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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
A splenaid Pfop,eftv.

An option has been taken on the Frank
Karnes farm, adjoining the Low Moor
property. J. Taylor Ellyson ahd j.. B.
Elan, of Richmond, Capt. Jh6. Nc
Quaide, Capts. w. H. Fowle and Ham
Sheppard, with other gentlemen, have
formed company, and will capitalize
and place the property on the market.
1t is a beautiful piece of property
Standing at the depot at Low Moor, to
the right is a mountain range in whose
bosom are immense deposits of iron ore
From this range the land is lovely
plain falling with gentle slope to the
bank of JacksOn's river, which runs
alcng the base of the ridge on the west.
The river furnishes not only eligible
sites for manufacturing plants, but what
is of great consideration in city build
ing, a natural channel for the drainage
from the gentle falling plain which runs
from the mountain to the river. 1t is a
nice, smooth piece of land, free from
gorges, gulches or breaks of any kind.
At the lower end of the farm is beauti-
full lake, well-filled with pike fish. This
lake, we are informed, was made by the
construction of the c. & O.. r. R. divid-
ing the river. On the right of the lake
is the old stage road, which borders hard
upon the lake, and is Immediately be-
meath an almost perpendicular hill,
forming one of the most enchanting
walks and driveways we have ever seen.
| On this road is a splendid alum spring,
while in rear of the Mansion House is a
magnificent chalybeate spring. The un-
cleared portion of the land has on it an
abundant supply of splendid timber
walnut, ash, poplar and oak, the esti-
mated value of which is not less than
| SEE, 1000 The ores are of the same quail
| ty as the splendid Rich Patch Ores said
to be the finest in the country. The
values around the Karnes property are
immense 1t is the centre around which
are located Rich Patch, Low Moor, the
G. & o. Development Co.'s property, and
the celebrated Douthat Survey, for
which McLaren paid 100000. Near by
are several furnaces, all in active opera
tion-Low Moor, Longdale, Princess and
others. Low Moor. which Immediately
adjoins the property, has population
of 1900, and pay roll of $4,000 per
month, while within radius of a few
miles $4,000 month is paid out in
wages The value of the properties
around the Karnes farm runs up into the
millions, making this one of the richest
mineral sections in the State.
We have visited many Of the sites up
on which the new cities" are to be
built, but nowhere have we seen loca
ton superior to the Karnes property.
In it's splendid mountain scenery, its
beautiful lake and river, its natural
drainage, and rapidly flowing river for
CARRYING off all deposits, and the i'm
mense values surrounding 1t, this mag
nificent property Is not surpassed as the
location for a prosperous city anywhere.
1t Is In the hands of gentlemen who APP
preciate it's splendid capabilities and will
manage its development with rare skill
and Judgment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Foreign Demand

A dispatch from London, dated June
30th, says
England is likely to require allsthe
cereals that America can send her this
year, for the present weather and the
cold blighting winds are rapidly destroy
ing our own crops. Hay is rotting on
the ground, wheat is getting mildew, and
the fields are being turned into ponds
Nothing Is ripening, and as for the fruit
nearly all we get comes, like most other
things, from abroad. We are more and
more dependent upon foreign supplies
for provisions and delicacies of every
kind, and every year makes the prospect
worse and worse for the English farmer.
"His fortune seemed likely to be more
favorable the present season, but rain
set in and has rarely ceased since the be
ginning of June. The country is wrap
ped up in gloom. for the absence of sum
mer is also dealing heavy blow at trade
of all kinds, especially among the West
End shops. At a large and and fashion
able milliner's much patronized by
American visitors the shutters might as
we'll be mt nm"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03

Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Mayor Of
Richmond, has been elected chairman of
the Democratic State Committee to sue
ceed Hon. B. b. Gordon, resigned. Mr.
Ellyson will. take Il vacation of five
weeks, which he will spend in Europe,
and after that will enter actively upon
the duties of the position.
On the 22nd ult. Mr.. j.. w. Bazzle, son
of Wilson Bazzle, of Tenth Legion,
Rockingham county, was drowned in
the Roanoke River near Salem. He had
swan across the river and was returning
to the shore Where he started when his
strength failed him His age was %,
and his remains were taken to Rocking
ham county for interment.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Middlebrook Items.
Reported for the VIRGINIAN.


