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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Come to Grief.

So long as the good people of earth
can be persuaded that they can get
something for nothing, so long ~iiltlie
era of frauds continue. There isl uni
versal desire to get rich fast, and the
Royal Road to wealth is eagerly sought
after. A confiding public never tires OF
being swindled. si'ss
| Some three weeks since, Mr.. F.. g..
Killian came to our city and opened an
office for the National Capital Savings,
Building and Loan Society,"! His office
was a modest one, located at No. 119 E
Beverly Street, opposite Opera House.
Mr. Killan was a young man of attrac-
tive appearance and made friends, all
of whom represent him as entirely inno
cent in the part he was playing as the
agent of the "National Capital Savings,
Building and Loan Society,"" He sent
out broad cast, the following modest but
enticing circular:
OFFICE OF
National Capital and Loan Society
F. g. Killian. agent, No. 10 Main street,
opposite Opera House, StauntOn, Va.
Dear Sir:-I am representing Build
ing and Loan Society, that enables
man of little or no capital to own his
own home. or a business man to own
his place of business. To the capitalists
as we'll, it offers great Inducements, since
he can borrow on the easiest possible
terms, while his capital can be other
wise invested. Yours truly,
F. G.. KILLIAN.
w ,n% oh1 10 an hot
Mr.. Killian made any loans here; but
he had large number of applications.
The reporter of the VIRGINIAN called at
119 Main street, Tuesday, but found the
door locked and the flaming posters
torn down from the windows, where
they had served to draw the guileless into
the fields of money making. Upon en-
quiring it was ascertained that Mr.. Kill
liam had left town and returned to
Salem, Va, where he is engaged iu bnsi-
ness. Mr.. KilIian is well connected in
this county The immediate cause of
the sudden collapse of the National Cap
ital and Loan Society, of North America
was the appearance of an article in the
Philadelphia Times, of July 28th.
The concern had an office in the
building of the Provident, Life and
Trust Company, of Philadelphia. "Hon."
W. H. Mortimer, secretary and treasury,
and eX-member of the Minnesota Legis-
lature, represented the society in Phila-
delphia. On account of unfavorable
representations. he was asked to vacate
his office and withdraw his small deposit,
and the concern could find no resting
place. Alfred Downey, special agent
for the Northwest Life Insurance Com
pany, is president. Head office Chi
cago, authorized capital $2OOO,OO and
not dollar of which is paid in.
Saturday last Thomas J. Seton and
Eli Dunn, agents for the society, were
arrested in Pittsburg, Pa, upon the
charge made by Frank Newman, of
getting money under false pretences
Newman gave these parties $25 for
which he was to receive stock and other
advantages; none of which were full
filled
The closing of the office in Staunton,
ends the career of the concern here, and
saves our people from fraudulent invest
mentS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31

Mr.. Van Pelt, Editor of the Craig,
Mo, Meteor, went to drug store at Hills
dale, Iowa, and asked the physician in
attendance to give him a dose Of some
thing for cholera morbus and iooseness
of the bowels. He says Il felt so much
better the next morning that l conclud-
ed to call on the physician and get him
to fix me up a supply of the medicine. l
was surprised, when he handed me bot
tie of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrh@a Remedy. Hesaid he prescrib-
ed it regularly in his practice and found
it the best he could get or prepare.
can testify to its efficiency in my case at
all events For sale by w NJ. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
New Business

Richard S. ker, attorney at law. and
Fitz Elder, notary public, of the real es-
tate firm of Elder& Nelson, have formed
a co partnership for the purpose of car
rying on an abstract and conveyance
business. This is a new business for
this section, and will prove highly useful
to all parties needing perfect record of
titles. Mr.. Ker, the attorney in the
firm, has given special attention to
searching the records from the title
held by the Crown of England to the
present ownership. 1t has been a very
tedious work, but neither time nor pains
taking has been spared to make the
work complete. 1t will prove specially
beneficial to parties purchasing in and
near the city from the lands of our new
land companies. Attorneys will find it
a great convenience and great saving
of time in making use of the abstract
office of Messrs. Ker & Elder. whose re-
cords show a complete history of titles
from the days of the Royal holdings
down to date.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Private Land Sales,

