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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-03-02
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, J
Governors Office, :
RICHMOND, Feb. 1, 1898.

/ cordially approve the above paper,
and hope the counties, cities and towns
of Virginia will respond literally to this
appeal for aid, which was, in fact, con
templated by the Legislature, the Act
itself comforting ample authority for
that purpose. P. w. MCKINNEY,
Governor of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-03-02
Railroad Affairs.

The Greenbrier Independent thinks
from the surveys being made IN that
county by the G. & O., that it is trying
to find point between Covington and
Anderson for line to 60 down Meadow
river and the Gauley, striking the main
line again at or below Gauley bridge.
This would save double tracking
through the New river region, which
will entail great cost and delay.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-03-02

Rudyard Kipling's father is man OF
great ability and holds an important po-
sition as art director of an Indian muse
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-03-02
CoVington News.
From the Sentinel.

From the Sentinel
Mr.. G. NJ Carpenter, Of Low Moor,
With Messrs. StulI & Co., of Clifton
Forge, have opened a butcher shop next
door to Mr.. Dickey's store on Maple
avenue.
Mr. Decatur Axtell, Vice President of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and
his nephew Aimore of Richmond, were
guests at the Intermont, the first of the
week.
FORGERY.
Two or three months ago man calling
himself B. l.. Garter, of this county, had
note discounted and received the mon
ey on same by the Covington National
Bank, endorsed by Messrs. Thomas and
Jarrett Carter, also of this county. When
the note matured notice was sent to the
said endorsers by the Bank, and not un-
til then was it ascertained that the note
was forgery, and on last Friday 4. w
Hepler was indicted for the crime, ar
rested and lodged in the County jail to
await his trial, which will nrobably
come off at the next term of the Court.
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Commonwealth VS.. M. M. Persinger,
Indictment for misdemeanor, fined $15
and sentenced to confinement in the
county Jail five minutes.
Same VS.. w. G. Persinger, indictment
for misdemeanor, fined $50 and SEN
fenced to confinement in the county Jail
five minutes.
Same VS.. s. L. HUMPHREYS indictment
for misdemeanor, fined SIS and sen
fenced to confinement in the county jail
| FIVE minutes.
| Same VS.. VIM. Norman, indictment for
| felony, Judgment not guilty.
| Same VS.. Dave Cadle. Ben Birchfie'd
and Abe Cole, indictment for felony
case continued until the next term Ct
| the Court.
! Same VS.. Perry Wright, indictment
for misdemeanor, fined $40 and sea-
fenced to confinement in theEcounty Jail
for thirty minutes.
Same VS.. Hill Jones, Indictment for
misdemeanor, judgment not guilty.
Ordered that H. l.. Garrett be ap>
pointed assistant commissioner of ac-
counts for the Court to serve as such
until the further order of the Court,
whereunon Mr.. Garrett took the several
oaths of office.
On motion of Samuel G. Dyer, Sheriff
of Allegheny county, Samuel A. Brown
qualified as his deputy and took the
several oaths of Office.
The herald., 1893-12-17
THE LOYAL LEGION.

Tho Old Companions In Arms Meet to
Exchange salutations.
There are large number of veterans
of the great civil war residing in and
about Los Angeles, many Of them en-
gagged actively in business, while others
have retired for repose in which to
dream over the days that have flown
and recall the smoke of the battle field.
The members of the Loyal legion met
last night at the Hollenbeck hotel where
they had monthly meeting in a soci-
able way. Captain Seamans presided
and Major Lee reported series Of reso-
lutions upon the death of General Van
dever and Major Hosak. General Bou-
ton read lengthy review of General
Bucks article on the Battle of Shiloh.
There was punch and an ample COLA
tion. followed with a smoke that re-
called that some OF the stormy fields
through which they fought.
Following is list of the gentlemen
present: Gen. E. Bouton. Maj. H. T.
Lee, DIR. H. M. Bishop, Maj. W. G.
Wedsmeyer, Capt. W. H. Sesmans, Maj.
l.. s. Butler. Gen. A. L. Chettain, Capt.
]. P. Moore, guests; Capt. T. F. Lay
cock, Capt. b. F. Giddings, Lieut.. ]. 6.
Oliver, Col. O. G. Fulton, Col. 4. w.
Jones, Capt. w. H. Newman, Capt. O.
s. Gilbert, Col. Geo. H. Kimball, Capt.
]. A. Osgood, Capt. K. E. Edwards.
The herald., 1893-12-17
A CASE FOR THE CHARITABLE.
A Furniture Dealers Treatment of

