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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Penalty

4"Penalty" was produced at the Opera
House last night to good sized audi
ence. The piece is melo-drama, written
by Ella, who takes the leading role. Al
though but eighteen years old. accord
ing to tho programme, she is the author
Of the play with an interesting plot, and
many. features OF genuine merit, and
sustains her difficult part most credita.
bly,. She is supported by a company
well skilled in the characters they as
sumo with elegant wardrobes. There is
some clever acting in the part Of James
Benton. Mr.. Hardy is conscientious
worker and has got his work down fine.
The comedians are both good men for
their respective lines. The singing of
the company is remarkably fine. The
dancing of Miss Ella is one of the fea-
lures. The mechanical and scenie eff
fects were novel and handsome. The
court scene In the third act and the exc
cutions by electricity are very realistic.
In the latter dynamo and electric ap-
paratus are used, demonstrating clearly
the method OF thanalectrisis which is
proposed to take the place of hanging
Harrisburg MOsning Call. seli 3i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
The Court Adjourns.

The Court OF Appeals has adjourned
after session of eight days Of actual
work. The court was Obliged to adjourn
because the records in the case to come
before it had not been printed. Either
the law as to printing these records is
wrong and should be repealed or the
construction of the law is faulty and
should be corrected. The effect OF the
law as construed is to get the re-
cords printed for absolutely nothing.
All printers throughout the State should
decline to bid ON work to be let to the
lowest bidder regardless Of all other
considerations. The printers art is the
highest type OF skilled labor. and is
worthy of the highest consideration,
and the very best money return for the
work done. =
It is question for the serious consid-
Grafton Of the court as to whether the
business OF the court and the interests
of parties before it shall be injured by
the operations Of such a law. Let the
publishers defend themselves and let
the court see to it that the public bust
ness is not retarded by the unwise APP
plication of bad law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
To Owners of Mineral Lands:

We have effected an arrangement with
Professor Holmes of the Staunton Male
Academy by which qpaldtatioe 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 a long time
conducted by DR.. Traphagen, and proved
of interest and value to many OF our read
ers and patrons. DIR. Traphagens sue
cessor is a skillful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department us popular
and full of interest as heretofore.
Parties desiring qatd3ltatGt20e analyses
will, of course, be charged reasonable
fee
All minerals, waters, soils, &c., must be
delivered at the VIRGINIAN office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES. ETC.
j. A. S., Lexington, Va.-No. IA
mica schist.
No. 2-Pieces of mica schists and
quartz. These are frequently gold bear
ing rocks, and l would advise an assay
for that metal.
No. "a schist that is frequently
gold bearing.
c. w. Arbor Hill-Red ochre, of pure
bright color. l would recommend an
analysis.
r. r. L., Fairfield-No. 1.-Granite.
No. 2.-Greenstone. Both are good
building stones.
j. w. New Hope.-Good specimen of
brown iron ore Worth a complete
analysis.
G. II. s., Limestone, containg crytals
of calcite
r. 4. A., Murat, Va.-No. 1.-Fine
specimen of limonite iron ore, commonly
called needle ore.
No. 2-Specimen contains both red
and brown hematite iron ore. Both No.
/ and 2 are worth a quantitative analy-
sis.
Carter.-No. 1.-Good quality Of pot
ters' clay.
b. O., No. 2.-Ochre, of a, superior
color / would advise an analysis to
determine its strength.
c. V. O., No. 3.-Ochre, of higher
and less desirable color than No. 2.
X. X, No. 4.-Low grade ochre.
Il. S., No. ga very unctous clay, of
superior quality for pottery.
B. O., No Ga silicious iron ore.
X O., No. IA superior quality of
kaolin This specimen should be ana
lyzed further.
S. I'll. A, Harriston,- Sample A
manganiferous deposit of doubtful
value.
Sample Fair quality of iron ore.
Worth an ANALYSIS
Sample County rock.
W. NEWTON HOLMES, S. M. A.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
A New Census to be Taken.

