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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
OUR RAILROAD MEN.

Able Address of General Secretary
r. e. Michaels.
The Winston IN. c. Daily Sentinel Of
Saturday last says:
The most interesting feature of the af-
ternoon session yesterday Of the State
Y NJ G. A. was the address of General
Secretary r. E. Micllaels, of the Raii>
road Association in Richmond, Va, or
Nv orl1 for Railroad Men,
Then follows an account of the address,
full Of interesting statistics. 1t closed as
follows:
There are III 900 miles Of of railroad
in the United States, and every mile is
imbued with life. There are SOC, 900
railroad men, and each has soul. Think
Of all this mass of humanity, and not Of
SO much steel and iron. These SOC, 600
means five times as many in their faini-
lies. l represent SOC, 900 men. 1t is the
best blood OF the country that is hand
ling the coal and twisting the brake.
''This work touches you. If you have
shipped anything it touches you. But
it touches you closer than that-not
your money, but your lives. Are you
carefel to make the man in the cab a
better man and see that he has a
Bible in his pocket and not wliskey
bother
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
A Great Naval Exhibition.

On Monday last, April 10th, the great
Naval Rendezvous at Hampton Roads.
Va, arranged by the United States Ma
w, in which the Navies of all Nations
were invited to participate, was former
ly opened. A number Of foreign ships
have already arrived, and it is thought
the display will exceed anything of the
kind ever before attempted in this or
other countries. We append the pros
gramme:
Programme Of The Naval Rendezvous
Association in the Norfolk Harbor and
Hampton Roads, April 10th to May LIST
Military Drills, Native and Foreign,
open to ALL
2-Competition between Bands, Army
and Navy, Native and Foreign, open to
all
3-Amateur Rowing Races.
4-professional Rowing Races
5-Amateur Sailing Races.
Growing Races, between Crews Of
Ships, Native and Foreign.
Traces between Steam Launches,
open to all
8-Bicycle Races.
9-Canoe Races.
o-International Drill for Prize, be
tween Marines.
11-International Drill for Prize, be-
tween Sailors.
Fireworks, Land and Water Dis
plays.
Tournaments.
14-General Athletic Sports.
15-Trades Display and Exhibit. Prize
for best Exhibit.
16-Parade of School Children, Public
and Private.
Reduced rates Of transportation on all
Railroads may beprocured. Tickets are
now on sale at Stations along the G. q
O. railroad
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
GATHERING AT HAMToN ROADS.
A Russian Cruiser Arrives and is Sa,-
luted by the Adniral's Guns
oyI +!7a TTCrt

Fort MONROE, Va, April o.-Rear
Admiral Gherardi and officers of the flag
ship gave q reception and dance on board
the Philadelphia this afternoon. Ads
miral Gherardi, who is now rapidly re-
covering from his recent illness, paid an
official visit TO Rear Admiral Walker on
the flagship Chicago, where he was re-
ceived with customary honors and sa-
lutte on returning to his ship.
AT p. lii. strange craft was discov-
cred standing in from sea and it soon
proved to be foreign man OF war.
Word was sent to Colonel Frank, com
manding the fort to get his saluting bat
terry in readiness to welcome the coming
guest. AT s O'Clock she had reached port
and was found to be the Russian cruiser
General Admiral, from the West Indies.
She moved up short distance west Of
the Philadelphia and on line with the
Chicago where she came to anchor.
Shortly afterwards Flag Lieutenant
the visitor. The American ensign was
then run I'd to the masthead and sa-
lutte OF twenty-one guns fired, which was
returned by the water battery of the fort
The flag was again run up by the Rus
sian and an admiral's salute fired from
the Philadelphia. This closed the off
cial functions for the day. Tonight
the young officers of the fleet are ashore
in scores and epiOyinr the dancing al
the Hygeia,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
a Wore. in Season.

