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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13


HORRIBLE SCENE. THE Washington Chron-
icle gives the following Of a fatal accident oc-
curing at Fredericksburg, Va.:--
Mr.. Dickson, of Georgetown, D. G., had
been for some moths visiting a Miss Kate Her
kamp, in Fredericksburg, and they were to be
married in October next While returning
from visit with this lady on Tuesday night of
last week. about 10 o'clock, in buggy, he ham
ded the reins to her, saying, Skate. you drive
for while; I feel so sick.'' She took the
reins at once, when he fell forward, his head
and the upper portion Of his body overlapping.
the dashboard. The horse, with loose rein,
started off at full speed, kicking high at every
jump, each blow taking effect in Dickson's
head, the consequence Of which was that by
repeated blows his head was made a shapeless
mass, and literally scattered i'll portions along
the road for over one hundred yards.
Miss Herkamp in her fright, jumped from
the vehicle and was badly injured, having Sew
eral teeth knocked out, besides receiving cuts
on her face, and it is reported that she has
been in a deranged state Of mind ever since.
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Reformed Church.

BY Tar the largest cong egation that has ever
yet attended the services of the Reformed Epis-
copal Church was present at Lincoln Hall, in
Washington City, on Sunday night last .
The pastor, Rev. William Mcclure, during
the course of the services, said that the reform
movement was sometimes objected to on the
ground that there was no reason for any new
departure; that the Episcopal Church was now
just what it always had been. The prayer
book, it was true, was the same. For short
period the. prayer-book Of 1885 was in use, but
the history OF The abolition Of that book was
that the High Church bishop OF England re-
fused to have anything to do with it, and de-
clined to consecrate the bishop for the Ameri-
can Church. In that book all the Ritualistic
features were swept away, but it was slpplanted
by the book which had been in use from the
time OF Charles III.
He explained at length the differences that
existed between the churches as pertaining to
infant baptism, the celebration Of the Lords
Supper, the absolution, &c. There were ten
thousand people in the District OF Columbia
to-day who were made to believe that because
they had water sprinkled upon them they were
safe for the eternal world. The rite Of confess
sion was simply to satisfy the lust of an igno-
Bile curiosity on the part OF a priest, under the
disguise of religion. 1t was said that appeals
were going to be made to the general conven-
ton Of the Episcopal Church for correction
OF the evils complained Of; but the liberation
and maintenance Of those evils was owing SIM
ply to the action of that convention. Time
and time again similar appeals had been made
but no heed was ever taken of them. The ia
tai feature Of the case now was that men who
had hitherto stood in direct opposition to the
evils were now indoIsing and protecting them,
and were loud in their eptreaties that the dear
prayer-boOk should not be interfered with.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

Ernest Smith, colored, aged eighteen years,
who was tried and convicted in May last, at
Easton, Talbot County, Md, on charge OF
committing rape on Miss Bartlett, aged six
teen years, was hanged in Easton on the 9TH
at 1920 o'clock. The prisoner denied bis guilt
to the last.
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MARRIAGES.

On the 2Sth inst iu Richmond, byRev. Henry Wall
Frederick Stutz and Miss Ada W. Tucker, both of
Richmond.
On the 9th ult., by Rev. ]. Rice Bowman, VIM. H.
Yeakle and Sarah F. Longley-an OF Rockingham
county.
On the 39th ult., by Rev. VIM. Pinkerton in Green
vile, John NJ. Doyle, and Miss Margaret N. Mckee.
On the 5th. byRev. j. NJ Shreckhise, Mr.. James M.
Davidson OF Rockbridge, to Miss Salie L McCutch-
con of Augusta.
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OFFICE OF GEO. NJ. HARRISON.

