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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-06

TtHIS SPACIOUS HOTEL, the leading
l. House in the Valley of Virginia. has recently
beenre fitted and reprinted throughout. Located
the central part OF the city, only two blocks
rom either depot.
THE OFFICE is OPEN THE ENTIRE NIGHT,
and guests will be received called at any hour.
Special Suits of Rooms
for families or large travelling parties Tourists
stopping here can visit in easy distance the cele
brated Weyer's Cave, and no less famous, the
Cave of Seven Fountains; both only fifteen miles
distant over a good road; the wonderful view
from ''Elliotts Knobb,' and the scenery around
the city, to be witnessed in an afternoons drive
is the most beautiful in the mountains.
THERE is A VERY FINE LIVERY
attached to the hotel, furnishing carriages to all
points at reasonable rates.
&3- Coaches and Porte1s in attendance at all
the trains to convey passengers and baggage
FREE OF CHARGE. JNO. D. CROWLE, Prop.
T. s. DAVIS. Clerk mar
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John H. Peyton.

To Col. John Leafs Peyton:
u Dear Sir-Arising from laudable mo-
tive, that of respect and veneration for the
memory of your late father, John II. Pey-
ton, and the fact that l was intimately &C.
quainted and associated with him for num-
Der of years before his death, you request
me to write out my recolections of him.
Your request recalls memories of the past,
and undertake the task-a pleasing one
to me-but with the regret that feel in
competent to performit in manner satisfac-
tory to those for whom it is intended.
Men have their entrances and exits, each
playing his part, and it has been truly
said their works do follow them. This should
be so. The works Of a bad man should be
held up as a beacon to warn off those who
follow from the rock upon which he split
and went down, whilst the work of the good
man should be held up as bright and shin
ing light to illuminate the difficult and
rugged paths of those who follow after. We
all have faults, at least foibles, and it may
be too often the case IN the weakness
of human nature that even slight faults and
foibles are held in remembrance, whilst the
good qualities are permitted to go down
| and ,slumber in the grave. Mr.. Peyton
would not have been human If without fault
or foible, yet recall none-none that could
| not be covered with the smallest mantle OF
| charity.
| Without falling at least into the modern
idea of universal equality, undertake to
say that Mr.. Peyton was possessed OF gifts
and requirements that made him the equal
OF any man. In physical developments his
was quite model, considerably over the av.
erage height of his fellow-men, well pro-
portioned, broad chest, and massive head, in
personal appearance he struck the most
casual observer as one of natures noble
/ men.
Mr.. Peyton belonged rather to the gener-
alton that has gone before that of the writer
consequently Mr.. Peyton was fully up to. i
not beyond the meridian of life, when the
writer became acquainted with him, whicl
acquaintance commenced about the yea
1927 and became intimate about 1889, and 81
continued until his death, which occurred il
April, 1S47. The writertherefore has no perso
nal knowledge of Mr.. Peytoa's early hlsto
ry,of his opportunities, education &c. Judg
ing, however, from his superstructure tn
Foundation must have been deep and we'll laiG
, His information was not confined to one pal
t ticular thing, his mind was well balanced an
: powerful. Success was his in anything L
: might haye concentrated his powers upol
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-06

| DrestOn A. Baylor,
| i - ATTORNEY AT Law,
| AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
a STAUNTON, VA. r..
Practice in all the Courts OF Augusta and adjofn-
| ing Counties.
OFFICEThe same formerly occupied by his
father, Col Geo. Baylor, decd, on Augusta street,
| opposite the Courthouse. nov 10-1y
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TAS. v. BROOKE. Jr.,
AMBLER SMITH,
Drawing and Painting!

PROF. A. DEVALLAY, of Virginia Female
Institute, will commence classes for
DRAWING-LeadP Pencil, Charcoal and Crayon
PAINTING-Oil, and Waters Colors.
Landscapes, Figures, Flowers. Plasters. ETC.,
On Wednesdays and Saturdays
from to O'Clock p. m.
At Prot Devallay's, No. 8 Madison ST., phillips
House, near the Methodist School.)
TERMS:
For Drawing. per course 20 lessons 40 weeks ~
Payable in Advance.
M- Pupils allowed the use Of studios daily from
2 to p. M. without extra charge.
Jan 164w
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Insurance.
TIRE INSURANCE.

As General Receiver.of the Circuit Court am
very often directed to loan money on real estate
security:
In making the loans, as we'll for my own protec-
ton as that of the borrower. require tnat 'ne
5 property be insured against fire. +ho+
1t is OF courseof the utmost importance .nas
the Insurance Company issuing poiieies snouiu
be perfectly solvent. l.. that the assets a.e Nv
s,mnlv words and figures but such securities as
are known to tine policy holder to De LIST, solvent
and end. easily converted into money when ne
cessity demands it.
After careful examination OF the iiaoilities
and resources of the ~
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-06
OHEsAPEAKE 4 OHIO RAILWAY.

