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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14

During the epidemic of flux in this
county last summer, | had hard work to
keep a supply of Chamberlain's collie,
cholera and diarrhma remedy on hand.
People often come ten or twelve miles in
the night to get q bottle of the remedy.
| have been selling patent medicines for
the last ten years and find that it has
given better satisfaction in cases of diar-
rhGa and flux, than any other medicine
| have ever handled.-J. Fl. Benham,
Druggist, Golconda, Pope county Ill
Over five hundred bottles of this rem
edy were sold in that county during the
epidemic referred to. 1t was a perfect
success and was the only remedy that
did cure the worse eases. Dozens of
persons there will certify that it saved
their lives. In four other epidemics of
bowel complaint this remedy has been
equally successful. 25 and so cent bot
Ties for sale by W. M. Allen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14
Why?

We are constantly asked why the
pavement on the south side of West
Beverly street, between Fayette and
Green, has not been laid and a crossing
put down on Green street. Some months
ago the curbing was put down from
Fayette to Stafford, and the owners of
property from Green to Stafford were
required to lay the pavement. This
work has been done several months, and
yet the link between Fayette and Green
has not been made The want of this
link makes the line incomplete, and is a
source of great inconvenience to the
people on the south side OF Beverly
street below Green. The question to
which they seek an answer is, Why were
the property owners beyond Green street
forced to put down their pavements,
while between Green and Fayettte the
property overs are left to do as they
please? Who can answer?
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Tho Census.

There is universal dissatisfaction with
! the census returns of Staunton. A gain
of 1870 people in ten years is so absurdly
ridiculous that the returns are openly
repudiated. The increase in the capita
ton, as shown by the assessors books,
from 1862 in 1880 to 1,595 in 1890 is con-
elusive proof. it would seem, that griev-
Gus mistakes have been made. Most
any one can tell of new houses built
right at their doors since 1880, which
would hold, at the average rate to a fam
lily, more than the added 1870; and there
is not vacant house in Stauntou. In
all parts of the city large districts have
been built up and every house occupied.
We should have q new count. Chicago
gained 100000 by recount, and Staun-
ton has to-day not less than 5000 within
the corporate limits, and sevearal thou
sand outside. The City Council should
at once order a recount, and put it in such
shape as to satisfy the department. at
Washington that an error has been
made and have it corrected. The de-
The reputation and business interests
of the city suffer by such returns as have
been given us, and no time should be
lost in correcting them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14
Not a Candidate.

A note from Mr. VIM. III. Evans, says
we were premature in stating hat he is
a candidate for Congress. We so con
strued his former letter, bgt he knows
hest. The contingency to whicsi be re-
fers. we know will not arise, aiad SO NE
concluded from this fact that he was
disposed to make the run. Mr. Evans
saws he never sought an Office in his life,
and is not seeking one now. lie, how
ever, does not say he will nos be canoi
date under any circumstances.
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Snoe Factory.

The board of directors of the Staunton
shoe factory have made satisfactory ar
engagements and Will reopen the factory
Tuesday next, the 10TH
Secretary childs informs US that the
books of the company are now open for
the purpose of offering the preferred
stock to holders of the common stock.
The books will remain open to Sept. LIST,
All who wish to subscribe to the pre-
ferred stock must do so by Sept |,
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Centreville Items.
Correspondence of the v1Re1N1AN.l

Correspondence of the VIRGINIAN.l
Mr.. P. H. Wheeler near town, is quite ill and
confined to his room.
Mr.. Edward Dudley, who lived On Middle River
below Fort Defiance, was buried day, the
18th. at Messy Greek. Mr.. Dudley became un-
well while in Pecahontas county and came.
home, was taken with the fever ana died. He
was prominent business man, ana viii be
missed by his people.
On the first Sunday of this month, Rev. D. P:
Crickenberger preached his farewell sermon at
Salem Church. and had communion service
There were l25 communicates and one colored
woman. We regret to lose able q minister
but he will be succeeded by Rev. MI. Oney. or
Southwest Virginia. who will be here the last of
August.
We received some papers and the Catalogue
of Bridgewater College, which opens the 18th of
September, and would recommend the faculty
to parents who desire their sons and daughters
properly educated.
There will be held at Stonewall, on the even
ings of the 18th and 10Th inst, a lawn party for
the benefit of those wishing band Instruments.
p. L. w
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APPOINTED.

Col. A. G. Bryant has been appointed
ticket and baggage agent for the rail
road company in this city. We con
graduate the railroad management upon
this selection No appointment could
have been more satisfactory to our citi-
zens and the travelling public. The
Colonel is business personified and as
genial gentleman as ever held a posi-
ton on q railroad. During the eight
years Of his service here as agent and
train master he never made an enemy OF
lost friend CLIFTON Forge Repieao.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14
A MYSTERIOUS Murder.

