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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Improvements on the B. & 0.

The improvements on the line of the
Baltimore & Ohio at Harper's Ferry, W.
Va, which have been several times re-
ferred to in the ManaGf actatrers's Record,
are about completed, with the excep-
ton of the new bridge which is being
constructed across the Potomac river at
that point. The improvements are only
a part of those which have been planned
by the present management with the
view of placing the line in the best pos
sible condition. When the earnings of
the road increased considerably a few
years ago, what might be termed the
rebuilding of much of the line was be-
gun out of the surplus profits. The work
at Harper's Ferry and the new short
line at Relay, near Baltimore, are two
features of this plan. The tunnel
through the Point of Rocks at Harper's
Ferry was begun July 10, 1892, and was
bored through on the Goth of last July.
It is $50 feet long, twenty-eigh feet
wide and twenty-four and a-half feet
high. In cutting through $4,000 cubic
yards of rock were removed altogether.
The bridge being built is calculated to
withstand the highest floods of the
Potomac and the strongest current OF
the water, as well as to bear the weight
of the heaviest locomotives on the road.
1t is being built by the Pencoyd Iron
Co., of Philadelphia, and is in the form
of Y, one branch of the Y being used
for trains on the Valley branch of the
Baltimore g. Ohio. 1t is to be nearly SOC
feet long, with three through spans OF
14O feet each. 1t is built on piers OF
granite laid on bed rock. The tracks
will be seven feet above the highest
! water mark of the river. The west APP
proach to the bridge will be on an EN-
bankment of mansory 1900 feet long.
The total cost of the improvements il
$780, They will probably be com
pleted by January, 1894.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Mr.. BIount at Home.

Hon. James HI. Blount, minister and
Uuited States commissioner at Hawaii,
arrived at his home, Macon, Ca, last
Friday morning, and was accorded an
ovation by his fellow-citizens. To the
newspaper men Mr. Blount said that he
preferred not to talk on public matters
just at present. He had not, be said,
yet discharged his commission to Hawaii
or made his final report to the President.
1t would not therefore, be proper in him
to give anything to the newspapers.
On home politics, also, he declined po-
litely to be interviewed, saying that he
had much more to learn than he could
tell-in fact, that instead of being inter-
viewed himself on this subject he was
the person who ought to do the inter-
viewing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Wheat for Horses.

Professor Henry, an English scientist
has been investigating the comparative
value of wheat as food for horses. 1t
is reported that a Sheffield cab-owner
used for time wheat bread to feed his
horses. He found the results most sat
isfactory, and only discontinued it's use
because the horses were robbed of their
bread by their attendants. Professor
Henry concludes that it is entirely I'M
necessary to make the wheat into bread.
The danger in feeding wheat arises from
the fact that the food is too concentrate
unless great care is taken, to derange
the digestion.
The difficulty is, however, easily over
come by mixing the chopped wheat with
chopped fodder or hay, dampened just
as many persons mix bran. 1t is recon-
men led that the wheat to be fed to
horses should be crushed or flattened
Professor Henry considers wheat as
approaching the nearest perfection for
stock food of any of the grains, and it
may we'll be doubted whether it is not
cheaper than corn or oats when there is
a larger difference between the prices
than exists at present. Advices receiv-
ed indicate that great deal of wheat
is now being used for this purpose, but
the indications are that it will not be
long before the condition of the market
will put a stop to the practice. The
probable result will be that Europe will
get great portion of our surplus at the
prevailing low prices and our own peo
pie later on will have to pay more for
their bread. This is one of the effects
of the operations of bulls and bears in
the breadstuffs market Every effort is
made. to keep down prices until after
the farmers necessities have compelled
him to market his crop.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
lizard Times p