THO Maria A. Talns, Elk utrix of VIM H. Tanls, and
4 as such. Trustee OF the Central Bank Of Virgin.
ia, F. NJ. Young. President OF the Central Bank ~
Virginia. the Directors and Stockholders OF the Gems
trail Bank of Virginia.
Take Notice, That on Tuesday, the 1st day OF Sep
Ter. 1874, between the hours of ocloek A.
and 6 O'Clock p. M, at the offceofsG M. Harrison,
take the derositons of f. n. Young. and others, to
be used as evidence in suit now pending and un-
at Hlrrisonburg, Virginia, wherein you and others
are defendants and Am plaintiff, and II from any
commenced, or being commenced shall not ba COM
aijournati from day to- day Or from TINA to time
and place to place util the the said are
completed.
Given s,naer M hand this the day aI,dyssr stcre
air Il AEFE9f TERRY. u
aug 6-{ hgsl onn sea.
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4 Al DETECTIVES SUCCESS The DoING's
AND DESTINY OF A Horse THIEF We have
heretofore noticed the arrest in this city, by
chief of Police j. T. Parent, OF James II.
Smith, alias James w. Glass, on suspicion OF
being horse thief. He was held on a charge
of having carried concealed weapons, on which
he was tried and acquitted. He was immedi-
ately arrested on a charge of having stolen a
horse in Rockbridge in February last, and Ia
ken to Lexington, where he is now confined
in jail. Mr.. Parent, by great industry and
vigilance, and at considerable expense, gather
ed up sufficient evidence to justify him i'll the
conclusion that he could find two of the horses,
which had been stolen by Smith, one Of which
being that Of Mr.. Parent, Of Rockbridge, for
which the thief is now held. He left here last
Tuesday, and returned Sunday morning. He
traced the horse of John Christian, stolen in
Oct. 1873, to Washington, thence to Alexan-
dria, where he found him hitcheG to a cart,
working on brick yard. The animal was
identified aud delivered to Mr.. Parent and Mr..
Christian, who accompanied him. The other
animal, sorrel mare, stolen from Marion Par
rent, q Rockbridge, brother of Mr.. J. T.
Parent, was traced to Baltimore, identified,
and given up. This animal had been sold or
changed hands, three times since first disposed
Of by Smith.
There are other animals which were stolen
by Smith, yet undiscovered, but the sagacity Of
Mr.. Parent will be very apt to trace there
whereabouts. There is also an animal in this
oh, cto1n md
brought here, for which a sharp look out viii
be kept.
The importance OF the arrest of Smith and
the discoveries which have resulted from it,
cannot be too highly estimated by the people
of the Valley, especially those who own horses.
Smith evidently belonged to an organized band
Of horse thieves, and probably was their chief.
He was arrested on suspicion, and tenacionsly
held on to one plea or other until the facts have
developed such net work of evidence against
him, that it will be impossible for him to escape
the penalties of the law, when brought to trial.
He will first be arraigned for stealing Mr. Ma
rion Parents animal and tried in Lexington.
He will doubtless then undergo similar pro-
cess in this county, for stealing the horse of
Mr.. Christian. By the time this is completed
other offences of like nature will be ferreted
out, and the laws punishment invoked.
Mr.. J. Parent has managed this matter with
remarkable sagacity, and has incurred very
heavy expense, in SO doing. The means en-
ployed came out of his private purse, and the
result is to benefit the people. It is but right
and proper that he should be reimbursed, and
we hope sense of justice and right will govern
our citizens in literally paying him for his out
lay in money, the time and labor consumed,
and thus encourage this faithful and efficient
officer in his efforts to put a stop to the opera
lions of this dangerous class of men, who seem
to be scattered through the Valley and Mary
land and Pennsylvania.
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City CoUNCIL.-The Council met on Tues
day night last and in the absence of the Pres
ident, j. B. Evans was called to the chair.
The committee on fire department submitted
a report which, on motion, was reeommitted
to the committee for further information.
A resolution was passed, instructing the city
engineer to make a map of the city.
Sundry accounts aggregating s71.7s, being
duly certified and allowed, were ordered to be
paid by the Treasurer.
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On Thursday evening last the Rev. MIR. How
ard commenced series Of meetings at Timber
Ridge Presbyterian church, with the expecta-
ton of continuing them for several weeks. MIR.
Howard's ministrations have been blessed to
remarkable degree.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

HANDSOME ladies of Monterey and
vicinity in Highland county, lately presented
Judge J. w. Myers, Of the county court,a cost
" and handsome silver cup, as testimonial to
official integrity and regard for morals and
good order in refusing license for the sale OF in
toxicating drinks.
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SEVERELY BURNED.-Mr. John Waid, OF
this cou MY, employed in the capacity of distil-
Ter by Henry Koiner, near Waynesboro'. had
his face and head severely burned one day last
week. It appears that Mr.. Waid approached
the Singing cistern with lighted candle when
the spirit in vapor, coming in contact with the
flame became ignited, and spreading over him
Q .use the burn. We are glad to know he is
doing we'll
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a.. snn.r;rtendent q Public Schools,

