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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-03-06
A CARD.

MRS. C. A. GLADKE has for several months been
in the northern and eastern cities, and will not
return for some two or three weeks. The object
OF her extended sojourn is to attend the spring
openings OF Millinery Goods in Baltimore and
New York. in order that she may, by her personal
observation and examination. give her customers
the benefit of the very latest styles, and make Sc
lections from first hands. She will remain long
enough to be present at the second openings,
which generally occur about the middle of March.
These are regarded as most important, as they
gen orally settle the styles which are to prevail
during the approaching season.
With the facilities she will enjoy, Mrs. g. will
be able to make selections from the latest Paris
and Berlin importations, and the ladies in Staun-
ton, upon her return, will have the advantages of
the larger cities presented at their door, both as
regards price and style.
MRS. GLADKE'S well known taste will have an
ample field to indulge itself. and the stock she
will bring back with her will be one the equal OF
which has never been in this section. 1t
will embrace the latest novelties and styles Of
Paris, Berlin and New York, and will afford rich
variety from which the ladies of Staunton and vi.
cinity can select their Hats and Bonnets, Impor-
ted Flowers, Brocade Ribbons, &C., from the
cream of European importations. mar 6-tf
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RELIGIOUS REVIVAL IN HARRIsONBURG
mere is healthy religious interest pre-
Vaiilng in iharrisonburg. We learn thai
az Inc methodist Church over seventy per
SOUS nave professed religion, meetings hav-
lh2 oeen held each night for several weeks.
several OF the official members of the
onurch and the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Eggleston
VINO contemplated attending the Annual
conference, which assembled in Salem. Va.
yesterday have. abandoned the purpose, in
orderto remain at the propitious work now
i'll progress. At the Presbyterian Church.
night services have been held for moro tho n
q week. ana great interest is being mani
rested lii the subject of religion. Rev. J. r.
bowman, the pastor, was assisted last week
by Rev. Mr.. Graham, of the lower Valley.
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Sons OF JONADAB.-A new council O,
Sons of Jonadap, was organized in this city
last week, as Harmony Council, No. Z, by
Maj. j. W. Newton, o: the Sovereign Coun.
Gil of North America. It numbers twenty
members, Is from Excelsior Council oil
Staunton. from Alpha Council of Harris
onburg, and one new initiation.
The officers of the new Council are -
Prof. A. J. Turner, Worthy Patriarch; J. NJ.
Henkel, w. Chief; Rob't j. Irving, W. P.
Chief; James W. Southards, D. Chief; H.
Ker, Secretary; ]. S. Lipscomb, Treasurer ;
NJ. F. Peterfish. Guide; Win. Riley, A.
Guide; j. B. Irving, !. G.; and D. Scherer,
o.G. The lodge meets every Monday night
III the hall of West Augusta Lodge.
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PETITIoNING FOR MINIsTERs.-- The
Methodist congregation of this place have
presented unanimous petition to the Bish-
op presiding at Salem. Va, over the annual
conference of the NJ. E. C hurch, South, for tn e
appointment of Rev. Mr.. Smithson, as the sue
cesser of Rev. j. S. Martin. Mr.. Smithson
is now the Presiding Elder of the Moore
field District. and isrepresented as minis
ter of ability, and a jealous worker.
A petition has also been forwarded to the
Bishop for the appointment of DR.. Martin
as Presiding Elder of this District, to sue
coed Rev. David Thomas, whose term has
expired.
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DeGthS.

