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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Stand By Protection.

No surprise seems justified by the fact
that the Mckinley Tariff does not suit
the men who have assumed the task of
Tariff Reform in accordance with the
British standard Trainers of the exis-
ting law found inspiration closer home
than Europe and they laid a Tariff
along those lines Indicated by the found
ers OF our Republic and the lawmakers
in its first Congress. OF course this could
not be done without exciting opposition
from Free Trade attorneys, as such OPP
position is the only excuse for their exis-
tence.
But the real facts of the situation, at
any time since the passage of the new
Tariff law, have in no wise warranted
their bitter opposition to it's enactment
Or their determined efforts for it's repeal
Immediately following its passage, and
before some of its most important pro-
visions were in force, it's influence for
good was manifested in the renewed as
surance given to capital that the great
body of American voters might still be
relied on to maintain the traditional de-
tense against foreign competition made
necessary byethe advanced standard of
wages and living prevailing in this coun-
try. In many localities factories long
idle or materially restricted in output
by enforced division OF the domestic mar
ket With foreign competitors were given
new life, skilled operatives found oppor-
tunity for steadier employment than be-
fore at wages enabling them to live as
becomes American citizens, without any
material advance in the cost of manu-
featured products as they reach the
hands Of ultimate consumers.
Never in the history of this country
could more of the luxuries aud necessa-
ries OF life be obtained by honest effort
than since the Mckinley bill became
law, despite the early prophecies of its
opponents that the reverse of this would
follow its passage, and their subsequent
efforts to insure confirmation of their
oolesome predictions.
In the face of this array of facts Free
Trade promoters serve notice OF a cons
tinuance of their crusade against the
policy by which all OF this has been
brought about. By way of prelimina-
res, threadbare arguments are being
patched into shape, oftrefuted proph-
ecies are being placed in the mouths of
spokesman, and the hobgoblin of high
prices is marched to the front to scare
voters into support of free foreign trade.
In short history is to repeat its record
OF past efforts to substitute British pc
litical economy for the policy of protec>
ton for home industry under which our
country has made its phenomenal adj
vancement. Let patriotic voters see to
it that the same page shows that history
shall further repeat itself by recording
the overwhelming defeat OF this new at
tempt at checking, the prosperity of the
worlds greatest Republic-A n1erican
Economist.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
The Drama of Lincoln.

An indianapolis dispatch, dated Sept.
+ oth gives the following graphic account
| oi the hrst presentation OF Rankin & Cor
) dons Abraham Lincoln his assassina-
tioh and the startling cotemporaneous
events. 1t will be read with interest.
even at TINS late date, as it revives the
most tragic event of American history:
RANKIN Gordon's much debated play..Abra
nam Lincoln was produced for the first time at
| the Grand Opera House to night The theater
was crowded, and large delegation of Grand
| army men were present to decide whether the
| oraina should be approved or resented The
| piece mace tremendous impression, every act
receiving from three to four calls. The render
ing OF the piece was hampered somewhat by
long waits between the acts, due to heavy scene
changes.
AS the characters grew more and more lifelike
IN the development of the play it was followed
with incessant applause The pathetic passages
We're very effectively rendered The Inaugural
tion pageant was vociferously applauded, the
curtain being raised four times. as at the finish
Oh enc frst act The domestic scene in the White
mousse maze great impression, and the tableau
of Lincolns death-bed was contemplated with
profound interest. Booth act Of assassination
made Stir, and the curtain descended in abso-
lutte silence.
Grand Army mon present are enthusiastic in
approval, and declare that it is very effective
reproduction of war days in Washington.
criticism is expressed to the effect that the
conspiracy scene was played too loud and melo-
dramatically, and that the final act was impair
ed in value by the low comedy acting OF Harold
in the barn scene with Booth.
The first entrance OF Grandin as Lincoln star
tied the audience The actor resembles the mar
tyr President to such degree that it seemed
like his spirit. After brief pause the audience
burst out into tumultuous cheering and every
indication of feeling There was no kissing or
demonstration of hostility toward Wilkes Booth,
who is treated as crank instead of cruel and
deliberate murderer. The resemblance of Lef-
hngwell to the tragedian is regarded as second
only in strength to that of Grandin to Lincoln.
The other characters were also reproduced with
startling realism Stanton, Seward Chase and
Welles.
1t is the universal verdict that the character
OF the play had been singularly misunderstood.
The treatment of the subject was vigorously ap-
plauded, and two calls for the author, who was
present, demonstrated the feeling of the audi
ence
At the close of the performance the Grand Ar
my men gave expression in the corridor of the
'heater to their hearty approval. The piece will
De played the next two weeks in Chicago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Common Sense from Sam Jones

