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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Fire Alarm System.

The Fire Alarm system has been com
pleted. There are three large gongs which
are sounded, whenever an alarm Dturned
on at any of the 16 boxes. One gong is at
the New Street Engine house, and one at
each of the livery stables of Ed. Burke and
Alex. Hartman. An Indicator at the En-
gineshop registers the number of the
box, from which the alarm has been turned
on. The alarm is given also at each of
the stables, where horse is always ready,
day or night, to be hitched to the reel, to
take it to the fire. The bell at the tower
strikes the alarm, and the driver Of the
reel also sounds the alarm as he goes to
the fire. The Alarm is given as follows:
Suppose it to be turned on from box 26
First the number is sounded, then there
is pause, and then number 6 is sound
ed making 26.
The reels sound the alarm in the same san
manner, as they are going to the fire
The horses hauling the reels are regular
ly drilled, and become accustomed to the
noise of the gongs. There are sixteen
Fire-Alarm boxes ATTACHED to the cleo
tric-light poles. They are painted red
The keys to the boxes are left at the
dwelling=house, nearest to the box, and
any on wishing to give an alarm, must
go to the house to get the key The key
once inserted to give an alarm, cannot
be removed from the boy by the person
using it. This is to prevent persons from
tampering with the boxes, or from turn
ing on false alarms, for which there is {
severe penalty.
In addition to the 16street boxes, there
is one at the d. d. & B. Inst, w. L. A.
and Augusta Female Seminary-thest
latter have been subscribed for by these
institutions, as additional means of Sc
c11ritv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Circuit Court.

There were two interesting cases be-
fore this Court last week. The case of
Stuart VS.. Peyton in which Wm.A, Staurt
sues Geo. L. Peyton, to recover sum of
money paid for reyton by Stuart, in
liquidation of certain note OF the Green
brier W. S. s. Co., on which Stuart and
Peyton were joint Stuart
paid the whole amount of the note, and
seeks to compel Peyton to pay his pro-
portion as co-endorser. The pivotal
point in the case was a contract, written
by Stuart, and accepted by Peyton, sell
ing to Stuart all Peyton's stock in the
Greenbrier W. S. s. Co. upon basis fix
ed and determined in the contract.
Peyton seeks to upset this by a memoir
anda of agreement and by parole evil
dence.
The case was ably argued by Geo. M.
Harrison, Esq, for Stuart; Maj. Elder,
JAS Bumgardner, Jr., and r. p. Bell,
for Peyton. On Wednesday, Judge Nc
Laughlin delivered his opinion in the
case, deciding ia favor Of Stuart on all
points.
Some years ago Mr.. Goings, an Eng
lishman, bought a valuable farm, near
Waynesboro. Mr.. Goings died, and Mrs.
Goings married Mr.. F. /. STAGE. Mrs.
STAGE conveyed the farm referred to to
Mr. STAGE as trustee for himself and her
children for their maintenance and sup
port. Mrs. STAGE afterwards borrowed
several thousand dollars from w. =. Rush
and --Koiner, and secured the amount
by two deeds of trust. The parties I'M
dertook to enforce their deeds, and the
plea was set up that Mrs. STAGE had no
vested rights in the property she sought
to cucumber, and was powerless to en-
cumber the property, in which her chill
dren had no vested rights. The Court
in giving its opinion held that the chill
dren had no vested rights that the
right to the property was in Mrs. STAGE,
who was therefore perfectly competent
to borrow money and secure the same
by deed of trust ON the land. The land
is therefore held liable, under the terms
of the trust deeds. Chas. Kemper and
Jas. Bumgardner, Jr., for plaintiffs, and
Hudson s. Patrick for defendants.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Z Valentine Hupman's Will.

IN the suit brought by the executors
or the construction of Valentine Hup-
mans will, Judge Mclaughlin, on July
list, entered a decree holding valid the
requests made to ''The Church Erection
Society of the U. B. in Christ" and to
"The Home Frontier and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the U. B. in Christ"
Under this decree each of the said So
cietses will receive about $1,000. The
executors were represented by Maj.
Thos C. Elder, the heirs contesting the
will by Gen. John E. Roller and the two
religious societies by W. E. Craig, Esq.
During the session of the Circuit Court
just concluded 1922 DEGREES in chancery
were entered and sss judgments at law
were rendered.
The Judge remarked n IKE that thl!a among them
we're more more important and troublesome
cases disposed Of than at any term since
he had been on the bench.
Sale Of the Elizabeth Iron properly
confirmed
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Sale of: Iron Property.

