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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
More Electric Headlights.

Within the past couple of weeks an
electric headlight has been put on the
between here and Hinton. There are
several, also, west of Hinton, and others
will be added until all passenger engines
are supplied.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
The Tariff and Free Trade.

The rapid development now going on
in great measure to the protection OF
our ores, makes tariff revision, tariff re-
form OF tariff change a matter of deep
interest to our people. Thisis especially
SO of the people of Allegheny, Augusta,
Rockbridge, in fact, all the mineral pro-
ducing counties Of the valley and south-
west. Our first duty, is to see that
we are represe nted in Congress by men,
who will protect our ores and not advo-
cate free trade, to our ruin.
AS there is no Democratic paper in
Clifton Forge | beg to enquire what are
the views, on this question, of Hon. H
St. Ct. Tucker, ex Gov. Fitzhugh Lee,
Green B. Letcher Hon VIM A. Ander-
son, and any other aspirants for Con-
gress in this district. / mention the
names of the above gentlemen because
have heard the claims of all for Con.
gress discussed. A DEMOCRAT.
In theHouse of Delegates, on the 27th
Mr.. Withrow introduced the following
resolution, which after discussion, was
passed.
Reso1oed, (the Senate concurring)
That committee to be composed of five
on the part OF the House and three or
the part Of the Senate be appointed tc
visit oyster grounds of the State anc
examine into the working of the Wash
| inptOn,S Chambers OYSTER and OYSTER sur
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
Wall Decorations.

Messrs. Patterson & Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
on hand select stock of wall paper OF
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 call. jan-21-tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
Arm Broken.

A colored man employed at the freight
depot, in jumping from a running ca
boose at the passenger depot yesterday
fell and broke his arm. DR.. Wiley set
the broken limb.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
A Leap Year Party.

We learn that the ladies propose to
give Leap Year party at the Clifton
Club reception rooms soon in return for
the entertainment which have been
given by the Club.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

| have used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
ard found it the best cough remedy l
ever tried-W. p. Clark, $50 Walnut
Street Philadelphia, Pa.
Tt sells all the year round and always
cures Salvation Oil the great remedy
for palms. 25 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

Itch on human and horses and all ani>
mails cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails Sold
by W. M. ALLEN, Druggist, Staunton,
Va. Oct. 80, Oil yr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

1t is highly important that affections
of the throat, lungs or bronchial tubes,
should be checked at once, and for TINS
purpose, nothing equals DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. Price 25 cents.
Salvation Oil is above ali competitors
and challenges competition. Everywhere
for 25 cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
Notice..

Our books have been placed in the
hands of the Clifton Forge Collecting
Agency for settlement. Parties indebt-
ed to us will please pay their bills to j..
G. Fontaine. collector.
nrCZTNCnN RPOC
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
The Covington Steam Laundry

The Covington Steam Laundry
Is now prepared to do all kinds of Laun-
dry work in the neatest style and at
LOWER PRICES than obtain eiewhere,
and solicits the custom of Clifton Forge.
Patronize home enterprise by leaving
your orders with
J. r. BROWN, Agent,
Opposite Old Bank Building.
irlu0o
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Wear, Invariably in Advance.

YBAR7Y ADVERTISEMENTS viii be collected at
the enl i each quarter, when prompt settle
lnent is x, ,ected to be made
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WoIl2 VIII be due when the work
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
W. B. GROVE
& Co.'S
DRUG STORE.

Expressing kind
ly appreciation to
a generous public
for liberal patron
age during the
past, and respect
fully soliciting it's
continuance, we
call attention to
Our large and va
r1ed assortment of
PURE DRUGS,
Druggist S,tndries,
Fancy Articles,&c
PERFUMES,
Combs, Brushes,
Soaps, Spectacles,
and EYEGLASSES.
Also, an Elegant
Line Of
BLANK BOOKS,
Tablets, and Sta
tionery generally.
We have a nice
line Of Lamp, and
LAMP GOODS.
We are constant
Nv receiving the
Celebrated L. M.
PAINT.
Our stock of To-
BACCO & CIGARS
cannot be eXcelled
in town.
Call and see us.
We can furnish
you anything usu-
ally found in a
first class Drug
Store.
Respectfully &c.
V.b.ClOVc & Co.
DRUGGISTS and STATI0NERS
n14..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

The well known Architect and Build
er, Mr.. E. G. Jones of Richmond, and
lately superintendent for the A. T. With
row Lumber Co., has opened an office at
Covington, Va. He is prepared to give
plans and estimates for buildings of all
kinds. We cordially welcome him.
dec3-tf.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
Fire Insurance.

