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Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va) 1886-1890, 1890-04-15
AN IDEAL PRISON.
! Wha:e Tclons Wander at Largo
Opcu Air with Treemcn.


Spondent writing from Italy
=. einteres.ins details of the treat
"a prisoners on various Italian ISL
-. ted while on 4 trip in the
lie nvaa. EacA OF these islands
5ntains several. hundred prisoners, who
80 locked up every might at sunset, re-
ased az Gaybreak aud locked up again
T. .,;dday until 2 O'Clock. During the
L no prisoner i allowed TO lee absent
L. T any circumstances. but nj midday
/ 70 work on farms at 4 distance
,i,e prison are allowed to remain
o.. special permission from the di-
rector. During these free hours the pris-
ouerS can go anywhere they like on the
island and can engage in any work
offered them by the townspeople OF farm
crs. ANY infraction of the rules of ordi-
nary life around them, or of their prison,
is punished by Seclusion in special cells.
The government furnishes physicians
and medicines, L summer and winter
suit of clothes TO each prisoner each
wear. and allows each ten cents daily i'll
money for his food and other necessities
Of life. Danger oF escape is prevented
by a Squai OF soldiers. one 20 every ten
criminals. and 4 swift sailiu:; felucca.
manned by marines. On account OF the
cue&pness of labor the islands are sc
ig,.lv cultivated; rs torcsem bic gardens.
The correspondent adds: As for the
prisoners. tie open ak makes them the
!.cal,hicst of ANY criminals | have ever
seen. There is no si.,a in their faces and
bodies of that prison blight which strikes
every visitor 10 ordinary jails or peni'
tentiar;es.
Fresh. open couatry air, sea bathing,
AID contact with honest men. women
and children. among whom these crimi-
nails must live and behave themselves
properly. remind them that they are not
simply Jail birds. but that, guided by a
feeling Of humanity. society allows them
TO hang on to its skirts without utterly
casting them out The looks OF these
prisoners were 50 different from those OF
any | had ever seen before that the ques-
ton forced itself on me whether any bet
Ter moralizer and redeemer of criminals
can be found than this fresh. open coun-
try air and its concomitants.
While this picture seems somewhat too
idyilic 20 DE reproduced in this country,
it is 4 very Interesting and encouraging
one, and contains suggestions of the ut
most value in the solution OF the weighty
problem of the extent TO which refornla-
tory discipline shall supersede actual pun
ishmcut il the future treatment of Grim
inals-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1890-08-15
EMMETT GUY,
INSURANCE.

A branch of commercial activity which
commends itself to all classes of business
men and property holders generally, is
that SO ably represented in this city by J.
Emmett Guy, No. 23 South Augusta Street.
Mr.. Guy is agent for the Virginia Fire
and Marine Insurance Company, of Rich
mond, Va; the Mutual Fire Insurance
Company, of Loudoun Co., Va; Mutual
Life Insurance Company, of New York
City, and any or all of which he is pre-
pared to place risks upon life or insurable
property. Mr.. Guy became identified
with the insurance Interests in 1870, at
that time representing a single company,
and the present prosperous development
of his business is suggestive of the sterling
principles of integrity and enterprise upon
which it has been conducted. Mr.. Guy
was born in Virginia, and has been for
many years engaged in farming, and for
several years held the honorable and re-
sponsible office of Superintendent of Pub
lie schools for Augusta County. He is
also Notary Public in and for Augusta
County. Among his present patrons are
many of the leading business men and
farmers of this City and County, and his
success is but reflex of his well-directed
efforts in its promotion.
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ALLEN & SHAW,
BOTTLERS.

The use of light and harmless drinks is
becoming prevalent throughout every part
of the country, and although there is still
a large sale of liquors, yet the tendency is
towards milder and less injurious bevera
ges. The leading bottlers of Ginger Ale,
Soda Waters, Mineral Waters and other
light tonics, in this section of Virginia,
are Messrs. Allen & Shaw, who have been
engaged in this business for over year,
and from comparatively small beginning
have built large and very desirable trade.
Their establishment is centrally located
at No. East Main Street, where they have
the latest improved machinery and appa-
ratus for manufacturing and bottling Gin
ger Ale, Soda and Mineral Waters, and
several skilled and expert hands are en-
ployed. None but the best ingredients
are used in the manufacture of the various
articles sold by this firm, and they have
already acquirkd large and constantly
increasing business in Virginia and Yves
Virginia, and goods are shipped to many
points in these States.
Particular attention is given to the ship
ping of goods by rail.
Both members of the firm enjoy the con
fdence of all who deal with them, and TIN
time is not far distant when this industry
under their able management, will becom
one of the most important in the city.
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B. BECIfER, AGENT,
MERCHANT TAILOR.

