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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-11-19

The Minneapolis press club is feel
ing quite happy these days. Why'
We have suite of rooms fitted up and
nearly ready for occupancy. Last
September the Press club gave ben
eft entertainment at the Lyceum the
ater, members of all the dramatic COM
panies then playing in the twin cities
contributing their services. It was a
star performance and the gem of a
theater was crowded to the doors with
the wealth and beauty of Minneapolis.
Best of all, we cleared about s., 100.
This has been judiciously expended in
fitting up the suite of rooms in the
Rochester block occupied by the Trib-
une editorial force after the fire of
Nov. 1889. The furnishings are ele-
CANT and in the best of taste. Many
Of the leading firms of the city have
presented articles of furniture, paint
ings, bric-a-brac, ETC., for the adorn-
ment of the rooms. These quarters are
within block of all the newspaper Of
fees If the city and will prove an at
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
The Thief the Loser.

On Friday evening last a little before
8 O'Clock q negro walked into the cloth
ing store Of Mr.. Coplen, onsMain street
with a couple of bundles and grip.
Mr.. Coplen was waiting upon some one
and the negro strolled toward the back
part of the store examining some panta-
looms. Mr.. Coplen observed him stuff
fling something into his grip, and at
once jumped over the counter. The ne
gro dropped everything, grip, bundles
and all,-and ran out of the store He
had taken two pairs Of fine pantaloons
which he had partially gotten into the
grip. He had fully ten dollars worth OF
goods in his own bundles, which he will
not likely present himself TO claim, and
Mr. Coplen will not likely deliver them
to his proxy. So much for dishonest
methods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Enormous Profits.

1t is said that the royalties received
from every acre of property so far de-
veloped in the Pocahontas coal fields
has returned over three hundred dollars
for every dollar Invested, or about 10000
per cent, and recently part of the soft
wood timber on a part of the property
has been sold for 100000. or as much
per acre as the property cost, leaving
the hard wood trees, the smaller soft
wood trees, the fine Goals and the surface
free.
Such magnificent opportunities as this,
remarks an exchange, still exist in the
South, though the number is steadily
decreasing, because shrewd capitalists
are fast getting possession of the best
tracts of mineral and timber lands.
There are mineral and timber properties
in Virginia and West Virginia, such for
instance as some of the large tracts Sc
cured within the last year Or SO by well
known companies in Craig and adjoin>
ing counties, now being opened up to
development by the extension of the
Chesapeake and Ohio and Norfolk and
Western roads, and others along some of
the other new roads under construction,
that ought probably to yield as good
profits as the Pocahontas coal lands
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Progressing

The winter schedule on the G. s. @.
Railway will commence on the 9Th, next
Sunday. On that day the new Depot
at Clifton Forge will be thrown open,
and trains viii stop there. The building
is now nearly finished The platform
has been laid. and iron ratings are being
placed along the edge and the grounds
around are being leyeled and as speedily
as practicable the entire surroundings
will be put in q presentable condition.
Work is progressing on the West Cliff
ton Forge Depot, which is much larger
and more costly than the one for the ac>
commodation OF Clifton Forge. In add
ton to tie Ladies' and Gentlemen's de-
partments, a large room for a restaurant
or eating house is attached. The plat
form in front of the building will be un>
der cover, and all the appointments
neat, convenient and first>class. An ice
house and coal mouse viii be constructed
at the west end of the building, support
ed by a hinge stone wall next to the en-
bankment. These premises will not be
ready for use for d month or six weeks.
The approaches to the bridge over
jackson river, near Gladys Inn, are being
filed up. and when the level of the
open for travel
Walks and drives are beng excavated
from theI arge Depot to Gladys Inn,
streets cut out, and a general leveling
up planned. 1t will require large
amount of work to place the grounds in
good condition, but the work is progress
sing, and will be completed as soon as
practicable.
The Blacksmith shop that was burned
several months ago has been rebuilt and
is now being used, the smoke from the
stacks indicating that operations are go
ing on inside.
The Electric light poles have been
placed and the wires strung for the use
of the railroad, and the lights will be
regularly introduced on the Sth, when
the new Depot is opened and the winter
schedule commences.
TIE three story brick building of Byrd
& Chapman, near the West Clifton Forge
Depot is going up in good in good order
and at reasonable rate.
About 500 tons Of iron ore have been
lifted from the mines or the C. s. Q. De
velopment Company's property, about a
mile south from the Depot, taken from
a six-foot vein. The difficulty Of getting
the ore to the railroad interferes with
operations. About IS hands had been
at work, but this force is now reduced.
The three-story brick building of J. G
Carpenter on west Church street is go
ing up satisfactory and will soon have
business house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
A Complimentary Vote.

