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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

The projected railroad, known as the WASH
ington City, Cincinnati & st. Louis Railroad, 10
surveyed through it. The land is well adapted
to grazing, large part of it being cleared. with
plenty OF water and q small dwelling on It,
dwelling, and the indications for iron are good.
Any person wishing to purchase can learn
the terms, &C., by addressing me at Church.
ville, Augusta county, Va. A bargain may be
had in it, JACOB HOOVER,
aprl0-6m Churchville. Va.
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LIE ACADEMY.

Jag, September Sth, 1884.
be in Ancient and Modern
ematics, Natural Philosophy.
kal and analytical). Engineer
experienced teachers. Com
Illustrative Apparatus and
ngs will be thoroughly adapt
giving terms, address
KABLE, A. NJ, Principal,
STAUNToN, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings in Stock and or
dered at short notice.
Gas Fixtures and Fittings, latest styles.
Pumps Rams, &c.
Agent for Calumet Sewer Pipe and Fire Clay Co.
full line of Sewer Pipe and Fittings all
sizes, Fire Clay Stove Pipe. Tops, Bonnets and
Hoods, Fire Brick, Lawn Vases, Stove Thimbles,
&c.
az A practical workman always In readiness.
All orders by mail will receive prompt atten-
ton.
Country and Springs work a speciality. Look
to your interest and give me a call before buy
ing. Respectfully,
H. e. LOVING,
No. IA and is E. Frederick st.,
apr10 STAUNTON, VA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
BUSINESS COLLEGE,
STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.

STAUNTON, VIRGINIA.
Penmanship, Commercial
bunting and Mercantile Law
INT. Regular session begins
1884. All students and those
ter as such, are requested to
for catalogue OF particulars
j. G. DUNSMORE,
Principal.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
SPECIAL AND LIBERAL TERMS

given to clubs buying in carload lots, at any
depot on any railroad In the county, and farm
ers should remember particularly that we sell
no goods in this line under any fictitious brands
or Names but only under the names of the par
ties who make Observation-Disclosures of known
worth and reputation. who are, because of the
large capital and interests of their own at risk,
iffor no other reason, bound to see that only
the best goods go out under their names.
For further information, call on
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

ITO THE PUBLIC.-J. G. GREEN will not be
i responsible for any debts contracted in his
name, by any party or parties, without his writ
ten order. Ali persons are hereby warned not
to credit anyone on his account. august
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

! A MAGNIFICENT FARM
~ FOR SALE BY EXECUTIONS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
CRAZING FARM FOR SALE!
IN HIGHLAND COUNTY.

| offer for sale my Grazing Farm, lying about
four miles west of Mcdowell. in Highland
county, and
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

GLOVER HULLERS.-The a9seQuailed Bird
" sell Huller, sold exclusively by us, Exam
Inc its merits before purchasing any other.
julylO LYNN 4 CO,
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NEWTON & CO.'S STORE and
LEASE OF STORE-HOUSE
RICHEST AND BEST NEIGHBoRHooDs

as whole. The storehOuse is at Raphine De.
pot, Valley Branch, b. & o. r. R, ~ miles
from Midway and four from Brownsburg, 1t ID
one of the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

BY virtue of a Trust Deed executed by James
W. Newton, will proceed at once, in the store
of said James w. Newton. on the West side of
Augusta street in the City of Staunton. to sell
for
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

JAMES BUMGARDNFR. JR.,
julyl7-tf Trustee, &c
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A LARGE BANK BARN,
THE ORCHARD CONTAINS Il ACRES

with stables in basement Also tenant
houses An Artesan Well is at the kitchen door
with Wind Pump, affording ten to twenty gal
Ions of the purest and best water per minute.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
LIES BEAUTIFULLY TO THE SUN.

