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Newspaper Carrier sehlaers Body Found

The body OF Casper 6chlaot. an old news
paper carrier and tho father Of RTownup chill
dren was found in the East River at the foot OF DslGu
csy street last evening SchAet 55 years old and
lived st ls Ludlow street tor thirty Years he had
served papers TO residents tho east side OF
Since the death OF his we ago he had aoted
strangely. On Mayo he left his home, and never re
The sun., 1890-05-17
Couc,u.ion or the Freer Sale.

At the Fifth avenue auction rooms last
night tho sale OF Mr.. Frederick W. Freer's
works. comprising oil paintings. water colors.
and black and white drawings. was concluded.
The bidding was not spirited. Some OF the
lriceR arc as fOlloMS:
The sun., 1890-05-17

WEsTPoRT Conn. May l6.-A large meteor
resembling huge bail of hre was observed over West
port at II 80 O'Clock last night II travelling west
70 east and burst Into myTlAds Of blazing pieces The
people.
The sun., 1890-05-17

on your next trip 10 Chicago take the North shore
Limited tho elegant afternoon train via New York
Central and Michigan Central Railroads The Niagara
Falls Route" IL will leave Grand Central station At
400 r. NJ on and after sunday neIk and run through
70 Chicago In twenty-five h0urL-AdE
The sun., 1890-05-17
Last ReualOn OF tho YAlo Aluun,.

The Yale Alumni Association held its last rO-
union Of the season At DeImOnicoS last night Tho
union attended by the Yale banjo and ElsO eIubG
which performed in tnTl for tbS lmuBSmOnt Of the
NRnAL and after the supper there we're ADsSehOA
The sun., 1890-05-17

The meeting ends tomorrow with the 2:2O
trotting and 2:17 pacing classes. whenlsome fast
miles are expected. 1T. Elmo and Yorktown
Belle will meet again In the first event. while
Allen Maid. Mambrlno HanniS. and other fast
side. wheeIers will compete in the last race
The sun., 1890-05-17

SaRwa was backed at 500 to $25 for the field
In the 2:20 pace. but G: r. s; went to the front
Of once, and won the first heat SO easily that
brown gelding from Philadelphia. who had
never been in a race before. kept to the New
Orleans PAGERS wheel in the next two heats,
while SaRwa could not get near the leaders.
q. r. S. lowered his record to 2:26 in the first,
and could have gone faster
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HERO PROVES 4 GAME TR0TTER.
Winner OF . Seven-heat Race at Baltimore
-Su1sun in Front.


BALTIMORE, May 16.-After break in tho
programme OF the Southeastern circuit at
Pimlco this week. caused by tho rain, which
soaked tho track up TO Thursday morning. the
sport was resumed this afternoon under moro
favorable auspices.
The track had dried so that the footing was
good. and the weather was pleasant enough to
warrant good attendance. With three races
on the card there was plenty OF room for
speculation, except in the first event, as
Suisun was conceded to have a sure
thing in the 2:27 class on the mile
track, though Richard Wilkes. who had
defeated her last week. was one OF her two
opponents to-day. The daughter Of Electioneer
had matters her own way from the outset
Friday did so much running in the first heat
that he was declared out of the race. There
we're a few, pools ut t25 Suisun against sS
for the field before the frst race, but the mare
went 80 easily in 2:26 that there was no moro
betting.
227 class Purse $500
Sg.inR RaSn1a y %,tRss Ess'ifassr Turner'
time TimsNsss IsssoP3 e!3a a:a
In marked contrast to the first event was the
2:37 trotling class, which brought out field of
six. Miss THOMPSON was The choice before
the lot Sc. The Virginia mare went away and
outfooted the party round the turn, but when
nG M 1er ss3ta home n she made
got home first in 2:34a., 1t was so to 81 ON
Miss THOMPSON when the second heat started.
and and this time she was able to get .
2:3lh. Then her stock rose to s25 against 81
for the field. but the third heat found the little
mare unsteady. and after Hero had q good
lead from the third quarter he slowed up and
Susie G. finished first. and Coronet also passed
Hero. AS the driver, Of the, stallion had not
made any effort to hold the lead he was not
permitted to drive Hero after this ana Irwin
OF Philadelphia was nut up. At this stage the
field was selling briskly for 500. and Miss
Thompson, Hero. and .Coronet the choice
neGMeomer GSo out in the NJ black geld.
homestren%eh and beat him n out in
made close finish with Hero and got the heat.
The four survivors in the sixth heat kept
changing ulaces. but Hero held the pole. and
was able to beat Susie q. for first place. Turner
had got up behind Miss Thompson. but she
was unsteady and could only get third In tho
seventh heat. with Hero the favorte, Miss
Thompson came gamely tqp, on the leaders.
beating them by q length. II looked as II the
former favorte would pull the race of after
all, and she was once more the cboire. but the
eighth heat found her very unsteady. despite
Turner's efforts. and Hero. by outstaying the
party. won the hardest battle soen on the trot.
ting turf this year.
37raQ
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
A Valuable Pocket Edition

