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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Richmond and Danville Discharge

Richmond and Danville Discharges
On account of light travel through the
South, and tight money, the Richmond
u Danville Company has been forced to
make wholesale cut in its expenses.
says-the Washington Post.
Over fifty workmen have been dis
charged from the Alexandra sheds, and
many employees have been dopped all
along the line. At the Richmond and
Danville Offices in this city the officials
were very reticent in reference to the
matter. All the information the Post
reporter could get was that the usual
midsummer reduction of the force was
being made, and that the men would
probably be taken back in the fall
when business began to pick up. The
discharges were not unexpected to the
employees. AS far back as last May the
men were advised that they would be
dropped from the rolls during the month
of August.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Excursion to Low Moor

On Friday last a party of ladies and
gentlemen from this city, composed of
Mrs. Rennie, Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Wood.
Mr.. Kinsey add Miss Rose Sprately, Mr..
J. A. Ford and Miss Josie Daniel, Mr..
Jno. L. Duncan and Miss Virgie Jones,
Mr.. e. B. Hawkins and Miss Fannie Lou
Daniel. with Mr.. J. J. Kell as guide,
spent the day exploring the cave and
seeing the process of converting ore into
"pig' iron at Low Moor Furnace.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17

Go to TowLES & Co.'S for Mason's
Glass Fruit Jars at 80 cts. and $1.00 per
dozen. They are the best on the market.
Rev. H. L. Wood and wife left on yes>
terday for Rockbridge Alum Springs,
where they will remain week as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Jas. A. Frazier.
On account of Mr.. Woods absence there
will be no service at the Parish Room on
next Sunday.
Miss Minnie James. sister of Clifton's
popular Attorney. Robt G.. James, ESQ.,.
is visiting at the residence of her brother.
in-law, Mr.. Thos. J. Wilson, in West
Clifton. Miss James has charge of the
Trained Nurses at Johns Hopkins Hos
pital, Baltimore, Md.
Miss Maggie Cline, who has a host Of
admirers in Clifton, returned on Monday
night last last, after spending several
weeks with friends at Staunton and other
places. She accompanied the Presbyte>
rian Sunday School on their picnic to
the White Sulphur Tuesday.
Rev. o. F. Hippo, who resigned the
passionate of the First Roanoke Baptist
Church several months ago, has accept
ed call extended by the American Ban.
fist Publication Society, and will have
charge of the work in Maryland, Virgin.
and the city of Washington.
We don't blame some folks for declar.
ing against picnics. To see another fell
low with your "best girl be deprived
of your lunch basket" and have to en-
dure the searching rays of an August sun
on account of the loss of your umbrella
are sufficient reasons for disliking picnics
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Accidant on the r B. a

1t is reported that Engine No. $50,
drawing east-bound local freight train
jumped the track at Cataba Station, and
turned over. Fireman Lindsay is report
ed slightly injured but Engineer John
Nuckols escaped. We have not been
able to ascertain what damage, if any,
Lesulted to the train. 1t occurred be-
tween 10 and Il o'clock yesterday WED.
nesday) morning.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Excursion to the White Sulphur.

The morning of August 18th dawned
bright and clear and found great
crowd at the station waiting to 60 on the
Presbyterian Sunday School excursion
to the White Sulphur Springs.
The number was much larger than had
been expected, but accommodations
ample for all were soon provided though
this necessitated ten coaches besides the
regular train. To transport so many peo-
pie required two locomotives, which
were forthcoming, and the train moved
off
Additions cana from the James River
Division, also from Low Moor and Cows
ington, to the number of 80 Or 100
The crowd was in a good humor and
nothing occurred to mar the harmony of
the occasion. The gentlemen in charge
of the train, officers of the school, as well
as the trainmen, were very watchful and
careful and handled such large crowd
in most creditable manner
After very pleasant day at the Springs
the large party returned to Clifton Forge
well pleased with the days outing.
About 500 was realized from the ex>
cursion. The gentlemen In charge were
Messrs DIR. G. Il. Lewis, VIM. A. Price,
G. Collins Taylor and Robert P. Hawks
ms. 1t is estimated that the crowd num-
bered about 1000.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Highest Of all in Leavenng Power-Latest u S Govt Report
|2S!>aI! B Bsxds'!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
APainful Accident.

