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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
To Owners of Mineral Lands:


We have effected an arrangement with
/ Professor Holmes of the Staunton Male
( Academy by which qualitdtioe 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. DR.. Traphagen's sue
cessor is a slillful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department us popular
and full of interest as heretofore
Parties desiring qn0ntitotioe analyses
will, of course, be charged reasonable
fee
All minerals waters, Soils &C., must be
delivered at the NIRGINIAN Office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES, ETC.
G. A. c., Observation-Disclosures ore
containing a good percentage of metallic
manganese. 1t would be advisable to
have quantitative analysis made if the
ore occurs in a body
E. w, Crabbottom-No. 1-Quartzite
nodule streaked with their seams of car
Donate of lime.
No. 3-Limonite iron ore containing a
fair percentage of carbonate of lime
W. P. s., Goshen-Wad manganese.
N. A. K, Dorcas-Hexazonal quartz
crystal a pretty cabinet specimen.
J. M. b., Arbor Hill-Same as d. w.
K. above.
J. Q. W., Broadway-Fair quality of
limonite iron ore.
R. E. s., Harrisonburg- Manganifer-
Gus iron ore of good quality.
D. w. K, Staunton-A fine specimen
of iron pyrites, such as is used i'm the
manufacture of sulphuric acid. A vein
of this mineral would prove good in
vestment.
S. & NJ, Monterey-No. 1-Shale stain
ed with oxide of iron. OF no value.
No. 2-Slate with an unctuous feel but
possessing no mineral value.
No. s. Red hematite ore which on
further development of the vein will
probably show a fine quality of ore.
No. 4-Country rock. chiefly siicates.
but containing small percentage of
carbonates.
No. 5-Same as No. /.
No. G-Silicate of alumina, but not of
sufficient purity to render it valuable.
j. N. v, Greenville-Wad manganese
J. 7. A., Lexington-Cnbical crystals
of IRON pyrites.
W. NEWTON HOLMES, S. M. A
Jan. %, 1890
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Deaths.

January 18th, 1890, in Greenvlle Mr. Robert
Supple. aged IS years
January 10TH 1890, near Goshen, Mr.. VIM.
Glendy, aged Is years Deceased was brother
of the late H. j. endy and was highly es-
teemed and worthy citizen, whose death causes
a great loss to all.
January 18th, 1850, at the residence of his
father, j. ID. WiSner, Esq, of the GrottoeS, this
county, from typhoid fever, Mr.. George NJ. Wis
ner, aged 25 years, month and days.
At his home near Monterey Highland county,
on the 18th instant, of cancer Mr.. Harvey Sim
mons, aged 60 years.
AT his home one mile east of Monterey. Jan
uary 18th. 1880, of heart disease, Mr. Henry Hi
ner, son of Joseph b. and Ruth Hiner, in the
42d year Of his age.
Near Lexington last week, of consumption,
Mrs. Jennie Lewis, nee AlmOn, aged 81 years
She leaves husband and children.
Mrs. Harrison, relict of the late Mr.. John Har-
riSon died of gangrene on the Nth instant, at
her residence near Mauzy, Rockingham county,
in the 18th year of her age.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Oyster Funduu1.

When Henry A. Wise was Governor of
Virginia. he presented a strong paper to
the Legislature showing the great finan-
cial resources of the State, if properly
managed. He believed that from this
one source enough revenue could be
derived to meet all the necessary ex-
penses of government. and urged appro-
pirate Legislation in regard to it. But
nothing practical came out Of his labors
and arguments in this respect.
We We're attracted by an article in the
Fredericksburg Star Of the 18th, on the
State debt question. Reading it we
found that it is a carefully prepared
paper giving an approximate estimate
of the great wealth of the oyster beds,
and showing that from a small export
tax on oysters and fish the sum of
$2,000,0 600 could be gathered into the
State treasury from this source. The
facts and figures have been collated
and arranged by Mr.. Aubrey Fl, Jones,
of Essex, and it is due to him that his
paper should be presented in full. 1t
will prove interesting and instructive
reading to many OF our readers. who
have very imperfect and confused idea
of the extent of the oyster beds, and the
great benefit to the whole people which
may be realized if they are prudently
managed.
The subject is eminently worthy of
the consideration of the Legislature. and
we hope it will be taken up and some
practical measures be enacted to carry
out the suggestions of Mr.. Jones.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Milliken's Bend.

