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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Early Closing Facts.

On and after Monday, July 21, our stores will be open every evening in the week. We are forced to do this on account of the Connecticut Boot and Shoe Go, breaking their agreement and remaining open last evening. Mir Rametti, although the first man signing the agreement, was the first to break it after remaining closed one evening. In Rametti's published card he states that six shoe stores were open on Monday evening. Not a firm sold a pair of shoes on that evening, but one or two stores in the suburbs were not closed, which stores Mir Rametti especially stated when the committee called on him, he cared nothing about. We simply wish the public to understand the facts fin the case and judge accord ingly.
 w. P. Thoms,
 L. Raymond,
 New England Shoe Store,
 G. R. Dodge,
 M. Holczer,
 Damon & Shippy,
 Reed G Co,
 Minor & Bradley,
 E. J. Finn,
 Milton, Byrnes e Thompson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Desperate Melon Thieves.

Three tramps broke into New Eng land freight car at Willimantic yester- day afternoon and began stealing water mleons. Yardmaster Fay discovered them and ordering them to desist was deliberately fired at by one of them. Chief-of-Police Carter was notified and endeavored to arrest the men. He was also fired at, but finally arrested them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
DR. 0. W. 8 FROST, 1s7 Bank street.
A Sensible Man

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung Troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized all druggists to give you a sample bottle free to convince you of the merit or this great remedy. Large Bottles 60s and $1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Business Moving Again.

NEW YORK, July 19.-The Western Union Telegraph company this morning made arrangements for sending dis patches to all points. The cable and land lines are in perfect order and mes- sages are being sent with reasonable promptness,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Another Strike In New Britain,

Another Strike In New Britain.
 NEW BRITAIN, July 19.-The fourteen stone cutters employed on the new Methodist church left work this morn union headquarters. This is the fourth strike that has occurred on this building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
McKiernan Settle. uI. Co.o

NEW HAVEN, July 19.-Thomas Me- kiernan, ex-lieutenant of the signal corps of the Second regiment, who was arrested for the embezzlement of a watch, this morning settled his case upon payment of $7.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
LOCAL LINES.

A few barrels of Niagara Mills Flour at $5.50 per barrel, at LADD's.
 We are with you with the finest line of Watches that can be found anywhere in the state, at LAKE, STRoBEL & Co.'S.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Barn Burned Ina Danburv.

DANBURY, July 19.-About 8.aO o'clock this morning fire was discovered in the large barn of John McDermott, on Kohanza street. The fire department responded promptly. but the building was burned to the ground, Loss S7O0; insured for $500. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Campion stole six bases in yesterday s Worcester Washington game.
 Bob" Tyler, who was stage manager in Jacques opera house last season, is now an umpire in the New York state league.
 Zimmer, of the Cleveland National league team, has caught seventy-two consecutive games.
 The Baltimore Worcester game in Worcester to-day will decide the ques. tion whether Worcester will be trans. ferred to Providence, R. I. It will be a benefit game with tickets at $1, and if 1,500 tickets are sold the club will re main in Worcester.
 It is said that Pitcher Nat Hudson will join the Buffalo club. He has beer released by Minneapolis on account ol the too great expense in carrying him He had won 16 games out of 21.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19

Sentenced to the Reform School.
 NEW HAVEN, July 19. Fred and John Bolton, the boy burglars who escaped from the station house Thursday night, were re-captured last evening. This morning they were sentenced to the re. form school during their minority.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19
Travellers, Attention.

Trunks and Travelling Bags of every description Suit Cases Pocket Drinking Cups Mems and Boys Bathing Suts Silk Outing Shirts in black white and fancy colors Flannel and Chevo Outing Shirts Trunks of all sizes from the pack ing trunk to the full finish best made Steamer Hat Cases Travelling Bags from the cheapest Alligator Canvas Telescope Bags from 50 cents up Trunks marked delivered free of charge
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19

At the north corner of South Main and Scovill streets a pool of stagnant water has been standing for several days. Will the street inspector con: he does not, will Mayor Baldwin apply the official whip once more?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19

A vacation on the installment plan is better than no vacation at all. If you cannot spare the time, or bear the ex- pense of a season at the seashore. go there for day whenever the opportu- nifty affords, and bring along the children.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19

