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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

Deatns.
May 18th, 1859, near Middebrook, Mrs. John
Lofts, from consumption, aged about a wears
Decea sed was /. sister or Nh. Joseph Hicks, of
Stuart's Draft.
At her residence in this place Mrs. Mary NJ,
widow oil tne late William Slower, aged Is years.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29
Staunton Development Company


The Staunton Development Company
is progressing satisfactorily i'll placing
its stock There is a growing interest
manifested in the scheme, and the ut
most confidence prevails, even with
those who do not feel that their business
relations Justify them In subscribing for
stock at this time, of its success. Intel
ligent and sagacious business men ont
side of the county look upon the plan
and the purpose of the Company as pre-
senting the most feasible and substan-
tiai project yet inaugurated in the State.
Subscriptions come in voluntarily from
distant portions of the country, attract
ed by the notices the subscribers have
seen of the enumerated advantages of
Staunton, without having seen the plan.
Our own people have not been as liberal
as they should be 1t is true many OF
them are loaded with far less remunera-
tive interests, and furnish that as an eX-
cuse Many others, however, could take
stock if they would. 1t is time that
every one who feels an interest IN the
progress and prosperity OF our mountain
city should come up to the work of as
sisting Every little helps, and a general
participation in the enterprise, even in
small amounts, would give it an impetus
that would cause the books to be speed
lily closed.
The success of the Company is assured
: That much we can say knowingly. To
make it what it should be and what it is
intended it shall be, all OF our people
should lend their assistance and show
their concern in it. Various PROPOSE
tions for industrial plants are under con
sideration. On this point there will be
no difficulty, except THAT Of selecting the
most appropriate and profitable. More
direct attention will be given to this
later on. In the meantime let every one
who feels an interest in Staunton and
its growth, go to work and do what he
can to push forward the enterprise OF
the Development Company
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29
TO THE PUBLIC.

s r---:O:lA--
FTHoMAs LLOYD, now in the 10Th year of his
-. age was legally bound to me by his
lnotner. until he should reach the age of q. On
the 10Th INST he left my premises without lust
cause, and this is to warn all persons from har-
porlng him or trusting him in any way on my
account. as Wit not be responsible for any OF
his actions or transactions.
lnay293t GEO. NJ TISnAIE
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

Married
Near Churehville Va, May2lst, 1890. by Rev.
II. NJ. Rpane, Mr. Samuel &. pever TO Miss Eva
line V. Shirley.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

: The B. & 0. Railroad company contem-
plate new issue>of $15,0 900 common
stock, for the purpose of paving the
floating debt OF the company. and ac-
different points on their line.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

lust received $50 cases of Fine Shoes from the large
Bates Co. OF Boston,
Shoes winch will sell
quick miss his chance.
Our entire Dry Goods Stock will be sold Bankrupt Prices
space we will only a ew prices
Us at 434c yard - =
Bales of Best Gngam sold price only SC per yard
Freezes wide Bsached
yard Other Stores and the goods
Papers OF good and col
Dozen buttons for Dozen Ladies Vests sizes
900 Ladies and Ghdens Hose double what we ask
81 8Fssss ~ W '9N
This syour Golden Opportunity delay but come at once
and be convinced Your for Bargains
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29
Discovery Of Manganese Denosit

Mr.. C. Q. Tonpkins, of Salem, Va, has
discovered on the land owned by the
West Salem Land Company, an extern
sive deposit of manganese ore. Active
operations will, be commenced at oLeR to
develop the property. An analysis Of
several specimens by w. N. Holmes of
this city showed as follows:
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

New Schedule, b. & 0. Railroad.
Commencing Monday, May 18th, the baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will place an additional Ex-
press train on the Harper's Ferry and Valley
I1ral e.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29
CLOI
Gents Furnishing Goods,
Shoes, Trunks, etc.
This is Your Golden Opportunity
Tor Those in Want Of C1otlaing-