Tuesday Professor r. n, Pool closed
the sale Of the Ferroi iron property, en-
bracing about 5000 acres, to a foreign
syndicate for $40 900. The cash payment
was made, the Court confirmed the
sale, and the parties purchasing
will at once enter upon the property for
the purpose of mining and shipping ore.
Ferrol is located 18 miles west of Staun-
ton, on the c. & o. railroad, and is one
of the most valuable brown henatite
ore bodies Ia Virginia. Large orders for
the ore have already been received. and
we look for active work at the mines
and large output a. soon as the neces-
sary force Gan be gotten.
This is an important transaction for
this section, 1t demonstrates what we
have so frequently stated, that all that
was necessary for the mineral resources OF
Augusta to be appreciated, was for them
to be known to those who have the capaci
ty of Judging The parties purchasing are
experts in handling ores, and they now
have property which will Yield them
rich return'for their investment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
The Opportunity at Hand.

In its issue of last week the Vi1dicatoT
pointed out to Hon. W. E. Craig, the
newly appointed District-Attorney. the
case of Hon. VIM. Mahone as the ''orig-
inal ballot suffer in Virginia and the
author of tissue ballots" as rich OPP
portunity for his unsparing efforts, in
prosecuting frauds against the election
laws. Mr. Craig has taken the editor OF
the Vamdicator up on his proposition and
as ballot stuffing and tissue ballots were
of democratic birth, Mr.. Tinsley has
uecn suIlinIoneu 10 appeal a.iu let tie
people know what he knows" about
these matters, specially in the case OF
Wm. Malone, which he earnestly com
mends to the new attorney. Stand up,
Mr.. Tinsley, and tell all you know. Ii
will be mighty interesting reading.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Fire-Alar1n Tested.

The Electric Fire Alarm was tested
Monday night last, and worked perfect
ly Every box in the city was visited by
competent parties, not connected with
the Gamewell Co.. the alarm turned, and
quick and clear came the exact and
proper response from the bell in the
tower and from the livery stables, where
the gongs and indicators are. located.
The system is perfect and worked
beautifully Very great credit is due
Capt Jno. McQuaide, Chairman OF the
Special Committee, having the matter in
charge, for the intelligent and energetic
manner in which he has managed the
whole affair The other members of the
committee have rendered active assis-
fanao
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
The Sick.

Mr.. Harper Hartman, who was so Seri-
ously injured by being thrown from a
wagon several weeks ago., is improving
slowly. Last Saturday the first encour-
aging indications of returning reason
were manifested. He has suffered much
in his head, and was in a semi conscious
condition, but Sunday morning he was
able to talk intelligently, and make in
quiries as the eeaeHse Of his injuries. He
did not remember reemlfleeI!l hoWeyer, anything
connected with driving the wagon to
Catt's slaughter house, Or being there.
As his mind imnroyes all the facts UP to
the time Of the injury may be remem-
bered. DR.. Henkle thinks he will be en-
tirely restored to health, but it will he a
slow pfeeess,
Mrs. Belle Kilgore {nee Gilloeh has
been quite sick at the residence of her
sister, Mrs. 8. 7, Thornhurg, where she
is visiting.
Mr.. Robert Gillock, whose health has
been precarious for several years, is con-
fined to the residence Of his brother-in
lay, Capt. 8. g. 4horInba4re:
/ Mrs. VIM. M. Blaeklay, who has been
quite sick at the Virginia Hotel, is i'm
proving.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
City Council.

At Council meeting on Tuesday night
all the members were in attendance ex-
cept Messrs Weller and Tams.
Accounts for June were examined and
allowed
1923. 96 was reported as the cost OF car
rying water to the furniture factory.
The Fire Alarm Telegraph System was
reported as completed and tested, and
81, $50 issued in payment therefor, which
includes cost of three private boxes at
1925 each.
The Street Committee is authorized to
confer with the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway authorities about the location
of the proposed depot, the one now
standing being on the present terminus
of Augusta street.
The Committee ON Public Grounds
| and Buildings is requested to ascertain
the number and kind of trees needed in
proposed park and are to contract for
same, and October % next is set apart as
Arbor Day.
$4,000 insurance is ordered to be placed
ON colored school building.
The old engine and reels, not now
needed by Fire Department, are ordered
to be sold.
A protest from Miss Mary Brown and
J. S. Gillian against paving West Bev-
erly street, was presented, and, on mo-
/ tiOn laid on the table.
The assessment for sewerage on West
Main Street was approved.
B. L. Bagby applied for new pavement
between Frederick and Main along
/ Green Street.
Hill & Stout, Typographical engineers
of New York, propose that the city
grant no privileges for city railway till
they can submit a proposition. which
they will do at an early day.
A large number of petitions for cor
rection of water tax, remission of fines,
&C., were presented and referred to APP
propriate committee.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Daafness Can't Be Cured