common sense from sam y ones.
Whatever may be thought of Rev.
Sam P. Jones as an evangelist or tenn
perance speaker, we do not think there
can be any two opinions with intelli
gent men about the masculine common
sense which runs through the following
communication to the Atlanta Co13st6tW~
ton. 1t should be read by every one,
and well considered
EDITOR CONSTITUTION: impugn the motives
or integrity Of no man or set of men, but the
best motives can do much harm IN honestly try
ing to do much good. am sure this Is true OF this
unceastnG warfare on railroads and corporations
generally. enjoy Il rabbit hunt. but when there
Is danger of running in the last rabbit | prefer
to go dog hunting awhile This cry about mo-
silly.
The Standard Oil Company and the Pullman
Car Company, with the Sugar trust, give to the
world the cheapest oil, the greatest comfort to
weary travellers, and the cheapest sugar the
world ever saw.
The Vanderbilt and Pennsylvania railroads
combine network Of railroads stretching al
most over hall the United States, give the best
equipped lines, the fastest trains, the most rea
sonable rates Of any railroads IN the world.
What the south needs is not the dismember-
nlent OF railroads and the bankruptcy of her
corporations, but such friendly considerations
and wise legislation as will conserve their inter
ern States shall have as magnificent railroads
as New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois &c
may not have eyes to see rightly nor ears to
hear wisely, but surely have had opportunity
TO see and hear, AS have covered most of the
ground from Maine to California, and Canada
to the Gulf. am candid when | say that this
warfare on our railroads and corporations has
done US Infinitely more harm than all other
things combined. for when you depreSS and
hammer down southern securities to the point
where our bankers cannot hypothecate them In
New York to get money to move our cotton
crop. then It's time TO call halt. Central Rail
road stock l26 one month and 88 the next, NOT
| because w all street Is on the rampage, but pc
cause OF home warfare on combines. &c.
/ The greatest prosperity have seen in Anleri-
ca Is along the line of the prosperous and wei
| managed railroads. The two are interdepend
| ent. II you will show me one prosper1ng with,
/ out the other then you viii show me sight
/ have not looked upon i'll my presentations;
| know 1t is unwlse TO push this battle furGhel
against railroads, and If those in authority shall
think and act differently, time can and will de
monstrats who was wise and who was foolish
! Yours truly,
SAM, Z, JONES.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24


Philadelphia Press Denmark has not
been slow in following the course Of
Germany in regard to the removal of
the restrictions on the admission of
American pork. Austria AMI France
will soon join the procession The, Nc
kinley bill has shown the world that
the United States is quite capable of
looking out for its own interests This
exhibition of reciprocal backbone, SO to
speak, has already proved itself worth
many millions of dollars annually to the
American workingman and farmer and
still the Democratic party opposes such
legislation.
plan to take Jack Wren, colored,
who shot Conductor Galloway, from Jail
at Wytheville, Friday night and lynch
him, was frustrated by General James
A. Walker, who, learning of the intend
| ed lynching, summoned q posse of men
and guarded the Jail until the militia
could be summoned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
The Virginia Republicans.


Under the above caption we find the
following editorial article in the Phila-
delphia Press. of September 5th. We
give it to our readers, not in any parti-
Fan sense, but as a feature of current
politiealnesva. NJ hiie the natural tens
dency of the editor of the VIRGINIAN to
the conservative and safe side of all pubs
lie questions, and especially to American
issues, may somewhat bias his mind, it
it not the purpose TO approach any
issue from q merely partizan standpoint.
The circular issued by General Malone,
advising total and AFFECT surrender of
the Republican party in the pending
State contest, is SO anomalous in its
recommendations, that it is natural that
it should provoke criticism. To show how
it is regarded by one Of the leading Re
publican journals of the country, we re-
produce from the Press its editorial re-
marks on the subject. We will give
place to anything on the other side, sus>
tanning the policy Of the chairman of
the Republican Committee, if we shall
see anything worthy OF publication, The
Press says:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Aggregate.
annual
'otals ........... 1855 sl,37o,623 %


