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The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-03-15

There Is Il very goheial impression
un.,,i.g n rciM..is aid others who are
particularly Interested In the subject
t..at II iaa crlmiaal oiTens. under United
States laws 20 uiail a dnnning letter
written on Il POSTAL card. A person In
thi. sirsshLorhhod wrs..r to the FIRST as
sistant ,simast,1' Z. .nral. asking for in
tortnaipnn. ani received a reply giving
til. decision ui Judge Tl.ayer. Dec. IA,
itS3. la the w,hs.ihg II II postal card
TINT rras nr.iiahle and ,ise that was not.
The mlaiiahl. "i,a read: Please call and
settle account which II long past due,
and ior which our collector has called
several Tunes. md oldige.r The I'M
ma,iable one resyls; ..Y,fn eve me 81. 80.
We have cahlel several times for same.
II not paid II once. We sfit II place with
our law ngeiey ior collection"
The last ven tnce. it l., stated, ruled
ont this comm. nication. Postal cards
nre not naiiaslei II they o tain language
Of - tl.tssiel,i; : character" and il Ii .
very serious Il .at IL the average man
q tell him tdas sou are going to sue him.
here is n" Law however, 70 prevent you
IRON putting NJ, Y III yo,.r card d let
your dehtor understand that you are
really cross vita him. ithaca journal.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-03-15

Il
PiiIip 81. y, - aL.osdoR tea firm
is raeiag q gssf6 sfa@r Ct tho world
and at1pYascatia3ra 10y. lis firm
il one CT f.e oldest esa richest tea firms
in the veeld'a fae.raHa tie head oI it
Tor Icy .esl5 having leen tho million
are ~l'areaot Sir Eicherd Peck. Fir.
Watkins il TN OLD ep1 trusted member
of tie house Gnd has been selected for
many years to conduct negotiations with
the Principal Chinese and Indian tea
growers who control the markets of Cam
ton and Calcutta.
1T IL onr rnia." explained MI. Wat
bins. ITO visit the best plantations and
arrange for the purchase of the new sea-
sons crop while it is yet growing. It
takes considerable experience to be able
to judge Of The probable quality Of o
crop during It's early stages, as the tea
plant is subject 10 SO many vicissitudes
before p~iciia5. II the crop does not
come MP to expectations. we are often
losers. bnt the usual practice is to bar
gain fer the frat offer. for which priyi-
lege al eor.se we pay II premium. The
China tea. however. does not rule the
market as it dill before India and Ceylon
discovered the fact tint they could grow
several kinds ~ well as their Celestial
neighbors.
"Ali the best sorts, however. are still
grown in China. Gunpowder. Hyson
and Ill tho high class green teas can be
produced nowhere else. The very high
Est quality of tho first named seldom
leaves the land OF its growth, the Chi
nese connnisseurs forming a ring which
LeeYs il for tie home market."-San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-03-15
VIVA, Ill. President. Died on.

R'the,ford Z. Hayes w..s the only oc-
cupa.it Of the White Horse to die Of
hear, disease. Washington expired Of
pneumonia. .Io.n Adams Of natural de-
cline. Thomas Jefferson Of chronic di-
srrh "a. Jamea Madison AMI james Mon
ro- II nature, decline. John Quincy
Adams Of paralysis. Andrew jackson
Of consumption, Martin Van Buren, Of
asthinatic catarrh. William H. Harrison
Of piesrisy. JOHN Tyler of "A bilious at
tack. James K. Polk of chronic diar-
rhea. Zachary Taylor of bilious fever,
Willard Fillmore of natural decline,
Franklin Pierce of Inflammation of the
stomach. james Buchanan of rheumatic
goIi. Ahra!s,n Lincoln assassinated.
Andrew iohssson Paralysis. Ulysses S.
Grant cancer. James A. Garfield assas-
sinatel, CHESTER A. Arthur Bright's dis
ease. Mr.. Hayes was one of the three
Methodisis 10 become president. johnson
and GRANT being the other two. -Colum-
bus journal.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-03-15
eeatty's pianos and organs,