A thoroughly saturated individual, with flaming red moustache, retired to rest on the granite steps leading to the DEMOCRAT office this morning. The children fled at the smell of his breath and the office dog hid in the press room
 The lodger harangued an imaginary audience for several minutes, saying that he was union man and admonish- ing all to stand true to their colors. Gradually his head dropped low and still lower, until it rested upon the chiseled block. The flies played tag in his whiskers, but he needed not. Sleep had come to his weary brain and he gave not a continental whether school kept or not. Just then Officer Byrnes arrived and gently aroused the sleeper. At first he was disinclined to go, but on second thought he wisely concluded that discretion was the better part of valor. and marched away singing the chorus of "Down Went McGinty."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-07-19

Since the above was written a clerk in NugenL's drug store, acting upon the advice of a reporter pasted sign as fol- lows upon telegraph pole upon the bank of the pond:
 LAKE FRONT.
 SITE OF THR WORLDS FAIR. This did the businsss. As we are going to press workman is cleaning out the manhole.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Church Extension Board.

The recent meeting of the Virginia
Synod of the Lutheran Church, estab-
lished a Church Extension Board, hay
ing for its object primarily the building
of churches of the Lutheran denomina-
tion at Buena Vista, Basic City, elias
gov, and other new towns. The Board
met in the Lutheran church of our city
Tuesday, and organized for the work,
and elected the following officers Pres
ident, Rev II. F. Shealey; Hon. Absalom
Koiner,s Vice- President; Rev. j. E. Sharp,
Waynesboro, Va. Secretary, G. G. Ber-
ry, Staunton, Treasurer. They will Sc
lect sites. build churches. and attend to
collecting funds for the same, within the
bounds of this Synod. The general
church will help in the work. It is ex-
pected to erect church buildings this
fall at Buena Vista, Basic City. and
WayneSbOrO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Lightner-T insley.

| Wednesday morning of last week, Mr.
james L. Lightner, of WITT Lightner &
Co., and Miss Mabel Tinsley, the lovely
daughter of Mr.. James E. Tinsley,
architect and contractor, were mar
ried at the Second Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Dr. Halves, pastor in charge, per-
forming the ceremony. The ushers were
w. b. McChesney, DIR. L. l.. Henkel,
Henry Witt, Taylor Mccoy, Sam Halves
and A. S. Morton.
The church was handsomely decora-
ted for the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lightner left on the east bound train
for Virginia Beach. and from there will
make an extended Northern tour. On
their return they will make their home
at the residence OF Mr.. Tinsley No. 8,
W. Frederick street. Miss Mabel Tins
ley is as we'll known to the people of
Staunton as any young lady ever in So
ciety here. She is a young lady of rare
accomplishments. AS an artist she ex-
hibited rare talent in crayon and oil
painting. but her splendid talents found
full scope for development III the school
of music. She took the highest honors
of the school at the Augusta Female
Seminary, and graduated with marked
distinction. She was always greeted
with applause when she appeared in
public, and her skillful performance was
ever source of pleasure to her host of
friends The presents on the occasion
were numerous and costly, evidenceing
the esteem in which she is held by our
people,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Fire w orks at the Park.

At least Two thousand people were at
the park Monday night to witness the
fire works set off by Manager Apperson
of the Street Car Co. The display was
very handsome. Mr. Apperson deserves
great credit for his enterprise in furnish
ing the people amusement. The park is
growing in favor with the people every
day, and the street cafs give our citizens
the benefit of a pleasant afternoon or
evening, which they could not otherwise
enjoy. A ride on the cars and an hour
spent at the park, drive away many
headaches and relieve g, number Of
weary and tired brains. 1T refreshes the
body and calns the nerves for invigora-
ting sleep, and prepares one for the du-
ties of another day. The toiling people
must have times and places for recrea-
ton, and they can find them in these
pleasant evenings of social gatherings
and quiet enjoyment. Mr.. Apperson's
plans Monday night We're grand sue
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
The Public Schools.

