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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Communicated
The NJ. E. Church Sunday School
Picnics at Natural Bridge.

Promptly on time Thursday morning
last, train No. 8 left Clifton Forge over
the James River Division of the Ghes. s.
Ohio railroad, having attached three
extra coaches conveying the M. E. church
South Sunday School and those accom-
the annual picnic of the school was held.
The day was perfect and the trip down
the river was delightful. 1t was happy
thought that Influenced the Committee
to select Natural Bridge as the place for
the yearly picnic. Not a jar occurred to
mar in the least the enjoyment of the
occasion. There was some fear on the
part of few that at the station there
would be inconvenience and delay con-
front the committee in charge, to get
the large crowd about 800 conveyed
from the station to the Bridge
In this, however, the most suspicious
were agreeably disappointed, for Mr..
Nair, the manager of the Bridge, had
provided an ample number of vehicles
to carry the crowd at one trip, all of
of which were the most modern and
comfortable. The drive to and from the
Bridge over the .splendidly kept road
was one of the most pleasant incidents
of the trip, and especially was this the
case with the many who rode on the top
of the tallahos, they carrying as many as
eighteen or twenty on top and about
one-half that number inside. Too much
credit cannot be given Mr.. Nair for look
ing SO we'll after the comforts Of his
guests in this particular. On arriving
at the Bridge the whole party was con-
Quoted to one of the large hotels, and
from there. with the freedom of the
grounds at their disposal, they dispersed
in companies, in groups and in pairs to
view the wonderland
1t is useless to write about the Bridge,
it has already been sufficiently extolled
by pen and song. Go and see it for your
self. But the Bridge is not the only
wonder or natural curiosity to be seen
to pay for much longer trip than from
Clifton Forge. Here close to the Bridge
is the Spiral Stairway, recently discov-
cred, and a great curiosity also the
Lost River, the sounds of whose waters
we can hear, but from whence they come
or whittier they 60 no one has yet dis
covered; also the Cave and Falls and
many other wonders all gathered to-
gether in this wonderland of a few acres.
The picnic party had four and one
half hours in which to view the sights
of the Bridge, which gave ample time.
The Methodist mothers and daughters
had prepared an abundance Of good
things to eat and all who went with
them can testify to quality and quantity
The trip back from the Bridge was as
pleasant as the one going, and as is al>
ways the case with G.. & @. trains, we
reached home promptly on schedule
time, with tired bones but happy recol-
lections of the day.
In conclusion | will say that to the
committee, Messrs 0. B. Smith, 7. j.
Wilson and w. G.. C. Vanneman, who
had charge of the trip from it's inception
to its successful termination, too much
praise cannot be given and for their
many and tireless efforts in behalf OF
everybady's comfort, we are all duly
thankful. j.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Catholic Fair.

A Fair will be held at Low Moor, be-
ginning August 10Th and continuing for
one week. The proceeds will go toward
defraying the debt of the new rectory at
st. Josephs Catholic Church, this city
Refreshments will be served at popular
prices and good string band will furnish
music for those who may wish to partic-
ipate in dancing. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
On a Vacation.

