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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

WE refer our friends who nave produce
for the Richmond market to the old and
reliable house Of John Booker, at 1910
Cary street. Mr.. Booker has been in the
commission business in Richmond for
twenty five years, and is one of the most
popular and successful merchants in the
city. His long residence and large bust
ness acquaintance giving him unusual IA
cillties in buying and selling, and has as
sistants are young men of experience and
popularity. MI. Cecil Ball is not unknown
here, being the son-in-law Of one Of our
old citizens, DR.. Vim. Fl. Goode. We
can, from personal acknowledge of the house,
recommend it unhesitatingly.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17
THE SCHOOL GIRLS ON THE ELECTION.
The Baltimore HGazette" has the fol-

lowing from some Staunton school girls:
Please note the contents of our ballot
box, as we represent the opinions Of faith
ers, brothers ard sweethearts i'll most OF
the States of the Union. I'VE find we
stand one hundred and sixty votes for
Tilden, and six for Hayes; Of these last,
three are from Pennsylvania, two from
Texas, and one from Nevada. If every
community in the country will give as
large majority to-day, [ don't think
Hayes will ever see the inside Of the White
House, which Heaven grant We hear
rumors of great excitement all around us,
but old Augusta is doing her duty bravely,
and we feel very confident Of the success
of Tilden and Hendricks. Please send a
copy Of this to MI. Tilden; it may encour-
age him
Augusta Female Seminary, Staunton,
November 7, 1876.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

THIEF SHoT.-A colored man named
Andy Hickerson was discovered Saturday
with three pairs of shoes which had been
stolen from Maj. Newton's store that
morning at dawn, by breaking in the show
window. Mr.. A. A. EsEzridge, Jr., the
manager at the store, being informed of the
fact went to the Valley depot where some
coutrymen were unloading and finding the
negro who was trying to sell the shoes at
tempted to arrest him. Hickerson assault
ted HIM, and MI. Eskridge in turn fired on
him, the shot taking effect in the back of
his neck. The man then fed with Mr.. E.
after him still firing, but the thief escaped.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

FATAL ACCIDENTAL few days ago J.
IL. Harris, Of FishersYille, in this county,
employed as a brakeman on Capt. Talley's
train, on the G. q o road, while coupling
the cars at Springhill station was caught
and crushed between the cars. He fell to
the ground insensible when the cars were
separated. He was taken to st. Adams,
where he died in a few hours. His remains
were sent home by the company for inter
ment. He was sober, quiet young fellow
and filled the duties of his station we'll.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

ENn1cArfvE.-The county OF taga re-
sc1nded a decree ordering an election TO 10
bald to take the sense Of the voters on a
s4o o,s railroad subscription. Marksville
and Shenandoah Iron WorLs. not hearing
az the resembling order, held the election
,.,,;ch resulted Ia a vote at Marksyiisa OF
6ftv. four against. and twenty EIGHT for,
and at Shenandoah 1rca Works CT eighty
six against, and none for.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

The ALBEMARLE HUNTING COMPANY
in their recent hunt in this county lost six
dogs by poisoning. They killed thirteen
deer and large quantity of smaller game
The caudal eXtremities of six neither gar
ments were shipped for the bad shooting
of the owners.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17
THE GUARANTEED BONDS.