OF inflammation of the brain, on Saturd ay last,
Hugh Nc quff1n. infant son and only child OF DR..
s. H. and Hattie Henkel. aged about months.
On the 10th ut., of heart disease, at his resi-
dence, near Laurel Hill, Augusta county, Mr. Jno
w. Pearson, in the 18th year of his age.
In Staunton. on the 10th ult., OF pneumonia,
Carrie Jane Lillian, infant daughter OF Thomas II
and Rebecca Sutler, aged IL months and 16 days.
On the 26th ult., in Monterey, Highland county,
at the residence of her son. Capt. j. G. Matheny,
Clerk Of that county, Mrs Margaret Matheny in
the s0th year of her age.
On the 4th OF January, 1879, at Midway, Rock
bridge county. Va. Maggie Moon, Oldest daugh-
ter OF Mary +. and David Steele, after protract-
ed illness OF diptheria, departed this life in the
ninth year of her age.
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UNCALLED FOR PACKAGES REMAIN
ING IN ADAMS EXPRESS OFFICE.-Tht
following is list of uncalled packages re.
naming in Adams Express office N. w
Bowman, Miss Ella Bowman, A. E. Ball.
c. B. Brockway, j. S. Clarin, Miss NJ. Esk-
ridge, G. A. Hammock, Fl. E. Harris, ".
Hulllhan, G. E, Harris, j. E. Holbert, W
W. johnson, WV. Lyon, Lambert C Bros.
Mrs. L. Morris (col.), Fl. Mason, A. NJ. Miller
J. M. Mayors, D. F. Mohler, A. Robey, Jno,
Smith, G. B. Swecker, W. II. Thompson, j.
f. Tinker, A. Wymer, II. A. Yeager, Henry
Paker, NJ. A. McCombs. Parties will please
call and pay charges and take them away.
r, HAWKINS. Accent.
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RAILROAD CHARGEs.-In the House oil
Delegates, on Friday, the committee fol
| Courts of Justice presented a report con.
corning the true construction of the 18th
Section OF Chapter 81 of the Code, in rela-
tion to the limit OF tolls and freight on rail.
roads in the State, 'whether eight cents per
ton per mile for the transportation of freight
is to be construed as limiting the maximum
charge on freight carried over the said roads''
| and reported that the true construction Of
the said statute is that no railroad, chartered
and coming under the provision of the same,
| has any authority to charge more than eight
cents per ton per mile on any freight what.
ever except for distance less than ten
miles, and there the limit is at the maxi
mum of eight cents per ton per mile for ten
miles, and except where articles weigh less
than four pounds to the cubic foot, and in
that case the toll is on cubic foot as four
pounds.
The committee recommend the adoption
of the following resolution
ResolDed, That the maximum charge au-
thorized by law on freights on all railroads
chartered under the general railroad law is
eight cents per ton per mile
The committee believe that some leeisla-
ton on the subject is necessary.
Accompanying the report is schedule of
the present charges of the several roads of
the State: The Chesapeake and Ohio R. f..
charges for fifteen miles 5000 per ton in
stead of S1.20; the Atlantic, Mississippi &
Ohio, $l2 instead of $1.20; Richmond and
Petersburg, IS instead of $l.35; the Wash
ington City, Virginia Midland and Great
Southern, 1920 instead OF S0c.; Richmond
and. Danville, for fifteen miles, $12 G0instead
of 81 20; the Richmond, York River and
Chesapeake, for fifteen miles, $40 instead of
sl.20; the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac, 81. 80 instead of $1.20, for seventeen
miles Alexandria and Fredericksburg, the
same schedule as the Richmond, Fredercks-
burg and Potomac railre ad.
These figures are from the tariffs. The
highest figures are from the highest charges
on the roads, and the smaller figures are for
the distance named above at eight cents, as
accorded by law.
The committee on Roads have been con-
sidering this subject, and have come to quite
q different conclusion. They have sent their
report to the printer.
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STANTON MARKET, MARCH 6, 1879.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY A. RICHARDSON.
WHOLESALE PRICES.

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March 3rd 1873
MICH Cows.-Trade is very slow for common
while there is fair demand for good COWS. We
quote ct l8a$40 per head. as to quality.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at 75a$5 Isl that generally RAJ
ted first quality 25a$4 70; medium or good fair
quality 25a$4 rs; ordn airy thin steers, oxen and
cows 00Oas3 00 general average OF the market this
week; extreme range OF prices 00a$5 IS. Most
OF the sales were from co to 81 rs per 100 lbs.
SwINE.-Prices have been we'll maintained at
the closing rates of last week, and quote at 54
at cents, with few extra hogs at shade b. CHER,
most sales being recorded at and near Gets per Id
net.
SHEEP.-The market has not been as active as it
was last week. the demand being almost wholly
confined to our home butchers, few sales being
made to Washington dealers. We quote at 4ha6H
cents. with few prime at 5s4 cts per lib gross.
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SURPRISE PARTY Rev. Wiley Simpson,
was visited, at his residence, on Wednesday
Of last week, by surprise party, numbering
over hundred males and females, bearing
as testimonials of their esteem, many
valuable and useful presents. After singing
and conversing for short time, the party
departed, and the minister was left to reverie
over the unexpected and pleasing demon.
stratiOn.
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INTEREsr1Ne+ AND UsEFUL woRK.-We

