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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

We must leave to the archaelogist the
description of these structures.
The Parthenon is the most perfect
Doric temple ever built. About 200
feet long, 100 feet wide. it had eight
columns at each end and sixteen on a
side. On this structure Phidias and his
werlsmen expended their greatest skill.
One gable was adorned with the repre-
sentation of Minerals birth from the
head of Zcus. On the other was the
story of the contest of Neptune and
Minerva for the supremacy of Athens.
The metopes or square spaces between
the beams contained sculpture in high
relief representing the battle of the
Lapithal and the Centaurs. Around
the inner wall was beautiful frieze of
the Panathenajc procession, the Athen-
ians bestowin2 the veil or peplos on
Minerva. Within this temple was the
masterpiece of Phidias, the gold and
ivory statue of Minerva Some of these
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
Science and Alcohol.

More and more is the weight OF scien-
tifc testimony going against the use Of
alcohol as a medicine. At the last an
nual conference of the British Tenn
perance league the veteran medical
temperance pioneer of Great Britain,
DR. F. Il. Lees, read a paper upon "Sci-
ence and Alcohol" in which he said:
General experience, which is the
foundation of social science. continues
to confirm the great truths of our
movement Life is heightened, disease
is lessened, and health is improved by
the practice of abstinence; and, on the
other hand, superstitions about drink
and its value are dying out, and the
light is at last finding its way into
high and fashionable quarters. Whether
in recreations or IN ordinary work,
whether in cold or warm climates,
whether in battle or in peace, whether
on sea or land. the folly of drinking all
cohol, and the advantage to mind and
body Of abstinence, are becoming 40
knowlecAed more widely,'. "-StandarS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

Teacher-That is really nice in you,
Charlie. You have not been fighting
with the other scholars to-day. How is
it that you have got to be so good all at
once?
Charlie-It is because I've got Q stifl
neck.-Texas SiftinRa
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
A Worthy Am bitiOn.

Mr. George S. Wallace, the efficient
and popular Manager of the telegraph
office of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
road, in West Clifton Forge, and who
takes a lively interest in all the discov-
cries now being made in his branch of
business, has recently been elected an
Associate Member of the American Elec>
trical Engine ers, with headquarters at
New York. This Association is COM
posed of the leading electricians of
America, among them Mr.. Thomas A.
Edison, who controls the electric flame
at will. Mr.. Wallace is close student
of this great science, and membership in
the above Association will greatly aid
him in this direction. He is enrolled as
follows: "George s. Wallace, Telegraph
Office Manager. Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company, Box 2l4, Clifton
Forge, Va"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
OYSTER RuDper.

The ladies of the Baptist Church will
hold an oyster supper in the Masonic
Hall, this city, on the nights of Novem-
be served in the most appetizing man
ner, and all who attend will receive q
cordial welcome. The proceeds will be
applied to the payment of balance due
on Baptist parsonage. We hope all will
honor these energetic ladies by their
presence and patronage. 1t is worthy
object, and no one should hesitate in
giving them generous aid. Remember
the dates.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Religious Intelligence.

An overflow audience greeted Rev. B.
I'll. Dement,, of Buena Vista, Va, at the
Baptist Church in this city on Sunday
night last. He is an earnest preacher,
and his sermons are intensely interest
ing and always enforce a practical lesson
The meeting closed Sunday night
Rev. V. w. Wheeler preached vigo>
rons sermon in the M. E. Church, Sun
day night last. He referred especially
to the important lesson taught by the
consecrated life of the prophet, Ezra,
and the work he had performed in pre-
serving the scriptures. His sermon was
of an historic character, and was in
structive. In closing he made search
ing application of his subject upon his
hearers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Queen Esther Tonight
Covington. News.

