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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
TO- MORROW NIGHT !!

'sThe Book of the Fair Part Fifth
We are in receipt of the Fifth Part of
the illustrated history of the Worlds
Fair, now being published by the Ban
croft Company, Auditorium Building,
Chicago. The ability of the author OF
this work, Mr.. Hubert H. Bancroft, a
son Of the famous historian who died at
an advanced age, is a sufficient guaran-
the vast and difficult subject of which it
treats. Its illustrations are clear cut
and wonderfully accurate, and in all re-
spects it is the perfection of artistic skill
in the highest grade of book printing
The contract was awarded the Blakely
Printing Company of Chicago, which
has a national sepntation for unequaled
skill in artistic printing.
Part Fifth is taken up chiefly with a
description OF exhibits from Foreign
countries. as displayed in. the Liberal
Arts Building, including thetmore promi
nent Statuary and Sculpture exhibited
by the Old World. Each. exhibit is beau
tifully illustrated, and to those who visi-
ted the Fair, it is like making second
tour to .peruse its pages. This work will
comprise rs Parts, at 81. each, and is
sold by subscription only. eNo-one who
wants an accurate history of the Fair,
should fail to subscribe for 1.-The Book
of the Fair
We understand that there is an oppor-
tunity for a few more competent persons
to canvass for this superb Book, and we
know of no more praiseworthy occupa-
ton. Those interested can write to Mr..
E. d. Foster, Richmond. Va.
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RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

EPISCOPAL PARISH ROOM
Fourth Sunday in Advent, Dec. oath.
Divine service at II a. IN. On Christ
mas day, divine service at II a. IN. Of
feratory for Widows and Orphans of De-
ceased Clergymen.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Preaching next Sunday morning and
night in the Presbyterian church. The
sermon and music will be appropriate to
the birth of the Saviour. Miss Anna
Baird has Keen invited to sing solo at
the morning service. Young Peoples
Meeting at 6:45 p. III.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Services at the Church of Christ: On
Thursday, Prayer-meeting at 7:45 p. NJ;
Sunday at $50 a. m, Sunday School; at
II a. H., preaching, subject, christmas
Sermon; at II 40, Lords Supper; at 6:45
p. m, Y. P. S. G. E.; 7:45. preaching,
subject, Evolution of the Church" At
900 q. M, Misunderstanding.
Y. M. G. A. CHRISTMAS SERVICE.
Christmas service will be held at the
Y M. c. A. next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock, conducted by Rev. r. Brett.
Music appropriate to the occasion will
be rendered. Both ladies and gentlemen
are cordially invited to attend this serv-
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g. & O. &. r. Notes.

The decrease in earnings for the last
week of November was only $185 vir-
tually ON parity with the showing for
same month last year. The earnings for
first week of December, show decrease
of $32,7
1t is to be hoped that coal and iron
will be taken off the free list, as Others
wise, the business of the G. s. 0. road
will be seriously affected. Coal especi-
ally is an immense source of it's income.
Mr. Thomas s. Martin, United States
senator elect, is one of the official staff of
this company, he being the attorney for
Albemarale and adjacent counties, with
headquarters at Scottsyille, and one Of
the confidential advisers of General-
Solicitor Wickham. His face is a famil>
lar one at tine Eight street Offices.
Mr.. e. d. Hotchkiss, whose serious
illness was reported last week, has res
turned to duty.
Chesapeake s. Ohio securities are
''off" point or two, the stock being
quoted at 49, and the general mortgage
bonds at rs. The stock seems destined
for lower prices temporarily.
Mr.. NJ E. Ingalls,, president, has re-
turned to CINCINNATI.
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Change Of Management of
the Clifton Forge Co.

