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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
Mind Training.

We have noticed almost daily during
the past week from the newspapers, &C
counts of the closing exercises of many
of our schools. public and private, in Vir-
ginia and elsewhere, and the example of
the vast amount of good that these insti-
buttons are doing in the way of develop
ing the minds of our boys and girls, all
have a good illustration of this right
here in our midst: We refer to the COM
mencement of the Clifton Forge Semina-
ry, whose programme Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, and Art display
Monday and Tuesday, has been SO much
enjoyed by many of our good people.
1t is truth that should not escape us
that the schools of our land are doing as
much-yes, we venture to say more, to-
ward the education of the mind. charac-
ter and soul of the young people, than
any other benefactor, however noble it
may be. How many of US have ever
asked ourselves what an education is :?
Does not an education rightly learned
and applied fit US to meet bravely and
conscientionsly the duties of life? Does
not life rightly lived fit us to at last
"cross over the river and rest under the
shade of the Tree, watched by an ever
watchful and loving God? Is not an edu-
cation, then, at the foundation of both
present and eternal happiness?
Woe to the young man or young wo~
man of today, who undertakes to fulfill
his or her mission here on earth without
some mind training. An hundred years
ago, when there were but few schools IN
our country, and these SO costly as to
prohibit many of the poorer class from
attending, there could be offered an ex-
cuse; but in this generation when the
| opportunities and facilities are unsur-
passed, when the mediums through
which an education may be acquired are
almost numberless, when even our
State ard Federal Governments provide
annually large sum for the support of
schools, we say that the case is different
from what it was when our fore fathers
hunted through the dense forests and
fished from the silvery waters of lakes
and rivers as a means for receiving sus-
tenance. We assume, therefore, believ-
ing this to be fact, that there is no ex-
cuse that can be intelligently offered by
the young man or young woman of to
day for not having acquired some man.
ner of an education before he or she
stands upon the threshold of life and
stares wonderingly upon the path to
pursue, beset by many serious RESPONSE
bilities which the veil of futurity will
surely make manifest.
We appeal, therefore, to you boys and
girls of Clifton Forge to take advantage
of the splendid opportunities that now
confront you concerning our subject
matter, and we are confident that in
your old age when the hairs of your
head have been stripped with tints of
gray and your sight may be somewhat
dimmed by the lapse of time, you will
not regret this wise step taken in your
younger days; on the contrary you will
have the satisfaction of knowing that it
was the chief factor by which you may
have attained success.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
Deer Park and Oakland

To those contemplating during the coming
summer Il trip to the mountains III search OF
health or pleasure, Deer Park. on the dome OF
the Allegheny Mountains, 5000 feet above tic
sea level, offers such varied attractions as a
delightful atmosphere during both day and
night, pure water, smooth, winding roads
through the mountains and valleys, and the
most picturesque scenery i'll the Allegheny
range. The hotel is equipped with such adj
juncts conducive to the entertainment, pleas
ure and comfort of its guests, as Turkish and
Russian Baths, swimming pools for both ladies
and gentlemen, billiard rooms, superbly fur
nished parlors, and rooms single or eli-sulte, an
uneXcelled cuisine and superior service.
The surrounding grounds as well as the hotel
lighted with electricity, have cosy anu shady
hooks, meandering walks, lawn tennis courts
and grassy play grounds for children within full
view of the inviting verandas. Six miles dis
tant on the same mountain summit IS oakland,
the twin resort Of Deer Park, and equally as
we'll equipped for the entertainmentand accom-
mediation of it's guests Both hotels are upon
the main line OF the baltimore anu ONO Rail
road, have the advantage of it's splendid Vesti-
buled Limited Express trains between the East
and West, and are, therefore, readily accessible
from all parts of the country. Season Excur-
sion tickets, good f or return passage Until Octo-
fIst, will be placed sale at greatly reduced
rates at all principal ticket offices throughout
the country. One way tickets reading from ST.
Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati. Columbus, Chicago
and any point on b. s.. o. system to Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia OF New YORK, or vice
versa, are good to stop off at either Deer Park
or Oakland, and the the time limit will be ex
tended by agents at either resort upon applica-
ton.
The season at these popular resorts COM
mences June I'D.
For full information as to rates rooms, etc,
address George y. DeShields, Manager. Deer
Park or Oakland, Carrot County, MARYLAND.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