Through the kindness and courtesy of
Mr.. Fred H. Smith, consulting and
Bridge Engineer, Geologist, 227 E. Ger
man street, Baltimore, Md, we have re-
ceived copy of his revised Pocket &C.
ologist and Mineralogist, little book of
sixteen chapters, that covers the ground
completely. This little volume of 204
pages, with full index appended, is
bound in flexible covers, and can be car
ried in the hip or breast pocket-a vol.
ume that every miner and prospector
should be provided with as sure guide
and truthful instructor. 1t is especially
desirable and interesting to those who
are interested in mineral properties and
operations, who are not thoroughly
trained in the business, and who need
information very frequently, just such
information as this book furnishes. 1t
is revision and a combination of the
pocket Geologist' of 1887 and "Rocks,
Minerals and States" of 1882, by the
same author, with some omissions, al
terations and additions to bring it up to
date. We advise all who may wish to
have with them a constant companion,
able to guide and direct in searching
after minerals or learning their value, to
forward to Mr.. Smith one dollar, ad-
dressed as above, in return for which a
copy OF this interesting work will be sent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
The Norfolk and Western.

We publish on our first page the terms
on which the Norfolk and Western Rail
way have secured the Shenandoah Val
ley Railway, and also the report of Pres
ident Kimball of the Norfolk and West
ern. This great enterprise, through its
enlightened and progressive manage
ment, has done great work for Vir-
ginia, and with it's largely increased mile
age accommodations through vast min
eral districts, it will enlarge it's useful
ness and multiply the obligations of the
people of the State. If all the railroad
in Virginia had been inspired by the
same sagacious policy, there would be
to-day much greater prosperity than that
which prevails, and still more promis-
Ing immediate future.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
Christmas Greeting.

A vibration of JOY touches and thrills
the Christian world at this ausplcious
season. 1t is the gift season, typical of
that unspeakable gift which redeemed
a sinful world and made it possible for
all to enter into eternal happiness. Why
it is SO, many who look forward to the
CHEEKY events and Incidents of Christmas
with joyous emotions cannot say. and
may be do not know. They do not feel
the inspiration which emanates from
the Manager or the tender pathos of the
music which swelled out from the chorus
of the stars, yet they rejoice and make
merry from an Unborn sense that a mar
velous event ante-dated the present, in
which the happiness of mankind is in>
volved.
1t is misconception of the day and
what signifies to indulge in excuses and
abuse the privileges and opportunities
which were purchased on the Cross 1t is
opportune to remind every one that the
joy should not be sensual-that it is not
an occasion for the indulgence of bestial
appetites, but to rejoice that the curse of
the law was met and it's demands fulfill
ed by the atonement of Cavalry.
To one and all of our many patrons
we tender the considerate congratula-
lions of the season, and hope each and
all may rise in their thoughts and aspi-
rations above the mere indulgencies OF
sensual appetites, and grasp the great
truth that the primal gift of Christmas
day was the Redeemer of the World.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25

We know what every one is thinking about
these Xmas times. What to get and where
to get it is the puzzle So here we have it.
We've thought it all over long before you rea-
lized the fact that the time is upon you to
make your selections for your Christmas pre-
sents. So we have prepared ourselves for the
seasons trade by making speciaItrip to the
northern markets in order to secure the nov,
elites which cannot be had any other way, and
we've get EN- and worse than we ever had
them before. The truth of the business is we
think OF what we are doing. We never wait
until the season is over and then "cry over
split milk The only way to sell goods is to
carry the stock and let the people know that
we are in business to do business. Some mer-
chants have said we were foolish to make two
trips to the market in one season, but we can't
be satisfied to rest III easy chairs and talk pol
1t1cs &C., and let our business run ITSELF No,
those good old days" have past and we can't
be satisfied to rest at home when we know
that the markets are crowded with values
which we should be showing to Our trade,
we're never caught mapping" But oh my /,
what stock we did buy. Some for the old
and some for the young the truth of the bust
ness is we have little Of every thing and for
every one.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
Hon. Henry A. Edmondson.