Mr.. W. F. Asst, has purchased of DR..
Ham Fultz, his farm on the Mt. Scion
road for $4,000
Mr.. John w. Todd has purchased the
Anthony Wren farm South of the City.
Miss Annabelle Wilson, of Jennings
Gap, left on Tuesday morning for an
extended visit to relatives in Lexington,
Ill.
w. G. Shelton, now doing business at
Big Stone Gap, arrived in the city Tues
day on visit to his father, DIR. T. w.
Shelton.
An option for 90 days has been given
on the W. ID. Gray farm in the western
suburbs OF Staunton to Hagerstown
parties for $500 per acre. The farm con-
tains III acres, but the improvements
and Is acres of land are reserved.
Prof. John R.. Doles, of Kable's Mill
tary Academy, has accepted position
in military school at Atlanta, Ga, for
the coming session. After spending a
short time on the Eastern shore. his
home, he will proceed to the field of his
prospective duties. He is courteous
gentleman, an experienced educator. and
will fully meet the requirements and ex-
pectations of his new position. We wish
him success.
Cholera infantum has lost it's terrors
since the introduction of Chamberlain,s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhna Remedy.
When that remedy is used and the treat
ment as directed with each bottle is fol-
lowed, cure is certain Mr.. A. w. Wal
ter, prominent merchant at Walters
burg, ILL.,, says: ut cured my baby bow
OF cholera infantum after several other
remedies had failed. The child was SO
low that he seemed almost beyond the
aid OF human hands or reach of any
medicine" 25 and SO cent bottles for
sale by W. NJ. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Accident at tbs Ice Factory.

Monday night, about O'Clock, the
ammonia tank used in the process of
manufacturing ice at the ice factory, ex-
ploded from the collection of gas and
the heavy pressure upon it. The tank
is an iron cylinder, 7 feet long and
inches in diameter, and is charged by
the Chemical Company for the use of
the factory. 1t is the property of the
Chemical Company, and this method is
used to furnish the ammonia neces-
sary for the use of the fac tory. The
only damage done the factory property
was a large hole in the roof, and orc six
feet of brick were knocked out in the
eastern wall, near which the tank is To-
Gated. The work of the factory was
not suspended, and had it been neces-
sary to suspend, Supt. Smith had
large quantity of ice on hand to supply
the town.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Democratic Primaries,

In the city primaries held Friday last
for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the Democratic Congressional Conven-
ton which meets at Amherst c. H. to-
morrow, the following were elected:
LIST Ward-R- 3. Atkinson, Ewd. Echols
Jno- McQuaide, j. II. Powell I'd Ward
w. A. Burke, j. H. Wayt, w. L. Wal
tiers, ir., Chas. Warden. Beverly Manor
j. Towberman, J. n Mcfarland, S. c..
Brown, j. L. Guy, A. b. Lightner, Stuart
Bowling. Delegates were instructed for
II. st. G. Tucker.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
Baby One Solid Sore
Tried Everything without Relief. No Rest
q. Night or Day. Cured by cuticura
Remedies

ing out with what the doctor called eczema
Her head, arms, feet, and hands were each one
solid sore. ] tried everything; but neither the
doctors nor anything else did her any good. We
could get no rest day night with her. In my
extremity tried the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, but /
confess had no faith in them, for | had never
seen them tried. To my great surprise, in one
weeks time after beginning to use the CUTIcU-
RIA REMEDIES the sores were we'll but | contin-
ued to use the RESoLyENT for a little WHILE and
now she is as fat baby as you would like to
see. and as sound as a dollar. believe my
baby would have been dead if | had not tried
CCTIGURA REMEDIES. write this so that every
mother with baby like mine can feel confident
that there is a medicine that will cure the worst
eczenla and that medicine is the CUTIcuRA
REMEDIES.
MRS BETTE BIRkNER, Lockhart. Texas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
McKim- Brooke.