Lewis Creek runs over one mile through
the farm, affording A LARGE AMOUNT OF
MEADOW LAND. AS A DAIRY FARM, orfC
raising fine Blooded Stock, it cannot be eSts
ed in the county.
The improvements are first-class, consisting OF
q BRICK MANSION HOUSE, with Il rooms,in-
| nln nd flla ha Samant
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

FOUNDRIEsdAND MACHINIsTs.
C. BARGAMIN. f. SHEPARD
RARGAMIN & SHEPARD.
Successors to C. BARGAMIN & Co..
PRACTICAL PLUMBERS, AND GAS
STEAM & WATER FILTERS.
Dealers in
MILL AND MINERS SUPPLIES
All kinds of Steam and other Pumps, Hy-
draulic Rams, Cast, Wrought and Terra Gotta
Pipes, Brass and Iron Valves. Cocks and Fit
| tngs of all descriptions. Gas and other fixtures.
FIRE CLAY chimney PIPES
and Sewer Works.
Agents for Slower Wind Engine, Combination
Gas Machine. InspiratOrs, and Gum and Leath-
er Betting, Hose, &c.
COUNTRY AND SPRINGS WORK A sPE-
mar2 CIALTY.
|H. T. LOVING
PLUMBER, GAS ANDST FILTER
DEALER IN
Iron Pipe, Cocks, Talues, and Fittings OF
Ecery Description.
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CLEANER OF ALL MILLS,
SCHOOLS.
FL MORE ACADEMY.

SCHOOLS. ~ f.4sg,.s
H MORE ACADEMY,
IAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. -
from Baltimore. Noted fol
borough instruction, careful
refined influences of a Christ
next term will begin SEPTEM.
HUR J. RICH, A. NJ, NJ. d.,
ReisterStOWn. Md
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
LARGE NEW FRAME DWELLING,

of excellent land, in fine state of cultivate
The improvements consist ola
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

1t is seldom, indeed. that such stocks of
Goods are offered to the public upon such
terms,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28

| Customers will be waited upon by efficient
and accommodating clerks, who have hereto
fore been employed in these stores assisted by
Maj. ]. w. Newton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-08-28
BRAIN AND SEED MILL.

lease of the Bumgardner Ware
now manufacturing the Cele-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
THE COMING FLOOD.
The Potomac River Has Risen l5S Inches
in the Last Twelve Hours.
Fears OF n Serious Overflow Entertained
by the Merchants of the District.

II expect q freshet," said Lieut.. Powell of
the signal corps, to n REPUBLICAN reporter
at 10 o'clock last night. "The temperature
is high, and will continue to RISE The river
will rise to-day. Tho ice has broken above
Great Falls, and, of course, if the river rises,
the ice is going to gorge. On the other side
of the mountains the river has risen 15S
inches and the leo is gorgod. On this side of
tho mountains the rising temperature will
cause the snow to melt and tho water to rise'
" Then we had better get our row boats
out" said the reporter, remembering tho
experience several years ago, when boats
were padded up and down Pennsylvania
avenue.
Yes" he replied "boats and RATS will be
in order"
Warnings were received at the signal Office
all day yesterday from the patrolmen at
Harper's Ferry, stating that freshet is
inevitable within forty-elght hours, as tho
river is rapidly rising.
Several business men stated to REPUR-
LICAN reporters last light that rise would
result seriously, and the scenes of several
years ago. when the ccntcr Of the city was
converted into vast lake, would be repeated
with worse results and q greater overflow.
Serious damage is feared along the George
town river front when tho ice breaks up. Mr..
Winship, of the firm of Gilmor, Meredith &
"
terday from the gas house wharf to the mouth
Of Rock creek, to enable him to get his boats
into the canal, as he feared they would be
brushed by the piling of the ice If there
should come sudden break up. A dele
cation of business men and property
owners in that locality called upon the dis
trict commissioners yesterday to urge upon
them the necessity of opening the channel
from Giesboro point to the Aqueduct bridge
There are several schooners frozen in at
Georgetown, and there is great danger that
unless steps are taken to clear passage
through the ice and allow it to float oil,
it will result in serious damage to these
vessels. At Georgetown the ice is from six
to eight inches thick The lumber merchants
on Water street have taken precautions to
prevent the carrying off Of any of their lum-
ber piled along the river front.
The buiness men of Washington especially
are very anxious Many of them have re-
moved all stored articles from their cellars in
anticipation of the flood.
i About 2 o'clock this morning the signal
office informed the REPUBLICAN that the
temperature would fall very decidedly on
Friday night, which might prevent freshet.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
PERSONAL.

