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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
A Poor Excuse.

There is custom prevalent among GER
tain class of persons of deferring the pay
ment o4,sma" sums to those who work for
them upon the plea of having no change.
1t is a inockery of words to tell a man or
woman dependent upon his or her labor
that you have no change, for the poor
know perfectly we'll that change is to be
had; and when you tell them to call
again in few days, or when it is more
convenient to attend to them, perhaps
the disappointed applicant goes sorrow
ing home to meet the eager glance of a
parent, wife, or child who has been all
day calculating upon some article of food
or clothing which that little payment
was expected to have furnished them
with the means of procuring. Much suf
fering and distess could be averted were
a little more charity and less Indifference
exercised in matters of this nature
Richmo3Bd State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
You can save money
by paying spot CASH
for Groceries and
Provisions,
Feed, &C., at
TOWLES & cos.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Preaching in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday morning and night. Young
Peoples Meeting at half-past six clock.
EPISCOPAL PARISH RooM-19th SUNDAY
AFTER TRINITY-OCTOBERS s.
Divine service at IL a. m. Sunday
School at p. N.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
Rev. Rutherford Brett, who has ac-
cepted call to the Baptist church in
this city, will preach here on Sunday
morning and night. Public cordially in
vited.
Services at the Church of Christ DIS
ciples); preaching every night this week.
Lords day at $50 a. M, Sunday School,
]. X. Pendleton, Supt. At II o'clock a.
m, preaching; subject, ''Things Which
Hinder the Gospel" At l1:40 a. m., Com
munion. At 6:45 p. H., Y. P. S. G. E.
At 8 p. m, preaching: subject, ''After
Death, Where and What?''
The Ladies' Society meets Thursday
at p. III.
Mission Sunday School in South Cliff
ton Sunday at 4 p. m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
A Fashionable Wedding.

The popular Manager of the Ice and
Refrigerating Company of this city, Mr.
Frank H. Herring. was married to Miss
Louise Jones, of Louisa county, at the
Gilboa Christian church, Wednesday,
Sept. 27th, 1898. Rev. L. A. Cutler, offici
ating.
The attendants were Messrs. Hill C.
Redo, L. A. Keller, A. l.. Jones, w. D.
Turner and B. v Boxby, and Miss Lee
Herring, May Jones, Ida Smith, Kate
Watkins and Ella Jones, with Miss Mary
Ellen Carpenter as flower maid. The
ushes were Messrs. C. Y. Kimbrough, E.
A. Snead, H. @. Dickinson and w. T.
Watkins. Mrss. Greener presided at.the
organ and played a beautiful wedding
march as their attendants filed up the
aisles of the edifice.
After an extended northern and wes-
tern trip, including visit to the Worlds
Fair, Mr. and Mrs. Herring will come to
Clifton Forge, their home.
We extend congratulations and best
wishes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Attractive Stationery

Messrs. d. S. Carraway & Co. have
purchased the most elegant and extens-
i've stock of Commercial Stationery ever
brought to this city, and will sell the
same at the most reasonable prices.
Those desiring the most fashionable
writing paper and envelopes can have
their wants supplied at the City Phar-
macy in the Bank Building. Go and in
spect this stock before purchasing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Clifton's Menagerie.

Mr.. Geo. M. Farrar, in addition to be-
ing first-class druggist, is collecting a
number of wild animals that abound in
this State. He mas already procured the
following: Two black bear, a red fox,
grounding, mink, ground squirrel, 2
gray squirrels and an owl, and his agents
are out looking after deer, pheasant and
wild cat. When in that vicinity, don't
fail to see these rare wild animals, fee
of charge.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Change Of Location.

Messrs. J. w. Lipop, Jeweler, and W.
F. Tinsley, Insurance and Real Estate
Agent, have moved into the attractive
room in the Coyner Block on Main street,
next to e. Theo. Miller & Co.'S, and will
occupy the same jointly. Mr.. Liuop will
have complete and fashionable line of
Jewelry, and Mr.. Tinsley will take pleas
ure in writing insurance for all who may
desire it. Give them call.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Eve Burned.

Mr.. Charles Allen, the obliging clerk
of Hotel Clifton, narrowly escaped losing
the sight of his left eye on Saturday
night. He accidentally leaned over. a
lighted lamp, which was burning very
brightly, and the blaze came in contact
with his eye, causing a painful bum
Although very much intiamed, it is
thought that the sight is not injured.
We hope he will soon recover.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
The Clifton Forge Evangelist.

