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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

STRUCK IT RICH.-Last Novembe
Messrs. H. w. Potts. Of Shep herdstoWn
A. w. Morris ard John L. Faber. Of
Augusta county, Va. and E. K. Lands, Of
Philadelphia, obtained a lease from Nh
w. M. Watts of the manganese and other
ores on his place, which is about 81 miles
northeast of Waynesboro Junction and Il
miles east Of the Shenandoah Valley Rail.
road, in Virginia. Since that time, they
have been prospecting for ore, but without
marked success until last week, when in
the third shaft they had sunk, at a depth
of As feet, they found rich deposit of
manganese ore, the lead being about four
feet thick where it was struck. They are
now running two drifts from the shafts.
and have taken about 100 tons Of ore out.
They will begin shipments as soon as the
ore can be washed. In the meantime they
have secured other valuable leases, and ex-
pect to make large shipments during the
summer and fall. Mr.. Geo. w. BOs-
well, of this place, is in charge of the
machinery at the mines. We are very
glad to here that the prospects for further
rich developments are favorable, and hope
that the enterprise may come up to all ex-
pectations. -Shepherdstorn Register
Mr.. Potts resides at Shepherdstown
and Mr.. Morris, at Waynesboro. Va.
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Sangersville Items.
Reported for the VIRa1NIAN.l

We seldom, if at all, see any items OF
local nature from this point. situated in
the great county of Augusta. We there
fore venture to ask small space in youl
valuable journal in the way of local items.
which will probably be of interest to some
of it's readers.
We are situated in the extreme northern
portion OF your county, near the line OF
Rockingham county, surrounded with a
fertile country, densely populated with a
frugal, industrious people, quiet and law
abiding.
On the 18th inst, Peter Meyers, a citi-
zen Of our village, departed this life, aged
"a years, having, it is said by those who
were well acquainted with him, performed
the remarkable feat of walking no less
than three times as far west as Indiana
and returned. Commencing in life a
common laborer. by frugality and indus
thy he, in addition to his village property,
owns nice farm near by and considera
bic amount of money loaned out in good
hands. He leaves a third wife with three
little sons. who are well provided for. He
has other children III Western States, two
of whom returned recently, only to see
the last of a devoted father. His estate is
Ell tirely clear of debt
The wheat crop presents quite a good
appearance. and from the looks of the
fruit trees, loaded with bloom, we can
safe ly depend upon an abundant crop OF
all kinds. In our examination of the
peaches, we find there will be plenty.
T. p N
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29


CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LAW.-TEe
Harrisonburg Spirit Of the Valley has the
following notice of the decision in case
which was before the Court under the law
passed by the last Legislature requiring
Railroads to construct fences in certain
cases
Judge Mclaughlin decided, few days
ago, the case of Timothy Quinlan VS.. b.
u Q. Railroad, by giving judgment for the
plaintiff against the railroad for $195, with
interest from August %. 1885, and costs
The proof in this case was that the rail
road company had failed to build the fence
through the land of the plaintiff as re-
,quired by the act of March, 1884, and that
his stock got upon the track and were
Killed, and this was all the negligence
proven. This was the first case that has
arisen under this law in Judge McLaugh-
Inns circuit, and the result of his decision
is that when a railroad company fails to
fence its track running through improved
land, and the owners or tenants stock
gets upon the track and is killed, the rail-
road Company will be compelled to pay for
such stock. The plaintiff (Quinlan) was
represented by Strayer & Liggett, and the
railroad company by Judge Fl. W. Sheffey,
and w. b. Compton, Esq.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
THE M ARK ETS.

