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such story of his life Is should pass
into history as tho true record Of the life
OF a true genius.
Such Macder1nott was. The clenr
vision, and The blindness; tho simple
,ss+SH&A directness, an d
kE.S-&ass5N the erratio way
~ A wRrdness: the in
$50 >xa,\ NY spired utterance,
fGsy AssS>Ss. tcs1 and the child like
it%9l petul a nee; tho
EiEN y n divine gifts, and
GzsY N the human short-
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HUGH =. NACDBRMOTT. members Of the
human family. il must come 10 pass that
his memory will be cherished by those
who knew him as the image Of some
fair, lovely child, whom the world could
not spoil. whose very faults made him
the dearer 70 ms friends
Hugh Farrar Macder1nott was born n
Ireland, near Enaislillen, on the 10th Of
August. 1891.
Tho father, Thomas Gould Macder-
mott, was n dealer in grain. and during
the famine of 1913 and 1917 he was =
heavy loser, finally becoming so seriously
involved that he gathered up what
means he had left and came 20 America
with MS family t. make q new start in
lifo tie purchased a homestead IN Dor
chester. Mass. and Hugh. then q boy of
10. was placed in Judge Brigham's Office
% study law. The elder Macdermott.
however. died soon afterward. and the
boy turned 10 tho press for a living
Maciernotts writing, i;nmat1ro as g
was. was promising enough % attraSs
ne attention u Isaac " Fry, then the
MANAGING editor of The Boston Conner
who determined b train nm thoroughly.
anj pat him ~ type setting.
Even at that early period Macdermott
was a typical bohemian oi the highest
class. and affiliated readily. - be did all
through his ife. with the cleverest and
vi-tiest of the writers q f5e DAY II go
cane about that l-ef0Te the cavs of tho
faDsls New YORK Bohernian club q
1s56 - - he vas sfs.ciated with Arte-
mus Word. frs Par-inz-on" snd
ailes O'Reiilv7 - contrib1tor - Tne
CagTet Bag
T. sWas N 1873 that n vert - Califor-
MA. Ihera. notw tfaniins his F0ufh.
ia became squire and wss So irtBeu-
tf1l me1noer n the f1Dc1s T1r0lan0e
couuittes- II 1877 ~ returnel 81 Eeuv
York ard took 70 e.. sick f-r p living.
but has pen vas nerFr Idle us poetr7
srr1 wcn rarcxusti1n and p many
resrs sftsrv-ars hfs life was cne se~es ~
successes Us hee- k0-u~~ rrser7 81 ny
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Uuyb rnrrar Maciermott,s Youth.

New York, June 1e.-It is hard to
speak calmly, stin harder to speak cIiti-
cally, Of such a man "a the late Hugh
Farrar Macdrmott. One who did not
know him intimstely would be entirely
incapable Of telling the world what man
rer Of man be was whom we have Just
lost. Those who did know him are almost
incapacitated by reason Of their sorrow
from estimating him justly, or writing
such q story of his life as should pass
into history as tho true record Of the life
OF a true genius.
Such Macdermott was. The clenr
vision. and The blindness: the simple
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Big Railroad Scheme

Perhaps the most stupendous railroad project
on paper which has come to light since the old
Union Pacific was chartered in 1862 to build q
railroad from Council Bluffs to Ogden, is the
Virginia, Missouri and Western. The Virginia,
Missouri and Western Railroad Co. has now
been organized with Thomas Dreen, CT Phila-
delphia. president, for the purpose Of construct
ing railroad from Norfolk and Portsmouth
Va to Iseta, New Mexico, at the junction OF
the Atchison, Topeka s. Santa Fee and the Allan
tic Pacific, a distance of $40 miles. The route
of the road passes through Virginia, Tennessee
Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Indian Territory
and New Mexico. 1t is estimated that the whole
project would cost $7OOOO,OOO. The plan is to
bond the road for $4,000 per mile Of double
track and $4,000 per mile of single track, the
bonds to run for so years at per cent. Interest
The company announces its intention to have
the main line in operation from Portsmouth,
Va, to Belmont, Mo-, by January 1894. The n
tire issue of bonds is to be covered by a blanket
mortgage on all present and future property of
the company. The company is also incorpora
ted under the laws of Tennessee, and it is ex=
pected that 80 counties in that State will sub
scribe $apOQ 900 to its capital stock. The bonded
debt of $3.50, 100000 will be guaranteed by com
pany to he chartered by a bill now before the
United States Congress. The bonds are to be
issued from time to time as funds may be re-
ouired for construction and equipments There
is vet to be raised before proceeding with the
work fund of 100000 to he used in payment
for surveys, preliminary expenses, etc. But this
is not all of this gigantic scheme. A new line
In connection with the road from Norfolk to
Milford Haven in Wales, which is the nearest
English port, thus completing continuous al
moot air line from England to New MEXICO
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Republican Meetings.