The farmers are busy beneath a pelting sun
cutting their wheat crop, which will be fair
one. In this locality labor is in good demand
Every Land that will work finds ready employ
ment, and many mechanics have left their shops
to gather the golden grain that comes but once
a year, the glorious gift of God, which is being
clone or pestilential insect Notwithstanding
the heat and pressure Of business, that old Gus
tom handed down to us by our forefathers was
not forgotten. On Thursday evening, June Goth,
at Qclock at the house of Mr. Harvey Berry.
Mr. John Berry was married to Miss Sue Cor
don, Rev. James Murray officiating We wish
for them long and happy life
On Tuesday, June Gath, - youngest daughter
of Samuel Strain, died of cholera infantum,
aged about months
Mr.. George Rusmiselle, Jr., son of David Rus
mlselle, is on a visit to this place from South
west Virginia, where he represents business as
lively.
Mr.. Robert Helms Jr., is home on a vacation
from Roanoke College to see his father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Helms.
Mr.. J. S. Garrison, Jr., son Of J. 5. Garrison, Is
home on vacation from Mercersbnrg, Pa, Coll
lege
Dr. II. A. McChesney Is removing his family
and Office fixtures into his lately purchased
house, the G. b. Rusmiselle property, where he
will have a commodious office to attend to the
wants of the sick.
The friends of Rev. D. W. Hill will be pleased
to learn that he Is shade better and some
hope of his recovery is entertained. Bro. Hill
is preacher in charge of this circuit, and has
been lying dangerously i'll at the M. E. parson-
age near Annex. W. H. w.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Correct Time.

Mr.. H. L, Lang, jeweler, No. z, East
Beverly street, has in his store-room a
clock from the Self Winding Clock Co.,
OF New York, which is connected by wire
with Washington, ID. c., and every day at
1s M. the clock is set by an automat-
ic electric arrangement, direct from the
Government Observatory at Washing
ton. This great public convenience is
furnished by Mr.. Lang without cost to-
our people. 1t is a spirit Of enterprise
and consideration for the public which
we doubt not will be appreciated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
The Farmers Alliance seem to be dis

Ine Farmers Alliance seem TO DE dls-
turbing old party relations in some, of
the States without reference to old par
tv associations. In South Carolina, Mr..
Tillman. an influential Democrat, is run
ming for Governor against the old parti-
Fan ring, and has following among the
white people of the State which bodies
no good for the Rourhons. In Kansas
equally widespread dissatisfaction with
the old parties is shown, and equally as
formidable an organization has been eff
fected to antagonize the political rings.
One of these States is Democratic and
the other Republican. 1t is possible
that both may fall under the control of
the Alliance and political States be bro
ken to pieces.
Charleston NeaOs and Courier Accord
ing to Tyndall, tue heat which the earth
receives from the snR in year is sHfllii-
Gent to melt layer Of ice 100 feet thick
covering the whole earth. But the total
heat emitted by the sun is s,aAa, 600, ala
times greater. This would melt ice SUR
rounding the earth at the rate OF 2.406
feet in depth in one hour, or boil in the
same time 700, 600, 900, 900 cubic miles of
ice cold water. or 80,000,00O while per-
son takes a single breath. This is as
much heat as would be generated by the
combustion per hour of layer of coal
100 feet thick entirely surrounding the
sun.
Colonel Beverly Tucker is i'll in Rich
mond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

DURSUANT to decree of the Circuit Court
Il OF Augusta county, rendered June nth,
l89O, IN the chancery cause of Garrison, j. w., u
wire VS. Grass widow. &C., will proceed to sell
to the highest bidder on the premises ON
Tuesday, the 29th day of July, 1890,
the following Real Estate in Sherando, Augusta
county, belonging to the late VIM. E. Grass,
viz lst. The home tract, containing about
II acres, more or less, with EXCELLENT dwelling
house, stable, blacksmith shon, and all other
necessary hnildings, with fine orchard OF
yard. This property is first class and will suit
any one wanting good home. End. tract OF
land south of the above, containing u res 10
poles, about mile from tract No. !, adjoining
the lands ut Hunter and Others which Is Well
WateEed ana In q Ane state OF cultivation. ard
tract half mile west of the home tract containing
36 acres, more or less. This land is also In fine
state of cultivation, Possession of all the above
property will be given as soon as terms or sale
are complied with, except that which may be in
crops and that given as soon as crops are re-
moved.
TERMs:-Enough cash to pay costs Of suit and
sale, and the residue in three equal annual IN
stalments with approved personal security ana
the title retained as ultimate security sale at
I'm. T r. N. SPECK,
Special Commissioner.
Clerks ONCE Circuit Court for Augusta Co.:
!, j. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Court AFORESAID, 90
certify that T. r. N. Speck, as Commissioner,
has given the bond required of him by decree,
entered on June nth; 1890, in the cause OF Gar
risOn, &c, vs.. Grass, &c Az
Giysn under my hand this lst day q i1ly sr Is
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Viroinia Debt Question.