by local applications, as they can not
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed condi-
ton of the mucus lining of the Eustach-
ian Tube When this tube gets infiamed
you have an imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition hearing, will be destroy
ed for ever; nine cases out of ten are caus-
ed by catarrh which is nothing but an
infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of deafness, Caused by catarrh)
that we can not cure by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold every where for rs cts. julia At
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Fire.


While the Black Diamond concert was
going ON at the Opera House. Thursday
night last, the alarm of fire was sounded
from the tower at the Engine House.
But for the promptness of some gentle
men present, in urging the people to sit
still and keep quiet, together with the
assurance that the fire was not in or near
the Opera House, there would have been
a panic in the audience, which might
have resulted fatally, as it was, by cool
avoided. The fire proved to be in the
second story of the old frame building
corner Beverley and Augusta streets, oc-
cupied by Chas. E. Haines, as tobacco
store and factory. The factory is in the
second story, and it was here the fire
originated. 1t is supposed to have caught
from an oil-stove, which had been used
during the day in the dry room.
The Paid Fire Department was called
out for the first time, and every one was
highly pleased at the way they managed
everything. They were quickly on e
ground and had the fire under CONTROL
in ten minutes after the hose was attach
ed to the plug The damage by fire was
slight, the principal damage being from
water.
Mr.. Haines' loss was 1,700; insurance
81 200. J. F. Kingan, jeweler, next to
Haines, lost $275, fully covered Jas.
Anderson, grocer, next to Haines, on Au-
gusta street, was damaged entirely by
water; loss covered by insurance.
1t is hard to realize the volume OF water
thrown in a few minutes from our fire
plugs And it is point which the Fire
Department will have to study. AS we
have said, the principal damage Thurs
day night WAS from water. The fire was
slight, and soon put out. Our tiremen
are fine workers, full of zeal, and won the
admiration of our citizens Thursday
night by their conduct. They must give
the water supply question consideration,
$50 as to do as little damage as possible to
property by water, after the fire has been
extinguished We have among us some
persons VIII have served in fire depart
ments in large cities, who can give valu-
able suggestions in this direction
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04

Hon. James A. Frazier is at the Rock
bridge Alum for the season.
Miss Cora Hanger, of Staunton, was
visiting in Bridgewater last week
DR.. G. 7. Lindsey and wife, of Staun-
ton, are visiting relatives in Bridgewater.
H. G. Tinsley, Esq, of the Viaadicator,
is off to the seashore on his summer va
cation.
j. A. Fauver 4 Co. are making i'm
provements in the front of their store on
Augusta street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Dagnor, of Wash
ington, and Mrs. j. Yost and daughter,
of Staunton, are visiting Natural Bridge.
]. Lewis Bumgardner, the talented
son of Capt. James Bumgardner, has
been admitted to practice law in the
Circuit Court of Augusta.
Marriage license was issued in Wash
ington City on the 27th, to Floyd F.
Keyser, of Healing Springs, and Miss
Maggie Lowe, of Middlebrook, Va
Hugh l. Shott, postal route agent be-
tween Lynchburg and Norfolk, is spend
ing his off week with relatives and
friends in Staunton He has made a
most excellent record in handling the
mails.
Mrs. John M. Buck, father of Mrs
VIM. A. Gushing, died at his residence
in Baltimore on the Goth inst, aged rs
years. He was retired business man,
and held in high esteem by the COM
munity.
We had pleasant call on Tuesday
from Rev. J. E. Holt, who succeeds Rev.
J. w. Howe as pastor of the U. B.
Church, of Staunton. Services are held
in the Church every Sunday morning at
II o'clock, and in the evening at 8 o'clock
Sunday School, Sunday morning at 81;
prayer meeting every Wednesday even
ing at o'clock The congregation is
growing, and there are about 115 schol-
ars enrolled in the Sunday School.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
Charter Granted.

