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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
Election OF Officers.

At a meeting Of Valley Lodge NJ. IS,
Knights of Pythias. held Dec. 2s5h, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensp-
ing term: Past Chancellor, Jas. A. Ar
mentrou'; Chancellor Commander, Z. q,
Wheat; Vice Chancellor, f. B. Berkeley;
Prelate, los. E. Rolliu; Master at Arms, e.
l.. Weller; MAster Exaneeq ler, A. A.
Eskrldge; Master Finance, VIM. IL. We'll
Ter; Keeper Record and Seals, w. L. DIV
Ter; Inner Guard, D. w. Kennedy; Outer
Guard, J. w. Forbish; Representative TO
Grand Lodge TO meet in N folk 81 Tues
day in February next, W. II. H. Lynn.
W. l.. Olivier IS Grand M aster. at A rms
of the Grand LoIge of the ae.
At a meeting Of endowment Rank No.
500, Knights OF P5thias, the following Off
Gers were elected for the ensuing term :
President, G, l. Weller; Vice President,
D. W Kennedy; secretary and Treasurer,
f. Z Berkeley; Chaplain. A. A Eskrldge;
g lard, w. l.. Oliver; Guide. u. y. W neats
Sentinel, W. H. Weller; Examining Phys
ician, z. B5rt eley.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
"Chamber of Commerce.

The business organization, which has
been called Merchants and Manufacture
ers' Association, will be known by this
more descriptive and better name here
after, Its meeting, on Monday night
was better attended than for some time
past. the varIors schemes being agi-
tated for the benefit of the city, seeming
tn have aroused new interest. President
j. A. Cochran presided.
District Fair.-On motion, the Presi-
dent appointed the following delegates to
represent the body at the conference to be
held January 10Th. in Staunton, in behalf
of District Agricultural Fair-J. W.
Todd, Andrew lowing. W. Fl. Weller
DR.. G. S. Walker, W. H. Fl. Lynn, J. J.
frufer, Reeves Gait, and Andrew G..
Woods.
Flour Inspection.-A communication
from Woodward & Morris of Norfolk, on
behalf of the Merchants Exchange of
Norfolk, and asking MIR. M. Erskine
Miller to call the attention of the Staun.
ton Chamber of Commerce to the question
Oh dDtllSuluS TUE VI IL juI All.
ported from other States. was read aid
refer to the proper comnittee.
PERSONAL Cochran announc-
ed to the Chamber, that other engage
ments would prevent his permitting the
presentation of Ills name for reelection
to his present position.
MIR. VIM. A Burke was unanimously
chosen member of the Chamber.
Chesapeake q Ohio Railroad.-M Mr.. G.
A. Gladke presented an important psti
ton to which he had secured large mum.
Der of signatures of business men and
mechanics of the city. asking the good
Offices of Vice. President Wlckham OF the
G. & o road in behalf Of some arrange
ment as TO its division terminus, which
would restore to Stanton railroad pop
ulation it lately lost by changes made.
Change of manae.-Col. J. G. Shields of
fered resolution for a change of Lame to
s.Chamber of Commerce" which was at
once adopted in spirit, AIT will be adopted
in fact at tho next meeting.
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City Council.

at the regular meeting of the City
Council held on Tuesday night, the fol-
lowing members were present Messrs.
Burke, Gooch, Wayt, lesser, Wheat,
Marquis, Tams, Burns, Elder, and Witt
The following is summary of the pro-
ceeding5
Street SeWer.-1'he cost Of the Main
street sewer, from Gladke's to New st, Get,
amount ing to SOS so, was ordered to be
assessed against the property owners on
the north side of the line.
Ipater.-The petitions of citizens in
West End asking for fre-plug was re-
jected for the reason that petitioners were
not consumers of city water. Petition OF
o. L. Lytton for remission eff water tax
was rejected. Report Of Superintendent
of Water Works was received and ap-
proved The Hook and Ladder Co. pre-
sented a petition asking for the purchase
Of FIRE EXJingusher," whica was re-
ferred baca TO Fire Committee for more
explicit report, and ia view of the discus
sion now pending about paid Fire De
Lamp Lighting -Au ordinance was
adopted authorizing the chairman Of the
Cemmttte on Light to employ lamp
lighter at n.;t exceeding SO d month.
Asked to refund -Petigions were grant
ed to refund $25 tax to the skating rink
proprietors, and a tax collected from b. D..
AVIS as a book agent
Normal Shcool.-A number of petitions,
including one numerousiy signed, praying
the city to provide suitable buildings for
= Normal School, were received and prop
eriy referred.
Treasurer's Report.-The Treasurer
report for December showed receipts,
So 022 81, balance on hand December Is ,
$3.50 II: total $l7,77s61. Dlsburse-
menus. 81 095 81, balance On hand, $l3,
692 81.
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The Manganese Mines ol Augus'a'