Hon. Daniel +. Beatty, the great Or
gan and Piano man OF Washington, N. j.,
is buster than ever. In 1870 Mr.. Beatty
left home a penniless pillow hoy, and by
his ~indomitable will he has worked his
way up so as to sell so far, nearly 100, 600
OF Beatty's Pianos and Organs since 1870.
Nothing Gems to dishearten him obsta-
cles lay in his way that would have
wrecked an ordinary man forever; he
turns to an advertisement and comes out
Of it brighter than ever. His instru-
meiifs are in use everywhere. We are
informed that during the next ten years
he intends to sell 200, 900 more of his
make. That means a business OF 500
100000, If We average them at 500 each.
1t is already the largest business of the
kind in existence. Read his advertise
ments.
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A few days G.,o the ancient ''hostel-
RE" familiar TO readers Of Dickens as the
BLACK jack" IN Portsmouth street,
Glare Market. closed its doors forever. as
the entire block of buildings surround
III. il il about TO be demolished. The
.'Dlack Jack is the house to which Sam
Weller escortvd his master when that
gentleman was in search Of Lowton, Mr..
Perkcr's clerk. nn which occasion Mr..
Pickwick Heard the story Of the Queer
Client" relatei by the mysterious law
ycr's clerk.
The BLACK Jack" has for many years
been u veritable mecca to the medical
students who have successfully braved
tho terrors If the examination room. for
1t wss customary for them TO adjourn to
lis htslitable bar aai duly inscribe the
tie ilaiaes Of the fortunate medicos in q
rcsister kept in the house for that spe-
ciai nrpos.., Among the signatures to
b. = sb arp ihose ,f James Pa9ct and
andrew Cifvae. 10 .etfitr With many
n.h,,s w.n ua.e,.iiceattained celebrity.
Ire death Of the .'LlsE;k .Iacis' adds
et.- imre 10 TIE lhoai., taYeras which
has, ~:..,sNdel in the Immediate yicin-
~. ffl,r 'ss,pui ri boz" the White
Lipr'of Jaes sheppard notoriety, the
"Enii's l.ea,." where Hogarth met his
hy ,l;'"r artist. y. t.e "Spiller's Head"
The savHse ,lel.ni these lays. all stood
gith.n u few "a hs. Lundon News.
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Are You Going, I asst?

IF 50, why not combine
speed and safety with
comfort? In travelling,
your convenience is well
looked after by the great
Rio Grande Western Rail-
way. See that your tick
cts read via that road,
which offers choice of
three distinct routes and
the most magnificent
railroad scenery in the
world. Send 25 cents to
J. II. Bennett, Salt Lake
City, for copy of the beau
tiful illustrated book,
Utah, a Peep into the
Mountain Walled Treas
ury of the Gods
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
You can save money
by paying spot CASH
for Groceries and
Provisions,
Feed, &C., at
TOWLES & cos.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

The ladies are specially invited to
listen to a sermon for them Friday night
in the Disciples church, preached by
Rev. Mr.. Book
Preaching in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning and night.
The Young Peoples Meeting will be
held at half past six O'Clock.
EPISCOPAL PARISH RooM.-l8th SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY-OCTOBER 1.
Divine service at II a. N. with sermon;
at 7:3O p. IN. subject of sermon, Tine
Reasonableness of Miracles" services on
Friday at $50 p. m.
Fl. L. WOOD, Rector.
Services at the Christian Church on
THURSDAY at O'Clock p. m.-Prayer-
meeting, subject "Consecration.
Lords day at $50 a NJ, Sunday School,
J. K. Pendleton, Supt. At II o'clock p.
M, preaching; subject, "How are Men
Made Believers?' At 11:40 a. M, Com
munion. At 6:45 p. NJ, Y. P. S. G. E..
At p. M, preaching: subject, "Does
the Bible Teach Election?"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Narrow Escape from Death.

About 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon
last, little Harry Taylor, aged about II
years, an orphan adopted by Mrs. Lizzie
r. Taylor. who occupies the rooms over
Stull & Co.'S store, came near losing his
life. He, in company with Harry Cor
win, a lad about the same age, attempt
ed to jump on moving G. & o. freight
train, nearly opposite the Ridgeway
street depot. Corwin succeeded in mount
ing the car, but his companion was not
so fortunate, for as the latter was hang
ing on to the step of the car, he came in
contact with the box around the PEN
stock and was thrown to the ground. In
falling his left leg was lascerated by the
rim of the wheel from the knee to the
ankle, but fortunately no bones were
broken. He was picked up and carried
to the G. & O. baggage room, and after
wards removed to his home, where he
was attended by DIR. Hughes 1t re-
quired eleven stitches to sew up the
ugly wound, and the little fellow stood
the operation remarkably well. The cut
is now healing rapidly. This should
serve as timely warning not only to
boys, but to older persons as well.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Bible Society Meeting.