We are glad to know that the city
council has ordered new census of the
city to be taken. There is not a man,
woman or child in Staunton who believes
the government census taken in June is
correct. We have been applied to by
parties compiling statistics to furnish
the census figures, but we have declined
to send out what we are entirely salts
fed is so incorrect.
Commissioner OF Revenue, T. J.
Crowder, has been designated to take
the new census and October 18th as the
time for the work. Whatever the result
may show will be satisfactory to our
people, as there is entire confidence in
Mr.. Crowder's ability to do the work
fully and satisfactorily.
There should, however, be such de
tailed statement, and such thorough
safeguards thrown around the work as
to satisfy the officials of the census bu-
reau of the absolute correctness of the
new enumeration, and to induce them to
adopt it as the official count instead of
the June count An increase of 451 in
the school population since 1885 and the
large increase in the voting population
point Enthusiastically to a much larger
population for the city than that given
in by the June count. Why should
we not know the suburban population
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Auction Bale OF Lots at Basic City.

We call attention to the sale OF lots at
Basic City tomorrow, September 10th.
These lots are beautifully located near
the new hotel, and are the most desira-
BILE residence lots in Basic City. The
old veteran, z. II. Gushing, will be ON
hand to manage the sale. This is the
best chance offered Of Basic since the
day OF its first sale. II you want good
investment, don't fail to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Woman's Exchange.

All interested in the success of the
Exchange. and wishing to give orders to
its members, must give them through
the Exchange, since any other way
you'd compromise said members, who
are pledged to work only through the
Exchange.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
The Markets.

There has been considerable variableness i'll the
grain market for some weeks past. 1t rises and
falls without any apparent cause, and it is moth
ing strange to see it go down and up 4 or cents
in the bushel in week We quote to-day:
Flour, family, $525 to $3.50, extra $475 to $500
Wheat, $1.03 to $i.05. Corn 60 to &c. Timothy
hay, $500 to 1926. Timothy seed $125 to $1.5O
Wheat in Baltimore from $1.0O to S105 In
Richmond, the same.
LIVE STOCK-Balttmore Sep. 15.-Bes5 cat
tile, 1925 to $3.50. Sheep, 3X to &c gross. Lambs
AZ to &c gross. Hogs, to 6% net
Richmond, September l5.-Best cattle, 3a to Axe
gross. Sheep, 3A to &c gross Lambs, to &c
gross. Hogs, 5 to net.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Bad System.

AS the result of the present system OF
letting the printing of records for the
Court of Appeals, not half the eases are
ready for hearing. The docket" shows
mot printed" in at least half the cases.
The system should be changed The
State has no right to expect the work to
be well and promptly done at half price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Ca,rrOll-Cupp.

john NJ Carroll and Miss Mary r.
Cupp were married at Mt. Scion We'd
nesday evening of last week. Mr.. Car
roll is the efficient and popular head
clerk at the Virginia Hotel, and by his
courteous and obliging attention makes
MANY friends for that house. Miss Cupp
is the daughter of John ]. Cupp. Esq.
a well known citizen of Augusta county.
We unite with the many friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Carroll in wishing them every
happiness They ase stopping at the
Virginia Hotel
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
To TAX } Charge.

Now that the old contract by which
the Valley Turnpike Comrany has had
charge of the road-bed of Augusta street
for so many years, has been cancelled,
let the street committee take charge and
repair it at once. 1t las long been a
disgrace to tho city. There isno excuse,
however.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
A Severe Operation.

About two years ago Miss Bette n.
Henry, Of this place, stepped on a. nee
die. which penetrated the foot and was
brokenso9. 1t gave her very little pain
after the first two weeks. but recently
she has suffered very much from it. Last
week DR.. A. n. Henkle was called in,
and experimenting lock-jaw unless the
patient was relieved, probed for the
needles cutting. the foot open from heel
to the toe, without finding it. But much
relief has been experienced from the OPP
Grafton, and by poulticing it, it is hoped
the needle may be drawn out, Miss
Hsnryis getting along very we'll, under
the circumstances, and it is hoped she
may soon be relieved from all pain from
the operation. q
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
To be Re-B11ilt

The covered way over the platform of
the o. " O. station is to be rebuilt. The
timbers for that purpose are arriving at
the depot. The platform is to be en-
larged, which will add greatly to the
comfort and convenience of the travel
ing public. The improvement is greatly
needed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18

For many years Mr.. B. F. Thompson.
of Des. Hoines, Iowa, was severely affiict-
ed with chronic diarrhea. He says: "At
timessit was very severe: 80 much so
that l feared it would end my life.
About seven years ago l CHANGED to pro-
cure . bottle Of Chamberlain collie,
cholera and dfarrh@a remedy. 1t gave
me prompt relief, and it cured me per
manently, az now eat or drink without
harm, any thing that please. ! have
also used It In my family with the best
sfesults. For sale by w. N. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Farmers Day.

