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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03
Kinds County Finances.
Raymond Gazette. !

Raymond Gazette.
In the year 1875 great revolution took
place in the State of Mississippi. The
pressure OF tax assessments had reached
an enormous magnitude; under the forms
OF law the people were being plundered.
What has the reform party of that date
been doing since they went into power ?
A general summary, in short, compact
shape, showing the debt of Kinds
county at that date, its present debt, to-
gether with general schedule of receipts
and disbursements from that era would be
agreeable reading to the people, and might
be really instructive and of benefit.
The above is clipped from last weeks
Mississippian, and although but the cap
ton of an article, it is sufficient for our
purpose. The whole article was intended.
no doubt, for local application Kinds
county, and we are prepared to a certain
extent to answer the question submitted.
Under the radical party, from 1870 to
1876, the taxes in Kinds county, Estate and
county combined) had grown to $50 on the
81 600 valuation, and on a much higher
assessment than we now have. Since 1876.
the year the reform party came into power,
the tax rate has run from S14 so to $40 90
on the $1,000. There's what the reform
has done.
But, the reform party has done more.
While the Radicals were in power they not
only collected from $25 to $50 on every
$1,000 Of property assessed, but at the
same time built up debt (now known as
the funded bond debit, of Sl50,0O0. That
refunded bond debt the reformers have
been paying off from the Eli 50 to S19 90
tax rate. The interest has been regularly
paid, and the principal itself has been re-
duced within the six years at least 500
600. This debt the radicals were continn-
ally increasing, while the reform party has
continually decreased it, and with half the
tax rate.
We may add that the debt Of the county
has been increased since 1876 by the issn-
ance Of the 100000 Of railroad bonds.
But that was done, not by the Supervisors,
not by the reform party--but by the peo-
pie at the polls under all the requirements
of law. Four thousand two hundred and
seventy-fve OF the people Of Kinds county
voted that that debt should be created.
and less than two thousand against il, and
we have to-day forty miles Of railroad 10
show for IL; while for the $4,000 OF
funded bonds fastened on the county before
the reformers came into power, there IA
not to-day, and there never was, show
ing.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03
A Child,s sympathy

,l q. the Boston Congrcgationalist.1
n 4 little girl, some 3 or 4 years old, had
corrected by her mother somewhat
M MI IN the same family was
s 49, little girl Of b years, staying
4Porsarlly, whose mother was not liv-
AS soon as the two were alone this
a one expressed her sympathy for
0sulprit as follows: "Tse sorry for
u mamma is in heaven. Don't
wish yours wasp
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FOR SATEl

A y EXCELLENT FARM--Cne and half miles Of
~ Madison station, Mississippi Contains same
Eleven Hundred Acres 100 cleared, 400 Tinberod.
rislt ~ TIE best Strawberry, Fruit and Vegetable
Railroad, Can he mRde A FINE STOCK FARM:
Two creeks pass through IL; fine cane for winterina
sleek two-story frame house, rooms; all neces-
safy out houses for 10 or - laborcrs Eve fine els
terms The farm is susceptible OF being divided into
Two farms 800 acres each For particulars apply "a
n II Montgomery, Jr., Jackson; a. a. Han. Fsu
f. Montgomery, ST., Madison Station, Miss.
nov,I 'SZ-sm.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

The address Of Bro. G. Y. Freeman
Deputy Grand Master, at the laying OF the
corner stone of the new Methodist Church
at Jackson, is said to have been the best as
well as the shortest, ever delivered, in the
jurisdiction, on similar occasion.-Ma-
sonic Mutual.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

IT is stated in Washington that the
New Orleans Pacific and Mississippi Val.
ley Railway companies are both DESTROYS
of buying the United States barracks at
Baton Rouge 1t is thought the govern
ment will offer them for sale.-Shreve-
port Times.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

Summit Lodge, No. 2S1, has issued a
circular soliciting contributions to a Ma
sonic Library, and has already met with
considerable encouragement. Every Lodge
ought to follow this good example.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

Never destroy Masonic book, pamph-
let or newspaper. If you have no use for
il pass it on to Bro. Speed at Vicksburg
who will find place for it in some Mason.
ic library, where it is wanted Masonic
Mutual
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CITY PROPERTY FOR sale.