The attention OF the Republican vo-
ters of Augusta county is called to the
precinct meetings which take place Sat
urday, the 12th inst, for the election Of
delegates to county convention, for
the purpose of recognizing the Repub-
lican party of Augusta county, pursuant
to the present plan Of our State Repub-
lican organization
Precinct meetings will be held In the
county at p. m, Saturday. July 18th
For the city of Stanton, at some suita-
BILE place the same day, at 8 p IN.
The county convention will be held
Tuesday. July 10Th, at the Court House.
The call, published in another column,
gives the number of delegate s and alter
mates which each precinct is entitled to.
The reorganization conteInplates
the election of a new county chairman
This one thing makes the precinct meet
ings of great Importance, looking to the
future of the party. The meetings for
the county have been called at an hour
when all may attend who feel an inter
est in the welfare of the Republican
party. and in the supremacy of Republi
can principles; of a government by the
people for the people.
In these meetings the voice of the peo-
pie should be heard; and those who
stay away, from whatever cause. have
only themselves to blame if things do
not go to suit their views. Vigilance is
the price of political liberty. Let every
Republican turn out Do not wait for
your neighbor, but see to it that you are
present yourself. Having done your
full duty, you can rest satisfied with
| your part=-not otherwise.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Cyclone at FARGO.

Fargo. Dakota, was struck by cyclone
Monday, the 18th inst, any great damage
done. The electric light towers were
blown down and whole blocks were I'M
rooted. The Opera House. Bank of
North Dakota, Exchange Hotel, Cont
mental block and Manitoba freight depot
were unroofed. The Milwaukee depot
Was blown down. Large numbers of
small houses were completely wrecked,
and every plate glass window on the
principal streets broken. Seven children
wese instantly killed and a number Of
persons injured. A passenger train on
the Northern Pacific Railroad, which
had just pulled out of the yard, was
blown from the track. The train was
made up of three baggage cars and nine
coaches, together with the private car
of Supt. McCabe, of the Chicago and
Northwestern. Several passengers and
trainmen were injured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
If It Be Treason

Representative Ewart, of North Caro-
lima, in his speech against the Election
Bill, made the following strong state
MeHt, which commends itself to every
lover of peace, progress and prosperity
in the South
II do not know what course other
Southern Republican Representatives
may take In this matter; but, speaking
for myself, will never by my vote OF
voice support a proposition that tends to
humiliate or degrade my people. shall,
if am the only Republican on the floor,
protest against the passage OF a law that
will sow the foul seeds of factional dis
cord among the people, and be fruitful
cause of unutterahle woe to the unfor-
tunate class 1t Is designed to henefit. Ii
that be treason to the party to which
have ever been loyal, make the most
of it, -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Will It Be Wnr z.

The complications existing in the wa
tiers of Behring Sea, seem likely to lead
to serious state of affairs, if not to
actual hostilities. The American gov,
eminent, in the maintenance of itl
rights in these waters, and in the protec
ton of the large interests therein, will
be guided by a calm and dignified con
sideration of all parties related thereto.
A press dispatch from Ottawa, Canada,
gives the following statement of the ac-
ton of the British Government
OTTAWA, ONT, July THE flag ship
War Sprite, which is expected TO arrive
daily ut Esquimalt, B. c., and be ready
for any emergency in Rehring sea. is a
powerful first class arMared cf4iaer OF
8,400 tons, carrying ten guns and COM
maaded by Rear Admiral Hotham, C. B.
The Nymphe, Daphne and Espiegele,
which accompany the flag ship. are ali
twin-screw sloops of eight and ten guns
respectively. So this new feet brings
thirty-six guns on the scene in addition
to the Amphion and Champion, already
there -
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Harrisonburg Railway.

