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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

REMENYI's concert last Friday night
was one of the most delightful entertain
ments to which our people have ever lis
tened. He is perhaps the greatest of liv
ing violinists. The little instrument in
his hands seems thing of life, capable of
portraying all the human emotions. No
one can conceive of its almost magic pow
er from any description that might be
written. 1t must be heard to be appreci-
ated. The soloists DeCelle and Miss Wal
lace are fine vocalists, and Luckstone, the
pianist, is an artist. Prof. Walters has
placed the people of Staunton under last
ing obligation to him for having secur-
ed to them the opportunity of spending
an evening SO delightfully."-.
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Meeting of Presbytery.

Yesterday morning, Lexington Presby-
terry met in the lecture room of the LIST
church. Rev. Alex. sprunt, moderator, and
Rev. r. G. Walker, clerk.
Mr.. Walker read letter from MI. Baker,
rendering his resignation as pastor of the
LIST Presbyterian church. and requesting
Mr.. Walker to represent him before Pres
bytery.
Mr.. Nelson, the Commissioner from the
LIST church, read the resolutions as adopted
by the congregation, and published else
where.
Before the vote was put, Rev. Mr.. Pres
ton, of Thinking Spring church, stated
that he could not allow the resolution to
no member of Presbytery, or no member
of the first church congregation had any
opinion of Mr.. Baker other than that he
was an able, earnest and jealous pastor.
In feeling terms he spoke of Mr.. Bakers
visits to the scattered congregations of
Bath, Highland and Pendleton, and the
pleasure with which he was always re-
ceiyed. Particularly was he efficient in
organizing Sunday School work.
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, representative of
the I'd church, stated that he had known
Mr.. Baker ever since his connection with
theP resbytery, land their relations during all
of the intervening years had been most
pleasant. Mr.. Baker, said the speaker, has
a consuming zeal in the prosecution of the
gospel work. He has devoted himself most
actively and zealously to all becoming
work, dedicating his life to his duties with
rare singleness Of purpose.
Rev. r. G. Walker said that he had
known Mr.. Baker for many long years and
could safely say that he never knew bet
ter man. All of his powers were conse-
Grated on the altar of the church's SER
vices, and wherever he went the church IS
prayers would follow him. Mr.. Walker
stated that he intended in short time to
put his estimate of Mr.. Baker on record.
In closing, Mr.. Walker fervently asked
God to shower His blessings upon the
church and upon the retiring pastor and
his estimable family.
The resolution, according to Mr.. Baker $
request, was then unanimously adopted
and Presbytery adjourned with prayer by
Rev. Booker.
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Hill Country Of Judea Items

I'LL country OF JuQeR 1tems.
[Reported for the vIReINrAN.l
Mr.. John III. Alexander has sold his nice
lot Of fat cattle, to be delivered in March,
at cents per pound. Mr.. A. has made a
success with his cattle, as he does with ev-
erything he turns his hand to.
Mr.. HarvRy Craun, short time since,
returned to his business in Fauquier coun-
ty, Va. where he has been successfully OPP
Grating for several years.
Several horses from H. c. of ]. were
sold in Harrisonburg on last Monday for a
good price. considering the way the market
was glutted.
Last week, Mr.. H. w. Young bought a
house and lot Of acres, Of Mr.. John
Howe for $3.50.
On Saturday last, Mr.. G. d. A. Curry
bought lot of "a acres adjoining him, at
$3.50 per acre.
There has been hardly case of sickness
in this section during this winter.
AGRICOLA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

The Virginia Hotel Bar and Restaurant
is now under the joint charge of Capt. T.
J. Crowder and Mr.. j. c. Scheffer, both of
whom are prepared to welcome their many
friends and all others who may want a good
square dinner. plate of oysters, OF some
thing first-class to refresh the inner man.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

Milton o. Grabill, one of the best live
rymen in the Valley, has opened a new
Livery Stable, short distance west of the
old stand Of Grabill& Warren, Harrison
burg, where he is prepared to furnish
either single or double turnouts, riding
horses. &c. His stables are splendidly
equipped with excellent stock, and all who
wish accommodations in the livery line
should call on him.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

a leading New York physician says, that
three-fourths of the deaths during this
trying weather are due to diseases of the
lungs. Take warning and secure at once
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, a sure
cure for all lung troubles.
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Choice Gunpowder and Black Teas, a
WHEAT & EAKLE'S.