Oil City and Titusville, in Pennsyl-
vania, were visited on the 9Th by a most
disastrous flood, rendered doubly SO by
the confagration which resulted from a
wholesale explosion of oil. The burning
fluid was scattered by the angry waters
and destruction dealt out on every hand
The loss to life and property was APP.
lntlling. Some 200 persons persisted from
the combined attacks of fire and water.
The Town Council met Monday after
noon at o'clock, the time for the regu-
tar monthly meeting, and transacted
considerable matters relative to our local
government. Among other things, an
ordinance was passed fixing the rate of
taxation on property at $1.00 on the one
hundred. Several ordinances of minor
Importance were passed and went into
effect.
The prospect are that the Minneapolis
Convention will continue in session all
the week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
THE MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION

The National Republican Convention
assembled at Minneapolis on Tuesday, the
7th General Clarkson, Chairman of the
National Committee, called the Conven-
ton to order and nominated j. Sloat
Fassett, of New York, as temporary
Chairman, who was chosen by acclama-
ton. This is considered victory for
the Blaine forces. Mr.. Fassett acknowl-
edged the honor conferred in felicitous
manner, and said that the Republican
battle-cry in the coming campaign
would be ''for a free ballot and fair
count" and that the issues involved in
the provisions of the Force Bill were to
be taught over again.
After the temporary organization had
been completed, the Convention adj
| iourned until II o'clock Wednesday
morning. At that time the Committee
on Permanent organization reported the
name Of Governor Mckinley, of Ohio,
for chairman, and long list of secre-
| taries
AT the hour of going to press, 0 p. M,
the indications are that both Blaine and
Harrison will be dropped and a compro-
mise candidate named. Among those
most prominently mentioned are Elk
Speaker Reed, of Maine; Gov. McKin-
ley, of Ohio; Gen. Alger, Of Michigan,
and Hiscock. of New York. But it is
more than likely that the probable nom
inee has not yet been named. The COD
vention seems to be hopelessly divided,
if Harrison and Blaine are to be shelved.
Ex-Governor Foraker. of Ohio, was
made chairman of the Committee on
Platform
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
from the Martinsburg CIV. Va)
Papers.

PROMoTED.-Th Clifton Forge Pub
fishing Company recently made Mr. d.
s. Eichelberger, formerly foreman of the
Statesman Office, its business manager,
which is q wortiiy bestowed promo
ton. Mr.. Eichelberger is first class
newspaper man and a number one print
er. He has had a life long experience
in the business, and we doubt if there is
a man in the country who is capable of
taking better care of ansoffice. 1t is graf
flying indeed to us and to his friends in
general to hear of his prosperity in his
new field of labor The VIRGINIAN is
one OF the leading papers in Virginia,
and the indications are that it will main
tain its present high standing States
man.
Mr.. D. S. Eichelberger, formerly of this
city, but who for some time past has
been employed on the VALLEY VIRGINS
IAN, at Clifton Forge, has been promoted
to the position of business manager. He
is q practical printer of good habits. aud
will climb to the front if the opportu-
nifty is offered We extend congratula>
lions Duty World.
Mr.. d. S. Eicheiberger, formerly of this
city and foreman of the Statesman office,
has become business manager of the Cliff
ton Forge Publishing Company. He is
Of a nature that means push, and is de-
serving of the promotion. We congrat-
ulate him and wish him continued pros
ity.-IDdepe9lde71t.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
Two Mayors at Iron Gate.

