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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

/ J. II. Merritt, one of the G. u 0. Elf
cient engineers, who has been confined
to his bed for the past two week, is able
to get out again. We hope his health
will permit him to return to his post OF
duty soon.
! Some of our ladies are learning the art
of china painting. and under the direc>
ton of Miss May Ingram are succeeding
nicely. Look out for long list OF fash
ionable dinings soon. You know, natural
ly, that is next in order.
Would it not be well to forbid smok-
ing in the postoffice? Sometimes when
the people crowd in to await the opening
of the mails, the smoke of tobacco is SO
dense and offensive it is hard for men,
let alone ladies' to endure it. 1t should
not be allowed.
Rev. j NJ. Rawlings, D. D., from Lewis
burg; Rev. G. H. Dobbs. from Greens
brier Presbytery, with Mr.. johnson Bell
and Mrs Randolph, formerly mission
airy to China, stopped in Clifton Forge
on Monday, en- route for the meeting of
the Synod at Lexington, Va
Mr.. Nathan Painter, who has been in
bad health, came here some time ago
from Rockbridge county to receive some
benefit from the medical qualities Of the
sulphur spring North of this city. He
was called away last week, and we are
sorry to give him up. He is an excellent
man and is quite popular.
A book store is needed in this town. A
citizen a few days ago tells us that he
searched the town to get Henry Drum.
monds' Essays, but in vain. 1t strikes
us this place is large enough to have such
an institution, and we are convinced it
could be made to pay. Who will be the
one to launch his bark?
If you would just think a moment, you
will readily see that it is impossible for
one person to be everywhere and learn
all the news. Just remember this, and
when you hear of an accident, wedding,
funeral or any news that would interest
the public, take the trouble to send it to
VIRGINIAN office. OF course we do not
want gossip.
The Clifton Forge Seminary, with Miss
Dora Bryant as Principal, continues to
BOOM Up to date there have been en-
rolled sc students. Miss May Ingram, of
Indiana, has charge of the Art Depart
ment with nine students under her d.
rection; and Miss Angie Ballou, of Ken
lucky, Music and Elocution teacher, has
class in music of IS, and one in elocu
ton of II. The school building is SO ara
ranged as to take all who may apply.
Clifton Forge should be proud of such
an institution.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
The Cholea Situation.

LONDON, Oct, 27.-Eight new cases of
choleraic disorder appear in the Green
WITCH Work house to-day. These cases
however, are of a milder type than any
that have yet occurred. The total num-
Der of persons now under treatment is
220; of which no are convalescent. DR..
Celin has found cholera microbes in the
patients, but says they are not the mi
crobes of Asiatic cholera. He implies
however, that he expects the latter will
appear under cultivation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
Hundreds Drowned.

Three ferryboats were swept away by
flood and hundreds were drowned at
Jung Kuan Ford, Yellow river. Among
the number were the Captain of the
British bark Florence Treat, and his
wife and four children and fourteen
sailors. Three escaped, namely the Cap
tain's son, Chinaman and Malay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
A Whoppar.

We were shown last week number of
large radishes, raised by our worthy
citizen, Squire w. R. Duerson, in the
rich garden spot owned by Commissioner
of Revenue VIM. N. Shepperd. One of
them tipped the scales at 5 pounds and
ounces, according to the report of his
Honor B. M. Moseley. Who can beat
them?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
Clifton Forge Citizens are Kind Peo-

A more charitable people never lived
than the Clifton Forge people, as was
demonstrated a few days ago. man
with a wife and two little children was
found living in a little hut just out OF
town in almost helpless condition. The
furniture consisted of one chair, no bed
but the floor. with one quilt to cover
them. AS soon as this was found out by
some of the Seminary girls and made
known, the people in great numbers adj
ministered to their wants Now they are
pretty we'll fixed for housekeeping. Let
ns not forget that Christ says: AS often
"a We do it unto one of the least of my
disciples We do 1t unto me-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
An Organization that Should be En-
couraged by Every Good Citizen.