S25 Fine Wide Vale Suits going weeka at $40 Is.
SI8 All Wool Cashmere Suits by
Wool
Good Suits all styles special bargain aa ST.
We
Boys and Chden Suits all wool
and upwards Well worth double money
Boy receives Base Ball Bat Cap and Belt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

FRED. COLBURN, treasurer.
The reports were referred to a com
mittee appointed by the chair, consist
ing of Messrs. Geo. X. Anderson, W. T.
McCue and J F. West, who after ex-
animation, recommended their adoption.
and a motion to that effect was carried.
The. election of officers being in order,
Mr. Jos. E. Thropp was unanimously re
elected us President Mr.. Thropp, who
was not in the room at the time, was
notified of the action of the meeting
and upon returning stated that whilst
he appreciated the honor implied by
the election, his engagements were
such as to render it impossible for him
to give the time and attention which the
duties of the position required. The
fact of his withdrawal as the official
head of the organization would not in
any degree lesson the interest he felt in
the success of the enterprise. AT all
times he would be ready to render any
service in his power, but he did not feel
that lie could do justice to himself or to
the position, by reason of his present
duties, and therefore asked that the
meeting reconsider its action and relieve
him. His request was reluctantly CONF
piled with.
Mr. r. !, Parrish submitted resolu-
ton providing that the Office Of Presi-
dent and General Manager be combined,
which was adopted.
Mr.. Thropp then nominated Mr. Jacob
Iost for the position, ana Mr.. Yost's
election was made unanimous.
j. r Efinger, of Staunton, was cleo
ted Vice President and Fred. Colburn
reelected Secretary and Treasurer.
The following Board of Directors were
elected Jos. E. Thropp, Philadelphia
r. L. Parrish, Covington E. NJ Nettle-
ton, Covington; o. Hileman, Iron Gate;
II. G. Parsons, Natural Bridge: J. T.
| West, Stannton E. G. Best, Ronceverte,
w. Va, w. Il. McCne, Iron Gate; Dir. E.
S. Pendleton, Louisa county.
! The meeting then adjourned.
I The meeting throughout was harmo7
NOUS, and all of the stock holders seemed
gratifed at the result OF the years work.
The officers were all elected unani-
mously.
The entire rolling mill plant has been
purchased by the Iron Gate Company,
and will be put in operation at once.
The first cast was expected to be made
on Tuesday last.
After adjournment, the stockholders
repaired to the handsome new hotel and
enjoyed an excellent dinner. This hotel
is a perfect gem. 1t is beautifully fur
nished throughout, is supplied with all
modern conveniences, has hot and cold
Lithia baths on each floor and under the
skillful management Of Mr.. Fred. Col
| burn will soon become the favorite resort
of the mountains.
The date of the public sale of the
Company's lots has been fixed for Tues
day, June gath. The advertisement will
soon be out.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-05-29

TREASURER'S REPORT
Receipts and disbursements to April 30, 1880:
RECEIPTS.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
The ssCirCus.o

A train of three flat cars and a fur
niture car, loaded with two elephants,
pulled into the city Tuesday morning
and attracted quite a crowd. 1t was
the great Mcmahon combination. The
train stopped at east Main street, and
the paraphernalia was unloaded. At
twelve o'clock the parade took place. 1t
consisted OF about twelve hostlers
dressed in red coats, who represented
the band; ten work-horses, led single file
by the Rapid City small boy, and two
elephants. comprising the menagerie. A
crowd was assembled at the tent at one
O'Clock and shortly after that time the
ticket man arrived and announced that
all those who had the small sum OF one
dollar in their clothes might have the
privilege OF seeing the elephants while
they were under canvass by contributing
that amount toward paying his expenses
while he remained in the city. About
five hundred people took advantage OF
this generous offer and the only thing
you can get them to speak about with
any degree OF enthusiasm is the gall OF
the management, the tumblers and the
two girls who did the trapese act. Nc.
Mahon says he won't come here again.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
Layerne Laconics.