Mr.. Frank R. Hunter. book-keeper for
the Clifton Forge Grocery Co., is enjoys
ing a well-earned vacation at his home,
Lewisburg, W. Va. During his absence
B. Fay Donovan, ESQ.,, son of Capt. Jno
Donovan, of Staunton, will keep the
extensive business of the Company in
proper shape. We WISH Mr. Hunter all
the pleasure possible, and gladly welcome
Mr.. Donovan to Clifton
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. J. R. Fizer, who has served as
pastor of the Baptist church in this city
for nearly three wears, preached his fares
well sermon on Sunday night last, to a
crowded congregation. At the close of
his discourse, he referred to the pleasant
relations that had existed, and the earn
est support which he had received from
his congregation, and that he could not
trust himself to dwell upon the thought
that these relations must now be severed.
The music was very appropriate, Misses
Josie and Bessie Payne rendering vo
cal duet in charming manner, during
the OfferatOrY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
AN IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
Cow Bells and Hog Pens to be Re-
moved, On Penalty of Fine.
Other Business.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Monday last with Mayor Davis in the
chair, and Councilmen r. S. Wiley, Geo.
T. Byrd, R. A. Coyner, Chas. A. Kraft
and Jas. A. Ford in attendance.
The Mayor called the meeting to order
and proceeded to transact the following
business:
The bond of Sergeant Gleason was pre-
sented with Messrs. d. A. Williamson, p.
H. O'Connor and j. NJ. Gillespie as SURF
ties, and approved.
The following bills were ordered paid:
A. Jack Accord, Jr., lumber, $3.50, Towes
& Co., for feed, $l1 90; Lewis Hartman,
for feed, $7.79; the A. F. Withrow Lum>
Der Co., for work on Church St. bridge,
$4,000; Water Co.'S bill of $72 SO passed
and Treasurer directed to credit amount
on tax bill; Pendleton Bros, for hard
ware, $1s SO; Farrar & Williamson, $1.25,
Geo. Montgomery, for services as ac-
countant, $1,000; E. F. Scott, for hauling
and for coal, 1854; Mrs. d. b. Hyde, for
meals for prisoners, $500; D. S. Eichel-
berger, for printing. $3.50; e. p Fischer,
for repairing Pine street bridge, $500
Same, for repairing Jackson river bridge,
$ll.40; Same, for repairing wire bridge,
$500.
Bill rendered by E. NJ. Nettleton, for
the removal of 466 yards of earth at the
west end of Main street at 20 cents per
yard S93 90, was referred to the Finance
Committee
Tax tickets of J. NJ Harris and j. E.
Johnson, and account of Mrs. W. p. Wi
ley referred to same committee.
Rev. H. L. Wood appeared before the
Council and made an earnest appeal that
some means be adopted to prevent the
annoyance from COW bells. The question
occasioned an animated discussion. and
in order to ascertain the views of the
Council, Geo. w. Kincaid moved that
owners of COWS be requested to remove
the bells from COWS at night or pen the
same, and that bulls be prohibited from
running at large i'll the corporation. Car
ried.
On motion of DR.. Wiley, transporta-
ton was furnished Confederate soldier
who was without MEANS to Staunton.
The City Clerk read an itemized re-
port of the expenditures for the month
of July, which, on motion of DR.. Wiley,
was approved.
On motion of Geo. w. Kincaid, a com
mittee of three was appointed to confer
with he Board of Directors of the Elec-
trio Light Plant and report at the next
regular meeting of Council.
The Mayor appointed DR.. Wiley, r. A.
Coyner and e. w. Kincaid.
DR.. Wiley referred to the serious con-
sequences that would result from filthy
hog pens and offered a motion that the
same be removed, when they are SO Of
fensiye as to become nuisance-the law
to be enforced ten days from its passage.
Carried.
On motion of Geo. w Kincaid, the
Street Committee was authorized to pro-
cure signs and place same at the ends of
bridges notifying the public that a fine
of five dollars will be imposed for riding
or driving over same faster than walk
and that the informant be allowed ones
half the fine. Carried.
On motion, Council adjourned.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Charges Preferred Against CIiftons

We learn that charges have been pre-
ferred against A. e. Foster, Esq, post
master of this city, and that he has been
notified by the Department that he will
be given an opportunity to be heard in
his own defense. 1t is claimed by some
patrons of the office, that the handling
of the mails is not satisfactory, and it re-
mains to be seen whether or not these
charges can be sustained.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Stockholders Meeting.

notice which appears in this issue of the
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Banking and Construction Company,
to be held in this city On Wednesday,
Aug. 16. Mr.. j. c. King is the efficient
manager of this Company and Jno. L.
Duncan, Esq, is the faithful Secretary.
A full attendance of the Stockholders is
desired.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Tragic Death Of P. S. Armstrong.