The small vote castin Augusta county
on the 3rd inst. for members of the Leg
islature was the highest compliment that
was ever paid that people. There were
but two candidates regularly before the
people-Alliance Democrats-Messr II.
J. Williams and G. W. Koiner. Both
are gentlemen against whom not one
word can be said in their private and
personal relations. They are good citi-
zens, as the world goes, and popular
But they hold to the most radical and
ruinous notions about finance, which II
they were to be practically enforced,
would bring disaster upon the very
class OF persons they claim more espeel-
ally to represent-the farmers. The
little interest taken by the voters in the
election and the small vote cast show
that the people do not endorse the views
they entertain; yet it was a reflection
upon the great and intelligent county
of Augusta, that it did not have two
representative men to vote for. In
Staunton there were but 1851 votes cast,
as against ], 412 in that city in the Me-
Kinney Malone contest in 1889.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Religious Intelligence.

The regular services will be held at the
Christian church.
The regular services will be held at
the Baptist church pext Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Rev. Mr.. Fizer will leave for Warm
Springs next Monday where ne will as
sist Rev. Mr.. Chapman in series of
meetings at that place.
There will likely be no services at the
Methodist church on account of the I'M
finished condition of the new addition
being made to the church
In the absence of Rev. Mr.. McCorlzle,
Revs. 6. Gray and V. W. Wheeler have
kindly consented to fill the pulpit of the
Presbyterian church next Sunday the
former in the morning and the latter in
the evening
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Bridges Completed.

The Main Ridgeway bridge over
Smiths creek has been completed, as al
SO the connection between it and the
Nettleton bridge, and will be ready for
use as soon as the approaches to it are
filled in. The connection between the
two bridges adds greatly to the appear
ance of that section, and makes fine
place of rendezvous for our citizens. We
suggest the removal of the band stand
to this point. None other is SO suited
for it.
The wire bridge over Jackson river is
being used and is q great convenience tc
the people across the river. To the en-
ergy of Mr. a. Jack Accord, Jr., is due
the credit for this Improvement.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

FARRAR Il WILLIAMSON the druggists
take especial pleasure in supplying their
customers with the best medicines OBJ
talnable. Among the many excellent
preparations on their shelves may be
mentioned Chamberlain's Cough Renee
dy, favorite during the winter months
on account Of its great success. in the
cure OF colds. There IS nothing that will
loosen a severe cold so quickly, or as
promptly relieve the lungs Then it
eounteracts any tendency toward pneu-
monia. 1t is pleasant and safe to take,
and fully worthy Of it's popularity.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Struck by a Train.

On Saturday last, G. Fl. Henderson. of
J. Burton s. Co., contractors and bridge
builders, was struck by the engine of
passenger train No. at Covington, and
seriously injured. He was walking
across the railroad track and did not see
the approaching train. The engine
struck him on the head and knocked
him down. Mr.. Henderson resides at
Iron Gate and at last reports was get
ting along comfortably.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