We mentioned last week that the Har
risonburg and Western Railway had
been organized, but were not in posses
sion of names of the gentlemen constitut-
ing it. They are-J. P. Houck, president;
C. A. Sprinkle, vice president T. A.
Long, secretary; and Jacob Meserole,
treasurer. The directory consists of the
following gentlemen: Ahner Sha oIsiett
DIR. S. H. Moffett, Henry Shacklett, s.
X. Cox. p. w. Reherd, Herman Wise,
M. NJ. Sibert, D, G. Reherd and R. B.
Allen. ia
The lands it is proposed to reach are
on Little North Mountain. near Briery
Branch. Goals are known to exist there,
and the work of this company will de
monstrate their extent and quality. We
mentioned last week, upon the authority
of a gentleman who had heard it while in
Harrisonburg, that a vein of coal had
been discovered ON the Lurty farm, in
the suburbs of Harrisonburg. The pa
pers of that place make no mention
of it, and therefore, we presume, it must
be a mistake
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Anthraeits Coal Fields Of North
River Gap.
DoRcAs, Augusta Co, Va,

DORCAs, Augusta Co., Va,
July End, 1890.
Editor Valley Virginiam:
During the past few days have re-
ceived number of letters from parties
asking me if there is really any anthra-
cite coal and iron in North River Gap.
/ have answered some by letters, and
others / will answer through your paper.
In my candid opinion. there are vast
quantities of good coal and iron ore at
this place, besides other valuable miner
ais, fine timber, &c. will say this much
about the coal mine in North River Gap
l can show to any company, or any per-
son who may be interested about it,
three veins of fine coal, ranging from
four to six feet thick, and below the sur
face from to 100 feet. This place has
been misrepresented for several years
by parties who understand were paid
to make false reports about the coal
veins in'order to keep parties who were
interested from developing the coal and
iron mines which are well-known to
exist here. Ii any one who feels. an in
terest in the matter doubts my state
ment, let him or them come to my resi-
dence four miles west of Mt. Solon, and
| will show him or them coal to their
hearts content. Had as much as $500
or $500 to expend in opening these mines
l could show places bearing rich coal
and iron ore deposits that people never
dreamed of being in North River Gap.
believe, in time to come, that it will
be as great a mining region as can be
found in the United States.
Respectfully, G. c. SHEETS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
g.
A War SCARE in Europe.

It, as reported, a Russian army corps has
marched into Armenia, stirring events may
soon be expected in Turkey and in the Balkan
provinces. Russia has the right to enter Arme-
mia, because Turkey, after repeated demands
has failed to pay the indemnity agreed upon at
the close of the Russo Turkish war, and there is
no other way of enforcing payment. On the
grounds OF humanity, moreover, she would be
justified in invading Armenia, il there was a
real intention On her part of righting the wrongs
of the Christian Inhabitants or the slightest
hope that the Cars rule would be more hu-
name than that OF the Turk. OF the two, the
majority of Europeans would probably prefer
the rule OF the Sultan
But England has engaged to defend the Sui
tan's rights In Armenia. This would not matter
much, provided England thought there was
more to be gained by maintaining neutrality, as
England was under a similar engagement in
l877, but did not move hand to restrain Russia
until Turkey was whipped and then DisraeN
stepped In and bore off the substantial fruits Of
a great victory. The only other European power
specially interested in Russian entertainments
in Asia Minor is Austria, and her interest is too
remote and her resources too feeble to try con
illusions by herself with Russia. The danger to
Europe lies In the demands of the Balkan prov
inees upon Turkey. A Russian invasion. of Ar
menia would be the signal for the declaration of
Bulgarian independence. Greece would seize
Crete and Servia, and bulgaria would probably
go to war over Macedonia, with Thessaly and
Salonica az bones of contention between Greece
and the rest OF the Balkan principalities
Russia could not afford to be an idle spectator
of this Kilkenny fight, for, as much as she longs
for Armenia, she wants the Balkans more. She
would be driven to open invasion, and, as this
happened she would be confronted nv Austria
and Italy, and probably Germany, while France
could not be restrained from taking part with
the Gar. England would be compelled to join
the Triple Alliance or lose all prestige in Euro
pean affairs and sacrifice her interests in Egypt
and Northeastern Africa generally. Itcan read
lily be seen, therefore, what mighty confiagra-
ton little spark may kindle. Even should the
Russian invasion OF Armenia prove to be a ca
nard, as is entirely probable the restlessness In
the Balkans is ominous, and may lead to a dis
astrous war at any moment. It may not be the
Intention Of the czaF to provoke war, but he
uses queer means to preserve the peace OF Eu-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
The Alafiid at Washington.

