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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

The Missouri Pacific limited express
from st. Louis to Kansas City was rob-
bed on the nth at Otterville, and a,nut
$75, 900 taken from the express car. Seven
men held up the train and went through
the whole concern from beginning to
end without molestation-their revol-
vers being in hand all the time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

Ayers Hair Vigor restores color and
its healing and cleansing qualities, it
prevents the accumulation of dandruff
and cures all scalp diseases. The best
hairdressing ever made, and by far the
most economical
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
The South Carolina Revolt

The result of the convention held in
Charleston, s. c., ON the 18th, WAS the
success of the Tillnanites in every par
ticular. They controlled the convention
appointed new executive committee
and adopted platform declaring ire
vocable the obligation of the State debt.
The Bourbous, or the anti Tillmanites,
then bolted the convention, and reor-
ganized by the eleetion of a new chair
man of their own nu,Hber. The split
in the Democratic party is wide, and
the chasm snch that it will not be span
ned SO long as the present men control
in EACH Of the factions. There will GER
tainly be two Democratic candidates for
Governor, and probably Republican
ticket
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Special Springs Train.

The G. & o. Railroad has put on a
special train for the accommodation of
the springs travel This train leaves
the White Sulphur Springs daily, except
Sundays. at q. m, stops at all springs
stations, and passes Staunton at 1:15 o.
N. 1t makes close connection at Char
lottesville north and south, and arrives
supplied with chair cars, and comforta-
BILE day coaches. 1t has no connection
east of Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

MorSsT CITY psss sGa rs win
will he at Building No. z, Thursday, Augu.
28th, and Building No. l, August a9th and Sc ill., +, T.
pupils. ttt
On September lst, only the old pupils and
those who have been classified will be received.
New pupils Will be received at the White
School September 3d and 4th, and at the Colored
School September Sd.
The rates of tuition for non resident pupils
have been fixed by the Board as follows:
High School. $3.50 per month.
Primary and Grammar Grades, 81. 90 per month.
The session will be divided into terms of 8
months each and the tuition must be paid each
term ihsadBdlace, and no abatement will be made
for absence of less than one month
w. W. ROBERTSON,
aug21-2t Superintendent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Census Returns.

The census Office at Washington Sat
urday practically completed the count
of the population OF the United States.
There are. however, about 200 enume-
ration districts, the returns from which
have not been received. In consequence
of this delay the announcement Of the
population of the several States cannot
be made for some days yet. The count
up to this time shows an aggregate of
60, 695, 955, and when the entire count is
finished the population of the country,
according to Mr.. Porter's estimate, will
be about $G4 100000, or an increase of
about 80 per cent. during the decade.
During the present week the entire force
of the census office, except such as will
be engaged ia computation, will be en-
ployed i'll settling the accounts of emu
merators The suggestion made a week
or SO ago that an appOrtionmeHt for
Congressional representation would bs
made in time for this falls election, will
not be acted on. 1t is said the census
will show an increased representation
from the West and South. aAd q de
creased representation from New Eng
land and the Middle States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

A cyclone struck Wilkesbarre, Pa, on
the evening of the 10Th, killing about 80
people and demolishing about 200 houses,
besides tearing up trees and doing dam
age generally. ea44- ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
DISCHARGED.

We mentioned last week the mysteri-
GUS murder Of German Peddler name
Mox Reischeter, near Richmond, and
the arrest of Jacob Feitig and his wife
at whose house Mox frequently stopped,
and in whose stable he was found fatally
injured. charged with the crime. An
examination of the accused was had on
the 18th, which resulted in their acquit-
tai, the Commonwealth having no case
Mr.. Feitig and his wife were arrested at
midnight in their home by Richmond
detective, named Tyler. The thing to
do now is for Feitig to find out whether
there is any redress against the detec-
tive for his unjustifiable and unwarrant-
ed action in their arrest.
An Unknown Dead Body Floating in
jackson River
A special from Clifton Forge to the
Richmond Times, says: A man was
found floating in Jackson river west of
this town on the morning of the 14th.
The body was of man of sandy hair
with light moustache He was five feet
eight inches high, and apparently about
thirty-five years old. 1t is supposed to
be the body of John Dull, of Staunton,
who was last seen here about ten days
ago. Decomposition had set in, and the
remains were not fully identified. The
coroner's verdict was accidental drown
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Married.