In the Circuit Court of Rockingham
at Harrisonburg Judge Mclaughlin pre-
siding. the case of j. W. Points VS.. W. S.
Lurty, suit for $4,000, a verdict was rem
dered for Lurty. In 1899, w. S. Lurty
was appointed Marshall of the territory
of Oklahoma. Dr. J. W. Points, then a
Circuit Court Commissioner in Chancery
was offered and accepted the place Of
Marshall clerk at 81, 800 year for four
years-the time of Lurty's commission
as Marshall. Lurty. however, resigned
the office, after holding it three months
and returned to Virginia, and Points
soon followed him. The latter sued
Lurty for the entire four years salary
with the above result It is SAID an APP
peal will be taken to the State Supreme
court.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Good, prompt mechanics are an a

Good, prompt mechanics are an ad-
vantage to any community. In this re-
spect Clifton Forge is peculiarly blessed.
We have never known contractors to
progress with their work more syste-
matically and methodically, and
bring it to completion in more work
man-like style. The rapidity with which
the Moody and Carpenter, and the j. G.
Carpenter buildings are going up is a
striking illustration of this. Other im-
provements have gone along in like sat
isfactory manner, and in all lines OF
mechanism the same commendable en-
terprise and spirit are manifested. 1t is
one of the essential factors in town s
growth and progress, and is sure index
to the business push Of community.
1t is the opinion of every one who
knows anything about the natural and
created advantages of Clifton Forge
that it will be center of trade and in
dustry Of no mean proportions. Strang-
ers coming here, after getting an insight
into the situation, go away favorably
impressed and are free in expressing the
belief that Clifton is certain to be an
important and populous city-an excel
lent point for wholesale enterprises as
well as industrial plants. There can be
in reason, no gainsaying this. All The
facts and conditions give assurance of it
and we feel very confident that bushes;
men, with capital, will soon recognize it
The case of DR.. Baker, convicted Of
killing his wife by poison, at Abingdon
who has been given a new trial. has beer
postponed till November. Mrs. Gil
more's case has also been postponed ,and
her bail bond for $40, 900 renewed.
Thomas NJ. Clinedints, of Clinedintf
Bros. carriage makers, New Market dice
last week of typhoid fever
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Matrimonial.

Our well known and progressive
townsman, Mr.. f. B. Westerman, was
married on the 9th ult., to Miss Rosa
Mathews, who has many friends in Cliff
ton Forge, where she has been a visitor
The wedding couple went on toar east
and returned to Clifton Forge Tuesday
evening, accompanied by the brides SIS
ter. They were welcomed by a host OF
friends who wish them a long and pros
porous future, in which the VIRGINIAN
joins.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
An International Gathering Of Chris
tians at Work

The sixth Annual Assembly of Chris
tians at work, chiefly those in the Unit
ed States and Canada, will be held in
the fst Congregational church in Wash
ington, ID. G., beginning to day, Nov.
9TH. 1t is not for any particular organ
ization OF Association, but for all evan
gelical christians, engaged or interested
in various forms of christian effort, the
object being that such. christians may
have an opportunity Of becoming ac-
quainted with each other, comparing
methods and plans of work, and receiv>
ing suggestions that will promote their
usefulness. The last Annual Conven-
tion at Hartford was attended by about
1000 delegates from the United States
and Canada. Reduced rates are given
to this meeting on all Railways
Rev E. W. MeCorkle has received an
appointment to this gathering and will
leaye for WASH ngton on Thu rsday
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
The Norfolk and Western.

The No7aattactai9ers' Record Of last
week published an interview with Pres
ident KiinbalI, of the Norfolk and Wes>
tern railroad, who has just returned
from Europe, where he WAS in the inter>
est of the road President Kimball says;
Work on all extensions of the road
will be pushed forward with greater Wig
or than ever.
sBy December first sixty miles OF the
track of the Ohio extension will be com
pleted to the bridge now being built
across the Ohio river, and regular trains
win be running to Columbus. | expect
to have the Ohio extension completed
by July next, which will open up the
whole West to the celebrated Pocahon-
tas coke and coal fields.
THE business OF the road is growing
SO rapidly and so many new industries
are springing up along the line that the
managers find it almost impossible to
keep pace with the phenomenal increase
Ia business. Cars are in great demand
and it is difficult to provide them fast
enough for the traiiic. During the pres
ent season the Norfolk and Western has
hauled from the Clinch Valley extension
to tidewater 1000, 900 bushels of wheat
for export, an entirely new business.
The road did not handle a bushel OF
wheat for export last year.
''Tle export trade Of the road gener-
ally is growing very fast and causing
rapid increase in the foreign commerce
of Norfolk I am we'll satisfied not on
ly with the present outlook of the com
pany's affairs. but with it's future pros
poets. With an increased business pour
ing in from all quarters and with plenty
of money with which to make necessary
extensions, the Norfolk and Western is
entering upon an era of great prospect
ty."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
South Iron Gate.