| INTERESTING AND USEFUL WORK.-We
have received neatly bound and clearly
printed book Of 2l3 pages, published by G..
P. Putnam 6 Sons, entitled ga Popular
Treatise on the Currency Question, writ
ten from Southern standpoint of view, by
Robert W. Hughes, United States Judge Of
the Eastern District of Virginia. The ar
ticles, or essays, or chapters, which compose
the book, originally appeared in the Ricli-
mond State, anonymously, and attracted a
great deal of attention in the circle of the
readers of that paper: They were regarded
as very able exposition of the currency
question, displaying great research and pro-
found study of an intricate, and at that time,
and now deeply absorbing issue. The ar
ticles have, as the author says in the pre-
face, sheen somewhat changed in form,
substance and arrangement, and have al so
been condensed in some particulars,and am
plifed in others. The work is in origin, a i'm
and spirit, a popular treatise, making no pre-
tension to scientific method or complete
ness.'' The preface contlnues-"the wri-
ter lays no claim to special proficiency
In the branch of political economy treat
ed, or to originality in the matter pre-
sented. He merely hopes that the book
will be found better to meet the needs
of the public debater. and more conve>
niently to supply the wants of the
hour, in the facts and reasons brought for
ward, and in the manner of doing so, than
many of the numerous scientific treatises
which have appeared on the fruitful subject
OF the currency. His endeavors have been
to combat the idea that the producing re.
gions of the United States would be pecu-
larly benefited by redundant paper cur,
rency; and he has naturally addressed his
observations with more directness and solic-
itude to Southern, than to any other class Of
readers"
The ability of Judge Hughes as writer
the logical arrangement of everything that
comes from his pen, and the care with
which he addresses himself to questions of
public interest, will cause the treatise before
US to be sought and examined by the student
of political economy and all who feel an ia
terest in the matter discussed.
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The DIXIE MINsTRELs, an orga nization
composed Of a number of Staunton young
men, gave its initial performances in the
Town Hall last Thursday and Friday nights,
and afforded an agreeable surprise to those
who attended. The entertainments were
better than those OF many professional
loved
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TEMPERANCE.-Rev. Mr.. Gatchell has
been conducting temperance meetings dur
ing this week in tie Methodist church. So
far his efforts have been very successful,
some forty five persons having signed the
pledge. The meetings will continue through
out this week at the same place.
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When you are depressed by the gaunt,
sickly feeling OF q aisordered system, which
needs to be clearsed and stimulated into
healthy action, take dose or two OF Ayers
Pills and see how quick you can be restored
for quarter.
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KILLED BY A TRAIN.-Last Tuesday, q
little two year old child of Mr.. D. B. CAB.
bert, near Swoope's Depot, was run over and
killed by a passing train. The child was
playing on the track near the house of the
parents. and as the train approached, Mr..
Peace, the engineer, after discovering it,
made every effort in his power to prevent
the accident, but unfortunately the train
could not be gotten under control, and It
passed over the little body cutting it in two
andterribly mutilating the parts.
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MOTrGOQeS.