At meeting of the Board of Di-
rectoas of this Company held on
Wednesday, the 9th day of December,
1898, Col. S. Brown Allen was made
the Secretary and General Manager,
with authority to place on the market
Building Lots and Plots Meier Before
OHeyed for Sale.
This property will be sold on lib
eral terms, and at figures that will
not only justify but iu51te Investment.
The General Manager has made the
most advantageous arrangements with
Il Building and Loan Association
By which money for building pur-
poses can be borrowed at short notice
and at
Loa0 Rate Of Interest.
Any person therefore who desires
to own home, or to acquire Real
Estate, either for building purposes
or investment, will do we'll to see the
General Manager Of the Clifton Forge
Company at once.
Active and energetic efforts will also
be made by the General Manager to
put in operation the
Large Stoue Eoundly
already completed on the lands of the
Company, and the most liberal in
ducements will be offered to manufac-
turers to locate their plants here.
Free Site, zo1H be Glveu
and a liberal subscription to stock as
sured to paying industries.
Clifton Forge,
with a population of 1000 people and
nestled down in the very midst of the
Great Iron Belt of Virginia, must be-
come, in the very nature Of things,
Tile Manufacturing Center
of this section, and as surely as the
needle turns to the pole, will be the
first point on the great Chesapeake &
Ohio system to catch the impetus of
Advanced Prices
growing out Of renewed business ac-
tivity when confidence is restored to
the commercial world Every agency,
both human and divine, seem to CO.
operate to assure the future of Clifton
Forge. 1t is the junction of the East
ern, Western and James River Divis-
ions of the
Chesapeake 6. Ohio Railroad System
and its close proximity to the great
Coal Fields just west Of us, and the
Iron and Lumber Regions that sur
round us, gives to the place unrivaled
claims to
CAeab Fuel! Cheap Raw Material !
Cheap Transportation I
which are the only essential clements
to successful and profitable manu-
featuring.
The Property
thus offered to the public is within the
corporate limits of Clifton Forge, Va,
where internal improvements are con
stantly going on and where increase
in values will as surely follow as that
day follows night.
S. BROWN ALLEN.
Secretary and General Manager.
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A Crowded Store,

- g
Last Saturday tlIe Boot, Shoe and
Gents Furnishing Store of Messrs. E. G..
Roberts & Co., in the Bank building,
was crowded with customers. Mr.. L. G..
Roberts, who is not afraid to use print
er's ink, was thus reaping the benefit Of
jvdicious advertising. Besides, he was
especially fortunate in his selection of
goods suitable for Christmas presents,
and the way they have been selling is
the best evidence that he has anticipat-
ed the wants of the public. The sign of
the red "Star" will direct you to the
store where bargains in all kinds of Foot>
wear may be had, and you will be SUR
prised at the beautiful display of Gents
Furnishing Goods. Be sure to visit this
store before purchasing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
GRAN MINSTREL PERFORMANCE
veything Entirely New and Orig
inal.

? On the 22nd of December, the Clifton
Minstrels will give one of the grandest
minstrel performances ever seen in this
city. They are making elaborate prep
arations, designing costumes, maturing
plans for the decoration of the stage in
the most elaborate manner and selecting
the various pieces which will constitute
the program. They will be assisted by
several eminent singers, among them
Mrs. Durett, a celebrated Richmond vo-
calist; Miss Nettleton, of Covington, who
possesses cultivated voice Messrs.
Snead, Monday, Payne and Bowman,
talented singers from Charlottesville,
and quartette from the Clifton Forge
Seminary. whose ability is well known
to our citizens. The performance will
be distinctly original, having no resem-
blance to the old style minstrelsy.
Neither pains nor expense will be
spared in making this entertainment the
most enjoyable ever given in this city.
A large number of tickets have already
been sold, and it's success is assured. The
proceeds will be used for good purpose,
and nothing will be said or done that
would offend the most fastideous. Let
the Opera House be crowded. Admis
sion 50 and so cents. Tickets on sale at
E. Ct. Roberts & Cos.
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OUR CHRISTMAS GREETING.

This will be the last issue of the VIR-
GINIAN in the year 1898. We desire to
thank those who have given us their aid
and support in the exacting duties i'm
posed by the publication of a news
paper Their friendship has been
saurce of comfort and encouragement,
which cannot be overestimated. Their
good deeds shall not be forgotten, but
cherished as long as memory lasts. No
paper will be issued from this office dur
ing Christmas week, unless the consoli-
dation takes place, and the control OF
the business passes into other hands.
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Very Successful.

The Oyster Supper and Sale Of Fancy
Articles held by the ladies of the Episco-
pal church, in Masonic Hall on Wednes-
day night, aweek, was fattering sue
cess. The net proceeds for the one
nights entertainment was more than
$40. The ladies in charge deserve the
thanks of the entire congregation.
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The Columbian Desk Calandar,

which is issued annually by the Pope
Manufacturing Company, of Columbia
Bicycle fame is out for 1894, much i'm
proved in appearance. 1t is pad cal
epdar of the same size and shape as
those of previous years, having a leaf
for each day, but its attractiveness has
been heightened by the work of a clever
artist, who has scattered series of
bright pen>drawings through its pages.
1t also contains, as usual, many apprc-
pirate ard interesting contributions
from people both bright and wise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
Y. M. c. a. NOTES.