On the Goth of July at St. Thomas
Church, New York, by Right Rev. VIM.
Paret, d. d., bishop of Maryland, as
sisted by the Rev. Hastel McKim, was
married Rev. Randolph Harrison Nc
Kim to Mrs A. NJ c. Brooke, of Wash
ington, d. c., daughter Of the late Hon.
Daniel r. Clymer, of Reading, Pa. Mr..
Mckim was a son law of the late Rev.
Richard I'll. Phillips, formerly Of Staun
ton, but who died in Norfolk some
months ago.
SHILOH'S CATARRH REMEDY-a posi-
tive cure for Catarrh, Diptheria and
Canker Mouth. W. M. Allen, successor
to Child & Shelton.
Phil. Knapp optician, will remain in
Staunton until August 18TH
We call especial attention to the adj
vertisement of j. j. Shuey, ex'or, Of the
valuable farm of the late John Miser.
This is a good opportunity to secure a
number one farm.
We return thanks 70. ticket of adj
mission to the Loudoun County Live
Stock Exhibition, at Leesburg, August
goth, 9th and 28th $780,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31
ROANOKE COLLEGE.

Several full Courses for Degrees Good Com
mercial Course Special attention to English
French and German spoken Library 1900 vol
umeS. Best moral and religious Influences. Five
churches in Salem. No bar-rooms Expenses
for 9 months, $50 to 5000 (includng fees, board,
&co Students from Is States, Indian Territory,
Mexico and Japan. Thirty eighth year begins
Sept 18th.
Illustrated Catalogue free. Address,
JULIUS d. DREHER, President,
ju1yl0-to oct1 Salem, Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31

INLIGIBLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
u | have six eligible building lots, fronting
on Green street, near the Reservoir Each 10y
has 36 feet front and is 125 feet deep. They VIII
be sold at very reasonable figures to parties de
string to improve. S. M. YOST.
ian2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-31

Among the Stauntonians who have recently
embarked in business. with fattering prospects,
are Messrs. Brooks Pforr, bakers and confec-
tioners. few doors from their establishment
swung in the breeze on Augusta street, and
which now does duty in designating the branch
store OF Harry Gait, dealer in meats and vege-
tables.
Editor Frenger Of the Reriear, is contempla
ting extensive additions to his plant, in order to
IDENTIFY struck the right place at the right time,
and we are glad to note that the people there
fully appreciate his efforts to furnish them pa
per worthy of their support and confidence
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The Cost OfLigltt.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25. The annual
report of the lighthouse board shows
the number of lighthouses increased
during the year from 7S3 to S3S.
Three new light-ships are nearly ready
for service, and designs are preparing
for four more. The board says that it
cannot enforce the law providing the
proper lighting of bridges over navi-
gable rivers, as no penalty is pre-
scribed. The total expenditures of the
past year are So, 266. O00, of which
81, OH. 600 is for special works and
the remainder for the maintenance Of
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Good Hope. w. Va

EDrToRs PRoGREss:-Your worthy
periodical has reached my Office. and
/ have perused it with care. Being
consanguineously identified with the
Negro race / find a great deal OF
pleasure in reading Afro-American
literature, and among the many col
ored newspapers which | have read
duling the last five or sixlyears, have
found none with which / am more
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TO CQNSUMPTIXES

The undersigned having been re-
stored to health by simple means, after
suffering for several years with q se-
we're lung affectien, and that dread dis
ease CONSUMPTION, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desireit. he will
cheerfully send free of chargef copy
of the prescription used, which they
will find sure cure for CONSUMPTION,
ASTHMA, CATARRH, BRONCHITIS and all
throat and lung MALADIEs. Hehopes
all sufferers will try his Remedy, as it
isinvaluable. is Those desiring the pre-.
scription, which will cost them moth
ing, and may prove blessing, will
please address, Rev. EDWARD IA. WIZ
SON, Williamsburg, Kings County New
York.
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favoraby impressed than with THE