August 6th 1890, at Mushet Mr., VIM. FL O'Con-
nell and Miss Lucy Snead,
Augustgth, $780, at Churchville, Mr.. William
D. Smith and Miss Sallte BELLE Michael.
August 18th, 1890, near Lyndhlirst, Mr.. James
Orkwood and Miss Nancy Freeden.
August l4th, 1880. near West View, Mr.. Osborne
H. Jordan, of Rockingham county, and Miss
Jennie Armentrout, of Augusta.
August 18TH; $780, at the Hoover House, in
Staunton, by Rev. X. M! Wheeler, Mr.. Geo. Shu-
make, of Rasic City, and Miss Miriam Keran, OF
Mt. Sidney.
In Rockbridge, August Eth, $780, by Rev. ID. A
Penick Mr.. John Smith and Mrs. Mary Harvey
On August 18th, at the Presbyterian Manse in
Lexington, by Rev. II. l.. Preston ID. d., Mr.. j
Lafayette Adair, to Mrs. Julia A. Albright, nee
Wilson, daughterof the late James Wilson, OF
Timber Ridge
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

Phil. Knapp, Optician, will remain in
Staunton until August Goth.
Children having defective vision or
other troubles with their eyes should
have them examined before starting to
school. Examination free. aug14-2t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Hon. Gao. d. Wise

Was nominated for Congress from the
Sd District in the Democratic Conven-
ton held in RichRmond4 on on Tuesday. He
was successful on the first ballot, receiv-
Ing the exact number OF votes, "a, neces-
sary to his nomination. Col. Ellet
feeeiEed s4a, and speaker Cardwell s7t.
Nov let the Republicans bring out q
clean candidate, free from the sglirch Of
Mahoneism, and he ought to be elected.
In stating the capital stock of the
Rockland Milling Company in our last
issue, the type made us say $500, when
it should have been $4,000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

Contract Awarded.

The contract for putting up the build
ings for the Clifton Forge Wooden Mills,
advertised in the VIRGINIAN, has been
awarded to W. F. Summerson, of this
place The buildings, under the con-
tract, have to be completed and turned
over to the company by the 1st day of
November, 1890.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Do you want an absolute blood puri-
fer? 1t is found only in A. B. G. altera

West Waynesboro Company.
We learn from the intelligent and en-
ergetie manager of the West Waynes-
boro Company that contracts for ten
handsome buildings have been let to lot
holders on that plot, and that all of
them are to be of the better class of
architecture and design. One building
will cost 49, 500, and none less than 81 500,
which means an attractive addition to
town of Waynesboro. The company
was fortunate in securing the services of
George G. Maslin as manager.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

We learn from the Monroe Waterman
that W. p. Frederick, cashier OF the
drowned in the Greenbrier River, at
Fort Spring, on the 9Th, while fishing.
The boat he was in struck rock and
capszed, and being taken with cramp,
lost his life. His brother-in-la law, III. G.
STICKY, who was with him, made mar
row escape. Both gentlemen and their
families had been summering at Fort
Spring.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Fourth Supervisors District,

A statement showing the population
by couAties and cities of the. 18th Super
visor's District of Virginia, as compared
with the census of 1880:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
Tennyson g. Dawson's

Gift Carnival will exhibit three nights
in the Opera House, commencing Mon
day, the 25th. This refined speciality
company comes highly recommended,
and promises an entertainment of un-
usual merit. The artists with the COM
pany are among the first in the land,
and the attractions will amply repay for
the modest admission price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
ONE ENJOYS

O&H EANJO
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly Oh the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, It's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept amy
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN faAsctsco. CAL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
ACCOMPLISHMENTS oFFJcE

