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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

T hereby announce myself a candidate for re
4 election to the Office of COUNTY TREASURER
for Augusta county, subject to the decision OF
primary election, should one be held. and res
pectfuly solicit the support of my fellow citi-
zenS. IL elected | shall endeavor to discharge
the duties of the Office with the same fidelity as
in the past.
Mar tide j. N. MCFARLAND.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
COMMISSIONERS OF REVENUE.

Z respectfully announce myself a candidate for
l COMMISSIONER OF THE RIsyENuMo OF Pastures
District subject to the decision OF the primary
and respectfully solicit the support OF my friends
and fellow citizens.
Mar tide Nj. A. ASHBY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
Issued every Thursday Morning
Public Building IN Staunton.

BY an advertisement ia another col
umn it will be seen that bids are invited
by the government for lot upon which
to erect the United States building pro-
vlded for by the recent Congress- The
requirements of the government are
stated SO that all can understand them
and can proceed with their tape lines to
measure corner lots to ascertain whether
the dimensions necessary are found. We
suggest to those who intend to send in
bids that they be as moderate in fixing
the figures as possible, for there will be
no foollshness or favorit ism in the
awardment. The fittest will survive.
and the most suitable lot will be selected.
provided the price is within the bounds
OF reason. An expert in such matters
will, no doubt, be sent here to take in
the situation and all the facts of. the
case, and make decision based upon
the merits of each case, and the conve-
nience and accommodation of the pub
lic
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

The following item has been going the
rounds of the press. and as our druggist
W. M. Allen handles the goods it may
interest our readers.
Having had occasion to use Chambers
lain's Cough Remedy, it gives me pleas
ure to state that found it to be the best
medicine for a cough l ever used; in
fact, it cured ne of cough that had
baffled several other cough medicines
N. Is. BURNETT, Atalissa, Iowa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

EFaving served as deputy commissioner for
III VIM. a. VICAR for the past three years,
now announce myself a candidate for tho Office
OF Commissioner of the Revenue for North River
District subject TO the decision OF Il Democratic
primary should one be held, and respectfully
solicit the support OF my fellow citizens. Ii
elected | VII endeaVor 80 discharge the duties
of the Office to the bestof my ability. Very res
pectfully, q. W. SWlNk.
mar II tide
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
Reply from ". @. Watts.

Mcss1s. C. s. Patterson, N. d. Eattsie;, Aler Esr1,
Z. q. Stout, Dr. f. Darts and others:
Gentlemen In response to the fiattering call
of yourselves ana other citizens of Augusta
county and the city OF Stauntcn, published in
the last issues of the Spectator, Vndicator, Afga.s
nounce myself candidate for the Office OF sheP-
i'll of Augusta county. | hereby respectfully so
announce myself and promise ii elected to per.
form the duties of the o5flcesbo the best o. my
ability. Thanking you for the confidence ex-
pressed in me, remain, gentlemen,
Very truly yours.
feb5 If N. c. WATTS.
COMMON WEAITH's ATTORNEY,
I respectfully announce myge|f a candidate for
L reelection as Commonwealth Attorney,
subject to the primary. election Thanking my
fellow citizens for their generous support in the
past and promising if reelected to discharge
my duties to the best If my ability.
Very respectfully,
Mar tie MEADE +. WHITE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
OUR LITTLE CHILD.
Massage.

We call attention to the advertise
ment of Mrs. T. c.. Campbell, who has
just returned from Richmond, where
she went through q thorough course of
training for massage treatment. Mrs
Campbell is thoroughly reliable and
fully entitled TO the confidence of the
public. She may be found at her resi-
denc, 4os West Main street, or message
can be left at the barber shop of T. C.
Campbell on New street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
Now is the Time

when good medicine should be taken
to cleanse the system Of impurities Be
fore consulting q physician or purchas-
ing higher priced blood purifier ask p
I. Allen for a bottle OF Scotch Sarsapa-
rilla and try it. so cents per bottle,
doses. Scotch Liver pills, 95 cents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

yETANTED-- Position as Stenographer and
w Typewriter. Address
STENOGRAPHER,
Mar 2E BOX 312. StauntOn Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

