The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-05-16

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| City Treasurer Hoge. who has an eye
always towards perfecting the complicated
machinery necessary to the harmonious
working OF the intricate details of his Of
flee, has purchased a register fol- keep
! ing detailed and accurate statement OF
all moneys received. The register is a
beau it'll nickle plated machine, and
H., N first sight might be taken for a type
writer. The whole affair is very complete
Ga the front part of the register is 4 row
of keys with smlll circular heads. marked
500, $50, and 80 on down to cents. AT
one end of this row Of keys. is one marked
"change." Expressing on the keys marked
with the numbers. as above stated, money
drawer is thrown open, in which the
amount to be deposited is placed. And at
the same time the amount is registered on
the inside of the machine, ard large fig
ures representing the sum deposited are
thrown out at the upper part of the ma>
chine, and remain there until it is again
used. The amount taken out is also indi-
Gated. Every time change is needed 1t is
recorded in like manner. The register is
locked by patent keys, carried by the
treasurer. By half turn of one key the
machine is prevented from registering, so
that it can not be tempered with when
this key is held by the treasurer. There
is also an indicator somewhere in the
secret internal workings of the machine,
by which the treasurer can tell if any one
has opened the register during his absence,
and also the exact number of times it has
been opened. by this means he will ua-
failingly be able to tell if any one has a
duplicate of his keys. OF one thing we
are satisfied. and that is, if any one at
tempts to manipulate the register, Treas
urer Hoge is sure to find him out, for the
ways of that little machine are wonderful
and mysterious, except to the skilled
operator. 1t is a most complete and beau
tiful piece of mechanism.
- $3.50 ~ s
The Springs.
The annual prospectus of .Stribling
Springs is in the hands of the printer, and
will be issued in few days. The proprie-
tors, Messrs. Chichester & Stewart, have
made various and marked improvements
in the premises, and have provided com.
forts and accommodations to suit all GUS
toners. They are prepared for a full sea-
son, and we have no doubt this favorite
resort will be taxed to its utmost capacity.
Strlbling is one of the most delightful
watering places in the mountains OF Vir.
ginia. 1t offers real comfort and rest to
the weary: medicinal waters for the sick,
and pleasure and recreation for the seeker
of change and relaxation from business.
The season publication of the Rock
bridge Alum is before US. The manager
Col. Geo. l.. Peyton. is so well and favora
bly, known to the springs going people,
that the mere mention that he is in charge
is assurance that everything that can be
commanded for the convenience and com
fort of those who may visit the old Alum
will he at their disposal. Many improve.
ments have been made in the buildings
and grounds, and even greater attractions
are found than heretofore, when it seemed
the fun of the most exacting taste had
been accomplished. The prospects for
profitable season are encouraging. arc -