,n ,n-pppsr1Ne HISTORY OF THEM
rur sTR1TGGLEs OF THE EARLY MAN
.ouns-rur ASSESSMENT OF THEIR
TAXABLE VALUE.
A correspondent of the "lnaustfiai
Sontho writing from This county, senuo
that paper an interesting sketch OF the
now noted Crimora mines. He says
Manganese has for a number OF years
been dug from the western base OF the
Blue Ridge, about eight miles norm OF
Waynesboro. Before the building OF the
Shenandoah Valley railroad (Which was
completed as far south as Wayneao9Fo
during the summer Of 1sS0l these laInss
were operated by the late Wl'lia''' q
Donald, who succeeded in obtaining hfty
or sixty tons per month, which were
hauled over a rough road to Wayhesooro'
on the Chesapeake aud ONO ralifoaa.
After the completion OF the S1ehahaoali
Valley railroad the manganese from slese
mines was bauled about two miles TO Cfi'
mora, station on tue Shenandoah Val
ley railroad. However, by this tIma Mr.
Donald had increased in mining RiioWi-
edge and the production of the mlues nad
greatly increased. The export OF manga
nese now becoming great item OF tfals-
portaton, the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road built, about two years ago, a Dfanch
TOAD from Crimora to the mines, Which
worked much saving to the manganese
company and an increase to the profits OF
the railroad. Improvements continue to
be made, and during the summer and fall
i there were about four to five carloads
eighty to one hundred tons-exported
daily, or two thousand to two Thousand
| five hundred tons per month, considera-
| ole increase when compared with the ex-
ports of five years ago The wet weather
during the fall months has. of course.
much hindered the mining, and conse-
quently not so much Gre has been OBJ
| tanned. However, tha over4round WORK
has not ceas ed, aad greater preparations
are being made to secure larger Q1a0tl-
| les CT manganese and to overcome the
| trouble cause d by large quantities Of water
| collecting in the mines. AS All indication
| # financial Improvement these mines, OF
about two hundred acres, had been as
| sessed at 81, 900. Last spring, when a
| re-assessment was necessary, the same
| two hundred acres were assessed, with the
| appro val of the Commonwealth 8 Attorney
| and County Judge, at $780, 09 This
assessment, however, may be carried to
the courts, but if the future developments
are as successful as the past, the PROBABLE
tiles are that the owners will not epdeavor
to have the assessment reduced. Prepar-
| ations are being made aud the work be-
| gun, by another company. to open another
| manganese mine quite near the one above
referred 80. They have dug some forty
Of fifty feet aud the indications of ore are
favorable, both in quality aud quantity
| larger force Of hands is expected to be
put t. work very soon. few miles far
| ther south are Other mines Of the same
ore which are being worked. There Is
no doubt that this part of Augusta is
yery rich with the same ore only waiting
| 70 DO brought TO the surface by the hand
| Of industry and the nerve Of perseverance,
| ana enterprise.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
A Gigantic Railroad Consolidation.

