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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-08-23
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

" sTAUNToN. VA, August LIST. 1888.
70 George F: Smith and Henry b. Hanger.
tits, and the Home, Frontier and Foreign
Missionary society Of the United Brethren In
Christ" The Church Erection Society of the
United Brethren in Christ, corporations
chartered under the laws of the State of Ohio,
Lewis V; AupEman, Cheltara Furr Henry Cane.
VaieHtne Hupman. j., John Hupman. David
HnpInan William Hupman, Henry P. sillfngs
and Nancy his wife George Sheets and Harriet
his wife. thomas Wholey and Frances his wife
John Gregory and Catherine his wife, evils
Hupman, David Hupman and Elizabeth his
wife, susan Hupman, Henry +. Detfe baugh,
Annie b. Detfenbaugh, Thomas Reyden and
Elizabeth his wife. B. F. Hildebrand and
rine Furr. Samuel koudabush and Rebecca
his wife. Christian Harruf, James Har, uff.
]. Leech ana Louisa his wife Jacob Hap-
man man, Mary Hupman, Geo; I; Hupman, chill
w. @. Gwin and Martina his wife. Robert Hup-
man, Peter Harvey Hupman, James Hupman,
John snyder and Eliza his wife. Nicholas
;S and Mary j.. his Wife. John Hupman.
Thomas HUMAN, Jacob Hupman. James
Shreeves and Virginia his wife, David Hupman.
sarah Hupman. Henry Cosier and Frances his
wife, Samuel Taylor and Catherine his wife,
the children of John Hupman, decd, whose
names are unknown. samuel Hupman' Joseph
Hupnan, Charles Detfenbaugh and the chill
dren of Jacob Harrutf whose names and resi-.
dences are unknown, Defendants, in the suit
hereinafter mentioned,
TAKE NOTICE that in pursuance of an order
entered on the 5th of June, 1885, in the chan
Cety Cduse now peHuInS III Gno circuit court OF
Augusta. under the style of HUMANS Ex'ORS
". vs. HUMANS LEGATEES, &C., ", shall on
FRIDAY. tile 3lst DAY of AUGUST, 1888.
at my office in Staunton, proceed to take
further evidence in this cause and in connec-
ton herewith review my former report maxi
ing such changes therein as may be necessary
and proper, besides taking further account of
the transactions of the executors of Valentine
Hupman decd, with special statement of any
other matter that may deem pertinent or any
party in interes mayrequire 10 by so stated.
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
augz Commissioner. 80
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Kerr's Creek District.

At a mass meeting of the Republicans
of Kplr's Creek District, Rockbridge co.,
at Big Spring Mill, on the 18th, in ODE
dience to the call of the County Executive
Committee, Esquire AM anas Smith called
it TO order. On motion. James w Rapp
was called to the chair, and d. L. Conner
selected as Secretary.
The Object OF the meeting was hri, fly
explained by the chairman to e to elect
one delegate to represent the Republicans
of the District in the District Convention
to meet in Lexington on the 9th of Sept.
to nominate candidate for Congress- and
the delegate so chosen to appoint his own
alternate.
On motion Esquire Annanias Smith was
unanimously elected The delegate. and he
appointed Samuel L. McCown, of the Baths
precinct. his alternate.
On motion of Mr.. Rtzold. it was resolved
lat. That the delegate and alternate from
Kerrs Creek District are hereby Instructed to
Yost,the present member OF Q ,ngress from the
l0ih District as the choice of the Republicans
of this district, believing his nomination Will
result in success to the party, as it u Il two
years ago only with fuller endorsement: by the
people.
81. We endorse the course of Mr. Yost in Con-
gress as the champion of projection to the min
ing and manufacturing interests of Virginia
and pr ,tect on to American Industries and
American wages. and against any policy lead
ing to tree trade, or to lower the standard of
American labor. or the product of such labor
either Skilled or unSktlled.
Sd. W. en- lorse him as being heartily in favor
of popul: + g iucatfon, as faithfully maintaining
the views he advanced two years ago when be-
fore the people, when he trium lhantly
elected.
18th. We would invoke harmony in the rank s
of our party. repeating he old maxim, Omitted
we standardized we fall"
The meeting then adjourned with entire
good feeling and much nihllslasm
j. w. RAPP. Chm N.
e. l.. CONNER, Secy.
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Bath Republicans.