E. R. Green, the Architect, will make
accurate surveys and place your proper
erty in none but reliable Companies
Call at once.
Also would say to those who contem-
plate building in the Spring to have
plans and specifca tions executed before
the rush comes. jan14.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
GENTLEMEN'S LIsT,
Notice.

Our books have been turned over to
the Clifton Forge Collecting Agency for
settlement. Parties indebted to us will
please settle with j G. Fontaine colec-
tor. EAST s. CRAWFORD.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

English SPAWN Liniment removes ali
Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Blenishes from horses, Blood Spavins,
Cnrbs, 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 VIZ,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

FARRAR s. WILLIAMSON have a num-
Der of new selections of music for the
Photograph.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
TRUSTEES SALE
Of Valuable Real Estate.
Saturday the 26th day Of March 1892

proceed to to sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, on the premises, all OF that certain
lot or parcel Of land in the town Of Clifton Forge
Virginia, situated on Railroad Avenue, known
as lot NO. of section one of the Williamson lots
and fronting soft. on said avenue, being the same
lot conveyed to said p. H. O'Connor by deed of
VIM. NJ. McAlister, special commissioner, dated
September I'd, 1882, and recorded in Deed Book
8, Page 526, in the clerks office of Allegheny
County, to which said last named deed and to the
deeds therein referred to, reference is here spe-
cially made for further and more accurate de-
scrption OF the property to be sold.
This lot has on it a two-story frame building,
80 by so feet, the lower part of which is used as
ii store, and formerly the postofflce.
TERMS:
Said sale will be on the following terms:-Cash
as to so much Of the purchase money rs may be
necessary to pay the expenses of executing this
trust, including the trustees commission. and
Eight Hundred and Twenty One Dollars and
three cents, the amount unpaid on the bond Sc
cured by said deed of trust; and the residue of
the purchase money, If any, shall be payable in
three equal installment, at one, two and three
years from day of sale, the purchaser to execute
therefor his bonds, payable one, two and three
years from day Of sale, with interest thereon
from said day, to be secured by deed of trust on
the property sold
E. &: 6 6. S SRazR TRUSTEES.
o. l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

Do you know what monograph is
Call at FARRAR 81 WILLIAMSON'S and
see it,-then hear it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

Are you fond of good music? Call at
FARRAR 81 WILLIAMSoN'S and hear it
on the monograph.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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Wanted.

A white woman to do house work, in
private family. Address VIM. b. BRUCE.
No. IS North Market St, Staunton, Va.
feb.4-3t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Solid comfort, the Iron Cross Cigar.

Rooms For RENT-Apply to A. B
ANDERSON, over Dickinson's Store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
COVINGTON BRANCH.

We have established a branch office in Cow
ingtOn, and supplied the stables with full
tons, &C., to accommodate the public.
HARTMAN q MONTGOMERY.
oct1, 9l.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-03
List of Unclaimed Letters

Remaining in Clifton Forge Postoffice week end
ing Saturday, FebrGary2s, 1892 Parties calling
for these letters will please say they are adver-
tfsed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
UP A TREE OR IN A HOLE.

s And 80 the famous investigation into
all the Offices of the city started by
Council some months ago endsein Ex-
pert O'Brien's congratulatory message
4 TO Council. His bill will come along
later, presumably.
The whole thing started with such a
flourish of determination, such zeal for
discovery, such iDdomitable energy to
smell out offense ends in congratula-
tions. Itreminds one OF Davy Crockett's
road which turned into lane that led
into a cow path, which ended in a SOUR
rel track that ran up tree or into a
shple.
The investigating committee is up a
tree or in hole; it doesn't matter much
which for the present. But If anyone
thinks that Expert O'Brien's statement
that the city's books balance is conclu-
sfye evidence that the city's affairs are
we'll managed, he may bury his head in
- sand heap and think he is happy.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
]. F. N|NCF|EL
Real Estate and Insurance Agent
Special Bargains For This Week.

