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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
no PAPER NEXT WEEK.

Ia order to give our faithful employees
them to enjoy the Christmas season at
their homes, 10 paper will be issued
from this Office Oh Thursday, December
29th, the regular publication day The
VIRGINIAN will appear as usual on Jan
uary 9Th, 1893 Ia the meantime, some
one viii be as che office to receive sub
scriptions and take in Job Work.
With this the last issue of the VIR-
GINIAN in the year 1899, which will be
memorable in history as a year in which
one of the greatest political battles took
place. we wish our friends and patrons
a Merry Christmas and a prosperous
New Year.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
a Great Oppor tunity
1t will Bring Sunshine Into Every
HOME.

By a special arrangement made
with the publishers of that splendid
magazine, the Cosmopolitan, published
i'll New York, which is widely read
and universally popular, we can frlrn-
furnish the same in connection with
the VALLEY NIRGINIAN, the two
combined, one year for $500. The
Magazine is beautifully illustrated
and contains "a pages. Present sub
scribers to the VIRGINIAN can pro-
cure the Magazine for one year for
two dollars. We have also made ar
rangements to have sample copies
mailed to those likely to subscribe.
We also offer Dcmoresfs Ladies
Magazine, containing latest inforna-
ton with appropriate illustrations,
upon that all-important subject, Fash
ions. It tells what to wear and how
to make it, besides giving useful in
formation Of varied character. Read
the advertisements in another column
and come at once and avail of this
liberal offer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Fashionable Barber.

Mr.. Robert Entsminger, successor to
Jacob Rau, location opposite Parker &
Co.'s, has fitted up his shop with new
furniture and guarantees satisfaction to
all customers. If you want to look too
sweet to live, just call on Robert and
he will accommodate you. Shaving,
hair-cutting, champooning, and all other
things that are done in a tirst-class shop.
Call and get Christmas or New Years
shave in the morning. In the afternoon
of those days the shop will be closed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Ready for Christmas

Mrs. A. K. Anderson, opposite the
Presbyterian church, has had a visit
from Santa Claus and he almost exhaust
ed his stock of Christmas goods to sup
ply her wants. Call and see the many
Toys, Fire Crackers, Roman Candles
and nice candy. She has everything in
great variety
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Returned Homo.

Mr.. T.. A. Boggs, who has been in
Clifton for several months, returned to
his home, Buena Vista, Va, on Friday
last. On the first of January, Mr.. Boggs
will take charge of the work at Roaring
Creek mines, on the Craig Valley Rail-
road, which are controlled by Colonel
Saers who makes his home at Gladys
InE. We regret Mr. Boggs' departure,
AS we have found him an agreeable gen>
tleman Our best wishes go with him,
to his new location. He is competent
man ia his branch Of business.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Operation Performed.

Mr.. r. P. Hawkins, of the firm of
hawkins Bros, visited Staunton on
Friday last, where he underwent a SUR
gical operation, made necessary on ac>
count of catarrhal trouble. He has re-
turned and his condition is improved.
He was accompanied by Mrs Hawkins.
We hope he may be permanently re-
lieved. The operation was performed
by Dr. Hanger, specialist of Staunton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Entertainment at low Moor

The pupils attending the public
school at Low Moor, Va, conducted by
Mrs. 7. Rowan as Principal, and Miss
Callie Steele, as Assistant, will give a
literary entertainment at Low Moor on
the night of Tuesday, Dec. s7th, 1852.
Proceeds to purchase an Encyclopedia
and Globe for the use of the school,
This is a worthy object and all should
attan6
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
A Work of Art

A hand painted fireplace screen, now
on exhibition at Roberts & Keller's, is
attracting considerable attention. It
was painted by Miss Matthews, from
North Carolina, who is related to Miss
Lizzie Murray, whom she visited last
summer. The work has been highly
conplimented, and is offered for sale.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
A Thing of Beauty.