The markets are at a complete standstill.
For the past week transactions have been so
light that quotations are merely nominal. The
farmers are all busy with their work, and but
little activity in the market lire may be ex-
pected for some time. Prices yesterday ranged
as follows: Flour. family, 81 25 Extra, So 80 to
81 90; Super. 50 SO. Wheat, 80 to 50; corn, 81 to
10; oats, % to 30; hay (mixed) s12 90 to $l3 90
hay, (timothy) $l3 90 to s14 90.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN OF THE
COUNTY. Jacob Haldeman, ST., died, Of
apoplexy. at his home near Bowling 1
Mill, on Middle River, last Saturday even
ing, Oath inst. One by one the sable mon.
ster snaps the links which bind the pres.
chain, which reaches back to the dawn OF
the 18th century, will have been entirely
destroyed ty the memorable hand of the
grim sp ctre and the events Of that day
be remembered only in tradition and his
tory. Mr.. Haldeman was born on the
farm now occupied by his near neighbor,
Abram Cline, Esq, and lived out his long
and useful life within short radius of his
birth place, never having resided outside
the limits OF Augusta county. He was a
miller by trade, and had charge Of Cline S
mill (now Bowling 81 for many years but
just prior to the war, having acquired a
competency, gave up his trade and pur-
chased the fam upon which he has lived
ever since. A quiet. transformations citi-
zen, good neighbor and bright example
Of that Modest work of God, an honest
man." In early life he chose the ''better
partn which could not be taken from him,
and laid up his treasure where neither
moth nor rust corrupt, and lived a devout
member of the TINKER Church until his
Master called him to come up higher and
wear the crown. His remains were laid
to rest on Monday, 26th inst, by his sor-
rowing children and friends, in the family
burying ground on the farm beside those
of his faithful wife, who had gone before
him abont two years. Deceased leaves
two sons, Messrs. Martin A. and Jacob
Haldeman, and three daughters, Mrs.
Isaac Hoy of Madison county, Mrs. ].
Frank Houff, of Augusta county, and Mrs.
Churchman, of Tennessee, besides num-
Der Of grand children and other relatives.
We extend to them our sincere sympathy
in their bereavement. ".
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Cd WEEKLY BY EAKL4 Il JONES,
WHOLESALE PRICES.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET.
MONDAY, April 26, 1886.
AT CALVERTON YARDS

MONDAY, April g. 1886.
AT CALvERToN YARDS.
BEEF CATTLE.-'rrade was slightly more &C.
tive tnan last week, especially at the opening,
and prices show an Improvement of 14e, with
the quality averaging much better than last
week. Nearly All the offeaings were sold.
Prices OF Beet Cattle ranged as follows: Best
5 2 Pa 30: that generally rated first quality
3 o oa 70 medium, or good fair quality 75a
IS % ordinary thin Steers. Oxen and Cows so
a$4 % Extreme range of prices 25Oas5 SO.
Most OF the sales were at 75aS5 371 per 100 lbs.
Total sales for the week 79a head against 1888
last week.
sWiNE-The receipts. though nearly 1000 head
less than last week, seem to be fully equal to a
moderate demand. The quality shows little
OF OF no change from that of last weeks offerings.
We quote Hogs at 51aa6 cents per Id net, with a
few extra shade higher Arrivals this week
1906 head against $40 last week.
SHEEP-The offerings are not as numerous
as last week, and prices are &c lower, There is
larry good demand for good Sheep and
lambs, put trade is quite dull for common
stock Wool Sheep are not wanted, We quote
clipped sheep at Gas cents. and Spring Lambs
falo cents per ID gross Arrivals this Week 3Olf
head against 1851 last week, - w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

If the truth were told, doubtless many
of The meetings that have beer. held in the
State and described as largely attended and
enthusiastic, were about on par with
that of Monday. AS signal failure we
have never seen anything to approach it
in Augusta county.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1t didn't seem to occur to Maj. Koiner.
when urging his hearers to obey the State
law which prohibited the use of coupons,
that there was no such law in existence.
The Supreme Court decided that it was
void, and t.then ceased to be law.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

GRAND EXCURSION TO KANSAS, on
Tuesday May 18th. 1886, via Baltimore.s&,
Ohio R. r. Tickets good for forty days.
For information apply to b. & 0. agent OF
address G. b. Dudrow, Travelling Passen-
ger Agent Staunton, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