favorab y impressed than with TIE
PRoGREss.
like it first, because it's principal
object is to bring about closer unity
and stronger cooperation among the
colored people; secondly, because the
doings of the race intellectually. NOR
ally, scientifically and mechanically
may be reviewed and chronicled in the
brilliancy OF truth; thirdly, because
it advocates and enhances the general
development of all our interests, and
fourthly because it so literally en-.
courages colored authors and en-.
deavots to create widespread de-
mand for their varied productions.
|. With such noble course as it pur-
sue, and with a more united effort on
the part Of the principal components
OF the race generally, we shall very
soon be able to inherit that salvation
which Justly awaits the negro race,
and which God has promised to all
nations or races who will serve him in
spirit and in truth.
The Afro-American Press is one OF
the media through which the great
problem isito be solved.
May knowledge and culture
THE PROGRESS impart:
May the Ncgro's proud efforts
Fer gladden. thy heart;
May blessings OF heaven
Fer rest on thy head,
And each generation
Honor all thou hast said
am yours for God and the race,
ANDY BLOCK.
The progress., 1890-11-29

From speech in Congress by the Hon. +. N. La
Follettel
What are the provisions Of this bill?
It makes false registration crime.
It makes unlawful interference with
registration, by violence upon, or in
timidation, or bribery of any person
lawfully entitled to a vote, a crime.
1t makes willfully keeping any false
poll list or knowingly entering false
names or false statements thereon a
crime.
1t makes giving or accepting bribe
to induce a person to vote or refrain
from voting, a crime.
1t requires the ballot-box to be
placed in plain sight of the voters and
in such a position as to enable the
election officers, National and State
and the voter, when voting. to see
that the ballot is in fact placed in the
box.
1t makes the willful rejection oflegal
votes, knowing them to be legal, a
crime
1t makes the willful acceptance OF
illegal votes, knowing them to be ille-
gal, crime.
1t makes the fraudulent substitution
of one ballot for another for the pur-
pose of having the vote rejected, or
for the purpose of having it counted
for person other than the. voter in
tended, a crime.
It makes willfully placing ballots not
lawfully cast in any ballot box among
ballots lawfully cast, for the purpose
of changing the result, crime.
1t makes unlawfully removing bal
lots from ballot box lawfully cast,
for the purpose Of affecting the result
of the election, q crime.
It makes willful false canvass of
votes or the false certifcation and re-
turn of such vote, crime.
1t makes it crime for every officer
charged with a.duty under the law to
willfully neglect to perform such duty,
or to be guilty of any corrupt or
fraudulent conduct or practice in it's.
execution.
It makes false swearing, in matters
pertaining to such congressional cleo
ton, perjury.
1t makes stealing the ballot box or
ballots, a felony.
And it provides just punishment, by
fine or imprisonment, or both, for
each of these crimes against govern
ment by the people through the man
hood suffrage.
This is the bill. There is not a Sec
ton, line or syllable in it besides this
more than is necessary to enforce with
certainty these provisions.
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IhROnlv DY,A


The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway is the only line running solid
vestibuled, electric lighted and steam-
heated trains between Chicago, Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Omaha.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway is the only line running solid
vestibuled, electric lighted and steam
heated trains between Chicago, Mil
waukee, st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The berth reading-lamp feature in
tile Pullman sleeping cars run on these
lines is patented, and cannot be used
by any other railway company, 1t is
the great Improvement OF the age Try
it and be convinced.
For further particulars apply to the
nearest coupon ticket agent, or address
a. v. II. CARPENTER, general passenger
agent. Milwaukee, Wis
j. E. PRESTON, F.A. Nash,
Pass. Agent. Gen'l Agent
1901 Farnam Street, Barker Block)
Omaha.
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The World Do Move.