We have copy Of the beautiful pict-
ure, "a Yard of Pansies," which is offer
ed free of charge to the friends of the
VfRGTxIAS It can be obtained by clip
ping the order from the paper, giving
name and address, and sending three
taoo cent stamps to pay postage, to the
publisher, W. JENNINGS DEMoREsT, Is,
East 18th St., New York.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
B. & o. Christmas Holiday Bate,

B. & o. Christmas Holiday Rates.
Tickets good between all stations of
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
east of the Ohio river will be on sale at
ticket Offices of that company from De
cember Gath to Goth, inclusive, and from
December 31st to January End, inclusive
good to return until January 3rd, inclu-
sive For more detailed information
apply to nearest B. & Q. ticket Agent
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Schools will be Closed During
the Holidays.

The Clifton Forge Seminary will close
on Tomorrow (Friday) evening, and re
main closed until the Monday following
New Years
The Allegheny Female Institute will
also take recess from Friday until the
Monday after New Years. This will
afford the pupils and teachers q much
needed vacation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Elected a Director.

At a recent meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Allegheny Bank, Master
Mechanic, J. A. Quinn, of the c. & o.
Shops in this city, was elected Director
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of j. L. Page. Mr.. Quinn will
prove a valuable aid to the institution,
and we congratulate al! concerned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Reduced Rates on C.. g. O.

The G. & 0. will sell round trip tickets
at the rate of az four cents per mile
Tickets will be on sale Friday, Dec. Grid,
good until the 3rd of January, 1898.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Important Notice.

The Allegheny Bank will be closed on
Monday, the day after Christmas, and
on Monday, one week from that date,
the day after New Years. Those having
business with this bank will govern
themselves accordingly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Go to R. L. THOMAS and leave orders
for all kinds of Tin or Slate Roofing,
Spouting, etc. He guarantees satisfac-
ton. july20
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B. & o. Thousand Mile Ticket Good
To st. Louis.

On and after December 18th, 1899,
thousand mile tickets issued by the
Baltimore & and Ohio Railroad Company
will be honored between all stations on
the Ohio q Mississippi Railway.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
A Credi5able P1ece of. Work

Mr. J. W. Hess, who is job printer at
the ReUieaO office, has turned out very
neat and attractive book, in the shape
of a Register for Hotel Clifton. We are
glad to know that it is production of
home enterprise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Santa Claus has all his Toys with him
at F. w. MAINS. Leave your orders
there for what you want for Christmas.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR RENT.

A room suitable for an Office, a cigar
store, or any other business not requir-
ing large space. Nearly opposite the
postof1lce. Enquire at the VINGINIAN.
dec 22>tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

A comfortable residence on Church
street. Apply at the VIRGINIAN office.
dec 1T
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

The LARGEST DOLL in the city can
be seen in F. w. MAINS show window,
Railroad avenue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR RENT.

On first floor, next to Post office, a large
room, equipped for an Office. Apply at
the VIRGINIAN office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR SALE.

Nuts, Raisins and all kinds of Fruits
at F. w. MAINS, Railroad avenue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Fine, Fresh Mixed Candy, from 10 cts.
to 81 per pound, at F. w. MAINS, Rail
road avenue.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
EPISCOPAL CHuRCR.

Episcopal services at Parish Rooms,
Rev. Il. l.. Wood, Rector, will be held
Sunday, Christmas day, at Il o'clock,
Especial music, suitable for the season,
will be rendered. The public cordially
invited. Christmas entertainment for
t.te Sunday School, Tuesday, Dec. 9th,
.,oiual-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
FOR RENT.

One of the most attractive residences
in Clifton Forge. Corner property. APP
ply at the VIRGINIAN office
doc 1-tf
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

For Toilet Articles, Toys, Dolls,
Games, &C., we will not be downed.
w. b. GROVE & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Give us call and let us convince you
that we are Headquarters on Xmas
goods. w. B. GROVE & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Great excitement still continues at our
store over Christmas goods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

We say unhesitatingly we have the
prettiest and cheapest line of Christmas
goods in town. W. B. GROVE y Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22

Santa Claus is now in the city. He
can be seen in the show window at F.
w. MAINS, where all letters can be CIV
en- him in person.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
a Now Firm Progressive and
EnGr0atiG

Measrs. L E. Hosby & Co., successors
to Haynes Bros, on Main street, make
important announcement through our
advertising columns to-day. They keep
first-class grocery and provision store,
and sell their goods at reasonable prices.
You can get Your Christmas supplies at
this store, fresh and nice. Give them a
call. They are live business men, and
will be glad to serve you. Read their
advertisement in another column.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Musical Entertainment.