On the 27th ult., at the residence of the bride
brother, Mr.. Charles E. Hoge in Stauntcn, Va. by
Rev. VIM E. Baker, Mr.. John McIlhany Tyree,
OF Putnam county, w. Va, TO Miss Ida l. Hoge,
daughter of the late Rev. P. C. Hoge.
In New Market, Shenandoah county. on Thurs
day morning. the 9th ult, by Rev. j. A. Snyder,
DR.. Isaac II. Trimble. of Monterey. Highland CO.,
w. Va, and Miss Matte c., daughter Of Mrs Jno.
D. Zirkle of New Market Va
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The Revenue Bill in which is included reduc.
ton OF the tax tobacco from "a to 16 cents pei
pound, has become law. the President having
signed the bill on Friday last. The friends of the
tobacco reduction were very much elated when
the information was communicated to them Of
OF the action of the President
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CoNvICTED.-On the second trial Of the
negro, Geo. Lee, charged with an attempt
to rape little white girl, the jury OH Mon
day last brought in verdict of conviction,
and the sentence was fixed at four years in
the penitentiary. A motion for new trial
was oyerruled.
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A number Of ministers and lay delegates
to the conference which meets at Salem,
passed through the city Monday.
There is some talk of starting paper mill
in this city. 1t would be q paying invest
ment from the very commencement.
The Hotel of Mt. Sidney has been pur-
chased by VIM. NJ. Keran, of Rockingham.
who will take possession in the spring.
The Governor has signed the bill empow-
ering the Board of Supervisors of Augusta
County to levy a tax in aid of the Augusta
Memorial Association and it is now law.
Col. Chas. A. Davidson, of Lexington,
Va. a prominent lawyer, and gallant off,
Ger in the Confederate army. died at Clifton
Springs, n. Y. on the 25th ult He was at
one time director in the Valley Railroad,
and one of the most influential men in his
section of the State.
A joint meeting of the Board of Super
visors of the County and Directory of Bal
win Augusta Fair, was held on Friday last,
at which arrangements were effected to re-
lieve the Fair company of its pressing ne
cessities and obviate the sale of the grounds.
Under this new arrangement the Fair COM
pany will be enabled to push ahead vigor-
ousy, and perfect its plan for holding the
largest and most attractive exhibition next
fall that has yet been given. President
Hayes is expected to be present.
RELIGIOUS INTEREST. deep relg-
ious interest which during the past month
has been manifest in meetings OF Y. NJ. c.
A., and throughout nearly all of the
churches, is yielding bountiful harvest.
Last week service was held at the Presbv-
terrain church evenings and nights, the Rev.G.
B. Stricken, of Thinking Springs assisting
the pastor. Rev. w. E. Baker, and preach
ing sermons which for power, force, and eff
fectiveness have never been surpassed in this
section. Sunday morning communion SER
vice was held and twelve young persons
united themselves with the church.
At the Baptist church DIR. Manly is con-
Quoting series of meetings, which will
continue throughout the week. Already
some twelve Or fifteen persons have profess
ed religion and others are deeply concerned.
At the Episcopal church I.ental services
have been held during the week every after
noon at 4:30 o'clock, and on Tuesday and
Thursday nights also.
At the Methodist church communion SER
vice was held on Sunday, conducted by.
Rev. DR.. Martin, assisted by his son, Rev. A.
r. Martin, Rev. A. A. Eskridge, Rev. Jos.
Gatchell, and Rev. J. Lester Shipley. Two
persons were united to the church. At night
Rev. A. A. Eskridge preached.
Regular services have been held at the
Catholic church, and on Sunday the pulpit
of the End Presbyterian, and Lutheran
churches were occupied by their respective
pastors.
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DEATH OF R. PEYToN SUMA1ERsoN.-We
know Of no event that mas so shocked thi
community, in long time, as the announce
ment of the death of Peyton Summerson, on
Tuesday evening last. Some three weeks
ago whilst in the active discharge of his du-
ties as express messenger on the Baltimore
& Ohio R. R., the first symptoms of the
disease from which he died, typhoid fever,
began to be made manifest, but regardless OF
the effect, he remained at his post until per-
haps week later, when he gave up work and
a few days after wards was Frustrated, at the
residence of his father, Richard Summerson,
ESQ.,, in this city. But little more than two
weeks elapsed from the time of his confiie-
ment until the fearful disease trumphed
and he lay corpse--cut down in the very
bloom and vigor of manhood, when just en-
tering upon his twenty-fourth year, and
when the promise of long and useful life
was just ripening into fruition.
Comparatively few persons knew of his ill.
ness, and the news of his death-that dread
announcement for which we are never pre-
pared-came as suddenly and unexpect-
ed as the bolt from cloudless sky. Young,
active and robust, the picture of health and
embodiment of strength, it seemed the last
great enemy of man would have long passed
him by to secure an easier prey. To say
that Peyton Summerson was general ia
voriIe, would not express the esteem and
regard in which he was held by all classes
of this community. His warm, generous
nature, frank and manly bearing, the anna
bility of his disposition and cheeriness Of
his temperament, won him friends wherever
he came in contact with his fellows, and
made his presence ever welcome. He was
leader whenever there was sport to be had,
and his quick, ready wit, though often Sc
verely taxed, was never found at fault. In
his business relations he was accommodate
ing, prompt and efficient, and enjoyed
throughout tine entire confidence of Lis en-
ployers. But it is in the home circle,
among those who were nearest and dearest
to him, that The blow falls with crushing eff
feet, and there the loss will indeed be irrep-
arabic.
He was member of the Stonew all Bri-
eade Band, and LIST Sergeant Of the West
Augusta Guards, by which organizat ions, to-
gether with the Artillery, the remains will
be accompanied to their last resting place.
The funeral will take place from the Baptist
church this evening at 3 O'Clock.
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RELIGIoUs.-The Rev. II. J. McKcefry
will preach in the Catholic church Sunday
evening, the 9th, at half-past seven O'Clock,
P. NJ. Subject The Church proved from
Scripture and Tradition.
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SALE OF VARIETY SPRINGS.-Yester-
day, E. NJ. Cushing & Son, Auctioneers,
sold for Elder &c Bumgardner, Comm'rs, the
Variety Springs property, in this county, to
E. G. Peyton, for $4,000.
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Buckinghana's Dye
FOR THE WHISPERS