Hon. Henry A. Edmondson, who rep
resented the Roanoke District in Con-
gress for fourteen consecutive years, died
at his residence in Montgomery county,
Va, on the 10Th, aged n years. He
was thorough gentleman, gentle as a
woman, in his social and business rela>
lations, but as fierce and fearless as q
lion in defense of what he believed to
be truth. We knew Col. Edmondson
well-num bered him among our warm
personal friends, when he was in active
political life, and we can say, with the
utmost candor, that we never knew
more courteous gentleman, a truer
friend, or a more conscientious public
servant. He was the contemporary in
Congress of Letcher, Bocock, Paulus
Powell, McMullen, Gov. Smith, and 9th
ers, who constituted Virginia's repre-
sentation in the National legislature,
and reflected honor upon their constit
uencies and their State. Although we
had not met since the war, the friend
ship formed in earlier days continued
through his life, as we often had kind
messages from him, although widely
in our political association.
Virginia had no truer son. nor patriot
ism more sincere, devoted exemplar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
The Ashville Convantion

The Ashevile, Nc, Interstate Con.
vention, which was in session last week.
was an important convocation for the
Southern States. There was full rep
resentation of delegates from the South.
and steps were taken to present to the
country, in perspicuous and compre-
hensive way, the resources and POSSIBLE
tiles of the Southern States. A resolu-
ton was adopted that it was the duty of
this country to SO legislate as to encour-
age the manufacture of the $500, OO0, 900
worth of fabrics imported from foreign
countries, and committee from each
of the States represented in the conven-
ton was appointed to bring all the
points discussed into form SO that a pol-
icy may be adopted with reference to
them.
The appointment and meeting of the
convention was wise and sagacious
movement. 1t was a we'll conceived
method of calling attention to the South
and advertising her wonderful resources
That it will do good we have not the
least doubt, and that it ought to give an
impetus to effort and stimulus to in
vestments we are equally convinced.
What we want in the South is that
others should know our resources With
this knowledge located with capitalists,
it would be but d short time before tan
gible results would follow. We are en-
tering upon an era of development, and
capital and enterprise are looking for
safe, remunerative investments. They
can find what they want in the South,
and it is our duty to point out the adj
vantages we possess and the character
of our material resources. The AshviIle
Convention was on the right line, and
we look for good results from it's DELHI
erations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
The Late Jacob Warwick, Esq.

AO 41cOO oe1OOO w e11 w VA A39A-
This gentleman, a brief notice Of whose death
appeared in last weeks VIRGINI4Nnwas born In
Bath county, at the homestead low owned and
occupied by his brother, Judge James w. War
wick, and was member of O1H of the Oldest
families of Virginia, his grand father, Major
Jacob Warwick, having been 3 distinguished
officer OF the revolutionary armS.
He married early in life Miss Ellen Massie, q
daughter of the late Col William Massie, OF \ ell
son county, and resided in that county until 1874
when he sold his estate there AMI bought farm
of the late Col. NJ G. Hartman, four miles north
Of Staunton, and removed to Augusta county.
MIR. Warwick was a man of strong political con-
victions and before the war was Jealous old
line WING and represented Nelson county with
marked ability, one term in the State Legisla
OuG on fe the sr ~ .xss
the first VirginianS to align themselves with the
National Republican Party and was the Repub-
lican candidate in 1869 or 1871 to represent Nelson
and Amherst counties in the legislature, but
was defeated by Hon. Robert CoghillDf Amherst.
Since he came to Augusta county he has not
taken very active part in politics, hut has been
the Republican judge of elections his precinct
for some years, which office he filled very ac-
ceptably to all his fellow citizens. In private
life Mr.. Warwick was true type of. The Old
Virginia Gentleman, kind hearted and gener-
GUS to fault. his hospitality knew nc bounds.
Devoted to his family he was most aff,ctionate
husband and indulgent father. He lad been
afflicted with asthma for many years bit attend
ed regularly to business until the death OF his
estimable wife some three years ago silce which
time having contracted bronchial affection in
addition to his old trouble, he had steadily de-
clined in health and turned over all hill business
affairs to his sons Deceased leaves sixchildren
Mrs. Lula Boyd, of Albermarle county, Messrs
VIM. M. and John Warwick, now in business In
w. Va, Mr.. S. Woods Warwick, VINO resides on
and manages the home farm, Mr. IS. Warwick
student of medicine in New York, and Miss
Matte Warwick, who resides with her brother
Woods ON the farm, and two brothers. Judge
James W. Warwick, of Bath county, and John
besides very large connection in both Virginia
and w. Va. In his death one of the connecting
links between Old and New Virginia passes
away and one too who will long be remembered
for he had many friends and no enemies. Peace
be to his ashes. * x. X.
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R1MER, Va. Dec. II. 1890.