Through the solicitation of Engineer
w. E. Snapp, the Westinghouse Air
Brake Company recently sent to the Y.
NJ. c. A. an engineers brake and equal
izing and discharge valve with feed valve
attachments and a quick action triple
valve complete. These valves are cast
in sections to allow the men to study
the working of the air as the applica-
tions are made. With these valves the
Westinghouse Co. also sent number OF
books of instruction, SO that persons
studying these books with model at
hand, can obtain very clear idea as to
how the air works when the brakes are
applied. The book of instruction sent
is devoted to an analysis and description
of the New Quick Action Brake Mech>
anisms and kindred appliances which
modern demand has made necessary in
the safe operation of Railroad trains
For convenience of reference cuts of the
apparatus, showing the working of the
brake detached were also sent with the
books. The books and models are placed
in the Reading Room and can be il
spected at any time by the men.
The Bancroft Company, Auditorium
Building, Chicago are early in the field
with what bids fair to be most beautiful
as we'll as the most practicable produc-
tion of the great Exposition in book
form. The plan is to embody in 1000
imperial folio pages. print and pictures
in the highest style of art, all the prom
inent and representative features, hiss
toricaI and descriptive, the grand dis
play, buildings and their contents and
surroundings, giving enough of every
class of exhibits fully and fifty to rep
resent the whole, with minor mention
of others. The work is entitled The
BooE Of the Fair, and the author is HUI
bert Howe Bancroft.
In selecting your Christmas goods
don't overlook w. b. Grove q Co.'S Stock
of Fire Imported Mirrors, Vases, Smok-
ing Sets, Work Boxes, and lot of other
articles.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. a Wear, invariably in Advance.

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected at
the end of each quarter. when prompt settle
ment is expected 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
is completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
HOLIDAY Vacation.

The Clifton Forge Seminary, the ALLIE
ghany Female Institute and the Public
Schools will take a holiday recess from
Saturday, Dec 23rd to Jan. end, 1894.
This will afford the scholars from dis
lance the opportunity to spend Christ
mas at their respective homes.
c. Edgar Keller, of this city, who re-
Gently graduated at ST. Johns College,
Annapolis, has been appointed military
inspector at the Bunker Hill Academy
He is a son of Frank Keller the brick
layer Cumberland. fMd.l Independent.
The young man referred to above is a
nephew of Mr.. J. r Keller, gang boss at
the c. & O. Machine Shops in this city.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
DON'T FAIL TO Sci
A Doctrinal Sermon.

AS announced in our last issue, Rev.
Emmett W. MacCorkle, the popular pas
tor of the Presbyterian church in this
city, delivered an able sermon on Sun
day last, taking for the basis
of his remarks, Presbyterian as the
Apostolic Form Of Church Government
Mr.. MacCorkle cited numerous pas
sages of Scripture corroborative of the
views he maintained in this regard, and
gave a most interesting account of the
growth of the Presbyterian doctrine.
We regret that want of space precludes
our giving the sermon in full
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

Buy box of HANDKERCHIEFS
for a XMAS PRESENT for your
friend. E. G. ROBERTS & co.
have Just what you want.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
American Girl,s Honors Abroad.

American Girls Honors Abroad.
Dorothea Klumpke, of San Francisco,
read an astronomical thesis in Paris be-
fole the professors of the Sorbonne and
several hundred others, and received
the degree of Doctor of Sciences, NJ. Bar
boux, who madea mplimentary speech
in comforting the degree for the faculty,
informed Miss Klumpke that the vote OF
the professors was unanimous.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
ROLL OF HONOR

for week ending December 18th, 1o93:-
Miss Brownie Tulloh.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

For Mirrors, Plush Goods, Fancy Bot
ties, Writing Desks, Albums anu full
line of Choice Perfumery, call at w. B.
Grove s. Co.'S store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

Visit W. b. Grove s. Cos store before
buying your Christmas presents. They
will save you money.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

NECK WEAR in all of the latest
HOLIDAY STYLES, at
f. G. ROBERTS &, cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
a FLYING Visit.