And so do the elegantly appointed
trains of the Burlington route.
By this fayorite line, selected by the
y. :. Government to carry the fast
mail, you have the choice OF three
daily trains for Chicago, Peoria and
the east; two daily trains for Kansas
City, st. Louis and. the south; two
daily trains for Denver, Cheyenne and
the west.
The Burlington No. is completely
vestibuled throughout, leaves Omaha
at 4:3O p. III. and arrives at Chicago
= q. M, serving breakfast in the DIM
ing car before arrival. It's equipment
OF Pullman Palace cars, Reclining
cars tseats free), and Dining car, is OF
the latest and most elegant design. "A
small but well selected library in each
OF the Pullman cars, is but one OF the
many features provided for the com
fort of the traveller.
No. 6, the Fast Mail, leaves Omaha
at 9:l5 p. m. and arrives at Chicago
at | p. m. It's Dining car service,
Pullman car and chair equipment, is
IN every way up to the highest stand
ard.
Remember that these trains do not
wait for connections, hence are always
on time. They make but few stops
and are thereby enabled to make fast
time without running at dangerous
speed between stations.
Depot Tenth and Mason sts. City
Office 1923 Farnam St, w. +. Vail,
Agent.
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The Queen Pays All Expenses.
The Queens last "Free Trip to
Europe" having excited such universal
interest. the publishers of that popu-
lar magazine offer another and 5000
extra for expenses, to the person send
ing them the largest list of English
! words constructed from letters con-
tanned In the three words British
North America Additional prizes
consisting of Silver Tea Sets, China
Dinner Sets, Gold Watches, French
Music Boxes, Portiere Curtains, Silk
Dresses, Mantel Clocks, and many
other useful and valuable articles will
also be awarded in order of merit. A
special prize OF a Seal Skin Jacket to
the lady, and handsome Shetland
Pony to girl or boy delivered free in
Canada or United States) sending the
largest lists Everyone sending list
Of not less than twenty words will re-
ceive present. Send six u. s. &c.
stamps for complete rules, illustrated
catalogue Of prizes, and sample num-
Der of The Queen. Address THE CAN
ADIAN QUEEN, Toronto, Canada.
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MASTER Workman, r. Y. Powerdly,

MASTER Workman, T. v. Powerdly,
made a mastery speech at the 7. NJ.
c. A. building last Tuesday night, pre-
senting his solution OF oneof the great
est problems Of the age. His address
was made to the workingmen OF Oma-
ha and large quota turned out to
hear it. He strongly advocates gov
ernment controlof the arteries oftrade
and the Australian ballot system.
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SE-Al matter for publication must reach Us
~ Wednesday noon u insure insertion In the ioi1
lOwing .ssne.
e1y Personal jokes are not wanted.
80" DO not write matter Tor publication. ana
business orders upon the same sheet Of paper.
4Ry-Wnnt of space will not perraft or extended
notices OF entertainments, parties. RECEPTIONS
etc Send us the news. Make Your letters shert
and reliable.
FE Make your letters and communications rs
short as possible
gg Bign your full name, not for publication.
but ns guarantee or good faith. Ne matter II
You have been corresponding for years, always
sign your full name.
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Vote Cor Chris Specht.

The Sixth ward colored republicans
met ut Mr.. Duncan's barber shop on
oath. street and decided to stand by
their friend Chris specht. Now we
ask every voter to cast his vote for
,Gbris specht. He is true friend to
every voter in the ward, and will, il
elected, comply with the wishes OF the
voters 6f his ward.
The progress., 1890-11-29

The rumor that Blaine will retire
from the Cabinet is denied.
A telegram was received at Colum-
bia, S. c., stating that Senator Wade.
Hampton while out hunting in WASH
ington county, Mississippi. was acciI
dentally. shot by his SON. McDuff1e
Hampton. The shot struck him in the
head, inficting painful but not serious
injuries.
The progress., 1890-11-29

HE-Our agents are required to make returns
and remittances Tor the papers % the preceding
month mot later than the tenth Of each month =
and no papers will be sent to any agent who
fails 10 comply with the above.
Try No papers 70 be sold on credit unless
tha agent chooses 70 pay for them and run the
risk OF collecting.
gB Excuses and promises do not pay our ex-
penses. etc. a4F PRofR&ss.
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yoTE for r. ID. Duncan for council
man. He is friend to the colored
citizens OF Omaha. In him we find a
true blue republican, and if elected he
will do all in his powerto promotethe
interests of the colored citizens OF this
CITY. Vote for r. D. Duncan of the
Fourth ward.
The progress., 1890-11-29

THE Nebraska Advocate, the race
journal which was started some weeks
AGO. is now under the management of
the young journalist, 2. w. Mitchell,
who recently came to this city from
st. Paul, Mimi, where he was engaged