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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
The Minneapolis Convention.

The National Republican Convention
for the year 1892 is now thing of the
past. That which was a week ago a
matter of speculation and prophecy has
become thing of history; not only hiss
tory of the hour, but one of those poten-
tialities that shape in a measure the
history of an epoch. The outcome OF
the Convention has been looked forward
to by many an anxious politician, who
is now either rejoicing in the fulfllment
of his wishes or bawailing, silently per-
haps, the overthrow Of his cherished
scheme. The ticket named by the Con-
vention is like the ticket of every other
Convention, acceptable to some and obs
jectionable to others: whether it is a
strong one remains to be seen. few
disappointed leaders in the party, who
are in a position to do great harm or
disapproval, nor to predict the party's
defeat. That, however, is always the
case when a nomination is made, and
this factional bitterness cannot be de>
pended upon by the opposition to any
great extent. President Harrison is in
some respects stronger than he was four
years ago. and in others weaker. The
greatest difficulty he will have to con
tend with in the coming canvass is the
revengeful spirit of those who failed to
gather up any crumbs from the political
table of the last administration. Indeed
it would seem that the party in power
loses more at the hands of the disap-
pointed than it gains by the bestowal
of reward. 1t was that which contrib
uted largely to the defeat of Cleveland
in 1888, and it will take many votes from
Harrison. Just what beneficial influence
Whitelaw Reid may give the ticket is all
unsettled question. His name was sell
dom mentioned seriously in connection
with the cePresidency until the NOM
ination was made The general impress
sion among leading republicans seems.
however, to be that a stronger second
man might have been found. His value
in this instance is measured by the favor
in which he is held in the State of New
n
it was a strong selection if not, it can
not be hoped he will give much force to
his party in other States The time is
not yet here though to judge the
strength of the ticket; that vote which
can be controlled by men or personal
consideration will not take a pronounced
stand until the Democrats have selected
their leaders, when choice may be made
between them. When the Convention
of the Democratic party shall have fin
ished it's work at Chicago and announced
to the world its platform and opponents
the fight will in earnest begin. Until
then the forces will be held in reserve
and it is therefore impossible to tell the
preference of the people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16

Hon. Thomas s. Martin, of Scottsville,
spent some time in our city last Monday
His friends throughout the State who
were eager to have him appointed United
States Senator to succeed the late John
S. Barbour, haven't abandoned their
purpose yet but on the contrary will
urge the next Session of the Legislature
to elect him. His candidacy seems to be
gaining strength every day. Mr.. Martin
is most appreciated by those who know
him best. We do not think the Legis-
lature could do better than to give him
the place. He has long and faithfully
served his party without reward.
Hon. J. Randolph Tucker will deliver
the annual address before the American
Bar Association, which meets at Sara
toga, N. Y, in August. On June 10th
he will address the law school at Albany,
N. Y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
w arm Springs News,

WARM SPRINGS, VA, June IA, 1899.
This is court day here but little of in
terest is being done
The number of the visitors has in>
creased very considerably at this place.
Mr. Lanier Dunn and his family have
returned to their home near this place
Mrs. Dunn is one of the loveliest women
who visit our Valley.
Rev. L. R. CONS, of Covington flied
the Episcopal pulpit here on Sunday
last and Rev. Ashlin White, of Hampden
Sidney, the Presbyterian.
Governor Mckinney accompanied by
the other members of the Board of Pub.
lie Works visited the ''Warm'' on Satur-
day and took in the Flag Robing.''
The clerk of the Hot SPRINGS mvs+a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16

riously disappeared on Sunday night
and has not been heard of since. A par
ty was searching the woods for him yes
terday. His accounts are reported all
right and his absence cannot be ac-
counted for.
Hon. j. w. Warwick gave very en-
joyable social gathering on Thursday
night last. f. A. Il.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16

In the whole State of Virginia, of the
entire native population of whites, the
males only exceed the females thirty
nine, while the colored females in the
State are 10, G64 in excess of the males.
The Board OF Trade of Columbia, s. c.,
has undertaken to see that an exhibit
worthy of that State is made at the Elk
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Convicted Of Murder in the First
Degree.

