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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-05-08
STATE OF MAINE.

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apart dsy in the spring az Arbor Day. and hail
issue proclamation rreommSn ilns that II be Oh
served by the people II tsi- sts,e in The planting
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public and private grounds, places and wajs, sah
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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing
between w. B. Grove and F. F. Allen,
engaged in the drug business, has been
dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.. Allen
retiring. Mr.. Grove has become sole pro-
prietor and will continue the business in
the future. Mr.. Allen will return to
Staunton and be associated with the
well-known firm of Thos. Hogshead u
Co., of that city. Mr.. Allen has a host
of friends in this city who will regret to
learn that he has decided to engage in
business elsewhere. The VIRGINIAN ex-
tends best wishes to the retiring and
surviving partner. May the greatest
success attend each one in their new re,
lations.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Farewell Sermon.

Rev. Robt G. Gilmore, theological
student who has preached in the Pres
byterian church during the absence of
the Pastor, Rev. MacCorkle, delivered
his farewell sermon on Sunday night,
and left for Alexandria, Va, Tuesday
where he will labor until the Fall session
of the Seminary begins.
In his discourse on the night mentioned
he took occasion to lecture his audience
for failing to perform their whole duty
to their Pastor and to the church, and
was emphatic in his disapproval of Fairs
and Festivals as a means of raising money
to defray church expenses. His remarks
were to the point and met the hearty
endorsement of number of his hearers,
who have grown tired of contributing to
such entertainments.
Mr.. Gilmore made a very favorable i'm
preston during his stay in Clifton, and
there is sincere regret over his departure.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Mass Convention.

It seems to be generally understood
that the meeting of the Democrats of
Allegheny county, called for next Thurs
day. August 10th, at the Opera House in
this city, will be in the nature of a Mass
Convention, and that the. delegates Will
be chosen for the several Conventions,
without regard to Districts.
We hope that those who participate in
the deliberations of this Convention will
be governed by but one desire, and that
to fairly represent the sentiment of the
Democracy of the county in the selection
OF delegates. From the best information
at hand. we are firmly of the opinion
that the choice of the Democrats for
Governor is Hon. Chas T. O'Ferrall, for
State Senator, the present incumbent;
but there is wide difference of opinion
as to who should receive the nomination
for the Legislature.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Extract from Viewers Report in the Mat.
ter of the Improvement of the Public
Road from Iron Gate to Low Moor.

Commencing at point at Forth or N.
w. boundary of Iron Gate and running
parallel with the G.. & o. for about one
half mile, the county road crosses the
railroad four times, that two of these
crossings being exceedingly objection
able from the fact that both of them
cross the railroad at the end of sharp
curve, rendering it impossible for travel
ers to see or hear trains until they are
Immediately upon them
In addition to the above this road
passes at two points between the rail-
road and the river in a limited space, and
especially at the Northern point, where
the road is not of sufficient width to all
low two vehicles to pass.
Therefore, we earnestly recommend
that the county road be changed and
thrown exclusively on the Western side
of the railroad for distance of about
one-half mile, commencing at the North
or N. w. boundary of the town of Iron
Gate and running parallel with the
railroald to point of intersection with
the county road
In our opinion road with good grade
and at safe distance from the railroad
can be made at a cost of $4,000. This
cost can be reduced if deemed practica
BILE to make less than 16 #. in width at
certain points. This change will pass
entirely through the property of the
Clifton Forge Mining and Development
Company, and we are informed by a
large number of the stockholders, and
and some of their directors that no
charge will be made for this change, as
in our opinion the change will be of ads
vantage to them.
The remainder of road between Iron
Gate and Clifton Forge, commencing at
a point about $50 feet West of old water
tank, we recommend that at some four
or five points ending at summit of hill,
be widened to full width to allow pass
ages of vehicles, also that sharp knobs
be cut down and material taken to
lower points. This includes one on sum-
nit, which can be done at cost of about
$3.50. Owing to the steepness of the
mountain above and below this point we
deem it impracticable to make the entire
road of full width-16 feet. We also rec>
onlmend to reduce the grade on the first
knob West of the summit about four
feet at cost of thirty five dollars. Also
deem it necessary to have the road wid>
ened, commencing at point 200 feet
East of Gellespie's house, for distance
of about 200 feet Eastward
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Where Great Men Were B orn.

