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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-10-18
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James G.. Blaine is making effective
speeches in Indiana.
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FARM of 100 ACRES

which is large, convenient and nearly new: one
of Lanes board mills with so inch Hoe inserted
tooth saw, one of Lanes double edgers, slab saw
new planer and clipping saws, put in this fall
The above machinery is driven by 40horse
power Ames engine and boiler. A brick furnace
Is built on the front end of the boiler with hole in
the top and is supplied by fuel from an elevator
running back under the saw so that the engineer
has no fuel to handle after the saw or planer
starts to work. By this arrangement about SC
per cent. is added to the steaming capacity of the
boiler and is much safer from fire. Also have
one "a inch Monitor water Wheel under 30 feet
head and a 10 inch Russell wheel under 30 feet
head, using a small amount of water for the
work it will perform. Mill yard one of the very
best and large, also pond, which will hold a
large amount of logs. The above is all in first
class working order with about million feet of
logs TO come in this winter and plenty of lumber
for years to come. The Judevine lands adjoin
and large portion of the lumber will come to
this mill better than any where else. A part of
the purchase money can remain on mortgage if
desired. This is a rare chance for some one to
make money in the lumber business. Will sell
the property without the engine if preferred.
My reasons for selling are, have other lumber
interests which demand my time and attention.
MI. E. TUCKER,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29
Kentucky's Treasurer.

Last summer, while we were stopping
in Louisville, a prominent Democrat in
that city, remarked to us that his party in
that State had gotten to be so corrupt. and
elections were carried by such questiona-
BILE means, that he felt like kicking out
from it. Last week, in verification of this
remark, il was discovered that the State
Treasurer Honest Dave Tate, was de
faulter to the amount of $250 900, and
had skipped to Canada. He had served III
that capacity for sixteen years. and SO
great was the confidence reposed in him,
that no examination of his office had been
made for the past eleven years. During
the canvass last fall for State officers the
Republicans charged that the. management
of the State finances was honeycombed
with corruption and fraud, but no heed
was given to it. Now the fact comes out
that the Treasurer is defaulter to the
amount of quarter of a million, and
that other high officials are implicated,
either directly or indirectly in the crook
edness Auditor Hewitt is said to be
party in the wrong-doing. To him, at
first, was entrusted the duty OF examining
into the Treasurer Office, but his actions
becoming suspicious, Gov. Buckner was
requested by committee of the Leglsla-
ture to eDjoin him from further exam ina
tion, as it was believed he was trying to
prevent truthful exposure of the condi-
tion of the Treasurer management. The
Governor seems to be in earnest in getting
at the bottom of the r0ttennesS, and the
| Legislature now III session, is equally ac-
tive in presenting measures to reach the
| true inwardness of the situation. 1t is
stated that the Treasurer was very loose
in his management of the finances; loaned
money to other State officials; contributed
to election expenses and to aid candidates
in their canvass But Notwithstanding
this, it is stated that Tate got away with
! several hundred thousand dollars in hard
cash.
Tate's bond is for 100000, and it is
! claimed that his securities are good. His
property has been seized. Among his eff
fects are $50 900 worth of whiskey, $l9,-
900 in bank, and other items which will
reach probably up to 100000 such as
notes of parties to whom he had loaned
money and other evidences of debt of a
similar nation
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29

Mr. john Hamrick and bride have
moved to our neighborbood and occupy
the tenement house of the Misses Bell
vacated by Mr.. James Miller.
Mr. J E. Picker, cur country florist,
is quite sick at this time, also Mr.. f. S.
Craun and wife.
MIR. r. II. Dudley willstart to Pocahon
tas this week with his cattle.
Rev, R. S. Cunningham will leave for
Mt Jackson and Rev. r. NJ. Wheeler, Of
East Rockingham circuit, will preach at
Centreyille.
The dogs have broken loose on a sheep
hunt and are bringing them down, young
and old On the night Of the 14th inst.
Mr. Andrew Young lost 5 good ones, and
on the 10Th Mr.. Frank Il. Bell lost fouI
old ones aud one lamb; also Mrs. Picker
one. and Daniel Bell, Esq. a Jersey cali
he had bought in Stanton last fall. A
vigilance committee is icing formed tC
hang all runabout dogs, and three have
paid the penalty, and many others if al
lowed to ran at large, viii be dealt with
likewise SO we were informed. Tut We
would advise the committee to use every
effort to find out the right dog and hang
him higher than Hannah. p. B. w.
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DIED.