On the Goth Jos. B. Woodward, trus-
tee, sold the South Iron Gate property
at public auction, under the terms of
the trust deed. The Shirley heirs be-
came the purchasers, for the deferred
payments, and agreed to surrender the
property to the defendants, within 10
months, if they shall pay the amount
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DIR. R. l.. st. John of Rowland, Put
nam county, Missouri takes especial
pleasure in recommending Chamber
Iain's Cough Remedy, because he knows
it to be reliable He has used it in his
practice for several years, and says
there is none better. 1t is especially
valuable for colds and as a preventive
and cure for Group This most excellent
medicine is for sale by FARRAR s. WILL
HANSON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard. Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Ble,nishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs etc. Save $50 by use of one bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by w.
M. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
oct. 29,-1 yr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

Asa preventive and cure for Group
Chamberlains Cough Remedy has no
rival. 1t is, in fact, the only remedy
that can always be depended upon and
that is pleasant and safe to take. There
is not the least danger in giving it to
children, as it contains no injurious
substance For sale at so cents per bot
tie by FARRAR s. WILLIAMSON, Drug
gists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

The steamer Oliver Beirne, named af-
ter Oliver Beirne of Monroe county, w.
Va, was burned to the waters edge at
Millikens' Bend, on the Mississippi river
on the Goth. She was loaded with over
700 bales of cotton, and other articles.
Several lives were lost by the fire. Mr..
Beirne owned large estates in Louisiana
and from that fact the steamer took its
mama
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

George Heidecker, a German farmer,
living in Green township, Allegheny
county, Pa. was supposed to have died
from heart failure several weeks ago
After four days his body was inferred,
temporarily, in a lot in Erie Cemetery
pending the purchase of one by his fami-
ly. When the body was taken up it was
found that it was turned over in the cof-
fin with face Observation-Disclosures of a
severe struggle were apparent. Flesh
was torn, one of his fingers bitten off and
other marks of the terrible struggle of
theman to release himself from his death
prison. OF course he was dead when ex-
humed.
Rev. Father Lynch, of the Catholic
church, has just completed a thorough
and full census of the Catholics in this
city, which is as follows: English speak
ing, 1893; Italians, Assyriaas and others
$780, making total of 1,349. This is the
largest number and shows the most rapid
increase of any other denomination in
the city with the exception of the Metho-
dist Roanoke Herald.
Secretary Blaine having resumed the
duties of the Department of State, the
politicians are now busily figuring out
his relation to the next Republican Ma
tional Convention. If they will have
patience they will find out all about it
in due time.
In Blacksport, Ark, disturbance oc-
Cured at an Alliance meeting, between
members of the organization, in which
four men were killed and a number
wounded. Rifles, pistols and knives
were used freely.
A deputy United States marshal tried
to serve summons on Secretary Blaine
on Saturday, week, when he passed
through Union Station, Baltimore, but
he was foiled by railway official
Englshmen have recently purchased
large tracts of land within radius of 25
miles of New York City, and propose to
! lay them off into lots for sale to those
who want rural homes.
Henry Nowlin, who was tried in Bot
etourt county for the murder of G. Mos
ca, at Buchanan, and convicted, has
been sentenced to be hung on the goth
of November.
Spanish fever has broken out among
the cattle in the Cincinnati stock yards
The remedy is saving off the horns.
Miss May White, a young woman Of
Lansing, Mich, has been asleep for one
hundred and thirty five days.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
An ASSIGNMENT.