For several years Percy S. Armstrong
had been superintendent of the electric
light plant of Staunton, having succeed
ed his father>ia>law, Capt. j. T. Long.
On Tuesday night the council appoint
ed him for another year Although in
the employ of the city, he was assisting
in raising poles for wires of the new
electric light company on Thursday
afternoon last. The poles, which are
about IS feet long and II inches in diam
eter at the butt, are raised by means of
small poles having each spud, or sharp
iron spike, in the end, they being stuck
into the big pole One pole is called
dead mans pole because it is used dis
rectiy under the big pole to guide it.
This pole Percy was handling, and on a
surface other than that of vitrifed paw
ing, he might have planted it's iron foot
safely, but as it was it slipped and be-
fore the unfortunate man could move
away the heavy log came down upon
him, knocking him down and rolling
over him. 1t broke his neck and mashed
his head.-Staunton Argps
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Religious Intelligence.

Rev. E. W. MacCorkle will preach in
the Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning and night, at the usual hours.
Usual services at the Baptist and
Methodist churches on Sunday next.
Service at the Parish Room on Sunday
morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST.. a Year, Invariably in advance

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS viii be collected at
the end of q III quarter. when prompt settle
ment is exptt X d to be made.
TRANSIENT ADvgRTIsEMENrs are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills Tor JOB WORK will be due when the work
completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Wanted.

A purchaser for half interest in the
drug business of FARRAR & WILLIAMSON
Clifton Forge, Va. For further informa-
stion address Geo. NJ. Farrar. Clifton
Forge, Va, or w L. Williamson, 81 East
Laurel street. Columbia, S. c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Highest all in Ieavenng PowerLatest U S. Govt Report
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AgssgDz ELY PURE
Drummer Rogers Condition.

CoEBURN, VA, August 3.--M. A. Rog-
ers, the Chicago drummer who was so
shamefully beaten by some of the citi-
zens of this place, is now at Gainesville
in critical condition. His spinal column
is said to have been injured by blow he
received at the hands of one of the en-
ragged citizens. This affair occurred some
two weeks ago and is familiar to our
readers. Fourteen of the whipping party
were indicted at the last term of court,
and reports say they are very uneasy
over the matter and one of them has
skipped. The Chicago house for which
Mr.. Rogers was working sent him S., 600
to be used in the case and offered to
furnish whatever amount will be neces-
sary for rigid prosecution. Public SEN
timent is strongly in favor of the III
treated man.-Richmoasd Dispatch.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
VIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be ac-
comrnodated by giving notice through the post
once, 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, 1893-08-10
Presbyterian Sunday School to Visit
the White Sulphur

Arrangements have been made for the
Sunday School of the Presbyterian
church of this city to hold their annual
picnic at the Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs on next Thursday, August 10th.
The fare for the round trip has been
placed at the low price of 50 cents, which
is very reasonabl BILE. The train. with
special coaches for the school, will leaye
the Ridgeway street depot at $50 a. N.
Let all who desire to spend day at the
famous White Sulphur Springs, avail of
this unusual opportunity. Tickets can
be procured from the officers and mem
bers of the school. Be sure to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Return of Rev. E w .MacCorkle His
Vacation Spent in a Delightful
Mo-

The popular pastor of the Presbyterian
church in this city, who was granted a
six-weeks' vacation, which was spent in
visiting number of the Northwestern
States, extending to the Golden Gate on
the Pacific, returning by way of Chicago,
where he remained for ten days at the
Worlds Fair, arrived in Clifton on Tues
day morning, much to the delight Of all
his acquaintance. We hope to have the
pleasure of giving full account Of his
travels, which were of an extensive and
interesting character
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

l was a sufferer from catarrh for fifteen
years, with distressing pain over my
eyes, | used Ely's Cream Balm with
gratifying results Am apparently cured.
Z. G. Warner, Rutland, vt.
I suffered from severe cold in my
head for months and could get no relief.
Was advised to nse Fly's Cream Balm
1t has worked like magic in it's cure
am free from my cold after using the
Balm one week, and believe it is the
best remedy known.-Samuel J. Harris
wholesale grocer, 119 Front St., N. Y.
Paints and Oils are going at city prices
at CARRAWAY'S PHARMACY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

If you have any Paints or OILS to buy
and want to save money go to see CAR
RAwAY in the Bank Building.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
FOR Remit

A well located and commodious room,
suitable for an Office or other purposes.
In rear of the Post Office. Apply at the
VIRGINIAN Office.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10
Death of Robert s. ouarels.