The Auxiliary Bible Society, in con-
nection with the American Bible Socie-
ty was held in the Methodist church on
last Tuesday night.
After devotional exercises, conducted
by the President. Mr. c. F. Moore, adj
dresses were made by Rev. W. II. Booke
and Judge George Swain. After APP
propriating some money in the hands OF
the Fife Committee to this Society and
the Y. M. G. 4. in equal portions, the
meeting adjourned The next meeting
will be held at the Baptist church on
the end Sunday in December. The at
tendance was excellent, the collection
fair and the meeting good. This is an
excellent institution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
PENSIONS!

Being located near tht Government Depart
ments am able to give your ella inns better atten-
ton than attorneys located eseU here. Special
attention given to difficult and rejected claims.
If your present attorney does not suit you, and
is slow write us. y. S. Soldiers who have lost
their discharges can obtain new ones Charges
of desertion removed. No fee unless you get
a Pension. Advice FREE. Soldiers pensioned
at less than {S12) dollars per month, and suffer
ing from disability in addition to that named in
their pension certificate may obtain increase
under the new law. 1t is not necessary for you
to have gotten any ailments in war to get pen
stoned under the new law. Pensions for widows
and children without regard to cause of SOLD
ier's death; for mothers and fathers who were
dependent on soldier when he died OF not. Pen
sions obtained for service rendered during the
Mexican and Indian wars. A Mexican pension
can now be increased to $12 per month.
PATENTS.
Caveats, Trade Marks, Eesings. Copyrights and
all Patent business conducted for Moderate fees.
Information and advice given to Inventors
without charge Address,
THE NORMAN CLAIM AGENGY,.s
Box I67. Washington, D. c.
aGg1T-2m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
a Small Fire.

Between the hours of II and 10 o'clock
on Sunday night the kitchen adjoining
the residence occupied by Mrs. N. T.
Givens on Main street, was discovered on
fire. An alarm was given and large
crowd assembled and soon had the fire
under control, but the building and con-
tents were almost entirely consumed.
The property is owned by Mr.. A. 0. Sur
Der and adjoins the building used by him
as Meat Market. 1t was insured. The
fire is supposed to have started from the
fue A cooking stove, safe and other
kitchen Furniture was destroyed, which
is serious loss to Mrs. Owens, who
came here few months ago from Roa-
noke county and opened boarding
house. Fortunately there was no wind
to cause the fire to spread.
World Fair Visitors from Clifton
As the time for closing the Worlds
Fair draws near the travel to the Exhi-
bition is largely on the increase, and
Clifton Forge has furnished her quota.
Among those leaving this week we note
the following:
DR.. w. H. F. Miller left on Sunday
night, and Messrs. E. Blair Hawkins and
VIM. Hodge on Tuesday morning.
Mr.. VIM Fl. Cremer, who is employed
by Messrs Frank Staley & Co., furniture
dealers, started for the Worlds Fair on
Monday.
Messrs. R. d. Nuckols and Robt. r.
Johnson expect to leave the coming
week. We wish them all pleasant visit
and safe return.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28