Oftce superintendent " uelle ss11S'
AUGUSTA Co., VA.
SrAUNToN, Aug. llth, 1874.
R. G. MAYO, ESQ,
Dear SIR:
,rhe fourth and last apportionment Of State
School Funds for the present year Csl, 42s.s3)
after deducting the Treasures commission (2l.-
42 leaves 81, 407 Al, which is sub-apportioned to
the district, at the rate Of 1e5 cents per head,
as follows:
The Pastures, Sio oo o.
Beverly Manor, a ao4'oo
Riverheads, a 144'92
South River, a ooe' = =.
Middle {. 293,5l
Total. 81, 407 Al
Very Resp'y,
RoB'T S. HAMILTON
C.S. 81.
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Rev. Mr. Towards meetings at Fairfield,
Rockbridge county, which have continued for
about month were brought to close on last
Wednesday. About 100 persons have protested
change of heart, and many others have been
seriously IMPRESSED
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List of unavailable letters remaining in the
Staunton Post Osice, August IL, 1874.
A. c. Echard, Staunton, Va; Troxeli. Han
day & Green. Balto., Md; Col. W. T. Brinton,
Lovingston, Va.
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RAILROAD FORCEs.-We are gratifed tie be
able to state that the reported orders for re
duction of the railroad forces have not been car
ried out. What has been done, simply amounts
to change Of hands from some cuts to others,
where it is more important that the work should
be pushed.
This was the case on the contract of Messrs.
A. & L. Hartman, between Lexington and
Fairfield. On the contract of Mason & Co..
the contractors having large number of con-
victs employed by the year, preferred going on
with the work and SO far as the estimates. at
this time, was any obstacle in the way, they
would await the pleasure of the company in
that respect.
Thus the progress of the road is not impeded
on the part of which we are able to speak, viz,
that between Lexington and Staunton, except
on a small contract by one OF the Messrs. Har-
man. extending some three miles this side OF
Staunton, and which, for the most part, is light
work and can be brought up in full time for the
remainder of the line.
1t may be proper to state that the policy of
the company is to avoid the expenditure of
large sums OF money on portions OF the road
which would be completed long before the rest
and thus have a very considerable amount of
dead capital On their hands which might other
wise be retained as an income bearing fund un-
til needed.
A trip along the line below Lexington en-
co,lraged our hopes very much in view Of the
speedy progress being made, and the substan-
tial character of the work, together with other
interesting particulars which we gathered, and
of which we shall take occasion to write, when
we have more space for that purpose, than at
present.
Let it suffice, at this time, to say that all
promises well along the line of the railroad,
at this iuncture OF it's affairs. Ga
zette.
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We have received 1.-THE History of the Col
lege Of William and Mary Gncluding the gener-
al catalogue) from its foundation 1860 to 1874, )"
which is handsomely gotten up, and is exeee-
dinghy interesting, because of its antiquity, as
well as being the representative of college
which has graduated so many Of such rare and
distinguished ability as are enrolled upon its
list of graduates. The Faculty, with B. S.
Ewell as President, is an experienced and able
one We wish it success
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That delicious fruit, and those mammoth mel
ons around the door of Messrs. Glenn 6 Moore,
attracts the passers-by; and while they recre-
ate their nostrils with the aromatic scent, they
also purchase to crafty their taste. Those
clever gentlemen threw two large melons at
lis and we CAUGHT them both.
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G. A. RIcHARDsoN.-We call attention to
the advertisement of G.. A. Richardson, who
has in store large stock of Family Groceries,
which he offers wholesale and retail at prices to
suit the times. He also deals in Flour. Mr..
Richardson is too well known to the farmers of
Augusta and Rockingham counties to need a.
nything except simply to remind them that he
is sell at his room on Augusta street, and asks
a call
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NON SEN SIC.