The young men of our town, some
time ago, organized Debating Society,
for the purpose of developing the young
people of the town in the literary de-
partment of life This society has grown
in interest and in Numbers They meet
in the public school building every Tues
day night, and there discuss live and
vital questions. We have heard some
excellent speeches made by the boys.
This. is a good move. Let the gentlemen
and ladies of Clifton Forge encourage it
with their presence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Year, Invariably in Advance.

YEARLY A ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected at
the end of each quarter, when prompt settle
ment is expected to be made.
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable i'll
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, 1893-10-19

E. G. ROBERTS & Co. are making
ND 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, 1893-10-19
Notice.

Bills have been presented to each de-
linguent water-t aker in the city, and if
bills remain unpaid on the 30th inst. the
water will be shut off from all premises
unpaid at that date.
Water rent must be paid at the COM
pany's office in the Moody & Carpenter
building.
GEO. N. MONTGOMERY,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
They Talk Now of Adjournment Without

They Talk Now of Adjournment Without
Any Action.
Do our law makers believe that they
are expected to represent the people
1t is shame, that men, brainy men,
will continue war of words for weeks
then adjourne and only to find them
selves where they began. Our Debating
Club in Clifton Forge can beat that !!
They settled the question of the cur
rency few nights ago in two hours
speech. Tuesday night they met to re-
peal the Geary law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
VIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be &C
commodated by giving notice through the post.
office, or by calling at the office second moor OF
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
Fell Through an Elevator.

A colored man named Clark fell
through an elevator shaft at the Law
Building on Main street, in Lynchburg,
on the 14th inst. which resulted in death
instantly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
SMALLPOX at Reading. Pa.

Forty-one new cases have been report
ed for the week. Thirty-eight houses
ars marked and quite number of cases
in the hospital. Up to date there have
been fifteen deaths, and yet the Board
of Health, it is said, are rather slow to
act
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

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 OH every purchase.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

Try pair of MEssRs. E. G. ROB-
ERTs & Co.'s celebrated 80. K.
Kid Button Shoes None better ever
made. Price only S..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
TO ALL CONCERNED.
PENSIONS!


Being located near tint Government Depart
mentS am able to give your claims better atten-
ton than attorneys located elsew here. Special
attention given to difficult and rejected claims.
II your present attorney does not suit .you and
is slow write us. U. 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 GID 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
iers death; for mothers and fathers who were
dependent ON soldier when he died or not. Pen
siOns obtained for service rendered during the
Mexican and Indian wars Mexican pension
can now be increased to $12 per month.
PATENTS.
Caveats, Trade Marks, Eesings: Copyrights and
ali Patent business conducted for Moderate fees.
Information and advice given to Inventors
without charge. Address,
THE NORMAN CLAIM AGENCY
Box I67. Washington, D. c.
aug17-2m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

HARD TIMES has nothing to do
with the tremendous Bargains offered
by MEssRs. E. G. ROBERTS & Co. i'll
Fall and Winter Shoes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
Crimson or
German Clover.

(.lko called .stayl.f Clouev.)
! A more valuable crop than tbs
does not exist. AS an improvcr
of the soil, or for an early sum
mer forage or hay crop it is I'M
surp sssed. AS green manur-
ing crop for GRAleE, CoTToN or
Trucking Crops, it gives the
very best results; while for inn
proving poor land it has no
equal. First introduced in Vir-
ginia fifteen years ago, since
which time its growth has rapidly
extended until now it is largely
grown in nearly every State in
the Union.
Circulars giving fup2 information
free. Price of New Cop Seed, So. 50
per bushel of 60 lbs
I. W. Wood & Sons,
Seedsmen, Richmond, Va.
Fail Circular giving full information all Seeds for
Fail sowing, ready August Ish. Mailed
free. Send for it,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

| was troubled with catarrh for seven
years previous to commencing the use
of Ely's Cream Balm. 1t has done for
to do-cure me. The effect of the Balm
seemed magical L. Huff, Bid
deforde, Me
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

If you want to SAVE MONEY,
take our advice and look over our
MAMMOTH STOCK of FOOT
WEAR EXHIBITED by Messrs. E.
G. ROBERTS & Co. You can also
have a nice Winter Suit of Clothes
made to order at FACTORY Prices
by these gentlemen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
Sale Of Stock
Clifton Forge Lumber and Building
Association.