Pursuant to call from the county
chairman, the Republicans of Bath assem-
bled at the court house at Warm Springs
on Tuesday, August ID. 1888, for the pur-
pose Of electing delegates to represent
said county of Bath in the Congressional
Convention which meets in Lexington on
september 6. 1888.
Capt. A. NJ McClintic called the meet.
Ing to order and in brief speech explained
its object, when on motion Judge j w.
Warwick Was called to the chair and H
P. Cosby, Esq, elected secretary. On
motion of Col. W. ID. Erwin, the chair
man appointed a committee of two from
each ulagisterial district to select suitable
delegates to attend the Lexington conven
tion.
The business-like committee retired te
the jury room, and after an absence Of
forty minutes came into thu convention
and reported the following delegation
which was unanimously adopted, namely
First District-A. b Crser and Frank
Paxton, delegates; Coils. A. G. McGutlii
and w. ID. Erwin, alternates.
Second District Geo. A. Revercoml
and j. H. McCliDtic, delegates: M. A
Rivercomb and L. S. McClintic, alteruates
Third District-D. N Wanless and Jno
L. Burns. delegates; g. r. Wallace anc
Franklin Roberts, aIternates.
Fourth Dlstrict-C. F. kevercomb ant
IL. ? Cosby, delegates; II. M. Burns an(
| A. j Mccoy, alternates.
On motion, the chairman of this meet
ing and also Capt. A. M. McClintic. chair
| man OF County Committee were cleo {
delegates at large.
The Convention then took into consider
alton the subj ct of county re.organiza
ton, and after some deliberation it was
decided to retain in full the County Com
mittee of last year. On motiun the secre
tary was directed to send a copy OF the
proceedings of this meeting to the VALLEY
VIRGINIAN for publicat ion. then on mo
tion the meeting adjourned.
Il. +. COSBY, j. w. WARWICK,
Secretary. Chairman.
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Natural Bridge District.

A. called nesting OF the Republican
parry of tie Natural Bridge district, held
at Buffalo Fore. Aug Is, IS. for the pur
pos" of -lectng delegates to the Congress
sional Convention to be hld at I4exingl on
Sept. 6. 1883, q W. Huffman WAS called
to the Chair. and j. T.. AckeIly was APP
pointed Score larv.
On motion }. Julius Moore and Capt.
G Updike were duly elected delegates TO
the said convention with power to appoint
their own altelnates.
The following resolution was offered and
unanimously adopted:
Resolped That reeOgn zing the able and hon
est efforts of the Hon. Jacob Yost to promote
the interests of this district and the country
at large, we therefore, heartily recomm. nd his
denomination.
The meeting then adjourned.
G. M HUFFMAN, Chm n.
j. 2. ACKERLY. Secy.
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Will the VALLEY Piagriaan explain to its
readers how a tariff tt,at gives Al 10 per
cent ($47.90 il. the $l06) OF protection, is a
Protective measure. Wh,l- another tariff
that gives AZ 7-10per CT. ($42 10 i'll the $l0O).
of protection. is d free trade measure.
Has "a S. bill swung all the industries of
the country by the tail for twenty six
years. - VMdicatOr.
Our contemporary seems to be dealll 6
with theory" rather than a "condi-
tion." Theories are all that are left for
Che Democracy. When they come to re-
suits they are brought face to face with
disasters as the outcome of their thee
ries. 1t has been SO with the tariff theory
in the past. and it would he in the future.
if the country should be SO unfortunate 3s
propose.
What is the fact about the theory Sug
gested in the paragraph above? We ex-
planned it last week, Int it seems it was
overlooked by the Fmdicator. and tie
same question is shot at us again. 1t is
not the average rate of the tariff that in
dicates its llaIacter. 1t is the articles
upon which the levy is placed. Ii wool is
placed on the free list and tariff of 100
per cent. on rice. it would be equivalent to
so per cent average. Net the principle of
| free trade would obtain. and Jhe wool in
dustry of this country destroy ed, 10 bene-
fiji the wool-growers of Australia. 1t is
neither AZ nor AZ per cent. average tariff
that determines its protective nature. 1t is
whether the tariff is adjusted to protect
and encourage home productions and home
labor instead of the products and labor of
other countries. The rate could he fixed
at so per cent and yet favor fire. e trade. and
1t could be placed at 40 per cent. and sus-
tain protection Whether our cjtempo-
rary, with his free trade spectacles, can
See the point. we do not know. A year
ago his vision was clear on this subject.
but a strange strabismns has attacked
him. and we find him cropping about,
knocking himself against corners and
stumbling over obstacles, in dist; essing
manner. II requires serious shock some
times to cure a malady. and after Novem
Der next, we hope the Vandicator will be
clothed in its right mind and cease its
worship of strange gods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-08-23