rtisnonsense to think that only one man can furn-
ish you with Imported and fine Havana Cigars.
It is nonsense to think that you can buy Tobacco.
SnnH OF Cigars as cheap and as good from Notion
Grocery store as you can from an experienced To-
bacconist
RI is nonsense to think Haines cannot compete
with any Northern manufacturer.
1t is nonsense to think because Staunton is in Au
gusta county that cannot afford Cigar and TO bac
co Store, well stocked With as cheap goouS as any
OF the Northern cities.
It is nonsense to say that Haines cannot furnish
you with good genuine Seed Havana Cigar for s
cents.
RI ia nonsense to think that Hases cannot supply
YOU with anything in his line OF business as good
and at as low price as, amy man in this country.
If YOU do not believe the above, call at the corner
OF Main and Augusta streets, Armentrout's old
stand when you will find It all correct and anything
Won want to know about Tobacco and Cigars Jy %
T,HE ANNUAL EXCURSION OF THE AUGUSTA
i FIRE COMPANY, will take place on
AUGUST 22d, TO MILLBORO'.
ROUND TRIP TICKET, $1.00
CHILDREN UNDER II YEARS OF Age so
Dancing, Roller Skating. Croquet. Archery, and
other amusements provided for the occasion.
49, seat guaranteed for every ticket sold.
Remember that this pleasant place is only 40 miles,
thus avoiding all day riding on the cars, ald allow.
ing to all a day OF recreation and pleasure.
Tickets to be had of the Committee:
T. J. Crowder, J. T. Long, E. F. Grove, Jas Il. Wa
ters, g. 7. Phillips. s. Wehn.
~. Procure your seats at once. as only limited
number will be sold avg 6-St
NrOTICE.-our bills will be ready and presented
~ on the LIST of JULY All persons indebted to
u.s. and to the old firm OF Bell Co., earnestly re-
quested to call and settle without delay, as in verT
many cases longer indulgence will not be given
OLIVIER & WHEAT,
Sucrs to Bell & Co.. Booksellers and Stasioners
BOOKS AND STATIONERY CHEAP.
In order to make room for our FAIL GOODS, va
will until the 18th clay of AUGUST, sell present
stock of Books, Stationery, Picture Frames, Brace
let's Book Shelves and Fancy Articles, at greatly
duced prices. Call and examine.
OLIVIER WHEAT,
Successors TO Bell Co.,
jy2 Booksellers and Stationers.
Ii PERSONS knowing themselves to be indebt-
n ed to WOODS & .GJLK EsON, will please como
forward and settle their accounts. 1t is my wish to
payo at early all the debts of the house. and
must insist upon prompt settlement of all accounts
due us. fmay7 It'll. "A. 7. GILK EsON.
~ entlemen and Ladies Underwear.
VI jy % w. n. WELLER.
n reat Bargains in Dress Goods.
NJ ~ 23 VIII WELL FIR.
" hitting Cotton, bIeached and unbleached.
IN iy2S w. II. WELLER.
{ Me- chemical croton chloral. For sale by W
III r.. Tyree. druggist. Jan
| Cotton era linen, tuI- wi dth sheeting.
N jss WsHaWELLf4.
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w. S. Stuff, the fish and vegetable dealer in
this city, is now preparing to erect substan-
tial building on the lot recently purchased from
Miss H. Brooks.
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ApPoRTIoNMENT OF SCHOOL FUNDs.-The
Superintendent of Public Instruction has made
another apportionment of school funds, divi-
ding 16a cents per head of school population.
Total for the State, $71, 219.39. This will be
the last apportionment Of the school year.
Under this apportionment, Staunton gets
s2eS.50; Augusta county 81, 1883; Allegheny
s21s.ee; Bath. s2O6.1e; Highland, s223.50 :;
Rockbridge, sl,o42.5O; Rockingham, 81, 49,
&c
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1t is stated chat Col. Joseph Mayo ir,, late
State Treasurer, who is still at the Western
Lunatic Asylum, has relapsed, and that there
Is little hope OF his recovery. 1t is said that he
was greatly attached to the lamented DR.. Strie-
ling, and that the death of that gentleman
caused him to relepse.
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SPECIAL TRAIN.-The Valley Railroad will
run special Excursion train on next Sunday
to the Camp meeting below Middletown. The
train will leave this place at $50 a. m, and re-
turning leave the Camp at $50 p. NJ Round
trip $4.20.
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Byers & Summerson are now. opening gro
Gerry store ON the corner Of Main and Augusta
streets, the room recently occupied by c. G.
Wheat.
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LosT-FoUND.-Th horse lost in July by
Mr.. Gilkeson, of this county, was found by our
efficient chief of Police, J. I. Parent, at Kee-
zletoWn. Rockinghom county.
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KNrEetS.