On Tuesday laast Judge Mclaughlin
granted q CHARTER for the Roseland Iron
and Goal Company, Of Virginia, with the
following officers and directors: Gen. W.
s. Rosencrans, president; r. N. Pool,
vice-president and general n I,a a: Ed
ward Lander, eeunsei; Jas. NJ. Iaekey'
secretary; j., Wilbur Reid, treasurer
the same to constitute the Board OF
Directors of Washington, except the
vice-president. .Capitalstock s. 600
in shares of 800 eaah; toihdid Stand not
to exceed 100000 aefes-principai office
| at Waynesboro. = .>.,si"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04

Roanoke Hera1d: The report arrived
In tile city yesterday that farmer, ro-
siding near Bent Mountain, discovered a
few days ago rattlesnake, stretched out
at full length, and taking things easy on
the front porch of his residence. With a
double barrelled shotgun he blew a hole
and the, snakes head entirely through
the floor. The reptile measured ten feet
in length, and was a very venerable
monster, possessing eighteen rattles 1t
is probably the largest snake ever seen
in this country.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
The Only BIG Show.

BIG SHOWS t6MBINEib, AND THE DATE
WILL BE AT STANTON y JULY is.
1t will not come CONS! DAY s9a .hftesf or later,
it naVsf diyld!eess but E,t always exhibits just
the same in small villages as in small
towns, it never never deeceiyees by false mis-
representation or exaggerated bills, but
will exhibit everything pictured and
descrihed. It is the biggest show on
lures and Novelties than any 10 shows
on earth: 4 monster r; R: tFains with
Dens, its 81 Sun bright dhariots, its aoG
Horses, its 100 Ponies aud $50 people
The Parade 10 Solid Miles of Glitterine
Gold and Emerald, and cost $500, 900. 1t
takes place each day at 10 a. IN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
A GOOD FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

L n
l have 800 Acres of splendid land 3 miles from
Harrington. Dickinson county, Kansas l66 acres
in grass and weit fenced with wire tor pasture;
100 acres i'll cultivation. There is a good house
containing four rooms, and a good well of soft
water at the kitchen doors also a fine stock
well with wind pump and an lneXhauStible sup
ply OF water. good STABLE granery, and
crib 100 acres In corn and 80 in oats this
Spring 10 acres IN a fine young orchard. garden
and truck patch. There have been several hun
bred shade trees planted about the Rnfldings
An the buildings have been put up m the last
two years. A good public school aAid church one
mile from the place. Every house in the town OF,
Harrington has been built In she last five wears.
and it now has 5000 inhabissnts; 5 new railroads.,
machine shops, electric nights, street cars and a
first-class patent ROLLER flour MILL besides other
industries. Splendid schools, several good
churches, good society, and everything to make
a good town. VIII give big bargain in selling,
or exchange this farm for good Virginia farm
Can give possession any time
will pay the railroad fare of any one who
goes to look at my farm if the above is not sub
stantally correct.
+ For further information, address
C. r. BLACK
june6St Million, Madison Co., KY
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
DRIVATE SALE.

Aavlng determined to move from Virginia.
desire to sell privately the following farms:
1st farm about one and one-half miles west
OF Staunton, containing 327 Acres This farm
has a good brick house on it, and all necessary
out building, with good orchard and water
Well set in grass, except 20 acres of wheat which
has been put i'll grass this fall. The crop of hay
for 1883 was 40 tons, besides large pasturage.
I'd. A farm about one mile from LipScomb Sta
ton containing 135 Acres This farm is welR
watered, all i'll grass except 20 acres in wheat
Has on it a new frame house, stable and granary,.
a nice young orchard. This land is considered,
as good, If not better, than any on South river
1t lies on the north side of South river and is,
part of the McCheSney land.
Sd. A farm of 400 Acres, near Bells Valley
depot in Rockbridge county, Va, on the waters
of Calf Pasture river. This farm has it a good.
house and barn and is good grazing farm.
Mr.. Wm Patrick, OF Staunton, Va, will give
the terms and prices on the above land.
nOvS w A HTDSON
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04

Washington q Lee University.