ANNUAL CELEBRATION annual
celebration of the Proclamation of Eman-
cipation will take place at the Colored
Baptist Church tonight The Grafton
will be delivered by Mr.. j. III. Becks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

VEsTRYMEN-At meeting of the con-
,egation of Trinity Episcopal Church,
Did on the Monday after Easter. the fol
wing were elected Vestrymen for the
lsuing year
F. Z. Berkeley. R. II. Catlett, 7. c.
Elder, H. NJ. McIlhany, J. II. Skinner. P.
II. Trout. Fl. w. Sheffey. A. f. Kinney
B. NJ. Atkinson, w. A. Burnett, II. M
Bell. M. E. Miller.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

THE RECEPTION given to the Y. M. G.
A, on Friday night proved to be a delight
full entertainment. the musical and liter
airy features of the programme being high
iy enjoyed, while the gastronomic depart
! ment brought down the house. A very
kneat sum was realized.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

We feel perfectly safe in saying that
more men left the meeting and prepared
to pay their taxes in coupons than voted
for the resolutions. Maj. Koiner's remarks
seemed to make it plain that from 40 to
50 per cent. could be saved by paying in
coupons.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

NARROW EsCAPE.-Deputy Collector
and Constable n. Watts came near losing
his life last Monday, by carrying pistol
in his hip pocket. He jumped out OF the
window at the County Clerks Office, and
in doing so the spur on his boot struck the
hammer of a self-cocking revolver. which
had been placed in the hip pocket with the
barrel pointing upwards. An explosion
took place, the ball passing up his back
through the clothes and coming out about
the shoulder blade. But for the fact that
his head was bent forward in jumping.
the probability is that the ball would
have entered the back part of it. Several
gentlemen were standing close by and
were no little frightened. Willie Hardy.
the agent of the U. S. Accident Co., was
on the spot in moment after the explo-
sion, and used the accident as a text for a
sermon on the uncertainty of things in
general. He received his reward in secur-
ing several policieS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

NEW STYLES! NEW GOODS,
IN FOR THE
SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE
AT
j. A. HUTCHINSON s
Merchant Tailoring Establishment.
We are now receiving beautiful line of for
eign and domestic Cloths. Cassimeres. Sc and
are prepared to make up these goodsin the best
manner and on the most reasonable terms.
The work is all executed in the shop by
skilled workmen; the styles are the newest
and most fashionable and
WE GUARANTEE PERFECT FIT.
Call at the old established Merchant Tailor
ing Establishment opposite the Opera House.
aprilS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

4 Yes, its the talk of town What Why
a NJ. Wilkes elegant new hearse. BY the
way. did you ever stop to think that he is
always head to introduce every thing
3aice in the funeral line. Twas he that
introduced the glass top, rosewood and
ralnut collins, also the cloth casket. and
sow he has the finest hearse south of Bal
&imOre.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

The rain of yesterday was badly needed
and frightened up vegetation wonderfully.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29


