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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12
Death of Col. Richard F. Beirne.

Col. Richard f. Reirne, formerly edi-
tor of the Richmond State, died at his
residence in Ashland on the 9th, aged 35
years. He had been in declining health
for nsar,y Q year, and his death was not
unexpected. He MAS @ Warm-hearted,
generous gentleman, courageous and
gifted, and his hosts of friends through
out the State will receive with sadness
the intelligence of his untimely taking
off.
Representative Fucker has introduced
bill asking for an appropriation Of
$25, 900 for a public building at Basic
City. This is unwise zeal. The post
office at Basic City is 4th class; the popu-
lation of the town is undetermined, but
not more, we should say, than 1900 or
2,00G End consequently there could be no
claim, in fairness. for siieh ali app:opra-
ton as asked for. We should favor any
legitimate suggestion for the promotion
of the interests of Basic City, but it Is
bad policy to be projecting such propo-
sitions into Congress when there is not
the remotest probability of their receiv-
ing respectful notice. Mr.. Tucker. no
doubt, simply complied with the request
of constituents. as was his duty, but
the request was out of place, and can
do no possible good.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

Gen. j. ID. ImbOden has received the
contract to furnish the crossties for the
Danville and East Tennessee rail road
from Bristol 20 panvil!e,
The Winchester Mems comes to us IN IL
new dress and enlarged. 1t presents a
neat and attractive appearance, and
carries Il prosperous face.
j. i. McCreary, Of Blackstone, W, Va.
with VIM. Nj. Plumley, ir. and b. t
Hunt, of Sunilower, W. Va. were In
Staunton Saturday, registered at the
Virginia Hotel. they are owners of val
liable coal lands in West Virginia,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

Representatives from the Central and
South American States are in Washing
ton in conference with representatives
gnion ii6tWaen the several powers con
cerped. 1t is 10 OUTING "a plan by which
a uniform value shall be fixed for silver.
10 that its purchasabie capacity may be
recognized the same in the Latin States
and the United States. 1t will doubtless
be determined, if at all, that the silver dol
lar shall contain silver equal to the gold
dollar, and thus give it IL commercial
standing that it has not now. With
Sons arrangement of this kind to sup
plement the reciprocity understanding
between this country and Brazil as TO
commercial interests, WHICH is likely to
he extended TO all the South and Cen
trail American States, thare would be
established trade relations which would
add greatly to the advantage of all the
governments represented. 1t is evidently
the purpose of this administration to
establish closer relations with the South
american olitltS anu ~ tt'iluob tliC toIlI-
mefcial ana monetary relations of the
several governments us 10 disarin opp.i-
sirion and give an impetus to American
trade. Such relations between the coun-
for marketing the products of our facto
ries and farms; close the mouths Of free
traders ana satisfy protectionists. 1t is
the kind of "jingoism'' the people Of
this country want, Notwithstanding the
rebuke it would give to the opponents
and revilers of the man whose genius is
now engineering the plans and purposes
which are to effect these desirable results
The press o. fi,ss State is discussing
the necessity of the appointment OF Il
State Geologist with a view to having
thorough geological survey of the State.
Nothing Is needed more by Virginia.
Years ago we urged such a policy through
these columns, but nothing came out of
it. Now when inquiries are being made
as to the resources of the State and no
reliable information at hand to impart,
the importance pf such an officer is re-
cognized generally. While in New / orI
last week this question was asked us,
whether we had "a geological survey of
Virginia Surprise was expressed that
we had none. Ii the half were known
of Virginia's mineral resources, millions
of money would come in for Investment
and thousands of expert WOrkmen find
their way here to share in the develop
ment that would follow. A State Cecil
ogist is public necessity, and the office
ought to be created as soon as the Legs
lature eonEenE3s
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

A sure remedy for aggravated hiccough
has been discovered and successfully
tested, nitrate Of amyl, q few drops TO
he inhaled from handkerchief.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12
- B-A-RG-AIN

Lot 81 feet front by 256 feet deep, with good
SIX room house with basement, All in good re-
pair. Price %2,0N
Cali quick il you want it.
Pc. WILSON L. Co,
fcbl21t Real Estate Agents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12
List of Letters

Remaining in Staunton Postof1ice Feb. 4th. 1891
which if not called for in Il days, win be for,
warded to the Dead Letter ONCE, WASHINGTON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

EDWARD MCMAHON, p. NJ.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12
WANTED--Wa Timber

White Oak SpokeS. Woods Locust for Hubs.
Dimensions and prices furnished on application.
BODLEY WAGON co.
ian22-Gt StauntOn. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