At her home near Steele's Tavern, March 81,
1888, at an advanced age. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
wife of Jos. Brown, Esq.
On the 18th of March, 1888. at the residence IF
his parents on South Augusta street, M. F.,
the of M. F. and Annie Mcnamara, after an
illness of nearly four years, aged ID years, IL
months, days. He was buried from the St,
Francis Church, Rev. Father Kelley officiating.
"Calm on the bosom of thy God
Young spirit, rest thee now
Even while with us tby- footsteps trod,
His soul was on thy brow.
s'Dust to his narrow honse beneath,
Soul to It's place on high;
They that have seen his look in death
No more may fear to die.
Lone are the paths and sad the bowers,
Whence thy sweet smile is gone:
But oh a brighter home than ours.
In Heaven, is now thine own"
IN memory of Walter Guy, son of w. g. and
Winter A. Hildebrand, who died Feb, 10th, 1888
aged years, 10 months, II days
Our loving Guy Is gone
Away from kindred dear;
We thin k of him as one
Who will be ever near.
How can we say adieu
To one we loved so we'll,
Yet Christ and home in view,
We soon with Guy will dwell.
No words we employ,
No photo. portray
This manly. noble boy,
Before he passed away.
His spirit revels now
In mansions of the blest.
He is at home with Christ
Dear. Guy is now at rest.
No seraph can display
The bliss of his home now,
Since he has passed away,
With Iaurels on his brow.
Then let us calmly say,
"Our Fathers will be done"
And when we pass away
With Guy Well wear crown
A M. FvERs, Keedysyille, Md.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29

Aylett R. Woodson, collector of taxes
for the city of Richmond, died on the 26th
Mr. John F. Owens, of Clifton Forge,
has been appointed a United States In
ternal Revenue Guager.
MI Winston Baker, a commercial tray
eler. and a native Of Lexington, Va, died
at Huntington, Ind, recently, where his
father resides.
Gen. Boulanger has been placed on the
retired list of the French army-the re-
suit of court martial. But it was for
political effect.
Surgeon Hampden Aulick, United States
Navy, died at Winchester, Va. on the
oath, aged 42years. His last cruise was
on the ship Alliance, from which he re-
turned on sick leave.
Az explosion of gas occurred in the
Bouquet Theatre. in Oporto. Portugal, on
the 2ist, while play was in progress
Eighty persons were burned to death. and
large number injured in their effort to
get out of the building.
During the year ending Dec. 81. 1887,
there were shipped from Wythe county
1893 900 worth OF Queen Cab5age-that
amount to the producer, which, it is esti.
mated, brought to the railroad, for freight,
about 1913 600 in addition.
Messrs Riddeberger and Daniel both
spoke in the Senate on Tuesday, and,
while not agreeing in the main, they both
made good speeches and said some very
telling things. Oratorically, it is a very
strong team-as strong, perhaps, as that of
any State on the floor. Petersburg Lnder-
Appeal
Gen. John EcholS and wife have sold to
the Short Route Railway Company 81 ,000,-
900 of real estate in the city of Louisville.
Deeds for the property were recorded in
that place. Of this amount 100000 are
paid in the capital stock of the company.
and $500 900 in gold, March l.. 1888, with
per cent. interest, payable semi-annually-
The nation lawmakers were consider
ably stirred up and scared, by sudden
flash of lightning cavorting around the
hall of legislation, Illuminating the re-
porters' gallery and shaking the immense
building from base to dome. Several of
the Preside initial aspirants were humil-
lated afterwards at the thought that it did
not strike them. A number of employees
we're Frustrated: horse stunned to insen-
sibilitv in front of the capitol but no life
or property lost
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29
Csntrevllle Items.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN.

