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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1892-01-07

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care, car il await q peu pres d6vort
l'autre.
Apres quoi, reprenant son recit
-Eh bien! vous vous seriez mis-
le doigt dams poeil CONNIE je me le
suis mis-, mes enfants, ct vous au-
riez du coup perdu deux millions,
rien que Ga! Tandis que je me IL
vrais a Get acces de mauva1se hu
meur, ma TAME de ST. Aldegonde
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te. C'est ce qui resulte non plus
dun t6l6gramme, mais dune lettre
dnment d6taill6e que ma 6crlte lie
notalre susdit ct que voici, par
bleu!
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sa poche, ct lisant:
Monsieur le vlcomte,
J'ai le regret de vous annoncer
que la comtesse, votre tante, est
d6c6d6e avant-hier, mails qu'aupa-
ravant ellie ma man& aupres del
le pour casser le testament fait de-
puls longtemps ct par lequel ellie
vous instituait son l6gataire uni
versel. Constatant que, malgr6
sa priere que je vcus aysis trans
mise, vous refusiez de ven1r lu1
fermer les yeux, ellie a va dams
cette indifference une preuve de
coupable ingratitude ct a dispose
autrement de ses biens, meubles
ct immeubles.
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tire, monsieur le vicomte, cette re
solution supreme, ]e vous prize, etc..
etc.
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un coup de poing plus formidable
que lie premier.
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rien. Moi non plus, je ny al rien
compris d'abord, mais ]'ai fini par
avoir rexplication. J'ai repondu
au notaire pour lui demander sill
s'6tait moque de moi, ct comment,
puisque ]'etals legataire universal,
il m'avait envoy6 une d6peche di-
SAINT: H6ritez pas.
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6cri6 jadis M. Melingue.
Sa r6ponse eve peremptoire.
Mes enfants, il y await maldonne.
LIE telegraphe s'6tait mis- dedans
du meme coup ct m'avait blouse.
La d6peche du notaire, qui, le bra
We homme, tenait a ce que je ne
m6contertasse pas ma tante ''in
extremis,' au lieu de porter "H6
ritez pas" portait "H6sitez pas
O 6lectricit6 maudite, c'est deux
millions que tn me cootes! Et ron
appelle Ga une grande decouverte!
Chaoun s'6loigna apr4s avoir
serr6 la main de Gontran dun air
de condol6ance.
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Matrimonial.

A very quiet but interesting marriage
took place at the residence of Mr.. S. S.
Leach, in South Clifton, on Thursday
afternoon last, in which the contracting
parties were Miss Annie G. Leach and
Mr.. III. G. Callahan. Miss Leach was
Hastily attired in a biege grey travelling
costume with silk feather gimp trim
ming, which was in pleasing contrast with
the delicate features of the beautiful
and happy bride. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. e. W. McCorkle in a
most impressive manner, and witnessed
by immediate friends of the family here
and from Rockbridge county, where
Mr.. Leach formerly resided.
After this Young and popular couple
had crossed the threshold of matrimonial
bliss, and during the few minutes which
remained for their departure on the train
for Bedford Springs, in Campbell county,
Va, the home of the groom's parents,
there was a shower of hearty congratu-
lations and good wishes presented by
those present Mr. Callahan, or Sandy"
as he is Familiarity known, is Conductor
on the r. & A. Division, and a popular
member of Iron Gate Lodge, No. 10,
Knights of Pythias. He is also mems
Der in good standing ia Allegheny Divis-
ion, No 70, Uniform Rank, K. of p.
Mr. and Mrs Callahan will make their
home in Clifton Forge, where both have
many friends who have in store for them
a welcome greeting on their return.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
improvements.

We understand it is the purpose of the
G. and 0. railway company to enlarge
the depot at Clifton Forge, by the ad
dition of another story for offices; and
erect q commodious restaurant on the
east side of the present depot building.
We learn also, that Adams Express Com
pany has made arrangements for an office
in Clifton Forge for the accommodation
of the business centered at this place.
The office is now at the western depot
and it's location greatly Inconvenience
the people of Clifton Forge.
These improvements are in the line of
common sense and public policy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Arrests.