VNIE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE IIIs
l. House and Lot, North Jackson consisting Of nv
acres Of ground, with substantial buildings eistcrns
pasurage frult trees and all appurtenances for con.
yenienee aud comfort.
TERMs-feaaanable IT, BARKgDAIF
sep.6,'82.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

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SMALL FARM FOE SALE.

SoUTH OF VERNON, MADISON County. with
kJin one mile Of the Jackson and Yazoo civ Rail-
road. Contains $40 acres of land led cIenrsa ana
50 IN timber. Dwelling house, three cabins ana two
cisterns. Title perfect Terms $500 Fifteen Hum
urea Dolars.l For information address
MRS EMMA IIAMPEL
ace ~, oI-4W. Jackson, Miss.
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THE CLARION.
THE FRATEREITIEs

The Masonic Grand Lodge will meet nj
Jackson on the second Wednesday IN Feb.
mary. 1888, being the 14th Of the month
II will be the sixty-fifth Annual Commiun-
cation. The Grand Chapter will meet on
the Monday preceding.
The Grand Secretary of the Masonic
Grand Lodge has offered prize jewel for
the best prepared return for 1882. The
points ofexcellenee to include: LIST. prompt
ness in forwarding. q, accuracy, as tested
by balance sheet. Sd, Correctness and
piainness in the spelling of names. 4th
The fewest number OF suspensions. 9TH
the greatest number of reinstatements
The Grand Master viii be requested to an
point committee TO report and make the
award during the session of Grand Lodge
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FOR SALE;
Mississippi Lands for Sale.
Total acres. 58ol

IN H. a. Nets, Esq, Of Louisville, Ia Agent for
koscinsko, IL Agent for Attaia County Lands
These lands are all heavily timbered and are good
cotton and corn producing lands. Keshoba and
winston have some pine as we'll as other timber
covered in Winston county. W
FOR terms apply 10
aug.2, s2-6m JAcKsos Mss
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

= the only Iron preparation that
does not color the teeth, and will not
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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-01-03

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. lne banquet to which the Masonic fra
NY sat down on the night Of the 9th,
one q the most sumptuous, sociable,
\. y Az respects enjoyable that has ever
Deen spread In the Masonic hall.
e N.Y. was a fine attendance, including
puty Grand Master Freeman, Past Dep
ufand Master Oliver Clifton, and
" q the lesser lights.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25
Mt. Scion Items.
Reported for the v1ReIN1AN.7

f
Our road has become so completely sheeted
over with ice that travel on horseback is rather
dangerous. The thermometer, on last Mon
day, indicated Is degrees below the freezing
point with sharp breeze from the northwest
all day. Much sickness has been prevailing
during the last week.
Some sales of real estate have been effected
within the last few weeks. Jonas and Michael
EARLY, who purchased the Shreckhise tract of
225 acres about Two wears since, sold out to
L. A. Wenger for ten Thousand four hundred
and sixty-two dollars, handsome advance
upon COST and Mr.. Wenger resold to M,
Hugh Baxter in a few days, also at an aC-
vance. Mr.. VIM Mow5ray Sid the small
of Bairs' heirs, to j. N. Dinkel, of Rocking
ham county at good profit on cost, and we
have just learned that Mr.. Il. A. Bakemore
and F. Granger have sold the remainder of
the Aaron Stoutamyer lands, near Parnassus,
to Madison Andrew
PersonGl-Rev Mr.. Raley and family &C
cupied the manse at Messy Creek last week.
Mr.. Hugh Hanna, who has been in Baltimore
for the last month, has just returned 10 his
home on Messy Greek.
Sudden De.th. --Rhoda, formerly the slave
of A. B. Rogers, dropped dead in the neigh
borhood of Sangersvllle last week
Fre-The house of Mrs. Mary Clatlerburk
was burned down at Sangersville recently
and most worthy woman we hope those who
are able will assist her literally out of Il cir
abundance ITEMS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25
A Good House.