Good six-room residence on Patterson
avenue, $3.50; $500 cash, balance easy
payments.
Lot on Ninth avenue, near Park street
8. W., $1,000; 500 cash, balance easy
terms.
Residence in West End, rooms, tn
and gas, $4,000; $500 cash, balance
monthly payments.
Lot 50xl3o feet on Eighth avenue
W., 81 ,05O.
25xl0o feet on Salem avenue. with good
store building, $4,000; will bring S12, 600.
lots, 40X150 each, corners. $50 each.
An honest g. room house. with pantry,
bath and cellar. near tho Machine Shops
and the market house, Sa,55o; $500 cash,
balance $40 per month
Lot 40xl30 feet on Tazewcll street,
$500.
Groom house on Third avenue n. w.
S1,SO0; Sl00 cash, balance $50 per month
A corner lot, 5OXl50 feet, on Washing
ton avenue, $500.
Fine s-room residence, with all mod
ern improvements, on Patterson avenue,
$4,000
Lots for railroad men from $3.50 to $500
each.
We want several good lots in the south
west part of tho town. Please list YOUR
property with us.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
NEWS OF The CHURCHES.

Services will be held at the churches
to-day as follows:
Mass will be celebrated at st. An
drew's Catholic Church this morning at
and 10 o'clock, Rev. Father Lynch
officiating.
Fourth Avenue Christian Church
Preaching Il a. M. and 1880 D. IN. by the
pastor, Rev. Ii. C. Garrison. The
morning subject will be "Sanctifca-
ton Sunday school at $50 a. m.
Trinity Tabernac le-Services at IL a.
m. and 7:l5 p. M, by Rev. Joseph Stras.
Sunday-school at $3.50 a. m.
Rev. DR.. w. c. Campbell, the pastor,
will preach at the first Presby terrain
Church this morning and evening at the
usual hours.
Rev. w. II. Groves will preach at
Bethany Chapel AT IL a. m. and at
Vinton in the afternoon
Rev. 5. l.. Rice, pastor of the United
Brethren congregation, in this city, will
preach in THE TIMES building, at IL n.
m, sermon to the children, and at 7:3O
p. M. subject, Responsibility of Par
ents in Rearing Children" All are cor
daily invited
Reformed Cnurch-Services by Rev.
Lewis Reiter at IL a. IN. in Smiths Music
Hall, corner Salon avenue and Roanoke
street.
Lee Street M. f. Church
at II a. m. and at 7:45 p. m. by the pas
tor, Rev. w. T. Schooley.
Greene Memerial-At IL o'clock tho
pastor will deliver the introd tory
sermon of the new conference year. At
p. m. class meeting in the lecture
room. The annual sermon of tho Junior
Hose Company, which was announced
10 nytrn
until next Friday evening.
AT the Calvary Baptist Church the
pastor r. r. Acree will, by request,
preach in tie morning to business men
on business and the Bible" At 8 D..
M. the subject will be Every mans
life plan of God" Sunday-school at
$3.50. Cordial welcome to all.
Rev. 0. L. Hippo will preach in the
First Baptist Church to-day at IL a. IN.
The morning service will be on occasion
OF special interest to every member of
the church. Make some sacrifice to be
present. At night the pulpit will be
supplied by Rev. l.. ". Basnor, of H.
linois. The preachers topic will be
The Souls Immortality" Pews free.
A cordial welcome to all.
Rev. K. A. Abbott, of Charlottesville
will preach at tho Fourth Avenue Chris
tian Church this morning at IL o'clocl,
and this evening at 7:45, Rev. II. C.
Garrison being in Charlottesville. Morn
ing subject, praise and prayer"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
The Cotton Acreage.