Miss Mamie Heilner. of Philadelphia, is staying
with Surgeon General Wales, Sl3 Vermont avenue
W. NJ Bernard, Virginia. George f. Baker and
vile, New York; Cash Thomas, Norfolk, are ut tho
Arlington.
Rev. John Vaughn Lewis late rector Of st.
johns church, IN this city, has been appointed
chaplain IN the regular army.
Secretary Folger returned to Washington yester.
day morning from Geneva, n. y, aud resumed
his duties IN the treasury department
NJ Douglass, Georgia; G. Balfour, Philadelphia;
r. X, Culbert, william Byers Walter J, Price and
wife, w. NJ Price, New York, are at Willard's.
NJ II. Tweed, New York. Anthony Higgins, Del
aware i. JacObi and wife, California; NJ B, Ed
niger and wife, New York. W.P Randall, U. 3. N,
are at Wormley's
DR.. II. L, White, New York. John +, Smith and
vile, Brooklyn; H. j. Colony, Miss FELTON,, New
Hampshire Miss Redng w. Reding, Boston; Ed.
Chester smith, Now York; a, II, Rickers, Ken
tucky are at the 81. James.
Senator Eckley b, Cox, Pennsylyaniai Albert
Hagnn, New Mexico; William =, Hunt. Bostnn
I, MnIquard, New York Charles H. Cramp, phila-
delphi9; Joseph Androde and wife, George Walter
Greer New YORK; Rev. w, Il. G.. MOrsell, Philadel-
phia, are ut the Riggs house.
A, DRmnick New York; Max Judd and wife,
81. Louis Otto T.. Greeley, Minnesota; A, Cauld-
well, Indiana; Guy ", Brown, California; H. W,
Jackson, Chieago J, A, Springer, Havana; Gen.
W, ii. Payne, Virginia; Hon, j. A, Kuhn, Puget
sound, W. III w. T. shaw, Iowa; j. j, Baylar, u
b, Z. ana u. b., are ~ the Ebbitt,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
THE ILLINOIS PRESS CLUB.
Programme for Their Entertainment II
This City.

The Illinois press association will arrive in
this city on Sunday afternoon and will re-
main until the following Thursday. The
Illinois association Of the district have made
extensive arrangements for the entertainment
of the pen drivers during their stay here.
and have prepared a programme which
includes, beside drives about the city and
visits to the various government departments,
a reception and hop at the National Rifles
armory OH Monday night, a reception by the
President and cabinet at tho white house
Tuesday noon, an attendance at Fords opera
house to witness the Ideal Opera troupe in
"Girone- Giroha" Tuesday night, trip to
Mount Vernon on Wednesday if the river is
open, and q visit to the National theater on
Wednesday night to see Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Florence.
The special committee on entertainment is
composed of Messrs. s. p. Rounds, chairman /;
Cadet Taylor, secretary; Theo j.. De Land,
L. E. Woods, Green b. Raum, ID. Il. Jones.
A. J. Whitaker, and DIR. l. A. Powell. The
reception committee at the hop is headed by
Secretary of War Lincoln, and includes
Senators Logan and Cullom, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Interior Joslyn, Col. Il. G. Inger-
soil, and their wives, together with large
number of prominent Illinoisians resident in
WASHINGTON
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
THE SHAFT DISASTER.
The Verdict OF the Jury Finds tho Com
tractors CuIunble,


