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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
The Standard Dictionary.

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y Wagnalls, of New York, the prospec-
tus and specimen pages of their new
dictionary, the standard" After care
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and linguists of America and England
have pronounced the name most ap-
propiate one. The Dictionary contains
1900 pages, each being slightly larger
than that of the latest revision of Web
ster, 1900 illustrations and 100000 words.
10000 more than are in any other single
volume dictionary The Dictionary is
not the work of one man like Webster's
OIL WOrcester's, but the combined labor
of over one hundred of the best scholars
of the world each one treating the subs
ject which he hasi made his lifelong
study. The plan. of the Dictionary i'll
many instances is different from the
old methods, but such master of the
language as John J. ingalls, says every
variation is an Improvement One of its
most important advantages seems to us
to be the giving of the definitions
right after the word, thus enabling the
busy man to find what he wants and
avoid wading through the mass of ETY.
mology and linguistic history which
Webster and Worcester place before the
definition. Special attention has been
paid to the difficult subject of compound
words, and by an admirable system OF
grouping the publishers are able to give
an abundance of particulars under each
head which is impossible in any Other
dictionary. Disputed recommendations
and spellings are referred to committed
of representative scholars. but in every
case the favorite method of other lexi
cographers is given. An Appendix il
added which affords the most exhaustive
and varied information. The typo
graphical get-up of the book is equal t.
the best, and, all in all, it is the bes
single volume dictionary that can b.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Having been appointed Business Mana
ger of the CLIFTON FORGE PUBLISHING
COMPANY, / take pleasure in announcing
to the friends and patrons of the VIR-
GINIAN, that from and after this date,
strict business methods will be observed
in every department, and every effort
made to accommodate the public. The
JOB office will be in charge of competent
worknen. and when promises are made
as to work of this character, nothing but
unavoidable accident or Providential in
terferance. will cause disappointment.
We solicit Job Work of every descrip-
ton, and will meet all legitimate compe-
tition. Estimates cheerfully made, and
our motto is, ''Youys to SERGE and to
please.'
The Manager may be found at all times
during business hours at the VIRGINIAN
office, over the postoffice. Come, and
you will receive cordial welcome, and
your favors will be duly appreciated.
fgft s d. S. EICHELBERGER,
Business Manager.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
For Your Sweetheart Cuffs.

The smartest caper in the link buttons
is to have them of plain yellow gold,
oval in form, with a narrow embossed
border and with your monogram and
The jewellers show very smart-looking
ones in silver of the same shape, with
fleur-de-lis in blue enamel upon them
You will see hundreds of buttons adorn-
ed with precious stones but you will not
particularly jolly. Remember one
thing; both ends OF your link buttons
should be similar in shape The style
of having a dogs head and triangle
face each other is now frowned upon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
Preparation for the Fair.

The Virginia Board of Managers have
issued handsome certificates in the shape
of Autographs of Washington's home at
Mt Vernon to all who contribute money
Chicago. The architect preparing plans
for the building estimates its cost at
$16 600. which the ladies' auxiiaries,
headed by Mrs. Lucy P. Beale, hope to
raise by popular subscription.
The committee on agriculture, in a
circular states it's desire that the differ
emit counties send exhibits in this branch
to the State fair, there to be arranged
and preserved for the exposition at Chi
o.-MdnatfGcturer's Record.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
He Must Have Been a Dude.

