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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
The Liberties of the Press to be Re
stricted.

A very witty and burlesque debate
was had last Friday night at the Liter>
airy Society on the ''Restriction of the
Liberties of the Press 1t was partici-
pated in by some of the young ladies OF
the Seminary, each of whom just "cov-
cred herself with glory" The chair
man, after having listened very patiently
to some very spicy rewarks from both
the affirmative and negative, decided
that it would be somewhat inconsistent
with his wise judgment to render a fina
decision on that important subject with
out hearing further remarks" where
upon, on motion, the meeting adjourned
"sooner die
Following are the names of the young
ladies who took part in the discussion,
with their several pseudonyms:
Miss Mary Bryant. Squire Sollit- Chairman
Miss Elsie Bailey -. Peter Plumstead-
Bashful Young Man
Miss Edna King, -. Solomon Creech-
The Suffering Young Man
Miss Blanche Phillips. ......... Farmer Pettibone
Miss Maud Silcott. ................ Deacon Barlow
Miss Fannie Smoot. Israel Hubbard
Miss Lizzie Murray ........-.T The Quaker Brother
Miss Bessie Campbell. .lchaDOd PeaSe
Miss Nettie Campbell. .............A Boston Dude
Miss F. Ballou.. "A Dartmouth College Graduate
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
A Proper Omission.

The General Conference of the Meth
odist Protestant Church has recently
stricken from its ritual that portion of
the marriage service which requires the
wife to pr o1nise to obey her husband.
The omission is eminently proper, and
should be followed by all churches.
Whether it is the wife's duty to obey
doesn't enter into the question the fact
that she will not obey unless
she sees fit, and the pledge is, therefore,
'Thus ever since the world began
1t has always been the way;
For did not Adam, the very first man,
The very first woman obey p
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02

Hon. N. G. Houck, Jr., member of Con-
gress from the Second District of East
Tennessee, was in our city for short
time Sunday, en- route to Washington
from a trip to Kentucky. He expressed
himself as much surprised at the miracu-
lous growth and wonderful improvement
of Clifton Forge since his last visit here,
four years ago, and predicted a prosper
Gus future for our town. Mr. Houck is
prominently identified with the iron and
coal interests of East Tennessee, which
are numerous.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
What the Doctors Thought of US

1t was our pleasure to meet and con-
verse with number of the delegates to
the Convention of Railway Surgeons,
which was held at Old Point last week.
They were all highly pleased with what
they saw of Virginia and were uniform
in their praises of our people; espe>
cially of the courtesies shown them by
the Virginia hotels and railroads. Many
we're the kind words they had for the
hotels of Clifton Forge and Covington,
and all united in praising General Man.
ager Stevens, of the Chesapeake and
Ohio road. TO his energies and courte-
sizes, indeed, they attributed the success
of the convention. Clifton Forge was
not unnoticed. but the impression seemed
to have taken hold upon the tourists
that onr young city is full of life and
promise.
The convention consisted of something
over twelve hundred delegates, hailing
from all the States and Territories, Can
ada and Mexico. DIR. G. w. P. Brock, of
the city of Richmond, was elected presi-
dent OF the Association, and Omaha,
Nebraska. chosen as the seat of the next
annual convention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
The New Opera House.

On Thursday, the Goth of May, the
stockholders of the Clifton Forge Opera
House Company held meeting at the
law office of Anderson & Moore and pro-
ceeded to organize by the election of E.
M. Nettleton as president, Z. g. Roberts,
vlce-president, and f. M. Jones, secre,
tary and treasurer.
Thereupon the company proceeded to
enter into a contract with Capt. j. G.
Carpenter by which the new Opera
House, the property of Capt Carpenter,
is leased to the Company for period of
ten years. The building is to be lighted
by electricity, heated by steam, and pro-
vided with all the appliances to be found
in modern and well appointed house.
The company will spare no pains to
provide for the people of Clifton Forge
entertainments of an high order, and will
see to it that nothing Objectionable is
rendered, SO far as it can possibly do so.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
Missionary Festival.