-
We call attention to the advertisement,
in another column, Of Washington &
Lee University, Lexington, Va. The
Academic Departments, as well as the
professional schools of Law and Engi-
neering, open September 49,
.zes-
Mrs Judge 4. F. Thompson, of staun-
ton, was among those badly hurt in the
accident ON the Norfolk and Western
Railroad on Tuesday last Also Bishop
A. W. Wilson had his wrist cut and body
considerably bruised.
George s. Christie, of Harrisonburg,
travelling for Messrs. Lee & Son, dealers
in Harness, &C., Philadelphia, paid us a
pleasant visit yesterday. He is a son of
George s. Christie, ESQ, aareasurer of
Haf rgisan !
Mr.. NJ. kinsbury and family of Win
chester, arrived in Staunton on Tuesday
last, and have taken rooms at Mrs. Ba-
ber's on South Lewis Street, Nh. X. pro-
poses to o,rgsanIze Hedge Company and
make ataunton his headquarter, to op-
crate in Augusta county.
Gov. Lee was received at the depQt
Tuesday evening by the Stanewall Bri-
gade Bans! AID citfzens on his way to
Lexington, and was conveyed to the Lu-
matte Asylum to make casual inspec-
ton of that institution, which was
quite satisfactory.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
A FINE FARM FOR SALE.

farm of 104 Acres lying near Greenfield
Nelson county, is offered for sale on very favor
able terms. The land is of excellent quality, and
in fine state of cultivation. There are 50 acres
SPLENDID BRICK MANSION, with rooms
and all out buildings in good condition.
About Is or 20 acres of it in timothy and c
yer, and Is acres in wheat
This is one of the most complete and desirt b1
farms in the State, and any one wanting sue.
property, could not do any better than to examine
it, Price low and terms easy.
P. o. BOX No. 50,
nov29 Greenfield Nelson Co, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
If Sufferers from Consumption

Coughs and colds will try Puritan Coug /
and Consumption Cure, they will fine
quick relief and permanent benefit. Csc
A large proportion of the diseases
which cause human suffering, result from
arrangement of the stomach and liver
pr Lees Liver Regulator, cures ali these
troubles. Trial bottles free at P. 7. Al
LENS drug store.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
THE BEST IN THE SOUTH.

At the stable is fine pair of Fairbanks scales
where horses can be weighed.
also keep on hand a fiue selection of Riding
and Driving Horses for sale at REASONABLE prices.
Also, lot Of second hand Omnibuses, Carriages,
BuggieS and Wagons of every description, i'll
excellent condition, which will be sold or traded
on accommodating terms
Having also turned part OF my place into
hitching department. where horses will be
hitched and well taken care of as cheaply as any
where in the city.
Also our Baggage Transfer. Parties can have
their baggage called for at any time of day or
night: will receive prompt attention. Can at
the old stand. Respectfully.
sept9 EDWARD BURKE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
LAND SALES.
CUBURBAN HOME FOR SALE.

L offer for sale privately my house and Is acres
of loCatcu Cnu1CIiy road ahout
two miles from Staunton. The house is Small
yet comfortable. There is a good orchard of 20T
select apple trees, part of them bearing and
a good cistern on the premises. 1t will be sold
easy terms and at moderate price.
Apply for further particulars to
JOHN d. RODG ERS.
ap4-tf Buffalo Gan. Va
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
CMALL FARM FOR SALE.

l offer for sale Sc Acres of Land lying in Au-
guSta county miles west of ArbOr Hill, 4 miles
south of Swoope's Depot 1t is convenient to
school house, churches, mills &e There is on it
comfortable log house and out building. There
is never failing spring of good water; an orch
ard of select fruit, of over 100 apple trees be
tween 100 and 200 peach and other fruit trees ,
ten acres in timber the balance under cultiva-
ton. Parties desirin. information, can write to
me at Dayton, Rockingham county, Va.
mares A. HOOVER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04

We had the pleasure CT a sail Eester-
day frsIA4l Mr.: 9: H. Newan,' of the Wa
bash, Ind, Plain Dealer, and connected
with the Passenger Department. of the
Chesapeake and, Ohio Railroad at Gin
cinnati. 1t was his first visit to this part
of Virginia. and etcourse he was pleased!
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
A Graat Rattle

Is continually going on in the human
system when you suffer with Consump-
ton, it strives to ruin health and drags
victims to the grave, take timely warning
and use Puritan Cough and Consumps
ton Cure. Price 25cts. At P. T.
Aliens drug store,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-07-04
LIVERY STABLES.
DURKE's SPLENDID LIVERY.

ID
For the season of 1889, Burke's splendid Livery
is even in finer condition than over. His alesant
match teams, new and fine vehicles and stylish
turnouts, are the pride of the city and