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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
MUSICALE.
CONVICTION. VA. Aug. 2sth.

OON1NGIoN, a., aug 6SolL
The spacious dining room Of the In
terlmont' was crowded on the night of
the gath by invited guests to the NUNS
Der of about $50, the occasion being a
Musicale y There were numerous songs,
interspersed with Rotations and instru-
mental music The BOAT Rack, Elk
tract from the Tramp Abroad and
money Musk, " by Miss Walker, of Gal
weston, Texas were heartily applauded,
as was also 1.-THE Polish Boy" by Miss
Alys Drewry How Grandma Danced
the Minuet,' by little Miss Bell Hay,
called forth prolonged applause. The
songs by Miss Imboden, sister of Mrs. III.
W. Snyder, Miss Bridges, of Winnings
ton, Misses Nettleton and Katie Skeen,
Mrs. Leitch and Messrs. Leitch and GAR
rett, of our town, were we'll received, as
was also the instrumental music by
Miss Eunice Clore and Miss Dickey The
pleasant evening. like all such, came
only too quickly to an end.
The Intermont is crowded to overflow
ing and additional rooms across the
street have been called into use, and
still there is not enough room to accom-
modate all who would come The secret
of the matter is that strangers are made
at home and are not greeted by stares
and measuring up Of ones self by the
clothes worn, etc, which tend to make
visitors wish they had not have come. A
more homelike circle is not often found
and the popular manager, Mr.. Snyder,
with his efficient clerk, Mr.. Coontz, know
how to make things pleasant for their
visitors and as a result the popularity
of the Internont increases every year
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
A BRUTAL ASSAULT.

On Saturday last, between the hou RS
of and O'Clock, as Mr.. E. A. Dudley
was returning from work in his garden,
near the residence of Mr.. Charles Dame
wood, across the river, he was hailed by
the latter and requested to pay for a
chicken he had crippled, in driving same
from his garden. This Mr.. Dudley de-
clined to do, and forthwith Damewood
felIed him to the ground and continued
to strike him with his fists, until pre-
vailed upon to desist by persons residing
in that locality. On complaint of Mr.. D.,
his assailant was taken before the Mayor
and fined 81. and costs, amounting ia all
to $40. From all we can learn the as
sault Was cowardly, as Mr.. Dudley is a
man well up in years, and not able ply
sically to defend himself.
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George Washington's Cabin.

Halfa mile from Berryville, in the Shen-
andoah Valley stands to this day. though
much dilapidated, an old log cabin
which once sheltered George Washing
ton when he was a surveyor. Thither
he went directly from home to begin
surveying the estate of Lord Fairfax.
infested with Indians. Washington's
companion was George William Fairfax
Both were boys at the time, Washing
ton being only sixteen, but tradition
has it that they built the hut themselves.
They used it for an office, sleeping in
the attic and keeping their tools on the
lower floor. 'sGreenway Court was ten
miles away.-NeaO York Record.
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+" Enlisted for the War. !"
CovINeToN, Va. Aug %