A Furniture Dealers Treatment of q
Destitute Family.
A case deserving attention was brought
to the attention OF Humane Officer
Wright yesterday, who gives the follow
ing statement of the affair:
Some months ago gentleman and
wife residing in soualid. poorly Lighted
room in the rear OF 5l31s South Spring,
purchased $38 worth OF furniture from
A. j. Brent, secondhand dealer near
the corner Of Spring and Fourth streets.
The husband promised to pay most Of
the bill in installments, and has paid
$2I on the sccount. He failed to pay on
several occasions. however, owing to
lack OF work and his wife's serious ILL.,
ness OF eight weeks.
The lady was confined to her bed for
eight long weeks and ct best had few of
the comforts OF home.
Yesterday Brent removed by force the
plain furniture he had old the family,
even taking the bed. 1t is said that the
lady was compelled to get up from her
illness to comply with the furniture
dealers demands. Nothing WAS left ex-
cept small atove and few old chairs.
When the husband saw that Brent
was determined to take his goods back
again, although partly paid for, he bor-
rowed S. of a friend and offered it to the
dealer to let him keep the bed. This,
it is claimed, the dealer refused to do.
Here is another case that should be
Investigated by the charitable people Of
the city.
The herald., 1893-12-17
THE BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION,
Peixot0 Wins an Important
Victory.
Government Troops Recapture Gov
ern0r's Island.
Meiio Preparing Co Fight the Nfctheroy
and America-Amsrican and Ger
man Warships Raise
the Blockade.

BY the Associated Press
h LONDON, Dec. 16.-The Brazilian lega-
tion received telegram from Rio today,
dated December 10th, saying govern
'ment troops recaptured Governors
island from the insurgents. This lie con-
lsidered an important victory for Presi-
dent Peixoto, owing to the strategic
position the island occupies. The lega-
ytion makes the announcement that the
commanders of the American and Ger
han war ships have declared they will
Rrotect foreign interests, and will not
bcognize any blockade of Rio estsb-
jshed by the insurgents. 1t is believed
4ter the determined stand taken by the
American and German commanders at
bio, American and German ships may
Ne sent to Santos to practically raise the
! Blockade Of that port.
New York, Dec. 16.--The Herald's
Montevideo special says: 1t is now
known that Mello is preparing to fight
the America and Nictheroy with the
tAquidaban and other ships. The stu
alton is daily becoming more serious for
Peixoto. The governor of the state Of
Minos Geraes has issued manifesto.
declaring to support the government.
He says not single member OF the
Brsganza family is fit to rule.
The herald., 1893-12-17

The Lake View hotel at Elsinore, Cal,
will be opened ON Thursday evening by
a banquet and ball.
Mr.. J. L. Edmundson, editor OF the
Banning Herald, and Mrs. Edmundson
are registered at the Hollenbeck.
Rev. W. W. Tinker. superintendent of
Baptist missions in Southern California,
is in town and will preach at the East
Los Angeles Baptist church today at IL
o'clock.
g. H. Gray, one OF the founders of
Ph9niz, Ariz.. and O. H. Hitler, also OF
Phoenix, are in the city. They are en-
route to their mines out on the Atlantic
and Pacific road, near Danbe station.
Arthur J. E. Eurbish, after long and
painful illness, entered into rest at his
home in Oakland, December 1st. Mr..
Furbish resided in this city q number
of years and had many friends here.
He was ever interested In literary and
artistic work, was one of the organizers
OF the Oxymal club and was its fret
president. He was at one time mem
ber OF the First Baptist church OF Los
Angeles and was an earnest Christian
Endeavorer and an Odd Fellow.
The herald., 1893-12-17
GER WINS.
And Is $1,000 Richer by tho Verdict.
Case.