In his address to the alumni of the
University of Virginia at the recen
commencement, Mr.. W. Cabell Bruce,
Baltimore, demolishes very thoroughly
the idea presented by Senator Lodge, Of
Massachusetts, in the Century Maya
zine, on 1.-The distribution of ability in
the United States" By counting the
names in Appleton's Cyclopedia of Amer
lean Biography and the pictures Mr.,
Lodge reached the conclusion that most
of the ability developed in the United
States belonged to New England and
in great part to Massachusetts, Mr.
Bruce shows that Mr.. Lodge has not
dealt fairly with his facts, such as they
We're. His own argument, fairly made,
shows that the South has produced
more men of the first ability than New
England. But the facts as found in
Appleton's Encyclopedia are unreliable.
Its editors were partisans. They have
put into the book as great men vast
number of obscure local New Englanders
of no celebrity and left out great num-
bers of the eminent men OF the South.
In short, Mr.. Lodges facts were doctors
ed and he doctored the conclusions to be
drawn from them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Back from the Worlds Fair.

J. G. King, Esq, senior member of the
firm of Duncan & King, returned Thurs
day last, accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Edna, after spending three weeks
in Chicago, viewing the greatest exhi-
bition the world has ever produced. He
speaks in highest terms of the Manage
ment, and says that charges are very
reasonable Mrs. King, who formerly
resided in Chicago, will not return for
several weeks.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
COvINGToN DEMOCRATIC CON
VENTION.
Reduced Rates to Delegates.

| am authorized to announce that the
Q. " 0. Railway Co. have kindly made
the following reduced railway rates for
all delegates attending the Conventions
at Covington, Va. on Thursday, August
S4th:-Tickets from all stations between
staunton and Allegheny, inclusive, and
between Lexington and Clifton Forge ON
the j. R. Division, at cts. per mile for
the round trip. From Hot Springs to
Covington, $l.50 for round trip. Tickets
sold on 23rd and oath, good to return to
2Sth.
am also authorized to announce that
the following reduced hotel rates have
been secured:-At Intermont, $500 per
day, so cts. per meal; Allegheny House,
$1.s5 per day; Baker House, 81 90 per day,
Meeting will be held in the town hall.
VIM. M. McALLIsTER,
Chairman Bath County Com.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Excursion to Natural Bridge.

As already announced the Sunday
school, M. E. Church South, will leave the
lower G. & O. depot at $50 this morning
for visit to the famous Natural Bridge.
The Committee of Arrangements have
been untiring in in their efforts to make
attend. The entire expense will be but
$2.50-very much less than the usual
charge, thus affording an opportunity to
all who desire to see this remarkable
work of nature. Tickets can be procured
at W. B. Grove & Co.'s drug store, or
from the Committee, Messrs. L. J. Will
son, O. D. Smith and w. w. Vanneman.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
The Baptist Minister Resigns.

The esteemed pastor of the Baptist
church in this city, Rev. j. r. Fizer, has
severed his connection with the congre-
cation in this city. which he has served
faithfully and acceptably for several
years, and who have become much at
tached to him as their pastor. He will
labor in future at Laurel, Md. a beauti-
fnl town located near Baltimore city.
Mr. Fizer and family will carry with them
to their new home the esteem and
good wishes of this entire community.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Opens September 18th.

The Fifth Session of the Clifton Forge
Seminery opens September 18th, 1898.
The Principals, Misses Dora and Mamie
Bryant, have acquired an enviable
reputation as successful teachers, and
the Seminary which they established is
steadily growing in popular favor. Their
building is commodious and arranged
especially for school purposes. Boarders
have airy and comfortable rooms, and
their wants are given every attention,
In a word, the Clifton Forge Seminary
is an excellent school.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Annual Catalogue.

The faculty of the Allegheny Female
Institute have prepared with much care
an annual catalogue, which will be issued
from the VIRGINIAN Job Rooms this
week. The course of study at the Insti-
tute has been made equal to that of any
similar school, including instruction in
the languages, and those who take full
course and graduate, will be fully equip.
ped for fife's battles from an educational
standpoint Peruse this catalogue before
deciding as to where you will enroll your
children as scholars.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Board of County Supervisors.