The Misses Moffitt, nieces of Mr.. G. f.
Moore, who have been on visit to
friends near Lewisburg, W. Va, arrived
here on Thursday last and remained I'M
til Tuesday. when they started for their
home, Portland, Oregon. They formed
many pleasant acquaintance during
their stay in Clifton.
After an absence of ten days, Mr.. D.A.
Williamson, who was accompanied by
his sisters Misses Nellie and Jennie, and
his cousin Miss JEANNE Bowles, returned
on Saturday night last from a delightful
visit to the Worlds Fair They ex-
plored many buildings and took ride
on the Ferris Wheel
Rev. L. M. Omer, of Bardwell, KY, and
who was for two years pastor of the
Church of Christ (Disciples) here is in
the city. Mr.. Omer is quite popular in
Clifton Forge and we are glad to see him
on our streets again. 1t is quite likely
that he will accept call to the Third
Church in Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Felix M. Jones returned from Rich
mond on Monday last, after an absence
of week, having been summoned there
on account of the illness of his wife from
a severe attack of fever. We are pleased
to state that she is now thought to be
eonvalescent, which will be good news
to Mrs. Jones' many friends in Clifton.
w. L. Williamson, Esq, who holds an
important position in the service of the
Richmond & Danyille railroad, with
headquarters at Columbia, South Caro-.
lima, arrived here on Thursday last, on
a visit to relatives in this city. He is
also partner in the drug business under
the firm name of Farrar & Williamson.
Mr.. M A. Hope, who is Familiarity known
throughout a wide territory in Virginia
and West Virginia as MAT" Hope, the
affable and clever representative of the
pride of the city-the Clifton Forge
Wholesale Grocery Co.-spent several
days here last week, giving valuable as
sistance in the absence of Capt. Dona-
van.
We had the pleasure on Tuesday Of
meeting Messrs. Hamilton and Winslow
both connected with the Y. NJ. G. A.
Mr.. Hamilton is identified with Inter.
national Railroad Work. Mr.. Winalow
is now the efficient Secretary at Hinton
w. Va, who will take charge here al
soon as the new building is ready. They
are both pleasant gentlemen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Nursing a Sprained Arm.

Capt. Malcolm Haynes, who is employ
as freight Conductor on the N. & W.,
arrived here on Friday last, having to
relinquish work on account of injuring
his left arm. In attempting to get into
his caboose at Blue Ridge Mountain, he
fell and sustained the injury above
noted. Capt. H. was in Roanoke at the
time when the attempt was made to
break into the Jail by the mob. and saw
all that transpired.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Attempt at Highway Robbery.

We are informed that on Tuesday of
last week, while Rev. Leroy Gibson, a
Methodist Prercher, was travelling along
the turnpike, from Shady Springs, In
Raleigh County, to Jumping Branch,
in this county, he was assaulted by
three tough looking characters, for the
purpose of robbing him. Mr.. Gibson,
who had a considerable sum of money
with him, succeeded in getting away
from them by running into dense thick
ct OF Laurels and concealing himself.
Mr.. Gibson thinks that the would be
robbers had followed him some distance
as he is confident he saw the same par
ties at a point on the road sonle seven
miles from where they attempted to
rob him.-Hiaafon Herald
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Two Cubs.

Mr.. Thomas Hyde created eonsidera-
BILE excitement Thursday last, by parad-
ing on the streets two healthy young
specimens of the Virginia Black Bear,
which were captured in the forests OF
Rockbridge county. They are about the
size of a Newfoundland dog and are sup
posed to be six months old This will be
a valuable addition to Druggist Farrar's
Zoo -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
BRECKENRIDGE ANSWERS
He Denies all the Allegations Made by
Miss Pollard

He Denies all the Allegations Made by
Miss Pollard
WASHINGTON, Sept So Congressman
w. G. P. Breckenridge has to-day filed a
lengthy answer to Madeline V. Pollards
suit, denying in detail all her allegations
as to promise of marriage, etc.
In his answer he says that in the spring
of 1884, being on the train from Lexing-
ton to Frankfort, he was accosted by a
young woman between 20 and 90 Years
of age, who introduced herself to him as
Miss Madeline Breckenridge Pollard,
saying that her father was such an adj
mirer of John G. Breckenridge that he
named her after the said Breckenridge;
that subsequently he received letter
from the plaintiff, saying that she was
in great distress, and desiring his legal
advice, and asking him to see her at
Wesleyan College, in Cincinnati, which
he answered was inconyenient
She then wrote that the matter about
which she was distressed was an engage
ment to marry, which had assumed
reiterated her request to see him person.
ally; that he did see the plaintiff at said
college and she gave him a full recital
of her relations with one James G. Rodes
and thereupon he advised her to con
summate the contract between her and
said Redes by marriage, and subsequent
~, after full conservation with said
Rodes, the defendant renewed his ads
vice.
The defedant denies that he then or at
any time or place, by wiles and articles
and protestations of affection or by any
other means attempt to take the advaE-
tage of the youth and inexperienee of
the plaintiff. He also denies that there
was at any time an agreement, contract
or understanding of marriage between
the plaintiff and the defendant, and says
the plaintiff knew during her first ac-
quaintance with the defendant that a
marriage between the plaintiff and de-
PENDANT was impossible.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Roughly Handled.