Capt. J. w. Chew, of Crabbottom,
Highland county, died on the 27th of
January, aged 70 years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1891-02-12

MIR. Ingalls,, however, did more. He
gave the people All insight into the ma
cinations of those whose hearts were
set upon the passage of the bill He
made it plain that they undertook to in
fiuence him, in his enpaei.y as presiding
officer, to rule against his convictions of
what was right and fair and honest. He
The evening world., 1891-05-15

II oil the horses named above start It VIII be
a grand race from nag 10 finish. Mover before
has such an aggregation Of nne horses faced
the starters nag In one race, and 1t snould be
a clinking contest.
Tne track here In not fast, and It is probable
that the winning horse will not run the race in
better than 9. o.
The merits OF the horses have been fully de-
scrlbed in THE EVENING WORLD. Nearly every
one has different opinion as to the winner.
and the selections of some Of the prominent
horsemen may be interesting.
Father Bill DAILY thinks that the Dwyers win
capture the rich prizes He saws they Will win
with either Prince Royal, Enn or Banquet.
Frank McCabe, who formerly trained for the
Dwyers when they were partners, thinks that
Tenny has walk-over.
Trainer Rogers naturally backs up his own
mare Senorita. He says that the old fable of
mare never being able to win the Brooklyn,
will be knocked out tins year.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
ROBBED OF St,iOO BY A GIRL.
Ills Savings SnatChed Out Of His
Pocket on BleeCker Street.

Theodore Palmer, . peddier, of 157 West
slxty-third street, reported to the Detective
Bureau at Police Headquarters to-day tnat he
had been robbed OF 81, 100 in cash by a woman
In Bleecker street.
The money, he said, consisted OF two $500
bills, one 500 bill and two SO bills.
MIR. Palmer is q man Of iorty-nve years and
gains his living by selling horse clothing and
whipA
lie says he was passing through Bleecker
street yesterday, going from house to house
trying to sell goods when he was called to one
OF the houses near McDougall street, by a girl
who asked him to step down the area way.
lie had his foot on the stoop. he says. when
the girl passed her hand swiftly into his inner
pocket, took the wallet containing his money
and lost herself In an intricate passageway
near by. The 81, 12o, Palmer says, were the
savings Of seven years.
Inspector Byrness detectives are looking fol
the woman but are not sanguine OF catching
her.
The evening world., 1891-05-15


1t had been seriously stated during the ast
three weeks that the poolrooms would open A.
most any day but the date hnaly settled on
was to-day, May 10, the occasion OF the great
Brooklyn Handicap.
Yesterday afternoon the principal room
keepers In this city met at Howe Hummefs
ofilce, and conference Of nearly two hours
duration ensued.
The result was shown this morning when
Pete Delacy's places, ut 83 Park Row and 5
Barclay street; MahoneJ's, Centre street. near
Chambers, and In fact all the places about
town opened their doors fearlessly, and filled
out the familiar blackboards with the records
of horses weights, "jocks" and odds.
All the places visited by an EVENING WORLD
reporter were taking IN cash in lively fash-
ion aud horse talk babbleu on just as II IL
laws were ever passed to prohibit the gam
bling.
The Dryers have proclaimed that no ar
rangements could be perfected with the tele-
graph companies whereby news could be trans.
mitted from Gravesend to the city pOolrooms.
But u temporary telegraph booth has been
erected Just outside the track, and forty-nvt
operators are now at Gravesond covering
entries, weights, post odds, winners and place
horses.
In each pool-room in this city is AZ operator.
and tue different city rooms viii probably gel
the results Just as quickly as of yore. and cash
winning commission orders with all the old
lime celerily.
No arrests had been made up to 9 O'Clock.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
STEWART HEIRS THROWN OUT.
Judge Wallace QuasheS Their Claim 10
the Merchants Millions.