On Sunday last Constable Strough ar>
rested William Wilson. Tor jones', a
young colored man employed at Jack
sons boarding house, near the West
Clifton depot, on the charge of stealing
a Chesapeake & Ohio railway check from
John Haskins, also colored. He was
given hearing on Monday and sent on
to the grand jury.
Bob Fletcher was arrested at Low
Moor, and brought before Squire Irvine
this week on the charge of numbering or
helping to murder John Pendleton.
There are several others accused of com
plicity in the killing. All of these ne
groes had been gambling and Pendleton
lost, by being cheated, he claimed and,
drawing a revolver, demanded his money,
which was returned to him. The others
then armed themselves and went after
Pendleton, and nothing has been seen
of him since. but one Of the negroes was
seen with his shoes on, and another his
clothes. Some of his undergarments
were found with blood upon them. For
want of evidence, Fletcher was released.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
A Canard.

The report was circulated on the
streets on Tuesday that an inventory
was being taken at the Chesapeake and
Ohio machine shops preparatory to the
removal of the same to Covington, which
place had made big offer for them to
be removed. And there were some who
credited the wild rtmor. Shortly after
the report reached US we met Mr.. Quinn,
Master Mechanic at the shops, and in>
formed him of the gossip. Heseemed much
amused at the story, and then said that
an inventory was being taken, just as
a year ago, when the shops were much
smaller, on business principles, to see
how matters stand, just as merchant
does every year. But as to moving
away, that has never been thought OF.
1t is surprising what wonderfully fer>
tile iinaginations some people have.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Iron Gate Notes.

The rolling mill at Iron Gate is now
running night and day and the force is
being increased as fast as men can be
four months work and each day adds
to the number Last week specimens OF
the iron were submitted to Mr. Quinn,
the purchaser for the Ensign Works,
who pronounced the quality equal to
the Swedish iron and gave an order for
500 tons. In addition to muck, and all
kinds of bar iron and spikes, the works
are now turning out links and pins and
car spokes, and are crowded with orders.
There is no better iron made in the
Union than that now being turned out
at Iron Gate, from the pigs of this vicin-
ity, and it is gratifying to know that,
while there is general depression III the
market, these works have more orders
than they can fill.
The new blast furnace is being pushed
to completion and will be ready for the
fire about the middle of the summer.
Meantime stack of ore and limestone
arch, where the mine cuts through a very
superior grade of fossil ore is being
mined. This ore runs from IS to 60 per
cent. in iron and is free from any injur-
ious qualities. The railroad to the
Brown Hematite Shine, next to Callie
Furnace, is being rapidly pushed and
will be completed within the next two
months.
At Iron Gate there are now in actual
employment over 400 men, and, as con-
sequence, there is an unusual demand
for houses. There is not vacant house
in the town, and half hundred addi-
tional tenenents could be filled if the
opportunity were given.
The prospect for improvement during
the coming season is excellent, and a
permanent and substantial growth is as
sured.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Sale of a House and Lot.

On Saturday last. Messrs. g. G. Child
and FL. c. BraXton, as trustees for the
Virginia Land and Loan Company, sold
sixty feet of ground and the buildings
upon it, on Railroad avenue. The build
ings embrace the old postoffice, Smith
& Gianiny's grocery store, and part OF
the Wickha1n House. About eleven
o'clock Mr. W. A. Cushing, the auction
eer, started the property at the compa-
nys bid OF. $S7S10, cash, and nobody
would raise it a cent and take the prop
erty The sale was adjourned until two
O'Clock, and it looked like some one
would get big bargain. But when
again offered bidding became lively and
was knocked down at 81, 1885, of which
5000 was paid in cash, and the balance
is to be paid in three equal installments
OF one, two and three years each.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Lapse of Memory, Probably.

Lapse OF memory, FIODdDiy.
After the positive assurance OF Presl-
dent Ingalls, of the G. & O.. that Clifton
Forge should be called Clifton Forge by
the officers of the passenger trains, as
they reach this place, it is singular that
they persist in designating Clifton Forge
''Ridgway Street" and then calling out
"Clifton Forge" when the upper depot
is reached We assume that it is mere
lapse of memory, and not a deliberate
purpose that the orders of the General
Manager, rejecting the conclusion OF
the President of the Company, be dis
regarded and the public deceived in the
designation of the station. 1t, however.
has not been so long a time since Clifton
Forge was deprived of her corporate
name, that it should work oblivion OF
the fact that Clifton Forge is still Cliff
ton Forge. We guess it will all come
right in the end, but insthe meantime it
is well enough to keep it fresh that Cliff
ton Forge has not changed its corporate
name and has no thought of surrender
ing it, or being deprived of all to which
it is entitled.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Virginia Hotel, Staunton.