The exercises of the visionary Festi-
VAL at the Presbyterian church last Sun
day morning, were of an interesting char
acter.
The subject for the day was Korea, so
long the Hermit nation, and in which
the Southern church has recently estab-
lished Mission.
After the recitation of verses of Scrip
ture by the boys and girls, the respon-
sive service began. These were inter
spersed with good singing and appro-
pirate recitations, by the following schol-
ars, in the order named:
Masters Morton Colem an, Rob Harris,
Misses Mercer Duerson with Mary Tow
les, Blanche Miller and May Thompse II
with Fanny Jordan. These young folks
acquitted themselves with credit and
added greatly to the interest Of the occa
sion.
A very interesting feature of the exer-
ercises was the reading of letters from
Rev. G. K. Cumming, now q Missionary
in Japan, to DR.. and Mrs. Lewis, and
through them to the Church. Mr.. G.
preached to this congregation, some
years since, in the absence of the Pastor
in Europe. Letters were also read from
two japanese girls, who are supported
by this Sunday School and Missionary
Association, in Japan schools. These
letters were written by the girls, them
selves, both in japanese and English
characters.
After some questions on Mission sub
jects, propounded by the children and
answered by the Pastor, the exercises
were closed with the Benediction.
The pulpit was very prettily decorated
with flowers, and the arrangements ad-
mirably planned by the Superindent, Dr..
Lewis, and other officers of the School.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02

Mr. S. S. Steele, WHO has resided in
Clifton Forge for seven years, and is
well known to the people Of Allegheny
county, left on Monday evening last fer
Lynchburg, Va. We regret his leaving,
and the best wishes of his many friends
in Clifton go with him.
The best for the money, Salvation Oil.
Only IS cents bottle. Sold everywhere.
1t is great pity to see how many peo-
pie allow cough or cold to go unno-
ticed, and thus pave the way to an I'M
timely grave from the effects of con
sumption. A pleasant, safe, reliable and
cheap remedy is DR.. BULBS Cough Syrup.
% cents.
Messrs Geo. K. Anderson and G. F.
Moore have been in Staunton several
days within the past week in attendance
upon the Circuit Court. They represent
the West Iron Gate Land Company ia a
number of cases now pending in that
court.
Mr. Geo. Martin, of Richmond, Va
representing that enterprising and ably
edited paper, the Richmond Times, has
been in Clifton Forge, soliciting patron,
age for that paper. He was registered
at the McCurdy House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
The action for damages brou obt INV !

The action for damages brou ght by J.
0. Tyler, formerly of Clifton Forge,
against The Western Union Telegraph
Company will be tried in the United
States Circuit Court at Harrisonburg, on
the 9th instant. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by Benz. Haden, of Fincast,e, and
defendant Company by Maj Jno. w.
Harris, of Lewisburg. w. Va.
A cyclone visited Wellington, Kan, on
Saturday last, killing several hundred
people and destroying great many
houses and other property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02

Half Fare to Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
Via B. & o. R. R.
From May 2Sth to June 4th inclusive, the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company will sell
Excursion tickets to Cedar Rapids, Ia, at rate
of one lowest first class fare for the round trip,
Tickets will be vailed for return journey until
June 30th inclusive. The B. s. o. Yes tibuled
Limited Express trains make close connections
at Chicago for Cedar Rapids. Pullman sleeping
ars attached to all trains
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
w = = 3 2


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 Coo. on the dollar and
are offering them to Our customers at the
same rate.
Now, while other merchants complain of
Hard Times, 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 Sc; Ladies' Shoes, good quality, o8c pair;
Mems Suits from $3.08 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, 1892-06-02
Our New Senator.

On last Saturday Governor Mckinney
appointed Gen. Eppa Hunton to fill the
unexpired term of the late John s. Bar
bour as United States Senator. The ap
pointment seems to be meeting with the
general approval of the people. We do
not hesitate to say our choice was the
Hon. Thos. s. Martin, and we still be-
lieve man of youthful vigor might
have been able to give his people more
active service though Gen. Hunton is
man of remarkable energy for his years
and we do not doubt will be faithful and
efficient. The following account of his
life is taken from the Dispatch
General Hunton was born in Fauquier
county September %, 1898. He studied
law and came to the bar at an early age,
and in 1S49 was elected Commonwealth
Attorney of Prince Edward county-an
Office which he held for some years He
was member of the Virginia convention
of 1861, and when the State seceeded
promptly offered his services and was
commissioned Colonel of the Eighth Vir
ginia Regiment. His command was in
the battles of First Manassas, Balls
Bluff, Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Cold
HORROR, Frazier's Farm, Second Manas-
sas, Boonerboro, Sharpsburg, Freder-
ieksburg, Gettysburg, Gravely Run. and
Sailors Creek, where he was captured
and confined in Fort Warren until July,
1866.
He was as sturdy and gallant fighter
as ever drew blade, and after the bat
tie of Gettysburg, where he was badly
wounded in the charge of Pckett's Di
vision, was promoted to the command of
Garnett's Brigade.
HIS SERVICE IN CONGRESS.
He was elected to represent his district
in Congress in 1879, and re elected for
three successive terms; was chairman of
the Committee on District of Columbia,
and was a member of the Tilden Hayes
Electoral Commission of 1876 TT. Since
his retirement from Congress-, where he
served with ability during some of the
stormiest days experienced in that body,
he has been practicing his profession, but
has always been ready to give his cOun-
sci and services to his State when
needed. He is man of strong sense,
thoroughly up in the history of Federal
legislation, and no more devoted son of
Virginia ever breathed. Gen. Hunton
has law office i'll Washington, where
he practices three days in the week. His
home is in Warrenton, where he and his
son also practice law
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-02
MOORE e HILBERT.
filming Engineers & Iron Ore Experts,

