative of digestion il systematically used
ney inactivity, liver complaint ana constipa-
ton
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SITTING BULL A HYPNOTIsT.
The John the Baptist Of the New Mes.
siah and His Methods.
MINNEAPOLIS TrihnnA

The John the Baptist Of the New Mes.
siah and His Methods.
Minneapolis Tribune
Many and weird are the tales told about
Sitting Bull. but the most uncanny yarns
of all are those that have been related of
him since the red men have been looking
for an Indian Messiah. 1t was not until
the craze had become widespread that Sit
ting Bull began to convert it TO his own
use, but since then he has been working it for
its total value. The cunning old rogue was
not 80 foolhardy as to attempt the role of
the Messiah. but has found it more conven-
lent and just as much to his purpose to
play the part of prophet. He tells long
and rather pretty story of having been i'm
PEELED by some strange influence, while
wandering in the woods one night, to fol-
low star which was moving westward
through the sky. All night the star guided
him, and in the morning he came upon the
Messiah clad in white robe. He had long
waving hair and beard, and manifested a
desire to speak to Sitting Bull.
Then follows the familiar story of the
promised return of the buffalo and the re-
storation OF dead Indians to life. But the
manner in which Sitting Bull makes con.
verts and maintains his influence is the re.
markable part OF the whole affair. A Car
Isle ooy-educated and intelligent-,esti.
100 1850 "AASh A1C oPpAVoCuc0 SltLlUg DUH
the latter began singing and Incidentally
seized him by the left foot. He felt as if
charge of electricity had been passed
through his system. and all the lights
shone blue and purple. Sitting Bull then
blew upon the crown of his head and he
became cold. He asked the young man
to put his arms about him, but he was un.
able to move them. Dozens of other in
stances of the big chiefs mesmeric or
hypnotic power are cited, and he has en-
ployed it freely and with convincing effect
among his people.
Sitting Bull has evidently been reading
the Scriptures or listening to the mission.
aries quite attentiveiy, tor his story of be-
ing led by a star Is evidently plagiarized
from the Biblical account OF the srar of
Bethlehem. That he is also nevspaper
reader, or in some other manner keens IN
with the fads of the times, is evidenced bv
his experiments in hypnotism. II he and
ms people were not so hemmed in by civ
iiization and SO directly under the eve of
the government there is no telling what
mischief he might do. As it is. his caners
in the role OF prophet have been m ereiv
amusing.