On the evening of the 14th inst, your
correspondent witnessed the closing exer-
cises of Prof. G. M. KILLERS school at
Long Glade. The program was very in
teresting and entertaing. After an able and
eloquent lecture by the professor on de-
scrptive geography, and the stage being
decorated with evergreens and the words
"Think, Speak, Act" being posted very
conspicuously. the exhibition proper,
commenced, which consisted of twenty
ten up, by as good talent as the country
ever produced The Glade has long been
noted for its intellectual abilities and en-
pertaining qualities, and has reared up and
sent out some professional characters, who
are occupying very responsible positions
as ministers, lawyers, doctors, and teach
ers, and last but not least, editors. The
performers were all young men and maid
ems who were handsomely attired, and
changed dress to suit each piece rendered.
Among the more prominent actors were
Messrs. John LoWman, Arthur Rorick,
Bud Neff, Ashby and Tommy Picker,
Brown Bell, Samuel and Charles Brenna
man. Willie and Kenney Cook, and Aaron
Wehn; and the fair ones were Misses
Annie and Dixie Erwin. Benna and Mag
gle Brennaman. Lizzie Cook, Lucy Picker.
Mamie and Bessie Bell, and Florence Dri
YER The performance was good, notwith-
standing the noise and confusion caused
principally, we suppose. by the crowded
condition of the audience. The rofessor
returned thanks to the patrons and pupils
for kindnesses shown him the past two
sessions, and left no enemies, but many
friends and supporters at the Glade, who
wish him much success.
Married on the 25th inst. at the resi-
dence Of the officiating minister, Rev
Levi Wenger, Mr.. Treavy Crone and Miss
Minnie Perry, daughter of Mr.. Michael
Perry.
Mr.. d. II. Driver loaded on last Satur-
dav car load of slaves for Baltimore.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29
Making Steel,

On our fourth page will be found an ed
itorial paragraph. making meLtion of the
Henderson process for making steel and
the success of the first experiment at
Birmingham, Ala. A later postal from
Mr. j. H. Picker, informs us that the
second test was made. with.even more pro-
nounced results, convincing all concerned
that the best of steel can be made out Of
the hematite iron ores of the South. Mr..
Sloss and others interested selected the
lowest grade Of metal to make the test,
and the result was more than they eX-
pected. A large number of capitalists
and stockholders in the plant, were pres
emit to witness the second experiment, and
all were satisfied that the process was a
success and that steel can be made from
Alabama phosphoritic ores.
1t is proposed now to erect two more
plants. The present plant, erected by Mr..
Henderson, is only of 20 tons capacity
Capital has been subscribed for two more,
as we learn, of 100 tons each, and steps
taken to construct the furnaces as soon as
possible. Mr.. E. Sheppard, OF Staunton,
has been invited to Birmingham to con-
slider propositions to make the plans as
civil engineer, and superintend the con-
struction of the furnaces.
The immediate benefits of the success
of the Henderson process for making
steel will be with Birmingham. The pros
pective benefits will be for the whole
South where the phosphoritic ores abound.
Virginia will necessarily attract atten-
ton in this.respect, by reason OF her abun-
dant supply of the ores used in the Hen
derson process. and especially this por-
ton of the State We do not know what
arrangeme Mt Mr.. Henderson has made for
the use of his patent. but have been in
formed that he disposed of it to Birming-
ham parties, reserving royalty on each
ton of steel turned out, as part OF the
compensation. Mr.. Picker promises US
full particulars of the operation of the
furnaces in these two casts, as well as the
conditions of the arrangements, and when
furnished we will give them to our read
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29
Republican State Committee

The Republican State Committee is
called to meet at Gen. Mahone's residence
in Petersburg to-day, the Goth. The bust
ness before the Committee. will be to fix
the time and place for holding the State
Convention to appoint, four delegates to
the n ational Convention, and discuss and
determine other matters, and holding the
District Conventions to select delegates to
Chicago. 1t would have been far mere
appropriate if the committee had been
called to assemble at tsome other place
than the residence of the Chairman. Some
members of the committee might feel
indsposed to be present under such cir
cumstances, Or at least might feel some
embarrassment in attending conference
in the private apartments of the Chair
man. 1t does not look right, and is not
right.
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Greenville Items.
Reported for the yrne1NrAN.