Col. L. L. Polk. OF North Carolina, has
accepted an invitation to deliver an ad-
dress to the farmers. October End, Farm
ers' day, at the Baldwin District Fair.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Bill, KHepR. Opticlap,

VIII be In Staunton during Fair week,
Thorough EXAMINATION of eyes free and
aeSurate adjustment OF glasses. Office
opposite the Opera House. sep18-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Cure for Paralysis.

Frank Cornelius, of Purcell, l. T., says
81 induced Mr.. Pinson, whose wife had
paralysis in the face, to buy a bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. To their
great surprise before the bottle had all
been used she was a great deal better.
Her face had been drawn to one side,
but the pain balm relieved all pain and
soreness and the mouth assumed its nat
ural shape" 1t is also a certain cure for
rheumatism, lame back, sprains, swell
ings and lameness. so cent bottles for
sale by w. M. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
A Challenge to staunton and Angus
ia County.
dhandun,

The lot drawing is fixed at ShendHn
for October Sth. All stock has been sold
and applications for ons-half million In
excess. The lot drawing will be held In.
Real Estate Hall, which will hold 1000
people. AN iron bridge has been con-
traeted for over South River, which
makes the ride to B. + O. railroad so
minutes. Three miles of street railway.
will be in operation the day OF the draw
inc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
staunton Bows at w ashlagton & Lee

Hugh M. McIlhany, jr.. Baldwin Ran
son, Samuel Hendren, Rudolph Bum
gardner. J. B. Mcclure and Willie Nor
ton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18

J.W. Dunlap has been appointed post
master at Marble Valley, Augusta.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Married.

August Il, 1880, at Salem, Va, Mr. William A
Snead, of Augusta and Miss Mary McCauley.
September 18th, 1890 at Fishersville, Mr. Johr
Campbell, of Rockbridge county, and Miss Laurs
E. Thacker, of Augusta
September 1lth, $780, at Spring HILL Mr.. s. B
Hill, an attorney-at-law, of Maitland, Fla and
Miss GeOrgiana, daughter of James r. and Mrs
Amanda Trout
September 10th, $780, at the Methodist parson-
age, by Rev. J. Il. Williams, Mr.. A. NJ. T. Cum
bingham and Miss Hattie E. Shuttleworth. both
OF Clarksburg, W. Va, They left on the O'Clock
ton, d. G.
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Deaths.

September 2 1890, in Staunton, from consump
ton, Mrs. Clara Pamphylian, of Baltimore aged
rs. -.
September /, 1890, at Summerdeah, Marian
Franklin, son OF P. N. and NJ. s. Jackson aged
years and IA days.
September 5th, 1890 in Staunton, little Rebecca
Gait, daughter of Mr.. Harry Gait, aged eight
months. This was an exceedingly sad death.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gait were at Church on Sunday
the 3lst of August, and returned just in time to
see their sweet little child fall from high chair
in which the cook had placed her at the table.
She fell backward and was SO injured that she
was unconscious until her death on Friday.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Phil. Knapp, optician,

Will be in Staunton during Fair week.
Thorough examination of eyes free and
accurate adjustment of glasses. Office
opposite the Opera House. sep18-3t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Gordonsvills.

