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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Tho Abbott Opera Company.

The appearance of the celebrated En-
ma Abbott Opera Company, at the OPP
era house on next Monday evening,
March 90, will be one of the really rare
musical events of the season in this city.
The principal artists comprising the
company are Miss Eva Cummings, one
OF Americas foremost Prima Donnas,
and who enjoys Il national reputation
abroad, her operate roles are sung in
Italian, French. English and Spanish.
Nine. Rrodarick, an American artistic,
with a rich centralto voice, has won Il
high position among both American and
European Prima Donnas.
Senior Michelena, the celebrated Pri-
mo-Tenor, will be well remembered as
the leading voice of the Abbott Opera
Company.
William Bro1erick the renowned Pri-
mo- Basso, is also one of the leading fea.
tnres of the company. The entertain
nent will conclude with tlia entire 4th
act OF Verdi's celebrated Opera Ii. Tro
vatore." The company should be well
patrorized, rs it is one Of rare distinction
and high musical talent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
The Markets.

The markets continue strong, though no indi-
cation of an abatement in the tone or decline
in prices. The condition in the foreign wheat
districts continue unfavorable for an average
crop, and the unsettled relation Of the interest
of the various great powers of Europe, point to
an accumulation of breadstuffs, to be prepared
for any emergency. Whether there should be
hostile conflicts or not the apprehension that
peace may be at any time disturbed, causes in
quiry as to where extraordinary supplies may
be had, and the necessity for arranging for
them.
We quote in this market iour-family, $5.25 to
$3.50; extra, SITE to $3.50. Wheat, &114 to 81 Is
Corn, SIC to Sic. Oats, SIS to IS. Timothy hay,
$l1 to $ll.50. Mixed, $3.50 to Sill.
Wheat was quoted in Baltimore at S112to 81. Is.
Corn, rec to SOC. Oats, 60c to Gle.
Best steers-In New York, 1910 to S625 per 100
lbs sheep, clipped "a u to 5.3,,; unshom, $3.50 to
$500; lambs, $3.50 to $3.50; hogs, $40 TO $40
Baltimore quotations Best cattle, $537A to
$3.50: wool sheep, 4c to OK gross; spring lambs,
&c to 10c per lib gross. Richmond-Best cattle,
4Ac to SIC gross; sheep, &c to 61@c gross; hogs
SIC to G2sc net
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16


DR.. S. II. Moifett, one of the Board of
Directors of the Western Lunatic Asy-
lum, has been in the city several days,
the guest of p. II. Trout, Esq.
Capt. Fleming, engineer on the Vir-
ginia Midland Railroad, who resides in
Alexandria, was called to Staunton to
attend the funeral of Mrs. r. R. An
drews. Mrs. Fleming is q sister of Mr..
An lrews and has been in the city for
eight or ten days.
Mrs. Col. Warren, mother of Mrs. Il.
b. Lipscomb, was taken suddenly i'll on
Wednesday morning while hoeing in the
flower garden at her daughters resi-
dence She was unconscious for a while
DR.. H. H. Henkel was called in and gave
the necessary medical attention. The
Illness was caused by the rupture Of Il
blood vessel in the head, and paralysis
of the left side aud leg followed. She is
in a critical condition, but no immediate
fatal result is apprehended.
Governor McKinny has drawn from the
the u S. treasurer $4,000, Virginia S
portion of the amount appropriated by
Congress for the agricultural and me-
chanical colleges OF the various States.
The Governor ordered its distribution in
the proportion of two-thirds to the
Blacksburg college and one third to the
Normal school at Hampton. Fifteen
thousand dollars was distributed in like
proportion in December.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Development
Company was held at Clifton Forge on
the Nth. VIM. Patrick, ESQ, of Staun-
ton. presided. 1t was comparatively a
harmonious gathering. The old Board Of
Directors were reelected with the ex-
ception of one or two deelensions. The
selection Of q manager for the company
was left with the Board. if deemed ex-
pedient to select one. The surplus fund,
instead of being distributed in divi-
dends, it was wisely determined should
be appropriated to new industries, thus
beneiitting the whole company and ewes
ry stakeholder. The affairs of the com-
pany were found to be in a healthy cons
dition,
For a number of years ! have been
subject to violent attacks OF inilalnna
tory rheumatism which generally lasted
about two moaths. On the first OF this
month was attacked in the knee and
suffered severely for two days, when
procured Il bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and it relieved me almost instante
ly. I therefore most cheerfully recon-
mend it to those who are similarly at
fiicted everywhere r. D. Whitley, Mar
tindaIe, N. c., Feb, 1888. Mr.. Whitley
is q very prominent man in this place
and his disease was very widely known
as he suffered such severe pains.-W. NJ.
Houston u Co., Merchants, MartindaIe,
N. G. so cent bottles for sale by w. M.
Allen, Staunton and S. M. Woodward,
Bridgewater, Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16