Degree.
The trial of Harry Smooth for the muir
der of his sweetheart, Miss Susie Ferrells,
by shooting her down on the streets in
Shepherdstown, w. Va, in March last,
was concluded on Saturday in the
Circuit Court at Charlestown, w. Va,
Judge Faulkner presiding, the jury res
turning verdict, after celebrating but
one hour, of murder in the first degree,
which imposes the death penalty. The
plea of insanity was made the basis of
the defense, but judging from the prompt
verdict, it could not have been seriously
entertained by the jury. Prosecuting
Attorney Forrest w. Brown ably con
Quoted the case for the State, and the
prisoner was defended by distinguished
counsel, Capt. George Baylor, of Charles
town. w. Va, and Hon. Marshall Nc
Cormick. of BerryviIle, Va. A motion
was made for new trial, and day set for
argument.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Big Fire in Baltimore.

A very destructive fire, supposed to
have been caused by spontaneous COM
bustion, occurred in Baltimore city on
Tuesday night, destroying the Daytime
steamers wharf and sheds on Union
Dock, and several valuable vessels. No
lives were lost. The property destroyed
is estimated to be over million, and
was partially insured
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Covington Items.

Hon Sam Yost visited Covington Mon
day.
The Ice factory is running day and
night now, and turning out five tons per
day.
Jos. T. Fudge returned Monday morn
ing from Minneapolis, where he attended
the Republican National Convention.
Miss Lydia England has returned from
the Seminary at Bedford City, where she
has been nine months attending school.
She will spend her vacation and return
to school in September.
The Covington Dramatic Club desire
through us to extend thanks to the VIR-
GINIAN for the very kind and liberal
concentrations it bestowed upon their
fist effort, Among the Bra1ers.n They
are proud indeed to be commended by
SO competent q judge.
The wedding of Miss Mamie Ham to
Mr.. Walter McConnihay, which took
place in the Presbyterian church on
Wednesday evening last, was very no
table and pretty affair indeed, The doors
of the church were opened at O'Clock,
and quite crowd of friends Of the con
tracing parties gathered to witness the
AC CllAjCl llciO bCCu
nihcently decorated under the supervls>
ion Of Miss May Mcdonald, no pains
haying been spared to make a verita'le
-four garden out of it. A lovely arch was
built just in front of the altar looking
like a solid mass of roses. This arch was
plenteously supplied with tapers which,
when lighted added much brilliancy to
the scene. AT $50 o'clock the groom ac
companied by his best man, MIR. Hollis
Rinehart, entered the church door and
proceeded to the altar. At the same
time, the bride leaning on the arm of
her maid of honor, Miss Lille Ham, and
followed by her brides maids. Misses
McConnihay, Goshorn, Nettleton, Dickey,
Skeen, Burrous. Rice and Mcdonald
came up the other aisle. The bride and
groom met beneath the floral arch just
back of which Rev. Colin Stokes awaited
them. The marriage service was short,
but impressive, the knot was very quick
ly but securely tied, and the happy
couple were solemnly pronounced man
and wife" The bride and groom ac~
companied by bridesmaids aud ushers
took carriages for the depot, where the
former boarded No. 3 for a wedding trip
to Old Point. The bride, and her maids
were just too sweet to be talked about
We tried to see how they were dressed,
but we are too little yersed in the science
OF fabrics, and then we couldn't take our
optics off their radient faces. We have
d sort OF indistinct remembrance OF an
gelic forms clothed IN gray, pink. and
pure white floating before our dazzled
vision, and sweet faces which haunt us
still.' We consider the occasion q hap
ply one in every particular While the
young and festive circle Of Covington
<,f 70 lnc
bow i'll humble submission, knowing
that our loss is Mr.. McConnihay's gain.
Mr.. Nc. is the book keeper of the Coving
ton National bank, and is young man
of excellent business qualifications
Many beautiful presents were received.
1t is hoped that this promising launch
upon the matrimonial sea will inspire
others of the bachelor tribe of our city
to ''go and do likewise since in Holy
Writ we are admonished that sit is not
we'll for man to live alone.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
MOORE &c HILBERT.
Mining Engineers & Iron Ore Experts.

