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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
Was it Gov'r spottswood y Buokleq

Was it Gov'r SpottsWCOd y BuckieP
The Port Republic correspondent of
the Baltimore Sun, has the following
article which is of interest to every Nir-
ginian: Mr.. Asbury Bear, of Elkton,
Va, is the possessor Of a silver buckle
thought to have been the property OF
Governor Spottswood This buckle is
made of silver and set with brilliants
There were originally fifty eight of these
briIliants, but now only thirty six are
left. Six of these brilliants were lost
when Mr. Bear found the buckle, and
he has given away all but the renalnu>
err The buckle is a very handsome one,2
by inches and was evidently theproper-
ty at one time OF the old Virginia gentle
man. There is no mark or other means
of Identifying the buckle. 1t was found
by Mr.. Bear 10 field near Swift Kun
Gap, in this Crock ingLam) county about
1878. In Fontaine's account OF eros
sing the mountains by the expedition
headed by Governor Spottswood, he
speaks of the Governor having lost one
of his "si'ver knee buckles set with
brilliantly in the first camp made after
crossing the mountains. 1t was also the
last camp made by them in the Valley,
for after viewing the Shenandoah river
they retraced their steps. The place
where the buckle was found is one
which would evidently be chosen for a
camping ground, and is another reason
for supposing it to have been the place
mentioned by Fontaine, There has
been a question as to whether the expe-
dition crossed the mountains at Thorn
toms Gap or at Swift Run Gap. Ii this
buckle could be Unidentified as Governor
Spottswood's, it would establish the
route beyond cavil.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
Tribute Of Respect.
CLIFTON FORGE, VA. June 10, 1893.

CLlFION 4 ORGE, "A. - 11o lJ,lO
At a regular meeting of Staunton
Division, No. SO, Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, the following Pream-
bic and Resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty
God, our Heavenly Father, to summon
our esteemed BROTHER, RAYMOND T..
DUNN, who died in Staunton, Va, June
Sth, 1898, aged So years. after q protract-
ed illness, which he bore with Christian
resignation, and by his patience furnish
ed an example worthy of imitation by
his fellow>engineers, Therefore, Be it.
ResozUeG, That in the severing of the
ties which endeared him to every mem
Der of the Brotherhood. who esteemed
him as thoroughly efficient Engineer,
having served in that capacity for a pc
Rod of thirty five years, and at former
periods held other important positions
in the Railroad business, such as Master
Mechanic, we adopt this method to bear
testimony to his mnay virtues as man
and workman. He fully met all the OBJ
legations of true Brother, a devoted
husband and induIgent father, and his
loss as a Companion in these relations
will be deeply felt.
Resozoed, That to those who will feel
most keenly this dispensation of Provi>
dence, we extend our heartfelt sympa-
thy and commend them to the shelter
ing care of the great Ruler of the Uni-
verse, who has promised to protect and
provide for those who are left desolate.
ResolUed, That as evidence of our high
regard for our deceased Brother. we
6r1nA (thQrtap in mAurninU for
thirty days; that copy of these Reso-
lutions be sent to the sorrowing family,
and that they be published in the Staun-
ton and Clifton Forge papers.
WILDER e. SNAPP,
WILLIAM N. SHEPHERD,
BENJAMIN M. MosELEY,
Committee
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Drowned While Bathing.

Mr.. Wallace Moore, of Pocahontas
county, w. Va, who was clerking for
the ST. Lawrence Lumber Co., at Romeo
verte was drowned, or died from heart
failure while bathing in the Greenbrier
river at that place last Saturday at
about o'clock p. III. A number of men
were bathing with him when he was
seen to go down in about niue feet of
water and did not rise again. He was
taken out in few minutes, aud every
means used at restoration but life was
gone. He was an excellent young man, a
brotber-in-law of Revs. Ba'lengee, of
Ronceverte and Wheeler of Augusta
county, Va. Also his motbe- md several
brother, and sisters survive him-his
father, Rev. Jas. F Moore, having died a
few yeers ago.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
DAMAGE, $1,000, 900.
Great Floods in Louisiana from a
Break in Rescue Crevasse.