Judge Wallace, in the United States Circuit
Court, this morning rendered decision which
throws the case Of the Irish claimants to the
estate OF tho late A. T. Stewart out OF court
The suit wss brought by Mary BranagN, OF
Belfast, who claims to he the only living direct
descendant OF A. II. Stewart, VINO petltioned
for writ of ejectment against Frederick
smith. Stewards butler, from house decided
TO him by Henry Hilton as executor.
Mary Brauagh alleged that she was the only
and lawful heir to the merchant princes mil
lions, ana that the will under which Hilton
acted as executor was not Mr.. Stewards Will,
and was not signed by MIN.
A Jury to Try the case was impanellel on
Wednesday. Before the trial proceeded Mr..
Cnoate, OF counsel for the defense, raised this
point of law: That Mary Branagh, being an
alien. was In iDcapaciiated from owning property
In this State under tho laws of the State OF New
York.
Judge wdllacs susiaius this view and goes
even a step further on this point In his dects-
on. lie said the plaintiffs mother, whose heir
Mary BrLnagh claims to be, had not acquired
the Stewart estate by descent. and II she had
| she WAS not q citizen Of the United States, and
consequently deparred from owning properly
| in this State.
| Even II A. 7. Stewart was citizen Mary
Branagh's mother was not and Mary Branagh
| Is noL The defence was sustained. A juror
| was WITHDRAWN which forced mistrial OF the
| case.
Gen. Butter was not in cour,. His COL
| lie igne, Vim. Halt Secor. made motion Tor u
| new trial. which was denied
| Gen. Butler will not give up the Eight. lie
| SAID during the argument on Thursday tnat II
| tile present case went against MN, ana ne
| ltNa
| legal means TO establish Mary Branagh's right
| TO the Stewart millions.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
pOOLR00MS ARE ALL OPEN.
kaCs Track Commission Business |"
Comes in With the Handicap.
Form Of the Tickets Issued, and
Plans for Getting tho News.

The p1o,-room keepers OF this city have taken
the bit between their teeth. and to-day nearly
every one OF the familiar old resorts Is open
and doing plenty OF business.
Ever since the rooms closed so hastily, Aprii
"a, the day after sam Fisher, the manager OF
Mike MiedCn's pool-room, at 80 West Twenty
ninth street, was sentenced by Judge Barrett
in tNe Court OF oyer and Terminer
to three months in jail and to ray u, OWI
fine, the Poo-Room kcepera' Association has
had frequent coneulia alton with its counsel with
a view TO formulating some method whereby
the city rooms could get their clutches once
again on portion oflthe profitable business
which was all being diverted to the Track.
1t was decided to do business under th'
gu,se OF commission merchants, and this the
blank form drawn up to cover or eyade th'
law:
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Secretary Mcintyre was busy answering In
quiries Of every variety as 10 who would WIN
the big race. A race-irack secretary must
possess patience and have an even mper
Secretary Mcintyre possesses both of these
amiaole qualities. for he was as unrunied as
tae bosom OF an inland lake on calm Sum
mer day.
The great betting ring was picture. Few
see 1t as It was this morning, utterly deserted
save for the few WaO were cleaning up.
Soon 1t will be jammed ana crowded with a
husiling, crowdinE mob OF people, who tear
about regardless Of clothing to get the hest
odds.
The immense grand stand, nearly double
the size OF last years, wll also be crowded TO
Its utmost limits, and It will he picture when
the great cracks sweep around tne lower turn
for home.
Now O word about the Handicap horses.
They are all in the pink OF condition and need
no further preparation.
They were all out on the track this morning,
but only gailoped around at an easy pace. "
would be suicidal TO the horses chances TO give
him a fast trial.
Tenny Is saId to be as good as he ever was
in his life and he will run a great race II he
does not sulk.
The trainers here are inclined 10 believe that
In such large neld he will Ue bumped about
so that he Will not run Kind.
Burlington, IHB EVENING WORLDS selee-
ton, is In perfect fettle aud will run grand
race.
Frank Bray, his trainer, says that the black
horse is ~ rt as he ever was in his life, and II
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Andrew Thompson, one OF the best judges
on race track. says Burlington VIII win. with
Judge Morrow close up Thompson named
Salvador last year.
"Bnly" Lakeland sticks 10 mis- Tea Tray.
"Bnly" simmons ana James Shields are
Tenny supporter.
The handicap this year will be worth S2), 900.
This sum is guaranteed by the Association.
Ofthe amount, SIS, OcO goes 10 the wmue.,
So 800 to second aud 81. 500 10 the third horse.
The race Is the fourth on the programme,
and viii be run about O'Clock this afternoon.
There was a cold, raw northeasterly wind
blowing over the course this morning. over
coats and wraps were comfort 10 the visitors.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Mr.. BLAINE HAS A RELAPSE.
He Passed a Bad Night and Is
Suffering Great Pain.