On Saturday last, just as freight
train. west bound, was nearing Kama
wha Falls, a Janney Coupler broke and
fell between the cars, npsetting and de-
railing thirteen cars. Mr.. w. s. Hunt,
a brakeman on the train, was sitting on
the fourth car of the train when the
accident occurred, and jumped off and
was considerably bruised and had an
ankle broken by the fall. His ankle was
set and his wounds and bruises dressed
by DR.. Laird, after which he returned
to Hinton and is now improving Hint
on Independent Herald.
Female Weakness Positive Cure
that have positive remedy for the thousand
and one ills which arise from deranged female
organs shall be glad to send two bottles Of
my remedy FREE to any lady II they Will send
their Express and ?. Q. address. Yours respect
fully, DIR. B. D. MARCHISI. Utica. N. Y.
FOR RENT
A we'll located and commodious room,
suitable for an office or other purposes.
In rear of the Post Office. Apply at the
VIRGINIAN office.
FOR DYsPErs1a,
INDIGESTION and Stomach disorders, take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS.
All dealers keep it, 81 per bottle. Genuine has
trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
SALE OF THE HOTEL CLIFTON.
Col. S. Brown Allen the Purchase
and Win Conduct the Hotel.

Col. .. Brown Allen the purchaser
and Will Conduct the Hotel
On next Monday, Aug. 21st, Col. s.
Brown Allen, of Staunton, will become
sole owner and proprietor of the Hotel
Clifton, having purchased the building
from Hon. Jas. A. Frazier and furniture
and fixtures from Mr.. Thos. P. Byers,
who has made the Hotel Clifton very
popular with the travelling public.
Col. Allen is well and favorably known
throughout the State, and will make a
reputation as a successful landlord, sec
ond to none of his more prominent COM
petitors. We wish the Hotel Clifton un :
der its new proprietor great success.
We learn that Mr.. Byers will return to
StauntOn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
The GubernatoriaI Convention.

The Democratic Convention to nomi
nate successor to Governor Mckinney,
meets in Richmond today. 1t is almost
a foregone conclusion that Hon. Chas.
L. O'Ferrall will receive the nomination
either by reclamation or on the first
ballot. Extensive preparations have
been made for the accommodation of
the delegates. Speaker Cardwell will
likely be made permanent Chairman,
and it is thought that Maj. Stringfellow
will nominate Col. Buford, Judge Sta
Piles Major Tyler, and Judge w. T. Rhea
Col. O'Ferrall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Looking After the Sanitary Condition OF
the CITY.

The Board of Health, composed of DIR.
r. S. Wiley, Geo. w. Kincaid and Geo.
T. Byrd, made an inspection of small
portion of the city on Wednesday and
found number of places in a very I'M
healthy condition. They will report
same to the Mayor for immediate action,
as delay will endanger the health of the
entire community.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Lost His Life by Jumping from a
Train.

Mr.. Geo. Bowyer, who resided on Potts
creek, was killed about noon on Friday
last at, Low Moor, by jumping from a
limited passenger train Which he had
boarded at Iron Mountain by mistake.
When he reached Low Moor he discover
ed that the train did not stop, and in
leaping from the car, landed in front of
a freight train on the opposite track and
was horribly mangled, death resulting
instantly.
Mr.. Bowyer was an industrious and
worthy citizen, and at the time of his
frightful death, was engaged in the
threshing machine business. He leaves
wife and eight children. His age was
about AZ years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
A Hen With Four Feet.

Master Henry Good, nephew of Miss
Sallie Bailey, owned hen, which we
suspect he killed for lunch to take to the
Presbyterian picnic, which was remark
able for having six toes on each foot.
Now, all that is left OF this freak of
nature are the feet, as the body was
doubtless conveyed to White Sulphur.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Wanted.

A purchaser for half interest in the
drug business of FARRAR & WILLIAMSON
Clifton Forge, Va. For further informa-
ton address Geo. M Farrar, Clifton
Forge, Va, or w. L. Williamson, 81 East
Laurel street, Columbia. s. c..
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Miraculous Escape.