Our sister town, Iron Gate. enjoys the
novel distinction of having two Mayors
at the same time exercising the func-
tions of the office. Some two years ago
the council elected P. c. kaylor to that
Office, which he held without interrupts
ton until May, 1891, when an election
was held and another man declared by
the vote polled TO tie the peoples choice.
Upon examination, however, it was as
certained that the election was alto
gether irregular and the same was by the
court declared void. AS a result the old
officers held over, and Mr. Kaylor began
to magnify hisi position. There was no
little complaint against him, but the
people submitted, believing it would be
held and the man of their choice put in
place. May. 1892, came around, and,
much to the chagrin of the people, the
municipal election machine was again
found to be out of working order; and
no election could be held. Mr.. Kaylor
by this time began to think the office be-
longed to him and established at Iron
Gate sort of limited monarchy with
the Limited" appendage SO adjusted that
it could easily be detached and the ab
solute feature as readily hitched on. He
became a law unto himself, absorbing
the rights of his associate officials and ad
ministering in most unconditional way
his home-spun principles of equity. The
man who dared resist, or even murmur
at his administrative methods was sum
marily disposed of without judgment of
his peers, or even benefit of clergy y
The yoke at length became SO CALLING to
his subjects that they began to search
for some legal excuse for his removal.
Then for the first time it was found that
Mr.. KaylOr had never taken the oath of
Office and was in fact no Mayor al all The
council at once held a meeting. sang the
long metre doxology, declared the office
vacant, and forthwith proceeded to the
election of Mr.. Thos. D. Robinson to fill
the place. Mr.. Robinson was elected on
Friday the Sd inst, and on that evening
took the oath of office before Judge Ly-
man Chalkley, But Mr.. Kaylor did not
propose to be thus dethroned and pre-
emptorially refused to vacatp. The result
is that Robinson and kaylor will each
continue to exercise the privileges of the
office until a court OF competent jurls-
diction interposes, and by its persuasive
powers induces one or the other to step
down and out. Proceedings will be insti-
tuted at once to determine the issue
Till then, in the language of the court
cryer, GOD save the country"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
Own Your Home.

1t is surprising how many persons live
and die without ever being the owner OF
a home; especially so when we consider
the majority of them pay out enough
money in the way of rent to build
mansion. 1t is true that many persons
are 80 situated that they are obliged to
spend their days in houses that belong
to Others but as a rule there is no good
reason why every man should ot.sooner
or later be able to sit down by his own
fireside.
Some persons are two proud to pros
per- Rather than content themselves in
a house of such humble pretensions as
they can afford to build or buy, they
continue from year to year to pay an ex-
travagant rent for a more comedy eddie
and thus utterly preclude the possibility
of accumulation. They leave off just
where they begin, no better, no worse
Others are never in condition to own a
home because they are unwilling to deny
themselves the costly luxuries of life and
are thereby crippled to such an extent
as to render the acquisition of a home
out of the question. They must go where
their neighbors go and wear what their
neighbors wear, if it takes the last cent.
They are willing to remain homeless for
ever, but scornfully reject the sugges-
ton of economy in the department of
luxury. There are Others who desire the
occupancy of house not the property
t<,
undertake it's acquisition. Debt is
not dishonorable and should be studi
ously avoided as a rule; yet there are
times and conditions that make it the
duty of some persons to contract debt.
When young man starts out in life for
himself, and finds that by diigent APP
plicaton to his work and frugality in the
use of his income, he may in course of
time become the owner of home, though
for while he may be carrying an APP
parently large indebtedness, it is not
only his privilege, but his duty to as
sumo the responsibility and labor to that
end. Not only is he rewarded in the ac-
emulation of property; but, what is far
better he undergoes a disciplinary train
ing of incalculable value. He has an OBJ
ject in view definite and important.
There is an incruitive to vigorous and
unceasing labor. He contracts the habits
of industry and economy which in after
life are worth more to him than any ma
terial profit. When he sees his plan sue
ceeding and the burden gradually being
lifted, he feels stronger, has more conf
dence in himself and is ready for new
and more difficult undertakings. There is
no young man of ordinary ability. good
health and average opportunities who
cannot in a few years be the possessor of
a comfortable home, if he will only de>
termine to do SO, and with fixed purpose
and unceasing endeavor press toward
that end. Young men of Clifton Forge,
what. are you doing for yourselves?
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

noon meal stands on the table, but the
former occupants are among the dead
They attempted to escape and were
caught in the sea of flame GA the east
side.
At Titusville, Pa, fully one hundred
persons were either drowned or burned
to death. Total loss, $2,000,G00.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
The Wold's Columbian Exposition.