Miss Gail-"Is Mss Julian in?o
Mr.. Stubbs-"No; she went out a
walkin' jest bit ago"
Miss Gail-"Did she take her fance
with her?n
Mr.. Stubbs-'I don't b'leve she did.
She jest got home las night, an kinder
guess she hain't onpacked it yit.'-
JfLd0e 4...a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Lemon Beer.-Boil three pounds of
light brown sugar, one quarter pound of
ground ginger in 5 gallons water for one
hour, then pour out, and when cool add
the lemons, both peel and juice. Cover
with dark cloth and let stand two
days; then drain and bottle. 1t will be
ready to drink in three or four days.
Lemon Custord.-Boil the rind of one
grated lemon and the juice of half
lemon in half a pint of water. add the
yolks of seven eggs beaten to a cream
and sweetened. Stir it one way until it
becomes we'll thickened. When taken
off the fire, add spoonful of brandy.
Pineapple custard may be made in the
same way, only substituting pineapple
juice for the lemon.
Tomatoes and Rice.-Wash cup full
of rice. Have two tablespoonful of
butter over the fire in frying pan, and
when very hot stir the rice into it. Stir
it continuously until it is golden
brown, when add to it a cupful of toma-
toes; stir all well, cover, and let cook
gently until the rice is tender. Add
salt and little pepper.
For Polishing GEdss-To clean wins
dow, picture and looking glasses there
is nothing so good as methylated spirits.
A rag dipped in the spirit should be
rubbed over the glass, which should af>
terward be polished with chamois This
plan is especially good in frosty weather,
when water cannot be used. The meth
ylated spirits dries quickly and gives
bright polish to the glass.
Mol0ses Dump1ings.-One pound of
flour, sifted. six ounces of butter, three
spoonfuls of baking powder and pinch
of salt. Make up the dough, with
lite water roll into thick cakes and
boil 90 minutes in equal quantities of
moases and water, which must be boil
ing when the dumplings are put in.
Delicate Chicken Soatp.-Put we'll
grown chicken in a soup kettle with
three quarts of cold water, let come to
boil, skim carefully and let simmer
slowly until the meat drops off the
bones; add slice of onion and a sprig of
parsley, let simmer fifteen minutes, strain,
return to the kettle, add half a teacup
of rice, let boil half an hour and serve.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28

The capital stock of the Covington
Machine Works has been enlarged by an
addition OF $4,000 making it $500
This enlargement of stock is due to de
sire ON part of the Company to procure
a working capital. The machine works
and foundry have all the work they can
do now
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28

Trials of Speed-Trotting, Runnin g
Pacing.
The annual meeting of owners OF race
horses in Clarke and surrounding coun>
ties. will be held at Shenandoah Driving
Park, Berryville, Va, on August 18th
and 18th, 1892. An extensive programme
has been arranged, and premiums
amounting to over a thousand dollars
will be awarded successful contestants,
limited to the States of Virginia and
West Virginia. Now is the time to make
YOUR entries Address G. Knowslar, Sec.
rotary, Berryville, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28

By resolution, passed by the Board of
Directors of the Clifton Forge Publish
ing Company, at their annual meeting,
May 18th, Mr.. G. Collins Taylor, Secreta-
ry and Treasurer of the company, is
alone authorized to settle bills and re-
ceipt for monies due said Publishing Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-07-28
Allegheny County Directory.

We publish below the Directory of the County
as a matter of reference to those who may have
occasion to address them.
JUDGE OF ALLEGHANY AND CRAIG,
Lyman Chalkley, address, Covington, Va.
COUNTY AND CIRCUIT CLERK.
j. j. Hobbs, (AdGress) Covington, va.
COMMoNwEALTHs ATTORNEY,
W. E. Allen. (Addressl Clifton Forge va
COUNTY TREASURER.
Joseph T. Fude O., (Address) Covington. va.
SHERIFF.
8. G. Dyer, (Address) Covington, Va.
COMMISSIONERS OF REVENUE,
Samuel I. Fudge, Coyington, Va.
SUPERVISORS,
A. j. Accord, Jr, Clifton Forge, Va
m. Davis, Arritts T. o.
G. L. Mann, (Address) Ben, p. o.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS,
s. F. Chapman, Covington, Va.
COUNTY PHYSICIAN,
H. w. Anderson, Covington, Va.
COUNTY CORONER,
DR.. O. G. Rodgers, Covington, Va
COUNTY SURVEYOR,
]. A. Carson, Snake Run, Va.
Clifton Forge Official Directory.
Mayor, T. P. BOwLEs.
Clerk of Council, DIR. C. T. LEWIS.
Sergeant PAUL GLEASON.
CLIFTON FORGH DISTRICT.
Justices, ]. L. IRVINE, W. o. THOMSON,
j. M. WILLIAMS.
Constable, w. Fl. STROUGH.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
THE MONITOR.