During the storm of last Saturday,
Maj. Erasmus Taylor living near this
place, was struck by lightning and mar
rowly escaped death. He had gone to
the loft of his barn to see if the roof was
leaking. AS he was descending the lad
der bolt of lightning struck the roof
and hitting Maj Taylor on the left
shoulder, ran down his side, across the
abdomen and down the right leg, tear
ing the shoe from his foot and throwing
it four feet from him. He was uncon-
scious when found but soon revived and
is now doing we'll. The lightning left a
burnt streak all along its route. Three
colored men who were in the barn were
badly shocked. The timbers of the
barn were so badly shattered that it
will require rebuilding. The ladder on
which Maj. Taylor was descending was
also shattered into splinters- Nrginaam
Orange Court House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Gone to Laurel. Md

Rev. j. r. Fizer, who resigned the pas
torote of the Baptist church in this city,
to accept call to church at Laurel,
Md, left for that place on Saturday last.
Mrs. Fizer will remain here short while
longer,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. Year, Invariably in Advance.

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS VIII be collected at
the end of each quarter, when prompt settle
ment is expo. ted to be made.
TRANSIENT 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
completed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
FIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be ac-
commodated by giving notice through the post
once or by calling at the office. second floor of
the publishing CompaGyS Building. They will
receive at al times prompt and polite attention
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Virginia Brevities.

Major Harry H. Harrison died at his
residence, near Lewisburg, w. Va, Fri
day. He was the son of Mr.. Archie Har-
rison, of Carysbrook. He was an officer
in the navy before the war, and resigned
that service upon the secession of Vir-
ginia., Since the war he has resisded in
Greenbrier county. He was in his sev-
enty-fifth year.
There was a rumor current on the
streets of Alexandria Saturday that the
offices of the Midland Division of the
Richmond and Danvilie Railroad will
be removed from that city to Charlottes-
ville-the charge to take effect on Sep
TENDER /,
Miss Lizzie Kent, OF Montgomery coun-
ty died atChristians burg depot Tuesday
morning from an overdose of chlorform,
taken to allay pain from cholera norbus.
Deceased was a member of the we'll
known family of her name in Montgom-
cry, Pulaski and Wythe counties.
George Bowyer was instantly killed
at Low Moor, Friday. He jumped from
the second section of No. A train, which
did not stop at Low Moor, and a freight
train struck him. He leaves eight chill
dren.
Hon. Martin Dalton, the largest real
estate owner and perhaps the wealth.
est man in Carroll county, Va, died
last week. He represented the county
for several terms in the State Legisla
ture
John Balloon, carpenter in the en-
ploy of the Edgeman Bridge Company,
was killed at Covington, Friday, by a
piece of bridge falling on him.
Rowland d. Buford has been appoint
ed clerk of the County Court of Bedford
| to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Robert s. Quarles.
l am an old man and have been a con
slant sufferer with catarrh for the last
ten years. l am entirely cured by the
use OF Ely's Cream Balm. 1t is strange
that SO simple remedy will cure such a
stubborn disease Henry Billings, U. s
Pension Atty, Washington, D. C.
suffered for more than ten years with
that dreadful disease, crtarrh, and useo
every availble medicine that was recon-
mended to me. | connot thank you
enough for the relief which EIy's Cream
Balm afforded me. Emanuel Meyers
Winfield. LII. n. Y.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Reception to Rev. E. w. MacCorkle.

R6C6pLIOn TO Ft0V. q. w. MACCOrKI0
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pres
byterian church will hold reception at
the residence of Miss Bette E. Jones,
corner Pine and 4th streets, on Tuesday
night, Aug. %, in honor of Rev. E. W.
MacCorkle, who has just returned from
and extensive tour of the Northwest.
All persons connected with the above
church, and especially the new members,
are cordially invited to attend
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
DISCIPLES, Picnic.

The Sunday School connected with
the Disciples church of this city will
hold their annual picnic at the White
Sulphur Springs OH Saturday next, Aug
10Th, leaving the Ridgeway screet depot
at $50 a. IN. All are invited to attend.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
PENSIONS!

Being located near tint Government Depart
ments am able to give your cla inns better atten-
ton 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. o. S. Soldiers who have lost
their discharges can obtain new ones. Charges
of desertion removed No fee unless you get
Pension. Advice FREE. Soldiers pensioned
at less than ($l2) 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 underline new law. Pensions for widows
and children without regard to cause of sold
ier's death; for mothers and fathers who were
dependent on soldier when he died or not Pen
sions obtained for service rendered during the
Mexican and Indian wars. A Mexican pension
can now be increased to $2 per month
PATENTS.
Caveats, Trade Marks, Eesings; Copyrights and
all Patent business conducted for Moderate fees.
Information and advice given to Inventors
without charge. Address,
THE NORMAN CLAIM AGENCY
Box I67. Washington, d. c.
augl7-2m.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Action Of the Richmond Banks
The Allegheny Bank Acts
Promptly.
OFFICE OF THE
SEC'Y OF THE CLEARING HOUSE, I
RICHMOND, VA Aug. 10, 1903. J