~ Mines and Mineral lands examined and
reported on. Mines and mineral lands bought
ard sold. Assays Of all minerals made by
competent and skilled Assayer.
Office and Laboratory over Post office,
Main St., Staunton, Va.
REFERENCES A. S. Epson, President Epson
Nut and Bolt Co., Unionvie, Conn.,; q. II. Clio,
Treasurer Northern CHIEF Iron Company, Osh-
koSh, Wis; Thos. Bardon, Real Estate, Ashland
Wis., w. c. Silverthorn, Secretary Northern
Chief Iron Company, Wausean, Wis; C. L. Rand,
Secretary Aurora Mining Co., Cleveland, Ohio;
Ron. John Haggart, Postmaster General Otta-
wa Canada; s. Nj. Yost. Staunton, Va.
uaY2a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Tenth Anniversary of Roanoke citv,

Tenth Anniversary of Roanoke City.
The city of Roanoke Will celebrate it's
tenth birthday by a grand and impos-
ing exhibition, including a trades dis
play, which will take place in that city
on Friday and Saturday, June 18th and
18th. A splendid programme has been
arranged and distinguished speakers en-
gagged for the occasion. Roanoke seems
to be moving ahead on a solid basis.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Saturday, IuIy 9th, 1892,

at p O'clock NJ, to sell to the highest bidder at
public auction, in front Of the Allegheny Bank
in Clifton Forge, Virginia, that certain LOT or
ny. near the town of Clifton Forge, and designa-
ted as Lot No. -. in Block No ii, on the plat
Chesapeake and Ohio Development Company,
called MAP of West Clifton Forge
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay the
costs Of this suit and sac, and for the residue
the purchaser shall execute his two notes OF
equal amounts. falling due in six and twelve
months from date of sale, with approved per
sonal security lien to be retained on the
= GEO X. ANDERSON,
BENJAMIN HADEN,
Commissioners
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Saturday the 10Th day Of IuIy,lso2,
AN ORDINANCE
Concerning the Erection of Build
ings Within the Fire Limits.

MOVED AND ADOPTED
ON THE PATH DAY OF APRIL, 1892.
That the town of clifton Forge is hereby de-
c!ared within the fire limits, and when parties
design to erect houses therein they shall first ac
qnire written permission from four ffths of the
resident property holders holding property
within the Book in which the proposed house is
to be erected, and file the same with the Clerk Of
the Council, with fifty cents, to pay for the re
cording of said application, II i'll their Judgment
the kind OF house is suitable one for the locali-
ty.
In case there is no resident property holder
living on the Block in which person wishes to
build a house, then the party shall apply to
Council before he can build.
AND MOVED AND ADOPTED
ON THE 9Th OF JUNE, 1892
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
CLIFTON FORGE,
That fine of five dollars (S5) be imposed upon
all persons violating this Ordinance in regard to
the fire limits, as set forth and enacted on the
26th day of April, 1892
That this act shall be i'll force after said Ordi
nance in regard to the fire limits has been pub
liShed one time i'll each of the town papers.
T. P. BOWLES, Mayor
Attest Il. T.. LEWIS, Clerk, Tiunel6 1t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16

I hereby certify that George + anderson has
in the Chancery cause of A. 0. Surber, ct ais,
VS. West Clifton Forge Investment Company, at
its March term, 1882. of Allegheny circuit Court.
June 1G--ft j. j. HOBl5S, clerk.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Staunton News.

From the Argus:
Maj. S. M. Yost went to Clifton Forge
on business Friday.
Mr.. d. w. Shott. the we'll known plas-
terer, was here from Clifton Forge last
week.
Mr.. John Tompkins, the printer, left
on Thursday for Goshen to work on the
Blade, Maj. Murray's sprightly journal.
Hon. Jacob Yost, the "father of Iron
Gate.'' and Mr.. Octavius Hieman, a
prominent citizen of that place. were in
town last Thursday on business.
From the Meas:
A young man named Elmer Cline, son
of j. W. Cline, who resides at 2O1 Middle
brook Avenue, this city, was drowned
in the Riyanna River, near the Char
lottesville Wooden Mills, about seven
O'Clock Sunday afternoon while taking
a swim with few companions He was
a good swimmer, but was seized with
cramp and drowned before assistance
could reach him. A companion named
Maxheimer made heroic but unsuccess-
full efforts to save Cline. The body was
recovered, prepared for burial, and ship
ped to his home in this city
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Covington News.