B. Becher, the popular merchant
tailor, is to be found at No. Fl, west
Main street. Although only establish
ee for about two years it is now recog
nized as the leading house engaged OK
clusively in merchant tailoring in
Stanton His location, in the build
ing of the Y. NJ. c. A.. handsome
four STORY ediifice in the centre of the
business portion Of the city, and the
energetic manner in which he has
made known to the public his thor
ough capability for supplying gentle
men with every article of dress, has
given him a reputation that is second
to none.
Mr.. Becher comes from Richmond,
Va, where he was engaged in SIM
liar business for thirty five years. He
became a resident of this city about
two years ago. For well-fitting suit
of clothes of the best material, one
could not go to better place than
Becher's He employs none but the
best workmen obtainable, who spare
no pains, and in fact, take the greatest
in turning out suit that is faultless in
make and style.
Every department is under the di-
rect personal supervision of the pro.
pretor and is well looked after
Almost daily invoices of the latest nov
elites in fashion are received.
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ALEXANDER HARMAN'S

| LIVERY AND EXCHANGE STABLES.
Stanton is noted throughout the
country for its fine livery stables. One
of the principal places in this line is
that of Alexander Harman's, whose
Stables and Office is located at IN,
South Augusta street. Mr.. Hartman
first engaged in the business in Febru-
airy, 1886, before that time he was ac-
lively engaged in railroad building,
having, during the years he was en-
gagged in that business done work on
the extension of the Valley road. Gin
cinnati Southern and the Denver and
Rio Grande. The establishment Of
Mr.. Hartman is as near perfection, in
point of light, ventilation and drain
age, as human ingenuity can devise,
and the twenty five horses that he has
for hire are always carefully groomed
and fed. In addition to the stalls used
by his own horses, he has fifty five
that are used by boarders. both perma
nent and transient. The stock consists
of the finest roadsters in the city, while
gentle and easy horses for ladies and
invalids' use can always be had, either
in harness or saddle. The supply of
carriages and other vehicles is of the
most modern and approved styles, en-
bracing coaches, broughams, landaus,
phatons, buck boards, buggies, etc.
No equipage is allowed to leave the
establishment unless supplied with ev
cry requisite. Experienced drivers are
furnished when desired.
Mr.. Hartman also calls for and de-
livers baggage to and from hotels,
schools and residences, and gives his
personal attention to this as well as
the livery business. Thisis sufficient
guarantee that all business entrusted
to his care will receive careful and
prompt attention.
Mr.. Hartman finds time, after attend
ing to the exacting and multifarious
duties of the livery business to conduct
a bill-posting and general advertising
establishment, and circus and theatri
cal agents can rest assured that all
work given him to post or distribute
will be honestly done.
Mr. Hartman is senior member of
the large Real Estale firm of Hartman,
Dinkle & Landes, who have offices in
Staunton and Basic city, of which firm
we will have more to say elsewhere.
Mr. Hartman is highly esteemed
and respected citizen and an ardent
believer in the future of Staunton and
Virginia, and fully merits the large
measure of success which his ability,
enterprise and honorable dealings have
secured.
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JAMES M. WILSON,
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER

Mr.. Wilson is master workman in
his line and this work speaks for itself.
He makes a business Of contracting
for buildings Of all kinds AS an evil
dcnce of Mr.. Wilson's ability and skill
as a mechanic may be mentioned the
following buildings erected by him
during the past six years that he has
been in business in here. Luth-
eran Church, city Electric Light Plant,
Mrs. Whites and VIM. Wholey's
handsome private residences. In con-
iunctonwith the contracting and build
ing business, Mr.. Wilson also manu-
features flooring, ceiling, siding, wood
moulding, and conducts general saw
and planning business at his steam mill
on Greenville avenue.
Mr.. Wilson is Philadelphia by
birth and acquired a thorough knowl-
edge of the business that he possesses
with one of the leading builders and
manufacturers of woodwork in that
city. Although not native of Staun-
ton, Mr.. Wilson is thoroughly identi-
fled with its interests, loyal to its de-
velopment, and gentleman whose
honorable methods and sterling integ-
rity render him universally popular
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ness in such manner as to greatly increase
the large trade that the house has always en-

