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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

1t has proved undoubted usefulness.
We refer to Old Saul's Catarrh Cure.
Price 25 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

The place to sell country produce is at
J. II. Matthews, corner of Main and
Lewis Streets. Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

Anything in the school book, or school
stationary line, can be found at EATON
& MORRIS, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
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 as
CHEAP as any. Window Glass, all
sizes or cut to suit you. Our
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

The Iron Cross Cigar is the best on the
market. At Farrar & Williamson's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

WANTEDl = Travelling Salesman for
Virginia and West Virginia trade.
Address, HARDWARE.
aug13. P. o. Box 814, Baltimore, Md.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
Cigars and Tobacco

Are SELECT and the fragrance and
taste most delicious.
Da REMEMBER, anything you
want in the DRUG, STATIONERY,
LAMP and LAMP GOODS LINE
in short anything usually found In
FIRST-CLASS DRUG STORE can
be had at ours, or gotten on the shortest
notice. Call and see us and be con-
WINGED. Trusting you will give us
call, we are
Respectfully Yours to Serve,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
Taxpayers

Will find the appointments of County
column, and they will do well to remem-
Der them and save per cent. by making
payment before December 1st
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

Call on j. H. Matthews when you want
first-class family groceries, Corner of
Main and Lewis streets, Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
ANN JUDGEMENTS.

To the Voters Of Azzeghamy, Bath and
Highland Countess
A T the earnest solicitation of many friends
IN and voters, and especially from the men,
bers of the Farmers Alliance of Bath County, r
hereby announce myself candidate to repre-
sent the aforesaid counties in tile HOUSE OF
DELEGATES. | earnestly ask your support,
and if | am elected | promise faithfully to rep
resent the interests of the PEOPLE, irrespective
of partv affiliation. Respectfully, -
Oct. 29-1t. LEWIS e. WOOD.H
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Year, Invariably in Advance

YEARLY REFRESHMENTS will be collected at
the end OF :. III quarter, when prompt settle
Ilent-is ex plsSted to be made.
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WORK viii be due when the work
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

You will never regret investing in a
pair of Patent Inner Sole Shoes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
Mr. n p. Jones. of the McCurdy

Mr.. H. E. Jones, of the McCurd
House, is visiting in Cincinnati.
Mr. #. G. Whitfi ED has recently bee
/ employed MS salesman in Messrs- Rode
s. Parrish's clothing house.
Mr.. Gladke is pronounced by the bes
Judges to be one of the finest auctioneer
in Virginia. Go and hear him.
Caesar Perkins is laying brick pave
ment in front of the James A. Frazier
building on West Church Street.
t Mrs. Lon Alley, daughters and son re-
turned the latter part of last week from
visit to relatives in Anderson, w. Va.
The new depot at the brick yards viii
be opened on Sunday, the Sth of No
vember,so says Gen. Manager Stevens of
the G. & O. Ry.
II you want to hear some fine auc-
tioneering. the fiuest you ever heard,
go and hear Gladke at the Nettleton
building.
Mr. r. "A. Comstock, President and
Gen1 Manager of the Bessemer Seat
and Body Company, was in the city yes
terday, and paid the VIRGINIAN call.
Mr. Ed. w. Scott, Jr., Manager of the
Water Works. left for Richmond last
Friday, where he will remain until after
the Fair is over.
Messrs. Haynes Bros. have fitted up a
nice grocery store in the rooms next door
to Moody's hardware store, formerly oc-
cupied by Messrs Geo. X. Anderson &
Co.
Gladke's auction sale at the Nettleton
building is drawing good crowds, and is
furnishing good opportunities for bar
gains. 1t will continue all week, after
noon and evening.
Mr.. NJ. II. Pendleton. of the Racket
Store, is getting in q nice lot of goods
suitable for Christmas. He asks us to
tell the readers of the VIRGINIAN to
watch for his big ad. next week.
The bridge over Smiths Greek, on
line with Ridgeway Street, on G. & 0.
D. Co., has been completed, and a very
solid and substantial one it is. A con-
nection is being constructed at the east
end, with the bridge leading to the
Nettleton building, which will be an i'm
provement and means of safety
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

The largest stock of School Books en-
bracing every kind and school stationa-
ry, ever kept in Clifton Forge at EATON
81 MORRIS DrI1ppiStS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
Stockholders Meeting.