Hon. d. b. Culberson, of Jefferson
Texas, who will enter next December
upon his fifteenth year in Congress, has
been in Stanton since last Saturday,
stopping at the Virginia hotel. He came
from Washington to visit his niece, Miss
Read, who is one Of the many Texas pu-
pills at the Augusta Female Seminary
She was quite i'll with pneumonia du-
ring the latter part Of last week, but
since then has made decided progress
toward recovery. She has resolved from
DIR. N. Wayt, assisted by other physi
clans of the city, the very careful and
skillful m deal attention provided by
Miss Baldwin for her pupils. There is
now no other sickness ia the SCHOOL and
there has been but very little this SEES
sion. Mis-. Cuiberson arrived in Staun-
ton on Tuesday Of last week. She and
her husband will remain here Il few days
longer, until Miss Read is out Of danger
About ten years ago several of their own
daughters were educated at the Virginia
Female Institute. Their sons were edu-
Gated at the Virginia Military Institute
and at the University of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

Allow me to add my tribute to the eff
flcacy of Ely's Cream Balm. | was suf-
fering from a severe attack OF influenza
and catarrh and was iadueed to try your
remedy. The result was marvellous. |
could hardly articulate, and in less than
toms and my hoarsenes S disappeared and
| was able to sing u heavy role in Grand
Opera with voice unimra;red. strong
~ re commend it to all singers.-Wm. H.
Hamilton, leading bGsso of the G. D.
Hess Grand ODtrA Co
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

hereby announce myself "a candidate for re
election to the Office of Commissioner of the
Revenue for South River District, subject to the
decision of a primary election. | think l have
discharged my duty, and as to how | have
refer you to the County Treasurer and to the
Clerk of the County Court Should it please sou
ciated. Very respectfully. w. l.. MOWRY.
SHERIFF.
To the Voters Of AUGUSTA County and the CitH Of
Stanton:
r hereby announce myself as IA candidate fer
1 reelection to the Office Of County Sheriff,
should one be held. have held the office by APP
pOintment of your county court, and by the
favor OF your suffrage since October 1881. l
know have tried To discharge the duties of the
Office faithfully, and hope ! have done so eff
GENTLY. If it shall be your pleasure to retain me
in your service, shall endeavor in the future,
as have in the past, to do my whole duty.
Very respectfully,
Mar tide L. Il. N. SPECK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
TO THE PUBLIC.

After a course of instruction i'll Massage under
DR.. Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond, Va, offer
my services to the medical profession and the
public OF this city. By permission, refer to DR..
Hunter Mcclure, of richmond, and DR.. b. p.
Reese, of Staunton. Messages left at 403 w.
Main street, or Thomas Campbell's barber shop,
Will receive prompt attention.
II 1T MRS. II. G. (AMPRfifI.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
Lead Poison Cured.

am painter by trade. Three years
ago | had a bad case of Lead Poison,
caused by using rubber paint. | was
cured in a short time by s. S. s.. The
medicine drove the poison out through
the pores of the skin. When first com
menced taking s. S. s., my system was so
saturated with poison that my under
clothes We're colored by the paint being
worked out by the medicine through
the pores of my skin. | was cured entire
ly by S. S. S. | took nothing else, and
have had no return since
G. PARK LEAK. Waynesville, Ohio.
OUR LITTLE CHILD.
Our little girl, Jessie, had Scrcfula for
six years. We tried the best physicians
of New York and Philadelphia also Hot
Springs, Ark, without avail. Swift's
Specific Is. S. 81 cured her.
G. b. WAGNER, Water Valley, Miss.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
Mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12

Rev. J. D. Donovan was returned 10
staunton for another year by the United
Brethren Conference held IN Church
vile last week. He is o very effective
preacher and dligent pastor, and is
very popular with his congregation,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-03-12
United Brethren Conference.