At the Brass works, L. J. Martin is
pushing the work with force of nearly
% hands.
J. n. Liggett, Esq. returned from
Florida last week and stopped in Staun-
ton with friends short time
Miss Mollie Downer and Miss Lucie
Tinsley are at present on visit to the
family of Frank Karnes, of this city.
w. Va, and Holmes Conrad. of Wincbes-
ter, were registered at the Virginia Ho-
tel last week.
Thos. J. Greenhow, Esq, of Peters
burg, father of Thos. J. Greenhow, jr,
chemist for Moore & Hilbert. paid his
son a visit Of several days this week.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will have their
next Coffee at the Y. NJ. G. A. building
on Tuesday afternoon, the 21st instant,
from five to seven o'clock. Both ladies
and gentlemen are invited to attend
has just finished the construction of a
bridge across Lewis creek at point OPP
posite the site of their works and the
laying off the foundation is being
pushed.
Augusta County Teachers Association
meets 3rd Saturday in April, in the col
ored school building, corner of Water
and Frederick streets in this city s. G.
Va oh II q ~, nh
secretary.
Mr.. e. J. Cushing, the efficient and
gentlemanly secretary of the young
mems Building Association, has fitted
up an elegant Office for himself and the
Association on the second floor of the
crowie building, room No. 10.
Mr.. j. a. Lobban for a long time sales
man for q Waynesboro firm, but more
recently engaged at Low-Mo as clerk,
is opening up large stock of groceries
in Waynesboro. Mr. Lobban is q. hust-
Ter and will be apt to get to the top in
his business.
}. W. Abby is offering varied and at
tractive line of spring and summer
clothing, sc. The house is so well
known for fair dealing and reasonable
prices that all that is necessary is to an
nounce the fact that the new stock is
now being offered.
Samuel E. Griscom, Esq, prominent
business man of Philadelphia, and in
terested in patent for cleaning, sep;.r=
ting and concentrating iron ore, is at
the Virginia hotel. BY process of this
invention, a ton of iron ore will bring
from 81 to 80 more than by the old wash
ing process.
We learn from the Greenbrier Llde
pendent that the condition of Rev. j. C.
Dice, of Upperville, Va, was greatly inn
proved at last accounts. AMI that strong
hopes OF his recovery are entertained,
The trouble was pneumonia. followed
by partial paralysis,
The promptness and certainty of its
cures have made Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy famous. Its intended especial
ly for coughs, colds and whooping cough.
and is the most affectyal remedy known
for these diseases. so cent bottles for
sale by w NJ. Allen, Staunton, Va. and
s. NJ. Woodward, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
a. BoRT A.ETDE SALE

Of the best goods the world affords, and Of
which no other house in this city can obtain
a dollars worth. The goods on which our
house has built up its reputation "a good one)
are to be mercilessly slaughtered.
It means that fine suits worth SI2 are to be
sold at So; suits worth $685. are to be sold
at $40; suits worth SIS are to be sold at $IL75;
suits worth 5000 are to be sold at So. s.;
suits worth $3.50 are to be sold at S1385;
suits worth $40 are to be sold at SIS; suits
worth $24 are to be sold at $18
These are no sham figures, as you will find
out The entire stock including Children's,
Boys, Youths and Mems wear will come in
at that Prince Albert suits, getaways, sacks
and clerical suits, boys z and piece garments
Of the latest patterns and designs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
NOT ONE SORE NOW.
Baby Afflicted with Bad Sores and
Eruptions. No Relief. Perman-
emily Cured by the Cnticura.

