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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1890-05-21
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
The Tornado.

The destructive wind storms which
have caused such terrible havoc in the
Ohio Valley, ana CARRIED with them
such wide and extended suffering and
loss through that portion of the coun-
try, as well as further east, are what is
technically called tornadoes Opposite
winds of different temperatures meeting
in the upper atmosphere cause the con-
densation of vast amount of water
into a thick black cloud, and whirling
motion is given to the air, which soon
takes the PLACE of a vast tunnel descend
ing lower and lower into the quiet at
mosphere beneath as the rapidity of it's
motion increases. This long, revolving
column of black cloud draws up in it's
vortex all the objects in its path. On a
narrow track, from a few yards to less
than half a mile in width, trees are up
rooted, houses 4nro9fed OF carried up
into the air, by this fearful power of
suction. When tornado passes over
the water it becomes water-spout A
special study Of the laws governing tor
nadoes was made by officers Of the Sig
nal Service Bureau a few years ago, and
the Bureau published, in 1882, the re-
suits. These were based on observations
of six hundred tornadoes, from which
were dedueed the general laws which
govern their movements.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03


~Cf1rton Forge. Allegheny county, Va, on the LIST
day of July, 1890, or soon as the management
can arrange for it, and all stock on which dues
have been fully paid up at tlat-date viii be rep
resented IN the distribution, which wifi he con-
Quoted uff1fef the personal supervision of such
person or persons as the stockholders may Sc
lect.
Certificates of stock will be issued and deeds
to lots delivered to the stockholders upon full
payment of their stock
No subscription to the stock Of this company
shall be binding until the full issue of 2Og0 shares
OF stock shall have been taken.
By this plan of operations it viii be seen that
q large area of the lands of the company is re
served for manufacturing sites and improve
ments OF various kinds, as a basis for the valne
or the stock issued, which Will enhance its value
ana make the Investment remunerative from
the start.
The whole scheme is confidently submitted to
the public for its scrutiny, the company feeling
assured that the more carefully it is examined
the greater win be the confidence it will com
mand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
"Scalpers.

The bill introduced in Congress by
fer by any person not having the certiti-
cate of regularly appointed ticket
agent, of any ticket issued by a common
carrier, is puerile, small and contempti-
BILE. What are known as 'scalpers,n are
really class of live men, who are a con-
venience and economy to the travelling
public. In cases where round trip tick
its are purchased, and circumstances
unforeseen, compel the holder to change
his program, the scalper comes in to
relieve him of his return ticket at trifing
loss. He holds the ticket thus purchased
and sells it to some other person for a
little less than a regular ticket, and has
thus accommodated two class of persons,
while the railroad loses nothing, having
already been paid for the ticket. Who
is injured by these transactions? No
one, while there are those who are
actually benefited. Such pettifogging
measures as this of Mr. Baker ought to
be kicked out of Congress unceremoni-
ously, and when members aspirations
rise no higher he ought to be left at
home and another commissioned who
appreciates the dignity and character
of NATIONAL law-maker. We want
statesmen in Congress. and not small,
cross road politicians, who cannot com
prehend what it is to sit in the halls of the
greatest legislative body in the world
and legislate for the greatest nation on
the globe
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


10 the Ioters Of the city Of Stanton:
respectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection to the office of MAYOR of YOUR
city. ALEX H. FTrITZ
marco tide
announce myself candidate for the May
CRAFTY OF the city OF Staunton, and respectfully
solicit The votes of my fellow citizens, promis-
ing 4 faithful discharge OF it's duties,
mar20 st W. IL. H. LYNN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

The house on South Main street. Har-
risonburg, adjoining the residence of
Gen. John E. Roller, recently purchased
by Mr. Judson Kent, was burned on Fri
day morning last. 1t had been vacated
bur a s.,ort time. The property had be-
,longed to DR.. Williams, and was insured
for $2,4OO. Loss covered by insurance
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
CITY SERGEANT.