1t was learned at the residence of his dnugh-
ter, Mrs. Damrosch, this morning that secre-
tary James G. Blaine had passed an uncom-
Portable night. at times suffering great pain.
To-day, however, he Il resting easier.
Mrs. Blaine was In attendance at her dis
tingulshed husbands bedside.
Dr. Dennis called on his patient at $50 O'Clock
not 20 to Washington until his recovery wai
complete.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

small army OF men and women were dust
Ing the ohairs and cleaning the grand stand.
so that the clothes OF the visitors might not be
soiled.
A score Of men were working IN the betting
ring, preparing the booths for the bookies and
arranging other details necessary to the carry
ing on OF betting.
About the stables men and boys were busiy
engaged in giving the horses entered In
to-day's races the finishing touches
A crowd of early visitors lounged about the
course fnding something TO attract their in-
terest al every turn. Horses from various
stables were being exercised, ana trainers and
others timed the speed OF the beautiful
animals as they galioped furiously by.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Green h. Morris says Judge Morrow NAV not
win, but that he will he In tue nrst three.
wyndham Walden, trainer for Morris, says
the race is between Senorita and Judge Nor
row.
Johnny Connolly was tcEcd 10 death when
he saw the Louisville pools this morning and
thinks he will get good price against BuIllng-
ton. lie thinks the black colt will walk in.
sam Byrant says that "that old selling
platter, Uncle Bob." win jus. romp in, aud he
is going to put swell bet on him.
Dave Campbell believes that Tenny will win,
with Csstaway second, close up.
Albert Cooper. trainer of Tournament and
others In the stable, who always has good
judgment, pins ms iaitn TO burlington.
Henry Harris says Reporter has chance on
a dry track.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

he Is beaten there will be no excuse to Offer for
him.
Tea Tray is In great shape. as is also Prince
Royal and the Others.
rney arc all nt to run the race OF their lives.
The absence OF rain has failed to settle loam
which was put on few days ago, and coGsc-
quently the track is soft aud several inches
deep.
Its reported tina, Isaac Murphy Is coming on
to ride Tea Tray. IL Is known that he has LETT
Louisville, but no yerifcation Of the rum or
that he win ride Tea Tray can be found
The evening world., 1891-05-15
But All the FaVOriteS Are in The Pink
OF Condition.
An Animated Scene at Gravesend
This Morning.
Preparing FOR %, 900 Nisitors to the
Great Racc-Selections of the
Prominent Horsemen.
r,,yo,Ar To INV rvrgrva wonr,.,

GRAvRsESD RACE TRACK n. y, May II. -
the scene at the grounds OF the Brooklyn
Jockey Club this morning was an animate /
one.
The place rcsembled on immense beehive.
with the human bees buzZing about here and
there, putting on the finishing touches prepar-
atory 10 receiving the %, 90 people who VIII
Ia all probability be here tnis afternoon to see
one OF the greatest equine contests ever run in
this country,
The evening world., 1891-05-15
NINETEEN MEN DROWNED.
A Steamer Runs Down a Platboat
in the Dneiper River.
rsprc1AL CABLE TO THE EVENING WORLD.

ST. PETERSBURG, May l5.-An accident by
which nineteen workingmen lost their lives
occurred on the Dneiper River to-day.
A natboat containing number OF workmen
proceeding down the river was run into by q
steamer bound mp the stream.
Ire natboat sdnE almost Immediately,
drowning nineteen OF the occupants.
The oflcerA OF the steamer are blamed for
the accident.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Cornelius Donovan's Body Found.
The body OF Cornelius Donovan, "copper"
smith, lately employed by Thomas 7. Avery,
a South street plumoer. was found IN the East
River, near pier ~. early this morning. He
has been missing for several week.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
"The Evening Worlds" Sporting
Extra will contain a full report
of the Great Brooklyn Handicap
to-day. Don't miss il.

Monroe q. Rosenfeld's latest and
most charming musical work-a de-
lightful ballad. "Pn Not Believe Thee
False" will appear exclusively IN
the SUNDAY WORLD. Look out for
this gem. A song that rivals with
All Her Faults Love Her STILL"
The evening world., 1891-05-15
positively start:

Those not included In this list Will probably
be scratched.
The caterers, believing That Ibe inner man
must be refreshed, race or no race, were piling
heaps OF salads, huge joints of roast beef and
other sppetizlng viands on the long tnbles
underneath the stand.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Abducted a Little Girl.

Michael Devels was remanded at Jefferson
Market to-day, on the charge OF abductng
th.rteen-year-old Rosetta openetto. Feb. 20
last. He is charged with taking her to a FUR
nished room and keeping her there two days.
lie was not arrested till yesterday.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY i6
Great BOYS Day

At Vogel Brothers Stores, Broadway and
Houston St., and Eighth Ave. and All st.
Special bargains in Sailor Suits at Sl.25
aud excellent Boys Suits, short pants, S.. ~
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Mrs. McCullough's Alleged Al
sailant.