The Public Schools opened Monday
with the following corps of teachers
those marked thus are new. Principal
and and Teacher of Senior High School.
j. FL. Bader; intermediate High School.
W. NJ Black; Junior High School, j
Shelton Hershey; 1st Grammer Grade.
Miss SaHie Grattan&; I'd Miss Annie Ed
err; Sd Miss Annie Mills; 4th Miss Lizzie
McCue 1st Primary Grade (A), Mi IS Ma
~ Echarl LIST Primary Grade OBJ, Mrs.
Rosalie Whittle*; ed, Miss Mamie Pritch-
ard%: 3D. Miss J. NJ. Brown; 18th, Miss
Julia Atkinson; 9TH, Miss Ella Shelton :;
9th, Miss Annie Fallon Teacher of Elo-
cution in the High School, Miss Cornelia
May
Mr. Horsley is from Nelson county and
is graduate of the University of Vir
ginia.
Colored Schools Principal and Teach
er of LIST Grammar Grade, J. w. Carols;
Cd. 0. J. Derritt Sd, Lulie E. Poindex
ter&; LIST Primary Grade, Julia A. b.
Johnson; Cd, Addie w. Poindexter*
Sd, Laura A. Coleman; 4th, Sadie Lewis;
5th, Lucy j. Flood 9th, Maggie &. Tay-
lor
Principal Carroll is graduate of Lin
coin University, Pennsylvania.
Supt w. W. Robertson has recently
appointed Misses Lucy Irvine and Bessie
Turner State students, to attend the
Farmville Female Normal School. Both
of the young ladies are graduates of the
Staunton Public High School.
The largest entrance was this session
registered ever known in the history of
the Public Schools of Staunton. The
enrolment OF white pupils is $40.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Virginia Stock Exchange.


Judge Charles Grattan, OF the City
Court, has chartered the Virginia Stock
Exchange. The officers are: Ernest
Howard, of New Orleans, president J.
Mason Miller, vice president e. R.
Caldwell, Secretary J. Perry, treas
urer. Directors, the above and B. B.
Eskridge. Capital stock, sa5, 900, in
shares of 800 each; real estate to be
held, $4,000. Principal Office, Staun-.
ton, Va. Branch Offices will be estab-.
lished In all the cities of the State and
connections made with the Northern
cities and exchanges. Business of the
company to deal in stocks. furnish
quotations and prices. and give infor-
nation as to the condition of the mar
kets to members. Membership fees to
be fixed by the company.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Military Company.

Quite large number of persons met
at the police office Saturday night to Or
ganize movement for military COM
pany in Staunton. Capt. L. ]. Crowder
presided The meeting was addressed
by Col. Jos. Mutton, of Winchester, of
the Second Virginia Regiment of Volun-
tiers; and by Capt. W. &. Kinney, adju-
tant on Col. Nulton's staff. The follow
ing committee was appointed to canvass
for recruits for the new company: W.
G. Kinney, chairman; L J. Crowder,
Hugh Braxton, Logan Turner. j. T.
Long, Jas. Campbell A. H. Fultz, DR..
Burkholder, j. e. Graham, Capt. j. A.
Shuey, Geo. A. NEWMAN.
This organization will be entirely new,
and distinct from any other organiza-
ton. The state will furnish uniforms
and all equipments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04


!. A grand tournament ball will be held
at Stribling Springs on Thursday, Sept.
18th. Five handsome prizes are offered
four to the knights taking the most
rings, and the fifth to the best equipped
knight. Capt. aDangerfeld, of Harrison
burg, Mr.. Alex. Hartman, of Staun-
ton, and one other will occupy the judges
stand. Hon. H. ST.. George Tucker
is expected to deliver the address to the
knights, ]. I. BuIngardner the corona
ton address. DR.. T. ]. Jackson, CT Mary
land, and resident physician Of Stribling
Springs, will marshal the knights, with
Capt. John N. Opie and Mr.. j. M. H.
Randolph as assistants. Music will be
furnished by members of the Stonewall
band. Further announcements will be
made concerning terms of riding. &C.,
and knights will be advised of same by
circular of invitation. Knights parade
will take place at p III. Supper will
be served from 6 to g. Coronation at 8
and dancing until 8 p. m For further
information see these columns next is
am
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
An Amateur Machinist.