During the summer of 1889 my eighteen
months old infant was so afflicted with erup-
tions that ordinary domestic remedies failed to
give any relief. On his hips would often appear
the seeming track of a little wire-like worm,
and on other parts of his body bad sores came
epins For so M, e nsed the d
without blood medicine, but they did not 40
SO well as when all were used together. 1t has
now been nearly a year since tile eruption was
healed, and very much feared it would return
with the warm weather of this year, but the
summer is passed and not one sore has appeared
on him. Mrs. A. M. WALKER,
CarsOnyiIle. Ga.
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All will be Slaughtered for Cash!

goods will be the charge book during this period except at
their value.
your neighdors high prices goods
tumble all special individual benefit An
like itself seldom advantage Of while it is
like because they have not the facilities
There sentiment this is cash i'll small
best selected goods than they
lei them such low but they must We
You dress yourself and
finest goods for which could obtain only inferior
goods with likelihood of fit in them.
These srouse Bros Baltimore goods the finest in the wod
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Boart, Meeting.

The Board OF Directors of the West
ern Lunatic Asylum met, in annual SEES
sion at the Institution on the 18th. The
new members, DR.. Moffett and Col. S. e
Coleman, were present and qualified
All the old officers were reelected, in
Guiding DR.. Haynes, the female physi
elan, and Mr. G. Miller, Steward. The
faculty stands: DR.. Blackford, Superin'
tendent, and Drs. Page, Walker, Deiar
nette, and Haynes, assistants, and G
Miller. Steward.
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10000 WORTH

Of Strouse 4 Bros Baltimore High Art Cloth
ing, the best fitting goods in the world will be
sacrificed in the beginning Of the season, not
at the end of it. All goods are marked in
plain figures as they always have been from
which price rs per cent, goes directly into
your own pocket Do you appreciate what
that means?
It means that we are going to give our
friends benefit on fine clothing, the like Of
which they have never had before in the his
tory of Staunton. No Bankrupt Stock. No
slop-shop goods but the finest and best cloth
ing most carefully selected with view Of sell
ing them in the regular old fashioned way
without one quarter Of the price cut off, but
we have changed Our plans. Our goods are
yours for less money than they cost us
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Musical Entertainment.

A program of music and elocution was
given to full house at the Y. M. G. A.
on last Friday evening. Miss Lakeland,
of St Louis, was the elocutionist of the
evening, and was assisted by the musical
faculty of the Wesleyan Female insti~
tute Miss Lacklands recitations were
enjoyable, her strongest points lying in
her utter freedom from ranting, grace
full stage presence and q rather good
voice, the latter being flexible yet mos
notonous sometimes iii infection, though
her intonation WIS sigularly pure and
distinct She has much talent, which
perhaps leans more to the comic than
the tragic muse.
The program was opened by Duet
from Mrs. Hicks and Prof. Bryant
brilliant overturs and well given, with a
s'tonch and eo'' which electrified the
audience Mrs. Hicks played several
solos during the evening. Her style Is
brilliant and lashing, powerful and rapid
in execution, aud she sometimes sacri-
fees artistic expression to mere meelian>
ical effects, but she plays well III her oefUs
fashion.
Miss Malone's solo was exquisite in pa
thos and passion, her climaxes being es-
pecially commendable. Her voice is so
rich and powerful that the Auditorium
hardly gave it sufficient scope:
Mrs. Bryant's lovely soprano is SO well
known and appreciated in Staunton, that
further praise is scarcely necessary. For
purity of tone, finish of execution and
natural sweetness, we seldom find her
parallel Both of these selections were
from Prof. Bryant's own compositions
worthy songs, worthily interpreted.
The last and certainly not the least en-
joyable feature of the evening, was q
little comedy from Dickens cold Curi-
osity Shop -"Quilp's Tea Party
The whole east was good, but M. Jas.
Atkins, as 'Quilp," was inimitable
Mr. Atkins has in him undoubtedly the
making of a fine comedian, and as an
amateur of little experience, is remarBa-
ably gifted His solo could scarcely have
been improved upon.
Mrs. Jiniwin-Miss Lacllland-was eX-
cellent in her impersonation of the
mother-in- law, and Miss Sallie Fauntles
roy, as Mrs. George, did herself much
credit for so young an actress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Sore from Waist Down.

had three of the best physicians in Paducah,
and they did me no good. used your CUTICURA
REMEDIES, and they have cured me sound and
We'll was sore from my waist down with &c
zena. They have cured me with no sign of re-
turn. owe my life to CUTICURA. for without a
doubt. would have been in my grave had it
not been for your remedies. Allow me to return
my sincerest thanks. W. II. QUALLS,
padurah. XIV.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
District Conference.