A U0 III
Connecting with the early trains leaving Gil
cinnati.
No. % leaves Staunton daily. Sundays excepted
at As q m, connecting at Charlottesville for
Lynchburg, arriving in Lynchburg 2 80 p. m.
Round Trip Tickets on sale,to Jacksonville. Flor
ida, good until the 18th OF May, price $40
Via. Piedmont Air Line leave Richmond going
South 10 rs m. and II 40 Via. Atlantic Coast
Line. leave Richmond at 10 So p m, and II SIS a.
First Class and Emigrant Tickets to the West
lower and time quicker by it than any other route
For tickets and information apply to or address
J.H WOODWARD.
Ticket Agent, Staunton, Va.
CONWAY r. HOWARD,
W. NJ S. DUNN, G.P. Ticket Agent.
Eneiteer and Superintendent.
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NEW FIRM.
w. F. WOOD & CO.,

No.2 SOUTH AUGUSTA ST.,
Next door to c. E. Haines' Tobacco Store. Here
will be found full line OF
FRESH ROCE RIES,
and all articles usually kept in first class CITY
GROCERY. with prices to suit the times All kinds
of COUNTRY PRODUCE
bought and taken in exchange for goods. Parties
who make PRIME BUTTER will do well to give us
call before selling. choice article of
"a NEW ORLEANS MOLASsEs, at
new crop just received.
nov 28-1y w. F. WOOD 20.
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GEORGIA
HOME INSURANCE co,
Of Columbus, Ga.
GEORGIA

Ihave determined to give them all OF my bust
ness or as least as much as they will accept.
Z For my own oonvenience. have accepted the
Agency OF this Company, and while my other du-
ties will not permit me to solicit business for
them ina general way, yet will be glad to ex-
plain the merits of thu Company and take the
applications Of rny one desiring to insure.
~, ], FRED. EFFINGER.
In my absence. PARTIES desiring insurance or
Information can apply to RORT. CRAIG at the
pface Of Efanger, Craig Grattan.
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WIN. e. CRAIG.
" Successor to Trout g. Craig,)
Attorney at Law,
STANTON, VA.
Will practice in the Courts OF Augusta, and ad-
Joining Counties.
81 Special attention given to Collections. -Ga
OFFICE in the building formerly occupie by
Trout & Craig. sep 23-tf
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| EFFINGER. CRAIG & CHATHAM,
ATTORNEYS AT LA w,
STAUNTON, VA
Will practice in courts of Augusta, Rockbridge,
Rockingham, Highland, Allegheny and Bath. In
the Supreme Court of Appeals at StauntOn and
United States Courts at Harrisonburg.
feb 81
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STAUNToN, VA, August 9, 1873.
WE having this day entered into an associa-
w ton as practitioners Of medicine and
surgery offer our services conformity to the pub
lie. ]. ALEX. WADDELL. M. d.,
j. ST. Ps GIBSON M. D.
Office at DIR. WaddelIs residence. aug 22-tl
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". NJ. s. DUNN, G. P. & Ticket Age
Eneiheer and Superintendent.

VIZ c., VIRG. MIDLAND & G. s. R. R.-JNO
w. S. BARBOUR, Receiver.
ON and after Sunday, December 1st., 1875 Pas
senger Trains will run as follows: s
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Professional Cards.
~ A.JACKMAN, M. d.
HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN,

STANTON, VA
| Office and Residence, Hartman Building, 1O0 N.
Augusta ST., opposite Picker Block.
OFFICE HOURS.-B to 10 A. NJ, to P. M, 7
to P, M.
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through backward.
THE DRESS AND APPEARANCE OF THE
MISSIONARY.
The personal appearance OF Chapman
Was as singular as his character. He was
small wiry man, quick and restless in his
motions and conversation his beard, though
not long, was unshaven; his hair was long
and dark, and his eyes black and sparkli ng.
He lived the toughest life, camping out in
the woods, or, il sleeping In house, occu-
plying the floor. His dress was an indescrib-
able medley. composed of the cast-off cloth
| ing he had taken in exchange for apple trees.
| In later years he seemed to think even this
kind of secondhand raiment too luxurious,
and wore as his principal garment an old
coffee sack which he had bought, and in the
bottom and sides Of which he cut holes tc
thrust his head and arms through. This he
pronounced "a very serviceable cloak, and
as good clothing as any man need wear
He scarcely ever wore shoes, except In win
ter; but, If travelling in the summer time
and the rough roads hurt his feet, he would
make himself rude pair Of sandals. FL
never purchased any covering for his feet
When he used anything in the form Of boot
or shoes they were cast-of things, general !,
minated, which he would gather up, how
ever dilapidated they might be, always in
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-02-06

With an experience Of thirty-ive years in tn
PRACTICE OF MEDICINE,
offers his professional services to the cititizei
of Staunton and vicinity.
OTFICE:--At his Residence No. liz CHuRCHST.
aug 29--tf ~. ~. .s -;
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
TIED UP FOR LIFE.