The Staunton Daily NeaoS gives it's
readers timely warning,an suggests the
best means to adopt to prevent spread
Of cholera. 1t saws:
''As it is very probable that the dread
ed disease cholera will be brought from
Europe to the United States this sam
mer, it behooves all citizens to begin
now, at the opening of the warm season,
to provide against it by making and keep
ing their premises scrupulously clean.
Fortunately there is no danger in Staun-
ton from impure water, but despite the
city's hihy surface the natural drainage
will not be sufficient to make it healtey
without care as to the condition of eel
lars, backyards, and the flow ofwash water
from kitchens y
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
CORRESPONDENCE.
w ell Pleased.
CLIFTON FORCE, Va, April IL, SO.

CLIFTON FORCE, Va, April 10, SO.
D. S. EICHELBEReER, ESQ,
If2f Dear Ser The Real Estate and
Personal Property Books, Interrogato~
ries, License blanks and other work, for
which I contracted with you sometime
since, have been received. TIE entire
order having been SO satisfactorily filed,
] take this method of expressing my APP
probation of the same. The materials
used in Commissioners Books are Of the
most substantial character, and the bind
ing, ruling, headings, &C.. in exact ac-
cord with my order. And considering
the class as well is the character of this
special worl3-to say nothing OF the skill
and training required in its eNecution--
it is my opinion, that for the same mon
ey my order cannot be duplicated any
where | observe also that you have
contracted to supply the town Council
of Iron Gate with similar Books, Inter
rogatories, Sc. Verify. merit receives
its reward Thanking you and the other
attaches Of your Office for promptness,
and wishing the VIRGINIAN great sue
cess, / remain
Yours truly,
w c. HAMILTON,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
Social Event.

A very enjoyable dance was given at
the residence of Mrs. Emily R. Taylor,
Prospect Walk, Wednesday night aweek
in honor of Mrs. ". g. Dudley, recently
married in Richmond. There was quite
q large attendance and the evening
passed of in very pleasant manner.
Prof Glass orchestra furnished the mu-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
important Netting.

As VII De seen BY adVertlsement Csc
where, the annual meeting of the Stock
holders Of the Clifton Forge Company,
will be held in their Office in this city on
Thursday next, April Goth, at Il m. It
is desirable that there be a full attend
ance, as business of much Importance
viii be transacted. Remember the date,
and govern Yourselves aceordingly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13

AS a naval power the United States
stood very low in the list a dozen years,
ago. Several of the South American
countries were ahead Of us, and one of
them, Chill, kept ahead of US until about
1899 or 1890. The situation has CHANGED
greatly England, France, Russia, and
Italy are the only nations that are ahead
of us now in strength on the ocean. we
need, however, to go up point or two
farther in the list. There must be no
'let-up'' in the naval construction.
Mr. T. Sloan. 1877 Portland St., Boston
Mass, gives it superative praise. He
writes; II have used Salvation Oil for
neuralgia, and find it superior to any lin.
iment l have ever used.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
Fastened His Death.

On Saturday morning last, April 1st,
James Chambers, of Lexington, Va,
who was brakeman on the 9. 81 0.
railroad, was found dead near Hinton,
this State. 1t appears that he fell from
q freight train and was run over, losing
a leg and an arm. By his side was
found note to his mother, in which he
said: 'Rather than be burden to you,
/ will end my life"
His throat was cut and the knife was
found in his hand.-Hantoa Nadepeaad-
emit
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13

Coughs and colds are the danger sig
nals.o which nature, has provided to
warn the unfortunate victim that the
affection which is now confined to the
head and chest may soon reach the
lungs. To avoid such a calamity take
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup when you first
catch cold.
Subscribe for the VALLEY VIRGINIAN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13

| suffered from acute Inflammation
in my nose and head-for week at a
time | could not see. I used Ely's cream
Balm and III a few days | was cured.
1t is wonderful how qnick it helped me.
Mrs. George S. Judson, Hartford,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
The U. S. Senate Likely to Adjourn
this Week