The announcement is made that Julius
c. Scheffer has purchased of John d..
Crowle the Virginia Hotel, for 1926, 600
$4,000 of which was paid in cash. Mr..
Schetfer will take charge of the House
on the 1st of April, will refit and refur-
nish the entire establishment in first
class style and make additions to the
building Mr. s. has had long experience
in the business of which he will soon
assume charge. and knows well how to
cater to the public taste. We have no
doubt he will meet the demands of the
public who may patronize the Virginia,
and present hostelry that will deserve
public patronage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
A Small Burden.

With its increased taxable values,
Clifton Forge could easily carry a debt
Of $1,000. And yet there are those who
are going around trying to frighten ig-
norant tenants by telling them that If
the proposed charter is adopted, their
rents will be increased Only the igno-
rant can be frightened by such threats,
for everyone else knows that If it were
possible, such owners of houses would
increase the rents regardless OF the char
ter. An increase OF taxes does not inn
ply that there will be an increase of
rents, and instance after instance could
be given to demonstrate this fact. Be-
sides, in the case of Clifton Forge, the
increase of revenue will be more than
sufficient, as we have shown before, to
meet all the Indebtedness the town is
allowed to incur under the charter.
What reason is there for any "whin-
ingn about the increase of taxes The
proposed charter limits taxation to 81.
Ought we to complain of this, when
other towns pay more than double this
amount? There is scarcely town of
the size of Clifton Forge which does not
pay as much as So. We recall one in
the upper Valley which pays 50 Is, and
one in the lower Valley, not as large as
Clifton Forge, and which lays no claim
to progressiveness, which pays $1.S5. Is
it possible that the people of Clifton
Forge would be pat on record as saying
they can not pay 50 cents, or, if you in
sist upon it, 81, when other towns pay
twice as much? There can, in fact, be no
high taxes as long as the limit is fixed
81, and everybody knows it-even those
who make use of the argument.
High taxes is a mere bugaboo used
in this election to frighten voters, and
that is all there is in it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
New Contracts Let.

The Baptist parsonage was re-iet to
contract this week, to the Withrow Lum-
Der Company, contractors.
Capt. John Donovan let to contract on
Monday, residence to be built on
Fourth street, near the new depot. 1t
is to be seven room house, and will be
built by Messrs. Rush & Wetzell.
Col ]. A. August let two more houses
70 contract on Tuesday. One is dou-
BILE tenement house, to be built on Rose
street, west of Dry Creek, the Withrow
Lumber Company, contractors; and the
other east of Dry Greek, on Keswick
street, A. B. Anderson, contractor.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
An Erroneous Impression.

The impression has gotten abroad that
it was the Chesapeake and Ohio Devel-
opment Company which made an as
signment last week, which those inter
ested in the Company regret should
have been the case, as the Company has
no occasion to make an assignment, being
entirely free from debt. The error was
due to the fact that the published states
ment said that the West Clifton Forge
Company, term often applied to the
G. & 0. Development Company, when it
should have been the West Clifton Forge
Investment Company, a company which
had no connection with the former com
pany further. perhaps, than the fact
that it bought property from that com
pany.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31

6 l have just recovered from a second
attack of the grip this year, says Mr..
Jas. O. Jones, publisher of the Leader,
Mexia, Texas. In the latter case ]
used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and
| think with considerable success, only
being in bed a little over two days,
against ten days for the first attack.
The second attack | am satisfied would
have been equally as bad as the first but
for the use of this remedy, as | had to
go to bed in about six hours after being
struck with it, while in the first case |
was able to attend to business about two
days before getting down. so cent
bottles for sale by FARRAR & WILLIAM
SON, Druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Religious Intelligence.