4 telegram from Cine mat Is polish
I'd. which states that under the title CT
The Newport News mississippi Val@
lev Railroad, s" all OF the Huntington roads
Including the Chesapeake Il o 10Y. East
of the Mississippi river are to be CONSOLE
dated The roads lie in Virginia, Vest
Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkan-
sas and Texas, and aggregate 1873 miles
IN length. The ntxt annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Chesapeake 6 Chic
takes place in Richmond next March, Ct
viii. it is stated the consolidation ed
will be agreed to. It is rumored In Gin
cinnati chat President NJ, T, ingalls,, of
the Cincinnati, Indianapolis. st, Louis
aud Chicago Railroad, has besn offered
and will accept the general managership
Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Railway sys-
tenn. The grcsg earnings of the Chesapeake
& Ohio system for November we're $751;
l7e, to which the Chesapeake Is Ohio road
contributed Ssh, $50. Tbs Eet earnings Of
the system for that month were $l92,317,
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The Last OF the Holiday Festivities.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL AT WEST
END CuAPEL-A SANTA CLAUS WITH
SLEIGH BELLS.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVAL AZ WESI
END CHAPEL-A SANTA CLAUS WITH
SLEIGH BELLS.
TReported for the Stanton VINDIeAToR.l
The Christmas entertainment at the
West End Chapel on last Friday night
was delightful one. The exercises and
hymns were compiled especially for the
occasion by the Superintendent. At 81
O'Clock the sward in front of the chapel
was densely crowded with friends and
parents of the scholars, anxiously awaiting
the doors to open. to witness the exercises
In a few nom snts the room was crowded
to overlooking, many being compelled to
leave without getting admission.
at few moments after seven O'Clock
Mr.. j. H. Drechsler, the superintendent.
announced the opening exercises, with
TIE singing Of Welcome to the merry,
merry Christmas time" which was fol-
lowed with prayer by Mr.. Reeves Gait.
The responsive service was begun by the
superintendent, and responded to by the
officers and teachers with answers assigned
10 them in the programme. The exercises
were interspersed with singing.
After singing "Hark, the Christmas
bells are pealing," there was a verse and
letter recitation by Willie Anthony, Mol
lie Bare. Sadie Rusmisel, Annie Wei'zel,
Edna Parish, Anna Denton, Florence
Powers, Mollie Sutler, Neva Hall, Essa
Menefee, Gertle Harlor. Bell Harlor and
Cora Baylor, Is little girls, all joining IN
singing "Gather up the Sunbeams."
Then the faint jingle of bells was heard
outside, and the sound grew louder and
louder, until 1t came to the door, AID The
bearer of the bells, Santa Clause. With a
loug, white beard. and bear skin coat.
the largest, best and heaviest Santa Claus
that has appeared in Stanton for some
time, was seen forcing his way through
the crowd that occupied the aisle, with a
arge basket flied with decorated boxes tied
with ribbons, containing candies, nuts
and raisins. When he succeeded in getting
through the crowd he was met by Il little
girl and Welcomed to the school. He be-
ing them to the children. who were made
happy by his visit. When Santa Claus
finished distributing his gifts, the superin-
tendsnt presented to several Of the pupils
for bringing in new scholars. copies II
"Pansy'' and "Wide Awake" the be-
ginning of a subscription to these publ
Cations for the young. Mir. Kiuzley pre-
sented Bibles and hymn books to four
pupils for regular attendance on the Sun
day School during the entire year.
The interior of the Chapel was decor
ated with spruce. festooned around the
side walls, j)iniug two trees in the II at,
one on either side of the pulpit. which
we're also decorated aud presented tiae
appearance. The loops of the hangiugS
we're overhung with spruce wreaths, max
ing it very tasteful,
Miss Belle Liggett presided at the or
aan, which was kindly loaned for the
entertainment by hir. G. tlinedinst. The
entire arrangements of trimming, making,
decorating and filling the boxes, were
! cntributed to by the young people.
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Greenviile Items.
Reported for tie Stanton vINDIcAroR.1

lh6pOElcU tDI l4S SbdIubOH FlNDICAIeh.t
GREENv1LLE, Jan. i. Christmas at
Greenville WAS quite quiet. On the eye
thereof the Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Sunday school had Il jug break
little ones mao . real pleasant time and
their gIeanings amounted 30 quite nice
little sum. Two prizes were awarded for
largest amount collected; Harry Palmer
received one and Willie D. Doyle the 9th
or.
A calithump in honor Of The marriage
Of gentleman, who with his bride was
stopping in town, Was given that night.
The boys made night hideous Dy their
racket.
During the holidays the Young folks of
the NJ E. church held d fair and oyster
supper and realized handsome sum of
10 Iney for their church.
One or two arrests aad fiaes aud two or
three fights amongst the negroes maka up
the police items here.
At the last meeting of the town couucil
petition was prepared and forwarded 10
the lie glslaturo asking for a change III the
town charter. SO that majority may rule
in license matters hereafter. Tlls is re-
garded as triumph for the ''wets" over
the ''drys.''
Messrs. Kelly and Paxton have built 7.
cabinet shop near the bridge and are ready
to DC all kinds of work in their line.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. OFT celeb' ated
the 35tn anniversary OF their marriage on
the Slst ultimo.
Wheat sold at the sale of the personal
effects CO 4. T. Humphries, deceased. for
81 %, and corn sold for ~ cts, per bushel.
Hon. S. A Merritt, Of 5ai5 Lake, UJah
who has been visiting here. has gone to
Washington city on business.
VIM. II. ErownIee, Esq. formerly of
this neighborhood, bat now OF Fauquier
| county. is visiting relatives here.
Bird hunting season being out, the far
| mers rejoice.
The sudden death of Andrew Cochran,
| brother of VIM. II. Cochran of this COM
| munity, at Fairfield on Sunday last. ia
| announced here. DELTA.
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MaxIIed il a Ea ok.

