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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
A Brave Fireman,

Phelim. Toolc, who was a brave fireman
Of st. Louis, lately lost his life at fire in
that city. Phelim gave the following &C.
count Of the Southern Hotel horror on the
night of April II, 1877. The narration
reads thus: II am tillcr-man of the Skin
ner escape, a post have filled for four
years and seven months. l don't know ex.
actly the time the alarm came in, bpt it was
some time after midnight, down stairs. We
went out OF the house rs usual, and, |
think, made better time to the fire than we
usually do and stopped in front Of the grand
entrance on the Walnut street side.
can't get off the truck till 1t stops, as the
hind wheels are on pivot and a /,nan has
to steer it. Some unknown person took the
fiy-laddcr; that delayed us about minute
and half-no more. We raised the ladder
OH the Walnut street side, but there was no
one to be saved there, 80 we took her down
and went round to the Fourth street side.
1t is All ugly street-thcre is double car
track and that porch was in our way but
we got her up in very quick time, and then
left my place and Skinned up the ladder
told somebody to bring me light limo
that was coiled up at the tiller and they
brought 1t. The line had stops on 1t like
we used at sea to send sails aloft, but the
stops were hardly rotten enough. When 1
got to the top of the tly-ladder was still
about five feet below the window in which
tho people were. couldn't pass up. Thce
were four people in the window, all with
sheets. l shouted to one of them, "You
pass me sheet" "Whatd do you want with
ltT said he. ".You pass it down and I'll
save your lives" 80 got the sheet and
twisted 1t and went into the window where
they were on it. made my life prcscrvcr
! fast to the centre-picce of the window. |
madc fast to q Mr.. Reese and lowered him
down on the window sill under me lie
thought wanted to get him on the ladder,
but 1t would have been impossible to do
that. then sent his wife down, and ho
showed hor out TO the ladder, where she
was caught and pulled on. by fireman.
Next sent this light woman, Joanna Hal
pin, down, and Nir. Reese wanted to catch
her and shove her over to tho ladder like he
had done his wife, and I swore at HIM In a
way that oughtn't to have DONE so he
let 90 of her and dropped her down on to
the porch below, where she was easily taxi
en- of. l hauled up the rope again and sent
down this girl Burke, big, heavy woman.
thought she weighed two hundred on the
and OF that line. The rope got foul of Reese
end his sheet. and 30 l says to myself !:
"Old gal, 1t amt agoing to hurt you to drop
the rest of tho way, 80 let her 90 by tho
run about four or five feet and she landed
all right. Then got Reese out to the lad
der and Barney McKernan helped him
down. united my rope, took a slip bend
about the csntre-piece and dropped down
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
A PlGkpooket Sold.

Recently lady living at the upper part
Of East Broadway, N. Y. on her way home
boarded al East Broadway onc-horse cur
In front OF Frankfort street, deposited her
fare in the cash box and was then invited
to take seat by man who moved to an
other part OF the car. The lady had with
her portfolio Of large size, which she held
on her lap after being seated. She had
not ridden far before she felt something
touching the right side of her dress, and
looking down saw newspaper was cover
ing portion of 1t. Her suspicious were
aroused, as she had her gold watch and
ten dollar note In her pocket on that side OF
the dress, and she at once felt for the yaiu-
ables and found them. She took them out
OF her pocket, and being convinced that the
fellow alongside Of her was pickpockct,
thought she would have little fun at his
expense. She took the watch and wrapped
tho ten dollar note around it, so that he
could sec 1t, and then putting the portfolio
in such way that the fellow could not SEQ
what She was doing, put the articles In her
left hand, and placed her right again in her
pocket as If depositing the watch and
money there: The lady had in her pocket
a cracker in picco of paper. one left of Il
half dozen she had taken with her from
homo as 'snack," and, squeezing the
paper around the hard cracker, she drew it
up close to the entrance to tho pocket and
waited to sec II the fish would bite. In Il
moment Or two aftcrward she felt the ncws-
paper again thrown carelessly over her lap
and tho delicate touch on her dress as be-
fore, and then the fellow got up and pulled
the strap for the car to be stopped. Lie
got out, and, putting hand in each of his
overcoat pockets, marched down East
Broadway until he came to corner, around
which he passed OH the double quick to ex-
anime lis booty. The lady wonders what
the thief said when instead Of gold watch
and ten dollar note he found out that he
had stolen u cracker and piece Of white
paper. AS the lady does not care about
the loss, detectives need not call on her
to ascertain what she will give for tho re-
covcry Of tho property. She docs not wish
TO make any compromise. The thief was
a we'll formcd fellow, about five feet eight
or ninc inches high, not stout, with bad
looking left eye. lIo had an accomplice,
no doubt in the man who first got up In
the car and offered the lady the seat, Nv
after the thief left the other soon followed.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
, the ladder and so to the ground. 1t was