CovINGToN, Va. Aug %.
Last evening the Dramatic Club played
Enlisted for the War; at the Covington
Town Hall, and as usual a crowded house
witnessed the performance, which was
thought by many to have been the best
ever given here Probably amatate,s ~
were never better suited for the parts
taken. The cast was:
CAST OF CHARACTERS.
Robert Truworth Enlisted for the War-Mr H.
T.. Garrett.
Wilder Roweli-Guardian Of Gayle GiTord-Mr
C. b. Cushing.
Hosea Jenks-An Auctioneer who cant help
it,''-Mr. George A. kivercomb
Hiram jerks. Awful smarti kept in his place
Mr. lobn Z. Delaney
Crimp-Colcr Bearer of Home Guard-Mr. VIM.
Gen. Grant .ir James Rice.
Lieut. Col Boxer-Who is inspired by the smoke
of bat5le-Mr. J. Ernest McClung.
Gayle Gifford-Heress Miss Katharine Skeen.
Mrs. Prueworth = Roberts Mother-Miss May
Matte Trueworth- Roberts Sister Miss Hattie
Nettleton.
The play opened with very touching
scene, the .s0ld Homestead sold at auc-
ton; Roberts confession of love for
Gayle Clifford to his mother and sister;
tears at his departure for his regiment,
commanded by his bitterest enemy, Will
der Rowell, who also loves Gayle, the
heiress, and who had bought the "Old
Homestead farm. The extremely anus
ing Auctioneer, Hosea jerks, who after
wards becomes Rowell's confederate in
villiany and, also postmaster for the pur
1o4+ DDLt
and Gayle and keeping Rowell informed
but the correspondence is kept up
through Hiram jerks and the faithful,
irrepressible Crimp, the colored servant.
Then comes "Camp life in Virginia.
the attempted murder of Rob by Rowell,
meeting with General Grant who looked
very soldierly. The seat of war changes
from Richmond to the "Old Homestead
Rob returns covered with glory, the vii
lain Rowell is unmasked; Hosea jerks
wakes to the fact that he has changed
from the honest man and punster, whose
''puaas pop out on the street, in his office
and in his Dreams to reader of other
folks letters, and violator of postal
laws, and deserves hanging, but is com
forted by his boy Hiram, who has such
a wonderful head.n The curtain falls
as Hiram and Matte makes up Rob
and Gayle look very happy; and the
victory of right over wrong
The proceeds. amounting to about $65,
were given to the ladies for the benefit |
Of the Presbyterian Manse. The actors
deserve many thanks for the nice way
they always lend helping hand, and |
fortunate are they who have such hearts
enlisted in their cause -
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Contract About Completed.

The new Y.M.C.A. building on Ridge
way street, the contract for which was
awarded Mr.. Pettijohn, of .Lynchburg,
Va, has been performed and splendid
structure gives convincing proof of his
skill The work was ii charge of Mr.. b.
H .Turneras foreman, assisted by Messrs.
J. W. Weaver, Jas. NJ. Yaunt, Robert
Overstreet, Jno. F. Moore, and James
Burnard, each one of whom possess
high mechanical skill. These gentlemen
left for Lynchburg yesterday, much to
the regret of humorous friends.
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Religious Intelligence.

Regular services in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning. At the
night service the Pastor. Rev. e. w.
MacCorkle, will give his impressions OF
Salt Lake City and the Mormons. Pub
lie cordially invited.
Rev. w. H. Book will preach in the
Christian church next Sunday.
At II a. IN. his subject will be "Work. .
AT s p. m. "a Solemn Requisition."
Public cordially invited.
st. Andrews Parish Room, 10th Sun
day after Trinity, Sept. 3, 1898.
Divine service at II a. N. Sermon by
the Rector.
Sunday School at 5 p. N.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
Serious Cutting ARRAY at covington.-The

Serious Cutting ARRAY at Covlngton.-Ihe
Offenders Should be Severely Punished.
Early Friday afternoon OF last week a
serious cutting ARRAY took place in
Judges bar room, in which Tom Bush
was fearfully cut by Cyrus Rogers, and
in endeavoring to separate the combat-
ants, Andrew Fudge was badly cut near
the wrist. It seems that Rogers, Bush
and man named Brown were in the
room and had been drinking, and Rog-
ers had some grievance against Brown,
and in the melee that followed Bush was
cut by Rogers, the knife cutting through
the muscles at the upper part of the
arm from the top almost all the way
around, laying bare the bone, besides
inflicting several other bad cuts about
the shoulder and side Andrew Fudge
received wound in the wrist and ex>
tending up the arm that exposed the
muscles, but did no permanent damage.
The wounded man was carried to DR.. 0,
L. Rogers, who sewed up the cuts. Rog-
ers ran off to the mountains, but was
caught as he returned home that night,
and lodged in Jail.
The knife used was one OF the pruning
kind with curved blade. It was re-
ported that Bush had died, but such is
not the case. To the contrary, he is do
ing well and will probably be around
again soon.
Later the same evening, at Mt. Pleas
ant, about three miles north OF here.
Frank Wyatt and Frank Hays had some
words about a horse, and in the fight
that followed Wyatt got Hays down and
was beating him severely about the face
and head when Hays got out his knife
and cut Wyatt in the side, inficting a
painful but not dangerous wound. Hays
was lodged in jail. What the outcome
will be is not known. The offenders
should be dealt with to the fullest ex-
tent of the law, which seems to have
been entirely lost sight of in the rec ent
disgraceful affairs
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THE WORLDS FAIR
Secure Your Hotel Accommodation /
in Advance