This historic town, which has been
rusting for 10 these many years, 10 now
coming to the front AZ one of the prom
ising and prominent industrial and bust
ness centres Of the future. A company
has been formed, as viii be seen from
the advertisement elsewhere, with the
we'll known and successful business man,
Mr.. N. w. Bowe, of Richmond, presi-
dent, and Capt. H. L. Hoover, Of this
city, general manager, which has pur-
chased and controls by option some s, 600
acras of land, much of it mineral, and
all of it suitable for the purposes it is
proposed to use it, including zinc, silver,
lead. &c. The location of Gordonsville
is admirable for improvement, and with
the known sagacity and energy OF the
management, it will only ba question
Of time when it will loom up as ono Of
the most attractive and desirable places
for investment in the State. The ad-
vantages OF the enterprise for investment
are succinctly stated in the advertise
ment, and to that we invite the careful
attention OF our readers.
A Challenge to Stanton and Angus
to County.
Mr.. A. d. Payne, Of Charlottesville,
challenges the owners Of fast horses In
Augusta county and Staunton to pro-
duce horse to beat his horses, which
he will have at the Baldwin District
September 30th, and October LIST, End
and ard. Mr.. Payne says he has taken
the money away from Staunton for sew
eral fairs in succession with the greatest
ease. He hopes that Augusta county
will this year furnish horse that will
make contest. The money Is not the
i. consideration with NJ. Payne bat the
honor. Let Augusta stir herself.
l
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18

Capt. W. A. Albeit, who has long
been with hessrs. Percival = Hatton,
real estate and insurance brokers, Des
Aoines, Iowa, and Is one. Of the best
known and most respected business men
in that city says: II can testify to the
good qualities OF Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. Having used it In my family
for the past eight years, can safely
say it has 10 equal for either colds or
Group" 50 cents bottle at ", n. Aliens.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Goshen.

AO0AS0AAs
The Goshen Land and improvement
Company has been going along quietly
with their plans and Improvements.
until they arasready to talk out little.
Having secured number OF large indus
tries and advanced the work on their
lands sufficiently. they give notice that
on October 9th and 10th, 1890, they will
have their first sale OF lots. In the
poster they have issued they enumerate
eight important manufactures secured
and being negotiated for, which will en-
ploy over 1900 skilled workmen. and
they furnish the drawing Of the spacious
and beautiful hotel now being construct.
ed of stone and pressed brick. which will
be one of the finest, in the State. The
location and surroundings OF Goshen
it's accessibility by railroads already in
operation and Others in contemplation
the rich mineral section in which it is
located, and the development going on
in every direction in that district, con-
stitute attractions and advantages rarely
equaled anywhere. We expect there
will be large attendance on the occa-
sion of the sale Of lots, and with that
expectation ample preparations have
been made for the accommodation OF
visitors at Rockbridgs Alum Springs,
Cold Sulphur, owned by the company.
and the several hotels Immediately at
the site of the coming city. The public
will please bear in mind the date, and
get ready to be present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18

The State Convention Of the Womea's
Christian Temperance Union will meet
in Norfolk on the 2Srd OF next month In
the rooms of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Rev. Francis Murphy, the
well known Christian temperance evan
gelist, will be in attendance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
s.a,nton School Census,

The school census of Staanton shows
the following results
Whites
Males between and q years. ............... o64
Females between 5 and q years.. 500. ds@
rot., wh,tas l,m
COlOred-
Females between and 81 years.............. 5SS
Total colored. ........................LU
Total number whites and colored between
ana 81 years.
School population 1885. .........l@so
Increase In years. ................... 4Sl
Can read and write
White males ...............'.'''''''' ~
White females. .................'. 1880. -
Total.
COlored males oS
Colored females. oo0
Cannot read and WRITE
White males IsS
White females. ................'.'.''.''''. ~
Total..... ............... .........'''.'.'' -
COlOred males -
Colored females. ..............'...'...'''' go
Total. .....................'..'''' oA'
Children at schools public schools
Whites 20.
ColOred oss
Total ...........................l,4T
Private schools
White. ss4
COlOred ~
Not attending any school
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
List of Letters

Remaining in Staunton Postoff1ce Sept. II, $780,
which IL not called for in Is days, will be for
warded to the Dead Letter Office, Washington
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Hit With a Rock.

There was a difficulty Saturday night
in the lower part of the city between
some white and colored boys, which
resulted afterwards in young Edmond
Corners, of the Development Company
engineer corps, receiving severe frac-
ture of the skull.
The trouble was over, so far as young
Corners was concerned, but as he was
leaving the side door OF the Virginia
Hotel bar room, Henry Casey, eolored
youth, hit Corners ON the left front OF
the skull, causing what may prove a
fatal fracture. As we are informed,
Corners had not had any trouble with
Casey, but had knocked down another
colored boy and Casey took it up.
Young Corners il from Appomattox
county, where his father and mother re-
sides. He is about % years old and is
highly thought Of by his companions.
He was not drunk. as has been reported,
and did not provoke the assault.
DIR. F. L. Henkel was called in to at
tend Mr.. Corners and pronounced the
injury very serious one, which may
terminate fatally.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
A Now Company.