| From the Sentinel.
The Ariel Sextette at Clifton Forge OF
Monday night is said by Covingtonian!
who heard the performance to have
I been the best music ever heard in this
section.
MARRIED, October 26th, 1899, at the
residence or VIM Snead, ESQ.,, Coving>
ton, Va. by Rev. s. F. Chapman, Mr..
John s. Hawley, of Montgomery county,
and Miss Eleanor N. Loneman, of ALE
ghany county.
1t is reported that white man was
badly hurt on Sunday morning last by
a fall from passenger train. His leg
was broken and he was otherwise injur>
ed Heywas taken to Clifton Forge the
same day.
LIST OF DEEDS.
The following deeds have been admit
ted to record in the clerks office of Allie
ghany county since our last report:
A deed from E. D. Seldom, and others.
to Silas R. Seldom. conveying their in
terest in 1900 acres of land, formerly
David Seldon's.
From Silas R. Seldom to G. R. Hill
house, conveying his interest in same
tract.
From Iron Gate Land and Improve
ment Company to s. G. Lang, conveying
lot Is, section %, and lots and 10, sec
ton 10, Iron Gate.
From R. G.. James to w. A. Byrd and
R. H. Snead, conveying lot 1, Clifton
Forge.
From Clifton Forge Company to Miss
E.. Snead, conveying lot Z, block s.,
section II, Clifton Forge.
REGISTRATION CASE.
An appeal from the decision of John
Dillon, registrar of Iron Gate Precinct,
will be heard before Judge. Chalkley at
his Office on Tuesday next 1t seems
that certain men, who have been in the
State over year, have applied for reg
istration to Mr.. Dillon, but on question
ing them, he found that their families
were in Pennsylvania and elsewhere,
and that they considered them selves en-
titled to vote there if they happened to
be there on the day of election. On this
representation, he refused to allow them
registration, holding that no man had a
right to vote in two places at once. An
appeal was taken from his decision. and
the above represents his cese before
Judge Chalkley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Specimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel Wis, was
troubled with Neuralgia and Rheuma-
tisIn, his stomach was dsordered, his
Liver was affected to an alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away, and he was ter
ribly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles Of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, H.,
had running sore on his leg Of eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
sound and WE'LL John Speaker, Cataw-
ba., O., had five large Fever sores ON his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box Ar
MICA Salve cured him entirely. Sold by
Farrar & Williamson's drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Returns to PHILADELPHIA.

Mr.. John Lloyd, who has been Mama
ager, Secretary and Treasurer of the
Construction and Loan Company of
West Clifton Forge. since its organizes
ton in 1890, has decided to leave Clifton
and will return to his home In Philadel
delphia, on Friday next. Mr.. Lloyd is
an energetic business man, and will be
missed by large circle of acquaintance.
Our best wishes are extended.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
License Granted.

At the regular meeting of the City
Council, held on Monday evening last,
an application was made by Mr.. Thom>
as P. Byers for license to sell spiritu-
Gus liquors, in connection with the hotel
to be opened in the Frazier" block.
The license was granted by vote of
to 2. Those voting in favor of license
were Messrs. Parker, Davis, Byrd and
Tribbett. Against license, DR.. Lewis and
Mr. Merriman. The matter will now be
contested before the County Court, and
there is every probability that there
will be a spirited controversy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Attention.

Mr.. W. G. Hamilton, Commissioner Of
the Revenue for this city, has opened an
office with R. L. Thomas, Esq, in the
new brick building recently constructed
by Hon. Jas. A. Frazier, first door west
of new Opera House. All persons pro-
posing to engage in business, the trans
action of which requires license, are
requestedito call at the Commissioners
Office and procure same. Those needing
the services of Notary Public can be
accommodated, and a share of public
patronage is solicited.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Now TRY This.

1t will cost you nothing and will surely
do you good, if yon have a Cough. Cold,
or any trouble with Throat, Chest or
Lungs. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guar
ranteed to give relief. or money will be
paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
found it just the thing and under its use
had speedy and perfect recovery. Try
a sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good thing it it.
Trial bottle free at Farrar & williamson
Drug Sire. Large size soc and $10O.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Measured for Uniforms.

Mr. A. F. Boyd, representing the Pet
tibone Manufacturing Co., of Cincin>
natl, Ohio, arrived in Clifton last week,
and remained until Tuesday last, taking
the measures of the members of the
"Clifton Rifles for uniforms He is an
expert in his business, and very clever
gentleman. He represents one of the
largest uniform manufacturing estab
lishlnents in the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
New Mail Trains.

Since Tuesday last our mail facilities
have been increased. No l, which ar
rives here from Washington at $50. p.
M, now delivers mail, and No. 6, leaving
here at 1130, A. NJ, carries mail from
Clifton to Richmond and intermediate
points. This is an additional accommo-
dation to the business men OF this city,
which will be duly appreciated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.

English SPAWN Liniment removes ali
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone,
Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Threats,
Coughs etc. Save $50 by use of one bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known Sold by w.
M. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
oct. 29,-1 yr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

Mountain Fires.

The mountains have been on fire in
this locality in every direction. A large
amount of bark, rails and wood have
been consumed. On the south side of
Jackson River, sevaral houses belong
ing to the G.. & 0. Development Co.
were in imminent danger. and the build
ings at Gala Furnace were only saved
after hard struggle. Several houses in
the lower part of Iron Gate were also
threatened with destruction Persons
living in the localities named had to
remain up all night Saturday night,
fighting the fire.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Railroad Accident.