10 the Voters of Stanton:
respectfully announce myself candidate
Tor reelection as CITY SERGEANT, and solicit
your votes.
feb21- tide LOGAN TfrRNEp
TO the P0tefs of the CHU Of stanton:
| respectfully announce myself a candidate
Tor the Office OF CITY SERGEANT and solicit your
votes. THOS. A. DAWSON
10 the Voters Of the CHy Of Stdunt0u:
hereby announce myself candidate for CITY
ShkGEANT-a position held for twelve OF thir-
teen years to the satisfaction of the people.
respectfully solicit the support of my friends
especially and the voters generally
Respectfully, W. ID. RUNNELS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

The bill taxing charters was modified
after it passed. 1t is now provided that
"all charters granted by the Legislature
will pay tax, but those coming under
the authority of and granted by the
courts will not be taxed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

BOOKLETS.-We have on exhi-
bition a beautiful line of Easter Book
lets i'll a great variety of styles and
prices. Call and look at them.
The April Magazines are all in
the Century, Harpers, Lippincot S.
Frank Leslie's Popular, Scribner's,
and the Cosmopolitan; which latter
contains Thomas Nelson Pages latest
story, George Washington's Last
Duel.
The demand for ''Marie Bashkirt-
self continues undated. Price,
cloth, SI.oo. Paper, SO cents.
We have just received line of the
celebrated PAUL T.. WRIT FOUN-
TAIN PENS in both the long and
short cases, and fitted with either fine
point or stub pens; also an assert
ment Of the Stockmann ever
Ready Fountain Pens, nearly as
good as the Writ, but not quite-but
then the price is little less.
w. L. OLIVIER,
apl3 No. IS w. Main St.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

Ex-Priest Boyle, who was tried last
fall, at Raleigh, N. c., charged with
committing an outrage upon Geneva
Whitaker, aged lg, one of his parishon-
ers, found guilty and senteaeed to be
hung. was granted new trial by the
Supreme Court Of that State. The Sc
cond trial occurred last week and re-
suited in a verdict of acquittal From
reading the evidence in the case as pub
lished, we thought he ought not to have
been convicted,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

Mr.. Geo. P. Button, a graceful and
forcefm writer has resumed editorial
control of the Roanoke lEpeaaing World.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

The story going the rounds of the
press that General Malone has secured
a controlling interest In the Norfolk &
Western railroad is stated ia New York
to have 30 foundation in fact. We have
not the least idea that anything of the
kind is probable. The bulk of the obliga-
tions of that corporation is held in Eu-
rope, and it would take big pile to get
a controlling interest in it. 1t would be
a fatal day for Virginia when such an
event takes place. The Norfolk and
Western is doing a great work for the
State ander its present intelligent man
mentor such influence as Malone would
command to be placed in ,coptros Of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

Autumn produces chills and fever and
malaria. Simmons Liver Regulator pre-
vents them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03


This is the great want of our farmers
"a good home market for all the little
things which they can produce with but
trif1ing cost or but little labor and
which go far towards making all the
difference between profitable and I'M
profitable farming. There is no class of
people who are more deeply concerned
in this question than the agriculturist.
Nothing but a home market, close at
hand, can meet the wants OF the Viz
ginia farmer at this day, and nothing
but a flourishing manufacturing bust
Hess can supply this.-Lynchbarg Meas.
This is Republican doctrine pure
and simple. 1t is stated plainly and
pointedly, and covers the whole ease
We want a home market to consume
the surplus of the farm and the garden,
and this can only be obtained by estab-
fishing manufactures. Diversified pro-
ducts, equalizing the products of the
farm and the factories, would dispense
with anything like a superintendent
pressed condition of farming results
from an increase of the acreage cultiva-
ted and the corn and wheat grown, out
of proportion TO the Increase of ponula-
ton, at the same time we are importing
$500, 900 manufactured articles that
we should make ourselves. Devote to
manufactures the surplus of labor and
capital appropriated to producing an
unwieldly surplus OF eora, wheat, &C.,
and the whole question would be settled,
in the interests of the country Main
tain the protective policy, SO as to make
it remunerative to develop our mines,
and conyert the mineral ores into the
finished product, and our importation of
manufactured articles will cease. Ameri-
can labor would be employed thereby,
and home market for the farmer crea-
ted. We ought to manufacture every
thing we use, for which the raw material
is found in this country, and the tariff
duties ought to be high enough to make
1t Improbable for the cheap labor of
Europe to interfere with US. That is
the true American doctrine, and it is the
only doctrine through which o9r re-
sources can be developed, onr labor en-
ployed and home market established.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
w inchester has a Boom.