Familiar words, these They are now
upon everybody's lips. A chilly wave
has struck the financial world. The
hand of depression tightens its grip.
The doors of banking houses are closed,
and the blinds remain upon the store
windows. Most business men are anx
ious Others are respondent. The
wheels of industry are clogged. Labor
ers are being discharged. They fill the
air with complaints. In spite of all
assurances to the CONTRARY things begin
to look,blue. What are we going to do
about it? Several things:
/. Keep up a good heart 1t will do
no good to fret. Complaining will only
make matters worse. The Israelites
murmured, and took a long tramp
through the wilderness for their foolish
ness. Reverses are sure to come. We
should expect them, and gracefully ac-
cept the situation. Who ever sailed the
ocean without encountering storms? He
who picks a rose finds also thorns.
Cloudy days are mixed with sunny ones
The piercing winds of winter follows
summers balmy breezes Continual
prosperity would spoil us. Our selfish
ness would tower like the mountains.
In adversely we learn the blessings of
prosperity To the most discouraging
situations there is bright side. Look
on that side. Do not worry. Do not
pout. Do not frown. Do not scold.
Laugh in the face of this furry about
+, dollars Predict better times. Have
faith. If all the people would grid up
the loins of their confidence, business
enterprises would leap to their feet and
run swiftly toward the goal of prosper
| ity.
2. Sympothize ,0ith people aoho arr
IN trouble. Some of our neighbors are
blue, and not without cause. Wages are
reduced or revenues cut off altogethe r
The wolf is already growing at the
door. Think kindly of the unfortunate
Do more than think. Act kindly. Let
your ready and hearty helpfulness be
J an evidence of your sympathy and con-
Germ.
3. Let us learn q lesson of prudence
The bee gathers honey when the flow
ers bloom, and lays IN store for the sure
to come day when they no more beau
tify the earth Americans do not. as
class, copy the bee. We are fast livers
We live day at a time and imagine
that to morrow will be as prosperous as
to-day. We are extravaganza. A French
writer declares that the French nation
would live well on what we throw on
of our back doors. We need to learn t.
prepare for that inevitable rainy day
If the recurrence of "hard times" will
teach us to be duly prudent, thel
they have not come in vain.
4. Let as trust God. Faith make
one brave and strong and radiant in tn
midst of the hardest ''hard times.
Adversely works only good to the trust
full soul. God is sure. Yes, God is true
His promises are always sacredly kept
The Bank of Heaven never fails 1t
resources are inexhaustible. Checks ar,
always cashed. The larger they are, tn
better. Our Father is rich. Rejoice! Ii
these stringent times let us trust Hin
utterly, remembering that He who fe'
His children with mama and quails
, and who kept the widows barrel an,
cruise replenished when famine stalI1e
over the land, will not forget those VIII
| are in ress.-Epaoorth Herald.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Virginia BreYities.

Near Glover Hill, Rockingham county
last Friday morning, Mrs. Mary Ellen
Guyer, wife of Jacob Guyer, was found
dead in bed. She had been somewhat
indisposed for some time, but retired to
her bed seemingly more cheerful than
usual.
Mr. Thomas Preston Paxton, of Rock
bridge comfy, died last week. He died
on the farm where he was born eighty
seven years ago and where he had lived
all his life.
There are 1,400 convicts in the pen
itentiary, 1850 colored and $50 white.
There are ITO women prisoners, only six
of whom are white.
Governor Mckinney has returned to
Richmond from the Blue Ridge SPRINGS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Death of a Famous Lady.

PoMEEoY, O., Sept. Mrs. Virginia
Beverly Mclean, widow of the late Major
Wilmor Mclean, in whose house Gener-
ais Grant and Lee signed the articles of
surrender at Appomattox. died at the
residence OF her son-in law, H. E. Spill.
man, at Spillman, w. Va, short dis
lance below this city. She was rs years
old and was a remarkably we'll preserved
women, cultured and refined Her body
was embalmed to be sent to Alexandria.
Va for burial
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Stearns for Collector.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Sept. 4.-TLe
President to-day sent to the Senate the
following nominations: L. P. Stearns. of
Virginia, collector Of customs, Newport
News.
Collector of Internal Revenue. r II
Simons, of North Carolina, for fourth
district of North Carolina.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Line Upon Line.

