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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07
THE EIGHTEENTH SESSION OF TIE

THE EIGHTEENTH s E s SION OF THE
Il VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE will commence on
Thursday, September 12th, 1889. The location of
the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
on the College farm gives superior advantages
to the students In Agriculture.
The machine shop has been greatly enlarged
and new machinery added, Offering special n
ducements to the students in mechanics,
Tuition free. Board from IS to so per month";
For catalogue and further information, apply
to L. l.. LOMAX, President,
july linn Blacksburg, va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

For teething in children, and all summer
complaints, use Victor Infants Relief Guar.
anteed Safe Simple Sure
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

NOTICE.-In the latter part of June 1889,
IN purchased threshlng box of N. J.
Drumheller and executed my negotiable note
for one hundred and fifty dollars, at four
months payable at the National Valley Bank
OF Staunyon. 1 have indirect information that
the right of Drumhelier to sell said machine
was not perfect at that time. This is therefore
to warn all persons from buying or receiving
said note till the validity of the transaction is
better known. III. B. SWEENY,
July 3i-2ts Lyndhurst, p. o.,
Augusta CO, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07
City Council.

The Council was in regular session last night
all the members present except Mr.. Craig
President Berkeley in the Chair.
The usual monthly expense accounts WERE
allowed and ordered to be paid and many petit
lions referred.
A fire-plug was ordered at Lewis street and
Churchville Avenue.
Mr.. McQuaide introduced Mr. Mcclure o
Richmond representing the Bell Telephone
company. Mr.. Mcclure stated that the com
pany proposes to establish an exchange on re
duced rates and presented the draft of an ordin
ance. which was referred for immediate report
$1,000 was appropriated to prosecute the
work commenced on the city park.
The Board of Health presented reports of the
immediate necessity for cleaning sundry
premises at Pump Alley aad Augusta street
and South OF Johnson street. The Committee
GU streets was instructe to carry out the re-
concentrations of the board.
On motion of MIR. McQuaide, a resolution
was adopted appointing five members as a
Committee to confer with the Fair Association
with the view of increasing the interest at the
next exhibition.
Mr.. e. G. Kinney resigned the office OF
Justice of the Peace, and Mr.. s. 8. Smeltzer
was appointed in his stead.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

CORRESPONDENCE low rates are made from
other stations on the line.
The tickets good Ten days with the priv
iege of a stop-off at Washington, D. c. on the
return journey.
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THE RooBR1DaE DE1EaAT1oN.-From the re

THE RoCBRIDGE DELEaATIoN.-Fromt the re-
ports in from the primaries held Saturday the
Rockbridge delegation to the Democratic State
Convention stands on first ballot as follows:
Mckinney, 7; Beirne, Z; Harris, g. O'Ferrall, s.
Not committed, l. Total, 21.-Le1irsgtoa Ga,
| EeHe.
majority is Mckinney.
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c. o. Herring. the polite and attentive gro
Gerry man. wants you to try his Mariana CT
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DEATHS.

Obituaries are charged for at advertising rat
Notices of deaths published grdtuttousty.
HEyENER,-Mrs. Phebe Jane. wife of Mr.. Jacob
P. Hevener, aged about Al years, died at mel
home near HIghtown, on the 18th day o.
July. 1889, and was inferred in the family
burial ground on the day following.
MoRGAN.-On Saturday, July 9th, 1889. at his
home, in Irish Corner district, Greenbr1el
county, W. va, of paralysis, Mr.. John Nor
gan, aged IS years.
SPANGLER On Monday, July 22nd, 1899, at hi'
home in Peterstown, Monroe county, w. va
OF typhoid fever, Mr.. Ira L. Spangler, soh
Mr.. G. NJ. Spangler, aged 20 years.
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Receipts: 1877 head OF cattle; 81 sheep and
lambs ;2S3 hogs.
o0 Sales: SI4 head of cattle; SO sheep and lamhf;
Prices:
Cdttle-Best, 4t41 &c. gross: n,eti un TO coed
Sl4a354c. gross; cpulln - fair 215 D. gross
Sheep-312s4% gross.
Iambs-4a6". gross.
Hogs-64a6kc. net.
Bulls-za17ac gross.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