The New York correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun, under date of June seth,
saws:
ginia bondhOlders committee, in an in
terview published this evening is quoted
as saying mo plan has yet been formu-
lated stating the figures on which a set
Element should be reached, for the rea-
SON that the committee desires to have
the conservative opinion and advice of
those who have studied the question
from the Virginia standpoint. the cred
itors' standpoint, and the disinterested
standpoint, before we formulate any
scheme for submission to the advisory
board. We hope that when our plan is
finally submitted to the State, the Vir-
ginia people will feel that it represents a
consensus of opinions, based on the high
est considerations of sound finance and
public policy, and that thus the State
will have to accept the plan. believe
that Virginia will gladly accept it.
There is an excellent prospect that
the creditors will join in this plain of ad-
justment with practical unanimity. The
bondholders committee announced their
proposal at the first of this week, and
although creditors were not asked to de-
post the bonds before July, large
amounts of the Virginia obligations
have already been deposited both in
London and at each of the American de-
positaries. We anticipate no opposition
whatever to the proposed plan OF adjust
ment.
'sThe State needs credit at this mo-
ment in an essential degree. Virginia
is just starting on a tide of pros perity
after many years of commercial and in
dustrial stagnation.s The mineral and
manufacturing opportunities OF the State
are just being appreciated. Almost every
town has its Improvement company,
with prospects of furnaces, factories,
new buildings, etc. The development
of the iron and coal deposits within the
last year has been phenomenal. There
is, therefore, every reason to urge the
State and the people of Virginia to lend
assistance to the present attempt to set
tie the Virginia debt in way that will
restore the credit of the State"
Mr.. George 8. Coe, of the advisory
board. also said on the same subject =
This movement for the settlement of
the Virginia debt is an effort to bring
public opinion to bear upon the State in
such a way as to induce the Legislature
to accept an equitable plan, devised by
men of known ability and fairness after
they shall have considered all the con-
fiicting interests. Both in London and
New York the belief is general that the
committee will succeed in formulating
plan which will be accepted alike by the
State and bondholders, thus terminal
ing the long and costly struggle between
the parties"
Mr.. James p Cooper, the financial
agent of the foreign bOndholders' COM
mittee, has gone to London to attend
the meeting of the committee to be held
there ON July Is. Mr.. Cooper is consider
ed here functus officio. The commit
tee have had no dealings with him, but
only with the principals for whom he
has acted as agent More than major
ity of the bonds have already been de
posted, and all the necessary consents
to the carrying out, of the committees
plans obtained. As they say on the
track, He is not in it,"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
How Many Are We i?

Some people are guessing at the census
returns OF our city. One prominent bus
mess man guesses 8, $50. One of the cen
sus enumeratogs, inanswer to question
OF the reporter of the VIRGINIAN, says
the estimate of 10000 or l2,O00 will not
be sustained. 1t is reported that the re-
turns will show 9,737. The seal of mys-
terious silence is imposed upon the CEN
sus taker, and we are not allowed to-
know. Mr.. Porter gives out. however.
that the population of the Unites States
will be Ga, 10000
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Quarterly Conference.