James W. Boynton, who is charged with at
tacKing Mrs. Kate Mccullough, of b9l First
avenue with a razor in an Avenue car at
Tnirtieth street and First avenue. the night of
April IS, was arrested at Flushing Bay yestar-
day anu this morning In Yorkville Police Court
was held for trial.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Barryites' Yearly Jubilee.
The annual "blowout" OF the David Barry
Association, OF the Twenty-;hird Assembly
District, Will be held on LabCr Day.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Fell Down Two Flights of Stairs.
Seven year old Lena Longweil, OF 1856 Riv-
inRton street, fell down two flights OF stairs at
o. Attorney street. where she was visiting her
parents, and received severe Injuries
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Builder schwarzler Clubbed.


Builder Joseph schwarzler, OF 1913 Fifth
avenue. was held in the Yorkvlle Police Court
this morning, charged with assaulting an ON
Ger. He was put of rhrd avenue L train al
Fortv-second street, last night, and resisted
when Policeman Pertin arrested him. He was
badly dubbed.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Music in Battery Park.
Bnynes' Sixty-ninth Regiment Band will give
one of Its popular concerts at s O'Clock o-night
IN Battery PARK.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Deed Babe in Lumber Yard.
The corpse OF an infant two days old WAS
found in lumber yard At the foot OF L st
lbify-iourtn street, this morning.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
DEATH OF CHARLES W. WEIGH
He Was Prominent in Polk's Ad-
ministration and Arrested John

Brown.
Charles w. Welsh, seven;y-two years old, a
clerk In the once Of the Receiver of Fares in
the Financial Department, is dead at his house
12 West Thirteenth sITeeT.
Mr.. Welsh was born in Boston IN 1873. He
had been At different times q newspaper re-
porter, private secretary to the late historian,
George Bancroft. aud Chief Clerk in the Navy
Department under President Polk.
The latter position he held until President
Lincoln's frat term.
II WAS MIR. Welsh who issued the order for
Capt Green, OF the Marine Corps, TO take his
cOmpany 10 narper's Ferry TO arrest John
Brown.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Justice Ford Is Improving.

Justice Ford, who is confined at his resi-
dence, "a West Twenty-nfth street, is gradu-
ally improving, but will not be able 20 leave
his bed for the present.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
David Dudley Field Better.

David Dudley Field Better.
David Dudley Field was feeling much better
this morning. Dr. stephen Burt stated that
his patient had considerably improved during
the night,
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Fishermen, Take Notice.

I. will he high water tomorrow. Msy lG, at
SANDY Hook at =. 30P. NJ. al Governors Island
at = i9P. N. at Hell Gale at /. IS P. N.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Opening the New Cancer Pavilion.
The new Phelps Pavilion of the New York
Skin and Cancer Hospital at Fordham Heights
will be formally opened tomorrow afternoon.
There VIII be addresses nv prominent gentle-
men, followed by Il collation..
The evening world., 1891-05-15

Legion OF Honor Councils.
Mayor Grant will preside at an entertain
ment to be given under the auspices OF the
assocla lated councils Of the American Legion OF
Honor. at Cooper's Institute, Tuesday even
ing, May 20
The evening world., 1891-05-15
this country.

ISAAC MURPHY.
II is the day of the grea. BROOKLYN Handicap.
and the cracks OF the turf will run for the
go. 0OD purse.
As far as can he learned the following Will
,np at
The evening world., 1891-05-15
"The Evening Worlds" Sporting
Extra will contain a full report
of the Great Brooklyn Handicap
to-day. Don't miss il.
Wire News In Brief.
.es are subslding.

Wire News In Brief.
The President reached Columbus al mid
night.
Mcnigau's forest hres are subslding.
Estimated loss by Moerlu's Brewery nre,
~ IinciauatL last uignt, 500, OOO. one fire
man kllled NY f4!ung walls.
IN pNiled Russiun, Maurice Copaiickl, at
Tacoma, IL heir To SO OOD, OO through Ihe
Geath OF his GrOther-in-law IN Russia.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
No Harm from the Little Bullet.

No Harm from the Little Bullet.
Fifteen-year-old Max Rotn, of 34i West
Thirty eighth street, who accidentally shot
himself in tho temple last night with
22-culiOre pistol, was reported at Roosevelt
Hospital this morning to be In no danger
whatever.
The evening world., 1891-05-15
Flbopen's Sentence Stayec

ElboRen's Sentence Stayed.
Justice MARITIME this morning granted stay
OF sentence for one week, pending appeal In
the case of August Eihogen, convicted OF KID
mapping Jennie Reckwig.
The evening world., 1891-05-15

"The Evening Worlds Sporting
Extra will contain a full report
Of the Great Brooklyn Handicap
to-day. Don't miss il.