From the Sentinel:
We learn that Mr.. Deford is arranging
to build eleven houses at once on his lots
near the tannery. Contracts have been
drawn UP and matters pertaining thereto
have been practically settled.
The first ice manufactured by the Cow
ington Ice Factory was placed on the
market on Monday evening last. The
ice was pure and of fine quality The
machinery is doing it's work we'll, though
somewhat slowly as yet, but will soon
be in full action.
On Tuesday afternoon last Mr.. J. w.
Baker, of this place, killed q large rattle
snake with eleven ratties on the noun
tain few miles from Covington. The
snake was nearly three feet long and as
usual in poisonous snakes, was very
large in the body 1t was asleep when
discovered and was killed without diff
Guilty.
A large force of hands will be put to
work on the furnace on Or about June
17th. The drying fires are still kept up
there and some little of the other work
will be done before that time. Several
changes will be made in the present plan
to suit the views of the new management
and the work pushed to completion.
Ed Burton, prisoner confined in the
Jail here on charge of the murder of
Henry Maupin, broke up his bed on
Wednesday last and tried to get iron
therefrom wherewith to break Jail
Tailor Brown went in the cell, and the
negro threatened him and advanced on
him, whereupon the jailor knocked him
down. He was placed in irons to pres
vent further mischief the same evening.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT ALLEGHANY-
On Sunday morning last an accident oc-
Cured on the railroad at Allegheny Sta
tion which resulted in the death of Mr.
M. 1. Hughes, a young man of eighteen
years of age who lived near that place
We learn that this young man had been
in the habit of boarding all the freight
trains which stopped at that place aud
running from car to car, frequently gets
ting into dangerous situations. He had
been warned off by the train men. bnt
persisted in his belief that no harm
could befall him. On Sunday one of the
extra engines used in pushing the heavy
trains up the grade to the summit stop
ped there with it's caboose, and, as was
his habit, he Immediately boarded it and
attempted to jump on the caboose lust
as brakeman cut it loose from the
engine. He missed the jump and fell
between the two and was immediately
crushed to death by the wheels of the
engine, which was backing. His BODY
was buried near Allegheny Station on
the following day. He was a son of VIII
liam II. Hughes of that place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
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Because we have just received several car
loads OF Dry Goods, Clothing and Shoes,
which were bought at recent Sheriff sales in
the North at from 40 to 0oc. on the dollar and
are Offering them to our customers at the
same rate.
Now, while other merchants complain of
Hard lines, Our Store is crowded with Gus
toners from the morning till night
Come and see the Great Bargains in Cloth
ing, Dress Goods Flannels, Pant Goods, Cling
ham, Etc. Heavy brown Cotton, yard wide,
at &C.; Ladies Shoes, good quality CSC. pair;
Mems Suits from 1898 to the Finest Dress
Suits; Carpets, Hats, Trunks and thousands
OF articles too numerous to mention, that we
are offering at SLAUGHTER PRICES. Don't
pay big prices when you can come to our
Store and buy the same goods and save 40
cents on every dollar YOU buy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16
Commissioners Notice Of Sale.

PURSUANT TO A DECREE of the Circuit
L Court Of Allegheny county. Virginia render
ed at the March term, 1892 in the chancery cause
OF A. 0. Surber VS.. The West Clifton Forge I'm
provement Company, the undersigned Commits
sionerS, will proceed on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-16

No HORSE will die of collie. Boris or LUNG FEE,
YER, if Foutz's Powders are used in time.
Foutzs Powders will cure and prevent Hog CHOLERA
FouZ's Powders will prevent GAPEs IN Fowls.
Foutzs Powders will increase the quantity Of milk
and cream twenty per cent. and make the butter firm
and sweer
Foutzs Powders will cure prevent almost EVERY
DISEASE to which Horses and Cattle are subject
FoUTZ's POWDERS WILL GIVE SATISFACTION.
Sold everywhere.
DAVID z. FoUTz Proprietor.
RAI.pIMORR. MD
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-28