WASHINGTON, April Especial =
The following is officially furnished:
"At the department OF Agriculture the
cotton acreage, reported by the eleventh
census for 1899, is compared with the
Official and commercial estimates. The
census area is 10, 56G. 600 acres. Stats
tical returns of that year maze the
breadth 0,204 600 acres, which is one
and eight-tenths per cent. less than the
census figures. Latham and Alexan-
der's estimate was l9,970,OOO acres, or
two and one tenth per cent. above the
census.
The Financial Chronicles estimate
was 10000, $50, or three and eight-tenths
per cent above the census statement.
The department estimate is the lowest
and also nearest to the census. The
commercial estimates come from deal
ers, and are high, while growers, though
urged to be accurate, are slightly con-
servative in their own interest. This
sustains the departments contention
that its estimates are not exaggerated,
and cannot injure the farmers"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
AProfitable Entertainments.

The entertainment given by the
ladies of the Episcopal Church yester-
day afternoon and evening in the sun
parlor of Hotel Roanoke was success
fully gotten up and carried out and was
we'll attended. In the afternoon the
brilliant rooms were thronged with
children, who were especially delighted
with the fish pond and the orange tree.
The articles for sale, most of which
were contributed by the ladies of the
church, were truly beautiful. BY 10
o'clock nearly everything had been sold
or rallied off, and the proceeds exceeded
the most sanguine hopes of the lady
managers. under whose auspices this
novel and pleasing affair was given.
The profits will be devoted to church
work
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
STRENGTHENED BIDQ OUT.
Indigestion Dyspepsia and Bad Blood
Cured by gllen'S SaTSapaFilfa.
ST. PAUL, Wise Co., Va, Dec, 'e1

ST. PAUL, Wise Co., Va, Dec, 'e1.
For years have suffered a great deal
from Indigestion and dyspepsia,
down. My blood was in bad con-
dition and 1 was continually tired
and had no appetite. Iheard ALIENS
SARsAPARILLA talked about so much
decided to try it. found it to be in
deed q wonderful medicine. 1t has
Strengthened me out completely
and made a new man of me. now have
a splendid appetite, feel first rate,
and can eat without my food hurt
ing me, which could not do before.
A bottle of this great remedy is worth
$4,000 to any one suffering as was.
j. J.. SLOWER.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
BORING FOR GAS AND OIL.
Probably Rich Deposit at CnrvIn'
Cove.

Probably Rich Deposit at Cnrvin's
VIM. +. Baker, a member Of the Shop
herd Oil Company, returned to the city
yesterday from an inspection of the
company's operations on the farm of
DR. j. II. Kern, at Carvins Cove, Bote-
tourt county.
lie informed TIMES reporter that
the explorations for gas and oil were
progressing favorably. Mr.. Shepherd,
who is in charge of the experiments,
has the advantage of great practical
knowledge and years of experience and
is confident OF success. The diamond
drill in use has been sunk to the depth
of 375 feet through slate. and it is be.
lieved that at tho depth of not moro
than 1000 feet gas and oil will be found
The geological formations are most
favorable and the company will expend
at least 900 in sinking wells.
The diamond drill works splendidly,
and when work is suspended at the
close of the day from forty to fifty feet
are added to the record of tho previous
day. If white soil is struck it will be
regarded as sure indication that oil
ard gas are secreted somewhere near
the hole sunk, and the experiments will
be continued.
1t is believed that the company will
be able to utilize profitably the deposit
of slate disclosed by the drill.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
THE DUTIES OF CITIZENSHIP.

The TIMES has repeatedly urged upon
the citizens of Roanoke the necessity Of
moro active interest in public affairs.
The laxity Of management which has
made the city's administration extrava-
CANT beyond the knowledge of the
average taxpayer is due in large meas
spre to the Indifference of the average
taxpayer to his own interests.
Too many citizens consider a candi-
dates claim for office to be based upon
other grounds than fitness. His birth
place, his family. his church, his good
Fellowship" and-shades of Jefferson
his need for the office, are considered as
OF more Importance than the one sole
essential, his fitness for the office.
Until voters have enough regard for
their own interests; enough respect for
the interests Of the public; enough com
mon sense in municipal matters to get
that one idea ground into their brains
I for once and all Roanoke will continue
to be a badly governed city.
There are too many men in office who
know nothing about city. Men who
have lived in the country all their lives
cannot be expected to know the needs
Sof city without especial study and
investigation.
The first duty OF every citizen is tc
register; his second is to take hand in
Inducing able men, fit men, to stand fol-
{ office; his third is to see to it that they
are elected, and his fourth is to see well
to 1t that they do not forget what they
were elected for.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
The Line Drawn at Football.