this Week.
WASHINGTON, April 9-This week is
expected to witness the adjournment
of the Senate. There is scarcely a quo
rum present, and it is evident that no
action is intended to be taken on any
Of the matters now before that body.
President Cleveland is very willing to
see the Senate go home. 1t is probable
that the majority of his nominations
this week will be diplomatic and consul
lar as these nominees must be confirmed
before they can enter upon their duties.
There is q growing belief that president
Cleveland will not delay his call for the
extra session, and that the Fifty-third
Congress will be here wrestling with the
tariff and the silver problem before the
summer comes.
No nominations have yet been made
for these important missions: Argentine
Republic, BOLIVIA, Brazil, China, Colon
bia, Ecuador, Hayti. Hawaii, lilly, Russ
STA, Corea, Liberia, Paraguay and Uru
gay Persia, Portugal, San Domingo,
Siam. Sweden and Norway, Turkey and
Venezuela. Most important Of these.
perhaps, is Russia and it is surlnised that
the delay IN making change there arts
IS from desire to wait the possible ac>
ton of the Russian Government raising
the grade Of its mission at Washington
TO an embassy, which will admit OF the
nomination Of another ambassador by
the President il that case.
1t is said that about Tuesday the Sen
ate will appoint committee to wait upon
the President and ask wheather he has
furthur business to lay before the body.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
Stauntoa News.


From Yost's Weekly.
Col Ed Burke went up to Rich Patch
Mines on Tuesday evening, to look at
some stock belonging to G. NJ. Shanahan,
Esq.
We are gratifed to learn that Capt.
Jno. Donovan, who has been in pre-
carious condition for some weeks past,
at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore,
is much improved and may return to his
home in this place in q few days His
rescue from the very jaws of, death, is a
matter of congratulation from his many
friends here.
Fred. Allen, of Clifton Forge. son of
Col. S. Brown Allen, Of Staunton, has
passed the examination of the State
Board Of Pharmacy at Richmond. Mr.
Allen is the junior member Of the drug
firm of W. B. Grove & Co. He is q most
worthy young man, and has many friends
in Augusta are gratiied at his success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
ALLEGHANY BAR ASSOCIATION

The annual banquet Of the Allegheny
county bar association was given at the
Intertnont Hotel, Covington, on yFednes-
day night Of last week. r. L. Parrish.
president of the association presided, and
about twenty-five lawyers, including.
besides Jhe members Of The profession In
that county, Judge Mclaughlin Of the
Circuit Court, Judge 4. G. SNYDER, of
West Virginia, J. w. Stephenson, and
w III. McAllister, OF Bath, and other
visiting lawyers. The toats on this oc-
casion We're appropriate, and the respon-
SEES well conceived and well expressed.
Among the speakers was ]. G. King.
formerly Of Stanton. who responded to
''The Press" Mr. Garrett and J. Kin
ney Campbell acquitted themselves very
handsomely, as did Geo. K. Anderson
and, in fact, all who spoke.
Ehe repast was sumptuous and e]abo,
rate, and the whole PROCEEDINGS very
creditable and enjoyable. Allegheny *
coming to the front with an able bar.
r. L. Parrish ranks with the best law
yers Of the State, and there are Young
men practicing at the bar of that conns
", who bid fair to become distinguished
in the profession.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
THE LATE JEFFERSON DAVIS.
His Remains to Be Borne in State
from New Orleans to Richmond

His Remains to Be Borne in State
from New Orleans to Richmond.
RICHMOND, Va, April 9.-The Execu~
tive Committee of Lee Camp,i in charge Of
the arrang ements for the removal of the
remains Of Jefferson Davis from New Or
leans to this city, has completed the de-
tails of the programme. General John B.
Gordon of Georgia will be chief marshal
and Governor Philip w. Mckinney Of
Virginia, chairman Of the Committee on
Invi tation and Reception. The cons
manders OF all Confederate camps of this
State are to be members of this COM
nittee.
The Governor of each State through
which the funeral train passes will ac>
company it through his respective State.
The cortege will leave New Orleans May
%, and will reach this city on the evening
of the Goth. The casl1et will be borne to
the State Capitol, which will be decorat>
ed, and where a guard Of honor from Lee
Camp and Picket Camp of Confederate
Veterans will watch it during the night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
PhiladeIphia's Postmaster Resigns.