The second quarterly conference of the
U. b. Church, Staunton Mission Sta
ton, will be held at Belmont, 81 miles
east OF Staunton, July 9th inst, at $50
p m. Sacramento services on Sabbath.
preaching at 1890 a. m.
Rev. c. P. Dyche will preach in U. b.
Church, in Staunton, Sabbath evening.
July 9th, at 8 O'clock
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03

There is no honest and defensible rea-
son for the report given out from Rich
MoRd that the land assessment of the
State would fall helaw the assessment of
1880. 1t is fraud and cheat, There
is not county scarcely in the State
where the farms are not In a better
condition than they were ten years ago.
and where the values have not increased
The assessors have not done their duty
or the land owners are at criminal de-
fault, where decreased values are re-
ported. Virginia is progressing in every
nook and corner, and no amount of at
tempted deception will alter the facts.
whatever effectsit may have on the reve-
nues.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
Where are we Building Q

There have been organized four land
improvement companies, whose fields of
operations have been marked out as In
and around Staunton. These compa-
MES are moving on satisfactorily to the
accomplishment of the results designed
by them. We have also two building as
sociations and land and loan company.
The pertinent question we wish to ask
is-What grand results may not be ac-
complished through these agencies, If
our people were working with concen-
trated efforts to carry out their plans :?
Instead of this, Staunton is represented
in the management and development of
every new town in Virginia to the neg
lect of our own city. Stanton capital and
energy were largely employed in build
ing up Roanoke, the magic city," from
its very first inception. Buena Vista,
Iron Gate. West Iron Gate, Clifton
Forge. Basic City. Chesapeake and
Ohio Development Company and shen-
dun all are managed and engineered by
Staunton men. Our people have not
only given their time, talent and money
to the present organization of these com
panies, but have in addition organized
building companies for the improve
ment of these new towns. Not only so,
but the officers and promoters Of our
home organizations are SO deeply inter-
ested in companies and organizations
foreign to our city, that their time is
consumed and their attention diverted,
so that we are crippled in carrying out
the plans for the advancement and i'm
provement of our city. A visit to the
places already mentioned, fully justify
of the participation of Staunten people
in these organizations. At meeting
Of the board Of large industry at Basic
City, the president and secretary were
Two of Stannto4's most prominent mer-
chants, and one of them an active mem
Der of one Of the boards Of one Of o4r
land companies, It is not only SO at
Basic, but at all the new cities" Ithas
grown to such proportions as to attract
general attention, and the evil effects of
~ tSt o eeCt* 80 WI " wa OAAUC& pa eEc. oUt
citizens having interests In other places,
in organizations of kindred character
to ours, may try to persuade themselves
that they can give proper care and at
tention to both; but they are sadly mis-
taken, and if they will stay at home
long enough to look around them and
answer soberly and honestly such ques-
tons as will unbidden rise up in their
minds, they must conclude that home
interest are being neglected. The con-
centratiOn of the talent, time, energy
and capital of our people, on our own
beautiful city, through the organi-
aatioas already effected for our growth
and improvement, would pradnce sAch
results as to create here In the heart of
the Valley of Virginia a city which
would be the wonder of the world and
the pride of our people. 1t can and
ought to be SO. But let our people re-
solve it shall be SO, and then with an
earnest cooperation it will be quickly
done. Pause and think, and give to
home interests the resultant of your
best efforts.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
PUBLIC SALE OF CATTLE, ETC.
r WILL OFFER for sale on

VIRGINIA-IN VACATIoN.-ln the Clerks
Office OF the Court OF Hastings for the
city of Staunton, June 10th, 1890,
John Monroe, Plaintiff,
In ChanCery.
Rice Monroe, Defendant.
The object OF this suit is to enforce a vendors
lien on lot of land situated in the northern
portion Of the city Of Staunton, known as 'Sun-
nyside,' which was conveyed to the said Rice
Monroe by Mrs. Jane E. Taylor in her life time,
which lien was assigned by Jas. Il. Taylor Jr.,
now for the benefit of John Monroe, the Plain
TIL In this action; also to recover the amount of
certain taxes against said lot paid by the Plain
tiff, amounting to $1,000, with interest from the
date of each ticket
And it appearing by affidavit filed that Rice
Monroe Is non resident OF this State, it is Or
dered that he do appear here within fifteeaI days
after due publication of this notice and do what
is necessary to protect his interest.
Teste. NEWTON ARG ENRRIGHT,
G. s. Lightner, p. q.-july34t Clerk.
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W. e. CRAIG,
JOHN A. NOON,
]. H. GsNNELL,
T. j. MARTIN,
J. ID. R0nQERS

Stanton, Va, May 10Th, 1890.
At meeting of the committee held May nth,
nell t. j. Martin. J. d. Rogers, W. H. Peyton, S.
Brown Allen and c. A. Roller, the following
resolution was adopted:
Res0tued That we hereby re-affirm and re-
enact the call for q county convention adopted
by committee on last Saturday. the 10th inst.
I. J. MARTIN, President.
J.H Connell, Secretary.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-03
ssaanton bsvseiopnaeat dempaBy.