The recent Senate debate over the naval
appropriation bill brought out the opinion
that the monitor is the best type ofironclad
for coast defenses. The opinion of Lord
Brassey was quoted that it gives a
maximum of invulnerability with a maxi
mum OF armament" Sir L. J. Reed has
not less directly acknowledged the enor-
nous obligation under which Ericsson has
put all naval architects by his low free
board and turret devices. He doubts
whether ships like the Thunderer.
Devastation and Dreadnought would have
found their way so readily into existence
If the monitors of America had not en-
oouraged such large departures from
the Old World ideas" The Lon
don Times has said that American
monitors were certainly the proceni-
tors of our Devastation type" Major
Parnell, Of the Royal Engineers, declares
the monitor TO he par excellence the best
type of vessel Tor the operations of naval
warfares on the coast" The great value
Of the monitor is the concentration of
armor which it allows. 1t is evident that.
with given weight OF steel plates 10 be
applied to a certain displacement, if the
freehoard is cut down one-half, the thick
ness of the side armor may be made
vastly greater. Again, rhe mark presented
10 az enemy's fire is proportionally de-
creased, so that his only conspicuous tar
gets 10 aim ut are the turrets. and their
cylindrical shape and great thickness Of
armor make them almost impregnable
The security of the crew is also greater
during action in a monitor than in q
battia-ship.
The LondoR Engineer says:
Monitors sra extremely bad residences: their
guns are carried near she water that in 8
moderate ses thew could Not Do fought: there is
no space available Tor qnick-nre gnus-snd they
are slow. On tie Other land. however, they
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
THE STATE PRESS.

The Port Crescent Leader, Q bright and ably
edited paper has been removed to Port Angeles.
II will hereafter be the Port Angeles Leader
Port Angeles Tribune: several OF the papers
Of the state are opposing the government appro-
priating money to build the canal to connect
Lake Washington and the sound. We think
they are unwise in this matter. The canai
should DO built, and private capital cannot 90
this"
GaIena Miner: "The appropriation asked OF
congress for the construction of the Lake wash
ington ship canal ia matter of great importance
not alone to the city of Seattle, but to the entire
Pacific Northwest The completion OF this
work will add fourfold TO the Importance OF Sc
attic as port and on the broad gauge principle
of genuine progress an improvement TO any
ono of our Puget sound ports will be
benefit to the whole country. The prosperity OF
this state depends in great measure upon the
development of our foreign trade. We have the
resources but must go boy ond the seas TO secure
terprise which viii tend to bring commerce to
our ports should be encouraged"
walia walia Union-Journai: "A correspondent
in the Posr-ISrELLi6EScsR makes plea for the
rhododendron 40 the state flower, stating that
several hundreds OF acres in the western portion
of the state is eafpeted with its blossoms. Aye.
but the fragrant clover, the hunting ground OF
the honey bee, grows thick and fragrant on q
million acres OF our grand state. 1t grows In
the timber. lands OF the western slopes,
on the lofty Olympic and Cascade mountains,
beneath the well-nigh perpetual SHOWS, along
Lake Chelan's pretty rim. through the valleys
and platcaus oil the Yakima. along the rolling
benches Of the Paiouse, and fair waila walla,
the Garden OF Eden Of the West, has more acres
OF clover than grow OF rhododendrons In the
whole world,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
ART IN SEATTLE.
SEATTLE. Nav y. 1900

SEATTLE, May n, lSg.
To THE EDITOR: An Art League has lately
been formed in Seattle for the purpose of ad-
vanciug the interest OF art and OF those en-.
gagged in art productions; inviting the public to
exercise an active interest in painting and
drawing. Taking into consideration the size
and Importance Of this Queen City of the West,
greater inquiry into the doings of artists
professionals and amateurs-might be shown
than Is at present manifested by those who can
materially assist the development Of artistic en-
deavor. No doubt there are many admirers of
paintings in this city who are pleased to hear
that worthy effort is being made to promote
art in all its branches. But the public must
recognition and encouragement There
may be an Underlined notion among
the public In general that artists
and poets can exist on climate; it may be SO
elsewhere, but not in Seattle. And therefore Is
is incumbent on those who desire art to -four
ish IN their midst, TO spare some time from the
pursuit of the dollar in calling at the iii fferent
studios and ii so disposed pasronizug those
who in their way are contributing to the adj
vancement OF this Western country. 1t is well
understood that business men have disiucii-
nation TO devote any time away from their bust
ness, but half an hour spent away from the
office, the bank, or desk in looking up the efforts
OF those engaged in art, would be relaxation
and would confer a pleasant feeling OF social
interest among art workers, who have claim TO
the consideration aud patronage OF the public
among whom they reside. Not forgetting that
the contemplation of art is an education in IT.
self and should be :ostared for the benefit OF the
young and rising generation.
ROWLAND LEE. As Hinckley Block
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
A DEPLoRABLE EXODUS.