The Virginia Annual Conference of the
United Brethren in Christ met in its
sixiieth session at Churchville on We'd
nesday afternoon of last week, and adj
Journed on the following Saturday after
noon. Bishop j. Dickson presided. The
reports of ministers showed n handsome
increase over last year, both in finances
and accessions to the church. Revs. j !.
r. Ridenour and /. III. Underwood were
elected presiding elders. The next SEES
sion of the conference will be held next
March at Berkeley Springs. Morgan
COUNTY, w Va. Rev. G. w, Station, of
the Dcs Moines Conference, who has
spent the year just ended as pastor of the
Churchville circuit, will return to his
home in Iowa, much to the regret of his
many friends III this county.
Appointments for the ensuing year
were reported as follows by the station
ing committee:
Shenandoah District. NJ. Underwood, Pre-
siding Elder; Staunton station, j. ID. Donovan:
/ Hott; focSlridge circuit, G. W Slower; Cross
| Keys circuit, S. l.. Rice; Lacey Springs circuit,
| e. Ii. FadeleY; singers 6iel circuit, W : ". EN-
ing; Elkton circuit, $. d. SHELTON; Edinburg cir
cult, W. Z. Gruver; Madison circuit }. W NAL
| GEM Churchviile circuit. W. Ii. Sampseli Front
! ROYAL circuit j. W. Walters; Freedman's mis-
| sion, T. X. Clifford.
Winchester District. r. Rdenenr, Pfesid-
| ing Elder; Toms Brook circuit, II. Byrd: Fred
| erick circuit, G. H. Crowell; Berkeley Springs
| circuit j. Il. b. Rice; South Branch circuit, A. s.
| Hammack Berkeley circuit, W H. ciary; Frank
lin circuit,J NJ. Holt; New Greek circuit, il. 4.
| Busey; Boomery circuit. j. +. Snider: Harris
manvie circuit. Il. l.. Dorsey; Winchester sta
| ton, w. Il. Rerry; Martinshurg station, J. b.
/ Chambern; Morgan circuit p. J. iawrence;
Winchester circuit, N. f. A. Cupp; Lost River
circuit. J. A. Negley; North river circuit, w. F.
| BaZZle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
vendettas in the Philippines.

Blood vengeance is q sacred law
with the Quianganes. If one Plebe-
ian is killed by another the matter is
settled IN simple manner by killing.
the murderer or some one of his fam
lily who is likewise d plebeian. But if
prominent man or noble is killed by
a plebeian vengeance on the murderer,
O. mere plebeian, is not enough; the
victim OF the sin-offerlng must be an
equivalent in rank Another noble
man must fall for the murdered noble,
for their doctrine is, what kind Of an
equivalent is it to kill some one who
is no better than dog? Hence, says
the Popular Science Monthly, the
family OF the slain noble looks around
to see if it can not find O. relative Of
the murderer to wreak vengeance up
on who is also noble, while the MUIR
derer himself is ignored. If no noble
can be found among his relatives, the
family OF the murdered man wait pa
tiently till some one OF them is receiv-
ed into the mobiles caste; then the ven
delta is prosecuted, although many
years may have elapsed.
When the blood-feud is satisfied g.
reconciliation of the contending fac
tions takes place. In all the feuds
the heads of the murdered champions
are cut off and taken home, and the
head-hunters celebrate the affair fes-
tally. The skulls are fixed to the
front Of the house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
The Trained Ear.

At a meeting OF the locomotive engi-
neers to be held in Cape May during
August, an interesting paper will be
read by H. H. Dantzer, formerly an
engineer on the Reading railroad, but
now a conductor in West Philadel-
phia. The paper will deal entirely
with the wonderful manner IN which
engineers on railroads, steamboats,,
and the masters of mammoth ma
chinery ascertain accurately and in
stantly when anything goes wrong
with the machinery under their con-
troll. Strange as it may seem, the
only reliable friend of an engineer is a
well-trained ear. The greater part OF
Mr.. Dantzer's paper is filled with Incl
nents OF which he treats are from the
mammoth press-rooms in which Phil
adelphia abounds.
The thunderous rumble and clash of
the modern presses, which are consid-
cred the most intricate machines in
the world, is a pleasant time to the
pressman, but let bolt become
loose, let a, band slip or piston or
bar get out of place, and there is a
discord in the pleasant tune. Instant
~ every man in the press-room, no
matter what he may be doing, raises
his head and turns his eye in the
direction of the discordant noise.
The particular press is located in an
instant, and the particular part of
the ponderous machine when the
discord is being made is traced by ear
at once. The same rule holds good
in the engine-room of an ocean steam
er. The instant any part of the
noble engine becomes out of order,
it calls in unmistakable tones to the
quiet-lo oking engineer, who hastens
to prescribe aremedy.
Mr.. Dantzer's paper tells of many
queer incidents of his experience as a
railroad engineer. The master of a
locomotive gets to know his engine as
q mother does her child. In the
darkest night, with the train dash
ing along at the rate OF AS
miles an hour, the TRAINED en-
gineer hears slight sound which
is out ofthe ordinary. He not only
becomes aware OF it by hearing it,
but IL he ware deaf as q post the dill
err .i ~ Il VS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
AN ENolNEER's HERoIsM.
He Sacrificed His Life to Save the
Lives Of Many Passengers.