We are in receipt of the first number
of religious four-page monthly paper
recently estab lished in this city by ReY
w. H. Book, the progressive pastor OF
the Disciples church, called the Clifton
Forge Evangelist. While the paper will
be the exponent of the teachings of that
denomination, it will aim to develop 4
healthy religious sentiment without
regard to sect. The paper presents a
very creditable appearance and we wish
the enterprise great success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Destructive Storm in the South

MOBILE, ALA, Der. "A southeast
gale broke here this morning about 4
O'Clock, and the wind has been increasing
in violency ever since, until at this hour
Il P. M } it is blowing at least fifty miles
an hour. The barometer is still falling.
The wind has blown the water in from
the gulf, until the river has reached
Royal street, which is four blocks from
the river, and at an elevation of about
Is feet above the river There is no pos
sible chance of estimating the money
damage.
The city Of Mobile is almost total
wreck. several streets being navigated
with boats.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Oct2.-A heavy
wind-storm, amounting almost to a cy-
clone. visited this city late last night
doing great damage to telegraph and
telephone wires and causing consider
able loss by blowing off tiles, SC. Patrol
man Ulrick. a private policeman, was
struck and killed by bricks falling from
building No Further loss of life is
reported
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Sole Proprietor.

As will be seen from notice elsewhere
the partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Farrar & Williamson in the drug
business, has been dissolved by mutual
consent, Mr.. Farrar becoming sole pro
prietor Mr.. Farrar needs no introdu c-
ton to the people of this city. He is a
great favorite with everybody, and is a
graduate in pharmacy, who will be pleas
ed at all times to accommodate the pub
lie Give him call.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS,

The City Council met en- Monday last
ness.
DR.. Wiley and Geo. w. Kincaid were
appointed Committee to make con-
tract with the Receiver of the Electric
Light Co. for tightening the streets for
the ensuing year.
A number of bills were presentedand
ordered paid.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Ladies' Aid Society

This is the name of an association OF
ladies identified with the Episcopal
church in this city, which is in very
flourishing condition. Through the Ell
forts of these Jealous and untiring work
ers. a considerable sum of money has
been raised for church purposes, which
evidences what can be accomplished by
DerSistent effort
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
A Correction.

In the last issue of the VIRGINIAN the
dates of two occurrences were Incorrect
ly printed. The meeting of the "Aux-
iliary of the American Bible Society,"
was held Sunday night and not ''Tues>
day." and the accident to Harry Taylor
happened on Saturday afternoon and
not Sunday" Both dates were correct
in the manuscript but were not so dis
ciphered by the compositor
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
WORLDS FAIR.
The G. & O. Makes Further Red NC
ton in Rates,

The Chesapeake & Ohio are selling
half-fare tickets good on all trains) to
Chicago, with sleeping car privileges. the
rate being $16,75 from Clifton Forge to
Chicago and return. Sleeping car ac-
co1nmodations can be secured on these
tickets by applying to any c. & Q.
Agent.
The G. & @. is many hours the quick
est line landing passengers in Chicago
at most seasonable hop~s and at the
Worlds Frir gates. Through sleeping
and day cars to Chicago without change.
JNo. D. PoTTs D. p A.
Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
A Valuable Lot at Public Auction

On next Tuesday, as you will observe
by reading the advel tisement IN another
column, Jno. I. Duncan, ESQ, as sub
stituted Trustee, will sell in front Of the
"Frazier" building. d valuable building
lot. This lot is located in the most dea
sifable section of the city, and is worthy
the attention of investors.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. a Year, Invariably in Advance.

YEARLY 4 seyERrIsBABErs viii be collected at
the end OF each quarter, when prompt settle
ment Is expet ted to be made.
TRANsIENI 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, 1893-10-05

Be sure that you visit the SHOE
Emporium of Messrs. E. c.. 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, 1893-10-05
Going 70 the Worlds Fair.

Messrs ]. q. Ford, r. D. Nuekols, Z
R. johnson, DR.. r. s Wiley and 4. ..
Surber left on visit to the World 3
Fair Yesterday morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

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, 1893-10-05
Arm Fractured

Master Jimmie Smith while playing
with some boys Tuesday, fell and biolle
his arm in two places. j'ie little fellow
is bearing his sufferings well indeed, and
we hope to see him out again soon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
GOING TO CHICAGO

The engagement of the Stonewa''
Band at the Worlds Fair has been def
initely fixed for the two weeks commenc
ing October 9th. This will be after the
close of the Baldwin District Fair, SO
that Staunton will not, as has been
feared, be without their services ON that
occasion.
It is notable organization and has a
national reputation. Its old German
silver Instruments, with which it stirred
the Martial spirit of the old historic
Brigade, which are now out of use, but
sacredly preserved, will be taken with
them, as an object lesson. It's present
instruments, of modern make. were pre-
scented by tine city OF Stanton, but the
old Instruments are cherished as invalu-
able relics
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
PENSIONS!