WILLIAMS &c Co.. the great Virginia to-
bacconists, advertise their celebrated
brands in another column. This famous
firm is well represented in this section by
Mr.. o. M. Goode.
"OLD VIRGINIA. the elegant estate of
r. S. Harnesberger, ESQ.,, is offered for
sale. This is one of the finest farms in
the state and the purchaser who secures
it will have IL home second to none in the
Valley. The advertisement speaks for
itself, but it fails to do justice to the
place.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

A colored man, insHenry County, Ca,
got fifty-seven posSums out of one hollow
tree he sold them all, and the first thing
he purchased was bottle of DIR. Bulls
Cough Syrup, the only safe remedy for
coughs and colds.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

When you go to Harrisonburg and wish
to use either Il buggy, carriage or riding
horse, cali on M. 0. Grsybill, the popular
liyeryman, who will take pleasure i'll fur
nishing you just what you want at moder-
ate prices. Mr.. Grabill is so well known as
a first class liveryman, that it is only ne
cessary to call attention to his Office oppo-
site the old stand and on the same street.
DEATH OF MICHAEL BOWMAN.
Sunday last Mr.. Michael Bowman, one of
the most influential and wealthy citizens
Of Rockingham, died at bis resi- lence near
Greenmount, in that county, aged 10 years.
He was gentleman of very high charac-
ter, sagacious man of business and a
prominent and consistent member of the
German Baptist denomination. His death
is source Of profound sorrow to a large
circle of friends, who appreciated his
worth and valued his counsel.
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HUNTINGTON. w. VA. Feb. 49, 1894.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Feb, 10, 1884.
Messrs. Edkle & Jones My dear friends
" ours of the 18th is at hand, and in re-
ply will say the goods you shipped to Mr..
Burke and myself arrived safe and were
Immediately turned over to the Relief
Committee.
It is impossible for me to express my
deep feeling of gratitude towards my
friends in old Augusta, who have so gen.
erously and magnanimously aided us in
our affection, and rest assured that, al
though I have wandered away from my
old home, and settled on the banks of the
Ohio, still have feeling Of ardent friend
ship for those have left behind, and this
last act of generosity on your part will be
remembered while life lasts, and should
the opportunity occur (which I hope will
not) be as heartily reciprocated.
Thanks to you and other liberal donors,
l think the wants Of our sufferers can now
be fully met, and that nothing further will
be needed.
The water was three feet ten inches in
my store, but has again fallen, and l am
again occupying the room.
Capt. Burke and my family are enjoying
good health, and send their regards to all
friends.
Hoping this may find you hale and
hearty, am yours, very sincerely,
WIN. III. BULL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

CuUGcII ENTERTAINMENT Spu-
gid;on which was announced to come off at
the Baptist Church tomorrow night, has
been postponed until next week.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

fyou want square meal, or good drink
Oh Court-day, OF on any other week day,
call ut the Virginia Hotel Bar and Res
tanrant.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

Splendid, fresh, ice-cold, foam covered
beer at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

SEED POTATOEs-a nice lot. and first re-
ceived. for sale low by Wheat u Eakle.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

The best and oldest whiskeys. brandies
and wines at the Virginia Hotel Bar.
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REV. W. E. BAKERS LETTER OF REsIeNA-
TON AND AcTIoN.oF THE CoNGREGA-
TION.
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Try Bakers Canned Corn,
J. E. GRAHAM e. BRO.
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SEED POTATOES nice lot, and first
received, for sale low. by WHEAT & EAKLE.
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GLADKE's