THERE WILL BE an annual meeting of the
4 Stockholders of the ALLEGHANY CoNSTRUC-
TION AND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY held at the
office of the Company in Clifton Forge, Va, on
Thursday, November 5th, 1891.
A full attendance is desired, as business Of i'm
portance will be transacted.
A. K BOWLEs, Secretary
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

An infallible sign of physical decay is
sleeplessness if this is dangerous in an
adult, it is deadly in early childhood.
DIR. Bulls Baby Syrup will always assist
in comforting the baby.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

The best brands of cigars and chewing
tobaccos at j. H. Matthews, corner Of
Main and Lewis Streets, Staunton, Va.
Solid comfort, the Iron Cross Cigar.
FARRAR-he sells the Iron Cross Sc
oars
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29
FOB SALE.

WILL SELL THREE SHARES of Clifton
w Forge Banking and Construction Compa-
ny's Stock, fully paid up, for $3.50, ($83 per
RORO. VA lOct22-2t,
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Do Not Think
20, Is, $50 50 Cent Linen Papeterie.

Our Mammoth for 5oct.-I25 Envel
opes and One fourth Ream of Paper.
Angel Rules, Ioct. Companion with
Lock and Key. We have the largest
and prettiest line of TOILET SOAPS
ever offered in this town. If you want
a STAND or LIBRARY LAMP,
don't fail to see our assortment.
Our orders for L. and M. PAINT
are still increasing and every gallon
has guarantee on it. Try it and
be convinced that it is the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

EUREKA WATERFALL made of
Paper - always light. Does not
make water taste. No hoops to
drop off. Sells at 40 to SOC. Our
special for October, 22c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

That is what the professional cooks
say about it, Sells regularly at ice.
Our price for October, &C.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

MEAT SAWS-14 inches long just
what every family needs. Regular
price soc. Special price for Octo-
Der, 25c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

CHATHAM SHOPPING BAG
made from the stylish Ooze leather,
fancy Nickle trimmings-sells for
Coo. Our Special as long as they
last, 900.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

ZEPHYR WOODS in all Co1ors and
Shades. Worth regularly 7c.-our
Special for October, sc. per ounces
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

july23.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

New Goods Arriving Daily. Our
Stock is large and we will guaran-
tee a SAVING of 25c. in the dollar
on every purchase made of us.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

A heavy retinned Kettle with mal1ea-
BILE ears and handle, holding a qts.,
sells regularly at soc. Special for
October, 15c,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

sept24.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-10-29

Scrub Brush, Shoe Brush, Stove Brush
or Whisk Broom, only 10 cents for
choice.
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The Press., 1891-04-02
The Italian Navy.

The rise of Italy as a naval power has been extremely rapid. It began with the construction of the Dandolo and Duilio in ls72-73. For these ships the Italian au- thorities accepted the conclusions of the English board on designs, but in their next vessels they introduced to the world new type of battle ship, which, after thirteen years of adverse criticism, Is today in most respects nearer exemplifying the current ideas upon the question of armor than any ships laid down for the succeeding tea years in any navy.
 The Italians had grasped the fact that gun protection must be the chief future use of armor; that high speed is 8 requi- site of battle ship as well as of cruiser; that the heavy guns of the main battery need supplementing by medium calibers; that the necessary qualifications of bat tie ship for general service cannot be at- tained upon small displacement. Not withstanding the fact that we see the in- fuence of foreign minds in the later de signs Italy has in the main clung to hel original ideas, expanding or changing them, but never giving them up entirely. The result is that today she has prac tically homogeneous fleet of ten of the most powerful battle ships afloat.-New York Herald
The Press., 1891-04-02
LETTER FROM ROCKVILLE.