The Equity Improvement Company
was organized in WINCHESTER On March
Goth, with Judge John Handley, OF
Scranton, Penn, as president. The cap
ital stock is $l,oQQ,0QQ. A large meeting
OF citizens, representing all branches Of
bushes, was held at which stock to tbs
amount of 100000 was taken. Judge
Handley subscribed $4,000. The com
pany will begin at an early day, the
erection of a 100000 hotel, to be fol-
lswed by number Of large manufactur
ing plants
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

TiioS. c. ELDER. FITHZUGH ELDER.
NEW REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
Thos. G. Elder and Fitzhugh Elder have enter
ed into a partnership for conducting the bush
ness of a REA l. ESTATE AGENCY at l06 South
Augusta Street, the law office of Thomas C.
Elder, under the firm name of Thos., c. Elder &
Son.
Real estate of all kinds, i'll town and country
bought and sold on mo lerate commission.
Farming iUnd 1UW not he neglected.
The long experience of the senior member in
the real estate business and the promise of the
junior to devote all his energies to the business,
are the Inducements offered to the public for a
share of its patronage.
THOS. G. ELDER,
APPS FITZHUGH ELDER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
Careless Legislation.

passed by the Virginia Legislature re-
Gently adjourned, granting charter for
a sporting club. 1t will be seen from it
its nature 1t is nothing more nor less
than an unrestricted legalized privilege
for all kinds of sports, including prize
fighting, Sc. and is such law as should
never have been introduced, much less
enacted. The astounding fact in con-
nection with it is, that it seems to have
passed without discussion or protest,
and that it was signed by the Governor
without examination. 1t illustrates the
way in which many of our laws are
made. and the utter incompetency, stu
pidity, or criminal carelessness and in
difference of our law makers. 1t is of
apiece with the Tobacco Trust law that
was enacted one day and repealed day
or two thereafter, under the influence of
fear, and with as little consideration as
that given it when it was passed. The
Meat Inspection bill, unconstitutional
as it will most certainly be declared when
the test is made, is another law that can
ence to a wise public policy. The law
taxing the capital stock named in any
charter, is another of the laws passed
which is in direct defiance of public in
terest and cannot have any other than an
/ injurious effect
Through the whole of these enactments,
and possibly others, there runs evidence
of ineXcusable carelessness and pain
! full want of appreciation of legislative
| duties 1t cannot, therefore, be said
that the gambling bill was an exception
in the haste and inconsiderate way in
which it became a law. These several
measures reveal lamentable want of
scrutiny and concern for the public wei
fare, as well as the absence of apprecia-
ton of legislative duties. They are
enough to condemn the last legislature
as among the most inefficient that has
ever convened ia the State. We doubt
whether in the past there has eyer been
as grieyous errors committed or more
palpable carelessness manifested as to
matters of serious import. Ignorance of
the purport of these epactments can not
! be pleaded as an excuse. It was the
duty of the members to kpow what they
were voting on. or what they were per-
uniting to become part of the juris-
prudence of the State. 1t was not
only the duty of the Legislature to ex-
anime these measures before they were
passed, but it was equally the duty of
the Governor to scrutinize them before
he signed them. One was as bad as the
other, and both deserve the censure of
the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
CoMMoNwEATTH's ATTORNEY.

In response to call published in the staun-
ton Spectator, and at the solicitation of nuner-
Gus friends, | respectfully announce myself a
candidate for the Office of OoMMONwEALrH's
ATTORNEY for the City of Staunton.
apl3-tde RICHARD s EER
Having been informed by Mr. A. C.. Braxton
that he Will not again be candidate for the
office of COMMoNWEALTH'S ATTORNEY of the
city, respectfully announce myself as candi-
date for that Office at the May election subject
to the action of the Democratic party; and
promise, if elected a conscientious and faithful
discharge Of its duties TO the extent of my abil-
ty. A. G.. GORDON
Staunton Va, Jan. 10. 1890
janl6tde
respectfully announce myself a candidate for
COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY of the City of
Stalaton ut the coming May election.
JANIS tt THOS. G. KINNEY.
SA MEN, WANrED.-Wa at Ferrol. Is
eCSI miles west OF Staunton, to work in the
mines, 80 men. Good wages and steady EN-
ployment given to good men.
n. d. MOORE,
Ferrol. Va, April3. General Manager.
DOARDERS WANTED.-I am prepared to
4 - furnish accommodation for a few recu-
lar boarders. Terms moderate. Apply to
GEO. W. SHOCKEY,
apps 1t 3lS New Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
IT YOU Wish TO BUY
First Glass Goods
at fair prices, give - -.
Wiz, Ligltner & Co.
a call. There you will find DRESS
GOODS, SURAH SILKS, VELVETS
AND TRIMMINGS in all the latest
shades. so patterns i'll SILK just
received.
MOURNING GOODS
A SPECIALITY.
u c TOMS 7
This Department is full of the la
test novelties.
CARPET DEPARTMENT