The toothpick factory at Deering, Me-,
has CLOSED it's doors with several carloads
waiting orders. People aren't eating as
hearty as they did before the lack OF
confidence set it.-PAi10delohi0 Lead
en-.
A ghost at Holton outran the sheriff
and two deputies and left part OF Its
gunny sack raiment on wire fence in
it's haste to get inside the pearly gates
the other night.-Ka,as0s CITY Star.
There is a Pelican club in Boston; the
aptness of the title is apparent when
the members foot the bills.-Loa0ea
CoUieT.
"That remains to be SEEM" as the boy
said when he split the ink on the table
loth-Lo7ado1 A71s1DerS.
A trunk differs from man in that it
can be com pletely strapped without be-
coming Buffalo Couier.
The man who takes the cake thinks
he is only receiving his dessert. Boston
transcript.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Business Improving-The Virginia
Senators.

Business conditions are becoming nor
NAL again. The New York bank states
ment Saturday was highly encouraging
and the effect on the business world was
very app. eciable: Every. business man
goes to work this week with buoyant
spirits believing that the time of money
stringency is past. and that the future is
to bring active trade and prosperity.
The confidence of the country in the
repeal of the silver purchase law has
brought about the improved conditions
referred to. The overwhelming vote by
which the House repealed the hurtful
law meant that the Senate could not
refuse to follow. Should the Senate
decline to repeal the law which has been
the great disturbing cause of the peo-
Piles trouble this summer, we would
have the worst panic that was ever
known in the history of the country.
Millions of honest people would starve
to death. But the Senate will give a
majority for repeal We sincerely hope
that our Virginia Senators will finally
harken to the voice of the intelligent
public and vote on the side of repeal.
By so doing these Senators would not
have to surrender any of their principles
touching silver. They would certainly
not lose any friends in the old Common
wealth. On the other hand they would
be heartily applauded for helping the
reputation of the State. By all means
let them change their position on this
burning observation-disclosures State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
How the South Voted.

The restoration of confidence was
matter that rose high above partisan
ship and personal considerations. A large
number of Southern Representatives,
who were not at first counted upon to
vote for repeal, did so last Monday, be-
cause they believed it was the best thing
for the general welfare. They largely
contributed to swelling the decisive ma
jority by which the Wilson repeal bill
was carried. Some of these Congress
men are highly complimented by Mr..
Fitch, of New York, who was one of the
most effective workers in Congress for
repeal. In reviewing the details of the
contest he says:
''To the courage and fidelity of some
men from the South we owe very much.
Bromley, of South Carolina; Catchings,
of Mississippi; Patterson, of Tennessee;
Wilson, of West Virginia; Meyer, of
Louisiana; Clark, of Alabama; Breckin-
ridge, of Arkansas, and Gresham, of
Texas, are men who were not afraid to
risk their seats in Congress to carry out
their honest belief.
1t is easy enough for a member from
New York city to vote for repeal. His
constituents fill his mind with requests
to do it, and load the wires with tele-
grams of approval. The press of his city
applauds his action, and the Chamber
of Commerce and the Central Labor
Union unite to support him.
But the member from Arkansas, whose
district is full of the curious sentiment
for silver which prevails in the South
west, whose rural constituents have got
1T into their heads that bank is their
enemy and corporation an invention of
the devil, many of whose friends at home
believe that New York and London have
entered into a conspiracy to injure them,
and that the Sherman act is a defense to
them and their interests, when asked to
vote for repeal had difficulties to con-
front which would deter many men from
so voting, even if persuaded that it was
right to do SO.
Those of us whose hearts were in this
fight will never forget the men who came
to us over such difficulties, and will al
ways be proud of the friendship of these
courageous and patriotic gentlemen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
Death of a Bonaparte.

The death of Col. Jerome Napoleon
Bonaparte, which occurred Monday at
his home, in Massachusetts,, recalls one
of the most famous and romantic episodes
in modern history. The marriage of his
grandfather, Jerome Bonaparte, to EIiz-
abeth Patterson, of Baltimore, and the
bilious bride to enforce the recognition
of her rights, forms one of the most cele-
brated social chapters Of a period which
was crowded with events of interest and
Importance. Colonel Bonaparte main
name he bore by gallant service in the
Crimean war and subsequently, in other
fields
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-09-07
RANDOLPH MACON ACADEMY
FRoNT RoEA al, VA.

7I0IN l. Ec(-) & AL, VA.
Healthfully situated among the mountains;pure
air and water. Prepares Boys and Young Men
teachers. Thorough mental training. Physical
healthfulness. Moral and religious influence.
session begins SEPT. 18th, 1898 and continues
for nine calendar months. Send for full partc-
nlars, to REV. B. w. BOND, Prin. Front Royal,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
CALIFORNIA EXCURSIONIsTs.