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
~ StauntOn. Va, August goth. 1880
TO W. e. era is, John L. Turner and Bette A.
Turner his wife, and the Comm nweath of Vir-
glnia plaintiffs and Theodosia A. Hamilton, w.
1883, w. A. Burnett, G. C. Berry and Lewis Cohen
Trustees of the Augusta Perpetual Building and
Loan Association in deed of trust OF October 3d.
1887. and VIM. Il. Hamilton Frank ". Hamilton
Retta G. Hamilton, A. Elizabeth Hamilton, Ger
true Hamilton, Isabella j. Hamilton, Mary II.
Hamilton, TheOdosia NJ. Hamilton, Nellie NJ.
Hamilton, and Caroline H. Hamilton, children
of John f. Hamilton, decd, the last six named
OF whom are infants, and Edward s. Sublett,
Guardian ad litem of said infants, defendants,
and to all creditors bg lien or otherwise of John
E. Hamilton, deed, TAKE NOTICE, that in pur-
suance of an order entered May 2lst, 1890, in the
chancery cause of Halniltcns John FL credi-
tors vs. Hamilton, &c, pending in the Circuit
ton, on
SATURDAY, the Goth day Of September, 1885,
proceed to take state and settle an account
showing the lands of John E. Hamilton; the
condition of the title thereto, and the annual
rental ana fee-Slmpe value thereof, together
with the liens thereon in the order of their pri-
GRITTY, and special statement of any other mat
tiers that may deem pertinent or any party in
interest may desire to have stated.
j. w. GREEN SMITH,
aug21 Ats Commissioner.
r. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Staunton, Va, August Goth, 1890.
L. IL. N Speck. - A. c., and as such Admir- of
Ann Maria Glenn, decd, piaintit, and W. H.
Weaver, Alex Gibson, trustee and VIM Gibson
ueJeHdujHS, III Tue cnancery cause OF Clenl'S iAd-
mfnistrator vs. Weaver, W. H. and ais, now
pending i'll the Circuit Court of Augusta, and all
lien creditors Of said defendant Vim. II. JTedrer
will take notice that in pursuance of two orders
entered i'll said cause on the 10Th of May and the
23d of July. 1890, respectively, SHALL at my Of
flee, on
Friday, the 10Th day of September, 1890,
proceed to take state and settle an account,
showing the real estate owned by VIM. II.
Weaver with it's fee simple and annual rental
value, and the liens binding thereon in the order
Of tbai,. if,.ity w a OIL 10 m
tiers specially stated that may deem pertinent
OF any party in interest may require to be so sta
ted. j. w. GREEN SMITH,
Geo. S. Lighter, p. g. Commissioner.
aug21 At
ELIGIBLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
u ! have six eligible building lots, fronting
on Green street, near the RESERVOIR Each lot
has 81 feet front ana is 125 feet deep. They will
be sold at very reasonable fgures to parties de
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21
It's Excellent Quality.

Commend to public approval the Cal
ifornia liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs.
it is pleasing to the eye and to the taste,
and by gentle acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels it cleanses the system
effectually thereby promoting the health
and comfort of all who use it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

NOTICE TO TEACHERS.
will hold an examination in the Public Free
School building, i'll Staunton, SEPTEMBER 18th,
commencing at SIX O'Clock, sharp.
: All persons wishing to teach i'll Augusta coun-
ty the coming term will please attend, for this
there will be no prirdte examinations.
Respectfully, Il. o. PEA LIE,
Supt. Augusta County Schools.
Owing to the fact that the city schools will be
in session September 5th, ] will postpone the
above examination till the next day, (6th)
e. @ PEALE
aJlo14-4t
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

E. I.-Jones, of Buena Vista, is on a
visit to his host of friends in the city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-21

/ yNANTED. By a young lady, a situation as
w teacher in private family Can teach
Latin, French, English, Music, and Mathemat-
les. References exchanged. Address,
s. L. A.,
augs14t Slate Mills, Rappahannock Co.. Va.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-21