Several weeks ago German peddler,
named Sammox Rosdeitzer, was found
in an apparently dying condition in the
stable of Mr.. Jacob Feitig, near Rich
mond. The head of the man was very
much bruised and cut, as though he had
been foully dealt with, and his pockets
rified. He was taken to the aims house
and placed under medical treatment,
and had recovered sufficiently to allow
of his walking about. A relapse occur
red and he died shortly afterwards. The
mystery of the assault caused considera
BILE excitement, and detectives were en-
ployed to work up the case. A colored
man named Sully and a white man
name d Adams who had worked for Fei-
tig were arrested on suspicion. The
work of the detectives was continued,
and last Friday night about - o'clock
the house of Fei tig was entered by de-
tective Tyler and several of his assis-
tants, and both Feitig and his wife ar
rested. The husband was taken to JAIL
but the wife who had five little children,
one of them few months old, to care
for, was left at the house. Subsequently
Feitig was bailed in the sum of 5000
for his appearance on the 18th. The
bail was promptly given, and would
have been, as the father of Feitig said,
if it had been million dollars. 1t seems
that the sheriff of the county. Mr.. South
ard, was a detective, ALSO and he had
been working on the case both as an
officer and "a detective, as was Mr.. Tyler
and his assistants. The untimely hour
at which Feitig was arrested, was ac
counted for on the ground that Tyler
had heard Southland was prepared to ar
rest him the following morning. In Or
der to effect the object of his work,
Tyler determined to anticipate. and get.
ting warrant from colored magis-
trate in the neighborhoOd, made the
arrest AS stated. There is much diver
sity of opinion about the case. A great
many people bclieve Feitig entirely in
nocent, while others differ 1t is said
that the peddler, before his death, said
Feitg had struck him with a stick in
his house, although previous to this he
said his horse had kicked him. and also
gave other incoherent accounts of the
way he had been injured.
1t promises to be notable case, and
to cause a great deal of feeling in the
community where it occurred. Fei tig
stands we'll and is popular. He has in
fluential friends. Among his bondsmen
was Dr. Lewis wheat, son of Rev. J. G.
Wheat, of Lynwood, Rockingham coun-
ty. Eminent counsel have been en-
ployed for the defendant. 1t is stated
that other arrests will be made. Tyler
says he has ample evidence to justify the
arrest he made, and he thinks he has
evidence enough to convict Feitig and
his wife.
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no Owners of Mineral hands.

We have effected an arrangement with
Professor Holmes of the Staunton Male
Academy by which qu0litatioe an
alyses of all kinds of minerals will be
made without cost to the owners and the
results published in the VIRGINIAN.
This department was for long time
conducted by DR.. Traphagen, and proved
OF interest and value to many of our read
ers and patrons. Dr. Traphagen's sue
cessor is a skillful and thorough chemist,
and will make the department us popular
and full OF interest as heretofore
Parties desiring QuaaatdtatiDe analyses
will, of course be charged reasonable
fee.
All minerals, waters, soils, &c., must be
delivered at the VIRGINIAN office at the
owners expense.
ANALYSES OF ORES. ETC.
]. A. H., Parnassus-F quality of
manganese ore.
j. p. H-Same as J. A. II.
G. W. b., Middlebrook NO. Limo
mite iron ore, containing considerable
iron pyrites, and is therefore worthless
as an ore.
No. 2.-Fair quality of limonite ore.
W. B. Churchvile.-No. 1.-Wad man
ganese.
No 2-Calcite, or crystalized carbon
ate of lime.
J. C.-Calcareus tufa-a mineral COM
pound of almost pure carbonate of lime,
and formed similarly to the stalactites
and slalagmites of caves. This forms a
valuable addition to soils deficient in
lime.
E. 7. R.-A mari of good quality. The
specimen is worth complete analysis.
H. P. Rhinestone, one piece of
which may make a good cement, and
the others are valuable for lime burn
ing and building purposes.
W. M, Stuart's Draft.-Sandstone
carrying some phosphate of iron and
lime.
E. W., Crab Bottom-No. 1.-Metalic
lead, probably bullet, certainly not
native ore.
No. Poor grade wad manganese.
No. 3.-Poor grade iron ore.
No "A diorite that would make
fine building stone.
No 5.-Low grade fracock iron ore.
No 6.-Fine white marble.
No. Stood quality iron ore.
w. w. P.-Clay that would make a
brick of good color.
W. NEWTON HOLMES, S. M. A.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOY
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on 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, its
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 OH hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky NEW york mr.
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Staunton Furniture Factory.