The WoId's C0Iumbian Exposition
Send fifty cents to Bond & Co., SIC
Rookery, Chicago, and you will receive
post paid, a four hundred page advance
Guide to the Expos ition, with elegant
Engrayings of the Grounds and Build
ings, Portraits of its leading spirits, and
q Map of the City of Chicago ali of the
rules governing the Exposition and Elk
hibitors, and all information which can
be given out in advance of the opening
Also other engravings and printed in.
formation will be sent you as published.
1t will be q very valuable book, and
every person should secure copy.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

A locomotive on the Reading railroad
drawing four passenger coaches, made
mile in thirty-nine and one fourth
seconds, during trial trip last Friday
If it were possible to maintain this
rate of speed it would come very near
to one hundred miles an hour.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

Gen. N. B. Banks resides at Waltbam
Mass, and is fond of spending his spare
time in his garden where he raises the
best salads and tenderest vegetables to
be found in the State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

Prepare yourself for the severe and
sudden changes of climate of winter and
spring. by procuring a bottle of DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
The wonderful curative power of Sal
walton Oil in cases of sprained ankles
and other limbs. is strongly set forth in
are daily received at the office of the
proprietors, A. G. Meyer & Co., Baltic,
Md.
When the preparations were being
made in London for the celebration Of
the Great Queens Jubilee, loyal citizens
anxious to participate, were rapidly
curing all their aches and pains before.
hand. by generous use of Salvation
Oil
Give it to the children. Physicians
prescribe it. Thousands use it. Sold bv
all dealers. DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price % cents.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
MOORE 6 HILBERT.
Mining Engineers & Iron Ore EXPERTS.

~ Mines and Mineral lands examined and
reported on. Mines and mineral lands bought
aud sold. Assays of all minerals made by q
competent and skilled Assayer.
Ea3 Office and Laboratory over Post office,
Main ST.. stanton, Va.
Nut and Bolt Co., UnionviIle, Conn; e. Ii. Giio.
Treasurer Northern Chief Iron Company, Osh-
kosh, Wis; Thos. Bardon, Real Estate, Ashland
Wis; w. c. SilverthOrn, Secretary Northern
Chief Iron Company Wausean, Wis; c. T. Kand
Secretary Aurora Mining Co., Cleveland Ohio.
Hon. John Haggart Postmaster General ORA
wa Canada; S. Nj Yost, Staunton. Va.
mSy1G
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
GLADYS Inn Items.