sz7 Mines and Mineral lands examined and
reported on. Mines and mineral lands bought
and Sold. Assays OF all minerals made by a
competent and skilled Assayer.
GSS ONCE and Laboratory over Post office,
Main ST., Stanton, Va.
REFERENCES A. S. Epson, President Epson
Nut and Bolt Co., Unonville, Conn; q. III. Clio,
Treasurer Northern Chief Iron Company, Osn-
kosh, Wis; Thos. Bardon, Real Estate, Ashland
Chief Iron Company, Wausean, Wis; c. L. HAND.
Secretary Aurora Mining Co., Cleveland Ohio:
Hon. John Haggart, Postmaster General Otta.
wa Canada: 5. NJ. Yost Staunton. Va.
nnav2q
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
With A PARLOR RIFLE.
Charles Zeiss Meets With a Pc
cuiiar Death.
A Bullet in His Brain and His Skull Frac-
tured He Lives for Hours-Was 1t
occidental!

A well directed bullet from a parlor rife
struck Charles Zeiss IN the head, and fall
to the ground dozen feet beneath frac-
turei his skull-two Injuries that resulted
in Kiss death at the City and County Ii os-
pital at Gas o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Zeiss was q chicken-rancher ON the San
Bruno road, near Fifteenth avenue. As
usual with ranchers so near the city with
its many ho6diums he had to keep a sharp
outlook for mararders. Among the many
who have infested his ranch was a man
aged abont 81 years, who has always been
armed with IarlOr rife, aud whose
mission in that neighb0rhood seemed
to be to extermIna,e Zeiss' pigeons. which he
seems TO have Gone too frequently and too sue
eessfuly for ZeIss' peace OF mind
Yesterday afternoon at about O'Clock ZeIss
heard the warning crack Of the rife OF some
hunter. aud went To look after his property. He
found tbis same young man with The parlor-
rifle firing al his pigeons when they few out OF
the bounds OF his property. and even soaring
them so that more OF them might fly away from
house.
Seeing who 1t was, he climbed upon the
chcken-house to warn the young man away, as
IL said afterward. and as he did so the parior-
rifle again sounded. and he WAS shot, stunned
and fell 10 the ground beneath, lighting on his
head. The bullet entered on the right side of
his head, back and above his ear. ana his fail
fractured his skull on the opposite side.
AL hrst he was unconscious for few moments.
then he dragged himself way TO be taken care
OF AT Tie Golden City HOUSE. whence tie was
taken an hour later 20 the City aud County
Hospi al in milk wagon. When On the way he
Was conscious, and 10 Policemen McMuffry and
ByTnes told briefly his story as told above. lie
then iapsed into Inconsistencies, and al GAS
o'clock last evening died in The hospital.
Al O'Clock last evening bis body was taken
TO The Morguc, where an inquest will be held to-
morrow morning
Zeiss was native OF Germany. aged about 55
years. II Is not known whether the shooting
was accidental or Intentional. but as the shooter
has isappeared the presumption Is that II was
either Intentional or That he vas scared out OF
his wits. Policemen Byrnes aud McMurtry are
engaged In unrayellng the case.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
Alameda.


ID. j. Sullivan, City Superintendent OF Schools
is confned 30 his home by an attack OF la
grippe.
Unitarian services will be held this morning
at L O'Clock In Masonic Hall. Mr.. Dobson viii
preach on the subject, "The Religious Silua.
ton"
George A. jackson has recovered from his at
tack OF Illness and tomorrow VIII resume his
duties as principal of The Porter School
The only contagious disease known to the
Health Office la this city at present is measles,
which is prevailing as an epidemic 10 a mild
form.
Mrs. Heidi, residing on San Antonio avenue,
was walking through the stable In the rear of
her home when kicked by horse on the chest.
Causing Itactuge OF The breast-bOne.
The attendance at the opening of Park
Opera House last evening was encouraging 10
the management. The audience was highly
pleased at the excellent performance OF two
opeTettas, and an attraction Will be given at this
theater at least one a week.
The remains Of the late II. A. Harnden
formerly OF this city, who died on Wedne day
In Los Angeles, were cremated IN that city
Prior 10 bis death lie had made arraugr Inents
with his wife that whoever OF them should
survive, lie other should have the remains OF
tie deceased one fQclneFated
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
MECHANICS INSTITUTE.