Postmaster John Field, of Philadel
phia, who has been hampered by Repub-
lican opposition eyer since he assumed
the duties of his office, rendered his
resignation to the President last week,
desiring to be speedily relieved from a
position III which he has been Inundated
by members of his own party.
When asked if his resignation was final
Mr.. Field said emphatically: Eyes.
Nothing could induce me now to remain.
wrote courteous letter Of resignation
to President Cleveland, and it would
not be right for me to talk now. Just
as soon as my successor can be appoin t.
ed and can comply I want to be reliev~
ed''
w. Watkins Carr, brilliant young
lawyer of that city, has been strongly
recommended by ex-Postmaster Harrity
and other prominent Democrats for the
position. His Democracy is unquestion-
ed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
Com'r Of Revenue, Town Clifton Forge
A Democrat from Way Back.

L
One OF our Jefferson county, CIV. Va.)
friends was recently appointed post
master, and believing that the Office was
wortlily bestowed, we sent our congrat-
ulations He replied as follows:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, w. VA,
April 18th, 1898.
d. S. EICHELBERGER, ESQ,
Dear tS52 : Many thanks for your
kind congratulations. 1t is most agree
able to know that distance enters not in
to matters of remembrance or forgetful-
ness with fast friends [ mean to give
to our people the best have in the shop,
and our GOOD old Democratic adnaS7aas
tyation g service that can go down to
history clear and unembarrassed. am
receiving kind congratulations on all
sides which | appreciate freely. Ny wife
and family of ten children all wish to be
remembered to you. God has blessed the
Democratic party in our county by Civ
ing to the parents of Jeffersonian Dem
ocracy a preponderance of boys, as in my
case seven out of ten are CleUeldnG5teS,
Wizsondtea, or any other 5tes that are
Democratic.
Wishing you much success with yonr
clear-cut Democratic journal,
I am, as ever, yours,
E. H. r.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
A BIG OUTPUT.

We stated last week that the output
Of ore, for the month of March, from the
mines OF the Rich Patch Iron Co, would
probably reach 1900 tons. The close
of the month, on Friday last, gave 1900
tons as the amount gradually shipped,
with three loaded cars, of 20 tons each,
on TIE track in the mines, which were
not sent out. The General manager,
Mr.. G. Ii. Shanahan, says he is willing
to enter into d contract to furnish 500
tons q day from now on. The mines are
now in fairly good condition Were there
a market for it, arrangements could and
would be made, at moderate cost, to ship
1000 tons day. This would necessitare
additional railroad facilities, and the
opening up of other mines, about one
and one~half miles from the present OPP
enings where the ore could be mined
cheaper and to more advantage. with an
improvement, probably, in the ore
itself
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13
McGILyRAY-YOsT.

Geo. G. McGilvray, of Richmond and
Miss Grace W., daughter Of Maj s. III.
Yost, were married at the residence of
the BRIDES father, West Frederick street,
on the 9th, Rev. W. Q. Hullihen officiat-
ing. j. Lewis Bumgardner, of Staunton,
and Miss Lizzie Black burn, Of Buena
Vista, attendants.
A number Of friends and relatives of
the contracting parties were present on
the occasion. and the presents were nu-
merous, costly and beautiful.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-04-13

In the alphabetical list of the worlds
distinctions american Ambassador
sounds A /.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27
ENEMIES TO OUR WELFA RE.

We wonder whnt The mt .session.
ists ,h,nL of tbo ,-osor+ situation !, Tho
sara,os n, tbcy still hold that Mon.
.ana's other vote would ne If no benafit
:, ,bo bravo siryor oIadiat,rsy Sac what
Voorboos enid Wadrasdav 70 tbe Ru,to
Minors WASHINGTON corrasnondent. 81
sball demand that ,hc senate consider
the reneal hill to tbe oxclus;o, of ali
other business" Does that sound very
much as though .hc rouralors wilI oiva
I'D the fight:
In the same disnatch Senator Stewart
,u- ~,
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27

SENAToE HILL hit, the bulls eye the
other day when he said he had often
heard statements by men who were
going to die IA the last ditch" but he
noticed that there are many Of them
left" lie might have added hat Dan
Voorhees,, he Of 'fect-foremost" fame, was
not carried out on "A stretcher, either.
He was only too glad to move for an
adjournment after being on the rack for
about t~hIrty-Giae hours. Voorhees, is Il
good deal Of a mOuntcbauk and likes to
coin those dreary platitudes whenever
he sees he is cornercd.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27