In this Department you will find
CARPETS, MATTINGS, LACE
CURTAINS. CORNICE POLES,
SCRIMS, TABLE LINEN, NAP
KINS, and full line of HOUSE
FURNISHING GOODS. Your pat
ronage is respectfully solicited.
WITT, LIGHTNER & co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
= OF s. ALI

One of the most valuable farms in Augusta
county-known as the Robertson place-con-
tains 3f2 acres. The entire tract admirably
adapted to grazing, While all of it is tillable and
grows the very best crops of wheat hay and
corn; 100 acres is i'll very best timber consisting
of pine and oak 81 acres is meadow land in one
body There is an abundance of running water
and two splendid never failing springs The
place is easily susceptible of division in equal
parts. Situated 10 miles east of Staunton on a
tfrst-ciass road, and 34 miles from the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad depot. viii be shown to
persons wishing to purchase, application to
the undersigned. For terms, &c, apply to
ap3 JNO. W. STOUT,
StauutOn, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

Messrs. Moore & HILBERT, mining engi-
nears and iron Gre experts, have leased
the rooms above the postoffice as an
office for the purpose of dealing in
mineral lands, iron ores, &C. They
will have connected with them an
expert chemist Mr. Moore is man
ager of Ferrol mines, and has been
largely engaged in the mines of Gogebic
district, Mich. Mr.. HILBERT is an expert
of large experience and has been con-
nected with some of the largest mineral
dealing firms in the United States.
Half dozen active, determined, in
telligent men, uniting their efforts, can
accomplish wonders. That is what is
wanted in Staunton at this time We
have them here and we feel satisfied that
their Efforts will be put forth to make
known the advantages of Staunton and
draw the attention Of capitalists to our
splendid mountain city. There is no
place in the South where greater posi-
hilities are promised and when the
movement is inaugqrated we will expect
progress rapidly.
Hon. Jos. S. Miller, ex-commissioner
of Internal Revenue, was seriously in
jprpd last week in the capsizing of a
boat, going down Twelve Pole Greek,
W. Va, IN company with two other gen
tlemen It was found that Mr.. Miller
WIS internally hurt. and he was expecto-
rating blood at last ACCOUNTS.
Hon. David WILDER, a Republican
member of Congress from New York,
died Oh the lst inst, at his home in New
York
The cost of the State in the trial of
two of the Miller cases in the Rockbridge
court was $1,045.19.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
marl3 4t-V COPY. - - va J
PURKE's SPLENDID LIVERY,

FOR the season of $780, Burke's splendid Livery
IS even Ill finer condition than ever His eiaeant
match teams, new and fine vehicles and stTl;Sh
6ufnouts, are the pride of the city and
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH
At the stable is fine pair of Fairbanks sca,ss
where horses can be weighed.
also keep on hand fiue selection Of pidi,..
ana Driving Horses for sale at REASONABLE prinass
Also, a lot of second hand Omnibuses (A,rr,a,es'
Buggies and Wagons of every dess,rintions ~
excellent condition. which will be sold or ira, ,ai
on accommodating terms. ''eu
Having also turned part of my place into 81
hitching department., where horses viii 'o "a q
hltched ana well taken care of as eheapy as any
Also, our Baggage Transfer. Parties can have
Gieif baggage called TO" at any time OF day or
night; viii receive prompt attention Ca3 81 ~
the old stand. Respectfully, a'i a'
seoI9 EDWARD BURKE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