A resolution offered by Col. Hartman in
itructing the company's attorney to en-
force the guarantee of the county bonds at
so as the B. q 0. Co. had agreed to do was
offered but afterwards withdrawn.
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS.
A resolution was adopted authorizing
the directors, in case of accepting the
proposition Of the N. s. Company, to make
a first mortgage for $3,00o,0O0, not more
than $4,000, 900 of the bonds of which are
to be issued at present.
A WITHDRAWAL.
When the resolution giving the. S. V.
Co. the option of leasing the road, was
adopted, Mr.. Poole in behalf of the N. S.
Co. withdrew their bid, but afterwards,
the resolution being reconsidered, he said
the N. S. Go. would send their bid to the
directors.
ADDITIONAL STOCK.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Anderson
authorizing an additional subscription to
the Valley Railroad Company of 81 ,OOO,-
900, was adopted.
AN EAClIING SCENE.
MI. Keyser arose to a personal explana-
ton with regard to what Col. Hartman had
said in the morning, saying that he would
show that what Col. III. had said was
devoid Of truth.
Col. Hartman leaping to his feet-I pro-
nounce it a lie and say to your teeth yor
| are a liar.
The Chairman and several gentlemen
here interviewed to preserve the peace and
order.
Col. HI say it is lie and I am read,
| to give him satisfaction here and else
| where.
| Loud cries of order with motion to a3
journ and several gentlemen crowdinG
around Col. Harman to preserve the peace
with MI. Keyser standing as cool as an
| icebel G to await . quiet moment. When
quiet was restored Mr.. Keyser proceeded
to Say that yesterday at ter what Col. III
had said regarding his attempting to OBJ
struct the prosperity Of the Valley r. r
and going back On his promise, he had sai
| that HIS statements were totally incorrect
and that he should now proceed to shog
that they were SO and leave it to the stool
holders to judge who was right, himself G
Col. II.
Here MI. K made statementin whic
he called Mr.. Boyce, now running the Va
ley r. r. in as evidence showing that h
had been more friendly than otherwise t
that corporation.]
Col. Hartman said that he had been toll
that Mr.. Keyser had said that what h
said was false, and had used language t
him under that impression which b
would not under other circumstances. H
had given Mr.. K. an opportunity tina
morning TO deny it but he had not availe
himself of it. If Mr.. K. had not meant
say that he had stated falsehood then h
had not meant to apply the language
him that he had.
The meeting adjourned until the 18th {
December.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

Col. HARTMAN is out Of the Valley r.
Il. Board Of Directors His crime seems
to have been that he was too ''fussy," of
which he was doubtless guilty, but when
we recollect that the'oll mans business
Changed the financial status Of the CONS
pany from a yearly loss Of $4,000 to a
yearly income of $4,000, and that this
same business Of his about our water
works saved the city Of Staunton about
$4,000, we conclude that while it may not
be valuable quality to its owner it pans
out very proitab!y to the public.
THE Radicals claim Louisiana has gone
Republican because the negroes are in the
majority there, The census Of 1870 showed
that in Louisiana there were 81 ,O56 white
adults against 1913 negroes.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

DEATH OF A VETERAN SOLDIER
Jacob Vanlear one of the Oldest and most
esteemed citizens of Augusta died on
Wednesday evening, at his residence on
Christians Creek, in the SSth year of his
age. He died on the same farm he inner
tied and always lived on, and in the same
room that he was born in, Oct. Sth, 1883.
He was soldier of the war of 1872, and in
the late war, though, IS years Of age, vol
unteered in a company Of the Homo Guard
raised and commanded by Col. John B.
Baldwin, and his first march was from
Staunton to Allegheny mountain in one
day. Afterwards near New Market the
regiment was dismounted in front of
the enemy for battle and the Col. advised
him ON account of hisage to go to the rear
which advice ne Indignantly rejected, say
ing he joined the army to fight. not to hold
horses, and staid with the command. He
was an Old Line Wing in politics and new.
er missed an important election. On Pres
idential election day, though so weak he
could scarcely remain on his horse, he rode
to Barterbrook three miles to cast lis vote
for Tllden and Hendricks. The following
Sunday while sitting in his chair his right
side was paralyZed and he remained in
sensible until his death. He was married
in 1914 to Miss Jane B. Tate and reared
family of eight children, six of whom have
preceded him to the grave. After the
death of his wife and children, though he
had built new and handsome residence
he went back to the old one and fitted III
his old room where he lived till his death.
He was man Of great piety and all that
goes to make up a true character Of man
and was universally respected. He will
be buried this morning from his late ress
idence and his remains will be inferred in
The cemetery of Thinking Spring church,
Of which congregation he was for many
years a Ruling Elder.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE Y.
M. G. A.-The anniversary meeting of the
Young Mems Christian Association will
be held next Tuesday night, the 21st inst,
at IT 2. M. in the handsome chapel Of
Trinity Episcopal Church. The arrange
ments for it are such as make it certain
that the occasion will be deeply interest
ing one.
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CHURCH NOTES. - At the Bolivar
(Presbyterlan) Mission Sunday afternoon,
the sacrament was administered, Rev. W.
F. Baker officiating. Two persons were
received into the church.
AT the Baptist church here Sunday
night, q member was received by baptism,
Rev. DR.. G. Manly officiating Rev. Mr.
Doll of Scottsville preached.
At Bethel church last Sunday, thirteen
persons were admitted to membership,
The congregation Of the Second Presby-
terrain church, Rev. MacDuff Simpson,
bers last Sunday.
At the Y. M. G. A. meeting Sunday,
Mr.. Il. W. Euritt led. Remarks were
made by Col. Jas. H. Skinner, Capt. W. A.
McCue and Fl. B. Brown.
PERSONALLY letter received from MI.
Carter P. Johnson, U. S. A, now at Fort
Russell, says he is in good health.
The Warenton ''Indexn has the follow
ing paragraph:
'fMr. r. V. Brooke, a promising young
lawyer, has left this place and located per
manently in Staunton, for the purpose of
practicing his profession there.''
Judge Hugh W. Sheffey, of Staunton
was on Monday admitted to practice in
the United States Supreme Court at Wash
ington.
On Tuesday mornicg, Gen. W. G. Wick
ham, Charles Workman, Esq, and others
of Richmond, passed through Staunton in
a special car, on their way to Millboro' for
a deer hunt
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