Secure Your Hotel Accommodation
in Advance
By an arrangement made with Messrs.
G.. E. Dorm & Co, Managers of the Co
lumbar Union of Hotels, four in mum
Der, we can furnish a certificate which
will entitle the holder to first-class ac-
commodation at either of the four hotels
located near the central entrance to the
Fair, namely, the Columbian Central,
Montreal, Alfonso, and Western Re-
serve, at rates ranging from rs cents to
$500 per day. Each certificate will en-
title the holder to credit of IS cents on
hotel bill.
The accommodation at these Hotels is
said to be first class, and that no effort is
spared looking to the comfort of the
guests.
Further information cheerfully fur
nished by letter or in person by calling
at the VIRGINIAN Office.
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Tragedy Near Gauley Bridge.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Aug.-RouL iv>
ingood, well known young man. al.
tempted to board shanty>boat twenty
five miles from Gauley Bridge yesterday
evening. One of the women aboard
warned him not to come aboard, but he
PERSISTED. Seeing that he refused to
leave, she drew a revolver and shot him
through the head. Then, throwing the
revolver aside, she jumped in the river
with the intention of drowning herself
but she was pulled out and placed I'M
der guard. Livingood is the son Of
Charles Livingood, who owns the old St.
Charles house III this city and is also the
proprietor of hotel at Bench Glen.
about eight miles from Gauley Bridge.
The body will be brought here and
buried.
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A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
Mr.. w. /. Steel Has His Arm Badly
crushed by an Engine.

Mr.. w. 1. Steel Has His Arm Badly
crushed by an Engine
The friends of Mr. w. /. Steel, a popu-
lar engineer on the Chesapeake s. Ohio
railroad, will be grieved to learn of the
painful and serious accident which hap
pened to him Thursday last, whereby he
nearly lost an arm.
AS far as can be learned at a late hour
yesterday afternoon, after reaching
Washington, he backed his train into
the Sixth street depot and jumped down,
hastily uncoupled the engine from the
passenger coaches, and got down under
the engine to examine a part of the ma
chinery. In that position he did not
notice an approaching switch engine,
nor did the engineer know that Steele
was under his engine. The switch en-
CINE came against the passenger engine
with a jolt and backed to the coaches.
A cry from Steele stopped the train, but
not before the poor fellows arm had
been broken in two places, besides bruis-
ing it in frightful manner. He was
taken to the Emergency Hospital in
Washington, where he now is. 1t is to
be hoped that it will not be necessary to
amputate the injured member.
Mr. Steele resides in this place, where
he is very popular. Recently he was in
strumental in organizing lodge of Lo-
connective Engineers in this city, to which
he was elected Chief Engineer Char
lotteSuille Progress
The gentlemen mentioned above is
well known in this city, having resided
here for several years, and his many
friends here will be panied to learn of
his misfortune.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
RT. REV. BISHOP RANDOLPH
Holds Impressive Confirmation Serv

ices.
The Rt Rev. Bishop A NJ. Randolph
of the new Diocese of Virginia, visited
st. Andrews Parish, this city, on Sun
day last and as the Episcopal congrega
tion here have not yet erected a church.
through the courtesy of the officers of
the M. E Church South, services were
held in that attractive edefice
Before the hour for worship to begin,
every seat was occupied. When Prayer
had been said by the Rector, Rev. II. IT,
Wood, Bishop Randolph chose for his
text the subject of the Morning Lesson,
which included the 18th chapter of Ro-
mans, basing his remarks on the Sth and
9th verses. His discourse was able. earn>
est ond eloqEent-e1horting his hearers
to live consistent Christian lives and to
love their fellow men. The Bishop made
a most favorable impression. and his ser
mon was heard with marked attention.
At its conclusion the Apostolic rite of
Confirmation was administered in a most
impressive manner, Mrs. Early, Miss Liz
zie Taylor and Messrs. DR.. Wiley, Felix
NJ. Jones and w. r. Duerson, being con-
firmed. The celebration OF the Holy
Communion took place at the close of
the Confirmation services,
During the Offeratory Miss Anna Baird
rendered an inspiring solo, with artistic
organ accompaniment by Miss Emma
Griee. The choir was ably assisted by
Miss Baird and Messrs. Swann,3 james and
Duerson.
In the afterl1oon the Bishop delivered
sermon and confirmed a class of four
persons at Iron Gate, and on Monday
night held similar services at Longdale.
During the Bishops stay in Clifton he
was the guest of Capt. and Mrs. Hartman
at the Hotel Clifton
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Col. S. Brown Allen in Charge of the Hotel
Clifton.