: 3 ..4
He Sacrificed His Life to save the
Lives of Many Passengers.
Strange and thrilling are many Of
the tales which engineers retail when
they gather in friendly companies.
Take this story in point:
On October 90, 1882, the l:15Si
o'clock in the afternoon local train Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad left the
Jersey City depot as usual. Every car
was crowded. In the smoking-car
standing room only was obtainable.
The tender OF the engine was attached
directly to the smoking-car, with no.
freight-car between. Suddenly the
door was burst violently open. The
engineer and fireman rushed in.
Tongues of fire followed them from,
the tender.
In moment everything was excite
ment. The terrified passengers jumped
up from their seats. The fireman tried
in vain to reach the brake Of the
smoking-car; there was too great a
crush in the aisle. The engineer said
nothing bnt, setting his teeth hard, he.
sprang upon the tender and plunged
back into the thick OF the flames.
Presently the train slackened speed.
On the river bridge it stopped. Water
was hauled up and cast over the fam
ing tender. When the smoke cleared
away the brave engineer was found ~
!; on the tank ofthe tender, unconscious.
He was taken to the hospital and died
in q few days. He had sacrificed him
self to save the lives OF his passengers.
Let us chronicle his name-Joseph A.
Seed.-Newark Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
Nautical,

''We've done pretty well this sea-
son." said the captain OF the stone
hooker, Saucy Susan, to his crew, as
the gallant vessel breasted the stormy
ripple of the bay.
Not so bad" said the crew, as he
proceeded to Delay the larboard bin
nacle.
sNow reef the foretop halliards-
I and let 60 the main taffrail."
aAy, ay, sir" responded the crew,
with alacrity.
.8 "We've made pretty we'll outen the
old saucy Susan, hev me and you, an
she's a tidy craft yit, an good fer a
few years longer" remarked the cap
tain.
That reminds me-" said the crew,
pausing in his work to borrow fresh
chew of tobacco from the captain.
"Why is you an me like the silver
smiths OF the goddess Diana, which
you might have read on?"
'Damfno."
cause, yer see, by this craft we has
"Huh!" said the captain, "guess
you better quit sailin' an go inter the
niger minstrel business. You're get
tin altogether too smart
AID then they proceeded to splice
the mainbrace.-Grip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
The Secret of Fine Pastry.

Is wholly in using Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder.
The only pure Cream Tarter Powder sold on the market
Other brands contain either ammonia alum or some other
aduterant Ammonia or alum powders dry out make the
dough too porous leaving bitter taste. etc
No agency has assisted SO much toward perfection in
cookery as Frees Cream Baking Powder ingredients
simple and blended as to exist in
portions SO after there Of either left
the food Hence there impurities whatever left
the finished food No bitter TASTE no faint Of ammonia but
food raised with Dr. Prices Baking Powder partakes
OF enc natural sweet favor and keeps moist
fresh for days This powder possesses qualities peculiar
4 alone No other makes delicious pastry No other
contains the white Of eggs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
LAUGH Q AND GROW FAT.
1 HUMOROUS PlcklNGS FROM
MANY SOURCES.
Vacation Advice--lt Was Her Para
Dol--Got There--An Explained
--Rapid Translt--Her Price
lone Thing Left to
Do
Vacation Advice.

It is always we'll to remember the
fact that savage COWS and fierce dogs
can't climb trees.
Don't waste your time in trying to
catch two-inch fish with a ten-foot
pole.
You may imagine that you help the
haymakers by jabbing the horses with
the pitchfork and getting tangled up
In the reins, but you do not, and
they will probably tell you so.
Don't go out in the woods to fly a
hte-only the birds fly there.
If a strange dog smiles at you, it is
policy to smile back, and if he runs
atyou, the best thing is to run back.
Don't climb trees after blackberries,
The only thing you will get on such a
quest is-"left.''
s Don't try swimming in creeks where
the water is two feet deep and the
mud six feet.
It is adding insult to injury to burn
up the farmers fence IN trying to cook
the corn that you have helped your
self to.
If you get tired doing nothing, it is
agood thing to sit under the barn and
pass the time in waiting for the wealth
er-cock to CROW. A great many days
may be employed in this manner.
When you 60 out for an all-day
tramp don't eat up all your lunch at
ten O'Clock You will feel starved by
two if you do so.
Do not be angry if the roosters
awaken you at daybreak. Remember
that if you went to bed at sunset you
would be willing to get up with the
chickens, and roosters can't stop to
consider such things.
Ii a goose crys at you, do not cry
yourself in turn. Only geese do that.
Don't try leap-frog over the COWS in
the pasture. The COWS might object.
A barn roof is not meant as to-
boggan slide, and shingles are rather
hard on the trousers.-Harper's Young
People.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
One on the Lawyer.