ness in such manner as to greatly increase
the large trade that the house has always en-
joyed
This house deals in Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries, Country Produce, Flour, Grain, Hay,
Mill feed and provisions of all kinds. In fancy
groceries, they have a full stock of canned
goods, put up under the most reliable brands;
Pickles, Jellies, Soaps, Bread Powders, Starch
and vast array of sundries. Also a large line
of Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos and Cigars
This firm deals very largely in Blasting and
Sporting Powders, and are Sole Agents for the
Atlantic, Judson and Oriental Powders. These
powders have very high standing among
miners and sportsmen.
No house stands higher as regards ability
and integrity, than this one, and the large
volume of business done throughout many
counties of Virginia and Vest Virginia, is in
dicative of their popularity throughout these
States. Six competent clerks are employed
and every attention that thorough knowledge
of the business can give is bestowed on every
buyer All the members of the firm are native
Virginians, and are widely known and emf
nently esteemed among the business men o
the State.
An Illustration of the handsome three stor,
building occupied by this firm appears in to
davis issue of the "Vindicator"
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d. A. SNITEMAN.
GROCER AND CoNFECTIoNER.

One of the leading dealers in this
line of goods in Staunton is Mr.. d. A.
Sniteman, who also does large bust
ness in tobacco, cigars, smokers sup
plies, and sundries. Mr.. Sniteman is
a native of Augusta county and has
conducted business in Staunton for the
past thirteen years. He has built up a
good family trade throughout the city
and county, and his fair and honorable
methods of doing business combine to
render him general favorite among
the many who know him. His store is
centrally located at No. 3, west Main
street, and is appropriately fitted up
and furnished. The stock will al
ways be found one of the largest anc
best selected in the city; comprising
all kinds of staple and fancy groceries
canned goods, condiments, choice teas
coffees, spices, fruits, bananas, or
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attention of prospective purchasers to
the established, active, experience
Ell and responsible carriage house OF
J H. Burdett. The business was es-
tablished by Mr.. Burdett in 1875, and
has had creditable and rabid devel-
opment under his capable direction.
Mr. Burdett's place of business is To-
Gated at III, Greenville avenue. He
is manufacturers agent for all styles Of
carriages, buggies, wagons, etc, and
attends to repairing Of the same in a
careful and prompt manner. His
specialties are the vehicles made by
the Spiral Spring Buggy Company of
Grand Rapids, Michigan. The South
ern office of this company is in Gin
cinnati Mr.. Burdett is also agent for
the Mansfield Buggy Company and
the Cook Carriage Company. The
work manufactured by all these COM
panies is in high reputc with horse
men, and is sold at such prices as
puts it within the reach of all.
Mr. Burdett has gained a reputation
for fair dealing that has built for him a
trade that is increasing yearly, and he
is kept busy supplying the demands
of his many patrons. Personally, Mr.
Burdett is an active, able and enter
prising business man and citizen.
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HOGE AND MCCHESNEY

In fire insurance this firm is proba-
bly, doing the largest business in Staun-
ton to-day, as they represent the most
prominent insurance companies in the
world. The handsome and well-equip-
ped offices occupied by them are eli
gibly located at III, east Main street,
(city hall). The Office was originally
established in 1875 by the present SEN
or partner Mr. Arista Hoge, who as
sociated Mr.. w. B. McChesney with
him in February, 1890, thus constitu
ting the present firm. Policies are
written on all descriptions of insura-
Therapeutics The house is the Off
cial agents for the following we'll
known and most reliable companies,
viz:
Liverpool, and London and Globe,
Phnnlx Assurance Company of Lon
don. Royal Insurance Company of
Liverpool, Phoenix Insurance Compa-
nv of Brooklyn, London and Lanca-
shire, London Assurance Corporation,
Hamburg Bremen Fire Insurance Co.,
Fire Association of Philadelphia, Nor
wich, Union, Etna of Hartford, Vir-
ginia State Insurance Company, North
British and Mercantile, Mutual Assur-
ance Society of Virginia, and Sun Fire
Office. The firm have thorough
knowledge of all the intricate and i'm
portant details of insurance business
and have acquired very high and
well-earned reputation for their intel
ligent management and reliable char
acter
Both members of the firm give theii
personal attention to the business, and
the interests of their patrons are al
WAYS safe in their hands, and when
losses occur they are always promptly
settled.
Both members of the firm are we'll
known and highly respected citizens
who have the esteem of all classes
Mr.. Hoge is Treasurer of this city il
deeply absorbed in the public interests
of Staunton, and the zeal displayed by
him in these interests has made him ;
very popular citizen. Mr.. McChes
ney is live, active business man, un
firing and aggressive in all matters
of public interest.
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7. G. MARQUIS.
GRANITE AND MARBLE