In spite OF the hard times and poor
crops, improvement still goes on.
A. B. Mccain has sided his residence
and treated it to coat of paint, which
very much improves it's appearance.
We learn that the Sunday school con-
vention in G. Sticks district was a sue
cess, and are glad OF it and hope the IN
terest may continue to grow.
Miss Jessie Mccain, who had been quite
sick, is again on loot and in company
with some eight or ten others, has gone
toward the Cheyenne river in search OF
wild plums.
Some OF our citizens are making prepa-
rations to leave the country this fall.
AS they seem determined to go, we hope
they may not lump out OF the frying
pan into the fire." There may be better
localities than South Dakota, butall art
subject to failure.
1 A. j. Mc( ain has drawn the wall from
his well and deepened it to forty feet tant
now reports twelve feet OF water in 81,
1 foot well, with a prospect OF fifteen O
sixteen feet. He was heard to remarl
, that if the corn crop proved good thi
fall, he would also put in a wind mill, s,
: keep a sharp lookout.
Lee P. Gould has sunk a new well 10
live stock purposes and adorned it wit
a Rapid City wind mill, with which he
highly pleased. We understand it throw
water like an engine; only requiring thre
hours to exhaust fifteen feet Of waite
{ the depth contained in the well. He e.
poets to use the we'll for irrigation in tf
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
How We Look at Things.

You and I see everything to some ex-
tent differently. You see things from
the standpoint of your previously ac-
quired groups of ideas; / from mine.
Strictly no two persons can see the
same thing in the same way, for it can
never happen that two persons have
precisely the same groups of ideas re-
lating to any subject. These depend
upon our past experience or our edu.
cation, on the beliefs of our times, on
our various sects or parties, on our pet
theories. our interests. and our desires
Here is simple illustration. Suppose
an artist and an engineer, standing
side by side overlooking a tract Of
country. What they perceive is the
same; what they apperceive is wholly
different. To the engineer the country
presents itself rs possible line for q
railroad, with here + advantageous
grades and there economic bridges.
Before the artist is spread cut land.
scape, with light and shade and har.
mony Of colors. Suppose. again, plot
of level ground in the suburbs ofa city.
A college student riding by apper-
ceives it as possible background; a
young girl as tennis-court; specu.
lator, as an addition for town lots; an
undertaken, perhaps, as possible site
for cemeterY.-Prof. g. Z. Patrick
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
A Strange HeIe.


In the range of mountains in western
North Carolina, known as the Fork
Range" a most singular phenomenon
exists. 1t is the Breathing Cave
In the summer months current of air
comes from it SO strongly that person
cannot walk against it, while in the
winter the rush of air inward is Just as
great.
The cool air from the cave in sum-
mer is felt sometimes for miles in di-
rect line from the mouth of the cave.
At times most unpleasant odor is
emitted upon the current from dead
animals sucked in and killed by coming
in violent contact with the walls. The
loss of cattle and other stock in that
section during the winter months is al
ways great, and is accounted for in this
way: They range too near the mouth
snd the current carries them in.
At times, when the change from in
halation to exhalation begins. the air is
filed with hairs of the various animals;
not infrequently small dry bones have
been carried for over mile from the
mouth of the cave as though shot from
an air gnn. Thesair has been known
to change quite suddenly during ex-
halation from cold to quite hot, accom-
panied by terrible roaring and gurg-
ling sound.
Many scientific men have visited
the place, but the. phenomenon still
remains unexplained: the residents of
that section fear a. volcanic eruption.
Something is wrong sure. a:...s
-<-O->--
County Alliance.
Remember the county alliance Satur-
day, September 9Th. There will be bust
ness OF Importance to come before the
meeting and it is desired that every al
lance be fully represented.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
HAYWARD HanneniErs.