Being located near tht Government Depart
ments am able to give your claims better atteil,
tion than attorneys located elseW here. Special
attention given to difficult and rejected claims;
1t 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 FkEE. Soldiers pensioned
at less than (S12l 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 VINO were
dependent 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 Sl2 per month,
PATENTS.
Caveats, Trade Marks, Eesings. Copyrights aud
all Patent business conducted for Moderate fees.
Information and advice given to Inventors
without charge. Address,
THE NORMAN CLAIM AGENCY,
Box 167. Washington, D. c.
augl7-2m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
New Shoe Store

Mr.. W. L. Bush, the accommodating
tonsorial artist in the employ of Robert
Entsminger, Esq, will open shoe store
in the room adjoining the barber shop
in few days Wait and see his fl he line
of shoes, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

Try pair of MEssRs. E. G. ROB
ERTs & Co.'S celebrated 30. K"
Kid Button Shoes. None better ever
made. Price only s..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

Just received at CARRAwAY's PHAR-
MACY the finest line of Stationery ever
offered for sale in Clifton Forge. Box
Paper of the finest quality, Envelopes,
Visiting Cards, Card Cases, Purses, &c.
Call and see for yourself
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to the Publisher of the
NIRGINIAN on business or otherwise can be &C
commodated by giving notice through the post
office, or by calling at the office second floor of
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Buchanan's New Postmaster.

Among the nominations sent to the
Senate Tuesday was that of Mr.. VIM. b.
Thompson to be postmaster at Buchanan
Mr.. r. A. Fulwiler having sent his resig-
nation on the 18th instant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

HARD TIMES has nothing to do
with the tremendous Bargains offered
by MEssRs. E. G.. ROBERTS & Co. in
Fall and Winter Shoes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
StauntOn News
From Yost's Week

From Yost's Weekly.
Geo. w. May has taken charge of the
Internal Revenue Stamp Deputy's work
in this place, succeeding Heber Ker, re-
signed.
Capt L. Hartman, of Clifton Forge, re.
Gently appointed Deputy Internal Reeve
nue. Collector, was in the citv Monday
arranging to take charge of tne business
of this district
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05
Botetourt News

From the Banner.
Mr.. c. Winter, of Clifton Forge, was
in Buchanan last week.
Among the many appointments of
Captain Shepperd, there is none where
the appointee will give greater satisfac-
ton than the appointment of Capt
Lewis Hartman, of Clifton Forge, as
Deputy Collector for his district. Capt.
Hartman is an excellent business man,
and will conduct the office on high
business plane. The appointment is in
no wise q compliment to him. If he had
been given place commensurate with
his business capacities and qualifications
he should have been given the collector
ship itself,-a place for which he was not
an applicant, however.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

I suffered from acute Inflammation in
my nose and head-for week at a time
/ could not see l used Ely's Cream
Balm and in few days was cured. 1t
is would how quick it helped me.-Mrs.
George S. Judson, Hartford, Conn.
For three weeks was suffering from
severe cold in my head, accompanied by
a pain in the temples. Ely's Cream
Balm was recommended to me. After
only six applications of the Balm every
trace of my cold was removed.-Henry
e. Clark, New York Appraisers Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

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 nice Winter Suit of Clothes
made to order at FACTORY Prices
by these gentlemen.
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, 1893-10-05

FOR EENT

A well located and comnodious room,
suitable for an Office or other purposes
In rear Of the Post Office Apply at the
TIRGINIAN office
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-10-05

spending a few days in Clifton. From
all accounts our jolly friend is entitled
to the championship as sportsman. as
he has killed $50 squirrels and caught
200 bass the past summer
We acknowledge receipt of compli-
tary ticket to the 10th annual exhibition
of the Botetourt Agricultural and Me-
chanical Association, which begins Oct.
18th and confines four days. The pros~
poets for a successful Fair are said to be
very f1attering.
If you think Geo. N. Montgomery,
Esq, is not a busy man, you are labor
ing under serious mistake. He is Man
ager of the Water Company, of the Opera
House, and Book-Keeper for Railroad
Contractor J. G. Carpenter, ESQ.,, and he
fills the bill without the least trouble.
Several members of the Fire Company,
under command of Capt. J. H. Baker,
were out practicing on Monday night
with the reel and hose. They made a
circuit from Plug No. 7 on Pine street to
Plug No. near the bridge, attaching
and detaching the hose in short order.
G. l. Devine, an efficient engineer ON
| the James River Division, who took a
leave of absence about ten months ago
on account of prolonged Ill health, has
returned to Clifton Forge much i'm
proved, and resumed work, in charge OF
engine No. 1862. Charles, you have our
best wishes.
The G. & O. passenger traffic is now
very heavy, land is likely to increase from
this time until the close of the Worlds
Fair. No better trains are run into Chi
cago than those of the C.& o. and if you
contemplate visit to the Exposition you
should take this popular route. It's train
service cannot be excelled.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10
WASHINGTON LET.
TER.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 80, /