SEC'Y OF THE CLEARING HOUSE,
RICHMOND, VA. Aug. 10. 1903.
Copy of Resolutions adopted BIZ the
Clearing House, Richmond, Va.
"REsoLyED, That, inasmuch as New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and Washington have declined to fur
nish currency against balances with
them; and, inasmuch as the cities have
adopted measures of protection against
the withdrawal of currency;
Therefore, it is deemed best and is so
decided by the Clearing House Associa-
ton of Richmond, Va, that the Banks
of this city composing said Association,
will on and after August 18th, 1893, pay
checks on balances existing at close of
business August 10th. 1893, to the amount
not exceeding Fifty $3.50 dollars in cur>
rency at the discretion of the Bank, but
will, on presentation of checks, certify
the same as good, and payable through
the Clearing House:
and be 1T further ResolUed, That the
customers of the Banks are earnestly re-
quested to conform to this decision of the
Clearing House by writing across the
face of their checks, Payable through
the Clearing House..
"ReSOiCed, FURTHER, that checks
against the deposit of CURRENCY made on
and after August the 18th, 1893, will be
paid in currency at the couater, or on
checks through the Clearing House, at
the discretion of the depositor'
]. W. SINToN, Sec'y,
Clearing House Association, Richmond.
The Allegheny Bank, through its
Board of Directors, very wisely adopted
similar measures on Monday, Aug. 14th,
to protect the business interests of this
community.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
Preaching at the piscioles Church

Rev J. D. Forrest, popular minister
from Columbus, Ohio, will preach in
the Disciples church next Sunday morn
ing and night. at the usual hours. The
public is cordially invited to these serv-
ices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
spLENDIDLY EQUIPPED.
The G. & DIS Facilities for Carrying
Passengers to the Worlds Fair
Unexcollod.

In recent conversation with the o.
g. O, officials we were informed that the
travel via this road to the Worlds Fair
is increasing, frequently requiring two
engines to move the immense trains on
schedule time The fact that the G. d
0. gives special attention to the passen>
ger traffic and furnishes the best car-ser-
vice to be procured makes the road very
popular with the travelling public. Its
through trains are composed OF Vestl-
buled Pullman Sleepers, Parlor, Dining
and Day Coaches, unsurpassed for ele-
gance and comfort They are lighted by
electricity, and the Porters are polite
and attentive. Persons going to Chicago
from this section will find the G. y D.
the best and quickest route. Any infor-
nation desired will be furnished by the
local ticket agents, as to rates, &c. Be
sure to buy your tickets over the c. u
0. 1t passes through a section of coun-
try Astounding in beautiful scenery,
which prevents the traveller from grow
in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17
A Pleasure Trip.

Indiana, and his friend Phil Mauer, the
Dutch Poet made a flying trip to News
port News, Old Point Comfort and For
tress Monroe, stopping for day in Rich
mond to visit historical points. The
Judge was highly pleased with his trip
oyer the Chesapeake g. Ohio, and spoke
of its splendid equipment and the beau
tiful scenery. This being his first visit
to the seashore, the Judge concluded to
fish for oysters. and forthwith procured a
fisherman's outfit, including quantity
of beef. He seated himself on the bank
aud threw his bait in the saltwater for
the first lime. The mischievous crabs
soon had his Honors bait, but not an
oyster did he catch. His patience was
about exhausted when he saw an old
Fisherman, whom he hailed for lnstruc-
tions. This not being the first time that
the old Shoreman was occosted by a
stranger, he soon understood his Honor's
trouble and told him that oysters were
more readily caught by strangers with
silver hook, and for a stipulated sum
he would would get all the oysters the
two old Cronies wanted. The Judge ac-
cepted the Fisherman's proposition who
soon produced the oysters. Having had
all they could eat, they concluded to
stroll along the Beach, where they acct
IDENTIFY discovered Hotel Hygeia, where
men, women and children were bathing.
This was fine sport for the weary Fish
erman, but the Dutch Poet" could not
induce his friend to put on bathing
cestume-his Honor declaring that the
big pond was too deep, waves too large
and crabs too plentiful for a Hoosier.-
The Judge next visited the steamer,
Belfast at Newport News, and was
particular to tell the Captain he was not
a passenger for Europe.
On his way back to- look after friends
in Indiana, the Judge stopped in Clifton
Monday, and gave an elaborate descrip-
ton of his seashore visit, said goodbye
to the Poet and started for his home
The ''Hoosier' was highly pleased with
w g
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-17


