The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-05-02

RESUMED.-We saw a statement last
week to the effect that the Shenandoah Iron
Works had suspended operations, in conse-
quence of the prostration of business gener-
ally, aud more particularly the iron inter-
ests throughout the country. We are pleas
ed to learn that Mr.. Mines, the proprietor
of this extensive furnace property, has de-
termined to resume operations, and that all
of his former employees have been notified
of that fact. This is in consequence of the
closed contract of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad. Work upon that improvement
will be commenced at once, and the road COM
pleted to it's intersection with the Chesa-
peake & Ohio road within three years, max
ing point between Staunton and waynes-
boro', that at which the Shenandoah will
connect with the Chesapeake.
The effect it had upon Mr.. Mines plans,
is only an indication of what this improve
ment will have upon all the material inter-
ests of the Valley. We look forward with
great confidence to an early revival of bus
mess, certainly in the real estate market and
general animation in trade and enterprises.
THE NATAL DAY OF ODD FELLOWSHIP.
Friday last was the fifty-ninth Anniver-
sary of the founding of the American Uni
ty, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, it
having been first instituted in April 10Th,
1909, in Baltimore by Thos. 'Wildey and
four others. Washington Lodge No. was
the name of the first American lodge. A
lodge was organized in Boston, March 26,
1920, and one in Philadelphia, December
26, 1921, both of which received gran d
charters from Baltimore IN June, 1928. At
the same time grand charter was granted
to Past Grands in New York. Since then
the Order has been established in every
State and Territory in the Union. Condi-
lions for admission to the Order must be
free white males, of good moral character
81 years OF age or over, who believe in a
Supreme Being, the creator and preserver
Of the universe.
The lodge in this city was instituted or.
the 1st of January, 1916, with A. NJ. Simp-
son as presiding officer. 1t is now in a
lourishing condition, numbering some 100,
and Mr.. Simpson is still one of its most
prominent members.
RESIGNATION AND APPoINTMENT.-M :.
W. w. Gibbs, of the firm Of Gibbs, Lickli-
ter & Shomo, who for the past year has
been the active and efficient agent of the B.
6 o. Express at this place, has resigned the
position in order that he may devote his
| whole time to the business of the Wagon
Factory, which is now in such prosperous
condition with the most flattering prospects.
BY his push and energy he has built up the
B. & o. Express business at this point, and
now turns it over to Captain Jno. c. Smith,
who for years has been the most popular
conductor on the B. & o. r. r. AS mat
ter of course, Captain Smith will make a
most excellent manager, for he goesa every
thing with vim that insures success, and
the only objection we haze to the appoint
ment is that the position he leaves on the
road can scarcely be filled. Excursionists,
particularly, have every confidence in Capt.
Smith, and we would not be surprised to
hear of his being pressed into double duty
during the summer, for party to Fort De-
fance, for instance, would not be complete
without the genial and accommodating con-
ductor. By-the-way, the pavilion at Fort
Defiance has been splendidly fitted up, and
as soon as the nights become warmer the
grove will resound 80 the music OF the waltz
and light step of the dancers. Superinten-
dent Woodward will organize the Terpsicho-
rean corps in short while, and the fascina-
ton of moonlight hops renew its old sway.
THE Moot SENATE.-The first session OF
| the s'Senate of the city OF Staunton," was
held last Saturday night, and proved highly
amusing and interesting. The attendance
of members was large, as was also that oil
spectators. The various members were as
signed districts, Mr.. Jno. W. Stout. repre-
senting Augusta County, and Mr.. w. w.
| Gibbs, the city of Staunton. The President
also announced the standing committees
and w. P. Tams was elected permanent
clerk. After the organization was effected
the message of Governor Waddell was pre-
sented, read and so enthusiastically received
| that a number of the members wanted go,
900 copies printed, SO that each candidate fol
the city council could have separate copy
| 1t commenced by fully concurring in the
| wisdom of the Senate in its choice OF Gov
| ernor, and then proceeded to make numer-
Gus valuable suggestions, among which wa'
the absolute necessity OF multiplicity O.
laws. Throughout, it was listened to witt
close attention, and It's dry humor hearth.
enjoyed.
! Among the bills presented which viii
come up for discussion next Saturday night
was one by Mr.. Brooke, nstructing our rep
resentatives in Congress to vote against tn
Blair Re solutions, and one by Mr.. McCue
withdrawing the State appropriation from
the University. Among the resolution
was one proposing to change the Senate in
to a house of Delegates.
The next session will commence Satur
| day night promptly at O'CLOCK, ana Tn
public is invited to be present.
A DISTINGUISHED VIsITOR.-Saturda
last, Prof. VIM. B. Rogers, the renowned geo
ogist, arrived in this city, and, on Monday
in company with Major Jed Hotchkiss, start
ed on a journey through the surroundin
country to renew his acquaintance with tn
rocks of Virginia, and to note the change
which time has wrought in the geology c
the State during the last third of a century
Forty-two years ago Prof. Rogers organize
the State geological survey, and laid til
foundation upon which has been reared a
that is known of the characteristics of tn
land we occupy. He opened the book (
nature at its title page and gave to tt