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80, 1893.
The solemn tolling of the big bell in
the tower which surmeunts the church
of tho Covenant tells the sympathlzing
thousands who crowd the streets adj
jacent thereto that the remains of
Americas greatest statesmen-James
Gillespie Blaine-have left the house in
which he made such brave fight
against death. Slowly, slowly the
funeral eortege moves through the vast
sea of sympathetic faces, every head
uncovered and reverently bowed and
every heart throbbing with the same
sympathy that is felt by every patriotic
American. At the door of the church
the transformations black casket-an al.
most exact duplicate of the one in
which Mrs. Harrison was 50 lately car.
ried to her last resting place-was
carried within by loving hands and
carefully deposited on the velvet cover.
ed dais. In the congregation, which
filled every inch of available space,
were the most prominent representa-.
tives Of every profession and!. calling,
esnpieuous among them bsisg Presi.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10

Mr.. LELAND, of La Moure county,
has introduced House Bill Ne. 127,
for an act to establish an expert
ment station for the purpose Of irri-
CATION. We think the government
has been experimenting on this line
for the last few years and we doubt
if it would be wise plan for our
legislature to appropriate any money
for some one to experiment on any
further. The state would have to
appropriate for this station every
session to keep this institution going,
and in our opinion we do not see
that an irrigation station is needed
at the present time. The state can
not command money enough to run
its present institutions, let alone ap.
propriations for new ones that are
unnecessary. If this bill should by
accident pass the legislature the gov
ernor will probably pigeon hole it.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10

Representative Elliott introduced
a resolution in the house the other
day for the purpose of finding out
what the eighty-ei employees in
the senate and house have been do
ing besides drawing pay during the
last thirty days. Mr.. Elliott is right
in this matter. One-half these clerks
are uncalled for and are a burden to
the taxpayers of North Dakota.
Why should gang of fellows be
drawing pay end doing nothing, just
to pay off a few political debts.
Speaker Walsh did a very injudic-
ious act when he appointed that
batch of clerks as soon as he was
sworn into Office. Does the repub-
lican party expect to be swept back
into power after spending the public
funds in this extravagant manner?
We guess not.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10

John w. Fiero has tho finest arrange
ment for keeping warm while riding in
sleigh or buggy. 1t was sent to him
from New York by his brother. It is
an eblong metal bsx containing re-
ceptacle for keeping fire. The fire is =
kind of composition that you have to
get red d.hot, and after it is placed in the
box it burns steadily all day long. The
outside of this patent fire bex is covered
with carpet and when you put your
feet on it you are sure of being warm.
The cost of running this patent won't
exceed &c. per day.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10
Boys Go Homo.

HIXTON. WIS, January 81, 1893.
All boys, you have gone out from the
homestcads into the rush and hustle of
life. Do you ever think Of the patient
mothers who are stretching out to you
arms that are powerless to draw you
back to your old home nest. No mat.
ter though your hair IS silver. .streaked,
and dot in the cradle calls you grand.
pa, you are 'the boys" so long as the
mother lives. you are the children of
the old home. Nothing can crowd you
out of your mothers heart. You may
have failed in the battle of life, and
your manhood may have been crushed
out against the wall Of circumstances;
you may have been prosperous, gained
wealth and fame. but mothers love has
followed you always. Many "boy''
has not been home for five, ten or
twenty years, and all this time mother
has been waiting She may be even
now saying: II dreamed of my John
last night, maybe he will come to-day
he may drop in for dinner" and the
poor t,embling hands prepares some
favorite dish for him. Dinner comes
and goes, but John comes not with 1t.
Thus day after day, month,after month,
year after year passes until ut last
"hepe deferred maketh the heart sick;
yea, sick unto DEATH" The arms are
stretched out no longer, the dim eyes
are closed, the gray hairs smoothed
over for the last time, the tired hands
are folded to everlasting rest and the
mother waits ne more on earth for one
who came not. God grant that she
may not in vain wait for his coming in
tn. heavenly home. Once more say
unto you, boys 60 home, if only for a
day. Let mother know you have not
forgotten her. Her days may be mum.
bered. Next winter may cover her
grave with snow. From
ELMER MARTIN.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-02-10
SOUND ADVICE
FARMERS.

Let the farmers ponder well the
subject Of raising hogs. Let them
raise more hog feed and less wheat
for a few years, and they will have
solved the great problem of low
prices for breadstuffs. The diversi-
tication Of crops, and the practical
results derived therefrom, would be
4 much more profitable topic of dis
-cussion for farmer organizations
chan intricate national financial prob
aems, which the political farmers of
the period assume to solve with
more ease and dispatch than they do
the more simple question of domes-
eic finance.-Mi Minneapolis Market
Record.