And Is $1,000 Richer by the Verdict.
The Case.
After about five houre' deliberation
the jury in the case OF OF W. H. Gier We.
Los Angeles Consolidated Electric rail
way, an action for personal damages
sustained by plaintiff while in the en-
ploy of the defendant company, re-
turned q verdict last night in favor
of the plaintiff in the sum Of $500.
The special findings are as follows:
Did the defendant exercise orninary
care in the selection Of and employment
OF Dufrain as motorman?
No.
Did Dufrain, the motorman, have q
good reputation as careful and COM
petent motorman from the time he was
employed in that capacity by the de-
fendant company up to the day on which
plaintiff was injured?
No.
Did plaintiff Gier, after he had
thrown the switch and his car began to
move, make any effortto have the car
stopped or to get on the car, or to reach
place Of safety?
No.
Did car 105, of which plaintiff was
conductor, move on the switch at the
time when plaintiff was hurt at more
than the ordinary speed Of cars when
taking the switch at that place?
Yes.
Did plaintiff ever, knowing that there
was car just back Of him, retain his
position while his car moved on to the
switch, from absentmindednes or from
carelessness, or because he supposed
there would be room enough for his car
to pass without crushing him?
No.
A stay Of ten days was granted.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Marble Made with Electricity.

The latest achievement of science is
the artificial production Of marble from
pure calcium carbonate.
M. H. le Chatalier, a French chemist,
takes the calcium in the form of an i'm
palpable powder and congresses it in a
steel cylinder between two pistons with
a pressure of 1900 pounds to the square
inch. While in this condition platinum
spiral, previously imbedded in the pow
der, is heated by an electric current,
with the result that the powder in the
neighborhood of the wire is rendered
crystalline and translucent.
Sections of the resulting substance
when examined underneath microscope
exhibited the characteristics of certain
specimens of slightly macled marble.
This remarkable work of the electric
current may prove the stepping stone to
greater achievements in the production
Of artificial stone of all kinds.
The herald., 1893-12-17
A BURGLAR CAPTURED.
JAMES GRANT ATTEMPTED TO
SHOOT AN OFFICER.
The Fellow Caught While Making
Away with Stolen Goods-A
Clear Case Against
Him.

A bold burglar was captured at
O'Clock yesterday morning by Officer J.
w. Bell. The man was captured on
Broadway, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets. with stolen goods in his posses
sion.
Officer Bell was patrolling his beat
along Broadway, near the junction Of
Main. He saw man acting euspi-
ciously on Broadway, and went up to
him and asked him what he was doing.
The fellow gave the officer a short an
swer, and attempted to bluff the cop
out.
At the emphatic solicitation of the
officer, the man walked out under the
electric light. AS the policeman was
about to examine the bundles the man
was carrying, the fellow made move to
get his revolver. Bell showed his gun
into the burglars iace, and took the
weapon from him.
1t was soon learned that property
found upon him had been taken from
the residence of w. T. Hammond of the
First National bank, at 1858 Estralla
avenue, and 7. E. E. Verge Of 144 West
Eighteenth street. He went through
Hammond's house about / o'clock.
On the way to the police station
Officer Bell caught the burglar at
tempting to throw away watch chain
belonging to Mr.. Hammond.
The burglar gave his name as James
Grant.
Officer Bell ia one of the new police
officers, but who retires from the force
on the 1Ht of January on account of not
being upon the great register. An Off
Ger who can catch burglars like that
should be kept on the force.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Mr.. Hoyt's Expianatiou o a i.