These employees include all grades of public
service from a minister to Aayt to laborers at
$50 per day. One of them, Hon. Blanche X.
Bruce, Recorder of Deeds, is paid with fees and
his salary is estimated at $4,000 per 6nnum,
although it Will probably reach $4,000 per an
mum. He is, next to the President, the highest
salaried official of the United States. His clerks
nineteen in number, paid with fees which
range from $40 to 800 q month, according to the
amount of business and the experience of the
clerks, Their compensation is included in the
sum total given above
Said Mr. Langston; ''Frederick Douglas has
resigned from and Alexander Clark has died in
$500 and the latter 81 900 per annum. Colored
men win be appointed to succeed both In adj
dltion to these there are four Consuls, with
salaries aggregating annually $500. All other
persons including twelve employed in the De-
partment OF State, are located at Washington.
There are many others in federal positions
throughout the country. in looking over the
congressional Record find that since 1869 sixteen
c0lored persons have been appointed to diplO
minlstrati0nS. President Cleveland appointed
three only. two to Liberia and one to Hayti.
There have been elected from Southern States
by the Republican party, two Senators and four
teen Representative colOred persons, three of
whom sre members stiil Of the House. No col
ored Representative or Senator has ever been
sent to Congress- by a Democratic constituency.
The Civil Service Commission has in the con
duct OF the general service eliminated all radi-
cal differences, While it's record shows that coli
Ored persons, according to their examinations
and their employment in the classified service
OF the Government, demonstrate commemorate
educational progress and general attainma'its.
President Harrison appointed Hon. Jotl,, K.
Lynch, Of Mississippi. Fourth Auditor 9he
United States Treasury in April 1899. iris
Office there are fifty clerks and four CHI IS of
divisions. When Mr.. Lynch took charge there
was only one coioTed man IN the bureau Gliding
position higher than that of laborer. Under
Mr.. Lynch's administration there have come
into this Office five coored clerks, getting sala-
ries ranging from 81, 600 to 1860 per annpm, and
one colored chief Of division, with salary of
81, 00O per annuIa.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
Highest Mountains in Virginia.

A correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch writes: In the year 1876 the
United States coast survey made a care
full measurement of all the high points
on the Blue Ridge range, and Majo
Mosman, assistant engineer, furnished
me with the following, which, | think,
will interest many of your readers:
Elliott's Knobb, or North noun
tain, Augusta county, ASS feet inches
3. Apple orchard, Bedford county, Va,
1857 feet inches. 3. Bald Fryer, Am
herst county, Va, 1929 feet l inch. f.
Mt. Pleasant, Amherst county, Va,
4, 097 feet 5 inches 5. Flat-top Peaks
of Otter, Bedford county, 4.014 feet
inch. g. Three Ridge mountain, Mel
son county, 1901 feet. T. Sharp Top
Peaks of Otter, 1888 feet. 8. Frit
mountain Madison county, 1858 feet 8
inches s. Caha's (Mason's) Knob,
Franklin county, 1857 feet inches. 10.
No Business mountain, Bedford county,
2,S28 feet inches. II. Smiths noun
tain. Franklin county, 2,04s feet 8
inches.
q "a l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

Salton lake, ON the Colorado desert, in
Lower California, continues rising, until
the overflow reaches 1900 square miles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

The opposition manifested among the Virgin
Ia Republicans to the advice of General Malone
to make no nominations Is only the natural dis
gust with the coWardly course he recommended.
Earnest protests are coming in from all sides,
and at meeting OF County Chairmen held the
other day i'll Washington it was decided to de-
mand the calling of mass convention OF Viz
ginla Republicans unless the mo Nominations
circular is recalled at once.
This is the right spirit to show land the Re
puDilcanS OF Virginia should persist III their de-
mand until it is complied with, Or General Ma
hone is forced TO resign bis position as head Of
coWardly advice he gives should be tolerated
for moment. When q chairman OF State
Committee recommends his party to withdraw
from the field, he virtually aDdlcaJeS his Cr1lce.
That is just what General Malone has done, and
the Republican party should at once resume its
original powers Let the party call 6 mass con-
ventiOn choose new State Committee and
chairman, and appeal to the Republican
party throughout the country for support. Ii
will receive that support promptly and entilu-
saStcally.
In past years the Philadelphia Press has given
General Malone all the assistance in its power
1t came to his aiu ten years ago when every
other Republican paper in the North was hos
tile to him Indifferent. From much of his
State policy and many OF his methods we de-
c1dedly diSsented, but, considering the political
conditions in the South, IL appeared better to
encourage the opportunity he offered for a
growth Of liberal sentiment in that section
Now. however, the situation has radically
changed. Instead of promoting energy ana
harmony in the party, he appears as recreant
and disorganzer The Republican party has
character, conviction, and energy TO lead IL.
There should be no delay on the part OF the
| Virginia Republicans in reOrSaniZng, dispiac-
| ing Malone from the Craftsmanship, and start
contumely which is sure to be visited upon Cen
| eral Malone.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24
The Negro in oa1ce.