Annual Meeting-Irwin c. Stump Chosen
President
The annual meeting OF the Mechanics Instl-
tute was held at the Pavilion last night David
Kerr in the chair.
Treasurer A. w. Starbird reported receipts
s85,599 46 and disbursements SS4, 7o5 o6 IN
the general fund; in the sinking fund the re-
ceipts had been S2374 20 and the disbursements
the same
John Petite. an expert, reported that he had
examined tile books OF the institute and had
found them not only correct but well kept
Librarian Wilson reported an increase in men,
bership receipts and circulation. There were
4130 members IN good auaing.
On February % last there we're 81 934 books
10 the library The li6.ary's cash receipts for
report was very youmnous. tie tod the story
OF he institutes Advancement during the past
year and called attention 10 the great wealth OF
the organization. The classes had been well
attended, Notwithstanding the unpleasant quar-
ters which they occupied. President Kerr ad-
ysed the rtmodeiing OF lie old building on Post
street He thought, however, that 1t might be
better TO erect a new building with more COM
modions library. reading and chess rooms, lee
turc ball and laboratories
The newly elected Trustees were Installed
Alter the installation James II. Barry said that
Trustee Hendy prior 10 The election had said TO
a Representative OF al evening paper that IL tie
candidates who were subsequently elected were
successful he would resign. Now" said Mr.
Barry. these gentlemen have been Installed
ard call upon Mr.. Hendy to resign"
thunder OF applause indicated that Barry
bad,many hackers.
cit may be possible that you were msquoied
Is that so. Mr.. Hendy?' Barry asked
Eyes. IL is so. L was misquoted." Hendy re-
piled.
Then you should have repudiated the state
meDt imputed TO you." answered Barry, II
move that Mir. Bendy be asked To resgn."
There was another burst of applause, but the
Char ruled Tie motion oui OF olaer. ana the
meeting adjourned. A group Of bis supporters
gathered around Barry, TO whom lie said that he
knew tb reporter who had interviewed Mr.
HeBdy and knew that lie had not IDisquoted him.
The Board of Trustees met Immediately after
adjournment and elected the following officers !:
Irwin Z. Stump President; George K. Dow.
Vice President; }. X. Firth. Treasurer; 8. j..
IieBdy. Recording Secretary; Marsden Manson,
Corresponding Secretary
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
BORN.


HOFF SCHNE!DER-fn this city. March l. 1899 To
the wife OF William HoHschneider Jr dauyh-
ter
BEATTY-In this city March 4, 1892, to the wife
OF J. w. Beatty. a daughter
HEMMETER-In this city, March 9 1892 TO the
wife OF Gottlieb Hemmeter. a SON.
kLEiS-In ID s city, February 20, 1892 to the
vile OF Julius Klein. daughter.
BRENNAN-In this city. February %, 1892 to the
wife OF ID. J. Brennan. son.
SCHOENf EbD-In this city March s 1902 tn
the wife OF Jonas Schoeufeld, a son.
Mc6UlRE-In this city March T. 1892 to the wife
OF Frank J. Mcclure, daughter
BROCK-In this city, February 25 1892 70 ths
wife Of c. {. Brock, daugEt6r
MCCABTHI-In this city, March g. 1892 TO TIE
wife OF Thomas Mccarthy, son.
Cru MMoN-ln this city. February 81 1899 TO the
vie OF FRANK ,. Grummon. daughter.
hElIH-In this city. February % 1892 To the
wife of William u. Keith a daughter
MlLLIAMs-In this city. March i 1892 TO the
WE OF ID. W. Williams, twins-son and daughter
CATE-In Oakland, March 3. 1892, TO tho vile OF
). I. Cate, daughter
HiLLAkD-ln Nevada City. February % 1900 N
the vile Of James II. H.ard n daughter
BRoWER-In Berkeley. February "a, 1892. to the
VIE OF Lewis T. Brewer. son.
o'DAY-To the wife OF Robert T. o'Day. twin
~
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
NATIVE SONS.
Psr1or Politics Bubbiing-Names of tn,
Principal Cand I'D q tea.