Great Floods in Louisiana from a
Break in Rescue Crevasse.
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The follow
ing is furnished to the United Press by
the Chief of the Weather Bureau from
the observer at New Orleans:
Latest reports say Rescue Crevasse is
500 feet wide and widening rapidly
About twenty large plantations and
smaller places, aggregating some TWEEN
ty-five to thirty miles along the river
and fifteen miles deep. will be more OIL
less under water, entalling loss of about
81 900, 900 to crops in Iberville. Ascen,
sion. St. James and St. Johns parishes
The overflow will cross the country to
Bayou Fountain and Manchac, ultimate
ly reaching Lakes Manrepas and Pom
chartrain. The maximum stage has
doubtless been reached. Local reports
all indicate stationary or falling river
due to the crevasseS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

A friend has given Rev. E. W. Mac
Corkle of Clifton Forge, two months
trip among the Rocky Mountains and
on the Pacific coast. Rev. Robert c..
Gilmore of Roelzbridge, son of Rev. Har-
vey of Gilmore, will supply Mr.. Mac
Corkle's place during his absence
Rockbridge Neaos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
THE MONETARY LOSS AZ $50. 900.

Admiral Tryon was on deck at the
time of the collision, but refused to leave
his ship and went with her to the bot
tom. The monetary loss is estimated
at 80, 100000
Rear Admiral Albert H.Markham of
the Trafalgar, the flagship of the Rear
Admiral in the Mediterranean. has tele-
graphed to the Admiralty from Tripoli,
Syria, under date of to-day, as follows:
regret to report that while maneu
vering off Tripoli this afternoon the Vic
toria and Calnperdown collided. TheVic-
toria sank in fifteen minutes in eighteen
fathoms OF water. She lies bottom up
permost. The Camperdown's ram struck
| the Victoria forward of the turret on
| the starboard side.
Twenty one officers were drowned.
| Two hundred and fifty-fve men were
saved. The injury to the Camperdown
has not yet been fully ascertained, but
it is serious and will necessiate her 60
ing on dock for repairs. | propose to
send the survivors to Malta.
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2atI1 Day Of June. g8o3

at the hour of NOON, Shares of Stock Of
said Company in respect 10 which the
the holders thereof are delinquent The
names of delinquent Stockholders, whose
stock is to be sold, with the number of
Shares held by each, the sums owing on
said Shares, respectively, and the time
from which interest runs, appears from
the following list:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

A Judge from family of Judges would
be John w. Daniel, who is recommended
by the fredericksburg Free Lance to
President Cleveland for appointment to
the Supreme Bench of the United States
to succeed Mr.. Justice Blatchford. John
W. Daniels grandfather was a Circuit
Judge, and his father was first Circuit
Judge and afterwards Judge of the
Supreme Court of Appeals Of Virginia.
| Senator Daniel has taken high position
among the lawyers in the United States
Senate, and his appointment would be
gratifying to the State which gave John
Marshall to the whole English speaking
world.
There is one sweet consolation to the
much abused. poorly paid, down trodden
and unappreciated newspaper man. 1t
| is beautiful visions of bright and peace
| full hereafter.
One can almost fancy st. Peter stand
| ing at the golden gate with smile on
| his face and outstretched hands, as he
says: Come in brother, you have had
hard enough time of it down below
| Gorelons0ille Gazette.
How pleasant this all sounds, my fel>
low>laborer of the Gazette. Yet it will
not satisfy the hungry nor clothe the
naked in this probationary state. Ills
true we want but little here below-we
may want that little long.
How amusing to listen to the asser-
tions made by Republicans that Mr..
Cleveland is responsible for the financial
depression. Such vaporings are more
than silly. Neither Mr.. Cleveland nor
the Democratic Congress has yet had an
opportunity to pass upon any legislation
whatever. The Republican party left
the treasury virtually bankrupt.
The Kansas cyclone covered only six
square miles of the earth. How it was
that so destructive storm was confined
to so small bit of territory is more per-
haps than the wisest man knows. Vir-
ginia is said to be one of the few States
that are not liable to cyclones. There is
a good deal of satisfaction to be derived
from that fact.-Dispatch.
The Shipping Commissioners of the
Ports of New York and Baltimore refuse
to resign, although their designations
were requested by Secretary Carlisle.
Talk about the pride of Republican
office>holders They havn't even a little
bit.
Mr.. Frederick Douglass, colored, and
Hon. Jno. J. ingalls,, of Kansas, are no
longer on speaking terms. Mr. ingalls,,
recent deliverances on the ''Negro Prob.
LEM have greatly displeased Frederick.
The great ship Victoria" of the Brit
ish navy, went down to the bottom of
the Mediterranean, burying nearly five
hundred souls in watery grave. A
collision caused the fearful disaster
We may not have the wealth possessed
by other States, but Virginia is Gods
own country, inhabited by noble and
ehivalrous people.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
Whv? When? Where !?