Bible history teaches us that the 900 at
Ninevah were cut down in a night Sc
was the grass at the Inn this week, the
long looked for lawn mower having ar
rived.
A party of seven under the charge OF
Mr.. T. p. Louis Jones from Amsterdam,
Holland, is registered at the Inn. They
are pleased with the scenery and sur
roundings, and will doubtless stay week.
Train Collectors Dunlap and lingerie,
are dead stuck on Clifton Forge and
Gladys Inn, and express many regrets
that their layover is not here instead Of
Huntington, which is now headquarters
for them.
The manager of the Inn received in
structions some days ago to be in reads
ness for another excursion, which will be
here on July the 7th e71roatte for the Nat
ural Bridge. This time it is Press AS
ISOLATION from the West. The party ex>
poets to come to Clifton Forge on the
night of the 18th, and stop and return from
the Bridge on the nightof the Sth, thus
spending two nights at the Inn. The
manager tells us that he is always ready;
can come singly or in crowds.
Our guests, in the midst of the political
excitement that now permeates the air,
over Blain, Blain, Blain, of Maine, and
Harrison the Tippecanoe and Tyler too,
had their thoughts diverted from this
perplexing enigma for @ shore while
Tuesday at the novel sight of a beautiful
deer bounding from the slope in front of
the limit had evidently heard of the
way our host is keeping this famous
Hotel, and like other dears would be
numbered among our admirers, for we
lack not for either species-one before
us, the other beside us at every meal.
The Inn experienced another good
week by having a full quote of guests
from all over the country There were
among them Hon. Dan'l Trigg, of ABB
ingdon, J. HI. Wayt. and w. J. Perry, of
Staunton, f. E. Montague and wife, of
Richmond, r. L. Read and wife, James
Richie and wife, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
E. j. Ailshire, of Chicago; 0. L Rogers
and 0. B. Camper, of Covington Va, P.
H. McCaul and J. B. Baskerville, of Lyn.
burg, w. B. Brown, of Rocky Mount, the
last three being delegates to the Mine
apolis convention, G. W. Stevens, D. AK
ten, Jim Gill, F. l. Cabell, H. Pierce and
and ]. w. Knapp, of the G. & 0. R.R.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
TWO HUNDRED DEAD.
Awful Result of the Disaster in the
Oil Region.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
OIL CITY, PA. June 6.-Eighteen miles
of death and desolation is the story in
brief of the awful catastrophe which has
decimated the borders of Oil creek from
Titusville to this point. On both sides
of the creek flood and fire have left ruin
and wreck, and it will take days before
the record of death and destruction can
be completed. This is the most awful
disaster which has ever come to this vi
entity and has no rival in the United
States except the Johnstown flood. A
raging torrent, tank of oil undermined
and toppled into the flood, a coal drop
ped from locomotive passing over the
bridge in the city, series of explosions
along the surface of the creek, and hous-
es, men, women and children were in>
stantly wrapped in flames.
The inmates of the houses had but to
but choose how to die. either drown or
be burned to death. There was no es-
cape, and many chose the easier death
and jumped into the water; but even
there the fire found them, and every
body SO far recovered shows that fire
helped the work of destruction.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09
THE FIRE OUT.

At 6 O'Clock this morning the fire had
burned itself out, and the flaming oil
had passed away. The creek and river,
however, are rising and much of this
place will be still further flooded. But
there is little left now along Oil creek
now which the flood can damage. The
fire has left practically nothing on which
the water may prey. The rising waters
interfered with recovering the bodies of
victims in Oil City proper.
The fiery flood destroyed one mile of
property along the creek ON the west
side Across the creek from the Main
portion of the city not a house is stands
ing between the creek and the hill, and
not vestige of life can be seen except
the many searchers for the dead.
Along the east side from the mouth of
Oil creek for distance of three-quarters
of mile every building, except one
along the creek, has been destroyed
This is frame dwelling standing among
the ruins 1t was in the midst of the
flood and fire, and yet it was passed by.
The curtains are on the windows and the
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1892-06-09

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City Churches,

lin this dspartment we will he AL
publish notices OF regular and sc't
ssrvices of all the churches in ~ ~
Pastors, or those authorized bv ~:
are invited to furnish inforination -
any changes for each week. ncl ~
than Thursday evening Of the wrek h,
vious.l ~
First Methodist Episcopal eA,.a
South, Rev. j. l.. Pierce, pastor. Prssa
ing Sabbath ii am. and 7:3Dp. m. a.
day school, $50 o. m. Glass meeting n
p. IN. Sunday, aud 7:3O D. ID. T,esi,
Prayer mectingS 8 p. M. Thursday. n
Methodist Mission. supplied by n,
l.. f. jackson. Preaching 1870 D. m. n.
day. Class and prayer meeting Fjd,,
7:3O p. IN. Sunday school 800 pm. supd,,
--First Baptist Church, Rev. W 4
Penick, ID. D., pastor. Preaching Al
bath IL am. and 8:l5 p. m. SUNDAY xha
9:30 am. Prayer meeting Wpdnpsd,'
night S:15. Ladies' Mission Society mr,1'
at 5 pm. first Sunday in each month
--Allendale Baptist Mission, Rev.WS
PeDick. pastor. Services D. .rp. Suud,
school pm. Prayer meeting Thursd1I
night at s O'Clock.
-Holmesville Baptist Miss on. Rev. n
3. Penick, pastor. sunday A. luol p.n
Prayer meeting Tuesday night Il
o'clock.