to the ladder and 50 to the ground. 1t was
getting pretty hot and smoky, but did my
best. Then we moved to another window
and got two women and a man out the
same way. Not living soul was then to
be seen. We saved everybody that showed
their face, and 30 we got round to Elm
street. Nobody was in sight there, and 80
we went all round the hotel back to Fourth.
MIR. Lindsay called my attention to man
hanging in a window-Mr. Kennedy we
found out 1t was. l went up, but we
couldn't get theladder into the window and
threw him the elack of my rope. 'tI'll
jump" SAID he. ..'No, damn 1t, don't
jump" cried. '"Take plenty of slack
and Ill save you !" and threw HIM more
slack and twisted a rOund or two about the
fly ladder, 80 that if he had to jump he
would have chance for his life. l ran
down and VIC got the truck nearer. We
ran the truck into shape that truck never
did work in this country, or any other, and
never will again, though it did that time
1t had nothing to support it 80 we threw
her against the wall some distance below
the window. ran up as far as it would
90 and told him to drop out Of tho window
and hang on by the sill. The glass was
cracking in the window at tins time Then
l took firm hold Of the ladder with my
legs and feet, leaning out a little to get a
good purchase, took hold of his feet with
my ha. dis and yelled "drOp," and down he
came. | fastened OH to him, and had nice
little time for a minute or two He was
very much excited, aud we were hard set
to get him of the ladder. hadn't coiletl
up my rope when down comes that whole
Fourth street side.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
Sad Iate Of an Old Bachelor.

The blessed baby had been bowling III
the street cars for nine blocks, until every
body else In tho car had escaped except II
bald-headed old Galvestonian, who rubbed
the top Of his dome of thought, scowled,
stamped, fumed, and gave other evidences
OF being annoyed.
81 hopo the baby don't disturb you;
sir, said the mother, pleasantly.
''No, madam, 1t does not" he said, saw.
agely grittlng his teeth.
II am 80 glad. was afraid It did lits
tie tootsy, Wootsy, yum, yum, yum = s. 5
''No, madam, it don't disturb mo, y he
said still more savagely. tLittle tcotsy
flddlesticks only disturbs people In; tho ad.
joining county. It has made q chattering
idiot OF me five blocks ago. y and sspring-
Ing through the car window he gave d
maniacal hal hat hal and disapp peared
around a corner, u. q sfS
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
Toys.

The tables arc turned. Not many years
ago q large portion of the toys used by the
children of America came from Europe.
But now not only are the many inventions
which have originated in our country
sought by foreigners, but toys formerly
made abroad are manufactured more cheap
ly here, and tho old world buys largely
from the new. Last year the export trade
In toys was over $1,000, 900. American
steam toys and mechanical toys have rapid
ly multiplied within few years, and are
exported in large quantities; 80 also tin
and wooden toys, which much excel Euro
pean products in style, finish, ami cheap
ness, N.t- FL
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-07
DRIFTING DOWN STREAM.

we are drifting down the stream,
BY the dsrkeniHg willow shore,
ln q happy golden dream.
And my lover rows no more.
tie lets the old boat glide he is sitting at my
side
And saying that bis heart Is mino
Forever evermore.
Row row under the atars
Flow, stream, by thy sandy bar,!
Row row from shore to shore;
Love will last for evermore.
But 'tis long and long ago
And he is here no more
do hut sit aud dream and dream
Beside the quiet shore.
The old boat still floats on, as in the wears
agone,
And thy words are in M heart. my love-
Forever, evermore
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
Santa Claus Answering PRAYER.