| Our Democratic friends of Virginia
have been resolving too much. In their
Roanoke platform, year ago, in the calm
of politics, wien they profess to be
watcaful of Virginia's interests and
what the people wanted, they resolved:
lst, For full recognition of the pro-
tectiye policy.
I'd. In favor of the Blair bill.
Sd. For the immediate repeal of the i'll
ternal revenue.
They resolved at Chicago, substantially
against all these propositions, III d further
res )lved to support Cleveland who is OPP
posed to all of them. In the 10Th dis
triet, at the Staunton COnventl.a, they
made similar resolve, and Mr.. Tucker,
their nominee. enthusiastically endorsed
these several esolyes, opposing al d repu-
dating what the State Democratic Con-
yention lad declared for.
Inasm uch as Harrison favors the pro-
tecGive policy, the Blair Bill, and the re-
peal Of the Internal Revenue Laws. it
would look more like consistency if the
Democrats who supported the Roanoke
platform, would declare for him, If they
were sincere in 1887, they cannot get
around approving the position of the Re-
public IN party and the Republican Presi-
Dental nominee,
We mean to insist that Mr.. Tucker
shall explain this transparent ant sgonism
and inconsistency in his own party. and
let us know where he stands.
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The Free Trade Mills Bill.
The Mills bill declares for

The Mills bill declares for
Free Trade in lumber, which is produced
to she amount of $500, 900, 000 annually.
Free Trade in wool, of which we pro-
duce 100000, 900 pounds annually,
Free Trade in salt, of which we produce
nearly 40 ZOO, 900 bushels annually.
Free Trade in flax, hemp, iutes and other
fbers.
Free Trade in cement, potash, lime and
brick.
Free Trade in meats. game and poultry.
Free Trade in vegetables, peas and
beans,
Free Trade in stone.
Free Trade in at least 100 other articles
produced in this country, most of which
could be produced III sufficient quantities
for home consumption If properly pro-
tected.
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Fatal Drownins Accident.

On Monday evening last Mr.. David
Witt, Of Cal fornia. brother of Sheriff
Witt, of Rockbridge, was drowned in
Cedar Creek, near Rockbridge Baths
There had been tie heaviest rain that has
fallen in that locality for 20 years. Mr.
Witt was passing, in hack, from Timber
Ridge depot to the Baths. The driver
thought he could cross the stream, but
when he got into it. the harnt IS became
deranged and the vehicle was turned over
and over by the rapid stream. drowning
Mr.. Witt. and the driver narrowly escap-
ing the same fate. The vehicle was en-
tirely wrecked. The body of Mr.. Witt had
not been found at last accounts. He was
on visit to his brother, ard had been in
the county but short time.
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The Outlook.

An intelligent gentleman who is very
observant OF passing events and knows a
sign when he SEES il, was in the VIRGIN
IAN Office this week. He had j':st returned
from tour through the Northern ard
Eastern STATES, as far as Connecticut. In
response TO a question, he said that the
Republicans If the three doubtful States
C0unecticu', were confident of carrying
them for Harrison Morton and Protec-
tion. The changes occurring daily from
Democracy to Republcanism are nnpre-
cedented. La New York he noticed that
the Cleveland banner was swinging from
importing houses ard the Harrison flags
Hoated from the business houses gen.
orally. from factories and workshops.
ard were much more numerous than the
former. Then there was prevailing f. I'll
ing o. Confidence throughout all Republi.
can circles. while the reverse was the case
in Democratic localities and associations.
The gentleman to whom we refer spoke
very calmly aud deliberately about the
matter, and seemed to be giving his honest
impression and judgment, with no dispo
sitiOn to eXaggerate or misState what was
apparent in the facts as they were pre-
scented to him.
This corresponds with the information
we gain through leading journals of the
East and North Here and there is found
a former Republican who has abandoned
his political association tecause CT the po-
sition Of the Republicans on the Tariff.
But where this is the case there are
dozen Democrats who have renounced their
former party utilization and come out for
Protection.
The conditions at this time are fayora-
| BILE, and unless there is sudden and COM
plete revolution in public sentiment, the
result in November will be the triumph of
| Harrison, Morton and Protection.
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There is another rebellion brewing Tbi
time it is against he Whisky Trust. the
mo,ratic political right bower com
bination of St. Louis wholesale liquor
sellers, 81 in numl er, with capital stock
of 81 0O0, 900, will build IA distillery with
a capacity of 200 barrels day.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