WE HAVE just received 8 pieces, containing
800 yards, of Fine BLACK SILK, Qmported,)
which we propose to sell at sl.S5 per yard. This
grade OF SILK is worth sl.75 per yard
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

Parties visiting Staunton Oh Conrt-day
should not fail to call at the Virginia Hotel
Bar and Restaurant and see the improve
ment under the pew management.
CHURCH ENTERTAINMENTS ladies
again at Grange Hall tonight. Persons
leaving the Opera House after the concert
will find all the delicacies of the season for
them at very moderate prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

WANTED.-1O.0 900 doz. Eggs.
J. E. GRAHAM & BR
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AS this is about the time when some Ladies' re-
ceive samples from foreign cities, we invite
those who have samples at Sl.75 or $500
per yard, to bring them and compare
them with our Sl.35 SILK. We
know that all will agree with
us that ours are the best
Goods.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

Remember, when your wish nice goods
at low prices, call on WHEAT & EAKLE.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

The Richmond Religious Herald, pub
lished in the interest of the Baptist de-
nomination, and one Of the ablest papers
in the South, comes to us this week in a
new and exceedingly handsome dress. The
letters of the heading are not exactly
suited to the matter of the paper. There
is too much pretense and flourish about
them.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

Saratoga Chips, at WHEAT & EAKLE's.
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HUNTINaToN, w. VA, Feb. II, 1884.

HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Feb. II, 1884.
Il. ~. Burke, Chairman =
Car load Of supplies sent from Staunton
to Onr suffering people received, and am
directed by Relief Committee to telegraph
tOrhe good people of Staunton their heart
felt thanks for the splendid contribution
sent us-it is helping us greatly.
THOs. J. BURKE.
The "Haymakers'' order forwarded 1926
to the suffers at Portsmouth, and Waynes-
boro also responded nobly to the cry of
distress. The following acknowledgment
Of the latter contribution was received
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, Feb. IS, 1884.
TO the Mayor, II. L. Gallagher, ST., and
others, Wagnsesboro, Va
The city authorities, and citizens of Hunt
ington, have requested me, to express to
you in their behalf their warmest acknOwl-
edgment, and assurance of most grateful
appreciation of the bounteous supply of
provisions sent to this city for its relief,
and that of neighboring towns from the
distress and suffering caused by the recent
calamitous food in the Ohio river.
J. G.. BREsLIN.
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q. p. WHITE,
y. VINT,
RS. GAMBLE,
JNo. G. GOCHENOUR,
CALEB LONG,

The question box was now opened and
large number of practical questions sat
isfactorily answered.
MI. Vint offered the following resolu-
tion which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved That this Institute heartily tender
its thanks to Prof. White for his able instruction
to the Institute, and particularly for his
grand grafton on Education on the final even
ing of said Institute.
Supt. Roller was called upon and deliv-
cred an eloquent and feeling address, conf
plimenting the teachers for their bearing,
and thanking them for the interest mani
tested during the entire session Of the In
stitute, and read, by request, the poem,
s'The hand that rocks the cradle is the
hand that rocks the world There being
no further business to be transacted. the
Institute was closed by singing the long
metre Doxology, with benediction by
Prof. White.
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The following letters explain themssl-.

yes
ADAMS EXPRESS CoMPANY.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
February, Is, 1884.
B. B. lEskridge, EsQ.:-Dear .:sir-Please
say toyour Huntington Relief Conn.,, that we
will take charge Of their donations for the
people of that city, and deliver them, to
party addressed. l have just come from
Huntington and have no doubt there will
be considerable suffering when the water
subsidies on account of the GOODNESS Of the
weather. The whole business part kof
the town is under water, but large
number of dwellings escaped the ravages
of the food. Respty,
b HERRING, sR. A.
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&saratogo Chips, at WHEAT & EAKLE's
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ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY, }

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
February, 10, 1884.
r. Ha1hias, Esq.:-Dear Sir-Forward
all money p packages, or freight that is in
tended for Ohio river sufferers.
Resp'ty, D. HERRING.
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EOR SALE
NURSERY FRUIT TREES.