Peter Peterson visited our city recently.
to Hill City.
Grass is becoming green again from the
refreshing showers OF the past few days
Alex lryine has moved to Squaw creek
to do assessment work on his tin claims.
The Mountain Rat ball club OF Glen
dale, has gone to Hermosa to play the
Calicos.
Say, have you seen E. DIS new ma
chine? It's a good thing-it will give D.
0. rest.
James Jones has just purchased a
span OF mares. Seems like he was going
to take some comfort.
Mrs. Emma Keiff OF Grand Island, Ne
braska, is visiting with her sister, Mrs.
+. c. Blair, OF Eta Mine.
The Glendale pleasure-loving people
occupy the greater portion OF their time
gathering choke-cherries.
Mr.. Sproul and some friends passed
through town the first OF the week. They
are looking at the country.
Scroggles, "everybody's dog" fell from
the $50 foot Lev ell in the Glendale shaft
last Monday evening and was instantly
killed.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Hazleton have moved
to the Eta mine, where they will remain
until Mr.. Hazleton completes his assess
ment work.
There is @ young man in our CAM
who has lost his saddle-pony, but W,
think he could find him if he would get {
little farther from the mouth OF Grizzl,
Gulch when he hunts for him.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
A "Lake of Deatho

Devils Lake" in Calhoun County,
Alabama, seventy miles east of Birm-
ingham, is one of the most remarka-
BILE natural curiosities to be found in
America. The lake is oval in shape
and covers about four acres of ground.
No vegetation of any kind grows on its
banks and nothing lives in its waters.
Even snakes and terrapins shun the
waters of DEVILS Lake, and fish placed
in it die in few hours. The water is
clear limestone, with a peculiar taste,
which makes it unpalatable to man or
beast. Horses and cows will not drink
it, no matter how thirsty they may be.
Deep down below the surface of the
lake may be seen what appears to be
the charred and blackened trunks of
large trees. They stand upright in the
water, but have neither root nor
branch and never rise to the surface or
sink to the bottom. The lake has no
the same all the time.
A strange fatality attaches to this
lake. Once it was the favorite resort
of the boys of the neighborhood for
bathing and swimming, but now they
never 90 near it, Fifteen boys have
been drowned in it's waters in twice as
many years. A few of the bodies were
recovered but those who were drowned
any distance from the banks sunk to
the bottom and were never brought to
the surface.
The depth of the lake has never been
ascertained. Soundings to a depth of
700 feet found no bottom. and the peo-
pie in the vicinity say the lake has
none. The Indian legend of the origin
of thu lake is that before the white
man came to this country two tribes
became involved in a war, and after a
number of bloody battles the smaller
tribe was almost exterminated. Then
the old men and chiefs of the weak
tribe sued for peace and arranged for
council. While the pipe was being
passed around a signal was given and
the chiefs of the strong tribe suddenly
sprang up with drawn tomahawks and
murdered every one of the chiefs of the
smaller tribe.
Then the war was renewed and car
ried on until the weak tribe was ex-
terminated. A few moons after the
massacre of the chiefs 4 fire broke out
in the pine forest where the massacre
occurred. The fire burned in this spot
for eight rloors and the ground sunk
down out of sight; the fire disappeared,
and in its stead appeared 4 lake. The
Inuians gave the lake name which
means lake Of death"
Chas Himebaugh has opened feed
store and commission house in the John
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29

house garden as well as for stock pur-
poses. We hope the day is not far dis
tant when more OF our farmers will be
able to follow the example OF Mr.. Gould,
and our prairies will have many such
improvements erected; for withoutwater
in abundance. no farmer can succeed.
6. F. Himebaugh has almost COM
pleted his new residence and is soccupying
part OF it. Mrs. Himebaugh has returned
from a visit to Michigan and Illinois, ac-
companied by Mr.. Himebaugh's mother
who expects to remain for some time.
AS she proves q very pleasant acquisi-
tion to society, we hope she may con-
clude to remain permanently.
STAR GAZER
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
A Word of Warning.