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WHEN insure life NOW.
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UNITED STATES.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

The Stock will be sold for CASH.
LEWIS HARMAN,
Secretary and General Manager.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
The sAfTLEsHIp VICTORIA SUNK!
Struck by Her consort's Ram the
Great Vessel Goes Down and
With Her A6a Men.

LONDON, June a3-The British bat
tleship Victoria was sunk to day by her
consort, British battieship Campers
down 1t is believed 463 lives We're lost.
Sir George Tryon, x. c. B., vice admiral
in command of Observation-Disclosures,
is among those who persisted, Both
vessels belonged to the Mediterranean
Squadron The Victoria flew the flag
the vice admiral.
The disaster occurred near Tripoli, a
seaport town in the Eastern Mediterra-
mean, fifty miles northeast of Beyroot,
Syria, ana Il comparatively short dis
lance from the island OF Cyprus The
Victoria was under the command of
Captain the Hon. Maurice A. Bourke,
sou OF the late Earl OF Mayo. He is the
20 ngest post captain in tie British
navy His life was saved The Cam
perdown is commanded by Captain
Charles Johnstone. The Camperdown
carries ram, which, strik n the Veto
ria in the side, made an enormous hole,
through which the water poured in tor
rents
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
now THE DISASTER OCCURRED.

The battleships Victoria and Camper
down were engaged in naval tactics this
afternoon off the Syrian coast The
weather was bright and the sun shining.
The two ships were going through their
maneuvers within distance of three
miles OF each other which gave each
ship but a small space considering the
reaction of the tide.
Suddenly the Camperdown was carried
toward the Victoria by the tide in rap
i'd way. Before the Victoria could steam
ahead or the Camperdown's commander
obtain control Of his vessel, she struck
the Victoria. The Camperdown's ram
hit the flagship near tae foremost star
boad turret. At the moment of the
collision the commander of the Camper
down gave orders to reverse the engin-
es, but the tide was SO strong as to carry
the vessel further into the entrails of
the Victoria. The big ship tore along
the side of the other. cutting an immense
hole in her that extended over several
of the different watertight compart-
ments
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
STOCK
Clifton Forge G0Il12ly
AuCTloN SALE THEREOF.

TUE CLIFTON FORGE COMPANY, in
pursuance of section 1927. chapter AZ,
page 319 Of the Code of Virginia, edition
Of 1887, will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION,
at the office of said Company, Clifton
Forge Virginia, on the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
A Virginia Inventors Powder Sat

A Virginia Inventors Powder Sat
isfactory.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-The test of
the smokeless powder invented by Mason
Leonard, of Virginia. proved SO satisfac>
tory treat the Ordinance Bureau of the
amount of the explosive sent to the
Sandy Hook proving ground for a more
thorough test. The first lot of the ex-
plosive furnished was small, and, only a
few rounds could be fired. The powder
is now being tested in the small field
guns, and great interest in the result is
felt at the War Department.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