Capt. W. T. Snapp, of Staunton, now
holding an important position in the U.
s. Internal Revenue Service, arrived in
Clifton on Saturday night last, on a
visit to Lis sons, Messrs W E. and I. B.
Snapp, popular G. s. 0. engineers who
reside in this city. He also met his es-
teemed friend, R. W. Harris, ESQ, who
serves the G. & O. in the capacity of
travelling engineer. These gentlemen
are splendid specimens of robust man
hood, cash being about the same height,
and of the same weight-250 pounds.
Mr.. Snapp, being in the employ of the
government, was compelled to make but
brief visit, returning to Staunton on
Sunday night. However, he expressed
himself as greatly benefited by his hur-
ried trip.
The female quartette, composed of the
teachers of Clifton Forge Seminary, will
be special attraction at the Minstrel
entertainmpnt. Don't fail to attend.
You can get Xmas Goods at CARA
WAYS at your own price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

Nothing like them Those fine
silk INITIAL CHIEFS
at E. G. ROBERTS & cos.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
VIRGINIAN on business or otherwise, can be &C
commodated by giving notice through the post
office, or by calling at the office second floor Of
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21
The female auartette. comnosed of Il

You can get Xmas Goods at CARA.
WAYS at your own price.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-12-21

In selecting your Christmas goods
don't overlook w. b. Grove u Cos Stock
of Fire Imported Mirrors. Vases, Smok-
ing Sets, Work Boxes, and a lot of other
articles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
THREATENED by A NEGRO MOB.
A Telegrapher Besieged in His Once Wires
Successfully to the Next Place For Help.

A Telegrapher Besieged in III. Once Wires
Successfully to the Next Place For Help.
srAFFoRD's PorSr, TEX, Feb. 6-Yes:erdsy
morning half-grown negro boy offered gross
insult to Mrs. DIR. Cochran. She re-
ported the matter to her husband On
his return and the doctor chastised tho
boy. Last night. while at the railroad sta
ton. Clinton Edwards. the boys father met
DIR. Cochran, who is n one-armed man. and
after a wordy quarrel, the negro picked up a
stone. with which be felled the doctor to the
earth. As he fell. DR.. Cochran seized his pistol
and put three bullets into Edwards, killing him
instantly.
William Watts. station agent Of the Southern
Pacific. disarmed Cochran and then a number
Of negroes assaulted him. They accused him
Of having assaulted Edwards and demanded
his life. DIR. Cochran told the excited
crowd he was the guilty party, but
the mob was bent on lynching Watts. Watts
managed to reach the inside of the depot which
he barred, and with the arms he had there and
managed TO hold the crowd At bay and mean
time telegraphed Richmond, Houston, WiIker
and sister towns for assistance.
While this was going on the negroes were also
securing reinforcements. and fiery leaders pro-
posed burning the depot and the town. Just
they were about to put their designs into
execution an engine pulled into the town with
the sheriff anda posse Of armed men, Ii was with
difficulty the sheriff could get the crowd quiet.
DIR. Cochran surrendered, but the mob clam
ored for Watts, the station agent. In tbs
hubbub the sheriff, to appesse them. arrested
Watts and quickly getting the man 10 the train
the posse pulled out for Richmond, where he
will be held until examination is had. Ths
negroes are ugly and threatening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