The following circular to persons in
sured in the Alliance Department Fidel-
ity Insurance company, we take the
liberty OF publishing, as the same clause
with regard to fire-breaks is found with
all companies:
DEAR SIR:-We desire to give you the
very best protection possible under your
fire insurance policy, and to do this we
must ask you to assist US. You cannot
burn out without losing heavily, even
though you are we'll insured. There will
always be many small articles not COW
cred by insurance. besides all the incon-
venience OF rebuilding. Prairie fires will
soon be raging all over the state and
hundreds OF buildings will be burned, un-
less the utmost precaution is taken and
good tirc-guards are made early. We ask
you to see to it at once and have your
property well protected SO that no pra-
rie fires can reach you. You agree in
your contract for insurance with our
company to make good fire guards and
to keep them in good condition, and we
shall expect you to do SO. We shall be
very particular in regard to fire-guards
and unless your property is well pro-
tected, we will not pay any losses caused
by prairie fires. In April, 1889, our
company paid over SIC, 900 loss by pra-
rie fire that might all have been saved
had there been ample fire-guards. We
cannot repeat it. A few hours work
will put your fire-guards in good shape;
please attend to it at once.
We also call your attention to the
fact that no losses will be paid where
there are past due notes. The enextsixty
days are the most dangerous season oi
the year, for you as well as for the in.
surance company, and you should see
that your note is paid promptly when
due, and your policy kept in force
Please attend to these matters and il
will greatly aid you in case of loss. J
assure you the company will do theil
part promptly. Yours respectfully,
| S. D. COOLEY, Secretary.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
Cahokia Mound.

CAnOkl8 N1OunO
The Hon. Thomas T. Ramey of
Brooks, Madison county, ILL.,, wants
the Government to purchase and pre-
serve the famous Cahokia Mound
in that county. and he has ac-
cordingly addressed letter to Sena-
tor Cullom upon the subject. He has
forwarded survey and description of
the monument left by the ancient
mound builders, and asks the Senator
to introduce bill authorizing the pur-
chase of 100 acres of the southeast
quarter of section IS, township 8. range
9 west of the third principal meridian,
which includes the large mound and
ten smaller ones surrounding 1t.
1.-THE large mound-called Cahokia
Mound" says Mr.. Ramey in his letter,
sis parallelogram with straight sides,
the longer of which are north and
south. 1t is about 1O2 feet high. The
top of the mound is fiat and divided
into parts, the northern end being four
or five feet higher than the southern
portion, the summit containing about
one and one-half acres. On the south
ern end, some thirty feet above the
base, is terrace or apron containing
nearly two acres of ground. In the mid
die of this terrace at the base of the
mound is projecting point, apparent
ly the remains of a graded pathway to
ascend from the plain to the terrace.
On the western side, and about thirty
feet above the southern terrace, is an.
other terrace of somewhat less extent
The side of the mound below the west.
ern terrace is very irregular and forms
projecting knobs. TO the northwest
corner of this large structure there
seems to be small mound attached
The remaining sides are quite straight
The base covers over sixteen acres
'Cahokia is the largest pyramid il
the world, surprising the pyramids Of
Egypt in size.
ION the east and west sides of Caho
kia Mound are the smaller square
mounds. The one on the east is about
Is feet high and contains about two
acres on its summit. The one on the
west side is much larger, being about
20 feet high. They are all straigh,
and we,l-dcGncd, co;nc;dins with ths
points of the compass, showing a su'
perior knowledge not displayed else
where in the ruins or relics of this Rs
of people"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-08-29
Hot sprines News.


J. d. Campbell is one OF the night
police.
All the liquor taken from the saloons
was taken to the sheriff's Office.
The track-layers are supposed to be
busy laying track to the Springs.
Last Saturday the saloon keepers
were surprised by being ordered to close.
Mr.. Morrison Of Galena, started for
his home among the mountains recently.
r. w. Shoun's building is already under
good headway, the basement masonry
being done.
There is diphtheria in this city. One
family has lost two children and the
third is not expected to live.
There seems to be an outcast OF the
James brothers order at Hot Springs.
Someone complains Of being robbed now
and then, Mr.. Dickover being the last on
whose house an attempt was made.
Chloroform was used j. H. p.