Many of the handsome monuments
to be seen in the State of Virginia will
be found in the cemeteries Of Augusta
county, and in this connection the mar
bic works of J. c. Marquis should re-
ceive special mention, since much of
theNbcst work in the above line is exc
cuted by him and his workmen: The
business was founded in August, 1919
by the firm of Marquis 4 Kelly. Mr..
Kelly died in 1871 and the business
was continued by the present enter
prising proprietor, who is thoroughly
skilled in every department Of the
business and is talented and practical
designer and stone cutter His cstab-
lishment is equipped with the best
manufacturing appliances and large
stock of beautiful granite, limestone
and marble monuments. tombstones
and other cemetary work are kept
constantly on hand. A specially is
made of ordered work which is
promptly attended to, to the entire sat
isfaction of customers. Since Mr..
Marquis has been in business he has
made and erected many monuments to
mark the last resting place of many
who in life were prominent in the af-
fairs of the city, county and State, but
none more important than the one he
erected at Thinking Spring Church,
Augusta county, to mark the spot
where are inferred the Lewis family,
the first settlers Of Augusta county.
The shaft is spiral one, and made
from beautiful stone quarried on the
farm adjoining the one on which the
members of the Lewis family first set
tied. The monument was erected by
the order of the late Col. John B. Bald
win
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7. Z. GRAHAM,
MANUFACTURER OF FERTILIZERS.

AS proprietor of the "Augusta Wheat" fer
tilizer, Star Phosphate and Staunton Wheat
fertilizer, Mr.. Graham has, since starting in
1879, developed large trade, selling to farm
ers throughout Augusta and Rockingham
Counties.
The factories of Mr.. Graham are located at
Staunton and Crimora, Virginia, and Sanford,
Florida. The offices are at and 10 Johnson
Street, Stanton. The Augusta Wheat Fer
tilizer is in high repute with the farmers, and
Mr.. Graham has, in his possession, hundreds of
testimonials certifying to its superior merits as
fertilizer
The "Star Phosphate" is an excellent arti-
Gle for corn and all kinds of Vegetables, and
good results always follow its use. The Staun-
ton Wheat Fertilizer has reputation that is
not excelled by any fertilizer in the market
Mr.. Graham makes specially of this brand,
and claims that it will do the work of any other
fertilizer at much lower price.
An evidence of the increasing popularity Of
he goods made by this establishment, is the
fact that last year the sales were far in exces:
of those of any former year.
Mr.. Graham is native of Maryland and re
moved to Stanton in 1873, since which time
he has been among the foremost in every caus'
that aimed to advance the material and socia
welfare of the Agricultural and mercantile
communities.
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W. A. BURKE,
INSURANCE AGENCY.
"a South Augusta Street.