An association has been formed in
Virginia to be called "The Virginia
Freight Traffic Association and Il. ID.
Hotchkiss, the General Freight Agent
of the G. 4 0. Railway, elected president
of it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC-The Stannton
~ Military Academy has been incorporate.i
al the protection given to any ineorporateS
College by section 1885 of the Code Of Vir9inia
ing credit to students e->'eista7
- NotIce IS hereby given that this law win be
s oy enforced against any one violating the
s%'iiie' n., VIM ii. KABEE
,,.,. P,rlnc1pal staunton Military Academy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03

MONEY TO LOAN ON LONG TIME In
-4HA stalment plan. Terms easy. Apply to
w. i. McCUE
cashier Augusta Perpetual Gnildfng and Loan
Company. febl:s 6F0
KTHo ALL WHOM II MAY CONCERN
l. wife, E. d. bocock. has left my bed ana
board without my consent just cause and T
VIII not De Responsible Tor any of her acts or
contracts. JOHN T. BOCUCK
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-04-03
PLAN OF OPERATION

fLAN OE OHERAIlON.
The property of the company has been ac-
quired for 100000 OF the stock of the company,
of which the owners have gnatuitously placed
$2Ot,0OG with the company, to be used In deve]-
oping its property and removing liens there
from.
This 100000 of non assessable stock is now
offered at Sl0O per share-par value $100-and
the company invites subscriptions to this
amount reserving to itself the right to reject
any such subsgrintioEs which may be made in
excess Of that sum.
Stock is now offered on the following terms
$5 per share cash on subscription; $l5 per share
to pc paid upon call of the board of directors,
succeeding month thereafter, until the entire
amount of SOD per share shall have been paid.
All payments must be made to the Treasurer
except the cash payment of IS per share, which
the agent making the sale is authorized to col
lect
The holder Of every two shares of stock shall
receive in addition to his stock, a deed for one
residence lot, not less than 40x125 feet, and SO
on, except that the holden of every eighS shares
in addition to his stock, shall receive deed for
three residence lots, not less than 40xl95 feet,
and one business lot 25xl25 and so on. Five of
these lots located in the business centre Of Cliff
ton Forge, are 24xl2O feet, more or less.
All bhe pompany's lands VIII be divided up in
lots and sgaked off on streets TO be laid OFF in
the toWn, and out of all these lots taken togeth-
en-, lots will be distributed among the stock
holders by chance. ~"
rhe residue or the lots and 100 acres for plants
and sites for manufactures will be reserved as
a basis for the stock.
The distribution of lots will take place at
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-02-01
Salt Creek.

A report has reached this neigh
borhood that Charles Smith OF
Bloomingville froze to death in
Circleville on the night of the Goth
inst. But later report says that
the unfortunate man was not
Charles Smith of Bloomingville but
man by the same name who re-
sides near Circleville.
Rev. j. M. Rutgers of Sidney
Ind, writes that he will come to
this neighborhood and hold pro-
tracted meeting beginning the first
of this month, provided he can have
the use Of Mt. Carmel church for
that purpose. Bnt John Diehl who
is sexton says he will not permit
any religious denomination wor-
ship in that church except the
methodist, he said he would per-
nit funeral to be preached there
provided however the corps should
be buried in Mt. Carmel grave
yard.
Samuel Wilson was married last
Sunday to lady in Vinton Co.,
whose name we did not learn.
SILENT FRIENC.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-02-01
Rock HOUSE, January 23d.-

Rock HOUSE, January 23d.-
Aron Lindsey is erecting Il new
fence around his residence.
Mrs. David Willard was the
guest of Mary A. Sweet last Sun.
day.
Mr.. John Gardner moved on his
mothers farm on monday last.
Died:-January 4th, Son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Ebert. Aged three
months.
Rev. Lutz of Roosterpeck, preach
ed at Pleasant Rock Church near
Gibisonville Sunday last.
Mrs. James Pettycort was at
Kingston, last week, attending the
funeral of her son-in-law Mr.. Ferd
Rose.
DIR. G. Marshall is about to give
up his profession and go in the
hardware business.
Mr.. S COLLISION, our peace maker,
has got tired of farm life. he says
he would be lawyer but he can't
lie; he thinks he could preach but
he don't like chicken, so he has
set his burnsides and is going to be
a Doctor.
Our friend, Peter Hartsock was
seen passing Cream Ridge the
other day with smile on his face.
He has got another horse.
A party led by William Defen-
baugh, was skunk hunting on last
Sunday.
SrITrNU