49, NAASOA1
This organization for the improve
ment of Staunt5h Is moving quietly and
successfully along, and laying its foun-
dation both sure and steadfast. Last
week it closed the options on the w. F.
Asst property, north of the city limits
the Shaner property, adjoining the Frs
kline Miller farm, and the John w. Todd
property, northwest of the city. These
properties are all elegibly located for
improvement, and embrace lands ad
mirabiy adapted to the plans OF the com.
pany. Options on a number of other farms
had been previously closed, including
the Miller Hartman, Hoshour and Hug
hart farms.
From letters received from different
States making inquiry about the com
pany and its plans and the advantages of
Staunton, we learn that much interest
is being manifested in this portion of
Virginia. A good word of confidence is
expressed everywhere about our noun
tain city. The substantial character of our
business men; the industries that we
have in operation; the natural resources
of the locality, and the successful de-
velopment that is going on in the range
of territory of which Stanton is the
centre, combine to draw attention to
the City Of the Hills, and evoke favora
BILE and kindly expressions from all
sources. Indeed, there is not better
town than Staunton between the Poto-
mac and the Gulf. There is not a To-
cality more susceptible of remunerative
Improvement there is not a community
more intelligent, refined, active and sub
stantial than we have. These facts are
becoming generally known, and to the
degree that they are known, are they
appreciated. !.
The Development Company is moving
on conservative lines. 1t is progressing
safely and intelligently, and intends to
succeed. 1t has innumerable advan-
tages which compare favorably with
those of any other town in the South.
1t has attractions that no other town
has, and such substantial attractions,
that they grow upon the people as they
become better known. The command is
forward" and forward will be. the
march, until the comprehensive and in
telligent plans of the Development Com
pany fully materialize, and the Queen
City of the Valley will come forth clothed
in the garments of progress and pros.
perity, such as the grumbler will be
Inundated to witness.
The offices of the Development Com
pany are now being handsomely fitted
up in the shoe factory building occupy
ing the two front rooms on Augusta
street, and facing ON the c. & O. depot.
In few days they will be opened, and
ready for business at that point, the
Office of the Secretary, W. J, Perry.
having heretofore been used by the
company. The increasing business of
the company and the necessity for
greater accommodations have compelled
this change.
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A. Gall for a Republican County
Convention.

Republican County Committee on the 10Th day
of April, 1890, being now assembled after due
notice makes the following call for delegated
County Convention for the purpose of reorgan-
izing the Republican party in Augusta county
pAFsuant to the present. plan of our State Re
hiihiicaA ORGANIZATION.
The day hxed Il tuesday July 18th, 1850, at IL
O'Clock N. The place is the Court house of said
county, II obta1nable; II not, at some other suit
able place In the city of StauntOn.
The Republicans Of the county will meet at
their several precincts on Saturday, July Eth
1890 at O'Clock P. NJ, and of the city at some
suitable place, on same day at O'Clock P. M.
aud elect delegates and altsrnates by the fol-
lowing schedules:
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They viii also at each precinct OF the County
and Ward of the City OF Staunton nominate
three members of the party to act as the County
Com mittee
The precinct meetings will be called to order
by the Precinct Chairman, or in his absence by
the absence of all precinct committeeman, by
some member of the Republican party who will
take the sense OF the Republican voters present
the person 90 ceiling ~ TIE mestiAg 70 order win
certify to William y tfatg the present County
NAH aHd Secretary OF such meeting, and the
said, PeEln.aheat rAaiEma ne aHa Secretary VIII
certify to the saa g9ApSy Uaafmaa st Of the
he win make UP the r9ll of the Oahveattsdn.
The names also OF tbs pFectnct committeeman
nominated az above provided for will be so GER
tilted to the said County Chairman,
W. &. CRAIG,
JOHN A. NOON,
]. H. CtlNNELL,
T. ]. MARTIN,
J. ID. R0nQERS