The Irish Canadian. weekly newspaper
published in Toronto, bluntly says that
the sweeping and incessant emigration
from Canada 10 the United States is
rapidly making union with the United
States a question of life or death to the
people of the Dominion. Between 1850
and 1890. while the United States in
creased - per cent, Canada did not even
hold her natural increase. The Irish
Canadian points ont that Dakota alone
has made "a gain in the number of its
denizens during the ten years mentioned
larger than the total population Of the belt
of Canada extending from the head " aters
of the Ottawa 10 the Pacific ocean, and in
Guiding q huge slice of Ontario, Manitoba.
the Northwest Territories and British Co.
lumbia."
The population or Canada remains sta
tionary because every section is drained If
its most vigorous and euterprisinc citizens.
In the province of Quebec whole villages
are half abandoned, and even from the
factory district OF Sorel no less than GO Of
its people left for the States during Febru.
0EN anu MatOh. ne an Adam
press are beginning 10 advocate political
union with the American republic as the
only measure that can give them prosperity
ut home. The Irish Cssadian declares that
even in Ontario, a province of bound less
natural resources. the inhabitants are lee-
ing by thousands across the border, be-
cause the United States offers more
profitable field TO both mechanic and
farmer. The price OF land is far lower in
Ontario than on the American side of the
front tier, because the American farmer can
get better prices for his products and can
purchase nearly all he needs moro eheaply
than can the Canadian farmer.
There is not = village in Ontario from
which whole families have not departed 10
settle in the United States. The fyisA
Ca.aaias insists that Toronto forms no
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28

exception to the general decay of Canada.
and decribes il as face to face with indus
trial and financial paralysis. What Is
true of Quebec and Ontario is shown to be
true of the maritime provinces. The
splendid coal deposits Of Nova Scotia re-
main comparatively undeveloped. While
iron abounds its output is insignificant.
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
have illimitable water power, and valuable
forests, whose timber might be manufac-
tured into doors, sashes and furniture. if
Canada was not shut out from the Ameri-
can market. The shipbuilding trade of
the maritime provinces is parayzed and
the fisheries are crippled by the duties
levied ON colonial products entering Amer
can ports. The young sailors and fisher
men of the maritime provinces leave the
land of their birth for the Atlantic ports.
For this "deplorable exodus of a home
loving people from vast country like the
Dominion Of Canada" the Irish Cd1.adidn
holds, "there is but one cure visible, and
that is union with the United States"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
THE PASSING THRONG.

Mr.. and Mrs leopold Landreth and Miss
Landreth, OF Bristol, Pa, are at the Rainier
hotel. Mr.. Lsndreth. who is on pleasure tour
with his family, is member OF q Pennsylvania
seed firm which has been in business since 1854
I'VE have farms in various parts OF the country"
said he last night, land We buy seed raised on
contract for rs from nearly every part OF the
worsd Many OF the vegetable seeds planted in
ihls country come from Germany and France. on
fuget sound, for example, you raise csgIiiower
seed; some is grown on Long Island. y,
aad large part OF the cauliaower seed comes
from Germany. Much OF 4. is worth So or $50
pound. ana the finest variety sells for 500. This
is OF variety which is very early and very
choice. II Is not bought by the market gar
deners, hut by the rich men who have ane
farms where they grow their own vegetables
TWO seasons are needed 10 mature ell cauil-
Hover seeds. as well as cabbage and a number of
other vegetables. Some years ago We had in cur
employ hungarian " no told Us that in pa-ts oi
his country s terrible skin disease ives prevalent
among the peasants Il WAS caused BY eating
oread rnsue from a corn that did not mature
The season was short there, but they would dry
les Gnrips corn and make bread 0. IL Tne
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
DRS. DARRIN SUBMIT
A Few New Testimonials.