PERsoNAL.-T. R. Hunger Of New York, J. s.
Gray of Albany, T. L. DeGraff of Toronto,
Jos. G. Haskings Of Jersey City and Charles
H. Mallett Of Providence are at willard's.-
Percey s. Saykes nd R. r. PAYNE of New York,
William o. Gillespie of Atlanta, John A.
Lane Of Philadelphia are at the Randall
Gen. John Palmer Of Albany, ex-Congressman
Libbey Of Virginia. Geo. s. Hoyle Of the army,
Carl J. Hoster of Ithaca, N. Y, and W. H.
Gras Of Tennessee are at the Ebbitt.---Chester
Holcomb and Geo. W. Green of New York,
w. K. L. Warwick Of Massilon. Ohio,
Patrick ]. Smith Of Philadelphia and George
T. Moore Of New Hampshire are at the Riggs.
-Macan Leiber Of Philadelphia, L. B. d.
Reese of Pittsburg. E. Rahm Of New York and
Julius Reiger Of Chicago are at the Arlington.
Vincent A. Taylor Of Ohio. NJ. Elliott and
J. H. Bridge Of New York, Dwight A Richards
Of BROOKLYN and A. W. jackson of New Jersey
are at the Shoreham.-Maj. E. B. Stahlman
and Jos. A. Gray of Nashville, Chas Emory
Smith: A. Marble and D. Merrow weetaii
Gosling Of New York and Joseph A. Burr Of
Brooklyn are at the Normandie.-wm. A.
Walker Of New York, Joseph Bryan Of Rich
mond and W. W. Ball Of Maysville, KY,
are at the Metropolitan;-J E. L.mbis
W. Va, W. G. Valentine Of Sing Sing and D. B
Woodruff Of Macon, Ga. are at the National.
e. F. Maddox Of Louisville, Geo. A. Howe
OF Marlboro, Mass, J. h. Parter Of Chicago, A.
8. King of Grand Rapids, Mich, Geo. w.
Goodsell Of Bridgeport, Conn, W r.
phia, W. J. Raymond Of Dayton and J. Z.
Moore Of Boston are at the st. James-E.
Adolf Of PittsburR, A J. childress Of Terrell,
Tex, J. n. Matchett Of ST. Louis, Charles
A. Delano Of New York and J. s.
Malone Of Cincinnati are at the Howard-R
n. Thyson Of Virginia and J. B. Bodine OF New
York are at the Fredonia.-D b Ashbourne
Capehart Of eos 18th street has rscovsred from
. severe Mnasa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

NAVAL OFFICERS acknowledgements
George ". Melville, chief Of the bureau of
steam engineering. and Commodore Theodore
ID. Wilson. chief Of the bureau of construction,
have been elected honorary members of the
Institute Of Naval Architects of Great Britain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06
.soUsA's BAND.

thoroughly Mr.. Sousa has his force under control,
and he favorable impression created then deep
e. by each succeeding number. Mr.. Sou himself
seems to have gained In and dash since he has
been heed from governmental discipline. snd TN the
OF his leading there II force and
maxnetism thst Is impaired to his msn."-wsshin9-
ton Star.
That they are artists every was proven By ther
Work last evening and the control which Soyaa has
acquired over them In short time u remarkable.
The respond - one man to the wsve Of his baton.
and for xquislte tone shading thunderous harn,ony
orchestEs. the playing Of the band b simply nsxvel
ous. s."-Washiugtop p.st IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

CUSTOMS DEcIsIoN.-The United States
Supreme Court today rendered an opinion in
the case of Arnold, Constable Il Co. against the
collector of the port of New York In this
case the court, through Justice Brewer. holds
that knit woolen shirts, drawers and hosiery
are dutiable under the schedule for clothing,
ready made. and articles of wearing apparel of
every description. made up or manufactured. a,
60 per cent. and not at 40 per cent as knit
fabrics
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PUNISHED WITH DEATH.
A Mexican Commander who Refused d
Help Catch an Indian Band.

PHGNIx, ARrz-, Feb. "a telegram from
Gusymas, Mex, announces the shooting by
order of court-martial OF Gen. Jacquoin Urez,
commander Of the third federal zone.
A band OF Indians on Monday last attacked
the hacienda Los Mercedes, belonging 10 Senior
Tapia, broke into the fields and drove away
thirty head OF cattle. As soon forces COM
posed Of Capt. Luna's rursles. federal soldiers
and some servants Of the ranches could lie
got ready they started in pursuit. OF the In
dians. The latter proceeded slowly, satis-
fed, perhaps, that they were in sufficient
numbers to resist the attack, and were
soon overtaken by the advance. u 10
said that Captain Luna. as soon as
he came in sight Of the Indians, calculated
their numbers and position and informed the
ofhcer commanding the federals, asking his
co-operation to attack them and rescue the
plunder.
This Gen Urez declined TO do and the In
dians escaped. Capt Luna laid the matter be-
fore the federal authorities, and upon the
above statement Gen Urez, commander Of the
federal troops, vas court-martialed aud imms-
distely executed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

MOVEMENT OF SILvER.-The issue of standard
silver dollars from the mints and treasury
Offices during the week ended February was
S2S3.112; for the corresponding period of last
year, Se6i.900 The shipments of fractional
silver coin for the month of January amounted
to S478.1s6, against S549, 1872 for January ot
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-06

To RETIRE THE SURGEON GENERAL
movement is said to be on foot to bring abou,
the retirement of Surgeon General John NJ.
Browne before March 4, in order that Medical
Director r. C. Dean may be appointed in his
place by this administration.