| The board of supervisors of Allegheny
county-A. Jack Accord, jr., John M.
Arritt and E. M. Nettleton-met in Gov
ington on Monday, July oath, 1898, the
same being regular meeting.
The board destroyed bridge bonds,
which had been redeemed, to the value
of $4,000; also all matured cnpons up to
date.
The county treasurer was ordered to
call in and liquidate bridge bonds out
standing to the value of 81 900.
The road subject was taken up and
discussed; but, owing to the fact that
the road commissioners, for want of
time, had not given out to contractors
the necessary specifications upon which
to make bids for the Improvement of
the roads, the matter went over until
next meeting, which will be on the 18th
of August.
The commissioners appointed to sug-
gest change of road on Potts creek made
report, which represented that the
proposed work would involve cost of
$1,000 Supervisor Arritt was authoriz-
ed to employ an engineer, stake off the
road, and advertise and receive bids up
to the next meeting of the Board.
The commissioners on the road from
Covington to Low moor reported in favor
of the proposed changes, except the
change near the McElwee farm, which
in their opinion they deemed too expen-
sive at present. The change on this
part of the road will not exceed $500 out
side of matchmaking. Supervisor Net
Teton was authorized to employ an en-
gineer, locate the road, receive bids and
report at next meeting.
The commissioners reported on the
changes suggested in the road from Low
moor to Iron Gate. The report not be-
ing satisfactory on that part of the road
between Low-Moor and Clifton Forge
in the matter of damages the report was
referred back to the Committee for fur
ther investigation. From Clifton Forge
to Iron Gate the cost of making propos>
ed changes and grading was reported at
a'sum not exceeding 81, 800, not including
macadamizinga Supervisor Jack Accord
was authorized to employ an engineer,
locate road, advertise and receive bids
and report at next netting.
The board then looked into the salary
question of the county officers. The
salary OF the Commemorative attorney
was increased from $500 to $500 per an
mum, and the salary of the county clerk
from $500 to $4O0 per annum.
The county levy was then fixed at IS
cents per one 800 for county purposes;
road tax, Is cents on each 800; the
bridge tax was reduced to cents, and
the county and district school levy was
fixed at 10 upon each $780,
An estimate of the taxable values OF
Allegheny county, made by Mr.. Hobbs,
clerk of the board of supervisors, shows
the sum 81, 100000
The hog question was discussed, but
no action was taken.-ReUieac.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Contractors, Attention !

AS will be seen by notice in another
column, County Commissioner A. Jack
Accord, Jr., will receive bids for the cons
struetion of new road from Clifton
Forge to Iron Gate, authorized at a
recent meeting of the Board. Here is an
opportunity to secure contract where
compensation Is guaranteed by the
comfy of Allegheny, if done according
to specifications.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Not Yet Found.

Mrs. John w Coffin, of Charlottesville,
mysteriously disappeared ten days ago,
and as yet no clue to her whereabouts
or fate has been discovered, though
many have been engaged in search IN
Albemarle, Washington, Richmond and
Baltimore, and the Rivanna River has
been dragged. Her husband offers re-
ward Of 800 for information that will
lead to her recovery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
q. & o. ROUTE.
Half-Fare to Chicago.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway are
selling tickets to Chicago and return
daily at one fare for round trip good for
return within fifteen (15) days from date
of sale, also tickets good to return until
November 18th, with stop over privileges
at one and "a third fare
rfull information apply to any agent
uf the Chesapeake and Ohio or to the
following:-R. H. Pannill, Ticket Agent.
Lynchburg, Va; Jas. Ker, Jr., ticket
agent, Staunton, Va; R. T. Brooke,
ticket agent, Norfolk, Va; P. H. Wood
ward, passenger agent, Staunton, Va;
J. G. Dame, travelling passenger agent,
Richmond. Va,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Catholic Fair

A Fair will be held at Low Moor, be-
ginning August 10Th and continuing for
one week. The proceeds will go toward
defraying the debt of the new rectory at
st. Joseph's Catholic Church, this city,
Refreshments will be served at popular
prices and good string band will furnish
music for those who may wish to partic-
ipate in dancing. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Virginia Notes.

Miss Mary Messich, of Fox Hill, near
Hampton. while crossing Back river in a
sailboat Friday, was accidently knocked
overload by,a sail and drowned. She
was eighteen years old.
Mrs. Mary Crockett died at her home
in Wythvlle Thursday night. She was
the widow of Sanders Crockett, well
known as proprietor of the Crockett
House there for a number of years.
The races of the Suffolk Fair and Ag-
ricultural Association will take place on
August Is, Is and II. The regular fair
will be held on October 8, 4, Sand s.
Capt. James w. Smith, of King and
Queen county, died at st Lnke's Home
in Richmond Saturday. He was gal
liant Confederate soldier.
The new Baptist church to be erected
ON Church street in Wythville will be
commenced very soon and will be a
handsome edifice.
The African Methodist Episcopal
Church at Wythville was dedicated Sun
day, Bishop James delivering the
dedicatory sermon.
The Basic City Iron Works have been
sold for 81 900 to Capt. c. A. Holt, of
StauntOn.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Baptist Sunday School Picnic Great
Success.

Last Thursday the platform Of the
Ridgeway street depot was thronged
with people, composed of the Baptist
Sunday School and their friends, who
were destined for the White Sulphur
Springs. Four coaches had been charts
cred, and were found inadequate
for those who desired to visit this charm
ing summer resort. These coaches were
attached to the regular $50 train, which
was composed of nine cars. -Four humid
red and twenty five tickets were re-
quired. one hundred and seventy-five
were distributed to the school and those
identified with it. free of charge, and
after all expenses were deducted. the sum
of $123.65 remained as profit. The day
was charming, and the excursion was
the largest and most successful ever got
ten up in this city.
J. G. Carpenter, ESQ had charge of
the general arrangements and performed
his whole duty. Capt G. w. East was
the obliging conductor, and Sunday
School Superintendent, w. F. Powell,
ESQ.,, and large number of aids gave
the party every attention.
We are requested by Mr.. Powell, on
behalf of those in attendance, to extend
their hearty thanks to Major Eakle, the
Manager of the Springs, for the privileges
granted and many courtesies shown.
All returned at seasonable hour, hav-
ing spent the day in a most delightful
manner.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Evangelist Fife

Arrangements are being made by the
churches of Wanesboro and Basic CITY
to secure the services of Drummer Evan.
gelist Fife, about the 18th of September.
The meetings will be held in the build
ing used for ornamental wood work.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
81. a Year, invariably in Advance.