bored. come in hersee and talk with ne.
You have never seeIHiiis part of the house
l think-my own sitiing-room. You
reach it from the haS in the gallery. But
Lola or Anita will w you the way"
lie re-entered the~.ateway and quickly
found the hall-a ms row arched passage,
whose black, tunnelAke shadows were abb
soiuteiy unaffected y the vivid. coloress
glare OF the cour- -ard without. seen
through an opening.it the end. The con-
trast was sharp, biAding and distinct;
even the edges of the opening were black;
the outer light halteA on the Threshold
and never pene:rate'A within. The warm
odor OF ver5ena and Tried rose leaves stole
from half open dooA somewhere IN the
clustered gloom. studied by it. Clar-
ence presently fousd himself on the
Threshold Of low .saulted room. Two
the one he had iuH seen and fourth
wider .atticed casemet. hung with gauze
curtains, sutfused the apartment with 4
clear yet mysterious twilight that seemed
its own. The gloomSwaiis were warmed
by bright fringed rr,ok shelves, topped
with tribes of light feminine colorng and
adornment. Low easSCcha;rs and lounge,
small fancfu tables - dainty desk, gaylv
colored baskets of woSsteds or mysterious
Kaleidoscope fragments, and vases of flow
ers pervaded the apaE:ment with a min
gled sense of grace Snd comfort. There
negligence, and BEN the delicate
wrapper of Japanes" silk gathered at
the waist and taiisng in easy folds
to the feet of the graceful mistress of this
charming disorder, which looked part of
its refined abandonment. Clarence hest
tated as on the threshold of some sacred
shrine. But Mrs. Peyton with her own
hands cleared space for him on the
lounge.
You will easily suspect from all this
disorder, Mr.. Brant. that | spend greater
part of my time here, and that I seldom
see much company. Mr.. Peyton OCCASION
ally comes in long enough to stumble over
a footstool or upset vase, and think Mary
and Susy avoid it from firm conviction
that there is work concealed in these bas-
kets. But l have my books here, and in
the afternoons, behind these thick walls.
one forgets the incessant stir and restless
ness of the dreadful winds outside. Just
now you were foolish enough to tempt
them while you were nervous or worried
or listless. Take my word for it, it's
great mistake. There is no more use fight
ing them. as | tell Mr.. Peyton, than of
fighting the people born under them. I
have my own opinion that these winds
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-28

ued. suddenly lifting his eyes 10 the young
mans flushed face in some unconscious
sympathetic response TO his earnest
breathiessness, although my boundary
line extends half mile into that field, my
house and garden and corral are actually
upon that terrace or level" They GER
tainly appeared to be on the same line as
the long field beyond. "If," went on Pey-
ton, "such decision is made they Will
push on and claim the house and every
taing on the terrace.
But" said Clarence quickly, "you said
their title was only valuable where they
got or could give possession. You already
except by force"
No" said Peyton, grimly. '.nor will
they dare to do it as long as l live to fight
them"
But" persisted Clarence with the same
singular hesitancy OF manner, why
didn't you purchase. possession of at least
that part of the land which lies so danger
ouslv near your house?"
Because it was held by squatters who
naturally preferred buying what might
prove legal title to their land from these
impostors rather than to sell out their pos
session to me at fair price,"
But couldn't you have bought from
them both 2" continued Clarence.
My dear Clarence, l am not a CrGsus
nor tool. Only man who was both
would attempt to treat with those rascals,
who would now, of course, insist that
their whole claim should be bought UP at
their own price by the man who was most
concerned in defeating them"
He turned away q little impatiently.
Fortunately he did not observe that
Ciarence's averted face was crimson with
embarrassment and that faint smile
lowered nervously round his mouth.
Since his late rendezvous with Susie
Clarence had had no chance to interrogate
her further regarding her mysterious
relative. That that shadowy presence was
more or less exaggerated-if not an abso-
lutte myth-he more than half suspected,
but of the discomfort that had produced it
or the recklessness 1t might evoke, there
was no doubt. She might be tempted to
some act of folly. He wondered if Mary
Rogers knew it, yet with his sensitive
ideas of loyalty he would have shrunk
from any confidence with Mary regarding
her friends secrets. although he
fancied that Mary's dark eyes sometimes
dwelt upon him with mournful conscious
ness and premonition. He did not i'm
agine the truth, that this romantic con-
temptation was only the result of Mary's