Annie L. Palmer has been appointed post
master at Port Republic, Rockingham county
in the place of John W. Lee, removed.
The Fancy Hill correspondent of the Rock
bridge Nel0s says
"Mr. Bitter, of Old Stone Church, Augusta,
visited this neighborhood and preached at
Falling Spring on July 18th. Every one seems
pleased with him."
MIR. Henry A. Bear, OF Elkton Va. proprie-
tor of the Lithia Springs, was in the city. and
returned home last week.
Mrs. George W. May and her two children
are on visit to the family of Prof. Charles E.
Young at Lewisburg, w. Va.
Mr.. N. M. Warner, is spending his vacation
with relatives and friends in Lexington.
Mr.. and Mrs. william ]. Nelson, OF Florence
Ala, are on visit to friends in this city and
Harrisonburg.
Mrs. Brennaman, OF Roanoke, daughter o.
DIR. Patterson, of this city. is on visit to the
home Of her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Woodwork and son of Carey
Ohio, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Guntner, cor
ner of Market and Beverly Streets, Staunton
Virgini
Rev. J. Nj. Frost, d. D., arrived yesterday
His family have been here for some time. AT
ter short soIourn here among his friends, hi
will assume charge of his church in Rich
| mond.
Mr., Tay lor Mccoy, who has been the efficien
mailing clerk in the Stanton postoffice 70
some time, has resigned that position TO &C
cept one in the Inter-States Life Association
His place in the postoffice is now filled by Mr.
Edward Bryan. heretofore general deliver.
clerk. whose former place is now filled by Mr.
Ed. Runnels at the general delivery window
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

VIYANTED-BY A LADY OF REFINE
w NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. as Companion
Teacher In a family of small children, or in
any capacity where a lady can make herself
useful. Address MISS B. g.,
No. 10. Raphlne, Rockbridge Co., Va
julysl II
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

The ugiiest and best smoke in Staunton is
the Mariana Cigar, sold by Child>& Shelton
the careful Prescription Druggists,
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FROST IN AUGUSTA Galena, Illinois, des'
patch of August End says

1.-THE low grounds in this section were visit
ed by Fl ost early yesterday morning, which die
considerable damage to the growing vegeta'
ton. The corn suffered in the most exposed
places. Tobacco was also severely injured"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