A cloudy sky was what greeted the early worshipers on Easter morning, but the sun dispelled the clouds before the hour for regular service arrived. The conscrvatories and plant stocks were denuded of their choicest flowers to decorate the altars of our churches. Iris not so very long ago that this cus- tom of Easter services was confined to the Episcopalian and Catholic denom- nations. How our grandfathers would have revolted at the idea of bringing potted plants and cut flowers into the church But the world is progressing we trust toward the better.
 Last Thursday evening Commander Phelps told some things he knew about Libby prison to Burpee Post, the w. R. C., Sons of Veterans, and their i'm mediate friends at G. A. R. Hall, and the ladies provided palatable lunch with coffee, at the close. These meet ings will probably be continued occas- ionally. The Post has received most of the new furniture for their hall The Sons of Veterans arc increasing their numbers, and the Post and Corps take a parental as we'll as fraternal interest in them.
 From old soldiers to the militia is but a step, and on Thursday evening Co. C., 1st C. N. G., ratified the cleo tion of Sergt. Loomis to be 2d lieuten- ant so now, we presume, the Leader will be more military than ever. All right, Harry; study the tactics, and help keep the record of the company up to that of the past.
 Cancelled stamps have value after all, as the Leader has demonstrated by communications from several dealers. Shall the city own the water works is a question that is uppermost in the minds of some of the politicians who are anxious to serve the dear public and do its will.
 Ellington will keep its roads in re- pair this year with the aid of the lusty oxen Selectman Miles recently bought, one pair weighing 4, 300 pounds.
 The "Windermere" is started up again, with P. H. Collins, the former supt., in charge. WAR1cK.
The Press., 1891-04-02
WALES. (COrreSDOudence.


 Elijah Shaw and wife are visi ting in New Orleans.
 At the auction sale of the Eager prop erty the houses and land were purchased by the Flynt's of Monson. MT. William Lynch contemplates building new barn.
 Mrs. Nancy Shaw, widow of the late Rev. Daniel Atkins of North Wilbraham, has been visiting at her brothers, Elijah and Eden D. Shaw.
 HI. E. Shaw is taking trip through the west.
 There was an Easter concert at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. Severe colds are prevalent, almost every one being afflicted. MT. Guilder has been quite disabled since his return, from this disorder.
The Press., 1891-04-02
MANSFIELD.

! -Willimantic Cor. Hartford Courant: |:
 A young German named Charles Paugratz,
 who resided in the extreme northern part of Mansfield, near the Ashford line, com
 plained Friday morning of his head feel ing badly and said he would not work that day. He left his uncle's house which he made his home, smoking on the way, and set the grass field on fire, probably by &C., cident. He then returned, went into a back room in the house, took his shot gun and deliberately placing it under his chin fired the contents into his head. Med ical examiner Dr. E. G. Sumner was called and pronounced it 8 case of premeditated suicide. No valid reason is assigned. He worked hard trying to put out the fire he had accidently kindled, but it got beyond his control and as he saw it rapidly spread ing it is thought he must have become almost distracted, fearing he would in some way be punished for the act, and in this bewildered state committed the act. He was fellow of steady habits and bore g good reputation. He worked on the farm belonging to the Knowlton brothers.
The Press., 1891-04-02
The Process of Cremation at AKils..

Science says that two systems of crena- tion are followed at Milan, by one of which the body is burned in 8 furnace surrounded by wood and charcoal, while by the other the combustion is brought about through 8 number of jets of gas which cast their heat upon the furnace from all sides. When wood and charcoal arc employed, As stated in The Medical Record, about six hundred pounds of wood and one of chaR- coal are found necessary. and tho process lasts two hours. When gas is used all that is consumable in the body Is burned up in less than fifty minutes. The body may in ordinary cases be introduced into the furnace with or without tho cofdn, but if death has been caused by some infectious disease the eofin and body must be burned together.
 The weight of the remains after crema- tion, in the form of bones and dust, Is about four pounds. They are in color pure white, tinged here and there with . deli cate pink; and 1t is 8 rule never to touch them with the hand. Tho bones and yes tiges of bones (which are for the most part burned into powder) are taken up with silver tongs, while the ashes arc removed from the furnace with Q silver shovel, tO be placed on a silver dish, and then depos- tied in an urn for retention in the cinese- rum. The cost of cremation Is eS to . member of the Society for Extending Gre nation in Italy, or &10 In the ease of non- members.
The Press., 1891-04-02
ELLINGTON.