The Charlottesville ''Jeffersonia says
That on saturday, December 26 n in thar
city, Mr.. w. I. Critger OF Augusta, WIS
married to Miss Gabrielle D. Hiidebraud
of Albemarle. The couple ''Wee married
III carriage in The street ia front OF lst
PASTORS house with tie sun Of beaver
smiling upon the pastor, the two nigh con
tractIng parties and t SEX two attendants
WHO also occupied seat, in a hack just in
ear Of the bride and groo II. In poln 9
novelty, this is undoubtedly the mairloge
Of the season.
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EreVitl6s.

The supper given by the l4ii-s Of St.
Francis cnurch, realized $40.
There Was a full meeting Of Jhe W. Z
Asylu Board of Director, on Wednts1a
last. The usual routiG5 oQglneas was a.
ended to, and Mi. Pend.etun. nembe
Of the Board, elected on the Executlvr
committee in place Of Asher W. Harmai
now Stats Ire .surer.
Cuier=Ea gineer Cr5Hdar has sllad a
meeting OF tbs m6Ho3rs OF Gha Fire D =
partm ent for Monday night next, 1t tie
hall of the Augusta Fire company.
George G. Min, the Shakespt aIesn &C
tor, gave two of his splendid performances
at the Opera House, last week. We hole
to notice him more at length GREATER.
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@RS&N~>-
Stuart COyner.

Sheriff Speck while in Richmond We'd
nesday On business, called at the Jail to
see Stuart Coyuer, who killed MonteZ4ms
Brown at the Fair ground rotunda Coy
uer appeared to be as demented as ever. one
moment seudi4g affectiouate MESA yes to
his mother aud the next ravlng in the
mos, distracted manner His face Is
flushed and swollen and his eyes as wild
as ever.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
Death vi a Thief.

One night last week Mr.. John Y. Bell
of tAis county, caught Henry Jones, col
ored, stealing his chickens He fired at
him without effect, and overtaking HIM
captured him alter d tough struggle, ana
taking him back locked him in an out
house. jones made lis escap5 and Oh his
way nome stoppsd at Mr.. Fauoer's house,
saying he Was sufforlog. Mir. +. had him
removed to his nome on Col. Esst's faIm.
On Tuesday last ne died of diopsy. Dr..
Samuel Bell examined the body, and could
MI. Bell's gun, or III the struggle at the
cas-, ure.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
Fatal Accident.

In Stretcher's Neck tunnel, on tbs e.
q O. road, Tuesday. a parry OF section
'ands were at wOrk, without haylng put
danger signal at t,e eutfsnee. They
lad taken up rail. when rel It train
numbered into the tunnel and ran into
TIE party. Josepn e, ForHins, a brick-
mason of Richmond, was killed: also, =
plored man named G. J. Dickinson, OF
that city, ard Richard Howard.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

CoNSUIPTIoN CURED.-Al4 old physician retired
rom practice h tving had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula CT simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perDaanen
cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asth-
ma and all throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF cases
has felt it his duty to make it known to his suffer-
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, l will send free of
charge, to all who desire it, this recipe in German,
French or English, with full directions for prepar-
NJ and using. Sent by mil by addressing wit
stamp. naming this paper, W. A. NoYEs, 149
Powes's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
Octl1-eJW
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

A GOOD MEMORY.-Rey. r. r. Howl
son of Rich 'uond, who was the pastor of
che First Presbyterian church here in
1914, succeeding Rev. Mr.. Stephenson,
and who has not been here since he re-
signed in 1915, filled the pulpit of that
church Sunday morning and night, preach,
Ing two excellent sermons. He was the
guest OF James IL Blackley. Esq, and
several of his old congregation met him
there IT dinner on Sunday. He has most
remark BILE memory. One of his old mela~
bers. Jos Ruff, Esq. book keeper for
Eakle y Jones, whom he had not seen in
forty years, went up to him and asked if
he recollected him. ''Why, certainly Mr..
Ruff was the prompt reply. II remeH1-
Der too, just where you used to sit in the
old church5 you sang in the choir there"
W lille here Mr. Howison visited many of
the members of his former congregation
and received hearty welcome.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

ACCIDENT.--On Saturday last, Mr..
VIM. A, McCou Of Arbor Hill, while
endeavoripg to throw COW, stepped int o
a hole AID fractured both bones of his
leg. Drs. A. III. and II. Fl. Henkel Of
Staunton, were sent for aud rendered the
nect ssafy attention. 1t is not very long
since Mr.. McComb's brother, Herbert,
received injuries from an unruIy horse
which resulted in his dea h.
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COUNTERFEIT FIVE DOLLAR NOTES.