Rob't arcl ny Ware, son of Isaac Ware
deed. who lived with Hon. A. H. III.
Stuart for a number OF years, has made
an exceedingly well apportioned mode
of railroad engine. The boy is 16 years.
old, and the entire work was done with
a common pen knife. 1t is a very cred
liable piece of work, and shows natural
mechanical genius of a high order. His
mother is very anxious to get him into
machine shop where his talents may be
made useful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
The Fair.

1t is only 96 days to the opening OF the
Fair. Let our people put forth their
best efforts to make it success. We
think it has been arranged to build both
the Beverly and Lewis street lines of the
Street Car Company to the grounds; at
any rate the line will run into the Fair
grounds We suggest to the car compa-
ny and the Fair managers to arrange for
so cents to give passage to and from the
grounds and admission to the Fair. Both
will make money bv it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Excursions

A thousand Excursionists spent Tues
day ina Staunton. They came from Rich
mond The street cars reaped a harvest
and other open spaces were festooned
with the debris from snack baskets. The
excursionists brought their dinners with
them.
A gentleman of our city asked the per
tinent question, why is it that Richmond
can get excursion trains, when the
knights of Pythias, and other orders O
our city had asked for them but could
not get themi
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Cuticura Resolyent


Canton (Mass.) Journal.
The circus has been here and gone. Early
Tuesday morning Washburn g. Arlington's
circus steamed into the town. and long before
daylight the cars were surrounded by crowd
Of people, gazing with open mouthed wonder at
the band wagon, the calliope, horses, and the
many appurtenances Of a show of this kind
About IL O'Clock there was street parade
which made a creditable showing. The tents
were pitched on Wentworths field on Walnut
street. The steam calliope, a wonderful piece
of mechanism, discoursed sweet music at short
intervals during the afternoon and evening
There were more than three thousand people
present at both performances. The novel feats of
horsemanship by the cowboys, the cunning tricks
by the Indians, the native dances by the Moors
were all interesting. Undoubtedly the best part
OF the entertainment was the trapeze perform
ance. 1T was wonderful and never excelled by
any one before i'll this town. Some Of the feats
were of such daring nature as to almost make
one hold his breath. The horizontal bar work.
the tumblng and sleight-of- hand work were all
good. The dog show was fine, the dogs showing
almost human intelligence. On the whole, the
show was well worth the price of admission.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
New Assessment for 1890.

The increase in the assessment of 1896
over 1885, is about $90,O0O.0OO. In the
list OF counties Augusta takes the lead
with 1851 ,76S. Loudoun come next
with $7,25e,17S, and Rockingham next
with 1884, 7os. Some counties not vel
reported may change the list. staunton
Is put down at 1,91T,G59.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
A Cure for Paralysis,

Frank Cornelius, OF Purcell, /. T.. says:
II induced Mr.. Pinson, whose wife had
paralysis in the face, to buy bottle of
Chamberlain'ss Pain Balm. To their
great surprise before the bottle had all
been used she was 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 certain cure for
rheumatism, lame back, sprains, swell
ings and lameness so cents bottles for
sale by w. M. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
List of Letters
The Markets.

The markets show slight decline since our
last issue. We quote flour family, $5.25; extra,
SdIo Wheat, 81 c6 to $i.10. Corn, 81 to &c Oats,
40 to 42c. Timothy hay. $900to $3.50.
In Baltimore, Fultz wheat was quoted at9sc to
SL0l; Longberry. % to SLIGO in Richmond,
best wheat S105 to .0S, Seed Wheat Sl12
LIZ r STOCK-IidltimDrs Sep. 1-i}es5 cat
re, - 20 to $4624. Sheep, to 4Hc gross. Lambs
q to " gross. Hogs, to 6A net
Richmond, September best cattle, A to Ak
gross Sheep. 81 to 4kc gross. Lambs, * to &C
gross Hogs 5lto So net.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Filled with Strangers.