At tho request of tho coronor's jury the
inquest in the case of William p Brown, or
Miner, the victim of the shaft disaster, was
resumed yesterday forenoon. Tho first wit
ness Hugh McQuooney testified that he
descended into the shaft after the accident
Saturday night and found tho pump in good
order. He could plainly hear Browns cries
for help. The timbcrs had been loose for
somo timo before the accident, and he had
mentioned that fact to his fellow workmen
Witness believed that If the shaft had been
properly braced the accident would
not have occurred. Patrick Haley
ono of the foremen of tho
water works, testified that ut 10 o'clock
Saturday night ho went down into the shaft
and found Brown covered with debris. Ho
afterward arranged the bracing in the effort
to rescue the imprisoned man.
Daniel Malonoy, who attends the shaft
bucket, testified that several OF the miners
volunteered TO go down into the pit and at
tempt tosave Brown. They were prevented,
however, by their wives, who appeared on
tho scene and protested against their hus-
bands going with screams and lamentations.
The other witnesses were Edward McQueeney,
Alonzo Lawson, Charles Hail. and Marion
White. At the conclusion of their testimony
the case was given to the jury.
The jury returned verdict last night as
follows:
After careful inquiry into the circum-
stances attending tho death Of William
Miner Brown, we are Of the opinion: First,
that the shaft was properly constructed.
Second, that the foreman was competent to
have charge of such work. Third, that the
contractor gave proper instructions 10 the
foreman in regard to inspection after each
blast. Fourth, that Foreman lreton did
not inspect the shaft after the
last blast, and also that the shaft was rendered
unsafe by that blast. Fifth that after tho
accident it was found that the proper mate
rial to secure the shaft, that work could
proceed, was not on the ground, but was
brought from Georgetown after the accident,
and that from two to three hours were
lost before the work of rescue began.
I'm view of these facts we believe that tho
contractors are culpable by not having on
hand the proper material and tools with
which to repair the shaft SO as to enable the
work of rescue to begin at once. Also, that
Foreman Ireton is to blame in that he did
not inspect the shaft after the blast on Satur-
day evening.
The jury earnestly recommend that the
rule in regard to the inspection after blasting
be rigidly enforced hereafter"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The wisconsin Republicans.

The Wisconsin Republican association held
special meeting last evening at st. Georges
hall, on Tenth street, The president, Gen. j..
c. Starkwcather, presided. Capt. J. IL. Dodge
and Mr.. Casson were elected as members.
Committees were selected to make all
necessary arrangements rs to the time
and place Of holding the pro-
posed sociable. Campaign committees
were selected for each congressional district
ofWisconsin for the purpose of inaugurating
active campaign work, and the association
decided to attend the meeting of the Ohio
Republican association on Monday evening,
Feb. A, TO cooperate in the formation of a
national republican association.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
BANQUETING wHEELMEN.
Entertainment OF the Capital Bicycle Club
Last Night.

The fifth anniversary of the Capital Bicy-
Gle club was celebrated by II dinner at
Abner's last evening. The menu was one of
the happiest conceptions of that famous res
taurateur, and the company embraced the
entire club in uniform and a number of dis
tinguished invited guests. The programme
embraced an annual address from President
Leland Howard, a poem by Charles Richards
Dodge, selections from the revised editions
of the club dictionary by @. G. Allen, the
presentation of the road medal to Mr.. w. F..
Crossman by Mr.. +. ii. Fowler, a series
of newspaper selections from jour
nal in 1904, and twelve reg
ular toasts and responses. The festivities
were prolonged to late hour, and tho
responses to tho toasts brought forward
Messrs. ID. L. Fox, Thomas p Morgan. Col.
+. A. Seely, G. A. Caldwell, G. L. Hawley, II.
G. Upton, S. p Noses jr., s. f. Clark, T. A..
Berryhill, Charles Flint, and H. w. Blair.
The evening was one long to be remembered
by this famous club, and throughout was
characteristic of the energetic and public
spirited gentlemen who have held up the
hands Of this popular organization of wheel
men, and made bicycling ono of the most
popular amusements of the capital city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
81. Johns Guild.

Last night Mr.. A. A. Hayes delivered an
interesting lecture at the Guild hall of ST.
Johns chapel at Twenty-seCond street and
Virginia avenue. Tho subject was entitled
"a Journey Around tho World" and
illustrated by number of stereopticon
views. China and Japan were pictured
in all their beauties and the peculiar
habits and customs Of the people
of those countries were well described. The
guild is now in possession of comfortable
building, two stories in height, with reading
rooms and q free library. Though recently
established the guild is rapidly increasing in
membership. A series of Thursday evening
entertainments at which refreshments are
served has been commenced At 1880 to-
night the right of confirmation will be ad-
ministered to quite a large class by Bishop
Lyman, Of North Carolina.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