Rev Mr. Omer will preach at the
Christian Church Sunday morning, and
at Iron Gate Sunday afternoon at 81
o'clock.
Preaching in the Presbyterian Church
next Sunday morning and night. At
night the subject will be the -Four
Men,
Rev. E W. MeCorkle will assist Mr..
Stokes, at Covington, in services on
Friday and Saturday nights, but will re-
turn and preachss- here on Sunday, as
usual
There will be a public meeting of the
Y. M. G. A. at the Methodist Church
next Sunday afternoon, at 4 o'clock.
These meetings have been well attended
and all very interesting.
The regular services will be held at
the Baptist Church by the pastor, both
morning and evening. Mr.. Fizer's sub
ject in the morning will be "The Power
of the Scripture" and in the evening,
Influence"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
sept24.


There is 10 danger from whooping
cough when Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is freely given. 1t liquefies the
tough, tenacious mucus and aids in it's
expectoration. 1t also lessons the Sc
verify and frequency of the paroxysms
of coughing, and insures speedy re-
coyery There is not the least danger in
giving it to children or babies, as it con
tains no injurious substance. so cent
bottles for sale by FARRAR q WILLIAMS
SON. Druggists
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Valuable Lot for Sale.

We call attention to the advertisement
of r. E. r. Nelson, substituted trustee, OF
a valuable lot to be sold on the 30th of
April. 1t is located on the corner OF
Church and Commercial streets, imme
diately opposite the Frazier building,
and few steps from the Clifton Forge
Wholesale Grocery. 1t is in one of the
most desirable localities in the plat OF
Clifton Forge; in the centre of the i'm
proving portion of it, and must grow in
value as improvements progress. No
mistake will be made in investing in this
property.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31

Messrs Cage & Sherman. of Alexander,
Texas, write us regarding a remarkable
cure of rheumatism there as follows
g The wife of Mr.. VIM. Pruitt, the Post
master here, had been bed-ridden with
rheumatism for several years. She could
get nothing to do her any good. We
sold her bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and she was completely cured by
its use We refer any one to her to
verify this statement so cent bottles
for sale by FARRAR s. WILLIAMSON,
DruoUiStc
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31

English SPAWN Liniment removes ali
Hard, Soft or Calloused Jumps and
Blemishes from horses, Blood Spavins
Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone,
STILES, Sprains, all Swollen Threats.
Coughs etc. Save $50 by use of one bot
tie. Warranted the most wonderful
Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by w.
M. Allen, Druggist, Staunton, Va.
oct. s9,1 yr.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Conference Appointments.

The Annual Conference of the M. e.
Church, South, adjourned Tuesday even
ing. w. &. Hammond is Presiding
Elder of this Newisburg) district, and
J. S. Gardner, of Rockingham district.
Rev. V. W. Wheeler is returned to Cliff
ton Forge, and D. f. Eutsler to Coving
ton, while Allegheny is supplied by
Henry Wilson. Rev J. T. Williams is
returned to Staunton, and Rev. ]. A.
Anderson goes to Harrisonburg. The
full list of appointments will appear next
week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Orr Legal Lights Banquet.