EDITORS HERALD: My attention has
been called to an article in the San Diego
Union Of the 10Th inst. oriticising me
severely for q statement made in my
letter to the Chicago Daily Sun, written
at San Pedro recently. The objectiona
: BILE statement. is to the effect that San
Pedro has the only natural harbor "be-
tween San Francisco and the Mexican
line."
In explanation, l would simply say
that though such is the language OF my
letter as it appears in print, never in
tended to state the case in that way.
What meant to say was that San Pedro
had the only natural harbor be-
tween San Francisco and the Mexican
line, except San Diego. Whether
those last three words we're omitted by
myself or by the compositor who set up
the letter, do not know. But I
do know that Inever Intentionally wrote
line or spoke word in disparagement
of San Diego's beautiful harbor. On
the contrary, have written letters to
that same Chicago Sun, and to other
papers, speaking in the highest terms
OF San Dieg0's bay and harbor facilities.
One of these letters appeared no longer
ago than last month. Others two or
three years ago. Printed copies of them
are now in my possession. If the Union
would like to publish one or two of them
] will cheerfully furnish the copy. |
have no prejudice against San Diego, nor
would l knowingly misrepresent that
city in any particular. So the Unions
severe structures on my letter are not
justified by the facts.
l hope to visit San Diego ere long,
and while there / shall doubtless enioy
myself and be protected from the attacks
of wildcats" by the amiable editor of
the Union. RALPH E. HoYr.
Los Angeles, December l6.
P. S.--6an Diego Union please copy.
X. E. III.
The herald., 1893-12-17
LIVELY RUNAWAY.
A Young Man Named Steele Does .
PIucky Act.

A Young Man Named Steele Does .
PIucky Act.
Yesterday afternoon about 2 O'Clock
team of spirited gray horses hitched
to hack were standing on Main street
near the corner of Ninth. when they
suddenly took fright and started ct .
breakneck speed north on Main street.
In their wild fight the hack collidsd
with hay wagon and afterward with an
express wagon. All the vehicles were
considerably damaged. When the rum
aways reached Main street near Third.
young man by the name Of Steele
rushed into the street, and grabbing the
excited horaes by the bits, brought
them to a standstill. The streets were
crowded at the time, and II 10 . great
wonder more serious damage was not
done.
The herald., 1893-12-17
NEVER WENT BACK.
william Curry Charged with the CriI
of EmbazxIamant.

william Curry Charged with tho Crime
of Embezxlemont.
w. H. Goddard has about lost all
faith in mankind. This state of his
mind was brought about by deliberate
scheme to oeat him out Of $40 gold
piece.
1t is the same old story. Goddard
sent William Curry, an employee. to
change the double eagle. He never
came back.
Last evening while Officer McLain
was sauntering down Main street he
saw Curry, who began running. The
officer caught the fleeing man after
chase Of two or three blocks. He was
locked up on charge OF smbeszlsment.
The herald., 1893-12-17
A SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFT.
A Gift That You Can Look at With
Pride and Profit.

GIFT That You Can Look at with
Pride and Profit.
Wolfskill tract lots at one.third less
than actual value; one-fourth cash,
balance in one, two and three years
and longer time. If you want it. These
close-in residence and business lots are
located within seven minutes walk from
Spring and Second streets; fronting
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets,
and adjoining broad cross avenues be-
tween Main street and the important
Southern Pacific Arcade depot. Think
of it. The very heart of Los Angeles,
with three car lines at your door when
needed. Why go further out, pay car
fare for himself and family, and in the
bad season wade through mud and rain,
when this grand opportunity is offered :?
Do not waste your money. Investigate
the above. Full particulars, Easton,
Eldridge & Co., 121 South Broadway.
The herald., 1893-12-17
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
FoLLENRRCK.