RIMER, VA, Dec. II, 1890
-EDITDR VALLEY vfRGINIAN:
copy or your paper was presented to me a
Few DAYS ago by my friend, Capt. w. Il. Smith,
ana III pursuing its interesting contents, find
among the many note worthy sketches, one in
particular which demands my attention, as
tnere Is nothing more interesting to me than re-
Tracing my descent from the present generation
PACK to its origin. Under the caption, Interest
ing relics, dated Dec. 4th, see several names
Wnlcn are FAMILIAR to me, such as the Lewts's,
McCienachans Churchman's, and the Mathews,
my early life.
Ihe most interesting to me, however, is the
mention OF the Rowyer family, which thought
Hau almost become extinct, that Is the old an
cesIry, put after careful enquiry find that
g.ere are quite number OF them still living.
MY grandfather, Thomas Bowyer, died several
years before was born and of my great grand
recollectlon OF father concerning him is consid-
erably impaired. There was Col John Bower,
great uncle OF my father, who commanded
regiment In the war OF 1872 and as well as mem
DRY serves, commanded fort at New Orleans.
am not certain as to the time OF his death, but
mink 1t occurred some time after or during the
war. My father, Robert c. Bowyer. is now
private IN Company A, 4th Va. Regiment COM
manded by Col. Robert Preston, also my uncle,
Jonn BOWyer, who died July 4th, 1886, was
private in the same company with my father,
ana was engaged in the battle of C1Oyd'S Noun
tain In 1864 am unable to retrace any further
back, as this have gained from my father and
q rev or the family acquaintance
There are probably two families by the name
OF Bowyer living in Augusta county with whom
l am not acquainted, but think they are of the
same families mentioned
Montgomery CO., Va. LUKE H. BOWER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
Financial Relief.

The Repubublican Senators met in
caucus on the nth, and finally agreed
on plan to relieve the monetary strin-
gency and give the country more cur
rency. The basis was the adoption of
the financial scheme reported by the eau
Gus committee, with the exception of the
two per cent. bond project, which was
eliminated. So the measure will pro-
vide for the purchase of the twelve mil
lion dollar silver bullion surplus; the re-
duction of the compulsory requirement
of bond deposits by national banks; the
extension of the national bank circula-
ton to the full amount Of their bond
deposits; the replacement of the def
cheney in national bank circulation be.
low $1S0,000,000 by treasury notes based
on silver bullion purchases; the provis-
ion for free coinage when silver is main
tanned at par for one year; the provis-
ions for charge on the conversion of
gold oo:,A into l,n .-~----a e1Ic recolndSe VI
the subsidiary silver coins. This meas
ure was not satisfactory in every detail
to Senators, but was accepted as the best
possible compromise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
PUBLIC Gal Z az
VALUABLE FARM

IN AUGUSTA CO., v


TTlHE undersigned, as administrator with the
l. will annexed of Cyrus Koiner, deceased,
and in pursuance Of a decree of the Circuit Court
Of Augusta county, Virginia, in the cause Of
Cyrus Koiner's admir- VS.. Cyrus Koiner's widow
and ais, rendered December 5th, 1890, will offer
at public auction, in front Of the dwelling house
on the home farm of the late Cyrus KOiner, de-
ceased, near Fishersvilie, Augusta CO., Va.
ON Saturday, January 10th, 1891,
that very desirable farm known as the Marshall
Farm containing about 131 acres, directed by
the will of said Cyrus KOiner to be sold.
Said farm adJOins the home place of said Cyrus
Koiner, on which it will be offered as above
stated, and Is distant from the dwelling on the
home farm about of mile. The land to be
sold is of good quality, in good oondition, and is
all in grass. It is well watered. To purchaser
who promptly complies with the terms of sale
possession will be given Immediately.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-f1fth of the purchase
money in cash; the balance in three equal in
stalments at 10. 20 and 30 months from day of
sale, with interest from that date. For the de-
ferred instruments the purchaser will be requir-
ed to execute bonds with approved personal
security and the title will be with held as furth
or security until all the purchase money Is paid.
ARTHUR COYNER, Admir-. c. t. a. Of
Cyrus KOiner, deceased,
dec11-tdS WayneSbOrO, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-12-25
Ore Lands for Sale