The guests OF the Hotel Clifton were
given a musical treat Oh Monday night
last. Prof. Henry Farmer, Of Lynch
burg, a gifted musician, assisted by
NJ essrs. Van Siekler, Bowles, Heck, Lin
debeTger and Lipop, rendered number
of choice selections. Several solos on
the flute aud guitar are deserving of
special mention. Landlord Byers not
only provides all bodily comforts for his
guests, but also looks after their intel
lectual wants. Those present speak in
glowing terms Of the pleasure the enter
tainmcnt afforded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Thanksgiving and Xmas Goods.

Fowls, Fruits, Cakes. Fireworks, SC.
Call and examine our extensive line and
learn our prices. STULL & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
ToWhoIesale Men

A NY ONE desiring to establish a Wholesale
Abusness at Clifton Forge requiring sfdetrack
cOnveniences, can procure a room and cellar
we'll suited in size and location, with Setrack
at the door, on four months notice by applying
to
DUNCAN & KING,
oct2O-4m.l Frazier Building, Clifton Forge.va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Christmas and Other Services in
the Churches.
BAPTIST CHURCH.

There viii be usual services, morning
and evening, by the Pastor. Subject in
slie morning, "Retrospeet;" Evening,
What has the Harvest Been?' The
Sunday School entertainment win be
held during Christmas week, the date
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
Important Notice.

I announce to the public that | have
taken the agency Tor the best Roofing
Paint on the market, known as the Fran
els Elastic Asphaltum Paint, for Roofs.
Walls. Fences, sc. 1t is endorsed by
leading dealers throughout the country.
Charges will be very reasonable. Call
and get estimates before awarding your
contracts.
E. D. PATTERSON,
Next Door to Alderson's Grocery, Jeffer-
son Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
METHODIST CHURCH.

Preaching by the Pastor at the Neth>
odist Church, Sunday morning and
evening Christmas services for the
Sunday School Monday night at usual
hour.
The protracted meeting now in prog
ress, will continue the.remainder of the
week
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-12-22
List of Unclaimed Letters

ing Saturday, Dec. 18th, 1892 Parties calling
for these letters Will please say they are adver-
tised.
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DISCIPLES CHURCH.

Rev. L. Dc. Omer will preach his fare
well sermon in the above church on Sun
day morning next. During Christmas
week a Sunday School entertainment
viii be given, made attractive by a
Christmas tree and appropriate exer-
cises.
This congregation has extended call
to Elder /. A. Cutler, of Richmond, Va,
who recently preached in the Disciple
Church on Temperance"
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
A Christmas cantata will be given by
the Presbyterian Sunday School, Thurs
day night, Dec 29th, 1889 Careful and
thorough preparation has been made
for this entertainment, and it will be of
Il very superior character. Perhaps the
best thing of the kind ever presented by
a Sunday School of this place. 1t is
composed of recitations, solos, duets,
choruses, marches, and bell ringing,
songs. &c. The music is under the SUI
pervision of Mr.. t. r. Reynolds. The
recitations directed by Miss A. G. Me-
Corlzle.
Preaching in-the Presbyterian Church
by Rev. f. w. MacCorkle next Sunday,
morning and night, at the usual hours.
There will be special music, which will
be especially appropriate to the occa>
sion.
Rev. S. W. Irwin from Iron Gate. ex-
changed pulpits with Rev. e W. Mac
Corkle, on last Sunday, Mr. MacCorkle
preaching at Low Moor and MIR. Irwin
here Rev. Mr.. Irwin is a promising
to Iron Gate from Tennessee. His ser
mons on Sunday were excellent and'were
heard with great satisfaction by all.
The morning call., 1892-06-27