For want of quorum. the meeting of
the furniture factory called for Tuesday
night adjourned to meet in the council
chamber last night. The report of
President Tams is most satisfactory
one. 1t shows the operations of the
factory to July 1, 1890, and the profits
made up to that time. President Tams
says the fist year has been a profitable
one in the face of many difficulties.
An inventory of merchandise on hand
was taken July l, 1890, the time at which
the balance sheet was taken. OF the
subscribed capital of twenty odd thous-
and dollars, only $40, SIS 25 were collected.
The cost of plantready for business was
$16,S25.6S, leaving only So, 1852 81 working
capital. The majority of stock was rot
paid in until late in 1889, while Sc, OO0ha
to be expended in material. To raise the
necessary funds for working operations,
the board placed a mortgage on the
property of $1,000
In the face OF sharp competition it
was no easy task to find a market for
goods manufactured by unskilled labor.
Since the first few months, a better
grade OF goods has been turned out, and
the factory is now making No. 1 goods
OF their several grades, and have sold
during the year 30,S5379 worth of
goods, upon which the books show net
profit, after deducting all expenses of
every skind, of $1,241 II, or 6l per cent
or
adds: The stockholders of the Staun-
ton Furniture Manufacturing Company
have good reason to be satisfied with the
results Of their business to July 1, 1890. y
Owe say so, too).
The finishing shop was DESTROYED by
ire July ~, 1904 total loss Insur-
ance $3.50 on building, $4,000 on stock.
Net loss about $4,000. The directors
met at once, authorized the rebuilding
of the shop, and the Bumgardner ware
house at the C. & o. depot was rented
for temporary use.
In concluding his report, President
Tams says: Sat no time during the past
several months have we been able to
fill all the orders we have had. Our
sales have given satisfaction and brought
continued orders from the same Dealers
PERSONAL.
Before closing this report, desire to
testify to the untiring ZEAL skill and
diligence of our Superintendent, Mr.. W.
II. Hyer in handling business, the de-
tails of which he was unfamiliar with.
which he undertook its management. 1
don't think Mr. Hyer has left undone
anything he thought would result in a
benefit to the company"
The above report shows what can be
done in Staunton in manufactures by
diligent, careful and intelligent manage
ment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14

Assistant State Secretary, Dadman,
will lead the Y. M. G. A. meeting Sun
day next at 4:30 p. III. His friends and
the friends of the Y. NJ. G. A. are re-
quested to be present.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14

The great strike on the Vanderbilt
system of railroads in New York, which
disturbed business very much on those
lines, has ended. The trains are now
running regularly and the roads have all
the men they need
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-08-14

H. Peyton Gray has been appointed
u. S. gapger and storekeeper at Lynch
burg, Va.
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stannton Development Company

Stanton Development Company.
The Staunton Development Company
has secured the location of the Staunton
Building Company, of which Mr.. A. e..
Huddleston. of Wesa Virginia, is presi-
dent. The Development Company has
given the site, and the company will be-
gin at once the erection of its buildings.
Machinery has been ordered from the
North, and it is expected that the COM
pany will be in running order in the
next sixty days and ready to fill orders.
The location of the works will be along
the line of the G.. & 0. r. R., and just
below the furniture factory. The bust
ness of the building company will be
building frame dwellings. They will fur
nish the building complete in every par
ticular at the minimum cost of expense.
The buildings furnished by this compa-
ny will be of substantial character. neat
and attractive in finish. The company
has made arrangements with the G. &
O.. Co. to run side track into their
yard. The original issue of stock was
$4,000, but the demand for it has been
so great that it has been increased to
$4,000, and the demand has not yet
been supplied.
The Development Company is nego-
tiatins VIII a number of other manu-
featuring plants, which will employ
from 25 to 600 hands each and bring in
population of 1900 people. Six corps
of engineers, employing % to 80 men,
are engaged in mapping the company
property.
Secretary Perry has been engaged
lately in showing visitors, capitalists
and Others looking for manufacturing
sites, the property of the company and
the objects of interest in and around
the city. They have been favorably
impressed with the advantages of Staun-
tnp
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Street Car Service.