RESIGN ATIoN.-On Sunday last, Mai.
Jed. Hotchkiss, in consequence Of bust
ness which would call him from the city.
rendered his resignation of the position of
Superintendent of the Second Presbyterian
sabbath-scheol, and Capt. T. G. Morton
was chosed to fill the vacancy, and MI.
H. G. Walker was elected assistant Super
intendant.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

The present firm began business Novem
Der LIST, 1866, without capital, as did nearly
all of onr Confederate boys. Their sole
reliance was upon their own manly and
honest efforts, and the support of staunch
friends and an apprecia1ive public. The
su bsequent history of the firm has shown
that their faith WAS well founded"
The building near the post-office occu-
pied by the Wayts was at first rented by
them at $500 per annum. Their success
during that year seemed to justify the pur-
chase Of the property, which was done, and
in five years it was paid for, since which
time, relieved from debt and encouraged
by large patronage. the course of the firm
has been steadily and surely progressive.
There has been nc change in the firm sine a
its formation just ten years ago; the cour-
teous and gentlemanly senior partner with
a friendly nod or pleasant word for all
and the genial stirring junior, untlring in
business, are well known in our communl-
ty. The Oldest drug firm in the city, they
have, in pushing their business, carefully
avoided the sensational, and only offered
to the public what they honestly believed
to be be the best of every thing, nor has
their judgment often been at fault.
In Mr.. J. f. Christian the house has a
faithful and competent servant, of four
years experience in the business, who is
also well and favorably known to the
friends of this deservedly popular concern.
While in the neighborhood we find on the
furniture house, well-stocked little con-
dictionary. Of which
G.. YEAGER s. SON
are proprietors. This stand has been &C.
cupied by them little more than two
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17
VALLEY COMPANY.

The committee appointed to cons ider
the propositions of the N. S. l. c. 81. Co.,
and Of the Shenandoah Valley Co.. re-
ported with regard to the first named, that
it's proposition could not be acted on at
present, in view of the incompleteness Of
it's organization, but referring it to the
Board of Directors who shall be empowered
to consult with Baltimore and the B. 81 O,
Co., and accept the proposition if they
thought proper. With regard to the S. V =.
Co., they reported that that Company
ought to have the option of leasing the
road on as favorable terms as any one
else.
Mr.. Pool said the N. S. Company was
completely organized, and had complied
with the laws Of Virginia, and while they
were not willing to say who it was com
posed of they were willing to give every
proof of their responsibility.
The motion, after much discussion, was
referred to the Board of Directors to CON
slider and act upon. and report their action
ia a stockholders meeting in Staunton,
December 10th.
After a speech from Vice President
Boyce of the S. Y. Railroad, a resolution
offered by him giving the option to that
Company, in the matter of leasing the
road, was adopted, but the vote was after>
wards reconsidered, aud the resolution re>
ferred to the Directors.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1876-11-17

MEETING OF THE Valley RAILROAD
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AlTIMORE& OHIO
COMPANY DETERMINED TO GET RID OF
COL. HARMAN-HE rs ENDORSED BY THE
VALLEY sToChHOLDERS,B UT DECLINES
A RE-ELECTION--A MAGNIFICENT OF
FER FROM A NATIONAL SECURITY
COMPANY-BLACK YOUR DOTs. SHAVE
YOU AND GIVE YOU A GLASS OF BEER
FOR FIVE CENTS - Personal TRoU-
BLES.
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TREAsURER's REPORT.