The Bedford Pa, Era, furnishes the fol-
lowing pleasing and impressive railroad
Christmas incident: On Christmas Eve as
the night express on the Erie Railroad left
New York City there were seated in car q
poor woman and her two little children, aged
about four and five years. going to the far
West. A conversation between the mother
and children In which Santa Claus was talk
ed of was listened to by the passengers.
The mother told her little blue-eyed girl
that as they were in the cars Santa Clans
could not give them any presents because
the train was running too fast for him to
get on. This statement cast shade Of
gloom over the brisht-faced children. They
sat for some time In medltative silence. It
was soon observed that the little travellers
were growing sleepy. Tears gathered In
many eyes as the little ones kneeling on
the car cushions to lisp their evening pray
ers. The little girl said, "Please tell good
Santa Claus that we are on this train going
to see papa, and II he can to put some pres
ents In little Joey and Msggie's stockings
hanging up ON the car window, Amen, -
The children then hung up their tiny stock.
ings by the car window. In few minutes
more they were soon asleep In the arms OF
their mother. After pause gentleman
In front OF them spoke to the passengers as
follows: ''You have heard the prayer Of
these two little children.-Now Twill give
81 towards making them happy when they
wake up in the morning." he then passed
his hat around the car and collected e5.75.
He next bought some candy, oranges and
figs and picture book for each, which with
two more silver dollars he placed in the lit
tie stockings. When they awakened in the
morning and saw their stockings full the
little girl exclaimed, "Oh, mamma, see
what Santa Claus has found us because We
prayed."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
IAN Old Physiclan's Advic,"

Coughs, Colds, Asthma and other pulmo-
nary affections should be looked to and
promptly treated in time, and thus all re-
rious results may be avoided, and for this
purpose we know Of no better Remedy than
s'DR. SwAYNE's COMPOUND SYRUP OF
WILD CHERRY" The first dose gives re-
lief, and it is sure to cure the worst Cold or
Cough 10 very short time. Try Is cent
bottle and be convinced, and you will thus
avoid Doctors bill, and most likely, a Be-
rioas spell OF sickness. Price rs cents and
81 90 per bottle, or six bottles $500. The
large size is the most economical. Prepared
only by DR.. Swayne & Son, $50 North Sixth
street, Philadelphia. Sold by all prominent
druggists.
CAUTIoN.-Beware Of all preparations
said to contain WILD CHERRY, except that
prepared by DR.. Swsyne & Son, the original
and only genuine.
For sale by G. w. May & Co., Staunton,
and by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

AS OTHERS SEE Us.-Mr. T. B. Potter,
the English member of Parliament, who
lately visited this country, on his return to
his own land, two weeks ago, paid grace
full tribune to the American people. The
first thing that struck him, be said, was their
remarkable sobriety as compared with the
English. There were no laws in America.
such as in England, which tended to make
the land the playground of the rich instead
of the working ground Of the poor, and
when men wished to immortalize Themselves
they did not found family" but benz
eficial public institution. Herr Vonn Boden-
stedt, who is at present living quietly in
Hoboken, says that while he does not find in
this country the formalities of European
politeness, he does find "more genuine
courtesy and kindness OF feeling here than
there
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
"Life, Growth, Beauty"

ssWhat we all admire" and how to secure
it: A fine head of hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use
s.London Hair Color Restorer, - the most
cleanly and delightful article ever intro.
duced to the American people. 1t is totally
different from all others, not sticky and
gummy, and free from all impure ingredi-
ents that render many other preparations
gray hair, gives new life, keeps the scalp
clean and healthy, causing the hair to grow
where it has fallen off or become thin, does
not soil or stain anything, and is SO perfectly
and elegantly prepared as to make It last
ing hair dressing and toilet luxury. London
Hair Color Restorer is sold by all druggists
at rs cents bottle, or six bottles for "a.
Fer sale by G.. W. May & Co., Stanton,
aud by druggists everywhere.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
Brick Mansion House,
febH
VALUABLE FARM AND MILL,
v In the Shenandoah Valley,
FOR SALE.