We take pleasure in calling the attention OF
our merchant friends to the card of Messrs.
{ *. L. Banks q Sons of No. 26 Light St., Bal
tmore, which appears for the first time in this
issue. This house was established nearly thirty
years ago by Banks s. Parr and, in its early
history done business on Baltimore street be-
; fore removing to their present handsome large
and commodious structure. MIR. r. T. Banks
has always been identified with the house as
the senior partner. and the present firm title
WAS adopted when his two sens, R. t. Banks.
Jr., and w. E Banks, were given an interest
in the concern. The senior partner is native
of Virginia and is warmly interested in the
progress, material development and general
prosperity Of the Old Dominion The firm
occupy five floors at No. 26 Light ST., where
they have on hand the largest and most COM
plete assortment of China, Glass, Queensware
and StoneWare that can be found in the city
They are manufacturing Stoneware in large
quantities and their stock in this line is the
best in this market and is offered at low fig
nres Their trade is widely diffused through
out Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and
Del ware, North Carolina and other Southern
States. Six men are kept on the road to look
AFTER the wants of the patrons of the house.
The stock carried generally amounts to about
$4,000 and the business done aggregates
about $2O0,OO0 annually. The members OF
the firm are well and most favorably known
i'm The community as genial, affable gentlemen
and in commercial and financial circles as
prompt, reliable, enterprising, &C. Mr.. R. t.
Banks, ST., was for years mayor of Baltimore
and is at present holding the very responsible
position of Register of Wills.
AS will be seen by referring to the card. the
firro is represented in the Valley of Virginia
by Mr.. O. C. Peyton, OF Augusta county, who
has been most successful in securing for the
house large trade. Mr.. P. travels from
Harper's Ferry to Bristol, Tenn. Our mer.
chant friends will find h1m an obliging gentle
man and the firm perfectly reliable and worthy
OF their patronage.
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Middleb brook Items.
Reported for yIRGINIAN. |

Died.-On the 18th inst, Mr. Robert Williams,
third son Of Col H. j. Williams, aged about years,
Consumption was the cause of his death. He was
an esteemed and beloved young man.
Our community was shocked by the intelligence
OF Inc death of Rev. Anderson Whtmore, brother of
Rev.S. L. whitmore, of this place, which occurred
on the 10th on Kerrs Creek, Rockbridge county, at
the residence OF his father-in-law He had been In
i'll heath ever since recent illness. He had been
engaged in teaching school. Mr. j. B. Fauber YVES
dispatched with the hearse and brought the remains
far as this place where the pse remained with
his brothers family until Thursday nightan then
was conveyed TO Mt Crawford the residence of his
father for interment. He had at one time been
pastor of st. Johns Reformed church. and und,
his supervision was built the church at Mint Spring
and St. Paul's church at Newport. He leaves wife
and one child t. NJ urn their loss.
Saie.-Every one should bear in mind the sale Of
the lanyard property of P. B. Hpgshead in this
place. No better place can be found for a tannery
In the Valley as tan bark can be had in large guam
titles and cheaper than in any other locality. We
regret to part with Col. Hogshead as he is a kind
hearted social gentlemen.
Awake out of slumber joint took companyl
A Pleasant Occdsion-In the early part of this
week delightful dance was given at the residence
OF bachelor Jno. Mish in Middlebrook. The enter
tainmentwas in honor of Miss Keezee, one Of Mid.
debrook's brightest bellies and the fair guest pre-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25
Imitation Baking Powders.

To the Public The public is cautioned against
the practice OF many grocers who sell what
they claim to be Royal Baking Powder. loose
or in bulk, without label or trademark, All
such powders are base limitations. Analyses
Of hundreds of samples of baking powders
sold in bulk to parties asking for Royal have
shown them all to be largely adulterated
mostly with alum, dangerous for use in food
and comparatively valueless for Ieavening pur.
pOses -
The public is too well aware Of the injurious
effect of alum upon the system,to need further
caution against the use OF any baking powder
known to be made from this drug but the
dealers assurance, "Oh, it's just as good as
Royal" CT Its the genuine Royal, only we
buy it by the barrel to save expense of can, y
ETC., is apt to mislead the unsuspecting cou-
sumers into buying an article which they
would not knowingly use in their food under
any consideration. The only safety from such
practices is in buying baking powder only in
the original package of well known brand
and a thoroughly established reputation.
The Royal Baking Powder is sold only in
cans. securely closed with the Company's trade
mark label, land the weight of package stamped
on each cover. 1t is never sold in bnlk, by the
BARREL or loose by weight or measure, and all
such offered the public under any prctense are
limitations
Ii consumers will bear these facts in mind
and also see tina; the package purchased is
properly labeled, and the label unbroken, they
VIII be always sure of using baking powder
perfectly pure and wholesome and of the
highest test strength in the market.
Y. HoAGLAND, President,
Royal Baking Powder Co., NY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25