JUDGE ]. NJ. QUARLEs REsIGNs.-At the
State Prohibition Convention recently held in
Lynchburg the nomination for Attorney. Gen.
eral was con ferred upon Judge ]. M. Quarles
of this city. 1t was done without any consult
alton with him, and he does not wish to oc-
cupy that position, and therefore declines It,
This action on the part of Judge Quarles viii
meet the appreciation of his many friends.
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L
| A DREADFUL FATAL ACCIDENTAL LITTLE
evening between and .o'clock,a few hundred
yards from the depot at Fishersville on the
| & o. Ry, about six miles east of Staunton, little
/ Watson Gulley, aged 10 years. son of Mr. ia
l Gulley, postmaster at Fishersville, and neph'
ew of Mr.. c. NJ. Keblinger, of this city, was run
over by freight train and killed. Though one
| leg was cut ntirely off and the other nearly
So and his skull was fractured the little fell
low lived about five hours after the accident
He and another little boy, son of Mr.. Seth
Undertake, had been to the field for the cows
When the cows came out of the field bull
followed, which they wished to prevent from
getting out, and closed the gate on the head oil
the bull, which, in an effort to get loose pulled
down the gate-post. He drove the COWS home
and returned to fix the gate. 1t is supposed
that on his return to fix the gate, he did not
observe the train, as some trees obstruc: ed the
view, and when he was about passing the
crossing, he found the train nearly upon him,
which so surprised and terrified m,-being as
he was. unusually AFRAID of the trains-as 10
paralyze all effort to escape, when the train
struck him and mangled him as above describ-
ed, 1t seems strange that one who was SO
much afraid of the trains as never to go near
Jnem When IN mOt1On ,shOald lose his lie as ne
did.
His bereavei parents and other relatives. in
this sad .affl lotion. have the sympathy of the
entire community.
WESTERN LUNATIC ASYLUM-ILLNESs OF
DRs FISHER AND WEIR.-To-day the regular
monthly meeting of the Executive Commit
tee of the Western Lunatic Asylum takes
place. The reconstruction ola number of the
interior walls of one of the buildings in the
female ward has been going on for several
weeks.-Major Bagby. contractor. The work
has progressed with all practicable speed, and
the entire building will be ready for occu-
pancy before the 1st of October.
Drs. E. C. Fisher and A. Il. Weir of the
medical staff are quite unwell. DIR. Weir
has been absent, seeking a restoration of
health and is now at his home in Rockbridge
too feeble to resume his duties. DR.. Fisher
has been confined TO his room at the Asylum
for two weeks and will probably take leave
of absence for the recuperation of his health.
Dr. Blackboard, the Superintendent, and DIR.
Geo. s. Walker OF the staff are supplying full
attention to both wards:
DR.. J. s. Dejarnette, of Spotsylvania, is in
the dispensary department.
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KILLED ON THE RAILRoAD.-At Pulaski city,
Sunday evening, J. NJ. Johnson. white man,
attempted to board a west bound train, and
was run over, and had both legs cut off, from
which he soon died. The coroner jury found
verdict of death by his own imprudence..
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

wHEELWRIGHT w ANTED.-A
IA Competent and industrious Wheel
right can find employment at a liberal salary
]. L.. CRITZER,
WaynesborO,
july 3l-2ts Augusta county. Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, July %, 1859.
Peck's Admir- vs. Borden &c,
and

and
Borden and ais vs.. Borden's Admir- Sci
All parties interested In the foregoing causes
pending in the Circuit Court of Augusta coun-
ty, will TAKE NOTICE. that have fixed upon
the nth DAY OF AUGUST, NEXT, to state
the several accounts required by decree of ref
erence entered therein. on the LIST day CT July,
1889.
The principal object OF this reference Is. to
ascertain the available fund in these causes
coming to the heirs of John and Jacob Borden
decd for distributions; who the said heirs are;
and the amount coming to each. Also to re-
port the amount that should be paid to Mesrs.
f. @. Elder and Robert Stiles out of lid
funds for professional services rendered &c.
JOHN NJ. KINNEY.
july 2f4w Comm'r.
Vim. copy 4w.
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r f. ARBUCKLE VS.. SILAS FISHERS
e. ADMR AND ALS.-Pursuant to a
decree OF the Circuit Court for Augusta coun-
ty entersd in this cause May 9th, 1850 l shall
proceed, at my office. in Staunton, on THUR
DAY, AUGUST 18th, 1889, to take accounts of
the estate of Silas Fisher, decd, OF the out
standing Indebtedness of the estate. &C., &c.
JOS. A. WADDELL.
july l7-4w Comm'r.
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II err, Alexander & ais. VS. Kerr, James T. &
IN als.-Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
Court for Augusta county, entered in this
cause June 9th. 1889, shall proceed, at my
office, in Staunton, on TUESDAY, AUGUST
goth, 1889. to take account of the transactions
OF ID. NJ. Kerr as administrator of Joseph Kerr
decd, and of the distribution of the estate OF
the said Joseph Kerr.
JOS. A. WADDELL.
july 24-4w Comm'r
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-08-07