TyIIE ASSESSMENTS UPON THE following
i shares of Stock OF the CLIFTON FORGE LUM-
BIER AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION, not having
been paid as required by the President and Dr.
rectors of the Company, and according to the
terms of subscription, NOTICE is HEREBY
GIVEN, that the said shares of Stock will be
sold at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash, as to assessments due and unpaid thereon,
the purchasers assuming the payment Of all fu-
ture assessments,
Thursday, Nov. 9th 1893,
at Ii O'Clock, A. M.
No. Shares. Amt. Due
Is Eaklo... III. $SU0 w
Mann .....5......,.......... 80 90
By order Of the Board Of Directors,
JAMES N. PAGE,
oct 10 Secretary and Treasurer.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19

All the latest styles of Neckwear
at the Gents Furnishing Headquar
tiers of MEssRs. E. G.. ROBERTS & Co.
They are the acknowledged leaders in
these lines of goods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-19
The aeary Law Repealed.

GEO. N. MONTGOMERY,
Mgr and Treas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
SPEAKING IN sOTeTOuRI.
trhugh Leo. Flood. and Jones s-Brad's
"Calanity speech.

Correspondence Of the DispatchJ
BUCIIANAN. October 9-This being
courtday Ia Fincastle. Botctourt county
tho sterling Democracy turned out in
fun force. II was one Of the iarges'
crowds known I'm this county for long
time. Before the time of speaking Mr.
j. Bred Beverly candidate for Ilfi-
tenant Governor OF the PJpuil~t party,
gathered small crowd around bin. ana
began his calamity speech. but as soon
nc The cheers OF the immense crowd ln
th" court house reached them, ih'N
oWnllci down to a bakers dozen.
MI Alfred Preston. the chairman 0f iu'
County Executive Committee. called thr
meeting 10 order. and introduced th'
Hon. &. J.. Jones. senator from TINS n'~-
trlct. who I'm plain. practical sp-''H
gave an account of his stHWard-iip ll
the Scuotr. lie is very popular ~ thl+
10y q iarGsomc majority, ms oniN oplo-
ucut being pcntlemaN of III" Prohibi-
tiou persuasion
The Hon a - Flood was next intro
ducel. and h'li the closest attention
Of the audience. lie discussed in "a"
able way stat" issues.
m, next speaker was General Fitz-
huph Iec. who always suCc', i5 ~
creating the enthusiasm 70 thr highest
pitch He was In fine form. and for a1
hour held the audience "uthrall"i
Many expressions az regret were h'IlI
Mat th,F Hon Harry Ct G.or<y Tue tk.r
W1a unable TO Doe present today hri
knowing that he was 50 well employees
iu Congress they were satisfied. II" 81.
very popular I'm this part Of bus dis'il. P,
ana his constituents watch with prjtiIi-
cation hts career iu Congress.
This county win give The usual Demo,
cratic majority for pFerrah Jones ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
The NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
,;,. o.Prteu', Remains to Arrive To-Day
Several Deaths Othcr News notes