The following extract is taken from
q letter received from Mr.. VIM. McKain,
proprietor of the Madison House, at
Tallulah, Madison Parish La. while
| was merchandising at Milliken's Bend.
in that parish, during the year 81 and '9S,
| sold large quantities of Swift's Specific
(S.S.S.), and during that time every one
that used the medicine was loud in it's
praise. Among those who were benefit
ed by SIS. was a man-who since died
who had cancer in the most malignant
form. He had spent small fortune in
trying to effect a cure, but without sue
cess. After the knife had been used
there was still a caneerous faint left in
his blood, the wound never healing. [
finally persuaded him to try S. s., and
it alone eradcated the cancer, and he
recovered to perfect health From that
time until his death. which was several
years, symptom of the disease never
returned
NOT A SYMPTOM IN FIVE YEARS.
had scrofula in 1884 and entirely
cleansed it from my system by taking
seven bottles of Swft's Specific is. S.SG.
have not had any symptoms of it since
that time.-C. w. WILCOX, Spartansburg,
S. G..
Treatise on Blood and Skin disease
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
THE MARKETS.

There has been some Improvement in the
markets within the past week. Wheat and corn
have advanced few cents, and in fair demand.
First class hay is in demand, but mixed has
slow sale. We quote;
Flour, family, $500; extra, $3.50. Wheat, rs to
soc. Corn, 81 to $50 Oats % to 23c. Hay, timo-
thy $500 to $4,000: mixed, $500 to $500.
Wheat was quoted in Baltimore Monday
Fultzs14 to SIC; Longberry, IS to SIC. In Rcl-
mond- Longberry, 81 to SIC.
LIVE STOCK-Riclmond, January 2O.-Best
beeves, 800 to $3.50. Sheep, to &C. Hogs, AZ
to SIC net.
Baltimore, January 20-Best beeves, $3.50 to
$t75. Butcher sheep. 81 to SIC. Hogs, better
grades, 5 to SIC net
Nelc lorl, January 20.-Native steers, So. 70 to
$4.S5. Sheep, 81. ,5 to 1925 Hogs, 1880 to S4CO
per 100 lbs.
STAUNTON MARKETS.
Corrected weekly by Eakle, Splitter s. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
To DlsDel Colds.

Headaches and Fevers, to cleanse the
system effectually, yet gently, when cos
tive or bilious, or when the blood is i'm
pure or sluggish, to permanently cure,
hapltual constipation, to awaken the
kidneys and liver to a healthy activity.
without irritating of weakening them.
use Syrup of Figs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
When You are down Town drop in at
oLIVIER7S
BOOK STORE,
25 WEST MAIN STREET

rs WESI MAIN STREET,
The most tasteful and artistic NOV
ELITES will be found there.
Handsome PLAQUES and Bronzes.
Superb Gift Books richly bound and
profusely illustrated with etchines,
photographers, and engravings.
Poems bound in cloth, ivorine, and
morocco.
STANDARD BOOKS IN SETS,
at prices lower than ever before.
Large stock of Miscellaneous and
Devotional Books.
Juvenile Books of every imaginable
style.
We have the most DELICATE and
BEAUTIFUL BOOKLETS i'll mon
otones and equarelles, daintily bound
and at all prices.
Fine Pictures handsomely framed.
As to Dressing Cases, Jewelry
Boxes, Manicures, and the like, we
have them in all shapes and styles.
Oxidized silver is the popular thing
this season. We have lots of them
both in Oxidized silver, plush, and
enamel1ed.
OPERA GLASSES? Well, we
think we have We have secured a
big bargain this season and mean to
give our customers the benefit of our
good luck. We have them in pearl,
plain and smoked and in morocco; the
best glasses at way down figures.
GOLD PENS AND PENCILS.
We have just received some excellent
novelties in this line. Come to see
us before you purchase.
Lap Tablets, Portfolios, Writing
Desks, Card Cases, Pocket Books, Pa
per Knives, Inkstands, Paper Weights
in all sorts of shapes and styles. We
have so many lovely ART NOVEL;
TIES that it is impossible to even men-
ton them. Come early and get the
pick.
OLIVIER's BOOK STORE,
rs West Main St.
dec12
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Unprecedented Yield.