COUNTY CoURT-Judge Stout presiding
commenced it's April term an Monday
last. The following is a sum mary of the
proceedings
The case of w. D. Myers for striking
Albert H. Roller with an iron bar, was
continued to the next term.
FSnes.-Justice Lickliter reported and
paid into Court the following sums, and
how imposed $40 on John II. Hawpe for
assault $50 on Harvey Taylor for shoot
ing near school house, and $40 on same
for carrying concealed weapons.
Licenses Granted. To F. G. Smith, Buff
falo Gap, to keep a bar room and retail
liquor Maryatt Steele. at Steele's Tavern.
ordinary and retail David Beard. near
New Hope, to manufacture and retail
whiskey /; Henry Koiner, near Koiner's
Store, to manufacture whiskey.
Probated The will of Martin Ell. Grove
decd, with Barbara Grove, Executrix
The will of Polly Shull with James A.
Shull, c. t. a.
Administration Samuel L. Cook was
appointed guardian for his sons VIM. Land
David Baylor Cook. David H. Williams
renewed his bond as Executor OF Thos
Williams. John H. Ross qualified as Ex
tCuUuI VI AUulcW II. ltVSO. NCC "a. HS
estates of Emily S. Hanger and t. J
Cralle were committed to the Sheriff.
Petitions and appointments. Petitions
for bridges over Middle River on the
Staunton and Churchyille road, and over
the same on the Stanton and Mt. Solol
road, and number Of other petitions TO!
roads were referred to the various district
| road boards.
John Christian was appointed and quail
! fed As Superintendent of the Staunton
and Parkersburg road in Augusta county
John E. VICAR was appointed Conlmls
sioner OF the Revenue scS the North Riy
er District,
Miscellaneous. -Eighty-four deeds weri
recorded since the last term of the Court
Under the new law governing the prac
tice of medicine and surgery, the certili
cate of DR.. J. F. Fox. of Waynesboro
was presented and recorded. The case O
the Commonwealth against Grouse TO
selling whiskey at Waynesboro, will CONT
up Friday,
| Ihe special Grand Jury indicted Fanni
| a. Mandy for Grand Larceny and j. W
Hurley for attempt to vioiously nsaim. :
Mundy's trial will prohably Ne had thi
week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

Allen Il Bro. have placed an elegan
thoroughly tested thermometer at the
front of their store and those who desire to
obtain the correct temperature should call
and see it, On Monday it registered sO3 in
the shade-pretty warm for the season.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29
CCEPr THE OFFER.

4 CCEPT THE OFFER.
After 18TH MAY, 'S6, the price for SCHOLAR
SHIP at. DUNSMORE'S BUSINESS COLLEGE
Will be. INCREASED at least fifty per cent . if
not more.
This increase is made on account OF addi-
tlonal advantages in practical work instruc-
t1oh ana unlimited time fG3. com pleting the
course, as we'll as to make the institution sci f.
sustaining
No other BUsisaess College offers such advantages
vs. ghatfh oftae science Of accounts as this institution
PERSONS purchasing scholarships before the
above date will be charged (the present tuition)
only fifty dollars with the privilege of enroll.
ing themselves any time within two years,
The present liberal offer is made to those VINO
expect to become patrons of the school in t he
near future and at the present tuition,
apr22-3t j. G. pUNSMORE, President.
10 TEE 4-ADlEs'
MRS. H. sCHERREE,~-.
Fashionable 1fllla,er and Hair Dresser,
has Just returned from New York with large
and well selected stock of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS.
Give me call and examine my stock before
buying. aprS-sm
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

1T. Colonel O. b. Roller has been elected
to the Colonelcy of the ID. Virginia Reg
iment made vacant by the resignation OF
Col. w. i. Bumgardner of this city. An
excellent selection.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

No. 10. L. M. D. Hematite. iron ore.
No. IA. E. F. S. mo. ~ Clay. colored
black by carbonaceous matter which DIS
appears on burning, the clay becoming
white.
No. IS. f. F. S. (No. % Black shale,
containing nodules of iron pyrites-~
2 No. 16. E. F. S. No. 81 Black shaie
with iron pyrites.
No. II. E. F.S NO. A. Rock carrying
iron pyrites.
F. w. TRAPHAGEN. Ph. ID.
S. M. A. April %. 'S6.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

DEATH OF A COOP MAN.-At his resi-
dence in Covington, Va, on Thursday
last A. A. Mcdonald, Esq, died after a
lingering illness Of consumption. Mr..
Mcdonald had filed various positions of
trust and always with the.sgreatest credit
to himself, and for the benefit Of the
charge committed to him. The last public
position he held was that Of Superintendent
of Public Schools for Allegheny county,
the duties of which he discharged with
distinguished al ility. He was fine
lawyer. ready debater, a clear and close
reasoner a man Of deep convictions with
the courage to express them, and withal a
noble hearted, gentleman. Allegheny. in
his death, loses one of it's most useful cit
liens, whilst the loss to his family and
friends is severe indeed. We deeply
sympathize with his bereaved relatives.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