Helena and Montana People Who vii
spend the Winter ON the Coast.
The Northern Pacific has broken the REQ
ord In California excursion business for
January out of Helena. As . rule. Deem
Der is tho best month for the sale of exour-
sion tickets TO the Golden Gate, but this
year January leads. The tickets are good
for six months, have all stop-over privi-
leges. and can be made to read ons way
going and another returning. They are
sold on the 18th of each month. Those
who purchased from the Northern Pacific
this month were: H. E.. Klamer, Mrs.
Jennie olinQ.n, e. R: Ciinean. John 4.
Murphy and wife,. Addis N. Murphy. Fan
mic d. Murphy, Mrs. @. A. Broadwater,
Wilder B~roadwatsr. Judge William Chum-
assro and wife. Mrs. J.. X. P. Miller and
daughter, Mrs. George Westphail and
daughter, Mrs. Mary Gary. Johu Walsh.
Ms: @. L. Hogan and nurse, Herbert
Nieholson and wife. Mrs. j.. D. Radford,
A. Levy, Charles Mayne and wife. VIM.
OMAR and wife. John Omar, Robert
Vaughn and wife. Mrs. Hart. Rena Frazier,
II. F. Watkins, c. j. Field. +. Freeman, g.
NJ. Grant. John GARNER, r. Walsh and
wife, J. A.. Allen. W. d. Howard, F. l..
Leary. d. F. Faulkner. G. W. jackson and
wife, A. s. Aussey and wife. J. G. Massey.
J. J. Carpenter. Fannie N. Carpenter.
Grace Carpenter. +. d. Moore.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
Assessor Wants Pay.

An appeal was filed in the suprsme court
yesterday by the board of county commits
sioners Of Dawson county from a Judgment
rendered by Judge Milburn in the case OF
NJ. IL: Brown, who was a deputy assessor at
Giendive. Brown put in a bill to the CON-
missioner for seventy-nine. days service as
deputy assessor. at SIS per day, amounting
TO $685.. The commissioner only allowed
him $3.50. He appealed to the district
court. where the case was tried by a jury,
and q verdict rendered for 1886. 81, and
from this the commissioners appeal.
A judgment was entered in department
No. ! Of tho district court for 1882 for the
plaintiff in the case of the Merrill Cigar
company Va. +. Z. Theme.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
Samuel X. Davis--spsslal,

Samuel X. Dxvis-Spsslal.
INVESTMENT STOCKS.
Peornan Occur dAlsns)-1,0OO shares
safe.
Bald Butte-2,O0O shares. The best
gold mine so for developed in Montana.
Safe.
Iron Mountaiu-On the present equip
ment, development. amount of ore in
sight. output. etc., and present price of
stock. 1t will pay a better PERCENTAGE than
any stock in the market; 1915 per cent for
1892, with n fair probability Of a large i'll
creaEc in 1898.
Benton group CNeihart)-The late devel-
opment of rich ore in :his phenomenal
mine has caused tho withdrawal of most of
tho stock in nay hands; l, 100 shares for im-
mediate sale il all at the present figure.
Wbitlaoh Union-Ths present At tua OF
the mine and company of this coming great
gold mine guarantees the stock a safe pur-
chase. A few lots offered in which you can
lose no money.
70 and q Bailey Block.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
Bed spreads in large variety At The Bee Hi
2 Reward.

&25 RswArd.
BY resolution Of tho city ceunoil Of the
eity Of Helena OF date Of Jan. 10. 1893. the
undsrsigned wac inst astsd TO offer a re-
word Of $50 to n person who will give in
formation that will lesd to the arrest and
conviction OF any person found ualiciously
tampering with or injuring any fire ala, IN
boxes or f'o apparatus of the city. or break
ing window panes or othsrWiae inlurinR any
property within the city OF Helena.
In pursuance of said resolution the uu-
d%ersignsd hereby offers the above reward.
SYDNEY II. MoINr1RE.
City Clerk.
Helena, Jan, IL, 1892.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
Grand Opportunity.