| will try to give a few items of news
from this part of the county. AS spring
opens, there seems to be a movement in
all industries. Mr.. Vines has commenced
shipping ore from his Morrison property,
and is also shipping from his Lotion
mines. MI. James Steele is preparing
to carry on largely at Black ore Bank. Mr..
Dent, the general superintendent at Mil
mes, was up here and examined the above
named properties and was, | am told, very
well pleased with the prospect for iron
ore, and I was told that he said it was his
opinion that there was vein 'of manga
nese on Vines Morrison property. The
sign is good, all Of which | believe will
soon be developed, and l think that if the
owners of the Kennedy pI operty would ex-
anime the Southern end Of their lands,
they would find iron ore and also manga
nese This district is rich in mineral de-
posits that are just waiting for capital and
energy to develop them.
We have had good deal of sickness in
this neignborhood. Mrs. Brown, wife Of
Joseph Brown, died last Wednesday and
was buried at Mt. Carmel, Rev. A. II
Hamilton conducting the funeral services
At the church Mr.. Collins was partially
paralyzed on the goth of this month, and
is lying in a critical condition at this time.
There was wedding near here last
Thursday. The contracting parties being
Mrs. Dempster. widow of the late John l.
Dempster, and Mr.. Miller. of Fishersyille
There were, am told, about forty invited
guests who assembled at the home OF Mrs.
Dempster to witness the ceremony, which
was performed by the Rev. A. H. Ham.
ilton. There was a bountiful supper
which was gotten up in style. The pres
ents were numerous, costly, and useful,
May happiness attend them through life
H. A. j.
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Spring Hill Items.
Reported for the VlRGINIAN.

Reported for the VlRGINIAN.
Mr.. J. A. Michael, teacher at our town,
has been confined to his room for some
time with hemorrhage of the stomach.
Mr.. James w. Ewing, who moved from
Virginia to Illinois 20 years ago, is now in
our town visiting his brother, j t. Ewing.
Jim begins to look old, but he says he
would not come back to Virginia to live
under any circumstances. This is his
first visit il 20 years.
Miss L. NJ Hahn of our town has gone
to Sherando to teach summer school.
Mr.. J. I. Crone and Miss Minnie Perry
were married on the 25th inst.
Mrs. E. Fl, Hahn and J. w. Ewing have
just returned from visit to Mr.. Geo. A
Coiner, of Sherando, Va.
Mr. Peter Holt, father Of the Rev ]
M. Holt of our town, and uncle OF DR. j
w. Holt, who lectured in your city on
Palestine a few nights ago, died Suddenly
at his home near Winchester. the Rev
J. NJ. Holt left on Saturday morning to
attend the funeral.
Mr.. J. w. Wrigge, of our town, has
made quite an improvement on lis farm
by making large amount Of new plank
fence. and is making arrangements to
build an addition to his dwelling, which
will add much to the appearance of this
fine farm.
Mr.. Alex. Laport has rented the Robert
Gamble farm, and has moved on the same.
Mr.. Adam Lambert is on the sick list.
Mrs. J. 7. Ewing has been presented
with pair of canary birds by her brother
in-law J, w. Ewing, of Illinois.
Mrs. Maggie Kyle, Of Messy Creek, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. ID. Fisher, of
our town.
Mr. Dan Bell had fue calf killed by
dogs few nights ago
Mr.. Charles peffenbaugh has rented his
brothers. farm near here. ITEMS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-03-29
Close of the Volume.