Mr.. Robert S. Quarels, for twenty
three years county clerk of Bedford,
died at his residence in that place FRIDAY
morning last, after an illness of several
weeks. Mr.. Quarels' health has been
failing for some years, but not until the
last few months has his family been
seriously alarmed. He leaves wife and
ten children.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

No bad results from taking Hills
Chloride of Gold Tablets, while the cure
is permanent Drunkenness, Tobacco
and Opium habit positively cured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

Don't forget to go to the New Drug
Store before you buy your paints and oils.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

We are determined to have the Paint
and Oil trade of Clifton Forge, and if
you will make an estimate Of what you
need to paint your house we will save
you 20 per cent on the prices of any other
place in town.
d. S. CARRAwAY s. Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-10

A number Of ladies and gentlemen from
Cincinnati, guests at the $ Iron Gate
Inn, p gave an exhibition of fireworks at
the Inn on Tuesday night last. The oc-
casion afforded much pleasure to all in
attendance.
Miss Elvine Clark, who has been on a
protraeted visit to her sister, Mrs. E. s.
Cooper, returned to her home, Des
Moines, Iowa, on yesterday, Wednesday.
She leaves number of friends WHO will
regret her departure.
Mr. George Robinson, who resides at
Iron Gate, and is employed as compos-
itor in the VIRGINIAN Office, has been
granted weeks vacation, which he will
spend in visiting relatives and friends in
Greenbrier county, W. Va.
The ladies of the M. E, Church South
held an Ice Cream Festival in the room
formerly occupied by Moody & Carpen-
ter, near the Disciples church on Tues
day night last. Proceeds to go toward
the erection Of a parsonage.
J. Howell Kent, Esq, the spicy and
talented editor of the Gazette, Gordons>
vile, Va, spent few hours in Clifton
on Saturday evening last, on visit to
the editor of the VIRGINIAN. We regret
that he could not remain longer.
Rev. Joseph Rennie. a gifted Presby>
terrain minister from Louisville, KY, who
was guest of Mr.. j. A. Roberts,
preached in the Presbyterian church in
this city on Wednesday night, aweek,
and on Thursday accompanied the Meth
odist Sunday School to Natural Bridge.
| He returned to his home on Friday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13
LAWLESS kENTUCklANS.
They Destroy the Homo of n Convicted
Rnvlsher by Dynamite.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 13.-Evans, the rape
fend, was found guilty at Bardstown, and
his punishment fixed at death by the jury.
Saturday night Evans home was burned
to the ground, and his family either per-
ished therein or were run away by an in
furiated crowd.
Who committed the act is unknown.
All that remains to tell the tale was
part Of q chimney and few burned logs
where the house stood. Ed Halls house,
the father Of Evans victim, which is only
short distance from where Evans house
stood, Is being guarded through fear that
the negroes would attack him and his
helpless children. All is excitement, and
there Is no telling VIII at may yet occur.
Two loud blasts, sounding like an explo-
sion OF dynamite, were heard, followed by
about forty shots in rapid succession, and
the people there are at loss to know who
among them could perpetrate such deed.
None OF Evans family, which consisted of
his old mother, wife and little girl, can be
found or heard of anywhere
Either an anRered mob blew up their
home with dynamite, killing all within,
or drove them off and then destroyed the
house. The authorities will make thor
ough investigation. In the meantime
every road and every house in the quiet
little place of Samuels Depot is being
guarded by men armed with shotguns,
who fear the negroes may rise up against
them. Phil Evans lies in Jail, not know
ing the fate of his old mother, who has
stuck to him through all his trouble.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13