PHILADELPHIA, April 0. -Forty hand
somely developed and athletic looking
young ladies from the Boston normal
school gave an exhibition health drill at
the session of the American Association
for the Advancement of Physical
Science here to-day 1t was announced
that the girls of Wellesley College had
started boat club, and we're training a
crew to match Yale or Harvard. The
Wellesley girls are said to be up to all
grades of college athletics except foot.
ball
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
The f. H. stewart Furniture Co.

The advertisement of the e. II. Stew
art Furniture Company appears on the
fourth page of THE TIMES to day. This
company has one of the largest estab.
lishments of its character in the South.
It handles extensive lines of furniture,
carpets, china queensware, glassware,
as we'll as paper hangings and an enor-
nous range of miscellaneous articles of
house furnishing. By intimate relations
with manufacturers this company is en-
abled to avoid the heavy profits which
usually fall to middle men and to share
them with it's customers. A visit to it's
mammoth establishment is in itself q
revelation, and although the floor space
running through from Salem avenue to
Campbell avenue, and three stories in
height, is of enormous extent, q large
addition will at once be made to the
building to provide much needed room
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-10
OUR SUNDAY COLUMN.
Original and Otherwise y Pre-
pared by Mark.
NO. Ia.


In THE TINES Sunday Column" las,
Lords day, something was said about
the pernicious example of public, dram
drinking Christians and barroom-going
| church members. Tho article has called
| forth good deal of comment NOTABLY
the ex tract from the literature of name.
less saloon keepers advertising card. !
wish to add that l have no knowled re
when this card came from the press 1t
was handed to mo by somebody year
or more ago. laid it by with other
things to use as an illustration. l did not
mean to reflect upon tho work of the
Excise Board, nor did | mean to say
thai all the saloon keepers in Roanoke
were possessed with the same blasphe-
nous spirit as the man whose name the
infamous card bears. Nor did intend to
abuse the proprietor. l have prayed for
him moro than once. l wish him we'll.
He is a subject for grace. l would do all
L could to bring him under good in
fluenceS. If l were to see him at the
church attend would conduct him to
the best seat. l really do want to know
him personally and talk with him.
1 have no bitterness in my soul against
saloon keepers. l pray that God may
open their eyes to the peace killing,
body and soul destroying power of the
liquor business. My object was to show
how the liquor business and its associ
atoms and concomitantS emaSculated
conscience and all reverence for sacred
things. Only one who spends his days
and nights in saloon, hearing the
oaths and vulgarity of tho sot, and him
self the proprietor of the business that
manufactures such natures, is capable
of the presumption that would take the
word OF the Lord and a sacred funeral
hymn and paraphrase them to suit the
business and companions of his saloon.
But such q man is not as bad, or as lost
to consciousness OF influence and re-
sponsibility as the professor of religion
and church mem Der who patroniZeS The
whiskeY bar in such q saloon.
This is what was after, TO drive the
church members out Of the saloon. Oh.
the crime, Indebtedness and misery,
here and hereafter, OF the whiSkey sa
loon! Christians of Roanoke, will you
not in love and kindness and example
and prayer do your duty in abating this
growing. crying evil?
A Spaniard in troublous times knew
not what prayer to offer. He repeated
his pater nosters and other forms, but
these did not meet the case. lie went
over all the letters of the alphabet, but
nothing was suggested that answered
the name of prayer. Then in agony and
extremity he exclaimed: 90, God, thy
servant knoweth not how to pray. Take
all of these letters and form them into
words and frame them into sentences of
prayer such as thou wilt hear and an
swer for the best interests of Spain"
So would l pray when overwhelmed
by the rising, destructive tide of intern
perance. o, God, thy servant knoweth
not how to pray. Take thou all the let
tiers of the alphabets of every language
and form them into words and frame
them into sentences of prayer such as
thou wilt hear and answer for the re-
moval of the curse of all curses, tho
liquor curse, from our town, our land,
from the world. MARK.