An old man was on the witness
stand and was being cross examined
by the lawyer.
"You say you are doctor, sir?"
eyes, sir; yes, sir"
"What kind OF a doctor?"
ri make intments, sir. I make int.
ments."
"What's your ointment good for?"
OTIS good to rub on the head to
strengthen the mind.''
"What effect would it have if you
were to rub some of it on my head?'
"None at all, sir; none at all. We
must have something to start with. y
Gainesville Eagle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
Johnny's Argument.

Johnny's mother went out when the
table was set for tea, leaving him
alone in the room, and saying that
she would only be gone five min
utes. She staid nearly half an hour
instead, and when she returned she
at once noticed a deficiency in the
preserves.
"Johnny," she said solemnly, "you
have been at the preserves!':
"Has it shrunk?" asked Johnny,
anxiously.
eyes it has. There was twice as
much there when l went out as there
is now"
eyes, but you were gone twice as
long as you expected to be" was the
clinching argument Of the young
hopeful. Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
On the Wrong Scent.

First Little Girl lat fashion
able summer resort)-"Tm awful glad
to get 'quainted with you, cause
you're nice"
Second Little Girl-"So'm with
you. That's what we come for.
Mamma says SO herself"
To get 'quainted?"
1 eyes, with nice people-people in
society, you know"
why, that's just what mamma
wants. We're to get 'quainted with
/ people in society,"
Amt you in society in the city,"
mo. You are, aren't you?"
81 .eesNo. We've been rakin' and scrapin'
the whole winter to come here and get
qnainted with people in society, you
View
s.So've We"
Then your folks amt anybody at
homer
No.n
Neither are we.''
I2 Guess there amt much use in get
n 61na QualnCeQ.
Guess not"
Good by"
Good-by New York Weekly.
Sss8s Why He Does Not Play Poker.
Ever play poker2" asked the sport.
Not any more" responded the
quiet man. &
s Have played, then2"
Yes, but I've learned better"
4 sI Lose mnch?"
" s such q great deal, but it was
tss than 4 care to lose again"
sII a with q sharper"
E sss( no lost to q person whom /
Tx ought The game" and he related
lowing story:
~ weeks salary went in two
kozl and 4 could never get cent Of
4 9ck 4 made up my mind that I
a two unlucky for b poker player
~ 4 sW0re Oh. Haven't played since.
4 mess II sjnst as well 4 lost the mon
! taught me d good esson-naY
4 gSs eysd - ON losing q lot moro
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
A nIilitiaman Impaled.

FRANKFORT, Ky, Aug. 26.-Hardin
Davis, of Harrodsburg, member Of the
militia company on his way to the regi-
mental encampment, jumped playfully
into the air for an apple, and in coming
down was impaled on the bayonet off
comrade. The bayonet caught him be.
hind the right ear and went clear
through his mead. Davis is dying. He
was member of the Buckler Rifles,
who were waiting for the train.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
Wire and Cut Nails.

1t can be asserted, without much
danger of contradiction, that the long
conflict between wire and cut nails is
fast approaching a tinality. The wire
nail has gradually passed its rival in
the race, and it seems only a question
cot time WIN it shall have great pre-
ponderance in the way OF sales. To
what extent this will 60 it is now i'm
possible to say; but it certainly seems
fair to state that the wire nail mnst
continue to increase and the cut nail
to decrease, unless there be found
some particular use for the cut nail
which the wire nail cannot fill. This
so far has not been demonstrated.
The wire nail has all the future before
it, SO far as sales are concerned OF
the cut nail it can be said, as OF the
French aristocracy during the revolu-
ton, that "their future lies behind
them. Age OF Steel.
In the great Ferranti electric light
ing stations in London number OF
small pipes punched together are used
instead of a single large pipe to con-
vey steam to the engines, the purpose
beingto lessen the dangers of disaster
by breaking steam pipes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10
A Quick ReJoinder.

In a crowded American tavern a
judge and an Irishman were obliged
to occupy the same room.
'Now, Pat, 'said, the judge, "you
would have had to stay long time
in Ireland before you would HAYES slept
with a judge"
GAY, ay, SIR" answered Pat, "an'
your honor would have to stay along
time in Ireland afore you'd been a
judge"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-10

CHATS so; better keep out if you're
unlucky. Who did you say it was
beat yon9"
The quiet man hesitated, blushed a
little and answered, "My wife. But
falo Express.