The 81 men who scored over 81 points
each made q total Of 1906 points. an aver
age of 40.7l; and 30 of them scored 40 ana
over, 20 being from c and 10 from G, while
the 20 OF Marysville and OrOville with their
IA points averaged only $751; But this is
not all.
The regiment has said or had said for it
that lit considered itself capable Of sur
passing any other regiment in California"
and "eXpected 10 be the leader from
California" if 1t is the intention to mass
regiment from each State next
Year at the Worlds Fair. The regi-
ment was "massed" at Marysyle on the
18th for la talon drill. in which by the
way it appears that "all the cross order
battalion formations were executed in very
satisfactory manner considering that il was
the first time that the officers and men have
had an opportunity OF practcing this drIIl
as battalion since the drill regulations
were changed" According to tie home
organ tile regiment 'massed" as follows:
Company OF Chleo, nine men under COM
mand OF Captain Cahll aud Lieutenant Pratt
COMPANY OF C0lusa was represented by Is
men under command OF Lieutenant Ross Nc.
ANTS and w. Il. de Jlrnett.
Company c OF Marysyille had 90 men under
command OF Captain Lydon and Lieutenant
Noss.
Company d of Red Bluff was represented by
Captain James SweeDy and Lieutenant Ed Bios
com.
Company of Reddlng was represented by
Company OF Oroville was under command OF
Captain Warren Sexton aud Lleutenents Lawson
and AtchisOn aud numbered 60 strong
The regiment which at the annual muster
paraded 100 per cent with its 3S9 mem ber-
snip, "massed." according to this account,
136 company officers and men for six COM
panes. How we apples do SWIM"
THAT COMPETITIVE DRILL.
Not little enthusiasm has been aroused
ever the competitive drill on Wednesday
evening, at the Mechanics Pavilion, for the
benefit Of Sergeant Trumpeter c. f. Wells
Of the Light Battery, who lost his hand
while firing salute. According to the pro-
gramme, however, one of the reported COM
petitoTs-the company from the Third In
1aDtry-has withdrawn. That programme
is as follows: Concert, Second Artillery
Regiment band, from $40 8 80 p. NJ review
OF Second Artillery Regiment, Colonel Will
liam Macdonald commanding, rendered to
his Excelency Governor Markham; stand
ing gun drill, by a platoon of Light
Battery A, Captain John A. Roster;
competitive company drill for trophy be-
tween G of the First Infantry, Captain
Woodruff, and e Of the Second Artillery,
The morning call., 1892-06-27
COAST NOTES.

A new bank is shortly to be started at
Oroville.
Gridley is Boosting rose eight inches in
diameter.
The town OF Truckee wants to be annexed
to the State of Nevada.
Even in the Sacramento River there is
reported scarcity of salmon.
Candidates for Office in Fresno County are
going to driving team pending the beginning
of the campaign.
San Diego County's Supervisors passed
resolution favoring an extra session of the
Legislature.
trail has been built to the summit Of
San Francisco peak, the highest mountain in
Arizona.
Santa Barbara has a sulphur spring on
her beach aud proposes to develop it as one
OF the attractions of the town.
Here Is chance for the "silent news
boy" to get drink. The town of Auburn
has ''Dickel-in-the- slot" soda fountain.
The State Controller has notified the
clerks CT interior counties that warrants for
the payment OF the coyote scalp bounties
are now ready.
Los Angeles is moving in the direction Of
pesth0use for epers, and it is probable
that Oakland will take similar steps in the
near future.
A teredo 10 feet In length and IL inches
in diameter is reported from Astoria. Posi-
bly, there is an explanation Of the stories OF
the sea serpent in this.
A hitherto unknown fishing bank has been
discovered about 10 miles south of Trni-
dad, and extraordinary large catches OF
hallbut are reported.
Prospect0rs are searching the mountains
near Columbia, Tuoiumne County. for tin
Lodges, the metal having been found in q
Tree state In numerous sluice-box elean-ups
recentIy.
The morning call., 1892-06-27
HANDBALL BOOMING.
Some Exciting Games at Ryan's Court
ChampIons at Play.