offer for sale my farm and mill. My farm
Contains 500 Acres
OF the most productive and highly improved land
in the Valley Of Virginia. The mill is one Of the
best In the county. grinds from 10000 to 5000
bushels OF wheat per annum on toll.
The land can be divided into two or three beau.
tiful farms, with improvements on two of them
For raising FLOODED stock. 1t has no equal in the
ductive and valuable farm, will guarantee the
purchaser to net per cent. interest per annum
for dve years on the price ask for the whole
property. The property is three miles from Wey-
er's Cave Depot. R. B., in sight OF two Church
es and ?. o.. with daily malls.
Cave Station, Valley r. R., or Mount Meridian.
Augusta county, Virginia.
jan 23-n ROBT. 8. HARNSBERGER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
A Party Without. <rinciples.

The South is solidly Democratic and will
be in that election, [for PRESIDENT no matter
what the issue may be, whether for green
backs, silver dollars, or gold, tariff or free
trade. Any platform, and for
that matter almost any candidate will do for
us, so only they will secure the defeat of the
Radical party, and the restoration OF the
Government to the Democracy.-State, Dec.
9th.
TIE declarations contained in the preced-
ing extract reveal the true character of
Southern Democracy, and present system
OF political ethics as surprising as 1t is grovel
Ing and contemplate. When free people
are willing to renounce all allegiance to prin
cipie. and to vote for any measures or men,
regardless OF the effect Of such vote on the
prosperity and welfare of the country, only
to achieve the success of a party-that fact
furnishes the most conclusive proof Of their
unfitness to be entrusted with the direction
ard control of public affairs; and when an in
huential journal, such as that we have quoted
from. does not hesitate to proclaim the read
mess OF the people for whom it speaks to
support ''any platform, !" no matter how de-
structive OF the general good, or how much
opposed it may be to settled convictions, for
the sole purpose Of helping certain politi-
cal organization into power, then indeed has
the standard OF public virtue and personal
independence deteriorated to. the lowest pos
sible point. But it is fortunate that this ad
mission has been made. It explains to the
country the lawless methods of the South In
the treatment of the Republican voters.
Acting on the creed of the Jesuits, that the
end justifies theimeans--the Democrats of the
South have scrdpled at no form of violence.
fraud, and outrage, in order to wrest from the
hands of Republican majorities the control
OF Government, and these crimes against civ
il order and personal safety have been con-
doned and justified by the philosophy OF the
State.
Occasionally feeble, haf-hearted protest
against this policy of Injustice has been rails.
ed in this quarter; but it has been Idle and
impotent, because the doctrine that any
platform and any candidate should be sup
ported to defeat the Republicans has been
so long taught and practiced that the mass
of the Democrats do not recognize any limit
to the means to secure success. The idea OF
principle has been dislodged from their minds,
and they are prepared to resort to any plan,
be it right or wrong, to place their party In
power.
The intelligent aud right-thinking people
in this country will not support party
which has no principles, but builds its hopes
of success on the absolute absence Of fixed
and positive political tenets. Such party
should never obtain control OF the Govern
ment. Their very confession dooms them
to defeat, and they deserve to be defeated
everywhere. -Richmond Star.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
A ugusta County Farm For Sale

I offer for sale my farm, lying miles from
Stanton. on the Middlebrook road, containing
27A ACRES,
This farm lies we'll, is well watered and has on II
TWO SMALL DWELLING HOUSES,
abarn and two stables and great abundance OF
excellent fruit. About 10 acres Of the land is In
GOOD TIMBER,
There is . Ane spring Of water near the mai n
dwelling.
TERMS:-A small hand payment, and the resi-
Que In one, two and three years, with interest.
Apply to THOe. WHOLLY,
July 10 Etaun ton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