RY VIRTUE Of DEGREES OF the Circuit Court
- OF the United States for Western District
OF virginia, In the cause of T.. h. EdwardeS
against Richey's Executors and Others I will
proceed upon the premises, at the Intersection
or the Bratton'S Run road with that from the
Rock bridge Alum Springs to Lexington near
Gne sites OF the old California and Mount Hope
Furnaces,
On Wednesday, January 18th, 1891.
to offer for sale, at public auction to the highest
bidder, that body OF mineral lands containing
(4l0l3 Forty one hundred and one and three
tenthS acres, which was conveyed by deed of
THOMAS B. EdwardeS to the Iron and Steel Works
Association of Virginia, Limited, dated March
nth, 1854, and recorded in ROckbr1dge County
Court.
This valuable iron ore property occupies a
synclinal basin eight miles In length by one mile
OF average breadth, running to the tops Of North
ana BruShy Mountains. 1t extends along the
valley OF BrattOn's Run from point about three
miles South of Goshen Station of the Chesapeake
y ONO hallway, to the ROckbridge Alum Springs
tract ana around and beyond that to the land Of
the LOngdale Iron Company, and lies adjoining
the ore lands of Z. A. Packer on the east, and Of
i. b. EdwardeS on the west The ore is limon-
tie, very rich In metallic iron, running close to
fifty per cent. furnace tests The improvements
on the land are valuable and extensive, includ-
ing some eight miles of steel railways, tram
roads, 1nclines, washers and othery machinery
masonry dam large commssary and store house,
ten six room tenements, Managers house of
seven rooms, twenty-eight two room laborers
houses, besides six houses at the Washers. a
wheelwrlght shop, blacksmith shop, stable and
other buildings.
The property will be offered at the upset bid
which about $2,5O0.O0 will be required in cash.
ana for the residue, unless the purchaser desires
TO pay up the whole, bonds will be taken in equal
inStalmenGS at b, H. IL and "a months, with in
terest from day Of sale. with approved personal
security OF deposite of collaterals and title re-
talned 1 as ULTIMATE 2 security.
dec1l-tdS StauntOn Va
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SCHOOL SESSION lsoo-'o,.

Are you aware that the Public Schools
opened MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST?
If you will glance at our windows and
take a look at the inside of our store,
filed as it is to overlooking, with
SCHOOL BOOKS and STATIONERY
of all descriptions, you will see that we
have kept that fact in mind We have
l can safely say, everything that the
children will need
School Bags and Satchels,
suitable for Boys and Girls, BOOK
STRAPS, TABLET, NOTE AND COM
POSITION BOOKS, in large variety
of styles.
SCHOLARS COMPANIONS, PEN
CILS, PENS, ERAsERS, &C., and
complete line of Books for the Public
and Private Schools of both city and
county.
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A Fresh New Stock of


Second selections of the
trimmings that found
and We don't sell
Dress Goods like other merchants sell
and do And for - 10y "A
BLACK GOODS there possibly Dress Goods don't
strike heewe in . " " ~ :
FANCY COODSdes Table scarf Towels
lies Work Baskets Toilet Sets Pin Cushions
Pillows ambrequns Rugs Silk Baskets
Figured Silks for Fancy Silks in shades
embroidery Silks Knitting Silks Fring
thing that could the good people, at
E1ucyP 90 T~oF.~' ~
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Deaths.

In Lynn county, Iowa, Nov. 2sth. of consump-
was a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Templeton Of
Rockbridge She had many relatives and
friends in this city.
Near Frost, w. Va. Dec 9th. in his e5th year.
samuel l.. Gibson, for many !! ears Sheriff of
POcahOntas county,
In Clifton Forge, Dec. Is, at o O'Clock p NJ
Cora Hazel Lynn. Buried from the residence of
J. g. Yeager, Dec. 18th, and inferred in Thorn
rose cemetery StauntOn.
Near Viewers Cave Dec. 18th. Myrtle NJ, infant
daughter Of e. W. and Mrs. Sprinkle. Aged 9
months and 22 days.