Tho -,m.lns of Mr. Geor." W. OEri'n'
vho-, death boo Atlanta WIS H"''t ~
yr~t,rdtys Dispatch. VIII hiIll" ln Mnli,
chester at i-uN O'Clock this afternoon. anu
Win L- taken Co Maury cemetery Tor IN
t.fIn.ut Thu funeral services VIII ht
held at the grave. .t.
The funeral ~ Young 'hhTl'~ I.'N -
took l.l.c. t,st.rlay afternoon from lls
l.," r.-ilrur. on Fourth street, and
Wa largely attended by srnp"th'u'
Mi.s charlotte " Norvcn died sud-
denly yesterday morning. ~ >.' Coz
r.-,t,I ,.rrv. on west \inth street in ti.
SEVENTEEN year Of hrT age Ih' luu"i''
viii b- held at tl- residence oi her hl"' %
Mrs. Mary y. Stewart thls afternoon ''
LttIr G,n,vi"v- Nettlcs the only child
of Res o. D. Ncttlrs. of 'h-strrl"iI Il,
died saturday afternoon about clock
TN. funeral was preached az S"c"nI
Branch church on Sunday at O'Clock
Miss H.rtic g. Knight di,l YESTERDAY
morning 40 the residence OF h'r uuci'.
SIR. j. X CLAYTON. in 'h'-t~rnri'i. ah'h,
three miles from MHuch,st'r p'ct's', !
was only 40 years old ana Wa % trthI-
Glrirhttr Of colonel ". q. Knight. "l
Richmond The funeral viii tihc place
this afternoon ~ $50 o'clock from Mr.
Ciaytou's residence.
Swanshuro citizens are kicking about
tr. -tr.,t-,ar -crvIc. and Wiil hrine 'he
matter to tho attention ~ the chester
t,H Court during 'hc present session.
Great interest i- manifested iu thr FlZ
IT," meeting that Will be hclf ia Lender
Hall Tonight. There VIII certainly DE- "
hir crowd
IN. bank and city Offices viii close to-
morrow to give th" employees an opp"r-
tmiu To- attend the Fair
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Nr- Robert II. Goodman is quite i'll at
H.rf lam. l FFaH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
CITY COMMITTEE MEETING.
4 short Session Last Slght and Only
Routin" business.

The city Democratic Committee held
its regular weekly meeting last night.
Chairman Patteson presided Secretary
Wallace was At his desk. and nine mem
brrs answered the roll call.
Mr.. Patteson announced as the eNecu-
tive committee Messrs. Peasants, Bowry
and LandeTkin.
Mr. Eowry offered a resolution providing
that the chair appoint a committee to
confer with the Richmond members Of
the LEGISLATURE relative 20 having the
state law SO amenled that the election OF
city treasurer shall take place every four
Years instead OF three The motion was
carried. but Afterwards reconsldered and
laid on the table. The object Of this move
is 20 have the treasurer elected when
other city officers are.
Several OF the members OF the commit
tr-a made very encouraging reports ot the
political outlook from their various warna'
II was the unanimous voice OF thr com
mttee that an aggressive night should be
Waged until the end OF the campaign.
The Executive Committee VIII meet IN
Chairman Pattesons Office this morning
AT II o'clock. when II is expected that a
suitable place for headquarters VIII De
decided upon. Arrangements VIII also De
made for several Democratic meetings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
AID FOR BRUNSWICK.
LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS BEING
SENT FROM NORFOLK.
Columbus Celebration Day In Norfolk
Independent Good Templars-Good
Place for Migrants.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspa,ch.)


NORFOLK. Va. October lo.-Nearly
$50 have been contributed in Norfolk and
vicinity so FAR for the relief OF the Bruins
wick sufferers. and the work Of securing
funds has now actively commenced. The
churches and the beneficial organizations
are moving and a good round sum viii
doubtless be sent TO the sufferers from
this point. Las, night the Business-Men's :
Association subscribed $275 to the fund.
\ RICHMOND DELEGATION.
II 10 said that by invitation ~ the
Norfolk society the Italian Society OF
Richmond will send n delegation her"
- Participate In the Columbus Celebra-
tipn on Thursday There Will he a grand
street parade and addresses by l.. y.
krllam and Louis Casdbona. ana BAN
ami banquet
\ new lodge NJ the Independent order
or Good Templars will be- organized at
Eheno7er church. in Princess Anne coun-
y. next sunday 10y District-peputy w.
+ Gregory.
Tie Methodist preachers IN this city
and vicinity met and adopted resolutions
on tho death Of Rev. Or T.. \. Peterson.
HAS TAKEN CHARGE.
Professor F.. l.. PAUL.. for twenty years
music teacher at the Hollius Institute.
l1s taken charge at Mckendroe Metho-
DIST EpisCoTal church as orcanisf
tn" ms gistrates Of Norfolk county are
also sending negro yacrants to the oyster
drc .g'r- to work out their fines.
The various railroad and steamboat lines
ar, now bringing in the heecy staple at
lively rate
Bcv Joseph W. Steuger. of Charleston.
w. Va. and Rev. j ". W"rning"r. OF
Huntington, ar" visiting Norfolk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
For rnmproyrm-nt,nd Investment.