The present number closes the twenty
second gear of the publication of the
VIRGINIAN, and the seventeenth year
under its present management. At no
period of it's history has its patronage
been more encouraging or its condi.
ton more prosperous. From every
portion of the State We receive. almost
daily, words of commentator. and
substantial evidences of approval. We
appreciate these assurances. and will en-
deavor so to conduct the paper as to meet
still larger degree of public confidence.
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Middiebrook Items.
Reported for the vInGIN1AN. I

Reported IOr the v IEGlNiAN.l
We had our equinox by heavy
fall of rain driven by a fierce wind, and it
then cleared up with cold northwest
wind, which frcze the ground hard.
AS l was lately passing through tie
farm Of the late Jacob Bosserman, | be-
held the hall decayed trunk Of what Was
called Russell's big hickory tree. This
monarch of the forest was considerably
taller than any of its fellows, and stood on
the highest point of what IS known as the
big ridge, about the middle Of the Valley.
This tree could be seen from the top of
either mountain. This mighty tree had
been there at least a century and half
and its branches no doubt oyershadowed
the red man, and the soil On which it
grew changed many hands. This tree had
passed through many heavy storms of
wind, ice and snow. and was uniDjured
till at last, like its many owners, time
brought its existence to an end.
Mr.. James Bumgardner, ST., is confined
to his bed by sickness. He is very aged,
and has been failing very fast.
On Wednesday last Miss Lucy Berry
was married to Mr.. John Bentson, Of
Newport, Rev. D. w. Hill officiating.
The congregation of Bethel Presby-
terrain church has concluded to pull down
and rebuild that church. 1t is considered
unsafe for use Its walls have been
braced with iron rods for q number of
years, and more recently the roof was
obliged to be stayed. The new church
will be considerably larger, TO meet the
wants of that growing congregation. This
is one of the Oldest churches in the county
The following gentlemen have been APP
pointed building committee to have the
work done: A. A. Sproul, chairman; Jno
w. Gilkeson, Mathew PIlson. VIM. F.
Smith, Col. II. j. Williams, James w.
Wallace. w. II. W
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"Odious and Despised."

The Washington Republican. a paper
partial to the nomination of Mr. Sherman,
has the following paragraph. in summing
up the claims of its fayorite:
s'In this struggle for supremacy the Re-
publicans CT the Pacific and Atlantic
States may ultimately choose between
them. AT the present time the indications
are that the majority of the Southern
States will vote for Mr.. Sherman. His
canvass in Virginia. however has been
unfay0rably affected by the attempt to IN
troduce again the odious and desplsed unit
rule, remnant of bosslsm that the Re-
publican party stamped out Of existence,
under the lead of Gen. Garfield, at the
National Convention of 1880. If the con-
vention were held TO day John Sherman
would largely lead on first ballot
The methods resorted to by the alleged
friends of Mr.. Sherman in the South to
control the delegations from the Southern
States, have done him irreparable damage
in the Northern States, as we'll as in the
(! South. The infamous secret plot that was
concocted to enforce the uni t rule in Viz
ginia, in violation of the law OF the
Ma tional Committee. and the scheme
to make the twentyto@r delegates from
this State the absolute property OF one
man. have revolted the manhood Of the
party, not only here but throughout the
country. The idea of seeking to effect a
nomination through delegates from States
that could not assure him single electo-
raj vote, and to over ride the States where
Republican electoral votes can be counted
on, was not conceived in the interest of
the party, but for selfish. nIercenary pur-
poses. No more effective policy could be
adopted to defeat the Republican Presl.
Dental nominees, than that formulated IN
the secret circular issued by the Chairman
of the Republican party of Virginia, and
the plot formed last fall, to pack the dele
cations from other Southern States in the
interest of Mr.. Sherman. 1t was assum-
ing that the Republicans of the North
and West would be as truculent and sub
misSive to one.man power as tie Republic
cans of the South, aud especially Virginia
have been. and all that would be Deces
sary would be to secure the nomination OF
a ticket for it to be elected. A loftiel
purpose prevails with the greas mass OF
The party throughout the State They not
only demand that the methods employed
to effect nomination shall reflect the bet
ter sentiment of the party, but that The
) nominee himself shall go before the PEG
pie clean of all bargains, or suspicion CT
bargains, and thus appeal to the Impartial
judgment and patriotic aspirations of the
country,