IT is reported that the recent smash.
up at Jackson, Mich, by which thirteen
persons lost their lives was ca used by a
tramp who was stealing IA ride. He was
riding where tramps usually ride on
trains, and being DESTROYS OF having the
train slow up before entering the station
ne reached up and turned the atop-cock
in the compressed air-tube which controls
the brakes. When the engineer saw the
rear end OF the first section, at which his
train was rushing at the rate OF fifty
miles an hour, he applied the air brakes,
but owing to the tramp's terrible deed
they would not work. The awful catas-
trophe was the result. 1t is "A very
plausible story, but it appears a trife
tishy. 1t was moro than likely invented
by the railroad to lessen the amount of
damages the company will DO held liable.
II it should turn out that the bird Of
passage" was the cause of the accident
ne should be burned at the stake In
true barbaric fashion.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27
a FRANCO-RUssIAN ALLIANCE.

The fulsome greeting extended TO the
Russian officers and soi,ors bv tho
E,onoL - Nv
: 'oncn PeoPie 10 almost wlthout pai ale
III history. The cars subjects were
treated as though they were the sav,ors
OF France. h "Narse;I.;ear md H.
p,o,;o. ..--o, w tue
''u7s'an ha'iohal ahthem' played alter
m'' "o'F hearo III i"uion wicn the
Nan' ian"ou' anu 'a''r IN the streets
~" nN" out III sea Tie sailors OF
- o~" 81 an tne ''u-5Ia5 sang that
gong "n''I' CANS upon cltI"ehS 10 let the
',''' 90 '!'"n'7 "o"' "i'ie th' soldiers
~ |'''' ''''"po"N I'F"oI'c were nm
'''"@ ''' "'l'""'@ Z" preserve ana
'". '',' III inc ears
If g,,. n"''.''7 ...' '.'it lLo proc. 'pn
througb louI,n Y.s I ', val va "a.
than anything at the Nice carnival, Vbo
payehnent5 were s'rown with tons Of con-
T,i,"oI
when the Euss,an sailnrs InndaJ , G%,r"a
sailors and civilians formed in prorrs-
SONS, hoisted the men to their shoulders
Va ca'rieu tneni through the streets.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-10-27

Rev. T. De Witt Talmage is still stir.
ring sinners NJ. He was always orig
inal in his methods. Mr.. Talmage says
he does not believe there is an ipidel
alive who has read the Bible through
carefully. He offers to give 300 to the
nnbeliever who can prove by one witness
that he has read the Bible through twice.
The condition attached is not difficult at
first blnsh. But the more one thinks Of
1t the more he is convinced of the genius
Of this valiant soldier of the cross.
The mide must prove by witness
that he has read the Scriptures through
twice. Somebody, Of course. must have
seen iHm p" r"li. II" must not have
skipped wen the guu,alugic.l chartr,.
DEALING with the ~"Jo-at-.' Naturally
the In.dels SQuiruI - tiis. aud Tins tlrj,
forces are routed. gnrys say in czfcpua-I
h"a i'at noUuiy a.lgn can prove Lya.
wi'n.e that re has read the B.b,o.
through twic'. IN order toto that. if is.
necessary to read if through algrd ,n.
ton.c other person and le sure that tie
other person hears every word and never
do%ca off for one sin@lc wink. One Of
IN" uhbclicVcrs went to Mr.. ''aimann
ana asked him If he himself could prove
by one witness that he i.yl read tine
book through twice, whcrcupon the roy
erend gentleman very properly answered
that that was his W lookout and de-
clined TO discuss the matter at all. As
it is, he certainly has the infdcl on the
hip.
During October and November II !,
unusual for Italian unemployed la
borers to 20 home for the winter. The,
can get the trip home and a winters liv-
ing cheaper by that means than thev can
geta mere living in America. During tho
months named the emigration of Italians
rom the port of New York sometimes
exceeds the immigration. But when
gentle spring returns the gentle Italian {
with it, serene and smiling
'eady to dig or ragpick.