The District Stewards of the Rocking
ham district, NJ. E. Church. South, will
meet in Harrisonburg, April 9sth, at II
o'clock a. III.
J. S. GARDNER, P. E.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
RIBBONS.

We have anything in this line for Ladies Vests bet
while description
We
all together shall
o and our
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
More Houses.

There is 4 pressing necessity for more
houses in Staunton, and it would he a
good investment if some Of our business
men would form an organization to meet
this demand The Bodley wagon works,
the Kroder brass furnishing and curtain
pole factory, the mantel works and the
Sweeney machinery establishment, will
be all built as soon as possible. They
will employ a large number of skilled
workmen, who are accustomed to live
in comfortable houses, and will not be
satisfied unless their families are accom-
modated in this respect. There are no
residences to rent at this time and very
few for sale. Unless there is some cons
certed movement to supply this want,
the city will not grow much in popula-
ton, nor will its business increase as fast
as it ought to. There will be use for
three or four hundred dwellings this
spring and summer at least, and proba-
bly, as many as one thousand. There is
no plan, as to which we are acquainted,
looking to this demand. This should be
done at once, and houses be put to con-
tract at the earliest possible moment.
We are sure this matter will not be ne~
elected by those who are anxious to see
Staunton built up, and who are able to
assist in doing SO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Death of Mrs. Martha Stands.

Mrs Martha Stands, daughter of
Abram Smith, decd, of Rockingham.
and mother of E. A. Stands, ESQ.,, of
Harrisonburg, died in that place on the
sd of April, aged n years. She was
married to Capt E. A. Stands, promi-
nent lawyer and contractor, who was
killed at Mauck's Mill during the war.
Mrs. Stands was Il lady of great per>
sonal attractions in her younger days,
and of high culture and accomplish
ments, which gave to the closing Years
of her life a mellow influence. which had
its effect On the many friends who
sought her company. She was buried
in Woodbine cemetery, the beautiful
burial services of the Episcopal church,
ef which she was a member, having
been observed on the OCCASION
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
LACE AND FLOUNCINGs

in Black White Entirely These large variety
show this Moquitae Gloves
also Chamois Skin Mosqutaire Cloves osc worth ST
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
FLOWERS! FLOWERS!!

in
All Artificial all Beautiful all displayed
them. Opening day during the Season
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Our Three Stores Packed to the Ceiling

With goods all description
goods look They have be sold and that
from dollar worth from Grand
Opening day of the attractive stock i'll this
amn O a. GLADKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Death of Mrs. r.. r. Andrews.

Mrs Emma Andrews, wife of r. r.
Andrews, of the firm of Myerly & An
Oh Friday Of last week, of eonsump~
ton. aged 81 years. Mrs. Andrews
had been in declining health for
months, and her death was not unex-
pected. She was lovely lady, and be-
loved by all who knew her. She leaves
her husband and three little children
Funeral services were observed in the
Episcopal church on Sunday evening,
Rev. W. Q. Huilihen officiating, and a
ance to testify their respect for the de-
ceased. The remains We're buried in
ThOrnrose cemetery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-04-16
Death of Mrs Christina Parkins.