Last week the Hotel Clifton, located
on West Church street, passed under
the proprietorship of Col. S. Brown Al
len, of Staunton, one of Virginia's most
popular citizens. The Colonel is now
engaged in remodeling the hotel, having
gotten possession of the room formerly
occupied by Mr. r. L. Thomas. 1t is his
intention to make the house model
of comfort and convenience, and in its
management he will be ably assisted by
that veteran In hotel business, Major
Carey, who was recently connected with
hotels in Staunton. The travelling pub
lie may rest assured they will be given
every attention at the Hotel Clifton.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
Removal of Offices.

The office of the Clifton Forge Com
pany has been removed from the Frazier
building to the new brick block erected
by Capt Lewis Hartman.
The Dental office of DIR. w. H. Savage
is now located in the attractive front
rooms of the Ford block, second floor,
just beyond the Main street bridge.
Lawyer Jno. A. Bowles will occupy
rooms in the same building, adjoining
those used by DR.. Savage.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
Narrow Escape from Drowning.

Our well known county-man, A. M.
Stull, Esq, who resides in Rich Patch
Valley, made a narrow escape from
drowning on Monday evening last. Ac-
cording to our informant, he started
from Low Moor about O'Clock in bug
CIV to drive to his home. AT point two
miles Southwest of Low Moor he at
tempted to ford a stream which flows
across the road. When Mr.. S. reached
the center of the stream his buggy was
overturned and he was washed out into
the water, the horse being released by
means of patent horse-detacher.n
Mr. Stull and the horse succeeded in
swimming to shore, but the buggy was
scattered in fragments for a distance of
two miles. The heavy rain during the
day had raised the stream beyond ford
ing. Although the loss is considerable,
we are glad that our worthy friend es-
capped with nothing more serious than a
baptizing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
A DEBATING SOCIETY,

A number of ambitious young men
met at the store of Messrs. Hawkins
Bros on Tuesday night, for the purpose
of organizing Debating Society. Jno.
L. Duncan, Esq, was called to the Chair
and Mr.N. A. Parker acted as Secretary.
On motion, Messrs d. A. Williamson, DIR.
Savage and E. Blair Hawkins were ap-
pointed committee to draft Constitu-
ton and Bylaws. The next meeting
will be held tomorrow night at the
same place.
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Thrown from a Buggy.

On their return from attendance at
Episcopal services in this city on Sunday
afternoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. j. Ander-
son, of Iron Gate, were thrown from
buggy, caused by their horse running
off. The buggy was almost demolished,
but the occupants fortunately escaped
with slight bruises.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
a SPLENDID PUBLICATION.

We are indebted to the publishers,
The Bancroft Publishing Company, Au
ditorium Building, Chicago, ILL.,, for a
beautifully illustrated copy of book
entitled, 1.-THE Book of the Fair" 1t is
an elaborate description of the Worlds
Fair printed on heavy book paper, and
is finished in the highest style of the art.
Price, 81. per copy. This will be follow
ed by other editions, all of which should
be in the hands of every one who can
appreciate the useful and the beautiful
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happy.

Rev. Z. W. MacCorkle gave very in
teresting and instructive description of
his visit to the city of San Francisco,
CAL, at the Presbyterian church on Sun.
day night last, which included an inspec-
tion of the Monaghan settlement, known
as China Town" Under the escort of
an officer OF the city, he was given an
opportunity to witness their mode of
living and the manner in which they
transact business, of which he gave an
Interesting account
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$500 Fine.

Neatly painted boards have been
placed at either end of the wooden
bridges, warning people not to drive
over them faster than walk. Several
persons have already disregarded this
notice and will likely get themselves in
trouble
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
Special Edition.