The Allegheny County Bar Associa-
ton on Monday evening rendered ban
auet to Judge VIM. Mclaughlin, and
other officers of the court, at the 1nter>
mont Hotel, Covington, Va, which was
perhaps the most brilliant affair OF the
kind that has taken place in this section.
There was a large number OF attorneys
present, and is said to have been most
ENJOYABLE occasion. The speeches were
all GOOD. some of them brilliant, and the
menu unsurpassed. We give below the
toasts responded to during the evening
Hon. R. L. Parrish, president OF the AS
ISOLATION, presided as POSTMASTER
l. ON. honored guest-the Judge of the Circuit
Court of Allegheny
Responded to by Judge VIM. Mclaughlin.
The Officers of the Court.
An ancient clerk. sSilful in precedents,
wary in proceedings and understanding IN the
business of the Court, is an excellent niger OF
the Court and doth many tlmeS poiht the way
to the Judge himself"
Responded to by Geo. X. Anderson, Esq.
3 The Old Lawyer.
much charity done in secret, a good name
and an unsullied procession.
Responded to by Mr. ii l." Garrett
4. The Young Attorney.
And still the wonder grew,
That one small head
Contained all he knew
Responded to by Maj. T. Elder.
5. The Bar
1.-THE purity and efficiency of judicial admin
istration depend as much upon the character,
conduct and demeanor of the bar as unon the
fidelity and learning of courts Or the honesty
and intelligence OF Jlri s."
Responded to by j. J. Barton, Esq.
6. The Lawyer in Politics.
SIN politics if you would mix,
And mean thy fortune be,
Bear this IN mind: be deaf and blind;
Let great folks hear and see
Responded to by Mr. Turner K Hackman.
7. The Judiciary
"strong and discriminating, fearless and i'm
partial, patient and courteous, with integrity
incorruptibie."
Responded to by Mr.. J. T. McAlister.
8. Our Practice in the Magistrates
Courts.
Why do yield to that suggestion
Whose horrid image doth uliiX my hair,
And make my sealed heart knock at my ribs"
Responded to by Nj r. G James.
8. Our Clients.
ready to live or it, and, il necessary, to die
for it,
Responded to by Mr.. c. F. Moore.
10. Our Visiting Guests.
Membership in it is a patent to the possession
of Free Masonry, tie like that of close common
blood, Which makes every member or the bar
"a brother lawyer
Responded to by Mr.. Frank Gimer.
H. The Ladies.
'sOur mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts."
Responded to by Mr.. J. L. Duncan.
In response to calls Maj Harris and
Senator Arbuckle, of Lewisburg, and
Benz Hayden, Esq, of Fincastie, made
happy responses.
The banquet lasted from ten o'clock in
the evening until two in the morning,
during which time there was Ga flow of
soul and other liquids, and "a feast of
reason" and other refreshments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
A Burglary.

On Thursday night last, some time be-
tween midnight and daylight, burglar
effected entrance to the hardware store
of Messrs. Pendleton Bros, by first
breaking the Stats out of the shutters in
rear of the store, and unfastening them.
He then broke a large pane OF glass out
of the window, through which he enter
ed Just what he was looking for is not
known, as he only carried off three piss
tolls, SO far as discovered. Mr.. J. j. Glass
has jewelry shop in one of the front
windows, and his object may have been
to steal watches, which, while IN easy
access, he failed to find.
The thief, negro, is pretty well locat-
cd but as he has left the State he will
not likely be disturbed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
The Temple of Fame" a Success

The ct emple Of Fame" a Success.
The Temple of Fame which will be
produced at the Opera House tonight,
is already a financial success. Tickets
were put on sale Monday morning. and
Tuesday every reserved seat had been
sold. This manifestation of confidence
in the merits of the play and the ability
of the players, we are sure is not miss
placed and those who wish to see IL
will have to go early if they wish to get
ticket at the door even. The house
will be crowded.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
w all Decorations.

Messrs Patterson & Hardisty, the
painters and paper hangers, have now
on hand a select stock of wall paper, of
neat and varied designs, which they will
furnish at most reasonable rates. Per
sons in need of decorations of this kind
should call upon them and examine their
goods, and get prices. They can please
you, both in goods, workmanship and
prices. Give them call. jan 21-tt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
The Advantages of thu New Charter.

Among the many advantages to be
derived from the new charter are:
Improved streets and good sidewalks.
A sewer system which will improve
the healthfuIness of the town-the great
est sanitary measure that can be adopted.
The general increase Of the values Of
property in consequence of these inn
provements.
The more equal taxation of the prop
erty Of all by having an assessor for the
town.
Largely increased revenue to the town
from new subjects of taxation, and the
diverting to the town taxes which now
are paid to the county.
And greatest Of all, the publication to
the world that we propose to get out the
ruts and to the high road of progress;
that we are not narrow minded and sell
fish, but willing to contribute to the adj
vance1nent of public interests.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31
Chances.

Messrs. Leet & Sheppard have moved
into the room formerly occupied by Mes
srs East & Crawford, with a new line OF
family groceries, which they will offer
to the public after to-day. We welcome
them to town.
Mr. B. H. Thomas has removed from
the lower end of town to the store for
merly occupied by the Racket Store.
Miss A. Whitfield s. Co., will shortly
remove to the vacant room in the Net
Teton building
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-03-31

The we'll known Architect and Build
er, Mr.. b. G. Jones of Richmond, and
lately superintendent for the A. f. With
row Lumber Co., has opened an office at
Covington, Va. He is prepared to give
plans and estimates for buildings of all
kinds. We cordially welcome him.
dec3-tf.