JOHN ROGERS AND HIS ALLEGED CONFEDERATES
HELD ON CHARGES OF BURGLARy-RoGERs
MARRIED IN COURT AND ESCORTED TO JAIL
BY HIS BRIDE.
John Rogers, alias ''Shorn," who was arrested in
this city about week ago, at James slip, by two
Brooklyn officers. and wounded in the hip while
attempting to make his escape. was arragned Sat-
urday last in conjunction with five other prisoners
on a charge of burglary. before Judge Gertrum. of
East New York. The other accused parties. Ber
nard Heeney. william Lindenfeser, William Butter
bee Charles Keaney and Frederick Louter. are
identified il is alleged. with Rogers, as members
of the .Shorty" Lent gang. The latter. who is
notorious mashed burglar. Is now undergoing
term of sentence for ten years for his crimes in the
Kings County Penitentiary. The gang above named
were charged with being implicated in series Of
robberes recently perpetrated farmers in the ont
skirts Of Brooklyn. Judge Centrum decided to hold
await the action of the Grand Jury. Louter dis
charged, and the others remandeti to the
tody of the Sheriff of Kings county. Before
is thirty-two years OF age and stout,
rugged looking fellow. handed note to the Judge.
in which stated that he had made arrangements to
be married on the night he arrested He
His perform the interrupted ceremony then,
the bride present The request was gracefully
couple to his private Office. whore the ceremony
was duly and solemnly performed. The
bride, who is fair looking German woman.
of thirty-two years, given away by As
sistant District Attorney John Oakley in the
presence of several officers while Counsellor 5.
clifford Nelson WHO sppsaSred s EAR in behalf , Of Rogers.
sion of the ceremony the prisoners were driven
y tho Raymond street Jail. the newly made Mrs.
far as the gloomy portals OF the prison. where he
will await the action of the Grand Jury.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06

At pier Long showed the Captain where and how
they pulled out Rogers.
HE went right of dere." said Long pointing to a
why it is terrible" said the great swimmer.
"that dock should be so dangerous as this.
This is how it's done' and the Captain as he
spoke threw his grappler far into the slip and the
hooks closed huge piece of ice which he brought
up. The experiment was repeated several times and
Nan" was greatly elatsd over w its its success.
Boyton was dumfounded when he the chain
that stretches along the sea wall. 1T would be bet
ter he said ITO have more guard and less chain.
to the Park. "Look at the chain about
that to keep people off the grass when the other
pie from falling from the wall into the water. Do
you ever get any cases here?
'Tm aliwuz lookin' fur stir, but didn't git no
case yet" said "Nan."
The company then started to go to pier North
River. but the Captain stopped the boys and told
them to conhne themselves to the East River alone.
The volunteers then retraced their steps. At pier IA
the old watchman stuck his head out of the door of
his little hut and shouted after the boys. Its great
bys that We are.
How are ye to-night?' asked Long
'Ha. hs! Pin well me bys. Did yez get anytin' to-
night?"
Mary one." Nan replied.
TO THE HOOK.
The life savers continued their Journey reaching
Dover street dock about half-past eight.
'where next. Nan?' asked the Captain.
"We go to dc Hook now. sir; it might be too fur
for Yer to go, Cap'n."
mot bit of it. Lead the way Man," and the long
journey for the Hook was commenced.
their method OF saving lives. The lines were
thrown out and Nan" descended to the
waters edge on the ladder. The Captain
would have lighter ropes for them soon. The Hook
reached and the little party were somewhat
fatgued.
teers Captain took his leave the boys returning
to the Dover Dock about eleven O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
AMATEUR PEDESTRIANS.