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS will be collected at
the end OF .ch quarter. when prompt settle
ment is expected to be made.
TRANSIENT ADVERTISEMENTS are payable in
advance, or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Ellis for JOB WORK will be due when the work
completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Man Drowned.

On Saturday last negro man by the
name of Henry Hosler, while bathing in
jackson river at Iron Gate, was drowned.
Getting in deep water and not being able
to swim was the cause.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher of the
FIRGINlAN on business OF otherwise, can be ac-
commodated by giving notice through the post
ofce, or by calling at the office, second floor of
the Publishing Companys Building. They will
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
The Nettleton Wooden Mills Closed
Temporarily.


We are informed by General Manager,
E. X Sergeant. Jr., that on account Of
the business depression, the mills have
been closed down Mr.. Sergeant, in ex>
PLANTATION, said
1--WE have orders on our books untitled
for fortystwo thousand pounds of Rug
Yarns and enough orders for our Horse
Blankets to keep these mills running the
balance OF the year, on which goods the
mills have gained reputation. But ow-
ing to the great business depression,
both East, and West, we have received
instructions from our customers not to
ship any more goods until there is
change for the better in business When
this occurs the mills will resume opera
tions.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
An Alarming Drouth.

The want of rain is having a serious
effect on vegetation throughout the
county jackson river and tributary
streams are very low, and the searching
rays of the sun makes the situation any
thing but cheering
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Journalistic Chowchow.

1t was popular druggist who exclaim-
ed yesterday: Let me draw the soda
water of a nation, and | care not who
makes it's laws!'-NeW York Tribune.
The mohican was not fired upon, but
the hoaxers who sent out the story ought
to be fired out of the newspaper business.
New York Recorder.
Philadelphia finds that it cannot shake
those fine old barnaeles, the City Hall
Commissioners, but it has a quartette of
Supreme Court Judges which it would
be CLAN to trade off for old junk. Sleep
Brook Bdzoo.
Surf bathing is one of the most refresh
ing luxuries in which the summer girl
can indulge if she can only get over the
fear of wetting her becoming bathing
costume.-SaoanseG Gazette.
An honest currency is the noblest work
of Congress- Post-Egpress. .
That must have been a very quiet we'd
ding when the two Arkansas deaf mutes
were married.-NeD York Times.
The comet came close enough to the
earth to have Populist interview and
is now receding rapidly Washington
Star.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03

Tramp-''I'd like ter do something to
pay fer all this, but Pm a cripple, mum. =
Housekeeper-''You don't look it.
What's the matter,?n Tramp Writer'S
cramp, mum. I've been keepin, list
of all tn people wot offered me work,
num-
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Special Arrangements.

Op0c1aI HETEROGENEOUS.
AS will be seen by notice elsewhere,
reduced rates have been procured from
the Railroads and Hotels for those who
will attend the Senatorial and Delegate
ton, Thursday, August oath, 1898, at -
o'clock, m These Conventions should
be largely attended, as upon the wise
choice OF candidates depends the party S
success
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
Drought in West Virginia.

WHEELING W. VA, July 30.-West
Virginia is suffering from the most severe
and long-continued drought which has
been known in many years. There has
been no rain worthy of mention since
the first of the month and during the
time the weather has averaged about IS
degrees, while 100 has been reached
three and 50 several times The Ohio
river is but little more than a creek, the
wharf marks showing less than two feet
in the channel Wheeling creek, the
principal stream Of this county, has ais
most entiraly dried up and its tributa
ries are without trace of water.
Along the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road great trouble is experienced in get-
ting water for the locomotives.
There have been several destructive
forest fires, that at Alaska being most
severe, in which four dwellings and sew
eral hundred acres of valuable hard-
wood timber were destroyed
The farmers are discouraged. Oats are
short and drying up without ripening.
Corn has turned brown and is drying
up. Fruits and garden produce are
failure, and potatoes will be less than
half crop.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-03
THE PUBLIC BUILDING.

The children's health must not be neg
leeted Cold in the head causes catarrh.
Ely's Cream Balm cures at once. It is
perfectly safe and is easily applied into
the nostrils. The worst cases yielding
to it. Price SOC.