While large force of men were engag:
ed at work on the Glasgow Hotel at
o'clock IastSaturday afternoon lightning
struck the slate roof and sheeting was
ripped off and timbers splintered. The
ninety-fve men engaged on the work
below received a preceptible shock. The
lightning played over the tools held in
the mems hands and in some instances
threw them from them, but no one re-
ceived injury. The injury to the build
ing at slight.-St0uaaton Vindic0tor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

Allow me to add my tribute to the eff
cacy of Ely's Cream Balm. was suffer
ing form q severe ttaack of influenza
and catarrh and was induced to try your
remedy. The result was marvellous. l
could hardly articulate, and in less than
twenty-four hours the catarrhal symp>
toms and my hoarseness disappeared
and | was able to sing heavy role in
Grand Opera with the voice unimpaired
| strongly recommended it to all slng>
ers-Wm. H. Hamilton, Leading Basso
of the G. D. Hess Grand Opera Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

Congressman Tucker Favors Tariff
Reform and Repeal Of Sherman Law.
RICHMOND, VA, June 21.-Congress>
man II. St. George Tucker, of the Tenth
district, who left here today for his home
says he believes Congress will promptly
repeal the Sherman law. 1t would be
hard to say just what sort of measure
Congress would agree upon. but the re
do much, Mr.. Tucker thinks, toward re-
storing confidence in the business world.
The Congressman from the Tenth dis
trict favors thorough reformation of
the tariff, but he was not prepared to
discuss the subject in detail.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29

Prof. Leo. Wheat, who, it was report
ed some time ago, had been adjudged
insane and sent to an asylum in Mary
land, has written a letter to the Wash
ington Post in which he says: II came
to this admirable and truly homelike
retreat to rest in it's sweet quietness and
to recupera.e my much taxed energies
and from unusually arduous musical
exercises and too long and free libations,
of my own free will and accord and with
the love and symathy of my family and
friends at home, just as many of your
best.and:nicest business and:professional
men of Washington do in similar neigh
boring institution without comment in
your columns" Mr.. Wheat has host of
friends in Virginia who will be glad to
know that the reports of his affection is
thus shown to be false.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
TREASURY OFFICIALS CONFER
They Talk Over the Silver Situation
with Cleveland.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The Presi-
dent, Secretary Carlisle and the finan-
cial officers of the government generally
received their first authentic news of the
startling action of the government of
India in suspending silver coinage thro'
the press dispatches. There had been
rumors on the subject earlier in the day,
but they were passed upon as rumors
only, though their substantial accuracy
was not doubted. When the reports of
Mr.. Gladstone's announcement in the
House of Commons and Lord Kimberly's
statement in the House of Lords were
received the gravity of the situation be-
came at once apparent.
Mr.. Carlisle Immediately went over to
the White House and for nearly two
hours discussed the bearings of this ac-
ton with the President, without reach
ing any positive conclusion as to a line
of action to be adopted The confer
ence was renewed at ''Woodley," the
Presidents suburban retreat, later in
the evening and was protracted far in
the night. The circumstances are ra-
garded as too serious to permit of any
authentic expression of opinion as to the
future policy of the United States until
all the facts are fully digested.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-06-29
COVERED With SORES
Tried the Doctor and Almost Every
thing could Think of but
Nothing Helped Me.
Thought Would Try Cuticura REM
edies. In One Week
Was Cured.

tried the CuTIcURA REMEDIES and they did
everything for me. My head and body were COW
everything coulds think of, and finally tried the
doctor, but nothing helped me. After reading your
advertisement, thought I would try CUTIcURA
REMEDIES. l bought the CUTIcURA, CUTIcURA
SOAR, and the CuTIoURA REsoLvENT, and one
week after 1 began using them my sores dried up.
and have not had them since.
MRS. E. A. JONES, Mcintosh, Ga.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-28
LIZZIE.