The entertainment given by the Dashaway
Reform club of Georgetown at Curtis's hall
last night for the benefit of the poor was a
well attended and successful affair, quite a
considerable amount being realized. The
following programme was excellently rem
dered: Vocal solos by Mesdames Barrett,
Wetzell, and Ofutt, Messrs. Wbipple and
McAvoy; quartettes by the Dashaway Club
choir; songs and choruses by Crystal Circle
Glee club; piano solo by Miss Greaves flute
and piano duet by Prof. Garland and Miss
Cox; instrumental music by Spartan council,
S. of J. band; reading by Prof +. B. Hay, "The
Old-Time Sleigh Ride" recitations by Miss
Lille Blunden, DIR. Frank White, and Thomas
7. Morgan, ir.: stereopticon exhibition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Mr.. Charles Davis, of West Virginia, dc.
livered an eloquent lecture in Carroll Insti-
tute hall last night on "LonGfollow, the
American Poet" He referred to Longfellow
as the national poet of America, and denied
Lord Coleridge's statement that tho great
American poet was not national character.
His address was ropete with poetry pictures
and couplets from Longiellow's poems. Among
the prominent gentlemen present was Hon.
Horatio King, president of the Longfellow
Memorial association of the district.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Criminal Court Assignments.

The following cases will be called for ar
raignment in tho criminal court to-day: Wm.
F. Winslow, bigamy; Isaiah johnson, house,
breaking; Frank A. Slackford, assault to kill;
Joseph Hawkins, mayhem and violating sec
ton 534S revised statutes; William S. Whit
ford, forgery -four casesl; Mary Thomas
grand larceny, and Joseph McCauley, violat-
ing section 5497 revised statutes of the United
Statas
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Mrs. TarbelI's Death.

The friends of Judge Tarbell, deputy first
of the treasury, will be panied at
the announcement of the death of his wife
Wednesday night at her residence, 91S New
York avenue. Mrs. Tarbell, though in bad
health all winter, was not confined to her bed
until the past week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The Unity Club.

The Unity club meets tonight at the resi-
dence of DIR. Duckot, southeast corner of
Twenty second street and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, at 1880 o'clock. The essay
of the evening is the "The Desert Lands of
North America" by Hon. w. A. Phillips.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
81. NInttlreYy,s Church.

A chalico and paten Of gold, and n solid
silver ciborlum, plated with gold, set with
gems, and oxquisitoly chased, nave been
added to the altar service Of st. Matthew's
church. These vessels wore made from
material contributed by tho congregation.
All the vessels are richly studded with gems,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Walker Harkins, au old colored man, fell
into the canal at Georgetown yesterday. but
was rescued by two colored men and taken
to his home, on NJ street southwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

rubies, diamonds and amethysts. The chas-
ing and ornamentation display tho cruci-
hxion and flowers, sheaves OF wheat, grapes,
and foliage. The patton is ornamented with
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Lleut. Powell,s Departure.

Lieut.. Powell, of the signal corps, who has
furnished the country with such accurate
weather predictions for the past two months,
has been ordered off on inspection duty. He
will be superseded by Lieut.. Dunwoody.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
Tho DLschoR Concerts.

At the BIschof concert tonight Miss
Minnie Evan will sing "Che Giorja," and
from Macfarren. The rest of the programme
is worthy the high reputation of these con-
nrIg
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01
The Nederntion of Lahor.

At the last meeting of tho Federation of
Labor it was decided to ask the district COM
missioners for tho use OF the Thompson school
building Twelfth, between X and l. streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

Officer Appleby arrested man named
Berry for assault and battery yesterday af
ternoon, and was taking him to the sixth
precinct station when the man broke away
The officer fired shot at him, but the man
esCaped.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

northwest, for the establishment of night
school for boys who arc compelled to work
during the day. The commissioners have the
matter under advisement.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-01

In my stock can he found the most attractive
Presents and Gins for the Holiday Season. Nogift
can give more satisfaction to your friends or comfort
TO your home than awell-made, beautiful piece of
Furniture; and in the large lot of Brackets Desks,
Easy Chairs Cabinets, Music Stands, Mantel and
Pier Mirrors Rugs, Carpets, &c, to be found in my
warerooms no difficulty can be had In making an
appropriate selection.
The highest economy and the best senseis always
shown when tho best goods are purchased. I invite
thorough examination ofa my stock, and for quality
and price defy competition.
Openings on three streets-3f7 Seventh Street,
033 Louisiana Avenue, and 634 d Street northwest
WASH. B. WILLIAMS.