The dispatch concerning the assem-
bling of a. STRONG British fleet in the
waters of Behring sea. has given rise to
uncomfortable rumors at Washington,
which are however, completely set at
rest by the emphatic denial of Sir J ulian
Pauncefote, who says that while British
war vessels are there to protect the
fl AZ and British interests, there has been
no interruption of good feeling between
the two governments On the other
hand Mr.. Blaine, who has gone to Bar
Harbor for his usual summer vacation,
says Sir Julian, left with the express
understanding, that when he tSr j.
goes north TO join his family at Manches-
ter-by-the-Sea negotiations will be con
tinued between them. Sir Julian re-
GREETED the publications made, as nego-
tiatioas were carried on with perfect
good feeling on both sides, and he had
not "a doubt but that all differences
would be amicably settled by arbitra
ton The British Minister denied any
knowledge of secret instructions given
either to the British vessels or the Uni
ted States revenue cutters. He thought
if anything serious was contemplated
the U. $. Government would not have
sent only revenue cutters to the fish
cries.
With the strong arm of our govern
ment, used by a man of Nh. Blainei
high character. determination and iudg
ment-and with the conservative policy
of the British Government, we thinl
there need be no great apprehen
sion of disturbance of the friendl.
relations existing between the two coun
tries. A war between two such power
full nations would be calamity to tn
civilization of the age. We have M
doubt but that peaceful solution of al
questions between the two government
will be arrived at.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Clifton Forge Lot Drawing.

The Board of Directors of the Clifton
Forge Company, at their meeting on the
9Th, fixed Wednesday, August Goth, as
the day on which the drawing for lots
will take place. All stock on which dues
have been fully paid UP at that date,
will be represented in the distribution,
and where the assessments are not paid
up, say on the 18th of August, such
stock will not be represented in the
drawing. 1t is important, therefore,
that all who hold stock should see to it
that the assessments on the stock are
fully paid up.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Valuable Farms for Sale.

We call attention to the advertise
ment of J. H. Rankin of his real estate
located on South River and adjacent
thereto. It is seldom that such desira-
BILE property is offered ON the market.
The home place is in splendid condition,
admirably adapted to grazing purposes
crops well has on it an abundance of
select fruits; splendid water, and every
plete farm. All the other lands are
worth inspection, especially the Nc
Chesney tract, which is noted for it's
fertility. AS Mr.. Rankin is determined
to sell, a bargain may be had by calling
ON him early
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Excursions to Baltimore.

The b. & O.. R. r. Co will sell cheap
excursion tickets to Baltimore from all
81 atoms on its lines between Whining
ton, Del, Staunton, Va, and Oakland,
Md, inclusive, on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday of each week until August
5th. Tickets will be valid going on all
trains on day of sale and valid returning
on all trains until following day inclu-
sive, and from stations South and West
of Harper's Ferry, they will be valid re
turning for three days including day OF
sale
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Issued every Thursday Morning
Street Railways.