The most phenomenal yield of corn
ever produced in America has been
awarded the prize of $500 offered by the
N. Y. American Agriculturist for the
largest crop Of shelled corn grown on
one acre in 1889. The crop was within a
fraction of 255 bushels, green weight,
which shrunk to 800 bushels when kiln
dried, and when chemically dried con
tanned 217 bushels. The South Caro-
lima State board of agriculture doubled
the prize, making the award 81 900 in
all. This crop was grown by z. J..
Drake. Of Marlboro county, South Caro-
lima. 1t is nearly twice as large as the
greatest authenticated crop ever before
reported. The $500 awarded for the
largest yield of wheat last year goes to
Henry T. Burton. of Salt Lake City,
Utah, for a yield of so bushels on one
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Kaolin Deposit.

EDITOR VIRGINIAN: l have just received
most beautiful specimen of pure Kaolin without
spot or blemish upon it, of which it appears
there is large deposit, taken from farm in
this county, and not more than seven miles
from Staunton. report the fact to you, think
ing that by giving it a place in your valuable
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Married..

January 18th, $780, at Spring Hill, Rev. J. NJ.
Holt and Miss Elizabeth c. SwSher both Of Au-
gusta.
January I'd, 1890, at summerdean, Mr.. Newton
II. Hemp and Miss Mary f., daughter of Mr.. G.
B. koogler.
January 9th, 1880. near Greenville, Mr.. Ran
dolph f. Conner and Miss Callie, daughter of the
late John Pickrell.
January 18th, $780, in this city, at the residence
of Prof. J. III. Lindsay, by Rev. Fl. L. SIlealy,
Bette V. Seg.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Change of Hours.

The local train on the Chesapeake &
Ohio now leaves here in the morning at
1920 Gnstead of 1910, and arrives in the
afternoon at 3:44 Gnstead of 2:4M Il
reaches Richmond at 6:15 p. M, and
leaves there at $40 a. M
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23

The devil would persist in bothering,
Martin Luther until the baldhead monk
dispatched him with bottle of ink: so
we learn that a bottle of ink might rid
you OF any, devil, but a bottle of Dr..
of any cold. 'NN
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Wants to Speak a good Word.

After suffering untold agonies for three
years from rheumatism; and after trying
various remedies without effect, decid-
ed to try S.S.S. After taking eight bot
ties was entirely cured. Therefore l
cheerfuIly add mine to the many testi-
monials which go to prove the great sue
css of S. SIS. as a remedy for those suffer
ing from rheumatism.-JNo MCDONALD.
McDOnald'S Mill Ga
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
The Augusta County HEDGE Co.

J. W. TODD, President and Director
NJ. +. GILk ESON, Vice President and Director
J. N. MCFARLAND, Secretary and Treasurer
III. A. s. HAMILTON, Director.
STEWART BOWLING, Director
Under Charter granted by His Honor, Judge
Mclaughlin, on December 18th, are now pre-
pared to contract with the farmers of Augusta
county to plant and finish Hedge on the plans
of the Shenandoah Valley Hedge and Wire fen
ceS. This is the CHI EAPES'T, BEST, AND HAN D.
SOMEST FENCE farmer can have.
dec26 M. KINGSBURY, Manager.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
OLD ~ NEW BUSINESS

rTNHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing be-
l. tween Isaac and MoritZ Witt, under the
firm name of I. WITT g. Bro, conducting a gem
eral dry goods and carpet business has been
closed except for the collection and winding up
of that concern.
We return our sincere thanks for the long -eX-
isting patronage which we have received, and
earnestly request all persons indebted to us to
settle their accounts soon as possible.
/. WITT.
NORTH WITT,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
ALEX. HARMAN'S
LIVERY EQUIP MENT

Cannot be surpassed in the State. His horses
are of the best quality-gente and handsome
and his rolling stock of all kinds of the best pat
terms and most-attractive appearance. Call at
his Livery on South Augusta Street, when you
want either riding OF driving turnout.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
sTAUNToN, VA.
Issued every Thursday Morning
$500 4 Year, Invariably in Advan.