Rockville Journal: Three sets of ma chinery are under way at the Windermere mill. The old help, which had become scattered in other places, are all anxious to return, and they are being engaged as fast as the machinery is ready for them. P. H. Collins, who has so ably superin- tended the mill in the past, still contin- ues. The present production is unions, which are shipped to New York. The mill is in good running order and the goods being turned out second to none.
 Crystal Lake Correspondence)
 -"The Bradley place." just west of the lake, from which Alfred Anderson re- moved, is now occupied by William Slater from Holland.
 E. H. Dimock much improved his house last week by enlarging a sleeping room and replacing door with pleasant south window.
 Ira H. Lewis has just given ''the old homestead" a new coat of paint.
 : Miss Mattie Aborn, her brother Wal ton, and Perlin Charter. are home on va- cation from the Rockville high school. Our thanks are due to Miss Aborn for very acceptably playing the organ at church last Sunday, and especially for the beautiful flowers gladdening the Easter service, and which will fill the pastors home with ''good cheer" all this week.
 Mrs. William Kibbe, after taking care of her children in their illness, has been sick for some time, but is getting better.
 We rejoice in ''the singing of the birds" heralding the advent of spring which we hope will bring healthier weath. CT than rough March has given us.
The Press., 1891-04-02

Quite large number were in attendance. The floral display was beautiful and the singing very sweet.
 The natives were astonished last Sun- day when they saw the ''white trains'' pass through this place, one en route for New York the other for Boston. They were truly pretty sight and delighted all eyes of the beholders.
 TOLLAND.
 "A. D. Stedman and family removed last week from Amherst, Mass, to Tol- land, where Mrs. Stedman inherits from a deceased uncle fine farm we'll stocked besides asmall fortune in money.-Spring- field Union.
 - CorrespOndence.)
 Henry Isham of Bloomfield, son of the late Dr. Isham of this place, was in town last week on business. A merry dance was held in the town hall last Wednesday evening.
 -Ratcliff Hicks and sister, Miss Min nie, were in town one day last week, also AoAh OAAoA, VI DAOoh1yu, IN. I.
 Miss Daisy Whiton was in Rockville early in the week, as the guest of Miss Jennie, daughter of Judge Loomis. Henry Seward, of Bridgeport, is wis., iting his sister, Mrs. c. F. Underwood.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Agard, of Staten Island, are in town.
 The Easter services of Sunday were we'll attended at both churches. At the Congregational church the front of the pulpit was mass of potted plants. Cal laswe in profusion, fuchias and gerani. uIns were in abundance, all looking ex. ceedingly beautiful. A stenographer oc. cupied front seat to take down the ser. mon as it fell from the speakers lips. Rev. MT. Morrell preached with more than his usnal earnestness on the meaning oi the Easter time. The choir rendered ap propriate anthems and extra selections At the Methodist church there was ar abundance of flowers, and Rev. MT. Thomp son preached with his usual vigor. Colt breaking seems to be the rage just at present. Black is the stylish col or. Among those who are training theil young black steeds for usefulness are E. o. Dimock, L. R. Ladd, John Manning 1 and l.. E. Price. FLORA.
The Press., 1891-04-02
A SlkillSsal Eye.