Some Exciting Games at Ryan's Court.
Champions at Play.
Handball, the national pastime of Erin's
sons. is booming. Phil Ryan's court at s54
Howard street. was crowded yesterday by
enthusiastic lovers of the game. They were
treated 10 some match and exhibition games
that, for quality. compared fayorably with
any OF those to be Witnessed in Brooklyn,
the Mecca OF handball-p players.
The nrst game was between Hollow and
p. Johnson on one side and Walter Will
liams and T. Lavelle on the other The
former team won by scores of 15-S and
1910.
Haskins and Wren then defeated vii :
llamS aud Johnson in a very holly contested
game. The former team won a game by a
score Of 1913, but were defeated in the
next by Is TO 10. The deciding game was
then made two f0uTteens of seven aces
Williams ami johnson, after a number of
clever returns, won the match by score of
to 6.
In a six-handed game jim and George Nc
Donald and K. McKenna defeated +. Ne
kinnOn, J. Hetfernan and ID. Mcdonald
alter hard tussle, by scores Of 15-13, 13-15
and 15-12.
The game of the day was between teams
composed Of j. Riordan. tue Pacific Coast
champion ana James Wren. and the Aus
tralian champion, John Jones and James
Lawless. The teams played the best three
out Of five games, and after the most excit-
ing play seen in any of the courts for years,
Riordan and Wren captured the prize.
At the Union Handball Court James Leary
and NJ. Tierney defeated John Mullln and
William O'Brien by scores of 15-1O, 1915
and 15-13
John McDermott and Mike Manning were
defeated by George Hutchinson aud Frank
Kelly by scores of 15-10. 13-15 and 15-12
John Condor and Pete Hutchinson won
from DOoney Harris aud John Dillon by IL
8. 15-S and 15-8.
ID. Farrell and James Dillon won rub
from Al Pennoyer and +. Hutchinson by
15-3, 9-15. 1916. and lost the second rub
by 1915. 15-11 and 81.
al PennOyer and DOoney Harris were
then defeated by ID. Farrell and James Dill
Ion in two straight rubs, the scores stand
ing: 15-10, 15-6 and 1913 and 1910.
The morning call., 1892-06-27
C0URSING MATCHES
Strong Hsres Chased by Flying GREY
hounds at Ocean View

strong Hares Chased by Flying Grey
hounds at Ocsan View.
Yesterday was an "of day" at Ocean
View Coursi1g Park, as most Of the best
dogs are in training for the big events Of
the Pacific CouTSing Club, which will be
run through next Sunday and Monday
The sport was, therefore. confined to pri-
yate matches, and as Canayan has Just re-
ceiyed a shipment of 164 fiue hares from
Peso. tile racing was very good all round.
There vas fair attendance, though the
seafog spoiled the weather. and betting
ruled lively. John Grace Jr. proved an
efficient Judge, aud young John Canayan.
Who IS gaming experience, as all that
could be desired as a slipper.
The following is detailed account Of the
courslng:
c. S. Weland's Minnie beat P. Lyden's
Maid. Betting eYens. Minnie led up for
and got the ;urn, then Maid put in some
closer work before Minnie again scored a
Kill and won r hard battle.
j. kerrigan's Honeymoon beat =. Cana
vans Uncle Jimmie. Betting 10 on the
loser. From an even slip TO a short hare
the nOn-favorite led up with ease, turned,
wTenched, killed and won handily.
j. Halls Judge Morrow beat w. Muir
phys Last Spike. Betting 3 10 2 against
the loser. The Judge took long lead up
TO the turn, and although Last Spike scored
couple Of times, aud finally killed, yet
Morrow outwOrked him at all other points
Of the game.
j. BInkley's Tom Moore beat c. hayes
Blue jacket Betting 6 to on the winner.
This was the best race Of the day. Both
dogs sighted together, and a dandy hare got
up. There was an even slip, and ding
dong race to the hare, and Blue Jacket was
first by head. From this point. however,
Tom Moore fairly outwitted and out
pointed his antagonist, working his hare all
over the field IN one of the most brilliant
courses ever looked at. His speed, stamina
and cleYerness stamp him a great dog. He
won in a walk.
In the remaining three matches Judge
Morrow again scored a victory, this time
over Tim Cronin's Fairy. p Riley's Matte
beat Z. 5. Wieland's Examiner after
gruellng course, and j. Roe's Molle Riley
made monkey out Of Tony MoOre's Lady
Comerford. This course ended good
DAYS sport.
Next Sunday the Pacific Coursing Clubs
puppy stake viii be run, and on Monday a
big free for all stake will be competed for
The drawing will take place al Federation
Hall on Friday evening.