There has been so much said by both
Republicans and Democrats, and by
white and eoiored politicians about the
official recognition of the colored race
that we produce the following statement
from Washington correspondent of the
Columbus, Ohio. Leader, for the infor-
nation OF all whom it may concern. =
From this statement, it will be seen that
the negro all things considered, has not
been so badly left, as a seeker Of spoils,
as it Is generally supposed and charged
that he is
Nj. LangstOn has made careful examination
of the records and has received from the heads
of the depaI tsnents certified statements of the
number ana names OF colored employees. A
compilation of these Statements, now published
for the first time shows that the Mol and En-
press was, in its estimate, far below the correct
number. Mr. Langs5on' s statements IN brief are
as follows: In the executive departments in
Washington and the District of Columbia there
are 2.895 colored employees, drawing salaries ag-
gregat1ng annually the enormous sum OF $3.50
6239S, an average per annum of $5724S each. !
The division of employees and salaries among
the departments is as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-09-24

Your patronage is always appreciated,
and no matter how small your purchases,
you may rest assured it will be our con-
slant aim to sell our customers the best
goods that can be obtained and at reas-
enable prices july9
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
Grain, Flour and Feed.

Sales on call at the Grain Exchange, l car
sample shell corn, Tic, spot; car bran. s22,
spot; car timothy hay, So, spot; l car No.
timothy hay, 50 75 spot Receipts as bulletined,
AZ carloads. of which % were by PitJsDurg. FIT.
Wayne and Chicago Railway, as follows: cars
of hay, II Of oats. of corn, l of barley, 2 of
-four, of malt. BY Pittsburg. Cincinnati and
st. Louis, cars of hay, of corn, of oats.
By Baltimore and Ohio car of hay. BY Pitts
burg ard Lake Erie, cars of hay, 6 of rye. By
Pittsburg and Western, car of oats, 8 of hay.
Receipts for the week ending March 90 we're
3O3 cars against 298 cars last week and 2S2 for
the corresponding week last year. Corn and
oats are still on the advance, as our quotations
will disclose. Flour has also found higher
level. fancy patents being advanced 25c per bar
rel Hay is firm at old prices. The same is
true of mill feed.
Prices for carload lots on track:
102.
CoRN = No. 2 yellow shell. 70@7lc; high
mixed, 69470c: mixed shell, 6711G68c; No. Q
yellow ear. 72@73c; high mixed ear, 7l@72c;
mixed ear corn. 7007lc.
OATs-No. ]. 5915Q60c; No. white. 59Q591Sc;
extra, No. 3, 571aG5Sc; mixed oats, 5615G57c.
hYE-No Pennsylvania and Michigan, 81 90
Ql w; No. !, Western, 98c@Sl 90
FLoUR-Jobbing prices-Fancy spring and
winter patent flour, IS 1906 25: fancy straight
winter "a S5@5 Is; fancy straight spring. a IS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
Sporting Notes.

FRED wFsTTNG, the champion amateur sprint
cr, viii train again this year.
AUSTIN GIBBONS sails for England April to
1Ehi BIZ Beeder for E2O0 side
LCBN failed 10 report in Chicago in time to go
wllh tLs team TO Denver. Spalding has sent
tracer after him.
ANsoN now tips the beam at 225 pounds. He
expects 10 train of 25 pounds before the
opening OF the season.
The Young mare Mary Lou C2:191k), by Petosky,
dam oA Nam primo King, IS looked upon as one of
Ule lasleel PAGERS That will be this year. Be-
fore gong into winter quarters last fall Mary
Lou showed mile in 2:I3
IHE base bail war may bring twenty-fve-cent
pau All aIVunN Inc coming season. The League
allowed Its -. Louis representative to drop the
price 20 meet The admission charged by the AS
5Oclatlon champions. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The prospects for big attendance at the Ohio
state League Of Trap shooters Tournament to be
neld II Findlay, o.. I'm May, are exceedingly flat
tering, ana nothing will be spared TO make it the
grandest shooting event that has ever taken place
IN the state
THE Boston Baseball Association will lose one of
its strong supporters this seaSon-Cieneral Dix
well. The General Is gricved over the turn base
ball has taken, aud viii sail for Europe i'm NAV for
the summer. He has offered a trophy for the hest
Sew England record, to he known as The s,IIix-
well prize, land trophy for the home PLAYER
making the best record.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-23
Bv TeleQraDh.