It is easy to tell the relative amount of wool and cotton in piece of colored un- derwear. when you know how. Men who have made the subject speciality can do this by holding the cloth in the light and looking along it. The cotton and wool can be distinguished by the difference in their colors, which exists, although the same dye was used for both. The untrained eye could hardly detect the fact that the cloth had two shades, but the skill that comes from long practice makes the thing simple. Interview in New York Tribune
The Press., 1891-04-02
Statistics of Lightning Strokes.

The statistics of lightning strokes in Ger many during the past twenty-six yeara have been investigated by Herr Kastner, who shows that the annual number oi cases has been moro than doubled in that time. Last year there were no fewer than 1,145 strokes. These are moro frequent in the hottest months of the year, June and July, and in the hottest hours of the day of those following them (from 3 to { ?. m. ). It appears that thunder storms proceed from the hills. and the parts of their eourss most liable to be struck are woodless and fiat places, valleys of rivers and low paea dows near lakes, while wooded and hilly districts generally escape. This last dc duction is hardly in accordance with oul popular ideas on the subject.
The Press., 1891-04-02
ANDOvER.


 Henry Jacobs moves this week into Mrs. Wm. Blackman's house. School at the centre mmenced last Monday, Mrs, James Marsh teacher. -Myron Knapp will move into the ten- ement vacated by Henry Jacobs. John August, having leased Wm. -Boughton's farm, will take possession this week.
 Mrs. Woodworth and Mrs. Lynch spent last Sabbath in Bolton. The Ladies' Benevolent Society of the Baptist church met at the parsonage last Wednesday evening.
 An Easter concert was held at the Baptist church last Sunday evening.
The Press., 1891-04-02
srAFroRpy1LLE.

l The following card from Dr. Rafftery explains itself: In your last edition your account of the illness of Adolphus Patnode was somewhat cratic. Your correspon- dent mentioned that he was for some days insane, requiring five men to manage him. The truth is, he was seized with attacks of angina pectoris, with spasmodic con- l traction of the arteries. and although at times wandering in his ideas he was at no time insane.
 The Easter services at the M. B.. church were very interesting and well at tended, both morning and evening. The floral decorations were very fine. The platform back of the pulpit was banked to the height of six feet with geraniums of every hue and variety of foliage; while inside the altar hyacinths, callas and a beautiful rose lifted their glad blossoms and shed their delicious perfume on the air. All gladly gave their choicest flow CTS, but fully half came from the windows of Mir. s. B. Amadon. In the morning the pastor, Rev. F. c. Newell, preached an interesting sermon from Matt. 28:6, ''He is not here, he is risen." The con- cert in the evening was under the charge of the superintendent, John o. Booth, and embraced the following program |: Singing, "Glad Easter Morn;" responsive reading, Matt. 1S:1-10; prayer; anthem, ''The Prince of Peace;" recitations, "Eas- ter Morning." Wallace Melbourne, "The Living Christ" Alice Amadon; singing, 'The Pearly Gates,'' by children; recita- tions by May Weeks and Edna Melbourne bringing flowers, Fife Dunbar, Grace En- right, Lilla Burpee, Leta Burpee, Grace Corbin; singing, ''Easter Offerings , reading, Easter Cross and Easter Lil- ies ,' recitation, "The Song of the Bells, J Miss MayFiske singing, Ring theBells; D recitation, by Bert Goodell; dialogue by five young ladies, "Come over and help us," May Fiske, Edith Belcher, Minnie Belcher, Eva Corbin, Grace Little; sing ing, "Go Preach my Gospel" reading, 'Belated Tidings," Miss Belle Crawford singing, ''He is Risen To-day" remarks by pastor; singing, "Victory, Victory
 Sing" The singing for the day was un- der the direction of Prof. w. o. Turner
 and was spirited and enthusiastic and full of the rejoicing which belongs to the day.
The Press., 1891-04-02

A young German officer rather new to his work was drilling squad of raw re- cruits, and gave the word of command, Lift the right leg!" One of the soldiers by mistake raised his left leg, which of course was close to the right leg of his neighbor. "Thunder and lightning" ex- claimed the officer, "what jackanapes has lifted both his legs?"