" SrAUNToN, VA, August /, 1888.
In the chancery cause of HARPER'S (Joseph)
EX'oR VS. HARPtR's MARY r. ADMIR- & AIS,
now pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta
all parties plaintiff and defendants therein,
ana Others Whomsoever interested are hereby
entered II the 2lst of June, 1873, the 18th of
Zee; 1887 and the 18th of June, 1885, respec-
lively. snail. at my office in stanton, on
SATURDAY, the lst DAY ofSEPTEMBER 1898
proceed to consider two executions To a Mas
lers re por filed in this cause on the 25th day
March, 1878. and reform said report if 1 shall
deem proper, as also take, state and report
specially any other matters which may deem
pertinent or any party in interest may require
j. w. GREEN SMITH
aug2 COMMUNICATION
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" STAUNToN. VA. August LIST, 1888.
In the chancery cause of HUTCHENs, j, H, va.
PARIS, j K. &C., now pending in the Circuit
am defendants thereto and Alex F. Robert
son petitioner therein. are
HEREBY NOTIFIED. that In pursuance OF an
order therein entered on the 9th day of May
lSSs shall, at my office in Steunton, on
TUESDAY, the 4th DAY of SEPTEMBER, 1888,
proceed 10 take. state and settle an account
showing: What fee, if any, Alexander F. Rob-
ertson is entitled to out of the undisbursed
fund in this cause, together with such other
matters as may deem pei tinent or any party
IN interest may require to be specially stated
j. W. GREEN SMITH,
aug2 Commissioner
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private letter informs us that at the
District meeting of Republicans to appoint
delegates to the Congressional Conyention
on the 9th of Sept. for the Lexington dis
trict, Thomas II. Beaver and VIM Drums
;nOnd were chosen as the delegates-hoth
favorable to the nom nation of Mr.. Y ost.
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aug2s-2t-city papers copy.

ITO CrNTRACTO RS.-sealed proposals are
i invit. for the erection OF a Y. M. G. A.
Building at StauntGn, Ma according to the
NEW plans ana specifications of S. w. Fouik,
Architect which are file in the office OF
H. NJ McIlhany. stanton, Va.
Bids must be made for the work to be done as
a completed whole. and also bids Will be taken
for each branch of the work required.
Contractors must state what credit they Will
allow for the material in the old Lutheran
Church building-which is to be taken down at
their own expense. All good. sound material
pose may be used in the new building.
All bids must be in the hands OF the Commit
tee by 6p M, sept !st, 1883.
The Committee reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. II M. MclLHAN1,
WI. NELSON,
WP. TAMS,
aug23 1t building Committee.
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noek;u$ha,n Court Day.

We regret that we could not attend the
Rockingham County Court on Monday
last. 1t was a regular political field day
and large number of citizens were pres
ent to exchange thoughts and listen to
the speeches on the occasion. Hon. W. &.
P. Breckenridge, of Ky, spoke for the
Democrats. and Hon. E, P. Allen, of
Michigan, for the Republicans. The dis
cussion was very courteous ard able. Both
sizes seemed to be pleased, and the Demo
Gratis whom we have seen refer to MIR. AL
len in the most lavish and friendly terms.
Gen. John E. Roller, we learn, an
bounced himself an independent candidate
for Congress and opposed to the Mills bill.
Hon. G.. II. O'Ferrall also spoke, but we
did not learn the line OF argument of
either.
MIR: Allen stopped at the Virginia Ho,
tel Monday night, and left for Washing
ton Tuesday morning. A number of our
citizens, who had heard of his presence.
called on him at the Hotel. He expressed
himself well pleased and agreeably sur
prispd at the reception he received in
Rockingham. as he did not expect to find
SO many intelligent, wide awake Republic
cans at any point in the South.
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DEBUS RIDDLES.