D FAD THIS!!
Fine assortment of New and Secondhand
COOK STOVES,
Fine assortment of New and Secondhand
REFRIGERATORS,
Fine assortment of New and Second hand
WATER COOLERS,
Fine assortment of New and Secondhand
ICE CREAM FREEZERS
Fine assortment of New and Second -hand
TRUNKS of all Descriptions.
FINE assortment OF New and Secondhand
PARLOR SUITS
Fine assortment of New and Secondhand
BABY CARRIAGES
Fine assortment of New and secondhand
FURNITURE of all styles and descriptions. and
nearly everything else you can mention.
A6-Goods Gun be bought at corner of Freder-
lex and Augusta, cheaper than any place in the
State. Call.before you buy on
april r II WARE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

CONsOLIDATION.-T drug firm of Geo.
S. Walker & Co. has been dissolved, and
Mr.. A. Graham Robinson, late of Geo. S.
Walker & Co., has formed partnership
with Mr.. B. F. Hughes. under the name
of Hughes & Robinson. The stock of the
old concern will be combined with that of
Mr.. Hughes, and with the increased facll-
tiles thus afforded the new firm will start
out with one Of the largest and most at
tractive assortments ever offered in the
Valley. Both members of the firm are
popular. energetic young men. and will
push the business with a vim. Mr..
Hughes will conduct the prescription de-
partment. and his experience and we'll
known competency and carefulness are
guarantees of the utmost satisfaction to
customers Mr.. Robinson will have charge
of the general business and will bring to
the discharge of the duties imposed a
method, capacity and energy that cannot
fail to meet the requirements of the most
exacting. The new firm proposes to make
it to the interests of the old customers of
the former establishment and the public
generally to continue their favors. We most
unhesitatingly commend them and feel
assured that they will not only succeed, but
do more-deserve success.
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state how many of the Staunton lawyer
would be willing to undertake coupon
cases. Perhaps he wasn't posted as t thu
number, nor are we, but after the meeting
two prominent Democratic lawyers stated
that they we're strongly tempted to enter
the Court House and take issue with the
speaker on the spot. It is well they didn t.
however, for unless opposition had infused
some life into the proceedings, it would
have been like kicking calf that was too
dead to skin.
Just after the reading Of the resolutions,
a prominent citizen of the county ap-
preached Maj. Koiner and whispered to
him very confidentially. The Major shook
his head gravely and solemnly and looked
exceedingly uncomfortable 1t was after
wards learned that the prominent citizen
desired to amend the resolutions by an ad
dition which mbined both truth and
D retry and read AS follows:
THE VIRGINIA WAY TO PAY DEBT.
Now, stranger. if you owe SO much you really
cannot pay,
Bombastes Furios' win show the modern novel
way.
Not to money changers go as men of common
station,
But like bold, free ranger pay with procla-
nation.
F. h LIE, Governor.
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To owners of Minerals and Mineral
Properties.

We have effected arrangements with
DR.. Traphagens graduate of Columbia
Schools of Mines ard now instructor in
chemistry in the Staunton Male Academy
for furnishing qualitative analyses OF non
and manganese ores, ochres, &c. Ihese
reports will determine the quality OF Ihe
metal and whether they are OF suiliclenI
value to Justify development. ana WIN
be furnished free. Should qnantstotare
analysis be desired, it will be supplied at d
: reasonable cost. ,
Parties sending specimens must pay all
charges of transportation OH materials 10
this office.
The result of the analysis will be pup
hshed in the VIRGINIAN, the owner S
name being designated by his initials.
Under this arrangement parties having
minerals upon their property can send
specimens and have them tested as to
quality arithout cost
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-04-29

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with no relief And AT LAST (57 years of agel
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pounds and now weigh l46. used thirteen
botties Of the medicine, and the only regret
may not have influence to prevail on all ca
tarrh sufferers to use what has cured me-
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