Between elcvcn and twelve O'Clock on Saturday
night the pedestrian feat. which was commenced be-
tween Robert Campbell and John w. Goodwin. two
amateurs, New Years night. was completed. and
resulted In favor of the latter. The conditions
were that tho walk which took place 1t Stella
Hail. on Bedford avenue. near Myrtle. Brook.
lyn. should continue for seventy-hve hours.
and that the who in that time
covered the most miles should be adjudgcd the win
ner. The match which was for purse of $500.
witnessed by several hundred people. residing in
that section of the city--a circumstance that bears
further testimony to the constantly growing in
terost which IL manifested in pedestrianism by
the public. Campbell. who Is upward Of
forty years Of age. is about Ave feet two
inches In height whlo his successful competitor Ia
ve feet oight inches and s but twenty-onc years of
age. Goodwin, who walked full OF life and vgor
spurtcd from time TO time leaving Campbell several
miles behind but he took longer maps, which enabled
the elder to fpake up lost distance TO consider
able extent. Campbell seldom rested for more than
an hour together GOODWIN won the purse. having
made 235 miles I'm scvcntyve hours. Caihpbelps dis
tance being but ZIG miles.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
HUDSON RIVER ICE.
PREPARATIONS OF THE VARIOUS COMPANIES FOR
QUICK HARvLsT---icE FIsHERMES Ar WORK.


PREPARATIONS OF THE VARIOUS COMPANIES FOR
QUICK HARyLsT---lCE FIsHERNES AT WORK.
Poro HxEEPsIg, Jan. o, 1870
The frozen Hudson has suddenly become an object
Of much interest TO thousands OF people for dis
tancc OF scventy-fye hundred miles. for in the
next thirty days. Il the weather DO propitious. over
three million tons of ice to be taken from its
bosom aud stacked in the many houses which line its
banks. All day yesterday hundreds of and
boys and horses at work at points north
planning ths crystal suriaco and preparing II for cut
ting, aud tomorrow, north OF Rhinebcck. the har-
vest wi begin in earnest. Everywhere tho ice is in
hnc condition, and there is hurrying To and ifo on
the cars TO the various ice fields. and and boys
are being hired as tast they apply for work. The
outlook Tor ice was never better than now.
The knickerbockor Company at work FIRST
near Schodac. but all of 'thc companies will be at
work tomorrow. and as there will be full moon for
several nights 10 is highly probable that there will
be night and day gangs at work, for every advantage
will be taken to make IL quick harvest.
ICE FISHING.
Another branch of industry the frozen Hudson
Is also at work--thc ice fishermen. Hnndrcds of
them have stakcd out their fishing grounds. and
already han soe striped bass. perch frost Ash are
finding their way into the markets in towns and
Cities and the catch, commencing thus early, 10 larger
than Was anticipated.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
DIED.

BATEs.-on Sunday. January 5, 1879. GroneE
relatives and friends are invited TO attend the
funeral service at his late residence No. Is Jane ST.
this Monday evening at eight O'Clock.
BELxsAr-At Washington Heights December 10.
Mrs HANNAH c. BELKN,r.
Funeral at Greenwood, Tuesday, January Z. at half
past eleven O'Clock.
BrrLows-suddenly, in this city. on Jantary g.
SMITH d. BELLOWS, Of Essex, Conn, in the esd year
Of his age
Relatives and friends invited to attend his
funeral on Tuesday 7th inst, st the North Prcsby-
terian church. 9th and Sist st. at two r. NJ.
BERGES.--MAy BERGEN. the beloved daughter of
Michael and Margaret Bergen, in the Sd year of her
age.
Funeral from the residence of her parents No. 20
King st.. Tuesday January Z.
BLrvEx-On sunday, 5th inst, CHARLES J. BLrvEN.
Jr, infant OF Charles }. and Emma Louise Bliven.
fnterment in Evergreen Cemetery.
CApy.--On saturday, January 4, 1879, at his resi-
dcncc 224 West 3Sh St. Ina L. CADY. aged 81 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited To
attend the funeral from Washington Square Mctho-
dist Episcopal Church. 4th st. near 9th We'd
nesclay the 18th inst. at hafpast ten A. M. II IL
qucsted no flowers be sent.
CAMPBrrr.--ssUs.S CAMPBELL. daughter Of Maria
and Hugh J. Campbell aged year and months
Friends OF the family are respectfully invited 20
late residence. 81 av, between 1G7th and 1Gsth sts
New York.
CoSKriS.-on Sunday. 5th inst, OF diphtheria
WALTER H., youngest child Of Eugene H. Conklin,
aged years months.
The remains will be taken to wood,awn for inter.
mcnt on Tuesday morning. Funeral private.
CuNSiSeuAM-1n Jersey. on sunday January 8,
MICHAEL A. CUNNINGHAM. of 80, Grove st.
Notice of the funeral hereafter.
DOxoHoK. On sunday, January y, Mrs. Ann wife
of John Donohce. native of Marty. county Meatn
ireland, aged "a years.
Funeral from l2s Greenwich st.. residence of her
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
GREAT ATHLETIC EVENT.