The Roanoke Daily Times appeared
on Sunday last enlarged to IS pages, con-
tanning large amount of news and
special advertisements. 1t was splen-
did edition, and shows commendable en-
terprise, Success to the Times.
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Taking a Vacation.

Postmaster E. G.. Foster and family are
visiting at the Foster" homestead near
Mt. MERIDIAN, Augusta county. The
PostInaster's stay will be especially
pleasant, as he was assured last week
while in Washington $50 we are reliably
informed) that he would be allowed to
serve his term out as postmaster of this
city He also carried with him on his
visit to the Postmaster General, letters
of approval of his administration of the
office, from a large number of Democrats
Generous Democrats Fortunate Post
master
Mr.. Foster returned on Wednesday
but his family will remain.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ladies desiring to see the Publisher Of the
VIRGlNIAS on business or otherwise, can be ac-
commodated by giving notice through the post
ofice, or by calling at the Office second floor of
receive at all times prompt and polite attention.
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On a Pleasant Mission.

Rev. 3. W. MacCorlkle left ON Wednes-
day evening to unite in marriage Mr..
Wright and Miss Gilliland, who reside
on the Cow Pasture River, Mr.. Mac.
Gorkle is always ready to make people
happy.
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ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
ST. a We Invariably in Advance,

YEARLY ADVERTISEMENTS viii be collected at
the end of e.,t II quarter. when prompt settle
ment is exp, ted to be made.
TRANSIENT ADvERTisEMEETs are payable i'll
advance or when the advertisement has been
completed, as may be agreed upon.
Bills for JOB WORK viii be due when the work
completed.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31

After using Ely's Cream Balm two
months was surprised tn find that the
right nostril, which was closed for over
twenty years, was open and free as the
other, and can use it now as could not
do for many years. feel very thank
ful.-R. H. Gressengham, 275 18th ST.,
BROOKLYN.
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Evangelist Fife at wytheville.

A correspondent of the Richmond Dis
patch, in a letter dated Aug. s6th, says:
The "Wytheville German Club has
postponed its weekly Germans, on ac-
count of the revival tent meetings which
is in progress.
Two services are conducted daily by
Evangelist Fife
The morning service is we'll attended
and the large tent, which seats more
than fifteen hundred people, is crowded
at the evening service.
Mr.. Fife is a very earnest and plain
preacher of the Gospel, and already he
has aroused deep interest in the com
munity
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have been a great sufferer from dry
catarrh for many years, and | tried many
remedies, but none did me so much ben
eft as Eiy's Cream Balm. 1t complete
ly cured me. NJ. j. Lally, 80 Woodward
Ave, Boston Highlands, Mass.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1893-08-31
The Extended Drouth Broken by a
Copious Rain.

A gentle rain set in on Monday morn
ing last and continued the entire day
aud far into the night, which has caused
all vegetation to revive from the serious
effect of weeks of drouth. The rain
came too late to save the corn, but will
he of great service in producing grass for
Fall pasture. Gardens are also beyond
help, except, perhaps, the late cabbage.
Jackson River, which could be waded at
almost any point, is considerably swollen
and Smiths Creek was almost beyond
fording. This visitation of Providence
was hailed with JOY by grateful and
dependent people.
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A Meeting in the Interest of the Y M.
G. A. Morrow Evening.

The Representatives of the different
churches. appointed by the various of>
fetal bodies of the churches, to confer
with the committees of management OF
the Y III. c. A. in regard to furnishing
the new building, will meet in the Net
Teton Hall at o'clock on Friday after
noon. The following persons were APP
pointed by the session of Presbyterian
church last Friday: Ladies, Mrs. DR.. G.
T. Lewis, Mrs Bette Jones; gentlemen,
Messrs. VIM A. Price, James N. Page,
J. A. Ford
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Botetourt News.
From the Banner.

from the banner.
Mr.. John L. Duncan, a prominent
young attorney of Clifton Forge, spent
Tuesday in Buchanan.
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FURNACES STILL AT WORK.

1t is gratifying to know that all the
furnaces in the James river basin west
of.here are at work. Longdale and Low
Moor, which were reported as preparing
to close down August 1st, are still at
work, as is also the Princess at Glen
Wilton. Iron Gate furnace is reported
to'be preparing to go into blast shorts
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