Advertisements inserted at 100 per square for
first Insertion, and so cents for each subsequent
Insertion
Liberal discount made for quarterly, half
yearly, and yearly advertisements.
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Buried.

The funeral of Walker Blaine last Sat
urday from his fathers residence in
Washington, was very impressive and
largely attended. The death of young
Blaine is one of the saddest occurrences
that has taken place for many years
Apart from his genial nature, his high
attainm ants in international law and
diplomacy, for one of his years; his great
personal popularity, and the promise of
the future, the bereavement which his
distinguished father realizes, arpuses
universal sympathy. He was devoted
to his father, and bore the double rela
tion of the filial son and confidential
friend and companion, his adviser and
counselor in many matters and his
trusted representative in important Off
cial business. Mr.. Blaine, the father, is
not a lawyer. His son. Walker, was well
read in all the branches of the pro-
fession and especially in relation to the
duties and obligations OF the State De-
partment This knowledge was very
useful to the Secretary, and relieved
MN OF mucn research anu study. MOI
only in this respect was he a help to his
father. but he relieved him of much all
noyance from importuning visitors, as
Walker had happy faculty of under
standing the case of almost every man
who asked audience with the Secretary,
with a view to application fer Office.
Walker Blaine was a rare young man
of unusual cleN erne IS and prom Use, and
his death will be sincerely regretted by
a large circle of friends outside the fam
lily relationship.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Having been informed by Mr.. A. G. Braxton
that he will not again be a candidate for the
Office of COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY of the
city, respectfully announce myself as candl-
date for that office at the May election. subject
to the action of the Democratic party; and
promise, if elected, conscientious and faithful
discharge of it's duties to the extent of my abil-
ty. A. G. GORDON.
Staunton, Va, Jan. 10, 1890
janl6-tde
respectfully announce myself candidate for
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY of the City OF
Stanton at the coming May election.
JAMES If THOS. c. KINNEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
DURKE'S SPLENDID LIVERY.
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH,

For the season of 1889, Burke's splendid Livery
is even in finer condition than ever. His elegant
match teams, new and fine vehicles and stylish
turnouts are the pride of the city and
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH.
At the stable is fine pair of Fairbanks scales
where horses can be weighed.
| also keep on hand fiue selection of Riding
and Driving Horses for sale at REASONABLE prices.
AlsO a lot Of second hand OmnibuseS Carriages,
Buggies, and Wagons of every description, in
excellent condition. which will be sold or traded
on accommodating terms.
Having also turned part of my place into a
hitching department, where horses will be
hitched and well taken care of as cheaply as any
where in the city
Also, our Baggage Transfer Parties can have
their baggage called TO" at any time of day or
night; will receive prompt attention. Call at
the old stand. Respectfully
Sept9 EDWARD BURKE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23

900, 900 acres of timber land h: S been
sold in Arkansas to a Chicago syndicate
for So per acre-$1 900, 900 for the body.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
THE NEW BUSINESS.

ISAAC WITT, J. T. LIGHTNRR. and Nj. HENRY
WITT, under the firm name of
WITT. LIGHTNER & CO.,
succeed the old firm of I. Witt & Brother, and
will continue the same business at the old stand
No. 20 Main Street, so long occupied by the old
firm. New and fresh goods will be regularly
added to the full stock always found at this
stand. In completeness of styles and quality
our lines in Dress and Fancy Goods, Domestics
Carpets, Curtains. Notions, &c, will please ev-
cry taste and are offered at the lowest prices
We respectfully ask a continuance of the pat
ronage which was so long enjoyed by our pre-
deceSsOrs i'll business
/. WITH.
]. 7. LIGHTNER.
ian
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Harman's Livery at waynesboro