Psr1or Politics Bubbiing-Names OF the
Principal Candidates.
The Native Sons of the Golden West will
hold their Grand Parior in Los Angeles on
April "a. That has been decided upon def
initely. though there Is still a strong oppo-
sition TO it on account Of the high rate made
by the railroad company for transportation.
1t has been decided to levy small per cap
tia tax after the close Of the session in order
to meet the increased liabilities which the
high rate will cause.
1t Is conceded that, following the usual
custom. Grand Vice. President Thomas
Flint Jr. of San Juan Will be elected Grand
President. The names Of John L. Greaney,
Pacific: Eugene G. Gregory. Sacramento,
and w. II. Nelson OF San Francisco Parlor
are mentioned for the Office Of Vice. Presi-
dent. j. ID. Sproale of Chico. for Grand
Lecturer. Is the only one named for that
Office, Harry Lnnstedt of California Par
ior will most likely succeed himself as Grand
Secretary. L. W. ii. ShanahaD. j. w.
Ahern and Lewis Frcer are aspirants for
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06

Daily, s. s. Morton Percy Besmsb. Irvine
Graham NJ. A. Smith, L. +. Bert: Election Com
mifiee-C. b. johnson, A. A. Watson. w. l..
Asher, j. c. BOobar, James COrcoraB. j. +. Null
lin. II. A. Windt. &. IL. Putnam, w. i. New
some, }. F. Mccormack; House Committee-C.
l.. Dali. G. Walker, W. j. Harrington, w. II.
Jones. w. II. Rice :. A. HAmmill.
The club has rem ed the house at 115 Powell
street, arid IL Is handsomely furnished. Ii was
thrown open last night. and The rooms were
ihronged from early evening to late at night.
Burns and Wilson were both there, as were ai,o
James Giileran, Registrar Brown, Mike Smith,
Billy Harrington, Senator Mahnney, John c.
Quinn. James Bo0bar ana all the pronounced
anti Kelly aud CrmminS men 10 tie local ranks
of The party.
A formal opening will he given next week, and
the elpbrOoms will be kept open until after lie
election In November.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
DIED.

BRoNIAN-lB this city. March . 1892 John
Bronzan. a native OF Daimatia, Austria aged IN
years. late member OF the Austrian benevolent
Society.
E6Friends and aequaintances are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY fSun.
dayl- at O'Clock r. M. from che hall of the
austrian Benevolent Society. 4ly Suffer street.
lhtermcnt Laurel Hin Cemetery. Remains at
tee undertaking pariors or McAvoy 4 Gallagher,
20 Fifth street.
CoLLINS-in this city. March 8. 1892 Catherine.
beloved wife of James w. Collins, and mother OF
Jenhie lettic. John and Charlie Colins a native
oil Ireland. aged 3S years
~ Friends and acquaintancos are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY fSun-
day., nj O'Clock r. NJ. from the pariors OF the
Pacific Undertakes. III Mission stree: between
dhlrd and Fourth interment Mount Calvary
Cemetery.
GARY-In this city. March 3. 1892 Catherine be-
loved wife OF Henry L.. and mother of Charles s.,
Louis u ana Robert j. Gary. native OF Ireland.
aged So years.
He-friends and acquaintances are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY (Sun-
day). at ii O'Clock A NJ. from her late residence,
z9o seventh street Interment Holy Cross Gem
etery.
kOHKN-In this city. March 4, 1892, william A.
j.. beloved son OF william and Maria Kohrn and
brother OF Adeiine. John and Minnie Kobrn, o
native OF Hanover Germany. aged 70 years, 10
months aud 70 days. Nebraska papers please
copy.l
erFriends and acquainfances are respectfuiiy
invited 10 attend the funeral THIS DAY {Sun-
uay), Al z:3o O'Clock q. NJ. from the residence Ut
hs parents ] Franklin streef, c rner Page.
ihterineDt l. .. U. 4. Cemetery. -
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
BURNS OPENS THE BALL.

Splendid CIubrooms Rented on Powell
Street.
The Republican Alliance OF San Francisco is
the name of new political organization which
has sprung into existence. Its President is j..
n f Wilson, and It's other officers are: w. II.
Davis. Secretary; Edward I. DonnelIy Treas
urer; Executive Committee-J. ID. Spreekels,
Irving NJ. Sect, -. l.. Dodge. }. ii. Manoney,
w. A. Brown, G. o. Alexander, John
c. Quinn, Oscar Lewis, T. Il. Sullivan. j. ID.