r. Griffith's son. Boisford, WASH Rheu
matism and skin disease, cured.
b. +. Stout, Independence, WASH, deaf.
ness, catarrh and lung trouble, cured.
z. G. McFarlane, Vancouver. WASH,
sciatlca rheumatism, cured.
L. p. Smith. Freeport, Washington,
liver and kidney complaint. cured.
Their offices are found in 1.-THE Nor
mandy" corner Third and James streets,
Seat ie, Wash. Office hours. 10 a. m. to 8
p. m. daily. Those desiring to see them
should call at once.
Consultation free and charges reason.
able.
They make speciality of all diseases OF
eye, ear, noses and throat, catarrh, deaf
ness, bronchitis, la grippe, consumption,
dyspepsia, heart, liver and kidney dis
eases. All nervous, chronic and private
diseases of men, and all peculiar female
troubles are confidentially and success
fully treated. Most cases can receive home
treatment after a visit to the doctor s
Office. Inquiries answered. Circulars and
quest on blanks sent free.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
LONGITUDE AND TIME.
SEATTLE. Nav a. lsoo

SEATTLE, May "a, 1902
To THE EDITOR: In the Posr-lNTELLIGENcER
OF Monday morning, May % at O'Clock q. II. i,
we rea1 the account of the hanging OF Deenin z
at Melbourne. Australia, on Monday, May 23,
at 10 O'Clock a IN, We were reading the &C
count OF the execution about four hours before
II happened The Telegraph gives the date May
=, which would te on sunday. VIII you be
KIND enough TO tel US in the columns of the
PoSr ISTsLLIGESCEk whether he was executed
on sunday. and ii aot will you kindly explain
the difference that longitude makes IN time, and
how II IS poss Bile Tor US in seattle 10 read the
details OF hanging in AelbouEae four hours
before II happened SUBSCRIBER
1.-The difference in time between Seattle and
Melbourne is nearly seventeen and half hours
Inf account al Decming's execution was re-
eelFed IL Seattle before midnight sunday,
though II took place al 10 o'clock Monday morn
Ing The earth makes one revolution on its
axis every twenty-Iour hours, and moves fifteen
degrees IN one hour OF time. The Posi- ISTELLI-
eENoEE every morning prints news that tee
Sew ork papers do not publish until the next
day, Tor at midnight IN seattle the clock is
striking in New York II Is noon when the
sun is az the meridian, and he who travels
around the word must keep pace with tie sun
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possess numerous merits. IL would be veTv
difficult to hit ons. The overhauging shelf Is
great protection against ranming. They are
moderate in cost. and the small quantity OF
armor which they require may be made OF great
thickness without unduiy weighing them. Be-
sides. it is not fair 70 Judge them by such craft
as the Miantonomoh or Monadnock. If a com
petent naval architect were given 1000 tons
displacement. and allowed to design low free
board turret ship, he would produce something
which we would be sorry to see possible enemy
possess. This, at all events, is the opinion oil
some Of the mos, competent naval officers at
the other side OF the Atlantic. and it must not
be forgotten that monitors are almost the only
type Of ironclad that has ever seen real hard
service in time OF war. Such ships IS the Vic
toria. when steaming, are drowned forward, just
rs q monitor would be IN q sea- III We contrast
the mark which such vessel as the Victoria
presents with a monitor carrying two heavy
guns in two turrets, it is obvious that all is in
favor of the monitor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28
THE SUNDAY POsr-INTELLIGEN

Special features of the SUNDAY Posr-INTBLLr.
GENCER, out tomorrow, will be:
DECORATION DAY. Its History and Purpose.
Illustrated.
WAR STORIES AND RExINIsc ENcEA Illus.
trated.
THE GRAND ARMY. BY Commander-in-C Chief
Palmer. With Portrait.
THE REVOLUTIONARY WIDOWS. Nineteen OF
Them Drawing Pensiona With Portraits.
WELL-DIeGINa IN NORTH CAROLINA By Bill
Nye. Beautifully Illustrated.
How THE NIHfLIsTs KILLED GENERAL GREs-
SER. By One of Them. illustrated.
JOHN A. coCKEIKLLs NEW YORK LETTER. II
Illustrated.
A LITERARY EVENING IN PARIS. BY Nine.
Adam. With Portrait
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MISNEAPoLIs Con.
vENTIoN. With Diagram of the Hall.
The APPROACHING PRIZEFTGHTs.
FASHION Articles FOR MEN AND WOMEN. II.
lustrated.
The SUNDAY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES is for sale
everywhere. Price cents.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-05-28

Three women from the smallpox district Of
Vancouver, B. c., who went to Harrison Hot
Springs were turned away. Tho POsT-INTELLI-
GENcER published a statement that q number Of
women had left Vancouver for the springs and
1t is only just to the hotel propretors to say
that none of the refugees were received.