COUNTERFEIT FIVE DOLLAR NOTES
-One of the most dangerous countertelts
in circulation is a FIVE dollar note on the
First National bank: of TamaGua, Penn
sylvania. They are Numbered respective
ly $50 and $50, and the series re o4,o
and A 81 O52 The name Of J. W. Abbot
cashier, aud E. E. Gray. president, arr
signed. The cniy defect OF the note is q
the back, where The word sowing sspell
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

BILLS BY AUGUSTA DELEaATEs.-W
find the ,llawing bills introduced in the
House hp our delegates:
Rv M. Lieh ner: A bill for the protec-
lion Of fab in tie waters of the Common
~ alth above tide water.
By Mr. EchoIs: A bill in relation to
Corporations and associations organized
FIR The purpose of furnishing life indem-
atty or insurance on fire assessment plan.
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A New Office.

The new Tnter-S ate Life Association
has leased the Hamaker building, corner
If Main and New Streets, for It's central
office It will be handsomely fitted VI
AMI opened for business in few weeks
The company IS already receiving applica-
tions for Insurance by mail, though 1t has
net yet opened for business.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
GRAY Charge,

Thomas B. FretWell has been committed
to jail by Justices JDO. Il. Hunter and j .
w. Councilman, upon tie charge of Sc
ducing Laura E. Woomeldorf, Dscf mber
ION. The parties live in South River.
The accused i, married m I'D. and con-
viction would result ii from two TO ten
years in the state prison.
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Oily ~ OC1ceS.

Insure with the Pr eferred Mutual Accident As
ISOLATION The best and most economically man
aged Mutual Accide ut Association In the world,
INSURES PREFEf:RED RISKS ONLY, and is
thereby enabled to give lower rates and greater
benefits than any other reliable Accident Com
pany or Association.
VIM. J. PERRY, Agent,
Staunton, Va
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

BEARS PLENrlFUL.-Jin Woods > nd
his son killed bear that weighed three
hundred, last Saturday, and saw four
more big ones b5t waan Chapin's switch
-tpd EiI'ott's Knob rho-e VINO want fun
A. bear meat had better go towards e.
lIotl q In b.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08
WOOD, WANTED,

Those who wish to Subscribe, or pay their
ions TO the INDICATOR in Wood
will do we'll to bring ii TO he office while
be reads are good, and before the bad haul
At the current rate.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

TIE LAsr ELEBRAlItN TIE inf Mt
class of Tint, Sunday schopl had tn. ir
holiday enter linen at the residence Of
Mrs Margaret Hartman, or Coalter street..
Tuesday aftern on. There was liberia
supply OF candies, nuts and the like. b.
ides present for zach OF the tile ones
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

PURCHASE OF SroCK. NJ. J tmes P.
Hawkins. OF Bath county, Was in the city
this week. He had just purchased for his
farm, from Mr.. ID avis A Kaysar, an Essex
hog weighina 675 pounds, anl from Mr.:
Hugh A. Hamilton IL Soathdown ewes
4nd pair Of Chester pigs.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

.'Tae ladies' especially go into ecstacies over
Parker's Hair BaIsam,' writes Mr. J. Fl. Decker,
druggist of FlndIay, Ohio. 'They say it is the NEST
elegant dressing they ever used" Ssops falling
hair, restores color, promotes growth.
dec 25-1m
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

Women are verywhere using saud recommend
Ing Parker'S tonic because they have learned from
experience that it speedily overcomes despoi lden
cy. indigestion, pain or weakness in the bal k or
kidneys. and other troubles peculiar to the sex.
dec 25-lm
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1886-01-08

DEAR MOTHERS Your children will give yo
nalv thanks if you do not let them suffer with
pains, COLES and diarrhoeas, even when babes
but relieve them with Dr.. Fahrney's Teething
rap Als) facilitates difficult Teething. For
sale at Drug Stores. june51y