On Saturday night, two weeks ago,
Mr.. E. d. Patterson got into an alterca-
ton with G. P. Benedict, a Collector on
the C. & O. passenger train No. 4, cons
ing East. When the train started from
Covington the Collector called for Mr..
Patterson's ticket, and not receiving one
got angry and struck him several heavy
blows. On complaint of Mr.. Patterson
the Collector was brought before Magis>
trate Snead on Wednesday aweek. and
bound over for the action of the Grand
Jury.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
An Extensive Tour.

Mr. j G. Carpenter, one of Clifton's
most enterprising citizens, has just re-
turned from ten days trip to Chicago.
On the way back he visited Canada and
the Niagara Falls, and other places of
interest. He was accompanied by Mr..
mond, the latter being his sister. They
spent the time in a most delightful
manner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Married.

Sept 9th, 1898, by Rev. L. w. Mac:
Corkle, at the residence of Mr.. Wright
on Wilson's creek, Mr.. Benrie H. Deeds
and Miss s. G. Harouff, formerly from
Highland county. After the marriage,
the bridal party was given reception
at the home of Mr. Joseph Deeds. We
extend congratulations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
A Colonial Button.

Mr. Lee T. Savins has in his possession
Colonial Button. which was found in
Summers county. w. Va, near what was
formerly known as the "Old Trail" The
button is in a good state Of preserva>
ton, is stamped with the American
Eagle and thirteen stars, and from the
traces that remain, it is eviden that it
was gold mounted.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
An Informal Tea.

Mrs. E. w. Grlce entertained in hand,
some style number of friends on Tues
day evening last, at her attractive resi-
dence in West Clifton, among them Rev.
and Mrs. Fl. i. Wood. She was ably as
sisted by her accomplished. sister-in-law,
Miss Emma Grice.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
At His Post.

Mr.. j. A. Quinnz0ho has charge of the
G. & 0. Shops and the Transportation
Department in this city, returned from
weeks visit to Indiana and the Worlds
Fair ON Sunday night last, accompanied
by his daughter, Miss Mayme, who has
been absent for the past two months.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. a Wear, Invariably in Advance

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS Will be collected at
the end of cad, quarter. when prompt settle
ment is expected to be made
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WORK will be due when the work
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
A Picture Of the Falls.

Artist Geo. w. Reid has placed us I'M
der obligations by making us present
of an oil painting, representing the his
toric "Falls," in Failing Spring Valley.
1t is very creditable piece of work, and
we appreciate his generosity
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28

! have not used all of one bottle yet.
1 suffered from catarrh for twelve years,
experiencing the nauseating dropping
in the throat peculiar to that disease,
and nose bleed almost daily l tried
various remedies without benefit until
last April, when saw Ely's Cream Balm
advertised in the Boston Budget, pro-
cured a bottle. and since the first days
use have had no more bleeding-the
soreness is entirely gone.-D. G. David
son, with the Boston Budget, formerly
with Boston Jau7nal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Called Home.

Mr.. Phil. Mauer, Familiarity known as
the Dutch Poet, and one of the most
popular engineers on the Charlottesville
Division of the G. s. O., left for his home,
Peru, Miami county, Indiana, on Friday
night last, called there on account of the
illness of his son. His many friends
here extend their symDathieS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28

Be sure that you visit the SHOE
Emporium of Messrs. E. G. ROBERTS
& Co. before buying your supply of
Winter Shoes. They will save you
money on every purchase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28

E. G.. ROBERTS & Co. are making
up some of the incest TAYLOR
MADE CLOTHS that have ever
come TO THIS PLACE. Prices
WAY DOWN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28

Try pair of MEssRs. E. G. ROB-
ERTs & Co. IS celebrated 90. K.
Kid Button Shoes. None better ever
made. Price only s.. a
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Keeps Up With the Times.

Capt. Donovan, Manager of the Clifton
Forge Wholesale Grocery Co.. who is al
ways abreast of the times, has purchased
a thousand Postal Cards. with ten differ
ent designs illustrating the Worlds
Fair, which he will mail to his custom
ers as souvenirs. They are beautiful in
daSipp and finish
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
Switchmen on a Strike.

The Switchmen OH the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad went out on strike
on Tuesday evening last, and the road
tied up. 1t was brought by reduction
Of wages.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-28
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
VIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be ac-
commOdated by giving notice through the post
office. or by calling at the office, second floor of
the Publishing Company's Building They will
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.