IN
We, the undersigned. having been chosen ny
A. LOEB & CO., flothiers, to distribute the
prizes to the correct "Rebis Riddles" certify
hereby not one of the ll9 answers received
was correct. JAS. N. MCFARLAND,
Nj. f. WHITE.
N. Blowing to the Convention on Aug. LIST,
the above was post poned to the Sth, inst We
shall again offer the same prizes in few days.
A. LOEB d CO..
augl6 Staunton, Va.
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The Democratic papers are abus ing Blaine
as though be were candidate for some
thing himself. sThey seem to have forgotten
that he declined the Presidential pomina-
ton and is now private citigen. Proba-
bly, il is because of the terrible arraign-
ment be is making of the British policy
of the Democratic party, and demanding
that the United States should have a pol
icy of it's own. It's quite likely, too, that
The American people will agree with him,
and vote that way in November and that
accounts for the milk in the cOcOanut.
Prof w. w. Robertson, principal of the
Stanton city schools, is conducting The
Lexington Normal.
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4 yoMMIssIoNER,s OFFICE,

(IOMMISSIONFR'S OFFICE,
" STANTON. VA, Aug. LIST, 1888.
In the ch'y cause of DIcIlERsoN' IS "a p CIR Ds
VS.. DICKERsoN, H. p, &C now pending in the
Circuit Court of Augusta, al parties. plaintiffs
and defendants the reto and all lien creditors of
II. p. DickerSon, are hereby notified that in pur-
suance of an order therein entered on the 18th
of June, 1888, shall, at my office in stanton, on
SATURDAY the 1st DAY of SEPT. 1888,
proceed to consider the exceptions filed to my
former report Ill connection with the evidence
now ill., and that hereafter to be taken, reform
ing my said report acc ording to such exceptions
i may consider Well taken, and at the same
time reporting specially what portion of the
ersoa and wife is liable to the judgments
against H. p. Dickerson, together with such
other matters as may deem pertinent any
party In interest may require to be stated
j. w. GREEN S NTH
aug2 Commi ssioner.
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find must give he Augusta the preference
again this year. Nowed 225 pounds per acre of
a brand costing same as Augusta. and of the
latter 200 lbs per acre. and find the Augusta
ahead. Shall continue to it as long as it
does we'll for me Have used it for s years
with good results every time
Sangersvilte. AMOS. w. DEIHL.
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,1or1CE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS.

The last examination of teachers for the pub
lie schools of Augusta county for the present
year will be held in the new public school
building in Staunton on SATURDAY, SEP
TENDER Sth All teachers who have not al
ready been examined are requ -sted to be pres
emit as this is positively the last examination
for this year and HERE WILL BE NO PHI
VATE EX
The District school Boards will meet for the
purpose of appointing teachers at the following
places:
Pastures District at Buffalo Gap, Oct. Is.
Middle River District at New Hone. Oct. 4.
Rverheads I,isi let at MiddiebrO0k, Sept. ~
Beverly Manor Dis tIict at Staunton, Oct |.
= South tiver District at Wayne sboru, Sept 10.
North River DistI let at Moscow, Oct. 4.
The schools will open MONDAY OCT'R 22D.
G. Il. JORDAN,
aug23.3t Supt. Schools Augusta Co.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

y
Pursuant to & decree of The Circuit Court of
Augusta county. Va, rendered on the % day of
June, 1885, in the chaucery cause OF Newton
Walker VS.. Edward kcho &C 1 will offer for
sale to the highest bidder. at public auction at
the front door of the Court House OF Augusta
county on
SATURDAY, the 1st DAY of SEPT &. 1888,
at ~ o'clock the house and lot involved in said
cause, belonging to the detendan t, Edward Echo,
situated about one mile west of Way nesboro in
said county, supposed to contain acre. adj
joining the Hannah Woods lot the Lutheran
parsonage lot, &c ,on the Long Meadow road.
he lot is a good quality of land and well
located.
TkRAdS.-Cash enough in hand to pay costs
OF suit and sale. 575. 90, and to pay the debt
due Newton Walker. S67 Is, with interest on
$50. Oh from May L. 1855; and for ii e residue the
purchaser win execute his bond, bearing inter
est from day of sale, with approved personal
security, payable in six months. the title to be
retain ed as ultimate security.
ROCKINGH AN PAUL
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ARM FOR RENT

7 have for rent a farm of over 200 acres. about
Q miles from Green wood Depot II has on 1t a
considerable mount OF fine meadow LAND and
comfort able dwelling house of rooms. Pos
session given at once For further pa, ticulars
apply to DAVID runs EN-.
aug23 Greenwood Depot, 4 H.. marie 30. Va
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The Greeley hat of 1872 was similar to
the Cleveland hat of 1888. The result of
the canvass will be about the same.
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KOCKINGH AN PAUL,
Spe cjai Commissioners

I, j. N. Ryan, CLERK OF the Circuit Court of
Augusta County, do hereby certify that Rock
ingham Paul, the commissioner appoi ted in
the above cause. has duly Executed the bond
required according TO law
Given under my hand this 4th day of August.
1888 j. n. RYAN, Clerk.
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