MARRIED. We are indebted to CORES
pondent for the following: January 10th
1888, at "Woodlawp," near Port Republic,
Va, the residence of the brides father, Rev.
0. S. Bunting officiating, John F. Lewis, Jr,
and Miss Annie ", youngest daughter of Hon.
81. B. Harnsberger. The bride and groom
were escorted into the room by G. G.. Harms
berger and Miss Jennie Harnsberger, NJ M.
Jarnlan and Miss Mary L. Lewis, 4. W. Hop
kins and Miss Addie Kemper, G. L. Kemper
and Miss Fannie Coffman, E. K. Mohler and
Miss Marah Lewis. The groom is the second
son of 1t. Gov. John F. Lewis, and is admired
and esteemed by all who know him, whilst his
lovely bride is known far and wide as one of
Virginia's most beautiful daughters Your
correspondent would like to describe the
dresses of the ladies present, but forgot, in his
admiration of the lovely group of bridesmaids
to notice even the color of the dresses worn.
He can only say, all were beautiful, and it is
not often vouchsafed TO mortals to feast their
eyes ON so much loneliness at one time The
happy pair Immediately took the train for
Ronceverte. W. Va, where they will visit
Lewis DaYis. Esq, brother-in.law of the
groom, and other relatives Our best wishes
or their future happiness 60 with them =
R0ck Register.
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stuart's Draft Items.

lAsOPohtOo ioI enO
The hustle and confusion of another holiday
season are past,and we are now rocking On the
business tice OF another year. The future, like
the past will bring many troubles and diff
culties. but we dare not stop now. Business
appears to be opening up generally
Building here is in advance of many other
places. Mr.. Jacob Harnsberger is about con-
tracing with his mechanics to build him a
fine concrete mansion oflarge dimensions. Mr..
G. Fl. Fox, merchant at Stuart's Draft, has
purchased the property owned by DR.. Nair,
and is rapidly pushing his large store house
forward to completion-size "a by 40, two
stories high. Mr.. James McComb is making
arrangements to build fine barn on his farm
on South river.
Business in the lumber trade is also brisk at
this time, in the line of walnut and hickory
spokes, &c. Messrs. Sanger s. Rankin. through
the efforts of Mr.. D. A. Snlteman, their popu-
lar salesman, sold in the months of November
and December, over twenty-five hundred dol
lars worth of goods. Surely here is the place
to get the most goods for the least money.
PersonM-Mr. VIM. Fl. Herald is now try
ing to learn the art of telegraphy with our
worthy friend, Mr.. Riger. Mr. K. has been
on visit to his father, and after an absence of
ten days, returned, bringing with him his fair
and accomplished spouse. They will make
their stay amongst us permanent. They are
now boarding with the hospitable family OF
Rev. John A. Cline. DR.. W. B. Dodge's
headquarters are now in the saddle, but
his office is up stairs in the Sanger & Rankin
Building. The school at the Draft, under the
efficient management Of Mr.. Wade, of She
rando, is progressing finely. Mr.. Wade has
taken to himself partner in the person of
Miss Laura Pence. Mr.. and Mrs Wade are
boarding at Mr.. H. H. Turks.
ReRgsous-The pulpit at Mt. Vernon was
filled last Sunday by Rev. John A. Cline, who
is now with his brother, Joseph Cline, of Mid
die river, Augusta county, in Rock bridge Co.,
holding protracted meeting at Concord, near
Fairfield. May success crown their efforts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25
An Important Decision.

A decision was rendered by the Supreme
Court of the United States on the 22d in the
important Constitutional case of the United
States against K. G. Harris ct al, brought here
upon a certificate as to difference of opinion
among the Judges of the United States Cir
cult Court for the Western District of Tennes-
see. The particular question presented here
is the constitutionalty of Section 55l9 of the
revised statutes. The section is as follows:
If two or more persons in any State or Ter
ritory conspire or go in disguise on the high
way, or on the premises OF another, for the
purpose OF depriying, either directly or indi-
rectly, any person or class of persons of the
equal protection Of the laws, pr OF equal priv
ileges and immunities under the laws or tor
the purpose OF preventing or hindering the
constituted authorities OF any State or Terri
tory from giving OF securing to all persons
within such State or Territory the equal pro-
lection OF the laws; each of such persons
shall be punished by fine of not less than
5000, nor more than $4,000, or by imprison-
ment, with or without hard labor, not less
than six months nor more than six years, or
by both. such fine and Imprisonment
The Court holds in an elaborate opinion by
Mr.. Justice Woods, that this section is moi
supported by the authority of the Federal
Constitution. and that its enactment was b.
yond the powers of Congress.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25