wonder ef all wimmin air
 Like Lizzie is when we go out To thcaters an conccr's where
 Is things the papers talk about, Do other wimmin fret an stew
 Like they wux bein' crucified, Frettin' . show or concert through,
 With wonderin' ef the baby cried, Now, Lizzie knows that gran'ma's there To see that everything is right; Yet Lizzie thinks that gran mas care Ain't good enuff f'r baby. quite; Yet what am l to answer when
 She kinds uv fidgets by my side. An asks me every now an then:
 II wonder ef the baby cricd?" Seems like she seen two little eyes
 A-pinin' rr their mothers smile; Seems like she hearn the pleadin' cries Uv one she thinks uv all tho while; An so she's sorry that she come,
 An though she allus tries to hide The truth she'd ruther stay to hum Then wonder ef the baby cried Yes wimmin folks is all alike,
 By Lizzie you kin jedge the rest; There never wuz a little tyke
 But that his mother loved him best. An next to Dein' what I be-
 The husband uv my gentle bride, I'd wisht wuz that croodlin wee,
 With Lizzie wonderin' ef cried. Field, in Albany Evening Journal
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-28
AS IN SLAVE TIMES.
Aunt Cindy's Sad Experience on the Cae
 When She Came North.

Aunt Cindy's Sad Experience on the Cae
 Whom She Came North.
 In portions of the south the oldtime negro still fingers, preserving towards the white race the exact relations of forty years ago, so far as outward def erence goes. A southern friend of mine. while visiting in New York, ran across an old cook, who had faithfully served her family for three-quarters of a lifetime She had wandered north, and was trying to satisfy the northern appetite on orthodox southern dishes, produced painfully in the eight-by-ten kitchen of an uptown flat She begged so hard to be sent home that my friend yielded and bought her ticket for the sunny south. On the appointed day the young woman went down to the ferry with Aunt Cindy to be sure the latter was started on the right train. The old darky was radiantly happy, but seemed to have something on her mind At last it came out.
 "Yo' s'pose yo' could git me CT lif tin cup, Miss Kate?" said she, when it was almost time for the train to leave. II like ter died for drink when l come norf"
 ':Why, wasn't there cup on the train, Aunt Cindy?' asked the other in surprise.
 LOT, yes, honey" was the reply; ''but they want but one, n all the white folks had ter use that. Yer po' old Aunt Cindy didn't get CT drink fer most two days. Kate Fields Wash ington.
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-28
FORREST CITY, ARK. FRIDAY AFTERNOON JULY 2s,

latter had reported to the general by whose order he was being tried. It was a lucky fall for the soldier. The cola- mander thought he had shown more in- trepidity than the officers who were try ing him. He ordered him to report to the captain of his company for duty. The hour that, had it not been for tho interpretation of the enemy, might have marked his death as a craven saw him restored to the confidence of his com rades. A few days afterwards he gavs proof that this confidence had not been misplaced. He fell with his face to tho foe, in the assault that followed the famous mine explosion, hero. .--OmahA Rec
The Forrest City times., 1893-07-28
THAT TWENTY-OOLLAR NOTE.
If Furnished the Philosopher with Some
 Startling Statistics.

An old gentleman, evidently gath erer of statistics, but with d kindly face which shaded off to something like philanthropy about the edges was gag ing abstractedly down the street
 Suddenly he stepped up to gentle man who was awaiting car. and, touching him lightly on the shoulder said: Excuse me, but did you just drop a twenty-dollar note?" at the same tune holding out in his hand tine sum men toned.
 The gentleman questioned gazed a moment at the note. assumed look Of excitement. made nasty search of his p3ckets. and said: Why. so did: and hadn't missed it." holding out an eager hand.
 The old man slowly drew forth a note-book, and said Il thought so. He then took the name and address Of the loser. and, putting the note Tn ms pocket, turned away.
 We'll" said the other, do you want it all as a reward?
 "Oh. did not find one, returned the benevolent man, but it struck me that in a yrrea. city there must be large quantity of money lost, and. upon ln- ouiry, I find you are the thirty-nrst man who has lost a twenty-doilar note this very morning. g."-Boston Globe