Clevslsad's Gorgeous Minstrels.
w. s. Cleveland's magnificent Ministries,
whose fame Is now unconhned by national
boundaries, 10 headed this way and will APP
pear at Turn Hall theater Friday and Sat
urday nights. The first part of the per.
torrance Of the Ministries Is said to b gor-
geously spectacular. and TO be imagined il
must be seen. for being like nothing ever
previously attempted. IL cannot be 6ttingiy
described. Mr.. Cieveland's idea was TO
COPY the methods OF the Venetians. the
pioneers in minstrel effects. With that in.
tent the hue OF al the stage settings Is Ital-
ian: the end men are dressed ~ court jes-
ters OF the fourteenth century, the voealists
are attired in the tights and purple Of
Venetian noblsmen Of the period. and cute
little boys seated In gondoias pass back and
forth In the background.
A descriptive Venetian chorus Ia heard in
the distance just before the rising OF the
curtains, which discioses through heavy
silk plush curtains two little boys dressed
as sondoiers at each side in the center
Each takes the center OF curtain in his
hand. TO give the appearance OF raising
them. when they are drawn up 70 the sides,
Forming border and wings and disclosing
the pcee fLeonardi Donati) year io6. sur
rounded BY his courtiers, In the costly raj
meat of that period. profusion OF gold
and velvet. silk and jewels. OF rarest nature.
Immediately following this coursly display
of grandeur another set of different tinted
drapeyies are formed into similar hangings.
this time disclosing . Venetian bridge. on
which are seated the trnmpeters and mnsi-
csans az the DoEs. who have been sum-
moned 10 the palace 70 lend their aid to bis
exesisency's festival
Al the same moment from either side Of
the bridge appear IN motley costume. fan
sAssie. rich and gandy. the RoyM testers,
TO entertain with .'eloeuencs anaiornei,
ard wst 70 madness near allied" Then. IN
An instant. another curtain Is drawn aside
"a fall into pretty folds. revealing q trans
formation more Gorgeous than the fairy
xrc,soss OF Eihniand. . prospective view Of
Venice. With It's towering steeriee, its
mighty domes, IL ealmy SKY, air laden
with the sighs Of orange groves Here in
The foreground Of the beautiful city hy the
water one may - sondosas piving 10 and
fro in The quiss ssream. aud from the tiny
sais OF the little masts may be read tie
name Of esca melody. - is is rendered ey
The poxe's command. while slowly passes
this picturesque craft. with lis diminnsive
rondolier. basking In the sun upon The
vasegs. snd needless OF the carnival within
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-21
nswersA's Engagement.

In speaking of Joseph HavoEths per-
Torrance Of paul Kauvar." the Buffalo
Ezywsn said: "Mr. Havorth. in the title
role, dos By far the best work he has
ever attempted. There Was not . weak
spot Or one that could b even mildly
criticised IN his conception Of the
paris Of the young artist who has
sntsred into the revolutionary movement
hear: and soul. The character calls for
ability Of the highest order. and it is one
that the slightest weakness, difhdence or
careasssness in it, impersonator would
s0ecsually mar" Mr.. Haworth and his
company win b seen at Turner hall on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It is
grand attraction and the hall should be
packed to the doors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-21
THE LITTLE DEMON. ,
Joe Acton willing to wrestls
Matsada for 500.
the JAP SAYS n IS NOT ENOUGH.


Astsads ssrakichi, TIE champion Japs-
nese wrestler. Is IN receipt Of . letter from
Joe Acton. the champion middle-weiSht
wrestler, who u q present instructor q
wrestling q the California Athletic Club In
San Francisco. stating that the California
Club has agreed to put up . purse Of 500
tor himself and Acton 70 contest for. Acton
adds that b wiz urestie sithsr mixed
match, including catch-ss-catch-can, Greco
Roman and japanese style. or straight
cstch-as-catch-cAu.
Matssda wrote Acton Iettsr last night
stating that be would not think Of wrest-
ling 1t the California Athletic Club for lees
than 5000 purse. In this letter be chal-
ienges Acton for . MIXED match. best two
IN three falls. to take place in this city. ct
the Armory if it can be secured. the winner
70 take the entire gate receipts. and side
bet Of 500.
The Jap says that 500 would not pay his
training expenses, and The directors ef the
California Club and Ashton must b Grassy
to think he would meet - good man -
the Little Demon" for 70 small . purse.
Acton will probably accept the Jap's
challenge. a. the gate receipts will prob
ably amount 10 several thousand dollars Il
the match is contested in this city.
Neither the lron Jap or the Little
Demon" have ever been defeated in their
class and II they come together to decide
the middls-weight championship, the
largest crowd that ever assembled at =
wrestling match on this Coast viii probably
witness It.
One week ago Nstsada deposited $50
with the PosT-IHrELxaGExcKs TO bind .
match with T. p. Bonner, who challenged
him immediately after his victory over
Christol. Bonner has not yet covered the
money, and Matsada Is beginning to think
Bonner Is not the wrestler he claims to be.
The money Ia still ut this office.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-21
PIcSrcKERs CAUGHT.
Why vieitors Co Lake Washington Had
10 Walk Home Yesterday.