The report of the Treasurer shows
balance in favor Of the company, of So, 1884
on the LIST of October. On the Both of April
last, When the arrangements with the B.
Il 0. Co. terminated, the deficit against the
company was $4,3S6. The net receipts for
July 10th to Oct 1st were S., 1888. after pay
ing 500 for repairs to The road, necessary
before the leasing company would receive
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are proprietors. This stand has been &C.
cupied by them a little more than two
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27
Too TAME,
Critic. Disgu.ssd wish the Yeneiss
Match Last Might

The entertainment given at National
Gunri Hall. Virginia. last evening. by
John Jack and the Firmin Sisters. Ms.
sisted by Mr.. Borthwiek Reid. was tolrr-
ably successful in all particulars. |. G.,
there wa II large house and nearly every.
body appeared to be pleased with tho
programme. II We may make an e,csp.
ton Of tho aiterpiece. "Fun on n
Ranch" which could have been mate.
rally improved by curtailing about three
thirds.
The great attraction OF the evening, q
fencing match between Borthwick Reid,
the Scottish athlete. and Mr.. Sutherland,
who, we are told. served In the same
regiment with Mr.. Reid. was reserved
till the last. and was awaited with impa-
thence by the audience. many Of whom
had their expectations excited to the
utmost.
The gentlemen exhibited considerable
skill, although Mr.. Sutherland was not
a match for his practiced opponent.
The point to which We wish 10 call par.
ticular attention, n indicated by tho
heading OF this item, Is. that many In
the audience who have toasted their eyes
on the blood aud thunder stage encoun-
ters to be seen iu oil thenters, where
each man performs his little part with
automatic precision aud meets his OPP
ponent's foil with n clash which pro.
duees q shower sparks. to them, wo say
the play Of last evening, where each had
TO guard wnrily against the cuts and
thrusts OF his antagonist, appeared
tamo. spititlsss and uninterssting. They
were unable 10 SEQ any difference be-
tween q sham match where each Is
awnre Of the others next move. and nm
actual one. where II can only be antici.
pated. and by superior deIterity pre-
vented. From this unthinkins class,
such comments rs ''aw-w-wl cheese II!
the worst I ever saw! take q walk on
yer earl" etc.. freely issued. aud they
all turned away In disgust from what was
really o fine exhibition Of skill. and
probably the first ever witnessed by the
parties who were loudsst in the use OF
uncomplimsntary remarks.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27
THE "oLD Y
Celebration Of shs Centennial BY
she I'leneery.

This evening tho Pacific Coast Pho
neers will have q social reunion at
National Guard Hall, Virginia, in honor
Of tho Centennial. Although no pro-
gramme has boon made out, It Is fair to
infer from past experience. that the
evening will be one Of rare festivity,
and that many q good story. witty
speech. nnd comic song will serve to
while AWAY the hours. Brilliant and
talented men now belong to this Society.
aud will be present to.night; men whose
names are destined to be historic, and Of
whom future generations will read with
feelings OF tenderness, pleasure aud
pride.
The Carson Tribune says: Gan the
old fellows Of Carson will DO there, and
for their information wo desire TO say
that Superintendent YsrinBton has kind
ly consented to give hnli.price tickets TO
those DESTROYS OF attending-that is. all
the old fellows can procure OF Mr.. Har.
~ Rice, ticket agent Of tho Virginia &
Truckee railroad, tickets to Virginia
aud return for 50 each On proving to
that young gentleman that they ars old
stiffs.'" Doubtless a large delegation
will come from Carson aud assist In
making tho occasion ono worthy OF re-
membranes.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27