It is with sincere regret that we an
nounce the death of this most estimable
lady at her home near Willow Spout, on
Saturday, 18th inst, aged about 81 years.
Deceased was the widow of the late Isaac
J. Parkins and daughter OF the late
Col Samuel Harnsberger,s and very ex>
tensively connected throughot the Nal>
ley. She had been in delicate health for
several months, not havingsful}y recov>
cred from severe attack OF pneumonia
some twelve months since, and took cold
while attending at the death-bed OF her
friend and neighbor, Mrs. Sarah Craw>
ford, on the End and 3rd instant, itnd in
spite Of the best medical assistance she
sank rapidly until the end came, about
5 p. ~, on the 18th.
Mrs. Parkins in every relation of life
measured fully up to the high standard
of q truly christian wonanlood. A
tenderly affectionate mother. she was
ever watchfui of the comfort pleasure
and welfare of her children; as 4 neigh>
Dor she was always ready to tio u kindly
act; her charity, though transformations.
was bounded only By her opportunities
and means, and AS member CT che
church she was punctual i'll her attend
ance upon IT'S ordinances, devout and
most liberal in her contributions to ev-
cry call for the furtherance Of the gospel
cause. son and daughter survive her,
Mr.. Samuel II. Parkins and Mrs. George
B. Crawford, besides ssmany near re'a-
tives, who have our sincere sympathy in
their sore affection.
The funeral took place at her late
home on Monday 18th inst, Rev. Mr.
Vandevender of the Augusta church
conducting the services, after which the
remains were inferred in the Augusta
church cemetery. Messrs. Guy Cochran,
W b McChesney, Andrew Bowling, j.
McP. Crawford, w. n. Wilson and DIR.
VIM. Bell acting as pail bearers.
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cuticura Remedies.

Ii the thousands of little babies who have been
cured OF agonlzing. itching, burning, bleeding.
scaly, a'.s. blotchy skin and scalp diseases could
write. v nat host of letters would be received
BY the prOpfietOrs of the CUTIcURA REMEDIES
Few can appreciate the agony these little ones
suffer. and when these great remedies relieve in
sin4l e application the most distressing ecze-
mas and itching and burning skin diseases and
point to speedy and permanent cure, 1t is pos
lively inhuman not to Use them without mo-
ment's delay
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Death Of Mrs. Sarah Crawford.

Mrs. Sarah Crawford, widow of the
late William Crawford, Esq, died at her
home near Fort Defiance after q brief
illness, OH the 3rd inst, aged about 60
years. Deceased was n daughter of the
late James Bolen, Esq, and an aunt to
DR.. Geo. H Walker Of the W. L. A.
She was lady of many estilnable
qualities aud leaves a large circle of
relatives and friends, but 70 children, to
mourn her death. The funeral took
place from the Augusta church, of which
deceased was q member, on Sunday, 5th
inst. Rev. Mr.. Vandevender conducted
the services.
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MILLINERYDo

Handsome Trimmed plain Fancy
have been selected
the latest
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Sold everywhere. Price, CuTIcURA Soc; SOAR,
2ac.; REsoLyENT, fl. Prepared by the PoTTE,
DRUG AND CHEMICAL CoRpORATIoN, Boston,
Mass.
ES?-Snnd s.IIn,,. +1,l >,
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Ladies, Misses and ChiIdren's Hats

Of the the very Latest American Manufacture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-14
Saved from an Awful Fate,

"Gentlemen," said the Boston judge,
"you have done your duty by convicting
the prisoner of murder in the first degree.
and it remains for me to pass sentence OF
death upon his head. But, gentlemen"
the Judge continued, "the enormity of the
crime is so great that plain death will not
expiate it. I have therefore decided to
meet the requirements of the case by a new
and effective punishment" A breathless
silence hung over the court. Prisoner"
went on the judge, 81 hereby sentence you
to be confined for life in silk hat and
sack coat" But the dull thud that fol-
lowed indicated all too plainly that he
spoke to corpse. And subdued muir
muir of relief passed over the court room
as the spectators realized that the guilty
wretch had passed beyond the terrible
power of earthly Observation-Disclosures aud
Furnisher
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-14
Settling q Wager.

Mr.. and Mrs. Billus had an argumen,
the other day.
II tell you, Maria" said Mr. Billus, "you
are mistaken. There are only four chill
dren in the Whilks family"
II know what am talking about, John.
There are five," replied his wife.
"If you were a man I'd bet you ten dol,
lars on it,"
"You needn't hesitate on that account,
,tahn. I'll take the bet"
"I'll make it twenty dollars to ten dol
iars".
"Done"
MRS Billus ran over to Mrs. Whilks
and returned in few minutes rather crest
fallen.
"You were right, John" she said
"There are only four children"
Mr. Billus reached into his left Trousers
pocket, took out ten dollar bill and trans
ferred it leisurely into his right trouser,
pocket.
"Let this be warning to you, Maria, u
he said, with much severity, "and don't be
too sure about things hereafter. "-Chicago
Tribune