The grand amateur athletic tournament to be
given by the well known Knickerbocker Athletic
club this evening and Tuesday evening at Gimore's
Garden promises be the grandcst collection of the
best amateur athletes brought together in this
country In several of the events will be found two
we'll known English amateurs who determined to
try the mcttle of American amateurs. and there
is every reason TO believe the competitions will be
very interesting The list of entries numbers
four hundred and the clubs represented number
thrty-six.
The programme for this evening will be as fol-
lows Seventy five yards $40 hurdle, quarter half.
mile aud i've mile runs running high jump, running
broad lump, one and three mile walks.
The twenty five mile ak for the amateur chanl-
piouship of America will be decided tomorrow
ing commencing Mt seven O'Clock. L. H. Armstrong.
the champion. Fred Mott and Charley O'Connor are
among the cld Of foryseyen entries Tor this event.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
RAPID TRANSIT HINTS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD

To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
After repeated visits to London and Paris am
every time astonished that Americans have not long
before this adopted plan to give cheap and dear
fares all omnibuses and railroad trains 1t is done
simply by putting seats on top. to allow men,
and ladies well, to ride top ct one-haf fare.
In Europe they do away with the absurd ornamental
ton of their and put cushioned seats the in
side and wooden seats the outside. which is COW
cred with skeleton tops. as on the trains to Coney
Island. Smokers and all who like the city or
to have fresh air. or who care to save half fare
ride always the tops Of their vehi-
cles In the summer it is the place first
sought for and in winter well, for one can have
shawl around the body or the feet aud in summer
the cool ride would be taken for the comfort given.
They burn coke on their engines. and thus avoid
smoke and cinders. have asked many the sub
ject to their views and all say they would prefer
the outside seats at the price, but certainly SO
at half fare The the elevated roads we'll
adapted for these seats The passengers ride back
back and descend by spiral stairways at either end
The cars as made ought to support the weight OF
passengers and only central support for the back
would have to be added.
The abuses as now tolerated by the pushing and
crowding and the delaying would never be allowed
in London Paris, The law in Paris is that for
every passenger without seat the conductor is fined
twenty francs. You, more than all others, have
cured rapid transit; please insist that those
who hold these very important franchises shall not
abuse the long suffering and much too patient public
II for no other object than the experiment. let
have few trains with seats top ut hat fare. and
see how it will work. Tho cars, ut present made
are much higher than is needful; the stairways to
the top of the could be made on the platforms
and thus do away with the spiral at the end of
the cars
AS the public seems to like rapid transit why not
advocate another elevated road from South ferry
via Broadway to and around the rear Of the Post
Office up Centre and Crosby streets to Lafayette place.
Fourth avenue to Grand Central Depot and through
to Harlem :? That is much needed railway and it is
already onehalf constructed. w. II.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
POST OFFICE NEGLIGENCE.

SIDNEY BARRACKS Neb., Dec. 81, 1878.
To THE EDrron THE HERALD
do not know whether you will listen to COM
plants from tout Of town." but would like pub
lcity given to the fact that much craftsmanship
speak nldy-exists among the postal officials on the
Union Pacific Railroad Two copies of the HERALD
are taken at thispost that know Of and about half
the time they go by this station Sidney and
turned from mp the road somewhere A few days
ago we received three copies in one mail that had all
gone by and returned. Other papers and sometimes
letters are delayed in this manner. and frequently
papers are lost. This is very annoying and indicates
great negligence somewhere in the postal depart
ment. We think it must be on the Union Pacific
Railroad. SIDNEY BARRACKS,
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
BURNED TO DEATH.

On Friday last sad accident occurred in the vii
agc of Gon Cove, L. l., which resulted in the death
of the two -year-old daughter of Mr.. James Town
send The nurse after putting the child to bed left
the room. when the little got up ana began
amusing herself lighting matches. Her nghtclothes
and bedding caught ere. and in few minutes she
was SO fearfully burned that she expired.
The New York herald., 1879-01-06
THIRD AVENUE IMPROVEMENT.

To THE EpIron OF THE HERALD
Cannot the Park Department. who empowered
to survey and improve the Twenty-thrd ward, to
it that Third is properly laid out ut l59th
street. az to the letter that it forms
at that pointf 1t easily be done before the
avenue is built up at that point and for few blocks
below. As Third avenue. in the Twenty-third ward.
promises to be great business street shortly it is of
the utmost importance that this mistake of the old
Morrisanla Town Commissioners should be rectifed
and the avenue Strengthened at that point. W. b.