The Peoples Manufacturing ami IN
veStueut Company was granted "a chaIiri
I'm the CIV Circuit C0uFt yesterday The
capitaI stock is 10 be- not less than So"
nor more than Slp 1000. The officers FOR
the first year are John = Harw"od. prcsi-
dent. " T. D- Saussure. vic~-pr siirnt,
Edwin B Snead. secretary ami treasurer.
The above. with William Ryan an !
Robert ". Courtney, constitute the board
of directors. -,,
\ charter was also granted 20 the tiko
land and Improvement Company. the
canital stock " which shall be- $1,000,
diVi,ed into shares OF $lU0 each. The
company is empowered 20 hold real estate
10 the extent of 1900 acres. The officers
who will manage the affairs ~ the COM
uanv for thu first year are \. Mpnteirp,
PRESIDENT. G. f.. Belyiu, yice-prcsident. ".
NJ. Nicholas. secretary and treasurer The
above and j. Beal are named as directors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
The WHOLE DEMOCRATIC TICKET
VIII Easily lie Elected in buckingham
County-Speakcrs and Parties.

O'orrespoudcncc of the DispatchD
BUCKINGHAM COURTHOUSE. VA"
october 9.-Poliucs were at fever heat
her. to-day. and find that tho better eI'-
u.ut Of Republicans intend voting for
a.. Democratic nominees. and few old
time Democrats VIII vote with tho Popn-
lists. Will. the colorcd voters seem Ep
for the highest bidder. as general
thing Judge Mann addressed lusr
Gathering of Democrats, Will" Colonel j.
r. Hulard WAS speaking to a mlN''
crowd in another part Of the courl-hou~'
ward. II is said that colonel Huhard WI
vote for captain Pattcsou. Hon J.. w
ut.rard Captain Camm Fatt"son, an'
others made rou~iue speeches which were
both Instructive Hui entertaining non.
l.. G. Noscl,v. the populist candidate.
Was called on but declined making
speech. stating simply that he stood on
the platform of his party ds ehdH'li'1 "l
Ivnrhburg Mr.. Mosel.y ~ q good man
aui had been much hon0rci 10y th" Demo
cratic party. but seems to hay" "a Sin"ii
following now. / think. TN whole Demo
cratic ticket viii ca+ly win in Tho coming
election
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
MEETING OF THE BOARD.
The Aldermeo Concur In Many Matters
Agreed Upon by the Common Couneii.

The Board Of Aldermen met in regular
monthly session last night Present
Messrs DickersOn PresdenU, Bahen,
Bowden, Carter Cary, Davis, Gray, Hard
wicke. Mitchell. Moore. Mountcastle
Reeve Tanner. Taylor. and J. W. White
Mr. Allen was reported TO te out OF the
count of sickness In his family
On recommendation Of the Committee
on Streets, a resolution was adopted ap-
propriating 500 for the grading ana pay,
ing OF the alley between Pine and Laurel
and China and Holly streets.
A resolution from the Committee on
Relief Of the Poor providing Tor an APP
preparation OF $2,V5 for the outdoor poor
was referred 10 the Finance Commlttee;
A nre-plug was ordered placed at the
Lower Gns-Werks.
The ordinance with regard TO the cut
ting OF electric wires during the progress
OF fires having been approved by the
Committee on Light. was adopted.
BY recommendation OF the Committee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-11
NO RACE POSTPONeMENT.
The yigiIant Ready to Beat the |aikyfi
Again.

Ry telegraph 20 the Displtch)
NEW YORK. October le-rher- sill
bee no postpouemeut OF IA. third race f2r
thu Americas cup. arranged FOR to-mor-
row. on account ol the \lsiants bow
spirit. ......
NEW YORK. October m-fhr Ne"
York Yacht club announces that the race
Will surely take place tomorrow.
VIGLANT TO 49, SOLD.
NEW YORK, october lo.-'rhe syniicat-
which built the Vigilant held meeting
to-day. at which it was decided that at
the conclusion of The contests Tor th'
Americas cup the gallant defender Of
the coveted trophy should be offered At
private sale. with the understanding th'i
a good private price could Doe agreed upon
The building Of a new yacht was also dis
cugsed