tongued orator from Kentucky, Hon. w.
G. P. Breckenridge, may be able to show
that he is innocent of the serious charges
brought against him by Miss Pollard, of
the same State.
Mr.. ]. d. Mays, employed as a machin
ist in the G. Il O. shops, will leave for
Charleston, W. Va, today, where he will
join his family who preceded him
several weeks ago on visit to relatives
in Hinton and Charleston.
Mr.. E. G. Roberts of the firm of Rob-
erts & Co., of Clifton Forge, passed
through FincastIe Tuesday enroute to
Roanoke. Mr.. Roberts is making his
round on bycicle, which he handles
with much skill.-Fancast1e Herald.
A preacher proclaimed at Chautauqua
the other day that in nine out of every
ten houses in this goodly land of ours
the bread is bad. This is a serious State
of affairs, unless it be prejduiced and
unjust dispersion on the breadmakers of
America.
By invitation from Mrs. Jas. "A. Frazier,
Miss Emma Grice will visit the Rock
bridge Alum Springs the first of the
week. Mrs Frazier has cottage at this
noted summer resort, where she enter
tains her friends in a very handsome
manner.
Miss Wayne Quinn, the popular and
attractive daughter of Master Mechanic
j. A. Quinn, of the G. & O. shops, lefton
Thursday last on an extended visit to
relatives at Vandalia, Illinoise, where
she formerly resided. Shelwill also spend
portion of the time at the Worlds Fair.
The morning call., 1893-09-28

TdCIHU HUuSt COMMERCIAL and Lelu6sdOrn. .mIT II
y OUND TO WAKE YOUR g. WENZEL5S
ID electrical alarm clock. GOT Montgomery az ON
Tx MEN WANTED TO TAKE LODGING;
L - finest house in the city: 10c, l5c and 25c
per night. 624 Washington ST. aul0 If
CMALL ADyERTIS EAIENTS AND SUBSCRIP-
~ rions taken at Cail Branch Offices sos l.arkin
St. 339 Hayes ST. and 25lS Mission St; open tia
80 P. N.
The morning call., 1893-09-28
TO HELP HIS NEPHEW.
II. II. Bancroft Tells in Court of Many
EaYors He Bestowed.

The Bancroft libel suit dragged along
yesterday in Judge Slack's court, and the
defendant, a. II. Bancroft, occupied the
stand all day
When court resumed in the morning
Judge Slack announced that he had de-
cided to strike out certain portions of Fl.
ID. Bancrofts testimony Of the previous
day. Such irrelevant matters as the gen.
eral history Of the defendants uncle and
nephews must go out, as not Immediately
bearing on the case. This settled. 81. "a.
Bancroft was recalled.
MIR. Bancroft admitted that on August
70 OF the present year, when he was in
Chlcago and not feeling WELL he sent the
following telegram 60 one of his attorneys
TO e. j. McCutche1l, san Francisco: You
may give S25oo or $1,000 If necessary in the
VIII Bancroft matter. They must know thev
nave no case. Were I not sick and away /
would not give dollar. II. II. BANCROFT.
The witness explained that he did not
want any more trouble, and as he was sick
ne offered the money. 1t was refused and
ne was compelled to come to San Fran
cisco. After that he offered no more COM
promises. He then told of ali he had tried
10 DO Tor w. b. Bancroft after he had left
tne company. He had tried to reipstate
hlm, but q one of the heads of the seyeral
departments would have anything to
DO with him. So he allowed his nephew
$50 week in the meantime But w. r
Bancroft took offense at the witness ad-
VIsng him 10 look out for himself. and
threw up his uncle's generosity. 'I'ye
always been willing to help him." said the
now."
In the afternoon II. II. Bancrofrs cross
examination was commenced by Eugene
DeupTey. All the remainder of the courts
session was taken up by counsel for tbe
Dlalntlif trying TO show that when II. II.
bancroft said that his nephew's printing
oftce was yalueess, he did not speak the
truth. Counsel endeavored to make Ban
croft admit that an enormous number of
men were constantly employed therein.
and large business done