Judge Mclaughlin has chartered the
Southern Investment Company, with
principal Office at Stanton, Va; Capt.
tai stock, 100000; real estate, 10000
acres; officers. George C. Jordan, Pres.
Asher Ayers, Vice Pres. and Treas. j.
d. Pickard, Secretary. The above and
G. j. Porter, n. n. Robertson and w. e.
Craig, Directrrs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
PETITION

The application of the Piedmont
Guano Manufacturing company for a re-
hearing of the case which was decided
at the spring term of the court at Wythe-
vile. Refused.
The court adjourned for the term dur
through the docket, which was light
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-18
Cuticura ResoIyent

Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, Soc; SOAP,
z5c.; RESoLvENT, 81. Prepared by the POTTER
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston.
eB Send for "How to Cure Skin Diseases" GA
pages, so Illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-02-19
ELYRIA.

Commercial men and leading papers
are predicting general prosperity
throughout the country during the COM
ing spring and summer. February 8
q lady friend presented ue with q bouquet
Of snowdrops plucked from an open bor-
der Not much need to 60 abroad for q
mild winter with flowers blooming out
doors the first week In February. BY
the recent enumeration made by Mr. Geo.
Smart for Postmaster Allen we learn
that there was In Elyria 4,30O residents
over twelve years Of age. This would
show present population Of upwards OF
C,COO, as against barely 5000 last census.
... The charter for the Elyria Savings
and Loan Co. has just been received and
subscriptions are being taken II is in
corporated under the building and loan
association laws OF Ohio. On the charter
appears the following names: e. @. Girls
void, ]. W. Ropp, II. Wurst, VIM. Held
myer, @. W. Baker, E. II. Hinman, J. Z.
Burell, II. j. Lewis, A. J. Potter, etc.
The shares are 800 dollars each, pay
able In easy installments, within the reach
Of lab0ring men. The association is form
ed on what is known as the Dayton plan.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-02-19

Nervous Derangement end Cons
AVOID the doctors bill bef ore il Is 10 late
by keeping convenient Salvation Oil,
which Is the greatest pain destroyer ex-
taut Price 25 cents.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1890-02-19
MEDINA.

Rev. Geo. w. Pepper, we'll known
hereabuuts has been appointed Consul
al Milan, Italy ... DR.. L. G. Hard is
suffering from the Ia grippe. lie was
attacked last week and we understand
has had u serious time with 1t. Frank
Shepard received telegram from w. A.
Lynch yesterday 'n report at Lodi to take
charge Of one of the surveying parties
of ihe p. & W. II. r. ...A prominent
agriculturist says that the absence OF snow
and freezing weather this winter will BE-
uniayorable TO the gardners and fruit
growers next season. -. The pay of the
census enumerators will in ordinary dis
tricts be 2 cents for each living inhab-
tant counted, 2 cents for each death, 10
cents for each farm, and 20 cents for each
establishment Of productive industry.
Thev will enter upon their duties next
June. .... The schools Of the village
have the usual average attendance Of
pupils, the grip having subsided. Two
or three weeks ago from third TO half
Of the pupils were absent sick Teach
ers and scholars were in the swim to-
gelher, about all of them hpving a turn
at the epidemic. ALBEIT Z. Boone.
general manager Of the Black Diamond
system Of railroads, is still on deck. The
GAINESVILLE papers publish the list of
officers elected at the annual meeting Of
the company, and state that the prospects
are bright for the speedy building of the
line running from GAINESVILLE via Wooster
Medina and Palnesville to Fairport, on
Lake Erie, distance Of 1856 miles They
state that the entire line is located and
ready for the construction company TO go
10 work. II never rains but 1t pours. No
sooner do We begin to see prospect for
the east and west road than another north
and south line puts in an appearance
Gazette.