Mrs. s. A. WEIGH, Mrs. Emma Lyons, Cora z.
Gray, Miss Eva Gray, st. Louis; ]. H. O'Reilly,
Miss M o. Reilly, Kansas CITY; J. Matter, San
Bernardino; Mrs. G. A. Bailey, III Monte; =. II.
mundson, Banning; Mr.. and Mrs T. G. Pening-
Ed Mendelson, Capistrano; J. Erlanger, y. A.
Taggsrd San Francisco; d. H. Arnold, Oolusa;
J. B. Hanna, Cotton; G. H. Noyes, California;
J. W. kommel, A. 8. Colbourn, oxford, Ind.
W. B. Hopkins, San Francisco; James Finley,
Tucson; Mr.. and Mrs g. G. Howell, Muskegon,
Mich; G. g. Jackhon, Ontario Mrs. william
Faulkner, Miss g. Faulkner, Charles !. Fau K
ner Miss Faulkner, st. Paul; ]. Doolittle, Kan
sss City; h. @. Pierce. Santa Barbara; Mrs. B.
Rssssslatt ciiy; 3. 3sseds Kansas City,
The herald., 1893-12-17
THE GAME RArDED.

Chinese Fan Tan Players Caught IN
the Act.
The first arrest for fan tan playing
made in several months was made last
night by Detective Aublo and Onacers
Harris, Smith and Tyler.
The game that has been conducted for
some time by All Wong and All San on
Marchessault street, near the Chinese
mission, was the one broken up last
night.
Eight players beside the owner and
dealer, were arrested and locked up.
They were not allowed to give bail.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Sudden Daathl

THAT STARTLING NEWS BEALINa-The pub.
lie Is becoming accustomed to the above head
ing, but nevertheless it always conveys shock
Sudden death in o vast majority OF cases re-
or several of the following symptoms: Short
breath, palpitahon, irregular pulse, wind in
the stomach, pain IN side, shoulder Or arm. un-
in bowels, irregular or intermittent pulse, op-
pressed feeling in chest. choking sensation,
weak or hungry spells, difficult breathing,
swelling of feet or ankles, dropsy. pr. Miles
New Heart Cure speedily remedies all these.
Sold by q. II. Hance, lit N. Spring street, on
guarantee, who will give you his elegant
book, free.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Newspaper Women Meet This Week.

The first meeting of the Southern
California branch of the Pacific Coast
Women's Press association will be held
at 345 South Hill street, on Thursday,
January 4, at 230 pm. Permanent
organization will be effected. and every
woman writer or illustrator is cordially
invited to be present.
There are large number of women
in Southern California whose literary
work finds market in reputable news
papers and magazines, and it is with the
idea of mutual advantage that the
branch organization is formed. Its
work will be varied, and it will endeavor
to gather and disseminate knowledge of
every kind that will benefit literary
workers.
It's membership also embraces those
engaged in illustrating various period
icale.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Tho Bte Raft NJ s.a,

MARsHFIELB, Ore., Dec. 16. - The
cigar-shaped pile raft which has been
beeet by 50 much ill-luck, in Coos bay,
was successfully towed over the bar this
afternoon and started for San Francisco.
The raft contains 1916 piles OF an average
length of 70 feet. The raft is 500 feet
uon0
The herald., 1893-12-17
A SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFT.
A Gift That You Can Look at with
Pride and Profit.

A Gift That You Can Look at with
Pride and Profit.
Wolfskill tract lots at one-third less
than actual value; one-fourth cash, bal
ance in one. two and three years. and
longer time, if you want it. These
close-in business and residence lots are
located within seven minutes walk from
Spring and Second streets; fronting
Third, Fourth. Fifth and Sixth streets,
and adjoining broad cross avenues be-
tween Main street and the important
Southern Pacific Arcade depot. Think
OF it, The very heart OF Los Angeles,
with three car lines at your door when
needed. Why 60 further out, pay car
fare for yourself and family, and in the
bad season wade through mud and rain.
when this grand opportunity is offered
Do not waste your money. Investigate
the above. Full particulars, Easton,
Eldridge & Co.. 121, South Broadway,
The herald., 1893-12-17
Sweet Potatoes,

Specimens of these toothsome tubers.
grown near Azusa, are to be seen at the
chamber of commerce, and finer ones
have never been seen anywhere. The
sweet potatoes grown in North Carolina
are very fine, especially with roast pos
sum, but they will not compare with
these Axusa products.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Peace In Meuico.