Gale OF 3 Most Valuable and
~ Highly Improved Estate
In the Vatley.
One Of the finest and best estates in the Valley
OF Virginia is now offered for sale privately. The
farm Is situated bh miles west Of Staunton. on
Middle River, and contains
geo ACRES
OF excellent limestone land. There Is plenty of
dne timber and an abundance OF fresh water. Al
most the entire farm is now veil set in grass The
improvements consist Of
NEW FRAME DWELLING.
good sized and convenient, q New Swisher Barn
40x60 feet, and other necessary outbuildines Nc
Connected with the farm is one of Finest water
Powers I'm the State,
The farm will be sold as whole, or 2a5 acres of
1t Will be disposed OF. retaining the water power
TO any one desiring to purchase Will also be
solo tne LAVE STOCK and CROPS Re, on the place.
M. p. FUNKHOUSER,
may Ab-sI Stanton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

" Etaunton, Va. Dec. s4th. 1879.
In the Ohancery causes of OvERHoLr,s COMMIT
TEE vs. WITHROw.. JR., ct al, OyERHOLr va PEI.
TER &C.. TowBERMAN's Ex'0R vs. PELTER's Exon
&C.. PELTER VS. PELTER's Ex'oR.. HARPER's Ex'oR
vs.. PETER ct al, and the Two cases under the
same style OF MCCHEsNEY VS.. WITHROw &c. now
Court OF Augusta, all parties. plaintiffs and de-
PENDANTS and others whomsoaver in anywise in
terested in any one more of said suits are here
by notified that in pursuance OF an order entered
therein on the 26th OF November, 1879, shall, at
my office. in Staunton on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2sth, 1880,
proceed to considert the several exceptions taken
to the Master Commissioners report filed Octo-
Der l7th 1872 In he first three named causes to-
gether with any evidence that may then be in
PRODUCED, making such changes in said report as
may be proper. at which time and place You are
required to attend
]. W. GREEN SMITH,
dec 25-4w Commissioners.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

Gale Of Valuable Il Highly
~ Productive Valley Farm.
We offer for sale privately that excellent and
highly productive plantation. situated two miles
Staunton.
The Farm Contains ass Acres
Of g dne land ~ can be found in the Valley. The
soil 10 naturally fertile has been carefully culti-
yated, and the greater part is now covered with
heavy sod. All OF 1t 10 smooth, free from rocks,
being on soap stone formation. and easily titled
by machinery. Some sixty acres are in timber,
and the entire place is well watered with running
streams. The Improvements consist of q
Brick Mansion House.
containing II rooms and arranged with all con-
venience 10. In addition there is also frame
building. large barn, stable and all necessary out
houses. -
This place is susceptible Of division, ana would
make two excellent farms Of 100 and le3 acres
We also o6er the following tracts, adjoining the
No. i. containing IIs Acres OF choice soil, well
watered. with comfortable improvements.
No., containing lao Acres nearly all cleared,
and in nne condition.
These lands are situated In an excellent neigh
bofhocd, within two miles of FishersviIe Depot,
convenient to churches. schools &c.
TERMS liberal, and can be ascertained by ap.
plication to the undersigned.
IN. BELL,
J. G. BELL,
DAVID 8. BELL.
ieDH Fishersville. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

ISaOB sALE-A Beautiful Cottage situated
in the most desirable portion Of the city,
ma supplied with all modern convenience. This
- one OF the hArdsomeRt residences In the city.
xor terms. TO-. apply to the Editors VALLEY
vAoNIAN. nov "a. :
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15

CHERRY HILL FARM.

June z4th, 1879.
have made a full test of the SIBERT CHURN,
and recommend it to all who make make butter.
have had thirty years. experience in churning,
and do not hesitate to say that the Sibert Churn
performs all they claim for 1t. Try the churn 1t
will prove is own merits.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1880-01-15
NARY D. ROBINSON.

~ We inform the public that we have dis:
posed Of the patent right of tn 9 sibert Churn OF
SON. They will keep on hand q. general supply
of all sized churns We have been literally pat
ronized and have propos ais from, thirteen States
for State rights.
We have only advertised our churn In the VAL
LEY VIRGINIAN, and to show its Immense circula-
ton we have through that medi um received or
HILBERT co.