baltimore Livestock Market, Aug. L
Beef Cattle.-Prices of Beet Cattle ranged as
follows:
"a 90 q As
Generally rated first quality. 621a@ 871a
Medium or good fair quality 3 Is q 8 6212
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
total receipts this week iTs. Total sales sSs
Trade at the opening was only fair, but 1t
soon became dull. and so continued through
out, with decline in values of fully &c all
through.
Sheep and LANDSLIDE receipts this week
are 900 10 excess of last weeks numbers There
is fairly good trade in all kinds of stock
Prices show no change since last week. Butch
er Sheep sold at 3a4s4c per Id gross, few extra
Stock Sheep Gas so per head
MONDAY, Aug. 5, 1889.
SwINE-There is not heavy 1un this week,
the number OF Hogs being few hundred less
Trade is fair, with the demand about equal to
the supply. The quality is quite good. Fat
Hogs are slow OF sale at Aa15o lower than good
sales at 613a69s cts per Id net. Receipts this
week $500 head.
including 80 carloads to be sold, and fl carloads
for slaughterers. Market firm at an advance
equal to Is cts per 100 lbs; native steers sold at
90as4 95. and native Bulls at 2as2 20 per 100 lbs
Calves-Recsipts 34C0; dull and weak; Veals
sold at 50as6 %. and buttermilk Calves at 25a
, So per 100 lbs. Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 81
300; both Sheep and Lambs dull and about %
cts per 100 lbs lower; Sheep sold at 8 s0aS5 Is,
and Lambs at 25as7 25 per 100 lbs. Hogs-Re-
ceipts $500; rot much doing; live Hogs nominal
at 40aS5 per 100 lbs.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.-Beeves-Marke ct
only fair; best 4Aa57ac., good 415a4ssc.. medium
4a41lc.. fair 311a354c., common aa311c. Sheep
Market lively: strong demand for good quality
| Sheep, which were scarce: best 54a55sc., good
43za5c., medium 4l4a41zc., fair 3sza4c. common
3a3Ac. Lambs-Best 634a7c, good 614a61zc, me-
dunn 6a81sc, fair 515a554c. common 5a51lc. Hogs
dull: prices steady; choice Chicagos 6s4a67sc,
good Westerns s1zasssc, State Hogs b77sa6zc.
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STOUT, ]. K. sc. VS., STOUT, VIM. 1. &c.-In
- pursuance of decree of the Circuit Court
for Augusta county, entered in this cause June
9th 1889, shall proceed, at my office, in Staun
take further account of the transactions OF
the executors of James NJ. Stout. decd. &C., &c.
JOS. A. WADDELL.
July INV COmmr,
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CTOUTS EXECUTORS VS.. SMITHS ADJ
y MINISTRATOR AND ALS.-Pursuant
to decree OF the Circuit Court for Augusta Co.,
entered In this cause June 9th, 1857 1 shall
proceed, at my office, Tin Staunton on WE'D
NIISDAY, AUGUST 2lst, 1882 to take an ac-
count of the assets OF the estate of Overton
Smith, decd, of the debts against the said es-
tate, and of the transactions of T. Il. N. Speck
as Sheriff administrator.
JOS. A. WADDELL,
July zf-4t Comm'r.
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NULTZ'S EXECUTOR VS.. FULTZ &C. and
T. RAMSEY &c. VS.. SNYDER &c,-Pursu-
ant to decree of the Circuit Court for Augusta
county, entered In these causes, May IL, 1889,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23th, 1899, to take
further account of debts against the estate of
David Fultz. decd, a further account of the
transactions of ]. II. Fultz, as executor of said
David 81: Fultz. &C., &c.
JOS. A. WADDELL.
July 3l-4t Comm'r.
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PATTERSON VS.. HUNT & ALS.-Pursuant
1 to decree of the Circuit Court for Auguta
County, en- tered in this cause, May 30, 1889, L
shall proceed, at my Office, in Staunton, on
THURSDAY, AUGUST Is, 1889, to take an ac-
count of any real estate owned by W. d. Ward,
deceased. not disposed of, &c. &C.; of the COM
muted value of Mrs. Rhoda j. Wards dover
therein; Of outstanding Indebtedness ofthe es-
tate of said Ward, &c. &c.
l7jul4t JOS. A. WADDELL, Comm'r.
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| II NJ. QUARLES C AIS. VS.. WM L STOUT
| u q ALS-Pursuant to decree of the Circuit
| Court for Augusta County, entered in this
cause, June g. 1889. shall proceed, at my Office.
| in Staun ton, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IA.
| 1889. to take further account of the TRANSACT
| tions of the executor of Mrs. Sallie Stout
decd, &c, &c. JOS. a. WADDELL,
| I7july4t Commissioner
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-17
DEATH OF AN OLD LADY.
Mrs l. Law, n Member of an Old Ameri
can Family, Lived for 81 Years.