On Thursday last Mr. d. W. Jones, Of
this place made an assignment for the
benefit of his creditors Messrs. Duncan
& King ale the assignees. The liabili
ties are placed at $500. The assignees
are selling out the stock in order to close
up the business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

II you are troubled with rheumatism
or a lame back, bind on over the seat of
pain piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm You will be
surprised at the prompt relief it affords
so cent bottles for sale by FARRAR s.
WILLIAMSON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

Attorney General Miller has completed
an argument UNFOLDING the constitution
ality of the Mckinley tariff bill, which
he will file with the Supreme Court OF
the United States in the suits brought
to test the legality of that act
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Now LODGE to he Organized.

On Tuesday night next lodge OF
Odd Fellows will be organized at Cows
ington. Grand Master Charles Q.
Wheat, of Staunton, will conduct the or
ganization, aided by the members OF
Clifton Forge Lodge, No. 55.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Mineral Lease.

The Clifton Forge mining and Devel-
opment Company have leased the min
ing privilege on one-fourth OF the acre
age of the Allegheny Iron Co., whose
lands lie between here and Iron Gate,
and will Operate it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

Itch on human and horses and all ani~
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by W. M. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 80, GIL yr
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

If you don't want to have ultimate
trouble cure your catarrh now by using
Old Saul's Catarrh Cure. 1t costs but
% cents.
One lap (its mother's) for the well ba-
by in daytime. About 700 laps of the
bedroom floor at night for the happy q
father unless he has DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup to ease the little sufferer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Cheapest and Best on the Market.

All kinds Of Brushes, Combs, Per-
fumes and Toilet Articles are here,
and we can save you money.
Our PRECRIP. DEPARTMENT is
kept up with FRESH and PURE
DRUGS, and bring them to us if you
want to get our prices. Our PATENT
MEDICINES are as fresh and sa
CHEAP as any. Window Glass, all
sizes or cut to suit you. Our
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
The Covington Steam Laundry

Is now prepared to do all kinds of Laun-
dry work in the neatest style and at
LOWER PRICES than obtain elawhere,
and soliclts the custom of Clifton Forge.
Patronize home enterprise by leaving
your orders with
j. R. BROWN, Agent,
Opposite Old Bank Building.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

Do YOU want to see the prettiest, larg-
est aud cheapest line of toilet soap ever
offered here, call at W. B. Grove u Cos
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

The largest stock Of School Books en-
bracing every kind and school stationa
ry, ever kept in Clifton Forge at EATON
y MORRIS, Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

Every line of standard groceries of the
best qualities sold at bottom prices by
j. ID. Matthews, corner of Main and
Lewis Streets, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

The place to sell country produce is at
J. HI. Matthews, corner of Main and
Lewis Streets, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

We have the best tablets for Sand 10
cents. and the prettiest Box Paper all
Linen for 20 cts. you ever saw.
w. B. GROVE, & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05
Will Revive.

Col. A. K Mcclure, editor of the
Philadelphia Times, has recently been in
the South and wrote as follows from
Bristol, Va, to his paper:
There will be many disappointments for a
time in these Virginia booms but they will all
be wanted in a very few years. The whole sec
ton is only in the infancy of development and
there must be constantly increasing tides OF
people, in search of profit pleasure, and health
through the Virginia mountain valleys now de-
veloped by railroads Those most favoredwith re-
sources will not long be strangled by the tempo
rary financial depression, and the success of all
will be only a question of time. The wild specu-
lative ideas of the original boomers viii perish
and some will retire with loss but more legiti-
mate methods will succeed them as progress
keeps up its march, and the time is not far dis
tant when the Virginia mountain regions now
traversed by railways will be studded with
diversified and prosperous industries and at
tractive homeS.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-11-05

The best brands of cigars ard chewing
tobaccos at j. H. Matthews, corner of
Main and Lewis Streets, Staunton, Va.