Twenty thousand dollars worth of choice
groceries to be sacrificed. commencing Sat
urday, Jan. IA, We will offer the above
amount OF groce' les at private sale and CON
tinue from day 10 day until closed ont.
Rsmember the place. corner Sixth avenue
and Wsrten street, in the store room for
merry occupied by the A. Il. Gates Grocery
company. Dealers in tho city and adjacnat
towns and mining cnmpa will find this y
splendid opportunity TO lay in their winter
supply. Thsss goods must DO closed oat
within the next thirty days.
JAMES SULLIVAN. Manager.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Butcher d Eradley's prices ars always so low
that they do not have to have mark-down nns
discount sales to sell their goods.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

The greatest mark down sale ever attempted
in Helena begins Saturday. Jan. IA. 1898, At
sands Bros.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Wood "a. rs per cord in two cord lots. J. II.
Boucher. agent. L.. & L. block. Sixth avenue;
tele hone 1oS.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Go to The Bee Hive for = bargain in any line
they carry. Goods must 60 at their special Of
ferings.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Dress goods are selling this week at The Pee
Hive NJ loss than manufactur ers' cost, fyery
piece OF goods in the house reduced for this
eale.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

MullAn Fuel company is selling wood at SA.75
per cord in two cord lots. IL. Il L.. block, Sixth
nyenu q; Telephone Isl,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17
Helena, Jan. IL, 1892.

If you want to save money and got the best
goods for the lowest possible prices go TO
Autoher u Eradley's.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Wood SITE per cord in two cord lots. J. II.
Renchor, agent, l.. q l.. block, sixth avenue;
telephone ls6.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

A fine line of table linens and towels Just re-
ceivsd at i he Bee Hive. Prices lower than ever.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

The great annual January clearing sale opens
At sands Bros. saturd ny, Jan. II, 1886.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Mullan Fuel company is selling wood at SA75
per cord in two cord lots. l.. d u. block, Sixth
avenue; telephone 1856.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Damaged by fire sales do not COM
pare with the prices quoted this week for nice
fresh goods ut The lee Hive dress goods sale.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-01-17

Legal blanks ut this Office.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-22
How Germnnr Is Governed.

Neh lOrk WOhu-
Germany is 'an eternal union" OF
twenty-five autonomous states-four
kingdoms, six grand duchies, FIVE
duchies, and seven principalities. All
legislative power Is confded to the
bundesrath and reichstag-the former
representing the government OF the
states, tho latter the people Of the
country, exactly like our senate and
house, with the exception that the Ger.
man states are not equally represented
in the bundesrath, Prussia having
seventeen members, Bavaria, six, Wurt-
emberg and Saxony four each. Baden
and Heese three, Brunswick and
Schwerin two each, and the
others only one each. The reich.
stag is elected by universal suf.
frage, there being over ten million
voters, and numbers S97 members,
Prussia having 2SB, Bavaria AZ, Wur-
temberg II, Saxony %, Baden Il. Hessc
9. Schwerin 6, and the others from one
to three each. All laws must be passed
by vote Of 1893 in the reichstag and %
in the bundesrath-a nero majority OF
the members present not being enough.
The kaiser has the veto power and has
supreme direction Of military and poll.
teal affairs, but he may not declare an
offensive war without the consent ofthe
consent OF the bunGesrath. The latter,
like the Roman senate, usually the echo
OF the kaiser, majority oil the
members being appointed by him
or according to his wishes. The
reichstag since 1890 has been elected for
five years, but it may be dissolved by
the kaiser II the bundesrath authorizes
him to do so, provided new election is
held in sixty days, and q new session in
ninety days. The two houses must
meet yearly A bare majority in the
reichstag against the emperor usually
means an overwhelmingly popular ma
jority among the people, for the cleo
torial districts are gorrymandered in
the boldest manner, ono deputy repre-
senting 10000 and another 100000 peo-
pie, and the Influence" exerted to con-
troll elections have no parallel in this
country.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-22

by local applications, as they cannot
reach tho diseased portion OF the eur.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
aud that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inaamed con.
dition OF the mucous lining OF the Eus-
tachian Tube. When this tubo gets in.
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is on
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases out OF ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, y.
r9"sold by druggists, Zoe.