Our city was never so crowded with
strangers, and never has the need for a
large hotel with modern appointments
been SO apparent. The Virginia has
long list of arrivals each day, and the
boarding houses have been turning OH
visitors every day for the past ten days.
1t is not creditable to the enterprise OF
our city that we do not offer better and
more extended accommodations to stran-
gers. We need not only one, but two
more hotels. If it is not practicable
lust now, to build on the lot opposite
the city postof1ice such building as is
desired there, another desirable location
can be had at the corner of east Beverly
and New streets. The property from
the corner to the Opera House and run
ring back to the engine house on New
street, can be bought at reasonable fig
ures and offers a splendid site for a
hotel.
Let not the courage of our people fail
in an undertaking like this. An enter
prise which will do SO much to redeem
the fair name of our city and bring SO
many strangers in our midst, should not
lack in hackers able to carry it to sue
cessful accomplishment. We all must
recognize the fact that Staunton suffers
to-day more for the want OF hotel &C
commodations than from any other
one thing. Travelling men, those whole
souled, genial good fellows, who like SO
much to stop in Staunton, now go else
where, and every where Stauntonian
goes he is met with the query, Why
don't you give us hotel accommoda-
tions in Staunton? The writer of this
article, when North last spring, was met
on all hands with this inquiry, and
Staunton was generally well scored for
it's lack of enterprise in this direction.
It is best that we recognize these things
and at the same time take steps to
remedy them All the new towns
around us are putting up handsome new
hotels. Waynesboro will soon have its
handsome Brunswick" and Bacic City
is adjoining the western slope of the
Blue Ridge with it's splendid Queen
Anne. The travel will go to these houses
in spite of us, if we do not meet the
condition which confronts u.s." The
travelling public is willing to pay liberal
prices for liberal accommodations, and
will go long way to get them. even
passing by points where the desired IA
cilities are not offered.
What has become of the subscription
list which was being taken around by a
prominent real estate man last week?
Has he been met half way, or has he
become discouraged at the apathy ex
listing on this important subject? There
is no time to be lost. We are falling be-
hind in this race every day, and while
these things are not pleasant to say or
write about, yet they are true, and
should be SO recognized by our people,
and when SO recognized, should be
promptly acted upon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Clifton FORCES BOOM!
GREAT SALE OF LOTS !
A START FOR A Big City.
Especial to The Talley riryii6dn,l

Three Or four hundred people attend
ed the sale of lots OF the Clifton Forge
Company to-day. The first lot offered
WAS sold at 500, lot 3, block /, section 1 .
The highest lot sold WAS $3.50, in section
/, block =, lot SO. The sale of lots in
sections 1 . ard averaged $279.63. Lots
in section 4, Kincaid land. averaged
so %, total average 1926. The bidding
was as spirited as we have ever seen. In
the drawing yesterday, Staunton and
Augusta county came out well. lot
on Railroad Avenue was drawn by j.
III. Mcclure of Augusta, and one by j.
Redman, Washington. ID. G.. One of
these lots sold to day at 1900. Capt.
James Bumgardner delivered splendid
address and made many good points for
Clifton Forge E. M. Gushing was Auc
tioneer lot at 81 800, sold to Noon and
Rodgers next lot sold by Wilson & James
at $4,000 Lots exchanging hands rapid
ly at good profits. Total sales $42,2
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04

Lewisburg Independent: The admins
traitor OF M. A. Rowan, deceased, of Ron
ceverte, has brought suits against the
Valley Mutual Life Insurance Company
and the Staunton Life Association Com
pany, of Virginia. for 81, 900 each. Capt
j. N. Opie is the attorney for plaintiff.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04
Valley Mutual Life Association.

The following are the officials of the
new management of the Valley Mutual
Life Association President, George d.
Eldridge, Treasurer, Samuel Normept;
Secretary, R. D. Haislip. Directors,
Horatio Browning, Samuel Norment,
R. F. Baker, Robt. Baker, DIR. P. s. Rid
dele, Seymour w. Tullock. So far as
we are informed, these gentlemen are
all from Washington, D. c., and are as
sociated with Mr, Eldridge in the man
agement of his Washington company,
We are also Informed that the salary
account has been reduced from $4,000
to $500, as follows; President, from
$4,000 to $1,000; vice president, abolish
ed, $4,000 savedj treasurer, from 81, 5Of
to 5000; Secretary, from $4,000 to 81, 800
General Agent not appointed. Direc
tors each from 81 300 to $500.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-09-04

Capt. w. A. Albeit, who has long
been with Messrs. Perciyal & Hatton.
real estate and insurance brokers, Des
Moines, 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's Cough
Remedy. Having used it in my family
for the past eight years, can safely
say 1t has no equal for either colds or
Group" so cents bottle at w. M. Aliens.