Manager Apperson put the street cars
on the line Thursday last, but owing to
the condition of the mules owned by
the company he was not satisfied with
the service rendered. Saturday after
noon and night the cars were crowded,
and very good time was made when the
crowded condition of the line is consid-
cred. 1t is reported that 1000 passen-
gers were hauled over the line from 2 D.
IN. to II p. m. Sunday the cars ran
from a. IN. to p. m, when they were
withdrawn. The cars did not run Mon
day, but were put on again Tuesday,
and with the aid of larger mules as
tugs" the service was greatly improved.
Sunday the company hauled over 5000
people. Tuesday night the Stonewall
band went out to the park, and the
crowd was so great that it was impossi-
BILE to handle it. Every car was packed
and the platforms crowded
When such crowds are demanding
transportation, a few simple rules would
greatly aid the company in handling
them. Drivers should be instructed
when the car is full not to stop, nor al.
low others to get on The crowds should
be made to keep we'll up to the front of
the cars and not throw the weight of
the load on the rear platform. On such
occasions a conductor should be in each
car to manage the crowd. A ear reason
ably and comfortably loaded, will make
better time, avoid blocking the track,
and deliver passengers with greater
promptness, and in the end haul more
people.
AS it was, manager Apperson did won
derfully well Tuesday night but the re-
petition of such service should be avoid
ed in the interest of the company. The
crowds in the ears were disorderly, and
there was no one to enforce the ordi-
dance for the protection of the passen-
gers. When passengers pay for seat
they have the right to expect that every
reasonable comfort will be guaranteed,
and that disorderly people will not be
allowed in the cars. We make reasona-
BILE allowance for the novelty of the car
line. but unreasonable people should be
made to know at once that the use of
the cars must be within the rules laid
down by the company.
Manager Apperson has had several Of
tenders before the Mayor and heavy
fines have been imposed, and if we mis-
take not, he will see to it that quiet and
peaceful citizens shall not at any time
be disturbed by persons who are regard
less of the comforts of others.
arrive to be used in the car service, and
it is hoped will improve it. Thus far
the small mules have failed to meet the
occasion of heavy crowds.
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It's Excellent Quality.

Commend to public approval the Cal
ifornia liquid fruit remedy Syrupof Figs.
1t 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.
Miss Lille Leech died in Clifton Forge
on the LIST of TYPHOID fever, aged 20 years.
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We are indebted to O. L. Rhodes, ESQ.
for interesting papers from Asbury Park.
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Notice to Visitors to Th0rnrose Cemetery


THE following rules have been adopted by the
Executive Committee Of 4hornfose Gem
l. PARTIES visiting TbQrnrose Cemetery are
hereby NOTIFIED that fhe gates will only be
sunset from May ist to October lst III each Year,
and from Oct lst to May LIST in each year, from
O'Clock to 4 p. IN.
Only IN cases OF. funerals win the gates be
opened Otherwise than above stated.
2. No person liz allowed to enter except by the
gate: climbing over Or knocking plank Oft the
fence is positively prohibited.
3. No dogs allowed to enter the Cemetery.
4. Children, unaccOmpanied by parents, will
not be admitted.
s. No driving or riding will be allowed in the
Cemetery on sundays except at funerals.
6. The Cemetery being dedicated to sacred pur-
poses no fdlihg, loaf1ng or nlisbehaviOr will be
permitted therein at any time.
Mr.. X. Doom at the Cemetery Is clothed with
police authority. and is authorized to enforce
the foregoing rules
By order Of the Executive Committee.
NEWTON ARGEN BRIGHT,
Secretary.
The above rules will be in effect on and after
August 18th, 1890.
Staunton, August 9Th, 1890. aug14-
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INLIGIBLE BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE
IL have six eligible building lots, fronting
ON Green street, near the Reservoir. Each lot
has 81 feet front and is LIS feet deep. They will
pc sold at very reasonable figures to parties de
string to improve. S. NJ. YOST.
No
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IL. we give 0tH. MdLOuc llic UOuOr,
for it is Justly his, of having effected an
increase in the tariff duty On foreign
ores from so to rs cents, while the pre-
tended apostles of protection would not
have allowed it if they could have help
ed it.
The surest way in the world to break
the Solid South and disintegrate the
Democratic party would be for Congress
to remove the duty on foreign ores as sug-
gested by Senator German, and approved
by Senator Blair. The mines of the
South would be closed, and the furnace
fires cease, were Mr.. GOrInan's idea to
prevail; and then the men engaged in
industrial schemes in the South would
realize the full meaning of free raw
materials. They would revolt against
the party that makes it cardinal fea-
ture in its policy to clamor for free raw
materials.
The Committee, fortunately, before
which Mr. German made his argument,
did not agree with him, but decided to let
the duty of Is cents stand. Yet there lisa
point for the South in this question.
New England will soon be clamoring for
free raw material, and the representa-
tives from that section joined with the
Democratic free traders of the South
and West may effect a modification in the
mallprotectlve duties now imposed upon
foreign ores and wool that would serious
ly cripple Southern enterprises and ar
rest Southern development. The South
will have to change front, to offset the
change in New England, and thus pre-
serve the American policy of protection
to home labor and home industries, to
the end that the wonderful fatt.n ~!
wealth of her territory may be fully ex-
posed and utilized.
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THURSDAY,

M. YosT & SON, EDITORS AND PnorHlnrons.