LIGHr.FfSoERED - A man named
Dennis Daley. while passing in front Of
Plat & Rich's clothing store. South c
street. Virginia, at about 7 O'Clock last
evening. picked mp a coat hanging on
exhibition and walked of with II. A
bystandsr observed him aud told Mr..
Rich OF the theft. Pursuit was given.
the coat recovered and Mr.. Daley handed
over 10 Q policeman, who lodged him In
the City Jail. He attempted to steal n
pair Of overshoes from the Same place
shortly before taking the coat. but was
observed and prevented by Mr.. Rich.
who allowed him TO escape because ho
thought the man was much intoxicated
and di | not realize what no was doing.
LEAF YEAR BALL.-Ths ladies' OF Gold
Hill are going to give a leap year ball at
Minsrs' Union Hall on Friday evening.
February 4th. and all tho old bachelors
are already Gaping for invitations. We
understand that no lady under eighteen
years Of age will be allowed TO particle
pate. What . delightful party IL will
be, with nothing but young girls and
women, In the flower OF thor beauty,
present! for Of course the married ladies
and widows want nothing to do with
such Affairs.
AUCTION SALx.-Remomber the grand
auction sale OF furniture. carpets, bed.
ding, crocksry. glassware, cutlery, ETC..
which Of at III. ii. Fredrck's
salesrooms, on South @ street, Virginia.
tomorrow morning. Those who wish
10 purchase goods at q bargain will con-
suit their Interests by attending.
TRAIN LATr.-If tho snow continues
falling In Nevada at the rate 1t has been
lately. delayed trains and irregular mail
Communications will shorty he the rule.
The passenger train on tho Virginia and
Truckse road was about three hours late
to-day. caused by an equal delay Of the
eastern.bound train on tho Central Pa
cifo.
PERsoSAL.-H. NJ. Jewett, the old
chief painter OF Gold Hill. returned this
morning from q reorsativs trip OF two
or three months In California and Ore
gon. He will settle down at homo again
shortly. Hank Jewstt has ~ many good
square friends as anybody in Gold Hill.
HrAvr skSrxScr.- The Chinaman
who stole o bale Of cloth from Mrs.
Csdy's store. south q street. Virginia,
was yesterday found guilty before Jus.
tics Coz and sentenced to 200 days In
the County Jail.
DRrrTNo.-Ths snow Is drifting badly
along the line o! the V. & II. railroad
through washoe valley. The passenger
train ran through drifts seven feet deep
while coming from Reno to-day.
DEIArEp Mails! There is but ono
Eastern mail now missing In this part
Of the State. and 1t was expected TO mr..
rive at Reno to-day.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27
THE

II you have n discharge from the nose,
offensive or otherwise, partial loss OF the
sense OF smell. taste or hearing. eyes
watery or weak. feel dull and stupid or
debilitated. pain or pressure In the head.
or take cold easily. you may rest assured
that you have the Catarrh. Thousands
annually, without mauifesting halt Of
the above symptoms, terminate In con.
sumption and eud In the grave. No
disease is 80 common. more deceptive or
less understood BY Physicians. II. ".
Pierce. ". D., OF Buffalo, n. Y, Is tho
proprietor OF DIR. Sagc's Catarrh Rene.
dy--a perfect specific for the Catarrh,
"Cold in the Head" or Catarrhal Head.
acha.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27
Assessments-A Malicious and un.
founded Rsmsr-s uictde-su
cal opsrssiss-ststs Detective
Corps.

SAN FRAxcrsco. Jan. 27.--l:3or. NJ
An assessment has been levied upon the
Now York Consolidated Of S3M cents
per share. delinquent February Goth;
and OH the New York Mining Company
Of 60 cents per share, delinquent tho
same day.
Richard b. Noyes, Secretary Of the
Europa Mining Company publishes q
card stating that a rumor having been
circulated and gained crsdencs that
there had been an ovcr.issue Of the cap
ital stock OF tho Europa Mining Com.
pany--ss secretary Of that company he
states 10 its shareholders and to the
public that It Is utterly false, and that
such . rumor had been started and pro-
mulgated by persons maliciously dis
posed to the welfare Of said company.
An autopsy on the case OF Adolph
wsiner. the drug clerk who was found
dead in his bed al tho Swiss Hotsl on
Monday morning. shows that be did not
die from any natural cause. and thers Is
now NO doubt that he committed suicide.
James Clay was taken to the Police
Hospital last evening. suffering from q
horse.kiek In the abdomen. He wa
subjected to a severe surgical operation.
and II is thought he will recover. \
Morse. Sheriff OF Alameda county.
has prepared a bill to be presented to
the Legislature establishing q State De-
tsstivs force. It Il contemplated to
have q chief and 4 corps OF State
detectives, not exceeding 10 In number.
TO DO commissioned for . term Of four
years, with tho hero Office In San Fran
cisco. Their duties shall include secur.
ing evidence Of crime and the assisting
OF shsriffs and other peace officers In
the pursuit Of fugitive criminals.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-01-27
Yire q. Oakland.

OAKLAND. Jan. 27.-A Chinese wash'
house on Seventh street. brtwssn Bsau'
dry's livery stable aud = small frame
hotel called the Mechanics Hsuss. were
totally destroyed by hrs about . o'clock
this morning. Beaudry's & McClsvsr-
tvs stable was In great danger Tor .
time as . hics wind was blowing. but
were saved by the timely arrival Of The
FIRE department.. The Mschanica' House
was considerably damaged. New nrs
alarm boxes are boing placed In position
and will DO In working order BY the frat
Of the month.