A reliable insurance man is one OF a
community's most valuable belongings,
and in Staunton we are pleased to note
that, in this respect, much of her insurance
interests are we'll cared for by the above
gentleman, who has now been, for twelve
years, engaged in that business.
Representing the Queen Fire Insurance
Company, of London, England; the I'm
perial Fire Insurance Company, of Lon
dond the Scottish Union National 1nsu-
rance Company, of Edinburg the Con
necticut Fire, of Hartford the Guardian
Insurance Co., of London the German
American Insurance Company, of New
York the Petersburg Saving and Insu-
rance Company, of Petersburg, Virginia
and the Fidelity and Casualty Accident
and Plate Glass, of New York, he is able
to take all classes of risks. Writing poll
ces, at the very lowest rates, and giving
his insurers every advantage possible, h'
has built up large business. Mr.. Burke
is a native of Augusta County, and one O
the best known men in it.
He is also coal operator, oper
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sumption and bronchial diseases-the only
waters of the kind in the world, and many
attest their power.
Turning backward to the James River Di-
vision reveals the most sublime of natures
wonders, the Natural Bridge of Virginia.
This grand arch. builded in mystery, span
ming Cedar Greek and uniting two mountains,
is a15 feet in height, 90 feet in width, and 100
feet in length. A county road crosses the
bridge, and one in passing over it is not aware
of its presence, unless, guided by the pathway
he goes to Pulpit Rock" where he finds him.
self on its brink. The bridge is one solid rock
with the opening carved out as symmetrically
as though done after ages of work by the
most skillful of artisans. The views around
are enhancing to the eye, and in the vicinity
are excellently well kept hotels.
The resorts just described are the mos
prominent only of the famous Springs belt
There are countless others where the waters
are possessed of great virtue when applied tt
diseases, and which will some day, when cap
ital has touched them with its magic hand
become equally as great to frme.
After crossing the Blue Ridge and coming
upon the Alleghanies. the height of the noun
tains increase. Elliott's Knob, in Nort
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acumen of the management, and its
capital how well they have buildcd
The volume of business done is very
large. the disbursements for the six
months ending June 80, 1890, being
$Io7,43o.o3 1t transacts general bus
mess in loans on real estate, bonds
and collaterals on very easy terms.
The officers of the company are Is
aac Witt, President; Arista Hoge,
Secretary and Treasurer; VIM. Pat
rick, Solicitor. Directors, M. N. Brad
lev, 7. c. Marquis, I. Witt, N Wayt,
w. p. Tams, w. Wholey. A. ]. Butts,
D. E. Euritt Joseph Barkman, H. A.
Walker, R. w. Burke, F. w. Hager,
VIM. L. Lushbaugh, all gentlemen of
the highest standing in financial and
circles who have the
of all classes. The author
lied capital is 100000. Office in City
Hall Building, No. 1Is, east Main St.
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d. J. LANDES,
PHOTOGRAPHER,

One of the masters of the Art of Photoera
ply in Staunton, is ID. J Landes, whose art
galleries at present located at ( w. Main
street, where he has been engaged in the bus
mess for over eight years, and by strict atten-
ton to the wants of his patrons, his bust
ness has increased to such an extent as to
require more commodious quarters In Or
der to meet this demand, he has secured
apartments in the handsome three story
brick building now in course of erection,
on East Main Street, This number will be FL
E. Main Street) These apartments will make
one of the finest and best appointed studios
in the city, they will consist of a suite of six
rooms and will be furnished with all the latest
improved apparatus and appliances used in
photography. The dressing and reception
rooms will be furnished with the finest furni-
ture and decorations.
Mr.. Landes will remove to his new quarters
about October Ist., next, and will with his SUI
perior facilities, be prepared to execute all
work in his line, in the best possible manner
| including all kinds of likenesses, crayons, en-
| largeing old pictures, outside views and india
ink finish.
| A speciality is made of instantaneous por-
| traits of children executed in artistic STYLE
Mr.. Landes was born in Augusta County
and removed to Staunton in 1872, he is justly
regarded one of the most scientific photog-
graphic artists in this section.
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SPITLER, POWELL & CO.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRoCERs.

1t is gratifying to the eye and business
sense to note thoroughly complete and well
appointed commercial establishment, and one
that more thoroughly realizes that sense of fit
ness than the one owned by Messrs. Splitter,
Powell & Co., located at 10 South Augusta St,
is not to be found in Staunton. The premises
are necessarily spacious, for the purpose Of
carrying theirlarge and varied stock, yet every
thing is SO neatly and tastefully arranged, that
intending purchasers can examine goods and
and make selections with half the trouble en-
dured in less Systematically organized estab-
lishments.
The concern does a large jobbing as we'll as
large retail trade. The house was founded
in 1883, by Stack, Splitter & Co., who were, in
1883, succeed by Stack & Splitter, and they, in
1850, by Eagle, Splitter & Co. On March the
first, 1890, J. w. Splitter, J. H. Powell and
P. N. Powell formed a partnership, under
the firm name of Splitter, Powell and Company,
and since that date have conducted the bust