FOR THE WHISKE Frs.
This elegant preparation may be relied on to
change the color of the beard from gray or any un
desirable shade, to brown or black, at discretion.
1t is easily applied, being in one preparation and
quickly and effectualy produces permanent
color, which will neither rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. P. H ALL & co.,
NASHUA, N. II.
Sa-Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
june 20 5th.
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Markets..

There has been slight advance in prices since
our last ISSUE Extra flour was quoted yesterday
at u 60, and in active demand; Wheat at 81 % to
o. Supplies OF flour coming in reason
bly, full, and taken as fast as offered, wheat was
also active, and all taken that was Offered. Corn
was quoted at 45c; oats. 2sc; clover seed rs, and
dull; bacon Sc rs.
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Bishop Glossbrenner, was on car on the
Cumberland Valley R. r. last week, which
by some means was thrown over an embank.
ment. lie was considerably bruised but not
seriously.
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PERsoNAL.-Gen. J. f. Roller, and Il. b.
Reagan, ESQ.,, of the Harrisonbuig bar,
were in the city last week.
II. B. Niche, Esq, formerly of this city,
has removed to Loudon county, where his 10
ture home will be.
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The Messrs. Loeb Bros. are having hand
some glass front put in their store, corner
New and Main streets.
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Enhancement.

In response to the call OF MANY Voters in the
"Staunton Spectator" of the 18th inst, hereby
announce myself candidate for COMMISSIONERS
OF THE REVENUE for the South River District.
Very respectfully,
feb 27-tde W. L. MOWRY.
Mr.. John M Kinney having declined being a
candidate for reelection announce myself
candidate for the office of COMMISSIONER OF THE
REVENUE for Beverly Manor District and if elect
ed will give the business strict personal attention
mar 6th-tde j. N. MCFARLAND.
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Roasted Rio, Laguira, and Java coffee at
J. f, GRAHAM'S.
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Lake Herring! First Of the season and
lower than ever. j. E. GRAHAM.
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The house and contents Of Mr.. John NJ Leod
near Dayton. were destroyed by fire Tuesday night
OF last week.
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A bill for the protection of deer in Rock
ingham Co. has passed the House and Sen
ate.
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Chewing and Smoking Tobbacc-tax Off
J. E. GRAHAM'S.
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Flocks of wild Geese have been seen moy-
ing northward.
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EAIII7S
VEGETABLE SICILIAN
HairRenewer

This standard article is compounded with the
greatest care.
Its effects are as wonderful and as satisfactory as
ever.
color.
1t removes all eruptions, itching and dandruf.
great comfort, and the scalp by its use becomes
white and clean
Byits tonic properties it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor preventing badness
and making the hair grow thick and strong
AS a dressing. nothing has been found so effec-
tual or desirable
A. Hayes, M. D.. State Assay err of Massachu-
sets. says, The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality; and consid-
er it the BEST PREPARATION for its intended pur-
poses"
Price One nNlIar.
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Oranges, Lemons, Figs. Dates, Raisins,
Prunes, sc. ). 4. GRAHAM.
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All kinds of finest and best liquors at the
VIRGINIA HOTEL BAR.