Our market for the nast week has been rather quiz
ct and unsettled. ONE new wheat and flour offer
ing but buyers ar not anxious to purchase yet.
They prefer waiting until the market in the larger
cities opens fairly. Corn and oats have an upward
tendency Light produce brings good prices
C. A. RICHARDSON,
Grocer and Produce Dealer,
Augusta Street,
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CITY ENaINEER.-The election of Capt.
Donald Allen, by the Counsel, as City Engi-
neer is a compliment worthily bestowed Capt.
"A. is one Of the most accomplished Engineers
in the State, and the wonder to us is that he
can reconcile himself to so limited sphere for
the development and employment Of his scen-
tific attachments.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

MISSION MoNEY.-The mission Board of the
Augusta Female Seminary in this city, report
ed the handsome sum OF $600-raised for mis-
sionary purposes.
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SCHOOL FUND.-The letter Of DR.. r. S. HAM
ilton, the able and efficient Superintendent OF
Public Schools for Augusta County, to X. e.
Mayo Esq, which appears in another column,
giving the apportionment of the school fund of
the county. will be read with interest by all
who are concerned in the Common Scools ofthe
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WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE,
STANTON, VA,
WILL begin its 18th Annual Session,

SEPTEMBER 18th, 1874,
REV. W. A. HARRIS D. d., President, with an able
corps of twenty three teachers and officers This is one
OF the largest Schools for Young Ladies in the South
Modern languages taught and spoken by Europe
an Teachers Music by seven Professors and Teach
ers This is one of the healthiest climates in the
world Those who come here, with feeble const-
buttons, chills and climate diseases, entirely
cured.
Buildings elegant-fanned by the purest breezes,
and commanding: the most magnificent rural and
mountain scenery making it one OF the most delight
full College homes in the Union.
One hundred and eleven boarding pupils attend
this School, from fifteen Southern States
From Prof. F. H. Smith, L. &. d.. Umiuersity ef Va.
The Wesleyan Female Institute deserves the brill
liant success it enjoys. Having had daughter I'M
der Mr. Harris care during the present session, my
observation leads me believe his school to be
of the best of Female Seminaries which adorn our
State FRANCIS H. SMITH.
TERMS FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGIATE YEAR.
Board and Tuition in the Collegiate Course, $40.
Music and other extras moderate.
For catalogue of sixty-four pages,
Address
REV W. A. HARRIS,
t4-is Stanton. Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-08-13

CONVENTION Rockbridge has elected 81
delegates to the Railroad Extension Conven-
tior, which will be held in this city, on the 9th
of September.
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PERsoNAL.-Col. w. S, Gilman, of Rich
mond, and H. D. Whitcomb Esq, are in the
city.
N. H. Hotchkiss, ESQ.,, made his appearance
at ew days ago.
Drs. Grymes of Orange county, and S. B..
. Morrison, of Rockbridge, are recommended as
the successor of the lamented:Dr. Stribling, also
Drs. Fisher and Hamilton, now connected with
the ASYLUM, DIR. Davis, of the University OF
Va, DR.. Fauntleroy Of this city, DR.. Henkel of
Shenandoah, and probably others. The Board
has responsible duty to perform. There is
much required of the Superintendent of the
Asylum. and great learning and skill as a ply
stefan is. necessary.
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EXPELLED.-The Stonewall Guard, Captain
Darlington, has expelled, by unanimous vote,
the member of that company who fired a blank
cartridge in the face of a boy when the compa-
ny made its recent excursion to Fredericks-
burg.
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A New York man has christened his daugh-
ter Glycerine. He says it will be easy to pre-
fix nitro if her temper resembles her moths
er's.
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THE ssWEED. ''-Timberlake and Evans have
their factories in full blast, supplying large
trade, and giving employment to consldera-
BILE number of hands.
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If you want your Jewelry repaired in the
best manner, leave it with G. c. Yeakle, at
Haine's Tobacco Store, corner of Main and
Augusta streets. aug 6-3t
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Rev. W. A. Harris, D. D., president of the
Wesleyan Female Institute, preached an in
teiesting sermon on Sunday last at the Alum
Springs.