COUNTY COURT, Judge Qnarles presiding,
commenced its January term on Monday last.
The following is summary of the business
transacted:
Pers0nat-John G. Scott, W. L. Mowry
and w. E. Craig qualified as Notaries Pub
lie.
ProbGte.-Fhe will of Lewis Deffenbaugh
was admitted to probate, with Benami Deffen-
baugh as executor. Will of ]. @. A. Nc
Knight admitted to probate, with A. Y. Samp
son as executor. Administration was granted
D. M. Kerr on the estate of the late VIM
Clarke, and to Virginius L. Saunders on es-
tate of Henry ]. Harlow. The estates o,
Charles Green, Henry Ruleman, w. F. Ash
and Geo. W. Beard were committed to the
sheriff for administration. james w. Shine
was appointed guardian of Phoebe Catharine
Skyles.
Roads,. n. Mcfarland, James Hender.
son, C. t. Palmer, E. A. Fucher and VIM
Crosby were appointed commissioners to as.
sess damages to the Christian heirs, on ths
Newman. alias Hoover, road petition, and re-
quired to act Feb. Is. Jacob Rohr was ap
pointed Road Surveyor OF Precinct No. z;
Pastures District; L. F. Myers No. and Jno
c. Gardner, No. 10, Beverly Manor district
An important change of road was established
through the lands of Mrs. II. n Gilkerson, in
Rive heads District, upon The petition of J
W. Wallace and others. The case of the
Commonwealth against S. w Patterson
for obstructing rood, was tried before jury
and Judgment rendered Of one cent damages
and costs.
Since the last term 80 deeds and IA exparte
have been recorded.
The court adjourned until to-day (Thurs-
day., when the report ofthe commissioners
pointed to lay of the magisterial districts into
voting districts will be received.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25

B. F. STOCKTON & BRO, formerly connected
with the Staunton Iron Works, have opened
general foundry and machine shop in the
buildings recently occupied by McKeever s.
Co, near the q. & O. Railway They have
supplied themselves with new machinery, OF
the most improved patterns and beirg pre-
pared with every facility for the prompt exc
cution of work, can undertake all kinds of con-
tracing IN their line at the lowest prices. The
senior member of the firm was for years the
Superintendent of the Stanton Iron Works
Company His brother is also practical
mechanic, and the force of hands employed by
them embraces number of the most skillful
workmen of Staunton. We commend the new
firm to the trade and public generally as young
men who unders tand their business thorough
ly, and have the capacity and energy to pusl
it successfully.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25

A Snug EsTABLIsHMENT.-Just in rear OF
the Virginia Hotel on Greenville Avenue, is
one of the suggest saddlery and harness es-
adjustments to be found i'll the valley. The
proprietor, Mr.. ]. M. Carter, is a pracica sad
dler and one whose work speaks for itself both
in style and finish. He uses none but the
best material and endeavors to make every job
turned out an advertisement. The result is that
all who have purchased of him are more than
satisfied. Mr.. Carriers stock is large and hand
some. embracing beautiful sets of harness, his
own make, saddles in all sizes of foreign and
domestic manufacture and all kinds of whips
and other articles necessary to complete an
establishment for the equipping of horses
Parties in the city and county will find it to
there interest to give Mr.. Carter call when
in want of any thing in his line.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1883-01-25

A DOUBLE TRACK For THE CHESAPEAKE &
OHIO RAILwAY,-The Richmond letter in the
Inder-Appeal contains the following important
paragraph: The Chesapeake and OHIO Com
pany, mindful of the great need of a double
track on their line, have gone to work to es-
tablish it at the earliest practical moment.
The cost of the line and additional siding
will be little short of $40, 100000 and it will
require about two years to complete it. Work
has been commenced at three points of the
eastern division and at four points the West
Virginia division and at such places as the
double track can, until the whole be finish
ed, be best utilized for passing and storage OF
trains and cars. From Clifton Forge east
this company has one hundred miles of side
track. About 500 hands are at work now
on the new track.