Mrs. i. Law, n Member of an Old Ameri.
can Family, Lived for 81 Years.
The death of Mrs Isabella B. Law. OF
this city, recalls some interesting events to
the minds of those who are connected with
her history. The lady was the wife OF james
Edgar Law, who died in 1870. and she IS the
descendant of one of the oldest American fam
lilies. She was born at Cochran's Landing,
Mlfnin township, 81 years ago. Her father was
Mr. Robert Patterson, after whom Pattersons
Grove, opposite McKeesport, has received lts
name.
Her ancestors moved to this part of the
country from Harrisburg in the early part OF
this century, and here Mrs. Law was porn,
raised and married Her husband, James
Edgar Law, owned and controlled team OF
wagons running between this city, Phlladelpnla
and Baltimore
The family is quite historic in its way. Mrs.
Laws grandfather was Captain Brisbin.
valiant warrior of the Revolution, now buried
near Harrisburg; and her Oldest son. Jonn r
Law, was killed in the Civil War. MRS. Law
was very intelligent lady,-and retained the
perfect use of her faculties to the last. She re-
called vividly the first steamboat ever seen IN
Pittsburg and the sensation it created. She
also remembered the landing of Lafayette and
the banquet rendered him in his honor, at
which her husband was one of the guests.
Mrs Law had children, boys and girls,
but only one of them, a son, is now alive. She
also has l3 grandchildren and 10 great-grand-
children. She was stanch member of the
Presbyterian Church, and was very devout IN
its exercises. Sne was widely known, and her
death, though expected, has caused no little
from the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs.
William Magill, No. 90 Clark street, tomorrow
morning. The remains will be taken to the
family lot in Enon Valley, Lawrence county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-17
NEWS of Three Sfnfes.

The Westmoreland County Teachers Insti-
tute is in session at Greensburg. OF the 495
teachers in the county 450 are in attendance.
ITALIAN laborers working on the Columbus,
Lima and Milwaukee Railroad struck yester-
day for 81 5Oper day. Other men will be pro-
vided.
McKEEsPoRT frebugs tried to burn the
hardware store of Ryan & Son by thrusting
intlammable matter through hole which they
cut and then lighting it, A policeman saw and
extinguished the blaze before much damage
was done.
THE old Ironton furnace at Ironton, Preston
county, W. Va, has been sold at auction for
S5,0OO, and will be torn down and the material
removed to Ohio. When this furnace was built,
u years ago, it cost the owners 100000 and was
one of the best plants in the country.
THE Huntington Water Company, at Hunt
ington, W. Va, has concluded contract with
the Cork Well Supply Company, of ST. Louis,
by which the latter company will sink wells in
the bed of the Ohio of sufficient capacity to
supply 1000, 900 gallons of water daily. Work
will be commenced at once.
The large dwelling house of Mrs. McKeever,
situated near Markle, in Upper Burrel town.
ship was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday
night, and all the contents, with $500 in money,
were burned. The loss will probably reach
s., ,000 on which there was no insurance The
fire originated from spark from chimney.
SHERIFF MEHL left Erie yesterday with a
delegation of l6 convicts for their various desti-
nations. as follows: Four to the Western Peni.
tentiary. including Larry Ward. the train robber:
for the Allegheny County Workhouse, ! to
the Reformatory at Morganza and 10 the
State Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-17
BIG DEAL In OIL LAND
Il. J. Mckee, of Butler, Transfers
Some Very Valuable Leases,
RECEIVING $4,000 FOR THEM.
An Ohio Farmer Murdered in Field by
an Angry Woman.
AN INSANE MAN COMMITS SUICIDE

SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.
BUTLER, September 16.-The largest sale
of oil property in Butler county for several
years has finally been consummated by w.
j. Mckee to Messrs. B. E. Mitchell, n
Moore, W. S. Work and F. II. Langworthy,
of Warren, Pa. The consideration was
about $50, 600. Comprised in the property
are between 400 and 500 acres OF leases
situated at Bruin. in Parker township
There are q oil wells, producing about 100
barrels per dav, and four gas wells furnish
ing gas through eight miles Of two and
three inch lines for the pumping wells and
inhabitants of Bruin. This plant is one of
the most valuable in the county and promises
to yield the purchasers handsome profit. The
wells are producing from the "30-foot" and
third sands and are regarded as ''stayers"
1t is interesting to note that in 1878, without a
dollar of money, Mr.. Mckee purchased well
producing fve barrels per day, agreeing to pay
l,SOO barrels Of oil to the owner. Though the
well had been producing several years. Nj.
Mckee succeeded in increasing the yield to 20
barrels per day. From time to time he pur-
chased leases and drilled wells. in such quiet
way that Oil producers are surprised to find
such valuable property in this part of the
field where the excitement ragged fercely in the
early seventies. Mr.. McKee's total profit on
the property sold is full 100000. He retains
15O acres of leases and some producing wells
near Bruin.
One remarkable fact is that Mr. Mckee
strictly observed Sunday on which oay all
drilling and pumping wells were shut down SO
that his men could attend church if they de-
sired. This rule was occasionally broken in
extremely cold weather. Perhaps there is not
another producer in the entire oil region who
shuts down pumping wells over Sunday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-17
THE LAW is LAME.
Tint Tax Decision is Not n Question of
Unknown Owners.


Saturday an erroneous impression was
given as to decree made by Court of Com.
mon Pleas No. in the matter of an appeal
by the Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston
Railway against the action of the Board of
Assessors in assessing property recently pur.
chased by that corporation on Manor street.
Southside
The report referred to stated that the cues.
tion decided was that no assessment could be
made against unknown owners" while such
question was not before the g ourt and he
sides, no such question can arise, as the law
clearly accepts such assessment when proper
diligence to find owners has been made,
The action of the Court was upon a much
more important or at least more interesting
question. The appeal was against the City
Board OF Assessors in assessing at full rate
paid for property, as required by the new city
charter, which provides that mo property shall
be assessed for less amount than the price
paid for it at the last recorded SALE" etc. The
Court, in the decree (published below. nro
neunces this unconstitutional, and under il the
Board of Assessors are required to place all the
real estate at their schedule rates, thus equal.
izing values. Following is the decree:
This case having been argued by counsel
and it appearing to the Court that the first
proviso of Section % of the act of Assembly
approved the l4th day of June, 1887 is uncon.
stitutional and void, and that the valuation
placed upon the property of the petitioners in
this case in accordance Herewith is ilepal il
is ordered, adjudged and decreed that said
valuation be and the same is hereby vacated
and set aside, and that the said property be
and the same is hereby valued for the purposes
OF taxation in accordance with an agreement
of counsel heretofore filed in this case on the
same basis as other property of like value in
the same neighborhood.