1t is matter of no little importance
that our people should understand the
great advantages of street railways
The careful observer of events in noting
the marvellous growth of American cities
cannot fail to see the part played by
street railways ever extending their lines
beyond the closely built up portions of a
town, bringing The business centres into
direct connection with the outlying dis
tricts, rendering them available for resi-
dences, and greatly enhancing the lands
thereby. There is not a city in America
that would have attained its present
growth, with the rapid strides by which
it has been gained, without the system
of street railways, which in the rapid
march of progress has become an actual
necessity. Our new towns recognize this,
and one of the first things the managers
do is to get charter for street railway
Our beautiful capital city, Richmond
has grown under the influence of "street
railway development" This fact is COM
mented on in a leading editorial of the
Dispatch, in which the benefits accruing
to the city are fully recognized. The
writer of this article remembers when
Richmond had only one line of street
railway drawn by mules. Not long since
New York depended upon it's omnibus
lines. To-day Richmond has the longest
line of electric railway in the country,
and the demand for quick transportation
is increasing every day. The "electric
line gave prodigious impulse to the
growth of the city and suburbs" Man
chester has been connected; and in
every direction thenew lines are reaching
out into the suburbs, creating new settle
ments, enhancing property values and
adding to the growth and prosperity of
the city There has been a wonderful
increase in the length of lines built. "Out
of SO miles Of double track roads 25 miles
have been laid within a few years" Here
is at once clear explanation of the rapid
growth and expansion of the city.
What is true of Richmond is true of
every other city, and will prove true of
every town or city adopting this mode
of rapid, safe and comfortable transit.
Opposition to street railway lines is
genuine old fogyism, and as such is a
bar to the progress of city. Instead of
opposing it, every one who wishes for
the prosperity of our city should hail
with joy the advent of this modern sys-
tenn for the up-building of cities. This
is specially the casewith the owners of
suburban property. To them the great
est advantage will accrue. Property
down town, or near the business centres,
will not be so much benefited, directly,
as the lots and fields ON the suburbs
While the development companies are
directly interested, there is not an owner
of piece of property within two miles
of Staunton who is not to be benefited
by the establishment and extension of
the street car lines. Taking this selfish
view of it only, every owner of lands
near the city should exert his influence
for the extension of the street car SER
vice, and should see to it that no one is
permitted to throw any unreasonable
obstacle in the way of its DEVELOPMENT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
american Flag Insulted.

July 4th Joel Smith, living at Mount
Hope, Canada, hoisted the American
flag in honor of the day. His neighbors
protested, and asked that the flag be
taken down. Smith declined where
upon the flag was riddled with bullets,
and torn to pieces. A second flag re-
ceived similar treatment
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
The Streets.

The street committee will do a good
and acceptable work, if they will have
the fiat guttering put in all streets where
the street railways have been laid. The
west end of Beverly street needs imme-
date attention. This is a great thor.
oughfare for country wagons. The gut
tiers are in bad condition and unsuita-
BILE for use as a part of the roadbed.
There are also several dangerous holes
for which the city may have to. pay
dearly.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
Remnant sale.

Our enterprising young merchant, j.
r. Liggett, offers great bargains in
remnants. Those wanting to get great
deal for their money and Of the best
ought to call early-in fact, experience
teaches that rush always follows when
Liggett makes a taking announcement
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10

The Vestry of Trinity Episcopal church
has called Rev. Jno. Poyntz Tyler to be
assistant Rector of Trinity Parish. Mr.
Tyler is at present located in Charles
City county He is a nephew of Mrs.
Drew, who was the widow of the Rev.
Jno. Poyntz, of this city, who was among
the first missionaries of the Episcopal
church sent to China. Mr.. Tyler's du-
ties will be chiefly in caring for the mis-
sion work of the church around and near
10 citv
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-07-10
". M. I. Vacancies,

The Board of Visitors of the Virginia
Military Institute will meet in Lynch
burg, July 3Oth, for the purpose OF filling
vacancies, caused by the resignation of
Colonies Harden, Lyle and Patton. The
positions to be filled are the chairs of
general and applied chemistry, mathe-
MATES, civil and mining engineering,
architecture, and drawing.
The position of commandment of cadets,
which has been filled the past year by
temporary appointment, will be filed at
the same time