No. passenger train, on the G. & O.,
eastbound, ran into the rear end of a
freight train at Low Moor Tuesday
morning, crushing the caboose and dam
aging several other cars. Engineer Peck,
of the passenger train, jumped, and
bruised one of his arms seriously, but
was able to run his engine to this city.
No other damage resulted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Voice Culture.

Prof c. W. Clary. who has been in
this city for the past three weeks con-
Quoting the rehearsals for the produc-
tiion of the popular Cantata, esther
the Beautiful Queen" will remain here
after its production and instruct class
in voice culture, if sufficient number
of pupils can be procured. Prof. CIary
is eminently successful in this depart
ment of music, having had large ex-
perience. We can recommend him to
all who desire his services.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
A Leader.

Since its first Introduction, Electric Bit
uers has gained rapidly in popular favor,
until now it is clearly in the lead among
pure medicinal TONES and alternatives
containing nothing which permits is use
as beverage or intoxicant, it is recog
nized as the best and purest medicine for
all ailments of Stomache, Liver or kid
neys.-It will cure Sick Headache Indi-
gestion, Consumption, and drive Malaria
from the system. Satisfaction guarran
teed with each bottle or the money will
be refunded. Price only Soc per bottle
Sold by Farrar & Williamsons
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Notice.

The Autographed certificates issued
by the Virginia League of Democratic
Clubs for distribution amongst the
members of the different Clubs in the
State, are now ready; and by calling at
the offices of Messrs. Anderson and
Moore, in the Nettleton Building, each
member of the "Clifton Cleveland Club"
will receive one of these certificates.
HI. i. VAN SICKLER,
Asst. Sec'y C. G. C.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Attention /

Having understood that since we an
nounced reduction in the price of
meats, that other dealers have done like
wise, we think it but fair that we should
be patronized Notwithstanding this
forced concession on their part. We are
ready to serve you.
nov3-1t AILSTOCK g. Co
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Election Returns.

Arrangements are being made to run a
special wire into the Office of Treasurer
F. M. Jones, in the Nettleton building.
for the purpose of receiving the Election
returns direct. This will require an ex.
pense of $50, and all who feel intereste
are requested to contribute. A subscrip.
ton paper has been started at the store
of Roberts & Keller,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Halloween. and All Saints Day.


Monlay night was what is known as
Hallowen'en the evening preceding All
Saints Day, November 1st In England
it was long customary to crack nuts.
duck for apples in a tub 70 water and
preform other harmless fireside revelries
Among the Scotch peasantry the cero-
monies partake largely of superstition,
such as charms to discover who will be
his or her parents for life. Burns men
tions number of these obsolete super
stitious customs in his poem "Hallew-
cen" Tuesday was All, Saints Day.
In this country Halloween is generally
observed by mischievons FRANKS such as
removing gates from their hinges, ring
ing door bells, throwing at doors and
other silly conduct.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
A Theatrical Company.

Friday and Saturday nights last, a
theatrical company from Lexington, Va.
appeared at the new Opera House, in
the startling drama, entitled, "Ruined
by Drink" Miss Ollie Ackerly appeared
as leading lady, and was supported by a
good company. Those who witnessed
the performances were pleased.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know it's value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the advertised
Druggist and get Trial Bottle, Free.
Send your name and address to II. E.
Bucklen & Co.. Chicago, and get sam
pie box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills Free,
as we'll as copy of Guide to Health and
Household Instruction Free. All of which
is guaranteed to do you good and cost
Dr,IOctora
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
K. of P.

Allegheny Division No. 1s, Uniform
Rank, K. of P, of this city, attended an
oyster supper given by the Knights of
Pythias of Covington on Monday night
last. There was large attendance and
the Clifton Knights had very enjoya-
BILE time.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
ToWhoIesaIe Men

Abusiness at Clifton Forge requiring sidetrack
conveniences can procure a room and cellar
well suited in size and location, with sidetrack
at the door, on four months notice by applying
to
DUNCAN & KING,
oct 20-4m. Frazier Building Clifton Forge, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Important Notice.

There viii. be meeting of the Clifton
Cleveland Club at the Nettleton build
ing, on MONDAY EVENING, NOV. 18th,
at y O'Clock. Let every member be in
a attendance without fail
G. F. MOORE,
President.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

Call on R. l.. THOMAS before making
contracts for Plumbing and Steam Fit
ting. Prices reasonable. july20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

Go to r. L. THOMAS and leave orders
for all kinds of Tin or Slate Roofing,
Spouting, etc. He guarantees satisfac-
ton. july20
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

Do you want pair of stylish fine
shoes for spring wear? Roberts & Kel-
Ter carry the finest line in the city and
will save you money by patronizing
them
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Year, invariably in Advance.