OMAHA-Cattle-Receip 1900 head: good
steers fairly active and about steady: poorer
ones slow and weak to 10c lower: good butchers
stock active and strong; others slow and weak;
all sold; feeders slow and unchanged: fancy
1,40O to l,600pound steers, 81 70Q5 40: prime
LOO to 4O0-pound steers. 81 0OR4 IS: fair to
good 1,05O to l350-pound steers, 81 9Q@4 35.
Hogs-Receipts, 5000 head; market active and
l0c higher; all sold; range, IS 1904 05; bulk.
IS gs CO. gigs gPdgsa and a light ghss 81 1898 90 %;
head; market active and steady; ali sold;
natives 81 7O@5 To- Westerns, 81 5O@4 %.
CINCINNATI-Aogs in good demand and
strong; common and light, So 1904 90; packing
and butchers; "a 1904 80; receipts, 1,45O head;
strong; common. 81 1913 90; fair to choice
shippers "a 5O@5 25; receipts. 300 head; ship
ments. 140 head. Sheep in moderate supply
fat wethers and yearlings, s. 1895 90; receipts
425 head shipments, 355 head. Lambs strong;
common to choice spring. SO GO@ll 90 per 100
pounds.
CHICAGO The E5suening journal reports:
Cattle-Receipts, 1000 head; shipments 500
head: market steady; steers. prime. and fancy
IS 25@6 20; others, IS 1896 90; heifers and cows,
81 1904 25; stockers, So 00G03 so Hogs - Re-
ket active and higher; mixed and packers, So 20
"a Is; prime heavy and butcher weights, S4 20
"a s.; light, 81 0OG4 Is. Sheep-Receipts. 4,OU0
head: shipments. 1,5O0 head; market steady;
natives. S5 00@6 %; Westerns, IS 25@5 75 lambs,
s5 0O98 Is.
ST. T.LOUIS-Cattle-Receip 800 head, ship
ments, 400 head: market steady; good to fancy
natives, 81 S0@5 90; fair TO good natives,
81 00@4 30; stockers and feeders, So 1904 90;
Texans and Indians, So 1905 So Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 2, 100 head; shipments, 800 head; market
strong; fair to choice heavy. "a 00G4 20; mixed
grades S. 1894 10; light, fair to best. So 909
10. Sheep-Receipts, 100 head; shipments.
none; market steady; good to choice, 81 25@
Ia
BUFFAlO-Cattls, nothing doing; feeling
firm and quiet; receipts. 1l2 loads through no
sale. Sheep and lambs steady and strong for
lambs; a shade easier for sheep; receipts 10
loads through. 25 sale; sales best lambs, S. 500
ID: fair to good, S. 1895 IS: sheep. fair to
choice. S. 50@6 25; common 81 50d5 2S. Hogs
steady and firm for mediums and h eavy ork-
ers; receipts, SO loads through, 20 sales; sales
best and medium heavy, So 1904 40.
KANSAS CfTY-Cattle-Receipts 1850 head;
shipments, 1,670 head; market steady; steers,
SO S5Q5 so; cows. So 7514 90; stockers and feed
ers, So 0004 co. Hogs-Receipts, $500 head
shipments, $50 head market 1Oc higher;
bulk, S3 S0@4 05: all grades. So 1904 20. Sheep
Receipts, 1,220 head shipments. $50 head;
market steady and unchanged.
NDlANAP0LIS-Cattle- $50 head;
market firm; shippers, So 25@5 40; butchers,
81 50Q4 so; bulls. 81 50@3 50. Sheep-Receipts,
none: market strong; sheep, So 00@5 20; lambs,
30 50@6 80. Hogs-Receipts, 1000 head; mar
ket active; choice heavy. 81 1Ua4 20: choice
light. S. 95@4 05; common. So 55G3 rs; pigs,
s3 32503 go