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 16 The News
special from Loredo says: Loredo Disz,
Mexican consul, says the states OF
Guerrero End Chihuahua are absolutely
at peace, and the insurgent general,
Neri, is in the military prison at the
City of Mexico awaiting trial.
The herald., 1893-12-17
&15 Reward.

OFF Il Vaughn, druggists, corner Fourth
and Spring streets. are authorised TO re-
fund the above in any case that single
bottle of Smiths Dandruff Pomade fails
to cure. Never known to fail. Try it.
The herald., 1893-12-17
AM IlIinoia UxoIona.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 16.--Harrisburg, ILL.,,
was visited by cyclone last night. No
lives were lost. but much property was
destroyed.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Flood at Buffalo.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Dec. 16.-The food
in South Buffalo surrounds 800 houses
three to five feet deep, and $500 people
have been driven from their homes.
The herald., 1893-12-17
satolli Not RaoaIIad

ROME, Dec. 16.-The Vatican author
ICES the Associated Presc to contradict
that Satolli has been recalled to Rome.
The herald., 1893-12-17

The W. o. Furrey Company
Sell the beautiful Glenwood ranges and
cook stoves. Fas ahead of ANYTHING in
the markst Nos. l59 to l65 North
Spring street.
The herald., 1893-12-17
HoYT AND HoWLERs.
San Diego Once More Does Its Noted
Bc0lding Act.

San Diego Once More Does Its Noted
scolding Act.
San Diego Union: In the Chicago
Sun OF December 4th, appears letter
, from the decidedly erratic genius, Ralph
e. Hoyt, erstwhie OF Los Angeles. but
who wrote ostensibly from San Pedro in
this etate, under date of November Goth.
Anarias and Sapphira met worse fate
Tor their falsehoods than any yet an
nounced as having befallen this scrib-
bier, but that their perverRions of TACT
! were any more malignant in their nature
than those appearing over his signature
is extremely doubtful. As sample of
his unmitigated gall this paragraph is q
jewell: This place ia not noted for the
immensity OF its population or the
geat volume of business done by the
merchants and others who live
here. But it is quito famous for
its harbor facilities and its pictur-
esque surroundings. 1t has the only
natural harbor on the Pacific coast be-
tween San Francisco and the Mexican
line. All other alleged harbors and
bays are simply roadsteads, where all
facilities for the handling OF vessela are
necessarily man made. II the govern
ment had not been 40 niggardly in the
|. matter OF appropriations Tor this harbor
, it would long since have been made
equal to the requirements of the country
tributary it," Such outrageous misrep-
resentation could do no harm in South
ern California, where the respective
merits OF San Pedro harbor and the
> versatile Ralph are fully understood.
The publication of this letter by pre-
eumably inoffensive and disinterested
! newspaper is calculated, however, to do
grave injury to the landlooked harbor of
San Diego among those who do
! not understand the actual situation,
and shows to what lengths the
able bodied liars OF Los Angeles can 20
; iu the hope OF securing an appropria-
ton by congress for the improvement Of
the tiny indentation Of the coast line
: known a. San Pedro bay. Farther down
in this unique letter from San Pedro.
Mr.. Hoyt refers 10 ths exhilarsting
a effects OF "brief but vigorous tussle
with the briny waves" that morning in
November, and writes: "Just 1T this
writing think could whip my weight
in wildcats, if opportunity were offered.
But nobody here proposes to furnish the
CATS" Never mind, Ralph. If you are
suffering for such chance to display
your strength, come down to San Diego
, and the people here will supply the cats.
The herald., 1893-12-17
Depew OominR Hom :

LONDON, Dec. 16.-Chauncey M. De-
pew sailed on the Umbria for New
The herald., 1893-12-17

Howry & Breaee, Broadway under.
takers "Independsnt Of she trust"
The herald., 1893-12-17

After reading the report of the secre-
tsry, the same was approved and the
board then adjourned.