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected at
the end of each quarter, when prompt settle
ment is ex Vs'tted to be made
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WORK will be due when the work
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Wanted

A position of some kind by young
man, age a. Good reference. Address.
nov st1 M c., Craig City, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

To THE EDrToR-Please inform yonr readers
that have positive remedy for the thousand
and one ills which arise from deranged female
organs shall be glad to send two bottles of
my remedy FREE to any lady if they viii send
their Express and P. O. address. Yours respect
fully, DIR. A. G. MARGHlSI, Utica, N. Y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

How fashions do change. Crowds fol-
low Corbett. Sullivan used to drive ev>
erybody before him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Solid comfort, the Iron Cross Cigar.

To keep your houses warm in Winter
and save wear Of Carpets use old News
papers. For sale at as cents per hum
dred at the viRGINIAN Office
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

Hon. H. st. George Tucker at Iron
Gate.
On Saturday night last, Congressman
Tuker addressed the citizens of Iron
Gate, ON the political issues involved in
the approaching election. There was
large attendance and HIS speech was
we'll received
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Wall Decorations.

Messrs. Patterson s. Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
on hand select stock of wall paper, &c
neat and varied designs, which they will
furnish at most reasonable rates. Per-
sons in need of decorations of this kind
should call upon them and examine their
goods, and get prices. They can please
you, both in goods, workmanship and
prices. Give them a call jan 21-tf
Itch on human and horses and all ani>
mails cured in so minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by w. NJ. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 30, Oil yr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-11-03
Children Cry for

Z . MOUNE,
President.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-16
CAN'T SUPPLY VIRUS.

Impossible to vaccinate All the People
Tho Board of Health Cannot Supply
QuiIls-Hopes That the Spread of SMALL
pox Will he Stayed.
No new cases of smallpox were reported
yesterday, and the patients now at the
hospital are progressing nicely. Several
will be discharged cured within week.
The demand for vaccine virus, owing to the
threatened epidemic, is SO great that the
Bureau of Health has been unable to sup.
ply it for several days Yesterday only
300 quills were distributed. though there
was demand for four times that quantity.
Smallpox is prevalent all over the coun-
try" said Superintendent McKelvy yes
terdav, "and the firms which produce vac
cine virus cannot begin to supply the de-
mand. Our orders for several days past
have been for 700 to 1000 quills, but we
have only been getting 300 to 400. I
am glad THE DISPATCH is agitating this
subject, as it is daily rendering less danger
Gus the growth of the disease by causing q
general demand for vaccination.
'There is no doubt but that vaccination is
preventive. I was looking over our
records to-day and find that in the last
epidemic in this city there were 29S deaths
from smallpox. Of that number 266 had
never been vaccinated and 80 had been, but
in majority of the 80 cases death really
resulted from other causes which the small
pox aggravated"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-16
DEP0SITORS In LUCK.
Assignee Berg, of the F. 4 N. Bank,
Expects to Pay Is Per Cent
BEFORE TIE END OF TIE YEAR.
He Advises Creditors fot to Sell Theil
Claims at Half Price.
STOCKHOLDERS WILL BE ASSESSED

The depositors of the defunct Farmers
and Mechanics Bank, of the Southside, are
promised not less than Is per cent of their
original claims this year. 1t will be good
news to those who lost heavily in the fail
ure. They have waited long and patiently.
and will come out of the wreck with nearly
all their deposits, which in many cases rep
resent hard earned savings
j. Berg, JE. the assignee. is afraid some
of the creditors will become discouraged
and sell out their claims for 80 cents on the
dollar. He gives his word that the bank
will pay not less than 70 per cent before the
year is over.
1t has been arranged to pay dividend of
12H per cent July 5. He expected to hand
over the money on June 13, but the Court
would not allow it.
When this dividend Is paid, It will make
Az per cent of the losses that have been
satisfied. Mr.. Berg says they expect to
realize also from 21l to 8 per cent in short
time on outstanding assets.
After the distribution of assets has been
made, an assessment will be levied on the
stockholders The capital stock of the bank
was $130, 900, but since the failure some
of the 8: :ockholders have gone under, and
nothing could be collected from them. Mr..
Berg thinks that fully $50, 900 out of the
$3.50, 900 can be realized from the sharehold-
ers, and this sum will swell the dividend to
IS per cent. This programme will no doubt
make the stockholders very weary, but
there is no escape for them. They are indi-
vidually liable for the amount of their
holdings
Some lawsuits are anticipated, but Mr..
Berg is confident that he can carry out his
promise to the depositors He claims that
25 to 80 per cent of the losses can be col
lected from the shareholders