Alex. Hartman, in addition to his splen-
dldly equipped livery in Staunton, has
established a branch at Waynesboro.
where the public can procure riding and
driving horses, and be accommodated
with any kind of vehicle desired. The
Waynesboro House will not interfere
with the Staunton establishment.
That beautiful glossy sheen, so much
admired in hair, can be secured by the
use of Ayers Hair Vigor. There is MOTH
ing better than this preparation for
the scalp and Keeping it
free from dandruff and itching eruption.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-01-23
Fl. E. LOVING

Fl. E. LOVING
Still leader in STOVES, RANGES, AND
HOUSE FURNISHINGS, FORCE AND
SUCTION PUMPS.
PLAIN AND GALVANIZED PIPE.
TERRA CoI"rA AND CHIMNEY FLUE
PIPE.
Agent for IRON AND SLATE MAN
TIES
am selling the best Cook STOVE
on the market for the money and war
rant same.
A No. 6 Cook, with IS pieces, S o.75
"A II.5O
"A " 8 " 1875
Call and see for yourself and be
convinced. PLUMBING AND GENE
RAJ REPAIRING dore at short notice
and charges moderate.
No. IS N. Augusta Street, Staun-
ton, Va. ian23
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W. c. 5artcn

has reIloved his Maat Stole from New Street to
CORNER
sTREE1s He keeps in stock the very best meats
the market affords.
REEF, VEAL, MUTTON, PORK, LAMB. SC.
and viii sell as cheap as the cheapest He re-
spectfully asks the continued patronage of his
old customers, and soclts the favors OF all those
who may be convenient to his stand or who
may feel disposed to patronlze him. He prom
lses fair dealing and good meats. maY2
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-04-12

wise ncaos ana departed without ieav-
ing any of their wisdom behind them.
Small wonder that the wise men arc
nonplused and tho learned doctors pua-
zled, for who ever heard of delicate
young woman, for whom tho lifting of
q tea-kettlo was burden, suddenly do
vcloping into female 1Icrculcs9 Tho
detailed account of Miss liarper's case
has not yet appeared in print, in spite
Of tho excitement it has occasioned.
Miss Harper is dclicate-loolsing,
though quite handsome, young woman
of eighteen years, and weighs about ono
hundred and ten pounds. One day
about three months ago her mother no.
ticed that Emily broke great many
household articles while handling them.
She would grasp the slender stem of a
goblet and it would break into pieces.
She would undertake to clean lamp
chimney and it would be shivered into
fragments in her hands. Her mother
supposed carclessness was the cause and
reproved her for 1t. Now the girl was
as yot unconscious of her newly-ac-
quired strength, the breaking of tho
articles being due to this lack of knowl-
edge and the power to gauge and adapt
her strength to her requirements. This
in itself was tho cause of quite q calam-
ity, for rs soon as her mother had ceased
chiding her Emily threw her arms
around her and gave her good hug,
just to show that she bore no rcsentful
feeling. Upon relaxing her grasp Mrs.
Harper fell to tho floor with a moan of
), 81, ,rnl 1LN
fact that two of her ribs were brolson.
Mr.. Harper was absent ut the time of
the occurrence, and upon his return
questioned his daughter concerning the
accident. The girl, anxious to justify
herself, rushed up to her father with
the exclamation: This is all / did"
She placed her arms about him and
gave him an affoctionate squeeze. Mr..
Harper, in speaking Of that embrace,
said: 81 was once hugged by bear in
the Maine woods; have wrcstled back
hold with somo pretty strong men; but
l never in my life received such shak-
ing-up as that girl gave mo when she
showed me all she did to ma"
OF course, these two hugs made 1t
plain that Miss Harper had suddenly
become possessed Of remarkable
strength, and in spite of the efforts of
the family to keep the matter quiet 1t
soon became tho talk of the town. The
writer visited the family and witnessed
some of the girls feats of strength. She
easily duplicated all the ordinary acts
of tho stage athletes, and DR.. Duval, of
the New York School of Anatomy, in
company with Robert Marsh of the |
New York Psychological Society, will |
investigate her case; but 1T is doubted |
whether their explanation of the marvel |
will be of any more value than the |
forty and one already given.