AS agent for REV. ]. c. WHEAT, offer for sale
In quantities to suit purchasers the stock of
Nursery Fruit Trees, remaining on his farm sit
uated on the Greenville road, near Staunton.
The stock consists of Apple, Peach, Pear,
ilum, Cherry, and the smaller fruits, all of i'm
proved varieties.
The owner greatly desires to close out the
stock, and therefore great bargains can be
bought.
li2t* WIN. MERRITT, Agent.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

TEACHERS INSTITUTES. Public school
teachers inBeverly Manor and South River
should remember that the Institute meets
in. Waynesboro to-day and tomorrow.
The Institute for the teachers of RIVER
heads and Pastures districts, will meet in
Middlebrook.next Thursday and Friday.
See the Superintendent notice published
in another column.
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81 We also invite those who have no SAM
pies to come and see THE BEST SILK FOR sl.s5
IN THIS COUNTRY.
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Choice Gunpowder and Black Teas,
ut WHEAT & EAKLE'S.
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Helping the Flood Sufferers.

Last Thursday morning, Messrs. Eakle
& Jones received telegram from Mr.. w.
H. Bull, Of Huntington, and Mr.. r. w.
Burke a telegram from his brother, ex-
Mayor T. ]. Burke, Of the same place,
statingt that their town had been inundated.
and appealing for help. The kilograms
were turned over to Mayor Cochran, who
at once issued call to the people of Staun-
ton requesting them to assemble in the
Court House, at IL o'clock, and adopt
means for the relief of their suffering fell
lows. Promptly at the hour named the
meeting was called to order. Mayor Coch-
ran explaining its object in few we'll
timed remarks. He then appointed the
following committee to canvass the city,
viz: r. w. Burke, Judge w. A. Hudson,
]. Howard Wayt, W.A.Cushing and B. F.
Eakle. The gentlemen present at the
meeting responded literally to the call, as
did also the citizens, white and black,
whom the committee called upon. The
result was that nearly 800 was collected,
and supplies were purchased and for
warded. On Monday the Mayor issued the
following card:
STAUNToN, VA, February 18th, 1884.
To the Citizens of Std1ntoR -
take this occasion to thank the citizens
of Staunton for the prompt and noble man.
ner in which they responded to the call for
aid from the suffering citizens of Hunting
ton, and to Messrs. r. w. Burke, Judge
W. A. Hudson, W. A. Gushing, B. Frank
Eakle, and j. II. Wayt, the committee ap-
pointed to solicit contributions, for the'l
prompt and efficient manner in which they
performed that duty sending on Friday
last to Huntington a car load of provisions
state that the Committee have nearly Sl0O
yet on hand, which they propose to donate |
in a day or two to some Of the other towns |
upon the Ohio river. The following tele- |
gram has been received from Huntington |
which will explain itself.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-02-21

MY SILVER-PLATE WARE
comprises the best Standard Makes In America
Agents for the IVERS POND PIANOS.
Also Organs and other Music
al Instruments.
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agent IOf
LEROY w. FAIRCHILD'S

GOLD PENS, PENCILS AND NOVELTIES.
These Goods are unsurpassed in quality, dura-
bility and finish.
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Further enumeration is hardly necessary. be-
cause everyone knows that we have very large
stock of
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S Al E.

STILL Continues
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Opposite Court House Square, at the Corner.
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(SHAS. T. PALMER,
GRAIN, HAY, FLOUR, SEED, WOOL,
FERTILIZERS. COAL OIL, AND
GROCERIES,
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Opposite Depot of til c. & o. R'y, in store house
recently occupied by J. A. Cochran.

sEHIGHEsT Cash Prices paid for Grain, Hay,
and Country Produce.
Hope my old Country patrons will give me
call. C, d. c. feb7-tf
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During the past week, a number of bills
of local interest have been before the leg
islature.
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Call and see the
-4OO-DAY CLOCK

have secured FINE WATCH-MAKER from
New York, and guarantee as fine work as is done
In the North. Watch and Jewelry Repairing
and Diamond Setting speciality.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.