Why Visitors 10 Lake Washington Had
TO walk Home Yesterday.
The fesler avenae-Jackson street cable
Fcad VAS suddenly closed down about q
O'Clock yesterday evening. owing Ia The
sasndIng OF the cable at the powerhouse.
Several thousand persons rode over tho
hne yesterday going and coming from
Lake Washington. and when the Cable
@orped the cars were loaded with psssesa-
eess. and over thousand were stiIl 81 the
hike.
Al first II was thought the cable could be
started again in few minutes. and the bis
crowd took the shut down In good part.
ma those on the cars kept their seats. Al.
Ns waiting for some little time, however.
many grew impatient and started for Tie
ely on foot Others waited for an hour or
20. and then finally walked homes The
ceilings OF the disappointed patrons OF the
sead can he imagined by those who have
q times been compelled to walk several
niles over steep hits
The cable Was repaired and the cars
ssasted up again late lsss night. but not
ansii after the picniekers Al Lake Waah-
saeton had all walked home.
The Yesler avenue-Jsckson street line
has met with fewer accidents OF this kind
shan any line on the Coast. and what was
IN unavoidable aud vexaticus delay vii
Probably no, occur again In months.
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The jsvs,ed hall Of this ancestral palace d
yenettan beauty.


Tonossow night. q IL 6scond Pruby-
tssian church, Rev. Arthur 81. Vivian VIII
deliver his able and interesting lecture.
illustrated b stersopticon visvs. On :" West
minister Abbey and the Cathsdrals Of Eng
land, !" foe ~ bseolt q IL church pGrsoo-
aes fund. Mr.. Vivian has worldwide
reputation q . lecturer. H. w. Tucker,
SECRETARY s. p. G.. London. says Of him:
az hsve much pleasure In being abb %
STATE tAas NF. vivian has besn found uni
fornly punctual and business-like; and
thas H. voluntary testimony which vs
have received from our friends in Ill parts
OF England, show rs that. - . speaker.
Mr.. vfvian possesses very uncommon gifts.
which enahle him 20 interest IN audience
a few nan can"
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Proposed Practice Game Betweea the
Old asd New Seatsles.
The members OF the Seattle baseball
team. who were recently signed in the East
by Manager Rockwell. are expected to a.
rive in Seattle this week. and will at ones
begin training aud practicing for the COM
ing season. No answers have rs yet BEEN
received by Manager Rockwell to the
"hurry up kilograms he sent Saturday to
the different players, with the exception OF
one from Dean and Curry. the battery. OF
Galveston, Tex, who are expected to arrive
tomorrow. Hernon. of New Bedford,
Mass. who will hsve position in the field,
Is expected today, and Snyder, Of Rock
ford, lii, one Of the catchers, wired few
days ego be would reach here the FIRST Of
this week.
II the players al arrive this week there
Is talk Of giving . practice game with .
picked nine ct the race track next Sunday.
The picked nine Il composed Of . number
OF old PLAYERS, members OF last years club,
and unless the new players are In un.
usually good trim they will come very near
having the biggest end of the score when
the game ends. The picked nine Is ar.
rnnsnd A folloWs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-04-21
New York Opera success.

Notwithstanding the odious interstate
commerce Law. Mr.. Rudolph Aronson's
Comic Opera Company, presenting the
New York Casino success "Erminle, y
travels with more people. more scenery
and baggage than ever before. The great
run ''Erminie' has had fully warrants Mr..
Aronson's belief that he can make money
in spite Of the arbitrary railroad rates He
u now making Wsstsrn tour, and viii be
ct Turn Hall theater week from tonight
with the company which played "Erminie"
500 successive nights at the New York
Casino.