was In the bank. Do you wish me to make
inquiriesi"
mo. 1t will be time enough to bring
him to account when George Gordon re-
turns
''Then, hem!-may ask what you wish
me to dor"
81 want you to tell me how can get
money to bring him home"
Evidently the poor little man found IL
difficult to conceal his disappointment at
this dull turn to an inspiriting case. How
ever, putting the best face he could on the
affair, he said;
do you know anything of Mr.. Gordon's
private atfairs-the name of his solicitor, or
any friend who can be appealed to for
help"
mo. l know Of nobody who can be ap-
pealed to-"
"You yourself have not the means9"
81 have barely 20 pounds"
He sighed, and after reflection said:
well, madam, the only thing can think
OF is to see thisl Mr.. Lazarus and represent
the case to him, of course avoiding the
names you have mentioned. He may be
disposed to advance the sum required upon
that order II we convince him that Mr..
Gordon is a man Of honor With your per-
mission will call on him this afternoon,
and you shall know the result tomorrow
morning."
After some discussion I agreed to this
proposal and left Mr.. Pelham, who de
clined to take any fee at the present stage
of the case.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13
FOR A SPECIAL SESSION.
Now Jerseys Legislature May Meet "a
Discuss Alleged Irregularities.


TRENTON, Nov. 1s.-The State Gazette, q
Republican paper, publishes today an &C.
count of plan now being contaminated
by the Democrats Of Camden and Hudson
county to secure an extra session of tho
legislature, and have the senate amend
the rules of that body and unseat Senator
T. d. Hoffman, Of Atlantic county, and
seat William Riddle, who contested the
seat during the last session.
With his vote the Democrats will secure
majority, and in January, when the
new legislature convenes, unset Founder
James A. Bradley, of Asbury Park, sen.
ator-elect from Monmouth. They will
charge that Bradley, by distributing
bru%f es to the wives Of voters and giving
ten cents to the children to learn and sing
certain campaign songs, violated the
Werts ballot reform law, which defines
bribery in election in Offering valuable
considerations TO compensate persons to
influence voters. They claim that thee
things did not advertise Bradley as n.
didate, but were inducements to wives a.. ..
children to use their influence with the
male voters Of the household. The extra
session is to be called to amend or repeal
the race track track laws.
The Riddle Hoffman contest Is to be
opened because of conspiracy, Riddle
claiming the election committee favored
his being seated, but because Hoffman,
the Republican senator, agreed to vote for
the race track bills the Democratic sena-
tors voted against the committee report.
Governor Werts Is to be seen by delega.
tion tomorrow, and a formal request be
made for special session of the legisla.
turp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The report of ]. E. White, superinten-
dent of the railway mail service, recon-
mends increased salaries for clerks.
The will of the late Carter Harrison
shows that he was worth trihe over
100000. There ara several charitable
bequests
Hugh Saussa, of the College of the City
of New York. while playing football at
Elizabeth, N. j., received injuries which
caused his death.
The Worlds Museum building, at Fort
Wayne, Ind, was totally destroyed by
fire, causing loss Of 100000. The fire
spread to the Aldine House, causing the
mansard roof to fall in, and to The Ga
zette office.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-11-13
A PROFESSIONAL REvoLUTIoNIsT.
He Is Imprisoned by President DIaz for
Fomenting Dlscord.

He Is Imprisoned by President DInz for
Fomenting Discord.
MATAMoRAs, Mex, Nov. 13-A great
sensation has been created here by the tel
egraphic announcement from the city of
Mexico that General Juan Cortina, one of
the greatest revolutionary leaders of Mex
leo, hns been arrested and imprisoned in
the San Juan de Ulloa prison by order of
President Diaz for attempting to incite
another revolutionary uprising against the
government.
The city of Matamoros is General Cor
tina's old home and stamping ground.
Twenty-Five years ago he was the most
desperate and greatly feared man in Mex
leo. He ruled the RIO Grande border
country from Laredo to the mouth of the
river, and was in the revolutionary busi-
ness as a means of gaining a livelihood.
His influence was 40 great that he could
inaugurate powerful revolutionary
movement against the Mexican govern
ment by single pronunciamento with his
signature attached His exploits during
the civil war caused the United States
government to lose many thousand dol
lars.
When President Diaz's revolution ended
in success General Cortina was summoned
to the City of Mexico, where he has been
kept in constant surveillance by President
Diaz ever since, to prevent him from in
citing further revolutions. He made his
home in the capital where he was fur
nished with pension sufficient to live in
good style, but his every movement has
been closely watched by President Dia2's
agents for the past fifteen or twenty years