Baltimore has voted to build a mon
ument to Thomas Scott Key.
Mr.. Corcoran, of Washington, has
shaken hands with every President ex-
cept George Washington.
Mr.. Yam Phou Lee, a Chinese grad
uate of the Springfield High School,
has joined the editorial staff of Vide
Aa0Gke.
Mrs. Booth, editor of Harper's
B9g0r, gets $4,000 per year, and Mrs.
Mapes, for writing exclusively for our
He9rt1 ana Home, gets $4,000 per year.
-Cassius M. Clay lives quietly on his
Kentucky farm, taking little or no note
OF public affairs. ST m not alone,n he
says; 81 have my sheep, cattle, dogs,
birds and flowers; besides, | am writing
book-my memoirs. N Y. San.
Reuben Bassett left PITTSBURGH
thirty two years ago for Pixies Peak.
and after travelling all over the world
and making fortune, he returned to
his old home recently to spend the re-
mainder of his days.-EIttSbuyyh Post.
Lucy Hamilton Hooper and Olive
Logan Sykes both are brilliant and
spicy Paris correspondents, and one of
them is the wife of an American vice.
consul and the other a widow of an
American consul. Detroit Post.
Mr.. John G. Emo. the collapsed ex-
President of the Second National Bank
OF New York, took the wooden spoon
at Yale College few years ago-an
honor generally accorded the most pop
'ular man in the class. N Y. Ta36ume.
"A Nantucket correspondent of the
Boston Globe says of the late Charles
O.Conor, the great New York lawyer:
Son one occasion he laid a ten-dollar
bill on the plate at the Roman Catholic
Church. At the next service the priest
mentioned the circumstance, and warm
ly praised the donor. O'Conor was
very angry. They will get no more
from me-, he said, and they did not.
O'Conor gave with a liberal hand where
he believed the object worthy
one He has distributed 100000 in
said one who knew some
thing of his acts.'
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, the
niece of President Buchanan, once the
lady of the White House, and worthy
object of admiration the land over,
again suffers in the death of her hus-
band, II. Z. Johnston, the Baltimore
banker Mr., Johnston died in New
York OF pneumonia. Mrs. Johnston's
'wo young sons died two years ago, one
n Baltimore, and the other, not six
weeks later, in Paris. The parents re-
'ently endowed two hospitals in Balti-
more in memory of the children. One
$ the Harriet Lane Johnston Hospital
or Girls and the other is for training
Chicago Tribune.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-21
EVERYDAY PHILOSOPHY.


When WEAKNESS with life my spirit fills,
"hen deep disgust consumes me with my
draw some store of comfort from the ILL
haven't got.
To find that fortune at your coming flies,
70 pc bankrupt in health, in fame, in purse
Is bad enough: but, philosophize,
1t might be worse.
Incessantly we make great ado.
The mouth of Misery is wide agape;
But napier we, fancy, if we knew
What we escape.
The common woes of life are bad enough.
MIsfortunes fall as easy as the dew,
and still for every morning steak that's
tough.
There might be two.
This one is sick: his hayward fate cries out
:, Asgalnt the leech, the calomel, the bed.
" Inconslderate person, cease to pout-
You might be dead
And this one hath the mitten; he has wooed:
AMY, alack, his Wooing it has sped.
Wel-eyen in this there's comfort rightly
He might be Wedl
And here is one who whnes; his all is swept
Away in panic; he has had to FALL"
he should, think, be cheerful, that he's kept
Safe out of Jail. .--s {,
But late ! lost twenty dollar bill
AND did wiring my hands that had blum
Not ], indeed I'm very thankful still q
Twas not a hundred. Ee@ z5s5
soothe, should e'er capsize when walks are
bad,
And my good clavicle involve in wreck,
:Serenely should say-How very glad
Its not my neck. *5A
% trust me-better not TO make ado
AT the few miseries of our common lot.
Ihgres millions of 'em--if we only knew!-
: We haven't got.
The Manhattan